She Lives Purposefully

Are you in a season where you're just trying to GET through it to the next thing? Maybe you're waiting until your kids are older, until you hit a goal, until life feels more fulfilling — and THEN you'll really show up for God. 

I get real about a heart check I had in motherhood — realizing I was running on empty, living out of overwhelm and exhaustion instead of purpose and joy. I share what shifted everything and how recognizing that where God has placed you right now is intentional can completely transform your everyday.

In this episode:

Why we fall into "I'll live more purposefully when…" thinking (in motherhood, relationships, goals & faith)

My honest moment with the Fruit of the Spirit — and what I realized wasn't showing up in my life

How gratitude became a game-changer (+ the Scriptures that back it up)

Why the mundane moments — tantrums, 2am nursing, emails — are purposeful places for God to grow and use you

The calling we have RIGHT NOW: to love, serve, and walk with God wherever He has us

Scriptures referenced: Galatians 5 (Fruit of the Spirit), Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 22:37, Romans 14:8, Philippians 2:3-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6

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This episode is a REPLAY. Today, I talk about how Christians should respond to the LGBTQ+ movement, especially during pride month.

I give an honest answer to why I haven’t spoken on it before, how Christians should and shouldn’t respond, what the Bible says God thinks about LGBTQ+ lifestyle, and more! 

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Episode Timeline:

02:20 What does the Bible say about homosexuality + being LGBTQ+?

08:45 How should Christians respond?

20:00 What would Jesus do?
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Have you ever felt God pressing something on your heart and wondered, is that really Him? Do I need to step into what He’s speaking to me about? In this honest, conviction-filled episode, we're talking about the still small voice of God — what He's been whispering to me lately and why acting on those promptings matters more than we realize.

Friend, this one is personal. Lately God has been pressing some things on my heart, and instead of brushing past them, I want to share what He's been showing me — and why I think listening to Him is so important in our lives.

In this episode, I'm getting real about three areas He's been stirring in me:

How much I'm actually seeking Him (not just squeezing Him in)

Whether I'm truly pointing my kids to Jesus — and exemplifying Him in our home

Living less out of lack and more out of joyful intention

In this episode:

What God has been pressing on my heart lately (and the messy honesty of discerning His voice)

2 reasons acting on God's promptings matters

The ask, listen, obey rhythm 

Being a doer of the Word, not just a hearer

A personal confession about where I want to grow

Episode Outline:

03:30 What God’s been speaking to me about in my own life 

07:10 Two reasons that it is so important to listen to God’s voice

11:30 Exhortation: Don’t miss out on what God has for you

12:30 When you’re not sure “Is this from God?”

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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 

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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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