Simply Joyful Podcast with Kristi Clover | Encouragement for your Faith and Family

Simply Joyful Podcast #100: How to Awaken Wonder in Your Home with Sally Clarkson * Full notes for this episode can be found here: KristiClover.com/100 Mentioned in the show: Enter my giveaway! https://kristiclover.com/giveaway Check out my Holiday Meal Planning Made Easy Course: https://kristiclover.com/mealplanning Join me in January for the M.O.M. Challenge!: https://kristiclover.com/momchallenge My original M.O.M.=Master Organizer of Mayhem talk: https://kristiclover.com/077 My episode with Steve (discussing his retirement): https://kristiclover.com/085   Let’s connect: Website | Store | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Join my newsletter at https://kristiclover.com/sanity + get my Sanity Savers for Moms book free!   Sally’s books: Awaking Wonder: https://amzn.to/3coYpig A Life-Giving Home: https://amzn.to/3moayby Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him: https://amzn.to/32EuGxY Only You Can Be You: https://amzn.to/38Eh5L2 (children’s book) Mission of Motherhood: https://amzn.to/3eXS26O Educating the Wholehearted Child: https://amzn.to/38GxWwy Life-Giving Table: https://amzn.to/32Cz68o Own Your Life: https://amzn.to/3povEIt See more titles on her Amazon author page: https://amzn.to/3lqDnn3 Also mentioned on the show: Audible: https://kristiclover.com/audible (2 FREE credits if you are a prime member!) M.O.M.=Master Organizer of Mayhem: https://amzn.to/2Ro0lOe Homeschool Basics: https://amzn.to/3eR94U0 Sally Clarkson Online: Sally’s Website: https://sallyclarkson.com/ Sally’s Membership Site: https://lifewithsally.com/ Sally on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sally.clarkson Sally on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealsallyclarkson/ Sally on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sally_Clarkson Sally on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/teaatmychair1 The “At Home with Sally” Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-sally/id1041509070?mt=2 Keeping Kids Safe Online: Podcast episode with Kristen Jenson: https://kristiclover.com/sjp-91-92-keeping-kids-safe-online-with-kristen-jenson/ Kristen's “Turn-Run-and-Tell” poster (and other wonderful resources for FREE!) by going to her website here: https://www.protectyoungminds.org/resources/ Accountable2You: we use this on our computers and smart phones: https://accountable2you.com/ Convenant Eyes: we use this on our computers: https://www.covenanteyes.com/?idev_id=1379 DisneyCircle: https://meetcircle.com/ VidAngel — we filter most of our movies through VidAngel Research every movies and shows via PluggedIn and/or CommonSense. Bark is good to use as a parental control app: https://www.bark.us/ American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teens: https://amzn.to/3pqfcr2 Passport2Purity - we go through this booklet with our kids at 13: https://amzn.to/3eSDs0h     * These notes may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions. (www.KristiClover.com/policies-disclosures/)

Simply Joyful Podcast #099: Creating a Welcoming Home for Each Season with Myquillyn Smith (aka "The Nester") * Full notes for this episode can be found here: KristiClover.com/099   Mentioned in the show: Enter my giveaway! https://kristiclover.com/giveaway Check out my Holiday Meal Planning Made Easy Course: https://kristiclover.com/mealplanning Let’s connect: Website | Store | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Join my newsletter at https://kristiclover.com/sanity + get my Sanity Savers for Moms book free!   Myquillyn’s book is probably one of my favorite books of the year: Welcome Home: https://amzn.to/33xqEY1 Cozy Minimalist Home: https://amzn.to/3kjmzgM The Nesting Place: https://amzn.to/2ZDV9Kr Also mentioned on the show: A Slob Comes Clean podcast episode with Myquillyn: (link coming soon) Dana K White on the Simply Joyful Podcast: https://kristiclover.com/sjp-052-dana-white-decluttering-advice-that-will-work-for-every-family/ My Other Favorite Books on Home: M.O.M.=Master Organizer of Mayhem: https://amzn.to/2Ro0lOe Home Body: https://amzn.to/2Fy3N6a How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: https://amzn.to/2ZxYFpR Decluttering at the Speed of Life: https://amzn.to/3kg3onZ The Turquoise Table:  https://amzn.to/3mprIFE Just Open the Door: https://amzn.to/35DfhQY A Life-Giving Home: https://amzn.to/3moayby Dream Home: https://amzn.to/3mwM0gO Hospitality Personality: https://amzn.to/2FLkvzA Awakening Wonder: https://amzn.to/3coYpig Myquillyn Smith Online: Myquillyn’s Website: https://thenester.com/  Myquillyn on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thenester Myquillyn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNestingPlace/  Myquillyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenester Myquillyn on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nesters/   * These notes may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions. (www.KristiClover.com/policies-disclosures/)  

Thanks for listening! Here are the show notes and links from this episode with Jennie Lusko. Jennie’s book: Fight to Flourish Fight to Flourish is an incredible book about how to flourish and thrive even through the hardest times. It's SO good! You will be seriously blessed by her wisdom! Check out all the show notes HERE! Watch this video on YouTube HERE! Get a copy of my new book, M.O.M.=Master Organizer of Mayhem HERE!   Homeschool Resources (mentioned in this episode): My new How to Homeschool Webinar: KristiClover.com/HomeschoolWebinar My Homeschool Organization Course: HomeschoolOrganization.com Go to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com to find more encouraging episodes...and be sure to check out all the new episodes exclusively on YouTube! Other Resources: Audiobooks for the win!!: https://kristiclover.com/Audible Take Back Your Life by Levi Lusko Through the Eyes of a Lion: Facing Impossible Pain, Finding Incredible Power by Levi Lusko I’m a list girl! Check out a few of my favorite things on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristiclover    ♡ Blessings & joy, Kristi Clover * This podcast may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others.

I am so ready to host! I'm ready to get my cookbooks out and cook for a get-together! Can I get an amen? This quarantine still isn't quite over here in Califonia, but it's getting close! We are seeing some stores start to reopen and churches start gathering again. This episode with Kelly Minter is so powerful because Kelly has such a heart for not for feeding people, but for real hospitality. If you haven't already picked up a copy of Kelly's new cookbook, A Place at the Table, I would really encourage you to do so. It has quickly become one of my favorites. Not only are their amazing recipes, but it's filled with stories on hospitality!  Kelly is really passionate about teaching the Bible. She sings, she writes, she speaks, and she's also known for incorporating recipes into her writing. So she wrote a cookbook! A Place at the Table is all about getting people to come together. It is very hospitality minded — it's so neat!  Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/097  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Kelly! Get ready to be encouraged!

SJP #96 When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas Today we are welcoming back Gary Thomas the bestselling author of Sacred Marriage. If you missed my episode with Gary, you have got to go listen in! That's why we're having him back — he was that good! Today, we're talking about his new book, When to Walk Away, and I'm going to honest, this is probably the most vulnerable I've felt in a podcast episode. I feel a little like you're listening to a counseling session! If you ever wanted to know and have insight into Kristi Clover's heart, this is it! I know this episode is going to impact you powerfully, so listen in and listen carefully to his wise words. You know how much I love books, but I really think When to Walk Away is one that every person needs to have on their shelves. Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/096  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Gary! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today we have none other than Trudy Cathy White back on the show talking about her newest book, A Quiet Strength. I could not be more thrilled because she is such a dear, sweet person and has so much wisdom. If you missed the last episode we did with her, make sure to check it out. Today we're going to be chatting about A Quiet Strength which is the life and legacy of her mom Jeannette Cathy. I can't wait for you to listen in to this Mother's Day special! I really wanted something special for this Mother's Day episode, and I love that Trudy is a mom talking about her mom. I know that you are going to be encouraged as you listen to her share the wonderful life lessons and treasures that she has had in her life. Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/095  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Trudy! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today I'm extra excited to have my friend Kathi Lipp on the show. Oh my goodness I have so enjoyed getting to know Kathi — not only are we in the same niche, but I feel like we have the same love language. We both know what it feels like to live in clutter and to dig ourselves out of clutter. I love talking to Kathi, and love that we both come at clutter differently. Kathi has a brand new book out called The Clutter-Free Home. We chat all about her book, her Facebook group The Clutter-Free Academy (a FREE group ... you should join!) I love how she shares about the Bible perspective of clutter, and what the Word has to say about that.   Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/094  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Kathi Lipp! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today on the show I have my new friend, Jennifer Allwood, author of the book Fear is Not the Boss of You. This could not have come at a better time. I can't wait for you to listen in because everything that we talked about is so applicable for this time. There's a lot of fear going on, a lot of unknown. Fear is Not the Boss of You is going to be such an encouragement to you. This conversation will hopefully strike a cord in helping to remind you not to let fear overcome you. Rest in the fact that God Almighty has got you in His hand, and we can be overcomers in this time. For those of you who are not familiar with Jennifer, she is amazing. She is a powerhouse! She has an amazing podcast, The Jennifer Allwood Show. She is best known for being a cheerleader for women and adds Biblical truth to the modern-day dream big mantra. She also does business coaching — a big part of her story is how she went from a creative to her business coaching. It's an amazing story and I can't wait for you to hear it! Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/093  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Jennifer! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today we have none other than Kristen Jenson coming on the podcast. Kristen is best known for her book series Good Pictures Bad Pictures and she knows a lot about keeping kids safe online. You will not want to miss this, and part two, of this conversation because it is so important. You are going to get concrete, practical tools on how to protect your kids from the things that are online that are not safe. Kristen is the founder of ProtectYoungMinds.org — a website dedicated to helping parents empower their kids to resist and reject pornography. She is a strong voice for protecting children from all forms of sexual exploitation and has testified before the Washington State Senate Law on the public health crisis of pornography. Kristen has two daughters and has recently become a grandma! She lives with her husband and Schnoodle puppy in the beautiful state of Washington. Disclaimer: Please know this is an adult conversation. While we don't get into anything crass, we do talk the truth about a very serious subject.  Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/091/092 Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook I know that you’re going to love this interview with Kristen! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today we have none other than Kristen Jenson coming on the podcast. Kristen is best known for her book series Good Pictures Bad Pictures and she knows a lot about keeping kids safe online. You will not want to miss this, and part two, of this conversation because it is so important. You are going to get concrete, practical tools on how to protect your kids from the things that are online that are not safe. Kristen is the founder of ProtectYoungMinds.org — a website dedicated to helping parents empower their kids to resist and reject pornography. She is a strong voice for protecting children from all forms of sexual exploitation and has testified before the Washington State Senate Law on the public health crisis of pornography. Kristen has two daughters and has recently become a grandma! She lives with her husband and Schnoodle puppy in the beautiful state of Washington. Disclaimer: Please know this is an adult conversation. While we don't get into anything crass, we do talk the truth about a very serious subject.  Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/091/092 Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook I know that you’re going to love this interview with Kristen! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today we have my dear friends, Guy and Amber Lia on the show. I always love getting the chance to talk with them ... normally it's in my living room, but today we did it over the internet! I can't wait for you to listen in and hear about their brand new book, Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. I'm telling you, friends, this book is awesome. It hits all the right spots. We were laughing because the chapters I felt drawn to read were the chapters Amber wrote and the chapters I felt Steve would enjoy were the chapters Guy wrote! So, they get it! They really do. Today you are going to be so blessed as we talk through the importance of marriage, and we learn how to exchange our spouses' angry reactions for gentle biblical responses. That is the heart behind Marriage Triggers — helping couples to approach their triggers in ways that bring healing and growth in their relationship. Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/090  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Guy and Amber Lia! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today we have my new friend Megan Dahlman on the show. She is the mastermind behind Strong-Mommas.com. I say mastermind because this woman is the master of fitness and nutrition. She is a mom, and she gets it. That's what I love about her. Megan knows what a post-partum body feels like. She knows what it's like to have screaming children needing your attention in the middle of trying to work out. She also knows what it's like to hide in the closet and eat chocolate—that endeared me to her right there. Megan does a lot of fitness coaching, and she even has a website dedicated to telling women how to get healthy and simple ways for moms to get fit. One thing to know about Megan is that she's not a model or an athlete, in fact, she'll tell you that she's really mediocre in all those areas. She does know so much about health, fitness, nutrition, and about being a mom. She worked in the fitness industry for over a decade and after getting fed up, she started her own company, Strong Mommas.  I do want to note, I'm putting a little bit of parental guidance on this episode. I know we've talked about my eating disorder in the past, but we go into a little more detail in this episode. If you're a mom, I'd love for you to listen to this episode before passing it along to your daughters (or sons). I just wanted to be careful about this topic of conversation.  Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/089 Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Megan! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today on the podcast, we have my new friend Lauren Casper. She is the author of new book, Loving Well in a Broken World: Discover the Hidden Power of Empathy. Lauren isn’t only a writer, she is also a speaker and an advocate and has written essays on vulnerability is a story style. Her works have appeared in the Huffington Post and also on the Today Show. Just a quick note there are some powerful things in this episode. I actually asked Lauren to give her story because it is an amazing story. Her family story is beautiful. I love how her story shows how God works in little moments. I cannot wait for you to listen in to my conversation with Lauren. Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/088  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Lauren! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today on the podcast, we have my new friend Kate Crocco. Fun fact about Kate, she's a psychotherapist, she's a confidence and mindset coach, and a writer who mentors female business owners around the world. Her first book, Thinking Like a Boss: Uncover and Overcome the Lies Holding You Back from Success, just released this February. She's also the host of the podcast with the same title. Kate's mission is to empower women to go after their dreams by helping them to break down walls and fears — this is key! She's helping us to conquer our fears and get over them. This is such a powerful episode, and her book is so good about helping us identify fears and overcoming them.  Get links and show notes here: http://kristiclover.com/087  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Kate! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today we have Laura Smith on the podcast. This was a really fun episode because it kind of went in all kinds of directions, and the advice Laura gave just floored me. It truly impacted me. I can’t wait for you to listen in. Laura Smith is an author and one of the books I brought her on to talk about is her 5-Minute Devotional for Girls. I get lots of requests about talking about parenting girls, and I wanted to have Laura on to talk about raising strong daughters. We talk a little bit about her upcoming book, How Sweet the Sound, that is all about hymns. I also open up and get real about a past eating disorder and her perspective was so good. I can not wait for you to listen in and hear from this mentor mom who has amazing and sound advice. Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/086  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Laura! Get ready to be encouraged!

This week we have a very special show because this is the first time I’ve ever had my husband, Steve Clover, on the podcast! I cannot wait for you to listen in and hear our story — we chat about how we met, and we actually get really intimate and share about some of our struggles over the last twenty-two years of marriage. I know that the message out there is “and they lived happily ever after,” but the truth is, marriage is hard! So I really hope you’ll be encouraged by this episode. Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/085  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Steve! Get ready to be encouraged!

I’m SO excited for today’s episode with Gary Thomas! If you do not know who Gary Thomas is he is the author of Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More than to Make Us Happy? I’m not sure if you know about Sacred Marriage, but I know all about Sacred Marriage. In fact, it is newly updated and refreshed. This book came out fifteen years ago and was very monumental in helping me through a hard time in our marriage. I was so thrilled to be able to chat with Gary — this is probably one of my all-time favorite interviews. He is so easy to talk to and his stories are amazing!  Get links and show notes here: https://KristiClover.com/084  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Gary! Get ready to be encouraged!

SJP #83: Teaching Your Kids How To Organize with Ashlyn Clover Today on the Simply Joyful Podcast I have a very special guest — my daughter Ashlyn! Ashlyn is helping me this week on our topic of teaching your kids how to organize! I sat down to write notes about this episode, I had the brilliant idea of having Ashlyn on! While she is still learning, she is doing an amazing job getting organized! Today we’re going to share all the tips and tricks on helping your kids get organized too! Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/083  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Ashlyn! Get ready to be encouraged!

Today you get to be a fly on the wall in a conversation with my good friend, Tricia Goyer! If you have never listened to one of my other interviews with her (such as this one or this one), you are in for a treat. She is the author of over 70 books (yes, 7-0), is incredibly talented (probably one of the most talented people I know) and she’s an inspiring woman of God. Oh! Did I mention she has ten kids?! We are talking with her today about her newest book, The Grumble Free Year. This episode is all about going grumble free — and it’s not that the Goyer's were completely grumble free, but they were solely focused on this challenge. You are going to be so blown away by some of the stories she shares in this conversation about their family's challenge and developing gratitude in their lives. I think one of the beautiful things about this project is getting everyone in your house (including you ... and me!) to have a heart of contentment.  Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/082  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this interview with Tricia Goyer! Get ready to be encouraged!

SJP #81: Getting Organization To Stick In the New Year We are diving into #Goals today — primarily goals that tie into home organization! Home organization is something that most of us struggle with, and once we are organized, we struggle to get our organization habits to stick. I felt this was the best time to chat about this since it’s mid-January which most likely means you’ve already abandoned your resolutions or you’re struggling with them. I really wanted to be here for you and encourage you in your resolutions and goals!  I am excited to share some of the tips and tricks from my new book, M.O.M. (which is on SALE for the rest of the month!) You can grab a copy on Kindle for only $1.99! Grab one for yourself or a friend — it is such a good deal!  Get links and show notes here: http://kristiclover.com/081  Find out more information about my new book here: https://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you’re going to love this episode! Get ready to be encouraged!

SJP #80: Time Management Hacks with Morgan Tyree I am excited for today’s episode on organization because you know my passion is helping people get organized. I wasn’t always a master organizer - read about my journey if my book Master Organizer of Mayhem. Which is why taking a whole month to discuss organization is so special to me! I get to talk with some experts and share what I have learned through the years of parenting and trying to get organized — because it’s a whole other ball game when you have kids aka people who move things, as I refer to them in the book. Today we’re going to take a look at a very important piece of the organizing puzzle and that is time management. Time management is really the key to getting organized in so many ways! If we’re not making time to get organized, it’s not going to happen. Today I have my dear friend, Morgan Tyree, with us to discuss time management hacks outlined in her new book, Take Back Your Time. We’re going to hear about how she categorizes time management because her way is VERY unique and effective! She is a professional organizer and calls herself a chaos calmer (which I think is just beautiful). Check out her blog, morganizewithme.com to learn more about her! Get links and show notes here: https://kristiclover.com/080 Find out more about my new book here: http://kristiclover.com/MOMbook  I know that you're going to love this episode with Morgan Tyree! Get ready to be encouraged! 

I wanted to kick this year off with a bang, so not only did we release two episodes today, but I’m chatting with none other than Louie Giglio about family devotions and the importance of giving our kids a sense of “awe” of God. I wanted to start the year off with this episode so that you can arm yourself with some great tools, such as Louie’s new book How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions about God and Science. Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/079 Find out more about my book HERE: KristiClover.com/MOMbook I know that you're going to love this episode with Louie Giglio! Get ready to be encouraged!

Welcome to the relaunch of The Simply Joyful Podcast! I know it has been a long time, and I apologize for that, but you know what? Life. I am following my own advice — and that is when push comes to shove, you’ve got to know your priorities! And it has been a wild ride here in the Clover household. I had to put some things on hold in order to focus on my priorities. As much as I love encouraging everyone through the podcast, I really had to make sure I was encouraging those in my household first. I am thrilled that the podcast is back and am excited to share some news about the show as we move forward with weekly content again! Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/078 Find out more about my book HERE: KristiClover.com/MOMbook I know that you're going to love this episode! Get ready to be encouraged!

#077: Where It All Began: The Very First "Master Organizer of Mayhem" Workshop In this episode of the Simply Joyful Podcast, you are getting a fun bonus in celebration of the release of my book M.O.M-Master Organizer of Mayhem. Get ready for a treat as we go back to 2006 where I give my original M.O.M talk! Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/077 Find out more about my book and how to get your pre-order bonus HERE: KristiClover.com/MOMbook I know that you're going to love this blast from the past episode! Get ready to be encouraged! 

#076: The Power of Possibilities Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert and bestselling author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast. Her new book, Juliet's School of Possibilities, is a very creative way of looking at how to prioritize. She's basically taken all of her work in the nonfiction world, and she turned it into a fictional story about a character who needs to learn more about balance. Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/076 I know that you're going to love this episode with Laura! Get ready to be encouraged! 

#075: Becoming a Memory Making Mom We have lots of fun on today's episode with Jessica Smartt. We're talking about her newest book Memory Making Mom. Jessica is a former teacher, current homeschool mom, and a passion Christ-follower. As you will hear in today's episode, she is so passionate about helping moms detach from the ever-present lure of technology (which, let's face it, can feel way more fun than parenting!) She also helps women recover from worry (been there, done that!) and about how to be a confident and purposeful mom. Get the links and show notes HERE: http://kristiclover.com/075 I know that you're going to love this episode with Jessica! Get ready to be encouraged! 

#074: Music for the Whole Family Today on the Simply Joyful Podcast we welcome back one of my favorites, JJ Heller! Today we're going to chat about JJ's newest album, I Dream of You: Volume II. It's a twelve track compilation of her favorite cover songs from the 1950s through today. It is such an amazing album. In fact, since recording this episode, my girls have fallen in love with this album. They listen to it over and over. They dance to it, sing to it. They just love it. There is just something so unique about JJ's voice — and yes, I did talk her into singing on this episode! You are in for a treat. Get the links and show notes HERE: http://kristiclover.com/074  I know that you're going to love this episode with JJ! Get ready to be encouraged! 

#073: Trusting God to Equip You for All He's Called You to Do! Some of you might be wondering why today's guest sounds so familiar. Kate Battistelli is the mom of Christian recording artist Francesca Battistelli. Kate is a phenomenal singer — before starting a family, Kate had her own singing career. Most recently she has released a book called The God Dare. If you are looking for a book to encourage you in your faith this is the book for you.   Get the links and show notes HERE: http://kristiclover.com/073 I know that you're going to love this episode with Kate! Get ready to be encouraged!  

#072: Parenting Teens Regardless of where you are at in your parenting journey, this is an amazing episode for you to listen in on (maybe take some notes). It has been such a joy to get to know Connie Albers over the years. She has been a great friend and a great mentor. What is beautiful about her new book, Parenting Beyond the Rules, is that she can be your mentor too! My copy of her book is such a mess. There is so much that I've stared and underlined. This is a book that I travel with — I have taken it literally everywhere.  Get the links and show notes HERE: http://kristiclover.com/072 I know that you're going to love this episode with Connie! Get ready to be encouraged!   

#071: All About Summer Reading In this episode, we'll be talking about summer reading. But not just any summer reading. Summer reading for your kids! We're going to be suggesting so many great books for your kids to read independently or fun ones for read alouds. While reading can take place at any time of the year, this episode is special because we're talking with none other than Sarita Holzmann. If you are unfamiliar with Sarita, you are in for a really special treat! Sarita is the founder of Sonlight Curriculum and she has read and reviewed over sixteen thousand books (and counting) over the past twenty-seven years. She's passionate about helping families raise life-long learners and readers. Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/071 I know that you're going to love this episode with Sarita! Get ready to be encouraged!

#70 Davis Carman: Teaching Our Kids God's Truths Davis Carman is the president of Apologia Education Ministry. For those of you who don't homeschool, you are probably not going to realize how awesome that is. Apologia is one of the best Christian science series of books. If you are ever looking for some material to help your children learn Christian based science, you have to check out the resources at Apologia! As you will hear on this episode, Apologia offers so many more subjects than just science. Apologetics, teaching kids about their faith, and also, Davis' new book, Truths to Know Early are some of the amazing resources you can find on the website. Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/70 I know that you're going to love this episode with Davis! Get ready to be encouraged!

#69: Jonathan Pitts: How to Experience a Poured-Out Marriage Shortly after Jonathan and Wynter Pitts celebrated fifteen years of marriage and in the midst a move from the Dallas area to Nashville, TN, Wynter's heart failed. She left Jonathan and their four daughters bewildered and heartbroken, but also hopeful. In this episode, Jonathan will share about the last book he and Wynter wrote together, Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage. Even though we do talk about marriage in this episode, you will be encouraged whether or not you are married. Yes, we talk about marriage, but we're also going to be talking about suffering and how God does move and how he brings joy even in the midst of that suffering. Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/069 I know that you're going to love this episode with Jonathan! Get ready to be encouraged!

Mike didn't set out to be an author. It wasn't until his nine-year-old son encouraged him to "write a book" for him to use for a book report that Mike toyed with the idea of writing. That was the inspiration that set everything in motion and The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls was brought to life. If you have not discovered The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls yet, you are missing out! This is one of our family's favorite series of books. What is so fun is that Mike weaves adventure and Bible teaching together—think Magic Tree House books but from a Biblical perspective. It's often hard to find books for our kids to read—especially our young readers. There are so many great books that do incorporate Biblical teaching or have it hidden within the story, but what I love is this book series takes you through the Bible. Get the links and show notes HERE: https://kristiclover.com/068  **And learn more about how to join my next guest interview LIVE!!

Episode #67 Trudy White: Finding the Strength to Climb the Mountains in Our Lives In today’s episode, we have none other than Trudy Cathy White to chat with and encourage us! I love having mentor moms on the show. My moms who have “been there and done that”, but let me tell you a little bit about Trudy. Trudy is actually the only daughter of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy and his wife Jeannette. Trudy’s life has been marked by mountains, both literally and figuratively. In her new book, Climb Every Mountain, Trudy encourages readers to have great faith no matter the situation they face. Trudy has had a variety of roles within Chick-fil-A throughout the years — and just wait until you hear the funny story she shares about the time she was a restaurant operator (because she happened to meet her husband during that time). She and her husband John have served as missionaries in Brazil and later co-founded LifeShape and Impact 360 Institute. She’s going to share so much about Impact 360, and I can’t wait for you to hear! I’m going to be completely honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first received Trudy’s book, but oh my goodness was I blown away! It is a book that is filled with awesome godly wisdom. I encourage you moms — even dads — to pick up a copy of this book.   NEVER MISS AN EPISODE: SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW! Subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode: KristiClover.com/iTunes or KristiClover.com/Stitcher, GooglePlay, and now Spotify! While you’re there, leave a rating and review to help others find the show! Thanks!   LINKS MENTIONED ON TODAY’S SHOW: Impact 360 Institute Tim Hawkins Chick-Fil-A Song Sound of Music   BOOKS & PODCASTS MENTIONED: Climb Every Mountain | Trudy White   VERSES MENTIONED: Jeremiah 17 Romans 5:3-5   MORE GREAT LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Join our Simply Joyful Community and get a free digital copy of my Sanity Savers for Moms book! Don’t miss all my upcoming YouTube and Instagram videos about all things home organization! Follow me on both: KristiClover.tv & @KristiClover on IG Find more encouragement at KristiClover.com & more great Simply Joyful Podcast episodes at SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. If you enjoy listening to podcasts, you may also enjoy listening to books on your device! Listening to Audio Books with Audible! Don’t forget to check out our cute Simply Joyful Podcast mugs Join our Facebook Community, too! Lots of great conversations and encouragement happening there!   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode.   Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT: My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH TRUDY: Website | Facebook | Instagram     **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

In today’s episode, we’re talking with Award-winning investigative filmmaker Timothy Mahoney and his Patterns of Evidence team return with a brand-new examination into The Moses Controversy. Teaching our kids about the validity of the Bible is the cornerstone of passing down our Christian faith. Christianity is always under fire. Now more than ever it's important to train our kids about how to know that the Bible is trustworthy and true when the world continues to bombard them that it is not.  Don't miss seeing Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy!! To find theaters near you go to:  https://patternsofevidence.com/moses/ **Next episode we’ll be diving deeper into this conversation and discussing apologetics and some of my favorite resources for parents!   Never miss an episode! SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW! Subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode: KristiClover.com/iTunes or KristiClover.com/Stitcher, GooglePlay, and now Spotify! While you’re there, leave a rating and review to help others find the show! Thanks!   LINKS MENTIONED ON TODAY’S SHOW: GET TO THE THEATERS! Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy is in theaters March 14, 16, and 19! Don’t miss it! Website: https://patternsofevidence.com/moses/ Trailer: https://player.vimeo.com/video/310217991 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatternsofEvidence Twitter: @pattofevidence Instagram: @patternsofevidence Check out the FREE Patterns of Evidence Bible Study!! Join our Simply Joyful Community and get a free copy of my Sanity Savers for Moms book here: KristiClover.com/join Get more encouragement throughout your week as part of our Simply Joyful Membership: KristiClover.com/membership Don’t miss all my upcoming YouTube and Instagram videos about all things home organization! Follow me on both: KristiClover.tv & @KristiClover on IG Find more encouragement at KristiClover.com & more great Simply Joyful Podcast episodes at SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com Verses mentioned: Deuteronomy 6, Romans 1 & 12, and more!   BOOKS & PODCASTS MENTIONED: Patterns of Evidence: Exodus DVD Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus Collector's Edition Box Set Patterns of Evidence: Exodus: A Filmaker's Journey M.O.M.= Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home — Coming Sept. 3rd! It’s now available for Pre-Sale: https://amzn.to/2HsNO8h   MORE GREAT LINKS TO CHECK OUT: I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast.   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT: My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Does Your Life “Spark Joy”? In today’s episode, we’re talking about the newest craze in the home organization world: Marie Kondo! Her new Netflix show has everyone buzzing online about decluttering…and determining whether their home is filled with items that “spark joy.” Yet, we’re getting deeper into how to have real joy in our home, schedule, and life and asking, “Does your life spark joy?” It’s easy to allow our attitude to cloud our judgement of joy. So, I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast—the first after a nine-month long break to write my new book:   M.O.M.= Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home It’s now available for Pre-Sale: https://amzn.to/2HsNO8h   Never miss an episode! Subscribe, Rate, & Review! Subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode: KristiClover.com/iTunes or KristiClover.com/Stitcher … & now GooglePlay While you’re there, leave a rating and review to help others find the show! Thanks!   LINKS MENTIONED ON TODAY’S SHOW: Join our Simply Joyful Community and get a free copy of my Sanity Savers for Moms book here: KristiClover.com/join Get more encouragement throughout your week as part of our Simply Joyful Membership: KristiClover.com/membership Don’t miss all my upcoming YouTube and Instagram videos about all things home organization! Follow me on both: KristiClover.tv & @KristiClover on IG Find more encouragement at KristiClover.com & more great Simply Joyful Podcast episodes at SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com Verses mentioned: Psalm 1, Jeremiah 17, and Galatians 5   BOOKS & PODCASTS MENTIONED: Dana White: Decluttering at the Speed of Life -- & Listen to my interview with Dana on the Simply Joyful Podcast episode #52 Emily Ley: A Simplified Life -- & Listen to my interview with Emily on the Simply Joyful Podcast episode #51 Marie Kondo: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing-- & her Netflix show: Tidying Up with Marie Kondo   MORE GREAT LINKS TO CHECK OUT: I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast.   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT: My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #64 Ruth Schwenk How to Give Ourselves Grace in Our Motherhood   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/064 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * OUR SEASON 5 SPONSORS: Skill Trek!  & Prep Dish! SKILL TREK: Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30). PREP DISH: Simple meal planning that helps you be more efficient in the kitchen. Get a FREE 2-week trial by clicking HERE.   **CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! I also just released my interview with Pam Barnhill! Find them both at KristiClover.tv   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… The Better Mom The Better Mom Prayer Journal Sacred Marriage   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) My episode with Kim Fredrickson is linked HERE! Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.     LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter     CONNECT WITH RUTH… Ruth Schwenk is the founder of The Better Mom, and along with her husband, Patrick, the creator of For the Family. She is a pastor’s wife, a mom of four energetic kids, a lover of coffee, and a dreamer of big dreams. She loves leading, speaking, and blogging. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Ruth is the coauthor of Hoodwinked and Pressing Pause. The Schwenks are the coauthors of For Better or for Kids. Ruth, Patrick, and their children live in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can check out Ruth's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.thebettermom.com and www.forthefamily.org.     **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #063 Lee Nienhuis Creating a Battle Plan for Growing Faith and Character in our Kids   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/063 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * OUR SEASON 5 SPONSOR: Skill Trek!  SKILL TREK: Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30).   **CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! I also just released my interview with Pam Barnhill! Find them both at KristiClover.tv   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Brave Mom, Brave Kids Power of a Praying Mom Moms in Prayer Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right Seeds Family Worship Hide 'em in Your Heart   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH LEE… Lee Nienhuis is a passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord is contagious. A popular conference speaker, Lee brings dynamic teaching, humor, and vision for the next generation of Christ followers and serves as a speaker and Area Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International. Lee and her farmer-husband, Mike, have four kids and live on four acres of grass in Michigan. You can check out Lee's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.leenienhuis.com/.   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #62 Elisa Pulliam Trusting in God’s Goodness with Unblinded Faith   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/062 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * OUR SEASON 5 SPONSORS: Skill Trek!  & Prep Dish! SKILL TREK: Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30). PREP DISH: Simple meal planning that helps you be more efficient in the kitchen. Get a FREE 2 week trial by clicking HERE.     **CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! I also just released my interview with Pam Barnhill! Find them both at KristiClover.tv   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Unblinded Faith  Impact Together Meet the New You Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman The Child's Story Bible The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories  Created for Work  Practical Happiness Hero Tales  Discipleship Essentials Missionary Stories with the Millers  Christian Heroes  Evan Almighty     LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH LISA… Elisa Pulliam is passionate about inspiring this generation of women to experience a fresh encounter with God for the sake of impacting the next generation. In spite of not growing up in a Christian home, and spending many years in rebellion, Lisa (which is what she prefers to be called and there’s a story about that) came to know Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in the fall of 1993. Ever since the Lord has been in the process of transforming her from the outside in and inside out. It’s this first-hand encounter with God that motivates her to inspire women to pursue God personally and join Him in work in their lives. Soon after launching More to Be, however, Elisa discovered that there was an equally important need to reach women stuck in a rut of poor habits and unhealthy thinking, and began shining the ministry focus towards women seeking spiritual growth and life transformation. She became a certified life coach and later joined Life Breakthrough Academy as a life coach trainer, having no idea at the time that God would use this experience in the writing of Meet the New You: A 21-Day Plan for Embracing Fresh Attitudes and Focused Habits for Real Life Change. Elisa believes each moment of each day belongs to the Lord and strives to be emotionally present and eternally purpose, especially with her husband of 22 years, Stephen, and her four tween through college-age children. You can check out Elisa's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.moretobe.com.   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #061 James Barnett Bringing Faith to Market   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/061 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR: DAYSPRING! I love working with DaySpring! Be sure to check out all their amazing products and gifts. — Use coupon code CLOVER10 to get $10 OFF any purchase (valid through June 22nd).   **CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! I also just released my interview with Pam Barnhill! Find them both at KristiClover.tv   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Only One Life Kind is the New Classy Just Open the Door   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) My episode with Dave Stotts is linked HERE! My episode with Jen Schmidt is linked HERE! My episode with Jackie & Lauren (from Hobby Lobby) is HERE! Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH JAMES… James Barnett is president of DaySpring, headquartered in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He joined the company in 1981 and has been leading DaySpring since 1994. DaySpring, a subsidiary of Hallmark, is the world’s largest Christian social expression company which annually distributes more than 200 million products in the United States and 60 countries worldwide. A native of Northwest Arkansas, Barnett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from John Brown University, Siloam Springs, and an MBA from the Walton School of Business at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has been very involved in community and area organizations for more than 35 years, serving on several athletic, charitable and scholastic boards. He is currently on the Walton School of Business Advisory Board, engaged with the CEO Forum, and serves on the Executive Committee of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce.  He also has served on boards with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Urban Ministries, the Winshape Marriage and Family Foundation, the Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics at John Brown University, and Arkansas Athletes Outreach. His business affiliations include membership in the Association for Christian Retail, the Greeting Card Association, and the local Chamber of Commerce.  He and his wife Marilyn have three grown children and five grandchildren and are active members of Fellowship Bible Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Be sure to check out all DaySpring has to offer, and Kristi's favorites at KristiClover.com/DaySpring. Use coupon code CLOVER10 to get $10 OFF any product (valid through June 22nd).   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #060 Jackie Green and Lauren Green McAfee Leaving a Legacy of Faith for Generations to Come   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/060 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * OUR SEASON 5 SPONSORS: Skill Trek!  & Prep Dish! SKILL TREK: Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30). PREP DISH: Simple meal planning that helps you be more efficient in the kitchen. Get a FREE 2 week trial by clicking HERE.   **CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! I also just released my interview with Pam Barnhill! Find them both at KristiClover.tv     BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Only One Life This Dangerous Life Prayers that Changed History Hero Tales  Missionary Stories with the Millers  Christian Heroes   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) My episode with Dave Stotts is linked HERE! Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.     LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter     CONNECT WITH JACKIE… Jackie Green, co-founder of Museum of the Bible, is a full-time homemaker who relishes her roles of wife, mother to six children, mother-in-law, and “Gigi” to four grandchildren. Married to Steve for more than 30 years, Jackie actively supports him in his role as president of Hobby Lobby and chairman of the board of Museum of the Bible. Be sure to visit her site as well at www.onlyonelifebook.com.   CONNECT WITH LAUREN… Lauren Green McAfee is a speaker, writer, connector and coffee enthusiast with a heart to engage others in the Bible. While pursuing her graduate degrees in pastoral counseling and theology, Lauren worked at Museum of the Bible from its founding days, until its opening in Washington DC. Today, she works at Hobby Lobby as Corporate Ambassador and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethics and Public Policy. Lauren and her husband Michael live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. You can check out Lauren's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.laurenamcafee.com.   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #059 Jen Schmidt How to Simplify Hospitality   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/059 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * OUR SEASON 5 SPONSOR: Skill Trek!  SKILL TREK: Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30).   **CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! I also just released my interview with Pam Barnhill! Find them both at KristiClover.tv     BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Just Open the Door Just Open the Door: Bible Study The Turquoise Table My "Favorite Things" Page!! I have finally put everything in one spot for you! All my favorite books and products! I hope you'll check it out at KristiClover.com/FavoriteThings   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH JEN… For the last decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her popular lifestyle blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. With a variety of topics—from easy dinner ideas and personal finance to leaving a legacy—Jen equips others to live life to its fullest, reminding them it’s the little things that really are the big things in life. A popular speaker, worship leader and founder/host of the annual Becoming Conference, Jen shares with humor and authenticity as she invites others to join her on this bumpy, beautiful life journey. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, a few too many animals, and an available sofa for anyone who needs it. You can check out Jen's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit his site as well at beautyandbedlam.com.   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #058 Dave Stotts Making the Bible & History Come Alive   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/058 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * OUR SEASON 5 SPONSORS: Skill Trek!  & Prep Dish! SKILL TREK: Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30). PREP DISH: Simple meal planning that helps you be more efficient in the kitchen. Get a FREE 2-week trial by clicking HERE.   *CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! I also just released my interview with Pam Barnhill! Find them both at KristiClover.tv   BOOKS, POSTS, & MORE MENTIONED… Check out more on Drive Thru History HERE! Watch my first ever video interview with Dave HERE!   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.     LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.    My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH DAVE STOTTS… Dave Stotts has spent the last two decades in professional media production. His career in documentary films has taken him to nearly 30 countries to shoot and edit programs on a wide variety of topics. Dave is the host of Drive Thru History, a fun, fast-paced, content-rich history show that speeds through ancient civilizations, the Holy Land, and the founding of America, allowing students to experience the people, places, and events that shaped our world and the Christian faith.  Find out more about Dave and Drive Thru History HERE.   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #057 Wendy Speake & Amber Lia -- Parenting Scripts: Words for When You Don't Know What to Say   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/057 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * OUR SEASON 5 SPONSOR: Skill Trek!  — A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this season!! — Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! — Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30).     * LAST FEW DAYS TO SIGN-UP FOR OUR GIVEAWAY! — Be sure to sign-up for the Season 4 Giveaway we have going on until Sunday, May 13th at 8pm PST!! Lots of great books from our Season 4 guests! — Sign up at KristiClover.com/giveaway   *CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! There are more video interviews coming soon! …Just released: An interview with Pam Barnhill! Find it at KristiClover.tv   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Parenting Scripts Triggers Triggers: Study Guide Life Creative   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH WENDY… As a trained actress and heartfelt Bible teacher, Wendy Speake ministers to women’s hearts through storytelling, both on page and stage. She utilizes drama, comedy, poetry, and the study of God’s Word. During her career in Hollywood, on shows such as JAG, Melrose Place, Star Trek Voyager, and Roswell, Wendy found herself longing to tell stories that edify and encourage women! She now writes stories that move readers closer to Jesus. Wendy Speake blogs about faith and family, motherhood and marriage, at WendySpeake.com. She resides in sunny San Diego with her handsome husband and their three ruddy boys. You can check out Wendy's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit his site as well at www.WendySpeake.com.   CONNECT WITH AMBER… A former high school English teacher, Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom of four little boys under the age of ten. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Los Angeles, CA. When she's not building sand castles with her boys on the beach, or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you can find Amber writing to encourage families on her blog at Mother of Knights (www.motherofknights.com). You can check out Amber's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit his site as well at www.motherofknights.com.     **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #056 Craig Johnson How to be a Champion in the Lives of Special Needs Kids    * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/056 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: SKILL TREK! — Teaching basic life skills to your kids and teens has never been easier! — Get 15% off annual memberships when using coupon code CLOVER15 (Coupon expires on June 30).   *SIGN-UP FOR OUR SPECIAL GIVEAWAY!* We are giving away books from our Season 4 guests! There are tons of ways to get extra entries! Be sure to check it out today!  KristiClover.com/giveaway   *CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! There are more video interviews coming soon! …Releasing next: An interview with Pam Barnhill! Find it at KristiClover.tv   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Champion Champions Curriculum: Home Edition Unrehearsed Destiny     LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — We have lots of great ways to get bonuses! Thanks for your support of the podcast! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH CRAIG… Pastor Craig Johnson is currently the Director of Ministries at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. He oversees all pastoral ministries and staff and travels throughout the year, speaking to organizations about the reality of special needs families and the hope God has for them. In 2009, Craig launched the Champions Club, a state of the art facility for special needs kids that features a physical therapy room, spiritual therapy room, sensory room, and an educational room. He is the co-creator of Champions Curriculum for special needs families and is the author of the book Lead Vertically. As an enthusiastic advocate for special needs children, Craig firmly believes the best is yet to come. Craig is married to Samantha and they have three children: Cory, Courtney, and Connor. You can check out Craig's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit his site as well at www.championsclub.org.     **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #055 Shaunti Feldhahn: How to Find Rest in a Busy World   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/055 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this month: PeachDish  — Be sure to check out all their amazingly delicious meals at PeachDish.com. You can get $15 OFF your first order by using the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL   *CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! There are more video interviews coming soon!   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Find Rest For Women Only For Men Only For Young Women Only For Young Men Only For Parents Only Gracelaced   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encoruagement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — To hear my special “How to Set Better Goals in 2018” bonus podcast episode! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH SHAUNTI… Shaunti Feldhahn received her graduate degree from Harvard University and was an analyst on Wall Street before unexpectedly becoming a social researcher and best-selling author. Today, she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships, both at home and in the workplace. Her groundbreaking research-based books, such as For Women Only, have sold more than 2 million copies in 24 languages and are widely read in homes, counseling centers, and corporations worldwide. Where the “Only” series revealed the often-unseen needs of men and women, her books The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages and The Good News About Marriage, investigate the process of what makes great relationships and debunk discouraging myths about marriage and divorce.  Her latest book The Kindness Challenge: Thirty Days to Improve Any Relationship outlines three very simple steps that transform even the most challenging interactions – and is sparking a movement of kindness across the country. Shaunti’s findings have been featured in media as diverse as The Today Show and Focus on the Family, The New York Times and iMom. Shaunti lives in Atlanta with her husband, Jeff, their two teenage children, and two cats who think they are dogs. You can check out Shaunti's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.Shaunti.com.   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #054 with Sarah Mackenzie : The Power of Being a Read Aloud Family   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/054 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this month: PeachDish  — Be sure to check out all their amazingly delicious meals at PeachDish.com. You can get $15 OFF your first order by using the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL     *CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! There are more video interviews coming soon!   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Read-Aloud Family Teaching From Rest Honey for a Child's Heart The Read-Aloud Handbook The Green Ember  Ember Falls Ember Rising The Chronicles of Narnia Autobiography of Mark Twain Harry Potter Murder on the Orient Express  Lord of the Rings  Mr. Popper's Penguins  A Wrinkle in Time  Swiss Family Robinson  Paddington  The Little House The White Knight   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — To hear my special “How to Set Better Goals in 2018” bonus podcast episode! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.     LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter     CONNECT WITH SARAH… Sarah Mackenzie is an author, speaker, and podcast host. On the immensely popular Read-Aloud Revival podcast, she helps parents all over the world make meaningful connections with their kids through books. She lives in the Northwest with her husband, Andrew, homeschools their six kids, and loves making sure her family is well-stocked in the best books she can find. You can check out Sarah's book HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.readaloudrevival.com.     **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #053 with Priscilla Shirer : A Story of Redemption and Forgiveness on the Silver Screen   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/053 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this month: PeachDish  — Be sure to check out all their amazingly delicious meals at PeachDish.com. You can get $15 OFF your first order by using the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL     *CHECK OUT OUR NEW “SIMPLY JOYFUL TV!” It’s the video edition of the podcast! I had the honor of interviewing Jon Erwin, the director of the new movie I Can Only Imagine and Moms Night Out. You can watch it HERE! There are more video interviews coming soon!   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Check out the movie trailer of I Can Only Imagine HERE! A Jewel in His Crown The Armor of God I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir “I Can Only Imagine” — the song   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Join my mailing list and get weekly encouragement -- and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — To hear my special “How to Set Better Goals in 2018” bonus podcast episode! Join our Facebook Community, too! Your question might just be used in the podcast. I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH PRISCILLA… Priscilla Shirer is a wife and mom first, but put a Bible in her hand and a message in her heart, and you’ll see why thousands meet God in powerful, personal ways at her conferences and through her books and Bible studies. She and her husband Jerry lead Going Beyond Ministries, through which they provide spiritual support and resources to the body of Christ. Between writing and studying, Priscilla can usually be found at home cleaning up after (and trying to satisfy the appetites of) her three rapidly growing boys. Priscilla played Elizabeth in the powerful movie War Room. You can check out Priscilla's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.goingbeyond.com.     **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #052 with Dana White Decluttering Advice that Will Work for Every Family   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/052 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this month: PeachDish  — Be sure to check out all their amazingly delicious meals at PeachDish.com. You can get $15 OFF your first order by using the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Decluttering at the Speed of Life A Simplified Life How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Get $15 OFF your first PeachDish.com order with the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL Join our Simply Joyful community and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — To hear my special “How to Set Better Goals in 2018” bonus podcast episode! I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Join us on Facebook, too! Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH DANA… Dana K. White, creator of A Slob Comes Clean blog and author of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, is a busy mom, successful blogger and flourishing author, so she is quite familiar with what feels like the impossible – a clean, simplified, highly functioning home. You can check out Dana's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.aslobcomesclean.com.   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #051 with Emily Ley Amazing Tips to Help You Simplify Your Life   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/051 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this month: PeachDish  — Be sure to check out all their amazingly delicious meals at PeachDish.com. You can get $15 OFF your first order by using the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… A Simplified Life Grace Not Perfection Decluttering at the Speed of Life   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED… (See more details on the SHOW NOTES!) Get $15 OFF your first PeachDish.com order with the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL B-School Enrollment is open! This program has literally changed my business life. Such a wonderful resource and a great investment. I would love to help you start your business journey and help you create a business that you love! Find out more HERE. Join our Simply Joyful community and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — To hear my special “How to Set Better Goals in 2018” bonus podcast episode! I didn’t mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode.   Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT!… I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   CONNECT WITH EMILY… Emily Ley is the creator of the Simplified Planner® – an agenda for what matters most. Raised in Pensacola, Florida, Emily graduated from the University of West Florida with degrees in English and Public Administration, then went on to become the Executive Director of the city ballet. From there, she worked in nonprofit management and public relations before launching her brand in 2008. Following the success found at its online home — EmilyLey.com, Emily Ley quickly grew to be carried in over 750 retail outlets across the United States and around the world. In late 2016, however, Emily’s team decided to simplify and get back to what they loved most: creating community around their online shop – decreasing their retail partners from 750 to 5. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, and HGTV.com. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as Top 10 Designers to Watch by Stationery Trends Magazine. Emily is the author of Grace, Not perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Chasing Joy, and released A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, in November 2017. It appeared on USA Today and The Washington Post’s list of best-sellers. Now as an author, businesswoman, wife, and mama to three, Emily enjoys Friday pizza parties on the living room floor, searching for the world’s best queso with her husband, Bryan, and making memories to savor with her toddler twins (Caroline + Tyler) and first-grader (Brady). You can check out Emily's books HERE on Amazon! Be sure to visit her site as well at www.emilyley.com.     **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.

Episode #050 with Kristi Clover Productivity Hacks  for Busy Moms   * Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/050 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   A special thanks to our wonderful sponsor this month: PeachDish  *Be sure to check out all their amazingly delicious meals at PeachDish.com. You can get $15 OFF your first order by using the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL   BOOKS & POSTS MENTIONED… Sanity Savers for Moms A Simplified Life Sanity Savers for Moms: Coloring Book   LINKS TO OTHER THINGS MENTIONED: ***See more details on the SHOW NOTES! Get your “Productivity Hacks” tips sheets for Moms HERE & for Entrepreneurs HERE. Get $15 OFF your first PeachDish.com order with the coupon code: SIMPLYJOYFUL Interested in starting a business that you’ll love? Well, I’ll be sharing more about how I built my business and more about B School (which I mentioned in the show) in February. Find out more HERE. Join our Simply Joyful community and get my Sanity Savers for Moms book FREE! The Simply Joyful Membership Site!! — To hear my special “How to Set Better Goals in 2018” bonus podcast episode! I forgot to mention that I have a weight loss program that I love called Optavia! I’m a health coach with them. If you are interested in learning more about that and my special coaching program, just head HERE for more info. Listening to Audio Books with Audible! The Simply Joyful Podcast mug Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next encouraging episode! iTunes & Stitcher & now GooglePlay   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode. Live Simply. Be Joyful.   LET’S CONNECT! I'd love to connect with you more online! Be sure to follow me on social media and see what we're up to.  My Website | Facebook  | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter   **This post may contain a few affiliate links, both Amazon & others. Please see my disclosure page if you have any questions.