Love & The Outcome Podcast

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Grief Looks All Sorts Of Ways Apr 22, 2021

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It hit me while we were jumping on the trampoline in the backyard of our broken house, and then out of the blue while I was making pizza in my friends kitchen, missing my own. We don't like to give ourselves space to grieve. We like it to happen on a certain day in a certain way, so we can control it and look "strong". But the truth is, the happiest moments are often when the sadness hits out of nowhere. Maybe you're in a grieving season, and you feel the need to be strong and get through. Giving yourself permission to grieve IS strong.

So I'm giving myself and giving you permission to grieve in your own way, day to day, however it shows up. Like my friend Jenny said to me on the phone, "it takes energy to push it down and it takes energy to feel it, so either way it's gonna suck! Thanks for your honest words friend. I needed to hear them. Maybe you do too.

P.S. - We wanted to share a quick update about our house. It's been a hard two weeks of grieving and dealing with big decisions about our house. We have felt so supported by all of you and are blown away by your generosity. We've decided to elevate our house eight feet and make it flood proof. This is an expensive endeavor but it will allow us to move back in and sleep at night. The total cost will be approximately $60,000 (including new foundation, elevating, engineer, surveyor, contractor, etc). Any gift is appreciated, we literally couldn't do this without you. You have been our lifeline. Thanks so much 😆💛🙏🏻

https://www.gofundme.com/f/chris-jodi-flood-relief

Sending love,

Chris, Jodi, Milo & Ziggy

PPS - if you've been looking for a way to participate in being light in the world during this COVID season, check out www.lovehealinghugs.com and sponsor a life-changing surgery for a child who desperately needs one! For one dollar a day for a year, you can send a Healing Hug to a little one whose family can't afford to pay for the surgery. As God continues to provide for you, why not help provide for someone less fortunate than yourself. Love you all, thanks for being so generous!!

PPPS - If you are subscribed to our PATREON you will receive access to all our episodes a week early! Never heard of it? It's the ultimate L&TO insiders' subscription, a chance to get unreleased songs, conversations, and devotionals delivered to you personally every month! We will even do a Worship Wednesday exclusive just for Patreon members and pray for you all individually. We are excited about going deeper with you, and we hope you'll join us! Check out www.patreon.com/loveandtheoutcome

Jodi & Chris Behind The Scenes with Jeremy Louison Mar 17, 2021

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Hi Friends!

For this week's podcast we wanted to bring you something a little different. We turned a green room conversation with our good friend Pastor Jeremy Louison into a behind-the-scenes podcast! We had the chance to tell our love story, how Love & The Outcome started, how we've remained individuals within a marriage where we work together… and a lot more! We hope this episode gives you a glimpse into our story, and also helps to illuminate the path you're on as well. We are all on a journey, and we're so glad ours has intersected with yours. Sending love friends, enjoy this week's "Behind the Scenes" episode!

PS - It's spring here in Tennessee so we planted a garden and it brought us so much joy! We have no idea what we're doing but fingers crossed something pops up! Are you a gardener? Send us your gardening tips at loveandtheoutcomepodcast@gmail.com and we'll share a few on the next podcast episode!

PPS - If you are subscribed to our PATREON you will receive access to all our episodes a week early! Never heard of it? It's the ultimate L&TO insiders' subscription, a chance to get unreleased songs, conversations, and devotionals delivered to you personally every month! We will even do a Worship Wednesday exclusive just for Patreon members and pray for you all individually. We are excited about going deeper with you, and we hope you'll join us! Check out www.patreon.com/loveandtheoutcome

PPPS - if you've been looking for a way to participate in being light in the world during this COVID season, check out www.lovehealinghugs.com and sponsor a life-changing surgery for a child who desperately needs one! For one dollar a day for a year, you can send a Healing Hug to a little one whose family can't afford to pay for the surgery. As God continues to provide for you, why not help provide for someone less fortunate than yourself. Love you all, thanks for being so generous!!

Love,

Jodi, Chris, Milo & Ziggy

How To Live A Deeply Formed Life with Rich Villodas Mar 03, 2021

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We found Rich Villodas and his church, New Life Fellowship, online the Sunday after the Capitol insurrection. We were confused and wrestling with the church's response or lack thereof, to this evil act. Rich's sermon that Sunday assured us that there is no way to separate justice and mercy from the gospel, and that becoming a Christian means we have to deal with our stuff, not just pass it off to the Lord and peace out.

Rich's new book, "The Deeply Formed Life" gives us five transformative values to help us live rooted in these crazy times. "God is not interested in transforming some parts of us and leaving the rest untouched. He is not interested in separating our lives into sacred and not sacred categories, or reducing our faith to a personal decision that merely punches a ticket to heaven." We're not sure if we've ever read a book that married internal growth and the gospel so well. If this resonates with you, and you've been looking for permission to rethink what living a gospel life actually looks like, this podcast episode will both encourage you and rock your world. Get your pens out!

Here's the link to Rich' book:

https://www.richvillodas.com/

Thanks for digging in with us, hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, subscribe and share it with a friend :)

PS - If you are subscribed to our PATREON you will receive access to all our episodes a week early! Never heard of it? It's the ultimate L&TO insiders' subscription, a chance to get unreleased songs, conversations, and devotionals delivered to you personally every month! We will even do a Worship Wednesday exclusive just for Patreon members and pray for you all individually. We are excited about going deeper with you, and we hope you'll join us! Check out www.patreon.com/loveandtheoutcome

Chris, Jodi, Milo & Ziggy

Knowing Your Worth with Rebecca St. James Feb 17, 2021

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Hi friends!

Have you ever felt like your worth is tied to your career and talents? On this week's podcast episode, Chris & I sat down with the one & only Rebecca St. James! She reminds us that "our worth and value come from who we are, not what we do." Phew, don't know about you, but we needed this reminder after not touring for the past year!

We were both a little star-struck sitting down with someone who has won both Grammy AND Dove awards, has ten albums, and too many number 1 songs to count! Rebecca's concert in Winnipeg was the first ticket Jodi spent her own money on, and her music and career have been a huge inspiration for both of us.

Rebecca shares about being in the spotlight from the age of thirteen, the anxiety & identity issues that come along with that, and how she continues rise above it. Now a wife and mother of three, she opens up about how they decide as a family when to say no, so they can give their yes to what God is calling them to. If you need some honest, encouraging conversation in your ears this week, let this Australian American share her life lessons with you. We know you're gonna get so much out of this episode!

Be sure to check out Rebecca's new music at https://heritagemusicgroup.lnk.to/dawnWE

And her new podcast at https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Rebecca-St-James-Friends-and-Family

How To Not Care What People Think And Still Care About People Jan 27, 2021

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Hi Friends,

It's so easy to write people off, isn't it? When they don't see things the way we do, vote the way we do, belong to the same group we do… But here's the thing: it's in the sharing of our stories, leaning in to listen and learn, NOT winning someone over to our side, that we grow! When we posted about the insurrection at the Capitol and the inauguration, we watched as our social media number plummeted. All of a sudden people assumed so much about who we are and what we believe. At first we wondered if we did something wrong… but it led to beautiful, complicated conversations that we would never have had otherwise!

So this week's podcast episode asks & attempts to answer this question: how do we not care what people think, but still care about people? Wow - that's tough, isn't it? To show up and share your perspective in love, AND leave space for others to do the same is not easy, but it's necessary. We are equal parts nervous & excited about being more transparent, and engaging in vulnerable conversations as we move into 2021. We want to let you in to our questions & the things we're working through, and we trust that if you're here on the journey with us, you want to join in the conversation and do the same! Our prayer is that even in conflict, we could be loving towards each other. If we make our point but lose the plot of loving God & people, we've lost everything. We love you and we're so glad you're here!

PS - we are launching a PATREON! Never heard of it? It's the ultimate L&TO insiders' subscription, a chance to get unreleased songs, conversations, and devotionals delivered to you personally every month! We will even do a Worship Wednesday exclusive just for Patreon members and pray for you all individually. We are excited about going deeper with you, and we hope you'll join us! Patreon launches Feb. 1st! Stay tuned for more info :)

Chris, Jodi, Milo & Ziggy

How To Dream When You Can't Plan Jan 06, 2021

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We had a 2021 "planning meeting" today and it was weird! How do you plan during a pandemic when your industry is shut down? Maybe you're not facing the same challenges that we are as touring musicians who can't tour, but I'm sure you're feeling this tension in your life, too. The inability to put dates on a calendar, or see our families…maybe you've given up on dreaming?

This week's podcast is all about dreaming even when you can't plan or see what's ahead; how to not let last year's disappointments steal your anticipation for what God has for you in 2021.

We pray that these little tips are transformational in your life, and the way you approach this year.

And if you're looking for a way to give (and get a tax receipt) this year, head to www.lovehealinghugs.comand pay for a child living in poverty to have a life changing surgery this year. $360 dollars ($1 a day) or $30 a month will sponsor a surgery for a little one who can't afford it. Send a healing hug this year!

Love to you friends, keep dreaming!

Chris, Jodi, Milo & Ziggy

Feeling Off This Christmas? Try This. Dec 23, 2020

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Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

Our prayer this Christmas season has been, "God, help me to let go of what I think Christmas is supposed to be, and embrace what it is." We don't want to miss all that God has here and now, because we keep looking back and wishing for the old days. But this is easier said than done isn't it? Especially if you're spending this Christmas alone, far from family, sick, stressed and depressed.

This week's podcast episode is a short, ten minute devotional based on Matthew 2:10 - "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight!" We all need to be guided this Christmas. We all need God's light to brighten the dark places of our lives. We all need the clarity & peace that comes from following the One who is lighting our way.

Just like Jupiter & Saturn crossed paths from our perspective last night here on earth, may we ask for God to shift our perspective to his presence so we can be present to the gifts He has for us this Christmas.

And if you're looking for a way to give (and get a tax receipt) this year, head to www.lovehealinghugs.com and pay for a child living in poverty to have a life changing surgery this year. $360 dollars ($1 a day) or $30 a month will sponsor a surgery for a little one who can't afford it. Send a healing hug this Christmas!

Thanks for your love and support thru this crazy year! Merry Christmas friends!

Chris, Jodi, Milo & Ziggy

Overwhelmed? Start Here. Dec 10, 2020

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I woke up this morning feeling heavy-hearted, overwhelmed, and an overall lack of clarity & focus. We are all balancing a lot these days, and the holidays are a magical time, but they add another layer to everything don't they? Here's the thing - even in our over-whelm we still need to get up and function to take care of ourselves & our families. I don't have all the answers, but God does, and He definitely met me in the middle of it all and helped me through. Here's some tangible ways to feel and fight through overwhelm... and it all starts with His love. I hope you find this helpful, love to hear your thoughts!

Ps - This weekend ONLY, everything in Jodi's shop is 20% off including these beautiful cross scarves!

How To Give Thanks In The Midst Of Sadness Nov 25, 2020

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This Thanksgiving is so different for all of us. We can't get across the border to see family and eat turkey, and many of you are staying home and staying safe as well. In the midst of it all, we have been feeling sad, lost, overwhelmed and exhausted, and a little ashamed for feeling that way. As Christians aren't we supposed to just push through and "be thankful?" In this week's podcast episode we talk about just that - how being thankful isn't turning a blind eye to our pain and sadness, but knowing he is right there with us in the midst of it. It is ok to feel both - sad and thankful.

Jesus himself said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit," so He was giving us permission to feel down. But scripture also reminds us that we don't mourn as those who have no hope, and "the joy of the Lord is our strength". The only way Chris and I know of, to resiliently find hope in the midst of a challenging 2020, is to develop our gratitude muscle. Gratitude leads to joy, which leads to strength. We hope you find this episode both honest and encouraging as we let you into our lives. You are not alone! Wishing you all a meaningful and memorable Thanksgiving!

"You Got This" Fan Q&A Nov 04, 2020

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It's been the coolest thing watching the words I wrote connect with your heart and lead you to the Father. I started writing "You Got This" when my kids were babies, and seeing it in your hands is thrilling! Chris collected all of your questions about the book and some of our songs and we turned it into a podcast. Hope you enjoy having your questions answered and I hope our shout-outs were pronounced correctly! If you haven't ordered the book yet or want to buy a bunch for Christmas presents, go to www.iamjodiking.shop

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