{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clutter Free Academy","title":"Why Cluttery People Need Spiritual Giants (And How to Find Yours)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ebe8dbcf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1459,"description":"Do you ever feel like your cluttered home is just a symptom of something deeper? That nagging sense of overwhelm, the guilt about unfinished projects, the shame that creeps in when company comes over—what if it all points to something going on in your heart?In this thought-provoking episode, Kathi Lipp sits down with author Lori G Melton to explore a beautiful spiritual practice that might just change the way you approach both your faith and your clutter. Lori's new book, Journey with a Giant, invites readers into a year-long journey of walking alongside a faith mentor from history—someone whose life and example can inspire transformation.What You'll Discover in This EpisodeIf you've ever felt \"less than\" or wondered why you can't seem to get your act together, this episode offers a fresh perspective. Lori shares why she chose Mr. Rogers as her spiritual giant—and what she learned about showing up faithfully even when life feels messy.You'll learn:Why studying imperfect human faith heroes can be more transformative than only studying biblical charactersHow Brother Lawrence's simple practice of scrubbing pots can speak to overwhelmed, cluttery heartsWhy Harriet Tubman's story offers courage for those who feel small and insignificantHow to keep a year-long spiritual practice simple and doable for real, busy peopleThe surprising connection between decluttering your home and going deeper with GodWhy This Matters for Your Decluttering JourneyAs Kathi points out, our hearts are where clutter starts. The fears, guilt, and shame that lead us into the path of clutter can only be truly addressed when we draw closer to God. And sometimes, seeing how other imperfect humans have faithfully walked with Him gives us the courage to believe we can too.A Practice for Real LifeLori's approach is refreshingly doable: just two to three times a week, varying your resources month by month. Watch a documentary one month, listen to a podcast the next, read a chapter when you have time....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cDkfsIad8ttwNVTe53KcoWMyy7wfRYQTcB4BkQ4V-KE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83OWRi/YTFiZjNjZTBjNmRm/ZDcyNTQ4Mzk2MDQ4/NjViZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}