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Throughout scripture we see the importance of not just reading God’s word, but truly memorizing it. Not only does memorizing scripture help us have hope and faith in hard times, it also creates a lens in which we see the world around us. On today’s episode of Let It Shine, Angie Elkins is joined by Natalie Abbott as they discuss the life transformation and worldview shift that comes from memorizing scripture. 

Natalie Abbott is the cofounder and Chief Content Officer for Dwell Differently, a company she founded with her little sister. Natalie is married to her husband Jason with whom she shares five kids. Natalie loves summer, earl gray tea, poetry, fiction, and of course the Bible! Natalie also writes and hosts their podcast, Dwell Differently.

Natalie and Angie talk about how Dwell Differently was created and the impact it’s having on others who are learning to memorize scripture for the first time. We hope this conversation encourages you to dive into hiding God’s Word in your heart! Check out the links below to get a code to have your first month free of Dwell Differently!

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-Connect with Angie

-Dwell Differently Book 

-Dwell Differently Podcast

-Dwell Differently Subscription - Use Code “Lifeway” to get your first month free!

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Happiness and health: isn't that what we all desire to have in life? In today's episode of Let It Shine, Angie Elkins and Jeanine Amapola discuss what joy and health look like in the life of a Christ-follower.  The two discuss the importance of pursuing growth in every way and the common mistakes we all make that hinder us in various areas of our life.

Jeanine Amapola is an author, podcast host, speaker, and christian influencer based out of Dallas, Tx. She has been in the social media industry for over a decade and loves to post topics regarding growing your faith, identity, dating, fashion, confidence, health, and more. Jeanine is passionate about helping women all across the world know Jesus more and become secure in who Christ has made them to be inside and out. Her goal is to help women become happy and healthy in all aspects of life - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, through God's Word and daily habits. 

Jeanine and Angie get transparent on this episode and share things they have both had to overcome, and also their non-negotiable habits, including reading the Bible, making the bed, drinking water, and more! Jeanine's new book, "Becoming Happy and Healthy" is available now and provides practical guidance on getting unstuck and pursuing health! 

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SHOW LINKS:
-Happy and Healthy Podcast
-Becoming Happy and Healthy
-Connect with Jeanine Amapola
-Annie F. Downs Let's Read Through the Gospels
-Connect with Angie

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Think of the time that classmate called you a negative name. Think back to the time a sibling told you something about your personality over and over again. Now how do those experiences as a child effect how and what you believe about yourself today? On today's show, Illuminator Lynley Mandrell and Angie discuss limiting beliefs: what they are, how they impact our daily lives, and how we can overcome them!

We know this conversation is going to be one that challenges your way of thought, but we also believe that it can be a conversation of healing! We appreciate you listening and growing with us!

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-Connect with Angie

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Whether you're a parent of toddlers, teenagers, or adults, it's natural to have hopes and dreams for our children. What college will they attend, will they attend college, their health, their relationships and friendships, and more, are topics parents can catch themselves dreaming of. But what in life truly matters and how can we instill dreams for our children that last a lifetime and point them in the direction to become more of the person God wants them to be?

In this conversation, Angie and Tiffani discuss the things they want for their kids. They talk about the importance of teaching kids to be themselves, have great friends, and find a spouse who helps them work through their stuff. They also emphasize the value of reading, music, and the arts in their children's lives. Overall, their goal is to raise children who love God, appreciate others, and live fulfilling lives.

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-Lynley's episode on Family Habits
-Connect with Angie 

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Are you in a season in life where you're on the line to trying something that just seems too hard? A goal you want to achieve? A task you want to accomplish? This conversation is for you! Today I sit down with Tega Faafa and Amanda Mejias and as Gen Z-er and millennial, they have a phenomenal perspective of why we tend to shy away from the hard, how that impacts our sanctification process, and how we can overcome it when Christ lives in us!

Tega Faafa is the Brand Owner and Content Editor for Hyfi Students. She lives in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area and has worked with various churches, camps, and conferences as a teacher/speaker, spoken word artist, and host. Tega loves sharing with others how God is relevant to today’s culture, and how doing life with Jesus changes every part of our lives. Outside of ministry, Tega is a huge thrifter, loves fashion, podcasting, music, pop culture, TikTok, reading on her Kindle, and exquisite coffee! To follow up on what she’s up to, check out her website: tegafaafa.com.

Amanda Mejias serves as the Lifeway Girls Brand Specialist, and she is passionate about equipping church leaders as they minister to and disciple teen girls. Amanda feels like she is living a dream, especially with her husband and their daughter at her side. She is also always down to hear a cheesy joke, grab coffee, and talk about golden retrievers. Amanda holds her master’s degree from Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity.

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Get your steel-toed boots on ladies, because Amy-Jo and I are about to step on some toes! We kick off this conversation by playing a game, "Gossip, or Not Gossip?!" There's no doubt that gossip can be a tricky subject. When is it okay to confide in a friend, and when are you crossing the line and sinning? With the Word of God continuosly warning us about gossip, we didn't want to leave anything on the table! We share our own experiences, what we've learned, and how we are still working through our santification process.

Amy-Jo Girardier loves getting to disciple girls and women in her local church. She has served as Girls Minister for 19 years at Brentwood Baptist in Brentwood, TN. She currently is serving as the Women’s Minister. She is an author of 3 Lifeway bible studies and loves writing resources for teen girls, and women.  www.lifeway.com/jamesteengirl is her newest resource and she is a contributor of the new bible study for Lifeway women https://www.lifeway.com/alive.

In addition to ministry, Amy-Jo loves all things technology, drinking coffee, running, serving on staff with her husband Darrel and being with their two boys: Scout and Skylar. And they have a brand new frenchi puppy named Jarvis. She is finishing her Master in Theological Studies this month from Southwestern Theological Seminary. You can find her on instagram: @amyjogirardier

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Psalm 141:3
James 3
What If It’s Wonderful? 

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By definition, strongholds are well-fortified places - which can sound like a positive thing, unless they are well-fortified fortresses of sin you've built! On today's show of Let It Shine Lisa Whittle and I hash out what strongholds are, how to identify them, and how we can surrender them to the Lord. This conversation is filled with vulnerability as we discuss our own strongholds, and how we've had friends expose blindspots to us as well.

Be sure to follow me, Angie, on instagram and see the three questions you can ask yourself to identify the strongholds in your life! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Jesus Over Everything
I Want God
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As a mom of three kids, one of my favorite things to do is hear from other moms what's working and not working for them. I love hearing about the rhythms, routines, and habits that different families have creatd and formed to help them build the home and family they desire to have. One of my favorite people to talk about this topic with is Lynley Mandrell.

Lynley is one of the most intentional and strategic people I know, so when it comes to habits and routines, she's the perfect person to talk to! In fact, Lynley cohosts The Glass House Podcast with her husband, Ben, and they have an entire episode on the topic of family values, rythyms, and routines!

We know that no two families are the same and certainly none of us are perfect! We hope this episode encourages you and inspires you to make small changes to be intentional in building the family and home you know God wants you to have!

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Habits of the Household
The Glass House Episode - Family Values 

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Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of the shape, size, weight, etc. But we want to take it deeper. Yes, we can accept our bodies the way they are to an extent, but we are here to talk about the fact that we also have a responsibility to our bodies. Today, Whitney Capps and I have a vulnerable conversation about our own unique journeys, the complexities of our bodies, the messages we tell ourselves about them, and how we function in them as temples of the Holy Spirit. 

Go follow both of us on Instagram and share your thoughts on body positivity. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!


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-Follow Whitney Capps on Instagram
-Follow Angie on Instagram

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Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of Let It Shine! I’m so thankful for all your support and we can tell these conversations are the kind of conversations women all over the country are wanting to hear! Today’s topic is no different, but it may step on your toes a little so get ready! Lisa Whittle and I have a conversation around entitlement, and before you think you don’t deal with this issue, I want to ask you to name one thing you complain about. It’s there where your entitlement lies! This topic is one that has deeply convicted me over the last year and an important issue for christians to be aware of. We tackle how to identify areas you feel entitled to, how discomfort leads to areas that need to be confronted, and what we believe the antidote to entitlement is.

As always, thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! 

SHOW LINKS:
-God Knows 
-Connect with Lisa Whittle
-Connect with Angie Elkins