The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement

102 | Is Everyone Happier Than Me? Getting Honest About Life’s Toughest Questions with Sarah Bragg

Join us today for an uplifting chat with Sarah Bragg as we discuss her brand new book, “Is Everyone Happier Than Me?” and explore the art of embracing our current season and discovering joy in the everyday. From prioritizing creativity in motherhood to navigating the impact of social media on our perceptions, Sarah offers practical insights to cultivate a positive mindset and find contentment right where we are. 
 
Get ready to be inspired and encouraged as we uncover actionable takeaways for embracing happiness in the present moment. You won't want to miss out on this empowering conversation! 
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101 | Max Lucado on Overcoming Loneliness and Nurturing Connection in Today’s World

Max Lucado joins us today to discuss his latest children’s book, "Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone." Delving into the pressing issue of loneliness, we explore the factors contributing to this pervasive feeling in today's generation. From our jam-packed schedules to societal shifts, we uncover how these elements impact not only ourselves but also our children. Max shares invaluable insights on navigating conversations about loneliness with our kids and offers practical tools for addressing this challenge head-on. Tune in as we glean wisdom from Max Lucado for parents navigating the early years. 
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100 | Going on a Joy Hunt: How to Train Your Eyes to See God’s Goodness

What you look for, you will find. If you look for the good, you’ll find the good. I’ve seen this to be true time and time again - what we focus on matters. So today, I’m sharing with you one of my favorite ways to put this into practice in my day to day life. I call it, “going on a joy hunt”, and we’re going to talk about how to hunt for the joy in our everyday lives. Because where we find joy, we find God’s hand at work. 
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099 | Finding Hope After Heartbreak

Kellie Bullard joins us today for a conversation on her story of finding hope again after experiencing unimaginable heartbreak with the unexpected loss of her husband. Kellie shares about how she found hope again, the reality of living with grief, and so much more wisdom that I know will be helpful for you whether you’re grieving yourself, or someone you know is. So lean in and enjoy this episode with Kellie Bullard.
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098 | How to Support Your Mental Health Through the Hardest Parts of Motherhood

In honor of February and the month of love, we’re going to talk about how to love yourself through the hardest parts of motherhood. The parts where you feel like you dont know yourself anymore, the parts where you don’t recognize yourself, the parts where you feel like you can’t do this - we’re talking about all of it today, and my prayer is that you walk away with a few more tools to help you love and take care of yourself in this season of life.
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097 | Approachable and Attainable Homeschooling with Lyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse

Lyndsey Mimnagh is joining us today to talk about all things homeschool! We talk about her story of how she dipped her toes in homeschooling and eventually started her homeschool resource and curriculum company, Treehouse Schoolhouse, homeschooling kids of different ages at the same time, and Lyndsey also answers some of the biggest questions and fears parents often face when deciding whether or not to homeschool.
 
If you’re on the fence about homeschool, get ready to be encouraged and inspired by everything Lyndsey has to share with us today.
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096 | You CAN Launch That Paper Product You’ve Been Dreaming Of with Polly Payne

Have you ever had a dream but had no idea where to start? Today’s guest, Polly Payne, knows a thing or two about how that feels! Polly launched her first Dream Planner with little experience ever creating paper products, but a whole lot of hope and faith in the purpose God had placed in her heart – to create beautiful planners that help Christian women fulfill their own dreams.
 
Polly is the founder of Horacio Printing and host of the Dream Printing Podcast. She coaches thousands of women on how to create, print, and launch beautiful paper products.
 
Today, Polly shares with us her story of moving to New York City and launching her first Dream Planner, how she scaled her business, and when she knew it was time to leave her 9-5 job. We also talk about approaching planning and dreaming for a new year from a faith-based perspective, setting goals that actually stick, and why even stay at home moms can benefit from a tool like the Dream Planner.
 
Thanks for listening to another episode of Joy Filled – a podcast that invites moms to experience the fullness of joy in everyday motherhood as we walk with Christ together. If you got something out of this episode, please share it with a friend and, if you haven’t already, go ahead and leave us a review to help us on our mission to encourage and equip as many moms as possible.
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095 | Where Is God When I Feel Weak? with Emily Jensen

In our weakness, He is strong. A simple truth so easily forgotten, which is why I am honored to be bringing Emily Jensen on today to discuss weakness and what to do when we feel weak. While no one ever wants to feel weak, the reality is we all face these feelings at some point, so it’s important to know what to do when we come face to face with our weakness and, more importantly, what God says about it.
 
Emily Jensen is the cohost of Risen Motherhood podcast, co-author of the book Risen Motherhood, and most recently, author of He Is Strong - Devotions For When You Feel Weak.
 
Emily shares hope, encouragement, and personal stories on weakness and I pray you leave feeling uplifted and reminded that your weakness doesn’t count you out, but gives you an opportunity to lean into the strength you have in Christ.
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094 | Encouragement For The Lonely Mom (and 10 conversation starters for your next mom group or playdate!)

Making friends as a mom isn’t easy. You’re busy, you’re tired, and if you’re anything like me there’s a high chance you’re knee deep in the throes of the toddler years and you’ve just about forgotten how to talk to grownups altogether.
 
But the truth is, even though it’s hard, making an effort to build good friendships is always worth it because we were created to be in community with one another. If you’ve been praying for friends, keep praying, and also don’t be afraid to be the one to reach out!
 
In this episode, we talk about the struggle of loneliness as a mom and I also give you 10 easy conversation starters for your next mom group, coffee meetup, or playdate.
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093 | Choosing A Grace Over Guilt Approach to Your Health and Wellness with Robin Long

What if you took a different approach to your health this year? What if you chose grace instead of guilt? Today Robin Long, founder of Lindywell and author of Well To The Core, joins us for a conversation on how to do just that.
 
As a Pilates instructor, author, business owner, and mom of 4, Robin is no stranger to the rollercoasters of toxic diet culture, the pendulum swing of health trends, and how difficult it can be to prioritize taking care of yourself as moms.
 
In this episode, we talk about how to listen to your body and honor what it needs, the importance of finding moments throughout your day to take care of yourself, and how we can implement small changes today that make a lasting impact.
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