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Life with the LisenbasOvercoming The Blame Game In Relationships with Dr. Adam and Candice SmithymanStruggling with blame, resentment, and anger towards your spouse? In this powerful episode, Dr. Adam and Candice Smithyman delve into the Blame Game that separates most couples from having a fruitful marriage that honors God. They share powerful biblical truths from God's word to offer profound insights and practical solutions to help transform your soul and, in turn, your marriage.Join us as we explore the root causes of these destructive emotions and discover how to replace them with love, forgiveness, and understanding. Learn how to navigate the complexities of marital strife with faith-based wisdom and strategies...2024-06-1724 minLife with the LisenbasHealing from a Broken Relationship with Food and Body Image with Brianna WilkersonIn this episode, we dive deep into Brianna's transformative journey from a place of disordered eating and negative self-image to a path of holistic healing with God. Brianna candidly shares how societal pressures to conform to certain beauty standards and avoid specific foods led her to develop unhealthy eating patterns, negatively impacting her mind and body.Through her heartfelt story, Brianna reveals how she found solace and healing by turning to Jesus. She explains how embracing Jesus and viewing her body as a temple allowed God to renew her mind and restore her relationship with food and...2024-06-0348 minLife with the LisenbasFormer Green Beret Testimony on Men's Mental Health and Suicide Awareness with ZethIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Zeth, a former Green Beret who shares his harrowing journey from the battlefield to finding faith. After witnessing the dark side of government operations, he left the military, only to face a new enemy: his own mental health. Battling severe depression and attempting suicide, he hit rock bottom. But in the midst of his despair, he discovered an unexpected source of hope—Jesus Christ.Growing up, he was abandoned by both parents and surrounded by abuse, violence, and drug addiction most of his life. This tumultuous upbringing filled hi...2024-05-202h 06Life with the LisenbasOvercoming Depression and Anxiety with Shannon HubbardDiagnosed in her teen years, Shannon faced the daunting diagnosis of a lifelong dependence on antidepressants due to a family history of mental illness. Despite being on eight different medications over a decade, none offered complete relief.But Shannon's story takes a transformative turn when she decides to embark on a different path to healing, guided by her faith in Jesus and learning spiritual disciplines. Which allowed her to heal holistically—mind, body, and soul. Through her deep connection with God, Shannon discovers profound healing that transcended the limitations of medication.In this podcast, Shannon sh...2024-05-0657 minLife with the LisenbasChild Sexual Abuse Testimony with Rissa DayenFor 16 years, Rissa was a victim of Child Sexual Abuse. How did she find Jesus in the midst of this? Listen to her powerful testimony of being set free from her abuser, fighting for justice, and walking out her healing with God. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2024-04-2254 minLife with the LisenbasInfant Loss Healing Testimony Part 2 with Amanda WadsworthHear how the goodness of God can shine in the midst of suffering through Ally Jean's birth story.Child Loss Resources:Hope Remains: Seeing the Goodness of God in the Shadow of Suffering: Gordon, Reppard, Gordon, Summer, Hagarty, Hannah: 9781736040706: Amazon.com: BooksAlly Jean facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552491368421 A song that helped Amanda through the hardest of days: youtube.com/watch?v=HY-QdAWMlxcShare this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Yo...2024-04-0949 minLife with the LisenbasAbortion Healing Testimony and Fostering 5 Children as a Single Woman Part 1 with Amanda WadsworthStatistics show that 1/4 Women have an Abortion. What are the aftermath effects of that decision? Society won't tell you the truth. Hear Amanda's powerful testimony of how a secret hidden in the dark for 9 years was brought to the light by the loving power of Jesus, and she stepped into a beautiful redemption season of fostering children until meeting her husband in her early 30's. Connect with Amanda 👇Instagram: amamarie_87Facebook: Amanda WadsworthEmail: momanddadofallyjean@gmail.comAbortion Resources:Brick By Brick: Healing His Way...2024-04-0841 minLife with the LisenbasWorking as a Team when You're both ScaredHow do you help each other in a relationship when you are both going through it at the same time? In this episode we share a story with you of how we've learned to work as a team during fearful moments when we both feel weak and need strength. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other M...2023-12-0419 minLife with the LisenbasTurkey Troubles... Surviving Thanksgiving (with God's Help)Happy Thanksgiving week! This special episode is to prepare your heart for the upcoming holiday. If you dread thanksgiving because of awkward family conversations or triggering moments then this episode is for you. Don't let family drama steal your joy this Holiday!Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-11-2019 minLife with the LisenbasBalancing Work and Family in MarriageThis one's for all the wives who's husbands prioritize golf before them.... kidding {maybe} 🙈 Give it a listen, be encouraged, and take away tangible tips that have worked for us to truly find balance amongst the busyness of life. Nail down your priorities, set boundaries, and start working as a TEAM to start flourishing in your marriage, work, and family life. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an e...2023-11-0647 minLife with the LisenbasQ+A: Religion, Alcohol, ParentingWe are answering your submitted questions in this episode and expanding on them! We couldn't get through all of the questions but don't worry- we'll come out with more in depth future episodes centered around some of the submitted questions. You can always connect with us on Instagram sharing a podcast topic idea you have!Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com 2023-10-0931 minLife with the LisenbasSay Yes and Figure out the RestIs it hard for you to make decisions? Overthink everything? In this episode we are sharing our personal life stories of when we said YES to hard things that we really wanted to say NO too. However each of those YES moves led to so much growth, and blessings in our life. We want to encourage you to be bold and say YES today to whatever you've been avoiding. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit t...2023-09-2544 minLife with the LisenbasIs Social Media Ruining Your Relationship?Control your time on social media or it will control you. There is a 31.93% chance for heavy social media users to think about leaving their spouses. In this episode we are sharing from personal experience how we have set healthy boundaries with social media so it doesn't become an addiction that we allow to come between us. Shop Mel Marie Skincare- https://melmarieskincare.com?aff=10Code: LISENBA30 Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to sub...2023-09-1154 minLife with the LisenbasPotty Training before 2 Years OldWe just potty trained our almost 2 year old daughter in 5 days! We are sharing the strategy and tips of what we did with her to make this journey successful. Now that we had 2 babies under 2 in diapers we wanted to help our oldest transition out of them before her 2nd birthday, she was showing the signs of readiness and we were more than ready to! Send us your potty training questions and feedback over on Instagram once you go through this journey!Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe...2023-08-2853 minLife with the LisenbasWhy we Regret Going to CollegeIs college necessary? Yes and No. It really depends on what career you want to pursue. For Hunter and I we felt immense pressure to go to college as it was the mainstream option pushed in our generation as the only way to have a success future and career. The narrative has shifted now and we are sharing our personal experience of why we regret the steps we took to go to college and what we are doing differently to raise our children to be empowered to make their own decision. Share this episode with a friend! F...2023-08-1434 minLife with the LisenbasNavigating In-Law RelationshipsStruggling to set boundaries with your In-Laws? We get it. It can be challenging to set boundaries with your parents and in-laws after marriage. Especially when you had kids and their influence comes in even more. In this episode we are sharing what we've done to have a great relationship with our in-laws and keeping it light hearted with some funny stories. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes s...2023-07-3034 minLife with the LisenbasMake Your Relationship Fun AgainIf you're looking for ideas to connect deeper, have fun, and re-kindle that joy in your relationship we are sharing our best tips in this episode. Over time it's easy to get stuck in the mundane life and before you know it you've stopped pursuing your partner, so its time to put that effort back into your relationship and find the things you both enjoy to do together. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that w...2023-07-1731 minLife with the LisenbasBirth Story of Leighton and Q/AWe had another baby! Leighton Marie Lisenba was born June 20th after a quick labor and amazing unmedicated water birth at our birth center. In this episode we are sharing her birth story and answering your submitted questions for us about birth, postpartum, and transitioning from 1 to 2 babies so far!Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every...2023-07-0358 minLife with the LisenbasNavigating Household Roles with Your SpouseDo you and your spouse split household roles like a team or are you constantly arguing or competing with each other about who does more? Hunter and I are sharing our personal testimony of how we have navigated this challenge in our house. Hunter works a full- time job, and I am a full-time stay at home working mom so while our roles are very different we have found a way to both contribute equally to household tasks and support each other. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe o...2023-06-1938 minLife with the LisenbasRaising a Child In a Christian HomeIf you're a Christian it's hard to raise a child in the Word today and not in the World. We don't have all the answers, but God's word does. In today's episode we are sharing what His word says about raising children up to know Him and tangible tips of how we have started implementing this with a toddler.Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas.If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes put it below!2023-06-0546 minLife with the LisenbasHow To Prioritize Your Marriage With KidsAre you prioritizing your relationship with your Spouse before your Kids? If not, we are sharing 15 tangible ways in this episode to start prioritizing your marriage first and modeling what a healthy Godly marriage looks like to your kids. If you don't continue to prioritize your marriage first then you'll start drifting apart from your spouse and that will hurt the entire family. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future e...2023-05-2239 minLife with the LisenbasFeeling Lonely in Your RelationshipAre you in a relationship but struggling with feelings of loneliness? In this episode we share our personal experience of overcoming loneliness in marriage and how we identified it to make our relationship stronger than ever. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-05-1550 minLife with the LisenbasFinding Your PurposeWhat is your purpose? If you have ever wrestled with that thought or question, we have to. For years we felt stuck in discovering what our "purpose" was so in today's episode we are sharing what we found on our journey to discovering what purpose truly is for our lives and how you can to. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com 2023-05-0844 minLife with the LisenbasDid We Make a Mistake Getting Married Young?We got married at 18 years old right out of highschool. In this episode we are getting real sharing what we learned, mistakes we made, and how we overcame that to make our marriage stronger than ever- in hopes to help you avoid some of the mistakes we made. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday f...2023-05-0138 minLife with the LisenbasWhy We Got Married YoungAre you a young couple talking about marriage? We are sharing our story of dating throughout high school and our decision to get married at 18 years old. The mistakes we've made and what we learned along the way navigating young marriage. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-04-2436 minLife with the LisenbasPreparing for Birth with your Spouse Part 2You and your spouse can disagree on quite a few things when it comes to birth. How do you find common ground? We are answering the questions you submitted & sharing tips on how to prepare your spouse for birth in this episode! If you are planning a home birth, birth center birth, or hospital birth this is for you.Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email...2023-04-1734 minLife with the LisenbasPreparing for Birth with your Spouse Part 1How do you help your spouse prepare for birth? In this episode we are sharing our personal birth story with tips for you to navigate that conversation with your spouse about your birth wishes. Whether you are planning a home birth, birth center birth, or hospital birth this is for you.Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you...2023-04-1040 minLife with the LisenbasGrowing Deeper in Life (Relationships, Parenting, Work) Part 2What goal do you have for parenting in the next 30 days? How about in your Work Life? In this episode we are sharing tangible tips and encouragement for ways to grow deeper as a parent and in your work life. It's time to challenge yourself and invest in becoming the best version of you!Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com 2023-04-0334 minLife with the LisenbasGrowing Deeper in Life (Relationships, Parenting, Work) Part 1It's time to GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! If you are wanting to become the best version of yourself in your relationship, as a parent, and in your work life then this episode is for you. In Part 1 we are speaking to the couples specifically and how to grow deeper in your relationship. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com 2023-03-2732 minLife with the LisenbasMaking Hard DecisionsHow do you know when to make a change in your life? In this episode we are sharing our personal testimony of learning the hard way when making decisions and tangible tips for discerning God's voice from your own flesh desires. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-03-2044 minLife with the LisenbasHow to Create Balance in LifeStruggling with Balance in your Life? We are sharing tangible tips and strategies in this episode from personal experience that have helped us embrace busy seasons and find joy through time management, stress management, and burnout prevention. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-03-1343 minLife with the LisenbasWho is Your Partner? Part 3 Inclusion Temperament StudyHow well do you establish and maintain relationships in your life? In Part 3 of our Temperament study we are going to help you understand yourself and your partner better through Inclusion- how much you generally include other people in your life and how much attention, contact, and recognition you want from others.Control: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_control_testInclusion: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_inclusion_testAffection: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_affection_testShare this episode with a friend...2023-02-2736 minLife with the LisenbasWho is Your Partner? Part 2 Control Temperament StudyAre you a Control Freak? Does your partner struggle with accepting responsibility? If you and your partner are struggling to understand each other when it comes to control in your relationship this is for you. In Part 2 we are talking about how you and your partner likes to make decisions and accept responsibility in the Control Temperament.Control: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_control_testInclusion: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_inclusion_testAffection: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_affection_testShare...2023-02-2027 minLife with the LisenbasWho is Your Partner? Part 1 Affection Temperament StudyWhy does your Partner respond the way they do? If you're finding yourself not seeing eye to eye with your Partner this podcast is for you. In Part 1 we are talking about the need for Affection, take the test below before listening to the Podcast so you have a better understanding of how you show and want to receive affection. Control: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_control_testInclusion: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_inclusion_testAffection: https://www.gotoquiz.com/five_temperaments_affection_test2023-02-1332 minLife with the LisenbasLet's Talk about Sex (God's Way)Are you struggling to communicate your intimacy needs to your partner? We share our personal tips and strategy for increasing intimacy in your relationship but doing it God's way no matter if you're dating, engaged, or married.Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-02-0634 minLife with the LisenbasBudgeting as a New CoupleAre you and your partner unsure where to start in managing your money? In this episode we're sharing tangible tips that helped us as a young couple create a budget we could stick too, plan for unexpected expenses, and live in abundance wherever you are financially. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new e...2023-01-3038 minLife with the LisenbasHow to Handle Disagreements in your RelationshipWe fight, we breakup, we kiss, we makeup! Unsolved disagreements in your relationship can lead to painful long term effects. In this episode we're sharing personal examples of how we have found a solution during disagreements to strengthen our relationship. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-01-2343 minLife with the LisenbasYoung EntrepreneurshipWhat are you passionate about? We are sharing all the tips through our personal journey of failing forward as young entrepreneurs, and how to find or start business opportunities.Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-01-1135 minLife with the LisenbasYoung ParentingThinking about starting a family? We're sharing what we learned as young parents, how to keep your marriage strong as new parents, and our must-have tips to prepare for parenting.Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-01-1040 minLife with the LisenbasYoung MarriageYou are 50% more likely to get divorced at 20 years old vs. 25 years old. So how do you know you're ready for marriage? Listen to our experience of how to survive the 1st year of marriage and what we wish we did differently. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-01-0847 minLife with the LisenbasIntro to Life with the LisenbasWelcome to Life with the Lisenba's ft. Hunter and Sammi Lisenba. The first of many podcasts sharing real life truth along with a Biblical perspective diving deeper into young marriage, parenting, and entrepreneurship. Share this episode with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifewiththelisenbas, Tiktok @lifewiththelisenbas, and subscribe on Youtube @lifewiththelisenbas. If you have a question/comment to submit that we can answer in future episodes send an email to lifewiththelisenbas@gmail.com See you every other Monday for new episode drops!2023-01-0111 min