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- From Addiction to Redemption: Finding Joy, Faith & Family in Jesus
In this heartfelt season opener, Adam Alonso, Lauren's husband, shares his journey of faith, love, and family. From walking through addiction and the challenges of blending families to learning to cultivate joy in everyday life, this conversation is both honest and hope-filled.
They reflect on the power of testimony, the responsibility of parenting in today’s culture, and how Jesus meets us in every part of our story—even in the hardest places. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that God’s plans are good and His joy is unshakable, this episode is for you.
✨ Takeaways from this episode:
Joy is a declaration rooted in Jesus.
God meets us in our stories, even in despair.
Blending families can bring unexpected joy.
Overcoming addiction is a journey of faith.
Sharing our stories is vital in today’s culture.
Parenting requires leading by example in faith.
Faithfulness is key during life’s trials.
God’s plans are always good, even when unseen.
Building a legacy of faith for our children is essential.
Community and church are vital for spiritual growth.
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33 min - 7 Goal-Setting Strategies That Actually Work for Sustainable Success
Are you tired of setting goals that leave you feeling stuck or burned out? This year, it’s time for a fresh start. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 practical strategies to set goals that fit your real life, bring you joy, and help you make lasting progress. Whether you’re tackling personal growth, faith, or family goals, these tips will inspire you to plan intentionally. Stick around until the end for an inside look at the Joyful Life Insiders Community.
How to break big goals into manageable stepsWhy perfection isn’t the goal, but progress isTips for creating goals you can controlBiblical wisdom for goal-setting: Philippians 1:6, Proverbs 16:9Join the Joyful Life Insiders Community for exclusive tools and encouragementShow Links:Download Your Wheel of Life when you join the Joyful Life Under Resources
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33 min - How-To Forge Meaningful Friendships Against All Odds
In this episode, I’m diving into the secret to building deep, meaningful friendships in every season of life. If you’ve been craving connection, longing for community, or wondering how to nurture the relationships you already have, this episode is for YOU. I’m breaking down actionable steps to create friendships that truly bring you joy and fulfillment. Don’t miss these life-giving tips!
What you’ll hear:
Why friendships are essential for your well-being
Simple ways to find and connect with your people
How to nurture relationships with intention and care
The life-changing power of being in community
Ready to build connections that last? Let’s do this together! 🎧
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14 min - How to Create a Joyful Life: Connect, Grow, and Live Joyfully
What if you could join a space designed to help you truly live joyfully in every season of life?
In this episode, I’m inviting you to join the Joyful Life Insiders, a community built to help you: Connect, Grow, and Live Joyfully. Together, we’ll create meaningful connections, explore personal growth, and embrace joy every day with exclusive tools like the Joyful Life Goal Planner and Workshop, exclusive podcasts, goal coaching, devotionals, and private chats with others who are on a journey to create a life they love, with value and encouragement.
This is your chance to move from just getting by to creating a life you love—one full of purpose, intention, and joy.
Imagine waking up each day with clarity, surrounded by a supportive community, and truly feeling inspired, equipped, and empowered to live the life you’ve been dreaming about. Get ready to see behind the curtain of everything this community has to offer!
Don’t wait—your joyful life starts here! Click play to learn more.
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16 min - Giving Santa the Boot: Simplifying Christmas with Christ at the Center
Are you ready to simplify Christmas and make it truly meaningful? In this episode, we’ll explore how to shift the focus from Santa to Christ, creating a holiday season filled with purpose and joy. Learn how to redefine traditions, embrace giving, and ensure that Jesus stays at the center of your family’s celebrations.
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20 min - Setting Healthy Family Boundaries with Grace for the Holidays
Does family tension threaten your holiday peace? In this episode, I explore how to set healthy boundaries that honor your faith and create space for joy. From navigating tough conversations to overcoming guilt, we’ll unpack strategies to transform stressful gatherings into moments of purpose and connection.
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18 min - It’s Time to Get Your Hopes Up: Choosing Joy and Trusting God in Every Season
Have you ever felt hesitant to hope for something better, afraid it might not work out? Maybe the last few seasons have left you cautious, unsure if getting your hopes up is even worth it. But what if I told you that hope—real, grounded, unshakable hope—can transform the way you see your future? What if it’s the very thing that could change your next season, your new year, and even your life? Let’s talk about why it’s time to get your hopes up again.
I’m opening up about what it looks like to hope again, even when it feels risky. As I prepare for my upcoming home birth, I share my personal journey of navigating fears and releasing control, finding peace in God’s promises. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to reset your mindset, protect your peace, and embrace joyful expectations. Life is too precious to live in fear—let’s get our hopes up and step into the goodness waiting for us in the next season!
Let’s talk about how we can shift our mindset toward joyful expectation for the new year or your next season. In this episode I'll share five practical ways to prepare your heart and mind for 2025.
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16 min - Our Journey to Adoption through Foster Care: How We Became a Family, Revisited
In honor of National Adoption Month, I’m sharing one of the most meaningful chapters of my life—the adoption story of my son through foster care. Join me as I take you through our journey, from the initial steps to the deep emotions and lessons learned. Through the twists and turns of foster care adoption, this story is a testament to hope, resilience, and love that knows no boundaries. Whether you’re considering adoption, are on this path, or simply want to understand more, I hope our story brings insight and inspiration.
Tune in as I share our experiences, the unexpected moments, and the incredible joy of welcoming him into our family.
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17 min - 4 Ways to Prepare Your Heart and Mind for the New Year
Y'all we are wrapping up 2024 and it feels surreal, doesn't it? Before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve and the world pushes us into goal-setting, I want to offer you a moment of rest and reflection—space to pause and really see the progress, the growth, and the beauty that God has been weaving through your story this year.
Join me as we explore how rest, reflection, refreshing your spirit, and readiness can lay the foundation for a year filled with joy and purpose. I share my personal journey of learning to rest amid the chaos of motherhood and the powerful lessons I’ve gained through reflection on past challenges. Together, we’ll uncover how to refresh our spirits by aligning with God’s promises and how to approach readiness by setting intentional, faith-filled goals.
Rest: We’ll discuss why rest isn’t a luxury but a necessity for spiritual and emotional health. Learn practical ways to create space for rest in your daily life, even amidst a busy schedule.
Reflection: Looking back isn’t about dwelling on the past; it’s about learning and growing. I’ll guide you through a reflective practice to uncover lessons from the previous year and find gratitude even in tough seasons.
Refreshing: Renew your spirit by focusing on God’s truths. Discover how to release burdens and refresh your mindset, creating room for new opportunities and blessings.
Readiness: Being prepared is about more than setting goals; it’s about aligning your plans with God’s purpose for your life. I’ll share strategies for setting intentions that keep you anchored in faith, ready to embrace what lies ahead.
If you’re ready to go deeper and make 2025 your most intentional year yet, I invite you to join us in the Joyful Life Workshop. You’ll find all the details linked in the show notes. And as always, if this episode has blessed you, please take a moment to leave a review and share it with a friend. Let’s spread a little more joy together.
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24 min - Stop the Sabotage: 5 Hidden Bullies Holding You Back from Your Dreams and How to Conquer Them!
Have you ever felt the thrill of a fresh start, only to hesitate because of past disappointments or the fear of failure? You're not alone! In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the 5 hidden bullies that may be sabotaging your dreams and holding you back from the joy that’s waiting just beyond your fears.
Join us as we explore the relentless inner critic that tells you you’re not enough and discover how to stand up to it with courage and determination. We kick things off with a fun exercise that invites you to envision your mission in life—what title would you claim if you could? I share my own journey of embracing the title “PODCASTER” and the fears I’ve faced along the way. Together, we’ll address the challenges we encounter as we strive for our dreams.
Analysis Paralysis: Recognize how that nagging voice of self-doubt can paralyze you and learn a powerful technique to take action in just 60 seconds.
Perfectionism: Discover how the quest for the perfect plan can lead to procrastination and how to celebrate small wins that propel you forward.
Fear of Failure: Shift your perspective on failure as a necessary part of growth and learn to pivot instead of quitting.
Fear of Success: Understand why success can feel just as intimidating as failure, and learn the 5-Second Rule to overcome those fears and take action.
Comparison: Break free from the cycle of “should-ing” yourself and embrace your unique journey while surrounding yourself with a supportive community.
As a busy mom of four, I know the importance of time and how procrastination can steal it from us. I share a deeply personal story that illustrates the urgency of taking action now, rather than waiting for the perfect moment.
Join me in this empowering episode as we take the first steps toward finding joy and purpose in our lives despite the inner bullies that try to hold us back. Every action you take is a step closer to the life you dream of living. The world is waiting on you—let’s make it happen together!
What You'll Learn: **Don’t forget to connect with me!** I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Drop a comment on social media or join our Joyful Life Community to find encouragement and inspiration on your journey. You are not alone!
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About There Will Be Joy
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There is joy to be found everyday. My goal in this podcast is to be your guide and help you in this pursuit of joy, to inspire you, equip you and empower you to find it, in every season, no matter how bitter or how sweet. Because friend, joy doesn’t just happen, it’s cultivated in darkness, underground. It not only coexist with every heartache, but it doesn’t just a happen, it is cultivated in the darkest of places.
You are welcome at our table, so pull up a seat, friend- my hope is that you’ll smile a lot, cry a little and laugh so hard you eventually pee your pants! Not kidding!