Most women I chat with ask me WHERE DO I START? And this is going to be my FIRST and BEST piece of advice on any endeavor to lose fat and getting stronger and healthier. If you don't know how much you're eating today, you cannot change what needs to be changed tomorrow to start getting closer to where you want to be.. to where you NEED to be for some of you. This episode dives into my belief that TRACKING your nutrition is KEY to becoming your healthiest and strongest in order to live ...
May 15, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 96
You KNOW I love to talk all things health and fitness and God's plan for THAT in our lives! Well, today starts a new focus for Living On Mission, as God has been leading me to help YOU focus on scripture and what it says about stewarding our bodies well. Every other week, I will drop an episode sharing tips, hacks, sciency stuff about our bodies, macros, perimenopause and FOOD! All from a viewpoint of what God says about it all! You do NOT have to stumble through the dark in knowing what to...
May 01, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1
You're going to love Melissa's story! As a mama of two little ones who wanted to provide for her family, she put a lot of thought and prayer and planning into launching her Bible tabs business, Grace & Bloom Collective. Today, Melissa shares her story of how following God in this endeavor to build a business that impacts the kingdom while providing for her family came to be! Connect with Melissa : IG: @ graceandbloomcollective Website: https://www.graceandbloomcollective.com I am a...
Apr 24, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 94
I LOVE to talk about Jesus and business! But it wasn't always so. God has taken me on a journey through scripture to reveal to me WHY making money is ok, and HOW to do it God's way! If you're a business owner seeking to honor God with your business or a woman who WANTS to build an income from home God's way, this episode is for YOU! Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 4 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Acts 18:1-4 2 Corinthians 4:1-5 Ways to build a business WITH ME: 1:1 Business Coaching Applicat...
Mar 27, 2024•26 min
Lynn is a wife of 35 years, mama for 32 and grandmother who KNOWS A LOT about life and the chaos that comes with motherhood! Her beautiful heart was led to create Drive Thru Moms - a ministry and podcast focused on mentoring other women through the wild and busy years of raising children! God led her to put together her story, scripture that helped her through and encouragement for YOU in a new 21 Day Devotional called : Faithful Before Faithful Again: Finding God Faithful In An Anxious World Ge...
Mar 20, 2024•35 min
God is SO good to give us instructions and examples in the Bible to guide us in the spiritual discipline of fasting. He is also good to give us FASTING FRIENDS. Today, I'm welcoming back a special friend and guest to the podcast to talk all things FASTING! Shannon is a wife, mother, attorney and a STUDENT of the weapons of warfare that God has given us as believers. And fasting is one of those! Take a few minutes today to listen in to hear how fasting has impacted her own life and the wisdo...
Mar 13, 2024•29 min
Welcoming back one of my FAVORITE guests ever! Wendy Speake is a follower of Christ, wife, mom and author! We're chatting FEASTING on the Word of God today and her new book, 40 Day FEAST : Taste and See the Goodness of God's Word. Whether on the stage or on the page, Wendy ministers to women’s hearts through storytelling and Biblical life application. With a background in Hollywood as a trained actress, she couples the power of God’s Word with personal testimony. Known for the uncanny ...
Feb 28, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Join us today for a candid conversation about HAVING conversations about Jesus with the ones who are nearest you! Mandie, a devoted wife and mom of four, is a Bible teacher, speaker, published writer, and host of the Be the Brave Ones podcast. She’s the founder and visionary behind Brave Girls Gather, a ministry on mission to see the next generation live bravely for Jesus. Mandie and her team equip everyday women with tools to engage in meaningful conversation with the girls in their lives. She ...
Feb 21, 2024•25 min
Wrapping up our spiritual disciplines with one that is so so precious to me! For too long, I relied on someone else to study God's word for me, when all along, He was taking me deeper WITH Him! This week's episode is all about diving into studying God's word and letting it CHANGE YOU! Resources mentioned: the Bible Recap The Daily Grace Co. 7 Arrows of Bible Study You Version App Strong's Concordance Happy Studying my friend! May God's word change you and carry on the go...
Feb 14, 2024•28 min
Prayer AND Fasting! You hear it a lot in scripture. Old Testament and New! Ten years ago, I was NOT practicing this spiritual discipline, nor had I ever been taught to... which is why I get so EXCITED to teach it to you! My prayer is that if you're NOT fasting, this directs you to what God says about the discipline in His word and that your faith GROWS because of it! Resources mentioned in this episode: 40 Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake Hunger For God by John Piper Previous episodes on fast...
Jan 31, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Do you feel like you don't know WHERE to begin in living an active prayer life filled with BELIEF in what God can do? I've been there too. Today's episode takes a dive into some of my favorite prayers in the Bible as well as how my prayer life has grown over time as a result of being in God's word and understanding His plan for our prayer life better! Buckle up! Today's episode goes into a lot, and I pray it blesses your prayer life beyond what you even imagine! Scriptur...
Jan 24, 2024•31 min
Excited to dive deeper with you over the next few weeks into four spiritual disciplines that will change your walk with Christ! This week we're focusing on meditation. Reading God's word, meditating on it and letting it CHANGE YOU! This is what I call a "gateway" discipline, in that it will lead you into a deeper walk with Christ and hungry to pray more, study more and fast more! Scripture referenced: Psalm 1 Psalm 63 Psalm 119 Romans 12:1 Celebration of Discipline: The Path ...
Jan 10, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 85
I know it feels like the thing to do to set fitness goals each year, but this year I want to challenge you to aim to create new habits first! This has been the key to my own success in my health and fitness, and it's a JOY to continue to lead women in developing healthier habits in the fight for their bodies with the word of God! Here are just four examples of healthy habits that will get you closer to where you want to be for the LONG HAUL! Link to my fitness story podcast: https://www.buz...
Dec 19, 2023•25 min
Celebrating the Christmas season while discipling our young ones is such a blessed thing! In this episode I share a few ideas that are simple, low cost but HIGH impact for those you get to serve! Scripture mentioned: Hebrews 10:15 I am always love to connect with you! Don't hesitate to reach out! Personal Instagram: @racheljmitchell Podcast Instagram: @livingonmissionpod Email: [email protected] Join my next six week round of coaching!...
Dec 13, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 83
A quick gut check I had to give myself about fighting the good fight in the are of life I KNOW Satan is attacking! I pray it encourages ya! Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 19:5-6 Ezra 10:4 Acts 18 I am always love to connect with you! Don't hesitate to reach out! Personal Instagram: @racheljmitchell Podcast Instagram: @livingonmissionpod Email: [email protected] Join my next six week round of coaching!...
Nov 29, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 82
These verses that are straight from the mouth of Jesus to guide us in the spiritual fight between good and evil! I am in AWE of the fact that we have these words to fight with! Scripture mentioned: Luke 22:31-32 Psalm 25:4-5 Proverbs 3:5-6 Mark 16:17 John 17:20-26 Isaiah 59:2 1 John 1:9 Ezra 10:4 Ephesians 6:16 TOLD YA this one was scripture heavy! ;). I am always love to connect with you! Don't hesitate to reach out! Personal Instagram: @racheljmitchell Podcast Instagram: @livingonmissionp...
Nov 15, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Spiritual warfare is more than simply what's happening in Israel right now. Yes, that is a battle between good and evil, but it's happening right where you are every single day too. In your home. In your relationships. In your body. In your business. As Christian women eager to spread the gospel and live on mission for Christ, it's VITAL that we educate ourselves on what spiritual warfare is, look for it and RESIST the enemy in prayer and through our daily choices! I pray this enc...
Nov 01, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Creating disciplines in my life has been one of the hardest but greatest builders in my faith of my adult life! The purpose of this episode is to ENCOURAGE you and give you hope! If God can change me, He can change anyone! Some scriptures mentioned: Psalm 118:24 Romans 12:1-2 Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Psalm 92:1-2 Join me in a healthy holiday this season and disciplining yourself for the purpose of godliness in The Healthy Holiday Kitchen. I am always love to connect with you! Don't hesitate to rea...
Oct 24, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 79
God does not mince words about this. If you're wondering what will happen in regards to Israel and those that attack them, it's all right there in His word! Here are some things He is teaching me through scripture this week and how we can PRAY TOGETHER! Scripture mentioned: Ezra 6:11-12 Esther 7:10 Nehemiah 6:8 Zechariah 12:2-9 Psalm 122 I am always love to connect with you! Don't hesitate to reach out! Personal Instagram: @racheljmitchell Podcast Instagram: @livingonmissionpod Em...
Oct 11, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 78
I get it! I've been bored in the daily work it takes to build a GOOD + God Honoring business! But boredom doesn't have to be the final nail in the coffin of your business! Today I'm sharing three phases I see boredom creep into business and how to fight against it! Scripture mentioned: Ezra 10:4 Working Women In the Word Workshop I am always love to connect with you! Don't hesitate to reach out! Personal Instagram: @racheljmitchell Podcast Instagram: @livingonmissionpod Email...
Sep 27, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Do you find yourself building your business but stopping when it gets hard? Stopping when you face opposition? Stopping when you feel discouraged? Today, let's take a not from Nehemiah and KEEP BUILDING with PRAYER and SCRIPTURE as our weapon in one hand while the other one works! I know this is gonna step on some toes today, but that's kinda what we're here for right? To spur one another on to good works!? Scripture mentioned: Nehemiah 2:20 Nehemiah 4 2 Samuel 23:11-12 I am alway...
Sep 19, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Are you intrigued by the spiritual discipline of fasting? Or maybe you already fast and wonder WHY it's a spiritual discipline and have struggle through it with uncertainty! Today's episode is all about a recent experience I had while fasting, spiritual warfare and a call to GO DEEPER in your faith through this discipline! Buckle up and let's go! Scripture Referenced: Ephesians 6:10-12 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 1 Peter 5:8-9 James 4:7 John 10:10 1 Corinthians 10:13 Links: John Piper&ap...
Sep 13, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Gosh, it's always difficult to put into words the decisions God leads you to, because they are SO PERSONAL. But many have asked, and I fully believe that sharing how God leads us in some decisions is helpful for others. Like I say over and over in this episode, I am not sharing this decision so that you will compare yours to mine. I just want to testify to what God has done in our walk with Him and how we're continuing to disciple and raise our children rooted in Jesus Christ! Scriptur...
Sep 06, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Do you ever feel like you're just spinning your wheels in your business, or that something is holding you back from taking it to the next level? The next big goal? Or just from dreaming bigger? Today's episode is all about why it's TIME to take your business to the next level and how doing so can be a testament to the power of God in your life and business! This is a VERY DIRECT call to action to LEVEL UP episode... so don't listen if you're not ready to be challenged! V...
Aug 30, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Is life back to a regular routine for you yet? Maybe your Summer was wide open, and you didn't focus on your business a whole lot, and you're wondering HOW to get back into a solid routine that gives life to your business and GROWS your income if you've stalled out a little bit. No worries. I GOT YOU! These are my TOP FIVE tips for getting back to business in this season of life! Leave me a review and feel free to share this episode with your team and on social. Be sure to TAG me,...
Aug 23, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 72
Do you feel like your anger with your children borders on "destructive" anger? I'd say MOST moms can relate to that feeling, but too few of us do much about DEALING with it or talking about it. Today's guest, Natalie Hixon, is a life coach who had to work through these issues for herself and her family, and now she is passionate about helping other moms work through anger in the home and manage it in a healthy way! Her mission is to help discouraged & burnt out Christian ...
Aug 16, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 71
It's been a hot minute since I've shared here on the podcast, but I'm BACK and so excited to share with you some life updates! LOTS has changed since Season 2 in my life, so tune in for that! I also share in this episode more about the mindset of worshipping God with our work! If you're a business building mama or WANT to be, stay tuned all the way to the end! May God bless you this season as we do live and Living On Mission together! Scripture verses referenced: Colossians 3...
Aug 09, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Our FINAL episode in this 4 Part Series! It's time to get really honest with yourself! Have you been TRYING to get healthy, or are you TRAINING to? Because there's a HUGE difference, and I outline in this week's episode! Cannot wait to hear back from you on how this helps you shift your mindset into a LONG TERM approach to honoring God with your body! Links I mentioned in the episode: Join me in May for MELT YOUR MIDDLE, Mama! Craig Groeschel's The Power To Change Fight The G...
Apr 24, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 69
I know that starting is hard, but it's not as hard as staying stuck where you are! Today's episode is SIMPLE encouragement to start Praying about the changes God would have you to make in your health. Changing your nutrition based on the foods He created (Genesis 1). Starting a workout plan that works for YOU! I cannot promise these changes will come easily, but I can promise you that God cares, and that His word is FILLED with motivation to make the changes that will make you healthie...
Apr 10, 2023•20 min
I believe that there is NOTHING more that Satan wants to do in our lives that to steal, kill and destroy our ability to living CONFIDENTLY for Christ and to point others to doing the same. And I have come to realize that one PRIMARY way he does that is by keeping us stuck in a vicious cycle of self defeat in our health and how we view and care for our bodies. Today's episode is Part 2 in a four part series, and it's all about the LIES Satan whispers into our hearts about our bodies and...
Mar 27, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 67
