She Lives Purposefully

Megan talks about how to get more plugged into a church and find more community as well as serving God in that church. She also answers a Dear Meg question about teen dating. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/EJeZRadJC9RYS1a86 OUTLINE (00:00) Summary (00:27) We can relate & life updates (01:57) Survey & GIVEAWAY (03:23) Getting plugged into church (04:40) Finding more church community (07:50) Serving at church (10:40) Encouragement for the woman wanting to get plugged into church or be MORE plugged in and the women who are already plugged in (14:25) Dear Meg (DATING) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan talks about the recent stirring on her heart about why as a Christian NOW is the time to live for God. She dives into motivating listeners in this area as well as giving practical tips for how to live for God now. She also answers your question in a Dear Meg segment about starting a ministry, blog and book. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/EJeZRadJC9RYS1a86 Christian Music & Worship Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist OUTLINE: (00:00) Summary (01:00) Intro and Life Updates (02:30) Survey and GIVEAWAY (04:25) Getting motivated as Christians to live for God starting asap (22:25) Practical ways to live for God (33:30) Dear Meg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In response to Instagram requests, Megan talks about what God is speaking to her about slowing down and being still, takes about her thoughts on the modesty conversation, and answers a question about if it’s okay to judge and when does it get too judge. Please pretty please, share YOUR thoughts in the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/sEz1JMt3jYjnXbuB6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The abortion issue is in the news, so today Megan chats about her stance on abortion, why she’s pro-life both Biblically (as a Christian), scientifically and as a pregnant mom to be. She also talks about what pro-life people and Christians are doing to care for life OUTSIDE the womb with things like foster care, pregnancy clinics, etc. And lastly, she talks about the heart of compassion we should have and that GOD has for women who are in the middle of making this decision and who have made the decision to abort. Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405 Two pregnancy clinics: https://lhouse.org/ https://www.mychoiceone.org/ Outline (00:00) What we’re talking about today (00:40) Life updates (02:30) The power of reviews and giveaway winner (05:35) My stance on abortion (06:35) Why pro-life is Biblical (11:23) A scientific look with my pregnancy experience (19:55) Compassion and being pro-life outside of the womb (27:20) God’s grace for women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably experienced that sometimes, maybe oftentimes, God says “no” to our prayers. Sometimes it can be about something little or admittedly superficial. Sometimes it’s about something we’ve gotten on our knees and WEPT over. It can be hard to settle with that no. Today, we’re talking about how to deal with and even be thankful for God’s “no”. Listen AD-FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ My Bible: use code ‘shelivespurposefully’ for 15% off https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Favorite Bible Resources: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Gentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3PCurMr Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living purposefully can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you want to live a purposeful life, it has to be intentional. It doesn’t just happen. And a way to do that is to form habits. Megan want you to leave this episode with a handful of things you can do TODAY that are a great way to be living purposefully. Because really, we’re CALLED to live purposefully. We have one life to live and we don’t want to miss out on how God called us to. Listen AD-FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ My Bible: use code ‘shelivespurposefully’ for 15% off https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Favorite Bible Resources: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Gentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3PCurMr Playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Pregnant episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I want to chat with you about shame that holds us back from what God has for us. I want to help break shame in your life so you can move forward into what God has for you - because He has so much for you. LINKS: Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at megan@shelivespurposefully.com or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully Listen Ad-Free, Get Year-Round Reading Plans and more : ⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/⁠ Christian Music Playlist: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠⁠ REFERENCES: 1 John 2:1 and Romans 7:15-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're doing an unconventional episode today and getting a little more personal talking about something I’m struggling with lately: insecurity and body changes. I’ll be opening up about that and talking about mindset shifts that are helping me. And too - one of YOU wrote in asking how to be free from anger and anxiety, so I’ll be answering your question in dear meg segment! LINKS: Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at megan@shelivespurposefully.com or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully Christian Music Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(GIVEAWAY details in show notes!) Today we’re talking about our God-given purpose - both at large and specifically what YOU, yes YOU, were created for and how to walk in your purpose. The best way to live this life is to live it with how God of universe in charge of all history has called you to. PLUS one of you wrote into our Dear Meg segment asking about feeling called out of an ungodly relationship but not wanting to leave. Let's chat! Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at megan@shelivespurposefully.com or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully Listen Ad-Free, Get Year-Round Reading Plans and more : https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/ Christian Music Playlist: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Megan shares 6 things God has reminded her of this year! She talks about where God is in tough seasons, being too self focused, the idea of abundantly more, rest, and how involved God is in the details. LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com⁠ Christian Music playlist: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Allyson Golden, author of the new book Arise and Shine joins Meg to talk about being a light, the power of the Bible, praying boldly to God and fighting Satan’s lies with God’s truth! Allyson is a Christian author, speaker, influencer, and pediatric nurse! LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Get Allyson’s Book: https://amzn.to/4bH2M6r Follow Allyson: https://www.instagram.com/wordsaregolden/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Megan shares a bit of her own time with God and what He's taught her in Ephesians 2 in the Bible. She talks about being brought near to Him, not earning favor, peace, our relationship with God, and whether or not she's read the whole Bible! LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist My Bible (use code shelivespurposefully for 15% off): https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme Our pregnancy announcement: https://youtu.be/2DsPK3n8nZU?si=mzXb00Hl2X31N1lY My bump post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SnBbTsKu9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Megan joins the Valentine's Day fun by talking about LOVE - God's love (and more specifically, God's love for YOU)! She dives through multiple Bible verses to look at what His love for you looks like and just how much God loves you. LINKS: Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠⁠https://www.yarrow.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Megan is joined by her husband DONNY to talk about the biggest news of their lives thus far! They’re PREGNANT! They talk about how they found out, the baby’s gender, they reveal FOR THE FIRST TIME the baby’s name. They also talk about symptoms, what God’s teaching them, why there’s been a 1.5 month long hiatus to the She Lives Purposefully podcast, and more! Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠⁠https://www.yarrow.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Megan encourages us that we don't need to wait for the new year to grow in our walk with God and our relationship with Him. She encourages us to start TODAY and gives practical tips on how to grow your relationship with God. Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Christmas Guide: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠https://www.yarrow.org TODAY'S EPISODE (00:00) Intro (01:18) Encouraging Christian Christmas Gift Guide (02:06) Encouragement to start seeking Jesus today (06:08) Ways to grow in your pursuit of Jesus and walk with God (worship, Christian music, prayer, obedience, casting cares) (18:50) Announcements! (19:43) Dear Meg (28:24) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Callie Jardine joins the podcast to share her testimony from sexual sin, drinking and astrology to loving Jesus. She shares what God has done in her life and helps us break shame and reminds us that God is reaching out. + she takes her expertise in holistic health to give us some hormonal health tips! joining us today to share HER testimony and what God has done in her life. Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Encouraging Gift Guides: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide⁠ Callie's On-Demand Pilates Studio and App: ⁠Sweaty Studio⁠ Callie's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imsweatyandiknowit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Christmas season beginning, it's important to bring our hearts to the TRUE meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus. I want to encourage you with 3 Biblical truths that the Christmas season highlights. Listen AD FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Christmas Guide: https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide TODAY'S EPISODE (00:00) Intro (02:15) Christmas Gift Guide (03:07) 3 encouraging, Biblical truths (10:22) Dear Meg (15:35) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re chatting about thankfulness: the real power of thankfulness AND ways to actually develop a thankful heart and fight discontentment as Christians. Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at https://www.yarrow.org Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to be inspired to be a light for Christ with the community you have around you or on social media, today’s episode is for YOU. We talk about set backs, fears, and what pushes us forward in being bold for Christ as Christians. I’m talking with my friend Jaclyn Brooke about what it’s like to use your platform as a Christian and shine a light for Jesus. She is a YouTuber and Content Creator. Connect with Jaclyn: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynnnbrooke/ Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at https://www.yarrow.org Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we talk about what's going on in the Middle East and everything going on in Israel, what Christians can pray during this time, why Christians are talking about the end times and Jesus coming back, and how to be ready for whenever He does. Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Dear Meg Christian Book Recommendations (these links are affiliates): Why Grace Changes Everything: https://rstyle.me/+9aVo-72Nrj7sTd_Ksfzshg Purpose Doesn't Pause: https://rstyle.me/+gxNO51seorky2Sm3ZaW8Xg Future Grace: https://rstyle.me/+WEoTgr7WaqNG-v0RnH_J0Q Gently and Lowly: https://rstyle.me/+d4TiWkZpl9EivxWog8mQ6A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices