Finding Joy

Today on the show I chat with Amanda Viviers. Amanda is an Author and has been a creative leader for many years. We talk on the show about creativity in and out of the church. What it actually means to be creative and Amanda shares with us her very tangible writing process. We talk about her books on singleness, creativity and also chat about the retreats Amanda runs for those wanting to discover and share their own stories. I think you'll love the show and I really pray you are inspired in your own life to go out there and live the adventure. Be so busy doing your next ‘dare' that you don't feel like you're missing a thing! May this episode encourage you pick up a pen, a paintbrush or pull out your sewing machine, and discover some new creative outlet or adventure for 2022. Today I'm finding Joy with Amanda Viviers I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Amanda Viviers Website Ten Minute Journals Bringing Joy: Knitting Listening | Watching | Reading Reading - Oswald Chambers Devotional - My Utmost for His Highest Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop www.honeyandgold.com.au ‘FINDINGJOY' for 10% off your order.

Today on the show I'm chatting with Amy Zschech-Hood and we talk all about parenting children with additional needs. We talked a lot about being a mum of a child with special needs, how that affects the whole family and how there is a massive wider community of similar parents all around, who are broken, exhausted and need Jesus...and maybe some practical love and care! She challenges us to be 'do-ers' not just offerers of help. Amy talks about Champions Club, a church program that provides reprieve for care giving parents and celebrates the individuals that the world calls different. I love how Amy encourages all of us to bring everything and anything to Jesus and know that his shoulders are big enough to carry it all. Today I'm finding joy with Amy Zschech-Hood about walking through life parenting a child with special needs. I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Amy on Instagram Champions Club Lakewood Church Joy in Autism Temple Grandon Bringing Joy: Coffee Walking Funny Videos Acai Thursdays Listening | Watching | Reading Watching - Greys Anatomy, The Good Doctor Listening - Mr A+ Podcast (Episdoe with his mum) Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop www.honeyandgold.com.au

Today on the show I chat with Julia A'Bell. Julia and her husband Joel have been pastors for many years and are currently heading up Convoy of Hope here in Australia, a ministry that brings practical help to the poor and marginalised and those affected by disaster and crisis. Julia shares her heart for God's church, how we can tune into God's voice and step out in faith. we also chat about her heart to have more women in leadership and decision making positions. She also shares family life and balancing being a mum and ministry. I loved talking God's church and living a life of faith full of adventure and laughs with Julia. Today I'm finding Joy with Julia A'Bell I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Convoy of Hope Bringing Joy: Her dog Daisy x Listening | Watching | Reading Watching - Designated Survivor, Manifest Reading - Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop www.honeyandgold.com.au

Today on the show I'm talking with Mim Davis. Mim is a first time mum, long distance open water swimmer and interior designer. Just a warning on todays show as we talk about eating disorders and suicide, please be mindful if this one could be potentially triggering for you. Mim shares about her journey of struggling with an eating disorder, how Jesus never let her go. She shares of the temptation to turn away from her Sunday school knowledge of Jesus but instead how her faith became so personal and real. We also talk about becoming a new mum and what that has looked like for her during Covid. Today I'm finding joy with Mim motherhood and life after an eating disorder. I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Bringing Joy: Getting back into a daily swimming routine Gardening Listening | Watching | Reading Watching - Australian Survivor, Seinfeld, Rosehaven Listening - Guide to buying your first home & The lady vanishes (True Crime) Reading - Fiona MacIntosh Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop www.honeyandgold.com.au

Today I'm chatting with Stacey from Feather & Oak. I first heard about Stacey when my sister and I owned a small home and gift store and we stocked Stacey's necklaces. You'll hear all about them in this episode and how they led her to accidentally start a business. In a day when there is such push for bigger, more reach, with small businesses, Stacye's story is really refreshing. Her business has grown over the years, And you know what…she's never danced in an Instagram Reel or paid for Facebook Ads! We started with business chats and ended up talking about how in the hard times it's often the sweetest times with Jesus. We went deep and I'm thankful for the faith and wisdom Stacey shares. Today I'm finding joy with Stacey from Feather & Oak I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Feather & Oak Shop Instagram @feather_and_oak Feather & Oak on Facebook Bringing Joy: Hanging out and getting know my children as they grow older - enjoying their company (even when it's not easy!) Organising and sorting out clutter around the house Listening | Watching | Reading My Business Playbook Podcast Clutterbug Podcast Imprint - Natalie Walton Life on Purpose Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop www.honeyandgold.com.au

Today I'm chatting with one of my oldest friends, Rachael Willey. We have known each other since our young adult single days. We have travelled Europe together, served in Church together and had more laughs than I can count. We've also walked through some really hard times. Rachael shares on this episode, her journey through Infant Loss and the life of her son who was stillborn 10 years ago. I'm so thankful for her friendship but also thankful for the way she shares her story with us so vulnerably today. One line from our conversation “Grieve and keep moving” really resonated with me. I hope you will see the fingerprint of Jesus in Rachaels story even in the midst of such heartache and questioning. Today I'm finding joy with Rachael after Infant Loss. I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Watoto Children's Choir SANDS Miscarriage, Stilllbirth and Newborn Death Support Bringing Joy: McDonald's 30 Day Deals, especially the McFlurrys! Putting up the Christmas tree in November Gardening in our new home straight after work Making prayer more a part of my life, and taking part of church prayer meetings seeking God Listening | Watching | Reading Not much during term time! Christian fiction like Francine Rivers' ‘Sons of Encouragement' series Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop

Today we talk with Justine Flynn from Thank you Co. Justine and her husband are co-founders of a social enterprise, working to eradicate poverty through consumer products. You've probably used their hand sanitiser in the past 18mths! This was such an encouraging and behind the brand conversation with Justine and how entrepreneurial burnout in particular has affected her these past few years. We also hear about a big vision they had when COVID hit and things on the business front were looking bleak. I also love Justine's analogy of a RIP in the ocean and knowing when to lean in and go with the current and not to exhaust yourself fighting against it. I think you'll be encouraged by Justine's story today and how she didn't let anyone or anything steal her joy, even when her very identity was stripped away. Today I'm Finding Joy with Justine from Thank you. I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Justine on Instagram ThankYou Co. Website and Instagram Bringing Joy: Watching Kids grow, Beach, Enjoying seeing Dan become a Queenslander, Listening | Watching | Reading Reading - Emotionally Wealthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero and Everyday in his presence by Charles Stanley Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop www.honeyandgold.com.au

Today we talk with Angela Bourne from Cherished Home. Cherished is a family home on the Southside of Brisbane helping women break the cycle of domestic violence. I love Ange's story of how, as a Hair dresser God spoke to her, in Cambodia, about helping women from domestic violence shelters with her skills. How God's timing was perfect in acquiring the house they use for Cherished, and the life transforming things that the women experience there. I think you'll be inspired that God uses everyday people to do everyday things to make significant differences in peoples lives. Today I'm Finding Joy with Angela from Cherished Home. I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Cherished Home Website Cherished Home Facebook Bringing Joy: Getaways on the Gold Coast Listening | Watching | Reading 'Maid' on Netflix Winning the War in your Mind by Craig Groshel Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop Use code FINDINGJOY for 20% off

My guest for today is Laryssa Schleusener. She and her husband James pastor the Collective Church, and operate a mid-week cafe & barber in Brisbane called The House. They have a full life and we talk all about following her God dream. I love when Laryssa talks about doing the safe dream but then things fell apart, and they did the thing they knew God had put in their hearts, to begin with. We talk about plant-based diets, miscarriage, and feeding the rich and poor at the one table. It was such a fun conversation and I hope you're encouraged to go and do the dream God has put inside you. Today I'm Finding Joy with Laryssa from The House. I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Laryssa's Instagram The House Instagram Eso Pilates Instagram Bringing Joy: City Cave Listening | Watching | Reading Plant proof radio Delter Coffee Press The Block Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop www.honeyandgold.com.au

On todays show we talk with Emma Tabacaru from Pippin Girl. A publication and business created to encourage and educate girls and their mum's about puberty and having those ‘birds and bees' chats without all the awkward. Everything Pippin Girl does is creative and attractive and shouts from the pages how valuable and beautiful each girl is. I love hearing from Emma on how this dream sprouted from her own life experiences, and I'm excited to see what is next for Pippin Girl, including Emma having a new baby that was literally a few weeks away from being born at the time of this interview. I think you'll be inspired by Emma's story and the whole ‘see a need, fill a need' scenario when it comes to pre-teen and teen girls. Today I'm Finding Joy with Emma from Pippin Girl. I hope you enjoy the conversation! SHOW LINKS Pippin Girl Instagram What's Bringing Joy ~ Cold Peaches (hello pregnancy cravings!) Living near the water at Kingscliffe and Coffee! Listening | Watching | Reading ~ Raising Girls Who Like Themselves by Kasey Edwards & Dr Christopher Scanlon Bible + You Version verse of the day Honey & Gold - Instagram + Shop

Finding Joy is a podcast of conversations with Australian Christian women living out their faith and dreams in everyday, extraordinary ways. Hosted by Jordan from Honey & Gold, the prayer is this podcast will inspire you. And no matter the circumstances life throws your way, that you can still find joy in the midst of it all. I hope this podcast brings light, brings hope, brings Jesus and may these stories encourage you to pursue the dream, and find the joy in your own life. ————————————— Finding Joy Podcast is a production by Jordan Bariesheff from Honey & Gold www.honeyandgold.com.au