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My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

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OTHER VERSES ABOUT TRUSTING GOD AND GOD'S FAITHFULNESS

• Proverbs 3:5-6
• Romans 8:28
• James 1:6
• Isaiah 25:1
• Lamentations 3:23
• Psalm 100:5
• John 14:1
• Matthew 28:20
• Isaiah 26:3-4
• Hebrews 11
• Psalm 56:3

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GET $200 OFF THE WELL THROUGH THE WORD PROGRAM WHEN YOU JOINED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 13! 

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

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Teresa offers her insights weekly on Sweet Grace for Your Journey podcast which is also on Charisma Podcast Network. She has published six books and two study guides all of which are on Amazon and her website.

Her first book, Sweet Grace: How I Lost 250 Pounds and Stopped Trying to Earn God’s Favor was number one in Christian weight loss memoirs for five years. Her most recent memoir, Sweet Surrender: Breaking Strongholds is quickly moving up in the rankings. She has also written:

• Sweet Change: True Stories of Transformation
• Sweet Freedom: Losing Weight and Keeping It Off With God’s Help
• Sweet Hunger: Developing an Appetite for God
• Sweet Journey to Transformation: Practical Steps to Lose Weight and Live Healthy
• Sweet Grace Study Guide and Sweet Freedom Study Guide

She and her husband, Roy, live in Columbia, MO. They have two grown children and a son-in-law. They are active in their local church and enjoy traveling. Teresa has been a guest on numerous Christian television and radio programs, summits and podcasts. Many of these are available on her website and her YouTube channel.

Here is a link to Teresa's free e-book all about Strongholds. 

Teresa also has a ton of other amazing, free resources on her website.

Stay in touch with Teresa:

Teresa's Facebook

 Teresa's Instagram

Teresa's Pinterest

Teresa's YouTube

🌟 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDING 🌟

GET $200 OFF THE WELL THROUGH THE WORD PROGRAM WHEN YOU JOINED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 13! 

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

🌟 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDING 🌟

GET $200 OFF THE WELL THROUGH THE WORD PROGRAM WHEN YOU JOINED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 13! 

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Ginger firmly believes that we are at our best when we live with an attitude that life is an adventure--an outlook that sets the stage by believing that every moment has the potential to bring something amazing, a sight to behold, or a lesson to be learned. By walking you through her own adventures in Chasing Wonder, you will find the inspiration to begin your own. And what's more, you'll make space for God to move in marvelous and unexpected ways.

Ginger is the Chief Creative Officer of Joyce Meyer Ministries. She has worked in television for over 35 years, and, in that time, has interviewed Joyce and many influential Christian figures. Ginger hosts Joyce Meyer's Talk It Out podcast, and is one of Joyce's closest friends and confidants. 

Get Ginger's book!

Chasing Wonder

Connect with Ginger:

Ginger's website

Instagram 

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Connect with Lana

Get her free ebook 5 Ways to Overcome Insomnia at The Sleep Coach 

Join the Insomnia Support Group for Women

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

How beautiful is it that we can approach God our Father with confidence? If you don't approach Him with confidence, today I encourage you to dive into why? Why don't you believe that? Don't you know how much He loves YOU? You are His Child. The other beautiful truth here is that He hears us! I do believe that as we grow our relationship with God our will naturally shifts toward His will. That's where the beauty and growth truly happens. 

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com. 

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast or email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

Megan’s passion is motivating others to approach life with an ‘I can do this’ attitude. Her ability to share her story and encourage others to look at life through a new lens is only one of her tremendous gifts.

Megan’s proudest personal accomplishments are as a wife and a mother. Megan, along with her husband Jake, are raising two sons in Nashville, TN. Jake is a professional musician and when either of them travel, the entire family goes alone. Their sons, Bronx and Shai, are always in tow and part of everything they do. For Megan, life is providing amazing family, friends, and an inspiring story about overcoming improbabilities. 

Megan shares about her book, No Such Thing As Normal, which speaks to the curiosities and difficult questions that arise in a world full of diversity. Equipped with discussion questions, this story provides a creative, honest and interactive way to instill dignity and respect for all people. 

To celebrate my 100th episode 🥳 I am doing a giveaway of Megan's children's book, No Such Thing as Normal. To enter:

• Leave me a review over on Apple Podcasts and share a screenshot on social media and tag me (if you're not on social media, email me a screenshot of your review at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com). 
• Share this podcast on your own social media and tag me!

Check out No Such Thing As Normal Instagram

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com.

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

My new program, Well through the Word, is launching August 23rd! It's an intimate group coaching experience to help you overwhelmed, stressed out and burnt out mamas become mentally and emotionally well through God’s Word. Are you tired of waiting on life to slow down so you can start living? Are you tired of searching for more? What if you could start living intentionally right NOW and stop searching? That’s exactly what I’ll show you through my unique method for leaning into and applying God's Word to your life so you become well through the Word, it's the only way for mental and emotional wholeness. If you’re ready to commit 40 days to grow deeper in your faith, Well through the Word is for you. Get on the waitlist now to save $200 but hurry -- this is a limited time offer with limited space because I want to keep this coaching experience an intimate one. We start August 23rd so snag that early bird special when you join the waitlist today at www.wellnessandtheword.com.

If you've been listening for awhile and you enjoyed this podcast, I would love if you shared it with a friend!  And if you haven't left me a review, it would mean so much if you did: Wellness and The Word podcast

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

PLUS, listen in for a big announcement 💗🙏🏽

What does it mean?

Seek God's face means seeking His presence, fixing your eyes on Him, getting to know Him intimately. Seeking God means pursuing Him above anything else in your life! Stop being distracted by the world and shiny object syndrome. 

Why do we need to do it?

Because we all have a God-shaped hole in our hearts. We are all searching for something to fill us up but nothing does, even when we get the 'thing' we thought might. It's only God. He is the living water that will no longer leave us thirsting for more. To truly live in wholeness, we have to seek God and live in His will. 

HOW?

Information + Application = Transformation 

1. Worship: stop worshipping the things of the world and instead, worship our amazing God who created this earth and all of His children! 

2. Repent: we've all sinned and will continue to falter, turning from that sin and asking for forgiveness is so important. 

3. Rest in His Power: we can't do it on our own, acknowledge that and take some of the pressure off yourself. When things are going well because you're seeking God, don't get prideful and think you can do it on your own willpower because things will go south again and you'll be left wondering what happened. 

4. Make time: to seek God you have to be intentional about making time for Him. It doesn't have to be like everyone else, do what works for you to sit and spend time in God's Word. But don't forget, He is with you ALL the time so don't put Him in a box - talk to Him and seek Him always.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34

Connect with me in our Wellness and The Word Community!

We talked about SO MUCH GOODNESS:

• imposter syndrome
• how we tend to strive instead of surrender
• believing God and demolishing the lies of the enemy with God’s truth
• self-doubt and the tie between self-doubt and self-sufficiency
• trusting God
• how God equips us and we don’t get the glory - it's about Him and His power, not ours
• how we wrestle with the goodness of God’s character

Wanna win Erica's new book? Take a screenshot of this episode and share to your stories or feed and tag me and Erica @ryannechannell and @ericawiggenhorn! Winner will be chosen next Wednesday, July 14!

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IG: @kelseyjoyco

2 Corinthians 5:17

If you haven't yet, join our Moms in the Middle Talks LIVE every Monday evening. We are 6 real moms coming together for real talk about real life - we keep it fun, honest and respectful! We are covering topics like motherhood, marriage, communication, sex, addiction, joy, faith and wellness. We are all believers in Jesus, grateful to share what He's done in our lives. 

Get the details for our Moms in the Middle Talks in the Facebook group: Wellness and The Word Community

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 

As I continue to grow forward in my own faith journey and helping others do the same, I would love to get some feedback from you. Please take a quick minute to fill out my survey:

Wellness and The Word Survey

• Ashley Carroll of the So She Grows podcast
• Kristin Chadwick of the Wholistic Hearts podcast
• Katie Mae of Marriage Empowered
• Michelle Porterfield of the Set Free Sisterhood podcast
• Katie Lynn Hedrick of the Stepping into a Joy-Filled Life podcast

We will be doing weekly lives on many topics ranging from marraige, motherhood, organization, sex, drinking, addiction, faith - to name just a few! This group is real, raw, fun and we share the truth in love. Our missions are all different but at the core we all want the same thing: we want Jesus to get all the glory and for Him to shine through in our lives. God has changed each of our lives and we want the same for you! 

This week we each shared a bit of our testimony and talked about our desire to know God deeper, to obey Him and just what a good good Father He is! Enjoy 💗

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13

Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Love God. Love People.

Also:

• Have a willing and teachable heart (Proverbs 8:32-36)
• Believe you are forgiven
• Fast (from social media, food, music, gossip, shopping - anything that creates noise or turns your attention from God)

It’s hard to get in shape spiritually when you only work out on Sunday’s. 

Candace is a fun, incredible woman and I've loved getting to know more about her journey and how God has been there all along. Enjoy 💗

Tune in next week for HOW to cultivate a deeper relationship with our Good Father!

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10

I'll be off social media for the next couple of months but if you want to stay connected, I'll still be popping into my Facebook group, the Wellness and The Word Community, at least once a week so be sure to join us over there! 

Also didn't realize my fan in my room was so loud so that's fuzzy the background noise 😆🤦🏽‍♀️

Katie has walked through the toughest situations that any human can face...

Marriage infidelity

Drug and alcohol abuse of a loved one

The loss of a child to cancer less than a year ago

...and her faith and family is stronger than ever.

You already know the why and how: Jesus.

She has anchored into Jesus and always will. 

I can't wait for you to listen to this episode and then go binge Katie's podcast: Anchored in Always 💗🙏🏽

Apple Users https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anchored-in-always-healing-recovery-for-life-marriage/id1555890495

Non Apple Users https://katiejothornhill.Podbean.com

She also left me with a beautiful message at the end that took my breath away 🥺🥰💗

Heidi Bramm is the Host of the Covered Beloved Podcast. She is a Jesus lover, wife, and mom of four girls from Northern WI. She is married to her high-school sweetheart Ben and they have been together for 23 years. Heidi is the host of the Covered Beloved podcast where her mission is to infuse faith-based truths, transformational thinking, and holistic living into your motherhood journey so you can stop going through the motions and live a more fulfilled life!

Heidi specializes in empowering modern Christian moms to shift their mindset, biblical homemaking and healing journeys to align with the Kingdom of God. She also loves teaching people how to incorporate essential oils as a first line of defense for health in their home.

Heidi wants women to create true change for themselves and for Jesus by creating a kingdom-first mentality. Christ has given us the power to overcome the identity struggles, the mom guilt, and the self-doubt that says we’re not enough, and instead infuse the supernatural and Spirit-led inspiration into our lives so we can simply and effectively create a legacy and equip our children to become the salt and light of the earth.

She believes that we are destined to prosper in all things and be in health, just as our soul prospers. That when God created the earth he didn’t leave us without solutions. That we were created to be healthy and whole and walk in the freedom gifted to us through the finished work of the cross. And that God has covered each and every one of us as mothers with his protection, grace, and wisdom on how to live our most healthy, happy, and joyful lives.

Here's the book Heidi mentioned:

Eyes that see & Ears that hear by Jennifer Toledo

My sweet #sisterfriend Katie Hedrick from the Stepping into a Joy Filled Life podcast is sharing her 4-step method for creating and living a fulfilled and joy-filled life.

This is so good - I LOVED IT and I know you will too!!! Get your notebook and pen out!

1. Define your ideal life

2. Assess the inputs of your life

3. Be intentional with the outputs of your life

4. Consistently examine the fruit of your life 

Katie's podcast is called Stepping into a Joy Filled Life and oh does this woman ooze JOY! I love chatting with her and having her as part of my sisterhood now. She is such a light and God is the best because He brought us together🙏🏽 

I was also on Katie's podcast recently talking about Meditating through Scripture so be sure to check that out! 

Katie Hedrick is a Certified Christian Life Coach and host of the Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast. She's also an iced coffee drinker, wife and mom of three. As you can imagine, Katie spends her days chasing her kids and her dreams, and helping other women to do the same! 

She believes that though our past may have shaped us, it doesn't define us and that we are each called to a future that is GOOD! (Jeremiah 29:11)

Katie is passionate about equipping women to grow into all that God created them to be, discovering WHO they are, WHOSE they are and WHAT they're called to in the process. Her teaching and coaching methods are rooted in renewing the mind with Biblical truth and in shifting our thoughts to what is good, pure and true. (Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8)

Katie's life motto is grow in wisdom, walk in freedom, live a joy-filled life!

Enjoy this episode with Katie! 💗

Here is the boys Bible I referenced that we just got for our son: NLT Boys Bible

Connect with Katie: 

Stepping into a Joy Filled Life podcast

Happy Chicks Facebook Group

Katie's website 

I'm pumped about this episode.

Hang tight, it's time for a dose of conviction 🤣

Kidding... it's all said with LOVE because I want the best for you. I want you to go through the narrow gate and find LIFE!!!!

I have a tough question for you today, friend. 

Is your faith dead?

Do you say you’re a believer but you walk the same walk as you always have?

If that’s the case, I just wanna tell you a hard truth and I say this in love.

That’s false faith. That’s dead faith.

Your heart isn’t changed.

Listen in with an open heart 💗

SCRIPTURES SHARED:

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!

Matthew 7:13-27

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. 

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

Do we need self care or soul care?

Don't get me wrong - I love me some self care sister, and I'm honestly pretty good about treating myself 😆 #sorrynotsorry

But what I really need, and what I think most of us need, is SOUL CARE. 

(In my opinion, self care falls within the bucket of soul care but is secondary).

What we need is to cleanse and refresh our souls from this crazy world, daily.

HOW?

Oh, come on. You know what I'm gonna say 🥰

The one and only way that gives true fulfillment.

GOD. JESUS. HOLY SPIRIT. 

THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE. 

Yes, girl, you know it.

So how do we do it?

You know this answer too!!

SPENDING TIME WITH OUR FATHER.

Yes and Amen.

Okay but, I think the key starts at the beginning...

...no, not Genesis 🤣

The beginning of our day.

How we start our day matters. There's power in that. 

Let's start it with our Father, by being refreshed by God and see what happens. 

In this episode, I share the steps to have one powerful morning (and I share my first ever Morning Meditation!).

A quick recap of what it looks like

• Wake up (wash face or take shower) 10 min
• Biblical Meditation 2 min
• Prayer + Stillness 8 min
• Journaling + Gratitude 10 min
• Bible reading 20 min 
• Worship 10 min

Check it out friends and join me. Hugs!

SCRIPTURES SHARED:

Matthew 11:28-30

James 4:8

Hebrews 12:11

Romans 12:2

John 4:13-14

Have you ever heard of The Great Commission?

We hear about this in Matthew 28:18-20.

Jesus calls us to be His disciples and spread the good news of the Gospel. WE ARE ALL CALLED to share His love with others.

I hope you're enjoying these meditations and pray that they're helping saturate your mind with God's truth! If you want to continue getting into the Bible, come join our group where we are always reading through new books of the Bible together! 

Wellness and The Word Community

It's Good Friday. Why is it good?

What is Passover? 

Let's break down the foundation of the Christian faith which is the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Scriptures to read:

Matthew 21:1-27, 26-28

Mark 11, 14, 15, 16

Luke 19:28-48, 22-24

A deeper look into Jesus as the Lamb of God and The Last Supper from Sun Valley Community Church. 

Jesus as the Lamb of God

Michelle Porterfield is the Host of Set Free Sisterhood podcast and a Certified NeuroTransformational Coach. She specializes in helping women live free from alcohol, get control back, reignite their faith, and thrive in their next steps. She's a Southern girl, born and raised in SC and has 3 cool kids - 2 amazing daughters and a son who was their “bonus kid” through adoption at the age of 5. She's been married to her big strong hubs for almost 19 years. 

Michelle has overcome self-doubt, broken promises, daily drinking, and feeling stuck in reaction mode for almost a decade. Her mission is to help women learn that they have control of their thoughts and actions. She wants them to be able to see their value and strength and believe that they can commit to the hard stuff and overcome. Her desire is that they elevate their awareness around the things that they go to when they are stressed, frustrated, angry, uncomfortable, embarrassed, and sometimes even happy. These things keep us small and in captivity. They blur our minds and hearts so that we stay the same. Then women can learn to master their mindset, control their choices, set needed boundaries, and create meaningful relationships with others. They become truly SET FREE.

Set Free Sisterhood Podcast

Set Free Sisterhood Facebook Group

Take some extra time this week to spend time with God, thanking Him for giving us His one and only Son and praising Jesus for His sacrifice. The one who was sinless died for all of the sinners. He died for you and for me. 

Today's meditation:

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:6-7

Friends, if you struggle with anger, you are not alone. I am with you and this is one verse that I'll be memorizing and turning back to often! 

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19-20

What does it mean that we can boast about our weaknesses? Why would we want to do that? Today we are digging into 2 Corinthians 12:1-10.

Paul’s Vision and His Thorn

I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

We talk about:

• How we can get distracted in our walk with God
• How her marriage became an idol
• The eventual separation and reunification of her marriage
• How we can fall into the victim mentality
• The power of taking ownership of our own dysfunctions
• The awesome fact that she is now a Marriage Empowerment Coach because GOD

Katie Mae Webb was born and raised in Arizona and has a background in Human and Family Development from Arizona State University. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years and they are the proud parents of two beautiful kiddos. From her work in the foster care system to High Performance Consulting, she has always had a true passion for supporting families and their success. She discovered her love and purpose for Marriage Coaching when she and her husband encountered their worst years together which eventually led into a trial separation. After reunifying and experiencing  a true transformation of their relationship, Katie has made it her personal mission to support others' in creating the vibrant marriage they've always desired to have. 

Also a heads up if you’re not in our Wellness and The Word Community over on Facebook make sure you join us because Katie is coming in the group very soon to chat about all things marriage! 

Wellness and The Word Community 

Connect with Katie 

Marriage Empowered Facebook Group

Katie Mae Marriage Empowerment Coach

katiemaecoaching@gmail.com

Find hope in today's passage that we are blessed by God in our weaknesses because it's then that He shines through all the more and can show His power in what we can't do! Amen. 

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Come back on Friday as we dive more into 2 Corinthians 12 on #FaithFriday. 

Psalm 139:23-24

Get the details at the Wellness and The Word Community Facebook Group, or message me on Instagram or email me. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessandtheword

https://www.instagram.com/ryannechannell/ 

wellnessandtheword@gmail.com 

Scriptures mentioned:

Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths.

1 Chronicles 16:11  Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!

Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.

Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me.

James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you 

Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.

1 Peter 5:7 cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Psalm 119:57-60  The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.

Today we get the pleasure of hearing Shannon Hansen's love story with God and how her mom set the stage for her strong faith. We also cover the topic of talking to your kids about sex which I think is so important and often overlooked! I loved hearing how Shannon's mom set the foundation of faith so strongly in their home, even normalizing a taboo topic. 

If you have any issues with your thyroid, I highly recommend checking out Shannon's podcast the Thriving Thyroid and connecting with her on Instagram or her website! Links below! 

ENJOY💗

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-thyroid-shannon-hansen-functional-nutrition/id1540533316 

https://www.instagram.com/sustainable.wellness/

https://www.swellnessmom.com/ 

We need to be recharged and filled up too. But not in the world's way. Not with Netflix and alcohol, food and sex. It’s that God-shaped hole friends. 

Take care of yourself by filling up with God’s truth. That truly is how you can take care of others. Connect with God and refresh your spirit.  Slow down so you can hear from Him. Turn your eyes and heart to Jesus. I want Jesus to overflow from me so that means I have to fill myself up with Jesus.

It’s so important to take care of yourself in the care of God. That’s what Jesus was doing. He wasn’t alone. He was with His Father. 

Take the 40 day challenge! Put your time with God first for 40 days. 40 represents a time of testing in the Bible. Every day for 40 days, have your quiet time with God. Be intentional about it. Don’t just check it off the list. 

Two requirements:

• Pray, just talk to God. God I’m here, I’m willing to listen to your voice. 
• Read your Bible. I have a 40-day Bible reading plan for you that will take you through the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Get your 40-Day Bible Reading Plan here:

https://www.wellnessandtheword.com/bible-reading-plans.html 

Scriptures mentioned:

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

Matthew 12:34  the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

John 14:6  I am the way and the truth and the life.

Genesis 2:2  By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 

Luke 5:16  But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

Luke 6:12  One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.

Luke 22:41-42  He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 

Mark 1:35  Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

Mark 6: 31  Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

Matthew 14:13  When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. Psalm 107:13-14

Proverbs 4:14–15  Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.

1 Corinthians 15:33  Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

Hebrews 10:24-25  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.

2 Timothy 3:15-17  All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

 Psalm 119:105  Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Matthew 7:24-27  “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” 

Proverbs 27:17  As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Mark 13:31  Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Miranda is so amazing and I loved hearing her love story with Papa God! Enjoy💗

Learn more about Miranda's spiritual coaching and connect with her here:

https://www.mirandawendler.com/ 

PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GET THIS E-BOOK!! 🙏🏽

Powerful Parenting Ebook by Miranda Wendler

Today we are meditating on John 15:5.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

I really wanted to have this conversation with Kristin because she's had some incredible encounters with God as she's discovered Him and her identity in Him. 

We discuss Kristin's course, The Heavenly Commission, throughout this episode because it's all about helping us find our identity in Christ. I've personally walked through this course and it's been so powerful for me so I wanted to share that with all of you! You can learn more about it or sign up here:

http://www.kristinfieldschadwickaffiliates.com/101.html

HUGS! 

Topics Covered:

• The background about my journey and how my passions [Jesus + wellness] have collided
• One of my favorite verses of scripture and how I apply it to health and wellness
• What I would say to the woman who is having health challenges or wants to improve her health, from a Biblical perspective
• Practical tips I would give a woman who truly wants to grow a relationship with God but doesn’t know where to start

Fruit of the Spirit Inventory: https://www.wellnessandtheword.com/resources.html

Bible Reading Plans: https://www.wellnessandtheword.com/bible-reading-plans.html

Scriptures referenced:

Ephesians 2:10

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Galatians 5:22-23

https://gofund.me/b3b17652

Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.  Romans 12:2

Kristin is the owner of a podcast production company, host of Wholistic Hearts podcast - a podcast pursuing wholehearted, holistic living, and a Spirit Led Coach. She is a mama of four kiddos including twins and married to her hubby, Joshua, for over fifteen years.

Kristin will also be back with us next week on Faith Friday to chat more about faith and The Heavenly Commission!

You can connect with Kristin or learn more at https://kristinfieldschadwick.com. 

Don't forget to listen to Kristin's podcast, Wholistic Hearts: https://kristinfieldschadwick.com/podcast/ 

Please keep praying for Stephany Scott! 

Learn more about Steph's battle: https://gofund.me/b3b17652

I mean, who doesn't want that kind of breakthrough?! Sign me up 🙋🏽‍♀️ I absolutely LOVED our conversation and I am so inspired. This is something I'll be praying over if we should do as a community! 

Visit her website danielfastjourney.com for more resources on the Daniel Fast! Learn more about her book below. 

Do you want to go deeper in your relationship with God, but you’re intimidated by the idea of fasting?

In order to live your life to the full, it's essential to thrive in your spiritual and physical health. Fasting is an ancient discipline that touches every element of spirit, soul, and body and can lead to lasting change and life transformation.

If you want to start fasting, or make fasting a more regular discipline in your life, the Daniel Fast is a great step for you. Through this partial fast, you’ll grow closer to God as you nourish your body with wholesome and nutritious plant-based foods. As you clear the noise and junk from your system, and lean into God and listen for His direction, you will become spiritually full, mentally well, and physically energized.

Buy the book here on Amazon:

Daniel Fast Journey

https://gofund.me/b3b17652

I encourage you to read Matthew 6:25-34 this week, where part of our meditation comes from. The point of this passage is that God wants to provide all of our needs, He wants us to rely on Him but we still have unbelief and lack of trust, we are still trying to rely on ourselves. Stop running, turn around and give it all to God. 

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. 

Matthew 6:33-34

The study found 5 pockets of people around the world with the highest life expectancy, or with the highest proportions of people who reach age 100. Those places are: 

• Barbagia region of Sardinia – Mountainous highlands of inner Sardinia with the world’s highest concentration of male centenarians.
• Ikaria, Greece – Aegean Island with one of the world’s lowest rates of middle age mortality and the lowest rates of dementia.
• Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica – World’s lowest rates of middle age mortality, second highest concentration of male centenarians.
• Seventh Day Adventists – Highest concentration is around Loma Linda, California. They live 10 years longer than their North American counterparts.
• Okinawa, Japan – Females over 70 are the longest-lived population in the world.

They looked for common denominators among these people to learn how others could adopt their lifestyles in order to live longer, healthier lives. They found 9 Lifestyle habits within 4 categories: 

1. Move Naturally (movement)

2. Purpose (right outlook)

3. Downshift (right outlook)

4. 80% rule (eat wisely)

5. Lots of plants (eat wisely)

6. Wine (eat wisely)

7. Belong (connection)

8. Loved ones first (connection)

9. Right tribe (connection)

Listen in to learn more about each of these habits. You can learn more at www.bluezones.com, where I researched this episode.  

Ronica is passionate about empowering women with the tools they need to recognize their power as survivors and heal from the pain of their past. She does this through her podcast Mama Trauma, virtual bible studies, the Mama Trauma Sisterhood FB group, personal 1 on 1 coaching, and LIVE courses. 

Friends, can you believe this is the 50th episode?! To celebrate, I am doing a giveaway! The winner will have the choice of a devotional, 2 verse card sets, or a beautiful coffee cup.

All you have to do is leave a review or share about the podcast on your social media!

- Share a video or post on social media

- Share a  screenshot on social media

- Text a friend about it

Whatever you choose to do, please share it on social media or send it to me in a message so I can enter you in the giveaway! Thanks so much for your continued support of Wellness and The Word!

Connect with Ronica

Learn More: http://ronicacormier.com

IG: https://instagram.com/ronicacormier97

Mama Trauma Sisterhood: https://bit.ly/mtsisterhood

Podcast: http://bit.ly/mamatrauma

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Please pray for Stephany Sanchez Scott's second battle with cancer. Stephany is a 30-year old wife and mama of two littles who recently just beat breast cancer and is now facing brain cancer. Prayer warriors, PLEASE RISE FOR STEPH!

If you're able to, please donate to help her family: https://gofund.me/b3b17652

Hannah's incredible new book, Fighting Forward: Your Nitty Gritty Guide to beating the lies that hold you back, is out in the world! This book is so good, friends. I have been so touched by everything Hannah shares and have had such a perspective shift from reading this book.

At the darkest point in a life-altering depression, Hannah took a silver marker and titled a composition book "Fight Song." She needed a bold counter-move against the lies that were dragging her down into a spiral of fear and anxiety. So she poured hope-filled truths and affirmations in that notebook as a practice of fighting for a better story. Drawn from those glow-in-the-dark words, Fighting Forward is a heap of hope for those who long to move from anxiety and fear into action steps.

I love this conversation with Hannah and I hope you enjoy it too!

You can buy the book on Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Connect with Hannah at hannahbrencher.com.

Please pray for Stephany Sanchez Scott's second battle with cancer. Stephany is a 30-year old wife and mama of two littles who recently just beat breast cancer and is now facing brain cancer. Prayer warriors, PLEASE RISE FOR STEPH!

If you're able to, please donate to help her family: https://gofund.me/b3b17652

It's the LAST DAY to sign up for the Wellness and The Word Workshop, the 7-week wellness and spiritual reset! We start today. Get the details and sign up at wellnessandtheword.com/reset.

YOUR WEIGHT IS NOT YOUR WORTH! No matter what the scale or world says, you are a Child of God. 

Dive into this episode to learn about the 4 pillars of health and how they can help you find your identity in Christ, instead of struggling to find it in your weight or appearance. 

There's only one week left to join the Wellness and The Workshop, a 7-week wellness and spiritual reset! If you want to grow closer to God, let Him establish your plans, learn how to refresh your soul daily and take care of your body God's way so you feel your most confident ever - let's do it! 

You'll get 7 weeks of hands-on coaching with me and an accountability community where you'll create friendships rooted in Christ! 

I'm offering a FOUNDING MEMBERS PRICE one time only so you'll want to join this round! Plus, I'm giving the first 5 ladies who sign up an extra bonus: a one-on-one coaching session with me before we start on January 11th! 

Sign up now at wellnessandtheword.com/reset.

Erin was a slave to skinny until Jesus set her free. Now she teaches women how to make peace with food and their bodies. She is passionate about helping women heal from the wounds of diet culture and discover, as she has, that their weight is not their worth. 

I know you're really going to enjoy this conversation!

You can connect with Erin here: 

pray continually,

give thanks in all circumstances,

for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

There's only one week left to join the Wellness and The Workshop, a 7-week wellness and spiritual reset! If you want to grow closer to God, let Him establish your plans, learn how to refresh your soul daily and take care of your body God's way so you feel your most confident ever - let's do it! 

You'll get 7 weeks of hands-on coaching with me and an accountability community where you'll create friendships rooted in Christ! 

I'm offering a FOUNDING MEMBERS PRICE one time only so you'll want to join this round! Plus, I'm giving the first 5 ladies who sign up an extra bonus: a one-on-one coaching session with me before we start on January 11th! 

Sign up now at wellnessandtheword.com/reset.

I am doing something BIG this year... I'm going to read the entire Bible in a year! If you want to join me you can sign up and find the plan at https://www.wellnessandtheword.com/bible-reading-plans

In this episode I'm giving you some practical tips on how to start reading the Bible every day! I think this is a great way to kick off the year and grow our faith. 

This is for you if you want to grow closer to God and let him establish your plans, learn how to refresh your soul daily and take care of your body so you feel your most confident ever. Let's do it! 

I am offering a founding members price AND a bonus for the first 5 ladies that sign up, a one on one coaching session with me before we start the program! Get more details and sign up at wellnessandtheword.com/reset. 

Here's the list of inexpensive, nutritious foods mentioned in today's episode:

Beans - canned are fine 

Lentils  

Eggs - organic, pasture raised 

Almonds

Oats

Pumpkin seeds

Yogurt

Brown rice

Whole wheat pasta

Quinoa

Bananas

Kiwi

Oranges

Canned tomatoes 

Carrots

Broccoli

Spinach

Cabbage

Sweet potatoes

Edamame

Tuna

If you are grieving through the loss of someone, I am praying for the peace of God to wash over you and comfort you. Take your pain to the cross. Go to His Word for truth. Do not let bitterness take root in your heart.

If you need prayer or someone to talk to, please email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com or message me on Instagram at ryannechannell. Hugs, friend.

This episode is in loving memory of Paula Santistevan, my cousins beautiful wife who suddenly and tragically passed away this year. 

Scripture mentioned:

Psalm 34:18

Psalm 51:17

Philippians 4:7

John 14:27

Galatians 6:2

Romans 12:15

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Shawna is a mom of three, practical minimalist, self-professed LadyNerd, and Christian Life Coach for moms.

About seven years ago she left her underwhelming career in Public Health Inspection to stay home with her kids. Which trained her to get very good at sweeping and 'saying no to that face'.

Since then she has been sharing about her (messy but rewarding) decluttering journey, the awakening she had that she was living her life on autopilot, and her endeavors to live her life ON PURPOSE.

This prompted her to write the Life on Purpose Workbook, and Homemaker, on Purpose.

Shawna coaches moms all over the world on issues that keep them stuck. Her mission is to empower women to show up for their actual lives with more peace, purpose and presence.

She believes that we are meant to make choices about what matter to us in life (like quality cheese, simplifying our lives, and being an intentional parent), and that God's grace covers everything.

Numbers 6:24-26

Bunmi Laditan is an award winning, webby-nominated author. She went viral a few years ago when she created the hilarious Twitter account, The Honest Toddler. She has contributed to The New York Times, Parenting and The Huffington Post, and is best known for the satirical Honest Toddler account and her debut novel, Confessions of a Domestic Failure. 

In her new book, Dear God: Honest prayers to a God who listens, Bunmi writes with the same gutsy and poetic honesty that has charmed readers around the world. She's now sharing the faith side of her life with her funny, often heartbreaking and deeply insightful prayers. She will stir your heart and make you laugh out loud with her self-aware humor and profound insight into the spiritual journey we're all trying to navigate.

One day she prayed to a God she wasn't sure even existed and ask "who are you?" and he answered. Reconnecting with the God she loved, then lost, she realized he had never left her side even while she wandered. In this book Bunmi journeys through emotions we all experience: doubt, anger, joy, desperation, love, loneliness and grateful. She exquisitely names our fears, voices our painful questions and bravely says what we're all thinking in our prayerful wrestling with God. 

I've followed Bunmi for several years and I truly feel SO seen and affirmed when I read her writing. She speaks to my soul and this new book is no different! I am so grateful she is sharing her journey of faith. I know she is going to connect with so many through this and lead people to Jesus! What a gift. I know you're going to enjoy this interview! 

You can pre-order Bunmi's new book anywhere books are sold (a couple of links below) AND you can join the book club, along with me! https://www.bunmiladitan.com/dear-god-book-club 

You can follow Bunmi on Facebook at Bunmi Laditan or on Instagram @honesttoddler.

PS - listen to the verrryyyyy end for a very special sneak peak announcement! 

Here is the link to our 12 Days of Smoothies and Treats event: https://fb.me/e/24iWHjoXy

Tiffany is a wife, mother and woman of faith. She is called to minister and mentor women and is passionate about helping women reinvent themselves following their worst setbacks, find their voices and build businesses with their stories. She is an evangelist, award-winning author, sought after speaker, Coach and host of The Bounce Back Blueprint Podcast. 

Tiffany lives her life full out for God and inspires me so much!

She is the Founder and Director of When She Thrives, a nonprofit with the mission to equip single mothers to move their families from poverty to prosperity. 

Bounce Back Blueprint Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bounce-back-blueprint-from-your-test-to-your-testimony/id1504750920

When She Thrives: https://www.whenshethrives.org/ 

Start your mornings talking to your good Father! God provides for us, even if it's not in the way we want or hope for. He always gives us better. When your mind is fresh and free from worry is the best time to talk to God and start your day committed to Him. I challenge you to spend the first few minutes of your day (or longer! God is worthy of all of our time) with God. Talk to Him, cry to Him, praise Him.

Don't forget to join our sisterhood over on Facebook, The Wellness and The Word community: www.facebook.com/wellnessandtheword

Here is the Devotional I mentioned from the YouVersion Bible App: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/16844-meditation-moments

MICRO FITNESS IDEAS

8-minute workout (do this twice a day!!)

40 seconds: SQUATS

20 seconds: REST

40 seconds: PUSH UPS

20 seconds: REST

40 seconds: MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS

20 seconds: REST

40 seconds: ALL TOGETHER - squat, pushup, mountain climber

20 seconds: REST

REPEAT ONE MORE TIME!

Jumping jacks with squats

30 jumping jacks into squats - after you jump your feet wide, go to deep squat

Stair sequence - with at least 10 stairs

1: Walk up and down

2: Go faster

3: Skip a step

4: Lunge up

5: Repeat 4 times

#WellnessWednesday

Today we are meditating on John 10:9-11.

If you've never read John 10, I highly recommend doing so. It is a short read and so powerful. Jesus is telling us how He is the Good Shepherd and gives us an abundant life. SO beautiful. 

Enjoy this meditation! 

PS - keep an ear and eye out for a BIG announcement coming soon 😉

Elyse lives in Australia with her husband and two, soon to be three, children. She is passionate about empowering women to simplify their life and home so they can walk in faith and be present for their family. Elyse started The Wholesome Mumma brand as a platform and community for overwhelmed and exhausted mothers to find joy and encouragement, and start to thrive and enjoy their life.

I'm so excited for you to listen to Elyse's testimony. First of all, she's Australian so it's just fun to chat with her and second of all, I just love her spirit and heart for God. 

In the episode, Elyse mentions her journey through postpartum depression and you can hear more about her journey on this episode of her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-wont-be-this-way-forever-bringing-awareness-to-postnatal/id1521961090?i=1000497669461

You can follow Elyse on Instagram @wholesomemumma

In Psalm 107:1 we give thanks to the Lord because He is good, His love endures forever. 

Homework: Write a thank you note to God! 

There is so much to dive into with the Enneagram so if you want to learn which personality type you are, head over to take the test and mini master class on Becky's website (link below). If you do it, drop me a message and tell me what your type is! I'm a 2, the Helper AKA Supportive Advisor. 

Becky's Links

Test and Mini Master Class: http://www.fullonpurpose.com/enneagram

Free Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/fullonpurposehangout Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fullonpurpose

Podcast: http://www.fullonpurpose.com/podcast

Aware Blog Post: https://www.fullonpurpose.com/single-post/mommy-do-you-still-love-me

Part 6 of the Covid series focusing on our spirituality.

How does this piece of the puzzle help our immune system and overall health? Join me to find out!

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT INVENTORY

• How did I show love to others? Did I act in an unloving way toward anyone?
• Did others see in me the joy of having a personal relationship with the Lord? If not, why not?
• How was my serenity, my peace? Did anything happen that caused me to lose it? What was my part in it?
• Was I patient? What caused me to lose my patience? Do I owe anyone amends?
• Would anyone say that I was kind/good? In what ways did I act unkind?
• How was my faithfulness? Did I keep my word with everyone?
• How was my gentleness and self-control? Did I lose my temper, speak a harsh or unkind word to someone?

#meditationMonday

Create in me a pure heart, O God,

and renew a steadfast spirit within. 

Do not cast me from your presence 

or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation

and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Psalm 51:10-12

Grab a notebook and your Bible and join me! 

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 

#meditationMonday

Join me today to learn how to actually read a label and what to totally avoid when it comes to food! 

#WellnessWednesday

XO,

Ryanne 

Kiersten "KT" Willis, co-founder of the nonprofit C.R.O.W.N Collective, is a creative who desires to impact the world through empowering others to live out their God-given purpose. KT is a professional dancer and choreographer and has always been passionate about youth, arts and her faith. 

I love chatting with her, getting to know her better and I so appreciated her vulnerability. She is an inspiration and I am so grateful to call her my sister in Christ. No doubt you'll wanna follow her on Instagram @kdotee! 

- What does health mean to you?

- Is health something you currently invest your time in?

- What is your level of satisfaction in this area of your life?

- Are there things you know you should do to improve your health that feel challenging to follow through on?

- Do you listen to your body's needs and take action toward meeting them?

- What are your body's needs?

CHALLENGE THIS WEEK:

1. Reflection questions

2. Add fruits and/or vegetables to every meal

3. Choose one area you'd like to improve your nutrition this week: breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks - just one! Track what you're eating in that area and write down how it makes you feel. 

#wellnesswednesday 

Grab a pen and paper and listen in for some major mic drops because God really speaks beautifully through Stef! 

#testimonyTuesday

#mompreneurmastermindshow

#StefGass 

#meditationMonday

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

#scripturemeditation

#biblicalmeditation 

Apostle Paul

Bible teachings

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

Meditation

Scripture

Biblical meditation

Listen in because Jennifer's love story with God will surely encourage you and inspire you to always keep your eyes on Jesus, no matter what you're going through. God is good, all the time. 

Find Jennifer on Instagram @thebarefootpreacher 

The Bible tells us to hide God's Word in our heart and that's exactly what I want to help you do.

Today's #meditationmonday is on Luke 22:39-44. 

XO, Ryanne 

Find me on Facebook and Instagram:

Ryanne Channell or Wellness and The Word

If you'd like to share your testimony on the podcast, I would love to have you! Email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com 

#faithfriday

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Celebrate Recovery or CR is a Christ-centered 12 step program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or any type of addiction. It’s a place to find community and freedom from any issues that are controlling your life.

- What are open shares?

- What is a step study? 

- "People can’t love who you pretend to be because that person doesn’t exist".

- Find your identity in Christ.

- Serenity Prayer

XO,

Ryanne 

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HIGHLIGHTS:

- 2 ways for you to do to have a Kingdom mindset and perspective

- We need to have a Kingdom mindset and perspective. That means we say: God’s will, God’s way. 

-  Pray and ask,” Father what are you doing here in this situation? And what do you want me to do in response?”

- What we think, do and pay attention to repeatedly over time shapes our mindset. It’s how our habits are created. What you focus on you move towards.

- “Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become” - James Clear 

- The other factor is the environment that you’re in because that shapes what you’re thinking, doing and paying attention to. If we are constantly scrolling or reading the latest madness of the world, that can’t be good for our minds and souls.

- WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? What Jesus absolutely would be doing no matter what was happening in the world is spending time in solitude with His Father.

- 2 tips to disconnect from your phone more often.

- We can choose to see the pandemic as a wakeup call.

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Scripture mentioned:

Romans 8:28

Proverbs 4:23-27

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

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XO, Ryanne 

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Find me on Facebook and Instagram:

Ryanne Channell or Wellness and The Word

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If you'd like to share your testimony on the podcast, I would love to have you! Email me at wellnessandtheword@gmail.com