More to Be Podcast
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsAre you ready to live the life you were made for?
You were never meant for an "as is" life. Yes, God made you for more . . . but how do you find it?
Join Elisa Pulliam, the founder of More to Be, host of this podcast, and seasoned life coach to discover how you can experience wholehearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation so that you can align your life with God’s best.
Lisa brings to you biblical principles combined with the best mental health practices for caring for your heart, mind, body, and soul. Consider this podcast a Bible-study-on-the-go designed to intentionally help you steward your emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational wellbeing so that you may live a life of purpose and impact.
That is the more to be life you were made for.
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Saying Yes to a Slowed-Down Life
November 01, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MBWould you love to be able to say YES to slowed-down life? Are you over the hurry and hustle? Maybe you are simply burned out. Maybe you are at the stage of life in which you've discovered the gift of sabbath and joy of stillness and don't want to live a life that doesn't value both. No matter where you find yourself today, this episode is for you. Join me as I unpack the journey I've been on over the last ten years of leading More to Be, resulting in my decision to say YES to a slowed-down ...
When Daily Life Overwhelms
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBAre you having trouble keeping it together? Does it feel like you're being overwhelmed by daily life, never mind facing unexpected circumstances with any kind of grace and poise? Oh, sister, you're not alone. Life ain't easy. But that doesn't mean you have to live without hope. Nor do you have to face the daily and the unexpected from a place of overwhelm. There is more for you in Jesus. Join me for an honest and faith-inspiring conversation with bible study teacher and faith-in-the-...
God Lessons in Everyday Life
October 04, 2021 11:55 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBIf you stopped for a moment and reflected on the last 24 hours, would you be able to recognize the hand of God moving in your life? Could you see the lessons He has for you in the mundane and chaos? His provisions in the hardships and abundance? His extravagant race and radical mercy in the middle of a life you didn't plan but know deeply that it is divinely ordained? Maybe you can raise your hands in a hearty, "Absolutely!" knowing God is in the details of your life. Or maybe you find your...
Rooted & Established
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBWhat would your life look like if you were deeply rooted in your faith and equally established by the love of God? Maybe you've not thought about these two aspects as it pertains to your emotional and relational health before, presuming that simply having faith is enough? Or that knowing God can be enough, evening if you don't personally feel a manifestation of His love. On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I am joined by Mazi Robison, a woman passionate about God's purposes and pre...
Out of the Shadow of 9/11
September 11, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBDo you remember where you were when you learned of the brutal terrorist attacks on 9/11? For Christina Ray Stanton, that day will forever be imprinted upon her heart and mind in a way that many of us could not even imagine. It is for that reason, I count it a privilege and honor to have Christina on the podcast during the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Living only six blocks from the Twin Towers, Christina and her husband Brian, as well as their dog, felt and saw the attack first hand. Not onl...
Reflecting on God's Faithfulness
August 30, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 86.2 MBCan you believe that in September 2011, More to Be was launched with a vision to impact teenage girls by equipping their moms and mentors . . . Yep, teenage girls. So what happened to that vision to pivot into where we find ourselves today . . . helping women, just like you, experience wholehearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation? It really is a story of God's faithfulness in how He directed my steps even when I didn't know where He was taking me nor our community of More ...
Love Matters More
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBWhat matters more than love? Have you thought about that question, especially in light of your relationships? Maybe you find yourself more concerned with being right, or not being wrong, than you are with how love is impacting your relationship with God, others, and even yourself? Yes, it is possible to be more passionate about truth and being the "good girl" than it is about receiving and giving love the way God has laid out for us in the Scriptures. Not sure what I mean about that? Then...
Smile Without Fear
August 02, 2021 11:45 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBSmiling through change and uncertainty is never easy. Wouldn't you agree? No matter what our age, the "what ifs" and the "how comes" never go away. It can be fear-inducing, emotionally overwhelming, and even crippling to face the unknown, especially when everything familiar seems to be falling apart. On the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the privilege of connecting with author Katy McCown about learning how to smile through fear. Now your story of growing through change and...
Necessary Endings, New Beginnings
July 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBPruning. It is a remarkable task that leads to growth, yet it is so hard to do. Wouldn't you agree? Recently, the Lord reminded me of the pruning I went through 12 years ago when He led me to shut down my blog and ministry dreams right when they were taking off. I was sitting in the middle of my rose garden, tending to a dozen bushes. The Lord said, “Lis, you can have lots of bushes with hardly any blooms or a few bushes with lots of blooms.” I tearfully obeyed and I am so glad because the ...
Lead Like it Matters to God
June 28, 2021 11:45 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBHow often do we make our plans only to have them suddenly come crumbling down. But what if our crashing plans is part of God's purposes to direct us onto the path He has for us? Certainly that is one perspective if we look at our life through the lens of Proverbs 16:9, which states that "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps." Nothing could ring truer of this verse than Richard Stearns' life, which is truly a classic story of man's big plans being rerouted by God's bigge...
The Call to Biblically Mentor
May 31, 2021 11:35 - 1 hour - 111 MBDo you feel like God has called you to biblically mentor the next generation, yet you're not quite sure you are qualified, equipped, or worthy of the role? The good news is that God doesn't look at our past to determine our future impact, especially when it comes to mentoring. His call is always fresh. He invites us to live out the Word day-by-day, and from that overflow, impact the lives around us in an intentional way. Yes, biblical mentoring comes from the overflow of our relationship ...
Finding Your Place
May 17, 2021 11:45 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBHow many times have you asked God "why?" "Why me? Why now? Why this?" Whether you are 18, 88, or somewhere in between you've likely faced something that made you feel out of place, alone, and uncertain. What has been your response? Do you walk in faith or question God's plan? Maybe you experience both those emotions? As children of God, our lives have been perfectly orchestrated by our Creator. With every challenging "why," we can trust that His intended plan is not ruined. On this e...
Growing Slow
May 03, 2021 11:45 - 45 minutes - 63 MBWhat if your hurry came to a screeching halt and you discovered in the process that the race to the never-ending, always-moving finish was actually doing you harm? Would you take that as a wake-up and choose to live life differently? Or would you grumble and complain, fighting against the pressure to be still and slow down? Well, for some of us, an abrupt change in the way we do life is simply hypothetical. For others, it has been a firsthand experience, where the unexpected diagnosis, unwa...
The Call to Live in Peace
April 26, 2021 12:09 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBWhat is the heart work, and hard work, God wants to accomplish in your life? Yes, heart work and hard work are often synonymous. Becoming more like Christ, and uncovering the life God intended for us to live, doesn't happen by doing the same thing over and over again. That would be the definition of insanity, right? Wholehearted breakthrough and authentic life transformation are accomplished place when we embrace a new way of thinking and living that aligns with God's best. On this episod...
Fighting Forward in Faith and Friendship
April 12, 2021 11:45 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBHave you ever gone through a "friendship breakup"? Maybe you're at a crossroads with a friend with no end in sight. Or maybe it is time to re-evaluate whether you are allowing safe people into your life. Whatever the situation may be, we all known that friendships can sometimes bring rocky territory and heartbreak. On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the chance to talk with Hannah Brencher, about the beauty from ashes that God can bring out of broken relationships. We talke...
It is Time for Healing
March 29, 2021 11:50 - 51 minutes - 95.7 MBAre you ready to experience the kind of breakthrough with God that leads to wholehearted healing and well-being? Wouldn't that be remarkable -- to be free of the habits and hang-ups that hold you back from aligning with His best? If you answered yes, like most of us, then it is time to discover what is standing in the way of experiencing the emotional and spiritual healing you crave. On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by Kalie Kelch as we embrace a deep journey into the ...
Hungry for Home
March 15, 2021 11:50 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBHome. That word can elicit a range of different emotions. For some, the idea of home brings about feelings of family traditions, loved ones, or the place they always want to come back to. For others, the thought of home simply hurts, with disappointments, heartbreaks, and unattainable expectations. There is something in all of us that longs for that sense of comfort and stability . . . that is the hope for home. I have uncovered that hope again, thanks to the inspiration of a long-known...
When You Belong to Christ
March 01, 2021 12:45 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBIf all your thoughts on any given day were recorded and transcribed, how would it read? More importantly, how would those thoughts line up with Scripture? Would you be able to flip open your Bible and say, "Yep, this is a truth!" or would you more likely struggle to find a biblical principle that supports that way of thinking? With as much time as I spend teaching the Word, it really is amazing how often I find my thoughts filled with shame messages shaping a twisted perspective about who ...
What I Wish I Knew When
February 15, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBHave you ever said, “If only I could go back and tell myself ______”? Or thought to yourself, “If only I had known!”? Well, you’re not alone, sister. Far too often we find ourselves wondering if things would be different today if we had made different choices twenty years ago. We see our children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews growing up and wishing we could shake them into not making the same mistakes that we did. However, looking back on what feels like regrets can also be an outle...
Learning to Thrive {Podcast #702}
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIf you hit pause to reflect on the state of your life right now, what is the first word that comes to mind that best describes how you feel? I can only imagine some of the words that might slip off your lips and out of your heart . . . overwhelmed anxious sad confused frustrated defeated lonely If this is you, you're not alone. Between the state of the world amidst COVID and all the turmoil in politics, the culture, and the economy, it is no surprise. But sister, there is another wa...
Beyond the Highlight Reel
January 18, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBDo you feel like you are the only one whose life does not look perfect? Maybe all you can see is the wreck in your home and in your relationships. Maybe all you feel is distracted and exhausted. While 2020 was tough for everyone, it did not stop the barrage of social media highlights, comparison traps, and endless cycles of saying you'll stop scrolling social media and then being sucked right back in. So what does it look like to live beyond the highlight reel? It's gritty and tough. Ye...
Let Go & Live: A Vision for Breakthrough
January 04, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBWhat is that one thing . . . that one hurt . . . that one disappointment . . .that one habit . . . that continues to rob your life of joy and holds you back from the life you know God wants you live? More importantly, what would it take to finally experience breakthrough in that area of your life? Are you hoping that God would simply sweep in and break the stronghold? Would you like Him to relieve you from the guilt or shame, anxiety or fear, like a fairy godmother waving her wand? Maybe...
From Distraction to Devotion: Lessons from a 40-Day Social Media Fast
December 14, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBWhen you are stressed, tired, or needing to just block out the world, what do you turn to? Is it social media? Food? People? The reality is that none of these will ever satisfy. We will be left wanting more, continuously coming back to find an inkling of joy and escape. Wendy Speake joined me again on the More to Be Podcast to talk about her latest book, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, and how important it is for our relationship with the Lord and the people in our lives, to fast from distra...
Who God Says We Are
November 30, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBDo you feel bogged down, unable to break out of harmful thought patterns? Are you quick to believe lies instead of the truth? Are you longing for healing and transformation? If you answered yes, or know of someone who would answer yes to the questions above, then this podcast episode is for you. On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I sat down (virtually of course) with author and speaker Stacee Carr to talk about who God says that we are and trusting the truth of His Word. We talk a...
How to Keep Sacred this Season
November 16, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBIt is without a doubt that the 2020 holiday season is going to look different than most. The normal chaos that comes with planning meals, decorating houses, going to holiday gatherings, and buying Christmas gifts becomes all the more complicated in the middle of a global pandemic. How can you walk through this sacred season with grace? What are ways for you to build margin into your life so that you can enjoy time with your community and spend time in worship of the King of Kings? On thi...
611: Equipped to Live Life on Purpose
November 02, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBAre you a planner, mapping everything out on your calendar with color-coded labels and all? Or are you more of a laid back, take it as it comes type of gal? Regardless of which camp you find yourself in, as the year comes to a close (and boy I am happy about that), I have started to think about how I want to intentionally plan for 2021! I am asking myself the question "Am I still pursuing God in my everyday life and if not, what changes do I need to make?" In this episode of the More to B...
When Quitting is the Best Option
October 12, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 93.4 MBAre you at a crossroads in your relationships, your career, or your ministry? Does quitting feel like the best option, but you do not want to feel like you have failed? On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I chat with some of the More to Be Coaches about times when quitting was the best option. From stories of divorce to leaving a life long career to stepping away from ministry, we covered it all, along with how the Lord continued to be faithful each step of the way. If you're in nee...
Embracing Influence in Your Season
September 21, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBAre you feeling stuck in the season you are in? Do you have dreams and goals you'd like to pursue, but life just seems to get in the way? Maybe you're feeling unequipped for what the Lord has put in front of you? On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I connected with one of my dear friends, Mari Hernandez-Tuten to discuss her latest bible study released this fall, Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day, and to talk about how our passions and callings can still fit into our lives regardless o...
No Better Mom for the Job
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBAre you a tired mom, feeling like you are running on empty? Does the comparison game of parenting styles or cute family pictures on Facebook eat at your core? Do you feel like you are just not the right mom for the job? This week on the More to Be Podcast, I chatted with Becky Keife, about her debut book, No Better Mom for the Job, and what she has learned through the sanctifying role of being a mother. If you are in need of some encouragement and food for the soul, then this latest episo...
Embracing Uncomfortable
August 24, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBComfortable is probably the last word that anyone would use to describe the year 2020. It has been unpredictable, heartbreaking, confusing, and all around uncomfortable. While we have learned how to navigate life with masks and social distancing, embracing the new and the uncomfortable is not something that many, myself included, have done easily. In the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast, I had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Deb Gorton, a clinical psychologist and and graduate...
Everything You Want to Know About Life Coaching and Becoming a Coach
August 10, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBHave you ever heard of Life Coaching? Do you want to learn more about the core principles and how it can benefit you? Maybe you have experience life coaching and want to know how you can become a coach! This podcast is for you! In case you had not yet realized, Life Coaching is a core part of the More to Be Ministry. As a certified Life Coach and Life Coach Trainer, I can attest to the life changing benefits it has brought to my life and so many others. In the final episode of Season 5 o...
#550: Everything You Want to Know About Life Coaching and Becoming a Coach
August 10, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBHave you ever heard of Life Coaching? Do you want to learn more about the core principles and how it can benefit you? Maybe you have experience life coaching and want to know how you can become a coach! This podcast is for you! In case you had not yet realized, Life Coaching is a core part of the More to Be Ministry. As a certified Life Coach and Life Coach Trainer, I can attest to the life changing benefits it has brought to my life and so many others. In the final episode of Season 5 o...
Meant for Good
July 27, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBDo you find reading your Bible to be a chore? Is being honest with your community about your relationship with Jesus a challenge? Do you struggle with what good God intended for your life? In the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast with author, speaker, and ministry leader, Megan Fate Marshman, we unpack what it looks like to change our perspective and ask new questions when it comes to studying Scripture. We also consider the importance of living in honest community and how to embra...
Extending Kindness
July 13, 2020 14:31 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBWhat is kindness? Is it something we do? Something we feel? How do we extend authentic kindness to others? In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by long-term friend and mentor, Lucinda Secrest McDowell, for a chat over coffee (from a virtual distance) to discuss kindness, passing on wisdom, and her latest book, Soul Strong: 7 Keys to a Vibrant Life. We discussed the seven core principles in her book, which Lucinda has learned throughout her life, and the advice she wished ...
God is Our Abba, Father | Encounter God #27
July 08, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 33 MBAbba, Father. Is that who God is to you? Or do you find that think of Him as your eternal Father is challenging in like of your experience with your earthly father. It's understandable, of course, when the very human that is supposed to model for us unconditional love and protection and provision fails in any regard. Whether our daddy's ability fell short of our expectations and needs . . . Whether our daddy's intentions were marred by abuse, neglect, or abandonment . . . Whether our da...
The Lord is Our Messiah | Encounter God #26
July 01, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBHave you ever noticed how God will bring something up again and again when He wants you to learn something? So if you find it strange that we're studying about Jesus as our Messiah this week, compared to Him being our Savior last week, you might be feeling like this is a bit redundant. I challenge you, however, to take a pause and consider what more God would like to speak to you about as you reflect on who Jesus is to you. Is Jesus your Messiah . . . your deliverer . . . the one who prese...
Navigating Midlife
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBAre you struggling to understand the season you are in, especially as your faith matures and your life priorities shift? Do you wonder what steps to take next or what to turn to as you navigate midlife? While it is easy to find books and blogs and podcasts focusing on parenting tips, marriage, addictions, and hangups, it is noticeably lacking in resources for those entering their second half of life. On the latest More to Be Podcast Episode, we're joined by Michelle Van Loon, who gives us...
The Lord is Our Savior | Encounter God #25
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBWho is your savior? Is your Savior the Son of God, sent into this world to rescue you and set you apart and redeem your life for His glory? Or do you function as your own savior, taking upon yourself every problem and issue and need, believing it is all up to you? If we are struggling to yield our life to the Savior of the world, we've got to take a holy pause to consider why? Is it because we don't know how to release the tension and anxiety we feel in us without trying to be in control o...
God of Hope | Encounter God #24
June 17, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat is your source of hope? Do you turn to your accomplishments or the things you feel like you can control? Do you look for hope in the people you do life with? Or is God your source of hope? As we consider God being our source of hope, there's more to this attribute than we might realize. Hope doesn't stand alone. Hope delivers more of what we crave . . . maybe more so than anything else. Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter ...
#538: Finding Freedom from Comparison
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBDo you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to the people around you? Are you always wishing to have a more put-together life, be more in shape, or friendlier like the women you see on your Facebook feed? Does the comparison trap leave you feeling exhausted and self-loathing? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then listening to the latest More to Be Podcast is a must. Our guest, Richella Parham, removes the shame of comparison by exposing what causes it in the first p...
The Lord is Good | Encounter God #23
June 10, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBDo you really believe that the Lord is good? Or do you find yourself in a situation in which you question God's goodness because of your circumstances or past experiences? It is all too easy to judge God through the lens of our feelings and experiences. We evaluate His goodness based on the way He answers our prayers instead of recognizing how He can still keep His promises even when the outcome doesn't match the one we had designed in our head. A cancer diagnosis . . . and we wonder if Go...
God is Merciful and Compassionate | Encounter God #22
June 03, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBDoes it feel like God is merciful and compassionate as you look around our world? Or do you find yourself questioning who God is? And what He allows? It is understandable, in light of the chaos we find ourselves in. It is not just COVID-19 that has sent our world into a tailspin, but the aftermath of George Floyd's death and the peaceful protests against racism, which have turned into riots and violence throughout the United States. If you've listened to the More to Be Podcast episode wit...
Grace & Truth
June 02, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBAhmaud Arbery. Breanna Taylor. George Floyd. Maybe you're well-acquainted with these names. Maybe you are not, because you're like me and tend to shelter yourself from the painful realities in this world, overwhelmed by what you can't do to solve the greatest atrocities. But something in me has flipped in the last few weeks. Silence is no longer an acceptable response. Maybe it's because I'm learning how to step out of my fear and willing to be more vulnerable, admitting what I do not k...
Letting Go & Living Like Jesus
June 01, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBDo you wonder about the purpose of the journey you are on? Are you struggling to understand why you feel the way that you do? Do you feel like you are stuck in a wilderness, with no clear way out? On the latest episode of the More to Be Podcast, we hear from writer and speaker Barb Roose and chat about walking with Jesus, surrendering in the struggle, and finding healing as well as direction through connection with Jesus and with others. As we reflect on the state of our world during...
God is the Holy One of Israel | Encounter God #21
May 27, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MBHave you ever thought of God as the Holy One of Israel? Can you think of any time this name of God was used in prayer with other believers or even in a modern-day worship song? Wouldn't you agree that the Holy One of Israel is a name that has special meaning to God's people of long ago but may feel foreign to us? We're out of touch with this side of God's character and nature, as we don't identify as the people of Israel. We're not wandering through physical deserts, following a pillar of ...
God is Our Father and Defender | Encounter God #20
May 20, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 24.2 MBDo you see God as your Father and Defender? Or do you resist thinking of God in this way as the example that has been set for you in regards to Fatherhood -- even manhood -- has not been positive? Continue reading this devotional and watch the video teaching for this episode in the Encounter God Bible Study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#531: Parenting Perspective for the Teen Years
May 18, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MBHave you ever noticed that eye-rolling isn't something reserved just for a teen? Oh yes, all you have to do is mention parenting teens and you'll see plenty of eye-rolling from moms and dads alike. It's certainly not an easy task, but does it warrant such a negative response? Is there a way to enjoy parenting through the teen years? On this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I'm joined by boy mom, Monica Swanson, for a candid discussion about raising not only teens and sons but also daugh...
#529: Finding Freedom from Comparison
May 18, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBDo you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to the people around you? Are you always wishing to have a more put together life, be more in shape, or friendlier like the women you see on your Facebook feed? Does the comparison trap leave you feeling exhausted and self-loathing? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then listening to the latest More to Be Podcast is a must. Our guest, Richella Parham, removes the shame of comparison through exposing what causes it in the f...
God is the King of kings and Lord of lords | Encounter God #19
May 13, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MBHow well do you know the story of God? Is your understanding of Scripture a high-level view, where you get the gist of who God is and what He has done? Or do you understand the context where His character is revealed personally, His commands are relevant to your life today, and His promises carry hope for what is to come? It is too easy to pick and choose what we want to know and believe about God. But in doing so, we forsake knowing the richness of the God who made us in His image and or...
God is Gracious & Merciful | Encounter God #18
May 06, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBDo we not trust that God is who He says He is because we've never experienced His fullness in the flesh? Yes, we know God's promises. Yes, we can think about who He is and what He does, but how much do we fall into doubt because the fullness of God can't be contained in the flesh? So we turn to the things of this world for our security. We turn from God into worshipping our accomplishments and make idols of people who can actually see and touch. But where does that land us? We only become ...