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

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126. How to Make Mom Friends // with Annie & Sarah from the Laughs and Littles podcast Jan 19, 2021

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Mom friends are vital, am I right?? This episode is going to help encourage you to make mom friends and how to cultivate those friendships (even in a pandemic year). Get ready for inspiration, encouragement and practical tips to help you find and nurture those important mama friendships! To listen to Annie & Sarah over at Laughs and Littles, click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laughs-littles-catholic-mom-friends-convert-kids-funny/id1512313793 and you’ll go straight to their podcast on Apple. You can also search for Laughs and Littles wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

125. Can We Be Productive, Purposeful, & Peaceful? // Ashley Freehan shares her practical advice Jan 14, 2021

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Is it possible to be productive, peaceful and purposeful? My guest today, Ashley Freehan, says YES! But this is going to take work and intention, mama. I know you can do it! And with Ashley’s tips and encouragement from today’s episode, you are going to be well equipped and ready to start 2021 with more purpose & joy! Now grab a notebook, pen and press play! Ashley Freehan is a podcaster, community founder, and sweet mompreneur who is all about purpose, intention and being productive too! You can join The Purpose Gathering Community by going to www.thepurposegathering.com - she has a free online community and lots of other resources on her website. Then head over to the ‘gram at www.Instagram.com/thepurposegathering and continue learning from Ashley! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Author Spotlight #17: How to Lead Young Girls & Disciple our Children // with author Erin Weidemann Jan 13, 2021

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You all are in for a serious treat in this Author Spotlight! I’m talking with Erin Weidemann from Truth Becomes Her and author of the bestselling series all about Rooney Cruz. Her newest book is called Ringleaders and it’s an amazing adventure that will help you and your daughter to uncover our true worth in Jesus and will remind each of us that we all have a voice and a role to play in the Kingdom. Filled with encouragement, practical advice and inspiring testimony, this is an episode that will lift your spirits and compel you to disciple the young women in your life, and really just inspire you to share Jesus with everyone! Moms of boys are welcome too! Every child needs to be led to Jesus and you can totally apply everything Erin shares to raising your boys as well. Enjoy this incredible interview, friends! Five-time cancer survivor Erin Weidemann is co-founder of Truth Becomes Her, a brand that equips moms and women with resources to help them step into their unique leadership roles. The creator and author of the bestselling The Adventures of Rooney Cruz series for young girls, Erin is a nationally recognized speaker, radio personality, certified teacher and sought-after homeschool consultant, and host of the Heroes for Her Podcast. Erin is a spokesperson for World Vision and an active advocate for the American Cancer Society. Erin is a graduate of Penn State University with a double major in Journalism and Spanish. She and her husband, Brent, recently relocated from the San Diego oceanfront to enjoy the charm of a small, picturesque town in Montana, along with their two miracle daughters. Connect with Erin on her website at www.erinweidemann.com or on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/erinweidemann - she’s so inspiring. Then you can grab a copy of any of her books at www.biblebelles.com - these books are incredible. Then join the movement and head to www.truthbecomesher.com which is a space for moms and mentors to gather, grow, and guide girls to discover their true value. Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

124. It’s Time to Take Care of Yourself, Mama // with Leisha Drews from Abundant Life Wellness Jan 12, 2021

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Hey mama! Are you taking care of yourself? No, really. Are you? The time is now & we are about to get super practical. In today’s episode I’m joined by Leisha from Abundant Life Wellness to dive deeply into the topic of truly taking care of you, and tangible ways to do this. If you’re ready to start this new year as a happier mama, you gotta listen to this interview! Enjoy and may it bless you and your family. Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P is a holistic hormone coach, women’s health educator, & founder of Abundant Life Wellness. Her mission is to empower women to step out of the frustrating cycle of imbalanced hormones, painful periods, and feeling at war with their bodies and into feeling empowered and clear about what their bodies need. She is certified as a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and coaches women personally, as well as in her Decode Your Cycle course. She is a mom of two littles, and loves to help moms find the joy in their motherhood again! When not talking about periods, she can be found outdoors with her family, reading a novel, or trying a new recipe. Connect with & learn from Leisha: Website: - www.abundant-lifewellness.com - Empowered Fertility Guide - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5eb9b93848b5a70026dc7c56 - Decode Your Cycle Course: - https://abundant-wellness-academy.teachable.com/p/decode-your-cycle - Free 60 min hormone strategy call: - https://p.bttr.to/2xMoKH5 - Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

123. Setting Realistic Prayer Life Goals as a Mom Jan 07, 2021

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Ready to learn some simple tips for your prayer life, mama friend? Ready to learn some realistic goal setting practices for your prayer life? If so, press play! May this episode bless you and enrich your prayer life! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

122. How To Make Your Website Awesome // with web designer Sierra, CEO of Wisteria Creative Jan 06, 2021

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If you have a website or want to have a website, this episode is for you, friend! You are going to learn so much about web design from Sierra at Wisteria Creative. I cannot wait for you to up your website game! Sierra specializes in making websites are both beautiful and conversion-driven. That means she helps you make sure your website is not only pretty, but achieves the outcome you want. Let’s say you have a ministry and want people to learn more about how to volunteer with your organization - well, your website has to communicate that clearly and effectively. Let’s say you’re a mama with a passion for podcasting (*ahem*) and you want people to listen to your podcast - your website has to lead people there. Sierra created her brand Wisteria Creative to help people on this journey so that they can have the website of their dreams that also achieves exactly what they want! Isn’t that awesome?? Sierra shares so much wisdom with us (she’s been in the industry over 10 years!) and she has some amazing freebies and deals for my listeners. Happy dance! Just head to www.wisteriacreative.com/500seconds for ALL the goodies! After you check out those goodies, go connect with Sierra on social at www.Instagram.com/wisteriacreative where she shares tips and tricks to create that website you’ve already dreamed of - she’s the web design bestie you need! Now press play and get to learning, friend! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

121. How to Shift Your Mindset & Choose Joy Amidst Life’s Transitions // with podcast agent Frannie Jan 05, 2021

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Can we just agree that 2020 was one big transition?? Well I brought Frannie, a true light in this world, to talk with us about shifting our mindset & finding joy, even when going through a hard life transition. Frannie Foltz is a creative podcast agent who helps solopreneurs get booked on podcasts so that they can share their message & grow their audience! She specializes in helping other shine their light, and that’s why her company is called Shine with Frannie! Frannie’s hard-won words of wisdom are so piercing and true, you are going to want to write them down. I can’t wait for you to learn from this lovely woman of God who is full of encouragement and inspiration! To connect with Frannie after this, visit her website at www.shinewithfrannie.com and then go hang with her on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/shinewithfrannie - she is truly a light in this world! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Author Spotlight #16: Grace, Growth & Fighting Lies // Hannah Brencher, author of “Fighting Forward” Jan 01, 2021

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This is the message we all need on New Year’s Day, mama friend! Hannah asks an incredible question in this episode: “what do you want for me this year, God?” How would you answer that, sweet friend? In today’s jam-packed interview, we are talking about how growth & grace go together, how to beat the lies that hold you back, and how to celebrate the baby steps as you make progress toward your goals. Hannah Brencher wrote the book, “Fighting Forward: Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies that Hold You Back” and it’s the book I didn’t know I needed! It’s officially launching in a few days, on January 5th, 2021 and you all need to get a copy for yourself and a friend! Go to www.Hannahbrencher.com or check out your fav bookstore website to grab your copy! Hannah asks thought-provoking questions and asks us to reassess what it means to make progress on our goals and gives us some mindset shifts to help you keep FIGHTING FORWARD. To connect with Hannah Brencher after this, go to www.hannahbrencher.com and then go hang with her on social media at www.Instagram.com/hannahbrencher - you are going to love what she shares! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Bonus #34: How To Figure Out What Truly Matters & Why An Ordinary Family Life is Extraordinary Dec 31, 2020

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It’s almost the new year! Woohoo! Press play on this short episode for a dose of inspiration on this New Year’s Eve. Practical tips & encouragement await, lovely friend. God bless you and your family! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

120. Why Moms Don’t Set Goals // Surprising Tips with Sterling Jay {a convo worth every minute} Dec 29, 2020

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Ready to learn why moms don’t set goals?? It’s a jam-packed one!!! Ok mamas, I know this is one of my longest episodes but I PROMISE it is worth every minute! You are about to walk away from this conversation with MAJOR breakthroughs. I seriously cannot wait for you to press play! You’ll have to let me know after listening all about your takeaways! Grab a pen & paper because we are getting a life coaching session from Sterling Jay today! My guest, Sterling Jay, is a mindset life coach, a Catholic business coach, a podcaster (with 3 podcasts!!!), an author, oh and is married with 6 kids who she homeschools! Sterling has always been a favorite podcaster of mine, ever since I listened to her first ever podcast, “Coffee and Pearls”. In today’s interview, Sterling is teaching us why we don’t set goals and some incredible mindset shifts that I won’t spoil. You just have to listen in. I cannot wait for the transformation you’re about to experience! To connect with Sterling after this, check out her websites and podcasts! The links are below! Sterling’s Websites: - madeforgreatness.co - mamatools.com - gettoworkmama.com - Sterling’s Podcasts: Made For Greatness - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-greatness/id1542253372 - Mama Tools - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-tools-podcast/id1532439584 - Made For Business - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-works/id1537442110 - Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My website, will ALL the good stuff - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

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