Women Living Courageously

Blessed. What does it really mean to be blessed? Can everyone enjoy God's blessings? Can all of us get in on the kindness and goodness and mercy of Jesus? And would you like to experience incredible blessings? Let's talk about that with the ladies at Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.   Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God YouTube Channel Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Check out this podcast about how to better choose your friends and get wiser about what you are listening to and watching – “Come Apart.” *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and  flourish, we'd like to invite you to get involved. Click HERE to learn more.   You may enjoy this podcast – “How Kind Are You?” Also, this one may bless you – “How Patient Are You?” Or, this one – “What's Love Got to Do With It?”

Bragging. Boasting. Are you ever tempted to boast? Brag a little? Let everyone know about your success and victories. It's so easy to do. But is it something Jesus models or wants us to do? Let's talk today about some practical ways we can overcome the temptation to brag with the ladies at Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.   Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God YouTube Channel Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and  flourish, we'd like to invite you to get involved. Click HERE to learn more.   You may enjoy this podcast – “How Kind Are You?” Also, this one may bless you – “How Patient Are You?” Or, this one – “What's Love Got to Do With It?”

Laughter is good medicine. It's actually incredible therapy for us all. Are you getting a big enough daily dose? Enough fun and laughter and joy in your days? We were created to enjoy life. Let's talk about 7 More Ways to Add Joy to Your Life today on Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.     Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God YouTube Channel Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Catch the first post from last summer called, “12 Ways to Have More Joy & Laughter in Your Life.” *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and  flourish, we'd like to invite you to get involved. Click HERE to learn more.   You may enjoy this podcast – “I Found My Smile Again! (You Can Too)” Also, this one may bless you – “How to Keep Going When You'd Rather Quit.” Find your next great book – What Should I Read Next?

At times, we all want what someone else has. We can find ourselves getting a little jealous. We'd like to have what they have or be doing what they are doing. Why them and not us? It's called envy. Learn how to win over envy today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.     Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God YouTube Channel Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and  flourish, we'd like to invite you to get involved. Click HERE to learn more.   You may enjoy this podcast – “How Patient Are You?” Also, this one may bless you – “Maybe It's Time to Adjust Our Expectations.” Or this episode may be helpful – “How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser.”

Could you use a little boost of courage today? An extra shot of tenacity, strength, and gumption? We all have seasons where we could give you a little push to get us going in the right direction. Why not join us at Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God as we talk about how to be more courageous? Melanie Redd's Email Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God YouTube Channel Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we'd like to invite you to get involved. Click HERE to learn more. Listen to this encouraging podcast – “You Can Find Freedom from Fear!” This podcast has been very popular – “Keep Going!”

Depression. Sadness. Distress. Exhaustion. Weariness. No one is immune to these things. Don't ever think that you're immune to depression, because even the greatest believers can be laid low by depression. Find hope and learn how to deal with depression with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God YouTube Channel Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we'd like to invite you to get involved. Click HERE to learn more. Listen to this encouraging podcast – “You Can Find Freedom from Fear!” Another podcast that might help is – “How to Overcome Loneliness.” This podcast has been very popular – “Keep Going!” One more podcast idea for you – “12 Ways to Have More Joy.” To get to more inspirational resources from Love Worth Finding about depression, go to this Search Page. (Once you get over there, type in the word “depression” in the search bar. You will be taken to many great tools to encourage you.)

Kindness. It's a great trait. As a matter of fact, it's a Bible trait. God is incredibly kind with us and to us. He models kindness so well. But are we also kind? Could we be more kind? Would you like to add more kindness to your life? Join Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to learn more. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God YouTube Channel Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Listen to the podcast called, “How Patient Are You?” (Don't have the link yet!) *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we'd like to invite you to get involved. Click HERE to learn more. You may enjoy this podcast – “God, Give me Grace!” Also, this one may bless you – “What's Love Got to do with it?”

Do we really trust God with our troubles? When life is challenging, does our faith hold or do we lose heart? When things get dark and difficult, how do we respond? Let's talk about this today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.   Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Listen to the podcast about worship called, “Find Your Smile Again.” Click to discover more about supporting the ministry of Love Worth Finding and Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.

We've all heard that patience is a virtue, but is it one of your virtues? Are you a patient person? A person who loves with great grace. Find out today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Join the ministry for an intriguing quiz and some simple tips on how to have more patience. Links and Product Info:   Melanie Redd's Email Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Find out more & get your copy of “The Passion of Christ and the Purpose of Life Book.”   Click to discover more about supporting the ministry of Love Worth Finding and Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Listen to the podcast about building better relationships – “Perhaps, We Need to Go Back to Kindergarten.” Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.

People-pleasing! Are you a people-pleaser? A person who wants to make everyone else happy. This can be such a burden. It can take over our lives if we let it. Let's talk about how to win over this challenge with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Here are 5 simple ways to overcome People-Pleasing.     Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Find out more & get your copy of “The More Than Conquerors Bible Study.” Check out the Love Worth Finding Search Page. Type in the word, “Freedom.”

Is there joy in your life? Peace? Hope? Favor? Sweetness? To really enjoy your relationship with God and turn your religion into reality, there are some great truths to follow. Discover these truths today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.    Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Find out more & get your copy of “The More Than Conquerors Bible Study.” Get more encouragement about “Obeying & Serving God” on the LWF website. Listen to a very encouraging podcast about how much Jesus loves you. It's called, “Come to Jesus.” Discover more about the Adrian Rogers Legacy Bible.

Love. What's love got to do with it all anyway? It's sometimes a difficult concept to grasp. Especially God's love. Have you really experienced the amazing love of God? Do you grasp how much He loves you? Let's talk about this today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the Blog Post that goes along with this podcast.  Find out more & get your copy of “The More Than Conquerors Bible Study.”

So many people are filled with fear today. They are anxious, stressed, and concerned about the future. Let's talk about how you can find freedom from fear with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God today. Learn some practical ways to defeat the spirit of fear that's stealing your joy and peace!     Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the blog post that goes along with this podcast. Find out more & get your copy of the “Future for the Family Bible Study.” Go to the Love Worth Finding Fear & Anxiety Page.

It's crazy. Have you noticed? All around us, people are struggling to get along. They're fighting. They're overreacting. That they are angry. What is going on? Let's talk about that today. Let's talk about how to improve our relationships on Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.   Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the blog post that goes along with this podcast. Link to the “Come Apart Before Your Come Apart” podcast episode. Find out more & get your copy of the “Future for the Family Bible Study.”

Church and church attendance. Does it really matter that we go to church in person these days? Do we have to be physically there? Can't we just stay home and watch in our pajamas on our devices? Let's talk about this today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Let's discover why it matters that we be in church again. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the blog post that goes along with this podcast. You can get to the free “Find Your Word for the Year Activity Guide” on the site.   Smallwood Home - Great place to order a Word of the Year sign.   Connect with Pastor Mark Cravens on Linked In.   Hear my conversation with Pastor Mark on his podcast - “Various Methods of Mentoring Others.”   Listen to our podcast called,  “How to Combat Loneliness.”

Your “word” for the year. People talk about it all the time. Do you have a word or a phrase for the year? A grand, overarching goal to guide you day to day? Let's talk about how to find and choose your word for this new year with the ministry of Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.   Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Website   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Instagram   Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God Facebook Page Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Link to the blog post that goes along with this podcast. You can get to the free “Find Your Word for the Year Activity Guide” on the site.   Smallwood Home - Great place to order a Word of the Year sign.

Dark. No matter how dark things get in our world, we have a way through. We have hope. Truly, we are not without a plan… a battle plan. Join us today on the podcast as we talk with author Alisa Nicaud to learn more about how to win over the darkness.     Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email Women Living Courageously Website   Women Living Courageously Facebook   Women Living Courageously Instagram Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   Listen to the Hannah Episode on the podcast.   Link to the blog post that goes along with this podcast.   To get your copy of the Wonder & Worship Devotional Connect with our guest Alisa Nicaud - Flourishing Today

Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? Are you ready? What are you doing to make it about Jesus? Join Women Living Courageously to get some ideas for how to do this in more simple and organic ways. Discover 5 ways you can add more of Jesus to your holiday season this year.   Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email Women Living Courageously Website   Women Living Courageously Facebook   Women Living Courageously Instagram Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore.   To get your copy of the Wonder & Worship Devotional Link to the blog post that goes along with this podcast.

Ever get really discouraged? Worn out? Maybe you want to give up? Throw in the towel? All of us do sometimes! We all have seasons when we would like to jump ship and move on to the next chapter or the next opportunity. We have hope for you today! Be encouraged by our message on the Women Living Courageously Podcast. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262   To get to the Names of God Christmas Ornaments - https://www.lwf.org/products/names-of-god-ornaments-orn22   Get your free copy of the Unstuck Scripture Writing Plan - https://www.lwf.org/scripture-writing-plans/get-unstuck   Read the Find Rest for Your Soul Blog Post - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/blog/

Loneliness. It seems like it's all around us. People all around us are feeling isolated, remote, and even very lonely at times. Possibly, you are feeling lonely today too? Why not join us for some practical words of hope and inspiration? This session is all about finding community, friendship, and a sense of belonging - once again. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262   Get your copy of the Live in Light Journal for teen girls - https://amzn.to/3S4qCOB   To listen to Pastor Adrian Rogers' sermon - Dealing with Loneliness - click on this link: https://www.lwf.org/sermons/audio/dealing-with-loneliness-1151   To find out more about the Names of God Christmas Ornaments: Love Worth Finding Premium offer - http://go.lwf.org/rr2ijn Connect with our guest Betsy Pendergrass - www.gatheringaround.com Get your free copy of How to Pray Through Your Home - https://www.gatheringaround.com/free-resources Grab your copy of her Gather cards - https://www.gatheringaround.com/shop-here      (The special discount code is “COURAGEOUS.”)

Prayer. Prayers, praying, and answered prayer can all seem like great mysteries. But it doesn't have to be this way. Would you like to see more prayers answered? See God work in your life like you have never seen Him work? Join us today on the Women Living Courageously podcast to learn how.     Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262   To get to the Names of God Christmas Ornaments: http://go.lwf.org/rr2ijn   Link to the blog post with the free printable - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/blog/

It's a rather common occurrence that we see around us. Kids who were raised in church are walking away from the Lord. Perhaps your child is “away.” There is hope for parents of prodigals! That's what we are sharing today! Join us as we talk to an amazing young woman who veered away from the Lord and then came back home. You will be so inspired and encouraged by her story. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262 A wonderful resource for you from Love Worth Finding – “How to Keep the Spiritual Fires Burning.”  Link - https://www.lwf.org/products/how-to-keep-your-spiritual-fire-burning-booklet-k142

Ever felt overwhelmed by life? Exhausted? Like you just have had enough? Are things just getting to you and stealing your joy, your peace, and your rest? Here is an episode that will help you to find rest once again for your soul. From the pages of Scripture, personal stories, and practical applications, you will be so encouraged and inspired by this message! Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262   Another encouraging podcast episode – “How to Discover Greater Courage As You Walk Through Dark Seasons of Life.” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-discover-greater-courage-as-you-walk-through/id1600978021?i=1000563749029   Catch this popular podcast, “Maybe It's Time to Adjust Your Expectations.” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-living-courageously/id1600978021?i=1000569756939

Did you know that the average young woman would LOVE to have the chance to be mentored? To do life together, be invited into your world, and be given a little life wisdom – this is what they are asking for. Are you available to be a mentor? Would you be willing to invest in the life of someone else? To allow a younger woman to walk through life alongside you? Let's talk about this today.   Links & Product Info:   Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262   Listen to my conversation with Mallory on Faithful 31 Moms - https://faithful31moms.com/podcast/   Mallory Allen's Email – mallen@lwf.org   Faithful 31 Moms Website – https://faithful31moms.com/   Faithful 31 Moms Podcast on Ruth and Naomi - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithful-31-moms/id1522181677?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box   Link to Stepping Closer to the Savior Book - https://amzn.to/3PYa364   Link to LWF mentoring books - https://www.lwf.org/biblical-learning-center/for-mentors   Listen to Pastor Adrian Rogers' sermon - The Magnificent Mother - https://www.lwf.org/sermons/audio/magnificent-mother-1997

Grace. We love to receive it from God and others. Who doesn't enjoy the kindness, compassion, mercy, and goodness from our friends, families, co-workers, church friends, and neighbors? However, it's not always easy for us, as women, to give grace to other people. The getting is easy; the giving is a challenge! Here are a few ideas for how to be a little more generous with your grace. Links & Product Info   Get your FREE copy of “Fabulous Ways to Give More Grace Away!” Click here - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/give-grace/   Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262

Many people have lost their smile today! Maybe you have lost yours? When was the last time you smiled at someone else? Or, looked in the mirror and smiled at yourself? For some of you--If you heard yourself, laugh, it actually might scare you. Today I want to give you permission to smile again, laugh again, and find hope and joy again. Yes, life is hard. But we don't have to live as those who have no hope.  Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262   Click here for Link to Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3aO01MlVwtd8r47O0bIko3?si=865e76e1237e473c

As women, we sometimes find ourselves sleepwalking–bored, numb, rather checked out in our spiritual lives. Often, it's a slow drift into complacency or focus on other things. What can we do to wake up, reignite, and more fully enjoy our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? What can we do to become women who are fully awake to the things of God? Find out in this episode. Links & Product Info Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously Website - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262  Finding God's Will for Your Life. To get your free booklet, link to this page: https://womenlivingcourageously.org/gods-will/ Yvette Walker's Books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Yvette-Walker/e/B09KQ3FJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1656602261&sr=8-1 Yvette Walker's Website - https://positivelyjoy.com/ Yvette Walker's Podcast Link - https://positivelyjoy.com/the-podcast/  Yvette Walker on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/positivelyjoypodcast/ Yvette Walker on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/positivelyjoypodcast  Listen to the Matthew West song, “More” - https://youtu.be/mITRKCDel44

It's the quest so many people are on these days. Finding God's Will. Figuring out what God has for your life & getting in on it. Sometimes, it can seem like such a mystery and even confusing. So, what do we do? That's what we are talking about in this episode. Links & Product Info Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262   Finding God's Will for Your Life. To get your free booklet, link to this page: https://womenlivingcourageously.org/gods-will/   Enjoy another hope-filled podcast - “12 Ways to Have More Joy” - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/12-ways-to-have-more-joy-laughter-in-your-life-7/

Every woman knows it's easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation--whether it's our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation--God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently. Let's learn more from some courageous women of the Bible. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.orgWomen Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal on the LWF site - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262 Connect with LaTan Murphy and be entered in the drawing for a free copy of her book - https://www.latanmurphy.com/ Order a copy of Courageous Women of the Bible on Amazon - https://amzn.to/39b5VzY

Do you find yourself constantly disappointed by the people around you? Your spouse, kids, boss, family, and friends? Could it be that you need to adjust your expectations? You can find great joy and satisfaction when you know where to look for them! Why not join us today for more? Links and Product Info:  Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/   Women Living Courageously Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear   Women Living Courageously Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/   Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - https://www.lwf.org/products/just-rest-devotional-bk262

Can you say you are greatly enjoying your relationship with Jesus? Is He real and precious to you these days? Would you like for your relationship to be sweeter, stronger, and more meaningful? Learn how to practically follow hard after God and how to enjoy Him more today on the blog and the podcast. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Gretchen Fleming's Website - https://gretchenfleming.com/about/ Need a great devotional? Check out Melanie's new book - “Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal.” Book Link on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r0h4bE *Get Your Free “12 Quick Ways to Add Joy to Your Life” printable on our website. Go to the front page of Women Living Courageously and look for the sign up in the top middle of the page! Here's the link - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ If you enjoyed this podcast, you may also enjoy - “Encouraging Information about Jesus Christ (you can come to Him).”

Even in the middle of this crazy season, we can find hope and joy and laughter! We don't have to be miserable just because so many things around us are miserable. We can rise above! I want to give you some very practical ways to do this! Here are 12 quick ways to add joy to your life. Links & Product Info Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Melanie has a brand new devotional book you may enjoy. It's called, “Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal.” The Book Link on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r0h4bE *Get Your Free “12 Quick Ways to Add Joy to Your Life” printable on our website. Go to the front page of Women Living Courageously and look for the sign-up in the top middle of the page! Here's the link - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Related Podcast Episode you may enjoy – “Get Your Smile Back.” Listen/Read at this link: https://womenlivingcourageously.org/i-found-my-smile-again-you-can-too/

We can endure almost anything if we know why it is happening. But we don't always get the luxury of knowing why. And sometimes life is just hard, challenging, and dark. There are seasons that all of us go through when the bottom falls out and we don't know what to do. Today, join Melanie Redd and some wisdom from the ministry of Pastor Adrian Rogers as we look at how we can discover greater courage as we walk through the dark seasons of life. Learn how to be a woman of courage even in the midst of the very worst days. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Melanie's newest book, Just Rest, on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r0h4bE Women Living Courageously on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Women Living Courageously on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear Adrian Rogers Legacy Bible - https://www.lwf.org/products/the-adrian-rogers-legacy-bible-bk1000r

Peace. It's something most people are searching for. But how do we find it? Especially when life gets rainy and stormy? Where do we anchor our hearts and lives when the winds start to blow and the rain begins to fall? Discover how to find peace in the storm in this new podcast episode. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ Melanie's newest book, Just Rest, on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r0h4bE Women Living Courageously on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/women_living_courageously/ Women Living Courageously on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laughingwithoutfear Donna Bucher Email - dmbucher104@outlook.com Donna Bucher's Website - https://serenityinsuffering.com/ Finding God's Peace free download – https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ 

We are living in interesting days. It's getting more complicated to share our faith and to talk about the Lord Jesus. So, what do we do? How do we tell others about our Hope? Join us as we talk about some creative and practical ways to shine brightly in a very dark world.   Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org  Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/  Just Rest Book Link on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r0h4bE  Just Rest Book link on EndGame Press - https://www.endgamepress.com/store/p/just-rest-devotional-journal  Melanie Redd on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MelanieMRedd  Melanie Redd on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melaniemredd/ 

Do you ever need a little push to get you out of your comfort zone? A little inspiration to help you to move the needle in your life? Today, we are talking with a woman who constantly challenges herself (and others) to be brave, try new things, and step out into the great unknown.   Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd's Email - mredd@lwf.org Women Living Courageously - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/ To connect with Monique Scrip, you can find her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moniquescripcoaching/ If anyone is interested in starting or scaling their online business, you can go to her Instagram bio to select a free 30 min consultation call. 

Have you ever thought about the fact that you and I are running in a race? It's not a regular race, but it is a marathon. It's life. And we must get up every single day and choose to keep going. It's a daily option… how we will race, how we will run, and how we will finish. I want to give you 5 things to keep you going! And keep you going strong. Links: Get Unstuck Scripture Writing Plan - https://www.lwf.org/scripture-writing-plans/get-unstuck

At times, all of us are ready for a fresh start, something new. But, starting over can be a challenge. And, starting over again and again is even harder. Yet, it is possible to start over—no matter who you are or what you have been through. Join us today as we think about how to start over with courage.   Show Notes: Ruthie's website – www.ruthiegray.mom   Ruthie's podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-online-marketing-with-ruthie-gray/id1511805380   Ruthie's Follower Growth Masterclass, including workshop training, show notes, and 50 account growth ideas, specific to 2022.   You'll also gain admittance to her Facebook community where support and share threads take place every week! The link to join the masterclass is in the show notes!   https://creative-creator-6398.ck.page/d703bbe991

Where do we turn when we are hurting? Alone? Struggling? Or sad? Who can we look for help? Join us as we talk about the compassion and kindness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Discover a little more about how much He loves you. Show Notes and Links: Reach Melanie via email - mredd@lwf.org Our Podcast Link on the website - https://rb.gy/ytiksa Our Website - https://womenlivingcourageously.org/

It's the month of February and a great time to talk about love, relationships, and marriage. Join us as we talk with a happily married woman about what makes her marriage sing! It's a fun interview that is sure to make you smile and give you hope! Links: Lalania's Facebook Community Baptist Church Facebook The Music of Marriage Book How to Leave a Podcast Review: Go to the purple Podcast icon on your computer or mobile device. Search for the “Women Living Courageously Podcast.” (My picture should come up.) Click on my picture. Then scroll down. You will see the podcast trailer and 3 episodes that we have loaded. These are all very short. First, we ask that you do us the kindness of “Following” the podcast. Then, listen as you like to one or more episodes. Next, click on, “Leave a Review.” Even a one-sentence review will be amazing! Finally, take a picture/screenshot of your review and send it to me. (mredd@lwf.org or hope@melanieredd.com).  Or text or message it to me.

Many people have lost their smile today! Maybe you have lost yours? When was the last time you smiled at someone else? Or, looked in the mirror and smiled at yourself? For some of you--If you heard yourself, laugh, it actually might scare you. Today I want to give you permission to smile again, laugh again, and find hope and joy again. Yes, life is hard. But we don't have to live as those who have no hope.   Show Notes:  Click here for the worship playlist. Click here to read the blog post. 

People seem to be so close to the boiling point these days. Stress. Fear. Anxiety. And, so much chaos, has us stretched thin and living with very little emotional capacity for more bad news. What can we do? Where can we turn? How can we come apart and find some relief? That's what we are talking about on the podcast today. Why not drop by and discover some stress-relieving suggestions?

As we begin this new ministry, you may wonder how we got to this place. Where did the idea for this ministry begin? And, how are Love Worth Finding and Hope Ministry connected? Discover the story behind the ministry launch in this short podcast.

We, as women, are living in unprecedented days. There has never been a more significant season for us to be women of courage for our families, friends, co-workers, and friends. Join us as we discover how to live without fear of the future in this practical podcast of hope!