She Lives Purposefully

Comparison is everywhere. Whether it’s people in our real life, social media, careers, families, or callings, it can feel almost impossible not to compare ourselves to others.

But Scripture calls us to something different.

The Bible tells us not to envy or covet, but instead to live with contentment and trust in God’s plans.

In this short mini encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we talk about how to fight comparison and envy from a biblical perspective and how to cultivate a heart that is truly content.

Because when comparison takes root, it doesn’t just stay in our thoughts—it can lead to:

• Bitterness
• Broken relationships
• Discontentment
• A constant feeling that what we have is never enough

God invites us into a better way.

In this episode we discuss:

Why comparison is such a common struggle for believers
Why God warns us against envy and coveting
Recognizing that God gives different plans and callings to different people
How having a kingdom mindset instead of a temporary mindset changes everything
Practicing intentional thankfulness to shift our hearts toward contentment

If you’ve ever struggled with thoughts like:

Why do they have that and I don’t?

Why is their life moving faster than mine?

Am I behind where I’m supposed to be?

This episode is a reminder that God’s plans for His people are not identical—but they are purposeful.

Your calling, your season, and your life matter deeply in God’s kingdom. And learning to live with gratitude and trust frees us from the trap of comparison.

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How do you know what God wants you to do with your life?

Maybe you’re trying to decide about a job, relationship, move, school, or new opportunity.

In this mini encouragement episode (under 20 minutes), we’re talking about how to seek God’s direction and purpose in everyday decisions.

While we often want a clear sign or step-by-step instruction, Scripture shows us that God’s guidance often comes through prayer, wisdom, and faithful steps forward.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why the Bible is still our primary guide for life
How to bring your plans before God in prayer
Why God is not a God of confusion
The role of wise counsel from trusted believers

Taking steps of faith when you don’t have perfect clarityDoing the next right thing in the day-to-day

If you’ve ever asked:

How do I know God’s will for my life?

Am I making the right decision?

What if I choose the wrong path?

This episode will encourage you that God is not trying to hide His will from you. He faithfully leads those who seek Him with open hearts.

I also share a personal example from the She Lives Purposefully journey and how God often works through our gifts, practical opportunities, and faithful obedience.

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In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, my husband Donny joins me for a Christian culture conversation about what’s happening in faith, media, and the church right now.

From Christian music to new faith-based shows to apologetics conversations happening online, we talk through some of the topics Christians are discussing right now—and how we’re actually convicted by them. 

We ask important questions:
Are we actually open to what God wants to do in our lives? Do I believe in the power of the God of old Bible stories? 

And we’re challenged to remember:

Our world is actually very spiritual and we’re called to be ready in and out of season to share the gospel AND to be bold to do so.

This episode touches on spiritual warfare, bold faith, and the importance of being ready to stand for truth in and out of season, fasting from secular music and from Instagram, and more.

Topics we discuss

• Josiah Queen’s song “Demons”
• The new House of David show
• Our reflections on Lent so far and what God has been teaching us
• Wesley Huff on The Diary of a CEO and the importance of apologetics in modern culture
• Why Christians need to be ready to defend their faith
• Remembering that our world is deeply spiritual, not just physical
• Believing that God can still take down giants

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Turning 30 has me reflecting on a lot… and honestly, feeling more motivated than ever to live fully where God has me.

In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m sharing some honest thoughts going into my 30s, what God has been convicting me about lately, and the mindset shift that’s been stirring in my heart.

Lately I’ve been realizing how easy it is to get stuck in the mindset of “life is hard,” “things feel different,” or “this season isn’t what I expected.” 

But God has been reminding me that we get to be part of His plans, not just our own.

I’ve been deeply convicted to live boldly for Him — to be so rooted in God that I’m willing to follow Him no matter the risk, sacrifice, or outcome.

As I step into this new decade, my prayer is simple:

To live faithfully in every role He’s given me and ultimately, to live fully for the plans God has for my life — not my own.

In this episode we talk about:

• Reflections and lessons going into my 30s
• The motivation to live fully where God has placed you
• How God has been convicting my heart recently
• Why your role in God’s plan matters (even if it’s unseen)
• Living boldly for Christ in everyday life
• Growing in faith, motherhood, marriage, and ministry

You get to be part of what He is doing.

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The Bible tells us that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion — but many of his attacks and temptations to sin sneak in. Envy at a friend’s house, a moment of discouragement while cooking dinner, a thought that says, “Why not me, God?”

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to be on guard against Satan’s work — envy, ungratefulness, bitterness, laziness, gossip — and how to pivot, with the power of Jesus Christ in you, back into a life God has for us: contentment, joy, gratitude, and purpose.

(This episode is a REPLAY from October 2025. Megan is sick and wasn't able to put out a new episode today, so here is a TOP community favorite Megan could listen to again and again.)

LINKS:

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⁠⁠🎵 Christian music playlist: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c⁠⁠ 

Episode Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:45 A personal story on envy 

02:00 HOW sin, however “small” is destructive

04:45 Toddler devo ideas

06:25 The truth about Satan’s plan for you (and how easy it is even as Christians to fall into it)

08:00 What GOD has for you 

08:55 Why we need to resist the devil

09:20 Don’t sin, but take it deeper: guard our hearts and minds

10:30 How do we resist Satan and choose God? 

10:45 Know God’s ways, what He’s against and what He’s FOR (it’s in His Word!)

12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it1

6:00 Time with God is transformative: read your Bible, worship, pray. HE has the power to change you.

17:25 Implement it now that you’ve been guarding your heart

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