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Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm episodes
- 63| From Mess to Mission: Turning Your Story Into a Business That Serves Others | ft. Linds Paulson
In today’s episode, Melissa sits down with Lindsay Paulson, CEO of LP Consulting and host of the Mess to Mission podcast. Lindsay helps faith-filled, high-capacity women simplify their homes, systems, and businesses so they can operate with more peace and confidence. Lindsay shares her powerful mess to mission journey, including her pivot out of the hotel industry, what she learned scaling a construction company from a 3-person team to 22, and how deep personal loss shaped her mission-driven approach to business. Together, Melissa and Lindsay talk about where to start when God places a dream on your heart, why systems matter (especially early on), how to build rhythms that prevent burnout, and why asking for help is not weakness. You’ll walk away with practical, encouraging steps to simplify, start, and move forward with faith.
Key Takeaways- Start with what brings you joy and what lights you up. Your business can be built for your current season.
- Your “mess to mission” story can become the very foundation of how you serve others.
- Systems save you later. Lindsay’s ADE method helps you scale with sanity: Automate, Delegate, Elevate.
- You can’t delegate what you haven’t outlined. Create simple processes and SOPs “like you’re explaining it to a kindergartener.”
- You don’t need expensive tools to get started. Use free or low-cost resources first to avoid shiny object syndrome.
- Build rhythms that support your family life: time blocking, admin days, and a strong “set your future self up for success” routine.
- Play and rest are not optional. They’re how you refuel to avoid burnout and keep showing up with joy.
- Comparison steals confidence. Don’t compare your day one to someone else’s day fifty.
- Asking for help is a mindset shift. Delegation can bless you and support other small business owners too.
- Don’t get stuck in perfection. People need your knowledge more than they need your “perfect” logo or the perfect shade of blue.
Chapter Titles & Timestamps- 00:00 — Meet Lindsay Paulson (LP Consulting + Mess to Mission)
- 02:02 — Lindsay’s Mess to Mission Story and Her Big Pivot
- 09:50 — Mission-Driven Work: Nonprofits, St. Jude, and Redeeming Hope
- 10:59 — Where to Start When God Places a Dream on Your Heart
- 12:50 — Why Systems Matter and a Simple System You Can Start Today
- 15:32 — Shiny Object Syndrome and Choosing Tools That Fit Your Brain
- 18:19 — Faith and Business: Building Around Family, Not Burnout
- 22:51 — Rhythms for Family Life, Travel Seasons, and Preventing Burnout
- 29:08 — Why It’s Hard to Ask for Help and How to Shift Your Mindset
- 32:23 — Encouragement for the Woman Afraid to Take the Leap
- 34:37 — Where to Find Lindsay and Work With Her
Links Mentioned in the Episode- Lindsay’s Website: www.lindspaulson.com
- Instagram: @linds.paulson
- Mess to Mission Podcast: Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
- Automation Academy (Monthly Subscription): Available on Lindsay’s website (www.lindspaulson.com )
🎙 The Anchored with Purpose Planner is available NOW — plus a FREE December download to try and use right away!
faith-based business, Christian women entrepreneurs, systems for small business, business systems and processes, project management for entrepreneurs, how to start a business as a mom, automate delegate elevate, time blocking for moms, business without burnout, simplify your business, operations consulting, business automation, women owned business, Mess to Mission podcast, faith and entrepreneurship, delegation for entrepreneurs, free business tools, Google Workspace for business, ClickUp free version, entrepreneurship for busy moms
37 min - 62| Year in Review: Do This Before You Set Goals for the New Year
Before you set a single goal for the new year, Melissa invites you to pause and complete a Year in Review / Life Evaluation—a simple, powerful reflection that brings clarity, context, and peace. She shares how she recently did this with her planner and prayer time, why reflection matters (with encouragement from Scripture and mentor Rick Warren), and how this process looks different when life feels more balanced than it once did. You’ll learn exactly how to review your year through highlights, goals met, lessons learned, struggles, places visited, and especially through the Anchored with Purpose Life Anchors—so you can see God’s faithfulness, measure your growth (including your Word of the Year: Impact), and step into the next season with intention. Plus, you can download the free Life Evaluation guide.
Key Takeaways- A Year in Review gives you clarity + context before you set goals for what’s next.
- Scripture calls us to reflect and remember what God has done (Ecclesiastes 3:1; Psalm 77:11–12).
- Reviewing your year through the Life Anchors helps you see where you were thriving—and where you want to grow.
- Your “Word of the Year” becomes more meaningful when you evaluate real-life evidence of it (Melissa’s 2025 word: Impact).
- Progress doesn’t always look like perfection - sometimes it looks like balance, growth, and grace.
- Practical tools help: flipping through your planner, reviewing calendar/photos, and using a simple evaluation worksheet.
- Your wins count - especially the quiet ones you might forget if you don’t write them down.
- This reflection becomes fuel for choosing your next Word of the Year and setting goals rooted in your real life.
- It’s okay if your review happens at your desk instead of a coffee shop - still do it (and yes, go grab the latte anyway).
- The free Life Evaluation download is designed to make this process easy and doable.
Chapters- 00:00 — Pause Before You Plan
- 01:16 — Why a Year in Review Matters (Clarity + Context)
- 02:19 — Last Year’s Perspective vs. This Year’s Balance
- 04:37 — Life Anchors Review: Faith Wins & Spiritual Growth
- 06:57 — Health & Family Wins (Gym, Intentional Time, Parenting Growth)
- 11:32 — Relationships & Community (Coffee Dates + Gym Friends)
- 13:54 — Money & Career Wins (Anchored with Purpose + Rebuilt + YouVersion)
- 20:45 — Personal Growth, Coaching, and Legacy Work
- 23:00 — Fun & Recreation (Wins You Forget Until You Flip the Planner)
- 27:46 — Home Wins (Kitchen Refresh + Creating Joy at Home)
- 30:05 — Highlights: Full Circle Mentor Moments + Big Events
- 34:45 — Goals Met + Biggest Accomplishments
- 36:59 — What Worked vs. What Didn’t
- 39:23 — Struggles, Grief, and Trusting God Through Uncertainty
- 40:42 — Lessons Learned + Rest (Because Your Body Keeps the Score)
- 42:10 — Places Visited + Why It Matters to Track Them
- 43:50 — Download the Free Life Evaluation + How to Use It
- 45:20 — Final Encouragement: You’ve Got This
Year in Review, Life Evaluation, Christian goal setting, faith-based planning, reflection prompts, end of year reset, Word of the Year, Wheel of Life, Life Anchors, Catholic personal growth, spiritual reflection, planner reflection, gratitude and growth, habits and systems, work-life balance, discipleship, making an impact, Scripture reflection, journaling prompts, goal setting with God, Anchored with Purpose planner
46 min - 61| Reclaim Your Space with GRACE: Faith-Filled Organizing with Melinda Grace
In this episode of the Anchored with Purpose podcast, Melissa sits down with professional organizer and author Melinda Grace, creator of the Reclaim Your Space with GRACE method. If your home feels overwhelming, your closets are overflowing, and your mind feels just as cluttered as your countertops, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.
Melinda shares how God led her from an acting career in New York and LA into professional organizing, and how she began to see that clutter isn’t just “stuff” — it’s deeply connected to our anxiety, faith life, and sense of purpose. She unpacks powerful stories of women whose lives changed as they cleared their homes: new jobs, big moves, finished books, and fresh courage to step into their callings.
You’ll also hear Melinda’s GRACE framework for decluttering (Gather, Release, Acquire, Cultivate, Enjoy), how to start where you’re most stuck, and why inviting God into the process can turn organizing from a dreaded chore into a soul-level reset. Whether you’re getting ready for the holidays, dreaming of a calmer new year, or just tired of feeling like you’re drowning in your own home, this episode will help you reclaim your space — and your peace — with grace.
Melinda’s Book: Reclaim Your Space with GRACE by Melinda Grace – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9J9QN8
🎙 The Anchored with Purpose Planner is available NOW — plus a FREE December download to try and use right away!
Key Takeaways- Clutter is not neutral – research shows it increases cortisol and can contribute to anxiety, fatigue, and stress, especially for women.
- Your home is a sanctuary – our physical spaces can either support or sabotage our ability to hear God, rest, and live our purpose.
- Start where you’re stuck – notice which room, corner, or routine makes you feel the most overwhelmed and begin there.
- Clutter and calling are connected – when women clear space, they often gain clarity and courage for big decisions (moving, writing a book, changing careers, etc.).
- We attach emotions to objects – sometimes we’re really holding onto memories, guilt, or identity, not just “stuff.”
- It’s okay to ask for help – inviting a friend, organizer, or coach into your space can be the breakthrough you need.
- The GRACE framework makes decluttering doable:
- G – Gather: your goals, your supplies, your items, and even donation options
- R – Release: let go of what no longer serves your current season
- A – Acquire: only then bring in bins, baskets, and design touches
- C – Cultivate: practice your new “dance” and rhythms in the space
- E – Enjoy: pause to celebrate, rest, and thank God for the transformation
- Faith belongs in the process – praying over what to keep, what to release, and where to donate can turn decluttering into a spiritual practice.
- You’re doing better than you think – moms are carrying a huge mental load; organizing is meant to support you, not shame you.
- Small changes matter – even tiny shifts like moving glasses closer to the water source or reworking a drawer can save time and mental energy daily.
Episode Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Holiday Clutter Chat
02:00 – Meet Melinda: Faith, Family & Life by the Beach
05:00 – From Acting to Organizing: A Calling Rewritten
09:00 – When Decluttering Changes a Life
12:00 – Clutter, Cortisol & the Science of Stress
16:00 – Drowning at Home: Where Do I Even Start?
18:30 – “Start Where You’re Stuck”
22:00 – Why Letting Go Is So Emotional24:30 – Praying Over Donations & Finding the Right Home for Your Stuff
28:00 – Faith, Purpose & Our Overloaded Homes33:00 – The GRACE Framework for Organizing41:00 – Melissa’s $400 Kitchen Refresh & “Dance” in the Home45:30 – How to Work with Melinda & Where to Find HerLinks & Resources Mentioned- Melinda’s Book:
Reclaim Your Space with GRACE by Melinda Grace – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9J9QN8- Connect with Melinda Grace:
Website: www.melindagrace.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melindagraceorganizing/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melindagraceorganizing
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/melindagraceorganizing
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-grace-0a3632329
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melindagraceorganizing
- Newsletter: https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/7b63959d73
- https://bit.ly/melindagraceorganizing
- Grab Your Free Decluttering Checklist HERE -> https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/80361b279fhttps://bit.ly/MGOdeclutteringlist
- Refresh Your Kitchen with My Top 10 Organizing Hacks for Kitchens HERE -> https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/7103328cf4https://bit.ly/MGOkitchenreset
- Easy, Printable Password Tracker HERE -> https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/f3cb202522https://bit.ly/MGOPasswordTracker
Connect with Melissa & Anchored with Purpose:
Links- Book Melissa to Speak at Your Event
- Website
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Instagram
- Anchored with Purpose Tribe
- Email
Christian home organization, Christian organizer, faith-based decluttering, reclaim your space with grace, Melinda Grace organizing, GRACE organizing method, clutter and anxiety, Christian minimalist lifestyle, organizing for overwhelmed moms, faith and home, Christian home reset, holiday decluttering, Christian women and mental load, GRACE framework, reclaim your space book
47 min - 60| Planning With Purpose: Faith, Focus & Flexibility
🎉 It’s a big day on the Anchored with Purpose Podcast — the Anchored with Purpose Planner is officially available! 🎉
In today’s episode, Melissa unveils the planner she has been designing, refining, and dreaming about for more than 15 years. She shares the behind-the-scenes journey of searching for the perfect planning system, the hilarious “Frankenplanner” experiment, discovering the discbound system, and overcoming overwhelm with other planners on the market. As someone recently diagnosed with ADHD, Melissa explains how planning tools have been life-changing, and how this new planner is created specifically to help women live with peace, clarity, and intention — without guilt or overwhelm.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn what makes the Anchored with Purpose Planner different: weekly Scripture memory, monthly biblical themes, inspirational messages, time-blocking layouts, reflection pages, and the flexibility of a printable system that you can fully customize. Melissa also explains why she intentionally didn’t include every possible feature and how optional add-ons allow each woman to personalize her planning experience.
If you’re ready to plan your life with purpose and anchor your days in faith — this episode will get you excited to start.
🎙 The planner is available NOW — plus a FREE December download to try and use right away!
Key Takeaways- The Anchored with Purpose Planner is now available and ready to order 🎉
- Planners have supported Melissa through decades of demanding seasons and helped with ADHD and executive functioning
- The Anchored with Purpose Planner has been designed over 15 years and refined for more than a year in real-life use
- The discbound system allows full customization and flexibility for planning in a way that fits real life
- Weekly Scripture memory, monthly Scripture themes, inspirational messages, time blocking, and reflection pages create structure with peace
- Too many planners are overwhelming — this one is intentionally simple, faith-centered, peaceful, and flexible
- Optional add-on pages and free resources allow everyone to personalize their planning system
- Permission to give yourself grace: the planner is a tool, not a boss
Chapters- 00:00 — Welcome & planner launch celebration 🎉
- 00:45 — Melissa’s journey: why planning matters
- 01:35 — ADHD diagnosis & how planning supports executive functioning
- 02:20 — Searching for the perfect planner + the “Frankenplanner” story
- 04:30 — “People would pay you for this” — the seed planted
- 05:40 — Discovering the discbound system
- 08:45 — What makes the Anchored with Purpose Planner different
- 11:15 — Scripture, inspiration & monthly overview pages
- 12:05 — Time blocking & weekly reflection
- 12:50 — Why simplicity matters + avoiding overwhelm
- 13:45 — Catholic planners & finding the perfect middle ground
- 15:05 — Printable flexibility + optional add-ons
- 16:25 — Who this planner is for
- 17:10 — How to order + FREE December download
- 18:05 — Final encouragement & blessing
Helpful Links from This Episode
🛍 Order the Anchored with Purpose Planner:
https://anchoredwithpurpose.com📥 Download the FREE December Planner Pages:
https://anchoredwithpurpose.com🌀 Discbound System Resources:
Levenger: https://levenger.comARC by Staples: https://staples.comMartha Stewart Discs: available at StaplesHappy Planner (similar system): https://thehappyplanner.com📱 Follow Melissa on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/anchoredwithpurpose📺 Watch on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@anchoredwithpurposeAnchored with Purpose Planner, planner launch, faith-based planner, printable planner, discbound planner, Catholic women, Christian moms, intentional living, time-blocking planner, Scripture memory, ADHD planning tools, executive functioning, planning with faith, peace not panic
18 min - 59| Family Dinners, Less Stress: How Meal Prep Builds Connection, Confidence, and Health | ft. Cassie Groeschel
In this episode, Melissa brings back registered dietitian, wife, and mom of three, Cassie Groeschel, to talk all things meal prep, family meals, picky eaters, and raising kids who actually know how to cook.
Cassie shares how she went from burnt-out, multi-job-working mom to a woman who uses simple meal prep routines to buy back hours of her week and reclaim evenings with her family. She breaks down why meal prep doesn’t have to mean “half your Sunday in the kitchen,” how to use tiny pockets of time (like when the toast is in the toaster!) to prep, and why cooking is a lost life skill we desperately need to bring back for our kids.
You’ll hear practical, grace-filled strategies for:
- How to meal prep in small pockets of time instead of marathon Sundays
- Why cooking at home is tied to better health, connection, and confidence
- Simple, age-appropriate ways to get toddlers, kids, and teens helping in the kitchen
- How to handle picky eaters with more intention and less frustration
- What to do before you overhaul your meals: pantry resets, life-season audits, and realistic goals
- How Cassie’s Busy Mom Meal Prep Course helps you reduce decision fatigue, feed your family well, and stop dreading the “What’s for dinner?” question
If you’re a busy mom who is tired of scrambling at 5 p.m., wants her kids to learn real-life kitchen skills, and desires more peaceful, screen-free family dinners, this one will speak right to you.
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode- Cassie’s Website
Learn more about Cassie, her work with families, and her resources:👉 wellnessthatfits.com- Cassie on Instagram
Follow Cassie for practical, realistic wellness and meal prep tips for busy moms:👉 @wellnessthatfits- Cassie’s Podcast
Wellness That Fits – launching around the time of this episode, where Cassie shares more about nutrition, family wellness, and realistic health strategies for busy women.- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wellness-that-fits/id1845172688
⏱ Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Welcome Back, Cassie! Meal Prep, Family Time & Picky Eaters
00:47 – Cassie’s Story: Burnout, Multiple Jobs & Finding Meal Prep03:31 – “I Don’t Have Time to Meal Prep”: Mindset Shifts That Change Everything04:38 – Tiny Pockets of Time: Prepping Lettuce While the Toast Toasts06:11 – Reducing Food Waste with Freezer Hacks (Spinach, Carrots & More)07:39 – Cooking as a Lost Life Skill & Why It Matters for Our Kids09:43 – From Convenience Culture to Food Literacy and Emotional Connection10:52 – Life Skills Camp: Letting Kids Wash, Chop & Use Knives Safely11:42 – Age-Appropriate Kitchen Tasks: Toddlers to Bigger Kids13:37 – Teaching Food Safety, Raw Meat Handling & Modeling in the Kitchen14:56 – Making It Fun: Music, Theme Nights & Confidence in the Kitchen16:12 – Spiritual & Emotional Connection Around the Table (Gratitude & Prayer)18:46 – Patience, Screens Off & Building Social-Emotional Skills at Mealtime20:04 – Mindful Eating vs Screens: Brain-Gut Connection & Feeling Satisfied22:03 – Picky Eaters: Lists, Favorites & Involving Kids in Decisions24:26 – Kids Packing Their Own Lunches: Setting Them Up for Success27:43 – Teaching Where Food Comes From: Grocery Trips & Food Literacy28:44 – Kids Are More Capable Than We Think: Melissa’s Lunch Story28:56 – Inside the Busy Mom Meal Prep Course: Life Season Audit30:17 – Pantry Reset, Core Ingredient Prep & Diverse Meals from the Same Base32:35 – Kid Lunches Formula: Protein + Grain + Fruit + Veggie33:34 – Reducing Decision Fatigue: Sustainable, Nutritious Meal Planning34:34 – Why Decision Fatigue Is Real & How Meal Prep Can Help34:56 – Where to Find Cassie & Her Busy Mom Meal Prep Course (with Discount Code)35:32 – Melissa’s Testimony: High-Protein, High-Iron Wins with Her Boys36:14 – Encouragement, Impact & Cassie’s Upcoming Podcast37:20 – Closing Encouragement: Stay Anchored with Purpose- Busy Mom Meal Prep Course + Discount Code
Cassie’s course designed specifically for busy, stretched-thin moms who want to:- Spend less time in the kitchen
- Feed their families nourishing meals
- Reduce dinner-time stress and decision fatigue
- Use code PREP50 at checkout to receive $50 off the Busy Mom Meal Prep Course.
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Grab the FREE sample of the Anchored With Purpose Planner
👉 https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/befd76a8d2anchoredwithpurpose.com
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Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal
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39 min - 58| Holy Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace with Family This Holiday Season
In this powerful conversation, Melissa sits down with Meghan Lemery-Fritz, LCSW — a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience — to talk about healthy boundaries, emotional safety, narcissistic family members, and how to protect your peace during the holidays as a Christian woman.
Meghan shares how her Catholic + charismatic upbringing, her mom’s late-in-life social work career, and even old HBO movies sparked her fascination with relationships and human behavior. From there, she unpacks what boundaries actually are (and what they’re not), why so many Christian women confuse self-abandonment with holiness, and how the Holy Spirit often speaks through our discomfort, intuition, and lack of peace.
You’ll hear practical, faith-filled guidance on:
- What a healthy boundary really is (hint: it’s about your actions, not their behavior)
- How to recognize when you’re dysregulated, drained, or ignoring your intuition
- Why “being nice” and being kind are not the same — and how authenticity is actually more Christ-like
- How to prepare for family gatherings with a clear plan, exit strategies, and time limits
- What to do if you’re dealing with a narcissistic or emotionally unhealthy relative
- Why it’s okay — and sometimes necessary — to go low contact or no contact
- How to say no without over-explaining, and how to stop abandoning yourself in the name of “being a good Christian”
This episode is especially timely if you’re heading into Thanksgiving, Christmas, or extended-family events and already feeling anxious, guilty, or overwhelmed
Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Meghan Lemery-Fritz
00:39 – Meghan’s Family, Faith Background & Local Connection02:11 – How HBO Movies, Bible Study, and Her Mom’s Career Shaped Her Calling05:41 – Growing Up Catholic with a Charismatic, Scripture-Rooted Twist07:29 – What Is a Healthy Boundary (and What It’s Not)?10:00 – Are Boundaries Unloving? A Catholic Perspective on Dignity & Self-Respect12:45 – Dysregulation, Intuition, and the Holy Spirit’s “Still Small Voice”15:27 – People-Pleasing vs Inspiration: Are You a Cheerful Giver?16:18 – Nice vs Kind: Serving from Ego vs Serving from the Spirit18:39 – Self-Abandonment, Oxygen Masks, and Feeling “Dead Inside”20:27 – Time in the Word, Quiet, and Why We Need Space to Heal22:04 – Practicing “No”: Simple Phrases for Protecting Your Peace23:25 – The Power of Authenticity: The Strongest Energy in the Room24:44 – Holiday Triggers: Birth Order, Old Patterns, and Family Expectations27:51 – Melissa’s Christmas Story & Redefining What the Day Looks Like29:35 – Discomfort as Information: Listening to Your Body (Not Just “Anxiety”)30:54 – Setting Clear Expectations: Offensive vs Defensive Boundaries32:14 – Safe Words, Exit Plans, and Handling Intrusive Questions33:44 – Hosting, Over-Functioning, and Letting Others Help35:27 – “I Have Anxiety” vs “I Have Feelings”: Learning to Hold Space36:16 – Narcissistic & Emotionally Unhealthy Family Members: First Steps37:40 – Low Contact, No Contact & Moving Toward Safety as a Christian40:14 – How You Feel Around Someone as a Clue to Personality Disorders42:38 – Where to Find Meghan Online & Her Personality Disorder Content44:41 – Melissa’s Closing Thoughts & Meghan’s Upcoming Podcast🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode- Meghan’s Telehealth Psychotherapy Practice
Fritz & Tanger Psychotherapy (serving clients in Pennsylvania, Vermont, Colorado, New York, and New Hampshire)👉 https://www.fritzstanger.com/- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/meghan-lemery-fritz-glens-falls-ny/1051148
- Meghan on TikTok – Personality Disorders & Boundaries
Short, powerful “crash course” videos on personality disorders, narcissism, boundaries, and emotional health👉https://www.tiktok.com/@personalitydisordercoach?_r=1&_t=ZP-91B6y1NRN1D or Search “Personality Disorder Coach” on TikTokHealthy boundaries Christian women, Catholic boundaries, Christian mental health, holiday family stress, narcissistic family member, personality disorders, emotional safety, people-pleasing, Christian women saying no, Catholic moms and boundaries, holiday triggers, Christian therapist boundaries, Holy Spirit and intuition.
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46 min - 57| Anchored, Not Anxious: How Weekly Planning Helps You Find Peace
Ever feel like your to-do list is running you instead of the other way around?
🌀 The appointments, the kids’ activities, hosting responsibilities, family coming to town, holiday prep, and somewhere in there — you still need time to breathe?In today’s episode, Melissa gets honest about overwhelm, anxiety, and the powerful practice that helps her reset and return to peace every single week: faith-first planning using the weekly spread inside the Anchored With Purpose Planner.
Inside this episode, you'll learn:
✨ Why God cares about how you use your time
✨ The science behind writing down tasks + reducing anxiety✨ How to turn a mental spiral into calm clarity✨ The one weekly focus that keeps you grounded✨ How to brain-dump and sort tasks with intention✨ Why scheduling tasks makes you 3x more likely to finish them✨ Color-coding, time-blocking, and stepping into stewardship✨ A gentle reminder that planning ≠ perfection — it’s progressAnd most importantly — how your planner can become a place of peace, a sanctuary where you meet God, breathe deeply, and choose purpose over panic.
🧠 Key Takeaways- Your planner is not just paper — it's peace
- Start your week with God, not your calendar
- A weekly focus keeps you aligned with your calling
- Scripture anchors your mind and heart
- Writing tasks down frees your brain to breathe
- Time-blocking turns intention into action
- Celebrate wins — big and small — to cultivate gratitude & joy
- Consistency over perfection
📌 Links Mentioned- Grab the FREE sample of the Anchored With Purpose Planner
👉 https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/befd76a8d2- Anchored With Purpose Faith Journal
👉https://a.co/d/bGAJpU5📱 Let’s ConnectTag me on Instagram when you're doing your weekly planning — I LOVE seeing your spreads and cheering you on!
@anchoredwithpurpose or @melissajwilkinson🎧 Listen + ShareIf this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who needs peace, clarity, and a reminder that she doesn’t have to hustle — she can plan with God.
22 min - 56| Global Bible Month: Simple Ways to Stay Anchored in Scripture
This month, we’re celebrating something powerful — Global Bible Month with the YouVersion Bible App. With more than one billion downloads, the Bible App has put God’s Word into the hands and hearts of people all over the world — including right here in our community.
In this episode, Melissa shares how daily Scripture — whether through a physical Bible or the Bible App — has grounded her, guided her, and helped her stay anchored through busy seasons, motherhood, and life’s unexpected moments.
You’ll hear simple, practical ways to spend time with God each day, how to use features inside the YouVersion app like streaks, prayer prompts, and Bible plans, and why even one verse a day can reshape your heart and your home.
📲 Download the Bible App: Download The Bible App Now - 100% Free
💁🏻♀️ Join me on the Bible App: https://www.bible.com/users/mjwilkinson41
📖 Read the Rebuilt Faith Bible Plan: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/62006
Get your FREE Anchored with Purpose Planner: https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/befd76a8d2
🎧 Episode Chapters00:00 — Welcome & Why Global Bible Month Matters
01:05 — When Life Feels Loud & Full02:20 — “Scripture Gives Time Back”04:00 — The Bible App as a Lifeline05:15 — Searching Scripture by Emotion or Topic07:00 — Verse of the Day & Daily Devotions08:40 — Sharing Scripture in Everyday Conversations09:45 — Guided Prayer & Tracking Prayer Requests11:20 — Streaks + Staying Consistent13:15 — Bible Reading Plans16:07 — Reading Plans With Friends17:25 — My Favorite Physical Bible18:20 — The “Rebuilt Faith” Plan20:10 — Habits, Grace, & James Clear Wisdom22:00 — Gratitude for the YouVersion Milestone23:30 — Your Invitation to Join the ChallengeYouVersion Bible App, Global Bible Month, Bible reading habit, daily Scripture routine, Christian morning routine, Catholic Bible plan, Rebuilt Faith YouVersion plan, Bible App streaks, faith habits for moms, verse of the day devotional
22 min - 55| When God Sends Joy with a Curly Tail: Our Pug Adoption Story
This week on the Anchored with Purpose podcast, I’m sharing something a little different — not about goal setting or productivity, but about joy. The kind of joy that sneaks up on you when you least expect it, the kind God brings right into your lap… sometimes literally, with fur, wrinkles, and curly tails.
Our family just adopted two new pug puppies, Duke and Duchess, from Green Mountain Pug Rescue, and they’ve completely stolen our hearts. After losing our beloved Olive in 2020 and Frank the Tank earlier this year, our house felt quiet — like something was missing. But God, in His goodness, knew exactly how to fill that space again.
In this episode, I’m sharing the full story — from how Olive and Frank first became part of our lives, to the long wait, the adoption process, and the moment Duke and Duchess came home. You’ll hear how God used these little rescue pups to remind me that He truly cares about the small details of our lives — even the four-legged ones.
What You’ll Hear:
- How our family’s pug story began — and how each one “found” us
- What the waiting season taught me about God’s timing
- The sweet reminder that joy often returns in small, unexpected ways
- How Duke and Duchess have brought laughter and light back into our home
Let’s Stay Connected:
- Instagram: @anchoredwithpurpose
- Website: anchoredwithpurpose.com
16 min - 54| When You Say Yes to God: One Year of the Anchored with Purpose Podcast
Can you believe it’s been one year of the Anchored with Purpose Podcast? In this special anniversary episode, Melissa celebrates a year of showing up together — growing in faith, rediscovering purpose, and dreaming big again.
She shares heartfelt reflections, lessons learned, and encouragement for anyone who’s ever felt afraid to start before they were ready. From nervous beginnings to building a thriving community, Melissa reminds us that obedience matters more than perfection, your story can set someone else free, and God multiplies what we surrender.
Whether you’ve listened since day one or you’re just joining the Anchored with Purpose family, this episode will inspire you to keep trusting God with your next step and your big dreams.
Get your FREE copy of the Anchored with Purpose planner here: https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/befd76a8d2
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- The heart behind the Anchored with Purpose Podcast
- Why obedience > perfection in any dream or calling
- How God uses your story to impact others
- What happens when you surrender control and say “yes” to God
- Encouragement for stepping into your next season with faith and confidence
Connect with Melissa:
- Instagram: @anchoredwithpurpose
- Website: anchoredwithpurpose.com
- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share your favorite episode!
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About Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm
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The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big.
How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world…
How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world…
are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams?
And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you.
The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams.
You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.
And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you.
The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams.
You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.