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The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey

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The Happy Hour Podcast is hosted by Jamie Ivey, and each week she brings a guest to the show. During the happy hour they will discuss anything and everything just as if you were around the table with your own girlfriends. Jamie loves to connect with women and encourage them as they journey through life. These conversations will make you laugh and cry all in one. The Happy Hour will be something you look forward to each week. You will be encouraged as you listen to other women talk about the simplest things in life to the grandest. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the conversation!

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The Happy Hour Podcast is hosted by Jamie Ivey, and each week she brings a guest to the show. During the happy hour they will discuss anything and everything just as if you were around the table with your own girlfriends. Jamie loves to connect with women and encourage them as they journey through life. These conversations will make you laugh and cry all in one. The Happy Hour will be something you look forward to each week. You will be encouraged as you listen to other women talk about the simplest things in life to the grandest. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the conversation!

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English


Episodes

#656 Holding Space for Grief with guest host Toni Collier & Dr. Curt Thompson and

3/27/2024
Hey friends! We have a special surprise for you this week! Jamie’s close friend and podcast host of Still Coloring, Toni Collier, stands in as guest host for The Happy Hour! Toni is energetic, fun, not afraid to go deep, and is ready to talk about grief and community and the impact it has had in her personal life. Together with Dr. Curt Thompson, the two discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of acknowledging the grief process, as well as the crucial role our community plays in seasons of grief. Toni and Dr. Curt explore the scriptures and discuss how Jesus modeled grief and what his time on earth teaches us about the significance of allowing oneself to fully experience and express emotions. Dr. Curt Thompson and Toni Collier are no strangers to The Happy Hour and we are so thankful for the two of them standing in this space and walking us through this important and timely topic. We hope this episode encourages you to become people of grief and that you can find beauty and goodness through the process. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Still Coloring Connect with Toni Collier Connect with Dr. Curt Thompson Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:35:15

HH #655 Holistically For Women with Stand For Life and Jamie Ivey

3/22/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. March is Women's History Month and we wanted to celebrate this by sharing with you an amazing panel of women who are holistically FOR women! Stand for Life hosted this panel of women to talk about what it meant to truly be pro life and pro women. This panel is hosted by Bri Strensrud and includes Jamie Ivey, Embrace Grace founder Amy Ford, Professor Missy Branch, and Annie Humphrey with Save the Storks. This conversation discusses the economical challenges women face, how to gain proximity to those who are vulnerable, truly giving women free choice, and helping others find freedom from shame and regret through Christ. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with friend! SHOW LINKS: Stand For Life Women of Welcome Embrace Grace Save the Storks CONNECT WITH JAMIE

Duration:00:49:04

HH #654 Finding Freedom in Angola Prison with Ronald Olivier

3/20/2024
At just 16 years old Ronald Olivier made a decision that would change his life forever, but he wouldn’t let it define it. On today’s show Ronald shares his journey from growing up in poverty-stricken New Orleans to being sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole at the age of 16. He recounts his transformation in prison and how he became a missionary, spreading the gospel to other inmates. Despite facing challenges and unjust treatment, Ronald remains hopeful and finds purpose in his faith. He shares a powerful encounter with the victim's mother, ways he saw God move in other prisoners’ life, and the impact forgiveness had in changing his life forever. Today, Ronald Olivier is a loving husband and father. He has his Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry and is an ordained minister. For several years Ronald served as the Director of Chaplaincy for the Mississippi State Penitentiary, and today serves as a Client Advocate for the Louisiana Parole Project where he helps formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into society. Ultimately, Ronald's story is one of redemption and the power of God's grace, and we know you’ll love hearing about his journey of freedom, forgiveness, and redemption during his time in Angola prison. Ronald's life is a testament to the power of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Connect with Ronald 27 Summers Brandon's Episode on The Happy Hour Kent's Episode on The Happy Hour

Duration:00:56:54

HH #653 Your Whole Heart

3/15/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. Happy Friday friends! Earlier this year Jamie shared an incredible message at a women's conference at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, and last Friday we shared Part 1 with you. If you haven't had the chance to listen to it, check out our show notes below for a link to the episode. Today we're bringing you Part 2 of that message, where Jamie talks about how God wants all of you! We hope this message encourages you throughout your weekend! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Part 1 - Roller Coaster of Life Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:48:45

HH #652 Running for His Life with Michael Panther

3/13/2024
Once a little boy running and playing with his friends, to a sick child that could hardly walk, Michael found himself wondering if he would live to his adult years or be another child who died in Sudan too soon. With the lack of medical facilities and war on every corner, Michael’s family made the brave decision to flee to Kenya in hopes of finding medical support. After a two year journey, Michael was finally diagnosed and treated, however, he would forever be wheelchair bound. How does one in a wheelchair survive in Sudan where you must be ready to run for your life at any moment? On today's show Michael Panther, founder of Living with Hope Ministries, shares his story of his parent's courage, doctor's wisdom, and a divine miracle from God. Michael Panther is the Founder of the ministry Living With Hope/Hope Mobility International. He is a paraplegic, a native of South Sudan, and advocates for people with disabilities around the world. Michael's biological parents and 5 siblings live in Africa, and his American family lives in Michigan. Michael is passionate about serving & advocating for people with disabilities and special needs. Check out Living with Hope Ministries, an incredible nonprofit bringing mobility to Africa! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Living with Hope book Living with Hope Ministries Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:45:02

HH #651 The Roller Coaster of Life with Jamie Ivey

3/8/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. Happy Friday friends! We have a special treat for you today! Earlier this year Jamie shared an incredible message at a women's conference at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, and we are thrilled to bring that message to you! Life is filled with ups and downs - some we choose and some we don't! Throughout all of life's rollercoaster moments, God's truths keep us on steady ground: you are chosen, you are deeply loved, and you have a new identity in Christ! We hope this message encourages you throughout your weekend! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! Connect With Jamie

Duration:00:30:33

HH #650 Braving Change with Andi Andrew

3/6/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. Throughout life, change is inevitable. Sometimes it can be fun and adventurous, and other times it may feel unknown and scary! Whether you're someone that craves change or fears it, I'm convinced this episode is going to encourage you to live more surrendered and to trust God deeper! Today's guest is long time friend of The Happy Hour, Andi Andrew. Andi is the podcast host of Coffee With Andi and the author of She Is free, Fake or Follower, Friendship-It’s Complicated and Braving Change. Passionate about freedom, family, and creating safe spaces for the prophetic to move, Andi is a heartfelt preacher who loves to see the reality of the gospel worked out in our everyday lives. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, and planted at Seacoast Church, Andi’s life is currently focused on raising her kids, writing, and investing in local churches and lives around the world. Thanks so much for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Christmas Chosen Special Gratitude by Brandon Lake Prose Newly Slow Horses Reacher The Book of Names Trust Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:36:24

HH #649 March Updates and Jamie Ivey at There{4}

3/1/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. Happy March friends! We hope wherever you're listening from it's starting to feel like spring in the air! The Happy Hour team is so excited to share with you some exciting things we have planned for March! We have brand new episodes that have been pre-recorded, but never released! They are conversations filled with hope, courage, and resilience! We're also so excited to share with you that The Happy Hour will have a guest host at the end of this month! We're not going to tell you who it is, but we'll let you think on it all month and try to make a guess! And lastly, on Fridays of this month we'll be releasing messages that Jamie has preached all over the country this past year! On today's episode, Jamie's message is from the There{4} Conference, an incredible conference for 9th-12th grade girls. There{4} is happening this weekend and we have an awesome discount code for you to purchase the livestream event. You can access this stream until September 1st! Use discount code jamieivey to get 1/2 off! Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support during this time. We're so grateful for how you are showing up in this space every week and sharing these episodes with friends! SHOW LINKS: Livestream There{4} Tickets - Code jamieivey for 50% off Founder of There{4}, Tiffany Daniels on The Happy Hour Website: https://www.there4gathering.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/there4gathering TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@there4.gathering YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@There4Gathering Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/there4gathering Dwell Differently 27 Summers Braving Change CONNECT WITH JAMIE

Duration:00:38:12

HH #648 God's Living Word with Kristi McClelland

2/28/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. Research shows that over 80% of homes in America own a Bible, but less than 10% of Americans read the Bible regularly. Too often we allow our lack of understanding stand in the way of experiencing the living and moving Word of God. On today's show Kristi McClelland shares with us how we can be like rivers, not lakes, and how the world needs both diggers and haulers of God's word! Kristi McLelland is a professor, speaker and author of Rediscovering Israel. She teaches the Bible in its historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts. Kristi leads biblical study trips to Israel, helping Westerners discover the Bible within the context in which it was written. We're certain this episode is going to inspire you to dig into God's word to learn more. Check out the links in the show notes for ways you can do that! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Rediscovering Israel Jesus Unveling the Kingdom of Heaven Kerygma Conference CONNECT with Jamie

Duration:00:40:17

HH #647 Some of Our Favs: Occupying Your God-Given Space with Heather MacFadyen

2/23/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. My friend Heather MacFadyen is back on The Happy Hour today. Heather is the host of the popular parenting podcast Don't Mom Alone, with more than 20 million downloads from around the globe, as well as the author of the book Don't Mom Alone. She finds great joy in connecting other women to mentors and experts through her podcast and in speaking at live events with women across the country. She and her husband and their four sons live in Dallas, Texas. Her newest book, Right Where You Belong, was released last April. On today’s show Heather challenges us to identify our God-given space and to fully occupy that space. She encourages us to walk in humility by trusting God with the journey and finding comfort and peace in the fact that we don’t know, but we follow and serve an all knowing God! Right Where You Belong is a book for every mother in every parenting stage! Go grab your copy today and share this episode with a mom that could use the encouragement! SHOW LINKS: Heather’s last HH episode God Made You to Be You Don’t Mom Alone Don’t Mom Alone Podcast Crazy Rich Asians American Mahjong Right Where You Belong Heather MacFadyen In the Wild Light Tired of Trying to Measure Up CONNECT WITH JAMIE Right Where You Belong

Duration:00:46:47

HH #646 The Seven Primal Questions with Mike Foster

2/21/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. As adults, we make decisions everyday driven by forces we may not be aware of. On today’s show Mike Foster and I dive into a conversation about these forces: what they are, where they come from, and how we operate as healthy adults knowing what drives us. Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach. His new book, The Seven Primal Questions, is a revolutionary new framework for accelerating personal and professional growth. Mike's work has been featured in the NY Times, GQ Magazine and on Fox News. I found The Seven Primal Questions fascinating and I encourage you to head over to the website at the link below and take the quiz! Thanks for listening to this episode and sharing it with a friend! SHOW LINKS: The Seven Primal Questions The Seven Primal Questions Quiz The Myth of Normal Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:37:08

HH #645 Some of Our Favs: Reading While Black with Esau McCaulley

2/16/2024
Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. In today’s show, Jamie and Esau chat about how important it is to sit, read, and listen to stories and experiences that may not affect us. We always have an easy way out of conversations that don’t directly impact our lives. But Jesus calls us to compassion and empathy and to love one another through joys and pains. We love the reminder from Esau that everything we need to love one another well is in scripture - what a blessing it is that we truly have the answer. Esau McCaulley is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He is the author of many works including Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance and How Far to the Promised Land. He is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and his writings have also appeared in places such as The Atlantic, Washington Post, and Christianity Today. SHOW LINKS: Reading While Black

Duration:00:42:26

HH #644 Why Can't I Get It Together - Pondering Your Reality

2/9/2024
CLICK HERE TO PREORDER MY NEW BOOK, WHY CAN'T I GET IT TOGETHER A lot of times we need to be reminded of what we already know to be true. On today’s show we talk about what it means to ponder our own reality. Ponder serves as an acronym for: P - Past and Present Hurts O- Obligations N- Needs D - Desires E - Expectations R - Responsibilities. We’ll break down each letter and ponder on what we’re currently telling ourselves versus the truth we need to hear! I encourage you to grab a pen and paper and take some time to ponder your own reality and ask God to reveal his truths to you! Thanks so much for listening to this episode and sharing it with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Come see me on my book tour! Join the Launch Team www.TravelTexas.com/getyourown Pandora lab grown diamonds Beth Moore Episode Better Help CONNECT WITH JAMIE

Duration:00:22:41

HH #643 The Sacredness of Secular Work with Jordan Raynor

2/8/2024
CLICK HERE TO PREORDER MY NEW BOOK, WHY CAN'T I GET IT TOGETHER You wake up everyday, feed the kids, change diapers, go to work, come home, fix dinner, go to bed, and wake up the next morning just to do it all over again. Have you ever asked yourself what all of this is about? Does any of the work you put your hands to matter to God or for eternal purposes? Today on the show we have Jordan Raynor to answer that very question! Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books, podcast, and devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. He lives in beautiful Tampa, Florida where his family has been for 7 generations. Jordan and I have a conversation around his newest book, The Sacredness of Secular Work. Jordan defines these terms and gives us warnings of traps we can tend to fall into when we’re thinking our work doesn’t matter. Jordan gives us a resounding yes, that what we’re doing today does matter for eternity, even if it feels mundane. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Redeeming Your Time The Sacredness of Secular Work The Mere Christian Podcast Come see me on my book tour! Join the Launch Team Alicia Britt Chole www.TravelTexas.com/getyourown Pandora lab grown diamonds King CONNECT WITH JAMIE

Duration:00:43:33

HH #642 Why Can't I Get It Together: Defining Your Reality

2/2/2024
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER WHY CAN'T I GET IT TOGETHER You guys! My newest book is coming out THIS MONTH!! I'm so excited about it, and for a few reasons, I feel like this is my best book yet! I love the minds that came around to help write this book and I love how practical it is! Over the next few Fridays you'll hear me talk about the meaning and purpose behind each part this book is broken into. This week is Part 1: Defining Your Reality. Too often I found myself comparing my life to someone else's. I imagine I'm not the only one who has done this. But how can we compare when our realities are so different? How can a 26 year old mother of toddlers possibly compare her life to a 47 year old mom of four teenagers? How can a stay at home mom compare where she's at in her career to a full-time working mother? It's just not fair to anyone when we do that. We have to look at our own lives and circumstances and define what our reality is in this season. We must ponder on the areas of life that feel out of control, and allow Jesus to come in and have his way! I can't wait to go through Part 2 with you next Friday! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: February Updates If You Only Knew You Be You Complement Connect with Jamie Ivey Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Duration:00:21:36

February Updates

2/1/2024
Am I the only one that felt like January went on forever?! We made it to February friends! And I'm so excited to share all the fun things we have coming up! This month on The Happy Hour we'll have Jordan Raynor, Jennie Allen, Mike Foster, and Kristi McClelland on the show. All of these guests are so brilliant and have incredible books we've linked below. Go check them out! We'll also be changing it up a little and releasing an episode each Friday of just me, talking to you! Tomorrow is the first episode like that, and I'd love for you to tune in and check it out! We have so many things to look forward to this month: great friends, book tour fun, and a pretty exciting opportunity that I can't wait for you to hear! SHOW LINKS: Pre-Order Why Can't I Get It Together Book Launch Tour Dwell Differently Romans 12:12 Colossians 1:17 The Happy Hour Book Club The Other Year So Many Beginnings Holy Curiosity with Kat Armstrong The Seven Primal Questions The Sacredness of Secular Work Untangle Your Emotions Rediscovering Israel Jesus and the Gospels IF:Gathering There{4} Gathering

Duration:00:11:25

HH #641 Beyond Our Control with Lauren McAfee

1/31/2024
With an unprecedented ruling from a judge, Lauren and Michael had their lives turned upside down in just a few short hours. All of their plans, expectations, and visions of what they thought their family would look like, was forever changed! On today’s episode, Lauren McAfee shares her journey of grief and how she found that scripture and God was solid truth, even in her darkest days. Lauren McAfee is the founder and visionary of Stand for Life, and the author of multiple books including her most recent release Beyond Our Control. Lauren also works at the Hobby Lobby corporate office in the Ministry Investment department, and is a PhD student studying ethics and public policy. She is married to her high school sweetheart Michael, and together they have two daughters through the blessing of adoption. It’s likely your story isn’t the same as Lauren’s, but we’ve all walked through grief that was completely beyond our control. We hope this episode encourages you to seek God and stand firm on His truth, when everything around you feels out of control. Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend. SHOW LINKS: Beyond Our Control The Case Against the Sexual Revolution Love My Body Pre-Order Why Can’t I Get It Together? Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:50:28

HH #640 Defeating Imposter Syndrome with Bre Clark

1/24/2024
You know you’re educated, experienced, and deserve the job, yet there’s a small voice telling you you’re not good enough. There’s something inside making you feel insecure of your position. On today’s show, Bre Clark and I break down imposter syndrome, what it is, how you know you’re experiencing it, and how to defeat it! Bre Clark is a seasoned multimedia journalist and news personality. Her time living the hustle and bustle of broadcast news and the pressure to perform led her to research the real impacts of imposter syndrome. She recently launched a talk-show called The Real Deal, bringing awareness to the imposter phenomenon and other related mental health issues. Bre has been married to her husband for 11 years and together they share one baby in heaven, a 6 year old energetic son and a brand new baby girl! If God has put you in your position, we hope this episode encourages you to stand in it confidently! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend! SHOW LINKS: What Happened To You? Pre-Order Why Can't I Get It Together Grab your book tour ticket! Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:43:17

HH #639 When God Doesn't Fix It with Laura Story

1/17/2024
Happy newly-weds Laura and Martin thought they had their whole lives filled with adventure and dreams ahead of them, when suddenly the news of a brain-tumor turned their life upside down. With Martin’s loss of short term memory, loss of partial eyesight, and other complications, the fairytale life they dreamed of was no longer possible. On today’s show Laura Story shares with us the unique challenges their family faces with Martin’s limitations, what the Lord has taught her through brokenness, and how joy and intimacy has been found through the life they never imagined. Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs - which have won Grammy's, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards - include "Blessings," and Chris Tomlin's "Indescribable." She is the author of several bestselling books and Bible studies including When God Doesn't Fix It and So Long Normal. Laura has a master of theological studies and doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! We hope that whatever challenges you’re facing, this episode encourages you to trust God’s faithfulness and know that just because your circumstances may not get better, you can. SHOW LINKS: When God Doesn't Fix It Humility Pre-Order Why Can't I Get I Together Join the new Launch Team Connect with Jamie

Duration:00:42:40

HH #638 January Bonus Series - New Year, Same You with Nicole Unice

1/12/2024
As we wrap up this four part series, New Year, Same You, I want to acknowledge that not all of us are looking forward to the year. Some of us have crawled into 2024 still feeling like we are purely surviving, still grieving the losses of 2023, and still healing from the damage done. You know better than anyone that just because it’s a new year, it’s not a new you. In part 4 of this series I discuss these unique challenges with the author of Not What I Signed Up For, Nicole Unice. As a pastor and community leader. She is the author of several books on healthy faith, honing in on the connection between our emotional and spiritual life. She’s the host of How to Study the Bible, a popular weekly podcast that reaches people in 188 different countries in the last year alone, and preaches frequently for conferences and churches. She makes her home with husband, Dave, in the historic Fan district of Richmond, VA with their three almost-grown children and two pups. Nicole knows loss, grief, and failed expectations and as she emerges from that season she has a great word of encouragement for all of us. She challenges us not to miss the God-opportunities that are right in front of us, even in the hard, and to lean into truly living a life of faith through trusting God’s purposes. SHOW LINKS: Not What I Signed Up For Dwell Differently Beyond Our Control

Duration:00:31:27