Dancing in the Kitchen

Jessica is an author of several books and a frequent conference speaker. Her heart is to see women, families, and children freed from the bondage of moralism and to live in the truth that in the gospel there is joyful freedom awaiting them. Jess has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and with her mother, Elyse Fitzpatrick, she co-authored the books Give Them Grace and Answering Your Kids' Toughest Questions. She has also written Exploring Grace Together and Everyday Grace: Infusing All Your Relationships With the Love of Jesus.  Jess believes the truth that salvation is "naked confidence in the mercy of God." She has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1995. Together they have three teenage children.

Sara Hagerty is the author of Every Bitter Thing is Sweet and Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World that Loves to be Noticed, a wife to Nate, and a mother of six, including four children adopted from Africa, one toddler who’s found his voice amid them all, and a wee-babe. After almost a decade of Christian life, she was introduced to pain and perplexity and, ultimately, intimacy with Jesus. God met her and moved her when life stopped working for her. His Word and His whisper took on new shape and form to her in the dark. Sara writes regularly about life delays, finding God in the unlikely, motherhood, marriage, and adoption...you can find her info HERE.

Annie's good friend and marriage mentor, Marilyn Rhoades, is dancing it out today! It would be hard to find a more loving, gracious, sincere, life giving friend than Marilyn.  She is the real deal. Marilyn Rhoades has been married almost 22 years to Brad Rhoades and has 5 kids ranging in age from 7 to 18.  These five kids are in four different schools and on four different organized sports teams.  She has her BA in Psychology from Lipscomb University and her Masters in Social Work form the University of Southern Indiana.  She counseled at Counseling Associates in Owensboro before becoming a  stay-at-home mom.  Presently, she works with her husband, Brad, in Grace Marriage and spends most of her time taking care of five kiddos.  She loves to travel and enjoyed a six month trip around the nation with her husband and family in 2016.  

Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode and author of the book, Money-Making Mom.   MoneySavingMom.com was started in 2007 and has grown to one of the top personal finance blogs on the web averaging over 1.5 million unique visitors per month.     In 2017, Crystal started another blog, YourBloggingMentor.com to teach beginning to intermediate bloggers how to make a part-time to full-time income blogging.   Crystal has been featured on Good Morning America and FOX Business, she's been spotlighted in articles in Woman's Day and All You magazine; and has earned nods via The Today Show, National Public Radio, CNN, USA Weekend, Shop Smart magazine, Real Simple magazine, and numerous other national outlets.   Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more passion, purpose and intention in their everyday lives. She lives in the Nashville, TN area with her husband and three kids. Links from our Dance Party are found at www.annieleigh.com  ***this includes access to one of the best coupon data bases!

Welcome to the virtual dance party! In today's episode, we are dancing it out with Becky Keife. Becky is a writer, speaker, editor, and blessed mama to three spirited boys. She is passionate about encouraging women in the thick of it and shining light on God’s fingerprints in her life. Becky serves as Editorial Coordinator for (in)courage and loves being back in the classroom as a graduate student. She and her husband live in Southern California and enjoy hiking sunny trails with their crazy boy crew. We chat it up about motherhood, friendship, gratitude, trusting God, and the Word. Connect with Becky on Instagram, blog, or Facebook. Make sure you enter to WIN some FREE stuff!!!  Becky explains how!!!  

Melanie Dale is a minivan mama and total weirdo who stinks at small talk. Her laugh is a combination honk-snort, and it’s so bad that people have moved away from her in the movie theater. She adores sci-fi and superheroes and is terrified of Pinterest. Author of Women 
Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends and It’s Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn’t Choose, she’s also a contributor for Coffee+Crumbs, and her essays are featured in their book, The Magic of Motherhood. She’s a panelist for MomsEveryday TV, an advocate for Children’s HopeChest, and a speaker for churches, conferences, and events across the country. Living in the Atlanta area, she enjoys recording her podcast, Lighten Up with Melanie Dale, blogging at Unexpected.org, and raising her three kids from three different continents. Melanie is giving away a FREE 7-day guide to loving your life! Come on over to www.annieleigh.com to grab all the links and free stuff from the show!

Jeannie Cunnion is a Jesus lover and a grace clinger. She is the author of Parenting the Wholehearted Child, Mom Set Free, and Mom Set Free Bible Study. She is also a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country. These days, however, you’re most likely to find Jeannie alongside her husband, Mike, with baby Finn in her arms while cheering on their three older boys at any one of their sporting events. Jeannie's passion is encouraging women to live in the freedom for which Christ has set us free - a message her own heart needs to be reminded of daily. As for what makes her happy – well, that would be the love of Jesus, good music, a great book, worship, sand between her toes, Auburn football, putting her heart on paper, water in every form, singing like nobody’s listening, and the greatest gift God has given her, Mike and their four beautiful boys. Here are just a few of the things Annie Leigh and Jeannie discussed: Jeannie's latest book, Mom Set Free...which just released last week! Life with all boys. Becoming a dog owner. Unique/strange ways to go about stress relief.  The best vacuum money can buy. Raising a teenager and toddler at the same time. Why Jeannie allows herself to "waste" time. Is it our job to make God happy? Freedom and joy in parenting. Navigating the pressures of parenting. The Loud Mom Voice Parenting in grace.   Come on over to www.annieleigh.com for links from today's show and don't forget to sign up for Annie Leigh's FREE Dancing in the Kitchen Playlist and eBook...The Fullness of Empty!

What!?!   Everyone else is talking about it! Annie Leigh shares what we all can learn from Taylor Swift and other really deep thoughts on life. If you have any thoughts, concerns, aha moments regarding Taylor's new music video, Look What You Made Me Do, please join the conversation at www.annieleigh.com  

In today's episode, Annie Leigh is hanging out with her little sister, Kelly Todd! Kelly doesn't have any books published, she is not a "mom boss" and she blogs only 1x a year but she is VERY awesome! Kelly Todd is a pastor's wife, mom of twins, adoption consultant assistant and has a masters in counseling.  All the links mentioned in today's show, including the FREE Dancing in the Kitchen Playlist, can be found at www.annieleigh.com! These are just a few topics discussed by the sisters:   Southern Accents Celebrity Gossip 20 Things That Turn 20 Band Boys Mom Jeans Dating Your Husband Life of a control freak Should You Take a Digital Detox? Finding Mom Friends Head Lice Problems Also...Britney Spears??? Makes an guest appearance!!!

Thanks for joining Annie Leigh for season 1! Don't forget to subscribe for season 2!  Coming this August! If you have enjoyed busting some moves...please leave a rating and review on iTunes! (Pretty please with cherries on top!) Today's guest is Jennifer Dukes Lee. Jennifer is the author of The Happiness Dare and Love Idol. She is a national speaker and blogger, and a writer for Dayspring's incourage.me. She and her husband live on the family farm in northwest Iowa, with their two daughters. Here are just a few of the topics discussed: -A pig named Lazarus -Book recommendations -Lingering -Roadblocks to happiness -The difference between joy and happiness -Happiness Styles Links mentioned in today's dance break: Take the Happiness Quiz The Happiness Dare Love Idol More on Haiti Unseen By Sara Hagerty    

You are going to LOVE this dance break!   Annie Leigh is dancing it out with Kimberly Smith.   Kimberly is a wife, mom of two & full-time fashion blogger living in upstate NY.  She started Penny Pincher Fashion because of her passion to help other women look & feel their best.    On her blog, she shares her personal style tips, hair & beauty tutorials & affordable fashion finds.    She has worked with brands like Macy's, Nordstrom, Old Navy & Target and has been featured in InStyle ,Allure & Redbook Magazine.     (She is in Allure Magazine's inner circle...so she is kind of big deal!)   She was diagnosed with Lupus 3 years ago & has worked with the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation as a spokesperson to help raise awareness for the disease & educate others who are suffering from it on how best to care for themselves & manage their illness.    Here are just a few highlights from today’s episode: -Cellulite and Grandma Legs  -Summer Strong Accountability Group -Behind the scenes of an American Idol contestant -Life changing ZUMBA classes -Lupus Awareness Month -Living with an autoimmune disease -Facial Tattoo...yes or no? -Annie Leigh’s most embarrassing moment as a podcaster and why she hates her cat, Kitty Cash. Links from today's show: pennypincherfashion.com Kimberly's IG Follow to find amazing deals!!! FREE Support Group for Summer Break! Summer Strong

Today we are dancing it out with Trillia Newbell.   Trillia is the author of Enjoy: Finding the Freedom to Delight Daily in God’s Good Gifts (2016),  Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves (2015) and United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity (2014). Her writings on issues of faith, family, and diversity have been published in Desiring God, True Woman, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and more. She has spoken at numerous conferences, churches, women’s retreats, colleges and seminaries, including True Woman and The Gospel Coalition Women’s conference. She currently is the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention.   She is married to her best friend and love, Thern. They reside with their two children near Nashville, TN.   Here are just a few of the things we discussed:   -The British Accent -Wookie Cookies -How to enjoy life -The importance of having fun -Sexual intimacy -Resting -Our love for food   Here are the links that were mentioned in todays dance break: Enjoy:  Finding the Freedom to Delight Daily in God's Good Gifts  http://amzn.to/2qvMbLB Gods Very Good Idea  http://amzn.to/2pAyCx4 United  http://amzn.to/2pAnL6j The Star Wars Cook Book  http://amzn.to/2pnsub2 The Jesus Storybook Bible http://amzn.to/2qpmrkF Connect with Trillia: trillianewbell.com Connect with Annie Leigh: Instagram Facebook www.annieleigh.com

  Today we are “breaking it down” with author, Gloria Furman. Gloria is a pastor’s wife, mom of four, cross-cultural worker, and an author of several books including: Missional Motherhood, Glimpses of Grace, and Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full. Here are a few of the things we talked about and links from the show: -Big News for Dancing in the Kitchen!!! -Life in Dubai -The Mom Life -Air-conditioned beaches -Gas station art (it’s a thing!) -Walking worthy -What to do with Bible verses that you just don’t get -80’s Hair Bands Links: Alive in Him by Gloria Furman  http://amzn.to/2pWUJeW Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full  http://amzn.to/2pdmLVx Being There by Dave Furman  http://amzn.to/2oYu4Qn Nancy Guthrie http://amzn.to/2psAGYG Red Sea Road by Ellie Holcomb  http://amzn.to/2psPrL1 Follow Gloria: Gloriafurman.com Instagram:  @gloriafurman Follow Annie Leigh:   www.annieleigh.com Instagram Facebook

Janna Woodfall is Dancing in the Kitchen and you do not want to miss it! Janna loves Jesus.  She is a wife, homeschool mama to four boys, art teacher and enjoys working on the farm with her family and adventures in the great outdoors. Here are just a few of the things Janna and Annie Leigh discuss: -Life as an adventure -The "Boy Mom" Life -Chore Chart problems and solutions -The Great Chicken Massacre of 2015 -How to use fear correctly -What is the antidote for worry, anxiety, and stress? Here are the links from today's episode: The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines  http://amzn.to/2nVmLd6 The Voice of the Heart:  A Call To Full Living  by Chip Dodd  http://amzn.to/2oEupWI Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves  http://amzn.to/2pqU73M The Boy's Body Book:  Third Edition by Kelli Dunham  http://amzn.to/2oilDg7 Follow Janna here:  https://www.instagram.com/mamajanna/ Follow Annie Leigh here:  https://www.instagram.com/annieleighedwards/ Facebook and Personal Website      

Do you look forward to sexual intimacy or does it seem like a chore? Are you curious how to spice up your love life?  In today's episode, Annie Leigh talks about the importance of sexual intimacy in marriage. Annie Leigh shares exciting news, her thoughts about turning 34, and why sex isn't just for the men.  

Are you sick and tired of scrolling through social media but unable to kick the addiction? Do you have a love hate relationship with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat...etc? Are you longing for contentment, focus, productivity, creativity and most importantly, to live life in such a way that you connect to those around you?  If so, it may be time to disconnect and take a digital detox.  It is not as scary as it sounds!   In today's episode, Annie Leigh shares about her toxic relationship with the Smartphone and how to set boundaries with your "boo" (AKA The Smartphone). Let’s loosen the grip on our devices and free our hands to reach out to those we love! If you love Dancing in the Kitchen...don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and Click Here to hang out on Instagram!

In today's episode, Annie Leigh dances it out with her little sister, Kelly Todd.  Kelly has walked through cancer, infertility, and adoption. In this episode, she shares how to trust God in the middle of life's fiercest storms.

Are you feeling disappointed, discouraged or just "Meh?" In today's episode, Annie Leigh, explains 3 common misconceptions about life that weigh us down. If you have a pulse, you have most likely experienced what it is to lose heart. How many mornings have we hit the snooze button on the alarm clock not wanting to start another day because we feel the weight of all of our failures from the day before taunting us- holding us down-scared to mess it up all over again. We can’t seem to measure up. Life isn’t measuring up to our expectations.  Find the motivation to live with CONFIDENCE...in the middle of the mess!    

Have you ever stood in the ruins of shattered hopes and dreams and felt as though your heart was lost?  That Pinterest Pipe dream exploded and now you have to figure out how to life your real life.  Have your fantasies about how your life “should be” collided with your reality of how your life actually is?   In today's episode, Annie Leigh, shares about their first year of misery/marriage...that almost ended in divorce. She will also answer the question, "How do I get over my broken dreams and unmet expectations?"

In today's show, we are going to talk about how we must die to fear, self-doubt, insecurity, performance-based living, people pleasing, and perfectionism.