We live in an uncertain time. The whole world is experiencing a pandemic, and we're all affected in many different ways. In today's podcast we consider what it means to apply the gospel to Covid-19 and to see this season in light of eternity.By Mitch and Katie Bennett

Our culture (and our human nature) condition us to expect and desire an easy life. Rather than serving, we want to be served. Rather than sacrifice, we want comfort. In this episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast we will be exposing the idol of an easy life, considering the value of "easy" in eternity, and taking a look at what the Bible h…

What does it mean to believe God's word, no matter what? How do we live with unshakable hope, unblinded faith, and sights clearly set on heaven? That is exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast! Elisa Pulliam shares her story of hardship, along with God's receptive work in her life and all He's…

We are so excited to be back after an impromptu break from podcasting over the past month or so. The reason? We're expecting another baby! Between "book launch burn out" and first trimester, it was time to rest. This week on the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast we are tackling an incredibly difficult topic: suffering. In fact, suffering is the thin…

What does God want from us as Christian parents? What are His goals for our children? How do we work toward those goals? These are all questions we're considering in today's episode as we explore what it means to live out the Great Commission as mothers. Join us as we look at: Why discipleship matters What this is exactly How the Great Commission a…

Welcome to our first ever mini-series! In honor of the launch of my new book Heavenly Minded Mom, we will be spending the next two episodes looking at what it means to mother in light of eternity. The truth is, motherhood sanctifies us because it teaches us that real love is linked to sacrifice. And we get to practice it every single day. Episode L…

Isn't it amazing to see what God will do as we take steps forward in obedience? That's the story behind Heavenly Minded Mom, and in this episode, Katie shares the unfolding of the vision behind the book, the cool "God-moments" sprinkled in throughout the process, and a the behind the scenes process of writing and publishing. We hope you'll be encou…

When we become believers, we are given the privilege of entering into a restored, love relationship with the very God who created us. There is an incomprehensible glory and weightiness in that calling. We learn what it means to take up our cross (sacrificing "self") in order to follow Him. Maturing in Christ is our responsibility, but what does tha…

So much of what we invest our time into during this life will not matter eternally. Every worldly thing we build will ultimately crumble. Every personal accomplishment will die with us, or shortly there after. All our work will come undone. But God, in His grace has breathed purpose back into our living under the sun. He has instilled here some thi…

Have you ever wondered what the Bible has to say about the media we choose to consume? That's an important question to consider, which is why we're talking about it in this episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast! Together, we will consider: How does eternal perspective illuminate our media choices? Could there be redeeming benefits in TV w…

We all make big purchases at some point during our lives (furniture, a car, a computer, a house, a vacation home), and each of these things become a noteworthy investment of our resources on this earth. So how do we know if we're making a good decision in light of eternity? That's the question we (Mitch and Katie) are tackling in this episode of th…

We know that we want to hunger and thirst for God, but sometimes we just... don't. And yet, each day we spend on this earth is a holy opportunity to live in an eternally meaningful way. If we fail to do that, the opportunity is lost forever. If we allow ourselves to wrap up in the wrong things, the implications are profound. If we allow ourselves t…

Have you ever taken the time to read the Bible through? If not, we think now is the time. If so, we want you to consider reading it again, and within a year. Join us as we cast vision for the importance of living in light off the whole counsel of the eternal word of God. Additional Resources Why You Should Read the Bible Through in a Year in 2018 b…

Christmas is a confusing holiday. There are two seemingly unrelated storylines unfolding, one is about baby Jesus and the other is all Santa. This week on the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast we will sort it all out, explain why we celebrate Christmas as we do and how these two celebrations are related. Join me (Katie), as I offer you some deep fel…

The practice of giving Christmas gifts has potential to be holy and precious, and yet somewhere along the way, we have gone astray. Instead of joy, we feel stress at the prospect of figuring out what to get for so many people, not to mention paying for them all. Instead of gratitude and love, our children feel a sense of let down after the last gif…

What keeps you from living a life that truly matters, a life that is moment by moment soaked in eternal purpose? For many people, the answer is busyness. We live in a day and time where this is endemic. It is not only easy to fall into, it is expected. And with so many opportunities to invest our limited daily time budget, how do we know if we're d…

There is nothing, nothing in this world more purpose-saturated than love. 1 Corinthians 13 says it strongly, “If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:3, NIV) If we have the most consistent cleaning schedule, with our lawn always manicured, home-…