Clutter Free Academy

Comparison. We all deal with it, in ourselves and also in others. What steps can we take to conquer the giant of comparison? What does God's Word and the story of Rachel and Leah teach us about comparison? Nicki Koziarz, author of the brand new, Why Her, is back talking with Kathi Lipp today. Join them in learning the secrets to dealing with and taming the Comparison giant.

Our lives are being slowly overrun by paper. It is everywhere and every day we see a little more of it take over our counters and cupboards. Is there anything we can do to really combat this or are we destined to keep every piece of paper that comes into our houses? Tanya Kubo is back talking about clutter with Kathi. Join them as they share 10 kinds of paper to get rid of now.

Continue to listen as Kathi and Erin share more tips on completely filling our Emergency Prepared Kit. 

In the wake of the hurricane that hit Houston, Texas in 2017, Kathi and Erin McPherson offer tips on how to be prepared in a natural disaster. Their tips include having chocolate, a week's supply of non-perishable food, at least one gallon of water per person per day, flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio and many others.  

Kathi and JoyBeth Smith chat about JoyBeth's new book, Party of One. This book discusses how individuals and the church should relate to those who are single. 

In this episode Kathi is joined by Tanya Kubo. They chat about the new Clutter Free Online Bible Study beginning February 14, 2018. Until February 14, the video and book are only $15. 

In this episode Kathi talks with author Mary DeMuth about her newest book, Jesus Every Day. Mary designed this devotional with Day 1, Day 2 etc and not January 1, January 2 on purpose so no matter what day you start it is day 1.   

In this episode Kathi chats with Kristen Kill, author of Finding Selah, The Simple Practice of Peace When you Need it Most. After the birth of her oldest daughter, before post-partum depression was widely diagnosed, Kristen remembers the fog that surrounded her. Rather than cry out to God, she retreated, tiptoeing around God, afraid to speak. Kristen shares the need for us to create a space of rest, a space of quiet in our lives so we can re-sync with Jesus throughout our day. Join us for this thoughtful episode and be encouraged! Visit www.kathilipp.com/2018/01/eps-287-finding-selah-the-simple-practice-of-peace for your chance to win one of three copies of Kristen's book. (US residents only)

In this episode Kathi excitedly shares her top 5 recipes using the Instant Pot. She shares how to use the instant pot to cook hard-boiled eggs, roast chicken, brown rice and others. Kathi provides links to each recipe and has an awesome giveaway for the listeners.

Listen in as Kathi Lipp and Liz Curtis Higgs discuss Liz's book, "31 Proverbs to Light Your Path". God does not give us His commands so we try to do it on our own. He knows we need Him to enable us. When we commit to the LORD, we are letting it roll off of our shoulders onto Him.

Don't overlook the impact that mealtime can have on the people in your life. Listen in as author and host Kathi Lipp interviews Author Sally Clarkson who shares about the importance of being intentional with meal times so you strategically leave an imprint that is a legacy for your children that will bless them the rest of their lives. Create anchors and habits in your day and mealtime that nurture and prioritize relationships in your life. Feast and celebrate. Be a joyful heart and celebrate every day you have been given. ***Put in the comments if you could have people over more regularly, who would love to have over for dinner for your chance to win 1 of 3 copies of The Lifegiving Table.***

Do you have Stocking Stuffer anxiety? Are you a last-minute person about to emerge in a state of panic? Listen in as Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo share tips to help you plan for stockings, homespun gifts, menu planning and last-minute ideas. Simple ideas to take the stress out of Christmas. You've got this. ***Bonus*** Free download of 25 stocking stuffer suggestions.

It just won't be Christmas unless . . . you listen in to these tips from Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo. Have less clutter and more living at Christmas without the mandatory expectations that wear everyone out. Listen in for tips 8 through 14 in this series on how to have a Clutter-Free Christmas.

Don't let the expectation of having a perfect Christmas steal your joy at Christmas. A budget and a plan does not have to kill Christmas - it mightly actually save it and make it the most special one yet. Listen in as Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo discuss 7 tips from the book, "A Clutter-Free Christmas". Chock full of ideas to help you navigate and plan for Christmas, get "Clutter-Free Christmas" for $5 and pave the way for best Christmas ever.

Sometimes we can be the greatest force of holding ourselves back in life. But we can learn how to find confidence when our minds have already defeated us. Listen in as Kathi and Lynn discuss Lynn Cowell's new book, "Make Your Move ~ Finding Unshakable Confidence Despite Your Fears And Failures", and join in the conversation of how to make your move from a place of paralyzing fear to an unshakeable confidence in God's promises.

Are you trapped in your Christmas traditions with seemingly no way out? Listen in as Author/Speaker Host Kathi Lipp discusses decluttering our idea of Christmas with Author Alex Kuykendall and her new book: "Loving My Actual Christmas". Alex shares how to manage our expectations without them managing us and listening in on other's expectations, too. Reboot your Christmas this year - adjust the traditions but keep what is important to you and relish the experience of Christmas.

Declutter parent/child relationships today as we listen to a conversation with host Kathi Lipp and co-host Erin MacPherson with Erin's parents, Glen and Ellen Schuknecht, who are family counselors, and teachers, as they join the podcast to share about their new book, A Spiritual Heritage". We build a spiritual heritage when we consistently connect with our kids, love our kids and never stop believing in them.

Listen in as host Kathi Lipp and co-host Erin Macpherson help us prepare for Christmas without all the clutter. Sometimes traditions are for a season. Let go of the stress this year and get purposeful about your peace this Christmas.