Rhythms for Life

Gabe and Rebekah close out 2025 with the final episode of Season 12. Fresh off celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary in New York City, they reflect on a year filled with honest conversations about marriage, rhythms, and real life. This episode is a heartfelt recap of the season’s highlights, a celebration of breakthroughs readers have experienced through their book The Fight for Us, and an invitation to invest even deeper in your marriage in 2026.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why the end-of-year holiday season is the perfect time for reflection and taking inventory as a coupleThe four simple questions Gabe and Rebekah ask every year to evaluate their marriage and family lifePersonal stories from their anniversary getaway—including a magical evening of live jazz with Chris BottiPowerful reader reviews and testimonies from couples and small groups using The Fight for Us and the new curriculumExciting details about two upcoming opportunities to go deeper with Gabe and Rebekah in 2026Resources:Download the free Year-End Inventory Guide (What’s Right, Wrong, Confused, and Missing) in the show notesGet The Fight for Us book and the new small-group curriculumJoin Gabe and Rebekah for the intimate Beach Marriage Intensive, February 9–12, 2026 (limited spots remaining) at https://rebekahlyons.com/intensive — use code RFL500 for $500 offSave your seat for the Marriage & Parenting Retreat, May 14–15, 2026 in Franklin, TN at https://rebekahlyons.com/retreat — use code RFL200 for $200 offUnlock the THINQ Summit 2025 All-Access Pass before it’s released to the public: https://thinqmedia.com/access25/More from the THINQ Podcast Network:UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyonsThe InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParentNextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldonNeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148

Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friend, incredible leader, and prolific author, Mark Batterson. Known for his unique way with words, Mark joins the conversation to discuss the vital difference between having good intentions and implementing true, strategic rhythms in your life and marriage.This is a conversation about the power of intentionality and the practical steps required to align your time, your values, and your vision as a couple. They dive into why rhythms—not just desires—are the only things that will shape the health and direction of your future.In this episode, you'll learn:Why all the right intentions will fail without a strategic plan and mutual alignmentThe power of sitting down together to get serious about how you will allocate your time in the year aheadHow to move beyond the hardest moments of marriage by establishing a unified rhythmThe specific questions couples should ask to ensure alignment and shared clarity for their livesResources:Mark’s Website: https://www.markbatterson.com/Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbattersonBuy Gradually Then Suddenly here: https://a.co/d/1Az2uZA/Get Rebekah’s Friendsgiving Guide: https://www.rebekahlyons.com/friendsgivingThe Journal For Us: 10 Conversations Every Couple Needs to HaveReserve your spot now for Rhythms Retreat November 21-22 in Franklin, TN. Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.Unlock the THINQ Summit 2025 All-Access Pass before it’s released to the public: https://thinqmedia.com/access25/More from the THINQ Podcast Network:UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyonsThe InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParentNextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldonNeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148

In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their friends Ryan and Raechel Myers, CEO and Founder of She Reads Truth and He Reads Truth.What does it look like to build a marriage, a family, and a demanding business all under one roof? The Myerses live this integrated life every day. This is a candid conversation about the dance of being spouses and business partners. In this episode, you'll learn:The surprising story of how She Reads Truth grew from a personal hashtag into a global community.How to be "ruthless about unity" and resolve conflict quickly when your spouse is also your business partner.The challenges and hard-won rhythms of practicing Sabbath and "turning off" work when your work is at home.Simple, daily practices to stay rooted in the Word and connected as a couple.How understanding the Bible's meta-narrative—especially the theme of "home" from Eden to the New Jerusalem—can transform your faith.Resources:Use code RHYTHMS15 for 15% off anything in the Advent Collection: https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/collections/advent-2025-tidings-of-comfort-and-joy/Learn more about She Reads Truth and He Reads Truth at SheReadsTruth.comThe Journal For Us: 10 Conversations Every Couple Needs to HaveReserve your spot now for Rhythms Retreat November 21-22 in Franklin, TN.Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.Unlock the THINQ Summit 2025 All-Access Pass before it’s released to the public: https://thinqmedia.com/access25/More from the THINQ Podcast Network:UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyonsThe InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParentNextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldonNeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148

Gabe and Rebekah are joined by their longtime friend, Jon Tyson, author and pastor of Church of the City in New York City. They dive into the realities of marriage, especially how the intense pressures of life, ministry, and urban living can either drive a couple apart or forge an unshakeable union. This is a raw and honest conversation about what it takes to "fight harder," see your marriage with a vertical framework, and find joy in the hard work of becoming one.In this episode, you'll learn:Why pressure is the defining test of marriage and how it can bring you together.The surprising statistic that 80% of "bad" marriages become great within 5 years—if you stay in it.The importance of a "vertical view" of marriage, especially when facing conflict or emotional abandonment.Why joy in marriage is found in "the talking" and the active work of resolving conflict.How to implement intentional rhythms of rest (like Stephen Covey’s "big rocks first") to connect with God, even in a chaotic city.Resources:Learn more about Jon Tyson and his work at JonTyson.comThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyThe Divine Conspiracy by Dallas WillardKnowing God by J.I. PackerThe Journal For Us: 10 Conversations Every Couple Needs to HaveReserve your spot now for Rhythms Retreat November 21-22 in Franklin, TN. Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.Unlock the THINQ Summit 2025 All-Access Pass before it’s released to the public: https://thinqmedia.com/access25/More from the THINQ Podcast Network: UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyonsThe InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParentNextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldonNeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148

Gabe and Rebekah Lyons continue The Rhythm of Us series with special guests Ann Voskamp. What does it look like to build a family legacy rooted in faith, resilience, and deep connection? In this episode, Ann shares their journey of life on the farm—raising children who are best friends, staying rooted in their community, and casting a vision for generations to come.In this episode, you’ll learn:The hidden gift of trauma—and how community helps us endure and healDaily rhythms that shape legacy, like scripture conversations and nightly walksWhy gratitude interrupts anxiety and unlocks hopeThe power of confession, repentance, and active listening to deepen intimacyThis conversation will challenge you to slow down, notice the good, and lean into God’s provision—building a family life that endures.Resources:Learn more about Ann Voskamp’s work, including her book: Loved to Life; Gifts & Gratitudes; https://annvoskamp.com/Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts - https://annvoskamp.com/onethousandgifts/Rory Groves, The Family Economy - https://www.thegrovestead.com/familyeconomy/The Journal For Us: 10 Conversations Every Couple Needs to HaveReserve your spot now for Rhythms Retreat November 21-22 in Franklin, TN. Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.Unlock the THINQ Summit 2025 All-Access Pass before it’s released to the public: https://thinqmedia.com/access25/More from the THINQ Podcast Network:UnderCurrent with Gabe LyonsThe InFormed Parent with Suzanne PhillipsNextUp with Grant SkeldonNeuroFaith with Curt Thompson