Rhythms for Life
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About
Are you managing stress or is your stress managing you? What practical steps can you take each day for sustained emotional, spiritual and relational health? In the Rhythms for Life podcast, authors, speakers, and founders of THINQ Media, Gabe Lyons and Rebekah Lyons, invite listeners to journey with them and expert guests into transparent conversations brimming with practical advice. From artists, nutritionists and psychologists to thought leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs, listeners will meet expert guides that will help them keep stress and anxiety at bay and pursue everyday moments of abundance by establishing four life-giving rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create.
Episodes
- The Healing Power of Freedom Prayer: Jennifer Barnett
As the dogwoods begin to bloom here in Nashville, Gabe and Rebekah are leaning into a conversation that sits at the very heart of our emotional and spiritual health. In this episode, they sit down with their friend and author Jennifer Barn…
- Raising Kids in a Sexualized Culture: Laurie Krieg
How do we parent well in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and confusing for our children? Today, Gabe and Rebekah welcome their author, speaker, and professor Dr. Laurie Krieg to the podcast for a deep and necessary conversation on…
- Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life: Dr. Lee Warren
In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their friend Dr. Lee Warren—a neurosurgeon, Iraqi veteran, and author who understands the brain at its deepest levels. Together, they explore the fascinating intersection of faith and science…
- Minimalism as a Spiritual Discipline: Joshua Becker
In a world that constantly tells us more is better, Gabe and Rebekah welcome longtime friend, simplicity expert, and prolific author Joshua Becker to the conversation. As the founder of Becoming Minimalist , Joshua has spent over 15 years…
- Find Your Spouse's Secret Love Language: Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott
Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friends and marriage experts, Doctors Les and Leslie Parrott. As the co-founders of eHarmony and New York Times bestselling authors, they have spent their lives fighting for the health of relationshi…
- The Unexpected Rhythm Your Marriage Demands: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Welcome back to another episode of the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this installment, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with author and friend Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. Emerson and his wife, Sarah, have been such a steady source of wisdom and grace i…
- Recreate the Rhythms That Give You Life: John Bevere
Welcome back to the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah are joined by author, minister, and longtime friend, John Bevere. As global headlines grow increasingly complex, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with John to discuss…
- How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free: Jennie Allen
Welcome back to the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their longtime friend, bestselling author, and Founder/Visionary of Gather. With a friendship spanning nearly 15 years, they dive into a timely c…
- What I Learned After 60 Years of Marriage: Dr. Gary Chapman
We’ve all been in those seasons where marriage feels a little more like a foreign language than a dance. Maybe you feel like you’re the only one putting in the effort, or perhaps you’ve discovered your spouse’s love language, but your effo…
- How to Remain Rooted: Christine Caine
Welcome back to this brand new season of the Rhythms For Life podcast! Freshly thawed from the ice storm that hit Nashville a couple weeks ago, Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friend, global speaker, and prolific author, Christine…
- Wrapping Up A Year of Marriage
Gabe and Rebekah close out 2025 with the final episode of Season 12. Fresh off celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary in New York City, they reflect on a year filled with honest conversations about marriage, rhythms, and real life. Thi…
- Building a Family Legacy: Mark Batterson
Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friend, incredible leader, and prolific author, Mark Batterson. Known for his unique way with words, Mark joins the conversation to discuss the vital difference between having good intentions and imp…
- Friendship First: Ryan & Raechel Myers
In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their friends Ryan and Raechel Myers, CEO and Founder of She Reads Truth and He Reads Truth. What does it look like to build a marriage, a family, and a demanding business all under one roof?…
- Fighting to Stay: Jon Tyson
Gabe and Rebekah are joined by their longtime friend, Jon Tyson, author and pastor of Church of the City in New York City. They dive into the realities of marriage, especially how the intense pressures of life, ministry, and urban living c…
- Small Acts that Shape a Family Legacy: Ann Voskamp
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons continue The Rhythm of Us series with special guests Ann Voskamp. What does it look like to build a family legacy rooted in faith, resilience, and deep connection? In this episode, Ann shares their journey of life on…
- Make Marriage a Work of Art: Jake & Hannah Weidmann
What does it look like to build a life where every part—marriage, family, faith, and work—is beautifully woven together? It's a question so many of us ask, and it’s why Gabe and Rebekah were so excited to talk with their friends, Jake and…
- Why Healthy Marriages Require Community: David & Lori Benham
In a world where the currents of culture and the busyness of life can pull a marriage apart, how does a couple stay unified and on mission? It's easy to drift into living like roommates, a challenge Gabe and Rebekah know well. That's why t…
- Spend Smarter in Marriage: Winston & Rachel Cruze
Gabe and Rebekah continue The Rhythm of Us series with special guests Rachel and Winston Cruze. What does it look like to find harmony in marriage through wise money habits? Rachel and Winston share their journey—from spender-vs-saver tens…
- Rhythms for Parenting Well: Josh & Christi Straub
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons continue The Rhythm of Us series with special guests Josh and Christi Straub, authors of Famous at Home and hosts of the Famous at Home podcast. Together, they dive into one of the most challenging—and rewarding—rhyt…
- Living Boldly in God's Truth: Madison Prewett Troutt
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons sit down with author, speaker, and podcast host Madison Prewett Troutt to unpack themes from her new book Dare to Be True . In light of the recent death of Charlie Kirk, they discuss what it means to stand firm in Go…
- The Rhythm of Us
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons kick off Season 12 with a brand-new theme: The Rhythm of Us. After a season focused on their book The Fight for Us, they now tee up the top conversations that couples need to have to build a healthy communication rhy…
- Beyond the Soulmate Myth: Building Marriages That Last with Dr. Brad Wilcox
Is marriage still relevant in today's culture? In this illuminating conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome sociologist Dr. Brad Wilcox, author of "Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civil…
- Building a Marriage That Lasts: Practical Rhythms for Lifelong Connection
Are you intentionally building your marriage, or just letting it happen? In this insightful episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons share the practical rhythms and intentional habits that have helped them cultivate a thriving 28-year marriage. As…
- Why Your Marriage Needs Community with Jeff and Alyssa Bethke
Is your marriage missing the crucial element of community? In this heartfelt conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome Jeff and Alyssa Bethke to discuss how inviting others into your relationship can transform your marriage from isolate…
- The Power of Community – Why You Can’t Do Marriage Alone
Are you trying to navigate marriage challenges without support? In this insightful episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons delve into why community is crucial for a thriving marriage. Celebrating both Rebekah's birthday and their son's college gra…
- Reduce Your Mental Load and Enjoy Great Sex | Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Do you ever feel the weight of an invisible to-do list burdening your relationship? In this illuminating episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome Dr. Morgan Cutlip, psychologist and author of "A Better How: Couples Can Tackle the Mental Loa…
- Sex and Connection – Beyond Just the Bedroom
Let's talk about sex! This week, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons break the silence around the intimate side of marriage that many couples struggle to discuss. They share how growing up with "just don't do it" messages left them confused on their we…
- Being Each Other's Biggest Fan with Tim & Elisabeth Hasselbeck
What does it take to maintain a thriving marriage while navigating career changes, raising children, and making major life decisions together? In this heartfelt conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome their longtime friends Tim and El…
- The #1 Communication Mistake Couples Make
Do you and your spouse find yourselves having the same arguments over and over? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe unpack the communication mistakes that keep couples stuck in painful cycles of conflict. Seemingly small word choices like "y…
- Your Origin Story: Looking Backward to Move Forward with Hillary Scott & Chris Tyrrell
What happens when you discover the roots of your marriage conflicts go back to childhood? In this vulnerable conversation, Lady A's Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell join Rebekah and Gabe to share how facing their origin stories…
- The Gift of Emotions – Why Suppressing Them Hurts Your Marriage
Why do we need to look back at our past to move forward in marriage? In this meaningful episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore how unresolved childhood experiences shape our marriage conflicts today. They share that the number one trigger in ma…
- The Secret to Thriving Together: Willie and Korie Robertson on Marriage, Work & Family
How do successful couples work together without losing their connection? In this conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons welcome longtime friends Willie and Korie Robertson (Duck Dynasty) who share their 33-year journey from teenage sweethear…
- Why Marriages Should Fight
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same frustrating cycle with your spouse? In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe explore the four "dysfunctional dances" that couples fall into during conflict. They reveal that half of marriages operate…
- The #1 Threat To Your Marriage: Jonathan Pokluda
Ever feel like your spouse is the villain in your marriage story? In this honest conversation, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with pastor Jonathan Pokluda ("JP") who challenges that narrative with a powerful truth: the real enemy isn't wh…
- The Fight For Us: 7 Weeks to Renew Your Marriage
In this heartfelt season opener, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons introduce their new series "The Fight For Us" based on their upcoming book. After 28 years of marriage, they share why they're passionate about helping couples move from fighting agai…
- Replace Lies, Foster Hope: Tori Hope Petersen
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah Lyons has a conversation with Tori Hope Petersen, speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author of Fostered and Breaking the Patterns that Break You . Tori shares her inspiring journey of livin…
- Radical Humility: Zach Meerkreebs
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Zach Meerkreebs, author of Lower: Igniting Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility. Zach shares how he and tens of thousands across the world experienced the pr…
- Detox from Digital Distraction: Darren Whitehead
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons sit down with Darren Whitehead, pastor of Church of the City and author of The Digital Fast . Together they discuss navigating a digitally saturated world. Darren shares his exper…
- God's Design for Women: Lisa Bevere
In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Lisa Bevere, author of The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity . Lisa's calling is to help women navigate today’s complex moral and cultural issues. Li…
- Post Election: Build the Future
In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Gabe Lyons discusses the need to build a hopeful and resilient future amid social fragmentation, distrust in institutions, and economic instability. Gabe shares three core principles for building…
- Food That Heals: Jordan Rubin
In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons talk with New York Times bestselling author and Founder of Ancient Nutrition, Jordan Rubin. Jordan shares his near-death story of overcoming Crohn's disease by using ancient nutritional methods found…
- A Holistic Approach to Body, Mind, and Spirit: Alisa Keeton
In this episode of Rhythms for Life, Rebekah and Gabe have a conversation with wellness professional Alisa Keeton about the strong connection between physical fitness, mental health, and spiritual well-being. Alisa shares her 20-year journ…
- Resilience on the Narrow Path: Rich Villodas
In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe sit down with Rich Villodas to explore the themes of his latest book, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls . Rich shares why he felt compelled to write about the Sermon on t…
- How Jesus Lived in Rhythm: Debra Fileta
In this episode, hosts Rebekah and Gabe Lyons interview author, counselor and relationship expert Debra Fileta. They define and discuss soul care through the six rhythms Jesus lived: Nourish, Rest, Connect, Protect, Savor, and Tune In. The…
- Understanding Hormones, Adrenals, Energy and Sleep: Emily MacLeod-Wolfe
In this episode, hosts Rebekah and Gabe Lyons interview holistic nurse practitioner Emily MacLeod-Wolfe. They discuss how women–and men–can best navigate perimenopause and menopause. Emily explains the key differences between perimenopause…
- Surrender The Need To Do It All: Alyssa Bethke
In this episode, Rebekah and Gabe talk with author Alyssa Bethke about managing mental, spiritual, and relational health, especially for women who often feel overwhelmed by expectations from society. Alyssa shares her experiences of living…
- Apprenticeship to Jesus: John Mark Comer
In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons are joined by author and pastor John Mark Comer to delve into the concept of discipleship as "apprenticeship" to Jesus. John explains that apprenticeship is a more comprehensive and embodied approach…
- Free to Set Free
As you receive this new found freedom, your life becomes a walking testimony of freedom so that you can be someone who sets others free. Anything we have endured directly relates to the amount of hope we can offer someone. In this final ep…
- Free to Be Brave & Love
In this episode of the Spring of Freedom series Gabe and Rebekah are covering both bravery and love. Bravery and love are two actions that lead us to experience true freedom. It’s one thing to have freedom for yourself and feel it, but it’…
- Free to Be Weak & Celebrate
God wants us to recognize our weakness. When we acknowledge our weakness, it allows us to welcome other people into our lives that God ordained to be in our lives because we can’t do this on our own. In this episode of the Spring of Freedo…