Pursuing Goals God’s Way: Goal Planning and Business Strategy for Christian Entrepreneurs

Hey Winner, Rather than setting New Year's Resolutions, many people now choose a "Word of the Year." This practice is about choosing one single word to focus on for 12 full months. You plan your goals through the lens of that word. You focus through the lens of that word. You make decisions through the lens of that word. But... this year? Count me out! I started choosing a word for the year about...

Hey Winner, I bet you are ready with a list of goals for the year. I bet you're excited to start. I bet your motivation is at an all-time high. This is normal when we start something new. New ideas bring about fresh excitement and engagement. But, once all that excitement wears off, and things get hard (or they get real), it's easy to set aside that list of goals for next year. I don't want you to...

Hey Winner! What happens when God calls you to something bigger than yourself? Whether it’s missions, or starting a non-profit, or opening a business, or homeschooling your kids? It’s scary, feels impossible, puts a little fear in your step. So how do you push forward even if you have no clue how it will come together? How will you let go of the rat race and step into that God-sized dream that see...

Hey Winner! The idea of self-care is a bit taboo these days. I’m not sure how taking care of our own needs as moms or women got labeled as “self-care” because, just as we’d take care of our kids’ needs, or we’d help our husbands out, we also need to take care of our own basic needs to show up for everyone else! It’s not selfish, it’s common sense! You don’t need commercials or speakers to give you...

Hey Winner, Why do our thoughts matter? Why does our mindset matter? Why do we need to captivate our thoughts to get ourselves out of the yuck? How can this take us out of a place of being stuck? Well, today I'm sharing with you a conversation I had with my friend Cason Schulze on her podcast, Her Pursuit, and we are talking about how to practically take thoughts captive as Christian moms, why thi...

Hey Winner, How do you do it? That is a question asked of working mamas. How do I balance a career and a family. Can I have both? Do I have to pick? I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to pick, and you can have both! Sometimes we have seasons where our work is a bit busier or our family life takes more of our time, but you absolutely don’t have to – and shouldn’t have to – choose. If you’re f...

Hey Winner, Do you ever create a list of daily habits you want to get done because you know they will help you grow and move you closer to your goals, but then you fail at getting it all in, you struggle to maintain that morning routine, and you feel like you’re falling further behind? Yeah, I’m guilty of this too, and guilty of making myself feel guilty for not getting it all done every day. We a...

Hey Winner, Are you looking for time management tips to help you be more productive and make the most of each day? I'm pretty sure we all strive to be able to handle all that we can and be somewhat superwomen in our day-to-day life. However, because (most of the time) we try to do everything ourselves and be everything to everyone, we usually fall short. This is why I wanted to bring my friend, Ma...

Hey Winner, I have a question for you. What’s the first thing that you do in the morning? For many, the answer to that question – even before they head to the bathroom – is to pick up their phone that is right next to them on their nightstand. However, as soon as you reach for your cell phone and check your emails and social media, you have said no to yourself and yes to everyone else. Your wake t...

Hey Winner, You are going from here to there and everywhere all day long. Bringing kids to and from school, to and from activities, running errands, going to appointments, working in between, and the list goes on. The last thing you want to think about is what’s for dinner… Am I right? Or am I right? Meal prep? Meal planning? Cooking? Cleaning up afterward? Blah! Who has time for that? On top of w...

Hey Winner, How can I simply? I know we've talked about this quite a bit on the podcast, but it's so important to know that you don't have to go all in, you don't have to sacrifice everything, you don't have to be a hot-mess mom, you don't have to be everything for everybody. You need to know the season you're in, the capacity you have, what God has called you to, and you need to be willing to set...

Hey Winner, We were never meant to be alone! Not only did God create us to have fellowship with Him, He also created Eve so Adam would have a companion. Mama, God created you with a natural innate desire for deep connection and friendship. If you're feeling lonely in this season, it's time for you to find your tribe - you know, the one you're meant to do life with! So if you're struggling to find...

Hey Winner, How does creating new habits in life’s transitions work as you go after your goals? Does it look differently as our kids get older and begin moving into their own independence? How do we handle the transitions and still think about the goals we have? New seasons require new habits (but they don’t mean you can’t set crazy big dreams!), and that’s what I get the privilege to talk to Heat...

Hey Winner, Do you have a stirring in your heart that you just can't shake? Are you feeling God calling you to something but you're afraid because you're deep in the season of motherhood? Did you know you can have "AND?" You can be a good mom, and you can work toward a personal dream - and if God calls you to it, see it through! Today we're talking about 3 ways to create a dream alongside motherho...

Hey Winner, Have you asked yourself what your purpose is or how in the world you can connect with it on a deeper level? Do you wonder what it would be like if you found that purpose and actually stepped into it? What if you stepped out of your comfort zone into that purpose and allowed God to work in you and through you? What would that look like? What difference could that make in your life and i...

Hey Winner, You need to be ALL in... Every waking moment is spent on your goals... You need to live and breathe your goals... All habits and routines need to center around your goals... Otherwise, you're not going to make it! True or False? Well, today we're going to dive into this thought process and decide if you NEED to go ALL in to see your GOALS through! Rooting for you ~ Gabe   Full show not...

Hey Winner, Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the goals you set for yourself this year? All the things you wanted to do? Is life taking its toll, and you're ready to throw in the towel? So how do we stick to our goals when the excitement wears off? It’s actually quite similar to how you feel during a marathon. The starting line is like January.  You’re starting fresh, and you’re excited. So muc...

Hey Winner! Do you ever feel lonely as you go through motherhood? I know I’ve had my seasons of feeling lonely. It’s taken time to find my tribe of women – you know, the ones that will build you up and encourage you when you need it, give you tough love when you’re being a bit stubborn, or party it up with you and create some fun! Finding community is vital as you walk through motherhood so you do...

Hey Winner, For a while there (a long while), I was setting my alarm for 5 a.m. so I could get up before everyone and start my rigid morning routine. I would do my quiet time in the Word, journal, and then work on my podcast or write until around 6:30 a.m. when I did a short strength workout before my morning run. Why 5 a.m.?  It was quiet in my house, and activities start at 7 a.m. with my oldest...

Hey Winner! As you may have heard my story, I have struggled with depression in my early adult years and still face the battle to keep my victory. If you don’t know my story, you can hear it in episode 130. But, one thing I have learned is that just because I struggle with mental health doesn’t mean it gives me an out to what God has called me to. He WILL equip me to follow the path He’s planned,...

Hey Winner, When you’re going through obstacles alongside your growth journey, I encourage you to keep a journal. Write down the things that are going on. It doesn’t have to be done every day, but when you have an AHA moment or a breakthrough, or when you come across another obstacle, write those circumstances or lessons down. Document them so you can go back and look at them. When you overcome a...

Hey Winner, I can still do hard things... SO CAN YOU! We had quite the adventure hiking Pikes Peak on Saturday! This was my first 14er (and it's totally like a marathon, in the last couple of miles you think you'll never do it again -- today I'm thinking about when my next one will be)... Today, let's talk about getting mentally tough when we step out into a challenge. Rooting for you ~ Gabe   Ful...

Hey Winner! It seems strange that, in order for your muscles to get stronger, you need to essentially tear them first. In order to get stronger, that’s exactly what we do each strength training session. We perform our bicep curls and leg lifts in order to create micro-tears in our muscles so that they recover stronger. Over time, as long as you’re working it right, these micro-tears will work toge...

Hey Winner! What happens when you hit a dream come true and have worked so hard toward that goal for so long? I know I’ve experienced a sense of feeling lost or lacking control in those seasons, and sometimes it’s hard knowing what to do once you hit a goal. You hit the summit, so what’s next?  My guest today, Jennifer Whynot, had this experience after accomplishing a massive goal of qualifying fo...

Frustration comes when we are UNABLE to do what we THINK we should be able to do, and it can hit at any level or under any circumstance. It’s a stage in the journey where we question if it’s worth it to keep going. The thought of quitting seems easier in the moment, so how do we push through and get to the other side of our frustration? I have 12 ways to push through that frustration and setback a...