Faith in Motion, the Podcast
Hosted by Rev. Kelsey Peterson Beebe, this show explores what it means to have an embodied faith - a faith that comes alive in how we live, move, and love. Together, we slow down, reconnect with God, and learn to practice faith in tangible ways. In this space, you are invited to experience God’s love within and around you, and gently called forward to embody that grace in the world.
(Faith in Motion, the Podcast was formerly The Lady Preacher Podcast)
Faith in Motion, the Podcast
Letting Go & Letting God: lessons on presence, grace, and joy with Pastor Krista Zimmerman
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“You don’t have to be perfect.” - Rev. Krista Zimmerman
Pastor Kelsey sits down with Rev. Krista Zimmerman for a thoughtful conversation on presence, perfectionism, and practicing a more grounded, grace-filled faith.
Together, they explore what it means to be present in ministry and daily life, how to set healthy boundaries (especially with technology), and why letting go—while difficult—is often necessary for spiritual growth. They also reflect on grief, the gift of being a beginner through analog hobbies like watercolor and coloring, and the freedom that comes when we release the pressure to be perfect.
Kelsey also shares a return to the heart of the podcast: conversations with women in ministry about their theology and spiritual lives—what they’re preaching, praying, and discerning in this season.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Letting go and why it’s essential for growth
- How a “word of the year” can shape your spiritual practice
- Navigating grief after the loss of a beloved pet
- The spiritual invitation of analog hobbies and creative practices
- Simple, practical boundaries with technology
- Moving beyond perfectionism toward grace
About Krista
Pastor Krista Zimmerman has been ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) for 15 years. She currently serves St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL. She loves being a pastor but her favorite title is aunt!
Mentioned in the episode:
- The “Brick” device for setting digital boundaries
- The first episode of Brene Brown & Adam Grant’s Curiosity Shop podcast
Connect with us:
- Website: moveyourfaith.org
- Subscribe to our weekly devotional: Embody Faith
- Instagram: @pastorkelseyb and @faithinmotion.pod
- Support our ministry: moveyourfaith.org/give