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Maybe you started the year with big goals, a meaningful Word of the Year, and the best intentions, only to find yourself feeling like life has taken over. If that's you, this episode is your reminder that you don't have to wait until January for a fresh start.

In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson shares the simple mid-year practice that has transformed her own life: the Life Evaluation. Drawing inspiration from the Ignatian Examen and years of personal reflection, she explains how intentionally pausing to evaluate every area of your life can help you stop drifting, celebrate God's faithfulness, and move forward with renewed purpose.

Melissa also shares personal insights from her own mid-year Life Evaluation, including growth in her faith, family, health, and purpose, and introduces her new YouVersion Bible Plan, The Life Evaluation Reset, along with a free printable guide to help you prayerfully reflect on your own life.

Whether you've forgotten your goals, lost momentum, or simply need a fresh perspective, this episode will encourage you to pause, invite God into the process, and remember that it's never too late to reset.

• The Life Evaluation Reset YouVersion Bible Plan
• Free Life Evaluation Guide
• Email Melissa: [email protected] 

00:00 Welcome and why you don't have to wait until January
02:00 Why intentional reflection matters
04:45 The danger of perfectionism
07:05 How the Life Evaluation was created
10:00 Melissa's own mid-year Life Evaluation
14:05 Questions to prayerfully evaluate your life
16:25 Introducing The Life Evaluation Reset Bible Plan
18:00 Free Life Evaluation Guide and coaching invitation

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Have you ever felt like you're always rushing? Racing from one responsibility to the next, checking things off your to do list, and wondering why you still feel exhausted?

In this episode, Melissa Wilkinson shares the lessons God has been teaching her through an unexpected slower season. After both she and her husband faced surgeries this summer, Melissa was forced to step away from her normal routine, including her early morning workouts. What initially felt frustrating became an invitation to slow down, spend more intentional time with her family, enjoy quiet mornings with God, and rethink what true rest really looks like.

Drawing from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, Melissa reflects on why hurry has become so normal in our culture, what Scripture teaches about slowing down, and how Jesus modeled a life that was never rushed. She also shares practical ways she is embracing Sabbath, protecting time with her family, and carrying these lessons into a busy fall season.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like life is moving too fast, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and ask God where He may be calling you to slow down.

Timestamps:

1:42 An unexpected invitation to slow down after surgery

4:20 Why hurry is the enemy of our spiritual lives

5:34 Martha, Mary, and what Jesus teaches about slowing down

8:14 The biggest lesson from Melissa's mid-year Life Evaluation

9:35 Learning to enjoy God's creation instead of rushing through it

10:08 What real rest looked like on vacation

11:08 Growing in the practice of Sabbath

13:56 Protecting these lessons as a busy fall season approaches

16:22 Two reflection questions to help you slow down

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525653090

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Have you ever felt like family vacations aren't really vacations... they're just parenting in a different location?

If you've ever packed for everyone, cooked every meal, cleaned up every mess, and wondered if you'll ever actually relax on vacation again, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson shares why this year's annual beach vacation felt completely different - and why the biggest difference wasn't the destination. It was watching years of intentionally teaching life skills finally pay off.

From kids cooking meals and cleaning the house to managing their own spending money, solving problems, serving others, and growing in independence, Melissa reflects on how raising responsible kids doesn't just prepare them for adulthood - it transforms family life today.

She also shares a personal story about overcoming driving anxiety through prayer, practical ways to teach financial responsibility using Greenlight cards, why limiting devices created more meaningful family memories, and how praying the Rosary together planted seeds of faith in her boys' hearts.

If you're looking for encouragement in Catholic parenting, practical parenting tips, family vacation ideas, or ways to teach responsibility, independence, generosity, stewardship, and faith to your children, this episode will remind you that every small lesson matters.

The seeds you're planting today may become tomorrow's greatest blessings.

00:00 Why vacations with little kids often feel like "trips"
02:26 How years of teaching life skills changed this family vacation
02:50 Driving alone, overcoming fear, and trusting God through anxiety
05:12 Packing independently and preparing for vacation as a family
06:12 The one conversation that changed the entire week
08:07 Coming home to a spotless house after dinner
10:34 Teaching kids to cook and embrace responsibility
11:27 Why everyone helped with dishes, garbage, and cleanup
13:49 Giving kids more independence, freedom, and trust
15:22 Life lessons from setting up a tent and solving problems
17:30 Teaching kids financial responsibility with Greenlight cards
21:38 Why progress matters more than perfection
23:59 Limiting devices to create meaningful family memories
25:24 Praying the Rosary on vacation and planting seeds of faith
28:48 The parenting lesson that changed Melissa's perspective forever

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Summer doesn't have to be packed with camps and expensive activities to make a lasting impact.

In this solo episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson shares a behind-the-scenes look at her family's summer and the unexpected lessons that have come from slowing down, embracing flexibility, and intentionally preparing her boys for adulthood.

After an unexpected start to the summer - including her husband's major surgery, canceling a long-awaited family trip, and her own skin cancer surgery - Melissa realized that the most meaningful moments weren't happening on vacations or through perfectly planned activities. They were happening in the ordinary rhythms of home.

From "Life Skills Camp" and teaching her boys how to do their own laundry to helping them prepare meals, unclog a drain, manage money with the Greenlight app, and take on their first jobs, Melissa shares practical ways to raise responsible, capable, and grateful kids.

She also shares the answered prayer of watching her home become the neighborhood hangout—a place where kids know they're safe, welcome, and always have snacks waiting for them.

If you've ever wondered how to create a slower summer without wasting it, or how to intentionally build character and family culture in the everyday moments, this episode is for you.

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• Why Melissa wanted a slower summer—but not a lazy summer
• How "Life Skills Camp" began by accident and why it transformed their home
• Why teaching kids chores builds gratitude, responsibility, and confidence
• Simple life skills every child should learn before adulthood
• How the Greenlight app is helping teach budgeting, saving, investing, and generosity
• What Andrew's first summer job and Sean's neighborhood job are teaching them about responsibility
• How to create a home where your kids—and their friends—feel safe, welcomed, and loved
• Why some of the biggest parenting wins happen in ordinary, everyday moments

Choose one life skill to teach your child this month.

It doesn't have to be something big. Maybe it's doing laundry, preparing a meal, unclogging a drain, using a calendar, or learning to manage a budget.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & Why This Summer Looks Different
04:35 A Slower Summer, Not a Lazy Summer
06:20 How "Life Skills Camp" Began
08:45 Teaching Kids Laundry (and Growing Gratitude)
11:50 Meals, Chores & Raising Contributors
14:45 Why We Love the Greenlight App
18:10 Andrew's First Summer Job
20:20 Sean's Neighborhood Job & Using Technology as a Tool
22:30 Simple Life Skills Every Kid Should Learn
24:00 Becoming the House Where Everyone Wants to Be
28:15 The "Boatload of Snacks" & Creating a Welcoming Home
31:45 Praying for the Kids in Our Community
35:15 Embracing a Different Pace This Summer
37:30 One Challenge for Your Family This Month

What do you do when God places something on your heart that feels bigger than you?

In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Shawna DuBois, founder of Gabriel's Retreat Ministries, to talk about faith, obedience, and what happens when God calls you to step into something you never expected.

Shawna shares her powerful faith journey—from being a teenager with one foot in and one foot out of the Church to experiencing a profound encounter with God that would eventually lead her to launch a ministry serving women facing unexpected pregnancies. What began as a simple prompting from the Holy Spirit quickly turned into a mission that has transformed countless lives.

Together, Melissa and Shawna discuss the courage it takes to say "yes" when God calls, even when the path ahead isn't clear. Shawna shares how prayer, spiritual direction, and trusting God's timing helped her launch Gabriel's Retreat Ministries and build a community that surrounds women with practical, emotional, and spiritual support.

They also dive into the importance of being truly pro-family, the unique challenges women face during pregnancy and postpartum, and why every mother needs a supportive community around her. Through retreat experiences, mentorship, meals, gifts, friendship, and ongoing support, Gabriel's Retreat Ministries helps women know they are seen, loved, and never alone.

Whether you're discerning a calling, walking through a difficult season, or wondering if God can use your imperfect story for something beautiful, this conversation is a powerful reminder that He often works through ordinary people willing to take the next faithful step.

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00:00 Welcome & Meeting Through Shared Connections
02:00 Shawna's Faith Journey
04:40 God Uses Our Crooked Paths
09:00 Following God's Call to Start a Ministry
12:45 What Is Gabriel's Retreat Ministries?
20:10 Supporting Women Beyond Pregnancy
21:30 The Heart Behind the Retreat Experience
24:00 Building Community for Mothers
27:59 Stories of Transformation
34:12 Walking with Women for the Long Haul
35:03 Final Thoughts & Encouragement

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What if joy wasn't something you had to wait for until life got easier?

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stuck, or like you've lost sight of the joy and purpose God has for your life, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Catholic author, speaker, and writing coach Shemaiah Gonzalez to talk about finding joy in difficult seasons, overcoming comparison, pursuing God-given dreams, and discovering God's presence in everyday life.

Shemaiah shares her powerful faith journey from Protestant seminary to the Catholic Church and how choosing "joy" as her Word of the Year unexpectedly led her on a years-long journey of surrender, gratitude, and deeper trust in God. Together, Melissa and Shemaiah discuss motherhood, creativity, faith, purpose, and why you don't have to wait for the perfect time—or feel fully qualified—to take the next step God is calling you to take.

Whether you're navigating a season of transition, struggling with self-doubt, feeling stretched thin by life's responsibilities, or simply longing for more peace in the midst of the chaos, you'll walk away encouraged to look for God's presence in the ordinary and embrace the unique calling He's placed on your life.

• How Shemaiah's journey led her to the Catholic Church
• Why surrender is often the key to peace and joy
• The difference between happiness and lasting joy
• Practical ways to find joy in difficult seasons
• How gratitude changes your perspective
• Why comparison steals your joy and how to overcome it
• How to embrace your unique gifts and calling
• Encouragement for women pursuing God-given dreams
• Why five minutes a day can change everything
• How God works through small, faithful steps

00:00 Introduction to Shemaiah Gonzalez
02:15 From Protestant Seminary to the Catholic Church
05:45 Finding Peace and Beauty in the Catholic Faith
08:20 Living as a Christian in Seattle
09:05 Why Joy Became Her Word of the Year
11:15 Joy vs. Happiness
12:50 Finding Joy When Life Feels Overwhelming
14:00 Gratitude and Worship as Daily Practices
15:10 How Looking for Joy Changes Everything
18:15 Comparison, Success, and Staying in Your Lane
24:45 Using Your Gifts to Serve Others
27:30 Encouragement for Women Pursuing Big Dreams
28:20 The Power of Five Minutes a Day
31:30 Learning from Great Writers and Mentors
34:00 Where to Find Shemaiah and Undaunted Joy
36:00 Final Encouragement and Closing Thoughts

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For years, Melissa struggled to understand the Rosary. It felt repetitive, intimidating, and honestly, she wasn't sure why Catholics were so devoted to it.

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Deborah Viña, founder of MG Rosary, for an honest conversation about the Rosary, Marian devotion, and the sacramentals of the Catholic Church. Melissa shares how a recent 54-day novena completely changed her perspective, while Deborah offers practical encouragement for women who want to deepen their prayer life but aren't sure where to start.

Together, they explore why the Rosary is so much more than a series of repeated prayers, how it helps us meditate on the life of Christ, and how sacramentals like the Miraculous Medal can keep our hearts focused on God throughout the day.

If you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about when it comes to the Rosary, this conversation is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome & Meeting at Walking with Purpose

01:23 The Story Behind MG Rosary

05:05 The Wrist Rosary Explained

10:29 Learning to Love the Rosary

18:13 Designing Rosaries with Purpose

26:24 The Miraculous Medal & St. Benedict Medal

31:36 Understanding Sacramentals

34:29 The Power of the Rosary

37:53 Where to Find MG Rosary

40:08 Final Encouragement

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Resources & Links Mentioned:

• MG Rosary: https://www.mg-rosary.com/

• The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis de Montfort:
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Rosary-St-Louis-Monfort/dp/0895550563

• Champions of the Rosary by Fr. Donald Calloway:
https://www.amazon.com/Champions-Rosary-Donald-H-Calloway/dp/1596143436

• The Power of the Rosary by Gabriel Castillo:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Power+of+the+Rosary+Gabriel+Castillo

• The Miraculous Medal: Pendant of Power by Christine Watkins:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Miraculous+Medal+Pendant+of+Power+Christine+Watkins

• Rosary in a Year Podcast:
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/riy

• Hallow App:
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• Walking with Purpose:
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Have you ever wondered if the gifts and experiences God has given you are preparing you for something bigger?

In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa sits down with Molly Olson, founder of Sacred Anchor Artisans, to discuss faith, creativity, hospitality, and following the nudges of the Holy Spirit.

Molly shares her journey from raising six children and helping run a freeze-dried candy business to building a ministry that connects Catholic artists with people seeking beauty, hope, and inspiration. What started as one small "yes" at the SEEK Conference has grown into a thriving community showcasing modern sacred art and handcrafted Catholic gifts.

Together, Melissa and Molly discuss discovering your charisms, trusting God's timing, the impact of Catholic youth retreats, and why you do not need the whole plan before taking the next step. They also share how Sacred Anchor Artisans is helping artists tell their stories and bring others closer to Christ through beauty.

If you've been wondering what God might be calling you to next, this conversation will encourage you to take one faithful step forward.

In This Episode:
• Molly's faith journey and the retreat that changed her life
• How a candy business led to a Catholic ministry
• The power of modern sacred art
• Discovering your God-given gifts and charisms
• Trusting the Holy Spirit's direction
• Why hospitality can become a ministry
• Taking the next faithful step toward your purpose

Resources & Links:
Sacred Anchor Artisans:
https://sacredanchorartisans.com/

Saints by Number Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@SaintsByNumber

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome & Meet Molly Olson
01:28 Faith Becoming Her Own
04:59 How Sacred Anchor Artisans Began
08:54 The Story of David & Sacred Art
12:52 The Power of Catholic Youth Retreats
15:39 Art That Leads to Evangelization
20:37 Modern Catholic Sacred Art
22:43 The Meaning Behind Sacred Anchor
25:16 From Gerontology to Ministry
28:53 Trusting the Holy Spirit's Call
31:25 Taking the Next Faithful Step
33:11 Building a Marketplace for Catholic Artists
35:01 Where to Find Sacred Anchor Artisans
36:19 Final Encouragement

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What happens when God asks you to let go of the dream you worked years to build?

In this inspiring conversation, Melissa sits down with Kristen Ledlow, former NBA sideline reporter, television host, entrepreneur, and mom, to talk about faith, purpose, motherhood, and learning to trust God's plan when it looks very different than your own.

Kristen shares her journey from covering the NBA on national television to stepping away from the career she spent years building in order to embrace a new season of motherhood. Together, Melissa and Kristen discuss the concept of "holy discontent," the challenge of finding identity beyond achievement, and how God often redirects our paths in ways we never could have imagined.

They also reflect on the powerful experience of meeting at the YouVersion Beyond a Billion Celebration, where thousands gathered to celebrate over one billion downloads of the Bible App and the life-changing impact of God's Word around the world.

If you've ever wondered whether you're missing God's calling, struggled with a major life transition, or felt torn between achievement and obedience, this conversation will encourage you to trust the Author of your story.

• How Kristen's faith shaped her journey into sports broadcasting
• What it was like covering the NBA for more than a decade
• The surprising way God closed one door and opened another
• Why "holy discontent" may be God's invitation to your next season
• The identity shift many women experience in motherhood
• How high achievers can find purpose outside of accomplishment
• The beauty of ordinary, unseen faithfulness
• Why God's timing is often better than our own plans
• Lessons from the YouVersion Beyond a Billion Celebration
• How to recognize opportunities God places directly in your path

00:00 Meet Kristen Ledlow

01:15 The Night That Changed Everything

03:00 Can God Use Your Career?

10:55 When God Closes a Door

13:20 Holy Discontent

17:55 Choosing Family Over Success

19:30 The Hard Truth About Motherhood

23:40 Is Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Enough?

28:55 Stop White-Knuckling Your Calling

31:40 Getting God's Word to the World

35:00 Building Positionless

38:55 A Final Word of Encouragement

• Positionless by Kristen Ledlow: https://bepositionless.com/ 
• Kristen Ledlow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenledlow

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What happens when you say “yes” to the Holy Spirit, even when the path ahead doesn’t fully make sense?

In this episode of the Anchored with Purpose Podcast, Melissa sits down with Bible App content creator, author, speaker, and soon-to-be podcaster, Thelma Dzwowa, for a conversation full of faith, obedience, divine appointments, and trusting God through every season.

From growing up in Zimbabwe, to moving to Australia, to unexpectedly ending up at the YouVersion Beyond a Billion Celebration in Oklahoma City, Thelma shares the incredible “God meets” that shaped her faith journey and ministry. She opens up about taking an 8-month sabbatical to travel and seek God’s direction, overcoming fear and doubt, writing Bible plans and books for women, and learning to trust the Holy Spirit step by step.

Melissa and Thelma also talk about:

• The power of obedience and how one “yes” to God can impact generations
• How prayer and worship help keep you grounded in faith
• Why it’s okay if you don’t know how to read the Bible yet
• The importance of mindset, personal growth, and seeking truth
• Navigating transitions, career pivots, and new seasons with God
• Overcoming fear and doubt (“the wicked sisters”)
• How the Holy Spirit leads us through uncertainty one step at a time

This episode is filled with encouragement for the woman who feels stuck, uncertain, or ready for a fresh move of God in her life.

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• Thelma Dzwowa Website: https://www.thelmadzwowa.com/ 
• Upcoming Podcast: Distilled Truth
• YouVersion Bible App: https://www.thelmadzwowa.com/general-4 
• Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321 

00:00 – Introducing Thelma Dzwowa
01:00 – The Incredible “God Meet” Story
05:00 – Becoming a YouVersion Bible App Contributor
08:00 – Encouraging Women Through Bible Plans
10:30 – What to Do When You Feel Lost
12:30 – Taking an 8-Month Leap of Faith
15:00 – Writing Books, Podcasting & Ministry
16:30 – Overcoming Fear and Doubt
18:30 – The Generational Power of Faith
23:30 – Staying Grounded in Your Faith
26:00 – Learning How to Read the Bible
28:00 – Where to Find Thelma

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