What does it looking like to choose joy in the middle of suffering? How can you find joy again after losing those closest to you? We tackle these questions and more on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. I’m joined by the founder of the Choose Joy Foundation, Laura Pedersen, which was established in honor of her…
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Have you ever noticed how often we make such great plans, but then life gets in the way? We start off determined to lose weight, get fit, overcome our character flaws, take new career risks, invest deeper in relationships, and get organized. But before we make enough strides for our vision to become our normal, we’re hit with reality. We…
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What does it really look like to live brave in our faith? Can we actually apply the Scriptures to everyday life? What needs to shift in our habits so that our actions reflect what we say we believe about God and His Word? In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, Kalie Kelch joins me again for a…
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Have you de-spiritualized wellness? What I mean is have you focused wholeheartedly toward growing spiritually and serving others, especially in a ministry context, while dismissing the care of your physical body? Have you resigned yourself to being as you are when it comes to your health, never expecting to change your habits nor your weight, your medical condition nor your…
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Have you given up hope on saving your marriage? Do you feel like you’ll never figure out how to be in a healthy relationship with your spouse? Would you like to help an extended family member or friend rescue their marriage? While the focus of our ministry at More to Be isn’t solely on marriages, the state of marriages…
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Do you lead a ministry? Serve as a speaker? Work as a coach? Then this episode on the Mimika TV Podcast is for you. Mimika Cooney and I chat about what it looks like to run a business that is ministry base. I share with her the mistakes I’ve made and the conclusions I’ve drawn through the lessons God…
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What does it look like to live “in this skin” for God’s glory? For each of us, it will take on a different experience and expression. Ultimately, it’s about embracing the life God has given us as we surrender “what was,” explore “what is,” and choose to join God in the work that is to come. But what exactly does that…
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Does the idea of accountability scare the daylights out of you? Are you craving accountability, but not sure how to cultivate it? Do you struggle to get real with others, afraid that they may not be able to handle you? Maybe you feel like it’s not fair to “put that” on someone else. We all come from different perspectives…
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As is. That was the label imprinted on my mind and engraved into my heart. I felt like a cheap house-flip with a new coat of paint camouflaging worn down paneling and peel-and-stick tiles covering up old linoleum. While I could see in the distance the woman I believed God wanted me to become, actually getting there seemed impossible. I…
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I can always tell how I resonate with a chapter of Scripture based on how much I underline and highlight it in my Bible. Let’s just say, this particular chapter is looking neglected. Matthew 24 should technically be one of my favorites because it talks all about the future, and I tend to be the kind of gal that things…
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Is it possible to find joy in the small things? The boring chores? The tedious tasks that demand our attention? Can we really learn to do whatever God has called us with joy, even if it isn’t the least bit glamorous? If that is your struggle, tune into this episode of the More to Be Podcast and be inspired to find…
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