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Best Day Ever is a weekly, Jesus-focused podcast hosted by Katy McCown. We’re here for the woman who wants her life to matter but doesn’t know how to do it alone. Let’s meet in the details of your ordinary, everyday life and together we’ll make every day the best day ever.

Katy McCown


    • Feb 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 153 EPISODES

    4.9 from 67 ratings Listeners of Best Day Ever that love the show mention: best day ever, meets, purpose, coffee, jesus, moments, word, gift, every day, practical, small, friend, lives, women, god, help, life, new, always, love.


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    The Best Day Ever podcast is a must-listen for anyone who desires a friend to remind them of their extraordinary purpose in the midst of their ordinary life. Hosted by Katy McCown, this podcast offers practical encouragement and wisdom that shifts our focus back to Jesus in the daily mundane. Katy's warmth and relatability make her a joy to listen to, and her deep teaching of the Word is both refreshing and enlightening. The discussions on big moments versus small moments are particularly thought-provoking and provide valuable insight into making every day the best day ever.

    One of the best aspects of The Best Day Ever podcast is Katy's ability to meet listeners where they are at. She provides relatable anecdotes, practical advice, and steps that can be implemented in any season of life. Her fresh approach to biblical insight fosters new thinking and forward movement, allowing listeners to grow closer to Jesus through her content, guests, and personal life experiences. This podcast truly reflects the love of Christ and leaves listeners feeling inspired and uplifted.

    While it is difficult to find any negative aspects about The Best Day Ever podcast, one potential drawback could be that some listeners may find it too focused on women. While Katy's target audience is women, the wisdom shared can still be applicable and beneficial for men as well. It would be great if future episodes could include more gender-neutral topics or guest speakers to cater to a wider audience.

    In conclusion, The Best Day Ever podcast is an incredible resource for anyone seeking spiritual growth, encouragement, and practical guidance in their daily lives. Katy McCown's authenticity shines through as she shares her own experiences and imparts biblical wisdom with grace and love. Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply want to deepen your relationship with God, this podcast is sure to leave you blessed and eager for each new episode.



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    Episode 151: The Five M's of Confidence with Lisa J. Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 35:05


    Mentioned in this episode: Lisa's upcoming book, Your Confidence Compass: Coaching Yourself from Self-Doubt to Self-Leadership   Connect with Lisa J. Allen: Website Facebook Instagram For Speaking Inquiries: https://ljallencoaching.com/contact/ Connect with Katy:  Website - join email list Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 150: Identifying Roadblocks to Confidence in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 25:54


    Mentioned in this episode: Joshua 1 Ephesians 6 1 Samuel 17 Numbers 13 Philippians 4   Connect with Katy:  Website - join email list Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 149: Step One to a Confident New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 20:43


    Mentioned in this episode: Joshua 1 Ephesians 6   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 148: Walking Into God's Promises

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 29:27


    Mentioned in this episode: Luke 1:46-55 Luke 1:67-79 Luke 2:14 Luke 2:29-32 Galatians 5   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 147: Why We Should Expect Extraordinary in the Ordinary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 15:45


    Mentioned in this episode: Luke 1:46-55 Luke 1:67-79 Luke 2:14 Luke 2:29-32   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 146: One Thing That is Sure to Bring Clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 24:25


    Mentioned in this episode: Luke 1:46-55 Luke 1:67-79 Luke 2:14 Luke 2:29-32   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 145: When Our Circumstances Spin Out of Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 25:27


    Mentioned in this episode: Luke 1:46-55 Luke 1:67-79 Luke 2:14 Luke 2:29-32   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 144: Something to Always Be Thankful For with Rachael Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 29:06


    Mentioned in this episode: Rachael's book, A Little Goes A Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life The Love Offering podcast Rachael's new book, Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Love God, Others, and Even Yourself 1 Corinthians 13 Ephesians 3:17-19   Connect with Rachael Adams: Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 143: Sneaky Enemies of Gratitude to Look Out For with Kaitlin Chappell Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 33:35


    Mentioned in this episode: The Comeback Couch podcast Proverbs 31 Ministries Dwell app   Connect with Kaitlin Chappell Rogers: Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 142: Practical Ways to Enjoy the Gift of Gratitude with Barb Roose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 28:55


    Mentioned in this episode: Barb's book, Stronger Than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm Exodus 12   Connect with Barb Roose: Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 141: Guarded By God's Blessings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 17:17


    Mentioned in this episode: She Smiles Without Fear book Philippians 4 1 Corinthians 1 Matthew 8:23-27 Matthew 26:51-55 Colossians 2:6-7   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 140: The Path to Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 22:44


    Mentioned in this episode: She Smiles Without Fear book Philippians 4   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 139: When Your Burdens Feel Too Heavy, Start Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 15:06


    Mentioned in this episode: She Smiles Without Fear book Philippians 4:6 Luke 11   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 138: Our Safest Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 20:42


    Mentioned in this episode: She Smiles Without Fear book Genesis 1:26 She Belongs Bible study Hebrews 3:13   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 137: Our Best Plan for the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 15:38


    Mentioned in this episode: She Smiles Without Fear book Hebrews 12 Psalm 119   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 136: A Plan For Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 15:31


    She Smiles Without Fear book Psalm 31:7-10   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 135: When You Know You Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 16:49


    She Smiles Without Fear book 1 John 5:20   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

    Episode 134: Living On Guard Against Uninvited Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 24:04


    Mentioned in this episode: She Smiles Without Fear book Proverbs 4:23   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 133: The First Step to Smile Without Fear of the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 21:09


    Mentioned in this episode: She Smiles Without Fear book Proverbs 31:25 Matthew 6:25-34   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 132: The Perspective of God's Presence When You Feel Unseen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 28:38


    Mentioned in this episode: PaigeAllen.net Church on the Rock, Lubbock TX Bloom Talks podcast Paige's book, He Knows Your Name: How 7 Nameless Women of the Bible Reveal Christ's Love for You Luke 8:43-48   Connect with Paige Allen: Instagram Facebook   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 131: The Perspective of God's Presence When You Need Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 29:21


    Mentioned in this episode: April Rodgers' new book, Resting in Jesus: A 30-Day Walk With Mary & Martha AprilRodgers.com Luke 10:38-42 Mark 4:35-41 Matthew 11:28-30   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 130: The Perspective of God's Presence When You Can't See What God is Doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 33:50


    Mentioned in this episode: JillSavage.org Hebrews 11:1 John 5:17   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 129: Praying for the Perspective of God's Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 16:08


    Mentioned in this episode: 2 Kings 6:8-17 - Elisha and the King of Syria   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 128: The Perspective of God's Presence About Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 29:38


    Mentioned in this episode: StyleByColor.com ClosetOutfitPlanner.com Psalm 139   Connect with Shari Braendel: Website Instagram Facebook Style By Color Facebook   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 127: The Perspective of God's Presence When You're Stressed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 29:44


    Mentioned in this episode: Barb's podcast, Better Together Barb's books and Bible studies Matthew 11:28 Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline   Connect with Barb Roose: Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 126: The Perspective of God's Presence in Life's Messes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 31:46


    Mentioned in this episode: Cynthia on ChristianParenting.org Cynthia's podcast, MESSmerized Cynthia's new book, Life is Messy, God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life   Connect with Cynthia Yanof: Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 125: Belonging and the Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 31:50


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study   Lisa Anderson, Host of The Boundless Show Lisa's book, The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage with Purpose   Connect with Lisa Anderson: FocusOnTheFamily.com Twitter LinkedIn   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 124: Giving Thanks Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 15:23


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Ephesians 5:18-20 1 Corinthians 13   Best Day Ever podcast, Episode 10 with Lisa Allen Best Day Ever podcast, Episode 11 with Lisa Allen   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 123: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 40:09


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Spiritual Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:7-16 S.H.A.P.E.: Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose for Life book 2 Timothy 1:6-8   Connect with Lisa Allen: Website (LJAllenCoaching.com) Instagram Facebook   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 122: One Thing That Won't Lead to a Life That Flourishes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 19:02


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Ephesians 4:15-16 2 Timothy 2:14 Colossians 3:15-16   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 121: Peace in the Circumstances You Didn't Sign Up For

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 29:57


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Exodus 13 - Moses and The Crossing of the Red Sea Hebrews 12:1-3 John 15   Connect with Sarah Frazer: Website Instagram Facebook Sarah's new book, I Didn't Sign Up For This: How to Rest in God's Goodness When Your Story Shifts   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 120: Three Ways to Keep the Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 18:37


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Ephesians 4:1-3 Streams in the Desert, by L. B. Cowman Ephesians 4:23-24   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 119: The Difference Between Unity and Uniformity with Tasha Calvert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 29:55


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Ephesians 5:32 Nehemiah 4 Book, The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America is Tearing Us Apart   Connect with Tasha Calvert: Website Instagram Digging In podcast with Tasha Prestonwood Baptist Church women's ministry Tasha's Bible studies on YouTube, Prestonwood Women's Ministry   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 118: The Safest Place You Can Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 21:30


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Ephesians 4:4-6 1 Peter 5:8 Ephesians 6:10-18, The Armor of God Jude 3 Best Day Ever podcast Episode 98: A Day I'll Never Forget   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 117: Why We Need to Heal Together with Terra Mattson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 30:01


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Matthew 9:20-22, Jesus Heals a Sick Woman   Connect with Terra Mattson: Website Instagram YouTube LivingWholehearted.com, Terra's leadership coaching resource Terra's book, Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 116: The Place Where Belonging Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 26:52


    Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Ephesians 4:1 Romans 1:6   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 115: Fall 2023 Kick Off Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 11:44


      Mentioned in this episode: She Belongs Bible Study Genesis 1   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook

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    Episode 114: Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness and Self-Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 20:56


    Mentioned in this episode: The Best Day Ever Live Galatians 5 Ephesians 4:2 James 1:21 I Peter 3:15   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 113: Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness with Rachael Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 28:44


    Mentioned in this episode: The Best Day Ever Live A Little Goes a Long Way Colossians 3:23 Hebrews 11 She Belongs Bible Study   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Rachael: Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 112: Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 18:22


    Mentioned in this episode: The Best Day Ever Live She Belongs Bible Study Romans 8:28 Romans 8:18 Romans 8:26 Matthew 7:17-18 Romans 12:1-2 Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook

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    Episode 111: Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness with Erica Wiggenhorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 32:47


    Mentioned in this episode: Psalm 141:5 Acts 2:42-43 The Best Day Ever Live She Belongs Bible Study   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Erica: Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 110: Fruit of the Spirit: Patience with Quantrilla Ard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 31:56


    Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Quanny: Website Instagram Facebook

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    Episode 109: Living in Peace that Brings Confidence and Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 22:58


    Mentioned in this episode: Galatians 5:22-23 John 14:27 Ephesians 2:14 John 16:33 Philippians 4:6-7 Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook

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    Episode 108: Fighting for Joy w/ Lyli Dunbar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 35:46


    Mentioned in this episode: Galatians 5:22-23 Lyli's Prayer calendar She Belongs Bible Study Psalm 16:11 John 15:5 Zephaniah 3:17 Psalm 126 The Best Day Ever Live Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Lyli Dunbar: Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 107: Love that Never Fails w/ Apryl Ortiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 32:09


    Mentioned in this episode: Episode 39:  A New Way to Approach Dressing w/ Apryl Ortiz Episode 38:  Confidence in Choosing Your Swimsuit w/ Apryl Ortiz I Corinthians 13:4-8 Galatians 5:22 John 15 1 John Psalm 119 Romans 5:8   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Apryl: Website Instagram Facebook  

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    Episode 106: Big Announcement and Summer Series Kick Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 19:23


    Mentioned in this episode: Best Day Ever Live She Belongs  Galatians 5:22 Mark 4:7 Mark 4:19 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Galatians 5:13 Galatians 5:15   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook

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    Episode 105: One Important Way to Live a Life that Flourishes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 19:00


    Mentioned in this episode: Mark 4:3-8 Mark 4:14-20 Luke 8 She Belongs    Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.  

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    Episode 104: Getting Unstuck so You Can Flourish Where God's Planted You w/ Sharon Jaynes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 29:19


    Mentioned in this episode: Take Hold of the Faith You Long For She Belongs Bible Study   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Sharon Jaynes: Website Facebook Instagram   This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.

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    Episode 103: Flourishing with More Focus and Less Distraction w/ Katie Wellenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 27:18


      Mentioned in this episode: But Then She Remembered by Katie Wallenberg Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Katie Wellenberg: Website This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.

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    Episode 102: Talking to God When the Words Won't Come w/ Suzie Eller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 29:52


    Mentioned in this episode: Jeremiah 17:7-8 John 10:10   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Suzie: Website  Facebook Instagram This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.

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    Episode 101: Rest For Your Soul w/Wendy Blight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 29:19


    Mentioned in this episode: Rest for Your Soul by Wendy Blight Hebrews 4:12 Isaiah 55:11-12 Isaiah 26:3   Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Wendy:  Website Facebook This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.

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