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Navigating Shame, Guilt and Church Hurt with Carla Arges Apr 13, 2021

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Carla Arges is a wife, mom, and mental health advocate for Christians. Carla is open on Instagram about her mental health journey, as well as, ministry. She is the founder of Affirming Truths, Christian affirmation cards to root your identity in Christ and walk boldly in His purpose.

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Connecting Through Creating with Morgan Harper Nichols Apr 07, 2021

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Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist and poet whose work is inspired by real life interactions and stories. Morgan spent the first couple of years of her professional life as a college admission counselor, and then, as a full-time touring singer-songwriter and musician. It was on the road that she cultivated her curiosity and passion for writing, art, and design and slowly began to share her work online.

In 2017, Morgan started a project where she invites people to submit their stories to her website. From there, she creates art as a response to their stories and sends it to them before sharing the work publicly. All stories and names are kept private. The fruit of this project is shared daily around social media, in publications, and various creative collaborations and installations.

As an artist, Morgan has been collaborated with a wide range of brands including Coach, Adobe, Vogue Singapore, Aerie, and more. As a designer and author her work has been available in many stores, including Anthropologie, Barnes and Noble, and Target. Her book of poetry and art, "All Along You Were Blooming," is available where books are sold. She is on the board of directors at TWLOHA (To Write Love on Her Arms).

Morgan is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and she and her husband Patrick currently reside with their son Jacob, in Phoenix, Arizona, where you can also find her studio and shop, Garden24.

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Fruit of the Spirit Series | Self-Control with Aatiqah Wright Mar 31, 2021

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Aatiqah Wright joins me today as we finish the Fruit of the Spirit series with self-control!

Aatiqah is an amazing woman of God and Christian influencer with a passion for bringing people to Jesus. You can find her and say hello on her TikTok and Instagram!

In this episode, both Aatiqah and I open up about difficulties with self-control, as well as, what it looks like to demonstrate self-control when speaking and how we can love others better. Towards the end of the episode, we have a healthy conversation regarding Lil Nas X.

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Fruit of the Spirit Series | Gentleness with Jackie Aviles Mar 25, 2021

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After defeating a terminal cancer diagnosis, Jackie committed her life to serving women through empathy that targets the feeling of hopelessness we all face during seasons of struggle. As a licensed Hope Coach, pastor's wife, seasoned ministry leader and writer- her heart is for women of all ages facing their own overwhelming challenges. She's passionate about helping you focus your business, ministry or passion project with in-depth practical solutions that help rekindle the God given hope you are desperately seeking, preserving and sustaining it for every season. Her aim is clear: to run besides those hurting for the name of Christ and encouragement of others. She's on your team and ready to take you from feeling pressed to walking in your God given purpose! LINKS: Instagram: @jackie_aviles https://www.instagram.com/jackie_aviles/

Coaching Instagram: @pressedtowardpurpose https://www.instagram.com/pressedtowardpurpose/ Website: jackieaviles.com

38. Fruit of the Spirit Series | Faithfulness with Lexi Norell Mar 17, 2021

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Lexi Norell is the author of True North ( a devotional for the real life mom) and host of The Yes Podcast. She lives in Tulsa, OK and is a stay at home mom to three little girls. She is currently knee deep in diapers and snacks, but spends her free moments encouraging women to say YES to messy, holy faith and walking in simple but brave obedience in Jesus. You can join her email list and hangout with Lexi on Instagram at @lexinorell

Lexi joins Cami in this episode to discuss faithfulness in our Fruit of the Spirit Series!

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37. Fruit of the Spirit Series | Goodness with Bethny Ricks Mar 10, 2021

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Bethny is a hometown girl, a mother of two children, which means she has a deep love for coffee and naps. She is also an author and poet with her first book, An Inconvenient Journey releasing August 14, 2020. Bethny has a passion for writing about wholeness, faith and healing on purpose. All while reminding the reader why we should not sprint through life's unexpected valleys. Her newest venture, Jesus Led Bible Fed, is a space for women to grow together in faith. Check it out on the gram!

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36. Fruit of the Spirit Series | Kindness with Hope Harris Mar 03, 2021

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Hope Harris is a wife, doggie mama, and your #1 hype girl.

She is passionate about encouraging others and using her experience to inspire others to chase after their dreams. Today, she joins Bless It or Block It to talk about kindness! We are halfway through our Fruit of the Spirit series!

Hope realized her purpose was to connect with you and create a community full of human connections in a digital world! Join the Positive Statement Community on Instagram @positivestatementco and let the fun begin!

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35. All About the YOU SAY Conference + The Incredible Power and Need for God's Grace with Nikka Horschig Mar 01, 2021

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Nikka is a Texan transplanted to Northwest Arkansas. She is also a wife, mama, youth minister, YOU SAY Conference founder, former teacher & couch, incredible sister, and wonderful friend.

Join us as we catch up and talk about the YOU SAY 2021 Conference (for ladies 7th-12th grade and College-25 years), motherhood, the never-ending power and gift of God's grace, identity rooted in Christ, finding community when you desperately need it, and Zac Efron.

34. Fruit of the Spirit Series | Patience with Audrey Bailey Feb 24, 2021

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Audrey Bailey is a wife, mother, mental health advocate, podcast host, and the artist behind Brush and Barley.

In this episode, Audrey joins as we continue with the Fruit of the Spirit series talking about patience. Tune in to hear Audrey's perspective and how the Lord has taught her patience throughout her life in marriage, motherhood, mental health, and business.

Audrey went viral on Instagram last July with an Enneagram post she posted when the topic was hot and on the rise. Today, Audrey creates Procreate tools for fellow artist to aid them in getting their business started and off the ground.

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33. Fruit of the Spirit Series | Peace with Lindsey Maestas Feb 17, 2021

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"As a wife, as a mother and as a woman, I believe you were created for more. More joy. More peace. Most importantly – more LIFE." - Lindsey Maestas

Lindsey is a wife, mama, entrepreneur, blogger, and podcast host of The Living Easy Podcast.

On today's episode, Lindsey and I continue the Fruit of the Spirit series talking about peace. We open up about mental health and how important it is to destigmatize it.

Jesus gives us true peace. Tune in to the episode to hear Lindsey's amazing and vulnerable testimony.

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