She Lives Purposefully

She’s here! In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I'm sitting down with my husband to recap baby #2's birth story, share how postpartum has been so different this time around, and open up about what God has been pressing on my heart in this season.

We talk a lot about our experience going from one kid to two and how we got here. Then we'll get into the convictions God has been putting on our hearts lately: from less secular music (and more Christian music we’ve filling my home with), to becoming a mama who points my kids to Jesus (which has to start with me), to being a better friend, and learning to actually listen when God presses something on my heart.

Friend, grab your iced latte (mine is currently decaf) and let's catch up.

In this episode we talk about:

Baby #2's birth recap

Going from 0–1 vs. 1–2 kids

How postpartum has felt this time around

Why we’re filling my home with more Christian music

Pointing my kids to Jesus — and how it starts with me

Being a better friend

Learning to listen to what God is pressing on your heart

Episode Outline

00:00 We’re BACK!

02:15 Birth Story 

14:40 PostPartum 

15:30 Our toddler meets our baby for the first time and the 1 to 2 adjustment

29:00 Giving up secular music (for now), implementing a better devotional time and routine, being more intentional friends, and pointing our kids to Jesus 

Links:

Get 10% off Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10

Get 10% off Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY

My Christian Music Playlist
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Have you ever wondered: “Am I actually being a good Christian?”

In this Mini Encouragement episode (under 15 minutes), Donny and I answer a listener question about how to know if you're living as a faithful Christian and how to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ.

First, it’s important to remember something foundational: We are not Christians because we are good enough. We are Christians because we trust in Jesus as our Savior and Lord.

The Christian life isn’t about perfection—it’s about seeking God, loving Him, repenting when we fall, and continuing to walk in His ways.

In this episode we talk about:

What it really means to walk faithfully with Christ
Why the Christian life is often described as running a race
The importance of repentance, obedience, and love for God
Why following Jesus should never become just a spiritual checklist
Encouragement if you feel like you're struggling in your faith

We also share a few Christian books that can help strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of God’s character.

Some of the books mentioned in this episode include:

📖 Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/3P5H1Xe 

📖 Gentle and Lowly – Dane Ortlund: https://amzn.to/4sHkFJQ 📖 Crazy Love – Francis Chan: https://amzn.to/4siaZWv 📖 Desiring God – John Piper: https://amzn.to/46Yj8a9 

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Do you ever feel like your mornings start chaotic, rushed, or unfocused?

Many of us want a peaceful morning routine that centers our day on God, but it can feel difficult to figure out what that actually looks like—especially in different seasons of life.

In this Mini Encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), I answer a listener question about how to build a successful morning routine as a Christian.

This episode offers simple ideas to help you start your day intentionally and spiritually grounded.

I talk about what an ideal morning rhythm might look like, while also giving grace for seasons when routines aren’t perfect (hello, motherhood and busy schedules!).

In this episode we discuss:

Simple habits to help start your morning with intention
Creating a Bible reading routine that helps you truly know God through Scripture
Why a comfortable or inspiring Bible study setup can help build consistency
Incorporating prayer and journaling into your quiet time
Moving your body through walks, stretching, or prayer walks
Filling your morning with Christian music and worship

Most importantly, remember this: Your morning routine doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

Even small moments spent seeking God can transform the way you approach the rest of your day.

LINKS: 

Daily Grace Co (MEGANHOLMES10 for extra 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954

Hosanna Revival (SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for extra 10% off): https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully 

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Have you ever felt like you’ve drifted away from God? Maybe life got busy with school, work, or responsibilities, and before you realized it, your relationship with God wasn’t as close as it once was.

If that’s you, please know: you are not alone. In this Mini Encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we answer a listener question from someone in grad school who wants to reignite their faith and reconnect with God after drifting away.

First and foremost, if you feel a desire to come back to God, that is a beautiful sign that He is drawing you closer again.

In this episode we talk about simple, practical ways to begin rebuilding your faith, even during busy or overwhelming seasons of life.

God is always ready to meet you.

LINKS: 

Hosanna Revival (SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for extra 10% off): https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully 

Bible Reading Plans: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/
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Life can get busy—really busy.

Between work, family, responsibilities, and everyday life, it can sometimes feel difficult to find time to sit down and spend intentional time with God.

If you’ve ever wondered:

How do I keep seeking God when life feels overwhelming?

This Mini Encouragement episode (under 15 minutes) is for you.

The truth is that every season of life looks different. Some seasons allow for long quiet mornings with the Lord, while others feel full from the moment you wake up.

But even in the busiest seasons, God still invites us to seek Him.

In this episode we talk about practical ways to stay spiritually connected when life is full, including:

✨ Giving yourself grace during different seasons of life
✨ Finding creative ways to stay in God’s Word daily
✨ Listening to Scripture through apps like Dwell or the Bible App while driving, cooking, or cleaning
✨ Making prayer a constant conversation with God throughout your day
✨ Being intentional about the content you allow into your life

One of the most encouraging reminders from Scripture is that we are called to “pray without ceasing.”

When life feels full, it becomes even more important to fill our minds with things that point us toward Christ.

Choose the things of God instead of letting the noise of the world fill those spaces.

If you’re in a busy season of life, this episode is a reminder that seeking God may look different right now—but it is still possible and still deeply important.
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