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Live in Love with Lauren Akins

Live in Love with Lauren Akins

By That Sounds Fun Network

In this seasonal podcast, to celebrate the New York Times bestselling book Live in Love, Lauren Akins sits down with podcast host Annie F. Downs and has meaningful conversations with multiple guests to talk about what it looks like to live in love in different areas of life. Tune in to each season, to hear never-before released stories and retellings of some of Lauren’s best memories.
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Episode 7: Live in Love in Motherhood with April Tomlin and Mackenzie Wright

Live in Love with Lauren AkinsJun 22, 2021

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Episode 25: Live in Love Christmas Edition- Christmas memories, why Santa, when Christmas looks different than you thought it would

Episode 25: Live in Love Christmas Edition- Christmas memories, why Santa, when Christmas looks different than you thought it would

Hey y'all! This past summer, I sat down with my village to talk about what it means to Live in Love while parenting. If you haven't listened go back and check those out!

Since Christmas is my most favorite time of year, I wanted to surprise you all with some Christmas conversations Annie F. Downs and I had with these guests, too! You'll hear from Thomas Rhett and myself, Grace Hackett, Lindsey Marlin, Kari Kampakis, Sissy Goff, David Thomas, Kate Coleman, Lindsey Nobles, Patoya Hall, Dave and Syndey Clayton, and my girls. Go grab your favorite mug, heat up something warm to drink, and listen along to this collection of festive conversations. I hope you enjoy this suprise show and have a very Merry Christmas!

Dec 12, 202329:05
Episode 24: Spiritual formation moments, why we apologize to our kids, and childlike faith with Dave and Sydney Clayton

Episode 24: Spiritual formation moments, why we apologize to our kids, and childlike faith with Dave and Sydney Clayton

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with Pastor Dave Clayton and his wife Sydney to talk about what it looks like to live in love with your faith and parenting.


Thank you to our sponsors!

Jun 27, 202301:05:35
Episode 23: How to have hard conversations with your kids and having biracial families with child & adolescent counselor Sissy Goff and friend Patoya Hall

Episode 23: How to have hard conversations with your kids and having biracial families with child & adolescent counselor Sissy Goff and friend Patoya Hall

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with someone you have heard from before on this season, Sissy Goff along with Lauren's dear friend, Patoya Hall to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while having hard conversations with your kids.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Jun 20, 202355:19
Episode 22: Thomas Rhett discusses Lauren's postpartum depression, his favorite things about being a dad, and their family's new favorite hobby

Episode 22: Thomas Rhett discusses Lauren's postpartum depression, his favorite things about being a dad, and their family's new favorite hobby

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with her husband and the other parent to their children, Thomas Rhett to talk about what it looks like to live in love on Father’s Day!


Thank you to our sponsors!

Jun 13, 202354:10
Episode 21: The importance of asking for help and taking care of yourself while single parenting with Lindsey Nobles and Kate Coleman

Episode 21: The importance of asking for help and taking care of yourself while single parenting with Lindsey Nobles and Kate Coleman

Jun 06, 202343:33
Episode 20: Parenting alongside your village and the gift of having friends in different seasons with Lindsey Marlin and Grace Hackett

Episode 20: Parenting alongside your village and the gift of having friends in different seasons with Lindsey Marlin and Grace Hackett

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with her best gals, Grace Hackett and Lindsey Marlin to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love with while raising kids with your village.


Thank you to our sponsors!

May 30, 202357:02
Episode 19: Postpartum depression, mom guilt, and comparison with Kari Kampakis

Episode 19: Postpartum depression, mom guilt, and comparison with Kari Kampakis

May 23, 202350:07
Episode 18: Counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the differences in raising boys and girls and social media's affect on relationships

Episode 18: Counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the differences in raising boys and girls and social media's affect on relationships

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with counselors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while raising boys and raising girls.


Thank you to our sponsors!


If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠⁠laurenakins.com⁠⁠.

May 16, 202352:23
Episode 17: Lauren Akins and Annie F. Downs talk mental health, teaching grace, and differing perspectives on parenting

Episode 17: Lauren Akins and Annie F. Downs talk mental health, teaching grace, and differing perspectives on parenting

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!

On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. On today's first episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with co-host Annie F. Downs to celebrate Mother’s Day, talk about what it looks like for her as a mom and how to live in love on Mother’s Day.


If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠.


Thank you to our sponsors!

May 09, 202351:58
Announcing: Season Three of the Live in Love podcast!
May 02, 202300:53
Episode 16: Live in Love in Story with Lauren Akins
Nov 23, 202155:09
Episode 15: Live in Love in Health with Lee Bell
Nov 16, 202159:26
Episode 14: Live in Love in Relationship with Lisa and Steve Gregory

Episode 14: Live in Love in Relationship with Lisa and Steve Gregory

Welcome to Season Two of the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She continues to share hew things with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

On today's episode, we celebrate Lauren's birthday! She sits down with her parents, Steve and Lisa to talk about what it's like to live in love in relationship.

Thanks to our sponsors in this episode:

CRU: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to 5 hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of my book, Live in Love. Simply text LIVE to 71326 to help today or visit give.cru.org/Live. Message and data rates may apply.

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Hello Fresh: Now you too can enjoy more time with the family and less time planning. Just go to hellofresh.com/liveinlove14 and use the promo code LIVEINLOVE14 for 14 free meals including free shipping!

Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/liveinlove.

Nov 09, 202101:00:02
Episode 13: Live in Love in Loss with Mattie Selecman

Episode 13: Live in Love in Loss with Mattie Selecman

Welcome to Season Two of the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She continues to share hew things with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

On today's episode, Lauren sits down with her friend, Mattie to talk about what it's like to live in love in loss.

Thanks to our sponsors in this episode:

CRU: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to 5 hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of my book, Live in Love. Simply text LIVE to 71326 to help today or visit give.cru.org/Live. Message and data rates may apply.

Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html

Hello Fresh: Now you too can enjoy more time with the family and less time planning. Just go to hellofresh.com/liveinlove14 and use the promo code LIVEINLOVE14 for 14 free meals including free shipping!

Modern Fertility: Your Prenatal Multi subscription gets you 60 capsules per month for $30 — but, right now, our listeners can get 30% off their starter kit, including one month of capsules and a free glass storage jar, at modernfertility.com/LIVEINLOVE30.

Nov 02, 202101:01:22
Episode 12: Live in Love in Friendship with Lindsey Marlin
Oct 26, 202152:21
Episode 11: Live in Love in Extended Family with Paige Lankford

Episode 11: Live in Love in Extended Family with Paige Lankford

Welcome to Season Two of the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She continues to share hew things with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

On today's episode, Lauren sits down with her mother-in-law, Paige to talk about what it's like to live in love in extended family.

Thanks to our sponsors in this episode:

CRU: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to 5 hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of my book, Live in Love. Simply text LIVE to 71326 to help today or visit give.cru.org/Live. Message and data rates may apply.

Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html

Hello Fresh: Now you too can enjoy more time with the family and less time planning. Just go to hellofresh.com/liveinlove14 and use the promo code LIVEINLOVE14 for 14 free meals including free shipping!

Modern Fertility: Your Prenatal Multi subscription gets you 60 capsules per month for $30 — but, right now, our listeners can get 30% off their starter kit, including one month of capsules and a free glass storage jar, at modernfertility.com/LIVEINLOVE30.

Oct 19, 202150:55
Episode 10: Live in Love in Commitment with Thomas Rhett

Episode 10: Live in Love in Commitment with Thomas Rhett

Welcome to Season Two of the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She continues to share hew things with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

Today is Lauren and Thomas Rhett's anniversary! To celebrate, Lauren again sits down with her husband, Thomas Rhett to talk about what it's like to live in love in commitment.

Thanks to our sponsors in this episode:

CRU: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to 5 hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of my book, Live in Love. Simply text LIVE to 71326 to help today or visit give.cru.org/Live. Message and data rates may apply.

Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html

Hello Fresh: Now you too can enjoy more time with the family and less time planning. Just go to hellofresh.com/liveinlove14 and use the promo code LIVEINLOVE14 for 14 free meals including free shipping!

Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/liveinlove.

Oct 12, 202155:08
Episode 9: Live in Love in College with Adeline, Amber, & Dee

Episode 9: Live in Love in College with Adeline, Amber, & Dee

Welcome to Season Two of the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She continues to share hew things with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

On today's first episode of the new season, Lauren sits down with her college girlfriends to talk about what it's like to live in love in college.

Thanks to our sponsors in this episode:

CRU: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to 5 hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of my book, Live in Love. Simply text LIVE to 71326 to help today or visit give.cru.org/Live. Message and data rates may apply.

Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html

Hello Fresh: Now you too can enjoy more time with the family and less time planning. Just go to hellofresh.com/liveinlove14 and use the promo code LIVEINLOVE14 for 14 free meals including free shipping!

Modern Fertility: Your Prenatal Multi subscription gets you 60 capsules per month for $30 — but, right now, our listeners can get 30% off their starter kit, including one month of capsules and a free glass storage jar, at modernfertility.com/LIVEINLOVE30.

Oct 05, 202152:14
Episode 8: Live in Love Today with Lauren Akins

Episode 8: Live in Love Today with Lauren Akins

Welcome to the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She shares behind the scenes things to share with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, the paperback edition is new and you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

On today's episode, Lauren sits down for a solo episode with Annie F. Downs to talk about what it's like to live in love today.

Thanks to our sponsors in this episode:

Cru - For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. As a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of Lauren's new book, Live in Love. Simply text LOVE to 71326 to help today. Message and data rates may apply.

Cru’s Terms of Use – 
https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html

Glorify App - As a Live in Love listener, you can download the Glorify app from your app store, create an account and enter code LIVEINLOVE in the profile section for a special limited-time promotion of 50% off unlimited access to Glorify’s premium content designed to help you get into good worship habits and grow closer to God. That’s promo code LIVEINLOVE to get 50% off unlimited access to Glorify’s premium content when you download the Glorify App today.

Hello Fresh - Now you too can enjoy more time with the family and less time planning: go to hellofresh.com/liveinlove14 and use the promo code LIVEINLOVE14 for 14 free meals including free shipping. Make sure you tag us in your socials when you get your meal kit and show your support for the show.

Jun 29, 202149:53
Episode 7: Live in Love in Motherhood with April Tomlin and Mackenzie Wright
Jun 22, 202158:05
Episode 6: Live in Love in Purpose with Lauren Tomlin

Episode 6: Live in Love in Purpose with Lauren Tomlin

Welcome to the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She shares behind the scenes things to share with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, the paperback edition is new and you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

On today's episode, Lauren sits down with her friend, Lauren Tomlin to talk about what it's like to live in love in purpose.

Thanks to our sponsors in this episode:

Cru - For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. As a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of Lauren's new book, Live in Love. Simply text LOVE to 71326 to help today. Message and data rates may apply.

Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html
Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html

Glorify App - You can download the Glorify app from your app store, create an account and enter code LIVEINLOVE in the profile section for a special limited-time promotion of 50% off unlimited access to Glorify’s premium content designed to help you get into good worship habits and grow closer to God! That’s promo code LIVEINLOVE to get 50% off unlimited access to Glorify’s premium content when you download the Glorify App today.

Jun 15, 202157:16
Episode 5: Live in Love in Marriage with Thomas Rhett
Jun 08, 202101:00:20
Episode 4: Live in Love in Support with Beth Barcus

Episode 4: Live in Love in Support with Beth Barcus

Welcome to the Live in Love Podcast! Each week Lauren sits down with friends and family to talk about all the different areas of her life where she gets to live in love. She shares behind the scenes things to share with you that you may not know even if you have read her book Live in Love. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs.

If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, the paperback edition is new and you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at laurenakins.com.

On today's episode, Lauren sits down with her counselor, Beth Barcus to talk about what it's like to live in love in support.

This episode is sponsored by CRU. For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a copy of my new book, Live in Love. Simply text LOVE to 71326 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! So text LOVE to 71326, that’s L-O-V-E to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Love. Message and data rates may apply.

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This episode is also sponsored by Function of Beauty. Go to FunctionOfBeauty.com/liveinlove to take the quiz and get 20% off your order.

Jun 01, 202152:36
Episode 3: Live in Love in Community with Grace Hackett

Episode 3: Live in Love in Community with Grace Hackett

May 25, 202152:30
Episode 2: Live in Love in Family with Steve Gregory & Macy Page
May 18, 202158:13
Episode 1: Live in Love in Adoption with Suzanne Mayernick & Lisa Gregory
May 11, 202151:28
Welcome to Live in Love with Lauren Akins

Welcome to Live in Love with Lauren Akins

Welcome to Live in Love with Lauren Akins.

In this 8 episode podcast, to celebrate the one-year anniversary and paperback launch of the NYT bestselling book Live in Love, Lauren Akins sits down with podcast host Annie F. Downs and has meaningful conversations with multiple guests around the most loved topics in the book. Hear never-before released stories that fans of the book will love and retellings of some of Lauren’s best memories that will introduce new fans to this beautiful memoir.

Apr 30, 202103:29