Embodied Holiness
We often think of holiness as something distant or reserved for the super spiritual, but Jesus showed us it can be part of even our busiest, messiest moments. This podcast explores what it means to live out holiness in the everyday moments of life. You're invited to be part of the community and conversation as we learn how to embody holiness together.
Episodes
98 episodes
Ep 94 Your Work Matters: Seeing Vocation Through God's Eyes with Al Erisman and Randy Pope
How do we faithfully weave our life with God into the work we do every day? In this episode, Susan and co-host Rev. Smith Lilley talk with authors and businessmen Al Erisman and Randy Pope about what it means to view our work as a calling to se...
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Season 7
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Episode 94
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47:17
Ep 93 What Is Spiritual Warfare? with Dr. Stephen Seamands
Spiritual warfare can be confusing, even intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this conversation, Susan Eaton, Cliff Burris, and Dr. Stephen Seamands discuss what spiritual warfare is, why it shows up in our lives, and how we can discern ...
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Season 7
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Episode 93
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1:08:05
Ep 92 Why Don't People Have Super Powers? with Rev. Smith Lilley
Have you ever wished you had superpowers? Maybe we actually do! We may not be able to fly or shoot lasers out of our eyes, but what if we were made for more than that? In this episode, Susan talks with Rev. Smith Lilley about what it means to b...
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Season 7
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Episode 92
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48:16
Ep 91 How Are We Made in the Image of God When We Can't See God? with Rev. Chad Bowen
In this episode, Rev. Chad Bowen joins us to unpack a big question from one of our church kids: “How are we made in God’s image when we can’t see God?” Together, we explore what it means to “image” God in the world—not by what we look ...
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Season 7
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Episode 91
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52:42
Ep 90 Finding Your Purpose in Life with Dr. Bev Smallwood
If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about purpose—why you’re here, what you’re made for, or how to uncover it—you won’t want to miss this episode with the always dynamic Dr. Bev Smallwood. Learn how God can use even seasons of adversity to r...
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Season 7
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Episode 90
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41:59
Ep. 89 Beyond Dominion: Creation Care and the Human–Animal Bond with Dr. Jamie McNally
Susan and her friend, Dr. Jamie McNally, explore what it means to see all of creation as a sacred trust and how the well-being of humans and animals overlaps. Together, they reflect on the biblical call to steward the earth with care. With both...
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Season 7
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Episode 89
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50:45
Ep. 88 What Happens When We Take Communion? with Ricky James
Another great question from one of the children of Parkway Heights UMC: "What happens when we take communion? Are the bread and juice (wine) turning into Christ’s body and blood?" Susan and Cliff talk with Rev. Dr. Ricky James about the mystery...
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Season 7
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Episode 88
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46:40
Ep. 87 What is Prayer and How Do I Pray? with Leanne Burris
Welcome back to Season 7 of the Embodied Holiness Podcast! Susan welcomes her friends, Rev. Dr. Leanne Burris and Rev. Cliff Burris, for a thoughtful exploration of the question: "What is prayer and how do I pray?" ABOUT LEANNE: Rev...
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Season 7
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Episode 87
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47:37
Ep 86 Drawing Closer to Jesus Through Your Senses with Whitney Simpson
Do you have trouble connecting with God? What if the opportunity to connect with God were as close as your next breath? Susan sits down with author, podcaster, spiritual director and campus minister, Whitney Simpson, to talk about how we can pr...
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Season 6
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Episode 86
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40:49
Ep. 85 Holding Space: How to Talk About Pain with Others with Nicole Zasowski
Susan and Alex are joined by co-host Josh Burris and special guest Nicole Zasowski for a heartfelt conversation around the question: "How does God call us to talk with others about pain?" Together, they explore what it looks like to hold space ...
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Season 6
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Episode 85
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1:03:29
Ep. 84 More Than a Dress - The Heart Behind Cinderella's Closet
Erin Peterson, founder of Cinderella's Closet, joins Susan and Lindsey to talk about her calling to help young women know their worth. From giving dresses for prom, providing scholarships for college, to hosting body positivity seminars, God is...
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Season 6
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Episode 84
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1:07:56
Ep. 83 Why Pleasing You Is Killing Me with Dr. Beverly Smallwood
Are you a people pleaser? Do you sometimes confuse being a peacemaker with being a peacekeeper? Is your sense of worth wrapped up in what others might be thinking about you? In this episode, Susan and Alex sit down with Dr. Beverly Smallwood to...
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Season 6
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Episode 83
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55:34
Ep. 82 Follow the Healer - Biblical and Theological Foundations for Understanding Healing with Dr. Stephen Seamands
Why is my loved one not healed? Should I pray for healing? How do I pray for healing? If you've ever asked these questions or similar ones, this episode is for you. Dr. Stephen Seamands wisely helps us understand the nature of healing and how w...
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Season 6
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Episode 82
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1:15:29
Ep. 81 Did God Really Create the World in Seven Days?
We're back with another great question! Rev. Andy Stoddard joins Susan and Alex to explore, "Did God really create the world in seven days?" ABOUT ANDY: Andy Stoddard is the Lead Pastor at St. Matthew's UMC in Madison, MS. He ...
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Season 6
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Episode 81
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58:23
Ep. 80 How Did God Never Have a Beginning?
Rev. Dr. Raigan Miskelly, senior pastor at Galloway UMC in Jackson, MS, joins Alex and Susan to answer the questions, "How did God never have a beginning? Was God made?"ABOUT RAIGAN: Rev. Dr. Raigan Miskelly is an Ordained United M...
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Season 6
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Episode 80
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48:46
Ep. 79 What Happens When Judgment Day Comes?
Will Rambo, senior pastor at the Orchard in Tupelo, MS, joins Susan and Alex to explore this thought-provoking question from one of the children of Parkway Heights UMC: What happens when judgment day comes? About Will: Will Rambo is...
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Season 6
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Episode 79
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49:37
Ep 78 Did God Die When Jesus Died on the Cross?
Welcome back to Season 6 of the Embodied Holiness Podcast! Susan and Alex welcome their good friend, Rev. Cliff Burris, for a thoughtful exploration sparked by a question from one of the children at Parkway Heights UMC: "Did God die when Jesus ...
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Season 6
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Episode 78
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45:14
Ep 77 The Power of Perspective - Herod, Shepherds, Inn Keeper, Simeon and Anna
In a cultural season that rages against the spiritual disciplines of peace and focus, we must remind ourselves that time with God is the most accessible and powerful tool for gaining a perspective greater than our own. May we all realize the Lo...
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Season 5
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Episode 77
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22:53
Ep 76 Mary - Receiving Christ & Becoming a Tabernacle
For the Christian, the season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year. We begin this new year by waiting with anticipation for the coming of our Savior. As we wait it's easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the culture. This series is...
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Season 5
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Episode 76
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9:49
Ep 75 How Can I Believe in God When There's No Proof He Exists? with Rev. Keith Keeton
Children often ask remarkably profound questions -- questions that resonate far beyond their years. In this episode, we explore a thought-provoking question submitted by one of the children at Parkway Heights UMC: "How can I believe in God when...
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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1:01:39
Ep. 74 Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World with Randy Pope and Al Erisman
Western culture is increasingly polarized, and Christians often feel they are “under siege” by the dominant secular culture. Compounding the problem is that Christians cannot agree among themselves on how to respond to an increasingly “post-Chr...
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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1:05:48
Ep 73 Surviving the Holidays Without You with Rev. Julie Collins
Holidays can be hard after we've suffered the loss of a loved one. However, there are ways to approach special seasons without being overwhelmed. Rev. Julie Collins talks with Susan and Alex about how we can enter the "most wonderful time of th...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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50:11
Ep 72 Still Standing with Dwight Owens
Meet Dwight Owens. Dwight shares his journey from life as an able-bodied young man chasing his dreams to having his world turned upside down by the thoughtless act of a 71-year-old drunk driver. With no visible signs of life, having coded twice...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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57:54
Ep 71 An Apprenticeship with Grief with Abbye West Pates
Singer-songwriter Abbye West Pates talks with Susan and Alex about her experiences over the past year following the sudden passing of her husband, Jeff, in August 2023. She reflects on what she has learned about grief and the healing process du...
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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48:09
Ep. 70 An ALS Journey with Benson and Karol St. Louis
When Benson St. Louis, a strong and active father and husband, began experiencing unusual physical symptoms in 2022, he and his wife, Karol, embarked on a year-long journey of testing and doctor visits. After ruling out various possibilities, t...
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Season 5
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Episode 70
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51:23