Outside the Pulpit

28 I Decide How I Show Up, And You Can, Too

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve recorded—and that was intentional. If you're learning how to live more intentionally and stop reacting in your daily life, this episode will help you begin that process. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been noticing about myself lately… specifically how learning the skill of intentionality has changed the way I show up in my everyday life. From simple situations like going to the dentist, to navigating stress and recognizing when I’ve drifted into habits that don’t serve me—I’ve realized something powerful: I don’t react to my life the way I used to. I decide who I’m going to be before I get there. In this episode, we talk about: * what intentional living actually looks like in real life * how to stop reacting and start choosing * what to do when you drift (without panic or shame) * and how to return to alignment in a grounded, sustainable way This isn’t about perfection. It’s about being aware enough to choose.  Join us in my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/willowbylisa Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511831/fan_mail/new] Schedule your 15 minute free Discovery Call at www.outsidethepulpit.blog. Support the show [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey. 🙏 Support our mission to provide free, healing-centered content: patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎯 Ready to go deeper? Explore coaching and workshops designed to help you reclaim your voice and renew your mindset: www.lisameador.com [https://outsidethepulpit.blog/] 🌿 Discover skincare that meets you where you are: lisameador.myrandf.com [https://lisameador.myrandf.com] ✨ Not sure where to start? Try the Rodan + Fields Solution Tool [https://lisameador.myrandf.com/solution-tool] 💬 Note from Lisa: All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.  “Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

27 Guided From Within: How the Spirit Leads Your Everyday Life

🎙️Guided From Within: How the Spirit Leads Your Everyday Life In this episode, we explore what it actually looks like to live guided by the Spirit from the inside out. Not driven by fear. Not bracing for impact. Not constantly evaluating yourself. But learning to recognize the tone, texture, and presence of the Spirit’s guidance in real time. We’ll talk about: * the shift from external rules to inner wisdom * the four internal “voices” and how to discern them * why inner guidance feels scary at first * how the Spirit leads through peace, wisdom, and renewed desire * what Spirit-led living feels like in everyday decisions If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I know if this is God or just me?” — this episode will bring clarity, gentleness, and a whole lot of relief. Settle in. Take a breath. Let’s walk this out together. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511831/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey. 🙏 Support our mission to provide free, healing-centered content: patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎯 Ready to go deeper? Explore coaching and workshops designed to help you reclaim your voice and renew your mindset: www.lisameador.com [https://outsidethepulpit.blog/] 🌿 Discover skincare that meets you where you are: lisameador.myrandf.com [https://lisameador.myrandf.com] ✨ Not sure where to start? Try the Rodan + Fields Solution Tool [https://lisameador.myrandf.com/solution-tool] 💬 Note from Lisa: All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.  “Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

26 The Courage to Be Guided: Learning to Trust Yourself Again

The Courage to Be Guided: Learning to Trust Yourself Again Many of us were taught to build our faith around guardrails — rules, boundaries, and constant self‑monitoring. They kept us safe for a season, but they were never meant to be the destination. In this episode, we explore what happens when the Spirit begins inviting us into something deeper: inner guidance, spiritual maturity, and the courage to trust the work God is doing within us. We’ll talk about: * why guardrails were helpful * why they eventually become limiting * why freedom feels scary * how to discern what’s happening inside you * and how the Spirit forms wisdom from the inside out If you’ve ever wondered whether you can trust yourself… or whether freedom is safe… this episode will meet you gently and honestly. Settle in. Take a breath. Let’s walk this together. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511831/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey. 🙏 Support our mission to provide free, healing-centered content: patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎯 Ready to go deeper? Explore coaching and workshops designed to help you reclaim your voice and renew your mindset: www.lisameador.com [https://outsidethepulpit.blog/] 🌿 Discover skincare that meets you where you are: lisameador.myrandf.com [https://lisameador.myrandf.com] ✨ Not sure where to start? Try the Rodan + Fields Solution Tool [https://lisameador.myrandf.com/solution-tool] 💬 Note from Lisa: All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.  “Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

25 How Patterns Are Formed and Why They Stick

Title: How Patterns Form — and Why They Stick Description: In Episode 2, we dig into one of the most important — and often missing — conversations in spiritual formation: Not everything you struggle with is spiritual. Some things are simply human. Before we talk about how God reshapes us, we need to understand how we were shaped in the first place. This episode explores: * why patterns form long before we have language or faith * how emotional climates shape us more than events * why our nervous system holds onto old roles and reactions * what we learned to do to stay safe, loved, or accepted * why patterns feel like personality * and why understanding your humanity is part of spiritual maturity This isn’t about blame or digging through trauma — it’s about naming the natural, human realities that formed our inner world long before we understood them. If this resonates and you want a gentle place to explore spiritual formation and human healing, you’re invited to join Willow — my private community for women who want to grow with intention and grace. https://www.facebook.com/groups/willowbylisa Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511831/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey. 🙏 Support our mission to provide free, healing-centered content: patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎯 Ready to go deeper? Explore coaching and workshops designed to help you reclaim your voice and renew your mindset: www.lisameador.com [https://outsidethepulpit.blog/] 🌿 Discover skincare that meets you where you are: lisameador.myrandf.com [https://lisameador.myrandf.com] ✨ Not sure where to start? Try the Rodan + Fields Solution Tool [https://lisameador.myrandf.com/solution-tool] 💬 Note from Lisa: All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.  “Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

24 You Are Not Broken, You Are Just Patterned

Description:  In today’s episode, we talk about one foundational truth: You’re not broken. You’re patterned. And patterns can be reshaped. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep doing things you don’t want to do—or why change feels slow even when your heart is in the right place—this episode will bring clarity and relief. We explore: * what a “pattern” really is * why repeating old reactions doesn’t mean you’re failing * how Scripture speaks to formation and transformation * what it means to be “renewed in your mind” (Romans 12:2) * why compassion and awareness—not shame—open the door to real change This episode is the doorway into understanding why your inner world feels the way it does, and how God begins reshaping it from the inside out. If today’s episode resonates and you want more gentle, Spirit-led conversations like this, you’re invited to join me inside Willow — my private community for women who want to grow, heal, and be formed in God’s presence. https://www.facebook.com/groups/willowbylisa Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511831/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey. 🙏 Support our mission to provide free, healing-centered content: patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit [https://patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit] 🎯 Ready to go deeper? Explore coaching and workshops designed to help you reclaim your voice and renew your mindset: www.lisameador.com [https://outsidethepulpit.blog/] 🌿 Discover skincare that meets you where you are: lisameador.myrandf.com [https://lisameador.myrandf.com] ✨ Not sure where to start? Try the Rodan + Fields Solution Tool [https://lisameador.myrandf.com/solution-tool] 💬 Note from Lisa: All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.  “Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador