660 - Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: A Conversation With Dana K. White Clutter Free Academy podcast

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660 - Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: A Conversation with Dana K. White

il y a environ 3 jours 32:23

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In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp welcomes author Dana K. White for their first-ever conversation about the intersection of faith and decluttering.

Dana shares her personal journey from anonymous blogger to bestselling author, revealing how she discovered that creative, successful women often struggle the most with clutter. Together, they explore why shame is so deeply connected to our messy spaces and how understanding that "Jesus doesn't care about your messy house" can be the key to making real progress.

If you've ever felt that your cluttered home somehow makes you a spiritual failure, this episode offers liberating insights. Dana debunks common misconceptions about biblical references to order and cleanliness, including a fresh perspective on the Proverbs 31 woman.

Listeners will discover:

Why traditional organizing advice often fails creative minds

How removing shame is the first step to making actual progress

Dana's practical decluttering question: "If I needed this item, where would I look for it first?"

The freedom that comes from embracing the reality of your space

Whether you're just starting your decluttering journey or have been struggling for years, this conversation offers both spiritual encouragement and practical strategies to help you create a functional home without shame.

Resources mentioned in this episode: Dana K. White's website - https://danakwhite.com/

Dana’s new book, Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House - https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/jesus/

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660 - Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: A Conversation with Dana K. White

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published il y a environ 3 jours

MP3•Maison d'episode

In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp welcomes author Dana K. White for their first-ever conversation about the intersection of faith and decluttering.

Listeners will discover:

Why traditional organizing advice often fails creative minds

How removing shame is the first step to making actual progress

Dana's practical decluttering question: "If I needed this item, where would I look for it first?"

The freedom that comes from embracing the reality of your space

Resources mentioned in this episode: Dana K. White's website - https://danakwhite.com/

Dana’s new book, Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House - https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/jesus/

566 episodes

#Society #Conversations #Clutterfree #Kathilipp #Kathi Lipp #Decluttering #Self-Improvement #Podcasting Education #Organizing

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660 - Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: A Conversation with Dana K. White 32:23

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In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp welcomes author Dana K. White for their first-ever conversation about the intersection of faith and decluttering. Dana shares her personal journey from anonymous blogger to bestselling author, revealing how she discovered that creative, successful women often struggle the most with clutter. Together, they explore why shame is so deeply connected to our messy spaces and how understanding that "Jesus doesn't care about your messy house" can be the key to making real progress. If you've ever felt that your cluttered home somehow makes you a spiritual failure, this episode offers liberating insights. Dana debunks common misconceptions about biblical references to order and cleanliness, including a fresh perspective on the Proverbs 31 woman. Listeners will discover: Why traditional organizing advice often fails creative minds How removing shame is the first step to making actual progress Dana's practical decluttering question: "If I needed this item, where would I look for it first?" The freedom that comes from embracing the reality of your space Whether you're just starting your decluttering journey or have been struggling for years, this conversation offers both spiritual encouragement and practical strategies to help you create a functional home without shame. Resources mentioned in this episode: Dana K. White's website - https://danakwhite.com/ Dana’s new book, Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House - https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/jesus/…

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659 - Simple Soups for a Meaningful Lent Season 23:12

il y a environ 10 jours23:12

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658 - The All or Nothing Trap 26:15

il y a environ 17 jours26:15

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657 - Rediscover Peace: The Psychological Benefits of Decluttering 25:41

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655 Finding Grace in Your Imperfect Space 19:54

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654 - Declutter Your Life: 100 Space, 15 Minutes Each 26:06

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652 - The Clutter-Free Lifestyle: 10 Habits That Actually Work 22:05

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651 - 10 Surprising Things I No Longer Do as a Clutter-Free Mom 25:55

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650 – The 5 Financial Habits You Should Build in 2025 25:02

il y a 10 weeks25:02

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649 – Your 5 Cleaning Habits You Should Build in 2025 23:20

il y a 11 weeks23:20

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648 – The 5 Meal Prep Habits You Should Build in 2025 29:38

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647 – The Shame-Free Path to Conquering Clutter 27:45

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