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74.5 Part 2: We Choose Hope & Trust In God’s Good Plans // Author Spotlight Megan Fate Marshman Aug 03, 2020

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*This is Part 2* You all are seriously in for a treat today! Today I’m joined by dynamic speaker and Bible teacher and author, Megan Fate Marshman. She wrote “Meant For Good: The Adventure of Trusting God & His Plans For You” and you guys, it’s incredible! I’m so honored to have Megan join me for a different type of interview. We jump right in to the topic of hope and how we can trust God’s good plans and what Jeremiah 29 even means anyway! Megan asks me questions, I ask her questions, it’s simply magical and God is so present in this conversation! To Him be the glory and may you be blessed through this conversation, friend! To connect with Megan after this and get a copy of her incredible book, visit www.meganfate.com and grab your copy of “Meant For Good”. You’re going to love this book. You can get the first chapter free on her website. :) Connect on social by visiting www.instagram.com/meganfate and get ready to be inspired! // 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! I would also love to have you join my weekly happy mail list! Go to bit.ly/weeklyhappymail to get a devotional and phone wallpaper sent to you every Friday. 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!

74. We Choose Hope & Trust In God’s Good Plans // Author Spotlight Megan Fate Marshman (Part 1) Aug 03, 2020

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You all are seriously in for a treat today! And listen in for the review of the month & the winner of a 30 minute coaching session with me! Today I’m joined by dynamic speaker and Bible teacher and author, Megan Fate Marshman. She wrote “Meant For Good: The Adventure of Trusting God & His Plans For You” and you guys, it’s incredible! I’m so honored to have Megan join me for a different type of interview. We jump right in to the topic of hope and how we can trust God’s good plans and what Jeremiah 29 even means anyway! Megan asks me questions, I ask her questions, it’s simply magical and God is so present in this conversation! To Him be the glory and may you be blessed through this conversation, friend! To connect with Megan after this and get a copy of her incredible book, visit www.meganfate.com and grab your copy of “Meant For Good”. You’re going to love this book. You can get the first chapter free on her website. :) Connect on social by visiting www.instagram.com/meganfate and get ready to be inspired! // 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! I would also love to have you join my weekly happy mail list! Go to bit.ly/weeklyhappymail to get a devotional and phone wallpaper sent to you every Friday. 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!

73. Can moms really REST? // Podcaster & retreat leader Lou Drey explains soul rest Jul 31, 2020

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Lou Drey is a busy mom of 3 littles (and 1 on the way) and is here to chat with us about something us moms probably struggle with...rest! Lou hosts the podcast Bonding Time and also hosts Selah retreats. She is passionate about living life fully present and with a restful soul. In today’s episode, Lou shares what rest means for us mamas and practical ways we can find soul rest in the midst of our daily life. Enjoy this uplifting conversation! To connect with Lou after this, visit www.loudrey.com or connect with Lou at www.instagram.com/bondingtime_lh - Lou would love to connect with you! // 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! I would also love to have you join my weekly happy mail list! Go to bit.ly/weeklyhappymail to get a devotional and phone wallpaper sent to you every Friday. 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!

72. How To Focus On What Matters, Mama // The 3 Pillars of my Focus Framework Jul 30, 2020

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I’m gonna spill the beans on the 3 pillars of my Focus Framework that I use in my daily life and that I use to help mamas I have the honor of coaching. Tune in now for all the details, friend! // 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! I would also love to have you join my weekly happy mail list! Go to bit.ly/weeklyhappymail to get a devotional and phone wallpaper sent to you every Friday. 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!

71.5 Part 2: Productivity expert Chelsi Jo shares practical tips to SYSTEMIZE your mom life Jul 27, 2020

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*This is Part 2* Chelsi Jo is incredible at simplifying work from home mom life & is super passionate about helping all moms to SYSTEMIZE their life. You are in for a treat, mamas! Podcast host, Chelsi Jo, is a productivity expert and is sharing her wisdom on the podcast today. If you’re wondering why systems matter and how you can work on your mindset in mom life, tune in now! As a free gift, Chelsi Jo put together a workbook to help moms identify their fundamental needs so that they can run their home like a productive CEO. Click here to grab it - https://www.chelsijo.co/myprioritiesworkbook - & once you download this, you’re gonna get a great start to becoming that intentional, joy-filled mom you want to be. May this episode bless you and inspire you, sweet friend! To connect with Chelsi Jo and grab free resources and learn how you can work with her, head to www.chelsijo.co or message her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chelsijo.co - she loves connecting with other mamas. Her podcast is called Systemize Your Life with Chelsi Jo and it is one of the few podcasts I listen to on a regular basis. Click here to tune in now - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systemize-your-life-with-chelsi-jo/id1488424047?i=1000478308709 - you are going to love Chelsi’s podcast! // 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!

71. Productivity expert Chelsi Jo shares practical tips to SYSTEMIZE your mom life (Part 1) Jul 27, 2020

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Chelsi Jo is incredible at simplifying work from home mom life & is super passionate about helping all moms to SYSTEMIZE their life. You are in for a treat, mamas! Podcast host, Chelsi Jo, is a productivity expert and is sharing her wisdom on the podcast today. If you’re wondering why systems matter and how you can work on your mindset in mom life, tune in now! As a free gift, Chelsi Jo put together a workbook to help moms identify their fundamental needs so that they can run their home like a productive CEO. Click here to grab it - https://www.chelsijo.co/myprioritiesworkbook - & once you download this, you’re gonna get a great start to becoming that intentional, joy-filled mom you want to be. May this episode bless you and inspire you, sweet friend! To connect with Chelsi Jo and grab free resources and learn how you can work with her, head to www.chelsijo.co or message her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chelsijo.co - she loves connecting with other mamas. Her podcast is called Systemize Your Life with Chelsi Jo and it is one of the few podcasts I listen to on a regular basis. Click here to tune in now - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systemize-your-life-with-chelsi-jo/id1488424047?i=1000478308709 - you are going to love Chelsi’s podcast! // 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!

Bonus #25: Why I’m so passionate about Jesus // A vulnerable part of my testimony Jul 24, 2020

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Listen in to me chat with you today about a vulnerable part of my own personal testimony as I share a spiritual experience where I encountered Jesus in a deep, profound level. I pray it reminds you that Jesus is real and He cares SO much about you and loves you more than we can ever understand. Reach out to me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you’d like to share your own story with me. It’s so encouraging to hear about how God is working! God truly is so good! // 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!

70. From Purposeless to Passionate in 5 Simple Steps // Tips for your mom life Jul 23, 2020

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Join me for 5 simple but profound steps to help you become more passionate about your motherhood and family life, as well as the other aspects of your life too! I pray that this episode encourages you and equips you to pursue more joy and passion in your life! Click here to grab those free journal prompts I talked about in this episode - bit.ly/Journalingformoms - let me know how you like them! // Lovely friend, I’m here to help you find joy in everyday living, get intentional in mom life, and feel like you’re sitting down for coffee with your most encouraging friend, and inspire you in your walk with the Lord. 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 #9 Part 2: The Courage To Keep Moving Forward With God // with Banning Liebscher Jul 22, 2020

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*This is Part 2* Need some courage, lovely? Need a reminder that God is in it with you? Tune in to my chat with author, podcaster, speaker, & overall motivator Pastor Banning Liebscher. Banning wrote the book “The Three Mile Walk: The Courage You Need To Live The Life God Wants For You” & it is super inspiring, you guys! He’s going to talk about the 3 big lies of the enemy and you won’t want to miss it! Banning is truly such an incredible speaker and you will be so encouraged and equipped after listening to this 2 part interview. To connect with Banning after this, visit www.jesusculture.com or threemilewalkbook.com to grab a copy of his book and learn more about his ministry. Banning is also on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thebanning where he shares encouragement and scriptural inspiration. // 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 #9: The Courage To Keep Moving Forward With God // with Banning Liebscher (Part 1) Jul 22, 2020

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Need some courage, lovely? Need a reminder that God is in it with you? Tune in to my chat with author, podcaster, speaker, & overall motivator Pastor Banning Liebscher. Banning wrote the book “The Three Mile Walk: The Courage You Need To Live The Life God Wants For You” & it is super inspiring, you guys! He’s going to talk about the 3 big lies of the enemy and you won’t want to miss it! Banning is truly such an incredible speaker and you will be so encouraged and equipped after listening to this 2 part interview. To connect with Banning after this, visit www.jesusculture.com or threemilewalkbook.com to grab a copy of his book and learn more about his ministry. Banning is also on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thebanning where he shares encouragement and scriptural inspiration. // 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!