Living Easy with Lindsey

• 166 | If "2024 Me" Knew What I Know Now: 8 Growth-Oriented Lessons I've Learned in 2025

  This year stretched me in ways I never expected. My heart ached throughout so much of 2025, but I also grew in ways I never thought I could. In this episode, I share the most meaningful lessons I learned about emotional healing, personal growth, faith, relationships, and learning to sit with discomfort instead of running from it. We talk about the difference between processing and obsessing, why seeking peace through information and understanding eventually falls short, and how Scripture points us toward a peace that doesn't rely on clarity or control. I also unpack how loneliness isn't always about lacking people, but about the deeper fear that no one truly has you—and how faith reshapes that belief. We explore why venting can sometimes keep us stuck in anger rather than move us toward healing, and how prayer, stillness, and honesty with God invite real transformation. This episode is for anyone who: has walked through heartbreak or disappointment this year feels lonely even when surrounded by people struggles with complaining and feeling pessimistic  is exhausted from overthinking, people-pleasing, and overprocessing wants to heal from trauma without becoming hardened or bitter is learning to trust God in seasons that don't make sense Topics covered: Emotional healing and personal growth, even after being crushed by another person The power of accountability and being seen by community  Loneliness, attachment, and feeling unseen Prayer vs. Gossip and Complaining  Faith vs control and the peace of God Choosing growth, forgiveness, and discipline of thought Learning to be okay with being alone, healing with God instead of distracting or running.  Read the Blog Post Here Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more episodes like this!  If you enjoyed this conversation, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It means so much and I read every review!  Follow along on IG @livingeasywithlindsey. 

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• 165 | Don't Fake Orgasms, Foreplay Begins Outside of the Bedroom, and More Tips on Intimacy

  In this episode of The Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas opens a biblical and deeply practical conversation about intimacy in marriage—because God makes all things new, even in the bedroom. (Watch this recording on YouTube and subscribe!) Sex may not really matter to you, but it does matter to your marriage. See the FULL curriculum for: The Sex and Intimacy Project: A 4-Week Video Study a His + Hers Workbook for a Stronger Sex Life  Lindsey unpacks how physical connection is both a spiritual and emotional act of service, not just a physical one. She discusses the dangers of pornography and limerence (infatuation during affairs), how these habits alter neural pathways, and how to create a sex life in your marriage that you don't need to escape from.  You'll hear about: Why Scripture calls us not to deprive one another of sex (1 Corinthians 7:5) Why the clitoris reminds us that God created sex for pleasure How faking orgasms creates emotional distance and false intimacy What it means to "show and tell" in your marriage — teaching your spouse what makes you feel good during sex How foreplay actually begins outside the bedroom, through kindness, affection, and communication The importance of serving one another in physical foreplay The "microwave vs. crockpot" concept and understanding your spouse's arousal rhythms Seeing your partner's body as a book to study — learning, honoring, and cherishing it as a form of worship to God This is a conversation about reclaiming intimacy, breaking shame, and learning to experience sex as a holy gift that strengthens your connection rather than erodes it. When we become intentional about how we love each other physically, we build the kind of trust, pleasure, and connection that keeps our marriages from burning down. SEO Keywords: Christian marriage intimacy, biblical sex advice, foreplay tips, Christian relationships, marriage podcast, faith-based intimacy, godly marriage connection, how to improve intimacy, healthy sex in marriage, Lindsey Maestas podcast Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey Website: www.sparrowsandlily.com Preorder Lindsey's book Don't Burn Your Own House Down

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• 164 | Is It ADHD or Just Being a Kid?: Dopamine, Boredom & Why Your Child May Be Frustrated with Sara Hartley

  Do you ever look at your child and wonder: Is this ADHD? Or is this just childhood? Today, I'm joined by Sara Hartley, author of The Purposefully Me Series, to talk about ADHD in children from a realistic, compassionate, and research-based lens. Together, we break down: The most overlooked signs and symptoms of ADHD in kids What's actually happening in the brain when children whine, complain, melt down, or seek constant stimulation Why some kids chase dopamine — screens, snacks, danger, noise Parenting a neurodivergent vs neurotypical child (and why your strategies must shift) Emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity The difference between "won't" and "can't yet" Practical strategies to increase regulation, confidence, and connection at home If you're parenting a child who is always bored, never satisfied, complains constantly, or struggles to focus — this episode will give you clarity, relief, and actual tools, not shame. Sara Hartley: Website: saralewishartley.com SLH Creative Group LLC+2Instagram+2 Instagram: @saralewishartley Instagram+1 Books: The Purposefully Me Series (Children's social-emotional books tackling ADHD, neurodiversity, etc.) calmmamacoaching.com 🔗 Connect with Lindsey Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey Website: sparrowsandlily.com  

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• 163 | How to Handle Your Money Like It Actually Belongs to God with Bob and Linda Lotich

  In this episode, Lindsey and Jesse Maestas sit down with Bob and Linda Lotich, authors of Simple Money, Rich Life, to talk about what it truly means to see your money as God's money—and how that perspective can completely change the way you live, give, and plan for the future. Bob and Linda share how they started as a couple earning minimum wage and dreamed of giving away millions of dollars—and how God helped them make that happen.  Together, they unpack the power of generosity, the pitfalls of "YOLO" spending, and how to build a life that reflects eternal impact over temporary comfort. In this episode, we cover: What it means to view your finances as God's assets that you're managing, not owning Why "YOLO thinking" can become self-serving instead of freeing How radical generosity transforms both the giver and the receiver What happens when you give beyond your comfort zone Practical ways to live simply, earn purposefully, and give abundantly Resources Mentioned: Simple Money, Rich Life by Bob & Linda Lotich – simplemoneybook.com SeedTime Money Podcast Gradually Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson   Search Keywords: Christian finances, biblical money management, generosity, stewardship, giving, simple living, financial peace, Christian wealth, marriage and money, living generously Connect: Follow Lindsey and Jesse: @livingeasywithlindsey Follow Bob and Linda: @seedtime Visit: sparrowsandlily.com

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• 162 | Charlie Kirk: Cultural Hypocrisy, Forsaking Casual Christianity, & God's View on Division in a World That's Tearing Itself Apart

  In this episode, Lindsey Maestas tackles the outrage and confusion surrounding Charlie Kirk's death with a bold Christian perspective.  Why casual Christianity is no longer acceptable — lukewarm faith won't survive in a world that mocks conviction. Why celebrating murder is pure evil — and how Christians must reject a culture that cheers for death. The weaponization of memory & "martyr" narratives — how both sides twist a man's life and death for political gain. The silencing of dissent and free discourse — why cancel culture threatens both faith and freedom. God's uncompromising view on murder — the sanctity of life and the danger of playing judge. God's call to radical love over destructive division — how believers can be peacemakers in a fractured, hostile world. This is a wake-up call for Christians who are tired of surface-level faith and cultural compromise. With biblical truth and real talk on politics and discipleship, Lindsey calls us higher: to boldness, holiness, and unity in a world that's tearing itself apart.

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