Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, Boldly

Holly Wimer is a friend of mine and she is also an Ambassador for Noonday Collection, a socially responsible business that creates a marketplace for jewelry and accessories handmade by Artisans across the globe.  Holly discovered the work when she was a newly stay-at-home mom needing to help make ends meet. What she didn't expect to find was a pursuit she'd come to be passionate about.

So often, we expect victory to feel like conquering our giant.  But what if your giant is really the unspoken thought in the small moments of your day. What about when you have no big battle to fight, but the low-grade anxiety of life feels all-consuming. What then? Does Christ offer us victory in not just our battle against the flesh and our war on sin but in the very mundane, monotonous moments...

We all have a story to tell. I bet many of you have wondered how you might get your story into the world and write it down for others to read. Today author Jenny Bravo is chatting with me about how she got into self-publishing and it provided an avenue for her to tell her own story. She took her real-life experiences and turned them into fiction, providing catharsis for herself as she healed, and ...

Do you have a website? Do you struggle to get traffic to that website?  Today I’m going to dive deep into a discussion with Meg Clarke, owner and founder of Clapping Dog Media, about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Learn more about SEO and your business in Meg's upcoming masterclass on Feb. 28 - $25 off with code KINDLED. http://www.seomadesimple.co https://kindledpodcast.com/2019/02/22/getting-...

I get asked all the time "Do I need an LLC?" and  "Do I need a separate bank account for my business?" While I have thoughts and answers for these questions sometimes, I am not the expert on those issues -- but Rebecca Brown is! Rebecca is my personal CPA & Tax Strategist & Planner. This episode is chock full of pertinent and helpful information. Rebecca's Website: http://strategictaxpartner.com S...

My friend Lauren Gilmore and I love a good chick flick. In particular, we love You’ve Got Mail. It’s our favorite. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks at their finest — what’s not to like? So, in view of Valentine’s Day coming up this week, love being in the air and many a romantic comedy playing on cable, we thought we’d take a look at our favorite movie through a gospel lens and see what we could find. Is th...

It's our 1 year anniversary! And to celebrate, I turned the mic on YOU - my listeners. I asked you to answer this question: "What is God teaching you in your work and your motherhood?"  You emailed in, you called in, and you shared with me how God was working in your life and heart this year. I'm so grateful to be celebrating this special landmark. I pray this episode encourages your heart to hear...

Here we are in the middle of what feels like a loooong winter. That’s why this it’s the perfect time for this conversation with Sara Hagerty. We discuss how we need deep roots to make it through a long winter. Sara shares what it means to receive your season and that we can ask God what season we are in.  Sara Hagerty is a mom of 6 and she lives here in KC! We also have a funny connection, which I...

Today we're discussing a topic EVERY mom has to face sooner or later in her motherhood: anger. Our capacity for frustration, anger and all out rage can surprise us especially when motherhood is painted as a beautiful and magical thing -- which it is. But the unsuspecting mother who might never have felt she was an "angry person" may be shocked to find the feeling well up within her. If you struggl...

In today’s episode, I got to talk with Heather MacFadyen of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast! I love Heather’s show and it was truly a treat to get to talk to her about what God is teaching her and share this encouragement from her with you guys! Heather and I chat about so much- calling vs. assignment, what humility looks like and how we can step into our lives BOLDLY this year. Not because we are str...

Rachel Joy is the Founder and Director of the Sparrow Conference, a catalytic gathering in Dallas, Texas connecting women to God and His heart for racial reconciliation. In this episode, Rachel and I discuss how truth brings freedom, freedom brings identity and identity brings purpose in your life. She shares the story of how God brought her on this journey in her own life and how it led her to st...

It's the end of 2018 and it's time to review the podcast! In this episode, I'm sharing a bit about what God taught me over the month of December as I took a 4-week break from publishing weekly to rest and recharge and celebrate Advent.  I'm also sharing some SUPER exciting news about new Patreon benefits, an anniversary episode and some other thoughts to close out 2018! Get the show notes and more...

In today’s episode, I had the privilege of chatting with author, speaker and bible teacher Meredith King about what it means to be immovable In the midst of changing current of culture, subjective and relative truth and a limitless amount of encouragement to build our lives on sand. Meredith shares with us what she has learned about loving God, loving people and making disciples.

I interviewed Toi Sweeney, an award-winning image and style consultant, to discuss what affect personal style has on our brand and perceived value. And spoiler alert - this affects EVERYONE, not just entrepreneurs. Though it will be doubly helpful for those of you with businesses! Toi is here to help us understand how we can leverage our outer appearance, starting on the inside, to "dress our mess...

In this episode, I’m opening up about my recent course launch and sharing how God has used an outcome I didn't expect to bring about the result I needed most.  I'm sharing how I'm learning we can trust God with the result He is bringing about in our hearts and lives. In fact, how it is often the story we most fear that delivers the growth we have most fervently prayed for, and how God will use eve...

Today I'm chatting with Sarah Martin about being accepted, invited and included. We were created to be accepted by God, invited into his family and included in His eternal plan for creation. But when we go looking in the wrong place for that right thing, everything goes awry. This conversation will re-orient your heart to the truth. Sarah is super passionate about being that friend who grabs you b...

For today's episode, I'm switching it up and chatting with an awesome dude named Rocky Garza. Rocky is a people and culture development expert that challenges audiences to consider their motivations, inspirations, and fears. Rocky reminds leaders, teams, and organizations that every person is, at their core, just a human. Rocky explores relationship management and humanity through his Personal Ide...

Today's episode is straight FIRE, ya'll.  Maggie Combs is a wife, mom of three busy boys, writer, and speaker. When motherhood overwhelmed her, God drew her closer to him through writing her first book, Unsupermommy: Release Expectations, Embrace Imperfection, and Connect to God’s Superpower.  Find more of her practical application of the gospel to motherhood at www.unsupermommy.com or on Instagra...

Today you get to hear from my FAVORITE person in the world - MY HUSBAND!  I thought it would be a hoot to interview him on all things regarding being married to an entrepreneur. After all, he's had a front row seat to my journey the last 7 years, so I think he knows a thing or two what it's like!  These episodes are my most favorite to record, because it's just us hanging out, chatting, while on r...

Today’s guest says there are two things that make her smack her own face in frustration: 1. when we buy into the lie that spiritual things must be serious, and 2. when we don’t take our faith seriously. I was delighted to have a conversation with Caroline that spanned so much. From how we think and talk about our bodies to discipleship. She is real and I am constantly inspired by her honest and up...

Do you ever get TOTALLY SCHOOLED by the Holy Spirit? Like, you ask God for wisdom, and He delivers and just spanks you with insight. Ouch, Lord. I get it.  This was God's kindness to give my thick skull the insight I needed on some questions I've been asking. I hope you like preaching, because this episode ventures in soapbox. But it ain't my soap box. This, friend, is about the gospel. And whose...

Jane Johnson is a wife and mother who is filled with a passion to teach women of all ages how to study Scripture. I loved our conversation because her passion for learning God’s word is so evident and totally inspiring! Her story of waiting on God and finding His mercy in the process is one you want to hear. Show Notes: https://kindledpodcast.com/2018/09/10/mercy-like-morning-discovering-truth-in-...

Hello, friends! This is Episode 30 and I am chatting today with speaker, author and Emmy®-winning editor Jenny Randle. Her unique personal story has provided her with a platform to inspire, encourage and equip others in understanding their God-given identity and purpose so they can live a powerfully courageous life that glorifies Christ. Show notes: https://kindledpodcast.com/2018/08/27/courageous...

In this episode, I chat with Emily Thomas of The Struggle Well Project podcast, about what it means to "struggle well" in all areas of life.  I also announce in this episode that Kindled now has a Patreon page! This means you can now support the podcast you look forward to every Monday. I ask you to prayerfully consider supporting it to help me offset the costs of "keeping the lights on" around he...

This week on Kindled I talk with Christen Schneider, owner of Wed Altered, about how she pivoted her own business multiple times as her interests, opportunities and passions shifted over the years. This conversation will be so beneficial for anyone looking to pivot their business, their life, or to make a move that feels scary or uncertain. Enjoy this episode on pivoting and changing what you're d...