Lean In With Lizzy

Lizzy Jensen

Welcome to Lean in with Lizzy, I’m Lizzy Jensen and I’m fired up for this, are you ready?  The Lean in with Lizzy show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life.  Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood.  The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world—outside and inside our own homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 JUL

    Books That Shape a Bold Life

    In this solo episode of Lean In With Lizzy, Lizzy opens up her personal “Lizzy’s Library” to share the books that have shaped how she thinks, leads, and lives. As the second-to-last episode of season one, it’s a heartfelt conversation that blends inspiration with practical wisdom on how stories can guide a bold, meaningful life. Lizzy highlights Ishmael, or In the Depths by E.D.E.N. Southworth — a forgotten classic about courage and perseverance — alongside The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, a powerful invitation to slow down and reclaim what matters most. She also dives into the Emma M. Lion series by Beth Brower, celebrating humor, authenticity, and rich friendships, before rounding out the list with the 1828 edition of Noah Webster’s American Dictionary of the English Language, exploring how words can anchor truth and faith in a noisy world. Through personal stories of reading alone in a childhood treehouse to simplifying her modern life, Lizzy reflects on why these books still spark courage, curiosity, and purpose. She reminds listeners that growth is never a quick chapter — but a story built page by page. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just looking for more depth, this episode is for anyone seeking inspiration to live with greater intention and meaning. Connect with Lizzy Jensen: Instagram: @leaninwithlizzy and @lizzy.jensen Podcast Landing Page: Lean In With Lizzy Referenced Books & Links - Lizzy’s goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191614465-lizzy-jensen Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/leaninwithlizzy?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4EBQ7CZDFPHAJYVCKHTN Ishmael: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12640204-ishmael-or-in-the-depths Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: https://amzn.to/44Cbl0J John Mark Comer Website: https://johnmarkcomer.com/ John mark Comer Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnmarkcomer/?hl=en Emma M. Lion Series - Beth Brower Website: https://www.bethbrower.com/ Beth Brower Substack: https://bethbrower.substack.com/ Audiobook Link: https://www.echopointbooks.com/pages/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-audiobook-coming-soon Beth Brower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethbrower/?hl=en Noah Webster Dictionary Link: https://amzn.to/4l3JRH3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  2. 10 JUN

    Creating Light in Life’s Hardest Moments With Anne Bednar

    What if the chaos in your life wasn’t a detour—but the very point? In this soul-stirring episode, Anne Bednar—mother of seven, Division I athlete, and cancer warrior—invites us into her sacred story of resilience, faith, and the raw beauty of motherhood. Anne shares how writing became her sanctuary, how detours revealed divine direction, and why the sacred is often disguised in the ordinary. Whether you’re navigating illness, raising kids, or searching for purpose in the mess, this conversation will remind you of the grace within the grind. 00:00 – 03:40 | Finding Purpose in the Detours •Why motherhood and chaos are not distractions, but divine soil •Anne’s life with seven kids, cancer, and radical faith 03:40 – 09:15 | COVID, Connection & The Gift of Friendship •How a move during COVID sparked a life-changing friendship •Secret neighborhood rituals and the sacredness of support 09:15 – 14:00 | Twins, Lung Disease & Trusting God Anyway •Navigating pregnancy with health uncertainties •Choosing faith when fear could take over 14:00 – 18:45 | Creativity from Chaos: God’s Blueprint •Seeing divine design in messiness •Why writing helped Anne create spiritual order 18:45 – 24:10 | Holy Women & Finding Magic in the Mundane •Reflections from the Kirschiznik exhibit at BYU •Redefining holiness through everyday motherhood 24:10 – 30:20 | Writing Through the Fire •Journaling as survival and spiritual expression •Embracing mistakes in writing and in life 30:20 – 35:40 | Creating Sacred Spaces in Unlikely Ways •The messy family room that became Anne’s sanctuary •Why intention matters more than Instagram-worthy design 35:40 – 41:25 | Music, Practice & Meaningful Mess •Letting go of perfection to find purpose in art •Teaching kids to serve through their talents 41:25 – 47:30 | One-on-One Moments That Matter •The power of micro-connections in parenting •How Anne turned cancer into clarity 47:30 – 53:10 | Embracing Presence Like a Child •What it really means to “become as a little child” •Love, presence, and glimpses of divinity in motherhood 53:10 – 58:25 | Service, Legacy & Creating With Christ •Redefining legacy through everyday offerings •Small acts of service that shape eternal impact 58:25 – 01:03:45 | Co-Creating a Life That Lasts •Anne’s hopes for her children and her legacy •The invitation to create beauty from the mess with God Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  3. 27 MAY

    Addiction, Redemption, and Family Healing: Danny & Emily Deaton’s Story of Recovery

    In this episode of Lean In With Lizzy, Lizzy sits down with Danny and Emily Deaton, founders of Your Living Proof, to talk about faith, healing, and the hard but transformative path of addiction recovery. They share how emotional resilience, spiritual identity, and family support played a crucial role in their journey from crisis to restoration. Danny opens up about his battle with opioid addiction, his time in jail, and what 18 years of sobriety have taught him about shame, forgiveness, and the healing power of connection. Emily shares her experience of facing an unexpected pregnancy as a college student, and how her parents’ grace-centered response shaped her view of God, identity, and redemption. Together, they explore how to break generational cycles, create a “safe space” culture at home, and model emotional honesty in parenting. They also dive into practical tools for families navigating addiction—including how to recognize enabling patterns, have hard conversations, and support a loved one without losing yourself in the process. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, or friend of someone battling addiction, or you’re working through your own shame and setbacks, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and actionable strategies for healing as a family. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn pain into purpose and become living proof that no story is beyond redemption. Connect with Danny & Emily Deaton: Instagram: @yourlivingproof Podcast: Your Living Proof Podcast Website: yourlivingproof.com Connect with Lizzy Jensen: Instagram: @leaninwithlizzy | @lizzy.jensen Podcast Landing Page: Lean In With Lizzy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

About

Welcome to Lean in with Lizzy, I’m Lizzy Jensen and I’m fired up for this, are you ready?  The Lean in with Lizzy show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life.  Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood.  The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world—outside and inside our own homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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