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Kristen's Simple Life

Kristen's Simple Life

By Kristen Mary

A Christian podcast that takes elements from nature and life and applies them to Biblical principles. Follow me on Instagram @Kristensimplelife. Music is composed by Tafoya Kingzartt Sutton for Mozartt Music Group LLC.
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Dating and Healing within Parenthood

Kristen's Simple LifeApr 01, 2024

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Dating and Healing within Parenthood

Dating and Healing within Parenthood

In this episode, Kristen talks about what dating and healing looks like while dealing with the everyday stressors of parenthood.
Apr 01, 202446:10
The death of unhealthy friendships

The death of unhealthy friendships

In this episode, Kristen will share three stories of people she has had to let go in her life in order to move forward to the next phase. Hopefully this episode will give you, the listener, the wisdom to know when it is time to move on.
Feb 29, 202434:59
Just breathe

Just breathe

In this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of taking time to breathe when stress and anxiety arise.
Feb 20, 202416:07
Rejection and a manifesto

Rejection and a manifesto

In this episode, Kristen talks about the pain of rejection. With the pain we experience from rejection, we can make a manifesto of Gods forgiveness and love towards us.
Jan 22, 202434:44
Life always comes back together

Life always comes back together

It is recommended that before listening to this episode, you go back and listen to sometimes life falls apart (July 5). In this episode, Kristen talks about how life always comes back together. Recommend books: When it all falls apart by Riva, Tims, and, When it all comes together by Riva, Tims.
Jan 05, 202419:06
New Plan, New Keys, New Year, New You

New Plan, New Keys, New Year, New You

In this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of leaving old things behind and creating a new plan for the new year.
Jan 02, 202417:48
Interpreting dreams, visions and nightmares

Interpreting dreams, visions and nightmares

In this episode, Kristen explains how God uses dreams, visions, and even nightmares to get our attention. Here are a list of books to read: The da Vinci code by Adam Thompson and Adrian Beale. Illustrated, dictionary of dream symbols and the Bible based dictionary of prophetic symbols by Joe Ibojie. How to interpret dreams and visions by Perry Stone.
Dec 11, 202333:40
Bruh, you need some sleep!

Bruh, you need some sleep!

In this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of eating a good meal, getting some sleep, and getting help that you may need.
Nov 27, 202325:21
What’s next?

What’s next?

In this episode, Kristen will talk about the phase of life where people tend to not know what purpose God has for them after a major accomplishment. God always has something for you to do, no matter, your circumstance, age, or stage in life.
Nov 10, 202323:17
Finish it, Master it

Finish it, Master it

In this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of finishing what God has called you to do, and mastering it. This is a quick look into her latest accomplishment.
Oct 16, 202323:57
Organizing Peace, Decluttering Stress

Organizing Peace, Decluttering Stress

In this episode, Kristen talks about some hard decisions she had to make to prioritize peace and let go of stress.
Sep 25, 202321:53
The importance of confessions

The importance of confessions

In this episode, Kristen will talk about what confessions are, and why they are important.
Sep 07, 202326:10
Perseverance and Hope

Perseverance and Hope

In this episode, Kristen talks about how perseverance has propelled her into her college career, and how hope caused her to find her father.
Aug 07, 202333:48
Sometimes life falls apart

Sometimes life falls apart

In this episode, Kristen talks about some insights about how to deal with life as it falls apart from a book she’s reading. Then she discusses how those insights relate to her own life.
Jul 05, 202338:15
Quick Segments w/Kristen & Friends

Quick Segments w/Kristen & Friends

In this episode, sit back and enjoy conversations between Kristen and her friends about friendships, relationships, and parenting.
Jun 06, 202301:27:19
Finding Solitude w/ Fresh Flowers

Finding Solitude w/ Fresh Flowers

In this episode, Kristen talks about the meaning of solitude, finding peace within, and enjoying fresh cut flowers.
Apr 17, 202324:17
Am I Enough?

Am I Enough?

In this episode, Kristen talks about how she is navigating single mom-hood and how many times she has wondered if she’s enough.
Mar 06, 202330:03
Help, my eye is twitching!

Help, my eye is twitching!

In this episode, Kristen will discuss how to manage stress and mental health from a spiritual perspective.
Feb 01, 202326:07
Surviving divorce with animals on the loose

Surviving divorce with animals on the loose

In this episode, she takes you on an intimate tour of her personal life—experiencing divorce, raising her kids, and keeping animals from going on the loose. Sit back and enjoy, Kristen’s Simple Life.
Jan 02, 202301:00:44
Hiking & finding peace within

Hiking & finding peace within

In this special episode, Kristen takes you on her hiking journey to finding peace within the soul.
Aug 15, 202206:36
The Starfish & the branch

The Starfish & the branch

In this episode, Kristen talks about the starfish, and applies their legs to the biblical principle of the vine & branch.
Jul 18, 202217:57
The Sandbar Shark is directed by God’s path

The Sandbar Shark is directed by God’s path

In this episode, Kristen talks about her experience and close encounter with a Sandbar shark and how her experience reminded her not to lead to her own understanding, but to acknowledge God at all her ways.
Jun 27, 202231:32
Stingray’s know how to keep their mouth shut

Stingray’s know how to keep their mouth shut

In this episode, Kristen talks about the stingray and the location of its mouth and how that should be a lesson to be mindful of the things we say.
Jun 13, 202225:56
The beluga whale has the perfect personality for a Jonah situation

The beluga whale has the perfect personality for a Jonah situation

In this episode, Kristen talks about the beluga whale’s character, and how the personality of a beluga whale would’ve been the perfect fish to swallow Jonah.
May 30, 202224:47
The tiger shark is aggressive like Saul

The tiger shark is aggressive like Saul

In this episode, Kristen talks about the tiger shark and how the tiger sharks personality coincides with the beginning phases of Saul’s aggression after the Lord rejected him.
May 16, 202219:20
The Blacktip shark is a lot like Saul

The Blacktip shark is a lot like Saul

In this episode, Kristen starts the Georgia aquarium series. She will discuss the many animals she saw at the Georgia aquarium, and compare their characteristics to that of biblical characters. Listen to the Blacktip shark is a lot like Saul.
May 02, 202223:56
Preview of upcoming weeks

Preview of upcoming weeks

In this episode, Kristen talks about what her experience has been in the yard lately, and what it’s coming up in the next several weeks.
Apr 18, 202207:36
We have dominion just like the mountain lion

We have dominion just like the mountain lion

In this episode, Kristen talks about mountain lions roaming populated areas…or not; and connects their personality to humans right to be dominant.
Apr 04, 202218:04
A German shepherd knows his Lord like Simon Peter

A German shepherd knows his Lord like Simon Peter

In this episode, Kristen will talk about a German Shepherd she saw in her backyard, and compare the loyalty of a German shepherd to the loyalty of Simon Peter.
Mar 21, 202217:23
The Green Anole was a God-created dinosaur

The Green Anole was a God-created dinosaur

In this episode of season six, Kristen talks about the green lizard that camouflages itself and probably lives in your backyard and you’ve never known it. It is a direct descendent of the Dinosaurus that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
Mar 07, 202220:13
Season 6 preview

Season 6 preview

In this episode, Kristen gears up for season 6.
Feb 28, 202203:30
The wind causes the trees to speak. Season Finale

The wind causes the trees to speak. Season Finale

In this season finale episode, Kristen gives a message of encouragement. We know nature is a powerful force that teaches us so many of God’s principles. Today, is no different. Kristen will discuss how the wind causes the trees and other elements to warn us of things to come. Yet, we should stay rooted in God, and trust in his word. Listen and return in March for season 6.
Jan 24, 202220:41
Let it snow and return back to our Lord

Let it snow and return back to our Lord

In this episode, Kristen talks about the potential snow storm set to hit the Atlanta Metro area, and how we can apply this element to God’s promises for our lives.
Jan 17, 202219:44
A fast bean plant, and an angry person

A fast bean plant, and an angry person

In this episode, Kristen talks about how long it takes for a bean plant to sprout, and even longer for us to not operate in anger.
Jan 10, 202230:23
Ducks and a struck rock

Ducks and a struck rock

In this episode, Kristen talks about the lifestyle of ducks and how their story compares to Moses and the promise land.
Jan 03, 202215:52
Awake from hibernation

Awake from hibernation

In this episode, Kristen will talk about the different animals from her backyard that hibernate and apply it to God’s view of hibernation.
Dec 27, 202119:06
Jesus Christ our savior

Jesus Christ our savior

In this episode, Kristen will talk about her recent experience purchasing a Christmas tree, and shift over to the love and gift of Jesus Christ.
Dec 20, 202118:54
Encouragement from Kristen’s backyard

Encouragement from Kristen’s backyard

In this special episode, Kristen will give you a word of encouragement based on something that will seem so insignificant that happened in her backyard.
Dec 13, 202121:18
God has his eyes on cows

God has his eyes on cows

In this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of God‘s principles regarding his animals, insects, and most of all, our lives.
Dec 06, 202120:06
Falling leaves, and a fallen Satan

Falling leaves, and a fallen Satan

In this episode, Kristen will talk about why leaves fall off of the trees, and how that compares to the fall of Satan
Nov 29, 202124:33
The peacock and Solomon have something to offer

The peacock and Solomon have something to offer

During this week of Thanksgiving, Kristen doesn’t talk about a turkey, but she does talk about a peacock. She also talks about Solomon and how both of them have something to offer other than beauty.
Nov 22, 202127:03
Llama, Llama, David has been chosen

Llama, Llama, David has been chosen

In today’s episode, Kristen talks about how the llama is the unlikely choice for a farm animal, just like David was an unlikely choice to be chosen to be King.
Nov 15, 202130:03
A piglet in the hay, and Moses in a basket

A piglet in the hay, and Moses in a basket

In today’s episode, Kristen will talk about her experience at the State fair petting zoo, what she learned about pigs, and how it relates to baby Moses.
Nov 08, 202133:57
The common conehead and an impactful Shamgar

The common conehead and an impactful Shamgar

In this episode, Kristen talks about the common conehead and the impact the judge, Shamgar had in Israel.
Nov 01, 202130:04
So we got a Guinea fowl!

So we got a Guinea fowl!

In today’s episode, Kristen talks about the New Guinea fowl she just got, her losing her voice again, and a replay of last year’s Halloween episode: crows, witchcraft, and the fall of Saul.
Oct 25, 202101:13:17
The praying mantis is as strong as Samson

The praying mantis is as strong as Samson

In this episode, Kristen compares the viciousness and strength of the praying mantis to the character of Samson in the Bible.
Oct 18, 202128:04
The Juro spider, like Abram, traveled to a foreign land

The Juro spider, like Abram, traveled to a foreign land

In this episode, Kristen talks about the Juro spider who traveled to the U.S. from China, and so, Abram had to leave his country too.
Oct 11, 202123:17
The Great Black Wasp and half a baby

The Great Black Wasp and half a baby

In today’s episode, Kristen talks about the Great Black Wasp and it’s close relative the Tarantula Hawk Wasp and how their behaviors relate to the women who argued in front of King Solomon over the dead baby.
Oct 04, 202132:25
Nature, Space, Dinosaurs & a Nerd

Nature, Space, Dinosaurs & a Nerd

In this episode, Kristen talks about her personal life growing up with the love of nature, space, and dinosaurs and how it shaped her into the nerd she is today.
Sep 27, 202133:19
A mystery animal reminds me of faith

A mystery animal reminds me of faith

In this episode, Kristen talks about an animal in her yard that she has not been able to identify who has been tearing up her pillow cushions. Then she applies that mystery, to the mystery of our faith in God
Sep 23, 202110:17