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In a culture trying to sell us the lie that we should be anything but “just a mom”, the Joy Filled Podcast exists to come alongside you and help you thrive in this season at home and experience the fullness of joy in the simplicity of homemaking and raising a family. The early years of motherhood are hard, but they’re so so good. I’m determined to give these ‘good old days’ everything I’ve got and I’m bringing you along with me. We’ll host honest conversations on faith, motherhood, homemaking, and everything in between. My prayer is that you leave encouraged in Christ, equipped to carry the weight of motherhood with joy, and reminded of the truth that God has given you everything you need to steward your arrows well. There is so much joy here. Let’s experience it together.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Biblical Boundaries, Burnout, and Loving People Well with Courtney Burg
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Biblical boundaries, burnout, and loving people well - yep, we’re going there today with Courtney Burg. Courtney is the author of her brand new book Loyal To A Fault and founder of Discover Your Worth, an online membership designed to support women with practical tools to break free from codependency while establishing a healthy boundary practice. She’s a mom of 4 in the thick of motherhood just like you and I, and she’s here to talk with us about how setting boundaries is how we love people well and reflect the way God loves us.
This conversation is full of so much truth and Courtney approaches this hard topic with love, grace and wisdom and I know you’re going to walk away better because of her, so I hope you enjoy this episode of The Joy Filled Podcast.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Keeping Jesus The Main Character of Your Story This Christmas Season
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
This time of year, there is often a lot of pressure and weight on us mamas to do and be everything for everyone. We’ve got presents to buy, decorations to be hung, parties to host, treats to bake, and the list goes on. If we’re not careful, we’ll get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the most wonderful time of the year that we’ll forget to ever stop and wonder at the magnificence of the reason why we celebrate in the first place - that little baby that was laid in a manger all those years ago.
So today I’m sharing with you the one thing that has helped me the most when it comes to keeping the peace and joy in this time of year. Grab your favorite warm and cozy drink and let’s dive into this episode of The Joy Filled Podcast.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Feeling Overwhelmed in Motherhood? This Might Help.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Overwhelm is something we all face, but it’s not something we need to try to avoid or outrun. You will experience overwhelm in life, that’s a guarantee, but overwhelm is a feeling to acknowledge, not a place to camp out and take on as an identity. So instead of trying to figure out how to avoid it, in this episode we’re going to talk about how to move through it, lean into it and give it the attention it deserves, and continue on forward because just like every other feeling we experience, overwhelm is simply a messenger alerting us that some things aren’t quite right.
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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
We’re all trying our best to handle it all, whatever “it” is for you. Motherhood, family, work life. Balancing home and kids and social activities and all the things. It can feel sort of impossible to handle it all, right? Friend, I’ve got good news - you and I were never created to handle it all on our own. We were created to be in community with the Lord, walking with him, working with him, and inviting him into every portion of our lives as we cast our cares on Him.
One of the best ways to truly “cast our cares” is through prayer. So often I hear of women who are afraid to pray or simply don’t know how to pray, so today we are talking all things prayer in hopes that you leave with a clear understanding of what prayer is and how we can apply it to our lives. We’ll talk through things like the basics of prayer, the different kinds of prayer, when and how to pray, and writing out your prayers.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Joy Filled Podcast!
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Friendship is TOUGH! There, I said it. Today on the podcast, Elizabeth Laing Thompson is joining us to talk through all the questions we’ve all been asking about friendship - how to make new friends, how to nurture lifelong friendships, and what to do when friendships fall apart.
In Elizabeth’s brand new book When a Friendship Falls Apart, she comes alongside readers as they process their struggling friendships—the faltering, the fractured, and the failed. Blending personal story, biblical examples, and faith-filled wisdom, each page explores questions like the following:
- How do we guard against the poison of bitterness so we can process the hurt and move forward?
- When and how do we seek reconciliation? What does forgiveness look like?
- How do we know when it’s time to leave a friendship behind?
- How do we open up again and entrust our wounded hearts to new friendships?
If you find yourself in the midst of a friendship that’s falling apart, or you’re grappling with past hurts and regrets, I hope you enjoy this podcast episode and I encourage you to grab a copy of Elizabeth’s new book, When a Friendship Falls Apart.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
BONUS: Happy 3rd Birthday, Joy Filled!!!
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Joy Filled turns THREE today!! Listen in for a fun, unscripted episode as we talk about where we've been, where we're going, and all God has done over the last three years.
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Launch Your Own Podcast with Clarity and Confidence with Stefanie Gass
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Three years ago this month I launched The Joy Filled Podcast after spending just a few short months researching and learning about how in the world I'd actually launch a podcast. In that research, I stumbled upon a podcast by my now mentor and friend, Stefanie Gass, who taught me so much of what I know about podcasting today.
Stefanie Gass is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, boy mom, and multi-six-figure CEO. She helps women grow their online businesses and make money online, using podcasting. She is the host of a top 25 globally ranked business podcast, Online Business for Christian Women. She believes it's possible to partner with God to create income and impact without sacrificing your family, faith, or buying into social media hustle.
Stefanie truly has a gift in helping women get clear on their callings and launch successful podcasts, and myself and this podcast is a reflection of that gift. If you’ve ever wondered or asked me about podcasting and how I got started, I’ve probably sent you in Stef’s direction. It is truly full circle to have her here on Joy Filled today and I am so honored to get to introduce you to her. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Joy Filled Podcast with my very own mentor, Stefanie Gass.
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Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Struggling to Feel Motivated to Show Up For Your Life? This One’s For You.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
I’m sure you’ve been there. You want to show up and be who you’re made to be, step into your purpose, do the things you’re called to do (or even just the things you’re *supposed* to do), but you just can’t find it in you to actually *do* the things. I know I can’t be the only one who has gone through seasons where it’s hard to find motivation to even get a meal on the table, let alone all the other stuff. Wondering, how do I do it? How do I show up for all the things that need to be done, all the people that need me, all the tasks I’m supposed to do, even when I don’t feel like it? And with a culture SO focused on following our feelings, it’s no surprise we’re all asking the same question.
So how do we show up even when we don’t feel like it? Today, we’re answering that question because trust me, I am no stranger to this struggle and, lucky for you, I’ve learned a thing or two along the way.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Nutrition Can Be Simple, Even as a Busy Mom with Kirsti Troyer
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
One of the things that has been absolutely pivotal for me in motherhood is understanding and prioritizing nutrition and the role proper nutrition plays in my hormones, energy, mood, mental clarity, and so many other things. For a long time I was the mom surviving on 3-4 cups of coffee and maybe one real meal a day, and I was also exhausted, overwhelmed, and worn out most days. I thought that was normal. I thought that's just how it was for moms. But over the past year or so I've learned a lot about nutrition and one of the most encouraging things for me was realizing how simple it actually is to nourish my body and give it what it needs to thrive. I know this isn’t a health podcast, but I believe that health and leading a joy filled life go hand in hand, which is why I invited my friend Kirsti Troyer.
Kirsti Troyer is a registered dietitian of 8 years who started studying the connection between nutrition and hormones due to her own period problems. She now helps women support their hormones naturally with food. Specifically focusing on improving energy, metabolism and eating in sync with your menstrual cycle. She has a goal of simplifying nutrition and decreasing the overwhelm so you can nourish your body well. Kirsti lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband & daughter. You can easily find her on Instagram @nutrition.withkirsti.
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
The Heart of Homemaking - 4 Simple Truths For The Discouraged Homemaker
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
With the rise of the homemaker "aesthetic" of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough on social media comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it’s a beautiful thing to be inspired by so many amazing women who do a wonderful job of sharing their homemaking, it can also leave you wondering, am I doing this right? Am I really a homemaker if my reality doesn’t look like that.
Here’s the thing - I love the homemaker aesthetic. I think wearing dresses makes me more productive. I have tried and failed TWICE now to learn the art of sourdough (I’ll get it eventually!). I love that homemaking is making a comeback! But the truth is: the heart of homemaking is so much more than all of those things.
As I’ve fought comparison in my own homemaking journey, God has been so faithful to renew my mind and remind me of the true heart of homemaking. So in this episode, I’m sharing with you 4 simple truths about homemaking that God has been reminding me of in this season that I hope will encourage you in your own homemaking — whatever that may look like.
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