Axis Podcast
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsHelping women fight for mind, body, soul.
Sisters, Anna Light and Erin Simms have a mission to help you full-heartedly pursue an energetic life, break free from insecurities, and live confidently with your identity firmly grounded in Truth. Through their candid and vulnerable discussions, the podcast will inspire you to take charge of your body, mind and spirit as you learn to wake up everyday and fight for the life you have been given.
Anna is a wife and homeschool mom, former pastor, author of In_Security: Break Free from what Holds You Back, speaker, learner, Jesus and coffee lover, encourager.
Erin is a wife, homeschool mom of four, former ballet dancer, NASM certified person trainer, insatiable reader, workout enthusiast, Jesus lover.
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Episode 56-Don't Forget Who You Are-Staying out of EXTREMES, Word of the year
January 15, 2019 18:19 - 49 minutes - 94.5 MBWelcome back to all our listeners new and old! This episode brings you lots to ponder… Anna & Erin discuss how to stay out of the extremes and live a balanced life in alignment with the Holy Spirit. We share our words for the 2019 year and our hope for the podcast and how you can be a part. Most importantly we invite you to keep fighting for your mind, body and soul and make the most of the start to the new year. Keep fighting, Anna & Erin
Episode 55-Best of 2018
January 07, 2019 02:42 - 50 minutes - 94.8 MBFor the kick off of 2019 we took the best of all Axispodcast had to offer and put it into one inspiring, challenging, truth-telling episode full of words of encouragement to get you started in the right direction. Thank you to all our guests over the last year, and thank you to all our amazing listeners! With the power of the risen Christ living inside of you, you can take this year by storm, because YOU... are a FIGHTER! We hope you enjoy episode 55-The Best of 2018!
Episode54-Guest Kristen Campbell- Empowering You To Live Your Purpose
December 04, 2018 12:39 - 45 minutes - 80.7 MBGuest, Kristen Campbell of ChristiansDoYoga shares her story of brokenness and loss and how she found peace, life, and joy through meditating on God’s Word. Her passion to empower you to find your purpose was born from her own feelings of emptiness and loss. Listen as she shares how she found life, purpose, and passion through daily time in the presence of God. Check out other resources from Kristen! Personal website: https://kristencampbell.net Christians Do Yoga website: https://chris...
Episode54-Guest Kristen Campbell- Empowering You To Live Your Purpose
December 04, 2018 03:13 - 45 minutes - 80.7 MBEpisode54-Guest Kristen Campbell- Empowering You To Live Your Purpose by Axis Podcast
Episode 53-Living with Unmet Longings
November 26, 2018 20:53 - 44 minutes - 84.4 MBWhat are we supposed to do when there are things we've been made to live without? Is God holding out on us? Didn't he give us this desire? Then why isn't it being fulfilled in my life? Have you ever asked these questions? Join us for episode 53 as we dive into this discussion.
Episode 52-Unsettled
November 13, 2018 13:39 - 49 minutes - 94.4 MBWhat do you do when things don’t go the way you planned? How can you walk in peace even on bad days? What do you do when you feel unsettled? We discuss all these questions and more on the 52nd episode of #axispodcast live in iTunes. www.axispodcast.com
Episode 51-From Struggle to Breakthrough
November 06, 2018 16:43 - 45 minutes - 85.3 MBContinuing our look through the book Walking with God, we look at a season of crisis and struggle and finally breakthrough and discovery. If you've ever been through a difficult season of life (and who hasn't) this episode gives some life-giving tools to help you experience true breakthrough and freedom. Connect with us @annalight09 @4titude_fitness www.axispodcast.com
Episode 50-Walking with God
October 30, 2018 10:53 - 44 minutes - 83.8 MB“It is the true love of the Father that gives us what we need instead of what we think we want.” Episode 50 is the start of our review of “Walking with God” by John Eldridge. Join us as we discuss how to hear from God, how to follow Him in the day-to-day, and what to do when you don’t hear or feel His presence. Connect with us! www.axispodcast.com @annalight09 @4titude_fitness
Episode 49-Guest Kara Westrup-Intuitive Eating
October 22, 2018 12:03 - 58 minutes - 109 MBEpisode 49 brings guest, Kara Westrup, Registered Dietitian, Owner of Kara Westrup Nutrition. Helping You Make Peace with Food and Your Body Website www.karawestrupnutrition.com * My website lists all of my services/pricing if someone is interested in personalized nutrition counseling. * If someone would like to sign up for a free call to see if I’m a good fit for them, they can schedule this call through my website. * I also have a free PDF on my website to help people Renew Their Mind and ...
Episode48-Q&A--Being a Detective of Your Body
October 14, 2018 16:40 - 45 minutes - 86.2 MBAnswering questions about: Being a detective of your body Favorite snacks and drinks to keep you on track Diets and finding what works for you Exercise and movement for times when you don’t feel good Connect with us! @annalight09 @4titude_fitness www.axispodcast.com Healthy snack ideas ▪️Tuna with carrots or rice cake or gluten-free crackers (can make “tuna salad” with 1/4 avocado and mustard or eat plain) ▪️Chicken packets (pre-cooked chicken strips) ▪️Nuts (small handful) ▪️Har...
Episode 47-How Identity Deepens Relationships
October 02, 2018 16:06 - 44 minutes - 83.4 MBNothing changes without awareness. Our relationships are one of the greatest ways to bring a deepening awareness of ourselves and our behaviors. Especially within the context of our marriage. But what obstacles hold us back from the richness that comes with this awareness? Are we seeking out ways we can improve our marriages, or are we just barely getting by? What is God's design for marriage? Join us for episode 47 where Anna shares some thoughts and tools to help you deepen the relation...
Episode 46-Why You Should Build Walls in Your Relationships
September 18, 2018 14:44 - 1 hour - 116 MBIt is right to have walls in our relationships? What does God’s Word say about building walls? What are walls for? When it comes to relationships there can be so much contradictory advice. Tear down walls, but put up boundaries. If someone has hurt you, you need to protect yourself… but what about love, and “turning the other cheek’? In this episode, we hope to give you some new insight and tools to help you navigate your challenging or broken relationships into healing and restoration. ...
Episode 45-The Attack on the Female Body
September 11, 2018 14:20 - 29 minutes - 58.1 MBEpisode 45 offers you a spiritually guided prayer and scriptures to help you fight the battle for your body. Whether you struggle with illness, disease, chronic pain, infertility, body image, there is a word for each struggle of the body. We pray this is a tool you can use to help you on your own journey. Use the scriptures below in your quiet time. Play the episode when you need encouragement and truth spoken over yourself. Sickness, illness, disease, infertility: 1 Thess. 5:23 "Now...
Episode44-When You're Overwhelmed with Robin Meadows
August 28, 2018 01:45 - 58 minutes - 114 MBLiving with purpose, staying young, being a conduit of the Holy Spirit, not allowing the circumstances of life to overwhelm you... all this and more on this special guest episode of Axispodcast with Robin Meadows Robin is the wife of one and the mother of many. Having raised seven children of her own, she knows just how overwhelming motherhood (and life) can be. Her prayer is that by sharing her own experience, others will be blessed and encouraged to cling to Jesus and serve Him with joy ...
Episode 43-Living 'Now' with 'Then' in View
August 21, 2018 14:34 - 53 minutes - 102 MBWe conclude our review of the book "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hand" by Paul David Tripp. People in need of change, helping people in need of change... We take you through guided questions to help you identify the things in your life you want to change or improve, as well as give you the tools to help others make changes in their lives as well. We are all ambassadors, representing the Redeemer in the lives of those around us. Learn effective ways to be an instrument of change in your...
Episode 42-Q&A Climbing Mountains, Beating Cravings, Consistency in Changing Seasons
August 14, 2018 11:56 - 55 minutes - 106 MBEpisode 42 A Q&A with Anna and Erin Climbing a mountain, Beating the cravings that want to take you off your plan, The best way to lose those “lovely-lady-lumps” and even better “why,” Staying committed to your principals in the changing seasons of life... We discuss all this and more on the newest episode of Axispodcast
Episode 41-Navigating Relationships
July 31, 2018 02:29 - 59 minutes - 114 MBCommunity Changes Lives because it is in the context of relationships that God shows us His love. But oftentimes our relationships are far from showing and receiving the love of God... how can we be sure we are extending that love to others, and pointing them to Christ for real heart change--theirs and ours? In this episode Anna and Erin continue their review of the book “Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hand,” by Paul David Tripp God has placed His glory in us so that our lives and ministry ...
Episode 40-If You Are Alive, You Are A Counselor
July 24, 2018 16:14 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode, we review the first part of the book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things in the lives of others. Reflect on your own life. Isn’t it true that change has not come only through the formal ministry of the Word? Hasn’t God also used ordinary people to change your heart and transform your life? Your life is much bigger than a good job, an understan...
Episode 39-Fight for Your Mind, Body & Soul with Caren Fehr
July 16, 2018 22:09 - 58 minutes - 109 MBThe enemy is attacking the human body. With the rise of disease, sickness & obesity he is on a rampage to destroy the very area that carries out our purpose: our body. ▪️ The enemy is also attacking the female body with body image issues, hormones, infertility but we are fighting back. ▪️ Join us on episode 39 with special guest @caren as we armor up to take back what the enemy is trying to steal. It’s too important not to fight. ▪️ Caren is a faith and fitness coach with a passion to help...
Episode 38-When Pain & Hoplessness are Overwhelming
July 09, 2018 17:23 - 49 minutes - 96.2 MBWhat do you do when the pain and hopelessness of life overwhelm you? Join Anna and Erin in this raw and vulnerable episode as we share some of the things that have helped us move through the pain life throws at us. Join the conversation at www.axispodcast.com and let us know how we can pray for you.
Episode 37-How Insecurities Are Ruining Our Relationships-And what to do about it
July 03, 2018 02:42 - 1 hour - 115 MBOur insecurities are like a negative lens through which we see our world, ourselves and those we love… they taint our vision of who we truly are. We know that insecurity feed on lies… Lies are the enemy’s tool to hold us back from our full potential and life in Christ and the devil uses lies to keep us blind. Blindness is one thing if you know you’re blind… But it’s a whole other problem if you don’t know you’re blind… This is where his deception reaches a new layer… if you don’t know yo...
Episode36-Q&A with Anna & Erin
June 25, 2018 22:13 - 1 hour - 130 MBAxis podcast 36 Q&A Welcome to new listeners! Sign up for our Workout of the Week at www.axispodcast.com What is the Fight Award and how would I nominate someone? Questions: What do you typically eat throughout the day? —give ideas of a few different ways you could do different meals Could not imagine getting along with her sister as good as we do. How do we do that & do we ever annoy each other/ what things bother you about each other? What are macros and why/how do you track them? Wha...
Episode 35-Next Level Thinking with Scott Williams
June 18, 2018 12:41 - 51 minutes - 92.4 MBEpisode 35 brings you special guest, Scott Williams on "Next Level Thinking." Want to go to the next level in your leadership, goals, dreams, health, fitness, family and faith? Listen to Scott as he inspires us to continue to take our lives to the Next Level. Instagram: @scottokc Twitter: @scottwilliams www.axispodcast.com
Episode 34-What Feelings of Rejection Tell Us
June 12, 2018 16:17 - 59 minutes - 115 MBEpisode 34-What Feelings of Rejection Tell Us by Axis Podcast
Episode 34-What Feelings of Rejection Tell Us
June 12, 2018 16:05 - 59 minutes - 115 MBIn this episode, we finish our review of the book Victory Over the Darkness, by Neil T. Anderson. For more information visit www.axispodcast.com Thoughts and feelings of rejection that often plague us can be major deterrents to our maturity in Christ. Apart from Christ, we all learned early in life to respond to rejection by taking one of three defensive postures. First is beat the system (can be anything from family church society, in general,) this person beats the system and learns to c...
Episode 33-The Power in Believing the Truth
June 04, 2018 16:10 - 1 hour - 126 MBThe Power of Believing the Truth In this episode, we cover the next four chapters of the book Victory Over the Darkness. The only limit to your faith is your knowledge and understanding of God. Really believing will affect your walk and your talk. We are not called to just think positive thoughts, we are called to think the truth. Without God as the object of our faith, thinking positive is merely a function of the mind that cannot exceed its input and attributes. Positive thinking...
Episode 32-Realize the Power of Your Identity in Christ
May 21, 2018 22:02 - 54 minutes - 106 MBIn this episode, we review the book “Victory Over the Darkness” Realize the Power of Your Identity in Christ by Neil T. Anderson. “Your belief about yourself and your purpose in life will determine what you will do. If you don’t see yourself the way God sees you to that degree you will suffer from a false identity and poor sense of worth.” Dive into this amazing book to help you discover and realize your true identity and the power it brings you to live this life with confident passion, fi...
Episode 31-Victim OR Victor
May 15, 2018 13:07 - 57 minutes - 112 MBIn this episode Erin shares from personal experience of how she fights to stay out of the victim mentality. “Anytime we look at someone or something else as the source of why we are what we are, we have breached victory and gone to being conquered instead of being the conqueror.”
Episode 30-The Blessing in Obedience
May 08, 2018 01:26 - 57 minutes - 112 MBEvery few podcasts Erin and I like to take an episode and share something straight from the heart. In this episode, Anna shares with you the great blessing found on the other side of obedience and gives you tools to help you walk in obedience to what God has called you to do in your own life. Obedience is the test of whether we live for God or not. Obedience is the gateway into the free and abundant life. We also have a nomination for our AXISPODCAST Fight Award and share about an amazing...
Episode 29-Lindsay Amilian "It's Ok to Fail, Just Keep Coming Back"
April 30, 2018 23:37 - 53 minutes - 104 MBAXISPODCAST: Encouraging you to fight for your mind, your body, and your soul. In this episode, we interview special guest Lindsay Amilian. Lindsey is a former Oklahoma City Thunder Girl and currently, a wife, a dance fitness instructor, trainer, certified holistic nutritionist a mommy to her 3-year-old boy with a new baby on the way, but most importantly a child of the risen King Jesus. She says dance fitness is more than a passion of mine, it's a part of who I am and I love seeing my c...
Episode28-Q&A (body composition, food addiction, healing metabolism, moving the scale,)
April 24, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis Q&A episode brings you a range of questions about our health and body composition... why the scale won't move even when you're doing the right things, healing the metabolism, overcoming food addictions and general chatting about our mind, body, and spirit. Thanks for listening, subscribing and reviewing the podcast! We love our listeners! --Anna&Erin
Episode 27-The 21 Day Detox Scientifically Proven to Work
April 17, 2018 00:12 - 1 hour - 135 MBEncouraging you to fight for your mind, your body and your soul. http://www.axispodcast.com @annalight @elsimms @4titude_fitness In this episode, we finish our review of the book Switch on Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf. We take you through the 21 Day Brain Detox, by exploring the five steps: Gather Focused Reflection Write Revisit Active Reach If there is a negative thought, bad habit or negative past experience holding you back from your full potential, this is a tool you can use to h...
Episode 26-Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
April 10, 2018 22:57 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn this episode we continue our review of the book Switch on Your Brain, by Dr. Caroline Leaf. We have the power to choose our own thoughts. The process of thinking and choosing is the most powerful thing in the universe after God, and it is a phenomenal gift from God to be treasured and used properly. Deuteronomy 30:19 “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh that you would ch...
Episode25-Be Your Own Brain Surgeon for a More Positive Life
April 03, 2018 21:35 - 52 minutes - 101 MBIn this episode we review the book Switch on Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf We discuss our brain's ability to create new pathways of positive thought which lead to an abundant life. You do have the power to control your thoughts and renew your mind. Listen to find out how.... https://www.axispodcast.com
Episode 24-Living a Life of Discipline
March 27, 2018 23:14 - 50 minutes - 95.6 MBIn this episode we interview special guest Vince Parker on Living a life of Discipline and how discipline changes your life. "Discipline is the difference between what you're going to dream for and what you're actually going to have." "The decision is not difficult. It's a yes or a no decision. It's just a one step at a time, everyday choice." "Here's what I can do: I can take one step at a time." @vincelparker @annalight09 @elsimms @4titude_fitness
Episode23-Why Do I Struggle with Comparison?
March 12, 2018 18:56 - 59 minutes - 114 MBIn this episode we discuss the trap of comparison and the only true measuring stick we should use for our lives to bring true humility, giving you tools to help you overcome comparison for good.
Episode22-Why Can't I Stay Motivated?
March 06, 2018 19:27 - 1 hour - 121 MBWhy Can't I stay motivated? In this episode we debunk the mystery behind motivation and how to harness the power to stay steadily motivated to accomplish our goals.
Episode 21-Q&A Purpose, Keto diet, weight-loss without working out, your story matters
February 26, 2018 23:41 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn this episode we have a time of Q&A on topics such as: Finding your purpose The Keto Diet Learning how to start small and keep going Protein powders Eating for weightless when you can't workout Encouraging you that your story matters and lifting you up so you can lift up those around you
Episode20-"I've already been given the power to overcome, it's just a matter of believing it."
February 19, 2018 20:40 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode we interview Charissa Murphy, who recently lost over 100 pounds. She shares her journey of how she did it, but more importantly why she did it, and the transformation of not only her body, but her mind and spirit as well. This episode will encourage you to fight through any obstacle that stands in the way of the life you desire to live.
Episode 19-Are You Living Connected to Your True Identity?
February 12, 2018 20:21 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode we finish reviewing the book The Forgotten Way by Ted Dekker The last section is The Life: which declares that love, joy and peace are the manifestations of our true identity. Are you living connected to your true identity? Listen and find out how to stay connected to who you truly are and so live from a place of peace, love and victory everyday.
Episode18-Distorted Vision Prevents Healing Light for the Body
February 05, 2018 19:20 - 51 minutes - 100 MBIn this episode we review the second part of Ted Dekker's Forgotten Way Find and remove all the negative thinking and deception that distort your vision of who you are. Then your whole body will be full of healing light.
Episode17-How do you see yourself? Correcting our self-image
January 30, 2018 20:38 - 56 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode we review part of the book The Forgotten Way, by Ted Dekker The Forgotten Way I have called this book the forgotten way because we as Christians so often forget the truth that empowers in this life. And I use the term Way because Yesuah’s followers called themselves the people of the Way in the years after His resurrection. The Way is a path of discovery experienced by each of us, together and alone. It is our transformation from victims in a world darkened by deception to...
Episode 16-Mandy Meehan "You're Not Alone in the Fight"
January 15, 2018 21:09 - 59 minutes - 113 MBIn this episode special guest, Mandy Meehan talks about her fight for her health, her passion for nutrition, how she resisted the temptation of isolation during her illness, and her continual journey to find her identity in intimacy with Jesus. We hope you are encouraged by her story and remember that, "You're Not Alone in the Fight"
Episode15-Word of the year, Resolutions, Fasting, Workouts
January 01, 2018 23:35 - 55 minutes - 107 MBEncouraging you to fight for your mind, your body and your soul Workout talk “semi hardcore” Quiet time talk Song lyrics “Come to Me” I am the Lord your God, I go before you now I stand beside you, I'm all around you Though you feel I'm far away, I'm closer than your breath I am with you, more than you know I am the Lord your peace, no evil will conquer you Steady now your heart and mind, come into My rest Oh, let your faith arise, lift up your weary head I am with you wherever you go Co...
Episode 14 M'Lea Cole--Your Deepest Pain Can Birth a Beautiful Purpose
December 19, 2017 18:23 - 1 hour - 126 MBAxis Podcast 14 Encouraging you to fight for your mind, your body and your soul Opening Workout talk Quiet time talk 13.00 Special Guest M’Lea Cole 45.00—Your deepest pain can birth a beautiful purpose 1.00—Connect with us! www.axispodcast.com www.mleacole.com @elsimms @annalight09 @4titude_fitness @mleacole
Axispodcast 13-Are You Paying Attention?
December 11, 2017 20:15 - 55 minutes - 107 MBIntro—Encouraging you to fight for your mind, your body and your soul 20.—Workout talk 3.10—Quiet time talk 7.00—Are You Paying Attention? 17.00—Hearing God’s Voice/How Does God speak? Through His Word Through the Holy Spirit Through Other People 27.00—How to see through eternal eyes 34.00—How do you see yourself, others, God? How you see life is how you will experience life 38.00—How is the enemy hypnotizing you? What are your distractions? 50.00—Share, subscribe, revie...
Episode 12- How not to be a dull person
December 05, 2017 21:04 - 1 hour - 131 MBIntro—Encouraging you to fight for your mind, your body and your soul 2.30—Workout talk 4.30—Quiet time talk 10.00—7 Habits of Highly Effective People 12.00—Habit 6 “Synergy” 20.00—Seeing value in yourself, and others to create synergy 26.30—Synergy comes from an individual with a high sense of personal security 31.00—How to grow in synergy 34.00—Habit 7 “Sharpen the Saw” 35.00—The four areas of focus: Physical, Spiritual, Mental, Social/Emotional 59.00—Thank you for listeni...
Episode 11 The Key to Public Victories
November 27, 2017 20:10 - 1 hour - 132 MBAxisPodcast—Encouraging you to fight everyday for your mind, your body and your soul .30—Workout talk 5.00—Quiet time talk 13.30—7 Habits of Highly Effective People overview 16.30—Habit 4 “Win-Win” 32.0—Habit 5 “Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood” 51.25—Connect with us! @elsimms @4titude_fitness @annalight09 www.axispodcast.com 53.00—AxisPodcast Fight Award of the Week “Robin Meadows” nominated by Maureen Russel 1.00—Final Encouragement to FIGHT
Episode 10-Thankfulness and cheat meals
November 20, 2017 16:59 - 1 hour - 136 MBEpisode 10-Thankfulness and cheat meals by Axis Podcast
Episode 9--Visualize it. Do it. Become the Person You Want to Be
November 12, 2017 22:24 - 1 hour - 124 MBIntro--Encouraging you to fight everyday for your mind, your body and your soul 1.00--Workout talk--Visualize beginning 4.40--Quiet time talk-- Bethel Music "Come to Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY0Vz8fvIhE 8.00--7 Habits of Highly Effective People 9.00--Habit 2 "Begin with the End in Mind" 16.00--The difference between managing yourself, and leading yourself. You need both. 18.00--Learning how to rescript your life 20.00--Personal Mission Statement 25.00--What "center" do...