• Episode 25: Live in Love Christmas Edition- Christmas memories, why Santa, when Christmas looks different than you thought it would
    Dec 12 2023

    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!

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    29 mins
  • Episode 24: Spiritual formation moments, why we apologize to our kids, and childlike faith with Dave and Sydney Clayton
    Jun 27 2023

    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.


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 23: How to have hard conversations with your kids and having biracial families with child & adolescent counselor Sissy Goff and friend Patoya Hall
    Jun 20 2023

    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.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 22: Thomas Rhett discusses Lauren's postpartum depression, his favorite things about being a dad, and their family's new favorite hobby
    Jun 13 2023

    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!


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    54 mins
  • Episode 21: The importance of asking for help and taking care of yourself while single parenting with Lindsey Nobles and Kate Coleman
    Jun 6 2023

    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 Lindsey Nobles and Kate Coleman to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while single parenting.


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    44 mins
  • Episode 20: Parenting alongside your village and the gift of having friends in different seasons with Lindsey Marlin and Grace Hackett
    May 30 2023

    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.


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    57 mins
  • Episode 19: Postpartum depression, mom guilt, and comparison with Kari Kampakis
    May 23 2023

    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 author, speaker, and podcaster, Kari Kampakis to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love with mom guilt and comparison.
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    50 mins
  • Episode 18: Counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the differences in raising boys and girls and social media's affect on relationships
    May 16 2023

    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.


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    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.

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    52 mins