Nicolet Bell was stuffing gift bags at her mom's Merle Norman store as a child - so it's no surprise that she owns a business today. She's also a wife, mom, and ministry leader - but it didn't all happen at once, and it's still a balancing act! Plus, Nicolet has some much-needed encouragement for young people seeking their calling. (Hint: You don't have to figure it out right this second.)

Season 2 is coming January 2 - but for December, I'm republishing 4 of my favorite Season 1 episodes! Morgan Keup (pronounced "Koip," as I learned after pronouncing it wrong) is my favorite boot camp instructor at the Madison Healthplex. She's also a Christ-follower with a great sense of humor - often at her own expense. She talks about not taking herself too seriously, how she became a fitness trainer, and how teaching others helps her live out her calling.

Through the month of December, as we gear up for Season 2 (starting in January!), I'm republishing 4 of my favorite episodes from Season 1. If you didn't listen to these episodes earlier, here's your chance! 

Dan Hall is a pastor and executive leadership coach who shares how he went from being an angry leader to an "invitational" one. Plus, you'll get to hear about one of my own (Katie's) leadership mistakes and how Dan gave me some course correction. If you like people who speak the unvarnished truth, but in a spirit of levelheaded kindness, you will love listening to Dan!

Guidance counselor and psychology teacher Libbo Crosswhite has started every day this year with the question: "God, what are You trying to reach me?" But recently, He's responded with a question of His own: "Do you really trust Me?" Libbo shares how engaging with her own story - including the death of her father when she was a child - has helped her trust Jesus more.

Today, Mandy is a wife and mom with a successful career - but after her sophomore year of college, she had lost so much weight, it wasn't safe for her to drive her own car. She shares how she got into a perfectionist mindset, how she’s had to trust God throughout her recovery, and what brings her joy today. Tw: Anorexia / eating disorders, brief mention of suicide.

Singer-songwriter and choir teacher Jennifer Adams shares why she was baptized 4 times, what it's like being single in her 30s, and how both of those struggles have taught her to trust Jesus even more. 
BONUS: You can hear Jennifer's new single, "Don't Have to Worry," which tackles both of these topics, anywhere you stream music!

Nicolet Bell is owner of a cosmetics store in Madison, Mississippi; COO of a Christian media network; podcast host; and author. She shares her journey from stuffing bags in her mom's Merle Norman store to balancing business and ministry - plus, why sleepless nights with her daughter are part of her "dream come true." 

Chris Fields shares how he learned his pastor was actually his dad, what he (Chris) did to get ahold of some tasty communion grape juice, and how God has weaved faith and fitness together in his life as head of H.E.A.L. Mississippi.

Tom and Jana share how a 7-year business crisis drew them closer to God - plus their biggest challenges in living out their calling, and why they love mentoring younger couples and entrepreneurs.

Wife, mother and entrepreneur Shay Greenwood shares how she discovered she was pregnant at 42; why she felt like she was dying last year; and how God used an unwed pregnant cousin to lead her to Jesus. Shay has a lot of "oh my word" stories, and her takeaway is this: "My life is not my own; I've been bought with a price." Don't miss this one!