Lepien Life
Lepien Life is a podcast for young adults, couples, and parents seeking timeless wisdom for real life—rooted in Scripture, shaped by experience, and inspired by classical thought.
Hosted by Michael and Jaclyn Lepien, each episode explores the everyday tension of living faithfully and leading well—from marriage and parenting to business, ministry, theology, and personal growth. With honesty and some occasional humor, they offer insight for anyone wanting to think clearly, love deeply, and lead with intention.
Whether you're building a family, launching a career, leading in your church, or just trying to grow in your faith—this space is for you.
New episodes drop monthly.
Follow for biblical perspective, practical insight, and real conversations for your daily life.
Episodes
8 episodes
Entrusted, Not Owned: Parenting with Open Hands
Your kids don't belong to you. They're entrusted to you and there's a world of difference between those two things.In this episode of the Open Hands mini-series, Jaclyn shares the most personal surrender of her life: her children. From a...
Learning to Trust Again
We don't usually call it a trust problem. We call it being private. Being careful. Being realistic after getting burned. But somewhere between childhood and now, most of us made a fist around our hearts, one finger at a time, one disappointment...
Calling vs. Career: The Mix-Up That Burned Me Out
Most of us were taught to figure out our career before we ever thought about our calling and somewhere along the way, the two got fused into the same thing. For Jaclyn, that confusion cost her the better part of a decade: a children's pastor ro...
The Season You Didn't Choose and What God Is Doing In It
Have you ever looked up from the busyness of life and thought, "who am I anymore?" In this first episode of the Open Hands mini series, Jaclyn Lepien opens up about what it means to live in a "Selah" season. The pauses, the wa...
The Myth of Balance Part 4: Rest
In today’s episode, we explore real rest — not the kind that numbs you out, but the kind that restores your soul and brings you back to life. We unpack why rest must be intentional, how different personalities recover in different ways, ...
The Myth of Balance Part 3: Balancing the Season
This week on Lepien Life, we’re talking about seasons.What does it mean to live fully in the season you're in—and how do you know when it's time to move on?Jaclyn and Michael share personal stories, p...
The Myth of Balance Part 2: Learning Self-Management
The Myth of Balance – Part 2 of 4Balance isn’t just about keeping all the plates spinning—it starts with managing yourself. In this episode of Lepien Life, we talk about what it really means to steward your time well in a world fu...