A present God in times of trouble and news we’ve been waiting to share
I am joined by my husband today to talk about life and death. We share some exciting news for our family and dive into all the details - how we’re feeling, if we were planning it, anxiety, etc. - but we also start the episode talking about the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, recent school shootings, violence, and where God is in all of it.
Episode Timeline00:30 A BIG announcement
02:00 Charlie Kirk, mass shootings, and God in the midst of tragedy
16:45 Pregnancy - were we trying for 2 under 2?
19:35 Girl or boy?
22:10 How we found out we were pregnant
24:50 How am I feeling? (Symptoms and all!)
27:00 Things we’ll do differently this time
32:20 Pregnancy anxiety and potentially being high risk
36:00 Pregnancy can be hard on the whole family
40:10 Community growing
42:40 A prayer for everyone impacted by violence
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Prioritize your relationship with God even MORE this Fall (starting today!)
Check out the free Bible reading plans and worship playlist below!
Ready for a faith refresh or simply looking to grow in God even MORE? In this fall “living purposefully reset,” we talk practical, cozy, doable rhythms to ignite your heart for God—think prayer walks in the crisp air, deeper time in the Word, worship on repeat, and intentional community.
We have one life to live and a life dedicated to God is what matters MOST.
I’m sharing exactly how I’m prioritizing spiritual growth this season, and I’m inviting you to join me with a FREE bundle: a 31-Day Purpose Bible Reading Plan, a 20-Day Esther Plan, an Esther Bible Study, and my worship playlist.
Let’s grow in our relationships with God and live for Jesus—purposefully.
What You'll Learn
How to build a simple fall rhythm for time with God (that actually sticks)
Practical ideas for prayer, worship, and Bible study when life is full
Creative ways to weave in community—outdoor Bible studies, pumpkin-spice hangouts after church, and more
Mindset shifts to move from lack to love-led growth in God this season
Resources (Mentioned in Episode)
FREE Fall Faith Bundle (Bible reading plans, Bible study, & worship playlist!): https://tinyurl.com/ya65thkm
Favorite Bibles & Study Tools (with discount codes)
Code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off Daily Grace Co: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954
Code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off Hosanna Revival: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully
Dwell app: dwellapp.io/shelives
Keywords: fall faith reset, Christian women, Bible reading plan, Esther Bible study, worship playlist, prayer walks, fall routine, spiritual growth, living purposefully, Christian podcast
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Jesus goes before you: Finding peace in new life seasons
Are you entering a new stage of life? Whether it’s sending your little one to daycare, dropping your kid off at college, or starting a new job, marriage, or more — change can feel exciting and hopeful and even overwhelming, emotional, and a little scary.
In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, we’re talking about the truth that Jesus goes before you. You’ll hear encouragement for women walking through milestones, reminders that God designed life to move forward, and a powerful perspective shift: you’re not carrying the burden alone. You’re walking alongside Him.
If you’re navigating change, this episode is for you. And if you know a mama or friend entering a new chapter, be sure to share this episode to encourage her too!
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Raising Godly Boys: Faith, Culture, and Parenting with Purpose with Molly DeFrank
As moms, we all want to raise strong, faithful sons who will grow into men of godly character. But parenting boys in today’s culture comes with unique challenges.
In this episode, I’m joined by Molly DeFrank — mom of three boys (and three girls), who has been featured in Parents Magazine, Good Morning America, and Mama Bear Apologetics.
Together, we unpack:
How faith shapes the way we parent
The biggest cultural challenges boys face today
What the Bible teaches us about raising sons
The truth about toxic masculinity
The struggles Christian moms often face—and how to overcome them
8 critical things your son needs before he turns 10
Encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed or like they’re failing
Molly shares this powerful reminder: “Our mission as mothers should be to teach our sons objective truth and affirm their identity as assigned by God.”
If you’re a boy mama (or a mama who simply wants to raise kids grounded in God’s truth), this conversation will encourage, equip, and inspire you!
Get Molly's book: https://amzn.to/3Jo1GCY
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Christian parenting encouragement for boy moms. Molly DeFrank on toxic masculinity, culture, and 8 things your son needs before 10.
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247 | Called to Missions: Miraculous stories from Uganda, becoming a missionary, and supporting missions even without going abroad with Julianne Heilman
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to step into the mission field for Jesus —or how you can make a difference for the kingdom in global missions without leaving home — this is your episode.
Today, I’m joined by Julianne Heilman, founder of Asifiwe Child Care Ministries in Uganda, a life-changing ministry that rescues vulnerable children, gives them hope and opportunity, and shares the love of Jesus. Think stories you’ve only read in missionary biographies—except they’re happening right now.
This conversation is extra special for me, because She Lives Purposefully began as a college project where I interviewed six women who live with purpose—and Julianne was one of them! Now, years later, we get to sit down again and hear how God has been moving in powerful ways.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
How Julianne knew she was called by God to missions—and the spiritual & practical steps to take if you feel the same
How Asifiwe Child Care Ministries began and where it is today
How to support missions even if you’re not called to go abroad
Ways you can get involved
Whether you’re praying about your own call to missions, looking for ways to support from home, or just want to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
Learn more about Asifiwe Child Care Ministries: https://asifiwechildcare.org
Julianne’s original She Lives Purposefully story: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2018/08/04/julianne-heilman/
Subscribe to She Lives Purposefully for ad-free episodes on SLP+: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com
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As Christian women, sometimes we can feel lonely in our walk with Christ. Do you feel that way? Spoiler alert: it’s not true and this is the podcast to prove it. I’m Megan Edmonds, your new Christian friend who cheers you on in your walk with Christ because I believe God has given you this one life to know Him, love Him, and live for Him purposefully. Each week, we will chat about all different areas of life from a Jesus loving perspective - relationships, faith doubts, emotions, parenthood, health and hormones, anxiety, and more! I share my own experiences and practical ways to grow in our relationship with God. Join me every Thursday as we take this walk with Christ together!
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