Today, I wanted to record this episode as if we were sitting together on my deep, comfy couch – wrapped in blankets, holding hot cups of coffee, and just getting to know each other. In this episode, I share what my life was like before Jesus, how I grew up, what first drew me to Him, and how He ultimately filled my heart completely. Since then, I’ve never felt alone – He’s been with me through every season, especially in the hardest ones. Love you all. I’m praying for every woman who listens 💛 ...
Jul 31, 2025•31 min
What an amazing episode with Allie Marie Smith where we talk about some really profound reasons why we should all consider how much time we’re giving to social media. Truly, this is one of the most–if not the most–impactful conversations I’ve had about social media, with God right at the center of it all. We talked about how other people’s memories can start to feel like ours, how we were made for personal, in-real-life communities of about 150 people, how we were never designed to take in this ...
Jul 15, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 145
What if the changes you’re making didn’t have to feel like a burden… but could actually bring you joy ? In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to enjoy the changes you're making so they actually last. I’m sharing real-life examples from my own journey—like budgeting with joy, feeling lighter in my marriage, finding peace in my health rhythms, and building a business with God at the center. These shifts didn’t start out easy. Some felt overwhelming at first. But as I leaned into ...
Jun 26, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 144
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Elisa Morgan, former CEO of MOPS, author, and speaker, to talk about the gift of Spirit-led self-control. We explore the difference between healthy self-control (healthy mindedness) and over-control, and how easy it is to lean on control as a way to protect ourselves. Elisa shares such powerful wisdom on what it looks like to draw near to God, trust Him, and let His guidance lead us to what’s best. If you’ve ever wrestled with control or want to grow in your rel...
Jun 12, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 143
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my sweet new friend Kara Stout to talk about something so many women quietly carry: anxiety. Whether it’s fear about your health, your kids, or just the weight of the unknown—this conversation is a safe place to lay it all down at the feet of Jesus. Kara shares her personal story of walking through loss, finding peace in motherhood, and what led her to write a 30-day devotional—An Untroubled Heart—to help women experience God’s calm. We talk about surrender, tru...
May 29, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Self-control that comes from the Holy Spirit is calm, patient, and steady. It’s not chaotic or rooted in fear. It's grounded and guided. It’s the opposite of impulsive. It’s directed, intentional, and bright. I can’t wait to talk with you today about the gift of this kind of self-control. If you’re like me and have ever had a complicated or negative relationship with self-control—maybe you used it to shrink yourself, punish yourself, or try to earn your worth—I think this episode will speak righ...
May 15, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 141
In this episode, I share how “easy thinking” has helped me cut through mental resistance—not to avoid hard things, but to show up for them with more peace, love, and joy. We’ll talk about what Jesus actually says about the narrow path, how to hold both peace and challenge in tension, and why easy thinking isn’t about comfort… it’s about obedience without the drama. Learn more: paigeschmidt.com Work with Paige: Group Coaching: paigeschmidt.com/livebrightly 1:1 Coaching:...
Apr 30, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 140
In this episode, I’m joined by Julia Ubbenga—creator of the popular blog Rich in What Matters and author of the upcoming book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home , releasing April 15. We dive into how true minimalism goes far beyond organizing—it’s about de-owning and realigning your life around what matters most. Julia shares how the state of our homes often mirrors the state of our souls, and how simplifying both our inner and outer worlds can lead to more peace, joy, and deeper connection with...
Apr 15, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Feeling overwhelmed and running on your own strength? In this episode, we look at the difference between our grace—self-sufficiency that often leads to burnout—and *His* Grace, which empowers, sustains, and carries us through. If you’re ready to stop striving and start trusting, this episode is for you! Learn more: paigeschmidt.com Work with Paige: Group Coaching: paigeschmidt.com/livebrightly 1:1 Coaching: https://www.paigeschmidt.com/private-coaching-with-paige/ Co...
Mar 25, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 138
If you’re craving more peace, more joy, and more of God in your daily life, this episode is for you. Today, I’m introducing the 7 Pillars of Live Brightly—a biblical framework designed to help you invite God into every area of your life and live with greater intention, trust, and joy. We’re just about to start again, and this time, we’re walking through it course-style! You’ll get audio lessons to listen at your own pace plus group coaching calls to help you apply what you’re learning. If you’re...
Mar 11, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 137
The world feels so loud right now. Social media is noisy, and it can feel like there's pressure to post, to have strong opinions, to take sides. Some days you may feel seen and loved; other days, maybe judged or misunderstood. But remember, what matters most is that God knows your heart. And from the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. So take a moment to breathe. Get quiet. Go to God, and ask Him to align your heart with His. Love Him, love others, and be slow to judge. Only God truly know...
Nov 19, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 136
Moving from "feeling" worthy to knowing our worth as rooted in Christ requires a shift in our mindset and faith. When we base our worth on external circumstances—like career, relationships, or health—we tie our value to things that are temporary, unstable, and can fluctuate. However, true worth is not about what we do or what happens to us; it’s about who we are in Christ. Listen in for more, and join us in Live Brightly for an online Christian Bible Study with other women who love God, and will...
Oct 29, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 135
In this episode of Living Brightly, titled "Where My Joy Comes From," we’re diving into the beautiful truths found in John 15. Jesus tells us that He is the vine, and we are the branches, reminding us how vital it is to stay connected to Him. This isn’t just about feeling good—it’s about experiencing true, lasting joy that only comes from being deeply rooted in Him. When we abide in Jesus, our joy isn’t just partial; it’s complete. I can’t wait to share how this truth has impacted my life and ho...
Sep 03, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 134
Join me for a brief, uplifting conversation on making decisions with God. If you’ve ever hesitated to make a choice out of fear of getting it "wrong," this episode is for you. Hear a powerful story of my worship leader about how God guides us, even when we feel uncertain. You'll be reminded that He is a lamp unto our feet, always lighting the next right steps. Trust Him with your decisions, knowing He is always with you. Free Help Now: Get the free Live Brightly Starter Kit (the most fun journal...
Aug 27, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 133
Join us as we dive into a conversation on the art of prioritization. In this episode, drawing inspiration from Laura Vanderkam, we explore the concept of embracing the infinite nature of expectations while recognizing the finite nature of time. Discover how this realization can empower us to make intentional choices about where we invest our time, focusing on what enriches and gives meaning to our lives. Tune in and leave inspired to prioritize what truly matters. Free Help Now: Get the free Liv...
Aug 06, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 132
In this episode, we dive into 'Minimize to Maximize,' discussing how reducing less rewarding activities can amplify what truly matters. We talk about practical examples to crowd out distractions, like social media, and focus on high-reward actions that build a rich and meaningful life, such as enjoying a book in the morning sun with coffee. Discover how to create the space for what you value most. Past episode mentioned: #111 Living Minimally with Julia Ubbenga at Rich in What Matters Free Help ...
Jul 30, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 131
In this episode, we explore the power of 'Easy Thinking' and how it changed my life, marriage, and consistency in living my values. Learn how shifting our mindset from focusing on hardships to embracing ease can help us show up as our best selves, regardless of life's challenges. Discover practical tips for adopting 'Easy Thinking' and enhancing your personal growth and relationships. Free Help Now: Get the free Live Brightly Starter Kit (the most fun journaling exercise inside to help you creat...
Jul 16, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 130
In this episode, we're diving into JOY and its incredible power to prime us for connection, growth, and transformation. If life feels like a bit of a struggle, you might be running low on joy. Tune in to discover how joy is relational and learn practical ways to infuse more of it into your everyday life. We'll also explore the idea that if joy is about connection, then connecting more deeply to the moments in our lives can help us find joy in the ordinary. Free Help Now: Get the free Live Bright...
Jun 27, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 129
Use this prayer to draw close to God, trust Him more, surrender, lift up your friends, marriage, and circumstances, and to trust His will. Listen to this short episode to be encouraged to talk to God more throughout each day and ask for God-pleasing outcomes in every area. I hope this mini prayer-packed episode encourages you. Free Help Now: Get the free Live Brightly Starter Kit (the most fun journaling exercise inside to help you create life-giving habits!): https://www.paigeschmidt.com...
Jun 11, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 128
What an amazing episode with guest, Taneshia from CEO for women! Taneshia is the founder of Christian Entrepreneur Organization ( @ceoforwomen on Instagram) and specializes in helping women get unstuck and follow their God-given purpose. I am daily so inspired by what Taneshia shares on Instagram and how she encourages female entrepreneurs. I couldn’t wait to do this interview to ask my own burning questions, and am so excited to share it with all of you! Enjoy the episode, and I’d LOVE to hear ...
May 28, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 127
Let’s continue the conversation on inside out growth and talk about how everything transforms the moment we invite Jesus into the center of whatever area we’re hoping to feel more free in: marriage, motherhood, body image, money, business, etc. The conversation changes inside and out loud when you consciously invite Him in. Free Help Now: Get the free Live Brightly Starter Kit (the most fun journaling exercise inside to help you create life-giving habits!): https://www.paigeschmidt.com/br...
May 14, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 126
Who we ARE is more important than what we do What is inside will eventually spill out to the outside Just changing the outside doesn’t make us good We need God and for Him to do the change work within us To renew us; make us new Sanctification is allowing God to change us from the inside out to be more like Christ AS WE know and grow to love Him more and the Holy Spirit works within us Calm is the outward appearance of inner peace Free Help Now: Get the free Live Brightly Starter Kit (the most f...
Apr 23, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 125
If you've ever struggled with putting a dream on pause, repeatedly, telling yourself that when things slow down, it will then be the right time to pursue it, this episode is for you. If you’ve spent way too much time thinking about what you should do instead of actually doing what you want to do, this episode is for you. I pray you are deeply encouraged today to hit “play” on your dreams, and stop waiting for the perfect time or the perfect plan, and can actively start moving forward instead. If...
Apr 09, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 124
This episode will encourage those of you who find yourself in a cycle of seeking external validation to feel good about yourself. When we’re seeking external validation we’re like a sponge; we soak it up and feel good one moment, and dry out and seek more the next–living by means of external validation to feel good about ourselves puts us on a roller coaster of emotion (and moods) and makes life feel a lot harder. In this episode, I hope to encourage you to find your significance in the One who ...
Mar 26, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 123
If you’re someone who struggles with decision fatigue or feeling overwhelmed by having too many decisions, this episode is for you. In it, we’ll talk about the cycle of making decisions that lead to life, joy, and reliance on God (bringing us closer to Him), and decisions that lead to habitual sin, addiction, and strongholds that separate us from God and make us feel distant from Him. I hope that you’re encouraged as you listen to live your brightest life (say yes to God’s best for you!) as you ...
Mar 12, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 122
In this episode, we're talking about moving TOWARD the best version of ourselves! We dive into the nitty-gritty of taking steps that really matter, choosing paths that light us up, and the magic of having a vision of our finish line. It's about turning the tables on being the person who starts but never finishes, to becoming a woman of follow-through, deeply committed to the visions that matter most. We talk about the power of focusing on the joy of completion rather than getting stuck in the pl...
Feb 25, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 121
In this episode, we talk about dopamine and how it affects our habits - the ones that light us up in all the right ways and the ones that, well, kind of don't. We're talking about the difference between grabbing quick fixes of happiness and building deeply satisfying habits that truly make us shine. Leaning on the wisdom from 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 and Hebrews 12:1, we get real about asking God to give us the strength to live out our best lives, filled with joy, peace, and purpose. Imagine runnin...
Feb 20, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 120
What does Your Bright Life look like? In this episode, I encourage you to look at any thoughts, habits, or behaviors that are weighing you down so you can get FREE from them. So you can live out your most bright and purposeful life. We’re asking ourselves “What does my brightest life look like?” I’m encouraging you that change is possible. If you’re here, alive, and breathing, change is possible. Who do you want to be? I pray this episode is a stepping stone that empowers you to make the changes...
Jan 23, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 119
Happy New Year! In this episode we’ll be talking about contentment, being grateful, and renewing (or rewiring) our minds. We’ll talk about wonderful things to fill our minds with, how to do so, and why we ought to take our thoughts captive. Together, let’s ask God to renew our minds and fill our hearts with HIS desires. Let’s ultimately come to a place where we’re trusting that He is accomplishing His purposes through our lives, and be grateful that we get to be apart of that. Blog post: paige...
Jan 09, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 118
Join us as we talk about choosing your “Word of the Year” for 2024. This year, Paige’s word is contentment. The definition of contentment is a state of happiness and satisfaction, and Paige is finding that particularly in the everyday tasks that often go unnoticed. We discuss what contentment means and how it involves learning to love what must be done, from chores like dishes and laundry to the deeper satisfaction of caring for our homes. Say goodbye to the Instagram-perfect but often-false por...
Dec 26, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 117
