She Lives Purposefully

Summer can be full of sunshine, beach trips, and spontaneous fun—but it can also throw your routine completely off track, and staying consistent in your walk with God might feel harder than usual. But it doesn’t have to be! In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m sharing 6 simple and meaningful ways to keep growing in your relationship with God this summer—even when your schedule is all...

Have you ever struggled to delight in God or even know what that means practically? Did you know that God delights in YOU? Today, I am joined by Elle Cardel from Daughter of Delight. We talk about delighting in the Lord, spending time in the Bible, the truth that God delights in us, fighting perfectionism, and changing the mentality of the need to earn God’s favor.  Show Outline: 00:00 Intro  04:3...

Why should Christian women who want to live for Jesus consider their health? Why do most people struggle with their health?  Today’s conversation is all about healthy living all through a Biblical mindset. Today on the show, I’m joined my Chrissy Evans who is the wife to Heath Evans, former NFL player and analyst; a mother; and a business owner, who after losing 150 pounds became passionate about...

Morgan Krueger, LO Sister Ambassador, former Live Original Team member, content creator, author, wife and mama, joins me on the podcast today to talk about sin, shame, hiding as Christians and how we can trade that in to experience redemption and freedom in Jesus!  We talk about feeling disqualified from God loving us or using us because of our past (or present) sin. And Morgan shares her testimon...

USA Today bestselling author and founder of the ministry gathering 2 million moms a night in prayer - the Midnight Mom Devotional online community - Becky Thompson joins us on the podcast! Christian momma’s who struggle with overwhelm or anxiety, raise your hands! That’s me too. And I had the joy of being SO uplifted by Becky Thompson. Together we talk about finding healing rest for moms, wearing...

Trigger warning and PSA: In this episode we discuss a lot of hard topics that may be triggering for some. This conversation is not meant for little ears.  Today on the show, I am joined by Ashley Jameson, Associate Director of Women’s Groups for Pure Desire to discuss the new study that revealed 40% of Christian women use pornography. We talk about Ashley’s personal experience with addiction and b...

We’re talking about conquering the fear of missing out and embracing where God has you right NOW instead of just looking to what’s next with author, podcaster and founder of the GLOBAL movement Purpose Doesn’t Pause, Hope Reagan Harris. We talk about the key to conquering FOMO, finding contentment and purpose TODAY, balancing ambition and success with contentment, comparison, slowing down, saying...

What is our TRUE identity? What does the word “helper” mean in the Bible? How do we live out our distinct calling? What does it mean to be a technicolor woman and go from living in black and white to FULL COLOR? Jesus spoke right to me through this conversation with author, speaker, mom, and wife to Luke Smallbone, part of the Grammy-winning duo For King + County., Courtney Smallbone!  She also sh...

Today, my husband Donny and I sit down with authors, podcasters, digital creators and relationship mentors Stefanie and Caleb Rouse. Seriously the way we want these two to move to our area and be their best friends! We talk all about their new prayer devotional set for husbands and wives. We talk about why it’s important to pray for your spouse, encouragement for the wife whose husband doesn’t wan...

I’m joined by author and Girls Night host Stephanie May Wilson who’s here to encourage us about how to approach decisions in life that God doesn’t give us specific instructions for! She encourages Christian women to create the life they love! Connect with Stephanie: https://stephaniemaywilson.com Enter the giveaway: instagram.com/shelivespurposefully  Episode Outline 02:00 Navigating big decisions...

Today, I’m almost brought to tears by my friends Mac and Kenz as they pour out wisdom and encouragement about chasing after what God has placed on your heart. Maybe you KNOW God has told you to do something or maybe you THINK He has and you want to step out in faith but you’re scared, OR maybe you have this dream but you’re thinking, “what does it matter if I do it or not?” Mac and Kenz - founders...

We just got back from Argentina AND it’s almost Easter. My husband and I are going all in on a trip recap, talking about little God winks, what God convicted us of during our trip, traveling with an 8 month old, truths God is reminding us of this Easter, and the real power this holiday celebrates. Link  My Testimony Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405...

Today, I am joined by Philip Nation, the Vice-President/Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. He shares with us the importance of making Scripture accessible, talks about seeing a Bible sales boom and what he thinks it’s attributed to, practical Bible study tips for the beginner and the well-versed Bible reader, Biblical archeological finds, and The OPEN Bible. Get The OPEN Bible:  Thomas Nelson Bibl...

Today, I’m joined by Rebecca George, author of You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry Up World. We talk all about encouragement for the girl who’s in a waiting season or a hard season, how counter-intuitive it feels to be at peace with God’s timing instead of hurrying, why we CAN trust God when His plans for our lives look different than ours, and how hard seasons can bring fruit. L...

Operation: Grow in God by Summer! Today, I’m talking about the importance of our walks with God and ways to practically grow your relationship with God even more this Spring.  LINKS 30% OFF Dwell: http://dwellapp.io/shelives She Lives Purposefully Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c Daily Grace Co Bible Tools: Get 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10 at https://thedailygr...

Operation: Grow in God by Summer! Today, I’m talking about the importance of our walks with God and ways to practically grow your relationship with God even more this Spring.  LINKS 30% OFF Dwell: http://dwellapp.io/shelives She Lives Purposefully Christian Music and Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c Daily Grace Co Bible Tools: Get 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10 at https://thedailygr...

Today, I’m sharing some encouragement for the girl going through a hard time with Bible truths and Bible verses, some practical and fun ways to give yourself a boost during, a Lent update to my commitment to reading God’s Word, and a call to prayer for the persecuted church, especially Christians in Syria right now.  Episode Outline: 01:50 Pray for the persecuted Church 5:00 Encouragement for the...

Today, Megan talks all about making the effort to grow in our relationships with God. She dives into the history of Lent, what it is, when she started participating in it, what she’s doing for Lent this year, ideas of what to fast or add for Lent, and encouragement, whether you participate in Lent or not, to grow in God this Spring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is my birthday! And I wanted to look back over the year and remember and share what God has done, what I’ve learned, what God has shown me. I also wanted to look forward and share what I want for this new year of life.  LINKS: Shop the Daily Grace Co Sale: (code MEGANHOLMES10 for an extra 10% off!) https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954  Daily Grace Co. Birthday Gift Inspo: https://www.she...

My sister and I team up to answer YOUR Christian woman questions in our Christian Girl Q&A!  We talk about making Christian friends in your 20s and at church, people pleasing, leaving church jobs without being afraid to disappoint people, being type A and type B, transitioning from high school to college, and our thoughts on Christian women reading spicy books! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Today, we're talking all about God’s love for YOU. We talk about Valentine’s Day, God’s love for us based on Scripture, what love will be like in Heaven, and we also jump into practical ways to love one another.  PLUS, I share the BIG announcement that I’ve been alluding to!  LINKS Grieving episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/212-grieving-during-christmastime/id1535514405?i=100068011289...

Today, I’m sitting down to encourage YOU with what God’s been reminding me of lately: This life is short and it is ONE. You have things in your life that have eternal impact that you are MADE to do. And we’re talking about practical ways to do this heavenly work. LINKS: Daily Grace Co. Valentines Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/valentines-daily-grace-co-gift-guide/ Dail...

Are you looking for encouragement to live life how God calls you to and know that your life has Kingdom purpose? Welcome to She Lives Purposefully with me, Megan Edmonds! I’m a wife, mom and your new Christian friend. I believe that God has given you this one life to know Him, love Him, and live for Him, purposefully. And I want to cheer you on in that. Each week on the She Lives Purposefully Podc...

I sit down with my sister Makenzy to answer your Instagram DM questions about Christian living - we talk about how to stay friends with friends who disagree with us politically, how to navigate friendships with those who are struggling with their gender, what we really think about Taylor Swift, how to get motivated to read your Bible, finding Christian community, discouragement in singleness, and...

Today, I’m talking about my “word of the year”: moving forward in grace. I discovered this word of the year on an episode just a few weeks ago (you can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hcmw4wFdUPrixd5nOVu2M?si=9bx2XuZxS-um5_URWNYu3g), and I really wanted to dive into this encouragement that you can cast of condemnation and shame and embrace the grace God has for you as a Christian an...