Embodied Holiness
Holiness is one of those words that seems out of reach and reserved only for God or the super spiritual. But Jesus taught us that holiness can become a reality in the everyday moments and events of our lives. So, if we take Jesus seriously, what would it look like to embody holiness on a chaotic Tuesday morning? What would it sound like to embody holiness when we're running late or having a stressful conversation with our spouse?
In each episode, we'll address an everyday topic and discuss the specific challenges of embodying holiness in that aspect of life. We'll share resources we've found helpful to our own spiritual journeys and share our stories of growth and failure. We'll also be joined by special guests from time to time. If you're interested in learning how to grow in holiness, you're in the right place. Thanks for joining us on the journey!
Episodes
70 episodes
Ep 66 Leave it Better Than You Found It with Dr. Joe Paul
Susan and Alex talk with University of Southern Mississippi President, Dr. Joe Paul, about how his faith informs how he leads and relates to others, and how his mantra, "Leave it better than you found it," is a good summary of what he believes ...
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Episode 66
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45:43
Ep 65 Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms - Habits of the Household, Pt. 2
Come on, admit it. You love being practical! We do, too. In this episode Susan, Alex, and Lindsey dive into some of the habits found in Justin Early's book
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Episode 64
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Ep 64 Habits of the Household - Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms, Pt. 1
Welcome back to Season 5 of the Embodied Holiness Podcast! You long for tender moments with your children, but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean? Do you find yourself giving in...
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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Ep 63 Women, Leadership, and the Church with Hannah Garnett
What are the "rules" for leadership within the Church? Are women allowed to lead in the same capacity as men? Why are there different views on this within the Church? In this episode, Susan and Alex speak with Hannah Garnett, host of the Clothe...
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Episode 63
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Ep 62 The Holiest of Weeks - The Season of Lent Week Four
"This is how the season of Lent concludes. Things are quiet. We are silent. Whether we have kept our fasts or failed has no bearing on the final outcome. God either has the power to raise Christ from the dead, or he does not. We are Christians ...
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Episode 62
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Ep 61 Prayers for Renewal: The Season of Lent, Week Three
In this episode, Alex and Susan discuss three Lenten prayers that can lead us on our journey of renewal. These prayers remind us that we never outgrow God, Jesus is the bread of life, and the life of the Christ follower should be one of ever-in...
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Episode 61
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Ep 60 The Sacred Path of Discomfort - The Season of Lent, Part Two
In this episode, Susan and Alex discuss the practices of the Lenten season that help us connect with Christ and his journey to the cross. Discover how willingly stepping into discomfort helps form our character more into the character of Christ...
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Episode 60
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Ep. 59 When Bad News Is Good News: The Season of Lent, Part One
Every year, the church invites us into a season of repentance and fasting in preparation for Holy Week. It's an invitation to turn away from our sins and toward the mercy and grace of Christ. In this episode, Susan and Alex discuss the symbolis...
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Episode 59
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Ep. 58 Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur: Faith, Leadership, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Kristan Getsy
Susan and Alex talk with communications professional, leadership coach, and "serial entrepreneur", Kristan Getsy, about how her faith impacts her ability to lead and train others with confidence. Th...
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Episode 58
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45:50
Ep 57 It's Not Just a Gym, It's a Community with Steve McAlister
FLASHBACK EPISODE! Today's episode is a re-release of our most popular episode to date with guest and local business owner, Steve McAlister (Versus Strength and Conditioning, Ha...
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Episode 57
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Ep 56 Tacos, Forgotten Pants, & Election Years: The Surprising Relevance of the Sermon on the Mount with Gena Anderson
In Matthew chapters 5-7, we read the good words of Jesus that not only shocked his audience then but have continued to shock, inspire, and even trouble followers of Jesus for two thousand years. In this episode, we talk with author Gena Anderso...
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Episode 56
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Ep 55 Pt. 2 - Faith, the Church, and Addiction: Practicing Recovery
In Part 2 of Faith, the Church, and Addiction, David and Cliff are back to talk with Alex and Susan about the practical steps you can take to begin the recovery process. "The process of recovery is more than just us. [Addiction...
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Episode 55
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Ep 54 Faith, the Church, and Addiction, Part 1 with Rev. David Sellers and Rev. Cliff Burris
Alex and Susan talk with pastors David Sellers and Cliff Burris about the truth of our belovedness, how we can move into a life of recovery through a relationship with Christ and his church, and how the church can become a safe and brave space ...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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Ep 53 Choosing Cheer with Nicolet Bell
Is it possible to live a life of true joy even in the midst of our deepest pain and sorrow? Because of Christ, it is. In this episode, Susan and Alex talk with their good friend, Nicolet Bell, about how followers of Jesus can access the deep jo...
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Episode 53
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Ep 52 On the Other Side of the Accident with Cody Miller
When our co-host, Lindsey Lewis, received the call that her younger brother, Cody Miller, had been involved in a traumatic car accident, she had no idea how close Cody had come to losing his life or how Cody's life would be permanently altered ...
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Episode 52
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Ep 51 Yes, But How? Three Embodied Practices of Advent
Susan and Alex discuss three ancient spiritual practices that invite us to gain a new glimpse into who God is and how to follow him so we can be stirred up toward love and good deeds. From the book, Advent by Tish Harriso...
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Episode 51
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26:59
Ep 50 Embracing the "P" Word and Trusting the Slow Work of God
"If we are healthy, financially secure, and privileged, we can seek to meticulously rid our lives of waiting. We dwell in an impatient culture. We collectively avoid the hard lessons found in waiting." ~Tish Harrison WarrenJoin Su...
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Episode 50
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Ep. 49 Embodied Advent: It's Not Supposed to Be This Way
Listen in as Susan and Alex discuss the paradoxical nature of Advent and how letting go of expectations can help us fully embrace this season of the Christian year. Listen to th...
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Episode 49
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29:13
Ep. 48 Overcoming Overwhelm: Rest, Prayer & Meditation with Whitney R. Simpson & Tammy Kolbo
Feeling overwhelmed? In this episode you'll learn about spiritual and physical practices that bring rest, peace, and restoration to you body, mind, and spirit.For even more on this topic, you can listen to
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Episode 48
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54:36
Ep 47 Getting Real About Getting Close: Intimacy, Rupture & Repair
In this episode, Susan is joined by her husband, Stewart Eaton, her brother-in-law, Fletcher Eaton, and sister-in-law, Susan Eaton. Together, they discuss why belonging and connection are so important and how we can go about repairing ruptures ...
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Episode 47
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38:20
Ep. 46 Keep Waking Up in the Mourning with Jasmine Cochran
Is it crazy to say we had fun talking about mourning and loss? Maybe, but it's true. In this episode, Susan, Lindsey, and Alex sit down with author Jasmine Cochran to talk about her latest book, Keep Waking Up in the Mourning, a collec...
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Episode 46
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40:12
Ep. 45 The Word and the Wild with Kym Garraway-Braley
Kym Garraway-Braley is an artist with a zest for life that is vividly portrayed in her paintings, which feature vibrant colors along with everything she loves from God's creation. Her favorite subjects include florals, fruits, botanicals, wild...
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Episode 45
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Ep. 44 Tending to Grief and the Science of Hope with Vicki Johnson
Whether it's over the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, a friendship, or from going through the inevitable transitions of life, grieving is a reality we all face. In this episode, Susan and Lyerly talk with Rev. Dr. Vicki Johnson about th...
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Episode 44
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43:37
Ep. 43 Making the Bed: Liturgy, Ritual, and What Forms a Life
"We are shaped every day, whether we know it or not, by practices — rituals and liturgies — that make us who we are. We receive these practices — which are often rote —not only from the church or the Scriptures but from the culture, from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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42:07
Ep. 42 Prioritizing Wellness - Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Patterns with Gena Anderson
Are you ready to break the cycle of unhealthy patterns and make wellness a priority? If so, this episode is just what you need. Today, we speak with author, wellness blogger, and nurse practitioner, Gena Anderson, about how we can obtain spirit...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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