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What does God have to say about women? I’ll share my thoughts in today’s show. You’ll also get to hear from Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell about an exciting new project they’ve been creating. And I’ll wrap up the show by answering a few personal questions you’ve sent in.

Are You Leaning Into God’s Plan for You?

As women, we hear conflicting messages from culture and the church about who we’re supposed to be. But in reality, the only opinion that matters is God’s. So, what does God really think about you? Watch the video to find out.

What the Bible Says About Women with Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell

Y’all, this interview was so fun! Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell talk about how they brought together a group of powerful and creative women for their new project, Faithful. You don’t want to miss this!

How to Transition Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

You guys send me questions all the time, so I wanted to take some time to answer them! Today, we’re talking about getting back into the workforce after having kids.

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Today, we’re tackling a big topic: how to trust God and still take responsibility for your life. I also get to have a conversation with my good friend Lysa TerKeurst about how to find beauty in the midst of pain. And guess what? At the end of the show, I’ll share a brand-new segment with you. You don’t want to miss it!

Why Faith and Personal Development Go Together

People in the faith world can look down on people in the self-help world, and vice versa. But do they have to exist on such opposite extremes? I share my thoughts.

How to Find Beauty in Your Story with Lysa TerKeurst

Y’all, I’m so excited to share this conversation with you. Lysa TerKeurst is an author, speaker and Bible teacher who has impacted the lives of millions of people, including mine! Today, we talk about how to find beauty even when life is full of heartbreak.

My Faith Story

In today’s brand-new show segment, I get personal by answering your questions and telling you my personal faith journey.

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If you’ve ever struggled with finding meaning in your work, you need to watch today’s episode. I get to interview the brilliant author and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor, who shares why our work matters to God and to the people around us. We’ll also spend a few minutes journaling about how we can honor God in our work.

How to Be Proud of the Work That You Do

Work is hard—especially if you’re feeling bored or burned out at your job. In this video, I’ll share one important truth that will help you wake up excited, not overwhelmed, about the day ahead.

How God Uses You in Your Work with Jordan Raynor

Have you ever felt like the only way you can serve God is by becoming a pastor or joining a full-time ministry? Today, my friend Jordan Raynor explains why all types of work matter to God.

Does God Care About Your Work?

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

This verse completely changed my perspective on work. I don’t know about you, but when I know that God cares about the details of my work, it makes me want to step it up, give it my best effort, and work to please him. Whether you’re the CEO in the corner office, or you’re waiting tables, or you’re a stay-at-home mom, God wants each of us to put our entire heart into our work.

Spend a few minutes journaling your answers to these questions:

1. Where do you see God in your work right now?
2. How can you remember that God is using you right now in your work?
3. How can you do your work unto the Lord more intentionally?

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to get through the hard, confusing times in life. We’ll hear from author, speaker and Bible teacher Angie Smith about how to trust God when we don't understand what He's doing. And finally, we'll end with a few journal questions about how God's word encourages us through difficulty.

When Things Don’t Go Your Way, Remember This

Are you feeling lost? When we’re in the middle of hard things, we quickly lose perspective and give up hope. In this video, I’ll share an important truth that will help you find the courage to keep going.

Do THIS When Life Doesn’t Make Sense with Angie Smith

When you’re going through something hard, it’s easy to question, God, where are you? I sat down with my good friend Angie Smith and talked about how to trust God even when we don’t understand the story He’s writing.

How Your Story Fits Into God’s Story

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”

Romans 15:4 (NIV)

From beginning to end, the Bible is full of hope. When we open the Scriptures, we find encouragement for our story by reading about the greater story. Here are a few journal questions to help unpack this idea:

1. Have you ever thought of the Bible as one big story?
2. What is the point of the story of Scripture?
3. What part of God’s story do you want to know more about?

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Y’all, today’s episode is so much fun. We’re talking about how to get excited about life again, just like we were when we were kids. I also get to have an awesome conversation with Harris III (an illusionist, speaker, author and entrepreneur) on the topic of wonder. Finally, we’ll wrap up the show with a few journal questions.

What to Do When Life Gets Boring

Between all the errands and chores and work tasks and commitments, it’s easy to feel like you’re running a business instead of actually living your life. If you’re tired of going through the motions, check out these three steps that will help you break out of boredom and experience more joy and wonder.

Is THIS Stealing Your Joy? with Harris III

According to Harris III, wonder is “A childlike state in which we have permission to believe in a story we have yet to see.” The problem is, so many of us live with negative stories running through our heads all day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Harris III shares some practical tips on how to change your story and see limitless possibilities for your life.

What Fills You With Wonder?

“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?”

Psalm 8:3–4 (NIV)

God is performing miracles around us all the time. But often, we’re so caught up in our crazy lives that we don’t even notice what He’s doing! When we actually pause to look at the world around us and see how creative and powerful our God is, we’ll be filled with a sense of wonder.

I want to give you some journal questions to help you process this:

1. What fills you with wonder?
2. What gets in the way of you being filled with wonder and awe?
3. What’s one thing you want to do to take action on this idea of wonder so you can create it in your own life?

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Today, we’re talking about the one thing that we often miss when trying to reach our goals. I also get to interview the brilliant entrepreneur Pat Flynn, who shares tactical advice on turning creative ideas into real businesses. And we’ll end the show with a few journal questions about overcoming the obstacles that stand between us and our dreams.

The One Thing You Need to Do to Reach Your Goals

Do you have a dream or a goal that always seems out of reach? Then you’re probably missing this one simple strategy.

What You Need to Know to Build Your Business with Pat Flynn

Creatives and entrepreneurs are yes-people. We have a million ideas a minute! So how do you decide which ones are worth your time and attention? I asked Pat Flynn that exact question in our interview. He has lots of practical advice to share about balancing our current projects with our squirrel-brain ideas.

What Are Your Goals and Dreams in Life?

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”

Galatians 6:7 (NIV)

I love this verse because it reminds us that we are responsible for the choices we make in life. We’re going to get results based on the actions we take—good or bad. Yes, God is at work in us, but we get to partner with Him. That’s pretty incredible, y’all. 

Spend a few minutes digging into this concept by answering these journal questions:

1. What are those things you’ve been thinking about but haven’t done anything about yet?
2. What’s one small action step you can take this week?
3. What comes to your mind when you think about “You reap what you sow”?

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When you’re anxious about something, it’s easy to get stuck in your own head. Today, we’ll talk about three practical ways to stop worrying. Plus, I get to interview author and counselor Sissy Goff about how to help our kids when they’re facing mental health challenges. And we’ll wrap up the show with a few journal questions about how we can worry less and trust God more.

3 Ways to Stop Worrying

There are a million things we can worry about. And when your thoughts start to run away from you, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck. Here are three ways to stop worrying before it gets out of control.

What to Do When Your Child Is Anxious with Sissy Goff

My guest for today, Sissy Goff, has been a counselor for 30 years. In our interview, she shares practical tips on how to spot the warning signs of anxiety in our kids and how to love them well through mental health challenges.

Don’t Worry About THIS . . .

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life . . .”

Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

I love this passage because it reminds us that it’s actually possible to train our minds not to worry! Instead of listening to negative thoughts and worrying about the same old problems, we can choose to focus on our heavenly Father, who loves us and is always taking care of us.

Easier said than done, right? To help make this truth a reality, spend some time journaling your answers to these questions: 

1. What do you worry about the most?
2. How does Matthew 6:25­–34 help you remember not to worry?
3. What comfort do you find when you remember that God will take care of you?

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On this episode, we’re talking about why you should love yourself. (I know some of you will disagree with me on this, which is why I want you to tune in!) I’ll also talk to my friend Crystal Paine about her new book, Love-Centered Parenting, and how we can love ourselves while loving our kids. And we’ll close today’s show with a few journal questions.

Why Loving Yourself Doesn’t Have to be Selfish

Some of you are already mad at me for bringing this up. As Christians, we’re not supposed to love ourselves, right? Here are three reasons why self-love is actually a good thing.

Become a Great Parent with Crystal Paine

You can’t offer something you don’t have. So, if you’re not receiving the love of your heavenly father, how can you give love to others? In today’s interview, Crystal Paine—author, speaker and entrepreneur—talks about her new book, Love-Centered Parenting, and why loving our kids well starts with letting God love us.

Love Others (as Yourself)

“The most important [commandment],” answered Jesus, “is this . . . ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Mark 12:29–31 (NIV)

When Jesus says to “love your neighbor as yourself,” he’s implying that we already do love ourselves. It’s our gut instinct to love and protect and take care of ourselves, so we should have that same level of care for the people around us. Let’s unpack this idea with a few journal questions:

1. Who’s someone you love? Describe your love for that person.
2. Be honest: What do you think about yourself?
3. Why is it hard for you to love yourself?

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Today, we’re talking about how to make room for quiet time—which is something we all want but rarely get. Also, we'll get to hear from author Brittany Ann about falling in love with God’s word. We'll wrap up today's show by journaling about making quiet time a priority.

3 Ways to Make Time for Quiet Time

For years, I struggled to read scripture, even though I know how powerful it is! But thankfully, I discovered a system that helped me overcome the obstacles that were keeping me from time with God. In this video, I unpack my system in three simple steps.

How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible with Brittany Ann

The REAL problem most of us have with our quiet time is that we’re not passionate about spending time with God. In today’s interview, I talk to author and Bible teacher Brittany Ann about her new book, Fall in Love with God’s Word. She’ll share practical strategies about bridging the gap between wanting to read more and actually doing it.

You Need THIS to Read Your Bible

“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NIV)

All of the things we could ever want or need in life are found in God’s word. So, why does it feel like a chore to open up our Bibles? I encourage you to dig deep on this topic by responding to these journal questions:  

1. How do you feel about reading your Bible?
2. What would help you have alone time?
3. What is one thing you could do this week to give yourself what you need to have that alone time?

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Today, we are talking about five ways you can stop stressing about what your house looks like. And I’ve got the perfect guest for this topic, my good friend Emily Ley. She’s an author and speaker who helps people simplify their lives. Finally, we’ll end the show with a few journal questions about how to be content—no matter the state of your home.

5 Ways to Stop Obsessing About the Mess in Your House

Sometimes the state of our house can have an impact on the state of our mind. I’ve been there. That’s why I want to share five simple things you can put into practice so you can stop feeling like a mess—even when your house is messy!

How to Make Life Simpler with Emily Ley

My friend Emily Ley is a speaker, author and simplicity expert. One of the things I love about her teaching is that she gives small, practical tips we can use every day to organize and manage our lives better.

The Secret to Loving Your House

“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.”

Philippians 4:11–12 (NIV)

Even with a spotless, Pinterest-perfect house, we can still be unhappy with what we have. That’s why this verse from Philippians is so powerful: It reminds us that with the power of the Holy Spirit, we can be content in any circumstance!

Let’s bring this concept home by answering these journal questions:

1. What do you love about your home?
2. How does it change the way you view your home when you set your mind on what you’re grateful for?
3. How can you practice being content in your home, your life, and your situations right now?

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Today, we’re talking about life balance. Is it even possible? And what exactly do we mean by “balance” in the first place? Also, I get to interview my good friend, career expert and bestselling author Ken Coleman about how to create balance at work. And finally, we’ll close with a few journal questions so you can reflect on what helps you feel balanced.

Feeling Out of Balance? Here’s Why.

Everyone wants to know how to get more done with less time. I sure do! As a wife, mother of three kids under 6, speaker and author, I never feel like I have enough time. But as I’ve researched life balance over the years, I’ve discovered that we’re getting it all wrong. I’ll explain what I mean in this video.

Are You Unhappy at Work? With Ken Coleman

If you’re struggling to find purpose in your career, my good friend Ken Coleman has some words of advice and encouragement for you. He’s a bestselling author, speaker and career expert who can help you discover and pursue the unique role you were created to do.

What Makes You Feel Balanced?

“So I saw that there is nothing better for a person than to enjoy their work . . .”

Ecclesiastes 3:22 (NIV)

Your life is too important to waste it doing something you hate—especially if you’re doing it 40+ hours a week. Our work has a huge impact on our sense of life balance. To help you figure out how you can create more balance in your career, take a few moments to write out your answers to these questions:

1. What makes you feel out of balance?
2. What makes you feel balanced?
3. How are you going to incorporate those things into your life?

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I’m so excited for today’s show! We’re talking about how to identify and appreciate the things you’re good at. I’ll also share part two of my interview with author and speaker John Bevere. And we’ll end the show with a few journal questions to reflect on how you can use your gifts to make a lasting impact on the people around you.

Why Focusing on Your Strengths Leads to Success

Have you ever wondered what you’re good at? I sure have. Back in eighth grade, I was cut from every sports team I tried out for. I couldn’t even join student council or chorus that year! If you’re struggling to find what you’re good at, I want to share five questions that will help you identify and understand your unique gifts and abilities.

Are You Ready to Maximize Your God-Given Potential? with John Bevere

We all want to make an impact on the world. And for those of us who are Christ followers, we want to make sure we’re building up the kingdom of God. In our interview, bestselling author and speaker John Bevere offers some practical guidance on how to maximize our potential for good.

Are You Using Your Gifts to the Best of Your Ability?

“To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability.” 

Matthew 25:15 (ESV)

Want to know something incredible? God chose to give you certain gifts and abilities. But with those gifts comes a responsibility. God expects us to use our talents to make a difference in the world! 

This is a big deal. Take some time to answer these journal questions based on today’s teaching:

1. What are your gifts?
2. Where, how and when are you using your gifts?
3. How can you multiply your gifts?

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Today, we’re talking about something we all want but may not know how to find: great friendships. I'll share four practical steps you can take to make and keep awesome friends. Also, I get to sit down with two of my best friends, Jenny and Sarah. We'll wrap up the show with a few journal questions about the importance of friendship.

4 Ways to Have Great Friendships as an Adult

Let’s face it: It’s hard to make friends as an adult. We don’t have many natural ways to meet new people. We get set in our ways and get busy with kids and work and errands. If you want to have more friends—or better friendships—you’re going to have to decide to make time for it. Here are four practical actions you can take to get started!

How to Make Time for Friends

In today’s interview, I get to sit down with two of my real-life best friends! Through all of life’s ups and downs and changes and challenges, we’ve managed to make time for each other. No—it’s not always easy to coordinate calendars. But it’s worth it. We’ll share some of secrets that have helped us maintain our friendship for almost two decades.

What Do Your Friendships Look Like?

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 (NIV)

We weren’t created to live alone. We need community. I want you to have people who will be there for you—people you can laugh and cry with, share the bad things with, and celebrate your milestones with. To start making some practical changes in the area of friendship, spend some time journaling your thoughts to these questions: 

1. What are you looking for in friendships right now?
2. What specific types of friendships do you desire this year?
3. What’s one step you can take to grow your friendships this year?

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Women, I believe, face a specific challenge: We downplay our success out of a sense of shame. I tackle that lie in today's show. I also get to interview Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, which is the fastest-growing cosmetic company in the world. She knows a thing or two about success! Finally, we'll wrap with some journaling prompts about celebrating—not shaming—our success.

You Need to Stop Doing This Today . . . 

Why is it so hard to accept compliments? I believe it’s because we don’t know what true humility looks like. The next time someone notices or congratulates you, don’t dismiss or downplay it. Say this instead.

Why It’s Okay to Be Successful with Jamie Kern Lima

Before she started IT Cosmetics, Jamie Kern Lima was saving her tip money from waiting tables at Denny’s to buy fancy makeup. But just a few years ago, she sold her company for $1.2 billion! In our interview, Jamie shares the lessons she’s learned about hard work, rejection and—ultimately—success.

How Do You Respond to Compliments?

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

— James 1:17 (NIV)

There’s nothing we accomplish or enjoy on our own effort. Every single thing—from our relationships to our skills to our opportunities—is a gift from God. That’s a humbling (and freeing) truth! Let’s unpack it with a few journaling questions:

1. How do you normally respond to compliments?
2. What does humility look like to you?
3. How can you practice being grateful for everything God has done and is doing in your life?

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Today, we’re talking about one of my favorite topics ever: confidence! Also, I’m so excited to share part two of my interview with Matthew McConaughey. He tells some personal stories about how he’s built confidence throughout his life. And finally, I’ll leave you with a few journal questions that will help you walk boldly into the new things God is doing in your life.

Why You Should Take More Risks

Life is full of challenges that feel too big for us. When you’re facing something scary, should you wait until you feel confident before acting, or should you just go for it? I’ll unpack the answer in today’s teaching.

How Matthew McConaughey Built Confidence

What’s the secret to confidence? It’s knowing who you are. And it helps when people in your life remind you when you’ve forgotten. Matthew McConaughey shares an inspiring (and hilarious) story about how his mom instilled a sense of confidence in him from a young age.

How to Listen to God

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

— Isaiah 43:18­–19 (NIV)

New things are both exciting and scary. Maybe you find yourself starting a new position at work, entering a new season of life, or launching a new business. Whatever you’re experiencing, here are a few journal questions that will help you process what’s going on:

1. What new thing do you sense God is doing in your life?
2. What do you sense God is urging you to do about it?
3. What would it look like to just try it?

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Today, we’re going to talk about how your perspective on life impacts everything you do. And y’all, I’m so excited to share part one of my interview with actor, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey. To wrap up the show, we’ll work through a few journal questions that will help us be optimistic and focus on the good things in our lives.

Why Being Optimistic Is So Important

Our minds are powerful. And when you change how you think about life, you’ll change how you experience it. For today’s teaching, we’ll talk about a simple truth that will help you take control of your thoughts, be more positive, and see the good in your life.

Matthew McConaughey’s Advice About Life

I had the opportunity to sit down with Matthew McConaughey: actor, producer and New York Times bestselling author of the new book Greenlights. For decades, he’s been acting out the stories of other people. Now, he gets to share his own story—and it’s packed with wisdom and humor and life lessons.

What You Should Be Thinking About Right Now

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” — Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Optimism is God’s idea. No matter your personality style or life circumstances, all of us are commanded by God to think about what is good. And God calls us to be different for a reason: so we can be examples of joy and hope and peace and put Him on display for the world.

Let’s apply today’s truth by working through these journal questions:

1. What are you looking for? What are you thinking about and focusing on?
2. What are some things that are good in your life right now? Make a list of things to be grateful for.
3. What’s one thing that you can do today to put optimism into practice?

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Where does confidence come from? Today, we’re going to get to the root of it by talking about three areas of life where you can find confidence. I’ll also talk to the incredible speaker, coach, author and Bible teacher Alli Worthington about her personal journey with confidence. And as always, we’ll wrap up with a few journal questions so we can actually apply these ideas about confidence to our own lives.

3 Ways to Build Confidence

In today’s teaching, we’re going to cut through the lies we’re told about confidence. No, it’s not something you’re born with. And no, it’s not something that’s dependent on your circumstances. We’ll cover three practical things you can know and do that will help you build real, authentic, unshakeable confidence.

Why Being Confident Is So Misunderstood with Alli Worthington

Author, speaker and Bible teacher Alli Worthington has an important truth we need to hear: God has great plans for every woman. Every. Single. One. In our interview, Alli and I talk about how we can find the confidence we need to overcome adversity and face our future with boldness.

Where Do You Find Confidence?

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

According to the Bible, faith equals confidence. As Christians, we might shy away from confidence, thinking that it means we’re self-centered. But God calls us to have confidence, not in ourselves, but in Him—His character and His ways.

Spend a few moments journaling about the truths we’re covering in this video:

1. How do you feel about the word confidence? What feelings or beliefs do you have around the idea of confidence?
2. How can you lean on your faith to build confidence?
3. How can you practice courage this week?
4. What’s an area of your life where you’re willing to practice a skill over and over again to build confidence?

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Today we’re going to talk about something incredibly important: your calling. What gifts has God given you, and how does He want you to use them? We'll get some answers from the brilliant John Bevere—speaker, author and co-founder of Messenger International. Finally, we’ll wrap up with a few journal questions about how to put the light of God on display by walking in our calling.

You Were Designed to Do This

It can feel intimidating to figure out your calling, right? It’s scary to ask, What was I put on this earth to do? But guess what? Your calling doesn’t have to look and feel epic. Whether you’re working your dream job or just living life and paying bills, God can work through you to get glory for Himself.

How to Understand Your Calling with John Bevere

I’m so excited about today’s interview with John Bevere—bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International. He and I talk about the importance of taking our calling seriously. John points out that each of us has a choice to make: We can use our gifts to build God’s kingdom as intended, or we can just sit on them and do nothing. What will you do with your life?

Feel Like You’re Being Held Back?

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

— Matthew 5:14–16 (NIV)

You know what’s amazing? God wants to show His glory to the world, and His plan is to do that through you and me. He could’ve chosen any method, but He chose to do it through us, despite our flaws.

This responsibility feels big and more than we can handle. What can one little light do on its own? But the good news is that God builds bonfires through a bunch of little candles.

Let’s bring this concept home by working through a few journal questions:

1. Practically speaking, what does it mean to be the light of the world? What does that look like for you?
2. How have you felt held back by your current circumstances?
3. How can you let your light shine right where you are?

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You only get one life on this earth. It should be fun! On today's show, we're talking about how important it is to just play and be silly and feel like a kid again. And I get to talk to my good friend and “fun expert,” Annie F. Downs, about practical ways we can add more fun to our lives. To wrap up, we’ll journal about a powerful verse from the Book of John about living an abundant life.

Want to have more fun? Do this.

In today’s teaching, I’ll share a few simple steps you can take to bring fun back into your life.  If we’re intentional, we can create unforgettable moments for ourselves and the people we care about. Fun is a big deal. I’ll shoot you straight: If you don’t make time for fun in your life, you won’t be any fun to be around. You have this one life to live—so make joy a priority.

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I always have fun when I spend time with my good friend Annie F. Downs. She’s an author, a speaker, a Bible teacher, and the host of the That Sounds Fun podcast. We’ll talk about how to take breaks from the busyness and responsibility of life to simply enjoy the beauty and innocence of fun. And by the way . . . this interview comes with an extra fun surprise.

How to Live an Abundant Life

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

John 10:10 (NIV)

This is such a beautiful verse about the abundant life that we enjoy as we follow Jesus. It’s easy to think about this promise only in the future tense—that someday we’ll experience full life. But there’s a real practical implication for our lives right now. To help apply today’s topic on fun, here are a few journal questions:

1. What does an abundant life mean to you?
2. What do you do for fun?
3. Do you make time for fun? If not, what gets in the way?
4. What’s one fun thing you’re going to commit to this week?

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Today, we’re talking about something that affects every area of life: money. I get to interview my good friend Chris Hogan—who will help us dream big and invest for our financial futures. Finally, we’ll wrap up with a few journal questions to help us better understand what the Bible says about money.

How to Win With Money in 2021

How do you feel about the word budget? Whether it makes you want to yawn, or run away, or pull out your spreadsheets and get to work, I want to convince you of one important truth today: A budget it not a killjoy. Sure, it doesn’t sound very exciting at first, but do you know what is exciting? Paying for your vacation with cash. Saving for your kid’s college. Feeling a sense of peace and contentment in your life because you have what you need.

This teaching segment focuses on how to use the power of a budget to move your money goals from dreams to reality.

Why It's Time for a Money RESET! with Chris Hogan

I get to sit down with my good friend and bestselling author Chris Hogan to unpack some of the common obstacles that keep us from making progress with money. If we want to actually make some changes in 2021, we need the right mindset, the proper tools and a spirit that’s willing to give it a try. Chris sums it up so well: “Don’t let pride get in the way of your progress. Ask for help and believe that you can get better.”

What the Bible Says About Your Money . . .

“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’”

• Luke 14:28–30 (NIV)

God’s word is full of practical wisdom about money. Today’s passage teaches us that we are called and commanded to plan—to sit down and estimate the cost of what we feel God leading us to do. If you want to get married this year, or have a baby, or buy a house, or build wells in Africa, you need a budget!

Here are a few journal questions to help you process today’s verse:

1. How do you feel about the word budget? Be honest!
2. What dreams do you have for this year? Write down all the hopes and goals you have of things you’d like to buy, invest in, and save for this year.
3. Have you budgeted for the things you wrote about in number two?
4. What is one thing you’re going to do this week to start working on your plan?

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We’re kicking off the new year with an important topic: Where does your identity come from? Do we take our cues from Pinterest or Instagram influencers or what our boss says about us? We'll get some life-changing answers from God’s Word. Plus, I get to sit down with award-winning songwriter Matthew West to talk about his new book on identity: Hello, My Name Is.

The First Step to Being Yourself

When we’re feeling lost, we cling to our titles and our roles, and we hold on to what we can accomplish or what others say about us. But there’s a deeper truth to keep us grounded, even when people and circumstances change around us. In today’s teaching, I’ll share a story about one of the first times I ever heard God speak to me and the powerful truth he taught me about identity.

How to Embrace the Plan That God Has for You with Matthew West

Y’all, I am so excited to sit down with award-winning musician Matthew West to talk about his new album, Brand New, and new book, Hello, My Name Is: Discover Your True Identity.

We get all sorts of labels from the world around us—from what we’ve done or failed to do, from what we wear, drive or eat, from where we work, or who we hang out with. But, as Matthew points out, discovering who you are starts with knowing whose you are. On your best and your worst day, you can know that God loves you. You can choose to believe what He says about you instead of creating an identity for yourself. This is the foundation for the greatest confidence in the world.

This Is Who You Are in God’s Eyes . . .

But now thus says the Lord,

he who created you, O Jacob,

he who formed you, O Israel:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by name, you are mine. . .

Because you are precious in my eyes,

And honored, and I love you.”

— Isaiah 43:1, 4 (ESV)

Precious and honored probably aren’t the words you’d normally use to describe how you’re feeling. But regardless of how you feel, what you’ve done or haven’t done, or what’s been done to you, you are a child of God—if you have chosen to enter into relationship with Him. He loves you.

So, to help us really grasp our identity as children of God, here are a few journal questions to think about:

1. Where do you normally find your identity?
2. How does it feel to think that God is all yours, all the time?
3. How does it feel to imagine that you never get on God’s nerves?
4. In what areas of life do you need God to remind you who you are?

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The pressure to live a picture-perfect life is everywhere, isn't it? We're always chasing impossible standards for the perfect body, business, spouse, kids and family. Today, we're going to talk about how to let go of the pressure to be perfect and embrace our missteps and mistakes. It's time to move past the fear of imperfection and live an authentic life.

3 Ways to Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect

Today, we’re talking about how to let go of the pressure to be perfect. I don’t know about you, but I feel this pressure on an almost daily basis. We’re always chasing some perceived idea of the perfect body, the perfect mom, the perfect house, or the perfect job. But when we choose to let go of our own impossibly high standards and stop focusing on our weaknesses, we can actually live an authentic life.

We’ll unpack three main ways to let go of perfection:

1. Focus on what’s right.
2. Laugh about what’s wrong.
3. Redefine “good.”

The Importance of Being Original with GiGi Butler

“Life isn’t about being perfect: It’s about being original.” These powerful words are from my friend Gigi Butler, entrepreneur and founder of GiGi’s Cupcakes. Gigi and I talk about how waiting to make a move until everything is perfect will leave you stuck. Because first of all, perfection doesn’t exist. And more importantly, God did not create you to be average or to try to pattern your life after someone else’s version of perfect. He created you for a unique purpose that only you can accomplish.

Are You Under a Lot of Pressure?

“Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original.” — Galatians 5:25–26 (The Message)

I love this passage of Scripture because it reminds us that God has big plans for each one of us. We can choose to spend our lives missing out by constantly comparing ourselves to someone else’s version of success. But as this verse reminds us, “We have far more interesting things to do with our lives.”

Here are a few journal questions to help you think and pray through today’s teaching on perfection:

1. What’s going right in your life right now? What’s good?
2. What’s going wrong that you can laugh about?
3. How can you redefine “good”?