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222 | Christian Girl Q&A: Spicy books, leaving your job, making friends, people pleasing, the college experience Feb 20, 2025

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! Feb 13, 2025

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 Feb 06, 2025

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 Feb 06, 2025

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 Jan 30, 2025

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 Jan 23, 2025

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 Jan 16, 2025

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 Jan 09, 2025

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. Jan 02, 2025

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 Dec 26, 2024

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 Dec 19, 2024

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 Dec 12, 2024

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 Dec 05, 2024

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 Nov 28, 2024

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 Nov 21, 2024

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” Nov 14, 2024

*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 Nov 07, 2024

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 Oct 31, 2024

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? Oct 24, 2024

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 Oct 17, 2024

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 Oct 10, 2024

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 Oct 03, 2024

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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201 | God’s forgiveness and our response to it with Corinne Medina Sep 26, 2024

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 Sep 19, 2024

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 Sep 12, 2024

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 Sep 05, 2024

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 Aug 29, 2024

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 Aug 22, 2024

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 Aug 15, 2024

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 Aug 08, 2024

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 Aug 01, 2024

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 Jul 25, 2024

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 Jul 18, 2024

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 Jul 11, 2024

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 Jul 04, 2024

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 Jun 27, 2024

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 Jun 20, 2024

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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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 Jun 13, 2024

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 May 30, 2024

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 May 23, 2024

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 May 16, 2024

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 May 09, 2024

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 May 02, 2024

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 Apr 25, 2024

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 Apr 18, 2024

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.

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178 | Why I’m pro-life Biblically, scientifically and as a pregnant mom to be + having compassion for women Apr 11, 2024

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” Apr 04, 2024

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 Mar 28, 2024

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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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 Mar 21, 2024

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

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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 Mar 14, 2024

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 Mar 07, 2024

(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!

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

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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 Feb 29, 2024

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 Feb 22, 2024

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? Feb 15, 2024

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 Feb 08, 2024

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

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168 | We're PREGNANT! Feb 01, 2024

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

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167 | Don’t wait for the New Year to grow in your relationship God. You can start TODAY. Dec 14, 2023

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

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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!) Dec 07, 2023

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 Nov 30, 2023

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 Nov 16, 2023

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 Nov 09, 2023

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 Nov 02, 2023

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 Oct 26, 2023

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 Oct 19, 2023

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? Oct 12, 2023

(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 Oct 05, 2023

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 Sep 28, 2023

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
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(00:00) Intro

(2:00) Meg chats with Sarah

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156 | What God Has Taught Me In Painful Seasons Sep 21, 2023

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 Sep 14, 2023

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

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(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 Sep 07, 2023

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
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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? Aug 31, 2023

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? Aug 24, 2023

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 Aug 17, 2023

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.

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150 | Christian Relationship Newlywed Adjustments, Breakups and Breaking Shame with My Husband, Donny Aug 10, 2023

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.

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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 Aug 03, 2023

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

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(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 Jul 27, 2023

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 Jul 20, 2023

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 Jul 13, 2023

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.

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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 Jul 06, 2023

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.

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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? Jun 09, 2023

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!

Gospel Coalition Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/what-does-the-bible-say-about-transgenderism/

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BONUS | What’s All This Talk About Target? Jun 02, 2023

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 May 25, 2023

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.

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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143 | Encouraging Bible Verses About God’s Ways and Plans May 18, 2023

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!

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

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142 | Christian Relationships Q&A with my Husband May 11, 2023

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/⁠

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141 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 6:3 - 21 May 08, 2023

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.

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140 | A Must Listen For the Woman Stuck In Shame May 04, 2023

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 May 01, 2023

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.

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138 | 6 Truths You Have to Know About Forgiveness Apr 27, 2023

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.

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Links

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137 | Let's Read Purposefully: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Apr 24, 2023

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 Apr 20, 2023

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 Apr 17, 2023

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 Apr 13, 2023

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 Apr 10, 2023

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 Apr 06, 2023

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 Apr 03, 2023

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 Mar 31, 2023

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 Mar 30, 2023

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 Mar 27, 2023

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 Mar 24, 2023

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 Mar 23, 2023

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 Mar 20, 2023

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 Mar 16, 2023

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 Mar 13, 2023

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 Mar 09, 2023

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 Mar 02, 2023

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 Feb 23, 2023

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 Feb 20, 2023

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? Feb 16, 2023

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 Feb 13, 2023

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? Feb 09, 2023

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 Feb 06, 2023

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 Feb 02, 2023

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 Jan 30, 2023

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 Jan 26, 2023

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 Jan 23, 2023

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 Jan 19, 2023

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 Jan 16, 2023

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 Jan 12, 2023

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 Jan 09, 2023

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 Jan 05, 2023

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 Jan 02, 2023

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.

Jonah is POWERFUL. It's full of lessons, encouragements and convictions for us for today.

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Ep. 106 | 5 Faith Based New Year’s Goals You Can Start Today Dec 29, 2022

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 Dec 22, 2022

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 Dec 15, 2022

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 Dec 12, 2022

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 Dec 08, 2022

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 Dec 05, 2022

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 Dec 01, 2022

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 Nov 28, 2022

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 Nov 21, 2022

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 Nov 17, 2022

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 Nov 14, 2022

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 Nov 10, 2022

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 Nov 07, 2022

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 Nov 03, 2022

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 Oct 31, 2022

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 Oct 27, 2022

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 Oct 24, 2022

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 Oct 20, 2022

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 Oct 17, 2022

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 Oct 13, 2022

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 Oct 10, 2022

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.

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Ep. 76 | Biblical Encouragement For the Waiting Season Oct 06, 2022

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 Oct 03, 2022

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 Sep 29, 2022

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 Sep 26, 2022

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 Sep 22, 2022

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.

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Ep. 71 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:3 Sep 19, 2022

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.

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Ep. 70 | 3 Truths I’ve Learned About God Through Suffering Sep 15, 2022

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 Sep 12, 2022

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.

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.

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 Sep 08, 2022

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:

Download the Digital, She Lives Purposefully Studies: www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/

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First5 App: https://first5.org

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCulWb3MUbhkeoBywH6G6wzA/featured

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Ep. 67 | Let's Read Purposefully: Psalm 23:1 Sep 05, 2022

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.

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.

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 Sep 01, 2022

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 Aug 22, 2022

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 Aug 11, 2022

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 Aug 04, 2022

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 Jul 14, 2022

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 Jul 11, 2022

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.

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 Jul 07, 2022

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 Jun 30, 2022

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 Jun 27, 2022

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.

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.

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 Jun 23, 2022

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 Jun 16, 2022

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

SPONSORS:

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Ep. 55 | Let's Read Purposefully: Esther 5 Jun 13, 2022

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

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.

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 Jun 09, 2022

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 Jun 06, 2022

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.

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.

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" Jun 02, 2022

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 May 30, 2022

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.

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.

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 May 26, 2022

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 May 23, 2022

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.

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.

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 May 19, 2022

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 May 12, 2022

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 May 09, 2022

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.

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.

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 May 05, 2022

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 May 02, 2022

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 Apr 28, 2022

*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 Apr 25, 2022

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 Apr 21, 2022

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 Apr 14, 2022

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 Apr 11, 2022

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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Watch the study: https://youtu.be/kuxn98pDvsU

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Ep. 38 When You're Confused About Your Calling with Ayana Symone Apr 07, 2022

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 Apr 04, 2022

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? Mar 31, 2022

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 Mar 24, 2022

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 Mar 17, 2022

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 Mar 10, 2022

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 Mar 03, 2022

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 Feb 24, 2022

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 Feb 17, 2022

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 Feb 10, 2022

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 Feb 03, 2022

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 Nov 18, 2021

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 Nov 04, 2021

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) Oct 28, 2021

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) Oct 21, 2021

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) Oct 14, 2021

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) Oct 07, 2021

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) Sep 30, 2021

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) Sep 23, 2021

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) Sep 16, 2021

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) Sep 09, 2021

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) Sep 02, 2021

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) Jul 22, 2021

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) Jul 15, 2021

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 Jul 08, 2021

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? Jul 01, 2021

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) Jun 15, 2021

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) Jun 08, 2021

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 May 25, 2021

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? May 18, 2021

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 May 11, 2021

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 May 04, 2021

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 Apr 13, 2021

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 Mar 16, 2021

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 Mar 02, 2021

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 Feb 23, 2021

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) Feb 16, 2021

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 Feb 09, 2021

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 Feb 02, 2021

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 Dec 15, 2020

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 Dec 08, 2020

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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 Nov 17, 2020

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) Nov 10, 2020

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 Nov 03, 2020

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 Oct 27, 2020

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 Oct 20, 2020

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 Oct 12, 2020

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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