Today, Lily Davison is on the podcast! Lily is a good friend. She is married to Jared, and she is a dance teacher! She and Jared hope to do missions in Japan one day, and they are preparing to do that now. Lily shares about what God has taught her in the first few years of marriage, what podcasts she's listening to, and one of her go-to supper recipes. Enjoy!

Links to things we talk about today:

- The Journey Women Podcast https://journeywomenpodcast.com/

- Fierce Marriage podcast https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast

- Behind the Scenes podcast https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast

- Trim Healthy Mama https://trimhealthymama.com/

- The Chosen TV series https://www.vidangel.com/show/the-chosen-a7284/season/1

- In Japan the Crickets Cry by Ronald Clements and Steve Metcalf https://www.amazon.ca/Japan-Crickets-Cry-Metcalf-Japanese/dp/1459663438

- Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas https://www.amazon.ca/Sacred-Pathways-Discover-Your-Souls-ebook/dp/B003BKZWBI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Sacred+Pathways&qid=1591113195&s=books&sr=1-1

- Casting Crowns music https://www.youtube.com/user/CastingCrowns

This conversation with Mikayla was so encouraging. Mikayla Martens has an incredible story of coming to know Jesus and his love. We also chat about great books, Mikayla's experience as a fine arts intern and more. I hope you are built up in Jesus through this conversation.

Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart by J. D. Grear https://www.amazon.ca/Stop-Asking-Jesus-Into-Heart/dp/1433679213

Adidas Women's Edge Bounce Running Shoes https://www.sportchek.ca/product/adidas-womens-edge-bounce-running-shoes-core-black-332538270.html#332538270%5Bcolor%5D=332538270_01

Cambria Joy workout video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JZZ_9_S5XA

Facebook Marketplace https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/

Love Does by Bob Goff https://www.amazon.ca/Love-Does-Discover-Secretly-Incredible-ebook/dp/B0078FA8HU

The Prodigal God by Timothy Kellar https://www.amazon.ca/Prodigal-God-Recovering-Heart-Christian/dp/1594484023

The Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennett https://www.amazon.ca/Valley-Vision-Arthur-Bennett/dp/0851512283

Waving Through a Window song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU

Hey friends! Today I'm chatting with my good friend Katelyn Siggelkow. Katelyn has a heart for the poor and marginalized. She shares about the journey God has led her on and the ministry He's given her in Saskatoon, SK. Katelyn encourages me that I am not the Saviour. May this conversation remind you of Jesus, who IS our Saviour, and may He use this conversation to grow your love for Him and others. We also talk about haiku poetry, her roadtrip across Canada, and other things Katelyn does for fun!

- Servant Partners website https://www.servantpartners.org/

- One Line A Day journal https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/one-line-a-day-journal/9781320875233-item.html?ikwid=line+a+day&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=6#algoliaQueryId=f4fdec9089f6127e6544d11f714618c8

- Bread for the Journey by Henri J. M. Nouwen https://www.amazon.ca/Bread-Journey-Daybook-Wisdom-Faith/dp/0060663596/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bread+for+the+journey&qid=1586890146&sr=8-1

- "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkyrIRyrRdY

Hey friends, today I'm chatting with my friend Kendal Trenerry. Kendal is a grade 2 teacher who has also started her own business! Kendal's life has been changed by Jesus, and she shares her story today. Enjoy!

Links to things we talked about today:

- Manitou Lake Bible Camp https://www.manitoulakebiblecamp.ca/

- "Labelled Wellness" https://www.facebook.com/labelledwellness/

- Disney's The Lion King (2019) https://www.amazon.ca/Disneys-Lion-Action-Blu-ray-Region/dp/B07TDMT48Q

- Dr. Jody Carrington http://www.drjodycarrington.com/

- Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend https://www.amazon.ca/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

Friends, I am so excited to share this episode with you. Listen while I chat with my mentor, Ashten Callaway. Ashten has so much wisdom to share about waiting and what to do when you feel far from God. Ashten exudes grace and joy. She also loves to make cinnamon buns and go to Disney World with her family. It's a fun conversation. Enjoy!

Links to things we talked about today:

- Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis https://www.amazon.ca/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926

- Phylicia Masonheimer blog https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/

- JourneyWomen Podcast https://journeywomenpodcast.com/

- Cultivate by Lara Casey https://www.amazon.ca/Cultivate-Grace-Filled-Guide-Growing-Intentional/dp/0718021665/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F7MS5B0M7Q09&keywords=cultivate+lara+casey&qid=1587329054&s=books&sprefix=cultivate+%2Cstripbooks%2C194&sr=1-1

- "Joy of the Lord" by Rend Collective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3gLeCiMJqI

Hey friends, today I'm chatting with my friend Alyse Gerbrandt. Alyse attended Millar College of the Bible for three years. She now works at a coffee shop and sees her work as a great ministry opportunity. We talk about some great books, movies, and other simple joys.

Things We Talked About Today:

- Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh Demoss https://www.amazon.ca/Lies-Women-Believe-Truth-That/dp/0802472966

- Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy Leigh Demoss https://www.amazon.ca/Lies-Young-Women-Believe-Truth/dp/080247294X

- Anne of Green Gables books https://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Green-Gables-Boxed-japan/dp/0553609416

- "Anne of Green Gables" movies https://www.amazon.ca/Anne-Green-Gables-Megan-Follows/dp/B000XSKDH4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=87F5NKUZBXRN&keywords=anne+of+green+gables&qid=1586799371&s=dvd&sprefix=Anne+of+Gre%2Caps%2C258&sr=1-1

- "Anne" TV show https://www.amazon.ca/Anne-Season-1-Amybeth-McNulty/dp/B075KZDKT8

- The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Divorce-Clive-Staples-Lewis/dp/1661510884/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1586799797&sr=1-1

- The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis https://www.amazon.ca/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652934/ref=sr_1_1?crid=364EA9Y0U160P&keywords=screwtape+letters+cs+lewis&qid=1586799877&s=books&sprefix=Screwta%2Cstripbooks%2C200&sr=1-1

- Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis https://www.amazon.ca/Mere-Christianity-Revised-C-S-Lewis/dp/B0851LLWDP/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3TRMRGTFG8TJH&keywords=mere+christianity+c.s.+lewis&qid=1586799940&s=books&sprefix=Mere+Ch%2Cstripbooks%2C200&sr=1-2

- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen https://www.amazon.ca/Pride-Prejudice-Jane-Austen/dp/1535559039/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1586800255&sr=1-2

- "The 10 Second Rule" by Clare De Graaf https://www.claredegraaf.com/10-second-rule/

- "Heart" by Sleeping At Last  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6PmCym6eF4

- Switchfoot music https://switchfoot.com/

Welcome to the My Story podcast! Today's episode is with my friend Kait Sloboda. Kait and I discuss how we're processing the COVID-19. We talk about how community looks different now, and Kait shares about how she's teaching music lessons online now! We also talk about the Enneagram, and Kait runs through each type. This is a really fun conversation, and I hope it encourages you. Enjoy!

Links to things we talked about today:

- Breakout Buster by Rocky Mountain Soap Company https://www.rockymountainsoap.com/products/breakout-buster

- Popsugar Fitness YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/popsugartvfit

- Fitness Blender YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender

- Enneagram Types Under Quarantine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3SZm2r8rY8

- Enneagram Coach Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourenneagramcoach/

- Enneagram and Coffee Instagram https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandcoffee/

- "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbaoKL1Ei0c

- Enneagram Institute https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

- Calvin and Hobbes https://www.amazon.ca/slp/calvin-and-hobbes/g77wvqy8gnz79a5

- "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbaoKL1Ei0c

Enneagram Numbers:

8 - Challenger

9 - Peacemaker

1 - Reformer/Perfectionist

2 - Helper

3 - Achiever

4 - Individualist

5 - Thinker

6 - Loyalist

7 -  Enthusiast

Verse of the Day: Psalm 46:1-3

God is our refuge and strength,

Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,

though its waters roar and foam,

Welcome to the Free and Firm podcast! My name is Felicia Oostra, and this podcast is meant to encourage you in your faith and bring a little more joy to your day! I hope to interview different women about their lives and faith, but today, it's just me. I hope this brings a smile to your face and points you toward the Gospel. Lots of love!