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The Far More Podcast is where Jason & Liz open up and talk about marriage, parenting, faith, family and how God wants far more for our lives than we can even think or imagine. They talk about where they struggle, where they get things right and where they're working to be better. There will be lots of laughs but they promise to also be authentic because at the end of the day, they are messy and broken and deeply in need of grace. Come on this journey with them!
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A trio of personable Lutheran pastors from south central Pennsylvania reflect on relatable topics. Pastors Jack Horner, John Brock, and Liz Frey from Trinity Camp Hill draw you in with their camaraderie. Often light-hearted, their conversations confirm how God is at work in your world.
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Discover the transformative power of vulnerability in this episode of the Far More Podcast. Learn how embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections, personal growth and true emotional strength. Liz breaks down what it means to be vulnerable, why it's essential for building trust and resilience, and practical steps to start living authentic…
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Ever feel like you’re playing whack-a-mole with your wellbeing? Crush your workout routine, but your social life seems to take a nosedive b/c of it? Well hang on to your kettlebells, folks, because today Liz is diving into the world of holistic wellness - where balance isn’t just for your Instagram-worthy yoga pose! Get ready to discover how to jug…
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In today’s episode of the Far More Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the wild world of decluttering. If your home feels more like a chaotic treasure hunt than a cozy retreat, you’re in the right place! Liz shares her personal experience with decluttering and some clear steps on how you can get started on your decluttering journey! Here are some …
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Struggling to make new friends as an adult? Listen in to one of Liz and Jason's very first episodes where they dive deep into practical strategies for building meaningful connections. They talk about the differences between having acquaintances versus close friends and also some action steps to create lasting friendships, even if you're an introver…
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Turmoil: a state of great disturbance, confusion or uncertainty. Today is Tuesday, July 15, 2024 and if you’re listening to this in real time, you have likely experienced some turmoil in the last few days, after the attempted assassination of former President, Donald Trump. Take one look at the news at any given time, and it's no wonder so many are…
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Parenting is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging things that we do in life – but it can also be busy and exhausting. When you’re in a crazy busy season of tending to your children’s needs and schedules, it’s easy to put your own health on the back burner. If you want to make your fitness a priority, there are a few simple (emphasis on the si…
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Liz has a very special guest with her today, Mrs. Janie Wright. Janie leads a group of women through something the Lord has laid on her heart, on the first Saturday of every month in the First Saturday Cafe. She has been doing this for six years now and Liz had the pleasure of attending the June meeting where Janie spoke about grief and how we heal…
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I (Liz) went to see the movie Inside Out 2. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend, especially if you have a kiddo going into middle or high school, but let me just tell you – this movie made me boo-hoo big time. But the emotion character, Anxiety, stressed me out! Whether it’s full blown panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or constant worries and fears th…
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In this week's episode of the Far More Podcast, Liz and Jason are completely unscripted but a message they currently heard at their church, Faith Arlington, has really got their wheels turning. The message was about making a difference in today's world and it all boils down to the Great Commission: Go and make disciples. Matthew 9 is the chapter in…
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Today Jason and Liz are diving a bit deeper into the topic of biblical manhood and what it looks like. A couple of episodes ago, they talked about the "brand" of men and why it's struggling right now and the episode morphed into a talk about manhood, so Liz wanted to dive into more of that to tease out what being a godly man looks like. Liz referen…
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What is biblical womanhood? What does God's Word say about: What a godly woman should focus on? How she should conduct herself? What her priorities should be? In a flood of various definitions of womanhood, Liz thought it was important to clarify the Bible's instruction for feminine roles, character, and behavior for women. In this episode of the F…
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A couple of weeks ago Liz talked about the whole "man versus bear" question that was posed to moms of daughters and then went on to share a terribly traumatic experience in her life. This re-sparked a conversation that she and Jason have previously talked about with each other: what is going on with the "brand" of me and is there any hope of it bei…
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You know how they say comparison is the thief of joy? While that is true, social media can also rob us of joy if we allow it to. Social media can play some very dark tricks on our brains and on our mental health. Listen in as Liz talks about her own struggles with social media and how it can negatively affect us. She also gives some tips on how to …
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Would you rather your daughter encounter a random bear in the woods or a random man? 100 out of 100 (yes, you read that correctly) moms answered “bear” and the backlash that women have received from a lot of men for answering this way is staggering and disturbing. One-fourth of American women and a growing number of men have experienced some form o…
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Have you ever felt like was nowhere to be found? You're in the middle of a dark season and God just feels distant. You hear other people talking about how incredible their walk with the Lord is or how God is working and moving in their lives and you just feel... nothing. Numb. I (Liz) have been there and I want you to know that there is hope. Today…
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For a long time, prayer was just a box to check on my (Liz) spiritual-to do list. It was boring and lifeless, if I’m being honest. I started to question why I was even doing it at all. I have a feeling that I am not the only one who has had this experience with prayer. Maybe you are there right now and you are so frustrated and fed up. I am bringin…
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Just the thought of studying the Bible can be overwhelming. Not only do you not know where to start, but you're too intimidated to even begin. You are not alone and it is perfectly normal to have feelings of overwhelm. Sometimes reading the Bible can seem so boring and tedious, but hopefully these three steps that Liz shares today will help you go …
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Today Liz shares about a local podcast's episode she was interviewed for about building community as well as the local group she created called Craving Far More, a weekly coffee shop meet-up for women to connect and just do life together. If you are looking to connect with other women online, you can request to join the Craving Far More Facebook gr…
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What does Easter mean to you? All over the world people celebrate Easter every year. In today's episode of the Far More Podcast, Jason and Liz reflect on Holy Week of 2024 and unpack what Easter (Resurrection Sunday) means to them. Jason talks about how he identifies with Barabbas, who was a criminal that was set free when the Jews chose Jesus, an …
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Communication in relationships is very important. To have a healthy and successful relationship, you need to embrace all these keys to effective communication that I discuss in this relationship advice episode. Many relationships fail because of communication issues and this episode will give you 5 keys to effective communication in your relationsh…
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Liz and Jason have talked about suffering before on the Far More Podcast, but today they want to really dig in and see what God's Word says about suffering. The Bible tells us in Romans 8:28 that anything can be worked out for the good of those who love the Lord, but can we also use our suffering to build community and as part of our ministry? Yes!…
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Kairos Prison Ministry is quickly becoming near and dear to Liz and maybe even Jason's hearts. This past weekend, they visited the West TN State Penitentiary (WTSP) to participate in the closing ceremony of the Kairos Walk, a bi-yearly weekend-long event where volunteers go and share the love and forgiveness of Jesus to incarcerated men and women. …
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In the previous episode, Jason and Liz gave us the first five habits to begin cultivating in order to bring back intimacy in marriage: 1. Talk to your spouse 2. Learn your spouse's love language and use it 3. Take care of yourself 4. Date your spouse 5. Flirt with your spouse in a way they respond to positively This week, they're giving us the fina…
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Jason and Liz have been married for nearly 13 years and with that comes mountains and valleys when it comes to intimacy. There have been high highs and low lows, but over the last 13 years, they have figured out a thing or two about how to make their marriage thrive. While they would never claim to be marriage pros, they do want to share what they …
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In today's episode of the Far More Podcast, Liz shares with us a journey that she is going on - a journey to becoming sugar free. While she doesn't know exactly what that looks like yet, she does know that God is calling her to leave behind her old ways and step into a new life that He has for her. She is stepping out in obedience and she is encour…
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If you need evidence of people hurting, look no further than this seemingly innocuous tweet by Elmo (link to the tweet) where he asks how everyone is doing. Here are some statistics from that one tweet: 209 million views 158,000 reactions 60,000 retweets 20,000 saves 20,000 comments Here’s the thing—we need to better at checking on our friends. Not…
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Are you in a season of life that is just tough and you find yourself hurt and empty at the end of the day? Today's episode of the Far More Podcast is for you. Liz is flying solo today and dives into the topic of hurt. The Lord laid this on her heart just hours before she was going to record something else completely, so tune in for this special epi…
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Right before Jesus “kicked off” His ministry while here on earth, He was first baptized by JTB (John the Baptist) but then He went into the wilderness and fasted for 40 days. 40 days! Can you imagine going even 40 hours without food? Bet you can’t! Today, Liz and Jason talk about their experience so far with being called into a time of corporate fa…
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What was your immediate reaction when you read the title of this episode? Did it make you uncomfortable? Did you it make you want to skip over this one? Or did it bring you peace and calm? Today, we’re talking about entering into the eremos with God. Eremos: quiet, desolate place. If we want to hear the voice of God, we first have to get quiet and …
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Welcome to the Far More Podcast: Birthday Edition. Sunday was Jason's birthday and that's the day they record so Liz had the brilliant idea of doing a fun little Q & A with the birthday fella. But don't let the word "fun" fool you. As most of you know by now, Jason is a very deep thinker and light, airy topics aren't really his jam, so Liz made sur…
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Happy New Year to you, sweet friend! Today Jason and Liz reflect on 2023 and look forward to all that 2024 holds. They talk about the challenges they faced in 2023 and who they want to be going forward, both as individuals, but also as a couple. We are made for far more and may this be the year where we all step into our God-given purpose and reali…
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Today is a special episode of the Far More Podcast because Jason and Liz are reading the story of Jesus' birth straight from God's Word. Embark on a journey to Bethlehem with this timeless story of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. Mary and Joseph, guided by angels, made their way to the humble stable where the Savior was born. The shepherds re…
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Peter is known for being a fisherman, part of the inner circle of Jesus’s disciples and for denying Jesus three times. He also walked on water when Jesus was approaching the boat. But he began to sink when he took his eyes off Jesus. “Oh ye of little faith,” was Jesus’s response, but how often do we doubt God’s ability to work in our lives? One of …
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John, the disciple whom Jesus loved. Just ask him, he’ll tell you. But we are actually the ones who Jesus loves and we should be able to say that with as much confidence and boldness as the apostle John did. But did you know that John wasn’t always so loving? He and his brother were actually nicknamed the “sons of thunder.” John even asked Jesus to…
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James was the brother of Jesus and for all of Jesus’s life, James did not believe He was the Son of God. It wasn’t until after Jesus died, was buried, rose from the dead and appeared to James that James actually believed. What a relief, right? We aren’t the only ones who sometimes need a little extra help believing. (Lord, help our unbelief). In to…
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Today we’re talking about Paul, who went from someone who actively spoke out against Jesus and had Christians killed to someone who actively spoke out FOR Jesus and would go on to suffer greatly for the Lord. We talk about how crazy Paul’s transformation was because it was like he did a complete 180 in just a matter of days! Also, big and bold pray…
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This followup to episode 23 on when our children end up teaching us dives in to “how do you make Jesus the center of every single thing you and your family do?” Is it even possible? It’s definitely not practical, because being a follower of Jesus isn’t “practical.” It requires intentionality in everything you do. Jason and Liz share one of many thi…
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Parenting is hard. Raising children who love Jesus and love other people is even more challenging. Our kids look to us as their examples of how to treat others, so it is our responsibility as their parents to love Jesus and show them how to love others well. But sometimes our kids end up teaching us more about showing and sharing the love of Jesus …
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Welcome back for part 2 of praying big, bold prayers. Discover how daring to pray big can break barriers and redefine your spiritual journey. Whether you've been a believer for a long time or you're just starting, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement to infuse audacity into your prayers, unlocking the extraordinary in your faith. …
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It's hard to hear from God when you don't know what to listen for, especially if you find yourself praying big and bold prayers... for other people! It's so much easier to pray those big prayers either for someone else or to encourage others to pray it for themselves. If you're like Liz, you don't know if your prayers are even close to big and/or b…
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Marriage is hard; even when it's good! Jason brings up an excellent point in today's episode of the Far More Podcast; he says that the hard work actually begins when you say "I do." He goes even further to say that the real pursuing should take place AFTER the vows have been exchanged. Liz and Jason talk about how they've been told numerous times s…
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… it’s what you do next that matters the most. Today Liz is going through something emotionally and she unpacks it in real time during the recording. As an empath, she takes on the feelings of others in a very real and deep way and typically, she would allow herself to spiral when this would happen. However, she refuses to continue along that path …
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Being grateful and thankful is something we tend to focus on more during the Thanksgiving season, but what if we made the decision to be intentional about practicing gratitude every single day? In today's episode of the Far More Podcast, Liz and Jason discuss what it means to have a heart of gratitude and how it can often be difficult for 1.) peopl…
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To some, leadership sounds easy, light and fun, but in reality it's difficult, heavy and complicated. In today's episode of the Far More Podcast, Liz and Jason do a little Q & A on leadership. Jason has been in a leadership role the majority of his career and has studied/researched what it means to lead well and has put in countless hours of work t…
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Jason sits down with Liz today to talk about his journey to a life of sobriety; all based on God persistently calling Jason to lay alcohol down once and for all. This has been an ongoing process for roughly 10 years in Jason's life and he talks about the struggle and wrestling with God, because Jason didn't see alcohol as a problem area in his life…
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In the last episode of the Far More Podcast, Jason and Liz talked about one of their YouTube Shorts that gained quite a bit of attention which led them to discuss what to do when, as a follower of Jesus, you face opposition because it's a matter of when, not if. Well, right in the middle of this recording, they sort of switched gears/topics and Liz…
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Today's episode of the Far More Podcast was actually inspired by one of their YouTube Shorts that got some traction and thus brought out the the trolls and haters to judge Jason & Liz’s parenting style. You can view the YT Short here and if you're feeling super supportive of the FMP, consider leaving a positive comment on the Short to counter the h…
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Jason gets blindsided in today's episode of the Far More Podcast when Liz springs a surprising question on him about prayer. Listen in as they unpack their differences when it comes to prayer and how each of them prepares (or doesn't prepare) beforehand. If we all viewed prayer as a conversation with God, we would likely do it a lot more. However, …
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Liz and Jason dive into how to have hard conversations with your kids in this episode of the Far More Podcast. A few weeks ago, Liz stumbled upon the YouTube search history of her oldest kid, who recently turned 11 years old. He was told about a certain TikTok challenge that will remain unnamed, but was told to go search it and since he doesn't hav…
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In today's episode of the Far More Podcast, Jason and Liz unpack what it means to show the same love and compassion to others that Jesus not only showed to others, but shows to us as well. They are both challenged by Jesus's ultimate love and compassion towards others. Liz brings up the example of the Samaritan woman at the well and how Jesus appro…
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