She Lives Purposefully

A Christian Morning Routine to Start Your Day With God

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Do you ever feel like your mornings start chaotic, rushed, or unfocused?

Many of us want a peaceful morning routine that centers our day on God, but it can feel difficult to figure out what that actually looks like—especially in different seasons of life.

In this Mini Encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), I answer a listener question about how to build a successful morning routine as a Christian.

This episode offers simple ideas to help you start your day intentionally and spiritually grounded.

I talk about what an ideal morning rhythm might look like, while also giving grace for seasons when routines aren’t perfect (hello, motherhood and busy schedules!).

In this episode we discuss:

Simple habits to help start your morning with intention
Creating a Bible reading routine that helps you truly know God through Scripture
Why a comfortable or inspiring Bible study setup can help build consistency
Incorporating prayer and journaling into your quiet time
Moving your body through walks, stretching, or prayer walks
Filling your morning with Christian music and worship

Most importantly, remember this: Your morning routine doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

Even small moments spent seeking God can transform the way you approach the rest of your day.

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How to Reignite Your Faith After Drifting Away | Getting Back to God

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Have you ever felt like you’ve drifted away from God? Maybe life got busy with school, work, or responsibilities, and before you realized it, your relationship with God wasn’t as close as it once was.

If that’s you, please know: you are not alone. In this Mini Encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we answer a listener question from someone in grad school who wants to reignite their faith and reconnect with God after drifting away.

First and foremost, if you feel a desire to come back to God, that is a beautiful sign that He is drawing you closer again.

In this episode we talk about simple, practical ways to begin rebuilding your faith, even during busy or overwhelming seasons of life.

God is always ready to meet you.

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How to Seek God in Busy Seasons | Practical Ways to Grow Spiritually

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Life can get busy—really busy.

Between work, family, responsibilities, and everyday life, it can sometimes feel difficult to find time to sit down and spend intentional time with God.

If you’ve ever wondered:

How do I keep seeking God when life feels overwhelming?

This Mini Encouragement episode (under 15 minutes) is for you.

The truth is that every season of life looks different. Some seasons allow for long quiet mornings with the Lord, while others feel full from the moment you wake up.

But even in the busiest seasons, God still invites us to seek Him.

In this episode we talk about practical ways to stay spiritually connected when life is full, including:

✨ Giving yourself grace during different seasons of life
✨ Finding creative ways to stay in God’s Word daily
✨ Listening to Scripture through apps like Dwell or the Bible App while driving, cooking, or cleaning
✨ Making prayer a constant conversation with God throughout your day
✨ Being intentional about the content you allow into your life

One of the most encouraging reminders from Scripture is that we are called to “pray without ceasing.”

When life feels full, it becomes even more important to fill our minds with things that point us toward Christ.

Choose the things of God instead of letting the noise of the world fill those spaces.

If you’re in a busy season of life, this episode is a reminder that seeking God may look different right now—but it is still possible and still deeply important.

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How to Stay Spiritually Healthy with a Crazy Work Schedule + Navigating Media as a Christian | Q&A with Donny

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Working a busy job or having a busy life can make it difficult to stay connected to church, maintain community, and keep up with godly habits that grow you in your walk with Christ.

In this Mini Encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we’re answering a thoughtful question from a listener who works as a night shift nurse and is trying to faithfully pursue her walk with Christ despite an opposite schedule from most people.

We know many people face this same challenge.

In this Q&A episode with Donny, we talk about how to stay spiritually grounded even when your schedule looks very different from the typical 9-to-5 lifestyle.

We discuss:

How to stay connected to church community even in a busy season or life
Why rest and grace for yourself are still important
Practical ways to make the most of the limited church time you do have
Why community may look different during certain seasons of life
Guarding your spiritual health through intentional media choices

We also talk honestly about media consumption as Christians.

With many movies and shows becoming increasingly explicit, it can be difficult to know what to watch.

And we share a few shows we’ve recently enjoyed that don’t compromise our convictions, including House of David.

If you’re trying to faithfully follow Jesus while navigating a busy schedule, shift work, or cultural pressures, this episode is for you.

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How to Stop Being Easily Offended | Finding Your Confidence in Christ

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Do you ever feel like certain comments or criticisms hit you way harder than they should?

Maybe someone says something about your appearance, parenting, work, or choices, and suddenly you feel hurt, defensive, or deeply offended.

In this mini encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we talk about something God has been convicting me about lately: how easily I can become offended—and what Scripture reveals about why that happens.

Often, offense is connected to insecurity.

When someone criticizes an area where we already feel unsure, it can sting deeply. But when we’re confident about something, those same kinds of comments often roll right off our shoulders.

So the real question becomes:

Where is our confidence rooted?

In this episode we discuss:

Why we can become easily offended in certain areas of life
How insecurity can fuel offense
Why our confidence can’t ultimately come from ourselves
What it means to have our identity rooted in Christ

When our confidence is grounded in Christ, we can say:

I know whose I am.
I know that God loves me.
I know He has placed me where I am right now.

That doesn’t mean we ignore correction or refuse to grow. In fact, humility means we can receive wisdom and evaluate feedback. But instead of reacting in offense, we can bring those moments to the Lord and ask: “God, is there something here you want to grow in me?”

Because when our identity is secure in Christ, we don’t have to be shaken by every opinion or criticism that comes our way.

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others | Fighting Envy as a Christian

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Comparison is everywhere. Whether it’s people in our real life, social media, careers, families, or callings, it can feel almost impossible not to compare ourselves to others.

But Scripture calls us to something different.

The Bible tells us not to envy or covet, but instead to live with contentment and trust in God’s plans.

In this short mini encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we talk about how to fight comparison and envy from a biblical perspective and how to cultivate a heart that is truly content.

Because when comparison takes root, it doesn’t just stay in our thoughts—it can lead to:

• Bitterness
• Broken relationships
• Discontentment
• A constant feeling that what we have is never enough

God invites us into a better way.

In this episode we discuss:

Why comparison is such a common struggle for believers
Why God warns us against envy and coveting
Recognizing that God gives different plans and callings to different people
How having a kingdom mindset instead of a temporary mindset changes everything
Practicing intentional thankfulness to shift our hearts toward contentment

If you’ve ever struggled with thoughts like:

Why do they have that and I don’t?
Why is their life moving faster than mine?
Am I behind where I’m supposed to be?

This episode is a reminder that God’s plans for His people are not identical—but they are purposeful.

Your calling, your season, and your life matter deeply in God’s kingdom. And learning to live with gratitude and trust frees us from the trap of comparison.

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How to Know God’s Will and Purpose for Your Life

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

How do you know what God wants you to do with your life?

Maybe you’re trying to decide about a job, relationship, move, school, or new opportunity.

In this mini encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we’re talking about how to seek God’s direction and purpose in everyday decisions.

While we often want a clear sign or step-by-step instruction, Scripture shows us that God’s guidance often comes through prayer, wisdom, and faithful steps forward.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why the Bible is still our primary guide for life How to bring your plans before God in prayer Why God is not a God of confusion The role of wise counsel from trusted believers

Taking steps of faith when you don’t have perfect clarity
Doing the next right thing in the day-to-day

If you’ve ever asked:

How do I know God’s will for my life?
Am I making the right decision?
What if I choose the wrong path?

This episode will encourage you that God is not trying to hide His will from you. He faithfully leads those who seek Him with open hearts.

I also share a personal example from the She Lives Purposefully journey and how God often works through our gifts, practical opportunities, and faithful obedience.

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Christian Culture Take: Josiah Queen’s “Demons,” House of David, Lent Recap & Being Bold in Your Faith like Wesley Huff

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, my husband Donny joins me for a Christian culture conversation about what’s happening in faith, media, and the church right now.

From Christian music to new faith-based shows to apologetics conversations happening online, we talk through some of the topics Christians are discussing right now—and how we’re actually convicted by them.

We ask important questions: Are we actually open to what God wants to do in our lives? Do I believe in the power of the God of old Bible stories?

And we’re challenged to remember:

Our world is actually very spiritual and we’re called to be ready in and out of season to share the gospel AND to be bold to do so.

This episode touches on spiritual warfare, bold faith, and the importance of being ready to stand for truth in and out of season, fasting from secular music and from Instagram, and more.

Topics we discuss

• Josiah Queen’s song “Demons” • The new House of David show • Our reflections on Lent so far and what God has been teaching us • Wesley Huff on The Diary of a CEO and the importance of apologetics in modern culture • Why Christians need to be ready to defend their faith • Remembering that our world is deeply spiritual, not just physical • Believing that God can still take down giants

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God Has Been Convicting Me About THIS Going Into My 30s; Live Fully Where God Has You

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Turning 30 has me reflecting on a lot… and honestly, feeling more motivated than ever to live fully where God has me.

In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m sharing some honest thoughts going into my 30s, what God has been convicting me about lately, and the mindset shift that’s been stirring in my heart.

Lately I’ve been realizing how easy it is to get stuck in the mindset of “life is hard,” “things feel different,” or “this season isn’t what I expected.”

But God has been reminding me that we get to be part of His plans, not just our own.

I’ve been deeply convicted to live boldly for Him — to be so rooted in God that I’m willing to follow Him no matter the risk, sacrifice, or outcome.

As I step into this new decade, my prayer is simple:

To live faithfully in every role He’s given me and ultimately, to live fully for the plans God has for my life — not my own.

In this episode we talk about:

• Reflections and lessons going into my 30s
• The motivation to live fully where God has placed you
• How God has been convicting my heart recently
• Why your role in God’s plan matters (even if it’s unseen)
• Living boldly for Christ in everyday life
• Growing in faith, motherhood, marriage, and ministry

You get to be part of what He is doing.

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Be on guard: Resist the enemy’s attacks against you and what God has for you (REPLAY)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

The Bible tells us that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion — but many of his attacks and temptations to sin sneak in. Envy at a friend’s house, a moment of discouragement while cooking dinner, a thought that says, “Why not me, God?”

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to be on guard against Satan’s work — envy, ungratefulness, bitterness, laziness, gossip — and how to pivot, with the power of Jesus Christ in you, back into a life God has for us: contentment, joy, gratitude, and purpose.

(This episode is a REPLAY from October 2025. Megan is sick and wasn't able to put out a new episode today, so here is a TOP community favorite Megan could listen to again and again.)

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Episode Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:45 A personal story on envy

02:00 HOW sin, however “small” is destructive

04:45 Toddler devo ideas

06:25 The truth about Satan’s plan for you (and how easy it is even as Christians to fall into it)

08:00 What GOD has for you

08:55 Why we need to resist the devil

09:20 Don’t sin, but take it deeper: guard our hearts and minds

10:30 How do we resist Satan and choose God?

10:45 Know God’s ways, what He’s against and what He’s FOR (it’s in His Word!)

12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it1

6:00 Time with God is transformative: read your Bible, worship, pray. HE has the power to change you.

17:25 Implement it now that you’ve been guarding your heart

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Should Christians do THIS? Part TWO (Cursing, Secular Music, Lent, In-Person Church)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, I am joined by my husband to talk about not just the “can I?” questions many Christians wrestle with but the “should I?”

Is Lent something I should be doing?

Is it wrong for me to curse?

Is it okay for me to listen to secular music?

What about online church? Should I go in-person?

We talk about the freedom we have in Christ but also the importance of personal conviction AND what Scripture directly tells us is godly and ungodly.

Scripture tells us we’re free in Christ… but Scripture also tells us that freedom doesn’t mean everything is beneficial or glorifies God.

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Episode Outline

3:00 Life Recap and a Life of Legacy

10:40 FridaBaby Controversy

16:00 Should Christians participate in Lent?

25:00 Can Christians curse? Do I curse?

32:30 Should Christians listen to secular music? Did we COMPLETELY change our minds?

40:00 Should Christians go to church in person?

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Discontent and Overwhelmed? Do I Actually Trust God? How Eternal Perspective Changes Everything

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

This is an episode I got convicted DURING. Sometimes it feels like when it rains it pours. Life can be hard and sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong at once. It can be easy to feel discontent, overwhelmed, maybe even struggling to trust God.

In this honest and vulnerable episode, I’m joined by my husband to talk about some of the things going on in our own lives lately (house issues, car trouble, high-risk pregnancy, etc.) and it’s honestly affected our hearts, attitudes, and trust in God.

To be honest, we even get convicted DURING this conversation.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discontent, anxious, or spiritually drained, this conversation will encourage you to step back and see your circumstances through an eternal perspective.

We talk about:

Feeling covetousness and discontentment
Overhelm
Trusting God with everything from small hiccups to tragic suffering
How an eternal perspective shifts EVERYTHING

This is one of those conversations we know we’ll come back to again and again—and we pray it encourages you wherever you are today.

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Being Known By Love as Christians: What Loving Well Actually Looks Like And What Holds Us Back

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

What should Christians be known for? Not success. Not blessings. Not perfection. Not gifts.

Jesus makes it clear: we are to be known by the love we have one for another.

In this episode, we’re diving into why love is the true marker of a Christian life, what loving others actually looks like—beyond clichés, comfort, and convenience, asking ourselves the hard (and heart) questions, and what holds us back from loving well.

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Episode Timeline:

6:00 The importance of love based on Scripture (John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 John 4:16)

9:30 Do I actually care for people?

14:45 Practical Ways to Love Others

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An Untroubled Heart: How to Find Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming with Kara Stout

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Anxiety, loss, uncertainty — we all face seasons that shake us. But Jesus offers something the world can’t: an untroubled heart.

In this deeply honest and comforting episode, I talk with Kara Stout, who has walked through heartbreak and hardship — from infertility and health crises to losing both of her parents — yet has found God’s peace through it all.

Kara shares: - Her story of pain, faith, and healing - How to lean on God when life feels impossible - What it really means that “a bruised reed He will not break” (Isaiah 42:3) - Practical ways to experience God’s comfort when anxiety feels heavy - How to thank and trust God even in the middle of suffering

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that God won’t leave you broken — He’s the remedy for the troubles of your heart.

Sensitivity warning: this conversation touches on loss, cancer, infertility, and health struggles.

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Why God Feels Distant Sometimes (Even When You Seek Him) And The Encouragement You Need Right Now

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t feel God lately (even if you’ve been seeking Him), you’re not alone.

In today’s conversation, we gently and honestly explore possible reasons God may feel distant, while holding a big, important caveat.

This episode is not about self-condemnation, but about loving reflection, truth, and encouragement.

We’ll talk through some common reasons we may not feel God’s presence — and I also share an exhortation for those seasons when none of these apply to you, yet God still feels far.

In this episode, we cover:

Why unrepented sin can dull our spiritual sensitivity (and how repentance brings freedom)
How constant distraction, busyness, and mental overload can crowd out time with God
A powerful shift that happens when we confront misconceptions about God’s character
What it looks like to seek Jesus half-heartedly (and how Scripture calls us deeper)
An honest reflection on how seasons like motherhood and overwhelm can impact our walk with God
Why God’s presence is not performance-based, but how our practices still matter
Encouragement for those walking by faith, not feelings, when God feels silent

This episode isn’t me talking at you — it’s me talking with you. These are things I’ve wrestled with myself, and my prayer is that this conversation leads you toward freedom, clarity, and renewed hope.

If none of these reasons apply to you — hear this: Faith is the evidence of things not seen. Keep trusting. Keep pursuing. Keep running the race. Do not grow weary.

God is faithful — even in the quiet.

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Resting in God Instead of Anxiety & Fear | Trusting God with Your Thoughts and Future

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Anxiety and fear can feel overwhelming — and for many Christians, they can even feel like a failure of faith. In this episode, we talk about how to rest in God instead of anxiety, take fear’s authority away from our thoughts and decisions (through Scripture), and trust God with our future.

I’m joined by Maddie Joy Fischer, Live Original Ambassador, author, and Christian influencer and content creator, for an honest conversation about what it looks like to rely on God when fear is loud.

We explore how freedom from fear doesn’t mean you’ll never feel anxious again — but it does mean fear no longer gets to control your life.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why fear doesn’t need to have authority over you
How Scripture helps us take anxious thoughts captive instead of letting them control us
What inspired Maddie to share openly about anxiety and learning to rest in God
Why fear often holds us back from the life God is calling us to
What to do when things do go wrong — and how to trust God anyway
Encouragement for Christians who feel guilty for struggling with anxiety
How to move toward peace, joy, and the abundant life God desires for you
How to trust God when things don’t go according to plan

If you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or fear of the unknown, this episode will remind you that God is patient, present, and trustworthy — even here.

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What Is My God-given Calling This Year? | Finding God’s Will by Faithfulness, Stewardship, Gifts, and Prayer

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

“God, what do you have for me?”

In today’s conversation, we’re reframing the idea of “calling” through Scripture and real life.

We’ll look at biblical examples like Joseph and David, who weren’t chasing titles or platforms — they were simply doing the next right thing, trusting God, and stewarding what He had already given them.

In this episode, we talk about:

What the Bible actually teaches about calling and purpose
Why faithfulness in everyday life matters more than big plans
How small, obedient decisions make a huge spiritual impact
Glorifying God in marriage, work, motherhood, friendships, and business
Recognizing and stewarding the unique gifts God has placed inside you
Why being plugged into the body of Christ is essential for growth and stepping into what God has for you
How prayer brings clarity when you’re unsure what God is asking of you

If you’ve been feeling pressure to “figure everything out,” this episode will help you rest, refocus, and move forward with faith.

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EPISODE TIMELINE

03:20 The calling we ALL have today, right now

05:30 Scripture examples of how God led people into what we know them for

09:20 Maybe our calling is different than how we think it will look but it’s not lesser

11:30 5 ways to live out God’s calling on your life in this new year, new season

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More of Jesus This Year: 7 Biblical Ways to Follow God Wholeheartedly

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

What does it really look like to follow Jesus completely and wholeheartedly in the new year?

Maybe you’ve felt spiritually complacent or maybe you are seeking Jesus—but you want even more of Him.
More intimacy. More obedience. More surrender. More purpose.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, not through pressure or perfection, but through a daily lifestyle of grace-filled devotion.

Whether you’re listening on January 1 or March 1, this conversation is meant to leave you encouraged, stirred, and excited to walk into this season with more of Jesus.

As the episode unfolds, we’ll go deeper and deeper into what it looks like to live a surrendered, Spirit-led life with Christ.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why taking Bible reading SERIOUSLY changes everything
• How Christian fellowship brings healing, accountability, and growth
• Developing a daily prayer life that’s intentional and natural
• Learning to pray for God’s leading—and how to discern His voice
• Trusting that God has purpose for you right where you are
• How to fall more in love with Jesus through remembrance
• What radical surrender really looks like (decisions, fears, and secret sins)

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Fall in Love with God’s Word Again with Faith Womack (“The Bible Nerd”)

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent in your Bible reading or found yourself feeling bored during quiet time — this episode is for you.

Today, I sit down with Faith Womack, known online as The Bible Nerd, to talk about how studying God’s Word can actually be exciting, life-giving, and deeply transformative when we approach it the right way.

Together we unpack:
- Why so many Christians feel stuck or unmotivated in their Bible study - How to make Scripture come alive through context, hermeneutics, and literary forms - The biggest mistake we make when reading the Bible - How culture has shaped (and sometimes distorted) how we study Scripture - Practical steps to feel re-energized in your Bible study starting today

If you’ve been craving a deeper connection to God’s Word, this conversation will help you rediscover the joy and awe of studying Scripture.

✨ Resources Mentioned:

Get Faith’s Book: https://amzn.to/47HYkmR
Christmas Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am
Get 15% off Hosanna Revival using code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Get 10% off The Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10 https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Toddler Quiet Time: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u
NIV Application Bible:⁠⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPNIVAppBible⁠⁠⁠
Use code SLP at Antique Candle Co.: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPAntiqueCandle⁠⁠
Please donate today at ⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠
Visit ⁠⁠OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.
The Wild Invite: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPWildInvite⁠⁠

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How to Teach Your Kids God’s Word | Sharing God’s Love In Everyday Moments with Journeywomen’s Hunter Beless

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I sit down with Hunter Beless — founder of Journeywomen Ministries, author, and host of the Journeywomen Podcast — about one of the sweetest and most sacred calling of motherhood: teaching your kids about God’s love.

Many Christian parents long to help their children treasure God’s Word but often feel unsure where to start. Hunter shares encouragement, biblical wisdom, and simple ways to make faith part of your family’s everyday rhythm.

Together, we talk about: - Why teaching kids about God’s love matters so deeply - How to make Scripture engaging and meaningful for little hearts - Practical habits, rhythms, and traditions that help families know and love God - How she stays spiritually and creatively refreshed as a mom and ministry leader

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your children not just know about God, but truly love Him, this episode is full of encouragement, wisdom, and hope for you.

✨ Resources Mentioned:

Grab Hunter’s new book: https://amzn.to/3JEn86Z
Get 15% off Hosanna Revival using code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Get 10% off The Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10 https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Toddler Quiet Time: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u
2025 gift guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am

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Grow in God This Season: Nearness, Forgiveness, Peace, and Bold Faith

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

If there was ever a time to draw close, grow spiritually, accept His peace, live in His forgiveness, and boldly share the good news… it’s now. It’s Christmas—the season that reminds us that Jesus Christ stepped into our world as Immanuel, God with us.

In this episode, we talk about how to meet with Jesus intentionally in this season—not just celebrating Christmas, but actually seeking Him and walking with Him.

What We Cover in Today’s Episode:

1. Meeting with Immanuel, God With Us, more

2. Accepting and embracing the Savior of the world’s Forgiveness and Freedom whether it’s the first time of the 100th time this week

3. Receiving Peace from the Prince of Peace and casting our cares on Him

4. Sharing the Good News This Christmas and ways to more-easily do that

Christmas is the time to celebrate God with us, God for us, and God saving us.

LINKS:

Christmas Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am
Hosanna Revival code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Daily Grace Co. code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
NIV Application Bible: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPNIVAppBible⁠
Use code SLP at Antique Candle Co.: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPAntiqueCandle
Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast
Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.
The Wild Invite: https://tinyurl.com/SLPWildInvite

Episode Timeline:

3:00 If there was a time to draw near to God, it’s NOW
4:30 Meet with the God who made the trek to be with you, Emmanuel, God with us
6:40 Embrace forgiveness from our Savior
8:00 Accept peace from the Prince of Peace
9:30 Share the good news of Jesus Christ and ways to share the gospel this Christmas season

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Fighting Sin That Holds You Back From What God Has For You

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

If you’ve ever felt stuck in sin, guilt, or shame —this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about how sin holds us back from the life God has for us, how to fight it in practical and biblical ways, and how God restores, redeems, and leads us forward (even after we’ve messed up).

In this episode, we break down:

1. Why Fighting Sin Is Worth It (and Possible for you to fight)

2. How Sin Holds You Back from what God has for you God’s Plans

3. How to Actually Fight Sin (Heart Postures + Practical Steps)

Friend, you can walk in freedom. You can live abundantly. And when you do fall, Christ remains your Advocate (1 John 2:1). He is yours. You are His. Let’s walk with Him.

LINKS:

Christmas Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am
Hosanna Revival code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Daily Grace Co. code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
NIV Application Bible: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPNIVAppBible⁠
Use code SLP at Antique Candle Co.: https://tinyurl.com/SLPAntiqueCandle

Episode Timeline:

1:20 A personal story of God convicting me of sin holding me back THIS MORNING (being bitter and easily offended)
8:15 You CAN and its worth it to fight the sin in your life
10:20 What satan wants for you
13:00 What God has for you
13:40 Why it’s worth it to fight sin
14:00 Fighting condemnation and shame
19:00 How sin holds us back
25:50 How to actually fight sin

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Your Worth Never Wavers: Find Your Worth in Christ (Not Culture) with Laura Wifler

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I sit down with Laura Wifler—co-founder of the now sunsetted Risen Motherhood, founder of KidLit Lab, and 7× bestselling author—about her brand-new children’s book, Your Worth Never Wavers.

We talk all about what we as women as well as our children need to hear: worth, beauty, Gospel-confidence, and body image.

Your worth doesn’t depend on what you look like, what you do, or how the world sees you.

Laura shares: ✨ What culture says about beauty and worth and why it leaves us empty ✨ How the gospel offers a better, lasting truth about identity ✨ Her own journey through body-image struggles and how it shaped her calling ✨ Why she chose to write this message for children—and how adults can embrace it too ✨ The importance of representation in her book, featuring diverse body types and abilities

Whether you’re a mom, mentor, or friend who wants to speak truth over the next generation—or just need a reminder yourself—this episode will help you rest in the truth that your worth never wavers in Christ.

✨ Resources Mentioned:
– Grab Laura’s new book: ⁠https://amzn.to/4onmSsr⁠

– 2025 gift guide: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am

– Toddler Quiet Time: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u

– NIV Application Bible: https://tinyurl.com/SLPNIVAppBible

– Use code SLP at Antique Candle Co.: https://tinyurl.com/SLPAntiqueCandle

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Trusting God’s Timing & When You Don’t Know What God Wants You to Do Next

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m opening up about a season that’s very real for me right now — a season of waiting, uncertainty, and trusting God when I don’t know what’s next.

As we welcome a new baby and care for our little one, I’ve found myself returning to these unshakable truths:

Seek God first. Before the blessing, before the next step — seek Him. (Matthew 6:33)
Stay in His Word. God’s Word lights the path one step at a time. (Psalm 119:105)
Pray and listen. He wants to guide you. (Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6)
Seek wise counsel. There’s safety in godly advice. (Proverbs 15:22)
Do the next right thing. Like David and Joseph, obedience in the small things leads to God’s greater plans.
Trust His timing. Just like in Esther’s story, God’s timing is never off.

Whether you’re praying about your next move, waiting for a promise, or simply unsure what God wants from you — this episode will encourage you to seek His presence more than His plans, to trust His heart even when you can’t see the full picture, and to rest knowing He’s leading the way.

LINKS:

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Shop 10% off Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10: https://tinyurl.com/2m7fxh86

Start my FREE Esther Digital Bible Study: https://tinyurl.com/25xzbde4

Christmas Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am

#ChristianPodcast #Faith #GodsTiming #TrustGod #WaitingSeason #ChristianEncouragement #SheLivesPurposefully #BibleStudy #ChristianWoman #FaithPodcast #Purpose #GodsPlan

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Live Purposefully through Biblical Hospitality: Love Like Jesus and Let Go of Perfection with Abby Kuykendall

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Abby Kuykendall joins us to talk about hospitality as a spiritual discipline for all Christians — not just a God-given spiritual gift for a select few. We learn how to live purposefully and be more like Jesus when it comes to loving others in the area of Biblical hospitality. We dig into what real, Christ-centered hospitality looks like, how to overcome perfectionism and comparison when opening your home, and three simple qualities you can start practicing today to create a welcoming space for genuine connection. If you’ve ever wanted to be more hospitable but felt held back by doubt or pressure to make everything “just right,” this conversation is for you.

Get Abby’s book, Let the Biscuits Burn: https://amzn.to/4qlb8I9

See my 2025 Christian Christmas gift guide: https://tinyurl.com/nmtjtpcp

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Should Christians do THIS? (Halloween, Yoga, Date Non-Christians, Drinking & More)

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we tackle not just the “can I?” questions many Christians wrestle with but the “should I?” — Halloween, yoga, drinking, and more.

Scripture tells us we’re free in Christ (1 Corinthians 6, Romans 14, Galatians 5)… but Scripture also tells us that freedom doesn’t mean everything is beneficial or glorifies God.

We cover questions to ask yourself when it comes to “SHOULD I?”:

Asking if this will stumble someone (Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8)
Whether it builds up or tears down (1 Corinthians 10:23)
Are YOU convicted? (Romans 14:14)
Freedom vs. sin — not using grace as a cover-up for evil (1 Peter 2:16)
Doing all things for God’s glory (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Then my husband and I share our personal takes:
Halloween — Can it be redeemed? How to participate in a way that points to Jesus; Yoga — Is it demonic or sinful?; Drinking — Freedom, conviction, and when it crosses the line; And more!

LINKS:

📚 Toddler Devo Time Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u
🎁 Christian Living Christmas Gift Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am

EPISODE TIMELINE:

00:00 Intro

05:30 Freedoms that are universal and questions to ask when it comes to convictions and wondering, “SHOULD I?”

12:20 Can Christians celebrate Halloween?

22:00 Talking about the “eating food sacrificed to idols” passage

29:20 Can Christians do yoga?

33:50 Can Christians be into the Enneagram?

37:40 Would you feel comfortable if one of your pastors did these things?

40:00 Can (and should) Christians drink alcohol?

44:15 My BIG problem with alcohol at Bible studies

46:00 Smoking!?

52:00 Can Christians date non-Christians?

Keywords: Christian freedom, Halloween and Christianity, yoga and faith, is it ok for Christians to drink, Romans 14 explained, Christian convictions, 1 Corinthians 10:23 meaning, Christian lifestyle podcast, She Lives Purposefully

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Be on guard: Resist the enemy’s attacks against you and what God has for you

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

The Bible tells us that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion — but many of his attacks and temptations to sin sneak in.
A flicker of envy at a friend’s house, a small moment of discouragement while cooking dinner, a quiet thought that says, “Why not me, God?”

Mentioned in this Episode

📚 Toddler Devo Time Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u
🎵 Christian music playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c
🎁 Christian Living Christmas Gift Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am

Episode Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:45 A personal story on envy

02:00 HOW sin, however “small” is destructive

04:45 Toddler devo ideas and Christmas gift guide

06:25 The truth about Satan’s plan for you (and how easy it is even as Christians to fall into it)

08:00 What GOD has for you

08:55 Why we need to resist the devil

09:20 Don’t sin, but take it deeper: guard our hearts and minds

10:30 How do we resist Satan and choose God?

10:45 Know God’s ways, what He’s against and what He’s FOR (it’s in His Word!)

12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it

16:00 Time with God is transformative: read your Bible, worship, pray. HE has the power to change you.

17:25 Implement it now that you’ve been guarding your heart

If this episode encouraged you, hit subscribe, leave a ⭐ review, or share it with a friend who needs this reminder today!

Let’s connect!

Instagram: @shelivespurposefully

Podcast Community | Encouragement | Resources

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Finding God’s Steadfast Love in Grief with Dove Award Winner Ellie Holcomb

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode, Ellie Holcomb — 3× Dove Award winner, bestselling author, and songwriter for Amy Grant, Francesca Battistelli, Riley Clemmons, and more - shares the story behind her new album Far Country. She joins me for a powerful conversation about grief, longing, and the steadfast love of God.

Ellie’s album, Far Country, was born out of a season of deep grief and honest wrestling — yet it radiates with hope and the nearness of God. We talk about:

The story behind Far Country and what inspired her to write from a place of sorrow and longing
The balance of beauty and brokenness in her music and how God meets us there
Her song “You Give Me Your Hand” and the hope of resurrection in the midst of unanswered questions
How to hold on to truth when life doesn’t make sense
The song(s) she’s most connected to on the album

This episode will comfort anyone walking through uncertainty, doubt, or loss — and remind you that God’s presence is constant, even when the road ahead feels unclear.

Links:

Listen to Ellie’s Album, Far Country, on the She Lives Purposefully Christian Music & Worship playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW7HE4KkPHZyUC14NQqGu

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Intro

04:00 What stories of grief inspired this album, Far Country

10:50 Wrestle with God

15:00 Hope in the midst of pain

22:00 Losing loved ones and the song Give Me Your Hand

28:30 There will be both: sorrow and hope

32:30 God’s presence during our pain

41:00 Ellie’s favorite songs from her album

___

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Faith doubts, deconstruction, and revival with apologist Alisa Childers

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

I am joined by THE Alisa Childers, a titan in the world of apologetics, working through Christian faith doubts, combatting deconstructionism and more.

Alisa is an author, podcaster, former CMM recording artist with ZOEGirl and today she joins the show to talk about the potential revival happening after the death of Charlie Kirk, the world of Christianity and politics, having a Biblical worldview, how to work through faith doubts, how NOT to approach our doubts, what deconstruction is and why it's dangerous.

This is a powerful, controversial episode.

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6 Ways to Live Well, Leaving a Legacy That Lasts: Living Purposefully in Christ

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

We all want to live a life that matters — but what does that really look like as a follower of Christ? How do we do that? What about what other people will think? In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it means to live WELL, to live purposefully, to leave a legacy, and to hear the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

We’ll talk about:

Why every moment—big or small—matters for eternity.
How to live purposefully at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Encouragement from Scripture and stories of lives poured out for Jesus.
Practical ways to be bold, love radically, and shine the light of Christ.

This isn’t about chasing comfort or worldly success—it’s about living for what lasts.

Links:

My Christian Living favorites (with discounts!):

Shop Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10 for an extra 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Shop Hosanna Revival using code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for an extra 15% off: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully

Episodes Mentioned

Where is God when bad things happen & my testimony: https://tinyurl.com/3xpjks84
Alcohol Q&A: https://tinyurl.com/b8ejxs9n

00:00 Talking about leaving a legacy

01:20 Mentioning Charlie Kirk

04:40 Behind the scenes

05:45 To hear “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

09:50 The ONE legacy that matters

10:30 YOU can leave a legacy - no matter where you’re at

13:00 An exhortation, stirring up the fire in your heart to live for God

15:15 If you feel held back by shame, God’s encouragement for YOU

16:00 Every moment matters

17:40 Do the thing. Don’t just be a reader of the Word, but a doer

18:45 Be a city on a hill

20:00 Matthew 16:26-27 “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.”

23:30 How to live boldly for God without alienating others who don’t know Jesus

30:00 When and how to bring up your faith in conversation

36:00 6 ways to live well and leave a legacy

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Where Is God When Bad Things Happen? Finding Purpose in Suffering

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

When tragedy strikes, it can leave us asking the hardest questions: Where is God? Why does He allow suffering?

In this video, I share a personal story that’s a huge part of my testimony. It’s the anniversary of my grandmother’s murder — and I share what God has taught me through it. We also touch on the recent murder of Charlie Kirk and other tragic recent events.

We’ll talk about:

Why bad things happen in a broken world
Where God is in the midst of suffering
How He brings beauty from ashes and purpose out of pain
The hope we have in His promises and the comfort He offers us

You’ll also hear powerful scriptures that have carried me through seasons of grief, including Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 1, James 1, and Revelation 21.

Even when life feels overwhelming, God is present, He intervenes, and He redeems. My prayer is that this encourages you, strengthens your faith, and reminds you of the eternal hope we have in Jesus.

📖 Verses Mentioned in This Video:

Romans 8:18
Romans 5:3–5
James 1:2–4
John 16:33
Revelation 21:4
Romans 8:28
Isaiah 43:2

💬 I’d love to hear from you: How has God met you in times of suffering? Share in the comments so we can encourage one another.

EPISODE TIMELINE:

00:00 My testimony and why we’re talking about this

13:36 Understanding why bad things happen

16:55 Where is God when there’s tragedy

23:50 Purpose that God brings out of suffering, according to the Bible

27:00 Bible verses about suffering that WILL encourage you

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A present God in times of trouble and news we’ve been waiting to share

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

I am joined by my husband today to talk about life and death. We share some exciting news for our family and dive into all the details - how we’re feeling, if we were planning it, anxiety, etc. - but we also start the episode talking about the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, recent school shootings, violence, and where God is in all of it.

Episode Timeline
00:30 A BIG announcement

02:00 Charlie Kirk, mass shootings, and God in the midst of tragedy

16:45 Pregnancy - were we trying for 2 under 2?

19:35 Girl or boy?

22:10 How we found out we were pregnant

24:50 How am I feeling? (Symptoms and all!)

27:00 Things we’ll do differently this time

32:20 Pregnancy anxiety and potentially being high risk

36:00 Pregnancy can be hard on the whole family

40:10 Community growing

42:40 A prayer for everyone impacted by violence

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Prioritize your relationship with God even MORE this Fall (starting today!)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Check out the free Bible reading plans and worship playlist below!

Ready for a faith refresh or simply looking to grow in God even MORE? In this fall “living purposefully reset,” we talk practical, cozy, doable rhythms to ignite your heart for God—think prayer walks in the crisp air, deeper time in the Word, worship on repeat, and intentional community.

We have one life to live and a life dedicated to God is what matters MOST.

I’m sharing exactly how I’m prioritizing spiritual growth this season, and I’m inviting you to join me with a FREE bundle: a 31-Day Purpose Bible Reading Plan, a 20-Day Esther Plan, an Esther Bible Study, and my worship playlist.

Let’s grow in our relationships with God and live for Jesus—purposefully.

What You'll Learn

How to build a simple fall rhythm for time with God (that actually sticks)
Practical ideas for prayer, worship, and Bible study when life is full
Creative ways to weave in community—outdoor Bible studies, pumpkin-spice hangouts after church, and more
Mindset shifts to move from lack to love-led growth in God this season

Resources (Mentioned in Episode)

FREE Fall Faith Bundle (Bible reading plans, Bible study, & worship playlist!): https://tinyurl.com/ya65thkm
Favorite Bibles & Study Tools (with discount codes)

Code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off Daily Grace Co: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off Hosanna Revival: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully

Dwell app: dwellapp.io/shelives

Keywords: fall faith reset, Christian women, Bible reading plan, Esther Bible study, worship playlist, prayer walks, fall routine, spiritual growth, living purposefully, Christian podcast

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Jesus goes before you: Finding peace in new life seasons

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Are you entering a new stage of life? Whether it’s sending your little one to daycare, dropping your kid off at college, or starting a new job, marriage, or more — change can feel exciting and hopeful and even overwhelming, emotional, and a little scary.

In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, we’re talking about the truth that Jesus goes before you. You’ll hear encouragement for women walking through milestones, reminders that God designed life to move forward, and a powerful perspective shift: you’re not carrying the burden alone. You’re walking alongside Him.

If you’re navigating change, this episode is for you. And if you know a mama or friend entering a new chapter, be sure to share this episode to encourage her too!

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Raising Godly Boys: Faith, Culture, and Parenting with Purpose with Molly DeFrank

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

As moms, we all want to raise strong, faithful sons who will grow into men of godly character. But parenting boys in today’s culture comes with unique challenges.

In this episode, I’m joined by Molly DeFrank — mom of three boys (and three girls), who has been featured in Parents Magazine, Good Morning America, and Mama Bear Apologetics.

Together, we unpack:

How faith shapes the way we parent
The biggest cultural challenges boys face today
What the Bible teaches us about raising sons
The truth about toxic masculinity
The struggles Christian moms often face—and how to overcome them
8 critical things your son needs before he turns 10
Encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed or like they’re failing

Molly shares this powerful reminder: “Our mission as mothers should be to teach our sons objective truth and affirm their identity as assigned by God.”

If you’re a boy mama (or a mama who simply wants to raise kids grounded in God’s truth), this conversation will encourage, equip, and inspire you!

Get Molly's book: https://amzn.to/3Jo1GCY

Christian parenting encouragement for boy moms. Molly DeFrank on toxic masculinity, culture, and 8 things your son needs before 10.

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247 | Called to Missions: Miraculous stories from Uganda, becoming a missionary, and supporting missions even without going abroad with Julianne Heilman

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to step into the mission field for Jesus —or how you can make a difference for the kingdom in global missions without leaving home — this is your episode.

Today, I’m joined by Julianne Heilman, founder of Asifiwe Child Care Ministries in Uganda, a life-changing ministry that rescues vulnerable children, gives them hope and opportunity, and shares the love of Jesus. Think stories you’ve only read in missionary biographies—except they’re happening right now.

This conversation is extra special for me, because She Lives Purposefully began as a college project where I interviewed six women who live with purpose—and Julianne was one of them! Now, years later, we get to sit down again and hear how God has been moving in powerful ways.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

How Julianne knew she was called by God to missions—and the spiritual & practical steps to take if you feel the same
How Asifiwe Child Care Ministries began and where it is today
How to support missions even if you’re not called to go abroad
Ways you can get involved

Whether you’re praying about your own call to missions, looking for ways to support from home, or just want to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Learn more about Asifiwe Child Care Ministries: https://asifiwechildcare.org
Julianne’s original She Lives Purposefully story: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2018/08/04/julianne-heilman/
Subscribe to She Lives Purposefully for ad-free episodes on SLP+: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com

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246 | The Bible is for YOU, getting closer to God, reasons Christians don’t read daily, and the BIGGEST reason we should with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Is the Bible really for everyone?

In today’s episode, we sit down with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams to talk about why the answer is a resounding yes. Women of God (and men of God) should be in the word. Whether you’re new to the faith or you’re a seasoned Christian, God’s Word has something for you—right now, right where you are.

It’s written by God and it’s meant to be read.

We dive into:

What it means that God’s story of redemption spans all of Scripture
The importance of being in God’s Word—whether you're new to the faith or spiritually seasoned
She Reads Truth’s new devotional covering all 66 books of the Bible
Our favorite books of the Bible
Some reasons we don’t read the Bible and the BIGGEST reason we should
Why reading the Bible is a must for spiritual growth

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Bible or unsure how it connects to your life, this episode will remind you: the Bible is not just for scholars—it’s for you.

PREORDER THE DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/415qXYH

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245 | Overbooked, Overwhelmed & Longing for God: Keeping Up with Faith In a Busy Life with Tara Sun

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

If you’re just trying to keep up with life—and struggling to keep up with God—you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my sweet friend Tara Sun, host of the beloved podcast Truth Talks with Tara and author of the brand-new book Overbooked and Overwhelmed.

Tara opens up about her own turning point—the moment she realized she was living distracted and disconnected from God—and how she found her way back to a life rooted in Jesus, not just busyness.

We talk about:

The difference between the abundant life and the overcommitted life
How to stay spiritually grounded when your schedule is out of control
How to “live like Mary in a Martha world”
The role of social media in burnout and how to steward it well
Practical ways to reorient your life around Jesus again
Encouragement for anyone feeling spiritually apathetic or disconnected

This conversation is like a deep breath for the soul.

🎉 Order Tara’s new book: https://amzn.to/4khXnWo
📚 My favorite Christian resources:

Hosanna Revival (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off): https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully

Daily Grace Co. (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954

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244 | Lessons in our first year as parents: sleep, judgement, anti-kids culture, family, and getting honest about our time with God

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

We’ve been parents for one whole year (well, more if you count pregnancy which we do)! We’re reflecting on the past year and talking about a bunch of things we’ve learned and what God has taught us - we get REAL and honest about where we’ve been at in this journey as newer Christian parents and talk about the blessing that is parenthood and getting to raise up our precious baby boy.

Links

Christian music playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c
Shop Hosanna Revival (on SALE) with an extra 15% off with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Shop Daily Grace Co (on SALE) and with an extra 10% off using code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Health episode with Chrissy Evans: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000713536329
Other parenthood episodes:

How to be a gospel-centered mom with Laura Wifler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000717639142
God’s love in foster care, misconceptions and uplifting kids in crisis with Jessica Mathisen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000716622742
Find healing rest from overwhelm and anxiety with Becky Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000711314027
A new Christian mom chat: boy moms, motherhood, adjusting, struggles, infertility and “Getting back”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000676924550
Motherhood lessons: where God has me is the BEST place and God’s unearned love: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000673453920
Birth story, high risk miracles and seeking Jesus postpartum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000672474118

Outline

00:00 We’ve been parents for a whole year!

03:10 No comparison - every situation is different

11:30 no judgment

13:30 birth rate decline

14:30 our thoughts on sleep training and formula

21:20 good things take hard work

30:00 It takes a village and we love ours

33:00 Spending time with God as parents and the importance of maintaining your relationship with God in the busyness of life

40:00 letting go of milestone pressure

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243 | How to Be a Gospel-Centered Mom with Laura Wifler

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

For the mamas who just want to raise their kids WELL in Christ, today, we’re talking about being a Gospel mom.

I’m joined by Laura Wifler—wife, mama, writer, podcaster, and co-founder of the global nonprofit Risen Motherhood.

Laura’s new book, cowritten with Emily Jensen, Gospel Mom, is for moms longing to live a Christ-centered life in the midst of messy, mundane motherhood.

We dive deep into:

What it really means to be a Gospel-centered mom
How to tune out the noise of parenting advice and tune into truth
Why the “little years” of motherhood are not “lost years”—and how God is at work in them
Letting go of the “what if” and living faithfully in the “what is”
Encouragement for weary moms navigating comparison, unmet expectations, and daily overwhelm

Laura reminds us that our value doesn’t come from how productive or perfect we are—but from being rooted in Jesus and resting in His grace.

🎉 Grab Laura’s new book Gospel Mom (and don’t miss the companion workbook!): https://amzn.to/3IoYKoS

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242 | God’s Love in Foster Care, Misconceptions & Uplifting Kids in Crisis with Jessica Mathisen

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Jessica Mathisen — foster mom, adoptive mom, and bio mom — whose mission is to help others know the deep love of God.

Jessica shares her journey through foster care and adoption, what led her to open her heart and home, and how God’s love shines through every part of the process.

We talk about:

What it’s really like to be a foster and adoptive mom
Misconceptions about children in foster care
What the Church needs to better understand and do
How we as a community can better support foster families
The hardest and most rewarding parts of fostering
Why Jessica wrote No Matter Where I Go and how it’s making a difference

This is a must-listen for anyone who’s been curious about fostering or wants to love families in crisis well. Don’t miss it!

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241 | 6 Simple Ways to Grow Closer to God This Summer (Even When Life Feels Out of Routine!)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Summer can be full of sunshine, beach trips, and spontaneous fun—but it can also throw your routine completely off track, and staying consistent in your walk with God might feel harder than usual.

But it doesn’t have to be!

In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m sharing 6 simple and meaningful ways to keep growing in your relationship with God this summer—even when your schedule is all over the place.

These ideas are flexible, doable, and perfect for busy Christian women, moms, or anyone who’s craving deeper faith in this season.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

🌿 How prayer walks with my baby boy have changed my daily rhythm 📖 30-day Bible reading plans that are actually realistic for summer 🌅 Why your evenings might be the perfect time to connect with God 👯‍♀️ Ideas for starting or joining a summer Bible study with friends 🚗 How to turn your commute or vacation travel into a worship drive 🧠 A fun new idea for weekly Scripture memory (inspired by my husband!)

Resources Mentioned: ✨ FREE Bible Reading Plans and Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ ✨ Worship Playlist for Your Summer Drives: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c

PLUS ✨ Join SLP+ for a Full Year of Curated Bible Plans and Ad-Free Podcast Episodes!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com

✨ My go-to Bible (use code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off): https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme

✨ Other great Bible study tools for your summer quiet time with God (use code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954

Show Outline

00:00 We can and should grow in God whether we have routine or not

2:10 I’m so thankful for our Christian community and I’m emotional about it!

3:20 Potential podcast topic we might talk about soon

4:00 6 practical ways to grow in God this summer

4:45 Prayer walks

6:25 Short and conquerable Bible reading plans

8:15 Spend time with Jesus in the evening

9:15 Gather with Christians, church, and Bible studies during the week

11:10 Worship drives

12:50 Weekly memory verses

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240 | Delighting in God, the Importance of Bible Study, WRONG teachings with Elle Cardel

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Have you ever struggled to delight in God or even know what that means practically? Did you know that God delights in YOU?

Today, I am joined by Elle Cardel from Daughter of Delight. We talk about delighting in the Lord, spending time in the Bible, the truth that God delights in us, fighting perfectionism, and changing the mentality of the need to earn God’s favor.

Show Outline:

00:00 Intro

04:30 What does delighting in God mean?

10:00 Practical ways to grow in our delight of God; being too busy for God; and the importance of Scripture

15:00 Nothing satisfies like our God does

18:00 Fighting the lie that we don’t need to study God’s Word

21:00 Popular, WRONG Biblical teachings to be wary of

24:30 “God won’t give us more than we can handle”… or will He?

31:00 God delights in YOU

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239 | Stewarding Our Bodies Well: A Christian Approach to Health with Chrissy Evans

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Why should Christian women who want to live for Jesus consider their health? Why do most people struggle with their health?

Today’s conversation is all about healthy living all through a Biblical mindset.

Today on the show, I’m joined my Chrissy Evans who is the wife to Heath Evans, former NFL player and analyst; a mother; and a business owner, who after losing 150 pounds became passionate about helping women break free from diet culture, weight loss gimmicks, and modern feminism’s false promises. She loves encouraging women to honor God with their bodies marriages and families.

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238 | Trading Your Shame and Hiding for Freedom and Redemption in Jesus with Morgan Krueger

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Morgan Krueger, LO Sister Ambassador, former Live Original Team member, content creator, author, wife and mama, joins me on the podcast today to talk about sin, shame, hiding as Christians and how we can trade that in to experience redemption and freedom in Jesus!

We talk about feeling disqualified from God loving us or using us because of our past (or present) sin. And Morgan shares her testimony and what the Lord showed her about God’s heart for her.

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237 | Find healing rest from overwhelm and anxiety with Becky Thompson

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

USA Today bestselling author and founder of the ministry gathering 2 million moms a night in prayer - the Midnight Mom Devotional online community - Becky Thompson joins us on the podcast! Christian momma’s who struggle with overwhelm or anxiety, raise your hands! That’s me too. And I had the joy of being SO uplifted by Becky Thompson.

Together we talk about finding healing rest for moms, wearing overwhelm as a badge of honor and why that’s not ok, why moms are experiencing anxiety in huge numbers, trusting Jesus to safely hold us, how to practically rest when you just can’t stop and MORE.

Becky’s book Healing Rest: https://amzn.to/4d173m6

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236 | Breaking the Silence: Porn, Shame, Betrayal Trauma, and God’s Power to Heal with Ashley Jameson

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Trigger warning and PSA: In this episode we discuss a lot of hard topics that may be triggering for some. This conversation is not meant for little ears.

Today on the show, I am joined by Ashley Jameson, Associate Director of Women’s Groups for Pure Desire to discuss the new study that revealed 40% of Christian women use pornography.

We talk about Ashley’s personal experience with addiction and betrayal trauma, God’s truth and power through sin and shame, why this conversation matters, resources, the science behind addiction, that you CAN find freedom and how to do that, and encouragement for those impacted by betrayal trauma.

Find more resources here: https://puredesire.org/resources/

Find more tools here: https://puredesire.org/tools/

00:00 Intro and trigger warning

04:00 Ashley’s experience

07:00 Why is pornography a struggle?

12:40 Can we conquer addiction?

15:30 “It’s not hurting anyone” and “I have it under control”

22:00 Why it’s important to talk about

27:00 Find healing, hope, and freedom

39:00 Encouragement for those impacted by betrayal trauma

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235 | Conquering FOMO and embracing where God has you NOW with Hope Reagan Harris

Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

We’re talking about conquering the fear of missing out and embracing where God has you right NOW instead of just looking to what’s next with author, podcaster and founder of the GLOBAL movement Purpose Doesn’t Pause, Hope Reagan Harris.

We talk about the key to conquering FOMO, finding contentment and purpose TODAY, balancing ambition and success with contentment, comparison, slowing down, saying “YES” to God’s calling, and taking leaps of faith.

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234 | True identity, being a technicolor woman, going ALL IN for Jesus with Courtney Smallbone

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

What is our TRUE identity? What does the word “helper” mean in the Bible? How do we live out our distinct calling? What does it mean to be a technicolor woman and go from living in black and white to FULL COLOR?

Jesus spoke right to me through this conversation with author, speaker, mom, and wife to Luke Smallbone, part of the Grammy-winning duo For King + County., Courtney Smallbone!

She also shares her testimony that she says she’s not yet been asked before! And she exhorts us with a powerful encouragement to go all in on Jesus ASAP.

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233 | Developing stronger marriages and praying for your spouse with Stefanie and Caleb Rouse

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Today, my husband Donny and I sit down with authors, podcasters, digital creators and relationship mentors Stefanie and Caleb Rouse. Seriously the way we want these two to move to our area and be their best friends!

We talk all about their new prayer devotional set for husbands and wives. We talk about why it’s important to pray for your spouse, encouragement for the wife whose husband doesn’t want to pray or grow their marriage in God, how to practically love your spouse and more!

Get their devos HERE (and seriously we are going through it right now for the year and are OBSESSED): https://amzn.to/4kamICd and https://amzn.to/44Uyf3S

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232 | The freedom God gives us to choose and creating a life you love with Stephanie May Wilson

Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000

I’m joined by author and Girls Night host Stephanie May Wilson who’s here to encourage us about how to approach decisions in life that God doesn’t give us specific instructions for! She encourages Christian women to create the life they love!

Connect with Stephanie: https://stephaniemaywilson.com

Enter the giveaway: instagram.com/shelivespurposefully

Episode Outline

02:00 Navigating big decisions and the freedom to choose

15:24 Discovering personal choice

21:00 Navigating others’ opinions

30:00 Encouragement for mamas

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231 | Chasing after the dreams God puts on your heart with Delight Ministry's Mac + Kenz PLUS Daily Grace Co GIVEAWAY!

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Today, I’m almost brought to tears by my friends Mac and Kenz as they pour out wisdom and encouragement about chasing after what God has placed on your heart. Maybe you KNOW God has told you to do something or maybe you THINK He has and you want to step out in faith but you’re scared, OR maybe you have this dream but you’re thinking, “what does it matter if I do it or not?”

Mac and Kenz - founders of Delight Ministries and podcast hosts of For The Girl - share all the encouragement for taking steps towards the dreams God has given you and I can tell you it’s just what I needed to hear and I’m sure it’ll be an encouragement to you too!

LINKS:

Enter the giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelivespurposefully/

Shop Daily Grace Co’s $5, $10 + $15 SALE: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954

Follow Mac and Kenz: https://forthegirl.com

Episode Timeline

00:00 GIVEAWAY!

05:25 Mac and Kenz Intro

12:17 How to know if a dream is from God and taking action

16:00 The pullback season

21:25 Balancing hustle and trusting God

24:43 Feeling Insignificant and the importance of individual impact

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230 | Argentina trip recap, God winks, selfless love and hospitality, and powerful Easter reminders

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

We just got back from Argentina AND it’s almost Easter. My husband and I are going all in on a trip recap, talking about little God winks, what God convicted us of during our trip, traveling with an 8 month old, truths God is reminding us of this Easter, and the real power this holiday celebrates.

Link

My Testimony Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000675173595
Why We Don’t Drink Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000684202975
Shop the Daily Grace Co SALE + extra 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Christian music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist
See photos from our Argentina trip!: https://www.instagram.com/meggpam/

Timeline

00:00 Intro

02:40 Argentina Recap

09:40 Convicting Hospitality, Biblical Love and Selflessness

17:35 More Argentina Recap

36:35 A God Wink

39:40 Easter Truths

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229 | Bible sale booms, practical Bible study tips, Biblical archeological finds with VP/Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles, Philip Nation

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Today, I am joined by Philip Nation, the Vice-President/Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. He shares with us the importance of making Scripture accessible, talks about seeing a Bible sales boom and what he thinks it’s attributed to, practical Bible study tips for the beginner and the well-versed Bible reader, Biblical archeological finds, and The OPEN Bible.

Get The OPEN Bible:

Thomas Nelson Bibles Site: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/the-open-bible/

50th Anniversary Edition: https://amzn.to/4hKXmZZ

Imitation Leather: https://amzn.to/4iCEUUC

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introducing Philip Nation

03:20 Making Scripture Accessible

06:20 Is there a Bible sales boom?

10:45 Practical Bible Study Tips for someone just starting to read the Bible

15:00 Staying Engaged with Scripture for the well-versed Bible reader

18:20 The OPEN Bible

23:10 Biblical archeological finds

25:30 Where to get The OPEN Bible

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228 | Trusting God’s timing when it doesn't align with your expectations with Rebecca George

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Today, I’m joined by Rebecca George, author of You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry Up World. We talk all about encouragement for the girl who’s in a waiting season or a hard season, how counter-intuitive it feels to be at peace with God’s timing instead of hurrying, why we CAN trust God when His plans for our lives look different than ours, and how hard seasons can bring fruit.

Links:

Get You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry Up World: https://amzn.to/4j1EZkx

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

03:30 Rebecca’s waiting season story

06:25 The importance of waiting in Scripture and in our lives

09:45 God is good even when life isn’t

11:00 “The greatest work happens in the dark.”

18:30 encouragement for the woman who’s in what feels like an endless, hopeless waiting season

27:00 Waiting will feel counter-cultural

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227 | 9 Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God MORE This Spring: PART 2

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Operation: Grow in God by Summer! Today, I’m talking about the importance of our walks with God and ways to practically grow your relationship with God even more this Spring.

LINKS

30% OFF Dwell: http://dwellapp.io/shelives

She Lives Purposefully Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c

Daily Grace Co Bible Tools: Get 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10 at https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954

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226 | 9 Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God MORE This Spring: PART 1

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Operation: Grow in God by Summer! Today, I’m talking about the importance of our walks with God and ways to practically grow your relationship with God even more this Spring.

LINKS

30% OFF Dwell: http://dwellapp.io/shelives

She Lives Purposefully Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c

Daily Grace Co Bible Tools: Get 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10 at https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954

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225 | Encouragement for the girl going through a hard time and ways to give your day a boost

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Today, I’m sharing some encouragement for the girl going through a hard time with Bible truths and Bible verses, some practical and fun ways to give yourself a boost during, a Lent update to my commitment to reading God’s Word, and a call to prayer for the persecuted church, especially Christians in Syria right now.

Episode Outline:

01:50 Pray for the persecuted Church

5:00 Encouragement for the girl going through a hard time

14:45 Lent update

15:50 Ways to boost your day right now

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224 | Ideas for Practicing Lent and Encouragement for Growing in God This Spring

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Today, Megan talks all about making the effort to grow in our relationships with God. She dives into the history of Lent, what it is, when she started participating in it, what she’s doing for Lent this year, ideas of what to fast or add for Lent, and encouragement, whether you participate in Lent or not, to grow in God this Spring.

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223 | Year in Review: mini miracles, seeking Jesus without routine, depending FULLY on God’s strength

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Today is my birthday! And I wanted to look back over the year and remember and share what God has done, what I’ve learned, what God has shown me. I also wanted to look forward and share what I want for this new year of life.

LINKS:

Shop the Daily Grace Co Sale: (code MEGANHOLMES10 for an extra 10% off!) https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954

Daily Grace Co. Birthday Gift Inspo: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/24/christian-woman-birthday-gift-inspo/

Megan's Amazon Gift Guides: https://amzn.to/41wlt9E

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222 | Christian Girl Q&A: Spicy books, leaving your job, making friends, people pleasing, the college experience

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000

My sister and I team up to answer YOUR Christian woman questions in our Christian Girl Q&A!

We talk about making Christian friends in your 20s and at church, people pleasing, leaving church jobs without being afraid to disappoint people, being type A and type B, transitioning from high school to college, and our thoughts on Christian women reading spicy books!

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221 | You’re so loved and practical ways to show love and MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Today, we're talking all about God’s love for YOU. We talk about Valentine’s Day, God’s love for us based on Scripture, what love will be like in Heaven, and we also jump into practical ways to love one another.

PLUS, I share the BIG announcement that I’ve been alluding to!

LINKS

Grieving episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/212-grieving-during-christmastime/id1535514405?i=1000680112890
Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com
Taylor’s Custom Creations (new studio sign coming soon!): https://tinyurl.com/4k9duppt

EPISODE OUTLINE

(00:00) Big announcement

(04:55) 2 other announcements

(10:30) Valentine’s Day chat

(13:10) Love in Heaven

(21:50) God’s love for us

(26:00) Practical ways to love others

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220 | We have heavenly work to do and how to do it

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Today, I’m sitting down to encourage YOU with what God’s been reminding me of lately: This life is short and it is ONE. You have things in your life that have eternal impact that you are MADE to do. And we’re talking about practical ways to do this heavenly work.

LINKS:

Daily Grace Co. Valentines Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/valentines-daily-grace-co-gift-guide/

Daily Grace Co. Galentine’s Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/galentinesdgcgiftguide/

Amazon Galentine's Gift Guide: https://amzn.to/4aSNThd

“Finding and using your Spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000658873468

“How do we realize our spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000555811341

EPISODE OUTLINE:

00:00 Hi!

02:40 Teaser to MAJOR announcement & Trailer Launch

04:40 You have a heavenly work

13:00 Practical ways to do the heavenly work you’re called to

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Welcome to the She Lives Purposefully Podcast

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Are you looking for encouragement to live life how God calls you to and know that your life has Kingdom purpose? Welcome to She Lives Purposefully with me, Megan Edmonds! I’m a wife, mom and your new Christian friend. I believe that God has given you this one life to know Him, love Him, and live for Him, purposefully. And I want to cheer you on in that.

Each week on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast, we’ll chat about different areas of life from a Jesus loving perspective - emotions, relationships, faith doubts, parenthood, health and hormones, work, routines, getting our fire for God back, anxiety, modesty, drinking, my own experiences, and practical ways to walk with God.

So, friend, grab your favorite drink, let’s hang out and be encouraged to live purposefully on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast.

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219 | Christian Girl Q&A: Politics, Gender, Taylor Swift, Bible Reading Motivation, Finding Community, Singleness and MORE

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

I sit down with my sister Makenzy to answer your Instagram DM questions about Christian living - we talk about how to stay friends with friends who disagree with us politically, how to navigate friendships with those who are struggling with their gender, what we really think about Taylor Swift, how to get motivated to read your Bible, finding Christian community, discouragement in singleness, and more!

(Scroll for episode timeline)

LINKS

Episodes mentioned
Christians and Politics Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000674261865
Comparison episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gUO2JoTpmJ1ySl24WwI5o?si=0ADcwZOcRE-8kfOXuhekKw
Discover Purpose in Your Singleness Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xYnwrEPgmWMUxMHOPsImU?si=WiywtmXxTp623RQlY2WGCA
Losing your fire for God and getting it back with Jaclyn Brooke episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TzGrZ3a2r9vMlAQXDU6mf?si=xO21B6PDRsC8sIfcFWoIEA
Struggling with Bible reading episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5n6P5E42ona16k6LsUsgKs?si=N6aSSJ5bTlKn_Dppftepgg
TOP EPISODE: This year just give me Jesus: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hcmw4wFdUPrixd5nOVu2M?si=0c8BeHlMRHa-ywFZ5FN14w
Find Christian Community Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jEEst5JEHyBjlwonpPWn8?si=b586c5064019485f
Christian music playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c
Cutest Bible tools and quiet time must haves
My go to beautiful bibles from Hosanna Revival (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for $$ off)
https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-study-bible-sonora-theme
https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-journaling-bible-sierra-theme
Daily Grace Co (Code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shelivespurposefully/list/3IGTKWRXYSX88?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_GVMCGH9WK11CTAJH9HBS

Timeline:

00:00 Intro and Catch Up

03:20 How to get along with Christians who have completely opposing political views

12:00 Getting discouraged that I’ve never dated bc most Christians get married so young. Advice?

21:45 How do I connect more with God working as a night nurse?

27:00 How to find the motivation to wake up early to read the Bible and pray?

35:25 How to find Christian community and friends?

38:00 What do you think about Taylor swift?

41:40 Healthy ways to eat / gain weight

43:40 Navigating friendships with friends who are struggling with gender

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218 | Moving forward in grace and kicking condemnation to the curb

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Today, I’m talking about my “word of the year”: moving forward in grace.

I discovered this word of the year on an episode just a few weeks ago (you can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hcmw4wFdUPrixd5nOVu2M?si=9bx2XuZxS-um5_URWNYu3g), and I really wanted to dive into this encouragement that you can cast of condemnation and shame and embrace the grace God has for you as a Christian and move forward into what God has called you to in this life.

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217 | Alcohol Q&A and why we don't drink

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Today, I’m joined by my husband Donny to talk about ALCOHOL as Christians.

We talk about whether drinking it is a sin, why we don’t drink, wine mom culture, the college party scene, alcoholism, falling off the wagon, God’s grace, judgy-ness in this area, and more!

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216 | 3 things you’re called to do today by God

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Today, we are simplifying what it means to live with purpose. I’m talking about 3 things you are ALREADY called to do today by God. Today’s episode is jam packed with Bible verses and practical application so grab your notebooks and Bibles and let’s dive in!

LINKS

Bible Time Must Haves: https://tinyurl.com/3n729dwn
Daily Grace Co Bibles, Journals and Bible Study Tools (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% OFF): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7
Dwell App (get 30% off): dwellapp.io/shelives

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215 | This year, just give me Jesus.

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Today, Megan and her husband talk about the heart behind their New Year’s goals: growing their relationship with God Himself.

They talk about their New Year’s goals, the importance of getting to know God Himself instead of just wanting the benefits of Him, having a relationship with God over just a religion, igniting a new love for God as Christians, Megan’s Word for the year (hint: it’s got something to do with grace), shame, Bible stories and more.

00:00 Intro and life updates

05:45 New Year’s goals

12:00 Relationship > Religion

21:25 Igniting a love for God

26:30 Word of the year: moving forward in grace

33:00 Teaser

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214 | Growing with God in the New Year, new morning mercies, and other (realistic) New Year’s goals

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:10:00 -0000

Today, I want to get vulnerable about my Bible reading time this past year, my walk with the Lord, and how I’m looking to make some changes to grow MORE in my relationship with God in the new year.

I share a Bible reading plan I’ll be following, other New Year’s goals, and encouragement for the woman who’s feeling complacent, for the prodigal, and for the woman who just wants to seek God more.

LINKS

Daily Grace Co’s YouVersion Bible Reading Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/33951-eden-to-eternity-a-year-in-the-bible-with

Get 30% off the Dwell App: http://dwellapp.io/shelives

Sweater Set: https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10 (Use code MEG10 for 10% off!)

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213 | Christmas Christian encouragement, favorite songs, new and old traditions with Makenzy Holmes

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

I’m joined by my sister Makenzy on the podcast to talk about ALL things Christmas. We’re talking about our traditions, favorite Christian and non Christian Christmas songs, and Christmas truths that mean the most to us.

Christian Christmas Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/4un6mayz

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212 | Grieving during Christmastime

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Grief during the holiday time is hard. Being merry and jolly doesn’t come naturally and heartbreak feels more prominent in our lives than before. Today, my husband and I talk about grieving during Christmatime, remembering Emmanuel, how to support friends or family going through a hard time, and a grief letter from GriefShare. We open up about our own years of suffering through the Christmas season and share encouragement for the person going through a hard time this year.

LINKS

Old Navy Matching Family Pajamas: https://rstyle.me/+xxqrzBtkTXylXUwWFEJWBQ
Grief share: https://www.griefshare.org
My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7

EPISODE OUTLINE

00:00 Intro

03:45 It’s ok to be grieving

06:30 Remembering Emmanuel, God With Us

10:20 God wants you to be real with Him

11:14 Sharing our own grief experiences

20:30 Grief Letter

23:00 Being a friend to someone who’s grieving

35:20 God bears your burdens

36:45 Processing Grief

47:50 A prayer for the grieving friend

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211 | Christian Girl Gift Ideas + $0 Encouraging Gifts

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:30:00 -0000

Kicking off a December Christmas Series, today I wanted to share with you some gift ideas for your Christian friends - we’re talking books, Bible time must haves, purposeful living gift guide and cozy vibes! PLUS a few very intentional ideas that are $0.

Gift Guide LINKS

Gift Guides: https://tinyurl.com/49tjt6uv
My Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/2s46jvn7
Christmas Gift Guide to Encourage Him: https://tinyurl.com/4h2d2pu8
More Encouraging Gifts for Her: https://tinyurl.com/25cc5nef
Daily Grace Co Bibles, Journals and Bible Study Tools (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% OFF): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7
Roam Out East Sweater Set (code MEG10 for 10% off site): https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10
5 Year Prayer Journal (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://tinyurl.com/4xaw89y5
Dwell App (get 30% off): dwellapp.io/shelives

Episode Timeline

00:00 Christmas Series Intro

02:00 Book Gift Ideas

03:08 Bible Time Must Haves Gift Ideas

05:36 Cozy Vibes Gift Guide

08:57 Purposeful Living Gift Guide

13:25 $0 Intentional Gift Ideas

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210 | To the Christian girl who’s struggling with Bible reading

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Today, I want to share one of my big struggles lately, give some tips in this area, and share some encouragement when it comes to… Bible reading!

As Christians, spending time in God’s Word is VITAL but it’s not always easy or if we’re honest, we don’t always WANT to do it.

I want to talk about my own struggle and share a short encouragement in this area.

Links

Get 30% off the Dwell App: https://dwellapp.io/shelives
Get 10% off Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Bibles I have:
https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7
https://collabs.shop/sqpk0u
Get 10% off Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Christian music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist
Start my 31 day Purpose Bible Reading Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/shelivespurposefully/purposebiblereadingchallenge

Time Stamps

00:00 Intro and my personal struggle with Bible reading

04:15 getting out of a Bible reading rut TIPS

07:50 Encouragement in this area

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209 | Christian Girl Q&A: Singleness, healing from past hurt, best Bibles and journals, & the LGBTQ+ Community

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Today, I’m re-joined by my sister, Makenzy, to answer questions that YOU sent in on She Lives Purposefully's Instagram all about Christian living!

LINKS

Get 10% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Get 15% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Shop Megan’s Christian living gift guides on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/3fy92ek

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208 | A new Christian mom chat: boy moms, motherhood, adjusting, struggles, infertility & “getting back”

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:00 -0000

*TW: Infertility and miscarriage

Today, Megan is joined by her friend Jewell who also had a baby boy this year. They talk about Jewell’s miraculous pregnancy, being a boy mom, motherhood as a calling from God, transitioning to being a mom, mom struggles, finding yourself again and more!

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00:00 Intro

04:37 Infertility, miscarriages, and a miracle pregnancy

08:50 Being a “boy mom”

20:00 Motherhood as a calling

22:40 Transitioning to motherhood

37:09 Lindsey Gurk’s Get your pink back

42:00 Dunkin’ Donuts Drama

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207 | Stop letting comparison hold you back from what God has for you

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000

This week I am joined by my friend Julia Pacifico who was a community favorite in our maternity leave series!

Today we talk about comparison on social media and in real life, how it holds us back from what God has for us, and how to not compare ourselves to others and even what God is doing in their lives as Christians.

00:00 Intro & Halloween Recap

05:25 Our experience with comparison, how it holds you back from what God has for you as a Christian, and how to fight comparison

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206 | MY TESTIMONY

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Today, I’m sharing what God has done in my life with you - my testimony. Testimonies are so powerful. They show what God has done and bring glory to Him and encourage others in the process. I want to share with you how I grew up as a church kid in a Christian family, had faith doubts for years, went to Bible college, experienced family tragedy, my process of being angry with God, and how God healed my heart at a church retreat.

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205 | Christians and Politics, Biblical Voting & Do We Celebrate Halloween?

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Today I am joined by my husband Donny to talk about 2 HOT and polarizing topics in the Christian world - politics (this election) and holidays.

We talk about moral issues this election that are important to us, if we think Christians should vote and how, and if Christians should celebrate holidays, specifically Halloween.

00:00 Intro

04:00 Why we’re talking about politics and why vote - even when you don’t like either candidate

05:15 Why vote

12:30 The issues that matter most to us

25:25 Politics and the church

30:00 Dear Meg

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204 | Motherhood lessons: where God has me is the BEST place and God’s unearned love

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:45:00 -0000

Today, I wanted to let you into what God is teaching me lately through 12 weeks of motherhood thus far. These aren’t Christian motherhood tips but moreso what the Lord has been encouraging me with. I talk about purpose and how where God has us is the BEST place for us to be and about God’s unearned love.

00:00 Catching Up

05:45 Where God has me is the BEST place I can be

12:00 God’s abundant, unearned love for you

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203 | Birth Story, High Risk Miracles, Seeking Jesus Postpartum and Q&A

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In my first episode BACK from maternity leave, my husband and I talk in DEPTH about my high risk pregnancy, our birth story, and navigating postpartum. We also answer questions from the @shelivespurposefully Instagram community!

We dive into the first trimester nausea, second trimester struggles, how I became a high risk pregnancy, pregnancy anxieties, how God showed up and gave us some miracles, our full birth story (epidural, water breaking and all), what Jesus is teaching us as we walk through parenthood, postpartum healing and emotions, Baby Donny and colic, breastfeeding vs formula and how I’m HONESTLY struggling to but seeking Jesus as a Christian mama in her postpartum era.

Our Doula and Birth Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/roslyncuce/

00:00 Intro

04:00 Pregnancy recap, anxiety, being high risk, struggles and miracles

20:26 Birth story

45:34 Q&A - Baby Donny, Colic, Birth fears, postpartum emotions, healing, breastfeeding and formula, how to seek Jesus

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202 | Identity crisis vs identity in Christ with Hope Reagan Harris

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

15% off code for Christian business below! | For the last episode of Megan’s maternity leave series - What God is Teaching You - Hope Reagan Harris, founder of Purpose Doesn’t Pause and Pass Purpose On, joins Megan to talk all about identity. They talk about other places we put our identity and what our identity in God actually is.

LINKS

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Use code shelivespurposefully15 for 15% off Hope’s charm bar: https://passpurposeon.com

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201 | God’s forgiveness and our response to it with Corinne Medina

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Corinne Medina! Corinne and Megan talk about God’s abundant forgiveness for us and our response to it as Christians.

LINKS

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Mentioned Don McClure Messages: https://resources.ccphilly.org/guest.asp?SpeakerID=203

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200 | Losing your fire for God and getting it back, dry seasons, and Christian living with Jaclyn Brooke

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:10:00 -0000

Megan sits with her sweet friend Jaclyn Brooke (@jaclynnnbrooke) as part of her maternity leave series: what God is speaking to you about! They talk about losing your fire for God. They dive into mindsets to combat, dry seasons, how to get your fire for God back and persevere.

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199 | Is Modest Hottest? with Makenzy Holmes

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:10:00 -0000

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her sister Makenzy! Makenzy and Megan talk about modesty as Christian women - breaking down allll their thoughts on it!

LINKS

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198 | Healing with Jesus with Mikella Van Dyke

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Mikella Van Dyke. Mikella and Megan talk about how to heal with Jesus as a Christian. They cover trauma, practical ways to start your healing process, mindset shifts when it comes to suffering and healing as Christian women, and more.

Mikella is the founder of Chasing Sacred and an author of her new book https://amzn.to/45nOaGk and its partner Bible study https://amzn.to/4bZXfHS.

Mikella first met Megan as an ambassador for Sadie Robertson’s Live Original’s LO Sister App.

LINKS

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Past Eps with Mikella: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000630297771

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197 | Seeing and talking to Jesus as our FRIEND with Ayana Symone

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Ayana Symone! Megan and Ayana talk about what it can look like to first see Jesus as an actual friend of ours and then also to pray to Him and to talk to Him like a friend. This is a great listen for Christian women.

Ayana is an author of 2 books, podcast host of To Be Heard, and first met Megan as an ambassador for Sadie Robertson’s Live Original’s LO Sister App.

LINKS

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196 | God’s perfect timing in our waiting with Julia Pacifico

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her friend of almost a decade and past favorite guest, Julia Pacifico. Megan and Julia talk about God’s perfect timing, waiting on the Lord, and when it feels like our plans are interrupted. This is a MUST listen for Christian women.

LINKS

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195 | Conviction is a beautiful thing with Daisy Mellen

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Daisy Mellen. Megan and Daisy talk about how conviction is not something we need to run from but how it’s actually a BEAUTIFUL thing. They talk about the difference between conviction and condemnation and why we actually, as Christian women, should WANT to be convicted.

Daisy runs Bible and Faith and is the host of the Bible and Faith Podcast!

LINKS

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194 | Perfectionism, legalism and striving versus trusting Jesus with Tori Bair

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her sister in law, Tori Bair! Tori and Megan talk about legalism, condemnation and shame, and perfectionism versus the pursuit of Jesus in the Christian life.

Tori is currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling.

LINKS

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Don McClure sermons mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/c2h6hsp5

Why Grace Changes Everything Book by Chuck Smith: https://amzn.to/4bbE5O8

Bible Reading Statistics: https://tinyurl.com/f6sy5xhv

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193 | Living for God, being present and relying on grace day by day with Tara Sun Snyder

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan kicks off her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Tara Sun Snyder, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara. Megan and Tara talk to Christian women like you about how to live for God day by day, be present, and rely on God’s grace.

Tara has been seen on Jesus Calling, Propel Women, Ann Voskamp, Candace Bure’s Great American Community, Live Original, For the Girl, Fox News, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Girl Defined, Coffee and Bible Time, Jordan Lee Dooley’s She Podcast, Tori Master’s Talks with Tori, She Speaks, and more.

LINKS

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192 | Christian Living Q&A: anxiety, good and bad habits, finding friends, praying, and fasting

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan is joined by her sister, Makenzy, to answer some of your questions from Instagram! They talk about dealing with anxiety as Christian women, Godly habits, finding Christian friends in college, habits to quit when turning to God, praying and fasting.

LINKS

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Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW7HE4KkPHZyUC14NQqGu

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191 | Encouraging Bible verses for you

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan shares some straight up encouraging Bible verses with YOU for a few minutes to just encourage you in your walk with Christ. She pulls from verses all throughout God’s Word. This episode is an uplifting, encouraging one of the Christian woman.

LINKS

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190 | Dancing on disappointment, keeping our eyes on Jesus and trusting God with Kat Shultis

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:10:00 -0000

Megan is joined by her friend and Christian content creator and YouTuber, Kat Shultis to talk all about fixing our eyes on Jesus in the midst of broken dreams. They chat about her story and how she grew closer to the Lord in pain, trusting God, dancing on disappointment, asking God to change our dreams, and living day by day as Christian women.

Links:

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Kat’s book My Lowest for His Highest: Fixing Our eyes on Jesus in the Midst of Broken Dreams: https://amzn.to/3RZoHxk

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189 | Having Less Anxiety and More Trust in God

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan talks about anxiety on the She Lives Purposefully podcast, specifically, how to have less anxiety as a Christian and instead have more trust in God. She talks about her own struggles in this area, what God’s Word, the Bible, says about anxiety, and some practical ways to combat it - perfect for the Christian woman!

LINKS

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188 | Spilling the tea on gossip and slander

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Today, Megan is joined by her sister Makenzy as they "spill the tea" on gossip, a sin they both open up about struggling with, and slander as Christians and in the church. They dive into their struggle, their conviction, why gossip and slander are wrong, and ways to stop gossiping.

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187 | Self care ideas and going to church virtually

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Today Megan dives into self care - is it okay to focus on self care as Christians, bringing Jesus into self care, and ideas for self care! She also answers a Dear Meg question about whether or not it's okay to go to church virtually -- when you can't make it in person.

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Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW7HE4KkPHZyUC14NQqGu

OUTLINE

00:00 Is self care selfish?

06:20 Self care ideas

18:30 Dear Meg

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186 | Finding and using your Spiritual gifts and how to non-awkwardly share the gospel

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Today Megan talks about what different Christians believe about whether or not the gifts of the Spirit are for today, different thoughts on that, how to find and use your Spiritual gifts, why they're important for Christian living and living purposefully, what she thinks hers are and what God has to say about it all. She also answers a Dear Meg question about how to share the gospel in a non-awkward way.

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Outline

00:00 Intro

01:35 Different opinions about spiritual gifts

05:30 Have I spoken in tongues?

06:00 Why should we even care about spiritual gifts as Christians

09:08 A list of spiritual gifts

11:00 How do we know and grow and use our gifts

18:00 Dear Meg

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185 | Healthy relationships and loving well with Stefanie and Caleb Rouse

Thu, 30 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan sits with her new friends Caleb and Stefanie Rouse to talk all about relationships - healthy and toxic relationships, how it matters to have a right relationship with God to have good relationships on earth, how to love well and more - all from the Christian perspective of this Jesus-loving couple.

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184 | How to know if you’re following God’s plan and purpose for your life and relieving pregnancy anxiety

Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan talks about ways Christians can know we’re walking in what God has for us as well as things that aren’t always signs we’re walking in in or not walking in His plans for us.

She also answers a question written to Dear Meg about relieving early pregnancy anxiety.

OUTLINE

(00:00) Summary and behind the scenes

(02:00) Encouragement to the Christian woman who wants to know if she’s following God

(02:20) One sign that DOESN’T always tell us if we’re walking in God’s way

(05:15) Ways to know we’re doing what God has for us

(16:45) Dear Meg

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183 | God is moving, how to be part of revival and finding peace through God with anxiety

Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan talks about what she has seen in how God is moving and even stirring up revival in hearts around the country and what Christians can do to be part of what God is doing in the world.

She also answers a question written to Dear Meg about finding peace through God with anxiety.

LINKS

Bible Studies and Bible Reading Plans: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/

Worship and Christian Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/bdx3mwfp

OUTLINE

(00:00) Summary and Life update

(03:20) Why we’re talking about revival and how God is moving

(07:50) How to be part of what God is doing in the world

(22:15) Dear Meg

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182 | Encouragement to Mamas

Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan shares some encouragement and Christian encouragement with mamas as a mama-to-be.

LINKS:

Survey: https://forms.gle/Yu5z6FfMzAYgsz1z6

OUTLINE

(00:00) Intro, Summary

(01:17) Why I’m talking about Mamas this year

(03:00) Survey & GIVEAWAY

(04:45) Encouragements for Mama

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181 | Finding Community, Getting Plugged into Church, Serving God and DATING

Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan talks about how to get more plugged into a church and find more community as well as serving God in that church. She also answers a Dear Meg question about teen dating.

LINKS:

Survey: https://forms.gle/Yu5z6FfMzAYgsz1z6

OUTLINE

(00:00) Summary

(00:27) We can relate & life updates

(01:57) Survey & GIVEAWAY

(03:23) Getting plugged into church

(04:40) Finding more church community

(07:50) Serving at church

(10:40) Encouragement for the woman wanting to get plugged into church or be MORE plugged in and the women who are already plugged in

(14:25) Dear Meg (DATING)

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180 | Getting motivated: the time to live for God is NOW + 6 ways to do that TODAY

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Megan talks about the recent stirring on her heart about why as a Christian NOW is the time to live for God. She dives into motivating listeners in this area as well as giving practical tips for how to live for God now. She also answers your question in a Dear Meg segment about starting a ministry, blog and book.

LINKS:

Survey: https://forms.gle/EJeZRadJC9RYS1a86

Christian Music & Worship Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist

OUTLINE:

(00:00) Summary

(01:00) Intro and Life Updates

(02:30) Survey and GIVEAWAY

(04:25) Getting motivated as Christians to live for God starting asap

(22:25) Practical ways to live for God

(33:30) Dear Meg

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179 | Slowing down, being too judgy, and modesty

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In response to Instagram requests, Megan talks about what God is speaking to her about slowing down and being still, takes about her thoughts on the modesty conversation, and answers a question about if it’s okay to judge and when does it get too judge.

Please pretty please, share YOUR thoughts in the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/sEz1JMt3jYjnXbuB6

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178 | Why I’m pro-life Biblically, scientifically and as a pregnant mom to be + having compassion for women

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:52:00 -0000

The abortion issue is in the news, so today Megan chats about her stance on abortion, why she’s pro-life both Biblically (as a Christian), scientifically and as a pregnant mom to be. She also talks about what pro-life people and Christians are doing to care for life OUTSIDE the womb with things like foster care, pregnancy clinics, etc. And lastly, she talks about the heart of compassion we should have and that GOD has for women who are in the middle of making this decision and who have made the decision to abort.

Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405

Two pregnancy clinics:

https://lhouse.org/

https://www.mychoiceone.org/

Outline

(00:00) What we’re talking about today

(00:40) Life updates

(02:30) The power of reviews and giveaway winner

(05:35) My stance on abortion

(06:35) Why pro-life is Biblical

(11:23) A scientific look with my pregnancy experience

(19:55) Compassion and being pro-life outside of the womb

(27:20) God’s grace for women

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177 | Dealing with (and being thankful for) God’s “no”

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:29:00 -0000

You’ve probably experienced that sometimes, maybe oftentimes, God says “no” to our prayers. Sometimes it can be about something little or admittedly superficial. Sometimes it’s about something we’ve gotten on our knees and WEPT over. It can be hard to settle with that no. Today, we’re talking about how to deal with and even be thankful for God’s “no”.

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Gentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3PCurMr

Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist

Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405

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176 | Easy habits for living purposefully

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:30:03 -0000

Living purposefully can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you want to live a purposeful life, it has to be intentional. It doesn’t just happen. And a way to do that is to form habits. Megan want you to leave this episode with a handful of things you can do TODAY that are a great way to be living purposefully. Because really, we’re CALLED to live purposefully. We have one life to live and we don’t want to miss out on how God called us to.

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My Bible: use code ‘shelivespurposefully’ for 15% off https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme

Favorite Bible Resources: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/

Gentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3PCurMr

Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist

Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405

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175 | Conquering Shame & a message to the girl who hasn’t read her Bible in days

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:45:00 -0000

Today I want to chat with you about shame that holds us back from what God has for us. I want to help break shame in your life so you can move forward into what God has for you - because He has so much for you.

LINKS:

Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at megan@shelivespurposefully.com or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully

Listen Ad-Free, Get Year-Round Reading Plans and more : ⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/⁠

Christian Music Playlist: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠⁠

REFERENCES:

1 John 2:1 and Romans 7:15-20

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174 | Girl chat: insecurity + body changes + being free from anger and anxiety

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:15:00 -0000

We're doing an unconventional episode today and getting a little more personal talking about something I’m struggling with lately: insecurity and body changes. I’ll be opening up about that and talking about mindset shifts that are helping me. And too - one of YOU wrote in asking how to be free from anger and anxiety, so I’ll be answering your question in dear meg segment!

LINKS:

Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at megan@shelivespurposefully.com or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully

Christian Music Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠⁠⁠

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173 | Calling all women who want to learn about their God-given purpose

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:01:00 -0000

(GIVEAWAY details in show notes!) Today we’re talking about our God-given purpose - both at large and specifically what YOU, yes YOU, were created for and how to walk in your purpose. The best way to live this life is to live it with how God of universe in charge of all history has called you to. PLUS one of you wrote into our Dear Meg segment asking about feeling called out of an ungodly relationship but not wanting to leave. Let's chat!

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Christian Music Playlist: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠

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172 | 6 things God's taught me this year

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:45:00 -0000

In this episode, Megan shares 6 things God has reminded her of this year! She talks about where God is in tough seasons, being too self focused, the idea of abundantly more, rest, and how involved God is in the details.

LINKS:

Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com⁠

Christian Music playlist: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠

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171 | Being a Light, Praying Boldly, and Fighting Satan’s Lies and Condemnation with Allyson Golden

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:09:00 -0000

Today, Allyson Golden, author of the new book Arise and Shine joins Meg to talk about being a light, the power of the Bible, praying boldly to God and fighting Satan’s lies with God’s truth!

Allyson is a Christian author, speaker, influencer, and pediatric nurse!

LINKS:

Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com

Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist

Get Allyson’s Book: https://amzn.to/4bH2M6r

Follow Allyson: https://www.instagram.com/wordsaregolden/

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170 | An Ephesians 2 devo, peace, grace, and have I read the WHOLE Bible?

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In today's episode, Megan shares a bit of her own time with God and what He's taught her in Ephesians 2 in the Bible. She talks about being brought near to Him, not earning favor, peace, our relationship with God, and whether or not she's read the whole Bible! LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist My Bible (use code shelivespurposefully for 15% off): https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Our pregnancy announcement: https://youtu.be/2DsPK3n8nZU?si=mzXb00Hl2X31N1lY My bump post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SnBbTsKu9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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169 | Get Flooded With God's Love

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:45:00 -0000

In today's episode, Megan joins the Valentine's Day fun by talking about LOVE - God's love (and more specifically, God's love for YOU)!

She dives through multiple Bible verses to look at what His love for you looks like and just how much God loves you.

LINKS:

Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist

Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com

Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠⁠https://www.yarrow.org

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168 | We're PREGNANT!

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:23:06 -0000

Today, Megan is joined by her husband DONNY to talk about the biggest news of their lives thus far! They’re PREGNANT!

They talk about how they found out, the baby’s gender, they reveal FOR THE FIRST TIME the baby’s name. They also talk about symptoms, what God’s teaching them, why there’s been a 1.5 month long hiatus to the She Lives Purposefully podcast, and more!

Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist

Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com

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167 | Don’t wait for the New Year to grow in your relationship God. You can start TODAY.

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:53:00 -0000

Today, Megan encourages us that we don't need to wait for the new year to grow in our walk with God and our relationship with Him. She encourages us to start TODAY and gives practical tips on how to grow your relationship with God.

Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠

Christmas Guide: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide

Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠https://www.yarrow.org

TODAY'S EPISODE

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Encouraging Christian Christmas Gift Guide

(02:06) Encouragement to start seeking Jesus today

(06:08) Ways to grow in your pursuit of Jesus and walk with God (worship, Christian music, prayer, obedience, casting cares)

(18:50) Announcements!

(19:43) Dear Meg

(28:24) Outro

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166 | Coming back to Christ with Callie Jardine (+ taking control of hormonal health!)

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Today, Callie Jardine joins the podcast to share her testimony from sexual sin, drinking and astrology to loving Jesus. She shares what God has done in her life and helps us break shame and reminds us that God is reaching out. + she takes her expertise in holistic health to give us some hormonal health tips! joining us today to share HER testimony and what God has done in her life. Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠

Encouraging Gift Guides: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide⁠

Callie's On-Demand Pilates Studio and App: ⁠Sweaty Studio⁠ Callie's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imsweatyandiknowit

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165 | 3 encouraging, Biblical truths to dwell on (& share) this Christmas season

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

With the Christmas season beginning, it's important to bring our hearts to the TRUE meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus. I want to encourage you with 3 Biblical truths that the Christmas season highlights.
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TODAY'S EPISODE

(00:00) Intro

(02:15) Christmas Gift Guide

(03:07) 3 encouraging, Biblical truths

(10:22) Dear Meg

(15:35) Outro

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164 | 4 Ways to Be More Thankful (and Fight Discontentment) as a Christian

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:04:00 -0000

Today, we’re chatting about thankfulness: the real power of thankfulness AND ways to actually develop a thankful heart and fight discontentment as Christians.

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163 | Being a Light for Jesus with Jaclyn Brooke

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:07:00 -0000

If you want to be inspired to be a light for Christ with the community you have around you or on social media, today’s episode is for YOU.

We talk about set backs, fears, and what pushes us forward in being bold for Christ as Christians.

I’m talking with my friend Jaclyn Brooke about what it’s like to use your platform as a Christian and shine a light for Jesus. She is a YouTuber and Content Creator.

Connect with Jaclyn: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynnnbrooke/

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162 | Being Ready for Jesus to Come Back and How to Pray for the Middle East

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Today on the podcast, we talk about what's going on in the Middle East and everything going on in Israel, what Christians can pray during this time, why Christians are talking about the end times and Jesus coming back, and how to be ready for whenever He does.

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Dear Meg Christian Book Recommendations (these links are affiliates):

Why Grace Changes Everything: https://rstyle.me/+9aVo-72Nrj7sTd_Ksfzshg
Purpose Doesn't Pause: https://rstyle.me/+gxNO51seorky2Sm3ZaW8Xg
Future Grace: https://rstyle.me/+WEoTgr7WaqNG-v0RnH_J0Q
Gently and Lowly: https://rstyle.me/+d4TiWkZpl9EivxWog8mQ6A

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161 | Embracing Authentic Beauty as Christian Women

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:50:00 -0000

We’re talking about Authentic, Soul-Deep Beauty and embracing TRUE beauty as Christian women. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we mention body shame and eating disorders. All around us we’re given different ideas of what real beauty is - often not soul-deep or authentic.

Our guest today, Melissa Johnson, is an author of the new book Soul-Deep Beauty.

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160 | How to Walk by Faith and Overcome Fear with CJ Milacci

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:20:00 -0000

What does "walking by faith" mean? How does it differ from relying on what we can see? What are practical steps we can take to start walking by faith instead of letting our fears control us? These are questions that Megan Edmonds talks with guest CJ Milacci about in today’s episode. This is a powerful episode for Christian women in any season but especially in moments where we feel the need for more faith and less fear.

LINKS:

Become a Bonus Subscriber: shelivespurposefully.com/signup

10% off of Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully
CJ Milacci’s Books: https://rstyle.me/+ibdrg_QaBvFQ-kpot8QvuQ

OUTLINE:

(00:00) Intro & Ad

(02:45) CJ x Meg

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159 | Should Christians Believe In Prosperity Gospel?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

(This is a previous BONUS-SUBSCRIBER episode)

3 out of 4 christians believe in prosperity gospel. That is a headline that Relevant Magazine had that got Megan’s attention. Today we’re talking about that stat, what prosperity gospel is, how a lot of us can unintentionally believe it - and if you do, why you shouldn’t.

LINKS:

Relevant Magazine Article: https://tinyurl.com/y7rz5jma

Other Article Mentioned: https://www.awmi.net/reading/teaching-articles/healing_childrens/

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OUTLINE:

(00:00) Intro

(01:20) What is Prosperity Gospel?

(04:50) The Problem with Prosperity Gospel

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158 | How to Study the Bible with the Inductive Bible Study Method with Mikella Van Dyke

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:18:00 -0000

Have you ever wondered if you’re actually studying the Bible correctly? Or if there is a correct way to do that?

Studying God’s Word is VITAL and doing it correctly is a must when it comes to really understanding what God is saying in this inspired-book He’s given us.

Today we get to chat with my friend Mikella Van Dyke all about studying the Bible!

Mikella is the founder of Chasing Sacred, a ministry that provides resources to help women study the Bible and grow closer to God.

LINKS:

Become a Bonus Subscriber: shelivespurposefully.com/signup

Get 10% off of Logos OR 5 FREE Books with Logos10 Fundamentals: www.logos.com/shelivespurposefully

Chasing Sacred: https://chasingsacred.com

OUTLINE:

(00:00) Intro

(04:00) Mikella x Meg

(33:00) Dear Meg

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157 | Finding True Rest and Letting Go of Burdens You Were Never Meant to Carry with Sarah Hauser

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:56:00 -0000

Megan chats with Sarah Hauser, author of the new book All Who Are Weary, about finding trust rest in God and letting go of burdens you were never meant to carry.

Sarah’s message to Christians is that while our outward lives may very well be falling apart, our inner lives can grow stronger.

LINKS

Sarah’s book: https://rstyle.me/+Ax5xwpdyIaWrGfO6SmoPgg
Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month of online Christian Counseling at faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully
Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, Bible reading plans and more in the Bonus Content Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup

(00:00) Intro

(2:00) Meg chats with Sarah

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156 | What God Has Taught Me In Painful Seasons

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Near the anniversary of one of the most shaking tragedies she’s been through, Megan opens up about what God has taught her in painful seasons, over and over again. Here are some lessons we can hold onto as Christians in hard times.

LINKS

Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month of online Christian Counseling at faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully
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155 | How to Make (and Keep) Godly Friendships with Corinne Medina

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:18:00 -0000

The body of Christ is essential in the Christian life. Community is so important. But sometimes making Godly friends and honestly, keeping them, can be hard.

Seasons and people change, disagreements happen.

Today, I’m sitting down with my long time best friend to talk about how to make and keep Godly friendships.

LINKS

Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, Bible reading plans and more in the Bonus Content Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup

(00:00) Intro

(02:54) Welcome Corinne

(04:00) Why We're Remaking This Episode

(05:50) How to Make New Friends

(15:20) How to Keep Godly Friendships

(38:26) Dear Meg

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154 | Purpose Doesn't Pause with Hope Reagan Harris

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

If you've ever felt confused about your purpose or felt like your purpose was on pause because of confusion. Hope Reagan Harris is on the podcast today to talk about her new book and a message that's been on her heart. Here's a quote from Hope:

"You could keep waiting for the life you want or you could embrace God's purpose for the life you have."

LINKS

Hope’s Book: https://rstyle.me/+r7_VAEQW08b2YT-6FAGh1Q
Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month of online Christian Counseling at faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully
Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, Bible reading plans and more in the Bonus Content Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup
Anxiety and Control Episodes

LAYOUT

(00:00) Intro

(01:51) Faithful Counseling Ad

(03:36) Purpose Doesn’t Pause

(33:14) Dear Meg

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153 | Is Church Important?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:34:00 -0000

Is church actually important for Christians? Is it wrong if I just attend virtually? Or if I just hop around? Why is showing up to a building so important?

On today’s podcast episode, Megan talks about why attending church is important, the top reasons according to PEW Research that people don't go to church, what "going to church" SHOULDN'T look like, why legalism has no place in this conversation, and ultimately, what makes a "good" church.

LINKS:

Faithful Counseling

SLP Bonus Content Subscription

Episode About Looking for Direction

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152 | Why Read the Bible?

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Is reading the Bible actually important? And if it is - well, how important is it? Can’t I just read it on Sunday mornings at church? Today we’re talking about the importance of reading your Bible along with some helpful things i like incorporating in my Bible reading

LINKS

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Studies https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

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151 | God Loves Us Through Our Mistakes with Her True Worth's Britt and Cass

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:46:00 -0000

Do you ever feel like brokenness and past mistakes disqualify you from God’s love? REAL talk, do you ever find it hard to believe - like REALLY believe for YOU that God loves you even through your mistakes?

Today, we’re having such a healing conversation full of God’s TRUTH and talking about the power of God’s love that we sometimes don’t believe the fullness of. I'm joined by Britt and Cass from Her True Worth, an online ministry with over 5 MILLION followers.

LINKS

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150 | Christian Relationship Newlywed Adjustments, Breakups and Breaking Shame with My Husband, Donny

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:49:16 -0000

Megan talks with her husband Donny for their 2 year wedding anniversary. They talk about Christian relationships and specifically Christian dating and Christian marriage by answering a question from an Instagram follower about newlywed adjustments and how to focus on your walk with God in an exciting season. They also answer a question about how to get over a breakup and work through shame from a past relationship.

LINKS

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Episode 140 | A Must Listen For the Woman Stuck In Shame

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(02:20) Faithful Counseling

(03:55) How's 2 Years of Marriage Going

(08:10) Focusing on Your Walk with God in an Exciting Time

(13:52) Newlywed Adjustments

(19:40) Dear Meg: Getting Over a BreakUp, Shame From Relationships, How Long to Wait to Date Again

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149 | 6 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with God

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Do you want to strengthen your relationship with God? Do you ever feel like sometimes it’s hard to draw closer to Him? Well today, Megan chats about different ways to strengthen your relationship with God.

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Episode Outline

(00:00) Introduction

(01:17) How to Strengthen Your Relationship with God

(15:40) Dear Meg

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148 | Live Undistracted & Remember God’s Truths with Katie Westenberg

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Do you ever feel distracted? Like everything is pulling at your attention and that maybe even it’s affecting your focus on the Lord - your walk with Him and what He’s called you to do?

Today Megan chats with Katie Westenberg, author of the new book ⁠But Then She Remembered:How to Give God Your Full Attention in a Distracted World⁠ about what we lose when we’re living distracted, how we can reorient ourselves and even how to practically form spiritually-focused habits instead.

Links:

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Episode Outline

(00:00) Introduction and Sponsor

(03:52) Katie Westenberg

(33:38) Dear Meg

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147 | NEWS FLASH: Trafficking Isn't A Conspiracy

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:43:05 -0000

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about human trafficking.

"'Sound of Freedom’ Is a Superhero Movie for Dads with Brainworms. The QAnon-tinged thriller about child-trafficking is designed to appeal to the conscience of a conspiracy-addled boomer.’” That’s what RollingStone said about the movie based on a true story about rescuing children from trafficking and exploitation.

Today, Megan raises awareness for human trafficking, talks about the new movie 'Sound of Freedom', irresponsible headlines and articles surrounding this film, and the hope we have in Christ in the middle of a world with so much tragedy.

Note: There is no 'Dear Meg' segment in this episode.

Episode Outline

(00:00) Introduction

(01:20) Disclaimer

(01:53) What is 'Sound of Freedom'?

(02:55) The reality of human trafficking

(04:02) Irresponsible headlines & my thoughts

(11:32) The Lord knows

(14:00) Conclusion

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146 | 4 Things God Taught Me During My Time of Rest

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

During Meg's time of rest - taking a few weeks off from creating public podcast episodes - God reminded her of 4 major lessons regarding her relationship with Him, purpose and work. Today, she shares those things.

Links:

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Episode Outline

(00:00) Introduction

(02:08) Why I Took Time for Rest

(04:50) What I Learned

(15:07) Dear Meg

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145 | 7 Must-Knows About God’s Purpose for You

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000

What is purpose? What is living purposefully? Since purpose is the main topic here at She Lives Purposefully – Megan is breaking down exactlywhat she believes the Bible, God's Word, says about purpose.

LINKS

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Free Bible Study Tools Guide

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Marriage Resources

Episode Outline

(00:00) Introduction

(04:40) BIG Podcast News

(06:00) Must Knows About God's Purpose for You

(24:56) Dear Meg

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BONUS | How Should Christians Respond to the LGBTQ+ Movement?

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:26:16 -0000

Today Megan talks about how Christians should respond to the LGBTQ+ movement.

She gives an honest answer to why she hasn’t spoken on it before, how Christians should and shouldn’t respond, what the Bible says God thinks about LGBTQ+ lifestyle, and more!

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BONUS | What’s All This Talk About Target?

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:58:32 -0000

Today Megan, for the first time ever on the podcast, enters the Pride conversation as she talks about the controversy with Target.

She talks about whether or not to boycott target, other businesses to support, a brief explainer on what Christians believe God says about the LGBTQ+ movement and more.

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144 | Sharing My Testimony

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:59:35 -0000

On today's episode, Megan shares her FULL testimony for the first time on the podcast. This episode is pulled from She Lives Purposefully's Bonus Subscriber Episode. In her testimony Megan talks about growing up in the church, struggling with faith doubts, working through family tragedy, how She Lives Purposefully began, and where she is today.

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Links

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143 | Encouraging Bible Verses About God’s Ways and Plans

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:59:34 -0000

On this episode, Megan floods listeners with pure encouragement from Bible verses about God's Ways and Plans. She also answers a question about how to find Christian community!

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Links

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142 | Christian Relationships Q&A with my Husband

Thu, 11 May 2023 09:37:49 -0000

Today on the podcast, Megan and her husband Donny sit down to answer Christian relationship questions from the She Lives Purposefully community. They talk about being a newlywed, God's plans for marriage, dating, sex, and purity, PLUS love languages and more!

Listen to part 2 tomorrow of this conversation as a Bonus Content Subscriber at:⁠ shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠

Links

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141 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 6:3 - 21

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:02:18 -0000

On this episode, Megan studies a the last passage of the She Lives Purposefully 1 Timothy study (1 Timothy 6:3 - 21). This chapter covers false doctrine including prosperity gospel, and an upward call for Christians.

To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to megan@shelivespurposefully.com

Links

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140 | A Must Listen For the Woman Stuck In Shame

Thu, 04 May 2023 09:58:08 -0000

On today's episode, Megan helps listeners stop the cycle of shame. From truths from God's Word, the Bible, God's promises, taking a look at the lives God has redeemed and used, and practical tips for breaking shame, this episode is one of Megan's favorites. Megan believes that our culture, even Christian communities, are affected by shame, and shame can hold us back from living freely and living purposefully, living in what God has for us. So today's episode is a must listen.

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Links

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139 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 5 - 6:2

Mon, 01 May 2023 09:53:11 -0000

On this episode, Megan studies a new passage in 1 Timothy (1 Timothy 5 - 6:2). This chapter covers God's heart for His people, His set up for how the church should function in some areas, and instructions for servants and masters.

To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to megan@shelivespurposefully.com

Links

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138 | 6 Truths You Have to Know About Forgiveness

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:48:57 -0000

On today's episode, Megan talks about forgiveness - both God's forgiveness for us and our forgiveness to others. She talks about 6 truths we have to know about forgiveness as Christians. Full of Bible truths, encouragement, and exhortation, this episode is a must-listen for the woman who needs encouragement about God's forgiveness or for the woman struggling to forgive.

To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to megan@shelivespurposefully.com

Links

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137 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:33:10 -0000

In this portion of our 1 Timothy Bible Study, we study what exactly it means to be a good servant of Jesus.

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136 | Being a Good Steward of Your Body and Living Your God-Given Purpose with Robin Rhine McDonald

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:54:55 -0000

Today Megan is joined by Faith-based holistic health coach Robin Rhine McDonald to talk about living purposefully and healthy lifestyles! Megan has been on her my own holistic health journey and loves this conversation of stewarding your body WELL.

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135 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:57:40 -0000

In this portion of our 1 Timothy Bible Study, we study false teachers and what it means to depart from the faith.

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134 | How to Share the Gospel

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:30:07 -0000

On today's episode, Megan answers a question she's gotten multiple times on Instagram: How to share the Gospel. She's breaks down exactly what the Gospel is, why it's important to share the Gospel and that it's something God call us to, what to do before sharing the Gospel, and 3 different approaches that Christians can take to sharing the Gospel with others.

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Links

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133 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 3

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:28:07 -0000

In this portion of our 1 Timothy Bible Study, we receive instructions what leadership in the church should look like and God's heart for His people. We see God's heart behind rules He sets up and how He wants Christians to act.

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132| 3 Truths to Prepare Your Heart for Easter

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:03:41 -0000

On today's episode, Megan sits down to talk about the real meaning of Easter as Christians. She dives into what the death and resurrection of Christ means for us today as followers of God.

Links

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131 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 2: 8-15

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:12 -0000

In this portion of our 1 Timothy Bible Study, we dive into a controversial topic in the church. Megan breaks down what this famous passage about women in the church and women pastors really means. Can women be pastors? Can women even speak in the church? Is this passage SOLELY cultural? Megan studies it all on this episode.

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BONUS | 5 Ways to Spend Extra Time with God This Week

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:04:00 -0000

Sometimes it really can feel like life is just so busy that although we hate to admit it, spending time with God gets put on the back burner. We feel like we don’t have 30 minutes or an hour to spend with God. Whether you can relate to that or maybe you’re just looking to incorporate more and more of God in your life, here are 5 ways to spend extra time with God this week, because life is BUSY but Jesus comes first.
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Ep. 130 | Living Alcohol Free with Christy Osborne

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:36 -0000

In today's episode, Megan is sitting down the Christy Osborne, a certified sobriety coach and podcast host to discuss drinking culture. She has helped countless women get back in control of their relationship with alcohol. Depending on who you talk to in the church, you can get drastically different opinions on alcohol. Does the Bible say drinking is wrong? Why does there seem to be a sober trend in culture in everyday people to major celebrities in our culture? Dive into this episode to find out.

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129 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:51 -0000

In this portion of 1 Timothy, we receive instructions on how the church should gather, and how the church has been gathering for about 2,000 years. Megan discusses the meaning and purpose of prayer as believers, and who we should pray for as believers and why. There are several different types of prayer that are covered in today's episode, which helps us understand our prayers to God.

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BONUS | From My Personal Devos: I can’t earn God’s favor

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:36 -0000

Today, Megan shares what God is teaching her in her time with Him. The theme, not being able to earn God's favor, is something she has to reminder herself of again and again. Join Megan as she talks about people in God's Word that remind us that anything we have in Christ is because of grace.

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128 | Encouraging Verses for the Woman Who's Afraid

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:04:58 -0000

Sometimes we just need an extra bit of pure encouragement. Today on the podcast, Megan reads through Scripture to encourage those who are struggling with fear, confusion anxiety and uncertainty.

This is the kind of episode to listen to, download, and share with a friend.

Links

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Ep. 127 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:18 -0000

In today's episode, Megan is covering 1 Timothy 1:12-20. In these verses, we see that God calls Paul knowing FULLY who he was. God knew Paul's "before Christ" days-- every mistake and failure while in Christ did not disqualify him. Why? Because God's grace and mercy OVERFLOWS. It covers your sins and failures. Dive into these verses with Megan for a word of encouragement and hope.

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Ep. 126 | How to Grow In Kindness

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:42 -0000

Today Megan talks about a question she received on Instagram: How do I grow in kindness? It is such a SWEET question because this world needs kind people and kindness is a fruit of the Spirit and Christians are called to be kind. Megan talks about how to grow in kindness, mindsets that are holding us back, and whether or not kindness is a weakness.

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Episode 125 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:09 -0000

Today, Megan is diving into a new study: 1 Timothy! In this book, we will be covering our identity in Christ, God’s grace, the battle that is our faith and walk with Christ, leaving the faith and false teachings, and SO much more. Timothy is such a powerful book that covers countless important topics, and Megan can't wait to dive into it all with you.

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Episode 124 | How to Surrender Your Story with Tara Sun

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:52 -0000

In this culture, in our world, we are told that we have control over our lives, our circumstances and that we can do anything. But our guest today, Tara Sun, knows well and wants to share with the world, that this guise of being self sufficient, organized, high achieving can all really be an obsession with control. But ultimately, one way or another, we will all learn we don’t have control. And trying to obtain it will run us dry. So what do we do? Surrender. Tara of Tara Sun Ministries is the podcast host of Truth Talks with Tara, author of Surrender Your Story, wife and a mama. Tara’s mission is to help you know, love and live God’s Word, and oh my does she do it so well! Let's dive into this beautiful and encouraging conversation together.

Links

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Ep. 123 | How to Stop Living In the Sin God Delivered You From

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:56:59 -0000

Today Megan talks about how to stop living in sin. This was a question someone asked on Instagram a few times, along with questions like - if I keep sinning am I really a Christian? Am I saved? Why do I keep sinning? How do I stop sinning? So, today, Megan is talking about 6 ways to stop living in sin. As she dives in, it's so important to know that there is NO condemnation in Christ Jesus, He already knows, He calls you to repent and turn from your sin, and that He has OPEN ARMS FOR YOU. Once you repent and ask His forgiveness, friend you are forgiven. Washed in the blood.

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Episode 122 | The biggest lesson God taught me this year

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:36 -0000

It's almost Megan's birthday, and as she reflects on her past year she wanted to talk about the biggest lesson God showed her this year. These are lessons that the Lord has shown her time and time again, but are ALWAYS needed. Although this past year was a heavy year for Megan and her family, she learned to trust God in the highs and lows. If you need this reminder today, and want to hear all of Megan's biggest lessons from this past year, this episode is for YOU!

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Episode 121 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 4:5-11

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:34 -0000

In today's episode, we are concluding our study of Jonah together! In this final portion of Jonah, we see God provide comfort, and teach Jonah a lesson about when comfort is taken from us. God knows us deeply, and He knew the WHOLE time before He even called Jonah, exactly how He would use Jonah. As we round out this powerful study together, we are reminded time and time again that God is gracious and merciful, even towards the most wicked of hearts.

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Episode 120 | Should I Participate In Lent?

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

As Christians, do we need to participate in Lent? We typically hear of Lent being observed by the Catholic religion, but what does it mean to us as believers? Today, Megan is diving into the topic of lent and what exactly it is, and ways to participate in it. If you are considering participating in Lent this year, or just simply want to hear more about what Lent means to us as believers, this is the episode for you.

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Episode 119 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 4:1-4

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Today, we are continuing our study in Jonah specifically diving into chapter 4:1-4. In these verses, we see Jonah's reaction to Nineveh's reaction and God's reaction to Jonah's heart. These are some of the most RELATABLE verses in Jonah. Jonah finds God's mercy unfair, and wrong. Have you ever felt like God's mercy is unfair towards specific people in your life? We've all been there, friends. Let's dive into these relatable, and convicting verses together.

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Episode 118 | What is Love REALLY According to the Bible?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:50 -0000

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and for a lot of people, this is a sweet holiday, and for many others, they dread it. In today's episode, Megan wants to talk about what love is. There are so many common misconceptions about the idea of what true love is in our world. There is a REAL, unconditional love that God so freely offers to us, and is so much more valuable than the world's definition of love. Megan is going to be discussing what God's love looks like from Him to us and in turn, what His love looks like from us to those around us.

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Episode 117 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 3:6-10

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:39 -0000

Today Megan is continuing our study into Jonah with chapter 3 verses 6-10. From these verses, we learn that God can move the heart of ANYONE, and He can give mercy to every single person if they turn to Him. Those who put their trust in God will NOT be put to shame. We see the people of Nineveh repenting, not even knowing if God will show mercy. How much more should we obey God out of the thankful heart knowing we are forgiven and saved?

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Episode 116 | How to truly surrender everything to God

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:27 -0000

Why we should even surrender? What does it mean to fully surrender to Christ? In today's episode, Megan talks about the lack of control we have in our own lives, but we have the ability to pass off control to Someone who knows our heart, desires and plans. That can be a RELIEF. Megan discusses praying for what to surrender, and how to create an attitude towards wanting to surrender to Jesus, even when you don't feel like it.

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Ep. 115 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 3:1-5

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:23 -0000

Today we are continuing our study into Jonah with Jonah 3:1-5. In this chapter, Jonah is called to call out the Ninevites on their sin so that they can repent. Although it was a scary step, Jonah took this step of obedience. In these verses, we learn that God is not intimated by anything - he knows who He is, and no one or nothing is too great for God. Sometimes we get intimated to step out in obedience, but God is never afraid. Jonah is faithful to follow what God has asked of Him, no matter how big or scary it was.

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Ep. 114 | How to Have TRUE Confidence By Understanding God's Character with Laura Lindahl

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:33 -0000

Today Megan is sitting down with Laura Lindahl. Laura is the founder of True Strength Collective, a business that teaches women how to approach their bodies from a place that honors the Lord. True Strength Collective empowers women to think less about their physical body and insecurities and a lot more about God and how their bodies can ultimately be used to serve Him. Megan and Laura talk about how as a culture women easily struggle with confidence, understanding God's character and how that can help with confidence, wrong and right sources of confidence and so much more. Ultimately, Laura empowers us with the idea that true Confidence with body image and across the board can be found in God and His character.

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Ep. 113 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 2

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:44 -0000

Today we are continuing our study into Jonah, specifically in verses. It is so sweet going through a classic Bible story that we knew and loved as children. As we read Jonah, there are so many messages we can apply to our lives today. Join this study with Megan as she discusses how God will never let go of you, even in your hardest moments, just like Jonah had to endure.

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Ep. 112 | 3 ways to be a light for Christ

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:57 -0000

Why be a light? Is that something as a follower of Christ that I’m supposed to do?

In today's episode, Megan is sharing the three ways to be a light for Christ as a believer. As Christians, we have heard that we are called to be a light for Christ but sometimes we leave that up to our own interpretation. How can we be a light in the ways that we live, love our enemies, and speak to others? Let's dive in to find out!

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Ep. 111 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 1:7-17

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:05:12 -0000

In today's episode, Megan continues our study into Jonah, specifically verses 7-17. In these verses, we see God interfere in Jonah's life greatly. Let's dive into how the Lord can intercede in our lives and situations, as impossible as they may feel.

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Ep. 110 | Captivity, Tragic Loss, and a Faithful God with Gracia Burnham

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:09 -0000

Today, Megan is sitting down with Gracia Burnham. If you don't know her already, Gracia is a Christian missionary who was held hostage and was in captivity for 375 days by Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group in the Philippines. She has an incredible testament and aspiring story as she has found herself in some of the most tragic and difficult situations that a Christian can endure. Gracia is a widow, mother, grandmother, speaker, author, and friend of Megan's Grammy who led way to their introduction. This is an episode that you won't want to miss.

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Ep. 109 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 1:4-6

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:55 -0000

In today's episode, Megan continues our study into Jonah, specifically verses 4-6. In these verses, we see God continue to reach out to Jonah in his disobedience. The Lord sees Jonah and his running away and He intercedes GREATLY. Friend, the Lord sees where you are TOO- you are not escaping His sight or love. Let's dive into how the Lord can intercede in our lives and situations, as impossible as they may feel.

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Ep. 108 | Moving Past Failure and Embracing God's Mercy

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:00:42 -0000

In the spirit of New Year resolutions and goals and the pressure to keep at it, today Megan is talking about God’s new morning mercies. If you are like Megan (and most of us) where your New Years resolutions fail on day one, you are NOT ALONE. There’s such an importance in recognizing the grace in our every day. Even if our resolutions aren’t faith based, we can get so hard on ourselves, and so today Megan wants to talk about God’s mercy. How does this apply to living purposefully? Let's dive in to find out!

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Ep. 107 | Let's Read Purposefully: Jonah 1:1-3

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:22:34 -0000

In this episode, Megan begins a BRAND NEW She Lives Purposefully Jonah Bible study. In it, we learn to embrace God's forgiveness for yourself and others.

Today, we'll talk about how God sees all and the importance of obedience.

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Ep. 106 | 5 Faith Based New Year’s Goals You Can Start Today

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:00:52 -0000

New year’s can come with a slew of resolutions + goals. As the New Year is quickly approaching, today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast Megan is talking about 5 faith based new year's goals that you can start TODAY. Setting goals for your spiritual life can be both motivating and fulfilling- and plus, it's so special to see those goals and plans come to fruition. Get inspired with Megan today as she encourages you to think through practical spiritual goals that can propel you into the New Year.

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Ep. 105 | Celebrating Christ this Christmas

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:00:19 -0000

What does it look like to get into the spirit of the TRUE meaning of Christmas? During this time of year, we can get so caught up in holiday parties, gifts, and decor. Don’t get me wrong, that’s all fun and sweet – but especially as Christians, we should remember what Christmas is really about. If Christmas crept up on you this year, or even fills you with stress, this episode is for YOU. And if you’ve been settling your heart for all of Advent, this is for you too as we simply celebrate Christ this episode. Other Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Christmas Worship Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3N8n8vRMekd0GCbKc5Rjuq?si=61ca025a361f4836

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Ep. 104 | Comfort and Joy For the Hard Holiday Season

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:54:52 -0000

As we enter the Christmas season, which can be so sweet, it can also be a hard time for many of us. It can bring hard reminders, heart ache, sweet but tough memories. Today we are going to talk about comfort and joy for those of us who Christmas might be hard for this year.

I just want to encourage you with a ton of Bible verses about Jesus, our Savior who is also our Comforter, who weeps with us, who IS with us, Immanuel, who understands us. We’ll talk about comfort and joy but even more notably the God who gives us that comfort and joy.

Our God who came down to earth, who’s birth we celebrate, is not far and He knows our hearts, our sorrow, our needs so intimately. And today I want to encourage you with that. Because truly, there are no perfect words. I don’t know what you’re carrying. But I do know the One who does know and the One who is, as we’ll read, the God of all comfort. And so in this episode, I just want to bring you to Him, to give you space to fall at His feet, and to gently encourage you to stay there

*There is no special announcement today, as mentioned on last Thursday's podcast

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Ep. 103 | Let's Read Purposefully: 2 & 3 John

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:41 -0000

Today we are wrapping up our reading study into 2 & 3 John. In these chapters, we see the example of individuals in the church. What does it mean to be a person of God in the body of Christ? How can we promote truth and love as believers?

We see in these chapters that truth is KEY and love involves truth. This doesn't mean we should use love as an excuse to tolerate false, deceptive teachings. We aren't told to hate either, but we should not excuse or get involved with false teachers. How can we distinguish ourselves as believers? Let's dive in.

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Ep. 102 | Why You Can Trust the Bible with Shanda Fulbright

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:49 -0000

Can we actually trust the Bible? WHY can we trust the Bible? Today Megan Edmonds is sitting down with former teacher, mother, and author Shanda Fulbright to chat all things apologetics. Shanda is passionate about equipping mothers and children with the tools and resources to understand the big “why” questions in Christianity. There is evidence behind Christianity, and it is important that we understand why we believe what we believe. You will leave this episode with security in your faith, and answers for big questions you might have around Christianity.

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Ep. 101 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 4-5

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:58 -0000

Today, we are learning that we are called to LOVE but not always called to ACCEPT. How can learn to balance this as Christians living in this world?

We learn that we are never told to just accept all things, all ideologies, all things – especially those that go against God or are of the world. Because we are from God as believers, we are HIS and He is OURS. This means that our spirit is now from God because His spirit lives within us. Let’s continue our study into 1 John and focusing on chapters 4 and 5 to dive into how we can love those around us, but not accept the things that aren’t of Jesus.

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EPISODE 100 | How to Live Out Your Purpose

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:56 -0000

Today is She Lives Purposefully's 100th EPISODE. SO INCREDIBLE. We take a look back over some highlights from the past 100 episodes, where the podcast is now (a TOP Religion and Spirituality Podcast on Spotify), and we dive into how as believers we can live out our purpose. What does it look like to have a purpose? What does living purposefully look like practically? We explore these questions and more by diving into Ephesians 2:10, and learn who He called us to be, and what He thinks of us. We are His work of art. We were created in Christ Jesus FOR good works. This means you weren’t created not just to merely exist, but for a reason and for a purpose for HIM. We are called to live those good works out. But what exactly are those good works and how can we live them out?

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S. 2, Ep. 90 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 3:1-24

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:00:38 -0000

How can I embrace the truth that God is next level love?

We are diving into 1 John 3:1-14 today, and it is our first time on the podcast going through an entire chapter at once! In this chapter, we learn that God the Father bestowed SUCH LOVE on us that He adopted us – you and me. He is not ashamed of us. He knows us inside and out, past, present and future, and He chose to call us children. How beautiful is that truth?!

Hoping in Jesus is a purifying process. Let’s live in the hope of purification. Think about it, we have this hope, this higher call, and if we live expectantly for that, we’ll choose to live differently now than we would if the future seemed hopeless and without any purpose or benefit. So often we connect believing and righteousness or believing and good deeds or believing and morals, which are important. But Jesus fulfilled the law, and what goes hand in hand with believing here is actually LOVE. God abides in you and you in Him as you keep His commands – one of which is love.

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S. 2, Ep. 89 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 2:18-29

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:51 -0000

In today's episode, we are diving into verses 18-29 of 1 John 2. In these verses, there is a heavy message: to be on guard. But what exactly does that mean?

To be on guard, we have to know the days we live in and the truth of what is coming and what is already in our midst. There is an anti-Christ in the last days. Friends, if back when this was written was the last hour, how much more time is there now? How much more should we be living like it? Because He can indeed return at any time.

You will leave this episode asking yourself a vital question as a believer: How can we be on guard in this time?

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S. 2, Ep. 88 | How to Have a Thankful Heart

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:38 -0000

Is thankfulness even important? As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought it would be SO timely to discuss the power of thankfulness, and how to walk in a place of thankfulness. We learn that all throughout Scripture, our thankfulness is rooted in MORE than just thankfulness itself. A heart full of thankfulness is very often tied to the One who GIVES us something to be thankful for. We are thankful for what we have and what's been done not by chance but by He who grants those things.

Even with knowing the power of a thankful heart, how do we walk in that, and how do we live that out?

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S. 2, Ep. 87 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 2:12-17

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:49 -0000

In today's episode, we are going to be discussing two major questions: What do I love? Why do I love? In our continuation in our study of 1 John 1, we learn that John is writing to people, children, young men and fathers, in the faith to not love the world but to love people... but why?

These verses are convicting because they state that as believers, we cannot love the Father and love the things of the world which are not from God. The things of this world are the opposite of Him and what He wants for us. They are passing away, along with the whole world. But GOD, His will and whoever does it, will abide forever. Let's dive into these verses together to learn how to love others and God, but not the fleeting things of this world.

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S. 2, Ep. 86 | How to Biblically Understand Our Emotions with Mac & Kenz

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:50 -0000

Do you struggle with allowing yourself to embrace your emotions, especially when they are negative? It can be difficult to accept difficult or negative emotions that we ALL feel from time to time. Today Megan Edmonds is sitting down with Mac and Kenz, owners of For the Girl. Mac and Kenz recently wrote a Bible study titled "In My Feels" targeted for college women. Mac and Kenz discuss that feelings are an INCREDIBLE gift when you learn to process them and use them for good. Oftentimes, we can allow our feelings to tell us who we are rather than allowing God to tell us who we are. However, scripture is laced with emotions. In the Bible, you will find Jesus feeling sad and angry. Jesus wasn't embarrassed by these feelings, but was rather embracing those emotions and using them for his mission. Being able to admit and recognize your emotions rather than running away from them is a gift from the Lord.

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S. 2, Ep. 85 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 2:1-11

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:13 -0000

Today we are continuing our study in 1 John 2 with a focus on verses 1-11. As believers, we are called to walk in LIGHT, just as Jesus walked. We all fall short and sin, but even if we do we can be at peace knowing that if we sin, we can go to the Father for forgiveness and cleansing.

In verses 7-11, we discuss the duo of love and light. It is no new commandment to love. Loving others well is one of the most important things we can do as Christians. How can we love people better today? Who are people you are struggling to love? How does knowing that Jesus loves that person and loves you help you to love others? Let's dive into these questions and more!

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S. 2, Ep. 84 | How to Have Hope When Your World Falls Apart with Carli Milacci

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:30 -0000

Can we have hope when our world or it feels like THE world falls apart? Today Carli Milacci, an author, leader and friend of Megan's, is joining Megan Edmonds to discuss how we can have hope or claim when everything around us feels like it's crashing down. Carli Milacci is the author of the new novel Recruit of Talionis, a Young Adult Sci-Fi Dystopian Novel, about a teen girl who gets recruited and forced into the life of a soldier. The novel details her journey as she searches for hope in a fallen dystopian society.

Megan and Carli discuss the ways in which the message of Carli's novel is to have hope and encouragement in dark or difficult situations. Whether you are finding yourself in a dry, hopeless, or lonely season, this episode is for you.

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S. 2, Ep. 83 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 1:5-10

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:36 -0000

In today's episode of She Lives Purposefully, we are diving into 1 John 1:5-10. In this portion of Scripture, we are reminded of the truths to remember when we read the Bible. It's not an op-ed on God, it's not a personal blog post -- it's THE message that is from God Himself that John is declaring.

And what is the message that God is declaring to us as believers? Let's dive into the episode to find out!

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S. 2, Ep. 82 | How to Trust Jesus As All That I Need

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:29 -0000

How can we fully trust God when it feels like all the other things we thought we needed don’t turn out how we expected? Maybe it’s our health, people we thought would be in our lives longer, jobs, or all of it.

In our culture, we have learned to push off hardships very successfully. If all else fails, because things will fail us whether willfully or not, Jesus never fails us. Today we dive into the qualities of Jesus as a reassurance that He is trustworthy and dependable, even when all else fails.

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S. 2, Ep. 81 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 1: 1-4 Part Two

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:18 -0000

In today's episode of She Lives Purposefully, we are diving into Part Two of 1 John 1:1-4. As believers, having a relationship with God - a sharing, living, breathing, loving bond - is irreplaceable. Understanding how we can have a relationship with the Word, testifying that Jesus is truth, and how we can be joy FULL are just a few of the topics we dive into today.

We also pose the question: How does knowing that Jesus is forever and became human for us to have eternal life bring us joy? How can we continue to pursue that joy?

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S. 2, Ep. 80 | 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship With God

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:01:00 -0000

Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast, we are going to be talking about 3 ways to strengthen your relationship with God. This is definitely an episode to listen to, share, and review because it is SO good and SO needed. SO many Christians today want more out of their relationship with God and than they feel like they have. And I want to tell you today that God is not far.

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Ep. 79 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 John 1: 1-4

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:10 -0000

How can knowing that Jesus is eternal bring us confidence in who He is and what He calls us to?

Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast we are starting our fourth bible study together by diving into 1 John! In 1 John 1: 1-4, we learned about who God is as the foundation of what we believe as Christians. Why? Because it shapes how we obtain, accept, and believe what the Lord says.

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Ep. 78 | How to Trust God With a New Season

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:05 -0000

New chapters can be EXCITING. But they can also, because they’re new and unknown, be really scary. Maybe you have been thrown into a new season without even knowing it was coming or even without a choice. Or, maybe you’re in a season that you prepared for and it’s just as scary!

Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast we are talking about how to handle new seasons as they come, and what you can learn through them with Jesus right by your side.

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Ep. 77 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:6 and Recap

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:44 -0000

Today, we're learning some major promises of God for us. Psalm 23:6 says this, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

Then, we recount the truths all of Psalm 23 has shown us about our great Shepherd.

Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life.

As Christians, it's important to know the Word. Tune in and be encouraged and equipped in this Bible study as I read the Scripture, go through the She Lives Purposefully Psalm 23 Study and talk about what God has showed me in this chapter.

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Ep. 76 | Biblical Encouragement For the Waiting Season

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:01:53 -0000

Waiting for God to move in the waiting season is hard. In this episode, we study the Bible and look at characters in Scripture like David, Jesus's aunt Elizabeth, Abraham and Sarah, and more to learn from what God did in their waiting seasons. We learn four Biblical encouragements about our waiting seasons.

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Ep. 75 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:5

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:25 -0000

Today, we're learning the sweet truth that even "in the presence of my enemies" God prepares a table for us, anoints our head with oil and our cup overflows.

Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life.

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Ep. 74 | Prophecy, Calling, Grief and God's Promises with Kim Erickson

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Megan Edmonds talks with Kim Erickson on the show today. Kim is a Moody Publishers author, who has a new book coming out, Predicting Jesus, which is a verse-by-verse study of Isaiah’s prophecies about Jesus and their fulfillment in the New Testament.

Kim talks with Megan about how the book of Isaiah "became the rock of my faith in Jesus and the Bible as God’s Word. Reading so many words that actually came true, some hundreds of years later, confirmed the character of God for me. As a grieving mom, I needed assurance that God will come through on His promises."

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Ep. 73 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:4

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:32 -0000

Today, we're learning the sweet truth that we don't have to fear evil, even when we're in the valley of the shadow of death.

Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life.

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Ep. 72 | How to Allow God to Use Your Pain for His Glory with Nicole Jacobsmeyer

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:47:35 -0000

Megan Edmonds talks with Nicole Jacobsmeyer on the show today. Nicole is the author of the upcoming book Take Back Your Joy, about how to allow God to use your darkest pains for His glory.

Nicole has walked through some very dark seasons so we do mention topics that might be triggering for some. Some of these hardships include rape, miscarriage and cancer. While we do not dive into details of each suffering Nicole has walked through, if these are topics you might be triggered by today, friend, know that I am praying for you and feel free to skip today’s episode. You can binge old episodes, listen to our studies, or spend time with Jesus.

Otherwise, get ready for a powerful episode with Nicole as we talk about allowing God to use our pains for His glory and taking back our joy.

Click here for Nicole's Book.

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Ep. 71 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:3

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:46:30 -0000

Today, we're learning the sweet truth that God restores our soul and He leads us in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Let's study Psalm 23:3 together.

Here's a $5 digital, downloadable study to follow along with: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life.

Get started with the Digital Psalm 23 Study: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Here is a link to Bibles like mine!

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Ep. 70 | 3 Truths I’ve Learned About God Through Suffering

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:48:47 -0000

Life is hard, sometimes it feels unbearable. In my own seasons of suffering, God has been so gracious to show me truths about Him in hard times.

On the 8th anniversary of one of the hardest days of my life, I talk about 3 truths I've learned about God through suffering.

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Ep. 69 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:2-3

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:53:54 -0000

Today, we're learning the sweet truth that we don't have to be our own shepherd. Let's study Psalm 23:2-3 together, today and learn how the Lord is our Shepherd and how He leads us.

Here's a $5 digital, downloadable study to follow along with: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life.

Today, we talk about how our Shepherd is the One who leads, and we don't have to.

Get started with the Digital Psalm 23 Study: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3xhEzkp

Here is a link to Bibles like mine!

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Ep. 68 | When You Don't Want to Read the Bible

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:25 -0000

Do you ever just ... not want to read the Bible? As Christians, even though we wish this wasn’t the case, it’s a reality sometimes.

So what do we do when we don't want to read the Bible? Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast we are talking about EXACTLY that.

Links mentioned:

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First5 App: https://first5.org

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Ep. 67 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:1

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:42:35 -0000

We are starting a new Bible study together: Psalm 23! Here's a $5 digital, downloadable study to follow along with: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life.

Today, we talk about one simple but profound phrase: The Lord is my Shepherd.

Get started with the Digital Psalm 23 Study: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Here is a link to Bibles like mine!

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Ep. 66 | How to Rest In God

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:03:15 -0000

Do you want more of God's rest? On today's podcast episode on the She Lives Purposefully podcast, I talk about how to find God's rest based on different Bible verses. This was a question asked by the @shelivespurpoesfully Instagram community and I thought it was so important because, honestly, it's something I'm trying to learn.

Is it ok to stop the go-go-go and just rest? The answer is a BIG YES. We need rest. And our rest comes from the Lord. He can even grant a kind of rest that a full 8 hours of sleep can't beat (although good sleep, as we'll see, is important).
Links:

Download the Digital, $5 Psalm 23 Study: https://bit.ly/3ABsYO3

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Ep. 65 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 8-10

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:41:46 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 7.

As Christians, it's important to know the Word. Tune in and be encouraged and equipped in this Bible study as I read the Scripture, go through the She Lives Purposefully Esther Study and talk about what God has showed me in this chapter.

Get started with the Digital Psalm 23 Study: https://bit.ly/3T8IPw4

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

Here is a link to Bibles like mine!

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Ep. 64 | When You Feel Distant From God

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:23 -0000

Have you ever felt distant from God? Are you maybe in that place right now? Or maybe you know someone who is.

Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast, Megan talks about what to do when we feel distant from God.

With Biblical truths, Bible verses and personal experience, we talk about 3 truths we have to know as Christians, why we might feel distant from God and how to, as one Instagram community member asked, "get back to God" when we feel distant.

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Ep. 63 | How to Have God's Peace with Ann Swindell

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:46:10 -0000

In this episode, you'll hear a powerful conversation between Megan Holmes Edmonds Ann Swindell about how to have God's peace.

Be encouraged and equipped today as I talk with Ann about

• How to EXPERIENCE God’s peace in our daily life

• How to RESPOND to challenges with faith rather than fear

• How to FIND HOPE in God’s goodness and faithfulness toward us

Ann Swindell has been feature in Proverbs 31 Ministries, The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Today's Christian Woman, (In)Courage and more.

Episodes mentioned

Ep. 28 How to Find Rest Through Prayer In a Time of Anxiety with Asheritah Ciuciu https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-28-how-to-find-rest-through-prayer-in-a-time/id1535514405?i=1000549889027
Ep. 41 A Christian Convo on Mental Health with Marisa Barbarise https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-41-a-christian-convo-on-mental-health-with/id1535514405?i=1000558248404

Links Mentioned

Ann’s Website: www.annswindell.com
Ann’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/annswindell
Ann’s The Path to Peace book: https://rstyle.me/+BH17DQ4ekaamuzdyYKIm0w
Ann’s Writing with Grace: www.writingwithgrace.com

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Ep. 62 | Your Words Are Gifts with Allyson Golden

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:27:15 -0000

Your words are powerful. The Bible says in Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue..."

So how do we use our words well? What does our words having power mean? What do we do if we feel like our words are, honestly, mostly negative?

Today, we talk with Allyson Golden from Words Are Golden to talk about her new journal Words Are Golden: An Inspirational Journal.

Sponsors:

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Ep. 61 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 7

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:00:49 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 7.

Watch the study: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNiInYmnThi_uE8_Xvn1MBjRfwJ9gX53

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

Here is a link to Bibles like mine!

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Ep. 60 | To the Girl Who Is Doubting Her Faith

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Let's talk about doubts. Doubting your faith is so common and has become especially rampant, it seems like. From doubting your salvation, to questions about Christianity, to tapping into other religions, doubts flood the church. Megan doubted for 6 years of her walk with Christ.

Today we are talking about Megan's testimony when it comes to doubting her faith, different types of doubters, truths about your doubting season, and how to conquer doubts.

Sponsors:

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Bible Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Resources for those who doubt:

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Ep. 59 | How to Put Jesus First In A Secular World

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:23 -0000

Today on the She Lives Purposefully, we're talking about how to put Jesus first in a secular world, and if we even have to. We'll talk about why we need to put Jesus first, why it has to be an active choice, not a passive thing that happens, and how we do that.

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Ep. 58 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 6

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:38:46 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 6.

Watch the study: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNiInYmnThi_uE8_Xvn1MBjRfwJ9gX53

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

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Ep. 57 | How to Hear God's Voice

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:28:12 -0000

What does it mean to hear from God? Today, Megan talks about what it means to hear from God, different ways to hear from God and why it's important to be cautious when people claim to hear from God.

Podcast Link Mentions:

Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

7 Ways to Get More Out of Bible Reading Episode: https://apple.co/3tXxPGL

Ep. 28 How to Find Rest Through Prayer In a Time of Anxiety with Asheritah: https://apple.co/39M4PLm

3 Ways to Hear From God: https://bit.ly/3OfPC3Y

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Ep. 56 | How to Discover Purpose in Your Singleness with Carli Milacci

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:59:50 -0000

Today, Megan brings on guest Carli Milacci to talk about how to discover purpose in your singleness. Carli is an author in her 30s who is SINGLE. We look at how those who are single can take this season or life and do what God calls them to do, even things that their married friends cannot do.

Other Episodes with Carli: https://podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/ep-40-why-comparison-is-destructive-with-carli-milacci/id1535514405?i=1000557592974

Episode on Singleness with Girl Defined's Bethany: https://podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/ep-34-thriving-as-a-single-woman-with-girl/id1535514405?i=1000553542294

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Ep. 55 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 5

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:47 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 5

Watch the study: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNiInYmnThi_uE8_Xvn1MBjRfwJ9gX53

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

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Ep. 54 | Fear of God Vs. Fear of People with Emma Mae McDaniel

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:58:42 -0000

Today, Emma Mae McDaniel is on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast! Emma and Megan talk about the fear of God verses the fear of people. They dive into what it looks like and actually means to fear God, why fearing God is necessary in the life of a Christian, and why we don't need to fear people or their thoughts and opinions -- all through the lens of what God says in the Bible.

Emma's Book: https://amzn.to/3GkWytI

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Ep. 53 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 4

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:04 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 4.

Watch the study: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNiInYmnThi_uE8_Xvn1MBjRfwJ9gX53

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

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Ep. 52 | How to Deal with God's "No"

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:01:13 -0000

Have you prayed and gotten a "no" from God? Or maybe a "not yet" or what feels like silence?

It’s a hard place to be, because if you're encountering God’s "no" that means that you have asked Him for something that you did want, that you thought might be a good thing, maybe even a God-thing. And when the desires of your heart are there, it’s hard to be turned down.

On this episode of the She Lives Purposefully podcast, Megan talks about dealing, having peace with and even being thankful for and joyful with God's "no."

She uses Bible verses and truths to help us be thankful for what God says in our lives.

Let's dive into God's heart for us and how that can be an encouragement to us when He says, "no."

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Ep. 51 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 3

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:14 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 3.

Watch the study: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNiInYmnThi_uE8_Xvn1MBjRfwJ9gX53

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

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Ep. 50 | Christian Relationship Q&A with My Husband

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:58:21 -0000

Megan's husband Donny comes on the She Lives Purposefully podcast to talk about Christian relationships, Christian dating, and Christian marriage. Donny and Megan answer questions from the Instagram community and talk about

how we met and started dating
how to honor God in your relationship
boundaries
relationships & friendships
INTENTIONAL dating
& MORE

IF YOU ARE SINGLE, DATING, MARRIED, this episode is for you!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Instagram Lives with Donny

How Far Is Too Far podcast episode https://apple.co/38VIwlM

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Ep. 49 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 2

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:05 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 2.

Watch the study: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfNiInYmnThi_uE8_Xvn1MBjRfwJ9gX53

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

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Ep. 48 | What Does the Bible Have to Do with My Body Or Relationship with Food? With Brittany Braswell, RDN

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:01:18 -0000

We are called to do ALL things unto the Lord, even our eating and drinking and how we view ourselves.

Over the decades and centuries there have been different ideal body images, different diet fads, etc all causing us to oftentimes feel very insecure about what we look like then causing our relationship with food to change in one way or another.

Registered Dietitian, Brittany, and Megan talk about why it matters Biblically how we as Christian women view our bodies AND food.

Connect with Brittany: https://brittanybraswellrd.mykajabi.com/home

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Ep. 47 How to Find Purpose In the Mundane with Hope Harris

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:40:54 -0000

Have you ever felt like maybe TODAY didn't have purpose? Hope Harris and Megan Edmonds are chatting about how every single day, even the mundane days and seasons, have a purpose and how to invite God into each day.

This episode is just PURE Biblical encouragement and practical tips.

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Ep. 46 Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 1

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:52:54 -0000

Let's dive into the book of ESTHER today! Esther is one of Megan's favorite books of the Bible, and today we're studying Esther 1.

We'll talk about pride, self respect, a God who is in HISTORY, yes-men, and drunkenness.

Watch the study: https://youtu.be/lcERF2D30MA

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

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Ep. 45 How to Create and Maintain Godly Friendships

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:48:55 -0000

The Bible actually talks a LOT about friendship -- what a good friend looks like, what a bad friend looks like, and the importance of community and having people you can trust in your life. Today, Megan dives into the topic of FRIENDSHIP, as requested from the She Lives Purposefully Instagram community. She talks about

Why friendship is important
How to leave bad friends
What a Godly friendship looks like
What an unGodly friendship looks like
How to create Godly friendships
How to maintain Godly friendships

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Ep. 44 Let's Read Purposefully: Ruth 4

Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:07 -0000

Let's dive into Ruth 4 together! (+ find out what book of the Bible we'll be starting to study NEXT WEEK!)

As Christians, it's important to know the Word. Tune in and be encouraged and equipped in this Bible study as I read the Scripture, go through the She Lives Purposefully Ruth Study and talk about what God has showed me in this chapter.

Watch the study: https://youtu.be/lcERF2D30MA

FREE Ruth Study: https://mailchi.mp/b45584b974e6/ruthstudy

FREE Esther Study: https://mailchi.mp/9be5facff9f8/esther-study

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Ep. 43 My Christian Morning Routine with Kat Shultis

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:00:28 -0000

*That* Christian girl morning routine has become a trend on social media. I'm a firm believer in a good morning routine, and as a Christian there's something(s) I think are an absolute MUST in that.

But what should your morning routine look like?

What if the TikTok trend is a little unrealistic?

Do you need a morning routine?

What happens if mornings just aren't working for you?

Kat Shultis, a fellow LO Sister App ambassador, and I sit down to talk about morning routines: our morning routines, why morning routines are important, what we think is vital in them, and what to do if you're struggling to have one.

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Ep. 42 Let's Read Purposefully: Ruth 3

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Let's dive into Ruth 3 together! As Christians, it's important to know the Word. Tune in and be encouraged and equipped in this Bible study as I read the Scripture, go through the She Lives Purposefully Ruth Study and talk about what God has showed me in this chapter.

FREE Ruth Study: https://mailchi.mp/b45584b974e6/ruthstudy

All She Lives Purposefully Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

Watch the study: https://youtu.be/jEOC4BJRPvQ

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Ep. 41 A Christian Convo on Mental Health with Marisa Barbarise

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

The topic of mental health can sometimes feel taboo, but it's so important. Join me in a conversation with fellow LO Sister Ambassador and Clinical Mental Health Student, Marisa Barbarise.

Marisa, who I met through Sadie Robertson's LO Sister App, and I talk about mental health, the importance of caring for it, counseling, and what that looks like as a Christian.

Marisa's Links:

https://www.betterhelp.com

https://cerebral.com

https://www.faithfulcounseling.com

Wellness Assessment: https://bit.ly/37mMnqR

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Ep. 40 Why Comparison Is Destructive with Carli Milacci

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Comparison is the thief of joy. We've all heard that before, right? But it can actually also distract us from our God-given purpose and can be destructive.

Chat with me and someone who has been a mentor to me, Carli Milacci, about comparison and how to conquer it in Christ!

Carli's FREEBIE exclusive to She Lives Purposefully Podcast Listeners: cjmilacci.com/slp

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Ep. 39 Let's Read Purposefully: Ruth 2

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Let's dive into Ruth 2 together! As Christians, it's important to know the Word. Tune in and be encouraged and equipped in this Bible study as I read the Scripture, go through the She Lives Purposefully Ruth Study and talk about what God has showed me in this chapter.

FREE Ruth Study: https://mailchi.mp/b45584b974e6/ruthstudy

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Ep. 38 When You're Confused About Your Calling with Ayana Symone

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Have you ever felt confused about what God is calling you to do? Or maybe you THOUGHT you knew, but now things aren't going according to what you thought God had planned.

Today, fellow LO Sister Ambassador (through Sadie Robertson's LO Sister App) Ayana and I talk about these EXACT feelings in our Christian walk. We discuss how to move forward in what God calls you to, feeling confused about His plans, the peace that comes with knowing He is in control, Bible verses that are our go-tos, and what to do when you've stepped out in faith and are uncertain about what to do next.

Tune in and encourage ONE person today by sharing this episode.

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Ep. 37 Let's Read Purposefully: Ruth 1

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

I am so excited to announce our very first Bible study podcast! Bible study podcasts will air Mondays, and this April we are going through the book of Ruth.

You can download the FREE Ruth study here: https://mailchi.mp/b45584b974e6/ruthstudy

Watch the study: https://youtu.be/fPD-m-dBUMg

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Ep. 36 How do we realize our spiritual gifts?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Today's episode is allll about spiritual gifts. This was a topic request from She Lives Purposefully's Instagram community. SO. What are spiritual gifts? Are the gifts for today? What are the gifts for? Which gift do you have? How do you realize them? Let's talk all about them based on (of course) Scripture. Sponsor: https://anchor.fm/

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Ep. 35 To the Girl Looking for Direction From God

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000

In this episode, I talk about HOW to find and hear God's direction. We talk about my own RECENT journey where I sought His direction BIG time and I encourage you with how to do that in your own life.

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Ep. 34 Thriving As A Single Woman with Girl Defined's Bethany Beal

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Bethany from Girl Defined joins me as we talk about a MUCH requested topic from She Lives Purposefully's Instagram community: singleness. Join our convo as we chat about how to THRIVE in this season that as a society we're encouraged to dread or waste. Sponsor: Anchor https://anchor.fm/

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Ep. 33 Hebrews 3: Purpose and Faithfulness

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

I am so excited about today. It is a different type of podcast than we normally do. I am going to be diving into Hebrews 3 and talking about purpose and faithfulness from this chapter.

I just found this chapter SO powerful and thought it would be so much fun if we could dive into it together.

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Ep. 32 Your purpose is greater than just yourself

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Purpose is SUCH a poppin’ topic in our culture – especially Christian culture.

But I think a BIG MISCONCEPTION about purpose is that it’s about US and OUR LIVES.

It involves us and God blesses us and He has good for us but .... mic drop!! Our purpose isn’t about us.

Listen to exactly why I believe that's true, AND why it's actually better that way.

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Ep. 31 God of Comfort and the Season of Suffering that ROCKED Me

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Megan dives into the topic of suffering, fear, pain and ultimately, comfort and purpose. She talks about her own testimony and hardest season of her life, how God healed and comforted her, and Bible verses that speak on peace and comfort.

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Ep. 30 Why I Won’t be Manifesting, and Why You Shouldn't Either

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Today, Megan talks about social media's major spiritual trend: manifesting.

She dives into WHY it's spiritual and why it's NOT of the Lord and as Christians we should stay away.

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Ep. 29, 7 Practical Ways to Grow In Your Relationship With God

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

How do I ensure that my year, my life, is generally headed in the direction of keeping my eyes on Jesus, growing closer to Him?

How do I keep my resolution to grow in my relationship with God?

In this episode, Megan talks about 7 ways to PRACTICALLY grow in your relationship with God that you can start TODAY.

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Ep. 28 How to Find Rest Through Prayer In a Time of Anxiety with Asheritah Ciuciu

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

It seems like everyone is struggling with anxiety and fear and stress these days. But God equips us to combat that. My new friend, Asheritah, helps PRAY our way out of anxiety and fear.

Asheritah is a bestselling author, national speaker, and missional entrepreneur. She's a wife and mom, daughter, sister, and friend. She’s been featured on Focus on the Family, Revive our Hearts, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Moody Radio, YouVersion. She has an incredible podcast, Prayers of REST.

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Ep. 27 God Has A Plan for You. YES, YOU. with Hope Reagan Harris

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:04:45 -0000

Join Megan as she and Hope Reagan Harris talk about God's purpose and plan for your life. Hope encourages listeners to believe that God has given you hopes and dreams for a reason and to know that IF He has something for you, it will happen in His timing.

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Ep. 26 Don't Let People Pleasing Stop Your Purpose with Ayana Symone

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:09:16 -0000

In this jam packed episode, Megan sits down with Ayana Symone from the To Be Heard podcast to talk about people pleasing and freedom. We talk about how people pleasing can actually interrupt us from doing what God has called us to, and then dive in deep with some very vulnerable stories about the importance of freedom.

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Is there such a thing as absolute truth? (S. 2, Ep. 25)

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This question is truly summed up to or broken down to: is anything true? Because if something is true, that is absolute and if nothing is true then what are we here for? Why do we exist? What are we living for?

I'm going into one of my favorite topics, and I'm GETTING HYPE, and also very vulnerable.

I'm talking about doubts, why I believe what I believe and if there is a such thing as absolute truth.

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https://answersingenesis.org/jesus/birth/fulfilled-prophecies-at-the-birth-of-christ/

Hitchcock, Mark. The Amazing Claims of Bible Prophecy, (p. 86). Harvest House Publishers.

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How to handle the news as a Christian (S. 2, Ep. 24)

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

It’s been a hard season of news, especially lately it just feels like it’s one thing after another. We’re in this weird state of an inundation of information and misinformation and opinions, of sadness, anxiety and cancel culture.

So HOW do we handle the news as Christians? Is there a right way to take it in?

I’m sure there’s countless right answers to this but I want to talk about what I think are biblical thoughts. I believe the Bible is God’s Word making it timeless which means its truths last forever and no matter what.

So here we go, I am going to break this episode into HOW NOT TO handle the news and HOW TO handle the news.

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How to walk in God’s purpose when you don’t know what it is (S.2, Ep. 23)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

We think of purpose oftentimes as this big, vague, mysterious idea of purpose.

How can I walk in God’s purpose for you when you don’t know what that is?

What are his big grand plans for my life and what if I miss them.

While yes, He does have plans for your life, but VERY rarely will He even give us a glimpse into what that is. More often than not, to find out how to walk in God’s purpose for our lives, God calls us to simply walk with Him.

And in simply walking with Him, He will guide us to those bigger things we call our purpose or things of His purpose.

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How to break free from sin (S. 2, Ep. 22)

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

If you’ve ever felt like you are just stuck in sin, maybe it’s an addiction you can’t get free from or an action you just KEEP taking even though you feel convicted, maybe you can’t stop gossiping or lying or you’re ridden with envy and bitterness. To be alive in this world is to be tempted and fall to sin. It’s inevitable. And as a Christian we are told that we can be free from it, that Christ saved us from death and sin, BUT then we think to ourselves — but I haven’t stopped sinning? Or I just CANNOT BREAK FREE from this one sin that seems to OWN me.

So today, we’re talking about HOW to break free from sin. We’re going to go through some verses about freedom from sin, and the very relatable feeling chained to sin and then dive into practically how to actually break free.

This episode is JAM PACKED with truth. It’s an episode I believe at some point in our lives we may all need. This episode is not only going to be encouraging but challenging because we ALL sin.

I want you to know I have prayed over YOU that Jesus would speak to YOU today. So let’s dive in.

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How Do I Forgive? (S.2, E. 21)

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TODAY we are talking about forgiveness, what God's Word says about it and how to forgive when it seems impossible.

Friend, Know that God sees your heart. He does not disregard your pain. He KNOWS what it's like to be betrayed and hurt and wronged. Know that even still God calls us to forgive. It's actually a VERY firm command.

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How far is TOO far? Talking physical boundaries pre-marriage (S.2, E. 20)

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TODAY we have a SAUCY topic: sex.

Well, rather we are talking about the lack thereof and one of the most commonly asked questions among Christian couples who are dating or not dating yet… how far is too far?

Dive in as I give my take that I base off of scripture on pre-marital sex, boundaries, and how far is too far in a relationship.

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Don’t You Dare Sit in Singleness (S. 2, E. 19)

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

The topic of singleness is very important because in culture at large and even Christian culture we really emphasize the glory of marriage and being in a relationship and hold it up almost as a virtue if you will. It’s something we see as a level-up or something we graduate to, even thinking sometimes (I AM GUILTY) that the season of singleness Is a punishment or lesson from God and until I learn the lesson I will be single.

But singleness is not a punishment, it’s not a level down and it’s not a less-than status. So today on the podcast we are talking about how to live out your singleness and NOT SITTING IN SINGLENESS.

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Relationships Q&A: Unsaved Boyfriends, Kissing, Breaking Up and Destiny? (S. 2, E. 18)

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

We're going IN on some topics about RELATIONSHIPS I've been asked on Instagram - questions I've heard over and over again!

Listen in as we talk about what to do if your boyfriend isn't a Christian, when people in relationships should start kissing, how to break up with someone and how to know if you should go out with someone.

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How to Pursue God in Busy Times (S. 2, E. 17)

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This past year has been one of the busiest seasons of my life, so when I was asked about How to Pursue God in Busy Times on Instagram, I KNEW I had to answer.

Listen as we talk about 2 tips to pursuing God in busy times and the emphasis that scripture puts on doing just that.

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Does Your Pain Have Purpose? (S. 2, E. 16)

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Does your pain have purpose?

In one of the hardest seasons of my life, I was desperately trying to understand WHY. WHY would God allow such a tragedy to take place? WHY would God not protect someone I love, someone He loves? WHY would God allow pain like this? WHY would God not intervene? It was also a big season of the question HOW. HOW could God be loving and all powerful and still allow this? HOW could God make all things work together for God for me in this situation?

Friend if you can relate at all, listen to this episode! I’m going to DIVE into this passage and tell you front and center - your pain, your very tangible, very hard pain that I am SO sorry you are going through. That pain has PURPOSE.

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How to Rest in God’s Promises when you Face Overwhelming Fear (S. 2, Ep. 15)

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

On today's episode, we chat about God's promises versus fear and how to even believe in God's promises and rest in them when fear is abundant.

I dive into a season of my life where fear was rampant and how I learned to depend on God's promises. I also talk about some tips to rest in His promises in every single season.

Friend, REST in the promises of God in every season but especially when you face overwhelming fear. What good are promises of they’re not kept in the THICK of it? What good is a promise if it’s not TRIED and TRUE. And I promise YOU He comes out a faithful promise keeper every time.

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3 Aspects of a Godly Relationship

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:03:49 -0000

We are diving into 3 aspects or standards of a Godly relationship!

This is for you if you are married, dating or single. Across the board, these traits of any relationship are vital.

Dive in as we uncover what some of a Godly relationship looks like.

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Why Can't I Hear God?

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:42:54 -0000

Jump into today's podcast about a topic that blew up in Instagram: Why Can't I Hear God.

This episode is for the girl who can't seem to hear God whether it's in a decision she needs to make, in her devotional time or at all.

I unpack 4 possible reasons you're struggling to hear from God and how to fix it.

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Biblical Womanhood v. Cultural Womanhood (s. 2, ep. 12)

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Megan sits down with Bethany Beal from @girldefined to go in DEEP about femininity and womanhood.

We talk about what it means to be a woman from a Biblical perspective compared to the message of womanhood we receive from our culture.

Here's some topics we chat about! Listen to the podcast to learn about and be encouraged by Biblical femininity with Megan and Bethany.

Can I be a strong and bold girl if I embrace biblical womanhood?
Common misconceptions about what Biblical womanhood looks like
What the world’s definition for what women should be like
What the Bible actually calls us to be like

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Combatting Anxiety: A Word from Christian Women (s. 2, ep. 11)

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Megan and her sister Makenzy talk about a struggle they both share to different extents: anxiety.

Listen in as we dive into

how the Bible acknowledges anxiety and gives a command for it
that anxiety is not something God is ill-equipped to handle
the 5,4,3,2,1 tactic for panic attacks
practical ways to combat anxiety

*She Lives Purposefully is not a licensed counselor and this is not a substitute for professional help.

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My Morning Routine For a Better Spiritual Day

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Let's talk about my newer morning routine -- but here's the key -- it's one I LOVE to help me start my day SPIRITUALLY.

I have been learning over the years more and more that how we start our day CAN have a huge impact on the rest of our day, so I decided it was time to make sure my start of the day would set me up for a day that was focused better on Jesus.

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How can I know God’s will for my life?

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

God’s will for our lives is probably one of the most talked about topics I’ve heard about. What is my purpose? How do I know what God has for me? What do I do next? What decision should I make? How can I know God’s will for my life?

So how do I know God’s will for my life? Chat with Megan on the podcast today about THIS VERY TOPIC. And be encouraged, God wants to lead you.

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3 Ways to Hear From God

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

How can I hear from God? There’s so many reasons we’d want to hear - just to communicate with Him, maybe we’re looking for answers to questions to doubts, maybe we need guidance for next steps. Whatever the reason, a beautiful truth we can know is that God WANTS to communicate with us. In Jeremiah 33:3 God says, “call to me and I will answer you.”

Listen as Megan has a purposeful chat about 3 ways to hear from God.

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The Problem With Prosperity Gospel

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The topic blew up my Instagram reel the other day, so let's have a PURPOSE-FILLED chat about prosperity gospel. You'll hear about why I am NOT for prosperity gospel and why I think it actually can be dangerous. We'll discover verses commonly taken out of context. We'll talk about common arguments FOR prosperity gospel and go straight to in-context scripture to why those arguments don't pan out. Then we'll dive straight into the Bible to see what God says about blessings, money and prosperity.

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Comparison, Body Image and Self Love with Heather Creekmore

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:26:50 -0000

Chat with She Lives Purposefully podcast host, Megan, and Christian author, speaker and blogger, Heather Creekmore, as they chat about Comparison, Body Image and Self Love.

The REAL definition of comparison (envy, jealousy, covetousness)
Comparison is a purpose prohibitor on God’s plan for YOU because we want to be HER.
Idolizing self love is DANGEROUS because it brings make ourselves an idol and it takes us from the first two commands: love God and love your neighbor
How to be content with your body
Why Self Love is NOT the answer

Heather is offering a free 25 day body image freedom course on her podcast starting Monday, April 12 she’ll air 25 mini segments to walk you on a journey away from body image obsession to body image freedom. Listen on her “Compared to Who?” podcast!

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HEATHER CREEKMORE writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. Her first book Compared to Who? encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her new release, The Burden of Better, offers women a journey into the depths of God's grace to find a way off the treadmill of constant comparison. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. But she's best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric have four children and live in Austin, Texas. Connect with Heather at Comparedtowho.me.

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Using What God Gives You with Emma Brownawell

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Megan chats with guest 𝗕 • 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 Co. co-founder and LiveOriginal ambassador, Emma Brownawell (@e_brownawell)!

We dive INTO the heart of 𝗕 • 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 Co founded in Ecclesiastes 11:1: be well, do good, live fully.

Everyone has a different story, everyone is unique and has a different plan on their life for a reason. You have a gift only you can give the world. Don't hold back. If you hold back, the world is missing something. Use your gifts and talents for the glory of God - pursue it and bring it to God and give Him glory. Start walking in that. You’ll always have to report back to God. Live FULLY.

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Can God use ME?! + soulmates, devotionals + Instagram with Daughter of Delight’s Elle Cardel

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Megan chats with Daughter of Delight's Elle Cardel about following Jesus, feeling unqualified, the myth that we ARE enough.

Tune in to hear about

Elle's journey from studying theology in college to growing a ministry with over 180K followers
How God uses every season for His purposes for us
Following Jesus, following His plan for your life: what do you have to lose?
If the Lord wants to do it, He’s going to do it.
The Lord calls and qualifies the unqualified
We are not enough. God doesn’t call us because we are enough.
His purpose is not to make us great but to use us as a vessel to glorify Him
Daughter Dilemma’s most popular question: How do I know if this person is my soulmate or the one for me?
Fill your feed with not just Christian accounts with cute sayings but Christian accounts that are WHOLE and SOUND and GOOD.

Go check out Daughter of Delight: https://daughterofdelight.com

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How to Find Purpose In the Waiting

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:15:07 -0000

Have you ever found yourself STUCK in a waiting season? Megan chats with her good friend Corinne about WAITING seasons!

Because, whether you're waiting for a relationship, a job, marriage, a family, a big life move, or anything else ... waiting can be a HARD part of life, but it's FULL of God-given purpose.

Tune in and be encouraged by our chat on waiting seasons, what God might have for you in it and how to find purpose in this time!

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Finding Purpose In Work (and the mundane)

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:23:40 -0000

Megan sits down with her old-college roommate, Kaela, and they chat about the PURPOSE of work – whether it’s in a job your passionate about or one that makes your life feel mundane.

Work can feeling DRAINING, but God has purpose for work. Recognizing His purpose for it really transforms our work life.

Take a listen and have your work life transformed too!

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How God Comforts

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:20:21 -0000

Megan chats with Lauren from the Let's Meet For Coffee podcast about the hardest time in her life, how God healed her, suffering in general and how God is the BEST Comforter.

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Singleness, Bible Reading and The Danger of Swaying from Gospel Truth

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:40:41 -0000

Megan and Daisy, from @bible.and.faith, chat about all the things singleness and how relationships can be an idol - did God ever PROMISE them to us? the desire (and lack thereof) of Bible reading & a GOOD chat on prosperity gospel, the documentary The American Gospel, and the importance of staying Biblical in everything that is taught, preached and said. LINKS: Daisy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bible.and.faith/ The American Gospel: http://www.americangospelfilm.com Support She Lives Purposefully: https://anchor.fm/shelivespurposefully/support

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Giving Back with The Giving Manger

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today's episode features Allison and Lisa, founders of The Giving Manger. The Giving Manger helps families shift the focus of Christmas back to giving which is a message I LOVE.

In this episode we talk about the importance of giving - and no this isn't only about monetary giving and ways we can give back all year 'round, not just at Christmas.

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It's OK to Give Up Control - Psalm 23

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

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Ever find yourself anxious when things are all out of control? when you don’t know what will happen next? when it feels like your entire world just fell apart? or when it seems like there’s no answers for how to move forward? ⁠⁠⁠

I realized recently that I struggle with trust & releasing control to Jesus .⁠

& honestly, psalm 23 is THE chapter of the Bible that is helping me conquer that. ⁠

I think we can really believe that we can trust and accept the idea that we can release control and that it’s OK to and even BETTER to, when we know the One we are trusting and giving control to. ⁠

⁠He shows us that He is good, He is loving, He cares and He is capable.⁠

In Psalm 23, we begin to see our role as the sheep and Him as the Shepherd and realize we CAN give Him control. ⁠⁠

It also is a relief because I think at least for me in all my attempt to control, I’ve realized I have no control.

But when I give Him control I can trust that whatever happens, He's in control. ⁠

& He’s proven himself more than trustworthy to take it – life, struggles, control – off of our hands. ⁠

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Let's Chat: Standing Firm in Your Faith In College

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000

College is known to be the time to spread your wings and expand your horizons. It's also a time that infamously worries the church and often parents and friends for its off-to-college members. But why? Because it also rushes in a way of new experiences and choices and acts and ideas - many of which are not pleasing to the Lord.

Megan and her friend Julia chat about college, why it's not an excuse to do what you want, why following Jesus with your whole heart and with your actions in college is not restraining but freeing, how to stand firm in your faith in this time and the MAJOR gift of grace that God bestows on us if (and when) we disobey.

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How to Start Healing From Hurt (Instead of Pretending To Be Okay)

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Join me as I sit down with Ashley, founder of @thehoneyscoop, and get REAL deep.

We chat about healing, family brokenness and how to work through the healing process - from a Biblical perspective.

Listen in as we talk about

social Media
REAL talk on healing our hearts
family brokenness
identity in Christ

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Jesus Is In Control - Presidential Election Edition

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This post was planned and recorded BEFORE any 2020 election results, because regardless of results, the truth here STILL applies.

PEACE.

Someone once told me, whoever wins this election, it will be a MESS.

But all opinions aside, I just want to say, rest be assured, Jesus IS in control.

Jesus is NOT defeated or caught off guard.

I am His and in His will, so whatever happens…

friends, we are going to be okay.

listen to today's episode for peace: Jesus is in control - election edition

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7 Ways to Get More Out of Bible Reading

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000

I asked our Instagram community what they struggled with and one response we got was Bible reading... and trust me, I know many of us can relate.

Has Bible reading ever felt empty? or like just something to check off the checklist for today? Maybe it's been a struggle to get more out of it or even have the desire to read and spend time with Jesus.

I (Megan) dive into my daily Bible reading set up that was a game changer for my walk with the Lord AND share 3 extra helpful guides to make sure we're allowing Jesus to speak to us even more in our time with Him.

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REAL TALK with BFFs: Fostering GOOD Longtime Friendships

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Making friends is one thing but how do we keep GOOD friends? How do we make sure our friendships are building us up? Long-time BFFs Megan and Corinne sit down and get REAL about their friendship, lessons they've learned over the years, how they work to keep the friendship and how they build each other up. They even dive into their friendship as Christians. Listen to learn about being intentional in a friendship, or as Corinne says, "You have to be a friend to have a friend." mastering love languages being encouraging and uplifting in friendship getting friends to encourage and uplift you the importance of being real with your friends getting the scoop on boundaries with friends

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3 Truths to Know About Us + Purpose

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:47:06 -0000

The ideas of purpose and living purposefully can shape the way we live. That's exactly what it did for Megan, founder of She Lives Purposefully. Megan dives into 3 (+ 1) core truths about purpose as it relates to God and us. From the way we were created to the ultimate goal of our lives and everything in between, listen in to the basics of purpose in this opening episode to the She Lives Purposefully podcast.

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