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Bonus #51: New Phone Challenge // Start Your Year w/ Daily Bible Reading: 21-Day Scripture Challenge Jan 03, 2022

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Phone challenge January 2022 starts next week! Amy Eilers from House of Eilers and I are hosting another phone challenge, y’all! This one is both a phone challenge and a scripture challenge! It’s also our longest challenge so far, at 21 days! We start on January 10th! Grab a book, not your phone. Grab your Bible or another good book. Paint, sing, enjoy life with less technology! Less phone, more Jesus! Go to bit.ly/21dayscripturechallenge to sign up for the weekly email (3 emails total) that will have encouragement + the Bible verses for each day of the challenge. Make sure to FOLLOW (aka subscribe) to this podcast so the daily scripture meditations pop up on your Podcasts app each day. You will get a 5 minute or less scriptural meditation for each day of this 21-day phone challenge. It’s gonna be awesome and it’s gonna create some radical change! Press play on today’s episode to learn more! Then go sign up at bit.ly/21dayscripturechallenge - see ya in your Inbox soon! And if you have any questions feel free to email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I read each email and will personally respond to you. :) God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie PS: head to www.Instagram.com/houseofeilers to hang with Amy, the awesome mom blogger who is hosting this challenge with me

199. MOMS WHO PRAY // Can We Feel Peaceful While There’s Chaos Around Us? Meditate on John 14:27 Dec 31, 2021

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Happy (almost) New Year, friend! I have some very cute guests in today’s show! Our meditation today is on John 14:27, and I’m talking about finding peace when there’s chaos going on around you (that’s often mom life looks like with a bunch of little kids, right?). This NEW SERIES is CALLED “MOMS WHO PRAY” and I will be planning to bring these short scriptural prayer episodes to you on Fridays. You can expect SCRIPTURE, MEDITATION, and PRAYER with beautiful, relaxing music in the background. Start your weekend right, with a prayerful FriYAY! . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

Bonus #50: From Angry Mom to a Mom Set Free // Natalie Hixson Shares How to Manage Anger as a Mom Dec 30, 2021

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Anger. It’s something we all have to learn to manage, especially as moms. My guest today is life coach Natalie Hixson, whose mission to set moms free from destructive anger by giving them the tools they need to live differently. This episode is encouraging, practical and informative. Natalie is simply incredible and the last time we had her on the show, her episode became ONE OF THE MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODES ever! (If you want to go back and listen, episodes 80 and 80.5 are the ones to check out.) May this interview today empower you and remind you that you can do motherhood differently. You don’t have to act out of anger. You can feel angry and still be the loving mom you want to be. And God will help you, sweet friend. Be sure to DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE TRIGGER TRACKER by going to www.nataliehixson.com/500seconds - this tool is huge. To CONNECT WITH NATALIE: Website: www.nataliehixson.com Blog: www.nataliehixson.com/blog Social: www.pinterest.com/nataliehixson God bless you and your family! I hope you’re enjoying this Christmas season!! Xoxo Stephanie . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

Bonus #49: HOLY SPIRIT LED INTERVIEW: Don’t Mom Alone // with Podcaster + Author Heather MacFadyen Dec 29, 2021

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Don’t. Mom. Alone. Heather MacFadyen is all about cultivating a mom culture where we don’t do this hard work of parenting on our own. In today’s episode, Heather is sharing so much Biblical wisdom that is HOLY-SPIRIT INSPIRED, y’all! Press play and get ready to be encouraged in your motherhood journey. To connect with Heather and learn more about her book, her podcast with 14 million downloads, and all of the other awesome things she does, head to www.dontmomalone.com - you were made for community, mama friend! God bless you and your family! I hope you’re enjoying this Christmas season!! Xoxo Stephanie . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

198. Check Your Phone Too Much? (I know I do) // “Digital Minimalism” + How to Limit Phone Use Dec 28, 2021

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Did you know the average person checks their phone 58 times a day? Yikes! Do you struggle with using your phone more than you want to? Or do you find yourself checking it at times when you “should be” present with your family? I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I am in this struggle with you and I’m passionate about helping other moms work on this problem (with God’s help, of course). *This episode is longer than 500 seconds, but I HAD to keep all of it because this topic is so important and could honestly be a whole series. But let’s just start small and get this conversation started, mamas.* I’d love to introduce the concept of “digital minimalism”, which you may have heard of, because Cal Newport wrote a book called “Digital Minimalism”. I’m listening to it on audio through the library and it is an EXCELLENT + very THOUGHT-PROVOKING book. Ok, let’s dive in to today’s episode, which will hopefully get you excited to make some changes in 2022, and I pray these changes are lasting. God wants to transform us, but we must partner with Him in this. I’m going to be hosting some phone challenges to help all of us with this modern day parenting challenge - tech obsession. And of course, God is always the first answer, but there are other practical things we can work on together to get more intentional about our phone use. Quick disclaimer: I love how technology improves our lives. I just want to start a conversation about how it may be taking away from our lives and how we can get more INTENTIONAL about our phone use. I don’t have this all figured out, but I hope this episode gets you thinking so you can take this to prayer and maybe even journal about it. Let’s be moms who aren’t chained to our phones and are free to live to life God has called us to live, with joy! God bless you and your family! I hope you’re enjoying this Christmas season!! Xoxo Stephanie . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

197. MOMS WHO PRAY // Resting in Jesus Meditation Dec 24, 2021

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“MOMS WHO PRAY” is a new series and I will be planning to bring these short scriptural prayer episodes to you on Fridays. You can expect SCRIPTURE, MEDITATION, and PRAYER with beautiful, relaxing music in the background. Start your weekend right, with a prayerful Friday. If you’re listening in real time, Merry Christmas! God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

196. Will You Let God’s Love For You Change Your Life? // Becoming The Beloved Week 4 with Valentina Dec 21, 2021

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Advent is a perfect time to reflect on God’s amazing love for us. Join us for a 4 week series all about how we are God’s BELOVED. Today is week 4, our last week! I have invited my new friend Valentina Obafunwa to share with us what she has learned about becoming God’s beloved daughter. May this series bless you as we prepare to welcome Jesus into our hearts more deeply this Christmas. God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie . . . To connect with Valentina, head to www.fiatcareercoaching.com and learn about how she helps coach women with their career goals. She also has affordable online classes at www.fiatacademy.podia.com where she provides career guidance. If you know of someone who could benefit from the support of a career coach, send them Valentina’s way! She also provides encouragement on YouTube at Fiat Career Coaching. . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

195. MOMS WHO PRAY // Meditate on Psalm 37 + Consider The Desires of Your Heart Dec 17, 2021

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WE ARE STARTING A NEW SERIES CALLED “MOMS WHO PRAY” and I will be planning to bring these short scriptural prayer episodes to you on Fridays. You can expect SCRIPTURE, MEDITATION, and PRAYER with beautiful, relaxing music in the background. Start your weekend right, with a prayerful FriYAY! Also, I have invited my new friend Valentina Obafunwa to share with us what she has learned about becoming God’s beloved daughter in a December series. If you have not checked it out yet, I encourage you to do so. May these episodes in the month of December bless you as we prepare to welcome Jesus into our hearts more deeply this Christmas. God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie . . . To connect with Valentina, head to www.fiatcareercoaching.com and learn about how she helps coach women with their career goals. She also has affordable online classes at www.fiatacademy.podia.com where she provides career guidance. If you know of someone who could benefit from the support of a career coach, send them Valentina’s way! She also provides encouragement on YouTube at Fiat Career Coaching. . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

194. WEEK 3! Let’s Be Reminded Of God’s Love For Us // Becoming The Beloved Week 3 with Valentina Dec 15, 2021

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Advent is a perfect time to reflect on God’s amazing love for us. Join us for a 4 week series all about how we are God’s BELOVED. Today is week 3! I have invited my new friend Valentina Obafunwa to share with us what she has learned about becoming God’s beloved daughter. May this series bless you as we prepare to welcome Jesus into our hearts more deeply this Christmas. God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie . . . To connect with Valentina, head to www.fiatcareercoaching.com and learn about how she helps coach women with their career goals. She also has affordable online classes at www.fiatacademy.podia.com where she provides career guidance. If you know of someone who could benefit from the support of a career coach, send them Valentina’s way! She also provides encouragement on YouTube at Fiat Career Coaching. . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

193. God’s Love Is Personal // Becoming The Beloved Week 2 with Valentina Dec 07, 2021

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Advent is a perfect time to reflect on God’s amazing love for us. Join us for a 4 week series all about how we are God’s BELOVED. Today is week 2! I have invited my new friend Valentina Obafunwa to share with us what she has learned about becoming God’s beloved daughter. May this series bless you as we prepare to welcome Jesus into our hearts more deeply this Christmas. God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie . . . To connect with Valentina, head to www.fiatcareercoaching.com and learn about how she helps coach women with their career goals. She also has affordable online classes at www.fiatacademy.podia.com where she provides career guidance. If you know of someone who could benefit from the support of a career coach, send them Valentina’s way! She also provides encouragement on YouTube at Fiat Career Coaching. . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

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