Girls Talking Life

Are you experiencing a relational drought? Wonder what an olive tree has to do with women and connection?

I'm talking with Rachael Wade. Rachael is a wife, mom of two, and teacher who is passionate about encouraging and equipping women with the word of God. She believes in the power of the "in process" every day story. For this reason she created Olive Us a ministry where women recount to remember the goodness and faithfulness of God.

Rachael and I are chatting about her ministry, the power of story, and how it is time to get back to gathering together again!

If you are you feeling socially out of shape, if you wonder whether you're really needed in community, this show is for you!

You'll hear us talk about…

• Rachael's ministry Olive Us
• Why community matters
• The enemy's plan to keep us isolated
• How to get back to gathering together

Part editorial magazine and part thematic devotional, each new issue of the By Design Journal is perfectly curated to include the voices of strong women, support small businesses and encourage readers in the walk with Christ. Grab the winter issue – The Greatest Pursuit – now!

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Do you struggle with fear, anxiety, or insecurity? Are you reacting to life rather than living on purpose?

Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, cancer survivor, and co-author of Embolden. She is the host of the Life On Purpose Podcast where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of in fear.

You'll hear Amy and I talk about…

• Her journey with fear and anxiety
• Why it's important for us to be bold
• How to embolden women around us
• Steps toward living on purpose

Your boldness, your on purpose living, helps other women do the same. Let's be women living boldly for God. What is your next brave step?

Amy loves entertaining with family and friends. A self-proclaimed "beach junkie", health nut, and chocolate lover, she loves cooking, baking, attending her kids sporting events and getting in weekly HIIT workouts with her friend Alice.

Do you have a plan when it comes to your money? Do you wish you could spend, save and give with confidence? Do you have a God-sized dream that your bank account isn't' ready to support?

Katie Jones is joining me today to share about money management skills that are rooted in the gospel. She talks about her journey with her own personal finances, learning about money management, and struggling to reconcile the financial principles she was learning with her faith.

Part editorial magazine and part thematic devotional, each new issue of the By Design Journal is perfectly curated to include the voices of strong women, support small businesses and encourage readers in the walk with Christ. Grab the winter issue – The Greatest Pursuit – now!

Use code GIRLSTALKINGLIFE for 15% off.

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Do you struggle with using your time well? Do you feel like you don't have enough time get everything done? Ever wonder what the bible says about time-management?

Sarah K. Butterfield joins me to remind us that we can trust God to give us the time we need for what He's called us to. She shares practical steps we can take to calm our overwhelming to-do lists. Sarah gives us time-management examples from Jesus' life, and she tells us about some ways we can steward our time well as we start the new year.

• Make a list
• Ask some questions
• Prioritize
• Set the bar low
• Consider your mental load
• Set reminders

• He had a season for everything
• He took time to rest and pray, and took the time to take care of his physical body
• He welcomed interruption

• Stop multi-tasking
• Anticipate your needs
• Say no more often

Sarah K. Butterfield is the author of "Around the Clock Mom: Make the Most of Your God-Given Time," a resource filled with practical wisdom and biblical inspiration to help busy moms steward their time faithfully. As a speaker and ministry leader, she has a heart for empowering women to grow in their faith! She and her husband and two boys live in San Diego, where she loves getting lost in a book and overindulging in ice cream.

Around the Clock Mom: Make the Most of Your God-Given Time

Mental Load Worksheet

Savoring Your Time Blog Post

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Show of hands: How many times have you resolved to get together with your friends more often, but instead get overly busy with other commitments or Netflix it from your couch most nights? Yeah, me too. Let's make 2022 the year that we really prioritize our friendships and seek out meaningful connections.

I've created a mini-course - The Gathering Project - to help you plan, prep and gather with your girlfriends. I'll give you the special sauce to create a meaningful gathering and the accountability to actually do it!

Jenni Lien is joining me today to tell you about her experience with The Gathering Project, the gathering she planned and the community that's come out of it. ⠀

I invited Jenni to participate in the very first round of my mini-workshop. She graciously accepted my invitation, but had no real plans of hosting a gathering. But as she worked through the week of prompts and prayed about what God would have her do, she devised a plan to gather a small group of women, not once, but on a regular basis to share the ups and downs of life. ⠀ ⠀ Listen in to hear Jenni's experience and how she has been blessed by this community! You can also read her full review on her blog.

Jenni Lien is the writer and artist behind The Yay Project which seeks to help women celebrate their God-given design by reminding them that 'You Are You' (Yay!). Through The Yay Project, she's had the joy of e-praising God with women from all over the world.

The Gathering Project begins January 24th!

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Today Julie Short (8w7) sits down to talk with me (9w1) all about the Enneagram!

Julie starts off by explaining the Narrative Tradition of the Enneagram. She walks us through each number and gives us actionable steps to take to move toward health. She also gives suggestions of how to support the people in your life in their number. Julie tells us how powerful this tool has been in her life and how it she believes it even saved her marriage.

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Do you feel tethered by something in your past? Like you can't quite move through the grief of an event? Do you wonder what it means to really walk in freedom?

Amy Loflin encourages women to abandon their self-imposed prisons of shame or unforgiveness, replace the limitation of bitterness with the progress of forgiveness and accept true transformation.

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Anna and I are chatting about experiencing Christmas in a new, fresh way this year. Anna tells us that if we want to move from the familiar experience of Christmas to something deeper and more meaningful, we first need to recognize our need for God, reflect on the current needs of our soul. And second, Anna says we need to come with an expectant spirit, asking God to show us more of Him or something new about the story, and He will.

We talk about keeping the message of the gospel at the forefront of our mind and reminding ourselves of our identity in Christ daily. Anna gives us some practical ways to do that.

Anna shares about the book she's co-authored with her childhood friend Katie Shelton, Christmas Matters: How the Birth of Jesus Makes a Difference Every Day. This devotional walks you through the 24 chapters of Luke leading up to Christmas day.

Anna goes on to share a few of her favorite Christmas traditions and of course…her Favorite 5!

Anna Nash is an entrepreneur who has a passion for helping people find God's calling in life and in work. As a Life Coach, Anna is the director of Beacon People which guides, connects and launches people into higher purpose living. She resides in Birmingham, Alabama, and is married to Tyler. They have 4 grown children and own Innova Coffee, a place where Anna loves to share a fresh cup of coffee and a warm conversation.

Christmas Matters: How the Birth of Jesus Makes a Difference Every Day

Beacon People

Innova Coffee

Anna's Other Books

Books by Andrew Murray (Humility and Waiting on God)

The Bridgetown Church Podcast

Charcuterie

Meredith Mann – The Peachy Spoon

Lo-fi Music

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Girls Talking Life is all about being in community with other women, so during this 5-day workshop we will plan, prep and gathering with our girlfriends.

The next round of begins January 24th, 2022. You can save your spot right now. Sign up before the end of the year and get half off the cost of the workshop with code gtl50.

My mission is to help you gather, have conversations, create meaningful connections, and build lasting friendships.

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On the show today Latasha Ferguson is sharing her story of her good, good Father reaching out to her at her lowest point and asking her to walk with Him. Latasha said yes, multiple yeses in fact, and continues to every day.

Latasha now helps other women do the heart work so they can overcome, own their story, and live authentically.

You'll hear us talk about:

• Heart work
• Latasha's story
• Saying yes to God's call
• Overcoming shame
• Sharing your story, first of your own healing, then for someone else's

Latasha is a speaker, writer, podcaster, and heart work coach. She is also a passionate educator who has spent the past 17 years serving in the roles of teacher, assistant principal, principal, and now director of instruction. Wife to her best-friend and mom to four beautiful girls. Latasha loves to run, read, spend time at the beach, and travel in search of great food that hugs her belly.

Therapy – betterhelp.com

Overcome to Become

Air Fryer XL

Fairlife Protein Drinks

Publix

Apple Watch SE

Priscilla Shirer Devotionals and Studies

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I love hearing about my friends' favorites, which is what inspired the Favorite 5 segment on the show. This guide is a collection of guest favorites that will make terrific gifts for your favorite people this season!

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Ready or not…it's time to start thinking about the holidays! I'm joined by Alieta Casey who is filling us in on how we can create a warm and welcoming home this season!

Alieta shops at garage sales for unique pieces to decorate her home and started sharing her finds on Instagram for fun. She has gained a lot of traction and now uses her platform not only to share home décor ideas, but to pass on what God is teaching her. Alieta compares her treasure hunting to the gospel saying, "finding something that is old or broken or thrown out by somebody else…you take it and make it something beautiful and give it a place of honor in your home. Isn't that what God has done for us?"

Alieta Treasure Hunting

Shiny Happy People

Sophistiplate

Skinnygirl Sea Salt and Lime Popcorn

Only Murders in the Building TV show on Hulu

Antique Candle Company Tree Farm Candle

Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

The Popcast

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FAVORITE 5 GIFT GUIDE

I love hearing about my friends' favorites, which is what inspired the Favorite 5 segment on the show. This guide is a collection of guest favorites that will make terrific gifts for your favorite people this season!

Grab the guide!