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5. Trim the Wick, Fill the Lamp: Trading Checklists for Christ with Amber Dawn Pearce
55:02||Season 2, Ep. 5I used to believe I had to earn God’s approval—until He gently showed me, “Ye know me not.” Today my guest Amber Dawn Pearce shares her astonishing story (hippie commune → 13 kids → years of “not enough”) and the breaking point that led to a truer God, deeper peace, and a steadier creative life. We talk about why checklists can’t save us, how the oil of the Ten Virgins points to relationship, why a trimmed wick matters, and how command = promise in real life.You’ll learn: rebuilding a relationship with Jesus, practicing Mary-style humility, spotting Pharisee thinking, and simple “trimmings” that brighten your light at home, on campus, and online.Guest: @AmberDawnPearce — host of Hope, Smiling BrightlyNext step: If this encouraged you, tap 👍, subscribe, and share it with one friend who’s hustling for her worth. Then leave a quick comment: What’s one wick you’re trimming this week?
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4. Sunday Sermon #1: Blessed Are the Peacemakers — Choosing Shalom in a Noisy World
17:24||Season 2, Ep. 4Welcome to my new Sunday Sermon mini-episodes (10–15 min)! Today we unpack Jesus’ invitation to be peacemakers—not just avoiding conflict, but creating shalom: wholeness, reconciliation, and redemption. We’ll talk about the “third way” of Christ (neither fight nor flight), why silence isn’t peace, and how to practice courageous, principle-filled love this week.You’ll get: simple prompts, scriptures to study, and a fresh lens for tricky relationships. 👉 Study: “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” by Gary E. Stevenson (Oct GC) + Matthew 5. If this helps you, like, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s craving real peace.
3. The Other Side of Fear: How to Find Your Lifelong Purpose with Slade Combs
59:59||Season 2, Ep. 3I didn’t like the idea that my life was being ruled by something that happened to me. Then I met Slade Combs—a former Madison Avenue creative who spent 20+ years decoding fear to move billion-dollar markets—and this conversation flipped everything. Slade explains how one unconscious childhood fear quietly drives our choices…and how inverting it reveals a lifelong, portable purpose that fuels clarity, courage, and real momentum.In this episode, I share why I delayed my season launch to apply this work, how it’s changing my home and my work, and simple ways you can start activating your purpose today.What you’ll learn • The single fear that hijacks decisions (and why it doesn’t feel like fear) • How “inversion” exposes a neurological pathway to your purpose • Why purpose is a virtue that travels with you through every role • How to spot self-sabotage as a safety mechanism • Small daily reps to build a purpose-driven lifeGuest: Slade Combs — behavioral strategist; former Madison Avenue creative directorNext step: http://sladecombs.com/lizzyIf this helped you, subscribe, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share it with a friend who’s in a season of transition. 💛
2. Raising Whole Kids in a Digital World: Setting Boundaries Without Shame
45:41||Season 2, Ep. 2Today’s conversation is one every parent needs right now.If you’ve ever felt that tug — that quiet guilt that you’re on your phone too much or unsure how to help your kids form a healthy relationship with technology — this episode is for you.My guest, Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time, joins me to talk about how to navigate technology with grace, not guilt. Together, we explore what it looks like to hold the line with love, to model presence over perfection, and to build connection in a world full of distraction.This isn’t about rules or fear — it’s about remembering that your home can be a place of peace, presence, and purpose again.Grab a notebook (and maybe your phone, just for this 😉), and let’s learn how to raise kids who aren’t just safe online, but whole in heart. 💛If this episode encouraged you, share it with a mom, sister, or friend who’s walking the same road. Let’s create homes that look up more than they scroll. 🌿💌 Sign up for Season Updates: https://forms.gle/vyTCd34PZbqEkuUK7🕊 Download the “Lean Into Your Life” Summer Prompts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ay_Y9QZc06rd9t0neVh7QNXLIt53zfGG/view?usp=sharing
1. The World Is Waiting for You: Reclaiming Your Voice in a Noisy World
35:31||Season 2, Ep. 1Welcome back, my friend.If you’ve ever felt like you’re showing up, giving your all, and still wondering if it matters — this episode is for you.Season 2 opens with a reminder that the world doesn’t need smaller women. It needs women who stand tall in truth, lead with grace, and live for something higher than themselves.Whether you’re leading a team, tucking littles into bed, or quietly carrying a vision that no one else can see — I want to remind you that your unseen work is still impact.This season, we’re reclaiming our voices, renewing our courage, and remembering Who called us here in the first place.So take a deep breath, grab your coffee, and let’s step into the kind of purpose that cannot be silenced. 💛If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s finding her voice too. Because when one woman steps into her purpose — we all rise. 🌿💌 Sign up for Season Updates: https://forms.gle/vyTCd34PZbqEkuUK7🕊 Download the “Lean Into Your Life” Summer Prompts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ay_Y9QZc06rd9t0neVh7QNXLIt53zfGG/view?usp=sharing
41. 10 Lessons That Changed My Life (And Might Change Yours)
42:39||Season 1, Ep. 41In this season one finale of Lean In With Lizzy, Lizzy steps back to reflect on the journey that built a top 100 podcast—without a single dollar spent on ads. Forty episodes in, this show has become more than a podcast. It’s a movement of women choosing purpose over performance, presence over pressure, and truth over noise. Lizzy shares ten powerful lessons that shaped this season, from learning to start before you’re ready to redefining vulnerability as a superpower. She opens up about what worked, what surprised her, and what’s coming next. This episode is packed with clarity, conviction, and a vision for where we go from here. Plus, Lizzy introduces a simple summer challenge designed to help you reconnect with what matters most. Season two launches in August. Until then, this finale is your reminder that tiny choices shape big lives, and that you’re more ready than you think. Sign up for season updates here:https://forms.gle/vyTCd34PZbqEkuUK7 Download the “Lean Into Your Life” summer prompts Here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ay_Y9QZc06rd9t0neVh7QNXLIt53zfGG/view?usp=sharing
40. Books That Shape a Bold Life
41:06||Season 1, Ep. 40In this solo episode of Lean In With Lizzy, Lizzy opens up her personal “Lizzy’s Library” to share the books that have shaped how she thinks, leads, and lives. As the second-to-last episode of season one, it’s a heartfelt conversation that blends inspiration with practical wisdom on how stories can guide a bold, meaningful life.Lizzy highlights Ishmael, or In the Depths by E.D.E.N. Southworth — a forgotten classic about courage and perseverance — alongside The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, a powerful invitation to slow down and reclaim what matters most. She also dives into the Emma M. Lion series by Beth Brower, celebrating humor, authenticity, and rich friendships, before rounding out the list with the 1828 edition of Noah Webster’s American Dictionary of the English Language, exploring how words can anchor truth and faith in a noisy world.Through personal stories of reading alone in a childhood treehouse to simplifying her modern life, Lizzy reflects on why these books still spark courage, curiosity, and purpose. She reminds listeners that growth is never a quick chapter — but a story built page by page.Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just looking for more depth, this episode is for anyone seeking inspiration to live with greater intention and meaning.Connect with Lizzy Jensen:Instagram: @leaninwithlizzy and @lizzy.jensenPodcast Landing Page: Lean In With LizzyReferenced Books & Links -Lizzy’s goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191614465-lizzy-jensenAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/leaninwithlizzy?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4EBQ7CZDFPHAJYVCKHTNIshmael: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12640204-ishmael-or-in-the-depthsRuthless Elimination of Hurry: https://amzn.to/44Cbl0JJohn Mark Comer Website: https://johnmarkcomer.com/John mark Comer Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnmarkcomer/?hl=enEmma M. Lion Series - Beth Brower Website: https://www.bethbrower.com/Beth Brower Substack: https://bethbrower.substack.com/Audiobook Link: https://www.echopointbooks.com/pages/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-audiobook-coming-soonBeth Brower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethbrower/?hl=enNoah Webster Dictionary Link: https://amzn.to/4l3JRH3