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Bonus #28: Ready for a phone detox?? You’re gonna wanna hear this! Oct 27, 2020

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Join Amy from House of Eilers and yours truly for a week of simplifying your phone. To sign up for 5 days of AWESOME emails, go to bit.ly/week6goingsimple - we have some cool stuff planned for the emails and you won’t want to miss it! This phone challenge is Week 6 of the Going Simple Challenge Amy is running on Instagram. Visit her at www.Instagram.com/houseofeilers to see what the challenge is all about. We start on Monday, October 26, 2020 and we will be simplifying our phone for two days as we gear up for a 5 day phone detox! We are deleting social media and spending less time on our phones from Wednesday to Sunday (October 28-November 1). Join us and get ready to feel free from your phone and uplifted by the emails! Email me (your host, Stephanie) at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com or visit me at www.Instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast and ask any questions you have. Here’s that link again to sign up for the emails that I promise you’re going to love - bit.ly/week6goingsimple - I’ll catch ya in your inbox soon! Here’s to less phone and more real life!

105. DWELL on God’s Word // Natalie Abbott co-founder of Dwell talks about how to memorize scripture Oct 22, 2020

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What does it mean to DWELL on scripture? Well you all are in for a treat! I’m joined by Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell, a company committed to helping people commit scripture to memory and let it sink in to their hearts and minds. You may have seen me sporting their temporary tattoos on Instagram stories (go check them out today to see!). You’re not going to want to miss this incredibly inspiring interview about an amazing company doing life-changing work of spreading the gospel. Press play now and learn about Dwell and get ready to be encouraged to read your Bible, girl! To connect with Natalie Abbott and learn more about Dwell and all their memberships as well as free resources, head to www.dwelldifferently.com and follow them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/dwelldifferently and then listen to their podcast called Dwell. What a fabulous company with a unique product and a Holy Spirt led mission. You’re going to love them as much as I do! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - 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 - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Author Spotlight #13: Letting Go of Control // Finding Quiet with singer/songwriter Jamie Grace Oct 21, 2020

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Do you struggle to find quiet in your busy life, mama? Do you struggle with trying to control everything? My guest today is here to speak LIFE! Jamie Grace is a two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter, speaker and actress. She wrote “Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World” to share her personal struggles and how God has redeemed them and used them as a way to spread His goodness to the world. I can’t wait for you to listen in to our conversation where we have a real conversation about things that matter to moms and practical simple ways we can find quiet in a noisy world. Press play and get ready to be inspired, friend! To connect with Jamie Grace after this, visit www.instagram.com/jamiegraceh or head to her website at www.jamiegrace.com where you can grab a copy of her book, “Finding Quiet”. May you find the peace of Jesus today, lovely lady. Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - 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 - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

104. The Word is Life...So Let’s Read It // Philippians Bible Study Chapter 3 Oct 20, 2020

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It’s time to dive into the book of Philippians, lovely friend! Join Lana from Girl, Teach Me and yours truly for a weekly look at the book of Philippians. Today we are discussing the main themes of the book and also our takeaways from Chapter 3. Each week in October we will be equipping you and inspiring you to read your Word, girl! We pray that this series is a blessing and is like a Bible study you can do at home and at your own pace. If you didn’t join us for the month of September to write out Philippians word for word, you can still do that now! Lana and I believe that the more ways you can study the Bible, the better! Here’s to more time in the Word so we can love the Lord more and more each day and become more and more like Him. Enjoy and God bless you, friend! Oh and if you’re loving this series, take a screen shot of this episode and head over to Instagram and tag us @500secondstojoypodcast and @girlteachme so we can reach more lovely women just like you! To connect with Lana from Girl, Teach Me, visit her website at www.girlteachme.com or follow along with what she shares on the ‘gram at www.instagram.com/girlteachme - she’s an incredible Bible teacher and a sweet mama! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - 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 - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

103. How Are You Spending Your Time? Practical Tips for Moms & What I Learned When I Tracked My Time Oct 15, 2020

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Press pray to learn what I found out when I did a time audit! (Yes I wrote down everything I did all day in 15 minute increments!!!) And listen to me give some practical tips for reading your Bible in busy mom life. Let’s get to it, mama friend! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - 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 - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

102. Let’s Keep Reading The Word, Girl // Philippians Bible Study Chapter 2 Oct 13, 2020

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It’s time to dive into the book of Philippians, lovely friend! Join Lana from Girl, Teach Me and yours truly for a weekly look at the book of Philippians. Today we are discussing the main themes of the book and also our takeaways from Chapter 2. Each week in October we will be equipping you and inspiring you to read your Word, girl! We pray that this series is a blessing and is like a Bible study you can do at home and at your own pace. If you didn’t join us for the month of September to write out Philippians word for word, you can still do that now! Lana and I believe that the more ways you can study the Bible, the better! Here’s to more time in the Word so we can love the Lord more and more each day and become more and more like Him. Enjoy and God bless you, friend! Oh and if you’re loving this series, take a screen shot of this episode and head over to Instagram and tag us @500secondstojoypodcast and @girlteachme so we can reach more lovely women just like you! To connect with Lana from Girl, Teach Me, visit her website at www.girlteachme.com or follow along with what she shares on the ‘gram at www.instagram.com/girlteachme - she’s an incredible Bible teacher and a sweet mama! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - 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 - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

101. A Simple Prayer Method: Soak in God’s Love Oct 08, 2020

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Today’s episode is simple and powerful at the same time. Let’s talk about a way to pray that involves resting in the love of God. May this short episode bless you, sweet friend! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - 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 - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

100. Let’s Read The Word, Girl // Philippians Bible Study Chapter 1 Oct 06, 2020

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It’s time to dive into the book of Philippians, lovely friend! Join Lana from Girl, Teach Me and yours truly for a weekly look at the book of Philippians. Today we are discussing the main themes of the book and also our takeaways from Chapter 1. Each week in October we will be equipping you and inspiring you to read your Word, girl! We pray that this series is a blessing and is like a Bible study you can do at home and at your own pace. If you didn’t join us for the month of September to write out Philippians word for word, you can still do that now! Lana and I believe that the more ways you can study the Bible, the better! Here’s to more time in the Word so we can love the Lord more and more each day and become more and more like Him. Enjoy and God bless you, friend! Oh and if you’re loving this series, take a screen shot of this episode and head over to Instagram and tag us @500secondstojoypodcast and @girlteachme so we can reach more lovely women just like you! This month’s review of the month came from Annie Tarr. Congrats on winning a 30 minute coaching call with me! Yay!! To connect with Lana from Girl, Teach Me, visit her website at www.girlteachme.com or follow along with what she shares on the ‘gram at www.instagram.com/girlteachme - she’s an incredible Bible teacher and a sweet mama! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - 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 - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Bonus #27: Calling all podcast gals! Launch and growth hacks coming at ya! Oct 02, 2020

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Do you want to start a podcast? Do you already have a podcast? Then this episode is for you, girl! We are talking about launch hacks and growth hacks for podcasters! Enjoy!! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly (used to be weekly) happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

99. Mom life feeling hard? Press play for some encouragement, friend! Oct 01, 2020

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Hey, mama. Here’s some encouragement for you when life isn’t feeling so joyful. You got this!! Xoxo Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly (used to be weekly) happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters where I’m going live all of September to teach about launching a podcast - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - 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! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! 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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