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She Found Joy Podcast

She Found Joy #4: Stephanie May Wilson: Living Your Best Life Now

August 6, 2018 • 2 Comments

Stephanie May Wilson joins me today for She Found Joy #4. Stephanie is an author, blogger and speaker who is passionate about helping others have awesome relationships with God, friends, significant others, work and themselves.

In this episode, Stephanie and I chat about:

  • How to live every season of life to the fullest, whether you’re single or married.
  • The joy that comes with serving others.
  • Where true contentment comes from.
  • How to make and keep friends as an adult.
  • Ways to minister to one another during hard times.

My favorite quote from our conversation? “The grass isn’t always greener on the other side … it’s just different. Our job is to water our own grass on our own side of the fence … Feel the grass underneath us, walk around barefoot. Lay down and look at the sky. Experience the season God has you in and see what you can learn from it.”

I truly hope this episode touches your heart in some way! Enjoy the show.

P.S. If you’ve been blessed by the She Found Joy Podcast, or if this episode blesses you, it would mean the world to me if you left a review on iTunes. This will help more people find the show and learn more about the joy of Jesus.

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Love Your Single Life Course
Friendship Small Group Guides

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She Found Joy #3: Amy Elaine: Becoming a Victory Girl

July 23, 2018 • Leave a Comment

Amy Elaine Martinez joins me today for She Found Joy #3. Amy Elaine is an inspirational speaker, radio show host and Bible teacher. Her ministry is devoted to helping women with heart-shattered lives become whole again in Christ.

In this episode, Amy Elaine encourages us to feel empowered in our faith by living from the place of victory Jesus so graciously gave us through His work on the cross.

I love the way Amy Elaine describes victorious living, “The victorious part of walking with Jesus is that we aren’t who we were yesterday.” Amen! Victory in Jesus is what we experience when we allow God to work and move in and transform our hearts and mind through the power of the Holy Spirit at work within us!

In addition to talking about victorious living, we also talk about: how to help others live victoriously in Christ; the importance of prayer when we are in the middle of a battle; and how saying yes to God in the little things can lead to bigger things for His glory.

A challenge from today’s podcast — Look in the mirror and repeat after me: I AM VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST! Yes, I, (name), am victorious because He lives. Today, I renounce the lies the enemy is throwing at me to try and make me feel defeated. Instead, I am clinging to the promise of victory I know Jesus died to give me. God, help me live from a place of victory and triumph over the enemy!

Enjoy the show!

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She Found Joy #2: Katie Reid: There’s No Shame in Being Made Like Martha

July 11, 2018 • 12 Comments

Katie Reid joins me today for She Found Joy #2. Katie is a dear friend, author, speaker, wife and mom (AND, she’s speaking at the Nashville, Tennessee and Elkhart, Indiana She Found Joy events this fall!) Her book, Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done released yesterday, July 10, which also happened to be my birthday … so, you know, it was basically one of the best days of the year!

In this episode, Katie invites modern Marthas everywhere to exchange try-hard striving for hope-filled freedom without abandoning our doer’s hearts in the process.

As a child and young adult Katie knew she was saved by grace, but regardless of that head knowledge, she spent years living like it was her works that make her worthy. Over time however, God began to show her that she didn’t have to earn the love she already had from Jesus. In this time of spiritual growth, she realized was enough regardless of how many things she crossed off of her to-do list. She was enough because of what Christ did on the cross. And guess what? So are you. You are enough in Christ.

In addition to talking about living like we’re enough, we also talk about: learning to serve within the strength God given us, not the strength we wish we had; how to rest while we work; the importance of praying bold and unedited prayers; and the power of faith.

Katie tells Marthas, “God isn’t asking us to shed our efficiency or put down our to-do lists forever. He wants us to get things done, but He wants us to do those things as a response to His love … not as a means to try and earn the love that we actually already have in Him.”

I pray this show encourages you to live in the present as you embrace your identity as a beloved daughter of Christ. Enjoy!

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P.P.S. We are giving away a copy of Katie’s book to one lucky listener! Simply comment below with your favorite takes away from the podcast to enter!!!

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She Found Joy tour information
Unafraid Book

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She Found Joy #1: Carey Scott: Living Unafraid and Authentic

July 2, 2018 • Leave a Comment

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Today is a super exciting day, 1) because my sweet friend Carey Scott is joining me on the podcast and 2) this is the first episode since rebranding my ministry from “Finding Joy” to “She Found Joy!”

One of the reasons I love Carey is because she’s devoted to honesty and authenticity, and she’s all about helping other women live untangled, uncommon and unafraid lives. (Those adjectives also happen to be the names of her bestselling books, with her most recent book Unafraid: Be You. Be Authentic. Find the Grit and Grace to Shine releasing July 1.)

In this episode, Carey and and I talk about what it means to live authentic — to live a life that’s deeply rooted in Christ and the identity He gave us through His work on the cross.

I love what Carey had to say about learning how to filter the messages the world sends us about ourselves through God’s Word. “We have to settle in us the biblical truths of “This is who I am in this very moment … This is what God says about me.” Now, this is a tall order because the world tells us that we aren’t good enough … but I encourage women to ask themselves, “What is the lie I am believing about my identity?” and then filter it through what God’s Word says about us. For example, let’s say the world says you’re a failure but God says you’re blank.”

Carey challenges us all to take 24 hours and write down all the negative things we say or think about ourselves and then ask God to tell us the truth of who we really are in Him. Y’all. This is a powerful exercise, and I highly recommend you join us in doing this! Enjoy the show.

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Finding Joy #55: Barb Roose: Winning the Worry Battle Once and for All

April 23, 2018 • 5 Comments

Winning the worry battle is possible with Jesus!

Today is a super exciting day, 1) because one of my best friends, Barb Roose is joining me on the podcast and 2) while this episode marks the end of the “Finding Joy” season of my ministry, it marks the beginning of an amazing new frontier, and I couldn’t imagine a better way to wrap this chapter up than with Barb.

Don’t worry, I’ll still be podcasting, writing and speaking. But I’m going to take a break for a little while as I get ready to share with y’all the NEW THING God has spoken over me and my ministry. I can’t wait until the day comes for me to unveil all of this to you, but until then, don’t miss my incredible conversation with Barb (and while I’m taking a break, feel free to catch up on the other 54 episodes too!) OK, onto today’s show.

Barb Roose joins me today for Finding Joy #55. Barb is not only one of my best friends, but she’s also an amazing speaker and the author of several books, including the recently released Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle book and Bible Study companion.

As you’ll hear in our conversation today, Barb spent years struggling to get a grip on the worries, anxieties and mental movies that attacked the victorious position she had been given in Christ. People told her to “just pray about it and trust God,” but the worries remained. Barb’s journey in overcoming worry led her to write books that would provide others with practical techniques and biblical tools to win the worry battle once and for all.

In this episode, Barb and and I talk about those books and discuss practical strategies to beat worry and claim God’s victory in this fight of faith—day in and day out. We also talk about the value in learning to view uncertainty from God’s perspective rather than our own. Uncertainty can drive us mad if we let it, but Barb has found another way to deal with the unknowns of the life.

I love what Barb had to say regarding the breakthrough she had in learning to change her perspective and get comfortable with uncertainty. “I came to a point where I realized that God has no cliffhangers,” she says. “And if he has no cliffhangers, that means we can trust that the information He’s given us is all we can handle for right now. And the rest of the uncertainties? Well, when it is time, He will let us know what else we need to know and give us what we need.”

I hope you enjoy our conversation, and please don’t miss the chance to enter to win a copy of Barb’s latest book below!

P.S. If you’ve been blessed by the Finding Joy Podcast, or if this episode blesses you, it would mean the world to me if you left a review on iTunes. This will help more people find the show and learn more about the joy of Jesus.

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Barb’s first podcast episode with me

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Finding Joy #54: Christy Mobley: Callings, Anxiety and the Power of Perspective

April 16, 2018 • 2 Comments

Jesus, I can't wait to see how you are going to fix this.

Christy Mobley joins me today for Finding Joy #54. Christy is a wife, mom, grandma, speaker and blogger and she’s also speaking at the Finding Joy Ladies Night Out Jacksonville event happening on Oct. 2!

As you’ll hear in our conversation today, Christy never thought she’d be blogging and speaking, but now that she’s stepped into the calling God placed on her life, she can see how God was working behind the scenes all along to equip her for the next thing. If God has planted a dream in your heart but it hasn’t come into fruition yet, I think you’re really going to be encouraged by our conversation.

In addition to talking about how God equips us to fulfill His purposes, Christy and I talk about anxiety disorders and how Jesus helps us find joy in the journey of navigating mental health. One of my favorite takeaways from today’s show is the part where Christy and I spend a little time talking about how to approach our struggles with a more powerful, positive perspective. Here’s what we came up with: Instead of focusing on the negative thoughts we have about the situation (I can’t do this, this is going to ruin me), we shift our focus to something more like, “God, I don’t like this struggle, but I claim your peace. I’m going to trust you, and I can’t wait to see how you are going to fix this.”

Christy encourages us to approach prayer like we know that God hears us and is already going to answer us — because He does and He will!

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One Fish Two Fish
Hebrews 4:12
Isaiah 55:11
Philippians 4:6-7

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A few weeks ago, the Lord told me to make a pictur A few weeks ago, the Lord told me to make a picture book of all of the ways He has shown Himself faithful in 2020. As I sat down to gather all the pictures together, I couldn’t help but weep. This year has been so many things, but more than anything, it has been the year I received an even greater revelation of the goodness and faithfulness of our great God. 

I don’t know what all will happen in 2021, but I know that my God will continue to show Himself faithful to His kids as He lavishes His love, blessings and goodness on us. 

How did God show Himself faithful to you this year? I would love to hear about it in the comments! 🌈
The birth of Jesus so threatened the powers of dar The birth of Jesus so threatened the powers of darkness that they colluded together to influence the leaders of that day to issue a decree to massacre thousands of innocent male babies. Because of this, Mary and Joseph had to flee to Egypt before eventually settling in Nazareth. 

If your life and future have felt under attack this year, take heart. The fight taking place has little to do with you and much to do with the advancement of the kingdom of God. You see, God has great plans for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). And oh, how bright the future is for those of us who call ourselves followers of Jesus Christ.

For the path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter until the perfect day (Proverbs 4:18).

Your life and your future was worth the blood of Christ then and it is worth whatever fight you are facing today. But remember, Paul didn't call it a "good fight of faith" for no reason. It's a good fight, because Christ has already won the victory. We are victors. We are overcomers. All we have to do is stand our ground — stand on what God has said and what He is saying to us now.

Beloved, as we look to 2021, may our hearts be set on one thing: to know Him more and glorify Him with our lives.

Jesus is our life. He is our very reason for being. Without His blood, we would still be trapped in sin, bondage, sickness, shame, and all other manners of darkness. But because of His blood, we have been set free, made righteous, healed, delivered, translated in the kingdom of His beloved Son, that is, the kingdom of light.

The enemy is terrified of you manifesting that truth to the world. That is why he has come against you the way that he has, both in the past and in 2020. But while the powers of darkness have been colluding together to cause massive opposition against the Word prevailing in your life, I declare over you today that as you stand on the Word, the Lord is working and moving on your behalf.

Don’t give up. Don’t give in to the opposition. Fix your eyes on Jesus and know your breakthrough is nigh.
More than 2,000 years ago, one teenage girl prepar More than 2,000 years ago, one teenage girl prepared to give birth to the Savior of the world, our Lord and King Jesus.

Today, I am reflecting on what a blessing it is to carry the promise of life during the Christmas season. I might not be carrying the Messiah, but who I am carrying is very special and has a unique destiny God fashioned just for him.

I remember even before we started trying to have a baby, I asked God who our first child would be. Over the course of the next several weeks and months, He started speaking about this child’s calling. He also gave me visions of their personality and physical characteristics. And so, before we even conceived, I knew what my God had spoken over this child, as well as my husband and I. Like Mary, I could say nothing but “be it unto us according to Your Will, Father.” Because our Father’s will is perfect and good like that. 

All of this reflection got me thinking about all the millions and billions of lives that have yet to be born. Each one has a unique destiny, calling and characteristics unlike anyone else on this planet. Each one is beloved of God, even if they never come to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Each one matters. Because each one represents LIFE made in the image of God Himself.

God is the author of life, and He intimately knows every soul before He knits them together in their mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13). He knew and loved you before you were even a thought in your parents’ minds. He cared for you so much that when His first creations, Adam and Eve, fell, He immediately put a rescue plan into place — a plan that was fulfilled through the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. His one life changed everything and showed us how much LIFE is worth to the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Let us count the cost and give thanks for every bit of LIFE we get to carry, enjoy and experience. For while the thief comes only to kill, steal and destroy, Jesus came to give us LIFE more abundantly (John 10:10). 

Hallelujah! For this, and so much more, we rejoice. 🥰
One year ago, this beautiful woman and sister in C One year ago, this beautiful woman and sister in Christ @rochelle.merrell joined me in the adventure of co-hosting the @shefoundjoy podcast. To think that by the end of 2020, we’d be broadcasting God’s Word to 5,000+ people a month ... it is something I could have never dreamed of but am so honored by.

Rochelle, podcasting with you is one of my greatest joys! I can’t wait to see where the Lord takes us in the future. 

Friends, our last episode of the year will air this coming Monday, December 21. You don’t want to miss it! Listen on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify.
Really feeling like our little love is going to ar Really feeling like our little love is going to arrive sometime earlier in March as opposed to later in the month. There’s some debate over how far along I am ... but if my gut is correct, I am somewhere around 27-28 weeks. What do y’all think based on today’s bump pic?

Favorite things right now: His daily kicks, punches and somersaults, telling him how much I love him, reading the Word to him, imagining with The Holy Spirit what he will be like, getting all of the things for the nursery, meditating on every promise our family is still walking out with the Lord. 🌈💜💙
Reese is very confused as to why we are moving eve Reese is very confused as to why we are moving everything out of his bedroom (not to mention reassigning him to a new sleeping spot). Sorry love, it’s time to make room for your brother. I promise y’all will be best friends. 💙 #reesedoggrams
1 Corinthians 2:4 is a verse I have underlined in 1 Corinthians 2:4 is a verse I have underlined in every Bible translation that I own, but the Passion Translation pierces my heart in a way unlike any other.

I love this verse because it not only shows us what/who we should be putting our faith in, but it’s also a question we can ask ourselves as we walk through this life with Christ. Every day, in every situation, we can ask ourselves: Am I trusting in man’s wisdom or in the truth of God’s Word and the power that lives within me through the Holy Spirit? 

Pray with me: Father, thank You that I have eyes to see and ears to hear what you want to say to me today. Holy Spirit, please reveal any areas where I have been relying on man’s wisdom instead of Your truth. Help me understand with all of my heart what it means to trust in Your almighty power. In Jesus’ name, amen.
One year ago, I boarded a plane for Brazil to join One year ago, I boarded a plane for Brazil to join @global_awakening in ministering hope and healing to thousands of men and women. 

To say that this was the best trip of my life would be an understatement. Not only did I receive partial healing on the plane ride over, but I also made friendships that will last an eternity. Not to mention every moment of this trip felt like I was living a page from the book of Acts. 

And then there was the getting to spend a little more face time with someone I consider to be a spiritual father, @randyrayclark. Randy, you probably don’t even remember the prophetic word you released over me, but it has changed my life, and I will never be the same.

Before this trip, I was so nervous before praying for healing or prophesying over people in America ... but since coming home, the Lord has filled me with boldness to be His hands and feet wherever I go. If He says to talk to, pray for, or give something to someone, I don’t even hesitate. Because I have seen what He can do with an obedient heart who believes the simple gospel ... and oh, what incredible things He can do through us indeed. 

Church, the time to be His hands and feet is NOW. There are billions of people who need a touch from heaven today and you carry heaven within you through the power of the Holy Spirit. It’s true, Christ, the hope of glory, lives in you if you’ve said yes to Him and asked Him to make His home in you. The only question is whether or not we will yield our hearts, minds and lives to what God wants to do — not just in, but through us.

Lord, have Your way! Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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