Podcast appearances and mentions of val marie paper

Today's episode is from Heart Conference 2024 Session 2 with Pastor Sara Wall. This message is time of reflection on the power of prayer. A huge thank you for Val Marie Paper for donating the 2024 prayer journals to Heart Conference 2024. If you are interested in purchasing one of the 2024 Prayer Journals, you can do so at valmariepaper.com.

My friend Val Marie is such a gift. She's the founder of Val Marie Paper, she's an author and she designed the lovely yearly prayer journal, which I have used time and time again. Val has given me so much perspective on prayer and has been such an encouragement to my walk with the Lord and today we're talking about what prayer can actually look like in our lives and how to make 2024 a year of prayer, for you, for real.   Resources Spotify Prayer Playlist Productive Morning Spotify Playlist How (and What) to Read on Prayer with Val Marie Podcast 30 Minute Prayer Method by Val Marie   Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Every so often, you come across a product and instantly know it will be a new staple in your life. The annual prayer journal from Val Marie Paper is one of those products for me. Every year, it's at the top of my holiday wish list!That's why I was so excited to sit down with founder Valerie Woerner. Since 2013, Val Marie Paper has sold nearly 100,000 journals and collected an overflowing folder of thank you's from happy customers – myself included!In this interview, you'll get to hear how Val came up with the idea for her bestselling product and why she intentionally slowed down at the height of her business success.WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/valerie-woerner

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast! This podcast is for you. It's not my podcast, it's ours. It's for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It's for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what's next. On this episode, you'll hear Jess share about taking inventory, the why, and the how. How can we really dive into the work of partnering with God to see fruit and growth in our lives until we know where we're at? You'll hear practical tips regarding taking inventory in a grace-filled way. We pray this episode is a gentle guide if you'd like to do some reflecting at the end of the year or at the start of the new one.  Let's Go.  Don't Miss: Get your FREE Inventory PDF here to begin to take inventory in your life today! Life School is a new coaching community for men and women who are tired + want to keep going. Get your first month of Life School for free when you pre-order two copies of Tired of Being Tired! Let us know here that you've preordered and you'll get your first month of Life School. If you're looking to start 2024 by creating a habit of prayer, pick up a 6-month or 12-month prompted prayer journal from Val Marie Paper, you can use the code JESS10 to get 10% off your purchase through the end of the year!  Love our podcast? Then we know you'll love the GoodHard Story Podcast with Katherine Wolf. Sit in on candid conversations with Katherine, the Hope Heals team, and some beloved guests as they work out what it means to wholeheartedly live a good/hard life.

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast! This podcast is for you. It's not my podcast, it's ours. It's for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It's for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what's next. It's funny that we corporately get so excited about the holidays and at the same time, we corporately talk about how crazy we felt during them once they're over. We post a million memes about Mariah Carey in October, and then we all post the same meme the week after Christmas about how confused we are. We join in on the narrative of joy and celebration, but we also join in on the preset narrative about how this season leaves us feeling.  If this resonates with you, this episode is for you. Join Jess on this episode as she shares 4 things to say no to during the holiday season and 4 things to say yes to. Let's not lose our minds this Christmas.  Let's go.  Don't Miss: Pre-order one copy of Tired of Being Tired and get the audiobook for free (when it's released), you'll also get access to Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series for tired women.  If you're looking to start 2024 by creating a habit of prayer, pick up a 6-month or 12-month prompted prayer journal from Val Marie Paper, you can use the code JESS10 to get 10% off your purchase through the end of the year!  The Logos Bible Study app contains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an exclusive offer for listeners of the “Jess Connolly Podcast”. Visit www.logos.com/jessconnolly to learn more Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Welcome to our podcast– The Jess Connolly Podcast! This podcast is for you. It's not my podcast, it's ours. It's for people who crave light-hearted conversations and deeply spiritual truths. It's for those of us who are busy, tired, waiting, growing, dreaming, working, or praying about what's next. You may ask yourself, Do we really need another book on rest? Is a book going to help if you are exhausted and there's nothing in your life you can quit? Will rest help when you feel like you're in a debilitating or painful season? Do you already feel bad about how much you work or how full your life is? Does it sound exhausting to be told unrealistic ideas about fighting your own fatigue by someone who couldn't possibly understand your life? If you're asking these questions, this episode is for you. On today's episode, Jess reads portions of Tired of Being Tired, shares surprising behind-the-scenes, and details on free gifts we're giving away to people who preorder Tired of Being Tired.  Let's Go. Don't Miss: Pre-order one copy of Tired of Being Tired and get the audiobook for free (when it's released), you'll also get access to Real Rest Now, an exclusive podcast series for tired women.  If you're looking to start 2024 by creating a habit of prayer, pick up a 6-month or 12-month prompted prayer journal from Val Marie Paper, you can use the code JESS10 to get 10% off your purchase through the end of the year!  Love our podcast? Then we know you'll love the GoodHard Podcast with Katherine Wolf. Sit in on candid conversations with Katherine, the Hope Heals team, and some beloved guests as they work out what it means to wholeheartedly live a good/hard life. The Logos Bible Study app contains a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can get started with the Logos Bible Study app with an exclusive offer for listeners of the “Jess Connolly Podcast”. Visit www.logos.com/jessconnolly to learn more Connect further with Jess: https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Many of us have heard about the importance of daily affirmations...Maybe you even practice them yourself! You stand in front of your bedroom mirror and say:"I am strong!""I am confident!""I am beautiful!"But is this biblical? Listen in to today's episode to hear Asheritah and her friend Val Woerner discuss whether or not daily affirmations are a biblical practice and how we can confidently live in the truth of who God says we are in Christ.You might know Val from the company Val Marie Paper where she and her team create beautiful prayer journals that Asheritah has used herself in order to become more consistent in her prayer life! You can also find her on Instagram at @valmariepaper or sign up for her webinar Where Prayer Meets Science.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.Support the show

Kara Bryant has worked with Val Marie Paper for the past 5.5 years, primarily as an Integrator. She lives in West Texas with her husband and two little ones.Highlights from today's episode:8:12 Kara's current prayer routine15:15 What is a lifestyle of prayer?24:05 How do we cultivate a lifestyle of prayer?30:00 What does a lifestyle of prayer look like?35:02 The biggest challenges in Kara's prayer life46:00 Kara's recent answered prayers49:41 How prayer was modeled for KaraThings mentioned in today's episode:Springboard Prayers by Valerie WoernerPraying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie BerndtA Heart Exposed by Steven JamesPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperLed, Not Driven by Valerie WoernerDeveloping a Fluency in Prayer CourseAdagio Evening Prayer JournalPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

These days, Chick-Fil-A and Hobby Lobby are the odd ones out when it comes to closing your business down one day a week. And even more rare is an online shop “closing” for a day. But, that's exactly what Valerie Woerner does each week for her business Val Marie Paper. Today, she joins me on the Simply Sabbath podcast to discuss her experience with practicing Sabbath as a business owner.  About My Guest: Valerie Woerner's mission is to help women live intentional lives that are an outflow of a fruitful, focused prayer life. She is the author of several books, including Pray Confidently and Consistently, as well as the owner of Val Marie Paper, where she designs prompted prayer journals and other practical products that eliminate distraction and increase focus in prayer. Valerie lives in Lafayette, Louisiana with her husband, Tyler, and their two daughters. Visit her online shop at https://valmariepaper.com.    Connect with Valerie https://www.valmariepaper.com/welcome-to-vmp/  http://instagram.com/valmariepaper https://www.facebook.com/valmariepaper https://www.pinterest.com/valeriewoerner/  Monthly Pep Talk: http://www.valmariepaper.com/newsletter/    Connect with Rachel https://rachelfahrenbach.com  http://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach http://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach   Next Steps Learn more about the beautiful resources Valerie creates for our prayer life here: https://www.valmariepaper.com/welcome-to-vmp/ Get Valerie's book: Pray Confidently and Consistently: Finally Let Go of the Things Holding You Back from Your Most Important Conversation https://amzn.to/3QUQkUW  Want to start practicing Sabbath but don't know exactly where to begin? Start here: https://simplysabbath.com/sabbathguide/

Dave took a quick trip across Florida to watch the beginning of the trek for Artemis 1 from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launchpad. He shared some pics with us as well.  Looking for a prayer journal for 2023? Carmen's got one for you from Val Marie Paper.  Dave recently came across an old prayer journal and it had him taking a trip back in time and remembering the people he was praying for at the time.  Bill's gonna need to go on an exercise journey to work off...

Today I invited a guest on the show and we're going to talk a lot about prayer. She's written a couple of books, she has a business around prayer and I am so excited to have Valerie Woerner on the podcast. Valerie's mission is to help women live intentional lives that are an outflow of fruitful, focused prayer life. She is the author of multiple books, including her latest "Pray Confidently and Consistently". She is also the host of the podcast Prayer In A Noisy World. She is the owner of Val Marie Paper where she designs prompted prayer journals and other practical products that eliminate distraction and increase focus in prayer. Valerie lives in Lafayette, Louisiana with her husband Tyler and their two daughters.   >>> Find Valerie on IG @valwoerner and @valmariepaper >>> https://www.valmariepaper.com/   >>> Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco >>> Connect with me online at jilliantedesco.co

Jordan Raynor sits down with Valerie Woerner, Founder of Val Marie Paper, to talk about how she uses "pre-joicing" to remember her worth in Christ regardless of the results of her work, why Christians should be creating the most original and inimitable work in the world, and what you can learn by reviewing old prayers.Links Mentioned:Valerie Woerner on LinkedInValerie Woerner on TwitterVal Marie PaperVal Marie Paper on FacebookVal Marie Paper on InstagramVal Marie Paper on PinterestThe Wedding PlannerTimehopHosanna RevivalRedeeming Your TimeA Technique for Producing IdeasMaster of OneBlue Ocean StrategyPerennial SellerDiscerning the Voice of GodPray Confidently and ConsistentlyWell-Watered WomenThe Creator in You

How do you hear God's voice? A question often asked by new AND seasoned Christians. Val Woerner, author and founder of Val Marie Paper, joins Desiree on the podcast to chat about her new book Praying Confidently and the importance of having an intentional prayer life. From the internal struggles to the comparison, we chat about all the ways we keep ourselves from praying and how to overcome those to start cultivating a life of prayer. If you have a testimony you would love to share on the podcast please email us at hello@desireesiegfried.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/desiree-siegfried/support

In this episode, Val talks with several actual Val Marie Paper prayer journal users. Here are some of the questions we'll hear answered:What frustrations led you to want to try a prayer journal?How long have you been using this prayer journal?How has using the journal helped you grow in your prayer life?What has changed in your prayer life over the years?What is something you're learning right now?In what ways do you long to keep growing your prayer life?What would you tell someone who wonders if this could work for them?Hanna Broom lives in Alexandria, LA with her husband and toy poodle. She is involved in her church and other local Catholic women's organizations and is the marketing manager at a growing agency called Ugly Mug Marketing. Katie Hilbert is a writer and editor living in Cleveland, Ohio. She loves oat milk lattes, collecting more books than she can ever possibly read, and encouraging women to live lives full of hope and possibility.Kaytie Rich is the owner of More Than Wildflowers - a small online boutique seeking to make the wonderful Christian resources from the USA more affordable and accessible to those in Australia and New Zealand. She is blessed to raise two beautiful children, Milani and Franklin, with her husband Adam.Amanda Nevins is a believer, a wife, a homeschool mama of 4. She loves gardening, cooking, reading, beach walks, teaching the Bible, and time with her family.Things mentioned in today's episode:Prayer Journals by Val Marie PaperPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerPray Specifically by Phylicia MasonheimerJoin Val for a live training!On Tuesday, December 27 at 7:30 PM CST, Val will be teaching a class on how to prep your prayer journal and overcome common obstacles. Sign up or catch the replay at www.valmariepaper.com/newyear.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!

Valerie Woerner's mission is to help women live intentional lives that are an outflow of a fruitful, focused prayer life. She is the author of multiple books including her latest, Pray Confidently and Consistently, and the host of the podcast, Prayer in a Noisy World. She is also the owner of Val Marie Paper, where she designs prompted prayer journals and other practical products that eliminate distraction and increase focus in prayer. Valerie lives in Lafayette, Louisiana with her husband, Tyler, and their two daughters.Follow Valerie:@valmariepaper(IG) Podcast - Prayer in a Noisy WorldPrayer Journal Shop - valmariepaper.comHER NEW BOOK - https://www.valmariepaper.com/books/pray/In this episode Valerie and I talk all about stewarding the platform of prayer with our creator and how powerful prayer is in all of our other platforms. We talk about how prayer is the vessel of communication with God and how it is the first defense in this crazy broken world. We talk about how prayer is the way to abide in His will as long as you are consistently knowing who He is by being in His word. You can't know Him truly, if you don't know His word and spend time with Him. Valerie also covers how we can be praying with the wrong motives and how we can adjust the posture of our hearts by knowing who God is. Valerie gives us a peek into her amazing testimony to how she came to know the Lord and how that has played a huge role in her gifts that He has entrusted to her. How this testimony and struggles she has walked through has molded how she stewards the platforms the Lord has entrusted to her.We talk about the platform of prayer, motherhood, writing, and the impact of prayer. We unpack some of the nitty gritty things that have taken place in the midst of trying to abide in His word all for Him and how she approaches this with prayer and a strong focus on the Lord. Grab a cup of coffee and come join us!DON'T MISS ANYTHING - SUBSCRIBE HEREVISIT OUR WEBSITE HERE Credits:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Just smile" by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Download / Stream: https://hypeddit.com/link/xxtopb--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Valerie Woerner is one of my favorite authors. Her writing is simple and practical and, for me, very relatable. So I was thrilled and nervous to interview her for this episode! She and I talked a lot about her new book, "Pray Confidently and Consistently", and because of that we got to talk a lot about prayer and how God's plan can be so much bigger and better than our plan often is. Val has written several books and also owns Val Marie Paper, a company that focuses on making prayer journals for everyone to help them connect better with God in prayer. You can find all her books and prayer journals here. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Val as much as I did! If you want to hear more about Val, you can follow her on instagram @valwoerner or @valmariepaper.

Do you ever wonder if God can hear you when you're struggling with anxiety? Listen as Val Woerner shares about her experience with anxiety and how God has led her though those hard times. You might know Val from the company Val Marie Paper where she and her team create beautiful prayer journals that I have used myself in order to become more consistent in my prayer life! You can also find her on instagram at @valmariepaper and @valwoerner. Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It's simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together. Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

For the last 13 years, Megan Gonzales, founder of MaeMae & Co. has used her creativity to design paper products, branding and photos, has had an insanely impressive client list, and been recognized by many of her style heroes including Vogue, Martha Stewart, and Rachel Zoe. She's also styled photos for Val Marie Paper for years.When she's not supporting her clients' brand and marketing, she and her husband can be found in their kitchen picking rice off their dog's head, generously put there by their son.  Her story of faith and community has been such an encouragement to Val! Hear about Megan's prayer routine, the role community has played in her prayer life, and how she longs to keep growing her prayer life.Megan's website | Megan on Instagram Val's new book on prayer releases October 12! Pre-order 1 copy before release day and get the audio version for free. Pre-order 4 copies and get the free no-fail leader guide to lead a group through the book and launch an actual prayer group! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order and get bonuses. Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! https://shop.valmariepaper.com/

Can a podcast help you pray more? Valerie Woerner, the creator of Val Marie Paper prayer journals and author of Pray Confidently and Consistently sure thinks so! You'll get interviews that get you excited for prayer, how-to's that give you the practical tools, and guided prayers that bring the actual space. This is your offramp from the noise when it feels impossible to choose quiet!Val's new book on prayer releases October 12! Pre-order 1 copy before release day and get the audio version for free. Pre-order 4 copies and get the free no-fail leader guide to lead a group through the book and launch an actual prayer group! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order and get bonuses. Shop Val Marie Paper formatted prayer journals. 

Have you ever dreamed of building a prayer journal company ? Okay, maybe journals aren't what you dream about, but maybe you do have a big idea that seems a little “crazy” or outside the box or unachievable. Or maybe you have struggled with the idea of the proverbs 31 women and success. To show you it's possible to take that God sized dream and honor him in it, Jordan is chatting with business owner Valerie who built and a wildly successful journal company, Val Marie Paper. So get ready to be inspired by the concept of biblical success and tune in to learn:How to seek God's GuidanceWhat to when you want to be a vessel for the Kingdom and how to follow GodWays to champion your calling and seek the desires God has for youHow balance life, motherhood, and a callingWhat biblical success

Have you ever felt a little "blah" when it comes to your prayer time? You feel like you're throwing up the same requests and aren't sure if they're being heard. Or maybe, you know and trust the truth that God is in that conversation with us but it feels distant and not exactly the "thriving" relationship with God you hoped for? Then, this episode is for you! Valerie Woerner of Val Marie Paper (and my favorite prayer journal) is joining us to chat about reinvigorating your prayer life, the privilege it is, and how we can change our perspective to get excited about talking to God. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/148 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Val on Instagram: instagram.com/valmariepaper

Val Marie Paper Company is an amazing Christian company helping you dive deeper in your faith. Getting off social media as a business owner is risky, and so is giving away 15% of profits. Valerie Warner is doing with both with her business and God is blessing her decision. Check out this episode as Valerie shares her heart for getting off Instagram. Buy her products at Valmariepaper.com

I'm back this week continuing the conversation about Praying Over Your Podcast with my guest Val Woerner. Val is an author and owner of Val Marie Paper which creates practical and beautiful prayer journals.  Val is joining me today to talk about prayer and in particular:  why we should do it how to do it  and what to do if you want to start but aren't sure how You're going to love this episode!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Christian Podcaster's Social Media Virtual Summit* Val Marie Paper Prayer Journals How to Perform a Prayer Audit 5 Things to Pray Over Your Business   *This is an affiliate link and if you purchase using this link I do earn an affiliate commission. JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It's a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.

It’s natural to prefer spending time with moms who share similar parenting values, lifestyle choices, and special interests with us. On the other hand, most of us can instantly think of a mom we avoid, because she makes us uncomfortable with her views in a gray-area of motherhood. These feelings beg the question, “How should we love and interact with those who do motherhood differently than us, especially when those differences breed difficulties?” In this episode, Emily and Laura apply the gospel to these challenging relationships, remembering that the cross levels all of us. Because of the extravagant grace shown to us, we can now love others who are different, even when it’s hard. We’re grateful to Val Marie Paper, creator of prompted prayer journals, for making this week’s show possible! From now through December 31, 2020 get 10% off any non spiral bound item in their shop with the code RM10. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Join us as we chat about prayer, motherhood, entrepreneurship, books, margin, and how it all blends together! Valerie, or Val, is a wife and mother, the founder of Val Marie Paper, and the fabulous and intentional prayer journals we all love, the creator of a course to develop confidence and consistently in prayer and the author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. You can find Val online at valmariepaper.com or on Instagram at @valwoerner and @valmariepaper. Music credit: Rising by Surfaces

Why do we pray if God has a plan and already knows the outcome? What are common misconceptions about prayer? How do we make prayer a priority in our lives and why does God want us to? Val Woerner, author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and owner of Val Marie Paper, and I chat about how we can practice purposeful prayer.

Val Woerner is an author and the owner of Val Marie Paper. I have been using her journals for years, and this week we had an amazing conversation about the importance of making space for prayer in motherhood. Find more about Val and her products below: www.valmariepaper.com/starthere IG: @valwoerner and @valmariepaper     Join Our Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredmotherhood

-Resources mentioned (and some we didn't get to)-Fasting:Here is the blog post about fasting that was mentioned from Val Marie Paper https://www.valmariepaper.com/a-beginners-guide-to-fasting/Book “A Hunger for God” by John PiperPrayer:The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer Every Moment Holy (there’s a smaller, soft cover version now available that’s less expensive) through The Rabbit Room5 Things to Pray for Your Church by Rachel Jones (There’s a series of 5 Things to Pray)

What does it look like to do things differently as a Christian business owner? And how can you make decisions in your business and life that are both purposeful and prayerful? In this episode of our Business Series, I’m chatting with Valerie Woerner of Val Marie Paper about how she’s chosen to operate her business differently and go against some of the traditional business advice and practices.  We dive into the lessons she has learned in her business and leadership journey, including how she did not really consider herself a leader and instead “fell into” leadership roles. We also dig into some of the key values and principles she operates her business and life by and how these help her to keep things running smoothly. Val has offered to give away one of her beautiful prayer journals to one listener of the podcast. Head over to my Instagram page to enter by March 16, 2020.   Key Points Discussed: Valerie’s Leadership journey [4:00] Val’s definition of leadership [7:30] How Val Marie Paper began [9:00] When Val decided to do things differently in her business [13:40] The values Valerie operates her business by [22:00] Leadership lessons that Val has learned through her business [27:50] Principles Valerie operates her life by [35:00] Prayer Margin Routines Advice for a younger leader [46:40] Leaders are Learners [48:40]   Key Quotes from the Episode: “It really takes a lot of work to be intentional, but it’s always worth it.” “We do not want to put out products that aren’t super purposeful.” “We’re helping people focus on what we think will help transform their life the most.” "Leadership is a skill to learn." "Do not forget that the power you have to do anything is through the Lord." "The hard part about margin is that, most of the time, everything you want to keep is really good stuff." "You should be spending more time learning about how to study the Bible so that you can be a better teacher, not so that everybody knows you're a better teacher." Other Resources Mentioned: Principles Valerie operates her life by Humility by Andrew Murray Connect with Valerie Woerner: Website Instagram Facebook Free Prayer Audit for Business   Valerie Woerner is the owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday, Fresh Start for Moms and The Finishing School. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal, and content that equips women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana. Episode Sponsor: Morningstar Media Services At Morningstar, it’s my goal to help Christian business owners like you grow an audience and make an impact without compromising your faith or values. If you already have a podcast, or if you are thinking about starting one, I want to give you my free Podcast Workflow Checklist. This is the process I use each week to keep my own podcast on track (without missing a single week since we started) AND it’s what I’ve used with my clients as well. Text the word PODCAST to (917) 905-8801 and you’ll get the workflow checklist sent to you! Or, click here to sign up.   Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode90.

Valerie Woerner is owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal and content that equip women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness of life in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana. You can find Val online at valeriewoerner.com and on Instagram @valwoerner.

Today's episode is part two of a mini series on prayer. A bunch of you joined me in starting 2020 with the Draw the Circle 40 Day Prayer Challenge and as it came to a close, I wanted to dive a little deeper into the topic of prayer here on the podcast. If you haven't listened to Part 1, last week's episode was with Val Woerner, the founder of Val Marie Paper and creator of their Yearly Prayer Journals. Val shared tons of practical tips with us about creating prayer habits and you're not gonna want to miss that episode, so go give it a listen after this.  In today's episode, I wanted to share what I learned over the past 40 days going through the Draw the Circle Prayer Challenge. I read Draw the Circle for the first time in years last summer and it wildly changed my prayer life for the better. There was something about spending 40 days focused in on my prayer life, learning more about prayer and developing habits of talking to God every day that was transformational. I knew I wanted to start the new year off with that focus, and it really has been the best way to kick off 2020.  Press play for my three biggest takeaways from completing the Draw the Circle 40 Day Prayer Challenge.

If you're looking to develop a daily habit of prayer or deepen your prayer life, this episode is for you. I'm joined by my new friend Val Woerner for the first of this two part mini-series on prayer. Val is the founder of Val Marie Paper and creator of their Yearly Prayer Journals, so basically she runs an entire business focused specifically and solely on prayer.  Val and I talked a little about her story of starting Val Marie Paper and then got into all about developing daily prayer habits, journaling our prayers, praying confidently and consistently, prayer during busy seasons and even a little thing she likes to call House Prayers. Guys, Val has so much wisdom to share in this episode and one of the reasons I love her most is she is a practical, tangible tips kinda girl, so you'll come away from this episode with some very real actions you can take to further your prayer life Read Val's House Prayers Blog Post We're giving away THREE Val Marie Paper Yearly Prayer Journals! Head over to Instagram for all the details + to enter.  VAL'S LOVING, LISTENING TO, OR READING:  Grasping God's Word by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays Office Ladies Podcast   Shop Val's Half Moon Necklace stamped with PS 16:11.   Follow Val on Instagram @valwoerner Follow Val Marie Paper on Instagram @valmariepaper http://www.valmariepaper.com/   SHOP PS46 JEWELRY HERE.  Instagram: @psfortysix

My heart behind this podcast is the belief that when we share our stories, God uses them to show up in the lives of others. Today's guest is the perfect example of someone who lives that out.  Mika Perry is a former professional organizer, mama of three and host of the Good to Be Home Podcast. On her blog, her podcast + now in today's episode, Mika has gotten vulnerable about her husband's affair, how God used it to better their marriage + bring Him glory, and why she decided to share her story. Mika also shared her practical tips for getting started with organization and why it's important to start small. She gives us an inside look at her morning routine, a topic she also offers courses on.    MIKA'S LOVING, LISTENING TO, OR READING:  Prayer Journal from Val Marie Paper   Mika's Berry Prep Blog Post   Shop Mika's Large Disc Necklace (hers is stamped with the word grace). Follow Mika on Instagram @mikaperry https://mikaperry.com/ SHOP PS46 JEWELRY HERE. Instagram: @psfortysix

Today’s episode was a special one for me, I had the amazing honor of interviewing Val Marie Woerner, she is an author, owner of Val Marie Paper, creator of prayer journals and courses, and a woman passionate about helping moms throughout their journey and walk through motherhood. Valerie has a unique story and like many of us, motherhood has played a major part in getting her to where she is today. What started as a personal need, a monthly prayer journal, has become an incredibly successful and beautiful business, truly an act of God. In our conversation today we will be unpacking some of the MAJOR myths that this day’s society is telling us and the impact it’s having on mothers across the world today. Val has some incredible tips and tools to combat these myths and get to a place where true enjoyment is found in this beautiful journey we are blessed to be on. Today’s episode is raw and honest, and we are tackling some MAJOR motherhood modern-day misconceptions! I hope you find this episode to be helpful to you in your journey momma.   Check out Val Marie Paper TODAY!   Today's Sponsors:  Ergobaby As a therapist, Ergobaby is my FAVORITE and most recommended baby carrier line for Moms! Ergobaby carriers are meant to give you and I the freedom to enjoy life’s adventures, while keeping our babies close, comfortable, and safe; and let me tell you, with two little boys life is nothing short of adventurous! Currently I’m using Ergobaby 360, which Brody is LOVING! This carrier is the PERFECT next step when your little one outgrows the newborn carrier and adjusts to multiple positions all while keeping their little hips and shoulders safe! However, this SPRING I’ll be using the “Embrace Cozy Newborn Carrier” for baby boy #2, no complicated wrapping or tying for this Momma! Just a soft, cozy, and super comfy way for me to connect with our newest addition this Spring! Discover my #1 recommended and therapist approved baby carriers for yourself and use code: BMAB20 for 20% off at Ergobaby.com!   The Pregnancy Prep Program Preparing for a healthy pregnancy can be mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually overwhelming, which is why I have created a plan the Pregnancy Prep Program. This strategic, step-by-step plan will help you simplify your lifestyle, detoxify your daily habits, and help you to create and maintain a healthy pregnancy. It’s simple to follow and created to de-stress your life rather than overwhelm you with pages upon pages of random internet advice. This is the exact program I’ve been following throughout my journey to conceive baby Blossom #2, and I know you will find it as helpful as I have in your journey to expand your sweet family, momma! Prep your body for a HEALTHY pregnancy TODAY!   Show References: Blossoming Mommy and Baby Programs + Services: www.blossomingmommyandbaby.com/services The Healthy Kitchen Club: www.blossomingmommyandbaby.com/blossoming-membership Moms only Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/blossomtobefitwomen Momma's Mental Health E-Course: www.blossomingmommyandbaby.com/mentalhealth Blossom After Baby Plan: www.blossomingmommyandbaby.com/postnatal-method-blossom-after-baby Overwhelmed With Motherhood Guide: www.blossomingmommyandbaby.com/overwhelm Check out Val Marie Paper TODAY! Jennifer Blossom Contact: admin@blossomingmommyandbaby.com, www.blossomingmommyandbaby.com Find Blossoming Mommy and Baby on social media: @blossomingmommyandbaby    Did you enjoy today’s episode? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on iTunes! This is also a great way to help other mamas, just like YOU, find and enjoy the Blossoming Mommy and Baby Show. You can also spread the love by sharing this episode with a girlfriend, family member, or coworker! Have a question you’d like to hear answered? Send us an email at info@blossomingmommyandbaby.com or connect with us over on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @Blossomingmommyandbaby. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Blossoming Mommy and Baby Show on your podcast app to make sure you never miss out on the latest, gorgeous episodes! You can also be the first to know when a new episode airs and receive a special gift from us when you subscribe to our email list HERE!   Happy Listening!

We're very excited to share a conversation with one of our favorite content creators and entrepreneurs on today's podcast. Valerie Woerner is the founder of Val Marie Paper, a company that is dedicated to supporting women in their prayer life and their motherhood with dedicated prayer journals. She is also the author of the fantastic book "Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday". Valerie joins us this week to talk about the origins of her business, the challenges of motherhood, the problem with perfection, and much, much, more.

Valerie Woerner is the owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and The Finishing School. Her mission is to create practical tools, including prompted prayer journals, and content that equips women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana.   To sign up for Val's prayer course we referenced, click here: https://valmariepaper.mykajabi.com/      

WANT MORE JOY IN MOTHERHOOD? THEN YOU NEED AN ESCAPE - NOT FROM MOTHERHOOD BUT FROM THE WORLD’S DEFINITION OF IT. Valerie was just your average mom who was spending way too much time frustrated with short naps, spilled milk and mundane days. She expected refreshment to come behind a locked bathroom door or on a beach somewhere but it started happening in her mind when she was able to identify twenty lies the world tells us about motherhood that were sabotaging her joy. The best part? Realizing those triggers is half the battle and requires way less striving than you thought.    Listen in as I chat with Val, owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal, and content that equips women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana.

  Finding Joy in Motherhood with Valerie Woerner    Today's episode is a conversation with Valerie Woener about how to find joy in the hard seasons of Motherhood. Valerie Woerner is the owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal, and content that equips women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana.    Episode Show Notes 2:30 Review of the Week 5:30 Meet Valerie Woerner 9:16 Creating a Prayer Routine in Your Life 17:00 How to make time with God more than something to check off on the to-do list 24:30 Ditching comparison in the social media world 26:00 Diving into Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday 29:10 Addressing the 'hot mess mom' culture 34:50 Being proactive about positive parenting 38:00 Embracing the hard seasons of motherhood 41:00 Encouragement when you're feeling disconnected in marriage     Subscribe & Review in the Podcast Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, make sure you head over and do it now so that you don't miss an episode!  Click here to subscribe at iTunes! While you're there, I'd love an appreciate if you'd leave a rating and review! These allow other purpose driven moms to find the show and help grow our community! Just click here to review, select 'Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know your favorite part of the podcast! I'd love to feature you as our 'Review of the Week'.   Links and Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode  Connect More with Valerie: Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday  Instagram Monthly Peptalks Redeeming the Afternoons Slump: A 9-day email series to help moms conquer the hardest part of the day      Related Blog Posts Digitally Organize Your Time to be a Prayer Warrior How to Fit Self Care Into Your Day Printable Scripture Cards for Anxiety  30+ Motivating Quotes from the book "I am that Girl" 5 Podcasts to Jumpstart Your Anxiety  Must have book for Christian Moms Podcast Episode 02- How to fit self care in your day Lies Moms Believe Book Review  30+ Must Read Books for the Christian Moms Self Care Checklist for Moms          If you listened to today's episode, take a screen shot of the show or you taking action on a tip from the show and TAG ME on Instagram!  Make sure to join our Facebook Community and continue the conversation about the episode!

GUYS! We don't mean to shout but this episode is going to knock your socks off!  Today we have the pleasure to talk to Valerie Woerner, of Val Marie Paper, and the author of her newly released book, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday.  Valerie Woerner is passionate about inspiring women to live a life of peace and joy. She is the author of The Finishing School and owner of Val Marie Paper where she designs prayer journals and other products inspired by her own desire to connect with God in a real way every day. Valerie was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana and resides in a sweet simple bungalow with her husband Tyler and their two daughters.    We chatted with Val all about how to find a positive narrative in the midst of motherhood, as well as how to pursue our God-given passions with purpose and joy without waiting for a convenient time!   Y'all DON'T want to miss this one!   This episode was originally #77 but we are re-releasing it as a part of our Summer Series- we hope you enjoy!   CONNECT WITH VAL: Instagram: @valworner Website: www.valmariepaper.com Facebook: Val Marie Paper   Book: Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday  

If love helpful books and beautiful journals, you’ll love meeting Valerie Woerner, the owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal, and content that equips women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana. And guess who lives on the same block? Her grandpa and her twin sister! Val’s the nicest kinda girl that makes you want to move on the block with her. I’m also especially appreciative of her passion for prayer. We talk about that quite a bit. I hope the resources she’s created help you pull in closer to God. Val is lovely, her she is! SHOW NOTES  Our friend Meredyth Cann who introduced us :) Val Marie Paper Val’s instagram Grumpy Mom Takes a Vacation Prayer Memoir Journals Psalm 145:4 How to Find a Mentor My church: Austin Christian Fellowship Will’s books on prayer here. The Dear Daughters signed book + bistro mug bundle is here for a limited time!

Our conversation with Valerie Woerner was so encouraging! Val is the genius behind Val Marie Paper - where their motto is: “Where prayer meets practical” . Val Marie Paper offers prayer journals and even an online prayer course dedicated to helping mamas dive into a prayer life in the midst of chaos with small children. Val shared her heart for prayer as a mother and a wife. We also discussed her new book, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday, which was released on April 9th.

GUYS! We don’t mean to shout but this episode is going to knock your socks off! Today we have the pleasure to talk to Valerie Woerner, of Val Marie Paper, and the author of her newly released book, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. Valerie Woerner is passionate about inspiring women to live a life of ... Read More about MWM: Guest Interview Val Woerner

Val and I chat about: Why it’s so hard for moms to make friends. Why moms shouldn’t use their kids as a crutch or excuse to keep us from the things God has called us to do. Her new books, Grumpy Mom Takes A Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms “I just don't want to write friendship off in this season of motherhood. I want to enjoy it. I want to basically have lived in that community that God has called us to do.” - Val Woerner Links mentioned on the show: If Gathering Fresh Start for Moms Grumpy Mom Takes A Holiday When People Are Big and God is Small by Edward T. Welch Phylicia Masonheimer True You by Michelle DeRusha Michelle DeRusha on the WCM Podcast Val’s first WCM podcast episode where she talks about faith & business. About our guest: Valerie Woerner is owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal and prayer course that equip women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness of life in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana.

Valerie Woerner is wife to Tyler, mama to Vivi and Vana, founder of the Val Marie Paper prayer journals, and now brand new author of the book "Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday", which released just yesterday! She joins me on the podcast today to talk about how we can let go of the grumpiness we battle in motherhood through the freedom found in the truths of God's Word. What we Chat about in This Episode: ~Valerie's book, what led her to write it, and what folks can expect ~Lies about motherhood and the truths of God's Word which refute them ~The ability we have, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to choose joy no matter what our circumstances; how the Lord has grown Val in this area ~Abundance and soundness of mind in motherhood and how to get to that point of living the abundant life in the midst of motherhood ~Dispelling the myths the world tells us that motherhood means never sleeping again, never being alone with your husband, never having time to yourself, never having a clean house, etc. ~The martyrdom/victim mentality in motherhood these days; balancing the hard days with the truths of the gospel ~Jesus' example of living a life of sacrifice and service to others without being a victim ~The importance of church attendance even in the season of littles; how to cultivate that practice practically ~The difference between caregiving and caretaking; slowing down and equipping our kids to learn tasks that they can do on their own ~The reality that "fine" shouldn't be our legacy or goal; seeking excellence ~The hope we have to actually live differently ~And more!   For full shownotes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

Listen in as your friend Jeanette chats her friend Valerie Woerner who is owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms. We discuss  her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal and content that equip women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness of life in the presence of the Lord. Complete show notes are available at itstimeforcoffeepod.com

You may already be familiar with Valerie Woerner through her beautiful prayer journals and amazing resources at Val Marie Paper, but did you know that Val has also just released a new book? Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday is a book of truth and hope that we could ALL use in our lives. By examining common lies that we believe as moms, Val not only points us back to the truth of the Gospel, but also invites us into freedom, rest, intentionality, and renewed joy in motherhood. If you are interested in hearing more about Grumpy Mom, I just know you are going to love today’s episode in which I share my recent conversation with Val about her heart and message behind the book, as well as her best wisdom and encouragement for moms!In today’s episode, Val and I chat about:- the heart and backstory behind Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday- some of the subtle lies pertaining to motherhood that we believe and how these relate to our grumpiness as moms- how God has been renewing joy in her everyday motherhood- creating a habit of taking your thoughts captive- overcoming challenges and confusion revolving around prayer- Val Marie Paper resources designed to help women with prayerMeet Val:Valerie Woerner is the owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal, and content that equips women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana.Resources Mentioned:Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday: http://www.valmariepaper.com/books/grumpy-mom-takes-holiday-2/Val Marie Paper: http://www.valmariepaper.com/Prayer Journal Shop: https://shop.valmariepaper.com/Follow Val on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valwoerner/Get my FREE 10 Declarations for the Anxious Mama, your go-to guide for taking your anxious thoughts captive and replacing them with CONFIDENCE and PEACE: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/declarationsLearn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms with the mindset + strategy to ditch their anger and break free from anxiety: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/coachingFollow Soul Care for the New Mom on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/soulcareforthenewmomI want to hear from you!Don’t forget to leave a review and share how Soul Care for the New Mom has been an encouragement to you! Pssst… this also helps more moms discover the podcast so they can be encouraged, too!

It’s episode 77 and my guest is Jessica White. Jessica is a wife to Joshua, mom to two kids ages 5 and 2, nurse, and podcaster. We talk about how Jessica encouraged her husband during a time of career transition, how she searched for a podcast for her children to listen to, and that all started her podcast, start Kids Bible Stories. You will love our conversation! Ok, let’s get to it! This is episode 77 with my guest, Jessica White! Find Show Notes at:  wrenrobbins.com/podcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast Be encouraged! Wren My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link)  Help support the Friends of a Feather Podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Thanks! My fav bag I use everyday: Live FashionABLE (affiliate link)  

Hey friends and welcome to the friends of a Feather podcast! I’m your host, wren and I’m so glad you are here! I pray this is the place where you will be encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share. Every time you download an episode of the Friends of a Feather Podcast, I want for you to feel seen by God, to feel encouraged in your daily life, and be spurred on to honor Him with the gifts and talents He has given you. If this is the first time you've tuned in or if you've been joining in for a while, you are welcome here, friend! Ok, ya’ll Spring is here and I’m so thrilled about it. The birds singing, the sunshine, the warmer temps have me smiling when I walk outside! So I told you in last weeks episode that I had some fun news to share with you! I’m having a giveaway! I rarely host them, but this one you don’t want to miss! My goal here on the podcast is to encourage you in the stories I share, to share helpful content such as books, and podcasts, and products that have helped me, and I want to be able to share that with as many women as I can. In order to do that, Apple podcast reviews help in such a big way! Here’s how you enter the giveaway. All you have to do is go to the podcast app on your phone, search for the Friends of a Feather podcast, scroll until you see the headings Ratings & Reviews and click Write a Review. I would love for you to tap 5 stars, type a sentence or two about what you love about listening to the podcast. Screen shot your review and email or direct message it to me! That’s it! But, what if you are saying, ‘wait, Wren I’ve already left a review on the podcast?' I would first say Thank you! And then I would say, no problem, just screen shot your past review and send it to me! Head to you the Apple Podcast app, Stitcher app or click HERE to write your review.   Ok. So all who enter can have a chance to win a NEW Val Marie Paper 30 day prayer journal! It’s called A FRESH START FOR MOMS and it hasn’t even been released yet! EEK!! Thank you to Val at Val Marie Paper and Mariah at Tyndall Publishing for gifting the winner this awesome journal. Ok, so go leave those reviews and I can’t wait to see who wins!! Let’s get to today’s episode! It’s episode 76 and my guest is Jessica Thompson. Jessica is a sunny California resident, a wife, mom, writer, author, podcaster, and frequent guest speaker. Jessica has written books about exploring and infusing your relationships with grace and the love of Jesus. She has also coauthored books with her mother Elyse Fitzpatrick including the book I recently read, Give Them Grace. Jessica and I chat about a conversation she overheard from her son and his friends that focused her attention to write the book, tips for how to integrate gospel conversations with your kids, and an acrostic that can help you in beginning these conversations. Jessica was so fun to interview, is an excellent speaker, and I know this will be a very helpful episode for all of us.  FRIENDS OF A FEATHER SHOW NOTES: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast Be encouraged! Wren My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link)  Help support the Friends of a Feather Podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Thanks! My fav bag I use everyday: Live FashionABLE (affiliate link)   

Hey friends!  I'm so excited that Spring weather has been coming and that means Summer is around the bend! So glad you are here!  I pray this is the place where you will be encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share.  Every time you download an episode of the Friends of a Feather Podcast, I want for you to feel seen by God, to feel encouraged in your daily life, and be spurred on to honor Him with the gifts and talents He has given you.  If this is the first time you've tuned in or if you've been joining in for a while, you are certainly welcome here, friend! We will have a brand new episode for you next week. But, today, it's a Top Ten with Wren episode! I love these episodes because I love sharing ideas that are easy, practical and intentional! After the next few minutes, you will have 10 great Easter ideas to make this Easter a very meaningful time for you and your family.  Check out all 10 at the link below.  FRIENDS OF A FEATHER SHOW NOTES: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast Be encouraged! Wren My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link)  Help support the Friends of a Feather Podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Thanks! My fav bag I use everyday: Live FashionABLE (affiliate link)      

This episode, ya'll.  My friend, Holly sent me a message me one day and said, "Wren. You have got to hear Jess’s story." After Jess had spoken at a Veterans Day event, Holly immediately went up to encourage her.  Holly connected Jess and myself and I’m so grateful for Holly knowing what an impact Jess will make, and that she has been an encouragement for Jess to share. Jess has only spoken in public a few other times and I’m so grateful she entrusted me in sharing her story with you today. Jess takes me back to her life of searching for her identity as a young preteen girl, and how she kept coming up feeling empty throughout her life. One morning, after putting her five month old baby girl in her swing for a nap, Jess was devastated with a knock on the door with the news that her first husband, Tell had been killed in action while he was stationed in Iraq. God used a sympathy card filled with verses from a friend she hardly knew that drew Jess to God’s word. In her desperation, Jess found a Bible in her home and dove in head first into reading the scriptures. In this episode you will hear how Jess came to faith in Christ after visiting with a friend at his church. This friend eventually became her husband, a man who passionately loved God and those around him.  This is what Jess said about her story. “Today, I am a mess. But, oh the treasure of Christ. I am seen…a life of feeling unseen and bitter about it. So bitter. Now, God reminds me daily to Whom I belong and there is redemption. There is a breaking of the chain of misaffection and misplaced identity. And, I hope to share that with other women.” Ya’ll Jess is using all of her story to glorify Him. And, I’m so grateful. I pray you will walk away encouraged, feeling seen and loved by God, and praising God who redeems us.  All of the links and things Jess and I talked about will be in the show notes below. Ok, One more thing! If you were encouraged by what you heard today, I would love for you to forward this episode on to a friend! I think that we are all better together and today is the perfect time to give that friend in mind some encouragement. FRIENDS OF A FEATHER SHOW NOTES: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast XO, Wren  My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link) Help support the podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you! Thank you!     

In this episode of the Working Christian Mom Podcast, I chat with Valerie Woerner of Val Marie Paper. Val is a friend of one of my biz besties, and the creator of one of the products that’s an MVP in my life, the yearly prayer journal. I own and use several Val Marie Paper products including the yearly prayer journal, an undated prayer journal and the prayer memoir journal. The yearly is my favorite because it helps me be intentional and focused in my prayer life. And no, this isn’t an ad, I just love her products. I’ll have a link to all of these products I adore plus all of the other links mentioned on the Working Christian Mom Website at www.workingchristianmom.com   If you’re an entrepreneur you’re going to LOVE this conversation with Val because you’ll be able to take away things and implement them into your own business.  And if you are a 9 to 5 or traditional working mom, there is good stuff in here for you too. Don’t skip it! You are going to love hearing about how Val works from a place of rest.   Val has had an incredible first half of 2018 in her business. In addition to keeping up with the normal day to day of running a business and shipping her products, she’s finished not one but two books that are off to her publisher and editing team, but also Val Marie Paper was a vendor at Spring At the Silos at Magnolia in Waco Texas.   Val is an entrepreneur with two little girls Vivi and Vana. In this episode she a lot about why it is important to make key hires and hire the right people for the right job, how she makes business happen with babies around, the process of writing her books and about her experience at Spring at the Silos. It sounds like a lot to juggle, but one thing that really struck me in our conversation is that just how much she is able to work from a place of rest and knowing she’s doing what  God has called her to do. Connect with Val: Website / Instagram / Facebook Want to learn more about our programs this upcoming Fall? Click here.  In this episode  you’ll hear: Why Val is glad she took such a long time to hire key players in her business. The importance of staying in your own lane, especially as an entrepreneur. Val’s secrets to writing a book when you’ve got little kids at home. Val and her team went to the Silos at Magnolia to sell their products at Spring at the  Silos. She shares how they were able to say yes to that even though she was writing on deadline. She also shares the specific prayers they prayed before they went and how God answered them   Here are our three big takeaways: Having the RIGHT players on your team matters. Val recently hired two part time team members to assist her at Val Marie Paper. For a long time, she felt bad about HOW long it took her to find the right people. However, she is so glad that she did. Not only do her team members shine in their areas of her business, but they allow Val to excel in her role too. This was evident at Spring at the Silos where one person focused on running the check out, one person focused on welcoming people into their booth and Val spent time in the back of their booth meeting customers face to face. As they switched around their spots at their Spring at the Silos booth, Val realized how much each of her gal’s loved and shined in their area of expertise. When you really let your team members in your business run in their role, it frees you up to do the things only you can do in your business. When Val hired her team members not only did it free up some of her time, but it also freed up some of her brain space. She no longer had to worry about shipping or inventory needs because she has a team member who owns that process now. Keeping the Lord in the center of your work day is as easy as keeping a Bible open on your desk and praying as you walk through your house. Val keeps the Lord in the middle of her work by making sure the Word of  God is open and nearby. It makes sense right? She recommends the Illuminated Bible because it’s beautiful and has scripture hand lettered in some of the margins. Her favorite place to keep it open to is in the Psalms. Val also recommends praying through your house as you go through it.  She’s created a great tool called House Prayers that helps her transform the time she spends homemaking into purposeful prayer time.   Links mentioned: Val Marie Paper The Finishing School Yearly Prayer Journal Illuminated Bible House Prayers by Val Marie Paper Soul Keeping Michelle Meyers & She Works His Way So I Will by Hillsong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLURTvUQoTM   About our guest: Valerie Woerner is owner of Val Marie Paper and author of the Finishing School, currently working on her second book. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal and content that equip women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness of life in the presence of the Lord. She's married to her best friend, turned business partner, turned heart-throb, Tyler and has two girls Vivi and Vana that add lots of giggles and dancing to her life.   Website / Instagram / Facebook

Valerie Woerner is the author of The Finishing School, and owner/creator for Val Marie Paper. Since 2013, she has sold over 30,000 prayer journals and recently launched the Yearly Prayer Journal for 2018. She is sharing her heart, her faith, and her tricks for becoming a better mother and more efficient entrepreneur on this episode, and I am so excited for you guys to listen along today!

Valerie Woerner is the author of The Finishing School, and owner/creator for Val Marie Paper. Since 2013, she has sold over 30,000 prayer journals and recently launched the Yearly Prayer Journal for 2018. She is sharing her heart, her faith, and her tricks for becoming a better mother and more efficient entrepreneur on this episode, and I am so excited for you guys to listen along today!

When schedules are full and urgent needs abound, it's a struggle to run to God in prayer. We are hindered by distractions, unrealistic expectations, and even guilt, because we haven't already gone to our Father with our needs. In this episode, Valerie Woerner, joins Emily and Laura in a conversation about how moms can intentionally rely on God through prayer in each season. Valerie is a wife and mom herself, and is the founder of Val Marie Paper, which she started with a heart to provide women with practical tools for consistent prayer. If you are a mom hoping to be refreshed with gospel-truth and practical ideas for prayer, we know you'll be encouraged by this interview! More from Valerie Woerner: Val Marie Paper Women's Undated Prayer Journal (as mentioned on the show by Laura & Emily)  House Prayers + Free Printable Worksheets - Resource from Val for intentional prayer in different rooms of your house  Checkout Val's Blog Archive on the topic of Prayer for more great articles! New Morning Mercies - Paul David Tripp (Devotional mentioned by Val on the show)  E.M. Bounds on Prayer - Book mentioned by Val on the show Other Articles & Resources: Praying the Bible - Donald Whitney  Prayer - Tim Keller  10 Questions on Prayer with Tim Keller  Praying the Bible - Video Series (5 parts) with Donald Whitney  The Lord's Prayer - Audio series by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth  31 Biblical Virtues to Pray for Your Children - Free printable (could tuck in your bible or hang next to your rocking chair!) For More: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate - thanks for supporting this ministry!