Sow What with Anna McGuire

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What if the season you’re frustrated with right now is actually preparing you for something you can’t see yet?

In this episode of Sow What, I’m joined by someone very special to me, Jessica "Jess" Cox. Andrew and I have known Jess and her husband for nearly 11 years, and we’ve had the privilege of watching Jess grow from a teenager we knew through youth ministry into a wife, mom, and woman faithfully following God’s call on her life.

Jess’ story is one of waiting, unexpected circumstances, disappoitnent, and seeing God’s faithfulness in hindsight.

In this conversation, we talk about what God might be doing in the waiting, how faith is built before we ever realize we’ll need it, and what it looks like to trust God when His timing doesn’t look anything like ours.

If you’re waiting on an answered prayer, wondering why God hasn’t moved yet, or struggling to trust Him with a chapter you don’t understand, I think this conversation will meet you right where you are!

God sees the whole story, even when we can only see the moment we’re in.

Link to Jess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessrobincox/

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What if you don’t need to know the whole plan… you just need to know your next move?

In this episode of Sow What, we’re talking about what it looks like to move forward when life doesn’t go according to plan. Inspired by one of the most unforgettable moments in Green Bay Packers history (the “Miracle in Motown”) I reflect on how we can’t always control the circumstances we’re given, but we do get a choice about what we do next.

In the midst of navigating the unexpected loss of my father-in-law, Wayne, I share honestly about grief, grace, rest, and the tension of moving forward while still carrying what has happened.

You don’t have to know the whole story to take the next step.

Your past may be part of your story, but it doesn’t have to write the ending.

So… what’s your next move?

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What do you do when life blindsides you?

In this Season 4 premiere of Sow What, I’m sharing from the middle of a season I never would have chosen... a season of grief, uncertainty, gratitude, and a whole lot of “AND.”

After my father-in-law unexpectedly passed away, our family has found ourselves navigating a reality that changed in an instant. No warning, no time to prepare.

In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to hold grief and gratitude at the same time, to live in the tension of the “AND,” and to trust that God is faithful even when life feels completely out of our control.

This episode and season is also a love letter to my kids. A reminder of what I hope they know when they face their own hard seasons someday.

We don’t always get to choose the storm, but we do get to choose what we sow in it.

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/'In this episode of Sow What, we’re taking a moment to slow down and really inspect where we’re going. It’s so easy to move through life on autopilot. We're doing all the things, but not stopping to see if they’re actually leading us toward purpose and WHO we're wanting to become.

Together, we’ll talk about what it looks like to shift into neutral, take inventory of our daily rhythms, and evaluate whether what we’re sowing today aligns with the kind of life we want to reap tomorrow. This conversation is a simple reminder that what we consume, who we invest in, and how we spend our days all point us somewhere... and it’s up to us to make sure it’s the right direction.

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In this episode, I’m sharing the unexpected life lessons I’ve learned from living on the third floor of an apartment building—without an elevator. What started as a daily inconvenience has turned into a beautiful reminder about perseverance and the development of my character. 

Simple reflection and practical "next steps" for your life's journey. 

My hope is that as you listen, you’ll find encouragement for whatever “stairs” you’re climbing right now.

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In this episode of the Sow What podcast, I’m getting real about something that has been a huge part of my own journey: the deep desire to please everyone and to be understood by everyone.

For so long, I thought if I could just explain myself better, say things the right way, or keep everyone happy, then maybe I’d finally feel peace. But instead, it left me feeling exhausted… and honestly, disobedient to what God was asking of me.

I'll share part of my story, and practical I've take over the years to find freedom!

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Have you ever noticed how sometimes the biggest obstacles in our lives aren’t "out there", rather, the choices WE ARE making? In this episode of the Sow What, we’re talking about the subtle ways sabotage ourselves.

These aren’t the obvious bad habits or dramatic moments of self-destruction. Instead, they’re the quiet patterns that look “acceptable” on the surface—but underneath, they drain our peace, motivation, and confidence.

We'll get into the sabotaging and the practical shifts we can make today!

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It’s been 1,239 days since my last episode…and it feels so good to say those words again! Welcome to Season 3 of the Sow What podcast.

When I first launched this show back in 2020, the vision was simple: helping people make intentional choices that lead to a life of purpose, rest, and adventure. Three years, a pause, and a lot of life later—that vision hasn’t changed. In fact, it’s grown deeper and more personal.

In this episode, I’m sharing where I’ve been, why this podcast is coming back now, and what it looks like to live out the very heartbeat of Sow What in the everyday moments of marriage, motherhood, leadership, and growth. We’ll talk about the power of pauses, the beauty of intentional rhythms, and why sowing faithfully always leads to a harvest.

So here’s the big question as we step into this new season together: Sow what? What are you choosing to plant in your life today?

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When we go on vacation, typically our bodies and minds get rest. But, what about our souls?

Because we're out of routine on vacation, time with God can easily be set to the side.
How do we set up travel and vacations to be intentional in our relationship with Jesus?
In today's quick convo, we'll be talking about 3 ways to vacation WITH Jesus!

MORE EPISODES on daily time with Jesus:

Having a Quiet Time in a Not So Quiet World:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sow-what-with-anna-mcguire/id1527068301?i=1000505316127

How to Read Your Bible Everyday:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sow-what-with-anna-mcguire/id1527068301?i=1000543720276

One Practice That Changed My Prayer Life:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sow-what-with-anna-mcguire/id1527068301?i=1000547087498

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Our conversation often lean into spiritual and mental/emotional health. But what about our physical health?

In today's episode we'll take a look at the intersectionality of physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual health. As well as talk about practical next steps for caring for our bodies.

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