Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes
by Kristi Hayes
Has something simple ever changed your life? A lunch box note changed mine. A few years ago, my husband wrote a timely message to our son that said: BE STRONG, PROTECT THE WEAK, LOVE EVERYONE. Those six words ignited our family's mission to love others well. Each week on Be Love. Do Good. podcast, we'll share ideas, encouraging words, and stories that inspire you to love outside your comfort zone.
Episodes
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Preparing for the New School Year: Goals, Rhythms, and Intentions
Welcome back to the Be Love. Do Good. podcast! In this special solo episode, we're sharing tips for parents as the new school year approaches. We'll talk about setting goals with your children, choosing scriptures for inspiration, and establishing personal rhythms for a peaceful and productive...
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Authenticity and Kindness in Leadership with Dr. Sheryl Victorian
Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! In this episode, Kristi welcomes her friend and colleague Dr. Sheryl Victorian, Chief of Police in Waco, TX. Chief Victorian shares her inspiring journey of over 30 years in law enforcement, reflecting on her experiences and the personal values that...
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The Power of Community with Liz Bohannon
Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! In this episode, Kristi welcomes Liz Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs and Chief Growth Officer of Noonday Collection. They highlight the nuts and bolts of creating community, the impact of social media on loneliness, and practical steps for...
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We Can't Heal Alone: Trusting God with Toni Collier
Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! On this episode of Be Love. Do Good. Kristi sits down with Toni Collier, author, speaker, and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, to discuss Toni's healing journey, the importance of community, and encountering the living God in the midst of…
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Raising Mentally Strong Children with Dr. Charles Fay
Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! In this episode, Kristi sits down with Dr. Charles Fay to discuss his approach to raising mentally strong children through Love and Logic. Dr. Fay shares personal anecdotes and insights on the power of empathy and setting boundaries in parenting.…
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Buildling a Non-Anxious Life with Dr. John Delony
Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! In today's episode, Kristi and Dr. John Delony dive into the presence of anxiety while juggling parenting, career, and everything else in life. The conversation spans Dr. Delony's journey from anxiety to finding peace, the impact of society's...
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If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: Navigating Life's Highs and Lows with Molly Stillman
In this delightful podcast episode with Molly Stillman, we dove into the heartwarming tales and poignant moments from her new memoir, " "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: Navigating Life's Highs and Lows with Molly Stillman"Molly's infectious joy and humor shone through, as she effortlessly connected...
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Harmony Over Ego: Striking the Right Chord in Relationships
In today's episode, we're diving deep into a concept that often slips through the cracks in the quest to be right - the delicate balance between being connected and being correct. We all love to be right, but what if that insistence on correctness starts getting in the way of our connections with...
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Blooming Love: Cultivating Community and Compassion with Southside Blooms Founders
Today, we're thrilled to host Quilen and Hannah Blackwell, the visionary founders of Southside Blooms, a unique farm-to-vase florist on Chicago's Southside. Beyond crafting exquisite floral arrangements, Quilen and Hannah share the compelling story of their commitment to both the environment and...
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Embracing Suffering, Fostering Hope, and Building Community: Insights from Curt Thompson
In this insightful podcast episode featuring author, psychiatrist, well known speaker, Curt Thompson and his book, "The Deepest Place: Suffering and Formation of Hope," the discussion explores the profound significance of welcoming suffering in our lives. The conversation addresses the idea that…
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Raising Kind Kids: “6 Quick Tips in Today's Podcast
In today's podcast, we delve into 6 practical tips for cultivating kindness in our children. Tune in to this short episode to discover effective strategies for nurturing a compassionate and considerate mindset in your kids. BE LOVE do good is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To...
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Navigating Awkward Body Talks, Online Safety, and Protecting our Kids with Dr. Soo Battle.
In today's podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Soo Battle, a board-certified and licensed pediatrician serving as the Medical Advisor at the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims & Children (ACCVC) in Waco, Texas. Dr. Battle is also the founder of Camp Careful, a program dedicated to...
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Family Wellness Made Simple: Quick Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle Together
In this podcast, we'll explore straightforward tips for sustaining a healthy family lifestyle. Discover how to make health a lasting part of your routine through effective planning, engaging in shared physical activities, involving your kids in preparing nutritious meals, and incorporating other...
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Cultivating Love in an “Us vs Them” Era with Terry Crist
In this insightful podcast episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Terry Crist, the author of "Loving Samaritans: Kindness in an Us vs Them World." Together, we delved into the profound concept of loving others in today's complex world. Terry shared valuable insights on nurturing a culture…
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Crafting Your Family's New Year Mission: A Simple Guide
In this podcast episode, I'll show you an easy step by step way to involve your family in creating a shared mission for the new year. We've been doing this for a while and found it's a great way to get everyone on the same page and working towards a common goal. Grab our family mission pledge to...
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Looking Back Together: Easy Ways to Reflect on the Year as a Family
In this special episode, we invite you to join us in a heartfelt journey of reflection over the past year with your family. Whether it has been a year of triumphs or challenges, taking the time to pause and look back as a family can be a powerful experience. Ask each family member questions like:...
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Take a Christmas Breather with me
Join me for a Christmas breather as we navigate this busy season. Amidst the hustle and bustle of gathering presents and planning, it's common to feel the stress creeping in. Perhaps you forgot a gift or missed noting a Christmas party on your calendar. This is the time when everything can feel a...
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"Healing Together: Navigating the Path to Restoration in a Broken Marriage” with Josh and Katie Walters
In this insightful episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Josh and Katie, the brilliant authors behind the upcoming book "New Person Same Marriage," set to be released in January. During our conversation, they took us on a vulnerable journey through the highs and lows of their own marriage...
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How to take the pressure off making Christmas magical with Kristi Hayes
Ever feel the weight of ensuring the holidays are extra special for your kids? The pressure to orchestrate a myriad of activities, advents, and devotionals can be overwhelming, leading to a sense of dread rather than joy. What if this year, we embrace simplicity? What if we grant ourselves...
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Surviving the Impossible with Ronald Oliver
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Ronald Oliver, who not only survived 27 summers in Angola prison but also emerged from the experience with a profound faith in God. As Ronald shares his extraordinary journey, he emphasizes the crucial role that trust in God played in navigating the...
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Discovering our Purpose in Motherhood and Faith with Ciara Lane Myers
In today's podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ciara Lane Myers, the insightful author of Glasses Off: Seeing God When Your Vision is Gone." Our conversation delves into Ciara's personal journey of discovering her purpose, exploring how God reveals our unique gifts and callings even when...
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When Life is Beyond our Control with Lauren McAfee
In this captivating interview with Lauren McAfee, we delved into the heart of her new book, "Beyond our Control,” that she wrote with her husband Michael. Lauren shared with us her personal journey through some of life's most challenging moments, including her grief with infertility, her adoption...
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Meeting our kids’ unique needs: How do we parent our kids who are just like us with Kristi Hayes
In this brief and heartfelt episode, we delve into the profound journey of being what your kids need. As parents, we often find ourselves confronted with the challenge of understanding and meeting our children's unique needs, especially when those needs differ from our own natural inclinations....
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Easy ideas to make the Holidays memorable with our kids with Kristi Hayes
Welcome to this episode of "Making Holidays Memorable with Your Kids," where we delve into the art of creating lasting memories during the holiday season with your children. We explore Thanksgiving traditions, discuss the importance of unique family rituals, emphasize the significance of planning...
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Making Every Moment Holy with Doug McKelvey
In our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of hosting the acclaimed author, Doug McElvey, to discuss his latest book, "Every Moment Holy: Volume 3; The Work of the People." We delved into the profound concept that every moment in our lives can be sacred and filled with meaning, even the...
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"Taming the Crazy: A Faith-Centered Approach to Parenting Kids in Sports” with Smith Getterman
I'm not sure about you but maintaining composure during my child's sporting events often feels like an insurmountable challenge. As a parent deeply involved in the world of sports, both as a former young athlete and as a parent with sports-loving kids, navigating this terrain can be quite the...
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How to be a courageous parent and raise courageous kids with Ann White
In this episode, we're joined by Ann White, author, speaker, and Bible teacher, discussing courage in parenting, and inspiring our kids to be courageous. Ann White introduces her latest work, the "Courage for Life Study Bible for Women," and shares her personal journey and connection to courage...
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Connecting with Your Spouse in Busy Times
As we celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary this month, I've been thinking a lot about how crucial it is to stay connected with your spouse, especially when life gets overwhelmingly busy with work, kids, and all the chaos that comes with it. In this podcast episode, "Connecting with Your Spouse…
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A new stage of life: Caring for our parents with Edward Grinnan
In this episode of we're joined by Edward Grinnan, Editor-in-Chief of Guidepost magazine and author of "A Journey of Faith: A Mother’s Alzheimer’s, a Son’s Love, and His Search for Answers." Edward shares his heartfelt experiences caring for his mother battling Alzheimer's disease. We'll explore...
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What to do when I don’t feel happy? with Amanda Held Opelt
In our podcast interview with Amanda Held Opelt, author of "Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life," we discussed the powerful role our emotions play in shaping our lives. Amanda's profound understanding, shaped by her own experiences, including the sudden loss of her...
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Yearly Family Rituals Before School and Our Family Pledge with Kristi Hayes
Is your family ready for school to start? My kids were a resounding, “NO”, their parents were a, “heck, yes!” In today’s episode, we talk about the significance of yearly family rituals before school and the power of our family pledge. These rituals are not just routines; they're moments of...
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How to Nurture our Family Faith Amidst Busy Lives: Beyond the To-Do List" with Kayla Craig
In this episode, we're joined by Kayla Craig, the author and podcast host of "Liturgies for Parents." Kayla's latest book, "Every Season Sacred, Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish and Nurture your Family throughout the Year" is a practical guide for integrating faith into our busy...
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God Never Gives up on You with Max Lucado
Today, I'm honored to have the opportunity to conduct a second interview with Max Lucado. If you missed his first podcast with us, you can listen to it here: In this episode, we delve into his latest book, "God Never Gives up on You." Max, in his unique way, opens up with authenticity, sharing…
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Building Spiritual Foundations with our kids with Reverand Mamas
How do we build a spiritual foundation with our kids? Where do we start? What are some of the building blocks are kids need to know? Join us today as we learn the answer to many of these questions. Join Reverend Mamas Victoria Robb Powers and Cameron Mason Vickrey in this episode as they reveal…
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7 Ways to connect with God with Mary Carmen Englert
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mary Carmen Englert, author of "7 Pathways: Ancient Pathways to a Deeper Relationship with God. After a life-altering health trauma, Mary Carmen embarked on a transformative journey to nurture her connection with God through seven distinct...
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Parenting Insights from Leading a Team: 3 Valuable Lessons I'm Discovering with Kristi Hayes
In my podcast episode today, I shared three valuable lessons from leading an organization that will also help me in parenting. As you listen, you may find one of these lessons particularly resonating with you. encourage you to try implementing that lesson in your parenting this week. Whether it's...
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Why don’t my kids have manners? With Kristi Hayes
We can teach it until we are blue in the face, and sometimes our kids have them and sometimes they don’t. But one day with enough practice they will start to get it! I talk about 3 that we started early in this podcast, and why they matter! Many parents wonder why their kids lack manners, but…
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Break up with What Broke You with Christian Bevere
In this episode, we're excited to discuss Christian Bevere's new book, "Break Free from What Broke You: How God Redeems and Rewrites Your Story. Christian Bevere, a renowned author and speaker, delves into the powerful theme of redemption and how it can transform our brokenness into a beautiful…
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Empowering Parents: Nurturing Healthy Body Image and Food Relationships with Leslie Schilling
I have the pleasure of speaking with Leslie Schilling, a Registered Nutritionist and Dietitian and therapist, and the author of "Feed Your Self." Leslie's expertise lies in helping individuals foster a healthy relationship with food and their bodies, she focuses on teaching teens and adults how…
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A Journey of Self-Discovery and Spiritual Growth with Ruth Chou Simmons
In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Ruth Chou Simmons, renowned author of "Pilgrim": 25 ways God’s Character Leads us Onward, and a speaker known for her empowering messages. Ruth is a mom of 6 boys and founded the company Gracelaced where she shares inspiration through art.…
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Teaching Kids About God - Recommended Devotionals and Resources
One question I get asked all the time, “How do I teach my kiddos about God.” “Are the resources you suggest for my pre-teens?” On this episode, we tackle a question that many parents ask: "How can I teach my kids about God?" We understand the importance of finding good devotionals and resources…
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Reigniting Playfulness and the Power of "Yes" with our Kids with Kristi Hayes
Join us in this episode as we rediscover the transformative power of play and the importance of saying "yes" to playing with our kids. In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to overlook the simple joy of play and its profound impact on our relationships. Firstly, let's clarify that we're not…
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Trusting a God who goes off script- with Albert Tate
Join us in this captivating episode as we speak with Albert Tate, a renowned Los Angeles pastor and author of “Disobedient God: Trusting a God Who Goes Off Script.” Join us as we delve into the profound wisdom that Albert imparts, encouraging us to trust God even when His plans are beyond our...
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Beyond the Spiral: Helping Teens with Anxiety Dr. Chinwe Williams
Join us in this episode as we speak with Dr. Chinwé Williams, LPC, NCC, author of "Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn't Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You." In our conversation, we tackle the important topic of anxiety in teenagers and explore practical ways to provide support. Chinwe shares...
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When your way isn’t working with Kyle Idleman
In today's podcast episode, we are thrilled to have Kyle Idleman author of the best seller (not a fan) as our special guest. Kyle is the author of a new insightful book "When Your Way Isn't Working: Finding Purpose and Contentment with Deep Connection with Jesus." His expertise in addressing...
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How to be Kind to our bodies, so our little's know how to be kind to theirs with Kristi Hayes
This week we talk about how we feel about our bodies. This can be a sensitive subject and one I want to honor. No matter our background or history, many of us struggle with seeing our bodies as good. We don’t automatically speak kindly to our bodies but expect our kiddos to treat theirs a…
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Following the breadcrumbs of your past to find your purpose today with Jami Nato
Today I talk with the amazing and hilarious Jami Nato. If you don’t follow her on Instagram, stop what you are doing right now and go give her a follow @jaminato and be prepared to laugh your heart out. Jami’s vulnerability and transparency are a gift to us. Today we laugh a lot, but also get...
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How to Care about the Injustices of the World with Actress and Director Christina Zorich.
Today I talk with Christina Zorich, actress and film maker and the daughter of actress Olympia Dukakis. We talk about how an injustice like human trafficking broke her heart and how she used her gifts and talents to open other’s eyes to how they can combat human trafficking. This episode is dear…
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Creating Personal and Family Rhythms for the Summer
Summer is coming! My kids are pumped- and I am a little nervous because I work full time outside the home and I want to make sure I have things scheduled out for the summer. No matter if you are full time stay at home parent, or working parent, summer can be amazing, but also can be challenging....
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8 things I wish someone have told me when I was a mom of little’s
Today I want to talk to the mamas of little’s. The mama’s who are in the throes of newborn, toddler, kinderville. These years were exhausting and hard. I think many times I didn’t realize other people were experiencing the same things as I was, and I wish I had shared more of my experience.…
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About this show
Has something simple ever changed your life? A lunch box note changed mine. A few years ago, my husband wrote a timely message to our son that said: BE STRONG, PROTECT THE WEAK, LOVE EVERYONE. Those six words ignited our family's mission to love others well.
Each week on Be Love. Do Good. podcast, we'll share ideas, encouraging words, and stories that inspire you to love outside your comfort zone.
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