She Lives Purposefully

Latest Episodes:

6 Ways to Live Well, Leaving a Legacy That Lasts: Living Purposefully in Christ Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

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

We’ll talk about:

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

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

Links:

My Christian Living favorites (with discounts!):

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Episodes Mentioned

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

00:00 Talking about leaving a legacy

01:20 Mentioning Charlie Kirk

04:40 Behind the scenes

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

09:50 The ONE legacy that matters

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

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

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

16:00 Every moment matters

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

18:45 Be a city on a hill

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

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

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

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

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Where Is God When Bad Things Happen? Finding Purpose in Suffering Sep 18, 2025

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

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

We’ll talk about:

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

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

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

📖 Verses Mentioned in This Video:

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

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

EPISODE TIMELINE:

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

13:36 Understanding why bad things happen

16:55 Where is God when there’s tragedy

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

27:00 Bible verses about suffering that WILL encourage you

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A present God in times of trouble and news we’ve been waiting to share Sep 11, 2025

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

Episode Timeline
00:30 A BIG announcement

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

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

19:35 Girl or boy?

22:10 How we found out we were pregnant

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

27:00 Things we’ll do differently this time

32:20 Pregnancy anxiety and potentially being high risk

36:00 Pregnancy can be hard on the whole family

40:10 Community growing

42:40 A prayer for everyone impacted by violence

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Prioritize your relationship with God even MORE this Fall (starting today!) Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

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

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

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

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

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

What You'll Learn

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

Resources (Mentioned in Episode)

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

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Dwell app: dwellapp.io/shelives

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

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Jesus goes before you: Finding peace in new life seasons Aug 28, 2025

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

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

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

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 Raising Godly Boys: Faith, Culture, and Parenting with Purpose with Molly DeFrank Aug 21, 2025

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

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

Together, we unpack:

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

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

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

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

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247 | Called to Missions: Miraculous stories from Uganda, becoming a missionary, and supporting missions even without going abroad with Julianne Heilman Aug 14, 2025

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

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

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

In This Episode, We Talk About:

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

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

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Learn more about Asifiwe Child Care Ministries: https://asifiwechildcare.org
Julianne’s original She Lives Purposefully story: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2018/08/04/julianne-heilman/
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246 | The Bible is for YOU, getting closer to God, reasons Christians don’t read daily, and the BIGGEST reason we should with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams Aug 07, 2025

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Is the Bible really for everyone?

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

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

We dive into:

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

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

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245 | Overbooked, Overwhelmed & Longing for God: Keeping Up with Faith In a Busy Life with Tara Sun Jul 31, 2025

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

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

We talk about:

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

This conversation is like a deep breath for the soul.

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📚 My favorite Christian resources:

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244 | Lessons in our first year as parents: sleep, judgement, anti-kids culture, family, and getting honest about our time with God Jul 24, 2025

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

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