Episodes

Sometimes we're holding so tight to our control that we can't see that God is waiting for us to release it to show us what's next. Are you currently in a season of banging your head against the wall trying to figure out what's holding your back, what's keeping you stuck, or why things aren't moving according to your pace or plan? I feel you, friend. Been there, done that, have the t-shirt (and the scars). I have a question for you: Have you considered what you're gripping that you need to releas...

"If at first you don't succeed, try try again." You've heard this quote, and maybe even said it to others. But how often is your trying done from a place of self-reliance vs. trusting Jesus (or even asking Him for help)? I've begun rewatching The Chosen this week, except this time my husband Brian is joining me! Join in raising a hallelujah for that! While we watched S1, E4, I was in awe watching Jesus instruct Simon and Andrew to let down their nets even after a long night (well, weeks really) ...

As a women's Christian business coach, I get this question a lot: Do I really need a Christian business coach? Wouldn't a secular business coach suit me just fine as I refine and scale my business? That depends. Is your outward success is warring with your internal peace and faith? Does your business occupy your mind 24/7, and you dream of a better way to do it? Does "hustle" fuels your adrenaline, but you wish you could work with clarity and serenity, instead of frantic energy? Are you aware th...

Ever feel like you have all the evidence of outward success, yet it feels like it's at war with your faith and inner peace? I hear this a lot from the Christian women I coach, and I believe it has everything to do with being under attack by the enemy who desires to keep us in overachievement and overwhelmed by the world's noise about success and entrepreneur life. I've fought this war and lived to tell about it, and I want the same for you! Let's dig in to understand the war and the casualties o...

In Ephesians 5:15-16, Paul tells us to be careful how we walk to make the best of our time, because the days are evil. In other words, REDEEMING our time. I don't know about you, friend, but as disciplined as I am, I'm not always good at redeeming my time! My guest today is my friend Lissa Figgins, and she has a lot to teach us about redeeming our time for God's glory in life and business. Lissa is a Coach and Host of the REDEEM Her Time Podcast. As a recovering TO-DO List girl, she inspires & e...

There you are, about to share a testimony of how Jesus took the wheel in your business. And your first words are, “I know this will sound crazy, but…” It's not crazy. It's called FREEDOM! Everyone loves Carrie Underwood singing Jesus Take the Wheel, but have you ever thought about the freedom it gives you in your business to actually let Him drive? It's sometimes scary for us high achievers to relinquish control to Jesus, yet it's relieving, sometimes exhilarating, and in fact, you might call it...

Do you ever feel like your path of business ownership is a long and winding road, and not what you planned or expected? Maybe God has taken you on what you'd describe as an uncommon journey, but isn't that true of all of us who choose not to do business as usual and instead trust God to lead us? Yes indeed, my friend, I've been there too! Yet sometimes what we think is uncommon in God's direction is exactly right! Today's guest has been there, done that, and still experiences surprises as she tr...

With all the talk about calling and purpose in society today, it may seem like you are stuck trying to figure it out. It can be frustrating, right? Well, let me give you some relief to your frustration: Figuring out your calling isn't about a magical quest, another assessment quiz or trying to untie a bunch of knots. The truth is: God's already planted your calling in you, you just need to cultivate it! This week is part two of the powerful excerpts from my recent Cultivate Your Calling half-day...

Where are my green thumb friends out there who find it easy to cultivate plants (or other growing things)? Some people are great with plants, and others (like me), not so much. I seriously almost killed the succulent on my desk last week! When it comes to cultivating what God's placed in you, maybe you're not quite sure where to start or how to get better at it. With all the talk about calling and purpose in society today, it may seem like you are stuck trying to figure it out. It can be frustra...

Have you ever heard the term conscientious objector? Maybe you have heard it in terms of military service. According to Dictionary.com: A conscientious objector is a person who, for reasons of conscience, objects to complying with a particular requirement, especially when they're serving in the armed forces. They feel duty-bound to act according to deeply held religious or philosophical beliefs. Last week on Memorial Day as Brian and I watched the movie Hacksaw Ridge, I got to thinking about how...

⛔️ ⚠️ Unpopular opinion alert! ☢️ This episode might be touchy for you, but I believe it needs to be addressed (and the Holy Spirit told me to 😉 When I started my network marketing side hustle in 2010, I remember how empowering it felt to say I was a business owner. Being the proud person I was, I brought it up in every conversation I could. It usually sounded something like, "Now that I own my own business, I'm just working this job as I build my million dollar empire!" I know...🙄🙄🙄 Around that...

I'm thrilled to introduce this episode with my special guest, Shae Bynes, co-founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur and author of Grace Over Grind. When I started my coaching journey back in 2018, Shae's book and her devotional on the YouVersion app by the same title, really sparked my interest, and it's why I've been following her and her podcast for quite a while. So it's quite an honor for me to have her on the show today. She has so much to share with us about working with God and what it me...

I'm glad you're here because we're CELEBRATING episode 200! I can't believe it's been four years since I kicked off this show with some earbuds and my laptop, no knowledge of editing or technology, and only the message God gave me to share. In this episode, we're celebrating by taking a look back and forward: why this show exists, where it started, how it's going and what it means to some of my listeners, who sent me their sweet words of feedback to be included! In case this is your first episod...

Leaning on my own understanding gave me outward success, but inward emptiness. Do you find yourself leaning most on your own understanding? In a world where we’re encouraged to do things our way, trust our own wisdom, and to “go make things happen,” it’s easy to believe that only we know what’s best for ourselves. It’s easy to lean on our own understanding and be self-reliant because, let’s face it, if you want something done right, do it yourself. Especially when our business results show us th...

What do you think when you hear the word money mindset? Do you think of this from a Biblical perspective or do you try to keep your mindset in check with worldly tricks you've been taught, like some kind of Jedi mind Trick? Here's the thing: working through your money mindset is critical to honoring God by stepping out into the assignment He's given us without swirling thoughts and fears about money. For more on my money story and what women think about money, go listen to episodes 196 and 197! ...

What are your money beliefs and how do they stop you? Ever wonder what women think about money? Maybe you’ve never thought about it because you’ve simply always been driven to earn money, so you just put your head down and "make it rain." Maybe you have all the outward success – the income, the client roster, the stages, the followers, and the stuff – but you're missing inward calm and peace, and you’re exhausted chasing the money the world’s way (leaning on your own understanding). I recently p...

Why does money matter so much in the world? How do we handle money matters in life and business? It is said that everybody has a story, and certainly for followers of Christ, sharing our stories of redemption is one way the good news of salvation reaches people far and wide. But what about a money story? You know, that story about how you view and deal with money that maybe you keep under wraps for fear of judgment, shame or guilt. Are you willing to bring it to light and put it at the foot of t...

Do you struggle with surrender? Are you challenged by fully giving God your business and letting Him lead it? If you have outward success but inward turmoil and unfulfillment, it's likely because you've always "made it happen" in your own power, and your spirit is tired of you trying to carry it all yourself. There is a gap between your faith and business, and the Holy Spirit is ready to fill it...if you'll surrender. Still you're probably asking, "What is surrender, really? Why does it matter? ...

As high-achieving women, we're really good at running our race at OUR pace, but sometimes that leads to a finish line outside of God's will. How do we instead run at the pace of grace to remain in God's will as we do the work He's assigned? We're generally not great at giving ourselves grace, much less receiving God's grace, so running at the pace of grace can feel really foreign to us. And my guest for this episode faces this, and has great wisdom to share with us. Join me for a conversation wi...

Throughout the year, I host half- and full-day retreats to bring the message of redefining hustle and pursuing success God's way to Christian women in business. Recently I hosted the WITH retreat, focused on what it means to be working WITH God, bringing in concepts from Allen Arnold's book "The Story of With." While we may think that working with God is logical because we know what to do in business and we know how our relationship with God works. Yet what I heard time and again in the room tha...

Throughout the year, I host half- and full-day retreats to bring the message of redefining hustle and pursuing success God's way to Christian women in business. Recently I hosted the WITH retreat, focused on what it means to be working WITH God, bringing in concepts from Allen Arnold's book "The Story of With." While we may think that working with God is logical because we know what to do in business and we know how our relationship with God works. Yet what I heard time and again in the room tha...

I often hear Christian women in business say "I'm praying faithfully, but I can't seem to hear from God. How do I go about finding God in the darkness I'm experiencing?" While our faith tells us He is there, and His word reminds us that He will never leave us nor forsake us, it can seem like we're floating in darkness and unable to find Him. If this sounds like you, let me assure you that you're not alone. Recently I've been having these same thoughts, and even my 6- and 7-figure business client...

Self-care is a hot topic in today's society, especially for busy, usually overachieving women. My client did a recent google search on "what does the Bible say about self care?" and there were "about 131,000,000 results (0.47 seconds)." And that got me thinking: how does self-care factor into redefining hustle to emulate Jesus as we work? I mean, I don't see Jesus enjoying a spa day or a Calgon-take-me-away moment anywhere in the Bible. Still, as God's workmanship, we are commanded to care for e...

We've all read about it, and we've suffered from it, but how does the Bible help us overcome imposter syndrome in life and business? I spent so much of my life/work in the "fake it til you make it" grind, trying to be like someone else, "dressing the part," etc. that I always felt like an imposter. Compound that with all the ways I was conditioned to show up in corporate life and my MLM business, and it was the perfect storm for imposter syndrome. Harvard Business Review defines imposter syndrom...