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Heads up, Sister Friend! The "stuff" around you… the things you're accumulating from physical things to apps on your phone to the items on your to-do list… all of that "stuff" is directly affecting you! You heard me right. Your mental health, your level of stress (or peace) is tied to the amount of clutter that you're surrounding yourself with.  I'm here to help! There are 7 areas you can purge ri...

There's a simple money motto that changed the lives of Bob and Linda Lotich, as well as countless others. It's a 4 part process that's simple, but not always easy to follow.  Tune in to the Stepping into a Joy Filled Life podcast as Bob, Linda and I discuss this 4 part money motto and watch it shatter everything you thought you knew about your finances. (All of this goodness is also tucked away in...

Motherhood got you feeling a little empty? Burnt-out? Overwhelmed? If you're a visual learner, you're going to love this… I want you to picture your life (and your motherhood) as a bucket. (Seriously!) What's your bucket look like? What color is it? Is it full or empty? Is it heavy or light? Is it worn out, cracked and leaking? Or is it overflowing with what's inside? I don't know about you, but i...

Disclaimer: I've personally been in a bit of a funk lately. BUT… I still have JOY. How is that? Joy is deep-rooted. It's not something that can be stripped away by circumstance. In fact, tough life situations, those moments where you feel in a funk? They can be opportunities for JOY to shine in your life! Join me on the podcast today as I share openly about the funk I've been in, as well as why I'...

Do you ever feel like the world is screaming "Do what makes you happy?" Or "Do whatever feels good?"   We're being fed a lie that what matters most in this life is the pursuit of happiness. But the pursuit of happiness is not what matters most. Can we be happy? Yes. But happiness and genuine joy, it comes from a greater, deeper, richer source. Happiness comes as a result of pursuing… Holiness. Joi...

Life can feel messy as we follow Jesus. We are all imperfect, and "works in progress," after all. So can there be some type of balance between loving Jesus and making mistakes? What do we do when we fall short? Pastor Kyle Dunn joins me on the Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast to discuss how we can continue to take steps forward in our walk with the Lord instead of reeling in the failures th...

In less than 10 years, Austin Black has gone from not being able to afford groceries, to paying off his home and living completely debt free on a Missouri farm with his family. To make it even sweeter, Austin and his wife have also been able to cash flow the births of their daughters, pay cash for vehicles, and establish an emergency fund… all while implementing sound, Biblical financial practices...

Postpartum Depression. A diagnosis that sounds heavy and if you've ever experienced it, feels even heavier. It's possible that you, or someone you know is even struggling with it at this very moment…  Guess what, sweet friend. No one has to go the journey alone.  Today on the podcast, Kelsey Bryant is sharing her own story about wading through the waters of postpartum depression. Tune in as she ta...

The Fruit of the Spirit. One of my favorite topics (and pieces of Scripture!) Maybe you've heard about it? Perhaps you strive to live it out daily. Or maybe you're wondering "what does fruit have to do with the Spirit?" The Fruit of the Spirit is the collection of characteristics and qualities that are produced as a result of us pursuing holiness as we strive to become more like Jesus.  In other w...

Lindsey Maestas, creator of The Wife Project is stopping by the podcast today to chat about intentional, Biblical marriage. (So good!) With her passion to see marriages thrive, combined with her real life stories and experiences, Lindsey is bringing a wealth of wisdom to today's show.  Tune in as we chat about how you can love better and be more Christ-like in the way you serve your spouse. Plus w...

I recently came across a YouTube video that was painting a picture of men being "modest" emotionally in the same way that women want to feel "modest" physically. In the bedroom, we want to feel safe, right? We want the lights down low. We want to enjoy privacy while we experience connection with our spouse.  My jaw hit the floor as the Pastor in the YouTube video explained how men want to feel saf...

Shelby Hohsfield grew up in a mixed religion home, primarily following Joseph Smith's teachings and the Book of Mormon. She was "baptized into the religion at age 8" all the while trying to discern if what she was believing was actually true.  From "levels of Heaven" to the lie of salvation by works, Shelby began seeking God's truths and grace when she left the Mormon Church at age 18. God began s...

In this extra special episode of the Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast, we'll turn our hearts and minds to the truths found in Romans 8 and Psalm 91. These two passages were intentionally selected to help you grow in wisdom, as you "worship your way out" of stress, anxiety and all the things you may be wrestling with right now, Sis.  When you are focused on worship, it leaves very little roo...

Disclaimer: I've been walking through a season of deep anxiety and I'm sharing about it super vulnerably in today's podcast. My heart behind this episode is that it will bring healing to the hearts and minds of my sisters who find themselves in the valley season of anxiety right now.  You are seen, Sis.  It's a battle. I've been in the ring. I've wrestled with it too.  But God… He's been in the ri...

"Chronic overwhelm." "Hot mess." "What is wrong with me?" Have you ever used these terms to describe your life? You're not alone, mama friend.  Lots of moms are associating with overwhelm and wishing they could just "find more hours in the day." Sound familiar? Well, hang tight and get excited because today's podcast features Cason Schulze, a girl mom of 3 and mentor who helps women create more ti...

Hey Sis! Get ready for some life changing insight on today's podcast episode. It's all about body image and how to embrace your "mom bod." Yep! Let's be real… changes in your body can be uncomfortable and awkward to say the least and as a woman, you are bound to go through a LOT of those changes!  Puberty, pregnancy, childbirth, peri-menopause, menopause, stress and anxiety (just to name a few)… I...

Have you ever been in the space of motherhood where your entire day consists of following your kids around the house while picking up their toys, dealing with disobedience, fussy toddlers, nap times gone wrong and all the other proverbial plates that are spinning in your hands?  Relatable, right?  It's frustrating to say the least, and it can be easy to feel angry.  My little Sister, Dori is joini...

As chaos swirls around us and as the world tries to blur the lines between right and wrong, good and evil, it's more important than ever that we (Believers) become rooted in God's Word. HOW do we do that and WHY should we do that? We take our own Bible in our own hands, open it… and READ it, so that we can know, and stand for the truth that's inside of it.  It's time to stop being spoon fed little...

118. How would you describe your relationship with God? Maybe it's "so good!" (Awesome, if that's the case!) …Or maybe it's just "lukewarm" or perhaps it's even "barely there." If you're a believer, it's safe to say that you'd love to have a growing, even thriving relationship with God. I hear you, Sis! And it IS possible.  Just like any good relationship, your relationship with God is WORTH growi...

117. Today's podcast is featuring the MOST important topic we could ever cover on the show. We're discussing the difference between " religion " and " relationship " and taking a look at what it means to step into a life of being saved by grace . (Ephesians 2:8-9)  This topic, and today's guest have been on my heart since before the podcast even began (over 2 years ago!). From the first moment I h...

116. Can I start off by saying that I value our relationship ? Seriously, it's a joy to connect with you each and every week on the Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast! (I also love connecting with you via email and on social! Feel free to say hello at Katie@KatieHedrick.com or in a DM!) Meaningful relationships and connections are a gift. Right?! They are meant to be an encouragement in our l...

115. Recently, my husband and I were experiencing some conflict. Yep, you could even call it a "heated moment." There were tears and everything… the whole nine yards.  As the disagreement came to a close, we noticed something beautiful happening… amidst the conflict came a deeper connection. With resolution, came growth.  You see, conflict doesn't always have to be a bad thing. It all depends on h...

114. Have you ever been in a situation where there was "family friction?" Perhaps it even felt like your family was falling apart? This scenario often plays out behind closed doors and our hearts ache alone in the silence.  Today's podcast guest, Julie Plagens is no stranger to the hurt. In fact, after years of family friction, hurt and being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Julie felt the need to...

113. Do you ever feel like the world is screaming "Do what makes you happy?" Or "Do whatever feels good?"  We're being fed a lie that what matters most in this life is the pursuit of happiness. But the pursuit of happiness is not what matters most. Can we be happy? Yes. But happiness and genuine joy, it comes from a greater, deeper, richer source. Happiness comes as a result of pursuing… Holiness....

112. The enemy loves to whisper in our ear. He does it through the media. We just spent over a year being fed lies that we should be afraid. He does it through social media. Hello? The comparison game… the belief in your head that you don't measure up to so and so's perfect Instagram worthy life?!  He does it through people you don't even know… strangers, haters. When you put yourself out there, y...