Generate Joy In Midlife | Biblical Encouragement, Bible Studies For Women, Bible Verses For Joy, Growth Mindset, Spiritual Growth

Do you consider yourself a people pleaser?  Do you sometimes hold back your authentic thoughts and feelings for fear of judgement and conflict with others?  Do you have a hard time asking for help, but volunteer for anything and everything people ask you to be a part of?   If you answer is yes - you might be a people pleaser!  >>> In this episode, I'm sharing 3 questions to help you...

Are you making excuses for NOT stepping into the plans and purposes God has for you? Are you limiting your full potential by making excuses that are keeping you stuck?  In this episode we go over excuses we make for NOT obeying God.  Delayed obedience, is still disobedience.  Our joy and obedience to God are directly linked.  Want more joy, obey God more.  But, making excuses can be dangerous and...

Welcome Jessica Taylor to the podcast! In this episode we hear Jessian international non-profit organization in Rwanda, Africa and how her obedience opened up so many more oportunities for sharing the love of Christ with pepople around the world.   Send Amy a Text Message. Hey, thanks for hanging out with me today! If you would like more tips and encouragement, be sure to sign up for my weekly ema...

Are you feeling distant from God? Burnt out? Spiritually drained?  Do you feel like you have been doing all you know to do, but still lack the depth and connection with God you long for?  Are you a Christian Woman who wants practical ways to grow in your prayer life?  I get it.  It takes a lot of practice, patience and intention to grow in relationships with people, who we can see... why does it s...

Are you in a season of desperation?   Do you feel like you are suppose to tip-toe around asking God for help? Like maybe you should be more grateful for what you DO have before you ask God to do more in your life?   In this episode we are going to talk through a few of these questions and make observations from a miracle performed in the Bible.   This episode is all about encouragement, friend!! ...

What is holding you back from stepping into your FULL God-Given Potential?  In this episode we will talk all about our limiting beliefs, habit forming ways of thinking, and what the differences are between fact and opinion.  We will also share 4 ways you can start overcoming your own limiting beliefs and create thoughts that better align with who you are in Christ.   It is time to make 2024 the be...

Setting up resolutions can help motivate us to make changes in our habits and possibly shed a few pounds... But, This year, I am setting out to make changes from the inside out!  In this episode I'm sharing the top 3 limiting beliefs I tell myself on the regular that are holding me back from living a life of abundance, joy, creativity, adventure and unconditional love.  Ready to step into 202...

This episode focuses on The Birth of Jesus from Luke 2 and Mary's response to the shepherds coming to see Jesus.  We can learn a lot from this moment in scripture.  Here we will talk all about treasuring the goodness of God, pondering on his promises and letting go triggering thoughts and negativity as we build traditions with our family and point our people to Jesus.  We lead the way!! I mak...

It's December!! Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out already?  Are you starting to pivot from your plans for the month or even this year! Maybe you have been working hard to achieve some 2023 goals but now you think it's time to just pause and start fresh in 2024…  You are not alone… No matter what is causing you to feel overwhelm, it is important to learn how to deal with the st...

Notice your church event calendar is already packed with gatherings, service events, parties and responsibilities for the holidays?  Do you already feel overwhelmed just thinking about how you are going to navigate everything you have on your plate this season?  Then this episode is the perfect inspiration for how to keep Christ at the center of all your festivities, relationships and responsibili...

 Being a pastors wife and a woman in ministry can add extra pressure to show up and navigate technology perfectly! But, we are learning along the way and trying to set up safe guards and boundaries for our kids WHILE teaching them how important it is to protect, guard against and make good choices for themselves... all while keeping Christ at the center of it all.  I this episode  I sit down with...

In this Ministry Wife highlight, I sit down with one of my besties, Sarah Conti.   I wanted to introduce you to her today on the podcast and let you hear her ministry journey and how she became a pastors wife.  She and her husband have been a part of Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters for a few decades. She teaches at our Respond Women's Retreat in the spring and loves to study God's Word an...

Are you a woman, serving in ministry with your family, feeling like your entire life is just dragging you along for the ride? Like you do not have a voice on what you do with your your time, your energy, your focus?  .  I can understand.  . Sometimes, it can feel like the very ministry we are called to be a part of, is actually draining us of fun, energy, focus and we are living our lives as a per...

Are  you already starting to stress out about the activities, responsibilities and festivities about to happen in these next 6 weeks?  Are you already giving yourself pep talks on how you can balance ministry and family all while staying focused being thankful, remembering Christ first… all the things…  This is calm before the storm right?  Do not get me wrong! I love it! I love people and shoppin...

Do you ever feel stressed out and overwhelmed doing simple, normal tasks in your daily routine?  The whole process can get exhausting and uninspiring doing the mundane over and over... But what if there were a way to systemize tasks in your life and bring freedom to your schedule, joy to your interactions with others and ease to your daily life... Guess what? There is a way to harness our thoughts...

If you are a woman serving in ministry with your family, this episode is a must!!  Stack your spiritual/ministry tool belt with these 4 ways to extend grace to women in your community who are needing YOU to be the hands and feet of Christ.   .  This episode is all about extending grace to people around us. God is so kind to extend grace to us through Jesus, his presence in our lives and his uncond...

I have learned so much on my journey to becoming a Christian Life Coach and in this episode I am sharing the way I process unwanted emotions.  Spoiler: Stuffing them down deep and pretending like they do not exist is not on the list! 🤣 If you have been feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated and even angry lately, I know this is gonna help you out! Thanks so much for listening to Generate Joy!  Amy ...

What is your biggest fear as a ministry wife? .   How do you deal with fear as a ministry wife? .  In this episode we are breaking down  ways fear is keeps us stuck and how a healthy, Gospel-centered mindset helps us build faith in God!  Send Amy a Text Message. Hey, thanks for hanging out with me today! If you would like more tips and encouragement, be sure to sign up for my weekly email in the s...

Do you feel stuck on a rut? Like you are watching God work in your life,  but have no deep connection with him? You may have picked up some bad habits of negative, unhealthy self talk that are keeping you feeling like this! Learning how to speak to ourselves with love and compassion can be a process! But truly,  loving others with the love of Christ begins with accepting and realizing the uncondit...

Have you ever experienced moving to a new church with your husband in ministry?  Do you know what it is like to uproot your life and graft yourself into a new church family where you are far from your own family and comfortable norm to follow God?  If you are a woman serving in ministry with your family, you have probably experienced this already, or you will in the future. Hearing from women who...

It is so easy to settle into a routine and comfort and forget to guard our hearts and homes in Christ.  But it is so important for us to become STRONG CONFIDENT WOMEN OF GOD! Capable of living lives that are anchored, deeply to Christ.   In this faith based episode, I am sharing my thoughts and take aways from  2 Timothy 3:1-7!  I know it is going to challenge you and inspire you!  Send Amy a Text...

It's so easy to feel like an imposter in your own life at times. Try these 3 tips for battling imposter syndrome and start living the life God has created for you with a fresh, new perspective!  Send Amy a Text Message. Hey, thanks for hanging out with me today! If you would like more tips and encouragement, be sure to sign up for my weekly email in the show notes. It’s Like A Sprinkle Of Joy...

This Monday Mantra Shorty episode is inspired by my morning mishap spurred on a cascade of thoughts that I am keeping front of mind this week as I get back into a routine, seek clarity on my calling and pursue my God-given dreams!   I hope this inspires you to create your own God-centered Monday Mantra and keep it on repeat all week as you live a live packed with joy and contentment!!  Send Amy a...

I spent time with my friend, Anna Rose Garrett, this week, and we talked about transitions in life, growing up in full time vocational ministry and how these things can impact our identity.  She shares her 'aha' moment with us and I have her repeat it because it is such a great question for all of us who are serving in ministry with our families... I know you are gonna be encouraged by t...

Are the thoughts that you think on repeat, self-sabotaging?  Toxic? Holding you back from feeling fulfilled, confident and connected to God ?  In this episode, I'm sharing the one QUALITY thought I'm keeping top of mind, this week as I serve my people and live my God-centered dreams!  This a shorty episode in my current series: Monday Mantra! I hope you are encouraged by this and pray it...