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Have you always known you could change the world - if only you could find your car keys on the regular? Clutter Free Academy is for you. If you want to live clutter free, organized and prepared for anything, this is to podcast you must listen to. With practical ideas and tons of hope, humor and how-tos, host Kathi Lipp with teach you to live with Less Cutter, More Life.
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Welcome to the (in)courage podcast! We are all different ages, in different life stages, and we come from different cultures and churches, but our common thread is the hope of Jesus. Each weekday we meet you right where you are as one of our writers shares what’s going on in her everyday life and how God’s right in the middle of it all. We bring our joys and struggles equally so that you can feel less alone, and be empowered by the hope Jesus gives. We hope you’ll bring us along with you on ...
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How can we answer God's call now, even after our failures and mistakes? With the problems of the world? When we feel defeated and useless? Instead of listening to our enemy, let's listen as the Lord calls us to build His Kingdom every day. Because if we're not home yet, we're not done yet.
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Happy Home

Arlene Pellicane

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This show is for people who want more joy at home. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don't have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 24 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you'll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to mar ...
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Listen Now 613 – 5 Steps to Unstuff Your House Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of se…
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Summary In this episode, the (in)courage writers discuss the theme of vulnerable connection and how it relates to experiencing God's strength in times of struggle. They share personal stories of finding support and understanding from friends who have gone through similar challenges. The importance of unfiltered friendships, rooting for each other's…
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"God grants us gifts and talents that need to be tended over time. Gifts and talents take time to bloom." Dorina's new kid's book, Kailani's Gift, echoes this same message. Kailani needs to have the courage to try something new. Even though she doesn't master it right away, Kailani perseveres. The tinikling dance is challenging, but it is also rewa…
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Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of seven! Tune in for their tips on: Making your hou…
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"Time is a gift I shouldn't squander. The Lord wants us to learn from our experiences so we can teach and comfort others the way He has taught and consoled us over the years. The next time you’re overwhelmed by your current circumstances, spend time with a woman who’s been there and can give you her long-range perspective. And the next time you wor…
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Summary In this episode, Becky Keife, Kayla Craig, and Tasha Jun discuss the theme of honest prayer from the (in)courage book '100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle.' They share their personal experiences of struggling and being desperate for God's strength, and how honest prayer has helped them in those moments. They also discuss barriers to honest…
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Summary In this bonus episode, Becky Keife interviews Melissa Horvath about her new devotional, 'You Are Made For This: Devotions to Uplift and Encourage Busy Moms.' They discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, the importance of relying on God's strength and grace, and the need for constant encouragement. Melissa emphasizes that every mother…
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"If we can trust God with open doors, we can trust the ones that close." If at First You Don't Succeed, When Should You Try, Try Again? That's the question Robin Dance is answering today. Her God-story is a must-listen! Leave a comment for Robin: https://incourage.me/?p=238410 -- The spring issue of DaySpring’s Everyday Faith magazine is now availa…
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"God’s purpose for your children – and for you – is so much bigger than any momentary struggle." You Are Made for This, by Melissa Horvath, is a heartfelt companion for every mother, a source of inspiration and encouragement on the busiest of days and the most challenging of nights. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s purpose for your children – an…
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Join us for an awesome conversation with Pastor Ama Zenya! Ama has a wealth of time in ministry but is in a season of sabbatical and has some amazing thoughts and encouragement for us all... oh plus some singing and spoken word too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lead-bold/message…
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"Jesus's invitation to come and see is alive and well for you today. “Come and see” is for the hurting, reluctant, exhausted (and even the religiously exhausted). If you're tired of empty religion or fake Christians, Jesus wants you to experience what the pastor Eugene Peterson calls Jesus's "unforced rhythms of grace." In the presence of Jesus, we…
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Adopting our youngest son through the foster care system ten years ago was truly one of life’s greatest gifts. But one thing we didn’t fully understand as we looked forward to a bright future with our beloved little boy was just how much trauma a child suffers when they’re separated from their birth parents. Like many foster and adoptive parents, w…
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Listen Now 612 – How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2 Do you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping? You are not alone, my friend! Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and ou…
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"It hurts the heart of God when His daughters don’t see their worth. Friend, it is time to stop settling for gentle punches and stop striving for the approval of people. I pray that you sense God leaning in close to remind you today that you are worth so much. It is time to use your God-given voice, to rise up in the authority and position you have…
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Do you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping? You are not alone, my friend! Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and outsourcing daily tasks to manage burnout. Discover creativ…
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"We can dwell with the Lord forever, starting right now. We can dwell in His presence in this very moment — during a hectic workday, while throwing in another load of laundry, in the middle of singleness or marriage or motherhood. If you follow Jesus, you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. But I think we may as well start now." Leave a co…
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"If our hope rests in Jesus alone, we will not be disappointed. If I place my hope in an outcome — a prayer I want answered or a healing I want delivered — I will end up disappointed. “You will have suffering in this world,” Jesus says (John 16:33). That’s the bad news in no uncertain terms. None of us will escape the pain of the human condition. I…
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"Let’s put our focus on the real treasure, the things that last forever. I want what I do on Earth to last for eternity. I don’t think there is anything wrong with having nice things or staying in amazing places, but possessions and vacations won’t last forever. Those things don’t make a difference in eternity. Only the things we do for the kingdom…
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"Lord, help us not to rush past these moments. In our very next breath, before the inhale, between, and after the exhale, He is here. The great I Am creating space within our moments and slivers to be with Him. Right there, where we are…" Leave a comment for our new contributor, Jenny: https://incourage.me/?p=238254 -- Discover the secret to meanin…
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Listen Now 611 – How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1 Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about: Why lack of available brain bandwidth is…
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"This moment, right now, is your opportunity to seek refuge in your Heavenly Father. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Psalm 34:8 NIV Today, I want to encourage you that no matter how impossible your situation may seem, this moment, right now, is your opportunity to seek refuge in your Heavenly Fathe…
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Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about: Why lack of available brain bandwidth is not the same as laziness The reason “I should” isn’t rea…
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"Like the kind nurse who set her schedule aside when I needed her comfort, like the exasperated intern in the hall who saw my tear-stained face and realized there was a reason for our delay, I try to remember that our most important, loving actions on any given day are often when we let ourselves get interrupted by God. We might never feel ready, b…
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Summary In this bonus episode, four (in)courage writers discuss the theme of powerful praise and how it can strengthen you in times of struggle. They share personal experiences of how praise has helped them in difficult situations, such as worshiping at a funeral, finding strength through community worship, and expressing gratitude for daily blessi…
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Our writers show up here every day to reveal the inner workings of their lives so you can more clearly see the goodness of God in your own. We are over the moon to introduce you to four truly fabulous women who are joining our community of Jesus storytellers. These writers will bless you with their wisdom, joy, and humor. We can't wait to learn fro…
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"We can be the one who helps another girl fly. In tangible ways and in words spoken. In giving from our time, our talents, and our treasures. In showing up when we're needed, even if we're not asked. In opening our hearts, our homes, our hands to one another. In a world where it's often easier to assume, ignore, or compete, we can be the ones to su…
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"If you’re having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (or week or month or season), you might feel like I did last week. You may be tempted to stuff all the hard feelings, to hide under the covers, and refuse to come out until the world plays nice, or to simply go radio silent. You might think you have to take care of everyone else first an…
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There’s a common misconception that it's always the big things—like dishonesty or infidelity—that cause marriages to fall apart. But the truth is, many marriages experience death by a thousand cuts as small areas of misalignment add up over time. Every marriage has its squabbles, clashes, and little flare-ups of friction. Over our more than 30 year…
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Listen Now 610 – Why “I Work Better Under Pressure” Doesn’t Really Work Have you ever said, “I work better under pressure.” Is that true or is that procrastination as a trauma response? In this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to de…
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"We need consistent hydration. We need the living water that only Jesus offers. The very same water that He offered the Samaritan woman at the well has the power to transform us from the inside out. He is our Thirst-Quencher when we are parched, our Teacher when we lack technique, our Shepherd when we need a gentle guide." Join the conversation: ht…
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In this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to defining the procrastination responses of Freeze and Fawn, they discuss the difference between working under pressure and pre-deciding. Kathi and Cheri describe how they use the concept of…
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"Through the noise of my shame, I hear the voice of Jesus who keeps gently reminding me that He is the God of abundance who isn’t put off by my barely. When I’m barely holding on, God is abundantly able to hold me. It’s because of our barely that Jesus laid Himself bare on the cross. He took all our weakness, sin, and failure upon His flawless self…
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Summary In this bonus episode, Becky Keife and Simi John discuss the theme of shifting perspective from our book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle. They explore the importance of choosing a heavenly perspective and relying on God's strength in daily life. They share personal stories and experiences of how shifting perspectives can bring peace a…
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"Saying no to one thing means I can say yes to something else. There are seasons of running and seasons of sitting down, and recognizing that one is not greater than the other is helpful for me." A note to our (in)courage Community: These goodbyes from a few writers have been so sad for us, but we’re also deeply grateful to have cultivated a commun…
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"Wherever you are today, God’s mercies are available to you. Whether you’re raging over the injustices in your life or in the world, or you’re weary from the everyday mundane. Whether you cry yourself to sleep at night or bemoan when morning comes, you can count on God’s new mercies to meet you. His mercies are new every minute, every millisecond, …
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"You are God’s first choice. If you’re feeling like a backup friend today, my heart is heavy for you. I know how that feels, and it’s horrible. If you’re feeling like you’ll never be anyone’s first choice, take heart. Don’t spiral into those dark thoughts! You are someone’s first choice. You’re the first choice of the One. You are loved by God. You…
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Listen Now 609 – The Myth of Productivity Under Pressure Do you find yourself putting off uncomfortable tasks? Maybe you tell yourself that you work better under pressure…but does the work you produce under stress turn out better, or is it just done? In this episode, Kathi and her three-time co-author Cheri Gregory discuss the “pressure paradox.” L…
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"Wonder leads me back to God and my own belovedness. I can bring my honesty to God again and again, wrestle and question, and then let wonder minister to my bitter, tangled heart – softening it and helping it recover and remember who God is and whose I am." Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=238004 -- Getting ready for Easter? At Da…
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Do you find yourself putting off uncomfortable tasks? Maybe you tell yourself that you work better under pressure...but does the work you produce under stress turn out better, or is it just done? In this episode, Kathi and her three-time co-author Cheri Gregory discuss the “pressure paradox.” Listen in as they rethink the myth of productivity under…
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"By keeping less, we experience more. One of our (in)courage contributors, Kathi Lipp, is an expert on decluttering. Recently when I couldn’t decide what to do with a sentimental object, she asked me, “Will you ever go looking for it?” It’s a powerful question that continues to help me filter what should stay and what should go. She said that every…
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In this bonus episode, we introduce a new series and discuss the themes in the book, '100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle. This first episode of five is on the theme of Surrendering All, and four writers share their thoughts and stories of surrender and how it can feel overwhelming and like a last resort. Michelle shares her story of surrender dur…
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"I can trust God to work toward my good. When I'm getting a lukewarm response from someone after extending the hand of friendship, I've found freedom in saying to myself, "Ya know, Kristen, she's just not able to reciprocate now. Maybe she won't be ever. Either way, you're gonna be fine." ⁠And then I decide to take the pressure off myself (and her!…
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"When Jesus shows up to the table, everything changes. His presence shatters all confusion. It brings peace to chaos. It brings hope, healing, and restoration. His presence ushers in waves of grace and mercy, love and redemption. There is always room for you at His table. He welcomes us in our sin, our shame, our brokenness. He covers us in His blo…
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"Easter is coming, to be sure. But Good Friday comes first. God isn’t afraid of death or your grief. He weeps with us. He is close to the brokenhearted. And soon, when we begin to see a glimmer of light from beneath the sadness, we can hold fast to this, too… Resurrection is coming. " Leave a comment for Aliza: https://incourage.me/?p=237869 -- Get…
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