Podcasts about joy series

Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier preaching on 'The Promises of Advent: Advent Joy' at Estuary Elim Online.

Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier preaching on 'The Promises of Advent: Advent Joy' at Estuary Elim Online.

Richard A, MansfieldSense of Joy Series, Part 4

This Christmas, lets immerse ourselves in the joyful wonder of Jesus arrivalEmmanuel, "God with Us"! His miraculous birth brings radiant light to our world, uplifting comfort to the weary and overflowing joy to our hearts. As we gather for the holiday season and our Advent series, "Comfort + Joy," let us wholeheartedly embrace the hope and peace He provides. God walks with us through every challenge, ready to lift our spirits and fill our days with warmth and love. Lets spread this incredible message with joy and celebration, allowing Christs light to shine brilliantly in our lives!

Richard A. Mansfield,Sense of Joy Series, Part 3

This Christmas, lets immerse ourselves in the joyful wonder of Jesus arrivalEmmanuel, "God with Us"! His miraculous birth brings radiant light to our world, uplifting comfort to the weary and overflowing joy to our hearts. As we gather for the holiday season and our Advent series, "Comfort + Joy," let us wholeheartedly embrace the hope and peace He provides. God walks with us through every challenge, ready to lift our spirits and fill our days with warmth and love. Lets spread this incredible message with joy and celebration, allowing Christs light to shine brilliantly in our lives!

Richard A. MansfieldSense of Joy Series, Part 2

Richard A. MansfieldSense of Joy Series, Part 1

The Christmas season is full of joy, but it is also full of stress.  And that's how it was when Christ was born—a time of joy and anxiety.  Perhaps that's why four times in the birth narratives the angels say “Do not be afraid.”  This series will explore why Christmas should make us bold, because there's something about Jesus coming that makes fear leave. WELCOME Find a time and attend a service with us: https://thehills.org/visit NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://thehills.org/nextsteps/ PRAYER If you would like us to pray for you please follow this link: https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2490/responses/new ABOUT THE HILLS Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. THE HILLS wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at one of our 3 locations around Fort Worth, or online at https://thehills.online.church. Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.thehills.org. RESOURCES For counseling and taking the next step to get help checkout: https://thehills.org/counseling FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehillschurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillschurchtx

Sometimes Christmas reminds us we are so happy! But sometimes Christmas reminds us we should be joyful but we aren't. And today's episode is all about eliminating comparison from our lives. We are in the middle of this peace and joy series. Today we are talking about something that robs us of joy year round but especially at Christmas and that is comparison and envy. Learn what comparison does to us The difference between envy and jealousy How to use purpose to find joy Comparison will either make you feel inferior or superior, neither honors God. And during the Christmas season in the hustle of it all, it is easy to compare so many things to others. Bonuses, Christmas presents, holiday invites, family connections…the list goes on. The Way Comparison Works: Definition of Comparison: What is it: It isn't an emotion. But it drives emotions that make us feel some sort of way. Comparison is the crush of conformity from one side and competition from the other – it's trying to simultaneously fit in and stand out. Comparison says to be like everyone else but better. Fit in but win. But it's an impossible task. How can you win the race and be next to your teammates? Comparison will either make you feel inferior or superior, neither honors God. And that's the issue, comparing ourselves to others leads us to fear, shame, sadness, and anger. When we can't win, we get envious of what others have that makes them seem better than us. Envy occurs when we want what someone else has. Jealously is when we fear losing a relationship or a valued relationship. Comparison > envy > jealousy > inferiority of superiority > negative feelings that come with it Our future is shaped by our past comparisons. Not only in the decisions we make. But in the way we feel about ourselves. We can't escape comparison but we can escape allowing it to make us unhappy with our circumstances. You were not made to compare. You were not made to feel you are less than. But one easy trap we all fall into is comparison or envy, SO WHAT IS THE REMEDY for comparison and envy? Appreciation and contentment. Well if comparison says to be like everyone else but better. Acceptance of exactly who I am says, the world will be better when I use the gifts that I have been given because no one has the same gifts I can uniquely offer the world. Not made to fit but live on purpose with kindness and inner shine. BOB GOFF SAYS We won't be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose. How to Find Joy By Stop Comparing: ReIdentify and embrace your purpose. Thank Jesus for being born for you. Notice the blessings that come with your purpose. See them. Be grateful. Resubmit yourself to God to see your purpose. To fix your eyes on him. Stop focusing on the next dream. The dream someone else has realized. And write down three answered prayers. Dreams come true. Walk around your home. Pray over it. And thank God for all parts of it. With the Christmas lights on. Look around it. When you begin to compare, pray for that person and thank God for their unique person then come back to yourself. Remind yourself that they have their own issues. Their own struggles. Pray that they have...

As parents, seeing our children anxious not only breaks our hearts but often causes us to feel anxious too because we desire to make things better for them but don't always know how. So today's episode is all about offering three practical tips to help! In today's episode, Quinn teaches parents: What child anxiety looks like. What parents need to stay focused on in their own mindset in order to help them. Practical tools to walk them through their anxiety. Mindset Renewal Tip: We don't have to be fearful of or stop anxiety. We just have to manage it. Scripture Renewal Tip: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3 Resources: Please Explain Anxiety to Me!See the Miracle of Christmas only on Sight and Sound TV.

Social anxiety is something that can affect your everyday life by making it difficult to engage in common social activities including going out to eat, buying groceries, or talking with friends or co-workers. And while getting over it isn't always easy, it is something that is achievable with small steps, which is what today's episode is all about! In today's tips, Quinn teaches listeners: The power of role-playing in facing social anxiety The role of kindness in fighting against social anxiety How realistic thinking can help anxiety be reduced in social settings Mind Renewal Tip: No one cares as much about your mistakes as you do. You put yourself under a magnifying glass.  Scripture Renewal Tip: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 Study on Kindness The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays is available online HERE.

During the holiday season, it's easy to get caught up in overwhelm. And when we find ourselves overwhelmed, we often shut down or act out because we don't know where to put that intense anxiety and emotion.  In today's episode, Quinn helps listeners process their overwhelm by learning how to manage it. Specifically, she teaches listeners how to: Identify if they are caught in a busy state causing them to feel overwhelmed Ground themselves away from worry Four calming thoughts to help fight back against overwhelm  Mind Renewal Tip: Only you can fight against your overwhelm. Scripture Renewal Tip: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 Thoughts Quinn Discusses: This really isn't as big of a deal as I'm making it.  God's got my back. What if it all works out?  I can survive things not working. The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays is available online HERE

The reality is life can be hard and joy can be hard to find. But joy is real.Our imperfect and incomplete joy will become perfect and complete. Choose joy. For series resources and media, visit https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/the-joy-series/

The reality is life can be hard and joy can be hard to find. But joy is real. Find examples of joy to imitate and be an example of joy to imitate. Choose joy. For series resources and media, visit https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/the-joy-series/

Welcome to Episode 17 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today's episode is the culmination of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. This final episode is a replay of our Race Healing and Joy Webinar: Centering Black Leadership in Reproductive Justice moderated by Keecha Harris. We would like to extend special thanks to our guests, Cherisse Scott CEO and Founder of SisterReach, and Elise Belusa, Chief Operating Officer of Tara Health.Listen in to the webinar as Cherisse and Elise share and answer:What is Black Reproductive Justice?The current realities of Black Racial Justice in 2023How funders can show up more for Black Racial JusticeWhat healing and joy would look like in the Black Racial Justice ecosystemAnd so much moreMeet Cherisse Scott and Elise BelusaCherisse Scott has worked as an educator, advocate, and activist in Reproductive Justice for 19 years. Recognizing how a person's life can positively change when they are empowered with access and information about their reproductive and sexual health, Ms. Scott began advocating for reproductive and sexual justice in 2005. Currently, SisterReach is the only Reproductive Justice organization in Tennessee. But the impact and culture shift leadership of SisterReach has transformed the work, lens, and approach of all TN advocates in the reproductive health and rights spaces, and those adjacent to their work. The work of SisterReach now reaches local, state, regional, national, and international levels. In the fall of 2022, SisterReach announced the opening of its second location of SisterReach in Chicago, IL. Ms. Scott is an ordained minister, an independent artist and songwriter, a poet, and a proud Black mother. She believes that all people deserve to live in abundance as expressed in the biblical scripture, John 10:10; and Dr. King's statement that "we are not free until all of us are free."Elise Belusa is the Chief Operating Officer for Tara Health. She leads strategy and investments within the Reproductive Health portfolio, as well as oversees all programs and operations work at the Foundation. Prior to joining Tara Health, Elise worked with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) at the University of California, San Francisco, Ibis Reproductive Health, and the Harvard School of Public Health. She brings a background in domestic and international reproductive health research and service delivery, including working with women in Indonesia, Kenya, Senegal, and throughout the United States.Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

The reality is life can be hard and joy can be hard to find. But joy is real. If you want to be joyful, you have to intentionally practice being joyful. Choose joy. For series resources and media, visit https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/the-joy-series/

Welcome to Episode 16 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today's episode is a continuation of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening).I am honored to share space with Elise Belusa of Tara Health and Tenesha Duncan of Orchid Capital Collective on today's episode.Meet Elise Belusa and Tenesha Duncan:Elise Belusa Elise Belusa is the Chief Operating Officer for Tara Health. She leads strategy and investments within the Reproductive Health portfolio, as well as oversees all programs and operations work at the Foundation. Elise received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and earned a Master of Science in Reproductive & Sexual Health Research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. As a seasoned program director, she is an expert in strategic planning and in aligning operations to maximize impact. She cultivates trust-based relationships and focuses on grantmaking strategies to advance racial equity and the needs of women. Tenesha DuncanTenesha is a Black feminist strategist exploring the intersections of reproductive and economic justice. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Orchid Capital Collective, and leads the work leveraging grants, loans, and investments to fund the shift toward community-owned and driven comprehensive birth and reproductive care.Tenesha received her Executive MBA from Howard University, holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Kingston University, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma.Prior to founding Orchid, Tenesha led the Tara Health Foundation's strategy and investments in Birth Equity, where she focused on the intersection of birth and economic justice to elevate community-led solutions that improve care quality and outcomes. Listen in as Elise and Tenesha share:Their identities and how they have impacted how they leadHow, as changemakers, they live deeper into their identities to create more possibilities for progress.The importance of owning your leadershipThe journey of Tara Health truly  living out its missionThe journey to creating Orchid Capital Collective to level the playing field in community birth and reproduction careAnd more.Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

The reality is life can be hard and joy can be hard to find. But joy is real. So, what is joy? Joy is a gift received, enjoyed, practiced, and habituated. Choose joy. For series resources and media, visit https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/the-joy-series/

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Jeff Jenkins is inspiring a new community of travelers through his new show Never Say Never on National Geographic. The award-winning travel journalist first appeared on the podcast in 2021.  Now, the former school teacher is back with his infectious energy and unshakeable faith. In this episode, he talks about increasing visibility for plus-size travelers. Plus, the safety measures that made his adventures possible. Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins premiers on National Geographic and Disney+ on July 9th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purposeproducerpodcast/support

Sampson McCormick is an award-winning comedian, writer, and producer known for sharing his unique perspectives on stages around the world. His career spans two decades but he's just getting started. In addition to standup, he's performed in nine independent films, including "B-Boy Blues," "Love the One You're With" and the Oscar-nominated short film "I Live Here," and written several more, including his filmed comedy shows. In this interview, he talks about cancel culture, being attacked on stage, and pronouns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purposeproducerpodcast/support

Jastin Artis is a multifaceted artist who teaches leadership through music. As an artist and entrepreneur, he specializes in helping aspiring artists take on the industry. His app, A&R IN YOUR POCKET, is a home-based, faith-based subscription service for indie artists. In this episode, he details the life events and setbacks that led to his ultimate purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purposeproducerpodcast/support

Luke 15:1-3 - The You Turn to Joy Series is a deep delve into Luke 15, this is the first part of the series.

Discovers Joy in this series with Sam Adeyemi. For more visit the samadeyemi.net

Joy Kelly has been an educator for more than 25 years. She has served as a high school teacher, 7-12 parochial school principal and a public high school associate principal, where she was named the Iowa 2016 Associate Principal of the Year. She served as principal in a large comprehensive public high school and has also served as Head of School for a PK-12 Catholic school system. Having been an administrator in both public and parochial schools, Joy brings extensive knowledge and understanding of student achievement, community building, teacher leadership, and managing discipline issues. Joy believes the vitality and success of any school rests in the culture of the school community. It is her belief that positive student achievement occurs as a result of the safe and supportive relationships developed among the adults in the school and with the students and their families. Along with Jimmy Casas, Joy co-authored Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect. Joy is the proud mother of five children and believes her journey with them makes her a better school leader to the students and staff with whom she works every day. In this episode, we discuss: What life events impacted the change in Joy's career, She shares what she has found healing in the midst of family illnesses and loss, and Joy shares a holiday message that can help us reflect on how we are living our lives Connect with Joy: Joy on Twitter Joy's email Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah's Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inawepodcast/message

We are excited to invite you to join us for our "Small Group" discussion time called Together In The Word!! This is a time where we get to dive deeper into the Word as we discuss last episode's teaching from the Joy Series, and the study of the book of Philippians! We are going to talk together about the important principle of Understanding our Circumstances Correctly! This is a powerful and applicable truth that helps us have JOY In All Things! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onetruthministries/support

Join us for the Exciting and Life Changing Teaching of God's Word! This week We are teaching Philippians 1:27-30 and are excited to study the Principle of Experiencing Living A Life Worthy of The Gospel! This truth lived out through the power of Christ In us will help us to Experience Joy In All Things! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onetruthministries/support

As Americans, most of us have our basic needs met. Often, we have many of our wants met as well. Yet, at times, we forget to be thankful! As we close out the book of Philippians, we are challenged to be thankful and content people. 11-20-22 Philippians 4:10-20

Do you ever think about...what you...think about? Philippians 4:6 reminds us that we should not be anxious about anything. Instead, we should learn to practice thinksgiving!

Have you ever laughed when someone slipped or tripped? Shame on you! It is easy sometimes to lose our footing, and then we hit the ground. However, as Paul begins Philippians chapter four, he reminds us to stand firm. As Christians, we have a firm foundation. In Philippians 4:1-6, Pauls tells us how to stand firm and live a life of stability on the foundation of Christ!

This week we are excited to have some small group discussion about the 2nd Principle we have talked about from the book of Philippians, on how to live a life of JOY In All Things! If you want to Experience JOY in all things, at all times, then practice Experiencing Thankfulness & Prayer for the people God has placed around you! This is such a great conversation on what the Word says about this topic and we want to invite you to join us in the discussion! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onetruthministries/support

How do you handle life when your well laid plans go awry? How do you deal with unexpected hardships and trials? This week we learn from the principles of God's Word how to have the Right Perspective on our "Prisons," how to have the Right Priorities when dealing with difficult People, and how to have the Right Purpose when facing the Problems of life! These are keys to living a life of JOY - IN ALL THINGS!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onetruthministries/support

Tolkien once wrote, 'It's a dangerous business, going out of your door. 'You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no telling where you might be swept off to.'" It is easy to be swept off course! There are so many deceptive ideas and false teachings. At the close of Philippians 3, Paul reminds us that we run with other believers, run from evil, and we run toward Christ!

If you are in a race, you run to win! The Christian life is not a passive endeavor. The Apostle Paul challenges us to strive daily, keep our eyes on the prize, and run to win!

Are you a list person? There is something about making a "to-do list" and checking the boxes that is just so satisfying! In Philippians 3:4-11, the Apostle Paul shares his testimony. He creates two lists. One is a list of losses and the other a list of gains. When He became a believer, He traded everything he was for everything Christ is. The gain far exceeded the loss! (10-9-22)

What does it mean to be a Christian? In Philippians 3:1-3, Paul gives us some of the characteristics of genuine Christianity. (10-2-22)

Who is your example? Who do you look at and say, "Now, there is a Christian I want to emulate"? The Bible frequently points us to people that serve as an example to us. In this message, we take a specific look at 3 such examples, Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. As we are challenged by these three men, we must also remember that we, too, are providing an example for others. The question is, what kind of example will we be? (9-18-22)

The King will return. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. The question is, will we confess it in the present or when He returns? (9-4-22)

The darkness is uncomfortable. We tend to stub our toes or bang our knees when we move around in the dark. Scary things often hide in the dark. We live in a world completely immersed in darkness. However, as Christians, we have the light. We are to shine in the darkness. The world needs to see the light of Christ. Let's burn brighter and brighter. (9-11-22)

We're wrapping up The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast this week! I hope these conversations have helped bring a little more joy to your everyday life. In this last episode, I'll be talking about JOY and taking good care of your body with Natalie Betzer, a functional nutritionist and wellness consultant … who also happens to be my niece. :) Natalie lives in Austin with her husband, Drew, and daughter, Davie. She earned a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Natalie is a functional nutrition and wellness consult … and the founder of Natalie Betzer Wellness. I went through one of Natalie's coaching sessions and learned so much. With her help I was able to better understand what my body needs, change some not-so-healthy habits, and make healthier choices. Natalie wants to help you to redefine your approach to health. She teaches you how to build your health on a foundation of self-awareness, kindness and gratitude. Instead of focusing on rules and restriction, she teaches you to eat intuitively in the moment, dropping good and bad beliefs about food. The ripple effect of these shifts can make a profound difference in all areas of your life. Your health stops being a chore, and instead becomes a sustainable lifestyle that is satisfying, energizing and actually fun! THIS is a joyful approach to health! Our bodies are the home of our soul. They enable us to love our people and do the things we need to do in a way that glorifies God in this one beautiful life he has given us. That's why it's so important that we take care of our bodies. Listen in as Natalie walks us through some of the key things and offers some tips for a healthier lifestyle, from what a balanced meal is made of to sustainable meal prep. I pray that you take care of yourself and find JOY in the body that God created for you. I hope that SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES SHOW NOTES Visit Natalie's website. Follow Natalie on Instagram. Get your own bento box here and Decor Tellfresh storage containers here. Check out the Nutribullet I use for all my smoothies here. :) Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF's Ministry Partners here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)

Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! I'm so glad you're here. I believe that gathering at the table over a simple meal is one of the best ways to love people and invite them to a closer relationship with God. So listen in and enjoy … right now we're talking about the secrets to joy at the table and I've invited my favorite table experts on the show. This week my favorite table expert is Kristin Schell. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Tony, and one of their four children—the others have left the nest. She loves loving her neighbors, and she wrote a book and travels all over to encourage others to love their neighbors, too. Kristin is known for her Turquoise Table, which started a movement of Turquoise Tables and Front Yard People (ordinary people who create community right where they live) across the country. I'll let Kristin tell you more about that herself. Kristin believes that our deepest need is to belong, our deepest desires to feel needed and included. And an invitation to the table is a reminder that you belong, that you are welcome. And you know what? We are all in a position to offer that to someone in some way. It will look different for everyone. Our lives have seasons, and so does the table. And it doesn't have to be an invitation to dinner, it can be an invitation for coffee or a walk or needlepoint. The important thing is to do just as it says in Kristin's favorite verse, Romans 12:13: Take every opportunity to open your life and home to others. So let's dive a little deeper into what that looks like today. I hope that you feel like you belong. And I hope that you will help others feel like they belong, too. My prayer for you and for me is that we will take every opportunity to open our lives and our homes to others. SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES SHOW NOTES Follow Kristin on Instagram. Check out Kristin online. Get a copy of Kristin's book, The Turquoise Table! Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about Storyline and Kirby Holmes. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)

I believe that gathering at the table over a simple meal is one of the best ways to love people and invite them to a closer relationship with God. Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! Right now we're talking about how to find joy at the table and I've invited some of my table experts to the show.   Jen Schmidt lives in North Carolina with her husband, Gregg, and is a mom of five children and two daughters-in-law. Jen shares her heart for Jesus and hospitality on her blog, Balancing Beauty & Bedlam, and “accidental author” of her book, Just Open the Door. And, she now owns the Becoming Cottage to host ministry events (a lifelong big God dream of hers). Jen loves opening her door to people, engaging in deep conversation filled with truth and grace, and blessing everyone who sits at her table … or stands around her kitchen island. I hope this conversation we have is a blessing and an encouragement to you. We can learn our own kind of table ministry from Jesus. Jesus was always inviting, always including, always wooing, and he centered so much of his ministry around the table, feeding people, meeting people, loving people. But we overthink this. So, on this episode we dive a little deeper into what it looks like practically for us to ”evangelize at the table” … to be a blessing to others and simply live out what is so important in our lives, wherever we are in our lives, with intention. I hope that you will be brave and not overthink it and make the invitation. You have exactly what you need. I pray that you can be a blessing and a light to others. SHOW NOTES Learn about Your Table Ministry Check out Jen Schmidt on Instagram and online: Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. Follow the Becoming Cottage on Instagram, too. Get a copy of Jen's book, Just Open the Door. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about Storyline and Kirby Holmes. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)

Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! I want you to have the joy in your life that you are seeking. So this podcast series is all about how to find joy, how to recover joy, how to keep joy…and now secrets to finding joy at the table. I believe that gathering at the table over a simple meal is one of the best ways to love people and invite them to a closer relationship with God. Let's kick things off with my dear friend, Amy Hannon. Amy is a hospitality cheerleader, author of a beautiful cookbook, and owner of a beautiful storefront in Arkansas called Euna Mae's, named after her grandmother. She is married with three kids and has a big heart for ministering to others. Amy says that the setting of the hospitality inside your home that is so personal and so real and gives so much delight and joy that it allows us to create deeper relationships with people. I think so, too. We were made in God's image and our purpose is to reflect His glory. Amy believes that God gave women a heaping dose of tenderness and intuition, the ability to nurture, care, and meet needs .. and that's a sacred part of who we are. Do you believe that? Listen in as Amy and I talk about what it looks like to have a heart of hospitality. All you need to do is open your door, make simple food, set a lovely scene, and let God run wild. I hope that you know that you are in the right place and the right season to reach out to the people right by you and make a lasting impact in their lives. I pray that you experience the awe of God by listening to people's stories at the table. SHOW NOTES Check out Amy Hannon online and on Instagram … keep an eye out for her new book coming in the fall! Shop Euna Mae's online to get cute kitchen-y things, a copy of Amy's cookbook, Love, Welcome, Serve, and discover fun events. Sign up for my workshop on April 27th: Your Table Ministry! Spots are limited. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about Storyline and Kirby Holmes. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)

Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! I want you to have the joy in your life that you are seeking. So this podcast series is all about how to find joy, how to recover joy, how to keep joy…secrets to getting more joy in your everyday life. We just wrapped up the first few episodes of finding joy at home. Now I am so excited to talk about finding joy at the table. I believe that gathering at the table over a simple meal is one of the best ways to love people and invite them to a closer relationship with God. The believers gathered together and ate a meal with gladness and simplicity of heart. Acts 2:46 At the table, you are sitting to enjoy a good meal with the people you love. Most importantly, you can talk about God at the table. You can minister to people at the table. So to kick us off, I want to share tips for hosting a dinner party! It can be intimidating. You many think that you don't have the space. You may think that you just aren't cut out for hosting. But here's the thing. You can do it. From #1: Check the family calendar to #10: Gently direct the conversation and ask meaningful questions about spiritual things, I am sharing 10 easy steps you can follow to host a joy-filled dinner party and talk about God. I hope that you will gather a few people you love around your table and minister to them. I pray that you experience the awe of God at the table. SHOW NOTES Try one of my homemade bread recipes: Amish Bread, Rustic French Bread or Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread. Become a Newsletter Friend to be the first to know about the upcoming Table Workshop! Join us Sundays online at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship. Learn more about Storyline and Kirby Holmes. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)

The joy is in creating. Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! It's all about finding joy in the places and things and people closest to you because I want you to have the joy in your life that you are seeking. This week we are wrapping up the first part of the JOY Series, talking all about creating a home you love. This week, I have Kennesha Buycks with me (again!) to get her perspective on creating a beautiful home. Kennesha lives in Seattle with her husband and four kids. She created Restoration House, a home and lifestyle brand that focuses on finding and celebrating the story of each home, and her new online shop where she sells unique and antique things she finds. I love her perspective and creativity and wisdom and can't wait for you to listen in to our conversation. It's easy to be overwhelmed by the things we don't like in our home. When that happens, Kennesha asks the question, What can you do? Kennesha believes that the joy is in creating. There's always something we can add to bring in a little flavor and joy to your home. And she has so many good ideas for how to do that. I hope that you can find joy in creating and ”storying” your home, whether you add a little bit here and there or take on a big decorating project. I hope that this first part of The JOY Series has been inspiring and empowering … and I pray that you find joy in a home that you love every day. SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES SHOW NOTES Become a Newsletter Friend to stay in the know and get weekly-ish encouragement! Check out Restoration House Blog. Take a look at Restoration House Shoppe online. Follow Kennesha on Instagram. Hire Kennesha to ”story” your home! Listen to DD Episode 99: Coffee & Conversation with Kennesha Buycks. Follow Kennesha's advice and go to Scott Antique Market in Atlanta. Join us Sundays online at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship. Learn more about Storyline and Kirby Holmes. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Check out the Round Top Antiques Fair. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)

Estate sale shopping is an exercise in creativity. It's about connecting the dots of the stories behind the treasures you find. Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! I want you to have the joy in your life that you are seeking. So we're going to talk about the secrets to getting more joy in your everyday life by creating a home you love. This week, Tori Dear is with me to talk about the joy of antiques, thrifting, and estate sale shopping. Listen in as we talk about everything from my favorite estate sale finds and stories to my estate sale routine (including a McDonald's coffee run of course) and tips that may help you in your estate sale endeavors. I hope this inspires you to explore new places and I hope that you find little treasures that bring a bit more joy to your home. But, here are just a few of my top secrets to shopping an estate sale well. 1. Find a website that works for you with tracking down estate sales in your area! I use EstateSales.Net, plug in my zip code, and see what's coming up in my area. Typically estate sales are posted in the middle or towards the end of the week for upcoming weekends. (Tip: Be sure to check through the photos they post too and see if anything catches your eye! You can normally tell pretty quickly if they have treasures that look like something you'd love.) 2. If you do see something that you absolutely have to have be sure to get there a minute or two early! Some estate sales have folks lining up at the door before they open at 9am- or something even 8am! 3. Be willing to get creative! Sometimes treasures come in the form of the $1.00 section in the garage. I especially love for vintage aluminum loaf pans. I snag these and then find an alternative way to use them— like storage for ziplock bags. You can use the link below to hear even more tips to estate sales! SHOW NOTES Become a Newsletter Friend to stay in the know and get weekly-ish encouragement! Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Check out the Round Top Antiques Fair. Join us Sundays online at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship. Learn more about Storyline and Kirby Holmes Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)

Your physical space is a place for peace and joy because things in our physical space hold connection to relationships and emotions. Welcome to The JOY Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! I want you to have the joy in your life that you are seeking. So we're going to talk about the secrets to getting more joy in your everyday life by creating a home you love. This week we're going to dive into organization and how it can bring peace and joy to your home. Meet Jenny Aldridge, my guest this week on the Dear Daughters Podcast. Jenny says that she looks at the world so differently than she did three years ago … before she jumped out of the boat so start a new business. Jenny is an organizational coach. She helps people organize their closets and kitchen pantries to shed the negative and bring peace and positivity to their spaces. And she does it all with so much love and acceptance. Listen in as Jenny talks about home organization, from why we hold onto things that can cause us clutter and stress to how an orderly closet can give us more confidence and peace. Plus, you'll want to write down her three tips to start tackling your closet and kitchen. I hope this is both encouraging and practical. I pray that your home can be an organized, orderly, place of peace and joy.  SHOW NOTES Become a Newsletter Friend to stay in the know and get weekly-ish encouragement! Follow Jenny Aldredge on Instagram. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Join us Sundays online at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan's music. :)