58 episodes

Counselor, author, and farm wife Brenda L. Yoder helps you nagivate life, faith, and family beyond the storybook image. She shares stories, lessons, and wisdom from ordinary people with uncomplicated lifestyles of authentic faith and timeless principles. Join her for front porch conversations that will ground your soul and spur you to be the voice of reason to others.

Life Beyond the Picket Fence Podcast Brenda L. Yoder, LMHC

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Counselor, author, and farm wife Brenda L. Yoder helps you nagivate life, faith, and family beyond the storybook image. She shares stories, lessons, and wisdom from ordinary people with uncomplicated lifestyles of authentic faith and timeless principles. Join her for front porch conversations that will ground your soul and spur you to be the voice of reason to others.

    Relaunch: A Front Porch Conversation about New Book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life

    Relaunch: A Front Porch Conversation about New Book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life

    Author and therapist, Brenda Yoder, had a front porch conversation with her readers about her new book releasing March 19–Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life. In this episode, Brenda shares how writing this book has impacted her as well as what the readers will hopefully glean:


    The topics are like a coming home for the reader.
    To recognize the influence each of us has in our ordinary lives.
    How "Uncomplicated" helps you to return to your core values and shed the pressure of social media.

    Purchase Brenda’s new book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life, releasing March 19, 2024

    Pick up Brenda’s other books:Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind

    Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All

    Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:Website: https://brendayoder.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

    • 28 min
    Relaunch: Small Town Values, Big City Living Interview with Laura Yoder

    Relaunch: Small Town Values, Big City Living Interview with Laura Yoder

    Author and therapist, Brenda Yoder, had a front porch conversation with a friend and Instagram Influencer, Laura Yoder, a Shipshewana native living a compelling life in a Midwestern city. Laura helps people consume things wisely, whether it’s food, money, or time. They chat about how small-town values are transferred to contemporary, bigger city life as well as:


    Life skills of working hard, prudence, cooking, and contentment.
    How to consume wisely, whether it’s food, beauty products, or other purchases.
    How finding the right voices helps with the fear of missing out.
    Why saying no to being busy is an essential skill.
    The importance of community and values that define your life.

    Connect with Laura Yoder atWebsite: www.blackcoffeebeautiful.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Laura_Yoder Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/blackcb

    Get more ideas for simplifying your life by preordering Brenda’s new book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life, releasing March 19, 2024

    Pick up Brenda’s other books:Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All 

    Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:Website: https://brendayoder.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

    • 32 min
    Relaunch: Right Sizing Your Priorities and Possessions Interview with Amelia Rhodes

    Relaunch: Right Sizing Your Priorities and Possessions Interview with Amelia Rhodes

    Author and therapist, Brenda Yoder, enjoyed a front porch conversation with friend and author, Amelia Rhodes. They chatted about rightsizing priorities, possessions, and lifestyle as well as:


    How cancer led Amelia and family to reevaluate.
    How downsizing and simple living are hard sometimes.
    The importance of delayed gratification.
    How intentional priorities fuel the daily disciplines of simple living.

    Check out Amelia’s books:

    Isn’t it Time for a Coffee BreakPray A to Z

    Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter





    Get more ideas for simplifying your life by preordering Brenda’s new book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life, releasing March 19, 2024

    Pick up Brenda’s other books:

    Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind

    Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All

    Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:Website: https://brendayoder.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

    • 25 min
    Relaunch: Sifting and Sorting your Faith Interview with Angela Herrington

    Relaunch: Sifting and Sorting your Faith Interview with Angela Herrington

    Author and therapist Brenda Yoder has a conversation with fellow Hoosier Angela Herrington about her new book that helps readers uncomplicate their faith journey when challenged with doubts and religious trauma. They chat about:  


    the process of sifting and sorting through faulty beliefs and absolutes.
    questions to uncomplicate boundary violations. 
    how religious trauma is erosive over time.
    how her new book, Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself can help the reader. 

    Get Angela’s book Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself at 

    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802883281

     

    Connect with Angela on social media:

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AngHerrington

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelajherrington/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaJHerrington/

    Get more ideas for simplifying your life by preordering Brenda’s new book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life, releasing March 19, 2024

     

     Pick up Brenda’s other books: 

    Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

    Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

    ➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at: 

    Website: https://brendayoder.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker 

    • 23 min
    Relaunch: Life Shifts for Intentional Living with Amy Yoder

    Relaunch: Life Shifts for Intentional Living with Amy Yoder

    Author and therapist, Brenda Yoder, had a front porch conversation with full-time working mom and business owner, Amy Yoder, about shifting your lifestyle to match your values. You’ll glean wisdom about :  


    Not doing everything just because you have the opportunity.  
    Clarifying values that define your personal, family, and career goals.
    Uncomplicating life without compromising your dreams and goals. 
    Being present and living in the moment even in a busy family life. 

    Get more ideas for simplifying your life by preordering Brenda’s new book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life, releasing March 19, 2024

    Pick up Brenda’s other books: 

    Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

    Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

    ➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at: 

    Website: https://brendayoder.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker 

    • 30 min
    Relaunch: Uncomplicating the Holidays

    Relaunch: Uncomplicating the Holidays

    Author and therapist Brenda Yoder invites you to uncomplicate the holiday season with tips for relationships, expectations, and even holiday decor. You’ll glean wisdom about :  


    How your physical spaces can help holiday or winter blues.
    Replacing social media with gentle, nurturing activities to alleviate holiday expectations. 
    Managing social activities and relationships during the holiday season. 
    Simple experiences make the holidays less stressful. 

    Get more ideas for simplifying your life by preordering Brenda’s new book Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life, releasing March 19, 2024.

    Pick up Brenda’s other books: 

    Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

    Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

    ➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at: 

    Website: https://brendayoder.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Johnnyroller ,

So encouraging!

Thank you so much for all your honesty and encouragement!! So thankful we can walk the road of motherhood together!

kddwall ,

Loving, to the point, Biblical

Mrs. Yoder is not afraid to speak truthfully (which is so refreshing). Each podcast is filled with practical guidance, scripture, and years of experience. Each episode convicts me. Listen!

Kate Motaung ,

Full of practical wisdom and insight

Brenda is knowledgeable and wise, and uses her professional and family experience to bring a wealth of wisdom through this podcast.

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