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

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64. Simple Prayer Tips for Mamas Jul 02, 2020

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Join me for some simple prayer tips you can start applying today. These prayer hacks are approachable and simple, sweet friend, and I hope they bless you! To join the Purposeful Phone Use Challenge that goes from July 1 - July 7, 2020, click here - bit.ly/purposefulphoneuse - you can join now even though it already started. I can’t wait to send you a daily email full of encouragement and a pretty phone wallpaper. See you in the challenge! Let’s embrace no social media together, and use our phone less and with more intention & purpose. // 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! 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!

63.5 Part 2: Scaling Your Business with Intention & Joy // with Brand Strategist Laura Meyer Jun 29, 2020

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*This is Part 2* *To join the Purposeful Phone Use Challenge I talk about in this episode click here - bit.ly/purposefulphoneuse - and you will get a daily email with encouragement and a phone wallpaper for every day of the challenge from July 1-7, 2020.* Ok, now about this awesome interview...Ready to be taught by a brand strategist who works with 6, 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs? Yeah, me too! I am joined by the fabulous Laura Meyer today for this 2 part interview. Laura is the CEO of JoyBrand Creative, where she helps high-growth entrepreneurs amplify their message, grow profits and scale their brand joyfully. Even if you have no interest in business, the wisdom Laura shares today about choosing what matters and getting clear on your vision is so incredible. Enjoy this unique opportunity to learn from an experienced entrepreneur who is also a mama of 3! To connect with Laura Meyer after this interview, visit her website at www.joybrandcreative.com and check out her podcast, Scale With Joy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scale-with-joy/id1500599297?i=1000467860571 - there’s so much to learn and Laura is an excellent teacher with awesome guests on her podcast! You can also connect with Laura over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lauraemeyer where she shares tips and inspiration as well as pretty pictures of her sweet family. Enjoy this interview, lovely friends! I know I sure did! // 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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!

63. Scaling Your Business with Intention & Joy // with Brand Strategist Laura Meyer (Part 1) Jun 29, 2020

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Ready to be taught by a brand strategist who works with 6, 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs? Yeah, me too! I am joined by the fabulous Laura Meyer today for this 2 part interview. Laura is the CEO of JoyBrand Creative, where she helps high-growth entrepreneurs amplify their message, grow profits and scale their brand joyfully. Even if you have no interest in business, the wisdom Laura shares today about choosing what matters and getting clear on your vision is so incredible. Enjoy this unique opportunity to learn from an experienced entrepreneur who is also a mama of 3! To connect with Laura Meyer after this interview, visit her website at www.joybrandcreative.com and check out her podcast, Scale With Joy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scale-with-joy/id1500599297?i=1000467860571 - there’s so much to learn and Laura is an excellent teacher with awesome guests on her podcast! You can also connect with Laura over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lauraemeyer where she shares tips and inspiration as well as pretty pictures of her sweet family. Enjoy this interview, lovely friends! I know I sure did! // To join the 7-Day No Social Media Challenge I keep talking about, click here - bit.ly/purposefulphoneuse - and you will get a daily email with encouragement and a phone wallpaper for every day of the challenge, from July 1-7, 2020. 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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 #23: This one thing is stealing your time, focus and joy Jun 26, 2020

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Tune in to learn about the one thing that’s stealing your time, focus and joy. To join the challenge I talk about in this episode click here and sign up - bit.ly/purposefulphoneuse - I can’t wait to see you inside the challenge!

62. So How Are Things REALLY Going? // Motherhood Self-Assessment Jun 25, 2020

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Let’s chat about how things are REALLY going, mama friend. I’m talking about how we can assess our motherhood objectively and then work to make positive changes. I’m super excited for you to tune in to this episode which I hope and pray will bless you and your family. To grab a free coaching call, click this link here - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - and we will work on getting you focused and figure out how you can take action to improve your faith life, family life & pursue your own personal passions. I can’t wait to have a Faithful Focus Session with you soon! // 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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 #6 Part 2: You Can Thrive When Life Is Hard // with Niki Hardy Jun 24, 2020

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* This is Part 2. Listen to Part 1 first. :) * You were made for an abundant life. “In the midst of the storm, there is abundant life.” Join me for an uplifting and powerful discussion with inspiration speaker and author, Niki Hardly. Niki’s book, “Breathe Again: How To Live Well When Life Falls Apart” is an excellent resource for anyone who needs guidance and support for life’s trials (um, that’s all of us!). I love the way Niki writes and speaks and I know you will too! Niki shares both the practical tips and spiritual guidance for how to thrive in any season in life. She tells us “life doesn’t have to be pain-free to be full” and I couldn’t agree more. What a beautiful message for you today. Enjoy this Author Spotlight with Niki Hardy! To connect with Niki after this, visit her website at www.Nikihardy.com where you can get free chapters of her book as well as other free resources. To get those freebies you can go straight to www.nikihardy.com/freebies and enjoy reading some of her fabulous book! To get the ebook which is $1.99 until the end of June 2020 (you only have a few more days if you’re listening in real time), head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07NDJNKRK/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1592950786&sr=8-1 and grab your copy! I made sure to get my copy! You can also get your paperback copy on Amazon or anywhere books are sold. To become friends on social media, head over to www.instagram.com/Niki.hardy or to www.facebook.com/nikihardyauthor and Niki 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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 #6: You Can Thrive When Life Is Hard // with Niki Hardy (Part 1) Jun 24, 2020

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You were made for an abundant life. “In the midst of the storm, there is abundant life.” Join me for an uplifting and powerful discussion with inspiration speaker and author, Niki Hardly. Niki’s book, “Breathe Again: How To Live Well When Life Falls Apart” is an excellent resource for anyone who needs guidance and support for life’s trials (um, that’s all of us!). I love the way Niki writes and speaks and I know you will too! Niki shares both the practical tips and spiritual guidance for how to thrive in any season in life. She tells us “life doesn’t have to be pain-free to be full” and I couldn’t agree more. What a beautiful message for you today. Enjoy this Author Spotlight with Niki Hardy! To connect with Niki after this, visit her website at www.Nikihardy.com where you can get free chapters of her book as well as other free resources. To get those freebies you can go straight to www.nikihardy.com/freebies and enjoy reading some of her fabulous book! To get the ebook which is $1.99 until the end of June 2020 (you only have a few more days if you’re listening in real time), head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07NDJNKRK/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1592950786&sr=8-1 and grab your copy! I made sure to get my copy! You can also get your paperback copy on Amazon or anywhere books are sold. To become friends on social media, head over to www.instagram.com/Niki.hardy or to www.facebook.com/nikihardyauthor and Niki 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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!

61. A Purposeful Radio Station with a Beautiful Mission | Chat with Michael from Radio Family Rosary Jun 23, 2020

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I can’t wait to share this incredible radio station with you all! Radio Family Rosary has been on the air for over 30 years and their mission is beautiful and simple - bring the rosary to all and unite Christians everywhere! I sat down with Michael, producer over at Radio Family Rosary and we had the best chat! I am so excited for you to listen in to our talk and I pray it inspires you in your prayer life & encourages you to join the community of believers praying together on the radio! To connect with Radio Family Rosary or learn more, go to www.radiofamilyrosary.com & reach out to this awesome ministry. // To book a free 30 minute call with me, visit Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph & get on my schedule. I can’t wait to chat with you soon! // 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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!

60.5 Part 2: Ready To Become A Mission-Driven Mom? Listen In, Friend! | with Caroline J. Sumlin Jun 22, 2020

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*This is Part 2* Are you ready to become a mom on a mission? Do you want some tools to learn how to own your time and reclaim your joy in motherhood? You’ve come to the right place, mama! My guest today is life management expert, Caroline J. Sumlin. We are talking all things Mission Motherhood & Caroline is sharing so much goodness and is bringing the Fire you guys! I cannot wait for you to hear from this amazing mama! To connect with Caroline after this, check out her website at www.carolinejsumlin.com and while you’re there, definitely sign up for her monthly membership called the Mission Motherhood Academy - just go to https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/joinmma to learn more. Caroline is excited to support you and would love to connect with you on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Carolinejsumlin so she can support you and get to know you. Also, you should definitely go listen and subscribe to her podcast, The Mission Motherhood Podcast. Click here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mission-motherhood-podcast/id1511035793 - you will love her show & will definitely learn something each episode and leave 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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!

60. Ready To Become A Mission-Driven Mom? Listen In, Friend! | with Caroline J. Sumlin (Part 1) Jun 22, 2020

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Are you ready to become a mom on a mission? Do you want some tools to learn how to own your time and reclaim your joy in motherhood? You’ve come to the right place, mama! My guest today is life management expert, Caroline J. Sumlin. We are talking all things Mission Motherhood & Caroline is sharing so much goodness and is bringing the Fire you guys! I cannot wait for you to hear from this amazing mama! To connect with Caroline after this, check out her website at www.carolinejsumlin.com and while you’re there, definitely sign up for her monthly membership called the Mission Motherhood Academy - just go to https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/joinmma to learn more. Caroline is excited to support you and would love to connect with you on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Carolinejsumlin so she can support you and get to know you. Also, you should definitely go listen and subscribe to her podcast, The Mission Motherhood Podcast. Click here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mission-motherhood-podcast/id1511035793 - you will love her show & will definitely learn something each episode and leave 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! And if you’d like some extra encouragement and goodness in your email inbox, subscribe to my newsletter & I will drop you a note every week to add some joy to your day - https://mailchi.mp/a7a4f8935f67/500secondstojoy - I have a devotional message for you as well as an inspiring phone wallpaper for you. 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! 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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