Have you ever sat down for quiet time and walked away feeling like you just checked a box — but didn’t really connect with God? You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Happiest Lives Podcast, I share a practical, 45-minute structure you can use to turn your quiet time into an intentional meeting with the Holy Spirit. This simple nine-step rhythm will help you worship, process your thoughts, engage with Scripture, and walk away with clarity, peace, and a renewed sense of God’s presence.

And to make it even easier, I’ve created a free printable guide you can download and use during your own quiet time. Grab your copy at myhappyvault.com/morningmeeting and try this practice for yourself.

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Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

Have you ever wondered if you’re really hearing God’s voice—or just your own thoughts? In this first episode of The Listening Life series, Jill Lillard unpacks what it means to live attuned to God’s presence and guided by His Spirit. Through the “one thing” thread woven across Scripture—David’s desire for God’s presence, Mary’s attentiveness, the rich young ruler’s call to surrender, and Paul’s focus—you’ll see how the listening life is about centering everything on Him. Jill also shares how the Holy Spirit teaches, reminds, gives wisdom, and brings Scripture to life, making God’s voice a living reality in your everyday. If you’ve longed to hear Him more clearly, this episode will encourage you to quiet the many things and return to the One who is always speaking.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

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Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

This is the final episode in the series Truth in Love: The Courage to Correct and Be Corrected.

Over the past five weeks, we’ve looked at what it means to offer correction in a way that reflects the heart of God—truthful, loving, and wise. But today we’re flipping the perspective. What does it look like to receive correction without spiraling into shame, defensiveness, or fear?

In this episode, Jill unpacks what Scripture says about feedback, why our bodies and minds react the way they do, and how to stay calm and grounded when correction comes. You’ll discover a simple four-part framework to process feedback with grace, curiosity, and resilience.

Correction doesn’t have to crush you—it can shape you. Tune in to learn how to welcome feedback as an invitation to grow in wisdom, maturity, and deeper trust in Christ.

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This is part four in the series Truth in Love: The Courage to Correct and Be Corrected.

Correction isn’t easy—and when we step into it, it’s tempting to slip into the role of “fixer,” as if it’s our job to make someone else change. But scripture reminds us that’s not our role. We are called to speak the truth in love, with gentleness and humility, while entrusting the outcome to God.

In this episode, Jill unpacks:

• Why posture matters more than having the perfect words
• The dangers of superiority, anger, shame, and control in correction
• How humility and prayer prepare us to speak safely
• Practical ways correction can happen—words, observations, questions, or boundaries
• What it looks like to release the outcome and trust God with the growth

Correction isn’t about playing God—it’s about love that restores, truth that sets free, and trust in the One who changes hearts.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

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Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

This is the third episode in the series Truth in Love: The Courage to Correct and Be Corrected.

In this conversation, Jill explores one of the most important skills for healthy, godly relationships: discernment. How do you know when to speak up and when to let love quietly cover an offense? Both can be acts of love. Both can protect trust. Both can honor God. But knowing which response to choose in the moment takes wisdom.

Drawing from Scripture, Jill unpacks examples of Shem and Japheth covering their father Noah’s shame, and Paul confronting the Corinthian church over ongoing sin. These show two very different ways love can operate—sometimes by protecting dignity, other times by bringing sin into the light.

You’ll also learn a step-by-step discernment process that includes slowing down, praying, journaling, checking your heart posture, and preparing your words. Jill explains how to keep your response Spirit-led rather than reaction-driven, so you can walk in both truth and love.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

This is Part Two of the series Truth in Love: The Courage to Correct and Be Corrected.

When you see something that feels wrong, do you speak up—or stay silent? In this episode, we ask: Who am I to say something?

We’ll explore why correction matters, what it can look like in everyday life, and the real reasons we often hold back—fear of man, not wanting to seem judgmental, cultural individualism, misguided views of grace, and the discomfort of confrontation. With examples from marriage, friendship, parenting, and church leadership, plus a biblical story of loving correction, you’ll see why discernment—not constant confrontation—is key to keeping relationships real, rooted in truth, and grounded in love.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

We’re kicking off a new series called Truth in Love: The Courage to Correct and Be Corrected. In this episode, we take a fresh look at what correction really is—not punishment, but an invitation. Not shame, but love. You’ll learn how God uses correction to shape us, not reject us—and why we so often resist it. I’ll share a personal story about how one letter from my mom became a turning point in my spiritual walk, and we’ll explore why biblical correction is one of the most powerful tools for growth in our relationships and in our walk with God.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

If you’ve been feeling anxious, burnt out, emotionally flat, or just off—this episode is for you. In the final installment of our Hormones, Happiness & the Holy Spirit series, I’m joined by certified Christian health practitioner Cristal DuBois to explore the fascinating connection between your nervous system, adrenal health, and spiritual well-being.

Cristal brings wisdom and compassion as she explains why so many women feel stuck in survival mode, even when they’re doing “all the right things.” We talk about polyvagal theory, the role of the vagus nerve, what adrenal fatigue really is, and why healing often starts with slowing down. You’ll also hear how simple spiritual rhythms like Sabbath, prayer, and worship aren’t just good for the soul—they’re powerful tools for nervous system regulation.

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t feel joy, connect deeply with God, or shake off the fog—this conversation will give you language, hope, and next steps.

💛 Learn more or work with Cristal at cristaldawnwellness.com

And if you missed any episodes in this nine-part series, start back at Episode 114. We’ve covered nutrition, brain health, hormones, mental wellness, and how the Holy Spirit meets us in it all.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

This is the eighth episode in our Hormones, Happiness & the Holy Spirit series, where we’re exploring what it really means to live with joy—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Today we’re talking about desire and drive. God created you with longings—for meaning, connection, and purpose—and the energy to move toward them. But what happens when that drive gets misdirected? When passion turns into pressure or hustle replaces peace?

We’ll look at four ways desire and drive can go off track, what Spirit-led ambition actually looks like, and ten practical ways to redirect your energy toward joy, fruitfulness, and freedom.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or worn out, this episode will help you pause, realign, and move forward with grace.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

This is the seventh in the series on Hormones, Happiness, and the Holy Spirit.

If you’ve been feeling more anxious, irritable, or just not like yourself, it could be connected to perimenopause or menopause. In this episode, Jill talks with Dawn Valentino, a registered nurse and holistic health practitioner, about what’s really going on in your body, how hormone changes impact your mood, and what you can do to find support—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Together they explore the root causes of common symptoms, the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and simple lifestyle shifts that make a difference.

You’ll walk away with practical tools, a hopeful mindset, and the reminder that this season of life can be a new beginning.

Want to learn more or work with Dawn?

Be sure to mention you heard her on The Happiest Lives Podcast to book your free 15-minute discovery call!

You can find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dawningchristianhealth or email her at [email protected].

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Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

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Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]