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The Sex Talk You Never Had with Phylicia Masonheimer Aug 07, 2018

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In this episode I'm joined by my friend Phylicia Masonheimer, Founder of Driven Women and Author of Christian Cosmo, for a conversation about refraining what godly sexuality looks like, overcoming and finding healing from sexual sin, and working to end the stigma surrounding female sexuality in our culture as followers of Christ.

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How to Make Self Care Happen Jul 31, 2018

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Taking care of ourselves as women, wives, moms, business owners and beyond is kind of essential...but if we're being honest, oftentimes it gets pushed to the back burner.

It's so easy to fall into a bad habit of saying "yes" to everything and everyone before taking care of even our most basic needs.

But sister, it's time we put a stop to that nonsense right here, right now.

In this episode I'm breaking down what exactly self care really means, why it's so important, and some practical tips for actually making it happen.

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Time Management Tips for an Intentional Life Jul 24, 2018

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Throughout the past 10 years as I've settled into my life as a stay-at-home wife, homeschooling mom of four, and business owner the #1 question I get asked is: "How do you do it all?!"

....to which I quickly reply, "I don't!!"

The reality is, no one can possibly do it all, and do it all well...but there are definitely some things I've learned along the way that help me manage my time well and make what matters happen.

In today's episode I am breaking down my three biggest tips for effective time management and taking you behind the scenes to see how I plan, organize, and manage my life with intention.

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How to Simplify Meal Planning with Natasha Red Jul 17, 2018

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Time and time again, one of the biggest struggles I hear modern women sharing today is that meal planning and preparation can often feel frustrating and overwhelming.

In today's episode I'm joined by my friend Natasha Red, a wife, mama of two and creator of The Seasonal Meal Planner, to discuss practical ways to simplify the process of feeding ourselves and our families.

Natasha believes God is expanding His Kingdom through simple meals shared around the table and she wants to see women everywhere equipped with the tools to make both cooking and practicing hospitality less stressful.

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10 Ways I've Simplified My Life Jul 10, 2018

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Over the past few years there is one question I get that keeps popping up: "What exactly have you done to help simplify your life?"

So for everyone who has asked or wondered, in this episode I'm getting super practical, tactical and transparent by sharing some of the 10 best things I've done over the years to simplify, streamline and systemize so I'm no longer chronically overwhelmed and stuck in the weeds of my own life.

My hope is that by sharing these tips and ideas you'll be inspired to implement some of them in your own life so you can simplify and live a more peaceful, purposeful, productive life.

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Dealing with Anger as a Wife & Mom with Natalie Hixson Jun 26, 2018

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In this episode I'm joined by my amazing friend and certified professional life coach Natalie Hixson, to have an honest and transparent conversation about how to deal with anger as a wife and mom.

As women who have both struggled big time in this area we wanted to address it head on for the sake of hopefully being an encouragement to any of you who are walking through your own struggles with anger and it's impact on your family.

You'll hear us share personal stories of both our trials and triumphs, and what we've learned over the years that has helped us heal, grow, and learn to deal with our anger from a healthier place.

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Technology Boundaries for an Intentional Life with Bethany Baker Jun 19, 2018

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Technology can be amazing for so many reasons: in a lot of ways it makes our life easier, simpler, more efficient, and more enjoyable.

But if we're not careful, things can get out of hand really quickly.

In this episode I'm joined by my friend Bethany Baker, the Executive Director of A-GAP, a nonprofit organization that hosts weekend retreat experiences designed to help people create space to hear the whisper of God in a technology-free environment.

We're digging into why there's such a need for us to be intentional in setting healthy boundaries with technology, so that we can learn be fully present and engaged in our lives.

We hope that this conversation and the many practical tips we share will encourage and help you to be intentional in how you choose to allow technology to influence your life.

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How to Encourage Your Kids' Dad with Andrew Van Kirk Jun 12, 2018

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In honor of Father's Day later this week, I thought I would bring my sweet hubby on the show to talk about how we as women can be intentional in supporting and encouraging our kids' dads in the role of their fatherhood.

I know I wouldn't be the mother that I am without the support and encouragement of my husband, and therefore recognize what an important opportunity it is for me to build him up in the same way so he is able to be the best father he can be.

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How to Make the Most of Your Summer Jun 05, 2018

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Summer is right around the corner, so in this episode we're going to unpack some practical ways to be intentional in how you spend this season with your family, to maximize fun and memory-making, while minimizing the stresses and strains that often come from seasonal transitions.

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Learning to Cultivate Kindness with The Ruth Experience May 30, 2018

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In this episode I'm joined by Kristin Demery, Kendra Roehl and Julie Fisk, the authors of The Ruth Experience blog to discuss their newest book, The 1-Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional.

During this conversation you'll hear us explore why God calls us to show kindness, what it means to live a life of generosity, and practical ideas for incorporating kindness into your everyday life while teaching it to your kids!

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The Sisterhood is an online monthly membership community created to give listeners like you the tools, action steps, and community you need to finally get unstuck, make progress toward your goals and live your best life, for God's glory!

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