Friends, on this episode I share with you Suzy's Leukemia journey and path to remission. In the midst of chatting about this battle, Suzy offers words of wisdom and hope for any person, in any season. I know you will be encouraged!

Reach out to Suzy on Instagram @svbiggs (and oooh & ahhh over her darling grand baby!) or find her on Facebook at Suzy Light Biggs.

As usual, thank you SO much for joining us here. If this episode is an encouragement to you...share it with a friend! And thank you for your ratings and kind reviews!

Now go live your own story! xo

Hi friends! I'm so excited to introduce you to Claire Westbrook today! We chat about many things, including a season in her life when she experienced anxiety and panic attacks and how she copes with that currently, motherhood and the need for women to let go of the assumed expectations of others and do the things God has put on your heart to do - whether that is how you choose to feed your child or how you use your gifts and talents. We even talked about how God often speaks through dreams! No matter what season you are in, I think you'll find this conversation refreshing!

You can find Claire's blog here:

http://www.mydevising.com and her music on Instagram here: @clairewestbrook or here: @maryanntheband.

Here are some passages in the Bible where God used dreams to speak in the Old Testament: Genesis 37, 40 & 41 (to Joseph); to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3; to Daniel in Daniel chapter 2 and 4.

And here are some examples from the New Testament: Matthew 1:20, Matthew 27:19, Acts 9:10, Acts 16:9-10, most of the book of Revelation was a vision God gave to John. God also promises to use dreams and visions in these days: “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.'" Acts 2:17

Claire was encouraged by this book: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Prove-Stop-Trying-Hard/dp/1601429622/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531758533&sr=8-1&keywords=nothing+to+prove&dpID=61wY9Scxmc

Share this podcast with a friend... and go live your own beautiful story! xo

Friends! I can't wait for you to listen to this conversation with Lauren McAfee. She is wise beyond her years and so full of encouragement.

Lauren's life is nothing at all as she dreamed it would be as a newly-wed. She imagined a family and 9 years later, she and her husband continue to hope and pray for children. Yet, she candidly shares about the surprising twists and turns her life has been full of and the way God has given them hope. She is fully living in the present, while still hoping for the next chapter in her future.

Lauren is the corporate ambassador for Hobby Lobby stores and a published author. Check out her debut book, Only One Life and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @LaurenAMcAfee.

Here are links to other things we talked about:

No More Faking Fine by Esther Fleece

Her husband works for the Museum of the Bible: https://www.museumofthebible.org

Hebrews 12:2 & James 1:2

Be sure to share this podcast with a friend and go live your own story! xo

Hi friends! I'm so glad you're joining me here for this episode!

Roxanne Foster is a brand-new friend to me. I "met" her as a customer of her business, Easy Freezy, that has been such a blessing to our family! (If you haven't heard episode 12 with Hillary Glaze yet, add that one to your list! We both talk about our love for Easy Freezy!) Roxanne is a wife, mom of three and business owner.

Only a year ago did Roxanne have the dream of making mealtime easier for busy people - BUT in that amount of time her dream has been a HUGE success, as Easy Freezy made over 83,000 meals in it's first year!

Today we chat about Roxanne's transition form corporate world to motherhood (a surprising journey, as she thought she wouldn't have kids), transition to staying home, then starting Easy Freezy, a chronic illness she developed last year and all the fascinating ins and outs of running her business. As you can see we cover a lot of ground...and I know you'll love this story!

ANNNDDD... listen to the entire episode because Roxanne offers us a coupon code!! YAY! I truly hope you'll give these meals a try - they make dinner time so much less stressful!

Here is where you can find Roxanne and Easy Freezy:

Instagram: @easyfreezyokc

Facebook: Easy Freezy Freezer Meals

Website: www.easyfreezyfreezermeals.com

As always, please give us a rating and/or a review so that other listeners can find our show, and pass your favorite episodes on to a friend!

Now go out an live your OWN story! xo

Friends, I am thrilled to bring you this week's conversation with Tammy Jensen. Tammy is the Dean of Students at Crossings Christian School, wife to John and mom to Mack, Malcom and Hannah.

Today we talk about life with a child who has special needs (and ALL the miracles they have seen in Hannah's life!), marriage, parenting and the story of how God brought Malcom to them.

Tammy is an inspiration to me in the way she daily sacrifices for her daughter and the way she and John make such a powerful team. (And the day this episode releases happens to be their 24th wedding anniversary!)

Grab a tissue, because when she talks about seeing Hannah whole and healed in heaven, I dare you to have dry eyes! ;)

Be sure to check out the instagram account they have for Hannah: @lifewithhannahgrace and you can get in touch with Tammy on all the social media channels under Tammy Jensen or on IG: @jensenmom

We are both big fans of Orange Theory Fitness! www.orangetheoryfitness.com

Scriptures we mention:

Psalm 139:14

Tammy loves the book of James

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As always, please give a rating or review - it helps other listeners find our show! And if an episode encourages you, we'd love for you to share it with a friend!

...Now go out and live your one uniquely, beautiful story! xo

Hi friends! What a FUN conversation I have for you this week! My wise, wonderful and lovely sister, Hillary Glaze joins me and we talk about growing up with a single mom, moving during high school, marriage, motherhood, answered prayer, the Enneagram...and a few more things!

Just like a couple of sisters, our conversation is real and all over the place. Hillary is truly one of my very favorite women ever. She oozes Jesus, wisdom and always has excellent book recommendations...you don't want to miss those at the end of the episode! Here are links to the many things we talk about:) ______________________________________ Easy Freezy Freezer meals (truly a life-saver!) https://www.easyfreezyfreezermeals.com Bible Study Fellowship https://www.bsfinternational.org ______________________________________ HILLARY'S AWESOME BOOK RECS: 1) Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom

2) The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile and 3) The Road Back to You by Suzanne Stabile by Ian Cron (Both on the Enneagram)

4) Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham

5) How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

6) Hello Mornings by Kat Lee

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I hope you are SO encouraged by our chat. Please do rate and review the podcast, share the episode with a friend...and go out and live your own uniquely beautiful story! xo

I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation with my dear friend and ministry partner, Vickey Banks! We sat down and had a very personal conversation about the intense season of grief she endured and the priceless lessons she learned and lives by today. You will not want to miss the advice she gives us on how to love those around us in and through their own messy seasons.

Vickey and I mentioned a lot of scriptures and books:

Love Letters to My Baby

Sharing His Secrets

Doug Manning's grief booklets

www.councilroadwomen.org

(also: @councilroadwomen on Instagram & Facebook)

Psalm 30:11

Psalm 34:8

John 11 - story of Mary, Martha & Lazarus

I hope you are encouraged by this conversation! Go out and live your own uniquely beautiful story! xo

Friends, I'm a romantic....I L O V E a good love story! And today I've got one for you. Lindy Green has been a long-time friend and I'm so excited to have her share the journey when God out of the blue relocated her across the U.S., led her into a very difficult season, and then introduced her to the love of her life! :)

You just have to listen to how He crossed their paths...literally!

Lindy and I had a great time chatting and *warning* I laugh a lot in this episode, sorry. I told you, I'm giddy over a good love story! I would be so honored if you would share this podcast with a friend, and also leave a rating or review over in iTunes - that helps other women find our show.

Also, if you're new to this podcast we'd love for you to go back and check out past stories.

Now go out and live your own story! xo

Hi friends! Today I'm excited to introduce you to my youngest guests so far (in the few episodes we've published)!

Sisters, Elizabeth & Allison Grantham have been passionate about social justice issues since the young ages of 5 and 8, when their eyes were opened to poverty and they began what became an ongoing conversation with their parents about what they could do to help.

Thankfully, their parents didn't think they were too young to do anything and they have supported the girls all along the way as they founded their own organization (YES, they really did!) called Beads of Good.

Last week released their book, The Girl Chronicles, telling their story, with the powerful message that every girl - young or old - can use her girl power to do good in the lives of others!

You will be inspired and encouraged by this conversation and I do hope you'll go to the website to order a book or bead kit (or both!) to help girls in Africa have an education, employment and a chance to do good in their communities!

Here are all the things we chatted about:

www.beadsofgood.org (you can order the book here, too.)

Local stores carrying their book:

Plenty Mercantile

Blue Seven

Commonplace Books

Organizations we mentioned:

loveworksleadership.org

thesperoproject.com

criointernational.org

Thanks so much for listening! Share the podcast with a friend and go live your own story today! :)

Friends, I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation with Elizabeth Hodge. She is not only a beautiful woman and friend, she's my sister in law! Today, Elizabeth shares with us the 10 year journey she walked with my brother as he lost and then found his faith. Warning: get your tissues! This one had us both emotional. It is truly one of my very favorite stories of God's faithful pursuit.

If you want to reach out to Elizabeth, you can message her on Facebook under her name or instagram @ejhodge.

The scriptures Elizabeth mentioned are:

2 Samuel 7:18

Psalm 40:3

Psalm 42:5

Hebrews 11:39-40

The things making her life beautiful:

- The Ten Year Journal (available on Amazon)

- Dulce de Donke skincare (Elizabeth and I both love the soap and moisturizer!)

www.dulcededonke.com

Share this episode with a friend who needs to be encouraged! Then go out and live your own story! xo