The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama

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178. You Are Chosen. Let’s Get in the Word, Mama Friend! // Ephesians Bible Study Day 1 Chapter 1 Sep 14, 2021

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God chose you. And his graces are abundant. Ready to hear more Biblical truth? Press play and listen to me read chapter 1 of the book of Ephesians and then hear some quick commentary to get you thinking. Let’s dive into the Word, mama friend! Welcome to day 1 of the Ephesians Bible Study. May this time bless you and your family! // Don’t forget to sign up for the Bible study emails by going to bit.ly/ephesiansbiblestudy - you’ll get discussion/journal questions as well as a pretty phone wallpaper made just for you! Then to connect with Amy Eilers after this, head to www.Instagram.com/houseofeilers - she’s awesome! Then chat with me by sending me an email at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you! If you wanna be email besties, head to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail and you’ll get a monthly devotional from yours truly. Thanks for being here! Xoxo Stephanie

177. Dose of Sunshine with Kate // Pep Talk Time Sep 10, 2021

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It’s that time again! It’s a dose of sunshine with Kate and today is what Kate is calling a “post pandemic pep talk”. Now I know life is still not totally back to “normal” for most of us, but this pep talk with Kate will get you thinking and remind you that God is in control and we can trust in Him. After listening in to today’s pep talk, don’t forget to join the Ephesians Bible study by going to bit.ly/ephesiansbiblestudy - we start next week and it’s gonna be awesome! God bless and chat soon!

Bonus #42: How To Do Quiet Time Each Day w/ Your Kids (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Going To Be Perfect) Sep 07, 2021

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Bonus episode time! Quiet time with kids. It can be tough, I know! Tune in for a quick tips episode with your host, Stephanie, where I share some real life examples and things to consider for your mom life. I pray this episode blesses you and gets you thinking! PS: Don’t forget to sign up for the Ephesians Bible study that starts next week! Go to bit.ly/ephesiansbiblestudy to join us! Let’s get in the Word, mama friend.

176. The Holy Spirit is Better Than Self Help // with author Jeannie Cunnion Sep 07, 2021

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Come, Holy Spirit! That’s one of my favorite prayers and my guest today is here to talk with us about the incredible power of the Holy Spirit! I am joined today by incredible author and Bible teacher, Jeannie Cunnion. Her book, “Don’t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit” is a must-read! We talk about so many practical tips for moms as well as get super deep about the role of the Holy Spirit. I know you will be blessed by this conversation. I sure was! To connect with Jeannie after this, head to www.Instagram.com/jeanniecunnion and grab her book on her website at www.jeanniecunnion.com or wherever you like to get books. Jeannie is a lovely lady who is sure to inspire you in your faith journey. To join the Ephesians Bible Study I talk about in this episode, head to bit.ly/ephesiansbiblestudy - this is going to be an incredible Bible study. Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

175. Finding Joy Moments in Mom Life + Feeling Your Feelings // with Aneta from give with joy Aug 31, 2021

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Let’s find those joy moments, mamas! My guest today is Aneta from give with joy. You may recognize her from the beautiful Advent printables she created for us last year. She’s here today to talk about how she feels her feelings and still chooses joy in her mom life. You’re going to love this down to earth talk with the lovely Aneta. To connect with Aneta after this, head to www.shopgivewithjoy.com to buy her products and then get a behind the scenes look at things by following her at www.Instagram.com/givewithjoy - she is a joy and you are going to love hanging out with her and seeing her beautiful creations. Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

174. It’s Possible to Show Hospitality in Any Season of Motherhood // with author Abby Turner Aug 27, 2021

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Tips for simple hosting in this interview today! I have Abby Turner joining us for a great chat about hospitality. Connect with Abby at www.atabletopaffair.com and grab her book on Amazon, it’s called “The Living Table: Recipes and Devotions for Everyday Get-Togethers” - go to https://www.amazon.com/Living-Table-Devotions-Everyday-Get-Togethers/dp/1644548496/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+living+table+cookbook&qid=1619637069&sr=8-1 to grab this beautiful and inspiring book today. You can also go to https://www.instagram.com/atabletopaffair to follow along and join Abby for her Sunday night supper club. // To connect with me, your host Stephanie, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and then head to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail to become email besties with me! God bless you and your family, sweet friend! Xoxo

173. The One Word That Will Change Your Marriage // With Authors + YouTubers Kristin and Danny Adams Aug 24, 2021

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There is one word that’s going to change your marriage. Want to guess what it is? I’ll give you a hint…it’s someone’s name. Ok, to learn more you’ll want to listen in to today’s interview with authors Kristin and Danny Adams! Kristin and Danny Adams, who wrote “The Road to Love and Laughter”, are joining me on the podcast today and I’m so thrilled to have them! They are the husband-and-wife duo whose February 2017 lip sync video went mega viral and completely changed their lives. To date, it’s been viewed over 300 million times and has grown their online community to one million people. Before they started making videos, Kristin worked in the entertainment industry as a television host and correspondent, and Danny worked in the entertainment industry as an actor, comedian, and stunt man for sports commercials. Now, they work together full time to produce online family friendly content. To connect with Kristin and Danny, head to their website at http://kristinanddanny.net or hang with them on YouTube at https://youtu.be/K19fqhzKIcw and then grab a copy of their book “The Road to Love and Laughter” by heading to https://www.amazon.com/Road-Love-Laughter-Navigating-Together/dp/0310360544 - I read the whole book and I totally recommend it!! Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

172. How To Experience God + Hear From Him // Testimony + Tips with speaker + coach Kelsey Joy Aug 20, 2021

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We all want to hear from God, right? But how? And how do we talk with Him? Today’s guest is here to talk about just that! Kelsey Joy Rinker is a Kingdom Speaker and Breakthrough Identity Coach. Kelsey Joy’s passion is to equip and encourage women to step into their God given identity, go from limiting beliefs to limitless ones, and partner with Holy Spirit to live a more Joyfilled and abundant life. Kelsey is a wife, mom of 2, and the host of the Kingdom Dreamers Podcast where her mission is to help women develop a deep intimacy with God and create a life they thrive in! Kingdom Dreamers Podcast - bit.ly/KingdomDreamersPodcast - Get your FREE copy of "Renew Your Spirit & Soul" Devotional here - bit.ly/FiveDayDevotional - Fb community - bit.ly/KingdomDreamersGroup - IG - www.Instagram.com/KelseyJoyCo - Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

171. Stay Close to God: The 3 A’s for Living a Spirit-Filled Life // with author Marian Jordan Ellis Aug 17, 2021

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Marian Jordan Ellis has 3 words that begin with the letter A to help you live a more Spirit-filled life. Ready to learn what they are? Then press play lovely friend! May today’s episode help you draw closer to God in your everyday life. After listening, go connect with Marian on her website at www.thisredeemedlife.org or on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/thisredeemedlife - Marian shares so much goodness about how God has redeemed her life, and I know you’re going to enjoy what she shares on her podcast and on her blog. I’m all about encouragement here and Marian is a fellow encourager! Speaking of encouragers…I want to share about my friends Bethany and Corey Adkins. They host The Millennial Mission Podcast and they are sponsoring today’s episode! Their podcast is all about living your purpose and following Jesus. I highly recommend checking out their podcast - just click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-mission-podcast-parenting-personal-finance/id1470339924 - I loved their recent episode about faith over feelings. Their podcast is one of my favs, truly! If you connect with them, let Bethany and Corey know I sent you over. :) // And are you loving the 500 Seconds to Joy podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

170. Practical Advice for Young Moms // with Sabrina from The Homeschooling Journey Podcast Aug 13, 2021

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I asked my mother in law what she would tell her younger mom self and this episode is full of the practical advice she learned after almost 40 years of parenthood. You won’t want to miss this incredible interview! After this, connect with Sabrina by listening to her podcast for homeschooling moms - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homeschooling-journey-podcast/id1550531238?i=1000508719665 - it’s such an encouraging and informative podcast! Then head to www.Instagram.com/homeschoolingjourneypodcast to connect with Sabrina more and ask her any questions you have about mom life or homeschooling life. Thanks for listening and I pray you are encouraged today by this lovely seasoned mama! To connect with me after this, head to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail so we can become email besties! And as always, you can reach out to me via email at 500secondstojoy@gmail - chat soon lovely lady!

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