Growing The Good

Manifesting is a deceptive lie wrapped in pretty pinterest packaging and some misinterpeted scripture. But why are so many Christians falling for it?

We dive into that in this episode in the hopes that we can share some Biblical clarity where our self help gurus are clouding our social media feeds with confustion.

This weeks book recommendation:

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

My review - this book is like Knives Out but the detective is a teenage girl.

Not all of us are color coded, home edit, mathching spice container type of organizing moms. But having an organized home is really important in reducing your mental clutter.

Most of us are better wives, moms and people when we don't have the added stress of a disorganized home - so let me help you with 5 simple routines you can add to your roster to stay organized with minimal effort.

Saying no is a challenge - especially if you are a people pleaser like myself.

Have you ever considered what the impact is of living an overcommitted life becuase you can't stop saying 'Yes' out of guilt?

Then this episode is for you!

10 ways to say no and not feel guilty about it! Plus some of the worst advice I ever heard about saying no and how we can do better.

Back to school is here! The transition from summer to school can be a bit bumpy, but I am sharing some simple family rhythms to help you get back in the school groove with ease.

Products Metioned:

• The Measure (top 3 of 2023 reads)
• Erin Condren Life Planner

Episode 10 Giveaway!

To celebrate the 10th episode of the podcast, I am giving away 2 of my favorite bible studies from The Daily Grace Co + some of my favorite bible highlighters. Just a little way to say thank you for supporting the launch of the podcast while also trying to point us all back to Christ.

To enter:

• Share your favorite episode on social media and tag me!
• Leave a review on apple podcasts and send me a screenshot (@mattiegivens) so I can count your entry.

Giveaway will close on August 1st.

Are you in a season where it has been hard to find time (or desire) to get into God's Word? Yeah me too.

In this episode, I am sharing some of the tools I have been using to get back into the habit of daily quiet times and actually enjoying them instead of just checking the box.

"The best way to study scripture is to act like you are going to be teaching it" - someone great (probably)

If this episode was encouraging or helpful to you, please share it with a friend. And then leave a review so the Apple Overlords know to recommend this show to others!

Artificial Intlelligence is EVERYWHERE right now and there are some really simple ways you can be utilizing AI Chatbots to make your life easier. In this episode, we talk about using AI for meal planning, routine creation, goal setting, and even writing those emails that make you nervous to even thing about!

Chatbots Mentioned:

ChatGPT

Google Bard (my personal favorite)

You can also find any of the books I recommend on the podcast on my Amazon Storefront!

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1000 Hours OutsideWe are halfway through the year! In this episode I am doing a mid year goal review and sharing which of my goals are going great, some I need to catch up on, and a few that I have already scrapped entirely.

You can copy this process for your own goal revew and start the second half of the year strong.

Products Mentioned:

PowerSheets Goal Planner

1000 Hours Outside

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Need some help managing the chaos in your home? I am sharing some of the really simple home systems that have worked for us in our home over the last year. These are really easy baby steps that you can use to help tame some of the hotspots for disorganization in your house.

If this episode was helpful, please write a review and share what your biggest take away was!

Things Mentioned:

Laura Pearce, Dietician: @meltkitchen_htx

How many times have you heard a friend say "I really am not good at anything" or how many times have you had that same thought?

Well it is a straight up lie. In this week's episode, we talk about spiritual gifts and how knowing, understanding and using your gifts is a part of God's calling on our lives.

So if you are curious about what it is exactly that you are good at, please tune up the volume and get pumped up about all the gifts that God has entrusted you with.

Items Mentioned:

• "Happy Place" by Emily Henry
• "Book Lovers" by Emily Henry
• "Beach Read" by Emily Henry (my personal favorite)
• Nuuly Clothing Subscribtion $20 off your first month
• Pine Cove Christian Camps

Making friends as an adult is hard, right?

It is something that takes effort and courage to put yourself out there and let people in, but we are called in scripture to live in community with one another - so if you are in a season of searching for good friendships, listen up because this one is for you!

Products Mentioned:

• The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews
• The Happy Place by Emily Henry
• Hearth Display(LINK)
• Find Your People by Jennie Allen