Ministry + Motherhood Podcast

Our world puts so much pressure on Moms & women in leadership to do so much. To get so many things right and do ALL.THE.THINGS....and this pressure causes us to just keep adding more to our plate. When we continue to pile on these expectations, everything just feels so impossible. We can spend so much time thinking about all the the things we know we SHOULD do, but what about those we SHOULDN'T do? Lesson #1 is that I should take a hard look at the things I shouldn't be wasting my time, energy and thoughts on and cut it out of my life.

Ever feel like you just can't quite get consistent AND then STAY consistent? Dive in with us this week as we discuss what kills our consistency and how to navigate it moving forward. You've got this Mama! Want to learn more about coaching with Lauren? Check her out here: laurenapple.org/coaching  

Missed a day or two, or even a week, of keeping up with your habit, routine or system?? Trying to find a way to get back into it with out falling even further behind? Listen to my 4 steps to give yourself a quick reboot and continue stepping into the God-given habits, disciplines, routines & systems God has called you to. Want to learn more about Lauren's 6 month Ministry + Motherhood Mentorship Program and how you can get your own personalized Habit & System Program? Check out more details here: https://laurenapple.org

Today we are joined by special guest Maureen "Mo" Spell, who is a Certified Covenant Coach for Christian Moms. In this episode, we tackle all the things women go through as they venture out on new things, manage the things in their home and navigate the feelings we too often get stuck in. Listen in to hear some phenomenal tips from Mo. Want to find more of her? Check her out at: https://maureenspell.com or https://themompreneurlab.com Interested in partnering with Lauren as you dive deep into your leadership potential and authority? Learn more about her 1:1 coaching here: https://laurenapple.org/coaching 

Today we are joined by my special guest, Kristin Fields Chadwick. She is a Spirit Empowered Christian Life Coach, Podcast Host of Wholistic Hearts, and Podcast Manager.  Each day she is on a mission to be an influential & empowering woman who brings real change and freedom to the deepest places in peoples' lives through Jesus himself- a gentle, kind, playful Savior. She has a heart to bring the feminine heart back to the Father heart of God by not just teaching about God, but revealing God through mind, body, and spirit exploration.  Calling out the gold in people so they see their true God-given identity is one of her deepest joys.   In this episode, we discuss how can we connect to God each and every day even in the midst of chaos, dirty diapers and no sleep.  Want to learn more about Kristin? Find her podcast, Wholistic Hearts Podcast here: https://kristinfieldschadwick.com/podcast/ Or visit her website here: https://kristinfieldschadwick.com/ Interested in partnering with Lauren as you dive deep into your leadership potential and authority? Learn more about her 1:1 coaching here: https://laurenapple.org/coaching

Tune in as we get to chat with Diana Swillinger from The Renew Your Mind Podcast all about how to Get Out of Your Mind...and doing it God's way! Want to see more of Diana? Check out her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t0vO1I4rKHCcKVVABaojO?si=TgKHUGAlSPe1MyWXrMyybg&dl_branch=1 Or visit her website here: https://www.dianaswillinger.com She's one of my favorites and you won't regret tuning in to her voice & wisdom.

Are you sick and tired of spinning your wheels, setting out with all the motivation and desire in the world and finding that at the end of the day you are exhausted but don't have much to show for it? If you are ready to go full force after your God-dreams & the ministry-impact God created you for, then you have got to start implementing these TWO habits in to your DAILY life! Want more info on my 6 month group mastermind? Check it out here: https://laurenapple.org/magnify/ Want to join our completely free Facebook group? Here you go: https://facebook.com/groups/ministrynmotherhood

Have you found that you have so many expectations on yourself that you can't possibly keep up? How would you feel if I told you that this is common but is also one of the greatest tricks of the enemy to keep us from being obedient to Christ? Let's take a look at the common downfalls of our own expectations and what God has to say about it. Want to claim 1 of 6 free 1:1 Strategy sessions with Lauren? Get on her calendar here: https://laurenapple.org/schedule-a-call/

Ever feel like you just can't possibly add another thing to your schedule, and it seems like forever since you've heard God's voice.Here are 4 practical ways I have helped other ladies just like you establish the habit of hearing God's voice EVERY.SINGLE.DAY!Jump on in.

Have you lived in the land of flexibility and freedom of doing whatever, whenever? Have you found that even though this is how you operate, it tends to get chaotic and overwhelming and too often you find that the big, important things get missed?Tune in this week to discover my cornerstones to time management to insure you are continuing to steward all the things God has given you here on earth to be responsible for and to.   The challenge with just going off the cuff...being overly flexible and letting your time run you instead of you run your time. Want more info on my 30 day coaching to the AM & PM Routine you've been waiting for? Join my free facebook community at: www.facebook.com/groups/ministrynmotherhood    

The world has lied to us and told us that our greatest responsibility as Mom is to protect our kids & provide for them their basic needs. Mom, this is not it, it couldn't be further from the truth. God has something bigger in store for you and I, as He has called us to be stewards of HIS children here on Earth. Tune in to discover what it is that is the greatest thing we can do for our kids, here on Earth.

Ever heard of the story of Eutychus in Acts 20? It's the story that is ALL about RESURRECTION and NEW LIFE. Listen in as we talk about God's desire for you to have a new life, and new things springing forth in and through you (Isaiah 43:18-19). And here is the song that Lauren mentions in this episode: “Ways in the Wasteland” by NewSpring Worship...go and give it a listen.

There are these things out there that stop us from dreaming...from going after our dreams and from actually seeing them become reality!This week we are diving into the 4 biggest dream killers I have experienced in my life and in the many ladies I have spoken to.Let's surrender these killers, change the way we look at them, and dust off those dreams and begin hoping for and imagining a life where they come to exist.Here is the link to the special discounted Clarify Your Mission Mini-Course & 90 Minute Session with Lauren: https://rb.gy/dawsqk

Let's dive into the story of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15 and how the seemingly small acts of disobediences lead to the Lord's rejection of Saul's Kingship and calling…   And in the act of being rejected by the Lord, turned Saul into standing between the anointing of another….   Want to get some help on discovering the next practical step you can take today in your obedience with the Lord? Sign up for a free clarity session with Lauren here: https://rb.gy/kxrvfk

Can I challenge you to begin to live out a life of gratitude, but not just being grateful, also implementing the discipline of Celebration into your everyday life. Not only will these things drastically change the way you think, see and experience life; they will also allow God to be glorified in brand new ways in and through you. Go ahead and give it a try...

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I just can't seem to get myself to do it” or to actually make the choices you desire to make? Well, you know what, Paul found himself in that same place… “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do”, Paul says in Romans 7:15.This is a place we find ourselves in too often, and I hear it from ladies all over the place, about knowing what they need to do but not being able to find themselves actually doing it.I have discovered there are 2 key habits in actually finding success in doing the things you know you should and ought to be doing. Want to know what those 2 habits are? Take a listen in this week as we dive right on in!

Let's take a look at the story of Joshua leading the Israelites to the defeat of Ai and how the sin of Achan can empower us to walk out in surrender and hope for our future.

Your morning routine is only as successful as your evening routine, crazy huh?If you want to have a successful morning routine on a consistent basis, then end your evenings with these 3 steps.  If you do this, you will find that you will form a transformational shift in your daily habits, success and open up so many opportunities for the Holy Spirit to show up in crazy powerful ways each and every day. Let's get after it!

Are you used to rushing out the door? Hurrying your kids to get ready? Waking up already exhausted and overwhelmed?It's time to put a change to that.We've heard all the studies before and know how important and successful morning routine is, but it has been SO hard to implement it in the past and you are just not sure you were meant to wake up any earlier. Tune into this week's episode to learn how you can (with grace) create & implement your favorite morning routine.Download the morning routine worksheet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QiL1XbE2zdhrZjenmvgXYF0OC7sET9qP/view?usp=sharing

Do you feel like whenever you set out on implementing change or development that it just seems like you can't ever get it to stick?Like, you start out with all this motivation and desire, but it seems to fade quite quickly?We want to see you succeed at Ministry + Motherhood, so let's dive into what is holding us back and how we can make lasting change in our lives! Want to learn more? Check out our free facebook group here: https://tinyurl.com/yndt7a2j 

Are you unsure of your God-dreams or purpose?Do you feel like you have a glimpse and idea of what your purpose is but it doesn't all seem to make sense, or it seems disconnected, especially from your current reality?Want to get the full picture? Want to know with certainty where it is and what it is that God has in store for you? Take a listen to this week's episode to learn the key I have discovered to find that clarity in the quickest way possible. Want to learn more? Check out our free facebook group here: https://tinyurl.com/yndt7a2j 

There are so many misconceptions I have seen Christians take on about obedience, and unfortunately, these things keep us from following through on the BIG ASKS God has given us, and accomplishing the big dreams He's birthed in our hearts.   Tune in to this week's episode to learn what things you can let go of when it comes to obedience, in order for you to take big steps forward on who God is calling you to be.   Want to know next steps? You can book a FREE Strategy Session with Lauren here: https://rb.gy/k5wr50

Do you ever feel anxious? How about overwhelmed or frustrated? Do you have those days where you are running around doing things, but at the end of the day you feel exhausted and can't quite put your finger on what you actually accomplished?   Tired of feeling guilty for losing your cool on your kids, or not responding with patience when things don't go your way?   Pay attention to these things, and learn how setting up a SIMPLE (because we all know those complicated 12 step systems that are supposed to work for everyone…don't last long for you) system can help you escape the overwhelm and learn to roll with the punches.   Check out our group coaching program here: laurenapple.org/magnify And join our FREE Facebook community here: facebook.com/groups/ministrynmotherhood

You hear Christians talk about dreaming, and your God dreams & visions, you hear many people refer to Vision Boards and Goal Setting, etc.   However, you can't rely on getting clear on dreams or having specific dreams, and that once you receive those revelations that “Poof” they will just happen…   Dreaming & Vision is the catalyst to Action!   Learn more here: laurenapple.org   And join our FREE Facebook community here: facebook.com/groups/ministrynmotherhood

You know that you want to do these things, and become this person, but you've never really sat down to really hone in on what your specific mission is for your home and your ministry-impact outside your home…well let's dive in and discover, why it is SO important to know your Ministry + Motherhood Mission.   Bible verses referenced: Jeremiah 29:11 & Proverbs 29:8   Link to the FREE Spiritual Gifts Assessment from Church Growth Tools: https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-gifts-survey/

Ministry + Motherhood is all about those deep dreams birthed inside you that are just waiting to come out. It's about making a Kingdom-impact in your home & outside of it. It's about having big vision & taking big action. Are you ready to stop making excuses, leave doubt behind, and step into the impact & influence God created you for? Then jump on in!