Live the More
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Survival may be the norm in a busy life, but flourishing is what we're promised. Live the More podcast is your guide for finding daily, holistic satisfaction with God in all areas of life. This podcast is an extension of our website, Livethemore.com, where you can find resources for Christian flourishing and subscribe for the latest updates. Official launch and new episodes on 3.20.2020!
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#023: War in Ukraine - On the Ground in Ukraine w/ McCauley Austin
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this third episode of our series on the war in Ukraine, Texas native McCauley Austin shares what he saw in Ukraine when he recently traveled there. Mac is a pastor and on the board of Mission 823, a non-profit that provides for the needs of the embattled Ukrainians, namely the children there. Mac shares about visiting Bucha, sharing a meal in the rubble of someone's former home, and what God is doing amongst the Ukrainians. It's an inspiring conversation with a dear, long-time friend. ...
#022: War in Ukraine - Safehaven in Budapest w/ Stacy Sample
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this second, special edition of the Live the More podcast, John interviews Stacy Sample with One Collective about a shelter for refugees in Budapest who are fleeing the war in Ukraine. The shelter not only provides housing and food (breakfast and dinner every day), but also meets needs for refugees trying to resettle elsewhere. To give to the Budapest Shelter fund, click HERE ("Giving to Support: Budapest Refugee Relief [80US3593]"). These funds help pay for the Shelter's rent, food,...
#022: War in Ukraine: Safehaven in Budapest w/ Stacy Sample
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this second, special edition of the Live the More podcast, John interviews Stacy Sample with One Collective about a shelter for refugees in Budapest who are fleeing the war in Ukraine. The shelter not only provides housing and food (breakfast and dinner every day), but also meets needs for refugees trying to resettle elsewhere. To give to the Budapest Shelter fund, click HERE ("Giving to Support: Budapest Refugee Relief [80US3593]"). These funds help pay for the Shelter's rent, food,...
#021: War in Ukraine - Refugees in Romania w/ Samuel Hughes
April 20, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBFor the next few episodes of the Live the More podcast, we're going to highlight stories of the people impacted by the war in Ukraine. Specifically, we want to focus on the stories of refugees fleeing the violence in Eastern Europe. Episode #20 tells the story of Samuel and Melissa Hughes, missionaries to Ukraine for over a decade. The Hughes family fled Kyiv in mid-February, making their way to Romania, where they are serving and ministering to refugees fleeing the war. Their story is bo...
#020: Overcoming Burnout - Self-Worth, People-Pleasing, & Roofing a House
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBHave you ever been in a situation where you’re giving more than you can bear but you’re the one who allowed it to happen? In Episode #20 of the Live the More podcast, you'll hear more about how you can connect God's value for you with your own self-worth. We'll also talk about how setting boundaries protects you and loves the other people in your life. You'll understand more of what it means to "live the more" of life by living from a place of God-given self-worth. Burnout is NOT what you ...
#019: Overcoming Burnout - No Way Out But Down
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this mini-series, we ask, "What is burnout, how do you avoid it," and "how do you overcome burnout?" OK, so you're waking up the fact that you're burning out. And that nagging feeling of hopelessness is beginning to take over. What now? In Part 2 of this series, we talk about the hard work of facing up to the realities of burnout, addressing hopelessness, and what it takes to overcome and move forward. Using the incredible true story of Jamie Hull--a former British SAS pilot who was f...
#018: Overcoming Burnout - A Primer
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBIn this mini-series, we ask, "What is burnout, how do you avoid it," and "how do you overcome burnout?" The WHO uses words like "chronic stress" to define burnout and closely ties burnout to the workplace. But is it possible to also contend with spiritual burnout? In the first part of this series, we define burnout, talk about some of the causes and effects, and face the realities of spiritual burnout. If you've ever felt like you've been burning the candle at both ends for too long or l...
#017: The Transformative Journey of a Ragamuffin Pirate w/ Sverker Weissglas (Pt. 2)
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBSverker Weissglas is an adventurer, prodigal-come-home, ragamuffin pirate who leads spiritual formation retreats through his sailing ministry: Living Journey. In this two-part interview, we hear about Sverker's story of encountering God in unexpected ways and rediscovering the life of Jesus. If you've ever walked through burnout, deconstructing your faith, and wondered what's on the other side--this one's for you. Sverker is a hero to many European Christians who have sought the life of Jes...
#016: The Transformative Journey of a Ragamuffin Pirate w/ Sverker Weissglas (Pt. 1)
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSverker Weissglas is an adventurer, prodigal-come-home, ragamuffin pirate who leads spiritual formation retreats through his sailing ministry: Living Journey. In this two-part interview, we hear about Sverker's story of encountering God in unexpected ways and rediscovering the life of Jesus. If you've ever walked through burnout, deconstructing your faith, and wondered what's on the other side--this one's for you. Sverker is a hero to many European Christians who have sought the life of Je...
#015: Reflections on the Baby Box w/ Author Nikki Colby
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn Seoul, South Korea, Pastor Lee Jong Rak and his wife, Chun-ja, are doing something EXTRAORDINARY. The elderly Korean couple have created "The Babybox," a place where mothers who are afraid to keep their babies can leave them safely to be cared for or receive counseling and strength to face the challenges of being a young mother. International author Nikki Colby joins us on Episode #015 of the Live the More podcast to tell us all about the remarkable story of The Babybox, how it impac...
#015: Reflections on the Baby Box w/ Author Nikki Colby
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn Seoul, South Korea, Pastor Lee Jong Rak and his wife, Chun-ja, are doing something EXTRAORDINARY. The elderly Korean couple have created "The Babybox," a place where mothers who are afraid to keep their babies can leave them safely to be cared for or receive counseling and strength to face the challenges of being a young mother. International author Nikki Colby joins us on Episode #015 of the Live the More podcast to tell us all about the remarkable story of The Babybox, how it impac...
#014: Why we Need the Weak w/ CEO Daniel Roby
December 03, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn the first episode of Season Two (Episode #014) of the Live the More podcast, CEO of Austin Street Center Daniel Roby shares why we need the weak who live among us and how we can care for those facing homelessness. Daniel Roby has been the CEO of Austin Street Center for nearly six years; he believes the most vulnerable members of our city should have access to their basic needs despite the limitation of their resources. Austin Street Center is a homeless shelter in the heart of Dallas,...
Season 2 Trailer
September 24, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBThe Live the More podcast is BACK!!! After a months-long hiatus, when we moved across the world with our family, we are back to bring you incredible content that will help you flourish in who you ARE and what you DO. This season, we interview people from all over the world to discover what God is doing in and through us as we seek to live the more we were made for. We at Live the More believe you were created to connect with God, rediscover your true self, and make a lasting impact in your...
#013: From Hungary, with Humility: Living Missionally w/ Trey Shaw
May 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWhat does it mean to live on mission? Trey Shaw has spent nearly two decades in Hungary serving as a church planter and missionary. But he didn’t always want to be a missionary and maintains a much broader view of what it means to "live missionally," wherever that may be in the world. “I’m a missionary, but that’s a role—there’s no difference in quality between a missionary and someone who is not,” Trey told us in Episode #013. “We all have a role in the Kingdom; if you work at a Fortune 5...
#012: Missional Entrepreneurship w/ Michael Benko.
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn Episode #012 of the Live the More podcast, successful entrepreneur and our friend Michael Benko shares the joys, trials, and profound pleasure he’s found in co-founding and running his business: Student Success Agency. Michael loves to find God in all things, including his business and how it blesses the students it serves! Michael and his friend E.J. Carrion are co-founders of Student Success Agency, a digital education agency that represents students in the transition from high school ...
#011: Loving our Neighbors in a Crisis w/ Jenn & Mark Mayhew.
May 18, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBEveryone cared for, no one alone. That’s the vision Mark and Jenn Mayhew have for their COVID-19 community care initiative in South London. They live in a multicultural neighborhood comprised of roughly 15,000 people. And like so many places in the UK, when the Coronavirus hit the people in their area —especially older, isolated individuals—it left the community reeling. Their response is to empower each street in the neighborhood to decide how they can best care for their neighbors in cri...
#010: Cultivating Creativity in a Crisis w/ the Laurent Collective.
May 08, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBHow can we use creativity to cultivate more openness and overcome challenges? We sat down with Maya and Patrick Laurent from the Laurent Collective to discuss how creativity can help us during the COVID-19 crisis and we came up with a few creative tips for relieving stress. In times of survival, it seems like creativity is one of the first things to go. “I’m just trying to make it,” we tell ourselves, “I don’t have time to exercise my creative side.” Yet, being creative is part of what m...
#009: Finding God in the Grieving Process w/ Dr. David Shepherd
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBDr. David Shepherd knows many of us feel traumatized by the COVID-19 crisis. The stress we’re experiencing is impacting everything, from the way we think to how we relate to God. And as it so often happens, trauma triggers trauma, which can create anxiety and stress. What are you experiencing internally during this crisis? What’s happening right now in your immediate context that triggers anxiety and causes you to respond in various ways? How do you think God sees you or, dare I ask, feels...
#009: Finding God in the grieving process w/ Dr. David Shepherd
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBDr. David Shepherd knows many of us feel traumatized by the COVID-19 crisis. The stress we’re experiencing is impacting everything, from the way we think to how we relate to God. And as it so often happens, trauma triggers trauma, which can create anxiety and stress. What are you experiencing internally during this crisis? What’s happening right now in your immediate context that triggers anxiety and causes you to respond in various ways? How do you think God sees you or, dare I ask, feels...
#008: Healthy Bodies and Mindsets During a Crisis w/ Kathryn Benko.
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBKathryn Benko wants you to stop shaming yourself during the COVID-19 crisis. “We have to accept that this isn’t normal and proceed from that place,” Kathryn comments, setting the stage for a grace-filled approach to fitness. “Our bodies need to adjust to this season...we may need more rest, even more ice cream!” The high-powered personal trainer, coach, and founder of solefitness.org knows that everything has changed because of this crisis; that includes our personal fitness routines. ...
#007: Intentional Marriage Practices During a Crisis w/ Jordan & Christy Ogden.
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBJordan and Christy Ogden from Marriageable.org offer immensely practical advice on how to make the most of our additional time together during the COVID-19 crisis. Those of us hunkering down with others are likely facing an uptick in relational conflict, especially in our marriages. It’s simple math, really: people + confined space + stress = increased opportunity for conflict. So how can we not only survive, but thrive in our relationships during quarantine? How do we build into our fri...
#006: Self-Worth, Christian Identity, and the Apostle Paul w/ Dr. Joey Dodson
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBDr. Joey Dodson helps us explore what the Apostle Paul says about our identity and self-worth. When we read the letters of Paul, we can sometimes come away with conflicting ideas about who we are as followers of Jesus. "I’m a saint. I’m a sinner. I’m a wretch. I’m beloved." So, which is it? Is it both? How do we begin sorting this out? In our cultural moment, the voices which validate our self-worth and ascribe value to “who we are” have never been louder! Whether it’s wearing a “not-sorry...
#005: The Story of Live the More
April 03, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBHow can we break free from past burdens, avoid getting stuck in bitterness, and cross over into places of flourishing? In Episode #005, co-founder of Live the More—Allison Jordan—shares her own story of finding “the more of God” in times of suffering. She also shares her vision for Live the More: to provide bridge-building tools for people to cross over from past or present difficulties into greater victory found through life with God. “Oftentimes, that’s where we need help—to get to the n...
#004: Connection with God
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBHave you ever walked through a crisis and felt disconnected from God? John shares his compelling story of finding Jesus in the darkest time of his young life and reconnecting with God. We explore ways to become aware of God’s presence during our darkest days and how to find connection in the midst of loss. Check out today’s episode here and grab the free downloadable guide to help you reveal, revere, and relate to God during times of suffering. Have you subscribed to our podcast yet? If ...
#003: Longing for Connection
March 19, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIf you desire to live a connected life, where you are known and dare to know others, then this episode is for you. John shares his transformational story of disconnection and reconnection through the challenges of transition and the crucible of cross-cultural living. We also return to the Garden of Eden to rediscover five areas where God has made us for connection: 1. God 2. Self 3. Others 4. Nature 5. Work This ancient story directs us towards the solution for HO...
#002: Living Boundaries
March 19, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBForerunner Mentoring’s Stephen Murray offers advice to those of us who struggle to live with healthy boundaries, especially in the context of mentoring and discipleship relationships. In this episode, we talk honestly about boundaries: what are they, when do we need them, and what happens when they fail? We also have a freebie for you: a guide to setting boundaries in any mentorship or discipleship relationship you may have. We believe healthy boundaries give us the freedom to live the MOR...
#001: What does it mean to "live the more"?
March 19, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat does it mean to “Live the More” of God in a busy, stressful world? We share how Live the More will help you find meaning, purpose, and connection in a disconnected world. We address areas in our lives where we often feel disconnected and rediscover simple truths about who God is and his intention for living a fully connected life. We also have a freebie for you: a set of simple questions to help you diagnose where you feel most disconnected and discover what needs to change. We want to ...
Introducing Live the More
January 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBJoin John & Allison Jordan as they explore what it means to live the more you were created for through going deeper in relationship with God, finding meaning and satisfaction in your day, and making a lasting impact in your world. Subscribe now for updates.