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The Bestseller's Beginning
09. Bonus - Fighting Writing Doubt and Fears of Social Media
Oops, we got carried away in this bonus episode and almost ran out of time (yes we use free Zoom calls because we're cheap) so that's how you know it's jam packed!Today we're talking all things doubt and anxiety related to writing, including aiming for quantity over quality in first drafts and accepting bad first drafts. We also get into our fears of public perception and reader interpretation and the monster that is social media. AND we also dive into a much deeper discussion than we anticipated about stories and authors with spicy takes and baggage...
2025-12-14
33 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
08. Stupid Sexy Nasir - Ch 3 DS
In this episode we cover chapter 3 of Dakota's WIP, get more of an introduction to Nasir (Lianna is already a big fan as you can probably tell from the title of this episode), talk about writing in secrets into the plot and the pay off needed for reveals, clear up character ages, and talk about how to reflect or not reflect real-world patriarchy in fantasy.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thebestsellers_beginning or tag along for the ride with Lianna and Dakota on Instagram and Threads @lifeng.stories and @locodakoko.writes.Patreon in progress! Stay...
2025-11-30
36 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
07. What's In a Name? - Ch 3 LF
In this episode we're diving into Lianna's Ch 3 and talking all things characters from Lianna's deep frustration with naming vs Dakota's alignment with Team Name Sluts (and that's the tea!) to character deep dives where we analyze actions and dialogue. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thebestsellers_beginning or tag along for the ride with Lianna and Dakota on Instagram and Threads @lifeng.stories and @locodakoko.writes.Patreon in progress! Stay tuned!Co-hosted, edited, and produced by: Lianna Feng and Dakota S.Artwork by: Rachel MehusMusic by: Dakota via...
2025-11-16
39 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
06. Bonus - Plotting vs Summoning!
Welcome to Pantsers Anonymous! In our second bonus episode we breakdown challenges we're currently facing with our writing, from writer's block and stagnation, to self-made plot holes, and pushing through it all to get those words on the page. And once again we bring up K-Pop Demon Hunters, which seems like it's going to happen every other episode...you've been warned!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thebestsellers_beginning or tag along for the ride with Lianna and Dakota on Instagram and Threads @lifeng.stories and @locodakoko.writes.Patreon in progress! Stay tuned!Co-hosted...
2025-11-02
23 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
05. You're Being So Extra! (Past) - Ch 2 DS
In this episode we cover feedback for Dakota's Chapter 2 of The Bay of Barakat. We're herding up sheep (a million different plot threads) and trying to get 'em back in the pen! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thebestsellers_beginning or tag along for the ride with Lianna and Dakota on Instagram and Threads @lifeng.stories and @locodakoko.writes.Patreon in progress! Stay tuned!Co-hosted, edited, and produced by: Lianna Feng and Dakota S.Artwork by: Rachel MehusMusic by: Dakota via the magic of GarageBandDisclaimer: Concepts...
2025-10-19
31 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
04. Skimmers and Spaghetti Stickers - Ch 2 LF
In this episode we cover feedback for Lianna's Chapter 2 - Sweaty and Drunk of her mystery WIP. We brainstorm and troubleshoot character interactions and motivations, talk chapter word counts, and talk about being our own inner critics....and we talk about wadi dogs! What's not to love!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thebestsellers_beginning or tag along for the ride with Lianna and Dakota on Instagram and Threads @lifeng.stories and @locodakoko.writes.Patreon in progress! Stay tuned!Co-hosted, edited, and produced by: Lianna Feng and Dakota S.Artwork by: Rachel...
2025-10-14
32 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
03. Bonus - Enemies, Memories, and Deep Dark Secrets
Just kidding! In this inaugural bonus episode, we're talking Inkheart, Eragon, and Warriors fanfiction (because let's be real, who among us didn't daydream about becoming a medicine cat for Thunderclan?), The Quest for Camelot, elaborate Beanie Baby wars, and other early creative influences on our storytelling. We also talk about our experiences sharing our writing, the importance (as well as the challenges) of writing groups, and the growing pains along the way. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thebestsellers_beginning or tag along for the ride with Lianna and Dakota on Instagram and Threads @lifeng.stories and @locodakoko...
2025-10-05
32 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
02. Super Cool Untitled Mystery Novel - Ch 1 LF
F*ck the Americans! What a way to start a first chapter! In this episode Dakota gives her feedback for Chapter 1 of Lianna's international feminist rage mystery WIP (currently untitled). In this episode we talk about scene-setting, building tension, we dig into Olivia's (the FMC) psyche, discuss feminist undertones, and talk about the bane that is describing facial expressions!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thebestsellers_beginning or tag along for the ride with Lianna and Dakota on Instagram and Threads @lifeng.stories and @locodakoko.writes.Patreon in progress! Stay tuned!Co-hosted, edited, and...
2025-09-28
43 min
The Bestseller's Beginning
01. Kill Your Darlings - Ch 1 DS
Forgive us for our audio sins and nerves in our first episode and buckle up for a swashbuckling introduction, starting with Lianna's feedback for Chapter 1 of Dakota's SWANA-inspired pirate fantasy WIP: The Bay of Barakat. In this episode we talk about what makes a successful introduction to a story and (what will become a recurring theme for Dakota >.
2025-09-22
37 min
Things You Learn in Therapy
Ep 127: The Art of Clarity: How Discernment Counseling Helps Couples in Limbo with Lianna Purjes
Send us a textWhat happens when one person in a relationship is ready to throw in the towel while their partner wants to keep trying? This emotional standoff creates a relationship limbo that can last for months or even years, preventing healing and growth for both individuals.Therapist Lianna Purjes joins us to explore the powerful tool of discernment counseling - a specialized, short-term intervention created specifically for couples with mixed agendas about their future together. Unlike traditional couples therapy that assumes both partners want to improve the relationship, discernment counseling helps couples gain...
2025-05-09
40 min
The Big Game
NWSL Semifinal Madness: Why Must It Be PKs?
The NWSL and USWNT world is always full of excitement and surprises! The USWNT just released their roster for their upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands, and this roster has left many fans confused. But we will trust Emma Hayes until she gives us a reason not to we guess! The Washington Spirit knocked out Gotham FC during a 3-0 penalty shootout after a late game equalizer from rookie Hal Hershfelt. The Orlando Pride will be their opponent after the Pride defeated golden boot winner Temwa Chawinga and the KC Current. Lianna and Vienna are split on w...
2024-11-21
49 min
Broken to Beloved Podcast
022: Creating and Validating a Spiritual Abuse Assessment with Lianna Chong
Can you really ever know when you’ve experienced spiritual abuse by church leaders and organizations? Victims and survivors are so often manipulated and gaslit that they question their own memories and experiences.This is the work Organizational Psychologist Lianna Chong is setting out to complete. Through her work with the Spiritually Abusive Leadership & Climate Survey, she is hoping to have quantifiable and scientifically validated research and hard data.The survey measures areas like abuse of power, emotional manipulation and abuse, defend and attack (based on DARVO and gaslighting), and psychological safety.This re...
2024-11-05
35 min
The Big Game
Congrats, Emma Hayes on the Ballon d’Or! Now, About Our Advice...
Put Ashley Sanchez in! (Don’t worry she listened to us) (And congratulations on the Ballon d’Or) This week Lianna and Vienna are recapping the USWNT international break and the NWSL Summer Cup finale. Yes, the Summer Cup that is wrapping up at the end of October. Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Gotham FC goalkeeper Cassie Miller for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Emma Sear who has quickly made her mark during her first USWNT appearance. Then, it’s time for the last week of regular...
2024-10-31
57 min
The Big Game
Pride on Top, Gotham’s Blowout, & Dancing with the Soccer Stars
This week is full of News You Can Use, most notably is ACFC breaking the league salary cap and being deducted 3 points. This week, Lianna and Vienna are asking the real questions; which NWSL player would do best on Dancing with the Stars? Lianna and Vienna highlight Hannah Betfort for Pride on the Pitch this week, who has had a different path to the NWSL, and is one of this weeks goal scorers! This week’s games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna and Vienna chose Esther for Pookie of the Week, for scoring a brace in...
2024-10-10
40 min
The Big Game
You Do What You Have To Do For +3 Points
This week has been full of news, including the iconic Christina Sinclair officially announcing her retirement from professional football, and Katie Meyer’s law being signed in California. For Pride on the Pitch, they highlight Orlando Pride defender Carson Pickett, who has paved the way and advocated for more than just LGBT rights! This weeks games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna, of course, is partial to Ashley Sanchez’s incredible performance against the Chicago Red Stars. Lianna and Vienna chose Kerolin for Pookie of the Week, for scoring her first NWSL goal since being back from...
2024-10-03
59 min
The Big Game
Orlando Pride vs Everybody: The streak stops here against … Houston?
Vienna’s hopes and dreams for Houston are to beat the Orlando Pride and make the whole team Pookie of the Week. We’re manifesting this starting now. Lianna and Vienna’s predictions are a little different this week, meaning Lianna decided to pick the opposite team from Vienna five times... only time will tell who will be correct!Big News You Can Use coming out of this week was the devastating news of Kelley O’Hara being placed on SEI and never seeing her play soccer again. Thank you Kelley for an incredible career and leaving the game bet...
2024-09-26
44 min
The Big Game
The End of an Era - Alex Morgan Retires
Where were you when you heard Alex Morgan was retiring? Alex shocked the Women’s Soccer community when she announced just three days before her club game that it would be her last. Talk about biggest News You Can Use ever! For weeks Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight Anna Heilferty of the Washington Spirit, and the incredible impact she has made in the DC community! Alex Morgan has won many incredible awards throughout her career, and this week her assist in the 13th minute of her final game earned her the very prestigious title of Poo...
2024-09-12
51 min
The Big Game
If you hate fun, you’re not going to win
Lianna and Vienna are back to discuss another wild week in the NWSL. For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Sinead Farrelly! She has done so much for the NWSL on and off the pitch. A new Pookie was born this week when center back Abby Dalhkemper scored a goal in her first match with Bay FC. Lianna discusses her recent nightmares where golden boot leader, Chawinga, is scoring against her favorite team. Plus, there were some interesting goals this week, including a tough own goal from the San Diego Wave while playing the Washington S...
2024-09-05
48 min
The Big Game
Demure Goals and the Bobblehead Derby
The NWSL is so back! Vienna and Lianna have lots of News You Can Use this week including roster updates and transfers, and the new NWSL CBA! For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight the iconic Megan Rapinoe in honor of the Seattle Reign retiring her jersey number.The NWSL was full of action this weekend! Pookie of the Week is Washington Spirit midfielder who scored the opening goal against the KC Current, and recorded an assist to Trinity Rodman. Then, Lianna and Vienna jump into to previewing the upcoming NWSL matches.Live your...
2024-08-29
51 min
Things You Learn in Therapy
Ep 106: Embracing Neurodiversity in Relationships: Understanding and Navigating the Unique Dynamics of ADHD and Autism with Lianna Purjes
Send us a textDiscover the hidden dynamics of neurodivergence in relationships as licensed clinical social worker, Lianna Purjes, uncovers the profound impact of ADHD and autism on how we connect and communicate with those closest to us. Our conversation isn't your usual relationship talk; it's an eye-opening exploration of brain diversity that challenges the norms and celebrates every individual's unique contribution to human connection. Lianna's expertise shines as we tackle the question: Can the distinct ways neurodivergent individuals perceive the world be seen as superpowers rather than hurdles?Communication can be a minefield, but...
2024-08-16
39 min
The Big Game
The USWNT Return to Gold
The Olympics have finally wrapped up and our Golden Girls have landed on top! Pookie of the Week is none other than Mallory Swanson, who scored the game winning goal in the gold medal match, while also earning her 100th cap! It is the last installment of Pride in Paris, so Lianna and Vienna highlight women’s football legend Marta!Lianna and Vienna jump into to previewing the upcoming NWSL matches in two weeks. The NWSL regular season sure does feel like a lifetime ago, and there will certainly be some tight match ups during this group of ga...
2024-08-15
50 min
The Big Game
The Olympic Group Stage: The USWNT is actually so back
This week Lianna and Vienna chatting all things Olympics, NWSL, and pride! This week’s Pride in Paris is Ellie Carpenter, representing Australia at the Olympics! Lianna and Vienna are too excited for Pookie of the Week! Major Pookie energy was coming from Emily Sonnett this week, slotting into different roles wherever the team needs her! What would the team do without her? Plus, Lianna and Vienna recap the second weekend of the NWSL Summer Cup. It was another wild ten game weekend full of goals and penalty shoot outs! Live your best life, and L...
2024-08-01
52 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Midsummer Minisode with Lianna and Claire
Lianna and Claire do their best not to be long-winded with a "minisode" where they discuss how difficult it is to sail the boat when you're still building it, learning the art of non-doing doing, counting down to the big move to LA, and then they dive into Claire's favorite topic: TV (specifically Palm Royale and Sunny)
2024-08-01
48 min
The Big Game
Buckle up and accept your fate: we're watching a lot of soccer
Grab a snack and pop a squat on the couch; there’s a lot of soccer to watch this weekend! This week is the first installment of Pride in Paris! Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Kailen Sheridan, goalkeeper for Team Canada and San Diego Wave FC!Lianna and Vienna recap the first weekend of the NWSL Summer Cup. It was a wild ten game weekend full of goals and penalty shoot outs! Then it is finally Olympic opening weekend! The USWNT are kicking off against Zambia before facing Germany, and rounding out their group stage against Aus...
2024-07-25
43 min
The Big Game
Cautiously Optimistic Heading Into The Olympics
NWSL regular season has officially come to a pause, so Lianna and Vienna are looking ahead to the Olympics and the inaugural NWSL Summer Cup. Lianna and Vienna discuss USWNT Olympic alternate goalkeeper, Jane Campbell, for Pride on the Pitch this week and her incredible career! It is finally time to dive deeper into Emma Hayes’ Olympic roster selection. Lianna and Vienna discuss the players they are excited to watch, and the players that were left off. They chat about the friendly against Mexico, and what they hope to see change against Costa Rica (which ended up being a...
2024-07-18
45 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Season 2 kick-off with Lianna & Claire PART 2
In part 2, Lianna & Claire dive deeper into the digital detox, Gene Keys, falling into the void, and coming from a place of curiosity, not judgment. Gene Keys - free profile
2024-07-18
1h 17
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Season 2 kick-off with Lianna & Claire PART 1
Season 2 is so big they had to break it down in 2 parts. In Part 1, Lianna & Claire discuss the question: do you want to age or evolve? Lianna shares about her digital detox in the perfect horror movie setting. Claire talks about how she's no longer living a lie. They both agree that they can no longer force themselves to do anything they don't want to do. But Claire is very excited about writing a comedy/horror movie based on Lianna's digital detox with Chris, the robot lawnmower.
2024-07-16
1h 17
The Big Game
Humble FC Met Their Match
Lianna and Vienna are back recapping the final weekend of the NWSL regular season before the international break! Lianna and Vienna discuss Tobin Heath for Pride on the Pitch this week and all of her incredible accomplishments. This weekend was an incredible bunch of games and goals. Notably, Mal Swanson and Ashley Sanchez continue their scoring streaks, and Rose Lavelle scores a beauty! The biggest game of the weekend was when KC Current met their match the Orlando Pride. Marta scored the game winning PK and celebrated their much deserved win, earning her Pookie of the Week! Congrats M...
2024-07-11
42 min
The Big Game
If You Truly Believe It, You Can Get Revenge
This was the best weekend ever for Lianna and Vienna because they got to witness Ashley Sanchez get revenge against her former club, the Washington Spirit, by scoring the game winning goal on Spirit turf! Lianna has been manifesting this for months, so if you truly believe it, anything can happen! This of course earns Ashley Sanchez the very prestigous title of Pookie of the Week. This weeks Pride on the Pitch player is Canadian midfielder, Quinn. Quinn made history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where they were the first openly trans, non-binary person to win an Olympic medal, w...
2024-07-04
53 min
The Big Game
A weekend of Speck-tacular goals
This week kicked off with some big news coming out of San Diego, who announced they were parting ways with head coach Casey Stoney. Lianna and Vienna are left wondering, was this the best decision for the club? This week the USWNT also released their 18-player Olympic roster. Since Lianna and Vienna didn’t know it yet, they give their final wildcard predictions for the first international tournament of the Emma Hayes era. Lianna and Vienna are too excited for this weeks Pride on the Pitch highlight, Kelley O’Hara. Kelley is one of their all time favorite playe...
2024-06-27
55 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Closing Up Season 1 with Lianna & Claire
It's the Season 1 finale! And what a 15 months it's been. Lianna and Claire catch up on the first season of Love Through It and reflect on how much they've both grown since the first episode. Lianna moved to Portugal, refocused her business, and had a full consciousness shift. Claire found herself through love and loss and listening to her body despite her lack of sleep. Looking ahead to season 2, Lianna will bring more conversations with like-minded colleagues and friends about growth, science, knowing, and personal evolution.
2024-06-27
1h 43
The Big Game
Give Me The Old Razzle Dazzle (Not 0-0 Draws)
The NWSL didn't produce goals quite at the same rate as we are used to... what happened to all the razzle dazzle? Lianna and Vienna also dive into some updated power rankings since this week marked the halfway point of the season! This weeks Pride on the Pitch highlight is Gotham FC forward, Ella Stevens! Stevens has consistently produced on the attack, and has in turn produced some impressive attacking stats. And this weeks Pookie of the Week is non other than Kate Del Fava of the Utah Royals! Del Fava scored the late game winner, putting an e...
2024-06-20
50 min
The Big Game
Red-iculous call or caught red-handed?
Lianna and Vienna kick off this weeks episode with quite a bit of News You Can Use, including the stats around the spectacular broken attendance records! Yay women's sports growth! It only felt appropriate that this weeks Pride on the Pitch highlight would be Christen Press, who is making her return to the training pitch exactly two years after being placed on the SEI list. They run it back, going through all the games from the past weekend. Sophia Smith received a red card after earning her second yellow for what was deemed to be time wasting. Was th...
2024-06-13
1h 01
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Catie Miller (founder, Barre Series) found beauty through movement
After taking one of Catie Miller's barre classes in London, Lianna knew she wanted to share what she had experienced with her audience. Catie and Lianna talk about how, as an entrepreneur, she brought a newer exercise to the skeptical UK, how habit-building is the key to finding your rhythm, and how posture is so much more than sitting up straight. Barre Series website Instagram @barreseries Leading wellness voice Catie Miller, Fitness Trainer, is committed to creating healthy, smart, and relevant ways to support individuals throughout the...
2024-06-04
1h 04
The Big Game
Brace yourself (for goals): The golden boot race is on
Lianna and Vienna start this week by discussing the Women's Game most recent interview with Ashley Sanchez. They discuss the World Cup and revisit all the feels of not seeing their favorite midfielder play on the world stage. You can listen to the full episode at the Women's Game wherever you get your podcasts!Then, they dive into this weeks most recent games. This weeks theme was braces (the good kind) (not the kind where you break a bone). Ella Stevens and Barbra Banda both recorded a brace this weekend and have the highest expected goals per 90 in...
2024-05-30
56 min
The Big Game
USWNT Roster Snubs & NWSL Pookie of the Week
Lianna and Vienna are full of feelings about the first USWNT roster of the Emma Hayes era. They are over the moon to see some new, and deserving additions, such as NWSL Iron Woman Sam Staab. But with this roster come some surprising exclusions, and they can't help but wonder, what else does Lynn Williams, all time leading goal scorer of the NWSL, need to do to go to the Olympic games in Paris this summer? They also discuss some exciting news from FIFA this week!Then it is time to dive into the latest weekend of NWSL...
2024-05-23
57 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Dr Federica Amati PhD RNutr (author, Every Body Should Know This) sees how the power of food connects us
Lianna has been reading nutrition and diet books for 23 years and Dr Federica Amati's most recent book, Every Body Should Know This, is one of her favorites. Lianna was so excited to chat with Dr Fede about how her childhood in Italy formed her relationship with food, the importance of our first 1,000 days (conception through 2nd birthday) including both the paternal and maternal nutrition, how perimenopause/menopause is a full physiological and metabolic change in our bodies, and how beneficial the Mediterranean diet is to 90% of people. Especially extra virgin olive oil (one of Lianna's favorites).
2024-05-21
1h 06
The Big Game
The Revenge Goal of The Season
You know that Lianna and Vienna love revenge, almost as much as Paige Neilsen and her fans loved her game winning goal against her former club, Angel City FC, this weekend. Plus, if you like watching great goalkeeping, Laurel Ivory has got you covered. We run through all the best highlights from the 10 game week!Then it is time for predictions, and Lianna and Vienna are riding high from some correct predictions last week. There are some definite toss-ups this upcoming weekend, so you won't want to miss these matches!And if you got this far...
2024-05-16
53 min
The Big Game
Manifesting Wins & Siri Predictions
It was tough for Lianna and Vienna to hear the news that Kelley O'Hara, one of their favorite players of all time, will be retiring at the end of the 2024 NWSL season. They also discuss Project ACL, a new project being piloted in the WSL. They have a whopping ten games to recap this week. Rookie Croix Bethune makes three assists for the Washington Spirit, and Amanda West (of Vienna's alma mater, Pitt) (H2P) records her first pro goal! Plus, Barbra Bamda made her mark on the two Orlando wins this week.Lianna and Vienna d...
2024-05-09
1h 14
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Clear Head, Snotty Nose, Loud Gut with Lianna and Claire
Lianna has a crystal clear head from her liver detox and Claire's head is filled with mucus from seasonal allergies but they're both listening to their bodies. Lianna talks through her recent health discoveries and why it's important to look at both the "normal" and "functional" numbers in your blood work. Claire shares some of her emotional discoveries as she's heading into an exciting "new chapter."
2024-05-07
2h 00
The Big Game
Who's Getting the Dub? You Heard it Here First!
Lianna and Vienna cover all the Big News coming out of the NWSL this week, from Carlos Jimenez, of KC Current, violating the NWSL's non-fraternization policy, to a devasting ACL tear for Anna Heilferty.Then, they dive right into all of the NWSL action from the past week. The Kansas City Current stay on top, and Seattle Reign is sitting at the bottom; a far cry from what the table looked like during the 2023 NWSL season. Plus, Lianna dives into all of her favorite stats from her new favorite website, fbref. Lianna and Vienna are feeling hi...
2024-05-02
1h 06
The Big Game
Humble FC and The Papa Smurfs Stay On Top
Lianna and Vienna start this episode by addressing some recent news coming out regarding Korbin Albert, of the USWNT and PSG, and some hurtful posts she had reposted on her TikTok. Homophobia and transphobia has no place in women's football, and The Big Game is commited to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all football fans. Then, they dive straight into another chaotic NWSL weekend. It has been a surprising first few weeks with Humble FC (aka Kansas City Current) and the Papa Smurfs (aka the Chicago Red Stars), finding themselves in the 1st and 2nd spots a...
2024-04-04
1h 20
Open Threads
How Lianna Patch Reinvented Her Copywriting Business
Lianna Patch wasn’t thrilled with the work she was doing, who she was doing it for, and the lack of fun she was having as a professional copywriter. So she changed everything and relaunched her Punchline Copy business with a focus on comedic copy. Brian and Lianna’s conversation was recorded on December 13th, 2023.(00:00) - How Lianna Patch Reinvented Her Copywriting Business (01:48) - The evolution of Pubchline copy (07:02) - Lianna's main client base (08:26) - How to be an ideal client (11:03) - How Lianna structures her business (15:44) - Offering productized services (19:02) - ..And larger projec...
2024-04-03
28 min
The Big Game
If You Get The Ball In The Goal, You Win
This week on the pod, Lianna and Vienna have so much to chat about, starting with the USWNT SheBelieves roster. They discuss some returning familiar faces in Mal Swanson and Cat Macario, and some first time senior invitees, Lily Yohannes and Eva Gaetino. Then, it's time to jump into weekend 2 of the NWSL season. Lianna and Vienna review some interesting statistics from the games and can't help but ponder, does the best team always win, or are you the better team because you won?They wrap up with some hot takes for weekend 3. Who will be t...
2024-03-28
1h 18
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Deborah Lynna (astrologer) gives language & understanding to how we feel
Deborah Lynna (astrologer) joins Lianna to discuss how astrology is just another modality to help us understand and support ourselves. As a previous skeptic, Lianna shares how her reading with Deborah the day before really opened her eyes to the validity and benefits of a chart reading. They dive into the difference in our sun, moon, & rising, the different types of astrology (including medical), and how to use it as a tool to scientifically understand nature. Find her at www.deborahlynna.com and astro musings on IG @deborahlynna Deborah...
2024-03-19
1h 20
The Big Game
Predicting the Final NWSL Standings: It's Just a Vibe
We are so excited todat because it is finally time for The Big Game! Lianna and Vienna are previewing NWSL Opening Weekend 2024 and predicting the final scores of this first weekend. But before that, Lianna and Vienna each take a peek into their crystal balls and try to predict the final standings of the 2024 season. They've made some big predictions correctly before, can they do it again? Join our ShePlays fantasy league: https://sheplays.com.au/nwsl/league/5lmxqg
2024-03-14
58 min
The Big Game
Fantasy Draft Feuds
It's that time of year again; time to draft your favorite players into your ShePlays NWSL Fantasy Team!Today, Lianna and Vienna draft their fantasy team live, with the twist that they will not be sharing players. Vienna stole Lianna's favorite player and it all went down hill from there. You can join our NWSL fantasy team at:https://sheplays.com.au/nwsl/league/5lmxqg Code: 5lmxqgThank you ShePlays for creating this awesome platform!
2024-03-07
45 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
The Blob, The Critic, & The 30-Something with Lianna & Claire
Lianna and producer Claire are still learning fun facts about each other and specific shoreline lengths. Lianna recently helped Claire identify 3 parts of herself that dictate her mood and motivation. What surprised them both was that there wasn't an inner child but there was an excited 30-something. Lianna announced a new project coming this year that will grant access to transformative tools for everyone.
2024-03-05
1h 37
Open Threads
Geeking out on Comedy with Lianna Patch
Lianna Patch is known as a fantastic copywriter. Why? Because she’s also a comedian! We talk about Lianna’s passion for the craft of comedy, her comedic roots, and how she translated that into a thriving career as a copywriter. Brian and Lianna’s conversation was recorded on December 13th, 2023.(00:00) - Geeking out on Comedy with Lianna Patch (01:50) - Lianna's introduction to comedy (05:08) - Niching down in comedy (10:39) - Building a comedy set (12:58) - Dealing with stage fright (and monkey brain "anxiety" ) (15:58) - Lianna's comedic inspiration (17:43) - Combining comedy with copy (19:50) - Lianna's journey...
2024-02-28
22 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Catherine Daigle (long time client, licensing director) enjoys the shallow & deep end of the pool
Long time client, Catherine Daigle looks back on her growth while working with Lianna and reflects on all the tools she now has at her disposal. They discuss helpful analogies like swimming in both ends of a pool, expanding your ceiling, and experiencing "finals week." Catherine has created a beautiful life by understanding the difficult times are when you grow and it's ok to have a big bowl of pasta to soothe your soul when you need it. Catherine M. Daigle is based in NYC and leads the amateur division of a major theatrical...
2024-02-06
1h 08
The Big Game
Everyone is Going Bats
Today, Lianna and Vienna do a weekly round-up of all the recent happenings in the NWSL, including Gotham FCs newest free agent signings Emily Sonnett, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, and Tierna Davidson. Then, it is time to look ahead to the 2024 College Draft! Lianna and Vienna talk about the history of the draft, what's new, and their thoughts about it, while sharing some laughs as always.
2024-01-09
50 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
New Year Optimism with Lianna & Claire
The energy is good in this new year! Lianna & producer, Claire have a great time chatting about their words & mantras for the year and Lianna shares 4 tips for setting resolutions or goals. Following these tips will prevent you from "shoulding all over yourself."
2024-01-09
1h 29
The Big Game
New Years Resolutions: Hire a New Head Coach and Think More
Today, Lianna and Vienna dive into all of the transactions in the NWSL since we last chatted, and there are a lot! Then, it's time to chat all things free agency. Lianna and Vienna review every free agent signing, those who are in advanced talks, and of course how Lianna can predict the future of the NWSL. In the spirit of the New Year, Lianna and Vienna give each NWSL team a New Year's resolution. See y'all in 2024!
2023-12-30
42 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Untethering from 2023 with Lianna and Claire
What a year! Lianna and producer, Claire have both faced some of their biggest fears and life changes in 2023 so they take a look back at what they've survived. The peaks were epic but that also meant the valleys were treacherous. From moving to Portugal, attending nude dinner parties, hours of crying over zoom, laughing while doing headstands, trusting their guts, falling in love multiple times, untethering and being untethered, and eating far too many pickles, the ladies raise a glass of gratitude to the year that was.
2023-12-22
1h 32
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Taking care of you & your crush with Lianna and Claire
It's time to expose some of their most vulnerable moments and discoveries! From Claire's confession to her crush to Lianna's huge boundary breakthrough, the ladies laugh and cry through this week's catch-up. Sometimes we have to shed friends and fully spiral while zooming in on hand placement in a photo to realize we are exactly where we're supposed to be. Claire's kintsugi necklace
2023-10-20
1h 30
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Lianna, Lyssa Mandel, and producer Claire have a catch-up with emotionally mature sleepover vibes
Lianna catches up with friend of the podcast, Lyssa Mandel, and producer Claire about choosing their parents, emotional addictions, family vacations, weird & wild belly babies, how relationships are our greatest teachers, and crying with their therapists. Lyssa then talks through the beginning of a somatic therapy session causing both Lianna and Claire to point to their eyes. IYKYK
2023-08-22
1h 31
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Tialer Maxwell (former client, Strategic Communications & Relationship Builder) manifested herself into a beautiful life
Lianna chats with former client, Tialer Maxwell, about her journey from before joining the Mind Body Elevate program to living the dream life she manifested. Tialer was at a low point after a break-up and job change when she discovered Lianna but after a few weeks, the entire group noticed the switch in her when the tides started turning. She credits her work with Lianna for helping her find that confidence again which led to a loving fiancé and fulfilling life. Tialer's instagram: @myswaggywag Connector. Storyteller. Strategic Communications & Relationship B...
2023-08-15
1h 01
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Who is Lianna as a coach?
After being asked what her top 3 tips for wellness were at a recent party, Lianna decided it'd be fun to chat a little more in depth about the fundamentals of her coaching. In this episode, she is joined by producer, Claire to share the focus areas that can benefit everyone, explain how she plays detective with you to discover the best course of unique action, and say how she doesn't want you to wait another second not feeling your best.
2023-08-01
1h 34
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Multiple Lovin' with Lianna and Claire
What's the difference between confidence and self worth? What's the difference between like and love? And what's the difference between an open relationship and polyamory? They are just a few of the questions asked in this week's catch-up with Lianna and Claire.
2023-07-18
1h 26
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Dr. Paul "Howie" Nielsen (dad, retired dentist, ornithologist, the real "Most Interesting Man in the World")
Enjoy this extra special episode of Lianna chatting with her dad, Dr. Paul "Howie" Nielsen. They reminisce about their family adventures with agitated hippos and curious gorillas, how Lianna was a headstrong child who loved to melt crayons, and how Howie's curiosity in maps and people led to such an enriching life. Howie was raised in Chicago by loving, but overprotective parents — children of Scandinavian immigrants fresh from rural Minnesota. This forged his parenting philosophy of giving Lianna as much leeway as possible. His mother chose th...
2023-07-04
1h 17
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Laurie Schaefer Fenton (client, theatrical talent) is embracing the unknown
Lianna chats with friend, client, theatrical talent, Laurie Schaefer Fenton about everything from their dog meet cute, how right and wrong Laurie was about the Mind Body Elevate program, discovering Human Design, and her old neighbor drilling into her kitchen. Laurie's instagram Laurie has spent most if her life working in the theatre, as an actor, producer, and the last 10 years as a fabric painter, costume distresser, and general bedazzler. She has been through Lianna’s Mind Body Elevate program three times and has seen remarkable changes utilizing many of...
2023-06-27
1h 30
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
NSFW Discoveries with Lianna and Claire
It’s time for a catch-up! Lianna and Claire discuss all the weird things they’ve been up to lately. The conversation goes from Wayne’s World and Carol Burnett to sex parties and body positivity to appreciating the ebbs and flows of different relationships to the fine art of intimacy and dissociating during sex.
2023-06-20
1h 43
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Trish Barillas (speaker, author, life coach) has her anxiety tool kit packed
Lianna had a wonderful talk with life coach, speaker, and author, Trish Barillas, about what anxiety looks like in different people and some tools to help manage the symptoms. Trish also shares dating tips and has a mini #TuesdaywithTrish coaching with Lianna. Trish's instagram Trish's book instagram Trish's website Trish Barillas has been a creator of positive change for the past 17 years. As a Latina Life Coach, her areas of expertise are anxiety, breakups, and job advancements. She is the author of the first-ever Instabook @afaceofanxiety an autobiography...
2023-05-30
1h 24
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Spring Break with Lianna and Claire
Lianna is joined by her producer & client, Claire Burns to catch-up on what they're both working through these days. Lianna is living her true Spring Break/Adult Study Abroad self while realizing all that she's been striving for is here. And it's terrifying. Claire is trying to be invisible and larger than life at the same time while searching for her new community. They're both shocked how everyone doesn't want to express their vulnerability on a public stage. They also realize that human emotions aren't that different from plants'.
2023-05-23
1h 18
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Josselyne Herman-Saccio (master "unmessablewith" coach, former pop star, talent manager) wants you to stay in the creative and honor your word
Josselyne Herman-Saccio (master "unmessablewith" coach, former pop star, talent manager, author) has been a beautiful example of a multi-faceted life and consequently has been an expander for Lianna. They discuss Josselyne's fascinating journey from having a number one hit with her pop group, Boy Krazy, to leading Advanced Programming at Landmark Worldwide, to founding a talent management company (where she & Lianna met), and to coaching The Art of Being Unmessablewith. Josselyne's current offerings Josselyne Herman-Saccio is a master coach in the Art Of Being Unmessablewith no matter what life...
2023-05-09
59 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Claire Burns (current client / actor / writer / podcast producer) can't stop, won't stop taking naps
Lianna gabs with her long time client and podcast producer, Claire Burns, about their initial impressions of each other on set, eating cotton balls soaked in orange juice, how little they know about their signs, and by just sharing her gifts, Lianna literally saved Claire's life. Claire's personal Instagram Clarify Your Day Apple Music link Clarify Your Day Instagram Claire Burns (actor, writer, production designer, podcast producer) is thriving* in New York City. She traveled the country as the host of Retro Eats for the...
2023-05-02
1h 20
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Maria Eilersen (conscious PR coach, tapping practitioner) taps into a conscious outlook
Maria Eilersen (conscious PR coach, yoga teacher, certified tapping practitioner) chats with Lianna about how a layoff from a corporate PR career lead her to becoming a conscious PR coach and how she's elevating the game. Maria has rounded out her coaching with experience as a yoga teacher and a certified tapping practitioner. She shares that practice by leading Lianna on a self-love tapping session that you can follow along with. Apply to Maria's my group program: Conscious Impact Conscious PR Instagram Maria's personal...
2023-04-25
57 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
Adrienne Rose White (writer/producer) is afraid but has the courage to do it anyway
Adrienne Rose White (writer / actor / producer / course leader / former client / friend) joins Lianna this week to chat about her journey from heartbreak to a thriving life of love and purpose. They discuss her talent for creating authentic connections beautifully, her experience in Lianna’s Mind Body Elevate group, her ability to eerily manifest a new relationship and safe place, and her appreciation for Stuart Smalley’s phrase, “I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!” Sign up for Adrienne’s “How to *Actually Sell a TV Show, Organically” course starting this May! ...
2023-04-11
59 min
Love Through It with Lianna Nielsen
The Who, What, How of host Lianna Nielsen
On the inaugural episode, Lianna shares what it was like growing up on Hollywood Blvd (in a Maine small town), pursuing acting in New York, getting sidelined from an autoimmune disease, her healing journey & discovery (which included farting loudly in the hall of a hospital), and what led to the start of this podcast.
2023-04-04
38 min
Allyship is a Verb
How do you talk about someone with no pronouns? feat. Lianna Newman
This week, Lianna Newman (name only) expands on carving out space in STEM, finding community, and creating resources. In this episode, you will learn 1. Some changes we'd like to see in tech. 2. The complexities of gender-neutral vs gendered awards. 3. How to use no pronouns and what we mean when we ask someone for their pronouns in the first place.🎙️ Connect with Lianna to learn more about + support Lianna’s work:LinkedInInstagram💻 Sources and resources from this episode:Out In Tech | Non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. We create opportunities for our members to advance their care...
2023-03-14
57 min
Lez Unpack That
#2: Lianna’s Story
In this episode Lianna opens up about her sexuality journey growing up in a strict religious community.
2023-02-13
1h 05
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Lianna: 2022, a year in rewind
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!... and happy last episode of 2022 :) IT'S ALSO OUR 40th EPISODE!! WHAT THE HECK!! With 2023 looming, I wanted to put out one final episode of the year recapping some of my fave reads of 2022. Some of these books are discussed in full length with their authors in episodes over the year, but others are ones that haven't yet been discussed on my show! I had the best time recording this solo episode, chatting about some of my favourite romance books read in 2022 and why I loved the...
2022-12-29
19 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Christina Lauren, authors of "Something Wilder"
In this episode, I am joined by New York Times Best Selling authors, Christina Lauren, whose newest rom-com, "Something Wilder" is out now! Christina and Lauren are romance royalty. The writing duo has written some of today's most popular romance books, including "Love and Other Words", "The Unhoneymooners", the "Beautiful" series, "Roomies", "Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating", "The Soulmate Equation", and so so so many more! In a true pinch me moment, the pair sit down with me to discuss their newest book "Something Wilder", and of course highlights from their other fan fav...
2022-05-24
30 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
67. Spiritual Highs – Staying Consistent In Your Relationship With God
WE STARTED OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We named it David & Lianna Bond since it's more about our lives but it is still a part of The Simple Mission! Head over to watch our first video & be sure to subscribe to be notified for new updates & videos, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3yOizu0igwA2rlxYhIZGQ Now, onto the the rest of the show notes on Spiritual Highs... You know that feeling when you go with your youth group to youth camp or go on a mission trip? Do you also know the feeling of when you get home from the journey, re...
2022-05-24
51 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Carley Fortune, author of "Every Summer After"
In this episode, I am joined by Carley Fortune, who is the first-time author behind the upcoming summer smash hit romance novel, "Every Summer After". Set in cottage country, Ontario, this sweeping love story is guaranteed to be one of the best romance reads of your summer. "Every Summer After" is a second chance, friends to lovers dual timeline love story - AKA, no better combination of tropes!!Today, Carley joins me in a thorough and inspirational conversation about her intention in creating this incredible love story and its characters, how she parlayed from being an...
2022-05-12
43 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Kristin Mulligan, author of "The Acts Of Life"
In this episode, I am joined by Kristin Mulligan, author of #Bookstagram's favourite spicy and twisty suspense/romance novel, "The Acts of Life". Kristin and I met on Bookstagram, where she posts under the user @read.it.and.sleep. Once I learned that she authored a steamy suspense novel, I knew I needed to read it! Today, Kristin and I sit down for this bonus *podcast only* episode to chat about how she self-published this book, what it's like to write twisty/suspenseful scenes, how she writes her romance and steamy moments - and of co...
2022-05-05
35 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Abby Jimenez, author of "Part of Your World"
In this episode, I am joined by New York Times and USA Today Best Selling author, Abby Jimenez, whose fourth romance novel, "Part of Your World", is out now! Abby's 3 previous romances, "The Friend Zone", "The Happy Ever After Playlist" and "Life's Too Short" are some of the most wildly popular contemporary romances on the market right now - and for such good reason! Today, Abby joins me to discuss how she is a baker-turned author (her cupcake store, Nadia Cakes is one to *not* be overlooked), how TWO of her books are being made into feature f...
2022-04-26
45 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Elissa Sussman, author of "Funny You Should Ask"
In this episode, I am joined by Elissa Sussman, whose debut romance novel "Funny You Should Ask" is available everywhere books are sold! After dabbling in the YA pool, author Elissa Sussman joins me today to discuss how she got into writing, what it was like to create the characters and storyline for her very first published romance, why it was so important for her to create a Jewish heroine, and so much more! ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡About Get Lit With Lianna: The PodcastJoin Instagram book content creator @getlitwithlianna as she sits down with a dif...
2022-04-19
43 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Ashley Winstead, author of "Fool Me Once"
In this episode, I am joined by Ashley Winstead, author of the wildly popular thriller, "In My Dreams I Hold A Knife" and brand new romance novel, "Fool Me Once". With her debut book, "In My Dreams I Hold A Knife" being hailed as one of the best thrillers and mysteries of 2021, Ashley sits down with me to discuss how she's pivoted into being a romance writer, her affinity for love stories, what new thrillers she's working on, and so much more!... oh, and she may divulge in a big surprise about a SEQUEL!? Check it out!
2022-04-11
45 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Robinne Lee, author of "The Idea Of You"
In this episode, I am joined by Robinne Lee, author of "The Idea Of You". You may also recognize her as an actor, seen in some of my favorite films including "13 Going on 30", "Hitch", "Seven Pounds", "Fifty Shades Darker" and so many more!!Coined the "sleeper hit" of the pandemic by Vogue Magazine, Robinne joins me to discuss the inspiration behind this all-consuming story, its deliciously captivating characters (she gets in to the whole Harry Styles of it all... if you know, you know), THE ENDING, her acting career, what she's working on next, and everything in be...
2022-03-31
44 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
63: Un-Forgiveness – The Effects, How to Forgive, & What God Says
The difficult truth is that there is no perfect forgiveness. We can listen to this episode and do so much better with it, however we are all human and our first instinct is to get angry and hold grudges. That's the truth. Practicing forgiveness is extremely valuable in your life. Not only does Jesus talk about it a whole lot in the Bible, it is mentioned in other texts outside of the Bible in many other ways. Even if it is one of the most difficult things to do, it can be the most rewarding when we choose to forgive o...
2022-03-29
46 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit With Chip Pons, Bookstagram creator @booksovrbros
In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fellow Bookstagram content creator, Chip Pons (@booksovrbros). Chip's very first novel, "You and I Rewritten" will be out this August, but today we chatted all about our tips and tricks for being successful content creators on Instagram, the importance of LGBTQ+ romance stories and some of the harmful discourse surrounding them, and most excitingly, details about Chip's journey transitioning from creator to author! ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡About Get Lit With Lianna: The PodcastJoin Instagram book content creator @getlitwithlianna as she sits down with a differen...
2022-03-22
41 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit With K.A. Tucker, author of "The Simple Wild"
In this episode, I am joined by international Best Selling author, K.A. Tucker, who has authored some of my favourite romance books, including "The Simple Wild", "Until It Fades", "Say You Still Love Me", "The Player Next Door", and so many more! K.A.'s books have been shared internationally in news sources including USA TODAY, The Globe & Mail, Publisher's Weekly, Oprah Mag, and beyond. Today, we get to chat about the genesis behind some of my favourite books by her, how she manages to jump between genres so flawlessly (she has a whole fantasy and sus...
2022-03-11
35 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit with Renée Carlino, author of "Before We Were Strangers"
In this episode, I am joined by USA Today Best Selling author Renée Carlino, who has penned many contemporary novels including "Before We Were Strangers", "Wish You Were Here" and "Swear On This Life". Her books have been featured in countless publications, like Cosmopolitan Magazine, InStyle Magazine, USA TODAY, and Huffington Post… and today, she sits down with me to discuss some of my favourite books of hers, how she's developing her stories into movies, and so much more.♡ ♡ ♡ ♡About Get Lit With Lianna: The PodcastJoin Instagram book content creator @getl...
2022-03-01
43 min
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast
Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast "TRAILER"
♡ ♡ ♡ ♡About Get Lit With Lianna: The PodcastJoin Instagram book content creator, @getlitwithlianna, as she sits down with a different guest author to chat about their books, writing career, and everything in between! Of course each conversation will have a very *LC* touch - aka crying over book boyfriends, marvelling over swoony moments, and obviously a ton of pop culture references!Instagram: www.instagram.com/getlitwithlianna Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/getlitwithliannaEmail me: liannareadsbooks@gmail.com
2022-02-27
00 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
60: Becoming Full-Time Entrepreneurs – Trusting God, mindset shift, routines & more
At the beginning of 2022, Lianna and I (David) became full-time entrepreneurs. No more benefits, no more punching in the clock. We were punching our own clock now and make our own schedules. This episode is all about the transition, struggles, and the real moments of shifting from full-time to your own time and how God is good through it all. Even through much uncertainty and unknowns, we did not think we would become full-time entrepreneurs until many years down the road. However, everything began to fall into place - we were dreaming about it, talking with people we trusted, and...
2022-02-15
51 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
51. Jealousy & Envy: How to Break Free With Contentment
Jealousy and envy. We've all dealt with having these ugly feelings, emotions, and thoughts about our life and about other people. As we shared in our introduction, we will be sharing some heavier and lighter examples of dealing with jealousy/envy, like longing for marriage, friends, perfect house, start a family, graduate college, having the right look, and more. We (David and Lianna) share an emotional journey of our waiting season to start a family one day. Over time, God really wrecked both of us, by showing us that it’s okay to let out these feelings of envy and je...
2021-08-24
51 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
49. Relatable Life Struggles – Dealing with Pride & Lack of Prayer {BONUS}
Are you having a difficult time to pray to God? If so, why? What about dealing with a lot of pride in your heart? How can you combat that? For this one & only bonus episode before we are officially back (which is very soon btw), we wanted to share what we've currently have been struggling with, which could be relatable for you. But, with God, nothing is an accident or a coincidence, when we share on our current life struggles, with lack of prayer and dealing with pride. We are all on our own journey in our relationship with God...
2021-07-20
34 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
46. Staying Pure Within Marriage – Protect Your Marriage With Purity
Within the church and among Christians, we hear the message of staying pure and saving sex for marriage over and over again. But, no one really goes over on maintaining godly purity even after you get married. Maintaining purity is stressed so much before marriage, but within marriage, everyone is silent on this topic. Even as David and Lianna are married, they are just as intentional about remaining pure within marriage as they have been being sexually pure before marriage and share what that looks like. * DISCLAIMER/TRIGGER WARNING: This topic highlights many aspects of marriage, good and bad, including...
2021-04-27
37 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
31. Cultivating A Christ-Centered Life (feat. Balde & Diana Peña)
We invited our very first couple onto The Simple Mission Podcast and it is...Lianna’s parents, Balde & Diana Peña. They have been married for 29 years and are still going strong. We wanted to invite them onto the podcast because they have so much wisdom and knowledge with living a godly, Christ-centered life even when life gets difficult or crazy. We hear their surprising story on how they met and fell in love, how they got to know Jesus even when they were raised in the Catholic church, and how they know that God is still good during the tou...
2020-08-25
45 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
27. Divorce – Find Hope In Your Story
We are continuing our conversation on divorce. However, we are going to take a different take on this topic by talking about what it was like marrying into a divorced family, how that might affect your marriage and the challenges that comes with it. Overall, this episode is to help you find hope in your story. We go over three main topics that people that have a Christian background + have divorced parents would probably wonder themselves or vice versa: what it is like to marry into a divorced family, what it is like for your parents to remarry, and if...
2020-07-28
38 min
The Simple Mission Podcast
26. Divorce – Life Before & After Divorce
Many of us may come from divorced families or lived through a divorce themselves. However, hardly anyone talks about what it is like to be a part of a divorced family. And, almost no one talks about how to deal with divorce and being a Christian. "No one wins at divorce; everyone loses." - David. But, there is hope. David truly wanted to give people from a divorce background that they are not alone in this struggle of pain, the road to forgiveness, accepting God's grace and help, and believing God is still good. We wanted to give an insight o...
2020-07-21
45 min