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Be on guard: Resist the enemy’s attacks against you and what God has for you (REPLAY) Feb 26, 2026

Show notes

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

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

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

LINKS:

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Episode Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:45 A personal story on envy

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

04:45 Toddler devo ideas

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

08:00 What GOD has for you

08:55 Why we need to resist the devil

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

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

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

12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it1

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

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

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Should Christians do THIS? Part TWO (Cursing, Secular Music, Lent, In-Person Church) Feb 19, 2026

Show notes

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

Is Lent something I should be doing?

Is it wrong for me to curse?

Is it okay for me to listen to secular music?

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

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

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

Links:

Hosanna Revival Bibles: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY
Part 1 of Should Christians Do THIS?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hbA386jYek3g0C5P9KXIX?si=iunE_Vc4QjaAKKvwfp934g

Episode Outline

3:00 Life Recap and a Life of Legacy

10:40 FridaBaby Controversy

16:00 Should Christians participate in Lent?

25:00 Can Christians curse? Do I curse?

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

40:00 Should Christians go to church in person?

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Discontent and Overwhelmed? Do I Actually Trust God? How Eternal Perspective Changes Everything Feb 12, 2026

Show notes

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

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

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

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

We talk about:

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

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

LINKS:

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Being Known By Love as Christians: What Loving Well Actually Looks Like And What Holds Us Back Feb 05, 2026

Show notes

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

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

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

LINKS:

Daily Grace Co.’s Lent Bundle: https://collabs.shop/nd1kgd (use code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off)

My ESV Study Bible: https://collabs.shop/sqpk0u (use code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off)

Episode Timeline:

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

9:30 Do I actually care for people?

14:45 Practical Ways to Love Others

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An Untroubled Heart: How to Find Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming with Kara Stout Jan 29, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

✨ Resources Mentioned: – Get Kara’s Book: https://amzn.to/47LRzAu

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Why God Feels Distant Sometimes (Even When You Seek Him) And The Encouragement You Need Right Now Jan 22, 2026

Show notes

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

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

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

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

In this episode, we cover:

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

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

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

God is faithful — even in the quiet.

LINKS:

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Resting in God Instead of Anxiety & Fear | Trusting God with Your Thoughts and Future Jan 15, 2026

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

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

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

In this episode, we talk about:

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

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

LINKS:

Get Maddie's Devotional: https://amzn.to/44T3uMe
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FREE Bible Reading Plans + Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/

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What Is My God-given Calling This Year? | Finding God’s Will by Faithfulness, Stewardship, Gifts, and Prayer Jan 08, 2026

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“God, what do you have for me?”

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

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

In this episode, we talk about:

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

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

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👉 Share with someone who’s seeking clarity this year

LINKS:

• New Year’s Guide: https://mailchi.mp/fbe0f363b092/christianewyear

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• 31 Day Bible Reading Plans: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/

EPISODE TIMELINE

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

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

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

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

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More of Jesus This Year: 7 Biblical Ways to Follow God Wholeheartedly Jan 01, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode we talk about:

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

LINKS:

• New Year’s Guide: https://mailchi.mp/fbe0f363b092/christianewyear

• Get 15% off Hosanna Revival (undated WOOHOO!) Planners with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully

• 31 Day Bible Reading Plans: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/

• Here's the BLOG version of this episode: https://tinyurl.com/3uvvva38

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Fall in Love with God’s Word Again with Faith Womack (“The Bible Nerd”) Dec 18, 2025

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

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

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

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

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