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

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82. What Do Catholics Believe About The Eucharist? // with Catholic Apologist Trent Horn Aug 26, 2020

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I am proud to be Catholic, I just don’t talk about it much. I’m going to start sharing more because it’s truly a huge part of who I am. My guest today, Trent Horn, is a powerful Catholic speaker who is talking with us in a 2 part interview about two key Catholic doctrine - the Eucharist and Mary. Trent Horn is a staff apologist at Catholic Answers, best-selling author, podcast host of The Counsel of Trent, and an incredibly intellectual speaker. In today’s episode, he’s talking with us about some powerful Biblical evidence for the Eucharist. He references the below passages. Exodus Chapter 12 1 Corinthians 11:27 John 1:29 1 Corinthians 5:7 John 6 Trent also references two of his books that are helpful in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Why We’re Catholic - https://shop.catholic.com/why-were-catholic-our-reasons-for-faith-hope-and-love/ - The Case For Catholicism - https://shop.catholic.com/the-case-for-catholicism-answers-to-classic-and-contemporary-protestant-objections/ - In part 2 (episode 82.5), Trent talks about Mary. So be sure to tune in to that episode as well! To connect with Trent further, visit his website at www.trenthorn.com and you can learn more about what he does and even contact him with any questions you may have. I pray that you learn something in today’s episode and I would love to hear from you about your takeaways! Reach out to me whichever way you’d like. My contact info is below. And as always, thanks so much for being here! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - If you’re loving this podcast I’d super appreciate it if you could rate and review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner to get a free 30 minute personal development coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! Lastly, click that subscribe button so you know when I come out with new episodes since I have been releasing extra episodes lately! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Day 3: Do You Want To Start A Podcast mini-series // What’s the promise? Why are people listening? Aug 26, 2020

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It’s Day 3 of the mini-series all about launching a podcast! I’m a podcast coach and I help budding podcasters launch their podcast with joy, ease and simplicity. In this 5 day mini-series, I’m sharing some of my favorite launching tips with you all! Day 3 is about your promise and the WHY. Why are people listening? What does Jesus want you to say to your audience? To schedule a free 20 minute coaching call with me so we can get you a quick win in your podcasting journey, head to Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph and we’ll chat all things podcasting! I have a free Facebook group called Joyful Podcasting Community & I’ll be going live every week day in September (so starting next week!) to talk all about the different elements of launching a podcast. I’ll also be sharing some super special things inside the private Facebook group, so make sure you join for free today! This Facebook group is for both new & seasoned podcasters, so invite all your podcasting friends and just share this link with them - bit.ly/joyfulpodcasting - I can’t wait to see you inside the group! Here are some other ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail -

Day 2: Do You Want To Start A Podcast mini-series // Define Your Audience - Who Are You Talking To? Aug 25, 2020

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It’s Day 2 of the mini-series all about launching a podcast! I’m a podcast coach and I help budding podcasters launch their podcast with joy, ease and simplicity. In this 5 day mini-series, I’m sharing some of my favorite launching tips with you all! In Day 2, we are talking about defining your audience and answering the question, who are you talking to? Here are some questions I mention in the episode to help you narrow down your audience. 1. Who is searching for my podcast? 2. What is my ideal listener struggling with and how will my podcast help them? 3. Is my audience of a certain gender, life stage, or a certain faith background? 4. Does my listener have a certain lifestyle that allows them to listen to longer or shorter podcasts? Are they commuting? Are they listening while they do dishes? 5. Is my ideal listener basically me before I had my transformation? 6. What is my expertise and how does this relate to my ideal listener? How can I teach them or encourage them? 7. What value am I adding to my listener’s life? 8. Why does my audience want to listen to me? To schedule a free 20 minute coaching call with me so we can get you a quick win in your podcasting journey, head to Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph and we’ll chat all things podcasting! I have a free Facebook group called Joyful Podcasting Community & I’ll be going live every week day in September (so starting next week!) to talk all about the different elements of launching a podcast. I’ll also be sharing some super special things inside the private Facebook group, so make sure you join for free today! This Facebook group is for both new & seasoned podcasters, so invite all your podcasting friends and just share this link with them - bit.ly/joyfulpodcasting - I can’t wait to see you inside the group! Here are some other ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail -

Day 1: Do You Want To Start A Podcast mini-series // Create A Catchy Title & Description Aug 24, 2020

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It’s Day 1 of the mini-series all about launching a podcast! I’m a podcast coach and I help budding podcasters launch their podcast with joy, ease and simplicity. In this 5 day mini-series, I’m sharing some of my favorite launching tips with you all! Today is Day 1 and it’s all about creating a catchy title and description for your podcast. To schedule a free 20 minute coaching call with me so we can get you a quick win in your podcasting journey, head to Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph and we’ll chat all things podcasting! I have a free Facebook group called Joyful Podcasting Community & I’ll be going live every week day in September (so starting next week!) to talk all about the different elements of launching a podcast. I’ll also be sharing some super special things inside the private Facebook group, so make sure you join for free today! This Facebook group is for both new & seasoned podcasters, so invite all your podcasting friends and just share this link with them - bit.ly/joyfulpodcasting - I can’t wait to see you inside the group! Here are some other ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail -

81.5 Growth Mindset: Embrace Discomfort in Hard Seasons // with podcaster Bethany Adkins (Part 2) Aug 24, 2020

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*This is Part 2* Join me for a fabulous two part interview with Bethany Adkins about how to embrace discomfort in hard seasons as a way to grow and develop into the woman God has called you to be. Embracing a growth mindset means leaning into the hard and allowing it to shape us into a better version of ourselves. Bethany is such a light and so encouraging for us mamas. She and her husband have been through a lot and share their wisdom on their podcast The Millennial Mission Podcast. Tune in to today’s interview for a dose of inspiration and lots of great insights! Bethany Adkins is a Pediatric Nurse turned stay at home mom who has always had a love for reading and writing, and she finally decided to pursue it full time. She is now a blogger, podcaster, freelance writer and podcast manager. If she is not adventuring with her family in her spare time, you can find her at the nearest coffee shop diving into a good book or creating one of her own. You can connect with her on the various platforms below. Email - Press@bethanyadkins.com - Website - www.bethanyadkins.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/bethanyandcorey - Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/TheMillennialMissionPodcast/ - Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters - bit.ly/joyfulpodcasting - If you’re loving this podcast I’d super appreciate it if you could rate and review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner to get a free 30 minute personal development coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! Lastly, click that subscribe button so you know when I come out with new episodes since I have been releasing extra episodes lately! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

81. Growth Mindset: Embrace Discomfort in Hard Seasons // with podcaster Bethany Adkins (Part 1) Aug 24, 2020

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Join me for a fabulous two part interview with Bethany Adkins about how to embrace discomfort in hard seasons as a way to grow and develop into the woman God has called you to be. Embracing a growth mindset means leaning into the hard and allowing it to shape us into a better version of ourselves. Bethany is such a light and so encouraging for us mamas. She and her husband have been through a lot and share their wisdom on their podcast The Millennial Mission Podcast. Tune in to today’s interview for a dose of inspiration and lots of great insights! Bethany Adkins is a Pediatric Nurse turned stay at home mom who has always had a love for reading and writing, and she finally decided to pursue it full time. She is now a blogger, podcaster, freelance writer and podcast manager. If she is not adventuring with her family in her spare time, you can find her at the nearest coffee shop diving into a good book or creating one of her own. You can connect with her on the various platforms below. Email - Press@bethanyadkins.com - Website - www.bethanyadkins.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/bethanyandcorey - Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/TheMillennialMissionPodcast/ - Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters - bit.ly/joyfulpodcasting - If you’re loving this podcast I’d super appreciate it if you could rate and review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner to get a free 30 minute personal development coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! Lastly, click that subscribe button so you know when I come out with new episodes since I have been releasing extra episodes lately! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

80.5 It’s ok to be angry, mama // Practical tools with life coach Natalie Hixson (Part 2) Aug 21, 2020

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*This is Part 2* Did you know that it’s ok and even HEALTHY to feel angry? Yes, mama. It’s ok to feel angry. Acting out of that anger in unhealthy ways is where we go wrong and need forgiveness but the actual feeling of anger is totally healthy. My guest today is professional life coach Natalie Hixson and she helps moms overcome their destructive anger with practical tools and tips. She’s sharing those tools and tips in today’s podcast interview and I just know you’re going to walk away from the interview with tools you can implement this week. Natalie is such an encouraging light and I know you’re going to enjoy our chat! Here’s how to connect with Natalie and get those resources she talked about. Free Trigger Tracker from Natalie - http://nataliehixson.com/500seconds - Natalie’s website with lots more resources - www.nataliehixson.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/nataliehixson - Facebook - www.facebook.com/nataliehixson - Natalie Hixson is a wife, mother, auntie, and certified professional life coach who helps discouraged Christian moms overcome destructive anger and burnout. After learning to thrive in motherhood and process anger in a healthy way, Natalie became convicted to help other moms avoid those dark years of motherhood by helping them to appreciate and process their anger, learn to identify their triggers, and ultimately control their reaction to those triggering situations. Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters - bit.ly/joyfulpodcasting - If you’re loving this podcast I’d super appreciate it if you could rate and review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner to get a free 30 minute personal development coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! Lastly, click that subscribe button so you know when I come out with new episodes since I have been releasing extra episodes lately! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

80. It’s ok to be angry, mama // Practical tools with life coach Natalie Hixson (Part 1) Aug 21, 2020

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Did you know that it’s ok and even HEALTHY to feel angry? Yes, mama. It’s ok to feel angry. Acting out of that anger in unhealthy ways is where we go wrong and need forgiveness but the actual feeling of anger is totally healthy. My guest today is professional life coach Natalie Hixson and she helps moms overcome their destructive anger with practical tools and tips. She’s sharing those tools and tips in today’s podcast interview and I just know you’re going to walk away from the interview with tools you can implement this week. Natalie is such an encouraging light and I know you’re going to enjoy our chat! Here’s how to connect with Natalie and get those resources she talked about. Free Trigger Tracker from Natalie - http://nataliehixson.com/500seconds - Natalie’s website with lots more resources - www.nataliehixson.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/nataliehixson - Facebook - www.facebook.com/nataliehixson - Natalie Hixson is a wife, mother, auntie, and certified professional life coach who helps discouraged Christian moms overcome destructive anger and burnout. After learning to thrive in motherhood and process anger in a healthy way, Natalie became convicted to help other moms avoid those dark years of motherhood by helping them to appreciate and process their anger, learn to identify their triggers, and ultimately control their reaction to those triggering situations. Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Weekly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/weeklyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters - bit.ly/joyfulpodcasting - If you’re loving this podcast I’d super appreciate it if you could rate and review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner to get a free 30 minute personal development coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! Lastly, click that subscribe button so you know when I come out with new episodes since I have been releasing extra episodes lately! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

79. Kids Aren’t A Burden, They’re A Blessing Aug 20, 2020

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Listen in to a quick episode where I talk about why I believe our children help us focus on what really matters and why they’re such a blessing to us! // If you haven’t heard yet, next week is the podcast mini-series, right here on the podcast! As a podcast coach, I’ve helped women launch their podcast with joy, ease and simplicity. Now I want to share what I know in a 5 part series to help you too! Make sure to Subscribe to the podcast so you know when those episodes air all next week! // To connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode, head on over to Instagram at www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast or send me an email introducing yourself to 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I’d love to become virtual friends! Also, if you’re loving this podcast I’d super appreciate it if you could rate and review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner to get a free 30 minute personal development coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! Lastly, click that subscribe button so you know when I come out with new episodes since I have been releasing extra episodes lately! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Author Spotlight #12: Prayer Matters & It’s Simple // With Author Chrystal Evans Hurst Aug 19, 2020

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My guest today is talking about a big topic...prayer! Chrystal Evans Hurst is an incredible speaker, author, writer, encourager & faithful Christian. She wrote the book “The 28 Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide To Conversations With God” and it’s so good. I love how each day of the journey there’s a morning, afternoon and evening reflection to jumpstart your prayer time. In today’s interview, Chrystal shares with us practical tips and insight into what prayer really is and how we can be more intentional about it. You’re going to love learning from this lovely woman of faith. To grab a copy of her new book, head to https://www.amazon.com/28-Day-Prayer-Journey-Daily-Conversations/dp/0310361133/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=the+28+day+prayer+journey&qid=1597451683&sprefix=the+28+day+p&sr=8-4 and pre-order your copy. I got an advanced copy and I can ensure you’re going to love this book. You can also connect with Chrystal on her website at www.chrystalevanshurst.com and you can listen to her podcast, Chrystal’s Chronicles, by clicking here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chrystals-chronicles/id875159294 - you are going to love Chrystal’s uplifting messages. You can also find her on social media at www.instagram.com/chrystalhurst and https://m.facebook.com/ChrystalHurst/ - she would love to connect with you all. And she shares so much goodness on social! Now enjoy this beautiful conversation all about prayer! // To connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode, head on over to Instagram at www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast or send me an email introducing yourself to 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I’d love to become virtual friends! Also, if you’re loving this podcast I’d super appreciate it if you could rate and review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner to get a free 30 minute personal development coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! Lastly, click that subscribe button so you know when I come out with new episodes since I have been releasing extra episodes lately! 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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