Podcasts about all under control

Hey CEO…I don't know about you, but I was addicted to SPEED.No, not the drug kind, but the always-doing kind. You know- the always fitting more in, the forever checking more boxes, the constant being everywhere all-the time kind of speed- especially in my business cuz I had people to serve and goals to reach, you too? Except all that speed only resulted in one thing- HURRY SICKNESS. Perhaps you've heard my story of my diagnosis of Hystericus Globus where my ignoring of the signs I was always going too fast finally caught up with me. The same thing happened to my friend Jennifer Dukes Lee- except her doctor didn't try to hand her a pill to make it all go away. He told her it was a HEART problem, not as in the pumping blood kind, but the what she was running after kind. When I read her story in her book Growing Slow this summer and heard it took a diagnosis of hurry sickness for her too to finally embrace Growing Slow, I couldn't put the book down and had to invite her to be on the podcast. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the bestselling author of several books, including Growing Slow, It's All Under Control, and Stuff I'd Only Tell God. She's a fan of queso, bright lipstick, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband have made a life of growing crops, pigs, two beautiful humans, and an enduring faith. And you're about to listen in on a very real conversation as we walk through the 4 seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter on the farm and in our hearts and explore the purpose God has behind each one. I have a feeling this is one you're gonna want to listen to again and share with your BIZ BESTIES who also may be addicted to speed and suffering (undiagnosed) from HURRY SICKNESS…cuz I think we all do, especially when trying to scale a business to 6 figures and beyond. What if by Growing Slow, you can put down the roots, sustain the growth and experience a harvest beyond what you ever thought possible? Get your hands on Growing Slow + the Growing Slow Bible Study https://jenniferdukeslee.com/growingslow/Come join the conversation (+ slow growth) inside the REDEEM Her Time Community https://redeemhertime.com/communityWe pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!L.Y.L.A.S. (Love Ya Like A Sis)Lissa + JenniferP.S. Watch the REDEEM Your Time Masterclass to shift EVERYTHING about how you approach TIME in both Life + Biz https://redeemhertime.com/masterclass

Hey CEO…I don't know about you, but I was addicted to SPEED.No, not the drug kind, but the always-doing kind. You know- the always fitting more in, the forever checking more boxes, the constant being everywhere all-the time kind of speed- especially in my business cuz I had people to serve and goals to reach, you too? Except all that speed only resulted in one thing- HURRY SICKNESS. Perhaps you've heard my story of my diagnosis of Hystericus Globus where my ignoring of the signs I was always going too fast finally caught up with me. The same thing happened to my friend Jennifer Dukes Lee- except her doctor didn't try to hand her a pill to make it all go away. He told her it was a HEART problem, not as in the pumping blood kind, but the what she was running after kind. When I read her story in her book Growing Slow this summer and heard it took a diagnosis of hurry sickness for her too to finally embrace Growing Slow, I couldn't put the book down and had to invite her to be on the podcast. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the bestselling author of several books, including Growing Slow, It's All Under Control, and Stuff I'd Only Tell God. She's a fan of queso, bright lipstick, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband have made a life of growing crops, pigs, two beautiful humans, and an enduring faith. And you're about to listen in on a very real conversation as we walk through the 4 seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter on the farm and in our hearts and explore the purpose God has behind each one. I have a feeling this is one you're gonna want to listen to again and share with your BIZ BESTIES who also may be addicted to speed and suffering (undiagnosed) from HURRY SICKNESS…cuz I think we all do, especially when trying to scale a business to 6 figures and beyond. What if by Growing Slow, you can put down the roots, sustain the growth and experience a harvest beyond what you ever thought possible? Get your hands on Growing Slow + the Growing Slow Bible Study https://jenniferdukeslee.com/growingslow/Come join the conversation (+ slow growth) inside the REDEEM Her Time Community https://redeemhertime.com/communityWe pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!L.Y.L.A.S. (Love Ya Like A Sis)Lissa + JenniferP.S. Watch the REDEEM Your Time Masterclass to shift EVERYTHING about how you approach TIME in both Life + Biz https://redeemhertime.com/masterclass

We live in such a busy, distracted, instant gratification culture - we want everything to happen that we think should happen, and we expect it to happen now. And yet, that's neither realistic nor healthy. What if growing slowly as writers turned out to be a much more healthy and sustainable way of operating? Listen in as I talk with best-selling author and acquisitions editor, Jennifer Dukes Lee, about her own journey from the fast-paced world of city journalism to a slower pace of life writing books on her farm in Iowa. You'll also learn about the benefits of slow growth from the perspective of the publishing world, and what publishers look for in a book proposal (and it's not necessarily an enormous platform).This was such an encouraging conversation, wherever you are in the writing journey!About Jennifer:Jennifer Dukes Lee is the bestselling author of several books, including Growing Slow, It's All Under Control, and Stuff I'd Only Tell God. She's a fan of queso, bright lipstick, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband have made a life of growing crops, pigs, two beautiful humans, and an enduring faith. You can find her at https://jenniferdukeslee.com/, on Instagram, or Facebook. Her book on this topic, Growing Slow can be found here.The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you'll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I'd love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

“We have that ability—we can take God's Word and when it's ingrained in us we can just take it and pick it up and pray it over ourselves and pray it over our loved ones.” — Jennifer Dukes LeeToday, Jennifer Dukes Lee joins Natalie Abbott to talk about Luke 6:45a, and you won't want to miss it. Jennifer talks vulnerably about how God has met and sustained her and her family  in hard seasons through his Word. She encourages us to love our future selves by investing right now in knowing and loving God—banking up deposits by reading and memorizing his Word. She relates how God brings his Word back to mind and uses it to transform us in hard seasons. He is our good, and he alone can give us the good we are longing for.This month's memory verse: "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart." — Luke 6:45aToday's guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is the bestselling author of several books, including Growing Slow, It's All Under Control, and Stuff I'd Only Tell God. She's a fan of queso, bright lipstick, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband have made a life of growing crops, pigs, two beautiful humans, and an enduring faith.Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently's monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God's Word.Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month's verse.Did you love today's episode?: We'd love to hear about it! Would you leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show?Links from today's show:Get to know Jennifer Dukes LeeNatalie and Vera wrote a book! Preorder your copy of Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth today!Philippians 1:3 Locket NecklaceFree Devotional ResourcesSign up for our email list!Support the Show.

Have you ever bought into the lie of hustle culture that's screaming, “To get the life you want, you have to chase that life down!”? You know, work 24/7. Be available around the clock. Run yourself into the ground. Basically, if you want it, you gotta make it happen… all day, every day. But what if that's not true? What if to get the life you want, you actually have to slow it down? Join me as I interview Jennifer Dukes Lee, bestselling author of several books including, Growing Slow, It's All Under Control, and Stuff I'd Only Tell God, as she retells her story, ties seasons on the farm to seasons in life, and helps us grasp a slower paced life. In the end, you'll be able to trade this lie for the truth: To get that life you want, you don't have to chase it down… you just need to follow Jesus, who is the Life.   Let's connect!

In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry interviews Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Growing Slow, to talk about how to embrace a growing slow mindset and live in your season. Jennifer Dukes Lee is a storyteller and a grace dweller. She is also the author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God, It's All Under Control, and other books. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus.  Now he's her CEO and best friend. She writes and speaks to testify to his faithfulness and to make his great name known.You can connect with Jennifer at:jenniferdukeslee.comInstagram: @jenniferdukeslee Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co

Do you feel defeated by your struggles and temptations?Then join Jennifer Dukes Lee and me as we talk about how to get honest with God about our struggles so that we can break free from the spiritual strongholds in our lives.You can get Jennifer's new guided Journal, Stuff I'd Only Tell God, here!Not only is Jennifer a dear friend of mine, but she is also a bestselling author, thinker, and question-asker from Iowa. Her friends say they are scared to sit alone in a room with her because they end up telling her things they never intended to say. She is both proud of this fact and also a little annoyed at how nosy she can be. She put a bunch of her favorite questions into a journal called Stuff I'd Only Tell God. It's like your own little confession booth. She's also the author of Growing Slow and It's All Under Control. Learn more at jenniferdukeslee.com.Want help praying through the hard emotions that often accompany the struggles and temptations we face? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you'll get: A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotionsInstant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you prayA 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God's way of handling hard emotions in our daily lifeConvenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you're always prepared to prayA versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink useI hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you're facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge.  Click here to download yours today.Fill your mind with God's Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.Support the show

In episode 276 of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with guest Jennifer Dukes Lee to discuss the power of journaling, the importance of embracing humor, and the struggles of feeling misunderstood in pursuing one's calling. She recently released a new book called Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. Jennifer shares her personal journey with journaling, from a period of doubt and writer's block to creating a guided journal for those who struggle with self-expression. Jennifer Dukes Lee (www.jenniferdukeslee.com) lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer is the author of several books, including Growing Slow and It's All Under Control. She loves queso and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She wants to live her life in such a way that you can't help but want more of Jesus. Rebecca and Jennifer chat about: Jennifer's experience with journaling The importance of humor The benefits of journaling for personal and spiritual growth Feeling misunderstood in your calling Order Stuff I'd Only Tell God on Amazon ________________________________ PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today ⁠at the link here!⁠ Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?

What would you say if you were completely honest with yourself and with God? Jennifer Dukes Lee leads David and Bob (and you!) on a journey of telling truths, some fun and some painful, through her new book, Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery (Bethany House, 2023). With daring questions, provocative lists, and quirky charts and illustrations, this journal is a place to record all the stuff you'd only tell God: ideas, beliefs, secrets, memories, wonderings, and wishes–things that might seem outlandish or outrageous to anyone else but are what make you, you. You'll find the space and the help you need to unearth the real you, the you that is sometimes buried deep beneath a layer of self-protection. Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and who she says are “two beautiful humans.” Jennifer is also author of Growing Slow and It's All Under Control.  Read "A Letter to My Younger Self" by Bob Robinson at Theology of Work Project / The High Calling. You can purchase Jennifer's books from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. You can order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off. Thanks for listening! Please leave offer a review and share this podcast with your friends.  Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson (@Bob_Robinson_re) and David Loughney (@David_Loughney). Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission. On Reintegrate's podcast page, you'll find more episodes and ways to email us to comment on this podcast. Music provided by Brian Donahue.

Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, thinker, and question-asker who lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa. She and her family raise crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. As a journalist, she covered crime, politics, and natural disasters. She now uses her reporting skills to chase after the biggest story ever: the redemptive story of Christ. Her books include It's All Under Control, Growing Slow, Stuff I'd Only Tell God, and more. In this episode, Jennifer discusses themes from her two recent books (Growing Slow and Stuff I'd Only Tell God). Using the analogy of her family's farm and the importance of adapting a growing slow mindset, she shares how to identify your season of life and why each season is significant. She also encourages making deeper connections with God by being deeply honest with God, explaining as we take everything to Him, we grow in intimacy with Him. To connect with Jennifer, please visit her website or Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or TikTok pages. This episode is part of A Story-Filled Summer: A Podcast Series Offering Hope, Wisdom, and Encouragement to Let God Write Your Story. Cara would love to connect with you on Instagram, Facebook, or her website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perspectiveshifts/message

Have you heard my first episode with Jennifer Dukes Lee with her book, *It's All Under Control? We recorded it back in 2019. Honestly, she was my second interview ever on the podcast (Episode 3). It was really fun to talk with her since I was on her book launch team for that very book. This episode has so many practical tools to help you especially if you struggle with control and surrender. My word this year is surrender so it was so fun to go back and listen to this episode in light of that. One of my favorite quotes in this book as well as on this episode is “We surrender outcomes, but we don't surrender effort.” I loved that reminder, so I think you are going to learn so much from Jennifer. Note: Jennifer has been a guest three times on my podcast! The first time is this repeat episode we are listening to today about her book, *It's All Under Control Her second time on the podcast we talked about her book, *Growing Slow. You can check out our conversation on the Depth Podcast Episode 80. I cannot wait for you to hear about the four seasons: Spring Planting, Summer Growth, Autumn Harvest and Winter Rest Finally, she came back for a 3rd time on the podcast to talk about her latest book, *Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. You definitely want to check out Depth Podcast Episode 173. Book Recommendations: *The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel *Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller *One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, thinker, and question asker from Iowa. Her friends say they are scared to sit alone in a room with her because they end up telling her things they never intended to say. She is both proud of this fact and also a little annoyed at how nosy she can be. She put a bunch of her favorite questions into a journal called *Stuff I'd Only Tell God. It's like your own little confession booth. She's also the author of *Growing Slow and *It's All Under Control. Learn more at jenniferdukeslee.com. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Have you heard my episode with Suzie Eller that I recorded back in 2019? It is about the book, *The Mended Heart. If you have ever heard me speak or share about my broken clay pot, this is the book that inspired it. I am so excited for you to hear this episode that I recorded the very first year of the podcast.  I went back and listened to it today and loved hearing some of the truths in it that have really become foundational truths I share in my speaking and my book, Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength. Also, it was a joy to see God's faithfulness with my book and this podcast over the last four years. Friend, this episode is definitely one of my favorites and I cannot wait for you to hear it. Also, we talked about her podcast, More Than Small Talk and it was such an honor to be a guest on it earlier this year. Here is a link to listen to my conservation with Holley Gerth, Jennifer Watson, and Suzie Eller. Note: Suzie was my first guest to be on my podcast twice so I would love for you to check out my conversation with Suzie about her book, *JoyKeeper.  Please check out Episode 46 on the Depth podcast. I love what she shares about joy! Finally, she came back for a 3rd time on the podcast to talk about her latest book, *Prayer Starters: Talking with God About Hard Times. You definitely want to check out Depth Podcast Episode 158. Book Recommendations: *Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis *Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis *Undone by Michele Cushatt *It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee *Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Suzanne Eller (Suzie) is a bestselling author. She is co-host of the More Than Small Talk podcast with KLRC Podcast Network, which debuted in the top 25 Christian podcasts. Suzie has appeared on media such as Focus on the Family, Aspiring Women, The Harvest Show, KLOVE and many others. She served with Proverbs 31 Ministries for 14 years. She believes that healed women scoop up other women and run toward the cross. When she's not writing, you'll find her kayaking, hanging out with her "littles," finding the best foodie food truck, or hiking. Connect with Suzie at www.tsuzanneeller.com *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Have you cinched your trust to the promises of God? When life's unexpected storms come blowing through, do you have an unwavering trust in a God that will not fail?  For most of us, I think we can say that we know we need to trust God, we can quote Bible verses about trusting God, but actually living it out is much harder to do. This is why I love the wisdom from today's guest. I have Kristine Brown on the podcast, and we are going to be talking about her book, *Cinched: Living with Unwavering Trust in an Unfailing God. We are going to dive deep into the life of Rahab today.  I am so excited that this episode is like a Bible Shoes Episode! So instead of doing it solo, I am excited to have Kristine and I together talk about Rahab's life, the promises of God, and how we can better trust Him as we walk out our faith. There is so much goodness in this episode! Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Kristine's book: *Cinched. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/fs1s5p/cinched-book-giveaway Book Recommendations: *All Things New by John Eldridge *It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee Kristine Brown is a ministry wife, mom, stepmom, and Mimi who shares a message of “becoming more than ourselves through God's Word” at her website, morethanyourself.com. She is the author of *Cinched: Living with Unwavering Trust in an Unfailing God. Any given day you can find Kristine texting her young adult kids, adding another book to the growing stack on her bookshelf, or searching for a new way to cook broccoli. Kristine and her husband live in East Texas. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

I am so excited about today's interview! I became friends with Jennifer Dukes Lee on Facebook years ago after joining the launch team for her first book, The Happiness Dare. She is a fantastic writer, mom, mentor and woman of God. We talk about her start as a news reporter and how she still sees herself as one today, just reporting the Good News! We also talk about her book that comes out today, Stuff I'd Only Tell God. Jennifer turns the tables on me and asked me a few of the questions from the book. This was such a fun interview and I hope you enjoy it and it blesses you as much as it did me to record it! Bio: Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, thinker, and question-asker from Iowa. Her friends say they are scared to sit alone in a room with her because they end up telling her things they never intended to say. She is both proud of this fact and also a little annoyed at how nosy she can be. She put a bunch of her favorite questions into a journal called Stuff I'd Only Tell God. It's like your own little confession booth. She's also the author of Growing Slow and It's All Under Control. Anchor Verse: Luke 24-Road to Emmaus Connect with Jennifer: Website: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdukeslee/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferDukesLee Book Website: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/stuff-id-only-tell-god/ Book IG: https://www.instagram.com/stuffidonlytellgod ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

Have you ever done an inventory over your life? Have you ever gone back and reflected over the past? Maybe looked at the present and tried to become more self-aware? And maybe even look forward to the future—what are my goals and dreams? I am so excited to share with you about Jennifer Dukes Lee's new book: *Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. What I love about this book is that Jennifer asks some great questions throughout this book. This is not a typical Christian Living Book; instead, it is a book designed for self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-awareness. It was such a fun episode to record with Jennifer. We ask some of the light weight, fun questions and laughed. And then we did go deep, and I think you are really going to love what she has to share. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Jennifer's new book: *Stuff I'd Only Tell God. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/ttzefv/stuff-id-only-tell-god-book-giveaway It is fun to have Jennifer back on the Podcast! If you missed my first conversation with Jennifer about her book, *It's All Under Control, please check out Episode 3 on the Depth podcast.  I love what she shares about surrendering the outcome, not the effort. Her second time on the podcast we talked about her book, *Growing Slow. You can check out our conversation on the Depth Podcast Episode 80. I cannot wait for you to hear about the four seasons: Spring Planting, Summer Growth, Autumn Harvest and Winter Rest Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, thinker, and question asker from Iowa. Her friends say they are scared to sit alone in a room with her because they end up telling her things they never intended to say. She is both proud of this fact and also a little annoyed at how nosy she can be. She put a bunch of her favorite questions into a journal called *Stuff I'd Only Tell God. It's like your own little confession booth. She's also the author of *Growing Slow and *It's All Under Control. Learn more at jenniferdukeslee.com. Click this link to learn more about the Preorder Gifts. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

It is no accident that our Spiritual Health series started with paying attention and ends with sharing what rumbles in our souls. Only when we wake up to what's bothering us on the inside can we pour it out to the Lord as David did in the psalms.  We must know ourselves – our fears, hopes, dreams, worries, nervous ticks, default coping mechanisms – so we can articulate them to God, not because He doesn't already know them but so we know ourselves in the light of His presence. Because developing the skill of pouring out what you're thinking and feeling is a practice that has laid dormant for many of us, I invited Jennifer Dukes Lee to the show.   Today, Jennifer walks us through: How journaling brings our stuff into the light, What holds us back from sharing our hearts with the Lord, And the two ways we can handle pain.   Quotes about how to pour out your heart through journaling “Journaling is really a voyage of self-discovery.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “Journaling really helps you clear out distressing throughs so that you can move forward with renewed peace.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “Journaling is an opportunity to meet God on the pages.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “What would you say to God if you were completely honest?” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “The psalms are unfiltered cries of people with broken hearts.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “Sometimes we don't want to share our hopes and dreams because to speak it out loud or put it on paper feels like you're setting yourself up for disappointment.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “Your honesty is safe with God.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “The most courageous thing you can do is be honest with yourself.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee   If you'd like to learn more about being honest with God about your dreams, listen in or read on: #45: Refresh your thought-life about your dreams, calling, and next steps with Sarah Birkbeck #88: What to do when you fear naming what you want [Fear Series] #135: Grace vs. Fear: When you worry you're selfish 4 necessary skills to wait well on your dream How we tragically misunderstand Jesus' command to deny ourselves   Grace In Real Life Podcast's 3rd Birthday Giveaway Win books, books, books, + $270 in fun Amazon money + awesome prizes! Want books by Christ-centered authors? Need $270 from Amazon to purchase gifts? Relish gifts like a journal set, Purposed Box, virtual workshop, and two coaching sessions? One winner will be randomly selected. The giveaway is open from February 14 through February 28. Donors to the gift card are: Jill E. McCormick, Jill E. McCormick, Jennifer Dukes Lee, Jennifer Barnett, Heather Bjur, Twyla Franz, Jen Babakhan, Michelle Nietert, Jodi Grubbs, Girls Talking Life, Inspired Motherhood, Do A New Thing, and Purposed Box. To enter, go here.  As Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry; there's no added cost to you! #57: Delete + Reset: Slowing down, releasing expectations, and creating an unhurried heart with Jennifer Dukes Lee Stuff I'd Only Tell God by Jennifer Dukes Lee at 40% off at Baker Book House It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee Praying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie Berndt Spiritual Health series episodes #144: Spiritual Health: Paying attention with Anjuli Paschall #145: Spiritual Health: Spending time with Jesus with Arabah Joy and Jen Evangelista #146: Spiritual Health: Embracing a lifestyle of rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith #147: One ridiculously easy way to spread the gospel with Twyla Franz #148: Easy ways to study the Word of God every woman can use w/Portia Collins #149: How to find community: 3 easy places to find it with Rachael Wade #150: Questions to ask God, yourself, and others w/Lore Ferguson Wilbert #151: Cultivating a life of prayer with Asheritah Ciuciu About Jennifer Dukes Lee Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, thinker, and question-asker from Iowa.  Her friends say they are scared to sit alone in a room with her because they end up telling her things they never intended to say. She is both proud of this fact and also a little annoyed at how nosy she can be.  She put a bunch of her favorite questions into a journal called Stuff I'd Only Tell God. It's like your own little confession booth. She's also the author of Growing Slow and It's All Under Control.  Her wisdom doesn't stop there. Jennifer is sharing resources EXCLUSIVELY with my email subscribers. Sign up here for the good + the grace. Here's how to connect with Jennifer Website Instagram Facebook Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Subscribe to Jill's weekly “the good + the grace” email   

Come to me all of you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Jesus famously said these words in Matthew 11. He urges His disciples to seek rest in Him, no matter the circumstance and no matter what the world defines as rest. How can we, as Christians, seek this same kind of rest from an unseen God? How can we practice true, Biblical rest and cultivate it in our families? In our homes? In this episode of Holy Hygge, Jamie is joined for one final conversation by Jennifer Dukes Lee on all things rest: what it is, why it acts as a tenet of hygge, and how to practically practice it as believers. About Jennifer: Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several best-selling books and Bible studies, including Growing Slow and It's All Under Control. A former metro news reporter, Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Her favorite one of all: the Good News of Jesus Christ. Jennifer and her husband live on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where they raise crops, pigs and two beautiful humans. While she enjoys speaking at women's conferences across the country, you can usually find her at the neighborhood country church on Sunday mornings. Jennifer loves queso, Netflix binges, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Most of all, she loves God. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus; now He's her best friend and CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel like life would be easier if you could just control everything? Or, perhaps you'd say you're not controlling...as long as everything goes the way you want it to! Friend, I understand both of those concepts--too well! That's why I invited my friend, author Jennifer Dukes Lee on the show today to talk candidly about it. Jennifer offers some great insights that will encourage your heart if this is an area in which you are wrestling. Here are a few things we talk about today. Why Do We Want to Control Everything? The connection between our desire for approval and control. How it can be very subtle. How high achieving, high capacity women may be more likely to have this challenge. How control keeps us from connection! Why being a 'control freak' is actually an asset in certain professions--but how it may not be an asset at home. How to have a mindset shift in this arena. Why being capable doesn't always equal being called. And so much ore! Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several books mentioned in today's show including (Amazon affiliate links): Love Idol: https://amzn.to/34qPFs5 It's All Under Control: https://amzn.to/3stBLOa It's All Under Control Bible Study: https://amzn.to/3ovXbIZ Growing Slow: https://amzn.to/3shDQfQ Find freebies Jennifer mentioned here: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol Connect with Jennifer at Jenniferdukeslee.com If you enjoyed this episode and want more ideas to answer the question: Why do we want to control everything? Check out this episode of the podcast called How to Stop Being a Controlling Woman or this one on the connection between eating disorders and control. You may also enjoy these posts from the archives: How a Control Freak Almost Ruined My Marriage and What to Do When You Feel Out of Control with Body Image Issues. Connect with Compared to Who? take the free body image quiz and get your free "Walk to Lose the Weight of Comparison" Walking Workout Download here: https://www.comparedtowho.me Support the show by joining our NEW Patreon Community here. We'll have exclusive monthly virtual get-togethers starting in March and so much more. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/comparedtowho

In Episode 31 of The Lovely Life, Trina sits down with new friend and author, Jennifer Dukes Lee. We've all been in a season of forced slow down when Covid hit, but just because our schedules cleared doesn't mean our minds and hearts have as well. Jennifer and Trina explore the process of slowing your mind to create space for growth, peace and happiness. About Jennifer: Jennifer Dukes Lee is an author, storyteller, wife, mother and Midwestern girl living on a farm. She loves dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick and Netflix binges. When she's not raising crops, pigs, cats and her kids, she's writing books. Her newest forthcoming book is Growing Slow - check it out on Amazon or her website, along with her previous books It's All Under Control, The Happiness Dare and Love Idol. Mentioned in this Episode: Growing Slow Jennifer Dukes Lee website

In this episode, we talk with author Jennifer Dukes Lee who has written a book called “Growing Slow”, about the slow growth that is essential to a thriving prayer life. She also gives us a glimpse into her personal prayer life and discusses one of the main concepts in her book, how our spiritual growth relates to the physical seasons.Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several books including Growing Slow and It's All Under Control. She also wrote the forward of my book Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. She and her husband, Scott, live on the fifth-generation Lee family farm, where they are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer's Website | Jennifer's InstagramSome highlights from today's episode:[1:37] Jennifer's current prayer routine[8:11] The benefits of slowing down in prayer[14:15] How Jennifer has had to be patient in prayer[20:20] A practical way Jennifer prays for her daughters[26:00] How seasons relate to our spiritual growth[34:00] The specifics of our “winter” growth[37:45] How Jennifer learned to pray[42:05] Where Jennifer would like to keep growing in prayerThings mentioned in today's episode:Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes LeeGive an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

When we said we had a surprise for our Season Finale, we weren't lying!  We are so blessed to have Jennifer Dukes Lee on the podcast after going through her study, It's All Under Control. Jennifer is a Farmers Wife, Mom, Author and Speaker. She lives on her husbands family farm that's been passed down through generations.  She is a true representation of a Christian woman who not only shares about God but also lives a life pleasing to God. If this study blessed your heart then this episode with her is going to bless you even more!  She shares what her last straw was for surrendering over control with us and shares the ways she keeps it under control on a daily basis!  Tune in as we have real and honest conversations together. 

Week 6: It's All Under Control.We cannot believe we are at the end of this book.  We have enjoyed it so much and learned a lot along the way.  We hope you have as well.  This week we are talking about plans, pinings and a promise.  Jesus already paid every single one of our debts in full when He died on the cross.  Too often, we forget that!  God plants us in a place we never even wanted to be yet find it's what we really need.  When Jennifer said that, we were both like, wow how true is that.  So often we are brought to places we have no desire to be but it's in those places God uses us and we look back on them finding that was exactly where we needed to be at.  So, wherever He is planting your seeds at, tend to them well.  Help them to sprout up into strong flowers.  Flourish in the calling He is leading you into.  You will face struggles throughout every planting but it's in that you grow and become something so beautiful!  Be sure to tune in next week for our Season Finale!  We have a HUGE surprise for you!!

Darlene Brock and Julie Bender call on licensed psychotherapist and life coach Dr. Zoe Shaw to find out how we can begin to find peace and purpose in a world we can't control. It's no secret that the world feels a bit crazy right now. With everything going on in politics and the news, it's easy to feel anxious and overwhelmed in your personal life.  Rather than shrinking back, Dr. Zoe urges us to guard our minds and step into our strength and our convictions. She explains how we can better listen to others, refocus our energy out of the negative and combat the things that concern us. You can follow Dr. Zoe by visiting her site, or finding her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well as her podcast, STRONGER in the Difficult Places. Submit a question to our free Ask Dr. Zoe column. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, Grit and Grace Life may earn a small commission. Quote of the episode: “That anxiety is there; we have to speak it, and then we have to walk through it." —Dr. Zoe Resources: Grab Dr. Zoe's new book, “A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself." “Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad” by John Eldridge “It's All Under Control” by Jennifer Dukes Lee  Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

Darlene Brock and Julie Bender call on licensed psychotherapist and life coach Dr. Zoe Shaw to find out how we can begin to find peace and purpose in a world we can't control. It's no secret that the world feels a bit crazy right now. With everything going on in politics and the news, it's easy to feel anxious and overwhelmed in your personal life.  Rather than shrinking back, Dr. Zoe urges us to guard our minds and step into our strength and our convictions. She explains how we can better listen to others, refocus our energy out of the negative and combat the things that concern us. You can follow Dr. Zoe by visiting her site, or finding her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well as her podcast, STRONGER in the Difficult Places. Submit a question to our free Ask Dr. Zoe column. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, Grit and Grace Life may earn a small commission. Quote of the episode: “That anxiety is there; we have to speak it, and then we have to walk through it." —Dr. Zoe Resources: Grab Dr. Zoe's new book, “A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself." “Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad” by John Eldridge “It's All Under Control” by Jennifer Dukes Lee  Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

It's All Under Control

Welcome to Week 2 of It's All Under Control!  We hope you are enjoying it and getting as much from it as we are.  This week we are talking about superpowers.  God designed each of us with a superpower that only we have.  I know that's hard to believe but it's true.  We compared it to Superwoman, she is the only one who can complete specific tasks, that's why she's relied on.  God created you with purpose, He designed you uniquely and specifically for your calling.  There is no one else on this earth that can complete the tasks He's given you.  We often miss out on our superpowers when we keep holding onto the same old path.  We do not have to pick one road and walk that path for the rest of you life.  We hang onto the place we are right now thinking we are stuck there.  We are to come back to the fork in the road daily, asking God to help you choose which way to go.  Are you to go left, right, straight or around the round about?  We will be the miracle for other people and at some point they will be the miracle for us!  God needs you to be that miracle for someone else, focus on what He wants of you and surrender everything keeping you from seeing it through!  You can't walk in your calling when you're still hanging onto control because it stunts your growth.The harvest always comes!  Don't give up, don't hang on to your difficult circumstances.  It will get better and you will come out of it if you just trust God and let Him lead you.

On today's episode we start week one of It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee.  We are so excited for this study because we both struggle with control issues terribly!  Maybe you're like us and struggle really bad with control issues or maybe you've got a better hold of your control.  Whatever it is, we know this study has something to offer you, regardless of the level you're on.Join us as we dive in deep and start learning more about ourselves and why we feel the need to control everything.  Are you living a free life or a frazzled life?  To be honest, our lives tend to be more frazzled when we are trying to have our hands in everything and have control over every situation in our lives.  God is the only one who has all the control, even when we think it's us.  Gear up and get ready because this study means business and truly points out all of our control flaws!Reading for week was was chapters 1-3.  

In this month's interview episode, we hang out with an author from who I have gleaned so much wisdom, Jennifer Dukes Lee! I read "It's All Under Control" back in August 2019 and since then, I have looked forward to her next book. Well, it's here, and let me tell y'all, it's a must-read for us recovering hustle junkies!Jennifer lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. She writes books, loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus; now he's her CEO. Tune into this episode to hear our conversation about trading unhealthy hustle for growing slow!| LINKS MENTIONED |⋒ Growing Slow book: https://amzn.to/2QJOMUI| CONNECT WITH JENNIFER |⋒ Jennifer's Instagram: @jenniferdukeslee / www.instagram.com/jenniferdukeslee/⋒ Jennifer's Website: www.jenniferdukeslee.com/

We are starting a new series to help you slow down, grow a practice of mindfulness, to help you feel less stressed and frazzled. Today, we are talking with Jennifer Dukes Lee. Jennifer Dukes Lee is a storyteller and a grace dweller. She is the author of It's All Under Control, The Happiness Dare, and Love Idol. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus. Now He's her CEO. She writes and speaks across the USA to testify to his faithfulness and make His great name known. Jennifer's new book Growing Slow charts a path OUT of the pressures of bigger, harder, faster, and into a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting. In today's episode, we are talking about the impact of living with a hurried heart on both our physical and spiritual life. How does a hurried-up culture impact our mental health? How might a growing slow mindset impact us physically, mentally, and spiritually? How do expectations, comparison, feeling like you're falling behind become barriers to a slow growth mindset? How does a slow growth mindset foster deeper connections with ourselves, others, and God? Jennifer shares practices for cultivating a slower-paced life. Thank you for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free. Make sure to visit my website, where you can subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher,mindfulness practice, and so you never miss a show. Hey, while you're at it, please help me by adding some stars to the rating and telling a friend about the show. Have a great week! Melissa

You won't see this anywhere in the MSM. The PCR test that has been used to destroy the lives of millions of people world-wide has finally been shown as WORTHLESS! It's used ONLY to control the people. The WHO and the CDC have even ordered it to be cancelled, as they no longer need it, 'cause we're ALL UNDER CONTROL! https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dls/locs/2021/07-21-2021-lab-alert-Changes_CDC_RT-PCR_SARS-CoV-2_Testing_1.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kurt-wilson7/message

What do you do when a rushed and get-her-done pace is all you know? Is it possible to learn to live at a different speed? Author and speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee shares how we can adopt a mindset of Growing Slow, and it'll rock your world! Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of Growing Slow, It's All Under Control, The Happiness Dare, and Love Idol. She's a journalist at heart. Jennifer used to cover crime, politics, and natural disasters as a news reporter for metropolitan daily newspapers. Now, she uses her reporting skills to chase after the biggest story ever: the redemptive story of Christ. (That's front-page news.) Connect with Jennifer here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awifelikeme/message

Which is better for flying a plane?  A joystick or a mouse?  Ed gets the chance to find out in All Under Control.  Simon and Eugene discuss. Episode synopsis: Ms Langford, airline Big Wig is returning via corporate jet when he plane behaves irrationally, completely out of control of the pilot.  Control is restored just ... Read more

Jennifer Dukes Lee, popular author, speaker, and blogger has learned much from the land. An Iowa farmer's wife, she's embraced deep lessons from God and about her walk with her "CEO" by observing the cycle of seasons, seeds planted, unruly weather, and all-in-all relying on God to bring the harvest. "There's always a harvest," she speaks from experience and confidence. You will love her practical ideas on how to leave "a trail of love of Jesus" as well as how she came to write her latest book— Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl Coming out this week. Can't wait!  Lovely Jennifer is offering one free copy of this spanking new book. Comment on blog or instagram to be entered! About "Growing Slow": We long to make a break from the fast pace of life, but if we're honest, we're afraid of what we'll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling hard leaves us stressed, empty, and out of sorts, perhaps this can be our cue to step into a far more satisfying, sustainable pace. In this crafted, inspiring read, beloved author Jennifer Dukes Lee offers a path to unhurried living by returning to the rhythm of the land and learning the ancient art of Growing Slow.  Jennifer was once at breaking point herself, and tells her story of rude awakening to the ways her chosen lifestyle of running hard, scaling fast, and the never ending chase for results was taking a toll on her body, heart, and soul. But when she finally gave herself permission to believe it takes time to grow good things, she found a new kind of freedom. With eloquent truths and vivid storytelling, Jennifer reflects on the lessons she learned from living on her fifth-generation family farm and the insights she gathered from the purposeful yet never rushed life of Christ. Growing Slow charts a path out of the pressures of bigger, harder, faster, and into a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting.  Following the rhythms of the natural growing season, Growing Slow will help you: Find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus Learn practices for unhurrying your heart and mind every day Let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in your life And engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps Comment on blog or insta to be entered. Extra entries when you tag a friend or six! Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer is the author of several books, including Growing Slow and It’s All Under Control. She loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus; now he’s her CEO. Find Jennifer at www.JenniferDukesLee.com and on Instagram at @JenniferDukesLee. Available this week on Amazon! GROWING SLOW GROWING SLOW BIBLE STUDY Jennifer's earlier books: IT'S ALL UNDER CONTROL IT'S ALL UNDER CONTROL BIBLE STUDY THE HAPPINESS DARE LOVE IDOL   ______________ We were talking about the term "Hot Dish" this week on the Welcome Heart, Welcome Home Facebook group (you're invited, btw.) Jennifer's Iowan recipe qualifies as a Hot Dish!   Jennifer's KETO TURKEY/CHICKEN CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS About 4 cups of leftover cooked turkey or chicken Veggies, such as mushrooms, carrots, onion, broccoli, cauliflower. I've even taken a Normandy blend from the freezer and used that.  6 cloves garlic 4 T butter 1 cup of cheddar, or any other type of chees you like   KETO WHITE SAUCE 2 T butter 1 block cream cheese 1 1/2 c heavy cream 1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesan 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper nutmeg   Dice/slice the veggies to your like. Shred the turkey/chicken.   In a large pot, melt the 4 T butter. Add the garlic and veggies. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until veggies are cooked to your liking. Add the shredded meat and mix it all together. Set aside. Preheat over to 350. In a separate pot, melt the 2 T of butter. Add the cream cheese, cut into small cubes. Mix with whisk. Add heavy cream. Whisk. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, parmesan. Heat until it starts to bubble.  Pour sauce over meat and veggies in the other pot. Transfer to casserole dish. Sprinkle cheddar over all. Bake for 15 min or until cheese becomes golden.    _____________ Looking for a new summer Bible Study to do on your own or with a couple of friends? Check out: Hospitality, 101: Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study When we understand God’s welcome, we can better pass it on to another. For a limited time, I’m offering Chapter One of my Bible Study: Hospitality, 101—Lessons From the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study. Check out the first chapter then BUY HERE.  One for you and one for a friend. Learn to do hospitality with a friend. 12 recipes included.  LEADER'S GUIDE AVAILABLE.  

How does your personality impact your parenting style? Where do you shine and struggle in motherhood? What are some God-centered habits to help you along the way? What do you do when you wonder why God made you a mom with all your flaws, twerks, and preferences? Sweet friend, I hope this episode -- the first in our Grace in Parenting series -- brings you comfort and a whole lot of joy as you recognize how beautifully God knit you together as a human, and how perfectly He placed your children in your family, even when it doesn’t feel like it. Because let’s be real: We all have days when we wonder what God was thinking when He made us a mom.  In this episode, we’ll dive into: Where your Enneagram type shines in parenting, Where your type struggles, And where grace meets you. Sweet mom friend, God 100% knew what He was doing when He matched you and your children together. He could think of no better person to raise your child than you: You with your short temper, and your love of clean countertops, and your desire for everything to go according to plan.  May this episode shed light on how awesome you are as a mom, how much you need Jesus as a mama, and how you can practically give yourself grace as you parent.  If you take nothing else away from this episode, please know this: You’re doing a great job mama.  Stay true to the type of mom God created you to be. You don’t need to be like your best friend, sister-in-law or mom. The comparison game can end when you know God delights in how He made you Your children need you to be who God created! When you realize you don’t have to be like every other mom on the block, but uniquely you, the joy in parenting will explode! If you’d like to skip to your type or the type of your spouse, here are the approximate timestamps + a parenting book list curated for each type: Type Eight 6:25 It’s OK Not To Share by Heather Shumaker Nurture by Nature by Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger  Type Nine 8:40 The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel Bringing up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman Type One 11:08 Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors by Jami Amerine Love Does by Bob Goff (there’s also a kids version!) The Wonder Weeks by Xaviera Plas-Plooij, Frans X. Plooij, and Hetty van de Rijt  Type Two 13:56 How to Talk so Your Kids Will Listen and Listen So Your Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (there’s also a teen version) Loving Your Kids on Purpose by Danny Silk Type Three 16:24 Triggers by Amber Lia and Wendy Speake Give Your Kids a Break by Kim Fredrickson Type Four 19:40 The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman Are My Kids on Track? by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan Type Five 21:29 The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell The Enneagram of Parenting by Elizabeth Wagele Type Six 23:44 Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood by Melissa Kruger It’s All Under Control by Jennifer Lee Type Seven 26:29 Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas Confident Moms, Confident Daughters by Maria Furlough   Key Quotes When I discovered my Enneagram type, I finally understood why motherhood challenged me so much and what strengths I brought to it. God 100% knew what He was doing when He matched you and your children together.  Stay true to the type of mom God created you to be. You don’t need to be like your best friend, sister-in-law or mom. The comparison game can end when you know God delights in how He made you. Your children need you to be who God created! When you realize you don’t have to be like every other mom on the block, but uniquely you, the joy in parenting will explode! Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! Your Quick Start Guide to the Enneagram Why motherhood is hard for me   Previous Episodes Episode 7: What the Enneagram is, what it isn’t, and why it’s important for your spiritual growth   Here’s how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page  Subscribe to Jill’s weekly “the good + the grace” email  

Do you feel pressure to grow? Grow fast? Grow quick? Do you look at your life and think I should be farther along by now? I should have accomplished more of my goals.  I know I struggle with this- maybe you do too. I am so excited to have Jennifer Dukes Lee back on the podcast to discuss her new book, *Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart From An Accidental Farm Girl.  Jennifer divided the book into the four seasons and what happens on a farm: Spring Planting, Summer Growth, Autumn Harvest and Winter Rest. On the podcast, we will talk about each one and how just like these fields, God is growing us. Jennifer says, “God is planting seeds within you- seeds which will bear internal fruit with eternal value.” There are so many nuggets of truth in this episode; I had multiple favorite parts.   Friend, I cannot wait for you to hear the wisdom Jennifer shares from her book.   Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Jennifer’s book: *Growing Slow. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/growing-slow-book-giveaway/ It is fun to have Jennifer back on the Podcast! If you missed my first conversation with Jennifer about her book, *It's All Under Control, please check out Episode 3 on the Depth podcast.  I love what she says, “We surrender the outcomes, not the effort.”  You can also check out her other two books on Amazon: *Happiness Dare and *Love Idol. Lastly, to join my Depth Podcast Community Group, click on https://www.facebook.com/groups/depthpodcast Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. She writes books, loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus; now he's her CEO. Find Jennifer at JenniferDukesLee.com and on Instagram at @JenniferDukesLee. *Growing Slow releases on May 11th and she has some amazing preorder bonuses which include access to… Growing Slow Bible Study Videos Growing Slow Guided Journal and Growth Tracker Growing Slow Bible Study Guide Session 1 (PDF)

How many times in the past month have you felt overwhelmed, hurried, afraid you were falling behind before you even started? I'm right there with you, friend. That's why I know today's episode, From Hurried Heart to Growing Slow with Jennifer Dukes Lee is just the message God wants us to hear. We talk about Jennifer's journey from agnosticism to faith in Christ, what it takes to put the brakes on a hurried life, how a Growing Slow year on their fifth-generation family farm provides life lessons for all of us, and how that remarkable life we're chasing after? Well, it's the one we're already living in. I know what Jennifer shares today will inspire, encourage, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Jennifer Dukes Lee... I hope what Jennifer shared blessed your soul and refreshed your spirit. We all need reminding that God's timing is not just a catch-phrase, it's a purposeful path for our part in Kingdom work. It's time to trade in the fast-paced life for a Growing Slow with grace kind of life. If you know some friends who would benefit from hearing this message, would you share this episode with them? Favorite Quotes from the show... "It takes time to grow good things.""We need winter seasons to get those burdens that we carry, those rocks in the soil of our heart, to have God heave them upward, that He could pick them up and take them away so that come spring, we can begin to be productive again.""...for whatever reason, God created one-fourth of a growing season here, where we live, to be something that looks dead because that is the time when He is healing us."Jennifer Dukes Lee Are you ready to Grow Slow? You can pre-order Growing Slow and grab the amazing pre-order bonuses at growingslowbook.com. The videos are amazing and you'll love the journal and growth tracker! Connect with Jennifer! Jennifer Dukes Lee You can connect with Jennifer at jenniferdukeslee.com and subscribe to her Top Ten with Jen newsletter mentioned in the show at jenniferdukeslee.com/subscribe. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram at @JenniferDukesLee. Jennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer is the author of several books, including Growing Slow and It’s All Under Control. She loves queso and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus; now He’s her CEO. Stay awhile... I would also love to connect with you, so reach out to me on my contact page at dorisswift.com. Ready to crush doubt and step into your Fierce Calling? Grab my free ebook Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling! It's a quick and easy read and I share some of my grace story, too. Let me know if something in the book resonates with you in this season of life, whichever season that may be for you. cover photo by Thiago Matos I'd also love to hear how Fierce Calling has encouraged and inspired you. Drop a message in the comments or via my contact page on dorisswift.com. It would bless me so much to hear what God is doing in your lives through this podcast. I hope you’ll join me next time when I invite another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon. Doris

Slowing down your pace sounds amazing, but how do you do that in real life? How can you practice open-handedness in the dailiness? How can you build rest into a busy season?  In the fourth episode of the Delete + Reset series, author Jennifer Dukes Lee tackles a topic that’s an ongoing struggle for try-hard girls: how to live a slower life when you believe your worth is based on all you do. Jennifer reminds you that good things take time to grow, that if you’re going to live like Jesus, you need to walk at a slower pace, and she defines what it means to have an unhurried heart. You’ll learn how to grow slow in a world that pushes you to keep up, how to replace harmful mindsets with God’s truth, and what to do when you’re tired of a busy life but are terrified of the idea of letting go of All The Things.  Key Quotes “There’s something worse than falling behind and that is not really appreciating and embracing the here-and-now the Lord has given us.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “It takes time to grow good things.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “An unexpected life is not the same thing as a bad life.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “God doesn’t delight in our output as much as He just delights in our ordinary selves.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “All those little things build a life.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “We ourselves are fields. God is planting seeds in us, and He is growing things in us.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee “If I’m going to live like Jesus and be like Jesus, I need to slow down and walk with Jesus.” - Jennifer Dukes Lee  Mentioned in the Podcast Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! Enneagram Three    Koselig - Norwegian word for cozy    Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes Lee Growing Slow Bible Study by Jennifer Dukes Lee   Esther Littlefield    Christa Hutchins    Brittany Spencer   Marken Media   About Jennifer Dukes Lee Jennifer Dukes Lee is an accidental farm girl in Iowa, where she and her husband live on the fifth-generation family farm, raising crops, pigs, and two humans. She’s a fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus. Jennifer is the author of several books and Bible studies, including It’s All Under Control and her upcoming release, Growing Slow.  Here’s how to connect with Jennifer Dukes Lee Website    Instagram  Facebook   Previous Episodes Episode #51: Delete + Reset: Body Image, Weight, Jean Size, and Jesus with Jami Amerine    Episode #53: Delete + Reset: Race, Racism, and Your Role in Racial Reconciliation with Dr. Lucretia Berry Episode #55: Delete + Reset: Productivity, Exhaustion, and Balancing Your Passions with Christa Hutchins Here’s how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page  Subscribe to Jill’s weekly “the good + the grace” email

Are you feeling out of alignment with your business? Are you lacking creativity and struggling to find joy? If you are feeling any of these, this episode is for you. I'm sharing how I was recently in a similar spot, and how I worked through fear to make a significant pivot in my business. So, today's episode is both a story and a self-help type of episode. If you're a Profits & Peace follower you probably noticed I've missed a few weeks of recording… there's a reason and I'm going to share that with you today.In sharing my story, I also provide practical tips and encouragement on how to let go of control, listen to your heart, let go of doubt, and own your self-worth!RESOURCES MENTIONED:It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes LeeSoul Nudge by Sarah KleinerCreate Growth In Your Business: Apply NowFollow Along: Instagram

In Episode 6 we are so blessed to be joined by author, speaker, and friend Jennifer Dukes Lee! Her books include "The Happiness Dare", "Love Idol", "It's All Under Control", and "Growing Slow", which is coming soon! As a former journalist, Jennifer used to cover crime, politics, and natural disasters as a news reporter for metropolitan newspapers. Now, she uses reporting skills to chase after the biggest story ever: the redemptive story of Christ. Jennifer farms with her husband and kids in Iowa, and brings amazing thoughtfulness and perspective to every conversation we have! Listen in to hear us talk about her journey from big city to small town, adversity in her life, and the idea of "happiness deferred", or, "I'd be happy if.......". Jennifer reminds us to enjoy the things in our life we take for granted, and we're so excited for you to take a listen!

When Author and Acquisitions Editor Jennifer Dukes Lee was in town for an event, we met up and discussed challenges that writers—especially nonfiction authors—face as they try to land a traditional book contract. Jennifer generously provides us with behind-the-scenes insight and solid action steps we can take today. She offers hope, too, that one doesn't necessarily have to boast a giant platform to find a publisher. You can hear us fine, but the sound quality is a little ethereal. Once your ear adjusts, I think you'll be fine—perhaps imagine us in some fantastical location. And you'll love meeting Jennifer. Here's a taste of her encouraging input: "All books are picked for at least two of the following reasons: large platform, great idea, and fantastic writing." "[T]here are first-time authors with small platforms that are still getting published, and I know it because I was one of them." "I think if this is really something that is in your heart and it is burning inside of you, there's really no stopping that. I think you just have to give it time to catch." Enjoy listening as we chat about her new role in the publishing world that has allowed her to sit on both sides of the table, as it were. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of Love Idol, The Happiness Dare, and her latest book released in 2018, It's All Under Control. Resources: Website: jenniferdukeslee.com Facebook: @JenniferDukesLee Instagram:  @dukeslee Twitter: @dukeslee It's All Under Control (Amazon affiliate link) It's All Under Control - Companion Bible Study (Amazon affiliate link) The Happiness Dare: Pursuing Your Heart's Deepest, Holiest, and Most Vulnerable Desire (Amazon affiliate link) Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes (Amazon affiliate link) Hear Jennifer read chapter one of It's All Under Control: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol/ Subscribe to Top Ten With Jen and get immediate access to exclusive free resources on her website. https://jenniferdukeslee.com/subscribe/ Alison Hodgson interview Shawn Smucker interview Patrice Gopo interview Ann's Patreon account All podcast episodes You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast player or find it through Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Have you grabbed the free mini-course? Make Your Sentences Sing: 7 Sentence Openers to Add Music to Your Prose Go to annkroeker.com/sentenceopeners to learn more and to enroll for free. If it looks interesting, you can dive right in.

When Author and Acquisitions Editor Jennifer Dukes Lee was in town for an event, we met up and discussed challenges that writers—especially nonfiction authors—face as they try to land a traditional book contract. Jennifer generously provides us with behind-the-scenes insight and solid action steps we can take today. She offers hope, too, that one doesn't necessarily have to boast a giant platform to find a publisher. You can hear us fine, but the sound quality is a little ethereal. Once your ear adjusts, I think you'll be fine—perhaps imagine us in some fantastical location. And you'll love meeting Jennifer. Here's a taste of her encouraging input: "All books are picked for at least two of the following reasons: large platform, great idea, and fantastic writing." "[T]here are first-time authors with small platforms that are still getting published, and I know it because I was one of them." "I think if this is really something that is in your heart and it is burning inside of you, there's really no stopping that. I think you just have to give it time to catch." Enjoy listening as we chat about her new role in the publishing world that has allowed her to sit on both sides of the table, as it were. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of Love Idol, The Happiness Dare, and her latest book released in 2018, It's All Under Control. Resources: Website: jenniferdukeslee.com Facebook: @JenniferDukesLee Instagram:  @dukeslee Twitter: @dukeslee It's All Under Control (Amazon affiliate link) It's All Under Control - Companion Bible Study (Amazon affiliate link) The Happiness Dare: Pursuing Your Heart's Deepest, Holiest, and Most Vulnerable Desire (Amazon affiliate link) Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes (Amazon affiliate link) Hear Jennifer read chapter one of It's All Under Control: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol/ Subscribe to Top Ten With Jen and get immediate access to exclusive free resources on her website. https://jenniferdukeslee.com/subscribe/ Alison Hodgson interview Shawn Smucker interview Patrice Gopo interview Ann's Patreon account All podcast episodes You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast player or find it through Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Have you grabbed the free mini-course? Make Your Sentences Sing: 7 Sentence Openers to Add Music to Your Prose Go to annkroeker.com/sentenceopeners to learn more and to enroll for free. If it looks interesting, you can dive right in.

I had an amazing conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee in this episode. Jennifer is has actually become such a great friend that I met through social media a few years ago and she is the author of many books, but her recent one is titled It’s All Under Control. This is the episode for those that are trying so hard to do everything for everyone. You have a ton of plates spinning in the air and you feel very responsible for whether or not they stay up or fall. And then at the end of the day you feel weary, wondering if you did enough, and peace just isn’t there. By the end of this episode you won’t feel so alone in this struggle, as well as Jennifer gives us so many nuggets of wisdom to help us point out the lies from the truth. In this episode we cover: What it's like in different stages of motherhood when it comes to feelings of control over our kids. What Jennifer really thinks about the statement "Just give it to God and it will all work out." How we have a certain amount of responsibility on certain things that are in our control. Why she believes that when life hits you with the unexpected, the harvest will still come. I hope this episode opens your eyes to the possibility that you may have unhealthy control issues and how to navigate this area of relentless control in a healthy, biblical way. Grab Jennifer's book It's All Under Control Connect with me on Facebook! Connect with me on Instagram! If you haven't already, join the Inner Circle with my weekly Truthful Tuesday emails where I provide coaching tips, encouragement, and share behind-the-scene updates about my faith-led adventures! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelcswanson/support

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On today’s show we share how to find peace even in those times when we’re at the side of a hospital bed or at a graveside or even if we watch the news on TV.   Jennifer shares with us how she lived in a divided household where one spouse voted for Donald Trump and the other one didn’t!  We will share how to survive even if  you’re given a compass when  you’d rather have a map! Today we interview Jennifer Dukes Lee.  Jennifer is a popular blogger and has recently written a book called It’s All Under Control.  You can find her blog here:  www.JenniferDukesLee.com The post It’s all Under Control appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.

Do you ever say, "I'm fine," but your body says, "I'm stressed!"? We all want to feel our best, at peace, but do you find you're busy, gripped by stress? Give yourself permission to invest in your heart by letting go of what God never meant you to carry. Grab a cup of coffee as I chat with my friend Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of "It's All Under Control", about the importance of learning how to breathe again, in our heart and our schedules. TOIPCS I talk about with guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee: ✨ Getting off the battlefield of busy to feel your feelings & shed insecurities ✨ How to break overthinking about worries & be more present ✨ Letting go of what stresses you out & hanging onto what helps you shine ✨ Learn the freeing practice of: Do, Delegate, Dismiss to de-stress ✨What is the “Exhale of God” - and how it helps us to feel peace!

Okay, so it's hard for me to pick favorite episodes of my podcast... because that kind of feels like picking a favorite child. BUT, I have to say that this week's episode is probably going to be one of my very favorites. Because the message of this episode is one that has personally transformed my life in such a big way. You see, I used to be so scared to invite people into my home. Hospitality felt like something I just wasn’t good at. In fact, I told myself for a long time that I’m an introverted person who is a homebody and who doesn’t host things or initiate. And by telling myself this, I had convinced myself that hosting and initiating weren’t my gifts or my personality. It was safer to wait to let other people do the inviting. It was safer to convince myself I wasn’t the type to step out, step up, initiate, or lead. But all that changed when I read Just Open the Door by Jen Schmidt. It’s a book written specifically for people like me who feel so awkward about the whole hospitality thing. Jen sent me a pre-release copy of her book in December of 2017. I remember getting that copy and planning to just quickly read it while we were driving to Kansas to visit family for Christmas. She had asked me to endorse it and I had said yes just because Jen is a longtime friend and I wanted to support her. But as I read the book, I felt like I was being called to do much more than just write an endorsement for the book — I felt stirred to step way outside my comfort zone and commit to opening up our home every single week in 2018. I had no idea how that was going to transform my life! Listen to today's podcast to hear the whole story...   In This Episode: [02:04] - Why we let our daughter get a phone when she was 12... and why we might not let our other kids get one until they are older. [04:53] - I share about my very favorite mascara! [08:18] - I talk about my book pick for this week, and share my experience with it and why it was so powerful for me (as well as a few critiques of it -- because you know I can't help but be honest!). [09:42] - Hospitality used to feel like something that I just wasn’t good at. That changed when I read Just Open the Door by today’s guest, Jen Schmidt! [12:11] - What motivated Jen to write a book on the topic of opening one’s door? [16:14] - Jen gives some ideas and suggestions for people who feel like they can’t afford to host, their house isn’t big enough or clean enough, or they don’t cook well enough. [21:01] - Jen shares her words of wisdom for a woman who wants to open her door but doesn’t even know where to start. [24:47] - This time, I’m going to change things up a bit and close the show by telling you about the commitment I made for 2018 to open our door every single week and give you a challenge, if you're brave enough to accept it (and I hope you are!) How to Listen to The Crystal Paine Show The podcast is available on iTunes, Android, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can listen online through the direct player we’ll include in the show notes of each episode. OR, a much easier way to listen is by subscribing to the podcast through a free podcast app on your phone. (Find instructions for how to  subscribe to a podcast here.)     Sponsor Spotlight Today’s episode is sponsored by Twigby — a company dedicated to providing fantastic phone service at great prices. As I mentioned in the podcast, if you are looking for a great deal on a phone for your teen (or yourself!), I’d highly recommend checking out what Twigby has to offer. Unlike traditional cell phone companies, they give you the ability to create your own custom, prepaid plan — without a contract or an unnecessary activation fee. You don’t have to mess with going to a store and picking out a phone plan. 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Today’s show is packed with all sorts of goodness: I’ve got something on my heart that I want to share about friendship, I’m going to tell you about a new money-saving Facebook Group we just started, we’re going to discuss school lunches (since this is a topic many of you have asked me about!), and I want to tell you about a fiction audiobook I recently finished and enjoyed. Plus, I’m bringing on Jennifer Dukes Lee and we’re going to have an important conversation about prioritizing, how to know when you should say no to something, and how to stop feeling so overwhelmed by your life. And then I’ll close out the show by tackling a question on how to set good boundaries for electronics in your home and not to let them take over your life. Links and Resources Mentioned on the Show: Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden OverDrive app Jennifer Dukes Lee Love Idol by Jennifer Dukes Lee The Happiness Dare by Jennifer Dukes Lee It’s All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee The Cozy Minimalist class (Myquillyn Smith) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Lisa Leonard Brave Love by Lisa Leonard GraceLaced 17-month Planner by Ruth Simons CrystalPaine.com MoneySavingMom.com My Instagram account (I'd love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I'm pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!) Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com

Jennifer Dukes Lee is an author, speaker, mom and farmer’s wife. She’s also a gal who was taken on a surrender journey and graciously wrote about her lessons so that we could all learn from them. Her newest book, It’s All Under Control released in September 2018. In This Episode You’ll Hear: Why Jennifer wrote It’s All Under Control and who it’s for. Why it’s so important to take Jesus off of our to do list. Why true intimacy with Jesus feels so scary.   Jennifer’s system of Do, delegate and dismiss. NJ and Jennifer talk about life in Small Town, USA. Jennifer’s role as DJ in her country church. Here are our biggest takeaways from this episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast with Jennifer Dukes Lee. Your relationship with Jesus goes beyond your to do list (Starts at 8:27). Jennifer realized that spending time with Jesus was becoming another check she could make on her to do list. In fact, she even wrote GOD at the top of her list everyday and checked it off. What she realized was that God desires for us to be ALL IN with our relationship. He wants more than just the 15 minutes we give him in the morning and He wants to be be invited in to dwell in  every area of our life. It can be scary to get real and vulnerable with Jesus…. Which is why some people keep him at arm's length, on a to do list or in a box. (Starts at 12:33) Jennifer thinks a big reason why this happens is because we’re afraid of what Jesus might ask us to do or tell us we need to do. We’re afraid of giving Him every nook and cranny of our lives. When she pictures Jesus, she pictures Him sitting cross legged on her bed. This helps her to remember Jesus as a friend who cares for and listens to her. NJ pictures Jesus brushing her hair…. Something her mom did for her a child (NJ’s mom passed away in 2007).   It’s 100% okay to say no… even to great things. Do, delegate, dismiss. (Starts at 28:45) When she felt like she needed more breathing room, Jennifer asked herself what were the essentials, what could she delegate and what could be dismissed. When she did that, there were things that came across her desk that were great opportunities, but the timing was wrong for her. She said no to great things and in doing so, was able to find margin in other areas of her life. She also said no to a few volunteer opportunities in her community and to a ministry at church. Too much of a good thing is still too much.   Links and products mentioned [affiliate links are used] Bethany House & Baker Books (in)Courage Brave Love by Lisa Leonard Never Unfriended by Lisa Jo Baker The Cozy Minimalist by the Nester The Cozy Minimalist Home by Myliequinn Smith Ruth Simmons on Instagram It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee    About Our Guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of It’s All Under Control, The Happiness Dare and Love Idol. A former news reporter for several Midwestern newspapers, Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Nowadays, however, she prefers to write about the remarkably good news of Jesus Christ. Jennifer is known for her authentic voice as she encourages women to walk in freedom. She clings to the hope of the Cross and is passionate about sharing the gospel through story. She believes in miracles; she is one. She marvels at God's unrelenting grace for people who mess up—stumbling sinners like her, who have been made whole through Christ. Jennifer and her husband live on the Lee family farm, where they raise crops, pigs, and two humans. She attends a small country church where some Sundays you'll find her spinning tunes as the church deejay. She's a big fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can't help but want more of Jesus. Connect with Jennifer: Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter  

Today, my friend Jennifer is joining me for an encouraging and honest discussion about how very busy we all are—and how it just might come down to issues of control. Jennifer is the author of It's All Under Control, which releases on the same day as Prayers for the Battlefield! Listen in, I know you're going to be glad you did.

Today, my friend Jennifer is joining me for an encouraging and honest discussion about how very busy we all are—and how it just might come down to issues of control. Jennifer is the author of It’s All Under Control, which releases on the same day as me new book, Prayers for the Battlefield! Listen in, I know you’re going to be glad you did. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of It’s All Under Control, along with other books. She is a blogger, a speaker, and a former news reporter for several Midwestern metro newspapers. Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Nowadays, however, she prefers to write about the remarkably good news of Jesus Christ. Jennifer and her husband live on the Lee family farm in Iowa, where they raise crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. She attends a small country church, where some Sundays you’ll find her spinning tunes as the church DJ. She’s a big fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus. Mentioned in the Podcast Busy to Best Challenge More Podcasting from Heidi and Jennifer: What’s Your Happiness Style? An Interview with Jennifer Dukes Lee – Have you ever wondered what makes your heart sing? The Bible says that God created you with a purpose and He wants to join you in fulfilling it! Today, Heidi talks with the very encouraging Jennifer Dukes Lee as she talks about her “Happiness Style” quiz and helps listeners discover how they can find their sweet spot—the place, relationship, or activity that gives the greatest sense of well-being. Listen in! Read on my blog from Jennifer here as well! You Can Control More Than You Think Pre-Order Prayers for the Battlefield Today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support