Anchored Decisions
Episodes
038: Information Overload? Who to Actually Listen to and What Steps to Take
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesOverwhelmed by podcasts, posts, and “you shoulds”? In this episode, Lauren names the real cost of information overload and offers 6 tips...
037: Turning Point: A Call to Bold Faith and Spreading Hope
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesThis week’s episode of The Anchored Decisions Show is a little different. After stepping back this summer due to health challenges, I felt...
036: What are you pursuing: God or self?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesAre your daily actions drawing you closer to God—or further away? In this raw and heartfelt episode, Lauren shares a personal update about...
035: The Power of Prayer Journaling in Making Life Decisions with Kari Bartkus
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesCan journaling really help you make better decisions — and hear from God more clearly? In this episode, spiritual director and journal coa...
034: Decision Consequences: The Long-Term Ripple Effects of Your Choices
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesEvery decision we make—big or small—creates ripple effects that impact far more than we often realize. In today’s episode, Lauren walk...
033: Smart Investment Decisions: A Guide to 401ks, Roth IRAs & Saving for the Future with Jami McCree
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesShow NotesIn this episode of The Anchored Decision Show, Lauren sits down with financial advisor Jami McCree to take a deep dive into invest...
032: Christian Money Management: A Faith-Based Foundation for Your Finances
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to handle money with wisdom, purpose, and biblical truth.In this episode of The Anchored Decision Show, Lauren sits down with Certified Fina...
031: The Dos and Don’ts of Using AI in Your Decision-Making
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesAI is becoming more integrated into our daily lives—from simplifying tasks to generating content to helping us plan our weeks. But where’...
030: Is AI Sabotaging Your Ability to Make Decisions?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesAI is becoming a bigger part of how we make decisions — from choosing what we watch to making major financial decisions. But what happens ...
029: When God is Silent: 5 Reasons He’s Not Answering Your Prayers and How to Hear His Voice
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesAre you praying about a decision but feel like God is silent? In this episode, we dive into five biblical reasons you might not be hearing f...
028: How to Know When to Say Yes: Making Wise Commitment Decisions with Joni Topper
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesAre You Struggling to Decide Which Commitments to Take On?In this episode of The Anchored Decisions Show, I’m joined by Joni Topper to tal...
027: Ask a Decision Coach: Should I buy the new build or the fixer upper?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesAre you torn between two big choices and don’t know which one is right for you? In this episode of Ask a Decision Coach, I help Marie navi...
026: The Single Most Important Factor in Your Decision-Making as a Christian
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesAre you struggling with decision-making and wondering if you're truly hearing from God? In this episode, I share my journey from being the w...
025: What's the Wise Choice — from Andy Stanley’s “Principle of the Path”
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lauren goes over a concept she learned years ago from the Andy Stanley Bible study called “The Principle of the Path.” The overal...
024: Raising Godly Decision-Makers with Rachel Mitchell
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Anchored Decisions Show, Lauren Black welcomes guest Rachel Mitchell, a mother of two teenage boys, to discuss how to help chil...
023: Bringing Your Home Design Style to Life with Interior Designer Michaela Farwell
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Anchored Decision Show, Lauren Black interviews interior designer Michaela Farwell from Fairspring Design. Together, they explo...
022: Setting Your Kids up for Success: How to Inspire Career-Minded Thinking by Nurturing Your Children’s Strengths & Passions
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Anchored Decisions podcast, host Lauren Black delves into the importance of helping children find their career paths early on. ...
021: How I Decided: Sending my Christian kid to public school
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questioning whether you should send your child to public school as a Christian? In this episode, I share about the struggles with choosing a school fo...
020: Put Your Thoughts on Trial to Distinguish What’s True
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggle with negative thoughts, making assumptions or self-criticism? In this episode, Lauren provides a 3-step process for extinguishing the negativ...
019: Take Captive Every Thought: Using Faith-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Conquer Your Mental Battles with Kimberly Christian
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberly Christian, a licensed clinical social worker and faith-based counselor. Kimberly introduces us to her progra...
018: Indecision vs Perfectionism: Which is keeping you stuck?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren provides an update on her home renovation — sharing how they've been trying a bunch of different options for her kitchen layout. She thought ...
017: Practical and Prudent: Getting Back to God’s Natural Design for Problem Solving
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Brenda Yoder, a licensed mental health counselor, elementary school counselor, speaker, forme...
016: Make Better Decisions & Live Life to the Fullest by Learning to Rest and Reflect with Rachel Baker
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Baker, a speaker, coach, and author dedicated to helping women reclaim their time and sanity. Rachel shares he...
015: From Resistant to Receptive: One Simple Step to Unlocking Open-Minded Conversations with the Stubborn
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a stubborn person to change their mind or even consider an alternative perspective can be a challenge... until now! Learn how one simple quest...
014: How to Help Your Adult Children Make Good Decisions without Overstepping
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Michelle Croyle, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Abundant Freedom Counseling, on how parents can help th...
013: How to Help Your Kids Make Good Decisions
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into how to guide your kids toward making good decisions. Join me and life coach, Entrice Rowe, as she shares expert adv...
012: Laying a Fleece: Seeking God’s Confirmation in Decision-Making with Sasha Star Robertson
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the concept of seeking divine confirmation when facing important decisions. Drawing from the biblical story of Gideon layi...
011: Building your dream home: 6 steps to discovering your style, choosing aesthetics, and envisioning your design to create a house you love
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a home remodel, renovation, or building new? Thinking of redecorating? There are so many decisions to make when it comes to designing your d...
010: How to envision your decisions: Mastering long-term thinking and strategic vision
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with a decision because you're not sure how it'll turn out? While you can never know exactly how things will play out, there are steps you ...
009: Decision Dilemma! Do these 6 Research Steps First!
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best decisions are informed decisions! In this episode, I walk you through 6 research steps to ensure you're approaching your decision with a prop...
008: How to Seek God’s Voice and Will for Your Decisions with Life Coach, Megan Nilsen
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I chat with Megan Nilsen of Kingdom Life Coaching, about how to hear from God in your decisions. We both share stories of leaning ...
007: 6 Strategies to Overcoming Decision Fatigue
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So drained from the little decisions that you just can't make one more decision for the day? That's called decision fatigue! But the good news is, I h...
006: Navigating Friendships as a Christian: Insights from Life Coach, Steph Kelsey
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Anchored Decisions podcast I'm talking with Steph Kelsey, who is a relationship- focused life coach, and we're chat all about ...
005: Bring Your Plans to God to Let Him Establish Your Path with Pastor Ebonie Mukasa
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Pastor Ebonie Mukasa about the concept behind her Plan, Pray, Pursue women’s conference. We talk about why it’s not “...
004: Pros and cons list leaving you confused? Use THIS for your decisions instead!
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share my unpopular opinion on why I feel pros and cons lists just won’t cut it for most big decisions. But I don’t leave you han...
003: 3 Steps to Easier Decisions Using the SAIL Method - Our Signature Decision-Making Framework
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When searching for a way to make easier decisions, ones that I would feel confident in and stick to, I sought out a framework… but couldn’t find a...
002: The internal battle — What to do when your heart and head disagree over a decision?
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss what to do when your heart and head disagree on a decision… When your heart is tugging in one direction, but based on the ...
001: Decoding the 3 decision instincts: How to keep your head, heart and gut in check
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share about the three decision instincts — making decisions from your head, heart or gut. I talk about how you likely use all thre...
Anchored Decisions Trailer
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Anchored Decisions show! Tune in weekly to hear expert insights, real-life decision stories and faith-based strategies to help you nav...