Did you know that Mother’s Day is a really hard day for many women? For some, they lost their mom, and Mother’s Day is super difficult. For others, they have lost a child and there is a deep hole in their heart each Mother’s day. And for others, they desire to be a mom and that dream has not happened yet. Each month as the pregnancy test is negative, they have to wait for that dream to happen. And so on the podcast for the month of May, I like to highlight special mom stories. I want to remind w...
May 01, 2023•44 min
Have you ever written a letter to your younger self? Maybe you want to share the truths you wish you knew 10 years younger or 20 years ago. Perhaps they are about your marriage, parenting, friendships, or just life. If you heard my episode last week, I talked with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new guided journal which is full of a lot of questions to self-reflect on. One of them was about writing a letter to your younger self and we talked about it on her podcast episode. I wrote a letter in 2018...
Apr 24, 2023•11 min
Have you ever done an inventory over your life? Have you ever gone back and reflected over the past? Maybe looked at the present and tried to become more self-aware? And maybe even look forward to the future—what are my goals and dreams? I am so excited to share with you about Jennifer Dukes Lee’s new book: * Stuff I’d Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery . What I love about this book is that Jennifer asks some gr...
Apr 17, 2023•42 min
Do you Live Loved? Do you live your life filled up with the fullness of God’s love in you? I don’t know about you, but sometimes I struggle with this, so I am really excited to recommend a book to you. It is called * Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely . It is by Lysa TerKeurst; she is one of my favorite authors. I actually read this book back in 2016. It released the same month that my friend passed away, and I remember reading it. But I have to tell you that I...
Apr 10, 2023•12 min
Do you ever struggle with what to do when your world is falling apart? When life seems to flip upside down, do you wish you had a friend that would come alongside you and say this is what helped me in the middle of my suffering and my hard times? This is what I love about this new book, * A Faith That Will Not Fail by Michele Cushatt. She was on the podcast back in 2020 for her book, Relentless. If you have not heard her story, she has walked through cancer multiple times and what I love is that...
Apr 03, 2023•42 min
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live through Holy Week? Imagine what it would be like to walk with Jesus as He went from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. So much happened in his life during those 7 days. So for the Bible Shoes episode this month, I thought it would be really special to put ourselves in the shoes of one of the disciples as he walked next to Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. There are a lot of big events that happen that really establish our faith as a Christia...
Mar 27, 2023•22 min
Are you in the middle of a transition? Maybe you are changing jobs? Maybe you are changing states and moving? Or perhaps it has to do with your kids—maybe you have a preschooler who is heading off to kindergarten next year. Or maybe you have high schooler who is graduating and going to college next year? All of these are examples of transitions and change is hard, so I am so excited to have Nicki Koziarz back on the podcast to talk about her new book, * Your New Now: Finding Strength and Wisdom ...
Mar 20, 2023•36 min
Have you ever had a divine appointment that changed your life? Maybe it was the person who introduced you to Jesus. Perhaps it was someone who prayed for you during a time when you were really hurting. Maybe it was a counselor, a friend, or maybe a stranger. I cannot wait to share with you about a divine appointment that happened in my life and actually it is the book recommendation for this month. So I share about this in my book, * Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength in Chapter 14 ca...
Mar 13, 2023•13 min
Are you a busy mom? Do you feel like you are juggling many things? Do you wish you can make the most of your minutes for the day? I am so excited to talk with Crystal Paine on the podcast this week about her book, * The Time Saving Mom : How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most . This is a must read for any mom who is trying to manage a busy schedule. I learned so much from Crystal, so many practical tips she shares in the book and on the episode today. I think you ...
Mar 06, 2023•40 min
Have you ever tried to avoid other people because there was something in your life that you did not want them to know? Maybe it was about your family or a life circumstance you were walking through. Perhaps it was just a feeling or an emotion you were experiencing. I think we can all relate to this which is why I am super excited for my second Bible Shoes to highlight the Samaritan woman at the well. You might be thinking: Wait a minute, I don’t connect at all with that woman’s life circumstance...
Feb 27, 2023•16 min
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by social media? Maybe you feel trapped by how much time it takes or maybe you struggle with comparison as you look at other people’s posts. I think this is a huge struggle for many people. Have you ever considered taking a break from social media? This week, I have Sandy Cooper on the podcast, and she is going to share her story as well as give us 5 reasons of why we should take a social media break. I think you are really going to like what she has to share. Also, ...
Feb 20, 2023•48 min
ave you ever read a book where you literally underlined and highlighted more of the book than you didn’t? Well I cannot wait to tell you about a favorite book where I did just that. It is called * The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. I read this book back in 2017. A friend gave it to me for my birthday and I am telling you—this was one of those life changing books. It is probably the best book I have ever read on prayer. I cannot wait to dive deeper into it and share some of my favorite parts of ...
Feb 13, 2023•11 min
Have you ever wondered if it is okay to question God? Is it okay to have doubts and ask why God? Where are you God? Is your plan good? Sometimes it does not feel good right now, so can I trust You? All of these are honest questions that we can bring to God. And it is okay to ask these hard questions. I love that we dive deeper into this on the podcast today when I talk with Lori Ann Wood about her new book, * Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted ....
Feb 06, 2023•43 min
If someone was going to ask you what your best parenting advice was, what would you say? Maybe you would talk about being intentional with the time you have with your kids. Perhaps you would talk about some of the traditions you did in your home. For me, I would talk about empathy and what a gift it is for our kids. Well you are in for such a treat because this week on the podcast I have Mary DeMuth and she is going to give her parenting advice and wisdom that she wants to pass along to us paren...
Jan 30, 2023•35 min
Do you ever struggle going to the extremes? Either all good or all bad? Do ever say words like you never, you always or I never, I always? These are extremes- right? I love that we can see an example of this in the Bible. This week, I am so excited for my very first episode of Bible Shoes. If you missed my introduction a couple weeks ago, I am going to be picking one person in the Bible and I am going to try to put myself in their shoes. I am going to ask myself, what are they thinking? What are...
Jan 23, 2023•16 min
Have you ever wished you could have a conversation about grief and get really practical? How did you overcome this? How did you deal with hard emotions? How did you walk through your grief? This week on the podcast, I have this honest conversation with Clarissa Moll about her new book, * Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living With Grief and Thriving after Loss . We talk about the myths of grief and just some practical tools that really helped Clarissa after her husband passed away in a t...
Jan 16, 2023•40 min
What if you were the one? What if you were “the Rodney” in your teenager’s life? Let me explain. Back in 2018, I read a book called * The Grown-Up’s Guide to Teenage Humans by Josh Shipp. Well Josh shares his story about growing up as a foster kid who had been in and out homes for years. His goal when he arrived at a new home was to see how quickly he could get kicked out. He even kept a journal in which he would write the date he arrived, the date he was kicked out and what strategy he used to ...
Jan 09, 2023•10 min
Happy New Year! I cannot believe it is 2023. Let me ask you a question: Do you struggle with what to pray? Maybe even how to pray? I am so excited about this first episode in 2023. I talk with Suzie Eller about her newest book, * Prayer Starters: Talking with God About Hard Times . This book has been changing my life; it is so phenomenal. I love the wisdom Suzie brings to this episode. We recorded back in December, and it is one of my favorite episodes. She cries, I cry… there are just some tend...
Jan 02, 2023•45 min
As you get to the end of 2022, what are you going to do to prepare for 2023? Do you make New Years Resolutions? Do you set goals, or do you pick one word for the year that you will focus on? Not sure if you will listen to this before or after Christmas, so first of all, let me wish you a Merry Christmas. I hope you and your family have a wonderful celebration. I hope you eat lots of Christmas cookies and enjoy time with loved ones. Most of all, I hope you remember the true meaning of Christmas- ...
Dec 19, 2022•12 min
Do you ever wonder if your life is making an impact? Do you ever ask yourself: Does this matter what I am doing? Your work? Your ministry? Is it Significant? If you have asked those hard questions, then I know you are going to benefit from this episode. I talk with Rachael Adams today about her new book, * A Little Goes A Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life . I love that the key verse in her book is Zechariah 4:10, “Do not despise the small beginnings.” I think a lot of times we think that i...
Dec 12, 2022•35 min
What do you do when God seems to have vanished? Maybe you feel alone in your decision making, your parenting, in your life? This is the question on the back of the book that we are going to highlight today. It is called * Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World . I don’t know if you know this, but Esther is one of the two books of the Bible where God’s name is not mentioned once. We are going to dive deeper into this today in our study. But I think it is amazing, because God’s fin...
Nov 28, 2022•41 min
Do you ever feel like you are hidden? Like the work you are doing is unseen? Maybe overlooked by others? I want to encourage you today with a book called * Anonymous: Jesus Hidden Years and Yours by Dr. Alicia Britt Chole. Actually, back in March, I highlighted one of her other books called 40 Days of Decrease during Lent. But she was not able to come on the podcast then, so I am so excited to have her in person this time to highlight this book because I think sometimes the most significant time...
Nov 14, 2022•36 min
Do you have a rhythm in your home that helps you practice gratitude? Maybe you have a journal where you write 2-3 things that you are thankful for each day. Or maybe around the dinner table, you talk about what you are grateful for in your day like highs and lows or blessings and bummers. I think practicing gratitude is so important! So I am excited to have Clayton Greene and Chris Pappalardo back on the podcast to talk about their new product, the Graticube . This is a phenomenal way to practic...
Oct 31, 2022•40 min
Did you know that October 15th is pregnancy and infant loss Remembrance Day? Sadly for many women, this is part of their story. It was for me. I lost a baby in between my two boys. So, in October, I try to have an episode on the podcast that will come along and offer hope to a hurting heart. Maybe someone is walking through a pregnancy or infant loss or for those of you who have a friend or loved one walking through this, this episode will give you lots of wisdom on how to come alongside and sup...
Oct 17, 2022•41 min
Have you ever had a thought in your head and it took over? It started to change the way you think about yourself. Maybe you started to be extra hard on yourself, both critical and negative. Or maybe it was a thought about someone else and it just changed how you acted. Our thoughts are definitely powerful, so I am excited to talk with Gem Fadling. I have her back on the podcast and we are talking about her new book, * Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Head . This is such an im...
Oct 03, 2022•48 min
Do you have margin in your schedule? Do you have white space on your calendar where you have flexibility and can move appointments around or are you so busy and packed that you are at full capacity with no wiggle room? Oh friends, I feel like this is a struggle for many women and especially it has been a struggle for me over the years. And I remember reading back in 2015, Lysa Terkeurst’s book, * The Best Yes . So I have some nuggets to truth to share with you her book as well as My Best Yes for...
Sep 19, 2022•7 min
Have you ever had to have a tough conversation with a loved one? Maybe it was about their physical health? Perhaps it was about their emotional or mental health. Sometimes these conversations can be really difficult, so I am so thankful that Dr. Matthew Sleeth is back on the podcast, and he is going to talk about his book, * Hope Always: How to be a force for life in a culture of suicide . September is Suicide Prevention Month and each year on the podcast, I try to highlight one episode where I ...
Sep 12, 2022•33 min
Have you ever worked with a coach? Maybe it was for a team sport. Or perhaps it was with a singing or writing coach. I am so excited to introduce you to my writing coach, Adam Colwell. He is my guest on the podcast this week, and we're going to go in depth about my book, Depth ! I am so excited for you to hear a little bit of the process of the book editing and coaching near the end of this 5-year journey with the book. We will share some of the behind the scenes. I cannot wait for you to hear t...
Sep 05, 2022•40 min
Have you ever felt heartbreak? Deep heartbreak? Has life turned out differently than you hoped or expected? Is loss or grief a part of your story? Oh friend, I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to walk through heartbreak. So, God placed on my heart a book to offer hope to a hurting heart and it releases this week. So, I thought today, that I would read Chapter 1 of the book, Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength . I dedicated this book: To the woman whose life has just been shattered, t...
Aug 29, 2022•18 min
Has God ever asked you to do something completely out of your comfort zone? Well, I feel like He has asked me to do that a couple times. The first one was with this podcast, and I cannot believe that I am celebrating the third year of the podcast this week. That was a leap of faith for me when I started this podcast three years ago. It is super exciting! The second example would be my book, Depth : Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength. I feel like God placed that on my heart five years ago in ...
Aug 22, 2022•56 min
