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011. - What Is Your Anchor? Sep 15, 2021

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This last week I heard Christine Caine talk about being anchored. It was such a great talk that when I went home I kept thinking about it and God kept speaking to me! I hope you enjoy this podcast and are encouraged and challenged like I was!

010. - Overcoming Anxiety and an Anxious Heart Sep 08, 2021

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Are you feeling anxious and extreme anxiety these days? Or are you perfect? Haha but seriously! The world is hard right now!

In this episode I am sharing how I check in with myself when anxiety is overtaking me and hopefully you'll find some good tips and leave feeling encouraged.

Praying for you!

*Camera issues so no YouTube video for this episode*

009. What You Have Left Is More Than Enough Aug 25, 2021

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I don't know about you guys but life has been HEAVY lately.

I've been feeling and dealing with not feeling like I have enough hours in the day or energy in the tank to be all I want to be and do all I want to do.

I looked up at God the other day and simply said, "This is all I have" feeling like it wasn't enough and He immediately was there saying "That's all I want."

He can do more with our little than we can do with our lot!

Link to watch this Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cFC8FLsD50w

008. Ashtyn's Birth Story! Aug 17, 2021

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Our girl is here! This has been very requested so here it is, her birth story. She's the best thing that's happened to us and we love her beyond words! Link to watch this podcast on YouTube- https://youtu.be/0NdFL1eSRLA

007. Life Update Aug 10, 2021

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Finally back in action!!!!!! Thank you for your love and support (and patience!) since we welcomed our little miracle girl. Sharing a little life update, where we're at (geographically, mentally, emotionally, etc), and what God has been speaking to me in this season. Here is the youtube link if you want to watch the podcast! https://youtu.be/jIxR4_lr-Y4 Thanks for listening!

006. Where is Your Focus? Feb 16, 2021

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Often the world tells us to focus on our dreams, goals, and desires if we want to achieve them. And while vision and focus on what you want is important, it’s not everything. For an example in my own life, I remember closing in on 30 years old focusing so much on my desire for a husband, only to find myself more frustrated, empty, and more without the very thing I desired. It was only when I adjusted my focus from my desire to the Giver of our my desires that He showed me exactly what needed to change in ME in order to prepare me for that desire so that I could steward it well, have it for the long hall, and ENJOY it the way God designed it. I hope this episode encourages you to stay faithful in the waiting and challenges you to look at your focus and adjust if needed. Devotion - Everyday In His Presence by Charles Stanley

005. The Power of Perspective Feb 09, 2021

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Your perspective on a situation can either give you life or death. It's not about looking at something with with ignorant optimism, but acknowledging what is right in front of you and choosing a perspective that will serve you, not take from you. In this podcast I discuss a little more in depth what it was like losing our daughter at almost 7 months pregnant, almost losing my life while delivering her, and how I came out of what felt like one traumatic event after another better, stronger, and more confident that God is good than ever. I hope this encourages your spirit but also challenges you to look at your perspective and take control over it so you can live your best life.

004. Single and Satisfied Feb 02, 2021

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Satisfied is NOT a word I would have used to describe majority of my single years, especially the older I got. But I knew as much as I desired to leave the "single" club and have one of my deepest desires fulfilled by getting married, if I walked into a relationship unhealed and for the wrong reasons, I wouldn't ever be satisfied. I had to go on a journey with God in my single years where He asked some hard questions and I had to dig in to some uncomfortable stuff. But I am SO glad I did. As human beings we can't complete each other, we're just meant to compliment each other. God is the only One who can complete us. Doesn't mean our deepest desires go away but it does make the waiting easier, and the transition into that life long relationship all the sweeter. Hope you enjoy this episode!

003. Trading Pain For Purpose Jan 30, 2021

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This day last year, 1/30/20, in my 7th month of pregnancy, I walked into a drs appointment SO excited to see our girl.
I was practically giddy in the drs office and couldn’t wait to send my husband pictures and videos of our daughter.

Instead, I had to call him and tell him that our sweet girl was with with Jesus. Even though she was still in my body. Talk about psychological torment.
The weeks that followed were rough. I was trying to wrap my head around everything that had happened. One minute I was creating a birth plan, the next I’m lucky to be alive and on birth control bc if I got pregnant again I could die. Um, what? How was this my life? I had so much invested in the “next chapter” of our lives and it was literally HERE. Until it wasn’t. I was confused. We were broken.
But the one thing I did *intentionally* was try to give God EVERYTHING. Not just the things I understood or felt comfortable giving Him. Did I want to know the reasons? Yes. Was I tempted to go into dark, dark spirals of depression and disappointment because of all I had lost? Yes.
But I knew God could only trade the ashes for beauty if they were in His hands. As long as I was holding onto my pain He couldn’t turn it into purpose.
I don’t know why bad things happen. But I do know I’ve walked through them with God and solo and every single time I’ve invited Him into the pain rather than blaming Him for it, I have experienced life on a level I could literally NEVER have imagined.
One year to the day later I sit here 35 weeks pregnant with the most incredible gift in my belly. My marriage stronger than ever. My faith stronger than ever. And to think I’d have none of this had I not walked through that.

What a difference one year makes.

002. What is your source? Jan 26, 2021

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So often I've found myself frustrated and anxiety ridden for seemingly no reason. Only to reflect and realize how much I'm trying to get my needs met by something or someone who doesn't have the capability to meet that need. Something that could disappear tomorrow.

I think sometimes God allows us to feel unsatisfied so that we have an indicator that we need to adjust some things and remember that He is the only one who satisfies.

In this episode I share a personal story about when Kellan and I were engaged to be married and God told me to stop all communication with him. Say what??? But it was the best decision I've ever made.

Devotion read from: God's Purpose For Your Life by Charles Stanley

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