She Lives Purposefully

In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, my husband Donny joins me for a Christian culture conversation about what’s happening in faith, media, and the church right now.

From Christian music to new faith-based shows to apologetics conversations happening online, we talk through some of the topics Christians are discussing right now—and how we’re actually convicted by them. 

We ask important questions:

And we’re challenged to remember:

Our world is actually very spiritual and we’re called to be ready in and out of season to share the gospel AND to be bold to do so.

This episode touches on spiritual warfare, bold faith, and the importance of being ready to stand for truth in and out of season, fasting from secular music and from Instagram, and more.

Topics we discuss

• Josiah Queen’s song “Demons”

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Turning 30 has me reflecting on a lot… and honestly, feeling more motivated than ever to live fully where God has me.

In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m sharing some honest thoughts going into my 30s, what God has been convicting me about lately, and the mindset shift that’s been stirring in my heart.

Lately I’ve been realizing how easy it is to get stuck in the mindset of “life is hard,” “things feel different,” or “this season isn’t what I expected.” 

But God has been reminding me that we get to be part of His plans, not just our own.

I’ve been deeply convicted to live boldly for Him — to be so rooted in God that I’m willing to follow Him no matter the risk, sacrifice, or outcome.

As I step into this new decade, my prayer is simple:

To live faithfully in every role He’s given me and ultimately, to live fully for the plans God has for my life — not my own.

In this episode we talk about:

• Reflections and lessons going into my 30s

You get to be part of what He is doing.

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The Bible tells us that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion — but many of his attacks and temptations to sin sneak in. Envy at a friend’s house, a moment of discouragement while cooking dinner, a thought that says, “Why not me, God?”

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to be on guard against Satan’s work — envy, ungratefulness, bitterness, laziness, gossip — and how to pivot, with the power of Jesus Christ in you, back into a life God has for us: contentment, joy, gratitude, and purpose.

(This episode is a REPLAY from October 2025. Megan is sick and wasn't able to put out a new episode today, so here is a TOP community favorite Megan could listen to again and again.)

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Episode Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:45 A personal story on envy 

02:00 HOW sin, however “small” is destructive

04:45 Toddler devo ideas

06:25 The truth about Satan’s plan for you (and how easy it is even as Christians to fall into it)

08:00 What GOD has for you 

08:55 Why we need to resist the devil

09:20 Don’t sin, but take it deeper: guard our hearts and minds

10:30 How do we resist Satan and choose God? 

10:45 Know God’s ways, what He’s against and what He’s FOR (it’s in His Word!)

12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it1

6:00 Time with God is transformative: read your Bible, worship, pray. HE has the power to change you.

17:25 Implement it now that you’ve been guarding your heart

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In this episode, I am joined by my husband to talk about  not just the “can I?” questions many Christians wrestle with but the “should I?” 

Is Lent something I should be doing?

Is it wrong for me to curse?

Is it okay for me to listen to secular music? 

What about online church? Should I go in-person?

We talk about the freedom we have in Christ but also the importance of personal conviction AND what Scripture directly tells us is godly and ungodly.

Scripture tells us we’re free in Christ… but Scripture also tells us that freedom doesn’t mean everything is beneficial or glorifies God. 

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Episode Outline

3:00 Life Recap and a Life of Legacy

10:40 FridaBaby Controversy 

16:00 Should Christians participate in Lent?

25:00 Can Christians curse? Do I curse?

32:30 Should Christians listen to secular music? Did we COMPLETELY change our minds?

40:00 Should Christians go to church in person?

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This is an episode I got convicted DURING. Sometimes it feels like when it rains it pours. Life can be hard and sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong at once. It can be easy to feel discontent, overwhelmed, maybe even struggling to trust God.

In this honest and vulnerable episode, I’m joined by my husband to talk about some of the things going on in our own lives lately (house issues, car trouble, high-risk pregnancy, etc.) and it’s honestly affected our hearts, attitudes, and trust in God. 

To be honest, we even get convicted DURING this conversation. 

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discontent, anxious, or spiritually drained, this conversation will encourage you to step back and see your circumstances through an eternal perspective.

We talk about:

This is one of those conversations we know we’ll come back to again and again—and we pray it encourages you wherever you are today.

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What should Christians be known for? Not success. Not blessings. Not perfection. Not gifts.

Jesus makes it clear: we are to be known by the love we have one for another.

In this episode, we’re diving into why love is the true marker of a Christian life, what loving others actually looks like—beyond clichés, comfort, and convenience, asking ourselves the hard (and heart) questions, and what holds us back from loving well.

LINKS:

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Episode Timeline:

6:00 The importance of love based on Scripture (John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 John 4:16)

9:30 Do I actually care for people?

14:45 Practical Ways to Love Others

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Anxiety, loss, uncertainty — we all face seasons that shake us. But Jesus offers something the world can’t: an untroubled heart.

In this deeply honest and comforting episode, I talk with Kara Stout, who has walked through heartbreak and hardship — from infertility and health crises to losing both of her parents — yet has found God’s peace through it all.

Kara shares:

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that God won’t leave you broken — He’s the remedy for the troubles of your heart.

Sensitivity warning: this conversation touches on loss, cancer, infertility, and health struggles.

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If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t feel God lately (even if you’ve been seeking Him), you’re not alone.

In today’s conversation, we gently and honestly explore possible reasons God may feel distant, while holding a big, important caveat.

This episode is not about self-condemnation, but about loving reflection, truth, and encouragement.

We’ll talk through some common reasons we may not feel God’s presence — and I also share an exhortation for those seasons when none of these apply to you, yet God still feels far.

In this episode, we cover:

This episode isn’t me talking at you — it’s me talking with you. These are things I’ve wrestled with myself, and my prayer is that this conversation leads you toward freedom, clarity, and renewed hope.

If none of these reasons apply to you — hear this:

God is faithful — even in the quiet.

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Anxiety and fear can feel overwhelming — and for many Christians, they can even feel like a failure of faith. In this episode, we talk about how to rest in God instead of anxiety, take fear’s authority away from our thoughts and decisions (through Scripture), and trust God with our future.

I’m joined by Maddie Joy Fischer, Live Original Ambassador, author, and Christian influencer and content creator, for an honest conversation about what it looks like to rely on God when fear is loud.

We explore how freedom from fear doesn’t mean you’ll never feel anxious again — but it does mean fear no longer gets to control your life.

In this episode, we talk about:

If you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or fear of the unknown, this episode will remind you that God is patient, present, and trustworthy — even here.

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“God, what do you have for me?”

In today’s conversation, we’re reframing the idea of “calling” through Scripture and real life. 

We’ll look at biblical examples like Joseph and David, who weren’t chasing titles or platforms — they were simply doing the next right thing, trusting God, and stewarding what He had already given them.

In this episode, we talk about:

If you’ve been feeling pressure to “figure everything out,” this episode will help you rest, refocus, and move forward with faith.

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EPISODE TIMELINE

03:20 The calling we ALL have today, right now

05:30 Scripture examples of how God led people into what we know them for

09:20 Maybe our calling is different than how we think it will look but it’s not lesser

11:30 5 ways to live out God’s calling on your life in this new year, new season

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