Embracing a Simpler Life in Light of Eternity

Mitch and Katie Bennett

A podcast for those who long to live a life that matters eternally. Learn what it looks like to throw off the things that slow you down so you can pursue Christ with all you've got.... because this world is passing away. After all, life is too short and God is too good to live distracted.

  • 23 minutes 34 seconds
    EP19 | The Storms of Life
    In 2019 our family went through a storm. Literally. Join us on this story of God’s faithfulness and healing. It’s another episode that is 7 years late in posting. Listen here, or search “Embracing a Simpler Life” in your podcast listening app. For More Subscribe to our email list here. We’d love to be able to stay in touch with… Read more
    14 January 2026, 9:05 am
  • 21 minutes 16 seconds
    EP18 | The Power of Prayer
    Sometimes the news isn't good. It's bad. But regardless, we can find hope, comfort, peace, and, yes, even joy through prayer. Here's what we're learning.
    6 January 2026, 8:12 pm
  • 19 minutes 53 seconds
    EP17 | Eternal Perspective in Covid-19
    We live in an uncertain time. The whole world is experiencing a pandemic, and we’re all affected in many different ways. In today’s podcast we consider what it means to apply the gospel to Covid-19 and to see this season in light of eternity. Listen here, or search “Embracing a Simpler Life” in your podcast listening app. Scriptures Referenced Romans 8:20-28,… Read more
    27 April 2020, 11:50 pm
  • 19 minutes 21 seconds
    EP16 | The Idol of an Easy Life
    Our culture (and our human nature) condition us to expect and desire an easy life. Rather than serving, we want to be served. Rather than sacrifice, we want comfort. In this episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast we will be exposing the idol of an easy life, considering the value of “easy” in eternity, and taking a look at… Read more
    28 June 2018, 1:13 pm
  • 29 minutes 12 seconds
    EP15 | Unblinded Faith with Elisa Pulliam
    What does it mean to believe God’s word, no matter what? How do we live with unshakable hope, unblinded faith, and sights clearly set on heaven? That is exactly what we’re talking about in this week’s episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast! Elisa Pulliam shares her story of hardship, along with God’s receptive work in her life and… Read more
    30 May 2018, 9:57 pm
  • 23 minutes 10 seconds
    EP14 | Making Sense of Suffering in Light of Eternity
    We are so excited to be back after an impromptu break from podcasting over the past month or so. The reason? We’re expecting another baby! Between “book launch burn out” and first trimester, it was time to rest. This week on the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast we are tackling an incredibly difficult topic: suffering. In fact, suffering is the thing… Read more
    21 May 2018, 1:48 pm
  • 19 minutes 43 seconds
    EP13 | Motherhood in Light of Eternity: On Making Disciples
    What does God want from us as Christian parents? What are His goals for our children? How do we work toward those goals? These are all questions we’re considering in today’s episode as we explore what it means to fulfill the Great Commission as mothers. Join us as we look at: Why discipleship matters What this is exactly How the… Read more
    4 April 2018, 11:01 am
  • 19 minutes 53 seconds
    EP12 | Motherhood in Light of Eternity Part 1: Serving
    Welcome to our first ever mini-series! In honor of the launch of Katie’s new book Heavenly Minded Mom, we will be spending the next two episodes looking at what it means to mother in light of eternity. The truth is, motherhood sanctifies us because it teaches us that real love is linked to sacrifice. And we get to practice it every… Read more
    30 March 2018, 1:57 am
  • 21 minutes 22 seconds
    EP11 | My Story of Following God: The making of Heavenly Minded Mom
      Isn’t it amazing to see what God will do as we take steps forward in obedience? That’s the story behind Heavenly Minded Mom, and in this episode, Katie shares the unfolding of the vision behind the book, the cool “God-moments” sprinkled in throughout the process, and a the behind the scenes process of writing and publishing. We hope you’ll… Read more
    14 March 2018, 5:31 pm
  • 27 minutes 30 seconds
    EP10 | Living a Life of Spiritual Discipline with Leigh Ann Dutton
    When we become believers, we are given the privilege of entering into a restored, love relationship with the very God who created us. There is an incomprehensible glory and weightiness in that calling. We learn what it means to take up our cross (sacrificing “self”) in order to follow Him. Maturing in Christ is our responsibility, but what does that… Read more
    27 February 2018, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes 29 seconds
    EP9 | How to Actually Believe God and Why It Matters
    So much of what we invest our time into during this life will not matter eternally. Every worldly thing we build will ultimately crumble. Every personal accomplishment will die with us, or shortly thereafter. All our work will come undone. But God, in His grace has breathed purpose back into our living under the sun. He has instilled into our… Read more
    15 February 2018, 2:54 pm
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