Grab your cold brew and chat with Megan from She Lives Purposefully! On the Jesus-loving, Christian podcast for women, she talks about living the way God call us to live - living purposefully. From dating, friends, inspiring women and practical purpose to diving DEEP into the Bible and learning more about apologetics, get ready to be encouraged and equipped to be a women who, well, lives purposefully.
The She Lives Purposefully podcast has been a true blessing and source of encouragement in my life. It has provided me with the motivation to deepen my faith, prioritize prayer, and extend grace to myself. I am incredibly grateful that God led me to this podcast, as it has had a significant impact on my spiritual journey. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how Val teaches directly from the Word of God and applies its truth to our everyday lives. Her teachings are rooted in biblical principles and she consistently brings the focus back to Jesus, glorifying Him in everything she shares. This approach is refreshing and helps me connect with the content on a deeper level.
Another great aspect is the relatability and authenticity that Megan brings to her episodes. She speaks from personal experiences and openly shares her struggles, making listeners feel understood and supported in their own faith journeys. Her perspectives are thought-provoking and encourage listeners to view situations through a Christ-centered lens.
I appreciate the concise nature of each episode, as they get straight to the point without being overly lengthy. Despite their brevity, they are packed with wisdom and provide valuable insights on how to cultivate a better relationship with God. If you're looking for a podcast that offers wisdom-filled content without taking up too much time, I highly recommend giving She Lives Purposefully a listen.
As for any potential drawbacks, it would be beneficial to have more consistent release schedules for episodes. There have been times when there were longer gaps between new episodes, which can leave listeners craving more content. However, this small issue does not detract from the overall impact this podcast has had on its audience.
In conclusion, The She Lives Purposefully podcast is an incredible resource for women seeking to strengthen their faith and find support within Christian communities. Its teachings are rooted in biblical truths and provide practical guidance for living purposeful lives. Megan's passion for encouraging women and her genuine love for Christ shine through in every episode. I am truly grateful for the impact this podcast has had on my spiritual journey.
Why should Christian women who want to live for Jesus consider their health? Why do most people struggle with their health? Today's conversation is all about healthy living all through a Biblical mindset. Today on the show, I'm joined my Chrissy Evans who is the wife to Heath Evans, former NFL player and analyst; a mother; and a business owner, who after losing 150 pounds became passionate about helping women break free from diet culture, weight loss gimmicks, and modern feminism's false promises. She loves encouraging women to honor God with their bodies marriages and families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morgan Krueger, LO Sister Ambassador, former Live Original Team member, content creator, author, wife and mama, joins me on the podcast today to talk about sin, shame, hiding as Christians and how we can trade that in to experience redemption and freedom in Jesus! We talk about feeling disqualified from God loving us or using us because of our past (or present) sin. And Morgan shares her testimony and what the Lord showed her about God's heart for her. Get her book Goodbye Hiding, Hello Freedom: https://amzn.to/4iZRDA2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USA Today bestselling author and founder of the ministry gathering 2 million moms a night in prayer - the Midnight Mom Devotional online community - Becky Thompson joins us on the podcast! Christian momma's who struggle with overwhelm or anxiety, raise your hands! That's me too. And I had the joy of being SO uplifted by Becky Thompson. Together we talk about finding healing rest for moms, wearing overwhelm as a badge of honor and why that's not ok, why moms are experiencing anxiety in huge numbers, trusting Jesus to safely hold us, how to practically rest when you just can't stop and MORE. Becky's book Healing Rest: https://amzn.to/4d173m6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trigger warning and PSA: In this episode we discuss a lot of hard topics that may be triggering for some. This conversation is not meant for little ears. Today on the show, I am joined by Ashley Jameson, Associate Director of Women's Groups for Pure Desire to discuss the new study that revealed 40% of Christian women use pornography. We talk about Ashley's personal experience with addiction and betrayal trauma, God's truth and power through sin and shame, why this conversation matters, resources, the science behind addiction, that you CAN find freedom and how to do that, and encouragement for those impacted by betrayal trauma. Find more resources here: https://puredesire.org/resources/ Find more tools here: https://puredesire.org/tools/ 00:00 Intro and trigger warning 04:00 Ashley's experience 07:00 Why is pornography a struggle? 12:40 Can we conquer addiction? 15:30 “It's not hurting anyone” and “I have it under control” 22:00 Why it's important to talk about 27:00 Find healing, hope, and freedom 39:00 Encouragement for those impacted by betrayal trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're talking about conquering the fear of missing out and embracing where God has you right NOW instead of just looking to what's next with author, podcaster and founder of the GLOBAL movement Purpose Doesn't Pause, Hope Reagan Harris. We talk about the key to conquering FOMO, finding contentment and purpose TODAY, balancing ambition and success with contentment, comparison, slowing down, saying “YES” to God's calling, and taking leaps of faith. Get Hope's book: https://amzn.to/44XhCEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is our TRUE identity? What does the word “helper” mean in the Bible? How do we live out our distinct calling? What does it mean to be a technicolor woman and go from living in black and white to FULL COLOR? Jesus spoke right to me through this conversation with author, speaker, mom, and wife to Luke Smallbone, part of the Grammy-winning duo For King + County., Courtney Smallbone! She also shares her testimony that she says she's not yet been asked before! And she exhorts us with a powerful encouragement to go all in on Jesus ASAP. Get Courtney's Book: https://amzn.to/4iPPG9o Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, my husband Donny and I sit down with authors, podcasters, digital creators and relationship mentors Stefanie and Caleb Rouse. Seriously the way we want these two to move to our area and be their best friends! We talk all about their new prayer devotional set for husbands and wives. We talk about why it's important to pray for your spouse, encouragement for the wife whose husband doesn't want to pray or grow their marriage in God, how to practically love your spouse and more! Get their devos HERE (and seriously we are going through it right now for the year and are OBSESSED): https://amzn.to/4kamICd and https://amzn.to/44Uyf3S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm joined by author and Girls Night host Stephanie May Wilson who's here to encourage us about how to approach decisions in life that God doesn't give us specific instructions for! She encourages Christian women to create the life they love! Connect with Stephanie: https://stephaniemaywilson.com Enter the giveaway: instagram.com/shelivespurposefully Episode Outline 02:00 Navigating big decisions and the freedom to choose 15:24 Discovering personal choice 21:00 Navigating others' opinions 30:00 Encouragement for mamas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm almost brought to tears by my friends Mac and Kenz as they pour out wisdom and encouragement about chasing after what God has placed on your heart. Maybe you KNOW God has told you to do something or maybe you THINK He has and you want to step out in faith but you're scared, OR maybe you have this dream but you're thinking, “what does it matter if I do it or not?” Mac and Kenz - founders of Delight Ministries and podcast hosts of For The Girl - share all the encouragement for taking steps towards the dreams God has given you and I can tell you it's just what I needed to hear and I'm sure it'll be an encouragement to you too! LINKS: Enter the giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelivespurposefully/ Shop Daily Grace Co's $5, $10 + $15 SALE: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Follow Mac and Kenz: https://forthegirl.com Episode Timeline 00:00 GIVEAWAY! 05:25 Mac and Kenz Intro 12:17 How to know if a dream is from God and taking action 16:00 The pullback season 21:25 Balancing hustle and trusting God 24:43 Feeling Insignificant and the importance of individual impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We just got back from Argentina AND it's almost Easter. My husband and I are going all in on a trip recap, talking about little God winks, what God convicted us of during our trip, traveling with an 8 month old, truths God is reminding us of this Easter, and the real power this holiday celebrates. Link My Testimony Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000675173595 Why We Don't Drink Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000684202975 Shop the Daily Grace Co SALE + extra 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Christian music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist See photos from our Argentina trip!: https://www.instagram.com/meggpam/ Timeline 00:00 Intro 02:40 Argentina Recap 09:40 Convicting Hospitality, Biblical Love and Selflessness 17:35 More Argentina Recap 36:35 A God Wink 39:40 Easter Truths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I am joined by Philip Nation, the Vice-President/Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. He shares with us the importance of making Scripture accessible, talks about seeing a Bible sales boom and what he thinks it's attributed to, practical Bible study tips for the beginner and the well-versed Bible reader, Biblical archeological finds, and The OPEN Bible. Get The OPEN Bible: Thomas Nelson Bibles Site: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/the-open-bible/ 50th Anniversary Edition: https://amzn.to/4hKXmZZ Imitation Leather: https://amzn.to/4iCEUUC Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introducing Philip Nation 03:20 Making Scripture Accessible 06:20 Is there a Bible sales boom? 10:45 Practical Bible Study Tips for someone just starting to read the Bible 15:00 Staying Engaged with Scripture for the well-versed Bible reader 18:20 The OPEN Bible 23:10 Biblical archeological finds 25:30 Where to get The OPEN Bible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm joined by Rebecca George, author of You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry Up World. We talk all about encouragement for the girl who's in a waiting season or a hard season, how counter-intuitive it feels to be at peace with God's timing instead of hurrying, why we CAN trust God when His plans for our lives look different than ours, and how hard seasons can bring fruit. Links: Get You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry Up World: https://amzn.to/4j1EZkx Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Rebecca's waiting season story 06:25 The importance of waiting in Scripture and in our lives 09:45 God is good even when life isn't 11:00 “The greatest work happens in the dark.” 18:30 encouragement for the woman who's in what feels like an endless, hopeless waiting season 27:00 Waiting will feel counter-cultural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Operation: Grow in God by Summer! Today, I'm talking about the importance of our walks with God and ways to practically grow your relationship with God even more this Spring. LINKS 30% OFF Dwell: http://dwellapp.io/shelives She Lives Purposefully Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c Daily Grace Co Bible Tools: Get 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10 at https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Operation: Grow in God by Summer! Today, I'm talking about the importance of our walks with God and ways to practically grow your relationship with God even more this Spring. LINKS 30% OFF Dwell: http://dwellapp.io/shelives She Lives Purposefully Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c Daily Grace Co Bible Tools: Get 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10 at https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm sharing some encouragement for the girl going through a hard time with Bible truths and Bible verses, some practical and fun ways to give yourself a boost during, a Lent update to my commitment to reading God's Word, and a call to prayer for the persecuted church, especially Christians in Syria right now. Episode Outline: 01:50 Pray for the persecuted Church 5:00 Encouragement for the girl going through a hard time 14:45 Lent update 15:50 Ways to boost your day right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Megan talks all about making the effort to grow in our relationships with God. She dives into the history of Lent, what it is, when she started participating in it, what she's doing for Lent this year, ideas of what to fast or add for Lent, and encouragement, whether you participate in Lent or not, to grow in God this Spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today is my birthday! And I wanted to look back over the year and remember and share what God has done, what I've learned, what God has shown me. I also wanted to look forward and share what I want for this new year of life. LINKS: Shop the Daily Grace Co Sale: (code MEGANHOLMES10 for an extra 10% off!) https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Daily Grace Co. Birthday Gift Inspo: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/24/christian-woman-birthday-gift-inspo/ Megan's Amazon Gift Guides: https://amzn.to/41wlt9E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My sister and I team up to answer YOUR Christian woman questions in our Christian Girl Q&A! We talk about making Christian friends in your 20s and at church, people pleasing, leaving church jobs without being afraid to disappoint people, being type A and type B, transitioning from high school to college, and our thoughts on Christian women reading spicy books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we're talking all about God's love for YOU. We talk about Valentine's Day, God's love for us based on Scripture, what love will be like in Heaven, and we also jump into practical ways to love one another. PLUS, I share the BIG announcement that I've been alluding to! LINKS Grieving episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/212-grieving-during-christmastime/id1535514405?i=1000680112890 Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com Taylor's Custom Creations (new studio sign coming soon!): https://tinyurl.com/4k9duppt EPISODE OUTLINE (00:00) Big announcement (04:55) 2 other announcements (10:30) Valentine's Day chat (13:10) Love in Heaven (21:50) God's love for us (26:00) Practical ways to love others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm sitting down to encourage YOU with what God's been reminding me of lately: This life is short and it is ONE. You have things in your life that have eternal impact that you are MADE to do. And we're talking about practical ways to do this heavenly work. LINKS: Valentines Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/valentines-daily-grace-co-gift-guide/ Galentine's Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/galentinesdgcgiftguide/ “Finding and using your Spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000658873468 “How do we realize our spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000555811341 EPISODE OUTLINE: 00:00 Hi! 02:40 Teaser to MAJOR announcement & Trailer Launch 04:40 You have a heavenly work 13:00 Practical ways to do the heavenly work you're called to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you looking for encouragement to live life how God calls you to and know that your life has Kingdom purpose? Welcome to She Lives Purposefully with me, Megan Edmonds! I'm a wife, mom and your new Christian friend. I believe that God has given you this one life to know Him, love Him, and live for Him, purposefully. And I want to cheer you on in that. Each week on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast, we'll chat about different areas of life from a Jesus loving perspective - emotions, relationships, faith doubts, parenthood, health and hormones, work, routines, getting our fire for God back, anxiety, modesty, drinking, my own experiences, and practical ways to walk with God. So, friend, grab your favorite drink, let's hang out and be encouraged to live purposefully on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I sit down with my sister Makenzy to answer your Instagram DM questions about Christian living - we talk about how to stay friends with friends who disagree with us politically, how to navigate friendships with those who are struggling with their gender, what we really think about Taylor Swift, how to get motivated to read your Bible, finding Christian community, discouragement in singleness, and more! (Scroll for episode timeline) LINKS Episodes mentioned Christians and Politics Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000674261865 Comparison episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gUO2JoTpmJ1ySl24WwI5o?si=0ADcwZOcRE-8kfOXuhekKw Discover Purpose in Your Singleness Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xYnwrEPgmWMUxMHOPsImU?si=WiywtmXxTp623RQlY2WGCA Losing your fire for God and getting it back with Jaclyn Brooke episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TzGrZ3a2r9vMlAQXDU6mf?si=xO21B6PDRsC8sIfcFWoIEA Struggling with Bible reading episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5n6P5E42ona16k6LsUsgKs?si=N6aSSJ5bTlKn_Dppftepgg TOP EPISODE: This year just give me Jesus: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hcmw4wFdUPrixd5nOVu2M?si=0c8BeHlMRHa-ywFZ5FN14w Find Christian Community Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jEEst5JEHyBjlwonpPWn8?si=b586c5064019485f Christian music playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c Cutest Bible tools and quiet time must haves My go to beautiful bibles from Hosanna Revival (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for $$ off) https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-study-bible-sonora-theme https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Daily Grace Co (Code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shelivespurposefully/list/3IGTKWRXYSX88?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_GVMCGH9WK11CTAJH9HBS Timeline: 00:00 Intro and Catch Up 03:20 How to get along with Christians who have completely opposing political views 12:00 Getting discouraged that I've never dated bc most Christians get married so young. Advice? 21:45 How do I connect more with God working as a night nurse? 27:00 How to find the motivation to wake up early to read the Bible and pray? 35:25 How to find Christian community and friends? 38:00 What do you think about Taylor swift? 41:40 Healthy ways to eat / gain weight 43:40 Navigating friendships with friends who are struggling with gender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm talking about my “word of the year”: moving forward in grace. I discovered this word of the year on an episode just a few weeks ago (you can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hcmw4wFdUPrixd5nOVu2M?si=9bx2XuZxS-um5_URWNYu3g), and I really wanted to dive into this encouragement that you can cast of condemnation and shame and embrace the grace God has for you as a Christian and move forward into what God has called you to in this life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm joined by my husband Donny to talk about ALCOHOL as Christians. We talk about whether drinking it is a sin, why we don't drink, wine mom culture, the college party scene, alcoholism, falling off the wagon, God's grace, judgy-ness in this area, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we are simplifying what it means to live with purpose. I'm talking about 3 things you are ALREADY called to do today by God. Today's episode is jam packed with Bible verses and practical application so grab your notebooks and Bibles and let's dive in! LINKS Bible Time Must Haves: https://tinyurl.com/3n729dwn Daily Grace Co Bibles, Journals and Bible Study Tools (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% OFF): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7 Dwell App (get 30% off): dwellapp.io/shelives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Megan and her husband talk about the heart behind their New Year's goals: growing their relationship with God Himself. They talk about their New Year's goals, the importance of getting to know God Himself instead of just wanting the benefits of Him, having a relationship with God over just a religion, igniting a new love for God as Christians, Megan's Word for the year (hint: it's got something to do with grace), shame, Bible stories and more. 00:00 Intro and life updates 05:45 New Year's goals 12:00 Relationship > Religion 21:25 Igniting a love for God 26:30 Word of the year: moving forward in grace 33:00 Teaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I want to get vulnerable about my Bible reading time this past year, my walk with the Lord, and how I'm looking to make some changes to grow MORE in my relationship with God in the new year. I share a Bible reading plan I'll be following, other New Year's goals, and encouragement for the woman who's feeling complacent, for the prodigal, and for the woman who just wants to seek God more. LINKS Daily Grace Co's YouVersion Bible Reading Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/33951-eden-to-eternity-a-year-in-the-bible-with Get 30% off the Dwell App: http://dwellapp.io/shelives Sweater Set: https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10 (Use code MEG10 for 10% off!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm joined by my sister Makenzy on the podcast to talk about ALL things Christmas. We're talking about our traditions, favorite Christian and non Christian Christmas songs, and Christmas truths that mean the most to us. Christian Christmas Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/4un6mayz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grief during the holiday time is hard. Being merry and jolly doesn't come naturally and heartbreak feels more prominent in our lives than before. Today, my husband and I talk about grieving during Christmatime, remembering Emmanuel, how to support friends or family going through a hard time, and a grief letter from GriefShare. We open up about our own years of suffering through the Christmas season and share encouragement for the person going through a hard time this year. LINKS Old Navy Matching Family Pajamas: https://rstyle.me/+xxqrzBtkTXylXUwWFEJWBQ Grief share: https://www.griefshare.org My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7 EPISODE OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 03:45 It's ok to be grieving 06:30 Remembering Emmanuel, God With Us 10:20 God wants you to be real with Him 11:14 Sharing our own grief experiences 20:30 Grief Letter 23:00 Being a friend to someone who's grieving 35:20 God bears your burdens 36:45 Processing Grief 47:50 A prayer for the grieving friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kicking off a December Christmas Series, today I wanted to share with you some gift ideas for your Christian friends - we're talking books, Bible time must haves, purposeful living gift guide and cozy vibes! PLUS a few very intentional ideas that are $0. Gift Guide LINKS Gift Guides: https://tinyurl.com/49tjt6uv My Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/2s46jvn7 Christmas Gift Guide to Encourage Him: https://tinyurl.com/4h2d2pu8 More Encouraging Gifts for Her: https://tinyurl.com/25cc5nef Daily Grace Co Bibles, Journals and Bible Study Tools (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% OFF): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7 Roam Out East Sweater Set (code MEG10 for 10% off site): https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10 5 Year Prayer Journal (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://tinyurl.com/4xaw89y5 Dwell App (get 30% off): dwellapp.io/shelives Episode Timeline 00:00 Christmas Series Intro 02:00 Book Gift Ideas 03:08 Bible Time Must Haves Gift Ideas 05:36 Cozy Vibes Gift Guide 08:57 Purposeful Living Gift Guide 13:25 $0 Intentional Gift Ideas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I want to share one of my big struggles lately, give some tips in this area, and share some encouragement when it comes to… Bible reading! As Christians, spending time in God's Word is VITAL but it's not always easy or if we're honest, we don't always WANT to do it. I want to talk about my own struggle and share a short encouragement in this area. Links Get 30% off the Dwell App: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Get 10% off Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Bibles I have: https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7 https://collabs.shop/sqpk0u Get 10% off Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Christian music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Start my 31 day Purpose Bible Reading Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/shelivespurposefully/purposebiblereadingchallenge Time Stamps 00:00 Intro and my personal struggle with Bible reading 04:15 getting out of a Bible reading rut TIPS 07:50 Encouragement in this area Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm re-joined by my sister, Makenzy, to answer questions that YOU sent in on She Lives Purposefully's Instagram all about Christian living! LINKS Get 10% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Get 15% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Shop Megan's Christian living gift guides on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/3fy92ek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*TW: Infertility and miscarriage Today, Megan is joined by her friend Jewell who also had a baby boy this year. They talk about Jewell's miraculous pregnancy, being a boy mom, motherhood as a calling from God, transitioning to being a mom, mom struggles, finding yourself again and more! Megan's outfit: Use code ‘MEG10' for 10% off https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10 00:00 Intro 04:37 Infertility, miscarriages, and a miracle pregnancy 08:50 Being a “boy mom” 20:00 Motherhood as a calling 22:40 Transitioning to motherhood 37:09 Lindsey Gurk's Get your pink back 42:00 Dunkin' Donuts Drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I am joined by my friend Julia Pacifico who was a community favorite in our maternity leave series! Today we talk about comparison on social media and in real life, how it holds us back from what God has for us, and how to not compare ourselves to others and even what God is doing in their lives as Christians. 00:00 Intro & Halloween Recap 05:25 Our experience with comparison, how it holds you back from what God has for you as a Christian, and how to fight comparison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm sharing what God has done in my life with you - my testimony. Testimonies are so powerful. They show what God has done and bring glory to Him and encourage others in the process. I want to share with you how I grew up as a church kid in a Christian family, had faith doubts for years, went to Bible college, experienced family tragedy, my process of being angry with God, and how God healed my heart at a church retreat. Get 10% off my Bible (the Sonara) with code 'SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY': hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I am joined by my husband Donny to talk about 2 HOT and polarizing topics in the Christian world - politics (this election) and holidays. We talk about moral issues this election that are important to us, if we think Christians should vote and how, and if Christians should celebrate holidays, specifically Halloween. 00:00 Intro 04:00 Why we're talking about politics and why vote - even when you don't like either candidate 05:15 Why vote 12:30 The issues that matter most to us 25:25 Politics and the church 30:00 Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I wanted to let you into what God is teaching me lately through 12 weeks of motherhood thus far. These aren't Christian motherhood tips but moreso what the Lord has been encouraging me with. I talk about purpose and how where God has us is the BEST place for us to be and about God's unearned love. 00:00 Catching Up 05:45 Where God has me is the BEST place I can be 12:00 God's abundant, unearned love for you Roam Out East: use code MEG10 for 10% off or shop through this link https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In my first episode BACK from maternity leave, my husband and I talk in DEPTH about my high risk pregnancy, our birth story, and navigating postpartum. We also answer questions from the @shelivespurposefully Instagram community! We dive into the first trimester nausea, second trimester struggles, how I became a high risk pregnancy, pregnancy anxieties, how God showed up and gave us some miracles, our full birth story (epidural, water breaking and all), what Jesus is teaching us as we walk through parenthood, postpartum healing and emotions, Baby Donny and colic, breastfeeding vs formula and how I'm HONESTLY struggling to but seeking Jesus as a Christian mama in her postpartum era. Our Doula and Birth Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/roslyncuce/ 00:00 Intro 04:00 Pregnancy recap, anxiety, being high risk, struggles and miracles 20:26 Birth story 45:34 Q&A - Baby Donny, Colic, Birth fears, postpartum emotions, healing, breastfeeding and formula, how to seek Jesus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15% off code for Christian business below! | For the last episode of Megan's maternity leave series - What God is Teaching You - Hope Reagan Harris, founder of Purpose Doesn't Pause and Pass Purpose On, joins Megan to talk all about identity. They talk about other places we put our identity and what our identity in God actually is. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Use code shelivespurposefully15 for 15% off Hope's charm bar: https://passpurposeon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Corinne Medina! Corinne and Megan talk about God's abundant forgiveness for us and our response to it as Christians. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Mentioned Don McClure Messages: https://resources.ccphilly.org/guest.asp?SpeakerID=203 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan sits with her sweet friend Jaclyn Brooke (@jaclynnnbrooke) as part of her maternity leave series: what God is speaking to you about! They talk about losing your fire for God. They dive into mindsets to combat, dry seasons, how to get your fire for God back and persevere. Listen AD-FREE: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her sister Makenzy! Makenzy and Megan talk about modesty as Christian women - breaking down allll their thoughts on it! LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Mikella Van Dyke. Mikella and Megan talk about how to heal with Jesus as a Christian. They cover trauma, practical ways to start your healing process, mindset shifts when it comes to suffering and healing as Christian women, and more. Mikella is the founder of Chasing Sacred and an author of her new book https://amzn.to/45nOaGk and its partner Bible study https://amzn.to/4bZXfHS. Mikella first met Megan as an ambassador for Sadie Robertson's Live Original's LO Sister App. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Past Eps with Mikella: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000630297771 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Ayana Symone! Megan and Ayana talk about what it can look like to first see Jesus as an actual friend of ours and then also to pray to Him and to talk to Him like a friend. This is a great listen for Christian women. Ayana is an author of 2 books, podcast host of To Be Heard, and first met Megan as an ambassador for Sadie Robertson's Live Original's LO Sister App. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her friend of almost a decade and past favorite guest, Julia Pacifico. Megan and Julia talk about God's perfect timing, waiting on the Lord, and when it feels like our plans are interrupted. This is a MUST listen for Christian women. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Daisy Mellen. Megan and Daisy talk about how conviction is not something we need to run from but how it's actually a BEAUTIFUL thing. They talk about the difference between conviction and condemnation and why we actually, as Christian women, should WANT to be convicted. Daisy runs Bible and Faith and is the host of the Bible and Faith Podcast! LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her sister in law, Tori Bair! Tori and Megan talk about legalism, condemnation and shame, and perfectionism versus the pursuit of Jesus in the Christian life. Tori is currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Don McClure sermons mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/c2h6hsp5 Why Grace Changes Everything Book by Chuck Smith: https://amzn.to/4bbE5O8 Bible Reading Statistics: https://tinyurl.com/f6sy5xhv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan kicks off her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Tara Sun Snyder, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara. Megan and Tara talk to Christian women like you about how to live for God day by day, be present, and rely on God's grace. Tara has been seen on Jesus Calling, Propel Women, Ann Voskamp, Candace Bure's Great American Community, Live Original, For the Girl, Fox News, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Girl Defined, Coffee and Bible Time, Jordan Lee Dooley's She Podcast, Tori Master's Talks with Tori, She Speaks, and more. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan is joined by her sister, Makenzy, to answer some of your questions from Instagram! They talk about dealing with anxiety as Christian women, Godly habits, finding Christian friends in college, habits to quit when turning to God, praying and fasting. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW7HE4KkPHZyUC14NQqGu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan shares some straight up encouraging Bible verses with YOU for a few minutes to just encourage you in your walk with Christ. She pulls from verses all throughout God's Word. This episode is an uplifting, encouraging one of the Christian woman. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan is joined by her friend and Christian content creator and YouTuber, Kat Shultis to talk all about fixing our eyes on Jesus in the midst of broken dreams. They chat about her story and how she grew closer to the Lord in pain, trusting God, dancing on disappointment, asking God to change our dreams, and living day by day as Christian women. Links: Listen a day early and ad free: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Kat's book My Lowest for His Highest: Fixing Our eyes on Jesus in the Midst of Broken Dreams: https://amzn.to/3RZoHxk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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