A Story Worth Living

Walking in purpose or pursuing the calling for which you were created is nothing short of a serious journey. It is ups and downs. It is hills and valleys. It is victories and battles. It is the pieces of a puzzle coming together one at a time toward the creation of a beautiful picture! It is pressing forward with the understanding that no matter what, God has a plan for you! This episode features...

We had such a rich, thoughtful, and healing my conversation about women’s health—specifically about fibroids—on this episode with Dr. LaKeischa McMillan, an integrative gynecologist. This is absolutely a must listen-to episode because there are a ton of gems and great, descriptive  information to add to your personal picture of reproductive health. We encourage you to be your own health advocate a...

July is Fibroid Awareness Month. We’ve been sharing women’s fibroid journeys. For this episode, we are excited to share the mic with Phyllis Frazier, a Fibroid Warrior who, through her story, encourages women to talk about their experiences in order to engage and inspire other women, especially younger women to take control of their reproductive health and their health overall. She reminds us that...

We are continuing the effort to raise awareness about fibroids and how that impact women. Our featured storyteller for this episode is my Sis-in-Law, Keshia Patterson. Through her unique story and lived experiences, Keshia, a true Fibroid Warrior, encourages us with the idea that not only can we can do hard things, but there are key lessons that we can learn from some of life’s toughest challenges...

It only takes a quick google search to discover some pretty significant statistics related to uterine fibroids. Stats like….most women will develop them at some point in their lives; over 25 million if you’d like to hear a number…with about 15 million of those whose everyday lives are impacted with severe symptoms. About. 15 million maybe more because, let’s face it, for some women, there may not...

It’s amazing what you’ll discover is inside of you when you’re under pressure. There’s a diamond waiting to emerge….It’s something how challenges have a way of forging new paths to purpose. When you would much rather be exempt from the difficult process, God has a way of revealing Himself in the furnace to remind us that He’s right there and still has a plan. You’ve got to check out this episode w...

At the time this episode airs, Tim’s pride and joy, Morgann, is currently a freshman in college at Troy University and Tim’s latest book is published and ready to purchase! We are privileged to feature Tim’s story worth living as he shares his thoughts on journey to purpose, personal calling, and how he continues along that path. Check it out! You can contact Time and access a copy of Tim’s book:...

Educational excellence is critical! Listen in as Eddie and Deloris Baker share their take from the perspective of what’s under the hood of Baker’s Learning Kitchen, their tutoring company that’s positioned to help students confidently achieve academic success so they’ll be prepared to apply their skills to life and work! Eddie and Delores are truly Made for This!! Be sure to check out the show not...

When we stop to look closely at the trajectory of our lives, it’s possible to see details in our experiences that highlight and point to exactly what we were built for. Marilyn Williams-Jerrels joins this episode and shares her story worth living through the lens of a heart that serves. You can connect with her on Facebook: Marilyn Williams-Jerrels. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: big...

Purpose can be defined as the reason for which something exists or is done, made, or used. Purpose is an intended or desired result. It’s an aim or a goal. Purpose means determination and resoluteness. That’s what Jonathan Cantrell, owner of Pushing4Greater, lives out as an inspirational leader and motivational speaker. Excited about featuring him on this episode! This season we are talking about...

We can’t believe it’s SEASON 5!! These days we are talking about WALKING IN PURPOSE….lived experiences of individuals who have chosen the purpose life—discovering and living out what they were created to do! We are excited to jump into these stories worth living! Rock with us in the coming weeks and be inspired on your own journey! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin...

Just a short message to say that you are here for a reason. Choosing to identify what that is and live it out is one of the most important things you can do on this life journey! Thank you for listening to the podcast and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Cheers to something new!! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

It’s easy to shape our realities based on our expectations. Many times, there’s a perspective—the worst-case scenario—that we didn’t count on becoming the best-case scenario. In this episode, we are talking about the power of Plan B and what thankfulness for worse-case scenarios looks like. Take a listen! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jennifere...

Adversity doesn’t mean the end. Don’t believe me? Check out this bonus episode of our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Pastor Debleaire Snell hung out with me today and delved into some of his own stories worth living regarding navigating hard things. If you’re a person of faith and even if you’re not, there’s something encouraging here for you. Go ahead. Check it out. Connect with us! IG: @bigpictureli...

It can be challenging to navigate external changes that you had no control of. In this last installment of our “Beauty for Ashes” series, I talk about a few basics on what maneuvering external changes that feel like adversity looks like.  Link to purchase my 31 day devotional journey: #SomethingNew: The Art of Making Life Changes: A 31-Day Journey https://www.amazon.com/dp/1545466025/ref=cm_s...

It’s exciting to feature Shea Crockett in this episode as he shares his heart and a personal story along the lines of what it looks like to stare adversity in the face and find the strength to navigate it only to discover that he was better because of it. His story worth living is powerful and I hope that it perpetually inspires everyone who has the privilege to hear it to decide to run on and see...

We are talking about tough times and what hope looks like while we maneuver through them…..the practical side of hope and what it is rooted in. "Hope against hope" doesn’t just happen—it grows when we recognize and walk in the fact that hope lies in our design--how God created us. You’ll want to check out this episode in our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @big...

We are still having rich conversations about navigating adversity. In this episode, Rabel Ortiz gives a frank view of her experiences with a cancer scare and the lessons she gleaned along that journey. Her story is both raw and inspiring. You’ll definitely want to click play as we continue our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpic...

We feature Dwaynia Wilkerson in this episode of our “Beauty for Ashes” series, and she shares her “Journey of Acceptance” while navigating adversity in making career changes. She reminds us through her experiences that bumps and ruts along the way can certainly be positive learning curves. Check out this episode! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gma...

This new episode featuring Queanna Osborne is a needed conversation about finding purpose in your pain. Queanna is candid and transparent as she shares some pretty powerful insights into navigating adversity in our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org

Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast! Our theme for this series is “Beauty for Ashes” and we’re sharing stories about navigating personal adversity. This series is sure to encourage and inspire you! Let’s get started…. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org

Although we’ve reached the end of our EPIC EDUCATORS series, we have not reached the end of teacher appreciation. It is both on-going and inspiring! We salute our amazing teachers with our final episode featuring David Trofort as he shares the heart and soul of a teacher. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferep...

First year teaching can be like opening a box of chocolates—you just don’t what you’re gonna get. What makes the difference is the will to make it the best it can be! Listen in as first-year teacher and Epic Educator, Beth Pezo, shares her journey into teaching and what she’s learned along the way during her maiden voyage as a classroom teacher in the middle of a pandemic. It’s truly inspiring! Co...

We love teachers!! Can you tell??? I’m privileged to be able to feature my long-time friend, Faith Victor Franks, as she takes us into the world of teaching. Check it out!! #teachers #teachersrock #epiceducators #teachingisntjustaprofession #astoryworthliving #astoryworthlivingpodcast #season3 #unmuteyourmic #thebigpicture #bigpicturelivin Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and as we continue with our Epic Educators series, I add my flowers to the bunch with a few personal thoughts on the amazing individuals who teach and my own teaching experiences. Cheers!! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org