She Lives Purposefully

Megan sits with her new friends Caleb and Stefanie Rouse to talk all about relationships - healthy and toxic relationships, how it matters to have a right relationship with God to have good relationships on earth, how to love well and more - all from the Christian perspective of this Jesus-loving couple. Listen AD-FREE: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/ Their book: https://amzn.to/4aIIBmR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan talks about ways Christians can know we’re walking in what God has for us as well as things that aren’t always signs we’re walking in in or not walking in His plans for us. She also answers a question written to Dear Meg about relieving early pregnancy anxiety. OUTLINE (00:00) Summary and behind the scenes (02:00) Encouragement to the Christian woman who wants to know if she’s following God (02:20) One sign that DOESN’T always tell us if we’re walking in God’s way (05:15) Ways to know we’re doing what God has for us (16:45) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan talks about what she has seen in how God is moving and even stirring up revival in hearts around the country and what Christians can do to be part of what God is doing in the world. She also answers a question written to Dear Meg about finding peace through God with anxiety. LINKS Bible Studies and Bible Reading Plans: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Worship and Christian Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/bdx3mwfp OUTLINE (00:00) Summary and Life update (03:20) Why we’re talking about revival and how God is moving (07:50) How to be part of what God is doing in the world (22:15) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan shares some encouragement and Christian encouragement with mamas as a mama-to-be. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/Yu5z6FfMzAYgsz1z6 OUTLINE (00:00) Intro, Summary (01:17) Why I’m talking about Mamas this year (03:00) Survey & GIVEAWAY (04:45) Encouragements for Mama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan talks about how to get more plugged into a church and find more community as well as serving God in that church. She also answers a Dear Meg question about teen dating. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/Yu5z6FfMzAYgsz1z6 OUTLINE (00:00) Summary (00:27) We can relate & life updates (01:57) Survey & GIVEAWAY (03:23) Getting plugged into church (04:40) Finding more church community (07:50) Serving at church (10:40) Encouragement for the woman wanting to get plugged into church or be MORE plugged in and the women who are already plugged in (14:25) Dear Meg (DATING) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan talks about the recent stirring on her heart about why as a Christian NOW is the time to live for God. She dives into motivating listeners in this area as well as giving practical tips for how to live for God now. She also answers your question in a Dear Meg segment about starting a ministry, blog and book. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/EJeZRadJC9RYS1a86 Christian Music & Worship Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist OUTLINE: (00:00) Summary (01:00) Intro and Life Updates (02:30) Survey and GIVEAWAY (04:25) Getting motivated as Christians to live for God starting asap (22:25) Practical ways to live for God (33:30) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In response to Instagram requests, Megan talks about what God is speaking to her about slowing down and being still, takes about her thoughts on the modesty conversation, and answers a question about if it’s okay to judge and when does it get too judge. Please pretty please, share YOUR thoughts in the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/sEz1JMt3jYjnXbuB6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The abortion issue is in the news, so today Megan chats about her stance on abortion, why she’s pro-life both Biblically (as a Christian), scientifically and as a pregnant mom to be. She also talks about what pro-life people and Christians are doing to care for life OUTSIDE the womb with things like foster care, pregnancy clinics, etc. And lastly, she talks about the heart of compassion we should have and that GOD has for women who are in the middle of making this decision and who have made the decision to abort. Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405 Two pregnancy clinics: https://lhouse.org/ https://www.mychoiceone.org/ Outline (00:00) What we’re talking about today (00:40) Life updates (02:30) The power of reviews and giveaway winner (05:35) My stance on abortion (06:35) Why pro-life is Biblical (11:23) A scientific look with my pregnancy experience (19:55) Compassion and being pro-life outside of the womb (27:20) God’s grace for women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably experienced that sometimes, maybe oftentimes, God says “no” to our prayers. Sometimes it can be about something little or admittedly superficial. Sometimes it’s about something we’ve gotten on our knees and WEPT over. It can be hard to settle with that no. Today, we’re talking about how to deal with and even be thankful for God’s “no”. Listen AD-FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ My Bible: use code ‘shelivespurposefully’ for 15% off https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Favorite Bible Resources: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Gentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3PCurMr Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living purposefully can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you want to live a purposeful life, it has to be intentional. It doesn’t just happen. And a way to do that is to form habits. Megan want you to leave this episode with a handful of things you can do TODAY that are a great way to be living purposefully. Because really, we’re CALLED to live purposefully. We have one life to live and we don’t want to miss out on how God called us to. Listen AD-FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ My Bible: use code ‘shelivespurposefully’ for 15% off https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Favorite Bible Resources: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Gentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3PCurMr Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I want to chat with you about shame that holds us back from what God has for us. I want to help break shame in your life so you can move forward into what God has for you - because He has so much for you. LINKS: Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at [email protected] or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully Listen Ad-Free, Get Year-Round Reading Plans and more : ⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/⁠ Christian Music Playlist: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠⁠ REFERENCES: 1 John 2:1 and Romans 7:15-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're doing an unconventional episode today and getting a little more personal talking about something I’m struggling with lately: insecurity and body changes. I’ll be opening up about that and talking about mindset shifts that are helping me. And too - one of YOU wrote in asking how to be free from anger and anxiety, so I’ll be answering your question in dear meg segment! LINKS: Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at [email protected] or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully Christian Music Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(GIVEAWAY details in show notes!) Today we’re talking about our God-given purpose - both at large and specifically what YOU, yes YOU, were created for and how to walk in your purpose. The best way to live this life is to live it with how God of universe in charge of all history has called you to. PLUS one of you wrote into our Dear Meg segment asking about feeling called out of an ungodly relationship but not wanting to leave. Let's chat! Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at [email protected] or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully Listen Ad-Free, Get Year-Round Reading Plans and more : https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/ Christian Music Playlist: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Megan shares 6 things God has reminded her of this year! She talks about where God is in tough seasons, being too self focused, the idea of abundantly more, rest, and how involved God is in the details. LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com⁠ Christian Music playlist: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Allyson Golden, author of the new book Arise and Shine joins Meg to talk about being a light, the power of the Bible, praying boldly to God and fighting Satan’s lies with God’s truth! Allyson is a Christian author, speaker, influencer, and pediatric nurse! LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Get Allyson’s Book: https://amzn.to/4bH2M6r Follow Allyson: https://www.instagram.com/wordsaregolden/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Megan shares a bit of her own time with God and what He's taught her in Ephesians 2 in the Bible. She talks about being brought near to Him, not earning favor, peace, our relationship with God, and whether or not she's read the whole Bible! LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist My Bible (use code shelivespurposefully for 15% off): https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Our pregnancy announcement: https://youtu.be/2DsPK3n8nZU?si=mzXb00Hl2X31N1lY My bump post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SnBbTsKu9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Megan joins the Valentine's Day fun by talking about LOVE - God's love (and more specifically, God's love for YOU)! She dives through multiple Bible verses to look at what His love for you looks like and just how much God loves you. LINKS: Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠⁠https://www.yarrow.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Megan is joined by her husband DONNY to talk about the biggest news of their lives thus far! They’re PREGNANT! They talk about how they found out, the baby’s gender, they reveal FOR THE FIRST TIME the baby’s name. They also talk about symptoms, what God’s teaching them, why there’s been a 1.5 month long hiatus to the She Lives Purposefully podcast, and more! Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠⁠https://www.yarrow.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Megan encourages us that we don't need to wait for the new year to grow in our walk with God and our relationship with Him. She encourages us to start TODAY and gives practical tips on how to grow your relationship with God. Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Christmas Guide: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠https://www.yarrow.org TODAY'S EPISODE (00:00) Intro (01:18) Encouraging Christian Christmas Gift Guide (02:06) Encouragement to start seeking Jesus today (06:08) Ways to grow in your pursuit of Jesus and walk with God (worship, Christian music, prayer, obedience, casting cares) (18:50) Announcements! (19:43) Dear Meg (28:24) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Callie Jardine joins the podcast to share her testimony from sexual sin, drinking and astrology to loving Jesus. She shares what God has done in her life and helps us break shame and reminds us that God is reaching out. + she takes her expertise in holistic health to give us some hormonal health tips! joining us today to share HER testimony and what God has done in her life. Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Encouraging Gift Guides: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide⁠ Callie's On-Demand Pilates Studio and App: ⁠Sweaty Studio⁠ Callie's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imsweatyandiknowit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Christmas season beginning, it's important to bring our hearts to the TRUE meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus. I want to encourage you with 3 Biblical truths that the Christmas season highlights. Listen AD FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Christmas Guide: https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide TODAY'S EPISODE (00:00) Intro (02:15) Christmas Gift Guide (03:07) 3 encouraging, Biblical truths (10:22) Dear Meg (15:35) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re chatting about thankfulness: the real power of thankfulness AND ways to actually develop a thankful heart and fight discontentment as Christians. Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at https://www.yarrow.org Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to be inspired to be a light for Christ with the community you have around you or on social media, today’s episode is for YOU. We talk about set backs, fears, and what pushes us forward in being bold for Christ as Christians. I’m talking with my friend Jaclyn Brooke about what it’s like to use your platform as a Christian and shine a light for Jesus. She is a YouTuber and Content Creator. Connect with Jaclyn: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynnnbrooke/ Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at https://www.yarrow.org Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we talk about what's going on in the Middle East and everything going on in Israel, what Christians can pray during this time, why Christians are talking about the end times and Jesus coming back, and how to be ready for whenever He does. Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Dear Meg Christian Book Recommendations (these links are affiliates): Why Grace Changes Everything: https://rstyle.me/+9aVo-72Nrj7sTd_Ksfzshg Purpose Doesn't Pause: https://rstyle.me/+gxNO51seorky2Sm3ZaW8Xg Future Grace: https://rstyle.me/+WEoTgr7WaqNG-v0RnH_J0Q Gently and Lowly: https://rstyle.me/+d4TiWkZpl9EivxWog8mQ6A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about Authentic, Soul-Deep Beauty and embracing TRUE beauty as Christian women. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we mention body shame and eating disorders. All around us we’re given different ideas of what real beauty is - often not soul-deep or authentic. Our guest today, Melissa Johnson, is an author of the new book Soul-Deep Beauty. Become a Bonus Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does "walking by faith" mean? How does it differ from relying on what we can see? What are practical steps we can take to start walking by faith instead of letting our fears control us? These are questions that Megan Edmonds talks with guest CJ Milacci about in today’s episode. This is a powerful episode for Christian women in any season but especially in moments where we feel the need for more faith and less fear. LINKS: Become a Bonus Subscriber: shelivespurposefully.com/signup 10% off of Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully CJ Milacci’s Books: https://rstyle.me/+ibdrg_QaBvFQ-kpot8QvuQ OUTLINE: (00:00) Intro & Ad (02:45) CJ x Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(This is a previous BONUS-SUBSCRIBER episode) 3 out of 4 christians believe in prosperity gospel. That is a headline that Relevant Magazine had that got Megan’s attention. Today we’re talking about that stat, what prosperity gospel is, how a lot of us can unintentionally believe it - and if you do, why you shouldn’t. LINKS: Relevant Magazine Article: https://tinyurl.com/y7rz5jma Other Article Mentioned: https://www.awmi.net/reading/teaching-articles/healing_childrens/ Become a Bonus Subscriber: shelivespurposefully.com/signup OUTLINE: (00:00) Intro (01:20) What is Prosperity Gospel? (04:50) The Problem with Prosperity Gospel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered if you’re actually studying the Bible correctly? Or if there is a correct way to do that? Studying God’s Word is VITAL and doing it correctly is a must when it comes to really understanding what God is saying in this inspired-book He’s given us. Today we get to chat with my friend Mikella Van Dyke all about studying the Bible! Mikella is the founder of Chasing Sacred, a ministry that provides resources to help women study the Bible and grow closer to God. LINKS: Become a Bonus Subscriber: shelivespurposefully.com/signup Get 10% off of Logos OR 5 FREE Books with Logos10 Fundamentals: www.logos.com/shelivespurposefully Chasing Sacred: https://chasingsacred.com OUTLINE: (00:00) Intro (04:00) Mikella x Meg (33:00) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan chats with Sarah Hauser, author of the new book All Who Are Weary, about finding trust rest in God and letting go of burdens you were never meant to carry. Sarah’s message to Christians is that while our outward lives may very well be falling apart, our inner lives can grow stronger. LINKS Sarah’s book: https://rstyle.me/+Ax5xwpdyIaWrGfO6SmoPgg Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month of online Christian Counseling at faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, Bible reading plans and more in the Bonus Content Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup (00:00) Intro (2:00) Meg chats with Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Near the anniversary of one of the most shaking tragedies she’s been through, Megan opens up about what God has taught her in painful seasons, over and over again. Here are some lessons we can hold onto as Christians in hard times. LINKS Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month of online Christian Counseling at faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, Bible reading plans and more in the Bonus Content Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The body of Christ is essential in the Christian life. Community is so important. But sometimes making Godly friends and honestly, keeping them, can be hard. Seasons and people change, disagreements happen. Today, I’m sitting down with my long time best friend to talk about how to make and keep Godly friendships. LINKS Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, Bible reading plans and more in the Bonus Content Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup (00:00) Intro (02:54) Welcome Corinne (04:00) Why We're Remaking This Episode (05:50) How to Make New Friends (15:20) How to Keep Godly Friendships (38:26) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever felt confused about your purpose or felt like your purpose was on pause because of confusion. Hope Reagan Harris is on the podcast today to talk about her new book and a message that's been on her heart. Here's a quote from Hope: "You could keep waiting for the life you want or you could embrace God's purpose for the life you have." LINKS Hope’s Book: https://rstyle.me/+r7_VAEQW08b2YT-6FAGh1Q Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month of online Christian Counseling at faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, Bible reading plans and more in the Bonus Content Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup Anxiety and Control Episodes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-124-how-to-surrender-your-story-with-tara-sun/id1535514405?i=1000603432117 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-116-how-to-truly-surrender-everything-to-god/id1535514405?i=1000597701816 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/combatting-anxiety-a-word-from-christian-women-s-2-ep-11/id1535514405?i=1000524631378 LAYOUT (00:00) Intro (01:51) Faithful Counseling Ad (03:36) Purpose Doesn’t Pause (33:14) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is church actually important for Christians? Is it wrong if I just attend virtually? Or if I just hop around? Why is showing up to a building so important? On today’s podcast episode, Megan talks about why attending church is important, the top reasons according to PEW Research that people don't go to church, what "going to church" SHOULDN'T look like, why legalism has no place in this conversation, and ultimately, what makes a "good" church. LINKS: Faithful Counseling SLP Bonus Content Subscription Episode About Looking for Direction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is reading the Bible actually important? And if it is - well, how important is it? Can’t I just read it on Sunday mornings at church? Today we’re talking about the importance of reading your Bible along with some helpful things i like incorporating in my Bible reading LINKS Subscription https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Studies https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like brokenness and past mistakes disqualify you from God’s love? REAL talk, do you ever find it hard to believe - like REALLY believe for YOU that God loves you even through your mistakes? Today, we’re having such a healing conversation full of God’s TRUTH and talking about the power of God’s love that we sometimes don’t believe the fullness of. I'm joined by Britt and Cass from Her True Worth, an online ministry with over 5 MILLION followers. LINKS Faithful Counseling https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Subscription: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Book: https://rstyle.me/+U0_D5TMDDF7n60j2q4Xy5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan talks with her husband Donny for their 2 year wedding anniversary. They talk about Christian relationships and specifically Christian dating and Christian marriage by answering a question from an Instagram follower about newlywed adjustments and how to focus on your walk with God in an exciting season. They also answer a question about how to get over a breakup and work through shame from a past relationship. LINKS Listen to tomorrow's episode with Donny in the Bonus Subscription: shelivespurposefully.com/signup Get 10% off online Christian counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Episode 140 | A Must Listen For the Woman Stuck In Shame Chapters: (00:00) Intro (02:20) Faithful Counseling (03:55) How's 2 Years of Marriage Going (08:10) Focusing on Your Walk with God in an Exciting Time (13:52) Newlywed Adjustments (19:40) Dear Meg: Getting Over a BreakUp, Shame From Relationships, How Long to Wait to Date Again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to strengthen your relationship with God? Do you ever feel like sometimes it’s hard to draw closer to Him? Well today, Megan chats about different ways to strengthen your relationship with God. Links: Bonus Subscription with 2 week free trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Dwell: Listen to Scripture with Dwell and get up to 30% off Books: Why Grace Changes Everything Gentle and Lowly Goliath Must Fall The Screwtape Letters Suffering by Paul David Tripp Other Tools: She Lives Purposefully Digital Bible Studies Meg's Christian Living Resource Recommendations Episode Outline (00:00) Introduction (01:17) How to Strengthen Your Relationship with God (15:40) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel distracted? Like everything is pulling at your attention and that maybe even it’s affecting your focus on the Lord - your walk with Him and what He’s called you to do? Today Megan chats with Katie Westenberg, author of the new book ⁠But Then She Remembered:How to Give God Your Full Attention in a Distracted World⁠ about what we lose when we’re living distracted, how we can reorient ourselves and even how to practically form spiritually-focused habits instead. Links: Bonus Subscription with 2 week free trial: ⁠shelivespurposefully.com/signup⁠ Faithful Counseling: ⁠10% off your first month of Faithful Counseling⁠ Attention Stats: ⁠https://dl.motamem.org/microsoft-attention-spans-research-report.pdf⁠ ⁠https://www.reviews.org/mobile/cell-phone-addiction/⁠ ⁠https://rstyle.me/+RsFjRlBOe2vw6QIK27NjvA⁠ Episode Outline (00:00) Introduction and Sponsor (03:52) Katie Westenberg (33:38) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about human trafficking. "'Sound of Freedom’ Is a Superhero Movie for Dads with Brainworms. The QAnon-tinged thriller about child-trafficking is designed to appeal to the conscience of a conspiracy-addled boomer.’” That’s what RollingStone said about the movie based on a true story about rescuing children from trafficking and exploitation. Today, Megan raises awareness for human trafficking, talks about the new movie 'Sound of Freedom', irresponsible headlines and articles surrounding this film, and the hope we have in Christ in the middle of a world with so much tragedy. Note: There is no 'Dear Meg' segment in this episode. Episode Outline (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Disclaimer (01:53) What is 'Sound of Freedom'? (02:55) The reality of human trafficking (04:02) Irresponsible headlines & my thoughts (11:32) The Lord knows (14:00) Conclusion LINKS She Lives Purposefully Bonus Subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During Meg's time of rest - taking a few weeks off from creating public podcast episodes - God reminded her of 4 major lessons regarding her relationship with Him, purpose and work. Today, she shares those things. Links: Bonus Subscription with 2 week free trial: ⁠⁠ https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ How to Share the Gospel Episode She Lives Purposefully Digital Bible Studies Episode Outline (00:00) Introduction (02:08) Why I Took Time for Rest (04:50) What I Learned (15:07) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is purpose? What is living purposefully? Since purpose is the main topic here at She Lives Purposefully – Megan is breaking down exactlywhat she believes the Bible, God's Word, says about purpose. LINKS She Lives Purposefully Bonus Subscription Free Bible Study Tools Guide Free Purpose Bible Reading Challenge She Lives Purposefully Digital Bible Studies She Lives Purposefully Ephesians 2:10 Crewneck Marriage Resources https://www.instagram.com/marriage365/ https://xomarriage.com/ Sacred Marriage Book The Meaning of Marriage Book Episode Outline (00:00) Introduction (04:40) BIG Podcast News (06:00) Must Knows About God's Purpose for You (24:56) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan talks about how Christians should respond to the LGBTQ+ movement. She gives an honest answer to why she hasn’t spoken on it before, how Christians should and shouldn’t respond, what the Bible says God thinks about LGBTQ+ lifestyle, and more! Gospel Coalition Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/what-does-the-bible-say-about-transgenderism/ You can listen to more Bonus Podcast episodes as a Bonus Subscriber and get a FREE 2 week trial: shelivespurposefully.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan, for the first time ever on the podcast, enters the Pride conversation as she talks about the controversy with Target. She talks about whether or not to boycott target, other businesses to support, a brief explainer on what Christians believe God says about the LGBTQ+ movement and more. BUSINESSES MENTIONED (some are affiliates): Carly Jean Los Angeles - MEGAN20 for 20% off The Tattered Lad - MEGTL15 for 15% off Hosanna Revival - SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off Daily Grace Co - Shop the $5 SALE Crunchi - You can get $10 off of your FIRST order of $50 using the link crunchi.com/meganedmonds⁠ Honest Company You can listen today’s the FULL episode as a Bonus Subscriber and get a FREE 2 week trial: shelivespurposefully.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Megan shares her FULL testimony for the first time on the podcast. This episode is pulled from She Lives Purposefully's Bonus Subscriber Episode. In her testimony Megan talks about growing up in the church, struggling with faith doubts, working through family tragedy, how She Lives Purposefully began, and where she is today. To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to [email protected] Links Get access to ALL studies for free, bonus podcast episodes, Bible reading plans & a shop code as a monthly Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Shop the Ephesians 2:10 Sweatshirt: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Bibles and Journals I Love Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Megan floods listeners with pure encouragement from Bible verses about God's Ways and Plans. She also answers a question about how to find Christian community! To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to [email protected] Links Get access to ALL studies for free, bonus podcast episodes, Bible reading plans & a shop code as a monthly Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Shop the Ephesians 2:10 Sweatshirt: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Bibles and Journals I Love Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Megan and her husband Donny sit down to answer Christian relationship questions from the She Lives Purposefully community. They talk about being a newlywed, God's plans for marriage, dating, sex, and purity, PLUS love languages and more! Listen to part 2 tomorrow of this conversation as a Bonus Content Subscriber at:⁠ shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Links Get access to ALL studies for free, bonus podcast episodes, Bible reading plans & a shop code as a monthly Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Dwell App (Listen to Scripture): dwellapp.io/shelives Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Bibles and Journals I Love Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Megan studies a the last passage of the She Lives Purposefully 1 Timothy study (1 Timothy 6:3 - 21). This chapter covers false doctrine including prosperity gospel, and an upward call for Christians. To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to [email protected] Links Get access to ALL studies for free, bonus podcast episodes, Bible reading plans & a shop code as a monthly Subscriber: ⁠⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠⁠ She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: ⁠⁠faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully⁠⁠ Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at ⁠⁠crunchi.com/meganedmonds⁠⁠ FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bibles and Journals I Love⁠⁠ Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: ⁠⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Megan helps listeners stop the cycle of shame. From truths from God's Word, the Bible, God's promises, taking a look at the lives God has redeemed and used, and practical tips for breaking shame, this episode is one of Megan's favorites. Megan believes that our culture, even Christian communities, are affected by shame, and shame can hold us back from living freely and living purposefully, living in what God has for us. So today's episode is a must listen. To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to [email protected] Links Get access to ALL studies for free, bonus podcast episodes, Bible reading plans & a shop code as a monthly Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Shop the Ephesians 2:10 Sweatshirt: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Bibles and Journals I Love Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Megan studies a new passage in 1 Timothy (1 Timothy 5 - 6:2). This chapter covers God's heart for His people, His set up for how the church should function in some areas, and instructions for servants and masters. To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to [email protected] Links Get access to ALL studies for free, bonus podcast episodes, Bible reading plans & a shop code as a monthly Subscriber: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies: ⁠⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/⁠⁠ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: ⁠faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully⁠ Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at ⁠crunchi.com/meganedmonds⁠ FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide ⁠https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible⁠ ⁠Bibles and Journals I Love⁠ Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Megan talks about forgiveness - both God's forgiveness for us and our forgiveness to others. She talks about 6 truths we have to know about forgiveness as Christians. Full of Bible truths, encouragement, and exhortation, this episode is a must-listen for the woman who needs encouragement about God's forgiveness or for the woman struggling to forgive. To submit questions to the NEW segment called Dear Meg where Meg answers your questions anonymously, submit your comments on Spotify OR send an email to [email protected] Links Get access to ALL studies for free, bonus podcast episodes, Bible reading plans & a shop code as a monthly Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Bibles and Journals I Love Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices