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192. Soak In God’s Love This Advent // Becoming The Beloved Week 1 with Valentina Nov 30, 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 1! I have invited my new friend Valentina Obafunwa to share with us what she has learned about becoming God’s beloved daughter. Here’s the link she mentioned: https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=609523619b6da05f6388c889&u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FVRMUapYeqMw&w=5e71322d8a502a5b82782703&l=en-US&s=hUJPzzZvatQrCwgLtQJfuy0ud1M%3D - 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

Bonus #48: Ready To Feel More Loved? Ready To Become God’s Beloved? Join This Special Advent Series Nov 29, 2021

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Looking for some more encouragement this Advent season? Press play to learn about a special 4 week series that starts tomorrow! God bless you and your family. XOXO Stephanie . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

Bonus #47: Daily Devo To Teach Our Kids About The Heroes Of Our Faith // with author Meredith Hinds Nov 26, 2021

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Let’s help our kids GROW IN THEIR LOVE OF GOD, be encouraged to live for Jesus, and learn about hundreds of holy men and women of faith. Today’s guest, Meredith Hinds, wrote an incredible devotional for kids (and their parents!). A Saint a Day: 365 True Stories of Faith and Heroism features daily, fascinating and historical stories for kids. This daily devotional introduces children to more than 300 Saints who did extraordinary things for God. BUY THE BOOK by clicking here - https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/saintaday/ - I believe it belongs on the bookshelf of every Christian family! Grab this resource and help your kiddos know about these incredible men and women who lived for God and who provide a true example of courage and faith! To get your copy of this book, head to anywhere books are sold. I’m grabbing a copy for my mom! :) Here’s the link to read more and see some of the beautiful illustrations - https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/saintaday/ - just click this link and you’ll be conveniently taken to a page where you can buy your copy of the book! THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT for anyone in your life who loves Jesus and wants to follow Him more closely. Meredith isn’t on social media so you can’t actually connect with her there! We talk about that a little bit. :) You can learn about what she does by heading to https://sloanhinds.com/john-meredith/ - she and her dad work together and I just love it! This interview is so special to me and I pray it blesses you and encourages you like it did for me. God bless you and your family. XOXO Stephanie . . PS here are 2 social media episodes you can tune in to on the show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/500-seconds-to-joy-intentional-living-for-christian/id1481909779?i=1000529795725 AND https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/500-seconds-to-joy-intentional-living-for-christian/id1481909779?i=1000539740039 - may these episodes bless and encourage you. . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

191. Want To Know The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Kids? This Is For Busy Moms Like Me! Nov 23, 2021

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Want to know the best thing you can do for your kids? (Besides daily prayer.) Press play and learn what it is! God bless you and your family. XOXO Stephanie . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

Bonus #46: Why Personal Style Matters When You’re a Christian Mom // with Stylist Jammie Baker Nov 19, 2021

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Ready to learn about why you need a personal style as a mom who loves Jesus and has ministry to do in her home each day? Well you’re in for a treat today! Jammie Baker is joining us for a fun chat about why moms need to show up for their family (and themselves) by embracing their personal style. I learned so much and was so inspired by this chat with Jammie. She’s the real deal, y’all. Jammie is a former Hollywood stylist who pivoted her career after realizing how difficult it was to navigate style postpartum herself. Jammie knows about style, motherhood, and how to blend the two in a practical way. She realized that too many moms were frustrated with closets full of nothing to wear, so she created a business to serve them and help them get dressed. Jammie empowers busy moms with confidence to crush their everyday goals through curated wardrobes. Because it’s not just about the clothes you wear, but the life that you lead in those clothes. Connect with Jammie: Instagram —> www.instagram.com/jammiebaker_ Website —> www.jammiebaker.com (sign up for her awesome newsletter on her website with a weekly style guide for moms just like you!) Pinterest —> https://pin.it/6uNem1U Jammie would love to share her Free Body Shape Guide with you —> https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5eefa8ce877ab5002771ae8a The Momiform™ Method, is a personal style course for moms. We break down your style roadblocks, determine your signature style, learn how to dress for your lifestyle, do a closet edit, and put together your ideal outfit formulas to curate your Momiform™ so that you have a personal style roadmap to getting dressed every day. Link to the course —> https://jammie-baker-llc.mykajabi.com/offers/y5kMbEwu/checkout The Momiform™ Style Society is a membership where a community of real moms come together to dive deeper and live mom life, in style. This is more of a continuing education after the course. You get a seasonal style guide, a video collection of style tips and solutions for all the #momlife things that come up, monthly masterclasses and workshops with guest speakers, as well as a group live Q&A with me, your personal stylist! Link to the membership —> https://jammie-baker-llc.mykajabi.com/offers/PRto6MUf/checkout JOY10 will get listeners $10.00 off their first month of the Style Society membership. JOY50 will give listeners $50.00 off The Momiform™ Method Course. Thanks for being here, friends, and as Jammie so perfectly says in this interview, “I have ministry to do today”, so let’s get to that! God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

190. ENCOURAGEMENT For Managing All The Mom Things + Why Motherhood is a MINISTRY Nov 16, 2021

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You are not “just” a mom. You are an incredible gift to your family and your motherhood is a MINISTRY, mama friend! Press play to learn what the Bible has to say about ministry and learn why I believe every mom is a ministry leader in their home! May you be blessed and encouraged today. God bless you and your family. XOXO Stephanie . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ . . EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

189. Want to Become a More Compassionate Mom? // Let’s Meditate and Pray with Psalm 103 Nov 09, 2021

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Tune in to learn from Psalm 103. We will meditate and pray Psalm 103 so we can learn from God’s Holy Word about how to be a more compassionate mama. I need God’s Word every day, and I pray this meditation inspires you to open your Bible, sweet friend. God bless you and your family. Xoxo Stephanie EMAIL —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail

Bonus #45: Update Episode! We Moved to Texas! What’s Next For the Podcast?! Nov 05, 2021

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We moved to Texas! Listen in for an update on how it’s going and what’s next for the podcast! I hope you love where the podcast is headed! XOXO Stephanie CONNECT WITH STEPH —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

188. Why Moms Need God’s Word Every Day (and simple ideas to make it happen!) Nov 02, 2021

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Let’s talk about reading our Bibles as busy mamas and how we can make this happen! I pray this episode is an encouragement to you. I have 6 reasons why we need God’s Word and a few simple tips to make Bible reading a reality in the midst of mom life. I’m a homeschooling mama with 3 littles ages 5 and under, so I’m short on time too! Press play and open your heart to what God may want to share with you today. God bless you and your family! XOXO Stephanie CONNECT WITH STEPH —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

187. Is Social Media a Good Use of Time? Chat w/ Corey + Bethany from The Millennial Mission Podcast Oct 26, 2021

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Intentional. Present. Close to God. We want these things and we strive for them each day. Where does social media and phone use fit into this? And is social media a good use of our time? Listen in to a genuine conversation with yours truly, and Bethany + Corey from The Millennial Mission Podcast as we explore these questions together. This is a thought-provoking and encouraging conversation, lovely lady. May it bless you and get you thinking. Here’s to living intentionally and for God! XOXO Stephanie EMAIL BETHANY + COREY —> bethany@millennialmission.co LISTEN TO THE MILLENNIAL MISSION PODCAST —> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-millennial-mission-podcast-parenting-personal/id1470339924 CONNECT WITH STEPH —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

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