Clutter Free Academy
Episodes
206 - Nicki Koziarz and The Ultimate Resource Guide for (trying to be) Awesome Wives
26 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Aren't things fun and excited when they are new? Then, after a while, the excitement wears off and you want to quit? You may be feeling that way about...
205 - Shaunti Feldhahn and The Ultimate Resource Guide for (trying to be) Awesome Wives
19 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you realize the power you have as a wife to change the way your husband walks through this world? How much care and confidence you can give him? In...
204 - REPLAY-Kicking Off The Husband Project with Melissa Taylor at Proverbs 31 Ministries
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are your ready to get intentional about your marriage? In case you missed it! This episode introduces you to how The Husband Project became Proverbs 3...
203 - The Husband Project from a Husband's Point of View
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What will your husband think of the The Husband Project? Will he even notice? Will it make a difference? I interview an expert on being on the receivi...
202 - The Reluctant Wife and the Husband Project with Cheri Gregory
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Still haven't signed up for The Husband Project Online Bible Study with Proverbs 31 Ministries? Too tired? Tired of working on your marriage and not s...
201 - Kicking Off The Husband Project with Melissa Taylor at Proverbs 31 Ministries
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are your ready to get intentional about your marriage? We are so excited to team up with Proverbs 31 Ministries as they feature our very own The Husba...
200 - Asking for Prayer (without Feeling Like a Burden) with Renee Swope
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is it hard for you to reach out for prayer? Do you feel guilty or like you are being a burden? I took some time to talk with my good friend, Renee Swo...
199 - Six Chicks Freeze and Fix, Making and Freezing Meals for a Decluttered Dinner
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't it be great to come home from a busy day and know that dinner is already planned and prepped? With a little work ahead of time, meals can b...
198 - Breaking Busy with Alli Worthington
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel crazy busy or busy and fulfilled? Most of us say yes to way too many things and then we find ourselves burnt out and frazzled. There are...
197 - Extreme Hospitality
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If someone suddenly needed a place to stay, whether it be a natural disaster or a family "situation," would you be ready to take them in? It's actuall...
196 - How to Cozy Up Your House
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Want to Cozy Up Your House to make it more inviting? Erin and I discuss and share easy and non-fussy ways to make your home a place where people will ...
195 - Dealing with Cluttered Emotions with Michele Cushatt
12 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you experience insecurity, fear, worry, anxiety, shame, regret? These are just a few examples of cluttered emotions. You might not know they are at...
194 - Creating a Quiet Time Space
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all face challenges to get our Quiet Time in each day and we feel un-Christian that we struggle in this area, but what if we could set ourselves up...
193 - Process, Product, People-Lessons Learned from The Profit
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Can we learn lessons about business from watching TV? We can when it's The Profit with Marcus Lemonis! This episode is a special roundtable discussio...
192 - Rediscovering Your Creativity
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Before jobs, responsibilities, and children came along, we had creativity. Somehow along the way, we lost it. Now thereâs a lot of pressure for us ...
191 - Overwhelming Situations with Cheri Gregory
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do we deal with other people's clutter? What if it's your parents' clutter? And what if you are living in their house...... for free? One listener...
190 - How to Be More Productive with Roger Lipp
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do? Do you have ideas and projects but feel like you are juggling all the plates in the air and can't get a g...
189 - Creating Your Own Creative Space
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get things done and yet don't know where to start? Can you find your desk under all your piles? Today we talk about my process of creating you...
188 - Undone Life Together with Michele Cushatt
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Chushatt-Undone Life Together All of us end up with a life that doesnât look quite like we imagined it would look. What do we do when we wak...
187 - 5 Steps To Clutter Free Sleep
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
186 - 101 Simple Ways to Show Your Husband You Love Him Days 6-10
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Showing love doesn't have to be take a lot of time! In fact, you can use simple ways to show your husband you love him and we are here to show you how...
185 - 101 Simple Ways to Show Your Husband Your Husband You Love Him
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Showing love doesn't have to be complicated! In fact, you can use simple ways to show your husband you love him and we are here to show you how! Comin...
184 - Ideas to Keep You Motivated to Stay Clutter Free
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ideas to Keep You Motivated to Stay Clutter Free. As January is coming to an end, most resolutions start to fall apart because the novelty wears off. ...
183 - Clutter Free Kids
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the cutest things become our biggest challenge when getting Clutter Free and those would be our not so Clutter Free Kids. Today we share rea...
182 - It's Not Too Late! Kickstart to Clutter Free
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What counts as a thing when counting what is going out? What do you do when guests leave their clutter at your house? What about our kidsâ clutter? ...
181 - Kick Off to Kickstart to Clutter Free
29 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kick Off your New Year with the Kickstart to Clutter Free E-course! Success is greater when you have the help of direct instruction and a support syst...
180 - Cleaning Up Christmas
22 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get a head start on next year's Christmas? What we do with Cleaning Up Christmas now will set us up for next year's success! Listen as Kathi g...
179 - 10 Great Clutter Free Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
10 Great Clutter Free Christmas Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List. What are Clutter Free Christmas gifts? You know, things that won't get used. "Sh...
178 - Taming Your To Do List, Christmas Edition with Glynnis Whitwer
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You asked the questions about Taming Your To Do List, Christmas and we've got your answers! How do we make sure we don't forget to get gifts for all t...
177 - Get Yourself Organized for Christmas - Part 3
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
176 - Get Yourself Organized for Christmas - Part 2
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
175 - Get Yourself Organized for Christmas - Part 1
17 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
174 - Questions About Love, Sex, and Intimacy with Juli Slattery
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sex, Love, and Intimacy.... It's a part of our lives and yet, no one wants to talk about it. I mean REALLY talk about it. Even as adults, we have ques...
173 - Taming the To-Do List with Glynnis Whitwer
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Got too much to do and not enough time in the day? Does procrastination keep you from doing what you really want to get done? Does it seem that what y...
172 - Hands Free Life with Rachel Stafford
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With all of the distractions in our lives, how do we live in order to create meaningful relationships with our children? Where does our time with work...
171 - Unstuck with Pat Layton
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are there areas in your life where you don't have the freedom to do what God wants you to do? Are there things in the past that keep you stuck where y...
170 - HelloBeautyFull with Elisa Morgan
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
96% of women would never use the word "beautiful" to describe themselves. We think: Not me, I'm not perfect. not me, I'm not good enough. But what if ...
169 - Thoughts That Can Save Your Marriage with Sheila Wray Gregoire
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage is hard work. Do you have the tools to navigate through the rough stuff? In our conversation with Sheila Wray Gregoire about her book 9 Thou...
168 - Hot Mamas on a Budget
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You want to invest in your marriage, but don't have a lot of money to invest? We understand! But you don't have to have a lot of money to be a Hot ...
167 - Through a Man's Eyes with Shaunti Feldhahn
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ever catch your man's eyes wander as the woman with the low-cut blouse with the lacy bra peeking out walks by? Does your son suddenly stop what he's...
166 - Sizzling Hot Marriage for Hot Mamas!!!
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get the conversation started ...sex isn't bad ...sex isn't dirty ...sex isn't shameful  Kathi and Erin discuss their new book Hot Mama: 12 Sec...
165 - Argument-Free Marriage with Fawn Weaver
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is your first reaction when you hear, "Argument-Free Marriage?" We see your eyes rolling! And you are not alone! But what if we told you it IS...
164 - 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom with Arlene Pellicane
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I'm struggling. I'm stressed. Being a mom is hard for me?" If so, you are NOT alone. You hear older women sa...
163 - Fashion Q&A with Shari Braendel Part 2
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi discusses more listner fashion questions with wardrobe expert Shari Braendel.
162 - Fashion Q&A with Shari Braendel Part 1
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Expert, Shari Braendel, returns to answer listener fashion questions regarding decluttering our wardrobe. What are some rules for accessorizing for ...
161 - Hot Date Nights
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi and Erin discuss planning hot dates on any budget!
160 - Help Me, Jesus! I Have Nothing to Wear! with Shari Braendel
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wake up and go to your closet only to find that you can't figure out what to wear? Today we talk with fashion expert Shari Braendel about what we...
159 - Be Clutter Free Before School Starts-Part 2
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start this school year on the right foot! What supplies do you already have? Are you ready to keep the best and get rid of the rest? How can you...
158 - Clutter Free Before School Starts Part 1
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Set up your family for a successful Back to School season! What areas of the house are most important for you children's success? How can you tea...
157 - Clutter Free Meal Planning and Summer Entertaining
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of always wondering, "What should I make for dinner?" Overwhelmed by planning meals week after week? Want to have good friends over this summer...
156 - Understanding Our Kids Personality So We can Connect With Them
01 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
155 - Make This a FUN Summer
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi and Erin discuss what is on their bucket list to make this a fun summer. The list includes things they want to do with and without kids.
154 - How To Deal With Criticism
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi and Erin discuss the three different categories of people who criticize others on social media and how to respond to each type.
153 - Rules for Kids
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rules, Boundaries, Guidelines..... How do we raise our children to be responsible adults? Do you lay down the law or do you let your kids have a say? ...
152 - What to Do When Disaster Hits
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi and Erin discuss the Austin Floods and what we can learn to help people before, during, and after a disaster. Besides ideas about how to help, t...
149 - Sunday Sermon on Weight with Kathi Lipp
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you who also struggle with weight, health, and generally feeling defeated with anything in your life that feels like it will never be re...
148 - Clutter Free Closet
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Can't find your favorite pair of sandals? Where is that outfit you wanted to wear tonight? Which clothes still fit you and which do not? Going into ou...
147 - Daughters and Their Value in God with Lynn Cowell
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Where do our daughters find their value in our culture? Their number of Facebook likes Their amount of Twitter Followers The number of boys that lik...
146 - Why Your Weirdness is Wonderful with Laurie Wallin
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
But when is weird something that we need to change and when is weird something we need to say, âMaybe this is what Godâs done with me and itâs O...
145 - Recapturing Joy in Your Daily Life with Deva Dalporto
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today, weâre talking to Deva Dalporto of YouTube fame. Yes, sheâs the real woman behind the series of parody videos that you see on Facebook all...
144 - Growing up Social with Arlene Pellicane
22 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Does your three-year-old know more about your iPhone than you do? Does your ten-year-old spend more time worrying about screen time than family time? ...
143 - How to Watch your Words and Stay out of Trouble with Karen Ehman
16 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gotten yourself into trouble for something you said? We all have! Today, our guest Karen Ehman, the author of Keep it Shut: What to ...
142 - Undone with Michele Cushat
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
141 - But I'm Not A Wicked Step Mother
28 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Most little girls grow up dreaming of being a mom, but hardly any of them dream of becoming a stepmom. Nevertheless, approximately one million new ste...
140 - Hot Date Nights with Jamie Ivy
22 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stay connected to your man when your life is⊠crazy? Fellow podcaster and blogger Jamie Ivey shares her tips and tricks for keeping h...
139 - Fringe Hours with Jessica Turner
06 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like every second of your life is filled with⊠business? This week, we talked to Jessica Turner, the author of The Fringe Hours, o...
138 - Hot Mama
01 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Who wants a red hot sex life? Yes, we're really asking you that and here's why: We believe that our media likes to act like hot sex is demoralizing a...
137 - Happy Habits for Every Couple
01 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is your marriage in need of some love therapy? Kathi's husband Roger joins the podcast today to talk about Kathi and Roger's new book, Happy Habits f...
136 - Clutter Free Romance
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You hardly have time to eat or shower⊠how are you supposed to have time for sex? Are you ready for a clutter free romance? Our new series of books,...
135 - Clutter Free Dinner
17 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dinner hour. Two tiny words that can make your heart start to pound, your stomach clench and your hand reach for the phone to order pizza. Again....
134 - Clutter Free Q&A
09 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We hold to our mantra:Â Clutter Free in 2015! In the past few weeks, everyone has jumped on the clutter free bandwagon (no, really, there are more t...
133 - Raising Financially Confident Kids with Mary Hunt
01 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are your kids acting entitled after the Christmas craze? Mary Hunt, the author of Raising Financially Confident Kids, walks you through how to kic...
132 - Clutter Free for 2015
28 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Clutter Free in 2015! Are you motivated to get (and keep) yourself organized this year? We talked to our own in-house clutter expert and the author...
131 - Holiday Romance
22 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
LOOKING FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR YOUR MAN? Christmas can be reverent, joyful, exuberant and fun, but it can also be⊠romantic. And Kathi and Erin w...
130 - Finding Spiritual Whitespace with Bonnie Gray
13 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had one of those⊠days. What do you do when life feels out of control, when you canât find peace, when your soul is restless⊠a...
129 - 5 Holiday Hacks
06 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How do you survive the holidays? Kathi and Erin share their top 5 Holiday Hacks to make your holidays simple and fun. Easy gifts you can keep on ...
128 - Simple and Joyful Holiday Season with Kimberlee Stokes
22 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel your shoulders getting more and more tense as the days to Christmas tick down? Ready for a less stressful Christmas? Kimberlee Stokes,...
127 - Saving with Shellie Deringer
22 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT TYPE OF BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPER ARE YOU? The one thatâs standing at the store door chanting âopen⊠open⊠openâ at 4 am⊠or the kind t...
126 - Restless Moments with Jennie Allen
26 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is born from the restless moments in your life? Jennie Allen, the author of Restless and Anything and the founder of IF Gathering, believ...
125 - How to Find Spiritual Revival with Lisa Whittle
25 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want God more than anything else? After a quick trip down memory lane (does anyone else still use Elizabeth Arden Sunflower perfume like Kat...
124 - Christmas Project
25 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Peaceful. Connected. Meaningful. Those are all words that should describe the Christmas season, but do they? So often we get wrapped up in the hus...
123 - When Marriage is Hard
25 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you. Iâm sorry. How can I help you? Have you ever had a hard time knowing what to say to your husband, especially when youâre at a...
122 - One Word to Describe Motherhood with Leslie Ludy
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is one word you would use to describe your motherhood? Kathi said overwhelming. Erin said chaotic. Leslie Ludy, our guest, said neither hav...
121 - Marriage is Messy and Beautiful with Darlene Schacht
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage is both messy and beautiful. This weekâs guest, Darlene Schacht, author of Messy Beautiful Love and the Time Warp Wife blog, shares with...
120 - Finding Balance and Creativity with Rachel Hamar
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a real, live rock star? The lights, the cameras, the music, the swarming fans⊠we got a little ...
119 - Being a Friend to Ourselves with Leeana Tankersley
27 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever taken a selfie? Of your butt? Thatâs just what Leeana Tankersley, author of Breathing Room, did so of course, thatâs the first t...
118 - Playground Relationships with Erin MacPherson
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt ashamed at the playground? Have you worried that your kids are the only ones playing Ninja Warrior while the others swing peaceful...
117 - Living as a Work of Art with Emily Freeman
12 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you see yourself as Godâs masterpiece? Do you live as a piece of art? Does the entire concept of living as a work of art totally intimidate you?...
116 - Understanding Your Children's Hearts with Ellen Schuknecht
05 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
All of the parenting books, the intentional planning, and the âIâm going to be a great parentâ attitude meant nothing the minute Ellen had her f...
115 - Searching for "Home" with Emily Wierenga
28 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Heartache. Searching. Loneliness. An overwhelming need to be exquisitely loved. Â Can you relate? Our guest this week, Emily Wierenga, shares her j...
114 - Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Where does all the money go? It can be frustrating when you are trying to save money but every time you turn around there is something you werenât ...
113 - Listening to the Prompting of God with Jessica Honegger
13 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
God sometimes asks us to do things that seem crazy big and beyond our scope of âablenessâ (and letâs be real, willingness!). Things like: St...
112 - Rebelling against Performancism and People Pleasing with Cheri Gregory
09 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of my interview with my co-author Cheri Gregory, we talk about how the last two of the bullies from our book The Cure for the Perfect Lif...
111 - Jen Hatmaker-When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity
06 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
She had all of her âChristianâ ducks in a rowâŠ. until God swept them all to the side. Jen Hatmaker was a Christian speaker and author, marrie...
110 - Rebelling Against Perfectionism and Procrastination with Cheri Gregory
02 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! My newest book, The Cure for the Perfect Life, came from my deepest desire to help the women in this world live fuller, richer lives a...
109 - Mentoring Moms with Stephanie Shott
26 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to being a mom, have you ever felt like you wish someone would just tell you what to do? (Or at least talk you down after your kid has...
108 - Following God Isn't Always Easy with Michele Cushatt
19 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
My friend and speaker, Michele Cushatt hasnât had the prettiest life. It has been down right hard and the things God have called her to havenât a...
107 - When Life Throws You a Curve Ball with Gillian Marchenko
10 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
âYou donât get a pass on your faith because of a curve ball.â OUCH! Would your best friend be willing say the same to you if you needed to hear...
106 - Over Committed with Kasey Johnson
02 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs easy to get bogged down with commitments- us moms have a knack for it! But then we start feeling exhausted, over committed and frustrated that...
105 - Keeping the fun in Summer Fun with Erin Macpherson
28 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Some parents are excited when summer comes. They get to be around their kids all day, everyday. This was SO not my experience. I loved the first day ...