She Lives Purposefully

• Trusting God’s Timing & When You Don’t Know What God Wants You to Do Next

  In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m opening up about a season that’s very real for me right now — a season of waiting, uncertainty, and trusting God when I don’t know what’s next. As we welcome a new baby and care for our little one, I’ve found myself returning to these unshakable truths: Seek God first. Before the blessing, before the next step — seek Him. (Matthew 6:33) Stay in His Word. God’s Word lights the path one step at a time. (Psalm 119:105) Pray and listen. He wants to guide you. (Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6) Seek wise counsel. There’s safety in godly advice. (Proverbs 15:22) Do the next right thing. Like David and Joseph, obedience in the small things leads to God’s greater plans. Trust His timing. Just like in Esther’s story, God’s timing is never off. Whether you’re praying about your next move, waiting for a promise, or simply unsure what God wants from you — this episode will encourage you to seek His presence more than His plans, to trust His heart even when you can’t see the full picture, and to rest knowing He’s leading the way. LINKS: Shop 20% off Carly Jean Los Angeles using code MEGAN20 - only until November 17: https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com Shop 10% off Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10: https://tinyurl.com/2m7fxh86 Start my FREE Esther Digital Bible Study: https://tinyurl.com/25xzbde4 Christmas Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am #ChristianPodcast #Faith #GodsTiming #TrustGod #WaitingSeason #ChristianEncouragement #SheLivesPurposefully #BibleStudy #ChristianWoman #FaithPodcast #Purpose #GodsPlan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Live Purposefully through Biblical Hospitality: Love Like Jesus and Let Go of Perfection with Abby Kuykendall

  In this episode, Abby Kuykendall joins us to talk about hospitality as a spiritual discipline for all Christians — not just a God-given spiritual gift for a select few. We learn how to live purposefully and be more like Jesus when it comes to loving others in the area of Biblical hospitality. We dig into what real, Christ-centered hospitality looks like, how to overcome perfectionism and comparison when opening your home, and three simple qualities you can start practicing today to create a welcoming space for genuine connection. If you’ve ever wanted to be more hospitable but felt held back by doubt or pressure to make everything “just right,” this conversation is for you. Get Abby’s book, Let the Biscuits Burn: https://amzn.to/4qlb8I9  See my 2025 Christian Christmas gift guide: https://tinyurl.com/nmtjtpcp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Should Christians do THIS? (Halloween, Yoga, Date Non-Christians, Drinking & More)

  In this episode, we tackle not just the “can I?” questions many Christians wrestle with but the “should I?” — Halloween, yoga, drinking, and more. Scripture tells us we’re free in Christ (1 Corinthians 6, Romans 14, Galatians 5)… but Scripture also tells us that freedom doesn’t mean everything is beneficial or glorifies God.  We cover questions to ask yourself when it comes to “SHOULD I?”:  Asking if this will stumble someone (Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8) Whether it builds up or tears down (1 Corinthians 10:23) Are YOU convicted? (Romans 14:14) Freedom vs. sin — not using grace as a cover-up for evil (1 Peter 2:16) Doing all things for God’s glory (1 Corinthians 10:31) Then my husband and I share our personal takes:Halloween — Can it be redeemed? How to participate in a way that points to Jesus; Yoga — Is it demonic or sinful?; Drinking — Freedom, conviction, and when it crosses the line; And more! LINKS: 📚 Toddler Devo Time Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u  🎁 Christian Living Christmas Gift Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am  EPISODE TIMELINE: 00:00 Intro 05:30 Freedoms that are universal and questions to ask when it comes to convictions and wondering, “SHOULD I?” 12:20 Can Christians celebrate Halloween? 22:00 Talking about the “eating food sacrificed to idols” passage 29:20 Can Christians do yoga? 33:50 Can Christians be into the Enneagram? 37:40 Would you feel comfortable if one of your pastors did these things? 40:00 Can (and should) Christians drink alcohol? 44:15 My BIG problem with alcohol at Bible studies  46:00 Smoking!? 52:00 Can Christians date non-Christians? Keywords: Christian freedom, Halloween and Christianity, yoga and faith, is it ok for Christians to drink, Romans 14 explained, Christian convictions, 1 Corinthians 10:23 meaning, Christian lifestyle podcast, She Lives Purposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Be on guard: Resist the enemy’s attacks against you and what God has for you

  The Bible tells us that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion — but many of his attacks and temptations to sin sneak in. A flicker of envy at a friend’s house, a small moment of discouragement while cooking dinner, a quiet thought that says, “Why not me, God?” In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to be on guard against Satan’s work — envy, ungratefulness, bitterness, laziness, gossip — and how to pivot, with the power of Jesus Christ in you, back into a life God has for us: contentment, joy, gratitude, and purpose. Mentioned in this Episode 📚 Toddler Devo Time Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u 🎵 Christian music playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c  🎁 Christian Living Christmas Gift Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am Episode Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:45 A personal story on envy  02:00 HOW sin, however “small” is destructive 04:45 Toddler devo ideas and Christmas gift guide  06:25 The truth about Satan’s plan for you (and how easy it is even as Christians to fall into it) 08:00 What GOD has for you  08:55 Why we need to resist the devil 09:20 Don’t sin, but take it deeper: guard our hearts and minds 10:30 How do we resist Satan and choose God?  10:45 Know God’s ways, what He’s against and what He’s FOR (it’s in His Word!) 12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it 16:00 Time with God is transformative: read your Bible, worship, pray. HE has the power to change you. 17:25 Implement it now that you’ve been guarding your heart If this episode encouraged you, hit subscribe, leave a ⭐ review, or share it with a friend who needs this reminder today! Let’s connect! Instagram: @shelivespurposefully Podcast Community | Encouragement | Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Finding God’s Steadfast Love in Grief with Dove Award Winner Ellie Holcomb

  In today’s episode, Ellie Holcomb — 3× Dove Award winner, bestselling author, and songwriter for Amy Grant, Francesca Battistelli, Riley Clemmons, and more - shares the story behind her new album Far Country. She joins me for a powerful conversation about grief, longing, and the steadfast love of God.  Ellie’s album, Far Country, was born out of a season of deep grief and honest wrestling — yet it radiates with hope and the nearness of God. We talk about: The story behind Far Country and what inspired her to write from a place of sorrow and longing The balance of beauty and brokenness in her music and how God meets us there Her song “You Give Me Your Hand” and the hope of resurrection in the midst of unanswered questions How to hold on to truth when life doesn’t make sense The song(s) she’s most connected to on the album  This episode will comfort anyone walking through uncertainty, doubt, or loss — and remind you that God’s presence is constant, even when the road ahead feels unclear. Links: Listen to Ellie’s Album, Far Country, on the She Lives Purposefully Christian Music & Worship playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW7HE4KkPHZyUC14NQqGu Episode Timeline: 00:00 Intro  04:00 What stories of grief inspired this album, Far Country 10:50 Wrestle with God 15:00 Hope in the midst of pain 22:00 Losing loved ones and the song Give Me Your Hand 28:30 There will be both: sorrow and hope 32:30 God’s presence during our pain  41:00 Ellie’s favorite songs from her album ___ #EllieHolcomb#ChristianPodcast#FaithThroughSuffering#FarCountry#SheLivesPurposefully Ellie Holcomb interview, Far Country album, Christian music 2025, faith and suffering, grief and hope, God’s steadfast love, Christian podcast for women, She Lives Purposefully, purpose podcast, Christian encouragement, finding faith in hard times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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