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the REALIFE Practice PodcastThe REALIFE Practice Podcast is a space where hosts Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi explore the rhythms of life through the lens of spiritual growth. Author: Teresa McCloy & Lindsay Sterchi
The REALIFE Practice Podcast is a space where hosts Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi explore the rhythms of life through the lens of spiritual growth. Together, they provide practical insights on how to integrate faith into everyday moments, offering tools and resources for deepening your faith, and recognizing and responding to God in your everyday life story. Through personal stories and reflections, the podcast encourages you to pay attention to Gods presence in both the ordinary and extraordinary. Whether youre seeking spiritual renewal or simply want to practice living with intention, this podcast is your guide to nurturing your faith in daily life and your deeper life story. Language: en Genres: Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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S8, Ep. 03: Rule of Life: A Framework to Order and Align Your Days
Episode 128
Tuesday, 3 November, 2026
How does writing down our Rule of Life help us order and align our days? In this episode, we finish unpacking our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life, focusing on the final section: once discovered and written, it becomes a practical tool and framework for decision-making and for ordering and aligning daily life. We explore the importance of starting with the “being” work through discernment with God rather than copying cultural expectations, then capturing the rule in an accessible format (journal, planner, or computer document) as an always-editable draft. We’ll talk about why it’s helpful to keep it short and to revisit it regularly to realign weekly choices and connect small habits to long-term formation. Plus, we’ll share an exciting new resource coming your way soon!Our definition of a Modern Day Rule of Life: “A rule of life is a commitment to live your life in a pattern of behaviors, rhythms, and routines. It is crafted through discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God designed you and the values He has inscribed on your heart. Once discovered and written, it serves as a tool and framework that can help you make decisions for your life and determine how best to order and align your days.” (from Do What Matters by Teresa McCloy)REST Notes: A new book from Teresa, available for preorder November 9!REST Notes: A Year of Quiet Noticing is a beautiful, full-color book with written reflections, blessing prayers, reflection questions, and photographs to help you notice God in ordinary places of your life. Listen to the REALIFE Conversations from the Porch podcast starting next week to hear excerpts and learn more, and preorder your copy beginning November 9!00:00 Welcome and Series Recap00:52 Modern Day Rule of Life Defined01:53 Being Before Doing04:00 Where to Write It04:20 Messy Draft Mindset07:30 What to Include10:14 Using It Weekly12:41 Real Life Examples15:37 Saying No With Clarity19:06 Ordering Your Days22:32 Start Simple and Iterate23:34 Resources and Season Wrap25:03 New Book Announcement27:08 Final Thanks and GoodbyeLIFE MAPPING TOOLSGain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally, and in Spanish!JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITYCLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.READ TERESA’S BOOKBanish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.About Lindsay Sterchi:Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.
