Welcome to Part Two of Anna's powerful conversation with Katrina Riffle—Founder, Nutrition Coach, and co-owner of Hybrid Strength Method. In this continuation, Katrina goes even deeper into how Christian women can build strength, protect their health, and trust God through seasons of physical, emotional, and spiritual transition.

In Part One, Katrina shared her journey into fitness and holistic wellness, the pitfalls of high-intensity workout culture, and how strength-based training can support women's energy and well-being. In Part Two, the conversation expands into the heart-level work—faith, obedience, calling, and the wilderness seasons God uses to shape us.

Katrina opens up about her family's move back to Waxhaw, what it looked like to wait for God's direction, and the miraculous way their gym location came together. Her story is a testament to perseverance, surrender, and God's faithfulness in the unexpected.

If you're navigating a season of uncertainty, craving renewal in your health, or wanting a deeper connection between fitness and faith, this episode is full of truth and encouragement.

Key Topics in Part Two

• Trusting God during wilderness seasons and big transitions

• Discerning God's timing when nothing seems to be moving

• How purpose and health are connected in the Christian life

• The story behind Hybrid Strength Method and God's provision

• Building a supportive, Christ-centered fitness community

If you haven't watched Part One yet, start there to get the full conversation.

Connect with Katrina Riffle

Instagram/Facebook: @‌HybridStrengthMethod Website: https://www.hybridstrengthmethod.com/

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In this two-part conversation, Anna sits down with Katrina Riffle—Founder, Nutrition Coach, and co-owner of Hybrid Strength Method—to explore what it truly means to steward our bodies well as Christian women. With over 15 years of experience in fitness and holistic wellness, Katrina offers a sustainable, strength-focused approach that helps women feel energized, confident, and aligned with how God created their bodies to function.

Katrina shares her journey from early struggles with weight, to becoming a certified personal trainer, opening CrossFit 928, studying holistic health, and now running Hybrid Strength Method with her husband in the Waxhaw/Mineral Springs area. She is passionate about helping women break free from restrictive dieting and high-intensity workout culture so they can build strength without burnout.

If you're ready to feel strong again, nourish your body, and create a fitness rhythm that honors God, this two-part conversation will encourage and equip you.

Key Topics Covered

• Why many women feel exhausted by high-intensity workout culture

• The power of progressive overload and strength-based training

• How constant stress impacts the nervous system and drains energy

• Practical ways to start exercising sustainably—even from home

• How to seek God's direction during wilderness seasons and big decisions

Be sure to watch Part Two for the continuation of this powerful discussion.

Connect with Katrina Riffle

Instagram/Facebook: @‌HybridStrengthMethod Website: https://www.hybridstrengthmethod.com/

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Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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Two weeks into the new year, are you already feeling uncertain about your calling and purpose? In this raw and honest episode, Anna tackles what she calls "the dirty little secret" about walking out your calling—it's hard. Really hard.

Through powerful biblical examples and personal vulnerability, Anna explores how the very areas where we're called to serve and impact are often the most sanctified, stretched, and devastating. She reminds us that calling isn't just the mountaintop moments of celebration and recognition—it's the countless ordinary days, the waiting seasons, and the "Mount Moriah moments" of sacrifice and surrender.

If you're wondering whether you made up your calling, if it's too late, or if you've fallen too far short, this episode is for you. Anna offers hope and perspective for those walking through the mundane, the waiting, and the wondering if it's all still real.

Key Points

1. Calling Requires Blood, Sweat, and Tears

2. We Become Who We Need to Be Through "A Bajillion Tiny Little Deaths"

3. The Cross Comes Before the Crown, and Tomorrow is a Monday Morning

4. If Your Vision Can Be Completed in Your Lifetime, It's Too Small

5. You Didn't Make It Up

6. The Mundane is Where It's Worked Out

7. God's Gaze is Long

8. You're Stronger Than You Realize

Scriptures Mentioned

Genesis 22 - Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah

Genesis 18:19 - "I have chosen him, that he may charge his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring about for Abraham what he has promised to him."

Hebrews 11 - The Hall of Faith

John 3:30 (referenced) - "He must increase, I must decrease" - John the Baptist's declaration

Books & Resources Mentioned

1. "The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis - https://a.co/d/gq8hwvS

2. "Fear and Trembling" by Søren Kierkegaard - https://a.co/d/0yiQnTC

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Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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Feeling like your hair is constantly on fire? Homeschooling mom, business owner, or both—if you're tired of ending each day wondering what you actually accomplished, this episode is your lifeline.

Join host Anna McLaughlin as she sits down with Kelly Leardon, founder of Walk Like Warriors and certified Director of Operations, for a transformative conversation about trading chaos for clarity. Kelly shares her journey from being a chronically overwhelmed homeschool mom who couldn't hit a single time block on her color-coded schedule to becoming a time management expert who helps women master their days without losing their minds.

Whether you're drowning in to-do lists, struggling with guilt over working while raising kids, or just desperate for a system that actually fits your life, Kelly's practical wisdom and Anna's heartfelt encouragement will meet you right where you are.

Key Takeaways

• Theme Your Days Instead of Time Blocking

• The Gift of Sabbath Rest

• Kingdom Work in the Marketplace

• Combat Guilt with Clarity

• Work in the "Dark Hours," Not the Cracks

• Begin with the End in Mind

• The Power of Margin

• Be Countercultural—Even to Church Culture

• Know the Word for Yourself

• Practical Implementation Tip

Scriptures Referenced

• Ephesians 6 - Putting on the full armor of God (inspiration for "Walk Like Warriors")

• Proverbs 31 - The virtuous woman who "considers a field and buys it" (emphasis on her work ethic and industry, not just homemaking)

• Ecclesiastes (throughout the book) - Work hard, enjoy the fruit of your labor, eat and drink and be merry—these come from the hand of God

• 1 Timothy 6:6 - "Godliness with contentment is great gain"

• 1 Timothy 6:7-8 - "For we brought nothing into this world and we can take nothing out of it, but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that"

• 1 John 3:17 - If you have a brother or sister in need and have the means to help them, you need to help them

• Hebrews 4:12 - "The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart"

Connect with Kelly: Visit walklikewarriors.com/free for free resources and tools to help you stop winging it and start scaling your business and life with confidence.

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Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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Welcome to the first day of 2026! In this powerful New Year's episode, Anna challenges the traditional approach to resolutions and invites listeners to shift their focus from multiple goals to one transformative commitment: glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. Rather than setting ourselves up for failure with countless resolutions, Anna encourages us to simply resolve—and when we fall, to resolve again. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and practical wisdom, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how to approach the new year with clarity, grace, and eternal purpose.

Key Points:

• The Problem with Resolutions

• The Power of One Thing

• Our Chief Purpose

• The Example of David

• Hierarchy of Covenants

• The Foundation of Faith

• Living Out the One Thing

• Vision and Perseverance

• Grace for the Journey

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Westminster Catechism: "What is man's chief end? Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."

• 2 Samuel 12:1-13 (David and Nathan)

• 1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22 (David as a man after God's own heart)

• 1 Kings 18:41-46 (Elijah sends servant seven times to look for rain)

• John 19:30 ("It is finished")

• Hebrews 10:1, Colossians 2:17 (shadows vs. fulfillment)

• Ephesians 6:4 (covenant relationships)

Books and Resources Mentioned:

• The One Thing by Gary Keller – https://a.co/d/iNK1D9Z

• The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destructive, and How to Respond by Alisa Childers – https://a.co/d/2ZwOdDz

• Gavin Ortlund – apologetics content – https://www.youtube.com/@TruthUnites

• Wes Huff – apologetics content – https://www.youtube.com/@WesHuff

• Hymn: It Is Well With My Soul (Horatio Spafford) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7NBJjDuK_8&t=2s

• Tony Robbins – vision and perseverance insights – https://www.youtube.com/@TonyRobbinsLive

• Article on resolutions: New Year's resolutions: Why do we give up on them so quickly? | BCM

Takeaway Challenge: This year, don't make resolutions—resolve. Commit to one thing: glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. When you fall, simply resolve again. Consider what specific area of your life needs tending as you pursue this one overarching purpose, and remember that God cares about your heart, not your perfect performance.

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Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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In this beautiful Christmas episode, Anna reflects on the glory awaiting us and the profound truth that there are no ordinary people. Drawing from C.S. Lewis's "The Weight of Glory," she reminds us that every person we encounter—especially during the busy holiday season—carries eternal significance. Anna offers a tender reminder to fix our eyes on Jesus, lay down expectations, and love those around us with the charity and grace we've received from Him.

Key Points

• God promises to be with us throughout our entire lifetime, until our hair is white with age

• There are no ordinary people—we interact with immortals destined for eternal glory

• The weight of our neighbor's glory should humble us and shape how we treat others

• Our job is to love, not to convert, convince, or cajole

• The most powerful witness comes from beholding Christ ourselves, not from managing others

• Christmas gatherings can be filled with expectations, scripts, and familiar roles that need releasing

• Sometimes a loving "no" is more Christ-like than an obligatory "yes"

• When we fix our eyes on Jesus, everything else grows strangely dim

• Give yourself permission to be human, limited, and dust—and extend that same grace to others

Scriptures Mentioned

• Isaiah 46:4 (New Living Translation): "I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you."

• Isaiah 46:4 (ESV): "Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made and I will bear; I will carry and will save."

• Reference to treasures in jars of clay (likely 2 Corinthians 4:7)

• Reference to "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" hymn

Books & Resources Mentioned

• "The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis - Anna reads an extended passage about treating every person as a potential "god or goddess" due to their eternal nature

• Previous episode referenced: "Laying Down Perfect" ‌

Merry Christmas, friend. May you remember that in the presence of those you love, you are surrounded by no mere mortals - but by eternal souls being shaped by the same God who promises to carry you all the way home.

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Inspiring Hopeful

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Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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In this powerful episode, Anna addresses a critical truth that often gets overlooked: there are ditches on both sides of the road. While many of us struggle with saying yes to too much during the Christmas season (and beyond), there's an equally dangerous ditch on the other side—self-indulgence and isolation disguised as self-care.

Anna challenges listeners to examine their hearts and discern whether they're being called to pull back and create margin, or whether they're being nudged to show up and serve sacrificially. Through vulnerable reflection, she explores how to navigate the tension between rest and service, between protecting our peace and answering the call to love others well.

The key? Tuning our hearts to the Father and seeking His specific guidance for our individual calling—because what He's asking of you might be different from what He's asking of your neighbor.

Key Points

• The "Ditches on Both Sides" Principle: In most areas of life, we can fall off the road in either direction—saying yes to everything OR retreating into self-protective comfort

• When You Need to Say No: If you're in a constant rhythm of yes, yes, yes, you may need to hear it's time for a no

• The Flip Side—Self-Indulgence: We can become too comfortable with our "webbies and warm blankets," avoiding opportunities to serve and show up for others

• True Freedom to Say Yes: We must first recognize we don't have to go—only then can our yes be truly rooted in love rather than obligation

• Seek Divine Guidance: Bow the knee to the Lord and ask, "What is my best yes today? Where should my steps lead?"

• The Most Important Yes: The most loving yes when taking all souls into account—not just our own comfort

• Sacrificial Love in Action: Learning from friends who show up and serve from a place of sacrificial love

• The Universal Call: Prepare Him room—whether that's through creating space for quiet reflection or putting on work clothes to serve

• Checking Your Spirit: Notice your reaction to this message—excitement about saying no might indicate self-indulgence; nervous fluttering might indicate you need to create space

Additional Resources Mentioned

Here are the Theologians I've Been Enjoying Listening To:

• Wes Huff – YouTube Channel

• Gavin Ortlund – YouTube Channel

…and here's the end times/eschatology conversation I mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/B6XZrjNqCBw?si=n9TQQSMhgTzN0BKe

Free Resource: Thrive Through the Holidays

The holidays shouldn't just happen to you. Take a moment to cast vision for a season that reflects your family's values and makes room for Emmanuel — God with us.

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Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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In this insightful conversation, host Anna McLaughlin sits down with personality expert Marita Littauer to explore the four classical personality types and how understanding them can transform our relationships—especially during the busy holiday season. Marita, who grew up immersed in personality work through her mother Florence Littauer's legacy, shares practical wisdom on identifying personality types through visible clues and adjusting our approach to honor how others are wired.

This episode is a masterclass in seeing people as God created them—not as we wish they were. Whether you're navigating family gatherings, workplace dynamics, or marriage, Marita offers hope-filled tools rooted in Romans 12:18: "If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." Learn how to give the gift of understanding to those you love most, and discover how embracing personality differences can lead to deeper connection, less conflict, and more peace in your most important relationships.

About the Guest

Marita Littauer Tedder is a multifaceted author, speaker, and entrepreneur based in Lubbock, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to empowering individuals, particularly women, to embrace their authentic selves and live fulfilling lives. Growing up as the daughter of renowned speaker and author Florence Littauer, Marita was immersed in personality work from age 9, traveling with her mother and eventually carrying forward the family legacy. She brings unique insights into identifying personalities through visible clues and applying this knowledge to improve relationships. Through her writings, speaking engagements, and entrepreneurial ventures, Marita exemplifies a life of purpose, resilience, and continuous growth, remaining committed to inspiring others to live authentically and with intention.

Key Points

• The Four Personality Types

• Identifying Personalities Through Visible Clues

• The Arrangement Matters

• Marriage and Relationships

• Growth and Maturity

• Practical Application

Scriptures Mentioned

Romans 12:18 - "If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men."

• This verse forms the foundation of Marita's teaching

• Three parts: "If possible" (God's disclaimer), "so far as it depends on you" (we control ourselves, not others), "be at peace with all men" (the goal)

Books and Resources Mentioned

Books:

• Wired That Way by Marita Littauer (includes chapters on workplace applications, visible clues, and living in your strengths) - https://a.co/d/bxDv86I

• The Spirit-Controlled Temperament by Tim LaHaye (the book that started Florence Littauer's journey) - https://a.co/d/ah6wL1l

Assessments:

• Wired That Way Personality Profile - https://thepersonalities.com/product/wired-that-way-online-profile

Connect with Marita

• Blog:https://livingyourbestlife60plus.com/main/

Personality Resources:https://thepersonalities.com

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Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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Join host Anna McLaughlin in this heartfelt conversation with Joy Johnson, founder of The Joyful Fit Life and host of The Journey to Becoming Podcast. As we enter the busiest season of the year, this episode is a timely invitation to pause, breathe, and choose being over doing.

Joy and Anna explore the hidden costs of over-functioning, the power of emotional health, and how to create a "to-be list" instead of just another to-do list. With vulnerability and wisdom, they share personal stories of loss, healing, and the transformative freedom that comes from laying down the burdens we were never meant to carry.

If you're feeling the weight of the holidays approaching—juggling expectations, managing relationships, and trying to do it all—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. You'll discover practical strategies for pre-deciding your priorities, having honest conversations, and making room for Emmanuel, God with us, this Christmas season.

Key Points

• Creating a To-Be List vs. a To-Do List

• The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

• Over-Functioning as Emotional Masking

• Transgenerational Trauma and Emotional Health

• The Difference Between Emotional and Mental Health

• Pre-Deciding Your Holiday Season

• The Gift of Honest Conversations

• The Lie That "It Only Hurts Me"

• Making Room for Emmanuel

• The Question That Changes Everything

Scriptures Mentioned

• Matthew 11:28–30 (The Message)

• John 15 – Abiding in Christ, pruning, remaining in Him

• Romans 12 – Offering ourselves as living sacrifices

• Out of the Heart, the Mouth Speaks – Principle from Scripture

Books & Resources Mentioned

"The Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life" by Geri Scazzero - https://a.co/d/iTXRjvD

• Joy credits this book with changing her life by giving her language for unhealthy emotional patterns

• Addresses issues like creating false narratives, over-functioning, and people-pleasing

The 5 AM Club (Referenced/Critiqued) - https://a.co/d/99MBRTI

Discussion about the pressure to wake up at 5am and how it's become another "should" rather than a personal choice

• Reminder that what works in one season may not work in another

Love Languages Resources

• The Love Languages Quiz - https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

Ready to get unstuck and start living out your God-given purpose and dreams?

Join Joy for a FREE Live Workshop designed to help women of faith move from overwhelm to clarity and take practical steps toward the abundant life God created for them.

Register here:https://www.thejourneytobecomingpod.com/shop/becomingher2025

Connect with Joy Johnson

• Website & Podcast: https://www.thejourneytobecomingpod.com/

• Community: The Joyful Fit Life : https://joyful-fit-life.mn.co/

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Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Anna invites listeners to embrace the imperfect beauty of holiday gatherings with family and friends. Drawing from her personal experiences and her father's love of the Beatles, she explores the profound simplicity of the phrase "let it be" as a spiritual practice. Anna shares vulnerable stories about family dynamics, culinary disasters, and the precious nature of fleeting moments, encouraging listeners to hold their imperfect celebrations close and find Christ's presence in the midst of it all. Whether you're navigating difficult family relationships, managing expectations, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season, this episode offers a tender reminder to be fully present and count each moment as a gift from the Father.

Key Points

• Let It Be: Embrace the imperfection of holiday moments rather than trying to control or fix everything

• Release Expectations: Allow family members to be who they are without needing them to change or meet your expectations

• Finite Time: Remember that we don't know which gathering will be our last with loved ones—treasure the present moment

• Choose Presence Over Perfection: Be fully present with God and others rather than caught up in the details

• Gratitude for Imperfection: Thank God for imperfect moments and ask Him to help you see His love and grace within them

• Christ is Present: God is with you in YOUR moment, not in someone else's picture-perfect celebration

• Let Them: Release the need to control others' behavior, opinions, or choices

Scriptures Mentioned

• James 1:17 - "Father of heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows"

• Hymn Reference: "It Is Well With My Soul" - "Whatever my lot, You have taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul"

Books and Resources Mentioned

• "Let Them" by Mel Robbins - Referenced for the concept of releasing control over others' choices and behaviors

• The Beatles' "Let It Be" - Song that inspired Anna's personal phrase and approach to presence

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MUSIC CREDITS

Theme music: Brave New World

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Artist: Fantoms

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Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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