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#23.  Bonnets, beards, horses and buggies. Let's be honest, for most of us, that's about all we know of the Amish culture. Even for me personally, growing up in an area that was full of Amish and Mennonite people, I actually knew very little about what things looked like inside of their community. That was… until an Amish gentleman started working on my dad's farm. Slowly, but surely our families...

#22. We recently walked through a situation in our family that required all of us sitting down for a family meeting and discussing at length how we were going to handle it.  Two of our three kiddos made the choice to disobey guidelines that my husband and I had laid out. As parents, we give our children rules to follow because we LOVE them and to PROTECT them, much like how God, the Good Father ha...

#21.  TODAY, September 28 is the day that we celebrate the birth of my husband. That's right, it is Chad Hedrick's birthday. Blow up the balloons and throw the confetti. It's time to celebrate the man who I love. In today's episode (which, disclaimer, is going to be primarily entertaining) I'm interviewing the woman who gave birth to the legend that is Chad Hedrick. Buckle up, buttercup because we...

#20. As human beings, love is at our very core. We were created by the Good Father, who loves us and who asks us to very simply love him back and love people. In other words, our very purpose is directly tied to love.   Soooo…. today's show is all about it… love! We're going to deep dive into what love actually is and explore how we can both give and receive love.   You're about to hear some of th...

#19. Today's episode is the real-life story of a how a charming southern boy with blue eyes and an irresistible accent met a clueless, bubbly college freshman from Iowa on the Carnival Pride cruise ship headed to Mexico. It's a mashup of the classic Titanic movie, except the ship didn't sink and the country song "Are you Gonna Kiss Me or Not?" You're about to hear two versions of this story, both...

#18. I was sitting with my daughter at her eye doctor's appointment when the sweetest girl, full of JOY bounced into the room. "Instant connection!" I thought to myself. "This girl is such a happy chick!" Erin Forsythe began chatting with my daughter, asking her about school, her eyesight and all the usual things. I smiled at the two of them. They were adorable, as they made a routine eye doctor v...

#17. This episode is a trip down memory lane, as well as a glimpse into the future and an exploration of all the wisdom that's been gleaned along the way.   I got together with my best friends from high school. We hadn't been together in over two years, which blows my mind but is a perfect example of how fast time goes. Life really does fly by in the blink of an eye.   So it was an absolute treat...

#16. In this actionable  *bonus episode* Alica Bales and I are discussing the process of " grounding " and we're not talking about your kids!  You may be thinking... What the heck is grounding? Grounding is a recentering of your mind . It's stopping, or pausing to take yourself out of the rush, hurry, worry or anxiety that you're experiencing and instead focus on being "in the moment," a place tha...

5 things that may be causing you to feel less than and what you can do to overcome them. #15. I have a friend, who if I was in jail, this is the friend I would call. If I was headed to the ER, this is the friend I would call. If I had exciting news, this is the friend I would call. If I were stranded on the side of the road, this is the friend I would call. If I suffered a loss, this is the friend...

#14. Deb Franklin , grandmother of twelve and Dori Colborn , mother of two know what it's like to attempt to " balance " #allthethings. Deb and Dori are well acquainted with both #MomLife and #WifeLife and they tackle their God-given roles in a beautiful, grace-filled way. (The very best part about these two awesome women is that they are my mom and my sister!) If you can relate to feeling overwhe...

#13. Today, we are digging into some tough things.   Anxiety . Stress . Even depression . We've all dealt with it. Life is challenging sometimes. And often ( unfortunately ) our culture is quick to hand out medication rather than deal with the actual root of what's causing the problem. I understand that in some cases, medication may be necessary, but in my humble opinion, we are an overmedicated s...

#12. *Bonus Ep* Back to School is right around the corner and there's one particular group of people who are on my heart: incoming High School Freshman Girls. I remember those days and all the anxiety, fear and excitement that was in my heart as I was about ready to enter high school. I came to a point in my high school life where I became the "weird girl" who was way less concerned about fitting...

#11. *BONUS EP* It's a bonus episode on the Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast! We're talking "Back to School 2020: What the Teachers Really Want You to Know" This episode features a handful of fantastic educators from across the United States sharing their thoughts on what the new school year may look like. I have found that, your child's teachers? They are anxious, uncertain and excited, ju...

#10.  Today's topic is "Healthy, Happy You." Our guest, Julie Brown, is a health and wellness coach and a great friend of mine. I actually met Julie at a youth leadership camp back when we were just 16 years old! We stayed in touch throughout the years but we both grew to have busy lives, so we hadn't really deeply connected in quite a while. I was a busy mom and at a point in my life where I thou...

#9. Today's show is packed with all the things our family has done to live healthier and happier. From unconventional health hacks to sharing the exact way I lost 15 lbs and maintain a weight that I love, I'm spilling all the deets on how I live joyfully healthy!   This episode is going to dish out a lot of info in a short amount of time, so if you want to dig deeper or digest this info slower, no...

#8. *BONUS EP*  If you're feeling down, lost, broken or hurt, I've got a special message just for you.  KatieHedrick.com

#7. In previous episodes of the Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast, we've been talking about discovering, and living out our life's purpose.   Today I am chatting with a lady who is on a mission to live and love well, while walking out her purpose. Renee Warner is a wife, momma, Wellness Advocate with dōTerra, and a country girl at heart. She's passionate about helping others find their best...

#6.  Today we're discussing what it looks like to live out our life's purpose. Get ready for a wisdom-filled conversation with Rebekah Nolt, a wife, mama and the founder of EntrepreneHer Nation. Rebecca, who spent 8 years on the mission-field, and the last 8 years in the business world will help us define purpose vs passion. She'll also share her best advice on how to transition into living out yo...

#5. Have you ever wondered " What exactly is my purpose in life ?" You are not alone. I have totally pondered that question. In fact, I really didn't understand my life's purpose until I was 33 years old. Then hindsight made total sense. I looked back at the gifts that God had put inside me and I thought about the things I was passionate about, and it was like a 'duh' and 'aha' moment all wrapped...

#4. *BONUS EP*  Covid-19. Coronavirus. Quarantine 2020. I don't think any of us will ever forget the pandemic that is currently sweeping our nation. And honestly, I hope we don't forget it. In a lot of ways, the Quarantine of Early 2020 has been a blessing. A lot of families, including mine, have become way more intentional about spending quality time together. We need each other, more than ever....

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Today's guest is the Queen of Awesome! I'm chatting with my favorite Canadian friend, Carla Airey Colinares! She's the host of A Coffee with Carla, which means that she's usually the one asking the questions as others sha...

Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Hey there! This episode? It's a good one. We are about to shatter whatever is holding you back in life, with the power of truth! We'll deep dive into three areas of your life to discover: What you are consuming Who is inf...

#1. Welcome to the first episode! I'm so excited about this podcast being out in the world and I'm expectant that you'll find some things here and in future episodes that are life-changing for you. The Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast has been on my heart for a long time. Honestly, it's been in the making since my eyes were opened to my life's purpose of sharing Biblical wisdom with women....

Welcome to the Joy at Home podcast!   A mom's first mission field is at home, so let's create more JOY in yours. On this podcast, we dive into homeschool, faith and intentional living, and bring you practical tips for finding the joy in the journey of it all.     Hit subscribe!   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedri...