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In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, Emily Richett talks to Ginny Yurich,founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement about her newest book, Until the Streetlights Come on: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future. Ginny's new book launches on November 7. You can get the pre-sale freebies by going to to the website and filling out your information. Pre-order Until the Streetlights Come On here.

In this episode, Emily Richett talks to author Carrie Gress about her latest book "End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy has Destroyed Us." Topics discussed in this episode: Abortion, depression, and other consequences of radical feminismPractical steps to find our way back home to happier, more fulfilled lives as women and mothers Mentioned on the Show: Buy 'The End of Woman"- Carrie's latest book Connect with Carrie at her website for a signed book & more Faith Friends - The Christian alternative to American Girl doll Website Instagram

In this episode, Emily Richett talks to author Carrie Gress about her latest book "End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy has Destroyed Us." Topics discussed in this episode: Abortion, depression, and other consequences of radical feminismPractical steps to find our way back home to happier, more fulfilled lives as women and mothers Mentioned on the Show: Buy 'The End of Woman"- Carrie's latest book Connect with Carrie at her website for a signed book & more Faith Friends - The Christian alternative to American Girl doll Website Instagram

I'm back for another season of the AMPLIFY Show after having another baby aaaaand, launching another business! I share a bit about both in the introduction leading up to my interview with Public Square CEO Michael Seifert. Public Square is the largest directory of patriotic businesses that share our values of faith, family & freedom. I was excited to give Michael and Public Square a first look at my new business venture - a direct to consumer e-commerce product in a very specific niche (Christian moms of girls... you're gonna love this!). In this episode we talk about: How to find and shop businesses who support your valuesThe debate- should you start a business if you have to do manufacturing in China? And how to bring business back homeEmily's personal updates on having her fourth baby and starting a new business Mentioned on the Show: Public Square - download the app and shop patriotic brands! Faith Friends - The Christian alternative to American Girl doll Website Instagram

It's the long awaited media episode! Finally, on episode 81 of the AMPLIFY Show, I'm tackling all those juicy media issues and my behind-the-scenes experience working in journalism, TV news and PR. I invited a special guest on share his unique perspective, award winning radio broadcaster Justin Barclay. He hosts a show in West Michigan on WOOD radio and also frequently fills in for the Glenn Beck Show that airs in more than 300 markets across the country. He's the Author of “Good News- Hope and Encouragement for Trying Times” and we go way back to my early days of broadcasting and TV news. In this episode we talk about: Our experiences working in broadcast media during a time of massive change Media censorship, elections, “conspiracy theories” and critical thinkingJustin’s story of his adoption, growing in his faith, and the unexpected early birth of his daughterJustin’s book and where you can find hope and “good news” during crazy times Mentioned on the Show: Buy & read Justin’s book The Good News, Hope And Encouragement For Trying Times Connect with Justin Barclay Website Instagram Connect with me: Website Instagram Facebook

This week on The AMPLIFY Show, I’m talking with Laraine Bennett, author of “The Little Way of Living with Less.” The book takes you through a spiritual journey guided by St. Therese of Lisieux — it’s basically a spiritual take on the modern minimalist movement to help you downsize, declutter, and detach, while growing in virtue in the process. The holidays are a great reminder to let go and to simplify while growing in faith and virtue! In this episode we share: Why the modern minimalism movement is missing the mark My simple storage system for all my kids artwork, memorabilia and childhood memoriesThe secret to detaching to things so you can experience more joy and freedomThe role trust plays in the process of declutteringHow to start letting go of clutter, bad habits & sin Mentioned in the episode: Grab the book“The Little Way of Living with Less” on Amazon Grab the book “The Temperament God Gave You” Grab the book “The Temperament God Gave Your Kids” Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook

We all have to shop! Where we spend our time and resources when it comes to shopping can have a big impact on our lives and those that we support. This episode features Dana Roefer, author of Shop Social. We talk about the reciprocal power of connecting with the people, brands, and products that will support your best life. Mentioned in the episode: Buy Shop Social Book: https://amzn.to/3ECkUjp Connect with Dana: Dana’s website: https://www.danaroefer.com/ Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook

Today’s episode is a topic I know a lot of us parents really care about and also struggle with- protecting our kids from all the dangers of the Internet and technology. We’re talking about social media, TV and streaming shows, online bullying, predators, pornography, screen addiction… it feels like there is an endless and growing list of online dangers facing our kids, doesn’t it? In this episode, I share a bit about where we’re at in the stage of technology and parenting and the incident that really opened my eyes (and inspired me to cancel Netflix). My guest is an expert in the field of protecting kids online. Chris McKenna is the founder of Protect Young Eyes, a team of passionate researchers, educators and presenters who help create safe digital spaces for kids. The website and free app will help you protect your family and to become, as they promise, “predator-proof, porn-resilient, and screen-wise.” I also highly recommend following @protectyoungeyes on Instagram. Chris shares super helpful resources there in little snappy videos! ​​If today’s episode resonates with you, be sure to tag, comment, or message the show’s Instagram page and let us know what you think! You can also grab links to the resources we talk about below. Mentioned in the episode: Protect Young Eyes free app Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook

Today’s episode is a topic I know a lot of us parents really care about and also struggle with- protecting our kids from all the dangers of the Internet and technology. We’re talking about social media, TV and streaming shows, online bullying, predators, pornography, screen addiction… it feels like there is an endless and growing list of online dangers facing our kids, doesn’t it? In this episode, I share a bit about where we’re at in the stage of technology and parenting and the incident...

In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, I talk with Blake Guichet aka “The Girl Named Blake” on Instagram and the author of the newly released Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren’t Sure We’re Supposed to Say—and Why They Matter to God. Blake is one of those brave voices speaking truth to hot topics like Roe v Wade, politics, and theology. She boldly shares about the sanctity of life and defending life from a Christian perspective when it seems many Christian influencers stay silent. I think she’s my soul sister, summing up all of my thoughts so eloquently on the Internet, without concern of ruffling some feathers. Writing a book with “Crappy Christian” in the title, I knew I had to have her on the show. If you’re meeting Blake for the first time here on the show, you’re welcome- so glad to introduce you to her! Go follow her on Instagram @thegirlnamedblake and grab her book, out now! Mentioned in the episode: Buy the Book on Amazon Connect with Blake: Instagram: @thegirlnamedblakeWebsite & Podcast:https://thegirlnamedblake.com/ Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook

Welcome back to another episode of The AMPLIFY Show. Today I’m talking about a strategy that I've used consistently in my life and my business whenever I wanted to push through inaction, overwhelm, or decision fatigue, to make big things happen. It’s the concept of positive, manufactured pressure. I recently manufactured pressure simply by spending 30 minutes making a video pitch for a business competition. If I’m selected, this will force me to move forward on a business idea I’ve been working on, to take action that I would otherwise put off or simply never do. Whether it’s accepting someone else’s money for a business idea, finding an accountability partner, or scheduling a personal trainer to help you stay on track for your health, find ways to rely on others to help push you forward. And tune into this episode as I share more ways to manufacture pressure or urgency to accomplish something big. I’d love to hear from you – what are you going to tackle and how will you implement the strategy of manufactured pressure? Shoot me a message over on Instagram @emilyrichett and I’ll help add to it and hold you accountable with some check-ins. Mentioned in the episode: Episode 75: Cultural Worship, Modern Beliefs, & Finding Unshakeable Faith – Defending Life From a Christian PerspectiveEpisode 43: How To Quit Procrastinating And Get Stuff Done Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-76.

What does it mean to be a Christian and to stand up for your beliefs on hot-topic issues? How can you respectfully share with others, especially non-believers, in a way that will resonate? In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, Emily takes a deep dive into what she has discovered since speaking out on the topic of abortion and the sanctity of life from a Christian perspective. She sheds light on why she chose to share her convictions publically, inviting criticism and judgment. She also shares her insights into what she has discovered to be at the core of the issue for many who are on different sides of this topic. Using faith and reason, she shares a new perspective for Christians who want to defend their faith when it’s unpopular, while also presenting a new angle for those who want to understand the Christian view. In this episode Emily shares: The idea that people are made for worship. If they aren’t worshipping God, they will worship worldly beliefs, customs, government policies, popular opinion and other people.The impact this has over time when increasingly more people base their moral foundation not in an everlasting truth, but inever-changingbeliefs and cultural norms.What inspired her to speak publicly about her faith and belief on a controversial issue, despite criticism and judgment.Why so many people seem stuck in a state of “lukewarm” belief and how to move from this safe middle ground to a place of unshakeable faith. ​​If today’s episode resonates with you, be sure to tag, comment, or message the show’s Instagram page or Emily’s IG @emilyrichett- and let us know what you think! Mentioned in the episode: Emily’s interview with abortion survivor Melissa Ohden: https://emilyrichett.com/2022/06/08/episode-74-survival-love-forgiveness-with-melissa-ohden/ Connect with Emily: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-75.

In today’s powerful episode, I’m talking with Melissa Ohden. I recorded this interview seven months ago but was waiting for the right time to share it- and a more honest answer would be that I hesitated to share this because I knew the interview may make some people uncomfortable. While the topic of the interview may seem political or controversial, Melissa’s story really is for everyone. It’s the story that often gets overlooked in the whole life and choice debates. It’s one that I didn’t even realize existed until I heard her share it 7-8 years ago at a fundraiser for a pregnancy center in Grand Rapids. Melissa Ohden is the author of “You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir." The book tells her story from the time she learns she was the survivor of a botched abortion– all the way to finding her biological parents and her journey through anger and shame to eventual forgiveness and empowerment. Ultimately, Melissa’s story is one of survival and love. Melissa is a master’s level social worker and the founder of a nonprofit that helps other survivors like her. I know her story has the power to change hearts and to change minds- but that isn’t why I’m sharing it. I share it because so few others will, especially in the secular media. I share it because Melissa is a beautiful woman who has overcome incredible hardship- she survived a terrible injustice and she now gives a voice to thousands like her who are shunned and ignored by our society and lawmakers. In any other scenario, Melissa would be a woman our culture, and especially other women, cheer for. But that is not the world Melissa – or the rest of us – lives in. As she so powerfully shared with Congress many times and with us on the show, she is “a woman who has the right to get her own abortion and yet… she didn’t have the right to be born in the first place...” But as you’ll hear, because of a medical mistake, the courage of some incredible nurses, and the grace of God (there’s no denying divine intervention here!), Melissa was born. I’m honored to share her story with you today. ​​If today’s episode resonates with you, be sure to tag, comment, or message the show’s Instagram page and let us know what you think! You can also grab links to the resources we talk about below. Mentioned in the episode: Melissa’s BookMelissa’s Website Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-74.

In today’s Biz Pep Talk, I’m talking about the trap many mom entrepreneurs find themselves in and how to break free from it: trading time for money. I share how I transitioned my business from one that required a lot of my physical time and also drained my energy, leaving me without as much to give to my family, to one that gives me a lot of freedom and the ability to scale up or down depending on my season, desire, or needs. In this episode I cover: The traditional “time for money” business model that leverages growing a team to get more time and why this doesn’t always work for many of us - especially moms who want to pour into their homes & families more than an office/large teams.The mindset shift of viewing money as potentially limitless vs. time, which is completely finiteHow to make more impact and income by sharing your knowledge or expertise in an online courseSimple questions to ask to figure out what kind of course you could create and sell to othersThe positive ways this business model has impacted my company and my life and how you can get started doing it for yourselfThe exact method I use to create a course that doesn’t require a ton of time or money before getting your first paid customers (can be found atemilyrichett.com/courseapply) If this episode resonates with you, let me know over on Instagram @theamplifyshow! Mentioned in the episode: Episode 44: 5 Reasons To Launch A CourseAMPLIFY Course Launch Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-73.

Today on The AMPLIFY Show, I’m welcoming back Kim John Payne, a counselor, researcher, and the author of eight books about children. He was one of the first guests on this show, and I highly recommend going back and listening to that interview in Episode 6 if you like this one! Last time, we talked about his 2009 book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids. In this interview, we talk about two big topics that have changed for parents since Simplicity Parenting was released, and why he added them as new sections when he rewrote the book in 2019. We also chat about emotional resiliency - how to manage our own emotions and model that for our kids - which he dives deep into in his upcoming book Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens. And he shares a really troubling condition that more and more kids are experiencing, which is a complete detachment from parents, and the really scary damage that can happen to the parent-child relationship when the parent is too attached to their phone. If you’re a parent, I think you’re going to love this interview. And be sure to check out some of Kim’s books, which are linked below and available on his website. Mentioned in the episode: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure KidsBeing Your Best When Your Kids Are At Their WorstEpisode 6: Simplicity Parenting and Entrepreneurship with Kim John Payne Connect with Kim: WebsitePodcastFacebook Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-72.

I’m back recording some new episodes after a bit of a break during Lent and my season doing Magnify90– you can hear more about what Magnify90 is just a few episodes back where I interviewed the creator, Kaylene Brown. In this episode I share about my experience with Lent and Magnify90 during a Michigan winter, my husband recovering from knee surgery, sick kids, you name it. I also talk with Father Mark-Mary Ames, the author of Habits For Holiness: Small Steps For Making Big Spiritual Progress and a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal. Fr. Mark-Mary put it beautifully: that we’re all craving to live at a high level, to live passionately, and to be “all in” - and in doing that, we actually want the unwatered truth. We want the real, hard truth, delivered with love & boldness, and that is exactly what you get from Father Mark-Mary in this interview. He also shares some specific steps and strategies for pursuing holiness. ​​If today’s episode resonates with you, be sure to tag, comment, or message the show’s Instagram page and let us know what you think! You can also grab links to the resources we talk about below. Mentioned in the episode: My interview with Kaylene Brown, creator of Magnify90Habits For Holiness bookFranciscan Friars of the RenewalCFR on Instagram Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-71.

I’m sure we’ve all wondered what our last words will be, but do you ever think about the possibility that your words might be the last that someone else hears? In Episode 70 of The AMPLIFY Show (70, can you believe it?), I share my thoughts on the significance of last words, including the unexpected ones that have inspired me to be better, even during the ordinary, small moments. I’m also sharing an update about this current season I’m in and some of the learning and growth that comes from hard seasons. And I mention a few resources that have been helping and inspiring me, which you can find below! Mentioned in the episode: Hallow App: https://hallow.com/Every Sacred Sunday:https://everysacredsunday.com/Fr. Mike Schmitz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fathermikeschmitz/My interview with Kim John Payne: https://emilyrichett.com/2019/10/17/episode-6-simplicity-parenting-and-entrepreneurship-with-kim-john-payne/ https://emilyrichett.com/2020/06/11/episode-21-purpose-through-tragedy-comedy-through-life-with-adam-cayton-holland/ Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-70.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sean McCool about tech-straction and psychological pacifiers. Sean is an award-winning marketing consultant, a coach for entrepreneurs over 40, and a fellow podcaster. I enjoyed being on his show, Persuasion by The Pint, a few months ago! In this interview, Sean shares his historical perspective and lessons on technology, why it’s so distracting, and we debate a bit about how much responsibility companies have over technology versus our own responsibility. Sean does a great job of sharing from historical perspectives. He's a great researcher, and he sent over a podcast syllabus in advance with all the topics he planned to cover - I’ve copied Sean’s notes at the end of this episode's show notes, which you can find at emilyrichett.com/episode-69. Mentioned in the episode: Connect with Sean McCool: https://seanmccool.com/Sean’s podcast, Persuasion by the Pint: ​​https://persuasionbythepint.com/C.S. Lewis Article:https://www.godreports.com/2020/05/c-s-lewis-on-facing-fears-of-the-a-bomb-and-pandemics/My episode about reviving my email newsletter after years: https://emilyrichett.com/2021/10/05/episode-53-biz-pep-talk-send-the-dang-email/ Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-69.

In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, I interview Kaylene Brown, creator of Magnify 90, a 90-day spiritual journey for women. This episode comes just in time as we head into Lent. If you’re looking to grow deeper in faith and to journey into the desert of spirituality and asceticism, then you’ll love this episode and Magnify 90. We talk about humility, what it means to be a feminine genius, how to embrace our special, God-given gifts as women, and why making time for prayer can be so hard in today’s productivity-obsessed world. ​​If today’s episode resonates with you, be sure to tag, comment, or message the show’s Instagram page and let us know what you think! You can also grab links to the resources we talk about below. Mentioned in the episode: Magnify 90 BookEpisode 65 Connect with Kaylene: WebsiteBookInstagram Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode was first published at emilyrichett.com/episode-68.

We’re just a couple weeks away from Lent, and I have a few interviews coming up that will help prepare our minds and hearts for it, including today’s interview with Wendy Speake. Wendy is the author of many books including The 40 Day Sugar Fast, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, and the book where I initially discovered her: Parenting Triggers, which she co-authored with Amber Lia. You know I’m a big fan of purposeful hardship; I have plenty of blogs and interviews dedicated to just that topic. But it’s not just about the resilience. It's not just about ditching a sugar habit or quitting social media. It’s about what you’re gaining– when you free your mind and time and soul of your subconscious habits and crutches, you open your heart to so much more. That’s what Wendy’s books are about, and what we focus on in this interview. We chat about how to use fasting as a tool for spiritual growth, figuring out what you turn to in times of stress, and what comes after the fast. I really enjoyed this conversation with Wendy, and I’m excited to share it with you today! If today's episode resonates with you, be sure to tag, comment, or message the show's Instagram page and let us know what you think! Mentioned in the episode: The 40 Day Sugar FastThe 40-Day Social Media FastParenting Triggers Connect with Wendy: WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with me: WebsiteInstagramFacebook This episode first appeared at emilyrichett.com/episode-67.