Ruby Red Lips

The health and fitness industry has become a convenient space to usher in new age thought and self idolization. While fitness has for many years focused primarily on the body and maintaining a healthy lifestyle it is now evolving, and incorporating new age spirituality and political ideologies. We discuss how to get your workout in, without sacrificing what you believe as a Christian. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” John 4:39 There is power in sharing the story of how Jesus turns our lives around; and after a long sabbatical, I wanted to start season 2 of the podcast by sharing my testimony. It's the longest episode I've recorded to date and it's been a complete labor of love to record and edit this episode but I pray that you find it to be a blessing, whether parts of my story resonate with you, shock you or make you laugh...it's all for God's glory. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

It was a hard sell. I realize that but I could visualize it in my head and I just knew, it would look amazing if we painted the master bathroom walls, black. Trying to convince Adam, well that was another story. I don't like to stereotype but typically, we fall into one of two categories. Builders; are the people that implement a plan, and dreamers, those of us who see the vision. I like to call these people, idea factories. Our minds race a mile a minute with all the wonderful things we could do or create and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming for the rest of the world. We are visionaries and innovators but we tend to shelter that creativity for fear of failure or a lack of implementation. In today's episode, I talk about my experience as an idea factory and how to lean into that inspiration while following through on the dreams and visions you have. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

If you've ever caught yourself saying, 'I wish there were more hours in a day' or, 'If only I had a clone, then I could...' you are NOT alone. Often as women, we find ourselves carried away by the many responsibilities of life. Gone are the days of boredom. Hobbies?! What's a hobby? Finding time to commit to the things we love and enjoy doing, becomes rarer and rarer. Maintaining the busyness you find yourself in, may start to feel normal but there is a way to take a step back, create space, and invest time into the things that restore your mind and soul. In today's episode, I give you 4 practical tips on creating margin in your life while balancing responsibility and doing more of what you love. I'll be the first to say that I need this episode most of all, and many of these practices may be easier said than done but when implemented, they allow us to focus on our priorities while enjoying the things we love to do most. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

When you go to war, make sure you have what you need to withstand the fight. I'm not talking about armor and artillery but rather, the everyday battles we come up against in life. You may not be in man-to-man combat but you may face challenges and opposition that can leave you feeling tired, weak, and exhausted. This week I talk about struggling with this in my own life as I share with you 4 techniques to minimize exhaustion when you're feeling like the underdog. Just because you've lost a battle does not mean you've lost the war, so don't be discouraged, you've got a lot of fight in you still! I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

This week I upgraded to a new phone and as I've grown older, I've noticed how I dread the process, rather than look forward to it. Moving all my contacts, music, apps, and photos over to a new phone is something I've begun to have a great distaste for. First-world problems, I know, but as I thought more about this I realized that God is moving many women to "upgrade" areas in their lives. It's always interesting how a word from Heaven can come in the form of moving from 64GB to 128GB phone, but God is moving women into open, spacious places. Is your battery life depleted? Do you have a smashed exterior or broken case? God says it's time for you to upgrade to something new! I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

There are 5 weeks left until Christmas, and this year many people are thinking of the holidays even earlier than usual. It may have something to do with the pandemic or that we are just looking for hope now more than ever, but regardless of why, we are all looking at our list of loved ones to buy for. Over the past year, God has been moving my heart into the space of business but specifically, female creatives in business. Creatives are some of the most talented and passionate people and yet undermine the value of their products. As we inch closer to the holidays, it was on my heart to encourage and uplift those in this industry, to press on and pursue what God has called them to; while informing consumers about the meaning of investing in small business this Christmas. Supporting your local economy and pursuing creativity by way of buying from makers, dreamers, and creators is more than meaningful, for many it is what they depend on. This Christmas, we have the choice to buy from big box stores or familiar faces, my hope is we invest wisely. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Did you know, that the average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day? 95% of those are exactly the same repetitive thoughts as the day before, and about 80% of them are negative. That's a sobering thought! Our mind is a functioning organ that powers us throughout the day, yet we often don't even realize how it's working or what it's thinking. We set it to "auto-pilot" and let it coast, only to realize that we ended up in Antarctica instead of Aruba. Although our minds are powerful, they often can be distracted and may even lead us astray to a mismanaged mindset. In this episode, I talk about some fun brain facts, play a game, and open up about my past struggle with a negative mindset. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

This is the kick-in-the-butt episode, you didn't know you needed!! I believe that women are determined, productive, and passionate but sometimes we can get hung up on the important things that God is leading us to because of the fear and doubt we hold. Many women carry dreams and visions of things they'd like to do, but ultimately never fulfill them because of the fear, which leads us to create a heaping pile of excuses to not live out the gifts and calling that is YOURS to pursue! This episode is a call to action for those who have been holding onto something in their hearts without ever moving forward. God doesn't need your excuses, he needs your action and He's called you specifically for it. Opportunity is knocking....it's time to own it! I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

You may be wondering to yourself if it's finally happened. If I've finally gone mad and lost my marbles if I'm hearing voices in my head. Well, no. Not literal voices, but rather the voices that consume our mind and clutter our clarity. In a time where information, ideas, and opinions bombard us from the second we wake up, we are listening to the voices of others. This is not bad in itself, but WHAT and WHOM we pay attention to and listen to can have a lasting impact on our mindset. In this episode, I discuss how I came to become more selective about the voices in my head, the only influencer you really need to hear from, and lastly, a challenge to create clarity for your mind. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Remember how magical the first snowfall was as a kid? The light, sparkly flakes tingling your nose and falling onto your eyelashes. Snow has an enchanting way of stirring within us excitement and nostalgia. And then, we grow up. We come to the reality of what snow means. Shoveling, driving in a blizzard, black ice, and freezing cold temperatures. How did we forget about the beauty we once so easily recognized and knew to love? After the first snowfall in late October this year, God showed me something so visual about his character and this episode is a beautiful illustration to remind us of that. My hope is that the next time you see a snowflake, you are reminded of this episode and what I share in the beauty of a snowstorm. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

To say I was nervous to bring Adam on the show is an understatement, but I think the feeling was mutual. I've never interviewed anyone before, let alone my Husband but I wanted to have an open and candid conversation about marriage, kids, love languages, and how we can best support one another in the roles of Husband and Wife. After taking the time to come up with thought-provoking questions to ask him, (many of which I've never asked before) it sparked an idea to continue this idea of asking questions and taking the time to listen and hear what my spouse thinks about various parts of marriage and our life. Try this activity with your spouse! You may be surprised, encouraged, and uplifted by their response! Need some help? Check out my list of questions to ask your Husband on Instagram! You can find it in the Highlights titled 'Podcast'. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

What do boob jobs and The Samaritan Woman, have in common?! More than you might think. Society plays a role in the cultural norms and ideas of a particular time, but there is a feeling that has transferred from one generation to the next and is more rampant than ever. Shame. It lives in the deepest, darkest crevices of our soul and doesn't like to make an appearance, for fear of what others or God will think. In this real and raw episode, I discuss past experiences that have led me to feel shame and hurt much like The Samaritan Woman at the well. A hidden story, carried by the weight of depression, poor self-image, and frustration does not come without redemption! Listen in, as I talk about finding the strength to open up about my experiences, through a woman who met Jesus at a well, thousands of years ago. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here and leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

As women, we have been getting messages from all angles about our worth. The beauty industry tells us we need to look young to be worthy The business industry tells us we need to hustle and make money to be worthy The social media industry tells us we need 'x' amount of followers to be worthy But aside from the many messages we receive about our worth, there is only one that matters. God's. In the midst of chaos or in the quiet of rest, when our perspective shifts from self-love to God's selfless love, we can begin to embrace the women we are called to be and know that our worth comes from the Creator. I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show! Click here & leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

You're lying in bed at night. It's dark, quiet and everyone is asleep except for you; you and your anxious thoughts, that is. First, you recount everything that happened in your day, then you over-analyze the conversation you had with your girlfriend and wonder if you were a little too honest about how you didn't' like her kitchen tile, and finally, you question every parenting decision you've ever made. Pretty soon your thoughts have sent you down a spiral into hopeless oblivion. Sound familiar? Then you, my friend have probably experienced anxiety at one time or another. This episode is a special request from a listener, which comes at a time when many of us are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever before. Although anxiousness can be normal, it's not always productive or welcome, so in this episode, I share with you 11 tips to help you manage your thoughts using practical and effective methods to overcome anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Masks, hand sanitizer, and social distancing are the new normal. Or is it? Have we lost our common sense, compass? The world has always been crazy. Now we just have social media to tell us how crazy it really is! Get ready for a hot and spicy episode as we dive into a controversial subject, and discuss how we can start to step up and speak boldly even when our hands are shaking. 2020 has been a year of change and transformation for many, and as for me, a year to speak unmasked and unapologetically....as you'll soon find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

After graduating from high school, it's a straight shot, right? Study at post-secondary, find the love of your life, get married, have kids, buy and house and retire having worked a successful career. What I thought would be a chronological order of life events, has turned out to be quite different than I ever anticipated, and now at 30, with my boys both moving to school full time within a year, my mind is heavy under the pressure to perform, pursuing my passion (which I haven't figured out yet), and leaning into my God-given gifts. All too often, we hear of the countless success stories from others who have "found their dream job", but how often do we hear the stories of those who are in the messy middle of figuring it out? This week we dive into the vulnerable topic, of leaning on God when life has thrown a few curveballs, and slowly uncovering our purpose through him. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Do you feel it?! Fall is in the air, and with it comes cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and bonfires. In this episode, we talk about how to prepare our hearts and home for this season with decor tips, diffuser blends and, I'll even share with you my favourite fall playlist to listen to for chilly nights ahead. We'll also talk about PSL (pumpkin spiced lattes) and I let you in on my thoughts about the cult favourite drink. So pull out those candles, sip on a savory drink, and listen in as I spill all my fall rituals to get you in the groove for autumn! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Ever feel like your living the same day over and over again? Yup. Groundhog Day. We've all been there, especially as moms. Between cooking, cleaning, and driving kids to football, our everyday responsibilities can become a bit repetitive and we get trapped in the mud of the mundane. But life is more than just folding mismatched socks! Join the conversation as we discuss 4 practical tips to getting "unstuck" and tackling life with passion and a skip in your step. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Feeling a little nervous about sending the kiddos back to school in 2020? A little excited?!  It's been a wild, crazy year and parents have got aaaaaaall the feels right now. In this episode, we discuss the many emotions that surround sending our kids back to school in the midst of a pandemic and how we can navigate in uncertain times. Whether you are homeschooling for the first time, choosing online education, or sending your kids back to school, we could all use more peace and comfort as we navigate back to school. Join me as we talk about how we can go with grace, empower our kids, and face a new school year with excitement! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message

Ever feel like you are the most unqualified or inexperienced woman for the job? Ya, me too! God often uses these experiences for us to grow out of our comfort zones as we move in spaces unexplored. In this first episode, I take you behind the curtain and show you what God is currently moving me into, and how I feel about it (I'm 100% honest). Are you in a new season? Is God bringing you into unchartered territory? Girlfriend, you're not alone. I pray this is an episode to encourage and inspire you to step boldly into new spaces...even if you're a little shakey, like me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rubyredlipspodcast/message