Podcast appearances and mentions of victoria duerstock

When is the last time you have invited someone into your home to sit down and dive into the parts of life that go deeper than everyday conversation?If this isn't something that you do, or have done recently, what's holding you back? Is it space? Is it clutter? Is it fear of what people might see when you let your walls down?For me, at one point or another it's been all of those things, and I know I'm not alone in that. That's why I'm so excited to share today's conversation with Victoria Duerstock.Victoria Duerstock is a creative, an author of multiple books, and has over 20 years of experience in interior design. Today we are talking about the richness that letting our walls down and literally opening up our doors has on our lives---despite what they look like, how big they are, how much laundry we have piled up, or how our kids behave.This conversation has come at such a perfect time because over the last year or so, Corey and I have chosen to finally get rooted in a town and intentionally dive deep into the relationships around us. We desired to find a community that we could do life with, and go beyond simple conversation and small talk. God has been so good in blessing us with that in His timing, and honestly none of these deep relationships would exist if our friends had not let their walls down, and invited us into their worlds and their homes.The richer our relationships get, the more I see this lacking in our generation as a whole and it's something I truly believe we desperately need. I can only say this because I went years believing that growing roots in a community and connecting deeper with other people outside of my immediate family had no value. How wrong I was!Victoria is so full of wisdom even in this short conversation. Not only does she share truths about the importance of getting past trying to “appear” a certain way, but she gives tactical tips on how to style our homes and make them more inviting.I hope you leave this conversation today feeling inspired to invite others into your world, and make your home a mission field.Episode Highlights: Victoria's journey to where she is now.The heart behind her new bookMaking your Home a Place of Mission with Victoria Duerstock.How to be more mission-minded when it comes to our homes.Things we can do to become more connected in this crazy world.Simple ways to re-decorate with what you already have!More on Guest:Victoria's WebsiteGet Guard Your Heart and Home HEREConnect with Victoria on InstagramLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:Jointheforce.usFollow Bethany on Instagram @bethanyadkinsFollow Corey on Instagram @mrcoreyadkinsFind us on Youtube!Email Bethany at bethany@adkinsmedia.co This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Here we are at the beginning of the Advent season. The hustle and bustle of December has started. It's layered with excitement, anticipation, and stress. Every year I ask myself how can I make sure this Christmas is all about celebrating our Savior. My guest today is going to point us right to Him. Author and Bible teacher, Ocieanna Fleiss, joins me to talk about her Advent devotional, Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament, and how we can quiet our hearts and focus on Jesus. You'll hear us talk about… How Jesus was God's plan before the beginning The OT story of Leah and how it points to Christ Slowing down to celebrate our Savior Ocieanna is the author of Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament which was released in September from Harvest House publishers. GET ALL THE SHOW NOTES   MORE HOLIDAY INSPIRATION #104 Bring Peace into Your Heart and Home with Victoria Duerstock #76 Why Christmas Matters with Anna Nash #74 A Warm and Welcoming Home for the Holidays with Alieta Casey #52 What Mama Needs at Christmas #29 Reclaiming Home this Christmas with Krista Gilbert

Pausing to reflect on God's goodness in our lives reminds that He is near. Join me over the next 15 weeks as we take a walk down memory lane and reflect on the top episodes of season 1.  In this episode, I speak with Multi-passionate Creative Writer, Speaker, and Publisher, Victoria Duerstock on Extraordinary Hospitality For Ordinary Christians. Find Victoria on her website and @ Facebook   Listen to our sister podcast: Abundantly Rooted Scripture: Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.   1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.   Other Resourses: Join the Abundantly Rooted Life Community email to receive encouragement and updates   Grab your Artza Subscription Box and bring home a bit of Israel.  use promo code: ARTZAKRISTINARISINGER for 25% off   Check out our Linktree   Get the Books:  Life After Losing A Loved One: How to Turn Grief Into Hope Strength and Purpose Adventures of LiLy and Izzy Bee: The Imagination Journey 

Many of us likely haven't said these exact words outloud  but, interior design has become our master. What do I mean by that? We allow our design skills, or lack of, decor, or lack of dictate how comfortable we are welcoming others in. Have you felt it? If you've been around for a while you'll know that design is a passion of mine, and I believe that there is a level of it that is necessary for hospitality. Somewhere along the lines though, the way we talk about it and approach it in our own spaces goes beyond passion. You could say that for many of us, it has become a dictator that gives us permission to move forward or on the contrary, holds us back. Victoria Duerstock is a new friend of Gather, and in this episode talk about our own personal experiences with how design has the ability to create chaos or peace in our homes. Whether you are a long time host or just approaching designing your space , this thought provoking conversation will get you evaluating your own approach design and give you peace-filled tips to move forward. Stay tuned for more step-by-step  design focused episodes in this coming season!Visit Victoria and her platform: Victoriaduerstock.com Endgamepress.comThis episode was sponsored by: Good RanchersVisit Goodranchers.com/Gather to  get $30 off your first order of American meat Delivered straight to your door, and lock in your meat prices for TWO YEARS for  with code GATHER 

Does what we do really matter? Can one person make a difference? When we live intentionally, our choices impact every aspect of our lives. With that purposeful perception comes the conviction that jobs, homes, lifestyles and hobbies can and should be leveraged to their full potential and for a greater purpose than our own comfort. Victoria Duerstock is on the show today sharing about her book titled The Story of Good (EndGame Press) which includes the individual accounts of more than 30 founders that were brought together under the umbrella of "the good MRKT" – a concept store driven by the executives of Vera Bradley to provide an opportunity for consumers to purchase with a purpose. Join us as Victoria shares stories about ordinary people who long to understand their calling. Not one day in the future, but right now. Not giving everything up and living in Africa but taking what they are doing today and leveraging it in such a way it echoes in the hearts of others in an extraordinary way forever. We pray you see yourself in their stories and see how a little kindness goes a long way. Connect with Victoria: https://www.victoriaduerstock.com https://www.thestoryofgood.com/brands Victoria and End Game Press are each donating a portion of the book sales to the Dare To Do Good Fund, a charitable initiative by goodMRKT that connects creators with the resources they need to support their mission driven businesses.

How can we take steps to accomplish our dreams? Today's guest, author and accomplished entrepreneur Victoria Duerstock, shares insights from her success journey on achieving your God-given destiny. Victoria Duerstock is an award-winning author, multi-passionate creator, and founder of End Game Press. She founded her publishing company with a passion to create beauty, community, and lasting impact. Victoria shares insights from her multi-career journey. She notes that when we follow the Lord, he puts the dreams in front of us and cultivates our growth process toward fulfillment. We discuss how creatives might struggle to choose between many ideas. Duerstock lists the following steps to discern our best direction: Know your design. Decide between good and best.  Commit to saying "no" to anything less than best. Work with mentors and team members to discover your next steps. Consider how your decisions will affect you or cost you long term. Invest in the work God places on your heart and the mission he prompts you to pursue. Victoria notes that we don't always know the scope of God-given dreams, but we can trust the one who does and take the next step forward. Duerstock acknowledges the common fears many of us face, yet emphasizes the need to do our God-given work in spite of the fear. Victoria encourages us to keep in mind this is God's work. We discuss courage and how to overcome discouragement. Duerstock lists the following keys to pursuing God-ordained purpose: Take time to rest. Community is vital. Recognize the supportive people necessary to accomplish a God-sized mission. Victoria shares the common principles she discovered while interviewing successful entrepreneurs for her book, The Story of Good. While each business founder had a unique journey, the motivation to serve others echoed throughout all their stories. Duerstock defines a successful, divinely-ordained dream as one centered beyond self. "We might not be able to help everyone, but we can help someone." We also discuss how to balance visionary or creative work with administrative, organizational tasks. Duerstock advises recognizing when you are most able to process certain types of tasks and set your schedule accordingly. Protect your visionary or creative time. Connect with Victoria at https://www.victoriaduerstock.com/ and check out the coffee-table-worthy books published by her company at https://www.endgamepress.com/ Get inspired now and get Tina Yeager's newest release, Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose! The book is available on Amazon, Bold Vision Books, or wherever books are sold. Visit Tina's website for craft videos and more at https://www.tinayeager.com/upcycled/

Are you longing for peace, but mostly feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to truly celebrate the Prince of Peace instead of doing ALL the things? Victoria Duerstock joins me for a conversation about how we can bring peace into our hearts and our homes during the Christmas season. You'll hear us talk about… How interior design elements parallel Scripture Tips for peaceful Christmas décor Inviting peace into your heart Sharing your peace with others through hospitality A multi-passionate creative and entrepreneur fueled mostly by coffee, Victoria Duerstock pursues her dreams with verve and intensity. Wife and mom of three, Victoria divides and conquers the never-ending to-do list while working to maintain her sanity and pleasant demeanor. After spending the last few years writing books, teaching and coaching, and helping other authors and creatives build their online presence to grow their platforms, Victoria is currently on a fascinating new business journey, launching her own publishing house – End Game Press.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Heart & Home for Christmas All Victoria's Books The Story of Good   VICTORIA'S FAVORITE 5 The Olive Tree Bible App and Logos Bible Study App Isagenix Protein Shakes Sebastian Hairspray Cashmere Seltzer Water   CONNECT WITH VICTORIA Instagram | Facebook | Website   FAVORITE 5 GIFT GUIDE The Girls Talking Life Favorite 5 Gift Guide is here! This guide is a collection of my guests' favorites shared on the show that will make terrific gifts for your favorite people this season. The gift ideas are broken down into categories, linked to where you can find them online and linked to the episode where they were shared. Get Your Gift Guide!

With the holidays approaching, we'll all be entertaining in our home. By showing hospitality, we can have a huge impact on the lives of others.  Author and speaker Victoria Duerstock was my guest this week. We talked about how hospitality touches people,  overcoming barriers, and great ways to share your life with others.

LIVE from CPE 2022! Matt interviews author and publisher Victoria Duerstock on her books, her transition to publishing books, and sharing her faith in all circumstances. For more information about Christian Crusaders, the ministry under which The CC Podcast is produced: https://christiancrusaders.org/ (https://christiancrusaders.org/) To listen to The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions, where we're currently going through an overview of the Bible each day, https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose (click here). To listen to our weekly radio broadcast, The CC Broadcast, which has aired for over 85 years, and which features a 30 minute worship service, including music and preaching, https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast (click here). Thanks to Andrew, our Technical Director, and Terri, our intro/outro announcer! Music by https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=5878 (Lesfm) from https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=5878 (Pixabay)

Author Paige Rien (and former HGTV designer) is joining us to talk about her newest book that she co-authored with Victoria Duerstock, and it's called Revived and Renovated: Real Life Conversations on the Intersection of Home, Faith and Everything In Between. You can WIN A COPY of this book by going to bit.ly/revivedandrenovated - I will announce the winner on Friday, July 1, 2022! In this conversation, Paige shares hard-won wisdom with us and I know you will be inspired to revive your life. Connect with Paige after this by heading to www.paigerien.com - she's amazing, y'all! [Connect with me after this by emailing me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com]

Victoria Duerstock is a wife, mom, speaker, and author who is passionate about home design, hospitality, and God's Word. She comes on the show today to share her passion for inspiring women to understand how they can partner with God to cultivate peace in their homes.   What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Victoria's new book, , what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~Using our homes missionally ~Marriage and motherhood as huge sanctifiers for us ~The opportunity godly homes have right now to shine forth the difference Christ makes in a world that is in disarray and in desperate need of peace ~Starting points for cultivating peace in our homes ~Prayer as the most important starting point, even when it doesn't make us feel like we're accomplishing anything ~Why merely decluttering won't bring the peace to our homes that we hope or think it will; it has to all start with heart-change and the Lord bringing peace to our hearts ~Peace as a fruit of the Spirit; making the choice to walk by the Spirit in peace ~The problem with trying to appear perfect in our homes ~Refusing to allow our stuff to become more important than my people ~How the idol of instant gratification steals our peace ~The spiritual side of home decorating ~Practical tips for home decorating in a peaceful way ~Changing up how a room is used ~How to be able to declutter and yet also be able to honor items we are sentimental about ~And more! For full shownotes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-173

From Faith Radio/Meeting House Media Central at the Winter 2022 Christian Product Expo near Charlotte, Victoria Duerstock, shared about responding to God's call to be a Christian communicator and influencer, and highlighted her book, The Story of Good.  You can learn more at victoriaduerstock.com.

Guest Bio:Today on the podcast Rachel will be chatting with Victoria Duerstock. She is a multi-passionate creative and entrepreneur fueled mostly by coffee, Victoria Duerstock pursues her dreams with nerve and intensity. Wife and mom of three, Victoria divides and conquers the never-ending to-do list while working to maintain her sanity and pleasant demeanor. After spending the last few years writing books, teaching and coaching, and helping other authors and creatives build their online presence to grow their platforms, Victoria is currently on a fascinating new business journey, launching her own publishing house – End Game Press. A traditional publishing house, the first books to be released this fall and cover titles from baby board books to nonfiction. You can read more on her websites www.endgamepress.com,  www.victoriaduerstock.com and www.heartandhomebooks.com.She is excited about her three new books releasing this fall–3rd in the Heart & Home series–Guard Your Heart & Home: Pursuing Peace in Your Living Space, Navigating Minefields: A Young Man's Blueprint for Success on Life's Battlefield and Revived & Renovated: Real Life Conversations on the Intersection of Home, Faith and Everything in Between. In this Episode we talk about about:How God worked on Victoria's integrityHow God transitioned Victoria from being a music teacher to a writer and publisherExperiencing doubt when following what God has called you to do Resources and Links:Websites | www.victoriaduerstock.comwww.endgamepress.comwww.heartandhomebooks.comFind Victoria Duerstock on Social | @vduerstock Connect with Rachel at:https://rachelgscott.com/http://the5leaps.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelgscottText 'Podcast' to 216-2797174 or  https://my.community.com/rachelscott

Your home is both a physical place and an emotional experience. And how you create your home in both of those respects has a big impact on the peace you find in your marriage and relationships. Victoria Duerstock joins Julie Lyles Carr for a fascinating discussion on designing an environment both externally and internally that can lead to greater relationship connection. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3fSb141

Paige Rien, former HGTV host and co-author, with Victoria Duerstock, of the book, Revived and Renovated: Real Life Conversations on the Intersection of Home, Faith and Everything in Between, shared about the expression of her Christian faith in the home, as well as the connection between home improvement and God's work in the lives of the believer.  You can find her online at paigerien.com.

Rick, and Dan talk to Author Victoria Duerstock about her book Guard Your Heart and Your Home. Support the show: https://faithtalk590.com/ministryaudio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Victoria Duerstock. Victoria is a multi-passionate creative and entrepreneur fueled mostly by coffee who pursues her dreams with verve and intensity. Wife and mom of three, Victoria divides and conquers the never-ending to-do list while working to maintain her sanity and pleasant demeanor. Her writing journey plunged her deep into the social media landscape and she enjoys sharing her tips and tricks for growth and engagement with others. Recipient of the 2020 Selah Nonfiction Book of the Year, Victoria has authored six titles, with more on the way. She is the founder and president of End Game Press, a traditional publishing house where ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. Key Points from Our Conversation: You cannot achieve peace in your marriage without intentionally pursuing it. The busyness is the most common peace stealer in our homes. Decluttering our schedules and homes will help free up peace.  "When it comes to decluttering your schedule, the enemy is not trying to decide between the good things and the wrong things, it's trying to decide between the best and the good.” Decluttering allows you to better engage with the people in your home. They can relax and be comfortable in your space. “If the eye can rest, the body can rest.” If you struggle to keep your home decluttered, start small. Start by spending a few minutes every day taking things to the places they belong in your home. Remember that the goal is sustainable progress, but the end result. If you want to redecorate a room but don't know where to start, shop your home by moving decorations around that you already have to refresh your space. Be willing to try things. And if you know someone who is gifted at decorating, don't be afraid to ask for their help to make your space personal and beautiful.  Don't stress if interior design doesn't come naturally to you, remember that making things comfortable is what matters. Be focused on relationships and trust God to put things into place. Prayer allows us to enter into the peace of God. “When I'm praying it's a reminder of my need because of my lack." Resources Mentioned: Heart & Home book series Let's Get Real Practical: I want to help you cultivate an atmosphere of peace and joy in your home. Ask yourself what is keeping you from playing or being creative, especially in your home. Then be intentional to play or engage in a hobby. Connect with Victoria: website | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

Author Josie Siler is passionate about helping people find joy for their journey. As an award-winning author and photographer, Josie shares God's gifts of beauty, hope, and adventure with people who are overwhelmed by life's circumstances, encouraging them to walk in the freedom and joy found in Jesus. Josie's debut picture book, Howie's Broken Hee-Haw, releases with End Game Press 2.22.22. She's a regular contributor to Crosswalk.com, a field editor for Our Wisconsin Magazine, and her photographs are published in the multi-award-winning book Advent Devotions and Christmas Crafts for Families written by Victoria Duerstock. Josie's a chronic illness warrior who believes every day is a gift that should be celebrated. Keep reading...

When is the last time you have invited someone into your home to sit down and dive into the parts of life that go deeper than everyday conversation?If this isn't something that you do, or have done recently, what's holding you back? Is it space? Is it clutter? Is it fear of what people might see when you let your walls down?For me, at one point or another it's been all of those things, and I know I'm not alone in that. That's why I'm so excited to share today's conversation with Victoria Duerstock.Victoria Duerstock is a creative, an author of multiple books, and has over 20 years of experience in interior design. Today we are talking about the richness that letting our walls down and literally opening up our doors has on our lives---despite what they look like, how big they are, how much laundry we have piled up, or how our kids behave.This conversation has come at such a perfect time because over the last year or so, Corey and I have chosen to finally get rooted in a town and intentionally dive deep into the relationships around us. We desired to find a community that we could do life with, and go beyond simple conversation and small talk. God has been so good in blessing us with that in His timing, and honestly none of these deep relationships would exist if our friends had not let their walls down, and invited us into their worlds and their homes.The richer our relationships get, the more I see this lacking in our generation as a whole and it's something I truly believe we desperately need. I can only say this because I went years believing that growing roots in a community and connecting deeper with other people outside of my immediate family had no value. How wrong I was!Victoria is so full of wisdom even in this short conversation. Not only does she share truths about the importance of getting past trying to “appear” a certain way, but she gives tactical tips on how to style our homes and make them more inviting.I hope you leave this conversation today feeling inspired to invite others into your world, and make your home a mission field.Episode Highlights: Victoria's journey to where she is now.The heart behind her new bookMaking your Home a Place of Mission with Victoria Duerstock.How to be more mission-minded when it comes to our homes.Things we can do to become more connected in this crazy world.Simple ways to re-decorate with what you already have!More on Guest:Victoria's WebsiteGet Guard Your Heart and Home HEREConnect with Victoria on InstagramMore on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcoreySign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bethany@millennialmission.co

Lucille Williams, Mike Kai, Victoria Duerstock, Linda Znachko

From Faith Radio/Meeting House Media Central at the Fall 2021 Christian Product Expo near St. Louis, Victoria Duerstock, the author of Guard Your Heart and Home: Pursuing Peace in Your Living Space, which is part of the Heart & Home series, shared insight about creating an atmosphere that glorifies God in the home - tangible and intangible.  You can learn more at victoriaduerstock.com.

- Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? - VICTORIA DUERSTOCK: Heart & Home for Christmas: Celebrating Joy in Your Living Space - RYAN FRASER: "Finding a Christ-Centered Approach to Overcoming the Blues by Serving Others"

Are you feeling overwhelmed about creating a memorable holiday in the midst of a challenging year? Do you need some new inspiration for your family this Christmas? Join guest Victoria Duerstock and me for this Christmas edition of the Made for Hope Podcast. Find out how you can simplify the holidays, start stress-free family traditions, and have a meaningful Christmas, keeping Jesus at the forefront. Victoria Duerstock is a home design enthusiast and author with seven books out. We talk about how to create simple family traditions that foster lifelong memories and Victoria shares tips on how to be intentional during the holidays and manage expectations around family celebrations. Her latest book release is called Advent Devotions & Christmas Crafts for Families: 24 Scripture reflections & simple projects to anticipate Christ's birth. It's a beautiful book filled with fun projects and inspiring devotionals to help you build hope in your home this season. Links Find more about the book: adventdevotionsandchristmascrafts.com Learn more about Victoria: https://www.victoriaduerstock.com Get my free Advent devotional guide for families: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5a18da36c9eadb831c1b50 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sara-r-ward/support

With the holidays around the corner, celebrate joy in your living space with Victoria Duerstock. She shares devotions and holiday decorating tips which will encourage, inspire, and captivate your heart and home for Christmas. Victoria Duerstock: A wife of twenty-three years and mother to three children. Her mission is to intentionally seek to inspire hope and ignite bigger dreams for God's purpose in each of our stories. Victoria has a Master's degree in Music but found herself in the furniture industry. She is a writer, blogger, teacher, speaker, and contributor at Worthy Devotions. Victoria connects the basic principles of Christian living with the basic principles of interior design.   "Christmas brings warmth in the middle of a season, because of the way we can decorate, the lighting, all the different things that go into it.” ~ Victoria Duerstock   CONNECT with Victoria Duerstock BOOK: Heart & Home for Christmas Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including holiday expectations, Australia, design principles, and navy blue kitchen cabinets, plus so much more. Inspiration Joy Growing Up Love of music First-year of marriage Christmas Memories Australia Overwhelm & stress Holiday expectations Overspending time & money Daily time with the Lord Focus Block your time Design Principles Balance Tabernacle Grace Lights Beyond Christmas Christmas Ornaments Pajamas Contributors Mary's Story Christmas year-round Family time The Design Twins (Julie and Jodie) What's trending? Kitchen update Clutter Coffee Table Encouragement   CONNECT with Victoria Duerstock BOOK: Heart & Home for Christmas   "Balance is always the hard part, whether we're talking about how we live our daily life or how we're gonna decorate. Balance is always a challenge." ~ Victoria Duerstock   #MyStrengthIsMyStory #CreateYourNow #VictoriaDuerstock Quotes and statements within the interview: "It's definitely meant to be inspiring not discouraging." "But my joy is always rooted in the fact that I've been saved by grace, my place is with Jesus Christ alone. And then my family brings me joy here on earth." "My true joy is always present. It's not something that will reverse. And that's what brings me peace." "Growing up was very quiet." "I've actually been told that I would likely never have children." "There's a very real possibility and probability we thought that there may not be children in my future." "I only quit one time." "And so within that first year of marriage, we knocked out not only expecting a new baby, bt also going to work for my husband." "God was working on me early on and taught me a lot of lessons that I'm grateful for." "The memories that we make during that time are so special and they last all year round." "That's one that sticks in my mind with just being so hot at Christmas." "I think we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to perform a certain way or to meet expectations that either we've set up for ourselves or that we think others have for us." "But I find that if I don't spend the time with the Lord, then it's easier to not spend it the next day, and then it's kind of a trickle-down effect." "The second thing I really like to do, especially around the season, is to block off some time." "The principles of balance, of writing and harmony, focal point .... All of those things come into play." "I think that we just tend to put too much pressure on ourselves to do ALL of it." "I need to do something drastic in order to keep my priorities in the right place." "At Christmas time, I love just getting up, plugging in the lights, and just being in that calm and that quiet of the morning, and having those lights." "Christmas lights add to the mood." "The biggest one that we always did and it just so turned out that my husband and his family did it as well. It wasn't totally unique to our family, but we always opened a gift on Christmas Eve."  "Her home is just a feast for the eyes when you walk in." "Being able to take joy in His creation and see Him everywhere -- His fingerprints everywhere." "I think that's hard, isn't it? Because tragedy happens all the time." "So at the end of the day, the greatest encouragement I can give is that there's more to the story and the gospel is truth." "If you kind of watch the fashion industry, the home furnishings are gonna kind of follow behind." "If we can get rid of the clutter, get some fresh plants in, I mean, it's just going to change everything."   What has your story gifted you? Grace Peace "My story has so many twists and turns." "Even though I don't know how the rest of the story is going to go, I know I can keep walking it and wait for the adventure that's going to unfold."   Resources mentioned in the episode: CONNECT with Victoria Duerstock BOOK: Heart & Home for Christmas Twitter: https://twitter.com/vduerstock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VDuerstock/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vduerstock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vduerstock/   "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"   Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify and Pandora. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here.  http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram @CreateYourNow @Kristianne Wargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   PERISCOPE USERS!!! Click here for ANDROID Users / GOOGLE  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.periscope.android Click here for APPLE Users  https://itunes.apple.com/app/id972909677   Read more from Kristianne, a contributor to The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, Addicted2Succes, and She Owns It. https://addicted2success.com/success-advice/5-things-to-do-while-waiting-for-success-to-manifest-in-your-life/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristianne-wargo/ http://bit.ly/9amHabits https://journal.thriveglobal.com/how-to-configure-a-sleep-pattern-fit-for-you-d8edd3387eaf#.sniv275c3 https://sheownsit.com/when-failure-is-your-middle-name/   DOMESTIC BEAUTIES (Announcements) 1. Come and let's connect on Facebook - Women Of IMPACT  http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact 2. Create Your Now ~ Your Best Selfie can be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify, and Pandora! 3. Create Your Now Archive 1 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 4. Create Your Now Archive 2 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 5. Create Your Now Archive 3 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 6. Create Your Now Archive 4 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 7. Create Your Now Archive 5 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 8. Create Your Now Archive 6 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 9. Create Your Now Archive 7 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive7 10. NEW Website! Go check it out and tell me what you think. http://www.createyournow.com 11. Sign Up for The A.I.M. Academy! You will be the first to learn all about it. http://createyournow.com/m-academy-2 12. Schedule a Discovery Call. This is a free 30-45 minute call for those serious about coaching with me. 13. Newsletter and Library: If you desire to get weekly emails, be sure to sign up here so you can stay connected. http://createyournow.com/library   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) 9t One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

- BRIAN KIRIK: Gospel For Asia - VICTORIA DUERSTOCK: Heart & Home for Christmas: Celebrating Joy in Your Living Space - SKIP HEITZIG: "The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Soaring Through the Scriptures in One Year from Genesis to Revelation" - "A Man Reading the Bible Out Loud on a Subway Train Sparks a Panic"

Victoria Duerstock is a wife, homeschooling mom, design guru, speaker, coach, and author. Today she is coming on the podcast to share about her brand new book, Heart and Home for Christmas: Celebrating Joy in Your Living Space. You will come away from this episode built up, inspired, refreshed, and excited for the Christmas season. What we Chat about in This Episode: ~Victoria's newest book, "Heart and Home for Christmas: Celebrating Joy in Your Living Space ", what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~The biggest struggles we face as women in an effort to cultivate a meaningful Christmas while at the same time not giving into the hustle and bustle busyness of the holiday season ~The pull of Pinterest during the holiday season and remembering what the important things really are ~The role decor can play in helping us to cultivate meaningful Christmas memories ~The importance of intention and planning ~Assessing the "why" behind the traditions we practice at Christmas time  ~Practical tips for how we can decorate really well this Christmas without the stress and overwhelm ~Fun ways for our kids to be involved in our holiday decorating ~What to do with our expectations as we enter into the Christmas season ~The importance of protecting our time this season; how to go about doing that ~Specific devotionals in Victoria's book that really stood out to her personally ~What stands out to Victoria as to what the Lord is trying to teach us through the way in which the Christmas story unfolded ~The humility and humanity of Christ ~And more!   For full show notes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

Fresh ingredients, farm-to-table dishes, locally sourced products, and a bit of know-how make a recipe for success! How do stories passed down from one generation to another support community and culture? We continue our conversation with Chef John Malik and writer Victoria Duerstock about the value of sharing stories as we break bread around the table.

Cooking is ancient, and every culture has its signature dishes. How do the foods we prepare and eat become part of our family stories? What are the elements of a recipe that endure the test of time? How can those who may not be trained chefs begin their cooking journey? And what has changed over time in ingredients and the availability of various foods? Our guests Victoria Duerstock and Chef John Malik share answers to these questions and offer tips giving family dinner a prominent place for hearing and telling stories in your home. Make sure you are part of the Afterword Podcast family.