The Truly Co Podcast

Today The Truly Co. podcast welcomes Jennifer Trautmann to the show. Jennifer shares her heart and her home with her husband, two boys and her father-in-law. She is a writer, photographer and a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God church.

Join Lindsay May as she discusses an article Jennifer wrote in the Pursuit issue titled "Worn Paths: Finding God in the Rhythms of Habit." Stemming from the grief of losing her mother-in-law to Covid, Jennifer describes how the habit of running allowed her to find a rhythm of connecting with God. It was this ritual that carried her through her darkest moments and gave her the strength and healing she needed. Order your copy of that poignant article here.

Jennifer describes how our actions, over time, can open ourselves up to the Lord on a regular basis. And through ritual and routine we can more easily evaluate if we are progressing in different areas of our lives. She offers other suggestions for habits, specifically the importance of personal retreats.

Throughout the podcast, both the book Sacred Rhythms and Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength had nuggets in them worth checking out and here are their links!

You can connect with Jennifer on Instagram and Facebook.

Welcome Leslie Konhaeuser to the show today! Not only is she a mom of three under the age of three (yes, you read that right!), she is also a writer, podcaster, and licensened counselor. The Truly Co. published a beautiful article from Leslie in our Pursuit Issue and we liked it so much we wanted to spend more time with her!

In her article titled "From Chaos to Shalom," Leslie details her journey to finding peace in her life. Though the culture defines peace as the absence of struggling, she reminds us that in Christ we can obtain it while we are struggling. You won't want to miss the discussion that revolves around these statements:

• Intentionality is our missing link for seeking peace
• Faith when treated well will bolster your mental health.
• Find His good presence and His good voice because it is there and he is longing to be found by you.

Leslie emphasizes the need for Scripture meditation and as a bonus for our listeners, she walks us through an actual time of meditation. So not only will you learn some practical ways to combat anxiety in your life, you will have an opportunity TODAY to put them into practice.

You can find Leslie on Instagram, her website, and her podcast Motherhood: Named and Known!

Are you ready to dream? Or are you ready to act on those dreams? Join Lindsay May in her exciting conversation with Dream Coach and podcast host, Merritt Onas. Discover how dreaming became important in Merritt's life, how she overcame her fear of failing, and the one question that propelled her to take her idea and run with it.

Also covered in this episode:

• The fears that lurk behind dreaming
• Handling unrealized dreams
• Learning to verbalize your dreams
• What all dream stoppers have in common and a practical tip to overcome them

And don't miss these quotes that will encourage and motivate you to not give up on what God has put in your heart:

• "You can still step into something if you feel fear about it."
• "There is no competition in God's Kingdom."
• "The truest thing about you is what God has spoken over you, not what someone has spoken about you."

You can find Merritt on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and through her podcast, Devoted Dreamers. (Check out the May 11 episode for another great conversation between Lindsay and Merritt!)

And don't forget to check out her 17 quick actions to get your dream moving forward! Get started TODAY putting your dreams into action!

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Literary agent, speaker, podcast host and author of over 40 books, Mary DeMuth is a legend of wisdom in this generation. Her passion and commitment to prayer, as well as her depth of Biblical knowledge, has touched countless lives and The Truly Co. was eager to have some one-on-one time with her.

In this episode, host Lindsay May covers Mary's strategy for creating an irresistible home (published in full in the latest Truly Co. magazine), the one thing that helps her say no to others (which actually hangs on her wall!), ways to effectively incorporate the Sabbath in your life, and fresh insight into the power of the written word.

In addition, Lindsay gets the inside scoop on Mary's latest book, The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible. Birthed out of a painful misunderstanding in her own life, she covers this painful topic and the importance of "learning the art of being ok with someone in the world not liking you." Using women of the Bible as her guide, she offers strategies for tackling this common, yet difficult relational issue. There's lots of great wisdom packed into this short podcast and The Truly Co. was honored to capture it.

Want to connect more with Mary? You can join her in prayer every day on her Pray Every Day Podcast or check out her website.

Do you ever wonder if you've crossed a line into unhealthy behaviors? Or do you know you've crossed a line and now are unsure what to do? In today's episode, entrepreneur and social media influencer Meghan Joy Yancey, describes her recent journey and battle with alcohol. Very candidly, she states:

"Never in a million years would I have imagined myself as someone who would NEED to refrain from drinking. It was a slow fade from being a casual/social drinker to realizing I had an issue. I had become very good at hiding it all from every single person in my life, including my husband."

A 2021 an article from Harvard Health says between 2001-2013 there was:

• A 16% increase in the proportion of women who drink alcohol
• A 58% increase in women's heavy drinking (vs 16% in men)
• An 84% increase in women's one-year prevalence of an alcohol use disorder (versus 35% in men)

Join host Lindsay May as she explores a topic not often discussed in faith communities. There is a rise in alcohol abuse among women and in this exclusive conversation, Meghan shares openly and vulnerably about her journey of realization and her path to overcoming it. In this episode you will discover:

• Warning signs of alcohol abuse
• Important action steps for helping yourself or someone you love
• The book, Your Future Self Will Thank You, that equipped Meghan with the spiritual strength she needed most

Along with her social media presence on Instagram, you can find Meghan on her website blogging, running an essential oil business and homeschooling her six children. Enjoy this raw and real conversation with The Truly Co's newest friend!

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Do you wrestle to understand your calling? What should it look like and how do you pursue it? These questions, plus more, are answered in today's episode with author, speaker, and social media guru Simi John. Learn the fascinating story of how Simi and her entire family came to know Jesus and how that journey impacted her and still impacts her today. In today's episode you will learn:

• The difference between passions and giftings
• Three ways to gauge if you should move forward with an idea
• The defining characteristic of a faithful steward

Plus this bonus!

• The secret to why Simi is able to keep anger and critical responses out of her social media posts.

Originally born in India, Simi moved to Texas as a young girl where she met Jesus and was forever changed. She is the author of the book I Am Not and can be found sharing her life, marriage, ethnicity, and love for God on her website and Instagram. Favorite quotes:

• The trajectory of our future was completely changed when God invited us into His family and His love.
• If it were not for the local church my family would not be here.
• God is always speaking. We're just not always listening.
• We are waiting for the opportunity, while God is waiting for our obedience.

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What do you do when the unthinkable happens? This week's podcast episode will inspire you as you hear Sarah Hanan, the podcast host of A Mom's Cancer Story, share the story of her cancer diagnosis when she was seven months pregnant with her son, Noah.

Having walked through two cancer diagnoses, Sarah models raw honesty and what it looks like to trust Jesus when facing death. In this conversation, we talk about practical ways to help others facing a challenging situation, what NOT to say to someone who is hurting, and why we don't have to fear death.

Key scriptures that have encouraged Sarah:

2 Corinthians 4:16-18: "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

Isaiah 55:8-9: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

Connect with Sarah:

A Mom's Cancer Story Podcast

Instagram: @sahanan1

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Why is memorizing Scripture so powerful? This week's podcast episode will inspire you as you hear the story of how God's word helped Dwell Differently CEO Vera Schmitz, a former professional pole vaulter, overcome mental health challenges after retiring from her athletic career. Not only did God transform Vera's spirit, but he also sparked an idea for a new business that would help others in their faith journey.

"Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads." (Deuteronomy 11:18 NIV).

About four years ago, Natalie Abbott and her sister Vera Schmitz started a business on a mission called Dwell Differently. Dwell helps people fix God's words in their hearts and minds, primarily through scripture verse temporary tattoos. Natalie writes the weekly devotional, hosts the Dwell Differently podcast, and co-leads the Dwell team with Vera. Every month they memorize and focus on one Bible verse together. (Listen to Lindsay May's episodes on the Dwell Differently podcast: Episode 105, 106, and 107).

In this episode, listen to Natalie share how God directed her gifts and abilities to help bring Dwell to life. She believes that Jesus loves all people and wants them to know him and experience health and freedom and beautiful transformation in their lives.

Key quote: "The gospel is common ground for everyone."

Connect with Dwell:

Website: dwelldifferently.com

Instagram: @dwelldifferently

Facebook: @dwelldifferently

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Have you thought about the creation story and wondered about how it all happened? If you've been around kids that have asked questions about how it all happened and felt stumped, you're not alone. The truth is, God is a working God, and while he rested on the seventh day of creation, it was only the beginning of the work he has done. God invites human beings to create with him.

This week on The Truly Co Podcast, we're chatting with Jordan Raynor about his new book, The Creator in You, a beautiful illustrated children's book with a profoundly deep message for kids and adults. Jordan is an author of four books and helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books The Call to Mastery Podcast and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)––content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth.

Listen in to learn more about:

• How God's work is like and unlike our own.
• Practical ways we can look at our work (and our kids work) with purpose, enthusiasm, and joy.
• Work existed before sin and therefore was once perfect worship, and what this means for us today.
• How we can reframe our perspectives on "ministry work" to embrace the eternal significance of our daily activities.

Connect with Jordan:

Website - http://jordanraynor.com/

The Creator in You

Redeeming Your Time

Master of One

Called to Create

The Call to Mastery podcast

The Word Before Work podcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jordanraynor/

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This week, the Truly Co Podcast host Lindsay May talks with artist Tasha Branham, a New Jersey-based prophet, mentor, business consultant, mother, and wife. Truly features custom artwork in each magazine issue to facilitate more profound thoughts about each article we publish.

In this episode, Tasha talks about her journey as an artist and her inspiration in creating those pieces. Much of her inspiration comes from the scriptures--it helps her have a greater appreciation for God and His word. She leans in to the Holy Spirit to help overcome creative blocks, and will encourage listeners to explore their creative spirits.

Tasha's acrylic and pen on canvas artwork is featured in Truly Magazine's Intentionality issue, titled "Never Let Go." Listen to hear about the journey God brought her through in creating and sending this piece to The Truly Co.

Tasha believes that EVERYONE is creative: we are all created in the image and likeness of God, who is the Creator. We are creatives. Art does not encompass all creativity. It's a branch of creativity. Creativity can be how you solve problems or innovate to make something work. It's in how accountants crunch numbers or how attorneys find loopholes and defend their clients. It's everywhere, and we all have it.

Find Tasha below!

Website: tashabranham.com

Instagram: @tashabranham

@earlybirdcreative.co

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