In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the holiday season with purpose and joy. Let's make the holidays meaningful despite the stress they can bring. Today's episode offers practical advice on overcoming holiday obstacles, finding contentment, and focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. We talk about creative gift ideas, giving experiences over material gifts, and ways to reduce holiday pressure through honest communication about gift-giving.

Navigate the Holiday Season with Purpose

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00:00 Thrifty Wins and Passive Income

01:59 Making the Holidays Meaningful

05:21 Overcoming Holiday Stress

09:08 Finding Contentment During the Holidays

12:26 The True Meaning of Christmas

13:55 Creating Ambiance and Memories

17:47 Unique Gift Ideas for Adults

21:42 Experiences Over Material Gifts

28:00 Practical Gifts and Subscriptions

31:48 Creative Gift-Giving Ideas

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Over the years, how to have a more productive Quiet Time with God has been one of the biggest areas for which other women have asked my advice.

How can we make sure that we are not short-changing our relationship with God? Making prayer time a habit takes time and focus, but it is the most rewarding thing I've ever done!

In this episode, I'll share what's worked for me and what I have heard others share works for them to create their most fruitful quiet times.

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Journal prompts:

ACTS

A- Adoration

C- Confession

T- Thanksgiving

S- Supplication

PRAY

P- Praise

R- Repent

A- Ask

Y- Yield

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Save Time and Energy without Cutting Corners!

Welcome to Season 4 of Resourceful Women. This week we are diving into Artificial Intelligence - does it have a place in a Christian's life? In this episode, Joni shares her personal conviction when using ChatGPT to speed up her work and help her be more productive. She ponders the question - why settle for fake intelligence when we as Christians have access to the Ultimate Wisdom that comes from God?

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Thrifty Win of the week:

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In this episode of Resourceful Women, Joni shares how Christian life coaching can help you stay on God’s timeline while moving forward toward your goals — without the stress of feeling behind.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like your progress is slower than you hoped, this episode is for you. Joni explains how coaching provides clarity, structure, accountability, and encouragement — all while keeping your goals aligned with God’s plan.

You’ll learn:

• Why even Spirit-led goals can stall without support

• How Christian life coaching helps you gain clarity and take confident steps

• Ways to move forward patiently while trusting God’s timing

🎧 Listen now and discover how Christian life coaching can help you fast-track your God-given goals in His perfect timing.

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If setting a SMART goal is supposed to make things easier, then why do so many of us struggle to follow through? In this episode, we explore the real reason achieving our goals isn’t as simple as it sounds—it’s not about willpower, it’s about mindset.

We’ll talk about the teeny micro goals needed to make it finally happen.

Let's stop focusing on what you can’t do and start taking the next step you can do—no matter how small it seems.

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In this episode of Resourceful Women, we unpack the final step in our faith-based SMART goals series — T for Timely & Trusting God. You’ll discover why setting goals that align with the right season is just as important as the goal itself, and how rushing ahead or dragging your feet can derail your progress. Joni shares practical examples of untimely vs. timely goals, along with biblical wisdom for learning to wait well.

If you’ve ever wrestled with God’s timing or struggled to trust the process, this conversation will encourage you to plant seeds faithfully, steward the season you’re in, and watch God bring the harvest at the right time.

Your next step isn’t just about when to move — it’s about trusting Who is leading you.

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In this episode of "Resourceful Women," Joni delves into the 'R' in SMART goals, exploring the importance of setting goals that are both realistic and relevant.

Joni shares her personal journey of balancing multiple commitments and emphasizes the significance of aligning goals with one's unique calling.

Learn to embrace your current season, check your capacity, and filter through God's voice to set meaningful goals.

Tune in to discover how to create goals that truly resonate with your purpose and calling.

Don't forget to download the journaling page in the show notes for deeper reflection. Stay faithful, focused, and resourceful!

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This week on Resourceful Women, Joni explores the “A” in SMART Goals God’s Way: Attainable & Aligned.

Rather than pushing for what feels just out of reach, we’re invited to ask: What has God already placed in my hands? What step can I take in alignment with His will—right now?

If you’ve been caught between dreaming big and doing nothing, this episode is a gentle nudge to start small, trust God’s timing, and move forward with what’s attainable for you in this season.

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In this episode of Resourceful Women, Joni explores how to set goals that are both Measurable and deeply Meaningful. While the world teaches us to track results, God invites us to pursue goals that glorify Him. Joni breaks down the “M” in the faith-based SMART goals framework, guiding listeners to create clear, trackable goals that are rooted in purpose, not just performance.

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In this episode of Resourceful Women, Joni kicks off the first letter in our faith-based SMART Goals series: S for Specific — and Spirit-Led. While traditional goal-setting encourages clarity and focus, Joni shares how true direction begins with inviting the Holy Spirit into the planning process.

Learn how to set goals that are not only clear, but also aligned with God’s will. Discover biblical examples of people who prayed specific prayers — and how God responded with purpose and power. If you've ever struggled with knowing what steps to take or whether your dreams are God-honoring, this episode will encourage you to pray boldly and plan with clarity.

Scripture-based. Prayer-centered. Spirit-led.

🎧 Listen now and start setting specific goals with divine direction.

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