Live the More
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!
Episodes
25 episodes
#023: War in Ukraine - On the Ground in Ukraine w/ McCauley Austin
In 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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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54:53
#022: War in Ukraine - Safehaven in Budapest w/ Stacy Sample
In 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 (br...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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49:11
#021: War in Ukraine - Refugees in Romania w/ Samuel Hughes
For 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. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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44:05
#020: Overcoming Burnout - Self-Worth, People-Pleasing, & Roofing a House
Have 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 you...
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Episode 20
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18:31
#019: Overcoming Burnout - No Way Out But Down
In 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 no...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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18:19
#018: Overcoming Burnout - A Primer
In 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 con...
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Episode 18
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13:44
#017: The Transformative Journey of a Ragamuffin Pirate w/ Sverker Weissglas (Pt. 2)
Sverker 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 Sv...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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42:53
#016: The Transformative Journey of a Ragamuffin Pirate w/ Sverker Weissglas (Pt. 1)
Sverker 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 Sv...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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34:52
#015: Reflections on the Baby Box w/ Author Nikki Colby
In 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 safe...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:23
#014: Why we Need the Weak w/ CEO Daniel Roby
In 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 faci...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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39:46
Season 2 Trailer
The 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 int...
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Season 2
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2:53
#013: From Hungary, with Humility: Living Missionally w/ Trey Shaw
What 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 mission...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:09:24
#012: Missional Entrepreneurship w/ Michael Benko.
In 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 S...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:12
#011: Loving our Neighbors in a Crisis w/ Jenn & Mark Mayhew.
Everyone 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 pla...
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Episode 11
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47:04
#010: Cultivating Creativity in a Crisis w/ the Laurent Collective.
How 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 CO...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:24
#009: Finding God in the Grieving Process w/ Dr. David Shepherd
Dr. 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 cre...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:20
#008: Healthy Bodies and Mindsets During a Crisis w/ Kathryn Benko.
Kathryn 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 bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:15
#007: Intentional Marriage Practices During a Crisis w/ Jordan & Christy Ogden.
Jordan 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:59
#006: Self-Worth, Christian Identity, and the Apostle Paul w/ Dr. Joey Dodson
Dr. 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 sinne...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:16:49
#005: The Story of Live the More
How 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 suf...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:37
#004: Connection with God
Have 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 ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:02
#003: Longing for Connection
If 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...
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Episode 3
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30:17
#002: Living Boundaries
Forerunner 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...
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Episode 2
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1:07:04
#001: What does it mean to "live the more"?
What 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:48