What's Saving My Life

Hi friends!  Today's episode is a quick check-in with a few life updates and why I quit the podcast cold turkey this year. Before the year ended, I wanted to check back and share about what I've been learning in hopes that it might meet you where you are at too.  You can find me on Instagram @kristen.white for more consistent updates. I'd love to hear from you!  Hope to chat soon! 

Things mentioned today: The Lifegiving Home book  Fondue Pot Set Bible Recap YouVersion Plan Candle Warmer Lamp Beth Moore Memoir  Let's connect - @kristen.white on Insta!    **I make a teeny tiny commission on some of these links        

The woman, the myth, the legend....a life-long mentor and one of the most meaningful relationships in my life. Welcome Kathleen Fox to the podcast. The podcast exists in part because of Kathleen which we share more about on the podcast today. She is equal parts encouragement and truth and challenge. I adore her to my core and I'm so thrilled to share her with you today.  Links from today's episode:  HIStory song  Living Fearless by Jamie Winship Kathleen's Business Instagram - Follow along with her latest projects!

I am SO excited for y'all to hear from my sweet friend McKenzie Harding. She is a military wife + mama of 5! She always comes to mind when I think of people living faithfully in the spaces that God has them.  She has a heart of gold and I know you'll leave with practical encouragement to remain faithful right where you are! The little things really ARE the big things.  Links mentioned:  The Bible Recap These are the days by Cory Asbury  You can find me on Instagram HERE! See y'all back here next week. 

Welcome to another season of Tried & True! I share a lot in this episode....everything is linked below!  To accompany this episode, I created a monthly planning guide just for you! You can get it for FREE here: Monthly Planning Guide My 2024 Goal Guide The Lifegiving Home Book The Lifegiving Home Workbook These Are The Days Podcast - Aligning Your Family Values To The Months Of The Year Faith and Family Collective - Monthly Calendars // KRISTEN15 for 15% off!  To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents  Wintering Naptime Kitchen Home Re-Set Contentment Challenge - Nancy Ray  Goal Setting printable for kids  Find me on Instagram @kristen.white **Some of the links above allow me to make a teeny tiny commission which helps support the time and effort required to keep the podcast going ad free for the time being. It means so much if you use these links when purchasing the items mentioned.  

My husband, Kaleb, and I have done a "Vision Weekend" for 7+ years. Today we're chatting about what we do and how you can do it too. I convinced him to join me for part of the episode around minute 25. Y'all buckle up. You know it's the wild wild west when you put us together behind a mic. Links mentioned in the episode:  Get your FREE 2024 Goal Planning Guide HERE. Navigator's Council questions HERE. The Marriage Journal  Conversation Cards The Lifegiving Home book  The Lifegiving Home workbook Powersheets - Code KRISTENWHITE90 for 10% off!  An Integrated Life by Nancy Ray    

Okay, friends. We're going there today. We're talking about SANTA. No, I won't be telling you what I think is the right decision for your family. Yes, I hope to present some ideas for both sides to consider! But ultimately, my hope is that you would be encouraged to pursue whatever is best for YOUR family and helps point your children to Jesus!  There's no way I can cover everything but I hope it's a helpful conversation in at least pointing you towards some things to consider! And a disclaimer, most everything I share here is based upon a faith-filled, Jesus centered perspective. Feel free to listen even if we don't agree there but I do want you to know that's where my viewpoint will come from!  Things mentioned:  Just Nicholas book Advent Prep Club - Code TRIEDANDTRUE for 15% off your 2023 membership  Love, Santa book - When your child is ready for the truth about Santa  Risen Motherhood Printable  - "How Do We Decide Our Family Traditions"  Should Christians Include Santa In Christmas?  St. Nicholas - Celebrate at Home  Using Santa to Teach Grace The Spirit of Christmas poem  Would mean so much if you took time to leave a review. And you can find me on Instagram @kristen.white! 

My fall 2023 list of things that are "saving my life!" A dump of my current faves, life rhythms, helpful tips, and simple perspectives. Sometimes the little reminders really are the LIFE SAVERS.  Things mentioned:  Circle Habit Trackers The Holiday Docket from Lazy Genius Goal Setting Books from Cultivate What Matters (I LOVE Powersheets!) In Jamie's Kitchen Instagram - Cottage Cheese recipe example HERE Unroll.Me Can we go one more day? Fave house slippers Dyson Vacuum Find me @kristen.white on Instagram!   

A candid conversation today as I share about our journey over the last few years stepping away from ministry and a peek behind the curtain into that decision. I really believe we are ALL sacrificing something, somewhere, and somehow to pursue the lives that we want. I hope you feel seen and encouraged today in your own lives and met in the midst of trusting God in your story. I also hope this episode feels helpful if you feel stuck in making decisions about what "costs" in life are worth it. I reference the "More Than Motherhood" episode from earlier this season.  You can find me on Instagram @kristen.white

I am SO excited to introduce y'all to my guest today, Mindy Rives! You will love her gracious but helpful perspective when it comes to making the most of the holidays with your family. In this episode, we get to hear more about the story behind her heart for the Advent season and the resource she created to help others make it meaningful for their families too. And because she is the BEST....she gave Tried & True listeners a discount code to use to become an Advent Prep Club member this year. Code: triedandtrue for 15% off!  Mentions in this episode:  Pumpkin Spice flavored nut pods The Bible Recap Advent Prep Club - Use code triedandtrue for 15% off!  Advent Prep Club Instagram  Mindy Rives Instagram Kristen White Instagram