The Messy Middle with Courtney Schultz

If you're longing for meaningful friendships, press play now! This is the episode for you! In this episode, Grace has an intimate conversation with us about navigating through friendships and what that looked like in her own story. I walked away from this conversation feeling like my cup had been filled and I know you will too. * * Grace Hackett is the 2nd oldest of 8 kids (that is not a typing error! yes, 8 kids!) She works full time for her family's non-profit, Love One International, which provides life-saving medical care and rehabilitative services for critically ill children in Uganda. Grace is truly a gem. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to speak with her and learn from her. I know you will feel the same after listening to this episode! :) * * Don't forget to hop over to Grace's blog where she dives even deeper into friendships: https://www.gracemhackett.com/post/living-in-life-giving-community * * Become internet friends with Grace here: https://www.instagram.com/gracemhackett/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss: How Jenny's ability to ask questions and truly listen to the needs around her, turned into one of the leading ethical impact brands in the Unites States. What to do when you experience burn out. What "white-saviorism" is and why we need to understand it before ministering to others, especially in other cultures. Why relationships are so vital to succeeding and how to effectively create those relationships. Failure and why its okay.  In this episode, you will be challenged and changed. Jenny shares her experience living in Kenya and she inspires us to look at others through their lens and to ask the hard questions. She reminds us that our way is not everyone else's way, and before we can effectively help someone we must first understand them. I pray this conversation will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and see the world through someone else's eyes. My hope is that this conversation will change you and help you to better minister to the people God places in your path. Jenny is the Founder and CEO of Imani Collective — a social enterprise + holistic women's empowerment program in Mombasa, Kenya committed to breaking generational poverty. She is also the Co-Founder of the School of Ethical Impact and brings a unique intersection of both classroom + real-world social entrepreneurship expertise.   But this is only part of her identity: Most days you can find her laughing with her kiddos, wondering the streets of Mombasa, or simply enjoying a great cup of Kenyan coffee. She wears many hats, but some of her favorites are being a wife and a mother of three, who is passionate about spreading joy and helping inspire women from all walks of life to pursue their dreams and step into their true potential. How to keep in touch with Jenny: Follow Jenny on Instagram Shop Imani Collective Learn more about the School of Ethical Impact Listen to the Jenny's Podcast Listen to the School of Ethical Impact Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we talk about all things RV living! If you have ever dreamed or wondered about living in an RV, you don't want to miss this episode! Find Sammy on IG @bigheartstinyspaces --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this raw, unedited episode you will laugh a lot! This is such a great conversation about navigating through being a single Christian woman and what it's like to be in a season of waiting. We talk about the pain and fears that come along with waiting for your person and how to overcome those fears. Sarah is such a joy to talk to and I know you're going to fall in love with her! Make sure you check her out over on IG @sarahelizabeth_k --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lisa Whittle talks with us about overcoming hard things in life and how we can make good of them. Find Lisa's book here: www.lisawhittle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we talk to Gary Thomas & Debra Fileta about their newest book, Married Sex. When do you ever have the opportunity to talk to a pastor and a licensed counselor about sex?! That's exactly what happened in this episode. I sat down with a pastor and a counselor and asked them all about sex. That's also exactly what you get in this book- a pastor and a counselor telling you everything you could possibly want to know about sex in marriage. You will not believe how much the Bible talks about sex...and you will not believe all the things this book covers...this is not a boring book. Grab your husband- he's going to love this book. I promise! Pre-order here: http://aps.harpercollins.com/ztrade?isbn=9780310362548&retailer=amazon&locale=US Pre-order Married Sex on or before October 4th and receive instant access to: "The Couples Guide to Talking About Sex". This 10-page guide is packed full of steps, questions and conversations starters to discuss with your partner, affirmation prompts, plus much more! By pre-ordering and claiming your bonus you will also receive instant access to the introduction and first two chapters of Married Sex! The audiobook does not release until October 5th so you will be one of the first people to have access to these chapters before release day! Register for the Married Sex Conference: https://www.marriedsexconference.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this intimate conversation, you will hear from my stepmother and her best friend. They will talk candidly about their experiences with losing a husband and a son. Two very different journies but one very similar pain: grief. This is a raw, unscripted conversation. You will feel like you are sitting on a couch listening to friends talk through their grief. I pray that if you are heartbroken over the loss of someone or something that this episode will bless you and make you feel seen, heard, loved and understood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alison was a teen mom who decided she was going to do whatever it took to be successful. In this episode she talks about: Overcoming trauma and how to turn your mess into a powerful message The importance of loving others in ministry How the church can sometimes hurt people and how to prevent it The importance of therapy and stopping the stigma around mental health How to connect with Alison: FB community group: Ali That Girl Tiktok: Alison_hodges Boutique: Facebook: Whiskey Way Boutique --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we talked to the owner of Carpenter Farmhouse, Niki Carpenter, about how she went from high-school drop out and living on food stamps to building a wildly successful business. Everything seemed to be stacked against Niki from the start. From having an emetophobia (extreme fear of vomiting), which lead to debilitating anxiety that ultimately caused her to drop out of high school, to having a miscarriage and then her husband missing the birth of their first born child while he was deployed in Afghanistan, to barely surviving while living on food stamps. But she never lost her faith in Jesus. She knew He would provide for her and her family and she trusted in His plans for her life. When she could not afford to decorate her home, she began building wood signs. When she posted her creations on Facebook, she was shocked to see how many people wanted to buy them. Out of her desperation to survive, God opened the door for Carpenter Farmhouse to be born. Niki shares her journey through: - having debilitating anxiety and emetophobia (extreme fear of vomiting) - her journey through a miscarriage - giving birth to her first born child while her husband was in combat in Afghanistan - living on food stamps and barely surviving - how God opened doors for her and her business as she followed Him and trusted in His plan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss: What life is like for Mackenzie Edwards and husband Ryan Edwards after Teen Mom. Mackenzie shares her side of the story, raw and unedited. Mackenzie and Ryan's real-life journey through addiction and how they were able to overcome it. How to handle change when the life you were planning suddenly takes an unexpected turn. Being bold enough to pray big, scary prayers. In this episode, you will fall in love with Mackenzie and the side of her you didn't get to see on Teen Mom. Her strength and dedication to her family is awe-inspiring and her genuine spirit is refreshing. I love how vulnerable she was to share the messiest seasons of her life, all in hopes that her mess could bless someone. I pray this conversation will encourage you if you find yourself in the trenches of addiction, loving someone who is chained down by addiction, or if you are in a season of change and are scared about the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss: How a chronic illness lead Lindsay to writing, and ultimately becoming a NYT #1 best selling author The journey of postpartum depression What to do when motherhood doesn't come naturally for you Overcoming rejection How to handle seasons of waiting The comparison trap and how to dismantle the lies that come with it Lindsay Cummings is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, the co-founder of Scribbler- the only subscription box for novelists created by best selling authors, as well as the Creative Director of Life Way church, where her husband is the Lead Pastor. She wears many hats, but believer, wife and mother are her favorite. In this episode, you will fall in love with Lindsay and her heart for Jesus. She shares her experience with a chronic illness and how that lead her to ultimately becoming a best selling author. She reminds us that even in our mess, God is faithful and has a beautiful plan. She shares her journey through postpartum depression and the messy side of motherhood. Lindsay combats the lie that you are not good enough or properly equipped for motherhood, and how its okay if you're not the picture-perfect crafty, patient mom. We are all designed uniquely by a creative God who made you perfectly for the child he put in your arms. She shares her seasons of waiting and how she handled 150 rejections before she finally landed an agent, and even more rejections before she got published. I pray this conversation will bless you and empower you to step into your uniqueness and the calling God has on your life! How to keep in touch with Lindsay: Follow Lindsay on Instagram: @authorlindsaycummings Buy Lindsay's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Lindsay-Cummings/e/B00FP41UR8/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 Scribbler box: @goscribbler Follow Lindsay's church: @lifewaycelina --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app