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Dream Check

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

A dream can be anything. Whether yours is to start a business, be in a healthy relationship, pursue your dream career or to get right spiritually every week the dream check podcast brings you advice, encouragement and real life insight from people who are living their dreams to the fullest. I’m Nicole Ivanov an established international wedding photographer, a wife, a dog mom, coffee enthusiast, but most famously known for my sweatsuit collectionLike you, I have so many dreams - some of which I’ve lived out and others I’m still pursuing daily. I’m a girl from suburban Detroit who’s made her way out to LA and although I’m no guru I have a heart to empower, activate & sharpen those dreams that may be lying dormant in your life. If I, or anyone who comes on this podcast can do it - so can you. Welcome to the show - time to check in.

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United States

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A dream can be anything. Whether yours is to start a business, be in a healthy relationship, pursue your dream career or to get right spiritually every week the dream check podcast brings you advice, encouragement and real life insight from people who are living their dreams to the fullest. I’m Nicole Ivanov an established international wedding photographer, a wife, a dog mom, coffee enthusiast, but most famously known for my sweatsuit collectionLike you, I have so many dreams - some of which I’ve lived out and others I’m still pursuing daily. I’m a girl from suburban Detroit who’s made her way out to LA and although I’m no guru I have a heart to empower, activate & sharpen those dreams that may be lying dormant in your life. If I, or anyone who comes on this podcast can do it - so can you. Welcome to the show - time to check in.

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English


Episodes
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Andre Levrone Jr: Running the Race with Grace

12/20/2023
Today's episode has been in the works since 2022 and it's finally here! On the podcast, we have husband and wife Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Andre Levrone Jr. Sydney is a two time Olympic champion and World Record Holder while Andre is a former NFL player, speaker for Christ, and currently in seminary school to become a pastor. They are (clearly) a powerhouse couple whose heart is on fire for Christ and whose passion is to share the gospel with the world. In this episode we talk about Kingdom purpose, challenges they have faced with being counter-culture in their industries, their cute little Jesus stories of how they met, all things marriage, influence and so many other amazing topics. You don't want to miss this episode... let's check in!!! Follow Sydney on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sydneymclaughlin16/ Follow Andre on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreistheway/ Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:58:17

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Niko & Nicole Ivanov: Real Intimacy is More Than Sex

5/11/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews her husband Niko Ivanov. In this episode they go through a series of questions asked by Nicole's followers. Covering topics such as; real intimacy in marriage, how to know if someone is "the one", the power of the tongue, the most challenging parts of marriage, & so much more! You don't want to miss this episode. Time to check in!! Follow Niko on Instagram Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:58:32

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Hannah Ruth: Meet My Trainer, All Things Health & Fitness

5/4/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews her fitness & nutrition coach Hannah Ruth. Hannah is the founder & owner of the Built to Burn Academy, which Nicole has been a part of since November. Her program has been so life changing mentally, physically, & even spiritually that she had to have Hannah on the show to share with everyone! In this episode Hannah shares her journey with starting her business, what she learned moving out of her hometown, advice to inspiring business owners, & how she has leaned on God through it all. Of course we also talk on fitness & diet culture, lifestyle vs quick fix, and so many other amazing health & fitness topics! Let's check in! Coaching Scholarship with Built to Burn Academy x Nicole Ivanov DETAILS: - 3 months free coaching - Working with Hannah 1x1 Applications open May 4th and end May 8th APPLY HERE (only takes 2 minutes) Follow Hannah on IG Follow Built to Burn on IG https://burnbyhan.com/ Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:44:58

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Courtney Acuna: Hard Faith Questions (Part 2)

4/27/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Courtney Acuna for PART 2 of hard faith questions. You guys asked, so we delivered! We're diving deep into questions that a lot of people avoid... “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Courtney is a business and content strategist, owner of multiple businesses and brands, wife, mother, and an overall boss. Follow Courtney on IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtacuna/ Courtney's website: https://courtneyacuna.com Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:51:41

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Goodbye, 32. HELLO, 33: Birthday Episode

4/20/2023
In today's episode, your host Nicole takes the hot seat! In honor of turning 33 on April 21st Nicole is sharing her current dreams, things she learned in year 32, and things she's hoping and praying for this next year! If you want to learn more about your host, make sure to check in to this episode! Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:41:12

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Mackenzie Nelson: Spirit, Soul, & Body Healing

4/13/2023
In today's powerful episode, Nicole talks (& cries) with wife, mother, author, worship leader, musician, hair dresser Mackenzie Nelson. Prepare yourself to be wildly inspired by her testimony of being healed in regards to sexual intimacy, self worth, and her identity in Jesus. You do not want to miss this episode... bring tissues and let's check in!! Follow MacKenzie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mackenziebriel/ Buy her book "Why Orange" https://www.whyorangebook.com Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:51:00

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Courtney Acuna: Hard Faith Questions (Part 1)

4/4/2023
In today's episode, Nicole dives deep with her bestie Courtney Acuna. Courtney is a business and content strategist, owner of multiple businesses and brands, wife, mother, and an overall boss. Nicole puts Courtney in the hot seat asking her "hard faith questions." They talk all things spiritual warfare, why bad things happen to good people, finding your identity in God and discovering how we can listen to God in our lives. Buckle up for an episode that will make you reflect, think and be encouraged in your walk to whatever dream God has placed on your heart. Time to Check in!! Follow Courtney on IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtacuna/ Courtney's website: https://courtneyacuna.com Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:49:18

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Brooke Anderson: Building a Life with God

3/17/2023
In today's episode, Nicole talks to the vivacious Brooke Anderson. Brooke is a student at ASU majoring in Communications with a minor in Digital Audiences, co-business owner with her sister of the social media management agency "Sister Social", and a youth ministry middle school girl's director. In this episode, Brooke shares her testimony of how she had to surrender her plans to God and how He completely transformed her path in a way she couldn't even dream of herself. We talk all things surrender, trust and allowing God to guide your life. Prepare to be lifted up! Time to check in!! Follow Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_brookieanderson/ Follow Sister Social on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_sistersocial/ Book Recs: "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World" by John Ortberg Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:49:17

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Riley & Jack Kehoe: A Love Story Written By God

3/7/2023
On today's episode, Nicole talks to the incredible, (now married), Kingdom builder couple Riley Sewell and Jack Kehoe. In this episode, they dive in and share with us the amazing God story of how they met, what has made their relationship what it is, and how sharing your story has lasting impact for the Kingdom of Heaven. Be prepared to laugh, feel the love between these two, and be inspired. Time to check in!! Follow Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackkehoe/ Follow Riley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/ Watch & listen to more of Riley's speaking engagements: https://linktr.ee/rileywithcourage Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:50:19

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Riley Sewell: The Gifts of Singleness

2/24/2023
In today's episodes, Nicole interviews Riley Sewell. This will be Riley's 3rd time on the Dream Check Podcast & somehow it gets better every time! Riley is a speaker, writer, Non-Profit leader, and overall ray of sunshine. In this episode, they talk about the journey of singleness, what it's really like to save yourself for marriage, and all about how God is in the business of redemption. Get ready to be inspired, laugh and leave feeling encouraged wherever you are in your story. Time to check in! Follow Riley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/ Watch & listen to more of Riley's speaking engagements: https://linktr.ee/rileywithcourage Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:43:04

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Kristen Dalton: The Art of Fulfillment

2/15/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Kristen Dalton. Kristen is a mom, a wife, former miss USA, certified mental health & life coach, a best selling author, and an amazing leader of She Gathers LA. In this episode we talk about her pageant journey & becoming miss USA, the story behind her book "The Sparkle Effect," how she balances her life, the community she leads, and she gets super vulnerable with her personal struggles with motherhood. You are guaranteed to leave this episode encouraged! Time to check in! Follow Kristen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenjdalton/ Join/check out her women's group - She Gathers LA https://www.instagram.com/shegathersla/ More about Kristen: https://www.kristendaltonwolfe.com/ Book Recs: “The Sparkle Effect” - Kristen Dalton Wolfe “Rise Up, Princess” - Kristen Dalton Wolfe “Rise Up, Princess” guided journal - Kristen DaltonWolfe “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” - Lysa TerKeurst Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:43:27

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Christian Bevere: The Battle Between Wanting & Waiting

2/8/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Christian Bevere. Christian is a wife, a new mom, founder of "The Husband's Bible," an author, and the host of Dear Future Husband Podcast. In this episode we talk about dreaming with God, the battle between wanting & waiting, her experience & journey in singleness & how it led her to her husband. She has such a gentle & encouraging heart & so filled with the Holy Spirit. I can't wait for you guys to hear this episode! Time to check in! Follow Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrschristianbevere/ Join her membership community: www.husbandsbible.com Book recs: https://a.co/d/953P6J9 https://a.co/d/2bUCqQH https://a.co/d/2Q6qP17 Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:53:15

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Jessica Shakir: Following God's Calling on Your Life

2/1/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Jessica Shakir. Jessica has been in the industry as a celebrity hair and makeup artist for over 25 years. She is the founder of “The Beautiful Mind Academy” which is a global community of women who are spiritually equipped and ready to lead and love others well. Anyone listening to this should join that community… it’s so powerful. She is also a wife and shares so much about that on today’s episode. Her and her husband recently moved from LA to Alabama and are living out their God dreams there. In this episode, we dive deep into God’s calling and His dreams for your life. She gets super vulnerable about the topics of marriage, singleness, and on the mindset of both those seasons. You don't want to miss it! Time to check in! Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicashakirbeauty/ The Beautiful Mind Academy https://www.thebeautifulmindacademy.com Join the retreat: https://www.thebeautifulmindacademy.com/retreat Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:59:37

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Jenna Jae: Loss & Grief

1/25/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Jenna Jae is. Jenna is a digital creator and the creator of “Soul Food Daily”. Today, we talk on God dreams and how He advances those dreams for us. Jenna also shares her past of super toxic relationships and how she got out of those by living a life for God which lead her into her current Godly relationship she’s in now. She gets very vulnerable sharing her experience with grief losing her mom who was her best friend and then later losing her twin brother. She shares how Jesus restored those broken pieces of her heart in the midst of all the grief and loss. You do not want to miss this… be prepared to be uplifted and encouraged. Let’s check in! Jenna's Book Recs: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Your-Brain-Happiness-Thinking/dp/0801018390/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AAZSDSQVT4SG&keywords=switch+on+your+brain+by+dr.+caroline+leaf+paperback&qid=1672881062&sprefix=switch+on+your+%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-You-Transforming-Self-Sabotage-Self-Mastery/dp/1949759229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KJSY7GCC0WDT&keywords=the+mountain+is+you+book&qid=1672881109&sprefix=the+mountain+is+you+%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QZ0J06DXUS0I&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book&qid=1672881162&sprefix=ruthless+%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1 Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:46:26

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Kait Tomlin: Singleness, dating, & all things marriage!

1/18/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Kait Tomlin (formally known as Kait Warman). Kait is the host and founder of The Heart of Dating podcast and has a HUGE community within The Heart of Dating. She is a newly married woman (fun fact, I photographed her wedding). She is also a dating coach and a best selling author of the book “Thank You For Rejecting Me.” We talk on all of your favorite topics such as singleness, dating, and marriage. You don't want to miss it - time to check in! Follow Kait on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitness/ The Heart of Dating Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/heartofdating/ Join the Heart of Dating Community: https://www.heartofdating.com/hodc#how-to-join Book Recs: https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Rejecting-Me-Transform/dp/1540900789/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MDE7YNLUPFEQ&keywords=kait+warman&qid=1672706396&sprefix=kait+w%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Outdated-Find-Lasts-Dating-Changed/dp/080109495X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=343JI364IXZAY&keywords=outdated&qid=1672705421&sprefix=outdated+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/HealthyAdult-Fantasy-Confusion-Isolation-Connection-ebook/dp/B07RZ4DP6T https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0B18JHYMC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N0VO7FMOF9TH&keywords=codependent+no+more+melody+beattie&qid=1672705554&s=digital-text&sprefix=co+depen%2Cdigital-text%2C104&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Single-Dating-Engaged-Married-Navigating-ebook/dp/B01MYLUTFD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=978JEX3ZGO3M&keywords=single+dating+engaged+married+ben+stuart&qid=1672705574&s=digital-text&sprefix=single+dating+%2Cdigital-text%2C104&sr=1-1 Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:55:24

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Lindsey Harrod: Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle

1/11/2023
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Lindsey Harrod. Lindsey is a fitness trainer and founder of the Lindsey Harrod Fitness app; an online workout program. She’s a speaker and influencer on fitness, motivation, food, and lifestyle. In this episode, we talk about the importance of mindset and how to stay consistent with goals long term and not just for New Year’s resolutions. She shares tips on growing her business, discipline, and consistency. She also talks about how to be happy single by focusing on falling in love with yourself before stepping out into dating. It’s a great episode for the new year and I know you guys will love it! Time to check in! Download the LHF App: https://www.lindseyharrodfitness.com/app 5 Minute Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Change-Mindfulness-Reflection-Affirmations/dp/0991846206 Hatch Sunrise Lamp: https://www.amazon.com/Hatch-Restore-Machine-Personal-Routine/dp/B087M94WWW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hatch+sunrise+lamp&qid=1672702699&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0 Lindsey's Book Recs: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-Melton/dp/1984801252/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TUFWHOKLANO&keywords=untamed+glennon+doyle&qid=1672702977&s=books&sprefix=untamed+%2Cstripbooks%2C121&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Single-Secure-Break-Lies-Truth/dp/0578987775/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWNRQGFX79NW&keywords=single+and+secure+rich+wilkerson+jr&qid=1672703008&s=books&sprefix=single+and+secure+rich%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/November-9-Novel-Colleen-Hoover/dp/1501110349/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LEKRVDTY5W0U&keywords=november+9+by+colleen+hoover&qid=1672703047&s=books&sprefix=nove%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-1 Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:36:35

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Nicole's life update + welcome to SZN 3!

1/4/2023
Welcome to SZN 3 of the Dream Check Podcast! In this episode, Courtney Acuna interviews your host, Nicole Ivanov. Nicole shares some life updates on her new puppy, work accomplishments, pregnancy, and her vision for the new year. Nicole also gets super vulnerable with her past. You don't want to miss it! TIME TO CHECK IN....TO SZN 3! Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Duration:00:43:57

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Kian Wolfgang: From Sugar Daddies to Jesus

8/17/2022
In this episode, Nicole interviews Kian Wolfgang. Kian is faith & lifestyle youtuber, a wife, dog mom, and a kingdom builder. In this episode, Kian shares her personal testimony of how she went from sugar daddies to getting saved by Jesus, & living a life for the Lord. She also talks on religion vs. relationship with God and how to embrace the spiritual side of Christianity. Not only that, but she dives deep into what it's really like being a Christian influencer, the unhealthy side of social media, and so much more. Her story is SO powerful, you don't want to miss it! Let's check in! Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul: https://amzn.to/3JUi2iS Friendship Cards: https://amzn.to/3bTIw7F

Duration:01:01:57

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Nava Esther: The Power of Prayer

8/10/2022
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Nava Esther. Nava is a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur, a writer, and a woman after God's whole heart. In this episode, Nava dives deep into the power of prayer. She gives tips on how to be your husbands biggest prayer warrior, how to be strategic in your prayers, how to keep the enemy out & God's word in, the beauty of marriage,"lazy christianity," plus so much more! Check in to be encouraged, you don't want to miss this one!

Duration:00:58:55

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Taylor Hayden: Modesty as a Christian

8/3/2022
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Taylor Hayden. Taylor is a wife, soon to mom, an entrepreneur, content creator, model, photographer, and just recently added podcast host to her resume! Taylor & her husband, Noah just launched their show "Heard it from the Hayden's." In today's episode, Nicole & Taylor talk all things modesty. Tayler shares her personal experience with modesty as a Christian, and what modesty is really all about. She offers advice to anyone struggling with "shame culture," or anyone struggling with seeking validation from the world. They also talk about how to fall in love with who God created you to be, lies society will tell us about modesty, dangers of social media, & how to use your influence for the Kingdom. You don't want to miss it! Let's check in!

Duration:00:54:35