Welcome back to another episode of Dressed in Splendeur!

It's been a little quiet lately on the pod, but we are back with quite a doozy of an episode to bring us back to the rhythms of sharing episodes that will encourage you to learn how be dressed in grander splendor than the wildflowers of the field (Luke 12:27).

This week we have singer/songwriter, McKenna Parr, joining us to talk about her unique experience of having been married and divorced within less than a year. She shares about the shame she felt when she couldn't have her ex agree with her to stay with her, the questions she had about divorce in accordance with God's Word, and the healing God gave her throughout the trials of everything she endured through this season.

May you be encouraged through her testimony and find healing through this conversation. If you think that someone will be blessed by this episode, please share! We hope this podcast will continue to help you learn how to be dressed in grander splendeur than the beautiful wildflowers of the field.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

Merry Christmas everyone!

This week we have the wonderful Bookstagram influencer, Cicely V Ford, on the show! Cicely, or Cici to her friends, shares about her journey in organically creating a 50k+ followers Instagram account where she promoted her favorite books; how she grew closer in her relationship with Jesus; and how, in doing so, her focus on her Instagram page turned more into a place where she shared her faith and encouraged people with every word she writes. Even though she lost tens of thousands of followers due to the change in how Instagram operates and because she began sharing more about her Bible studies, Cici tells us how it's all worth it, as long as she never compromises her faith in the process.

Cici shares some wonderful advice for those who have a desire to be an influencer and/or how to encourage people with their following, and she and our host, Lydia Summer, have a great dialogue about the negatives and positives that come with social media.

May you be encouraged through her testimony, and if you think that someone will be blessed by this conversation, please share! We hope this conversation will continue to help you learn how to be dressed in grander splendeur than the beautiful wildflowers of the field.
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Thank You to Our Sponsor!
Design Studio Morgan:  Thank you to Design Studio Morgan for designing SPLENDEUR Magazine's new website, which will be up and ready to launch very soon! Follow them on Twitter at the link.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

This week, Lydia Summer sits down with painter and all-around creative, Leah Stugan. Leah has been honing in her painting skills over the course of her life and she uses her talent to worship God and encourage the masses through live painting. As a recent Nasvhille transplant from Arizona, Leah hopes to continue to bring her live painting to different events around the city in hopes to share more of the heart of God with others. Leah shares how she went from having a self-interested to a Christ-serving desire to paint, how God instructed her to fulfill a dream placed on her heart, and she shares some wonderful advice for our listeners through the lens of the Bible's narrative of Martha and Mary.

May you be encouraged through her testimony, and if you think that someone will be blessed by this conversation, please share! We hope this conversation will continue to help you learn how to be dressed in grander splendeur than the beautiful wildflowers of the field.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

Welcome back to another episode!

This week, our host, Lydia Summer, sits down with someone that's a blast from her past! Cortney Smith, a registered dietician an owner of Sage, comes on the show to talk about how her desire to make healthy treats for her and her family turned into a business. She shares how and why Sage started, why she sold her treats recipes to another, her vision for Sage moving forward, and how she and her husband desire to always partner with God in everything they do. She shares some wonderful healthy eating advice, as well as how you can also partner with God for the plans He has for your life.

This one's a good one, so don't miss out! May you be encouraged through her testimony, and if you think that someone will be blessed by this conversation, please share! We hope this conversation will continue to help you learn how to be dressed in grander splendeur than the beautiful wildflowers of the field.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

We are back from our short hiatus and we hope you're ready for some exciting conversations to come! Starting with the wonderful Meggan Wood, founder of Lily Jade.

Our host, Lydia Summer, sits down with Meggan and chats about how the Lord orchestrated for her and her husband to take a huge risk and start a new business which would help bring beauty and functionality to diaper bags. What was thought of as a part-time gig when they first started to the internationally known business it is today, Meggan never expected for this calling to grow so much in the way that it did.

Lily Jade has been able to partner with amazing organizations and has donated so much to women in need, and it was an absolute joy to have Meggan join our show today. May you be encouraged through her testimony, and if you think that someone will be blessed by this conversation, please share! We hope this conversation will continue to help you learn how to be dressed in grander splendeur than the beautiful wildflowers of the field.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

This week, we have Katherine Briggs (or Katie) on the show to talk about her first published book, and the first of her duology, The Eternity Gate. Filled with magic, wonder, loyal friendships, quests, monsters, and so much more, this is the perfect book for our friends who love to read YA Fantasy books!

Katie has been writing and creating worlds for many years, and she always makes sure to incorporate her faith in some fashion within her writings. She discusses with our host, Lydia Summer, what that process looks like in creating new worlds, what her book is about, and why she relates so much to the main heroine, Seyo. She shares some great encouraging words as well for those who desire to follow a similar path to her own.

If you think that someone will be blessed by this conversation, please share! We hope this conversation will continue to help you learn how to be dressed in grander splendeur, than the beautiful wildflowers of the field.
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SPLENDEUR Magazine: If you're interested in pre-ordering our Fall Issue or subscribing to their bi-annual subscription, click the link to start shopping. Use discount code "DIS10" at checkout to get 10% off your purchase of our Fall Issue.
Happy Little Flame: Find the perfect candle for the fall season! All natural and free from additives, dyes, parabens and phthalates, you'll love this addition to your home. Get 15% off when you sign up for their VIP e-mail list.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

Who here has ever felt shame when attending a purity conference? Or felt embarrassed ever talking about sex, no matter who the conversation is with?

This week we have the author of Talking Back to Purity Culture, Rachel Joy Welcher to discuss just how toxic and unbiblical the purity culture movement was when it first started. Rachel and our host, Lydia Summer, discuss how this movement put a lot of pressure on women to make sure not to cause their Christian brothers to stumble, the harmful nature in which men and women feel shame in regards to their sexuality, what biblical purity actually looks like according to God, and how we can love those who are SSA and how to include them in conversations when it comes to purity in the Church.

That, and a whole lot more, is coming up in this episode! We hope you'll find encouragement through Rachel and Lydia's conversation. Share this with someone you think might also be blessed by this episode.
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Use Our Discount Codes
SPLENDEUR Magazine: If you're interested in pre-ordering our Fall Issue or subscribing to their bi-annual subscription, click the link to start shopping. Use discount code "DIS10" at checkout to get 10% off your purchase of our Fall Issue.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

This week we have the wonderful author, Natasha Smith on the show today. Natasha is no stranger to grief and she has beautiful wisdom and advice to give to others experiencing grief on how to cling to God during those times. She also shares some tips for the friends who may not know what to do when someone they know is grieving. Sometimes the best thing to do is just to sit with them.

We hope you'll find encouragement through Natasha's conversation with our host, Lydia Summer. Share this with someone you think might also be blessed by this conversation.

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SPLENDEUR Magazine: If you're interested in pre-ordering our Fall Issue or subscribing to their bi-annual subscription, click the link to start shopping. Use discount code "DIS10" at checkout to get 10% off your purchase of our Fall Issue.
Eternity in our Hearts: Purchase Alicia Hamilton's new devotional book, Eternity in our Hearts today! Small group leaders - if you purchase 10+ books, you get $5 off per book. Don't miss out on this incredible devotional on Ecclesiastes.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

This week's episode we have Kashawn Watson bringing a word for our listeners! Kashawn is the founder of Say Grace and Company, but she does so much more than that! She has her own podcast and is a wonderful encourager for small business owners.

Our host, Lydia Summer asks Kashawn how and why she started Say Grace and Company, and the conversation just flows wherever the Holy Spirit lead. We think this episode will be an encouragement to many who desire to walk in holy conviction.
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Use Our Discount Codes
SPLENDEUR Magazine: If you're interested in pre-ordering our Fall Issue or subscribing to their bi-annual subscription, click the link to start shopping. Use discount code "DIS10" at checkout to get 10% off your purchase of our Fall Issue.
Eternity in our Hearts: Purchase Alicia Hamilton's new devotional book, Eternity in our Hearts today! Small group leaders - if you purchase 10+ books, you get $5 off per book. Don't miss out on this incredible devotional on Ecclesiastes.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!

Another Friday, another episode! Today on the show we have Ryanne Molinari, a pianist, organist, worship leader, writer, and hopeful author of her book, "Fruitful Worship". Ryanne sits down with our host, Lydia Summer, to talk about how worship should incorporate the fruits of the spirit in our worship leading and how we write music for the Church. This one is for any type of worship leader, from traditional to contemporary to everywhere in between! You'll want to listen to this conversation between Ryanne and Lydia.

We hope this episode encourages you, and if you believe it will be an encouragement to someone you know, please feel free to share! We love making new friends!
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Use Our Discount Codes
SPLENDEUR Magazine: If you're interested in pre-ordering our Fall Issue or subscribing to their bi-annual subscription, click the link to start shopping. Use discount code "DIS10" at checkout to get 10% off your purchase of our Fall Issue.
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Thank you to Jael Oriekaose for producing our music! Follow him @soundofpastelkid on Instagram for more of his work. If you're interested in having a music producer for any of your projects, he's your go-to guy!