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the REALIFE Practice Podcast
by Teresa McCloy & Lindsay Sterchi
The REALIFE Practice Podcast is a space where hosts Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi explore the rhythms of life through the lens of spiritual growth. Together, they provide practical insights on how to integrate faith into everyday moments, offering tools and resources for deepening your faith, and recognizing and responding to God in your everyday life story. Through personal stories and reflections, the podcast encourages you to pay attention to God’s presence in both the ordinary and extraordinary. Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal or simply want to practice living with intention, this podcast is your guide to nurturing your faith in daily life and your deeper life story.
Episodes
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S8, Ep. 02: Rule of Life: Creating Routines that Become Rhythms in Discernment with God
How do we connect our being and doing to create a Rule of Life? In this episode, we are continuing our series on a Modern Day Rule of Life as we begin to break down the definition so you can begin creating your own. We’ll talk about how our habits and behaviors can become a routine and then a...
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S8, Ep. 01: Rule of Life: A Practical, Modern Guide for Living with God
How do we practically approach our life with God in our ordinary, everyday life? In this episode, we’re introducing a new series on crafting a Rule of Life. Most of us already have one through the ways we structure our days and make yes/no decisions, but the invitation is to become intentional…
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BONUS: oneLife Maps: A Tool for Finding God in Your Story (Now in Spanish!)
Today, we’re sharing one of our signature spiritual formation tools: oneLife Maps. OneLife Maps is a set of eight guided spiritual maps that help you explore your life story—from “My Life Now” through “Following Forward”—including peak and valley experiences and spiritual practices, and they can…
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S7, Ep. 03 Hospitality: Finding Our Home in Jesus and Becoming a Welcoming Space
How can we create a welcoming space within ourselves so we can invite others into the presence of Christ? In this episode, we’ll explore how John 15 shows us what it means to make our home in Jesus, and how this relates to the practice of hospitality. We also explore this inner “at-home”...
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S7, Ep. 02 Hospitality: There’s Something That Happens Around the Table
What is it about sitting around a table together that helps others feel welcome, safe, and seen? In this episode, we continue our series on hospitality with a focus on gathering around the table. This often starts with creating consistent, realistic rhythms of eating together as a family and…
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S7, Ep. 01 Hospitality: The Spiritual Practice of Welcoming Others as Christ Welcomes Us
How can hospitality be something we do as a spiritual practice? In this episode, we’re introducing a new series expanding hospitality beyond entertaining or having a “gift” for hosting. We talk about hospitality as creating a safe, open space where friends or strangers can experience the…
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S6, Ep. 10 Seasons of Formation: Embracing Bonus Time in Later Decades, with Dick and Sibyl Towner
What does it look like to continue to grow and learn, even in your 80s? In this episode, we’re closing out the “Seasons of Formation” series with our mentors Dick and Sybil Towner. The Towners share their faith journeys and vocational shifts–including Dick entering vocational ministry at 40…
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S6, Ep. 09 Seasons of Formation: Lindsay's Story of Finding God in the Joys and Sorrows of Real Life
How do we embrace God’s invitation to come out of hiding and embrace the reality of our life? In this episode, Lindsay is sharing her spiritual formation journey and what God is inviting her into in her current life season. Lindsay, 43, is married to Tyler, a lead pastor, and they have…
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S6, Ep. 08 Seasons of Formation: Teresa’s Story of Grief, Creative Expression, and Renewed Purpose in Your 60s and Beyond
What does it look like to slow down and give space for both grief and creativity? In this episode, Teresa is sharing her story as we continue our series on seasons of formation. Teresa reflects on her faith journey and transitions from childhood to being exposed to more diverse backgrounds in...
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S6, Ep. 07 Seasons of Formation: Receiving What We Would Not Have Chosen, with Lori Shoults
What might God form in us when we walk in seasons we would not have chosen? In this episode, we continue our series on seasons of formation by talking with Lori Shoults, a spiritual director in her late 50s with three adult children and growing grandchildren. Lori shares how her early faith was...
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S6, Ep. 06 Seasons of Formation: Exploring the Threads and Themes of Your Life Story
In this special REALIFE Practice podcast episode, we’ll walk through how to engage with your life story as part of our seasons of formation series, so you can gain insight and experience transformation in your life now. We’ll talk about our tool of oneLife Maps—especially the “My Life Story”...
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S6, Ep. 05 Seasons of Formation: Thriving in the Transition to Your Later Decades, with Mark Ross
How does faith and spiritual practice transition in later decades of life? In this episode, we welcome Mark Ross, a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach as he explores life with God as he approaches his 70s. He shares his story of coming to faith as a teenager through Young Life, experiencing renewed...
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S6, Ep. 04 Seasons of Formation: Midlife Calling and Career Transitions, with Jim Carroll
What does it look like to make a big transition in mid-life, and how does this impact life with God? In this episode, we continue our series on seasons of spiritual formation across decades by welcoming Jim Carroll, who transitioned from nearly 30 years in physical therapy to serving as a campus...
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S6, Ep. 03 Seasons of Formation: New Practices for a Different Season
What do you do when a seasonal practice ends and routines shift? As we move from the season of Lent into Eastertide, we explore how our spiritual practices might change. Whether we return to old patterns or try something new, the change of season invites a new rhythm. We share the importance of...
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S6, Ep. 02 Seasons of Formation: The Growth Found in the Interruptions of Your Thirties, with Lucas Golden
What does life with God look like in the middle of a hectic family life? In this episode, we’re kicking off a series of interviews with people in different decades and seasons of life. Today we’re welcoming Lucas Golden, a worship pastor, father, and husband in his thirties. Lucas describes a...
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S6, Ep. 01 Seasons of Formation: Introducing Seasons of Life and Stages of Faith
How do stages of life and seasons of formation impact our faith journey? In this new series we’ll explore how recurring questions show up in seasons of transition and are part of spiritual life. We discuss the intersection of stages of faith and decades of life (twenties, thirties, midlife, and...
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S5, Ep. 04 Slowing: Creating a Rule of Life to Make Space for Slowing
How can a Rule of Life help you practice slowing in your everyday life? A Rule of Life is not a strict set of rules but a gentle guide or rhythm that supports abiding with God. The truth is, we ALL have a Rule of Life, whether we have named it or not. But if we intentionally put practices and...
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S5, Ep. 03 Slowing: How An Intentional Schedule Can Help You Slow Down
How might your schedule both help AND hinder your practice of slowing? We describe slowing as an internal posture—living from rest, not rush—while also naming external, intentional choices that help create margin and space to be present to yourself and to God. We discuss how slowing often starts…
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S5, Ep. 02 Slowing: How Jesus Lived an Unhurried Life
Was Jesus ever in a hurry? In this episode, we continue our conversation on the practice of slowing by considering the life and example of Jesus. Despite his busy life, Jesus maintained a posture of slowness and was present to whoever was right in front of him. We’ll talk about how Jesus'…
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S5, Ep. 01 Slowing: An Invitation to Leave the Rush Behind
In this new season, we are focusing on the spiritual practice of slowing down. We share our own personal stories and practical tips on how to embrace slowness, especially in a fast-paced world. We’re also sharing some exciting updates about the podcast, and one of our signature tools that is now...
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S4, Ep.06 Scripture: How to Embrace Discipline and Desire with God’s Word, with Pastor Tyler Sterchi
In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Pastor Tyler Sterchi. Not only is he Lindsay’s husband, but Tyler is also the Lead Pastor of New Hope, which is our local home church! Tyler shares his journey of faith, his experience with Scripture, and how his understanding and engagement with...
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S4, Ep. 05 Scripture: Routines and Rhythms for Scripture in Everyday Life
What are some practical ways you can incorporate scripture into your daily routines? In this episode, we’ll discuss a variety of methods, including apps, journaling, structured plans, and more open-ended approaches. We believe it’s important to find what works best for you based on your life…
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S4, Ep. 04 Scripture: The Power of Scripture in Community
How can reading and studying scripture in community change our experience of God’s Word? In this episode, we explore how scripture was traditionally meant to be read and interpreted collectively, rather than individually. We talk about the benefits of studying the Bible together to incorporate...
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S4, Ep. 03 Scripture: How Gospel Meditation Brings New Life to Scripture
What is the practice of gospel meditation, and how can it bring new life to our study of scripture? In this episode, we explore how this reflective and imaginative approach to reading scripture can help us connect with God on a deeper level. We discuss using imagination to place ourselves within...
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S4, Ep. 02 Scripture: How Lectio Divina Helps Us Connect with Scripture
How do you read scripture in a way that connects to your heart, and not just your mind? In this episode, we introduce the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina, a transformative way of engaging with scripture at a heart level. We share the practice's five steps: silence, reading, meditating,...
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S4, Ep. 01 Scripture: Why Scripture is Foundational to our Spiritual Practices
S4, Ep. 01 Scripture: Why Scripture is Foundational to our Spiritual Practices Welcome to a new season of the REALIFE Practice Podcast! This season is all about what it means to practice our faith in everyday life by engaging with scripture. In this episode, we discuss the importance of…
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S3, Ep. 06 Retreat: How to Practice Retreat in Community
What does it look like to practice retreat with other people? In this episode, we continue our discussion on the spiritual practice of retreat, specifically focusing on the concept of experiencing retreats in community. We share insights from personal experiences and provide practical tips on...
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S3, Ep. 05 Retreat: What do I actually DO on retreat?
What do you actually DO while you're on retreat? In this episode, we talk about the logistics of planning a retreat, setting intentions, balancing structured and unstructured time, and effective reentry into everyday life post-retreat. We also discuss the importance of non-judgmental awareness...
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S3, Ep. 04 Retreat: The Logistics of Planning and Scheduling Your Spiritual Retreat
What are the practical and logistical things that need to happen to plan a retreat? In this episode, we're talking about how to actually make a retreat happen. We discuss the importance of pre-deciding to set retreat dates on your calendar and offer tips on choosing the right environment…
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S3, Ep. 03: Retreat: The Power of Guided Retreats, with Joan Kelley and Gail Donahue
When we practice retreat, sometimes we need someone to give us a little guidance on how to start and what to do. In this episode, we’re joined by guests Joan Kelley and Gail Donahue as they share their experiences and insights on facilitating retreats through their ministry, Sacred, which…
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S3, Ep. 02: Retreat: Our Personal Journeys and Insights
How has the practice of retreat shown up in your own life? In this episode, we’re sharing our personal stories and experiences of spiritual retreat. We talk about youth group retreats and structured programs we’ve done as adults, plus how this has looked in different seasons of our life. We also...
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S3, Ep. 01: Retreat: What is the spiritual practice of retreat?
What is the spiritual practice of retreat, and how can it look in your everyday life? In this episode we discuss the meaning of retreat in a spiritual sense, emphasizing the importance of creating space for connection with God. We’ll explore the different rhythms and environments for retreat, the...
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S2, Ep. 06: Journaling: How the N.O.W. Tool Can Help You Name and Process Emotions
How can you use journaling to process your emotions? In this episode, we introduce you to the N.O.W. Process Tool, an acronym that stands for Notice, Open, and Whole-Self Response, which helps process experiences through the centers of heart, mind, and body. We’ll share exactly how to use this…
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S2, Ep. 05 Journaling: How Reviewing Your Days In Writing Helps You Grow
How can a practice of reviewing your days help you grow spiritually? In this episode, we’re continuing our conversation about spiritual journaling with the practice of Examen. We discuss our personal experiences with journaling as a means to connect with God and reflect on everyday life. This...
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S2, Ep. 04: Journaling: Finding God in Your Story, with Rebecca and Jay Madden
How can journaling help you learn to listen to God? In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome special guests Rebecca and Jay Madden as they share how journaling helped them to connect to God and their life story. Jay and Rebecca, authors of the book Breathless Haste, share how journaling played…
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S02, Ep. 03: Journaling: Prompts to Help You Get Started
S2, Ep. 3 Journaling: Prompts to Help You Get Started Do you ever wonder what exactly you should write when you journal? In this episode, we continue our discussion about spiritual journaling and how to get started when facing a blank page. We're sharing how journaling prompts can help you…
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S02, Ep.02: Journaling: Methods and Tips to Discover Your Unique Approach
Does journaling have to mean writing pages and pages of words? In this episode, we're having a conversation about the countless ways you can approach this practice, and how to make it work for you based on your personality and preferences. Whether it's making a list, using bullet points…
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S02, Ep 01: Journaling: How do we REALLY feel about it?
How can the practice of journaling help you grow spiritually? In this season of the podcast, we’re exploring this together. Listen in as we share our own personal journeys and struggles with journaling, and talk about how we REALLY feel about it. We invite you to commit to trying this practice…
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BONUS: How to Pursue Life Change That Will Last in the New Year
Do you set goals or resolutions for the New Year, only to forget what they were by Febuary? In this special New Year's Eve bonus episode, we’re talking about how to pursue life change that really lasts as we move into a new year. Rather than focusing on traditional goals, we’ll introduce the...
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S1 Ep06: Solitude: The Power of Pre-Deciding Routines and Rhythms of Solitude
How can pre-deciding help us implement the practice of solitude? In this episode, we’re wrapping up our season on solitude by encouraging you to identify one next step to help you act on your desire to live out this practice. We’ll talk about the power of pre-deciding routines and rhythms to...
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S1 Ep05: Solitude: Why do we resist being alone and quiet?
If we know we need solitude and want to practice it, why do we have so much resistance to it? In this episode, we'll explore the common obstacles to solitude, such as daily distractions and the avoidance of confronting personal thoughts and emotions. We're also sharing more about the REALIFE...
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BONUS: Sibyl Towner's Story
In this special bonus episode of the podcast, you'll hear spiritual director and oneLife Maps Founding Leader Sibyl Towner share her life story. We believe each story matters, and we know you'll be inspired by Sibyl's life and journey with God. JOIN THE REALIFE PRACTICE MEMBERSHIP The REALIFE...
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S1 Ep04: Solitude: Embracing Your Season, with Sibyl Towner
What does practicing solitude look like in different seasons? Today we are thrilled to welcome special guest Sibyl Towner, spiritual director and Founding Leader of oneLife Maps. She shares her experiences and practical insights on finding quiet spaces in a busy world. Sibyl emphasizes the...
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S1 Ep03: Solitude: What do I actually DO? Tools and Practices for Solitude
What do you actually DO in solitude? In this episode, we get really practical as we share practical tools and practices you can engage in during solitude, including various apps like Lectio 365 and Pray As You Go. We also walk you through a technique called “download” and introduce you to The...
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S1 Ep02: Solitude: Finding Your Sacred Space and the Practice of Breath Prayer
Where is your sacred space for solitude? In this episode, we continue our conversation about the practice of solitude as we explore how it can transform from an obligation to an invitation to connect deeply with God. We discuss creating personal spaces—whether at home, in nature, or even in the...
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S1 Ep01: Solitude: Naming the Noise
Welcome to the REALIFE Practice Podcast, Season 1: Solitude. In this episode, we'll introduce the theme of solitude and explore the concept of finding quiet spaces amidst the noise of everyday life. How can we identify sources of noise that keep us from quiet, both internal and external? You'll...
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Welcome to the REALIFE Practice Podcast
Join hosts Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi in the premiere episode of the Real Life Practice Podcast as they reintroduce the former One Life Maps podcast under a new name. This season focuses on the practice of solitude and how to find quiet spaces in our busy lives to connect with God. The…
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Celebrating a Great Transition for oneLife Maps!
We are excited to let you know that oneLife Maps will have a new home with the REALIFE Process® and Teresa McCloy’s stellar team. Our teams have had both personal and professional connections for years and we want to share what this move means for you, and why the REALIFE Process® is something we...
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More On Life Story as a Spiritual Practice
oneLife Maps is, at its core, interested in helping people to recognize and respond to God in their stories. There is so much to be said on the topic of life story as a spiritual practice that we recorded a second episode on the topic that moves in a different direction. I hope you enjoy this…
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81. Choose
Sharon Swing hosts a conversation with Jodi Niznik about the life of Moses and her new study, Choose. Jodie Niznik is Adult Ministries Pastor at Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas. She holds a master’s degree in Christian education with an emphasis in women’s ministry from Dallas Theological...
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The REALIFE Practice Podcast is a space where hosts Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi explore the rhythms of life through the lens of spiritual growth. Together, they provide practical insights on how to integrate faith into everyday moments, offering tools and resources for deepening your faith, and recognizing and responding to God in your everyday life story. Through personal stories and reflections, the podcast encourages you to pay attention to God’s presence in both the ordinary and extraordinary. Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal or simply want to practice living with intention, this podcast is your guide to nurturing your faith in daily life and your deeper life story.
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