Clutter Free Academy

Dealing with the Transition (and Your Adult Kid's Stuff)

We all struggle with believing we are not enough. We believe we aren't good enough, pretty enough, smart enough or anything enough. We live this out in our daily lives. But is it the truth? Please join Kathi and Sharyon Jaynes as they discuss Sharyon's new book, Enough on this edition of the Clutter Free Academy Podcast.

Are you the parent, or the friend of a parent of a special needs child? Maybe you have some children with special needs in your church. Do you wonder how best to help them? If it's practical ideas and suggestions you're looking for, you've come to the right place. Please join Kathi and her friend, Diane Dokko Kim as they talk about parenting a child with special needs.

You've been given a gift, a hand-me-down that you're hanging on to for dear life but it is has outlived it's uselfulness. Or maybe it was never all that useful but out of guilt you're holding on to it. Join Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory as they give you Three Easy-Peasy Steps to deal with clutter that has been handed down to you. It's easier than you think and more freeing than you could ever imagine.

As moms we often feel like we are failing. We put a tremendous amount of pressure on ourselves to get it right, be right, all the time right. But we fail so much. Is there grace to reach our feelings of failure as a mother?  Join Kathi, Cherie, and Erin as they discuss this and discover the grace that is available to mothers.

We all want to live in a cute, cozy home. And now that we've been getting rid of clutter it seems to be a very real possibility for us. If you're like most people, you don't always know where to start decorating your home. Please join Kari Anne Woods and Kathi as they chat about having a Cute, Cozy AND Clutter-Free home. 

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.***