In this bonus episode, Kat + I talk all about this quote, "When I became a Christian, it never occurred to me that I was going to need to downplay my strengths in order to fit within the social scripts of Western Christianity." In this powerful conversation, we dive into women in the church, sexuality, body image + her new book, Sexless in the City. This episode is for all the women out there wondering how they fit into Christiandom. It's for the men, too, wondering how to support their strong women.

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Let's talk women's bodies + healthy lifestyles, shall we? Podcaster + author Latasha Ferguson talks all about her own health journey and shares how she overcame being a single mom on welfare weighing the heaviest she ever weighed to where she is now - healthy + happy. We get into the shameful pathways of thinking + negative views women hold about their bodies. Latasha shares the work that really ended up changing her life + it isn't the cabbage soup diet. Latasha's story is one for any woman who has ever battled a relationship with food or unhealthy + unholy viewpoints of her body (which is many of us). You will feel so deeply inspired + have such powerful tools after listening to this incredibly honest + vulnerable conversation. Let's go meet my friend, Latasha.

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In this episode, you get to pull up a seat and get into the mind of a pastor's wife. Normally many pastor's wives don't "let you in" for fear of what might be said about them, but Rebecca shares her story boldly and beautifully. She wants to live ministry life as authentically as she can, therefore we get to learn what her experience has been like, hopefully spurring us on to support our ministry leaders. Rebecca and I also dive into tough conversations about our bodies, struggles in friendships and just straight up shame conversations. Rebecca's honesty is refreshing. I can't wait for you to know her!

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In this episode we talk all about following God when it doesn't line up with the American Dream. Bethany Adkins and her husband had the big house in California. They had a pretty dreamy lifestyle. And they were working great jobs while raising a family with some darling kids. Then God rearranged their dreams, which left them with a lot of questions until they were obedient and moved across the country. Bethany and I talk all about listening to God when He asks us to do the unpopular thing. She shares her story of joy despite it looking very different from worldly happiness. And we talk about how to walk by faith even when it is scary and uncertain. Spoiler alert: they are happier than ever. Tune in to this episode!

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In this episode, we wrap up our mini-series on leadership. The fifth "B" is "building purpose." Jesus was the most mission-filled human that ever existed. Yes, He was full of mercy + grace. He was full of passion. He was full of hope. He also was completely filled with purpose. Jesus lived every minute with purpose. When he got away, it was for a purpose. When he gathered people around a table, it was for a purpose. When he healed, purpose. When he rebuked the pharisees it was for a purpose. Jesus was zealous with purpose. In today’s episode, I want to encourage you to find your purpose and create pathways toward it.

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In this episode, we wrap up our mini-series on leadership. The fifth "B" is "building purpose." Jesus was the most mission-filled human that ever existed. Yes, He was full of mercy + grace. He was full of passion. He was full of hope. He also was completely filled with purpose. Jesus lived every minute with purpose. When he got away, it was for a purpose. When he gathered people around a table, it was for a purpose. When he healed, purpose. When he rebuked the pharisees it was for a purpose. Jesus was zealous with purpose. In today’s episode, I want to encourage you to find your purpose and create pathways toward it.

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In this episode, we wrap up our mini-series on leadership. The fifth "B" is "building purpose." Jesus was the most mission-filled human that ever existed. Yes, He was full of mercy + grace. He was full of passion. He was full of hope. He also was completely filled with purpose. Jesus lived every minute with purpose. When he got away, it was for a purpose. When he gathered people around a table, it was for a purpose. When he healed, purpose. When he rebuked the pharisees it was for a purpose. Jesus was zealous with purpose. In today’s episode, I want to encourage you to find your purpose and create pathways toward it.

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Jesus built a team that changed the world, but if you talk with anyone managing people and its dynamics are the hardest part about building a team that creates change. Jesus had several aspects about his team that show us how to build a team and/or community worth noting. Jesus didn't build a perfect team, but he did build a team based off conviction. He also chose ordinary men and women, He picked people who cared about obedience to God and He also created a team who lived open and transparent lives. It's so important that we surround ourselves with people who are committed to the mission and one another. Let's chat!

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In this episode, we don't talk about the habits most everyone talks about. Get up, make your bed, work out, read your Bible, establish a to-do list, go to bed early. Although those are all great, Jesus created some habits that actually allowed his message to spread across the globe. How? We explore some key habits Jesus set that advanced his mission on a day-to-day basis. Tune in to find out all three habits that we can apply to our lives, too!

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In this episode of a big, happy life we explore the second "B" of leadership - building our talents. We discuss answering the question: What are you good at? and why it can be so hard to answer. We also dive into the difference between humility and confidence as well as what boundaries you put in place to ensure your gifts are being used. All of us are called to be leaders as student's of Jesus. So here is your invitation to be the very best leader you can be. Let's build our talents. Ready, go!

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NEW FORMAT! A Big, happy life is a life that builds off Jesus lifestyle. Jesus was and is the most influential leader. So how do we become women that others want to follow? For five weeks, we will explore five B's of leadership so that we can be the best leaders our communities know. Why? So we can make Jesus famous + live, big, happy lives. This week, we are exploring building our language. Let's dive in together!

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Ok, this episode is so fun + it is filled with such truth! Nick Brandt is Senior Events Director at Pulse Movement, a evangelistic movement centered at making Jesus known. Nick and I chat all about margin and creating space to actually model our life after Jesus. In a world that celebrates "hurry," Nick talks about the importance of slowing down while discovering the best place to spend our energy. Nick has served in various roles, ranging from acting on Friday Night Lights to leading the college ministry at Passion City Church. But my favorite of all...we went to high school together! Get ready to go back to the glory days with us. Enjoy this conversation with my friend, Nick!

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In this episode we talk all about bodies. Megan Dahlman, leader of Strong Mamas, talks all about the dark places women can go when they think about their bodies. Because let's be honest, we can go to some pretty negative places. Not only is Megan a kick butt trainer, but she is an insanely smart nutritionist. My favorite part about Megan is that she loves Jesus and wraps up how the gospel redeems even our bodies. In her Strong Mamas program, Megan leads hundreds of women into a healthy + whole lifestyle. This episode is a must for the ladies. You will have so many "aha" moments...trust me! Meet my friend, Megan!

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Michelle is a powerpunch of the very best kind. She's a founder of She Works His Way, a community that encourages and equips working women to put Jesus first - in work, home and heart. In this episode, Michelle and I tackle identity; we explore the endless ways we try to achieve fulfillment and always come up short. Michelle also dives deep and candidly into her former eating disorder and how she found freedom and healing. And when you actually hear her voice, you will be able to tell that she HAS FREEDOM. For so many of us, we have been searching for "who we are," especially during a time in history where everything else is falling apart. Michelle is going to amp you up and give you so much truth. Enjoy my friend, Michelle Myers!

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In this episode, I have the privilege and absolute honor of chatting with a local Kansas City girl with an unlikely story. She has quickly become a hero of mine, and I'm sure she will for you. My new friend, Kiley, is 18-years-old and was recently diagnosed with a scientifically fatal brain tumor call glioblastoma. And at the exact same time, she is watching her dad suffer from the exact same cancer. It is the most aggressive brain cancer, is typically found in 3 out of 100,000 people and most often begins around males around 64-years-old. But Kiley doesn't want you to only know this about her story. She wants you to know about her Jesus. She is committed to telling the world about her Savior. Let's be her megaphone. Let's get this episode out into the world. Let's help Kiley tell the world about Jesus. Ready, go...

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We go there in this episode! Jessica Hottle + I chat about key triggers for women that take us captive. We dive head first into body image, technology + bitterness. We essentially talk about all the things that I tend to struggle with and then some! Jessica coaches women to find freedom from their past + healing in their bodies. She is the author of three books, founder of the podcast titled, "What's the Truth," and she's super smart when it comes to our brains + bodies. Women, this one is especially for us. I am positive you will find some practical tips for freedom.

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Every season I hop on and chat about the topic we have been discussing. This season we've been talking all about freedom and I want to share something near and very dear to my heart. How we can set our pastor's wives free. The pressure of the local church can sometimes be overwhelming. Therefore we have leaders experiencing the pressure and either burning out, checking out or sadly taking their own lives. I don't have a world of solutions, but I do have my own story and practical tips to free our pastor's wife specifically. If you aren't a "PW"...there is a good chance you know one. Listen in! I'm pretty candid about my experience in hopes that we can set more pastor's wives free.

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This season we are exploring A Big, Happy Life and how God’s plan of abundance leads us to freedom. Today I get to share a really fun conversation with you. My friend, Chrystan Ferrell is joining me today. Yes, Chrystan is a speaker and an author and she really loves Jesus. She is also my friend and we have been through a lot - and I mean A LOT of life together. If you are craving a really honest conversation about what freedom has looked like and felt inside a friendship, this is your episode. We don’t hold anything back.

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Meet my friend, Mary! Mary is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an MA in Theological Studies and works in publishing. With all her rich theological background, I wanted her to walk us through freedom and how we see it throughout scripture. I love Mary’s insight and perspective of how being bound in Jesus is really the only way to freedom. You guys are going to love her. Let’s dive in deep into the Bible, friends! Ready...go!

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Season three is all about freedom + this week’s guest is going to chat about finding freedom and contentment in every single season of our lives - the good + the bad. Tracy Steel is an author + a speaker + my new friend. Her most recent book is called A Redesigned Life and as a former interior design major she reminds us what is most important to redesign … our hearts and our minds. You are going to love her. She is real + dives into her imperfect life with us while giving us real practical tips of how to cultivate a life we love despite our season. This episode is going to help you find actual happiness + freedom no matter what your current calendar holds. Tracy is actual joy + I can’t wait for you to meet her.

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