Lessons from Living
Everyday heroes, young and old, are interviewed to glean wisdom and secrets for living well so that listeners are inspired to live meaningful lives. As a mother of six, theology student, breast cancer survivor, and wife of 36 years, host Beth Graham includes many personal tidbits surrounding parenting, health, marriage, and spiritual living. No more treading water and feeling unfulfilled; it's time to take action! Welcome to our community of inspiration!
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Honoring Charlie Kirk: 12 Lessons on Purpose, Faith, and Courage
This week, Beth reflects on the life and impact of Charlie Kirk — a man whose faith, vision, and authenticity inspired countless lives. Beth shares twelve key lessons from his example — from living w…
From Regret to Redemption: Vikki Southwell on Abortion, Healing, and God’s Grace
In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living, host Beth sits down with Vikki Southwell, author of His Name is Michael. Vikki opens up about her life’s mistakes—including an abortion at just sevent…
From Manners to Mayhem: Why Respect and Kindness Matter More Than Ever
In this episode of Lessons from Living, we explore the disappearance of civility in today’s world. From politics to social media to everyday interactions, respect and kindness often seem to be fading…
Finding Purpose After Tragedy: A Mother's Journey Through Grief
In this heartfelt episode of Lessons from Living, Beth speaks with Maureen Yarborough, a mother who has walked through unimaginable tragedy—the loss of a grandchild, and two of her three children, on…
How Much Is Enough? Decluttering Tips for a Peaceful Home
How much is enough? It’s a question Nashville priest Charles Strobel first pondered as a child—a question that shaped his commitment to living simply and intentionally. In this episode, Beth reflects…
Parenting a Special Needs Child with Faith and Support
Parenting a special needs child comes with unique challenges, deep joys, and life-changing lessons. In this heartfelt episode, Julie Adams shares her journey of adopting Lola Ruth, a tiny Bulgarian o…
How to Move From Fear to Love in Relationships
Do most people really operate from a place of fear, instead of love? Transformational life coach, Annmarie Chereso believes so, but knows how to change this inclination so that we are nearly always …
Opting Out of Opining: Choosing Peace Over Constant Opinions
Do you feel pressured to have an opinion about everything, just because our present climate seems to demand it? We're going back in history (a mere 1900 years or so) to see what Marcus Aurelius had …
Why Sharing Your Story Can Change Lives for Christ
How do we share the power of God without sharing our stories? In this episode of Lessons from Living, I reflect on a recent personal encounter with God’s presence and explain why testimonies matter. …
Don’t Be Caged by Your Age: Ande Lyons on Redefining Aging
Feeling invisible after sixty? You're not alone—but you're far from done. Pro-age advocate Ande Lyons joins us for an inspiring conversation about breaking free from age-related expectations and rewr…
Your Effort Matters, Embrace Small Starts
Sometimes we denigrate our efforts to jump into faith (or anything else, for that matter) as being "small" and "measly" and hardly worth mentioning. Especially if you have a tendency toward perfecti…
How Beating Cancer Sparked a Mission to Serve
Do you tend to stay stuck in the fallout of painful experiences, or find a way to create something meaningful from them? That’s exactly what Aaron Grunke chose to do after facing a brutal cancer diag…
A Mother’s Story of Hope: Addiction, Recovery, and God’s Grace
When addiction strikes, it doesn’t just impact one person—it shakes an entire family. In this episode of the Lessons from Living podcast, author Kathryn Mae Inman opens up about walking beside her so…
Easy Way to Bring Joy to Your Life
Feeling a little joy-less today? In this snack-sized episode, Beth explores the idea of anticipatory joy—how simply looking forward to something, big or small, can lift your mood and bring a fresh bo…
Liberation From Addiction
From the time Melody Crosby Hale was a child, a birth defect led her to believe that God would not love a flawed child. In a desperate attempt to feel empowered, she learned to lean on alcohol and p…
Leave Disappointment in the Dust
Are you one to focus on disappointing situations that come your way, causing you to become immobilized? It's time to reframe disappointment as an inevitable part of being human but learn to give it …
In the Fight for a Cure
Diagnosed with fatal Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at six, Elijah Stacy refused to let his condition define him. Instead, at just 15, Elijah founded Destroy Duchenne to fight for a cure. Now, his work …
Created for Connection
Loneliness is shaping hearts and health, with many people reporting that they often feel isolated. In this episode of Lessons from Living, Beth explores why intentional community matters for well-bei…
Overcoming Regrets & Living with Purpose
Corwin “CJ” Johnson (CJ Moneyway) opens up about the road from reckless living to a purpose-filled life rooted in faith. He shares how early “fighting” instincts became a calling to fight spiritually…
Year In Review
Beth looks back over the year of inspiring episodes we have shared, explaining why one in particular holds a special place in her heart. She gives an update on the Graham Fam, and forecasts what's i…