She Lives Purposefully

Today, I’m joined by my husband Donny to talk about ALCOHOL as Christians. We talk about whether drinking it is a sin, why we don’t drink, wine mom culture, the college party scene, alcoholism, falling off the wagon, God’s grace, judgy-ness in this area, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are simplifying what it means to live with purpose. I’m talking about 3 things you are ALREADY called to do today by God. Today’s episode is jam packed with Bible verses and practical application so grab your notebooks and Bibles and let’s dive in! LINKS Bible Time Must Haves: https://tinyurl.com/3n729dwn Daily Grace Co Bibles, Journals and Bible Study Tools (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% O...

Today, Megan and her husband talk about the heart behind their New Year’s goals: growing their relationship with God Himself. They talk about their New Year’s goals, the importance of getting to know God Himself instead of just wanting the benefits of Him, having a relationship with God over just a religion, igniting a new love for God as Christians, Megan’s Word for the year (hint: it’s got somet...

Today, I want to get vulnerable about my Bible reading time this past year, my walk with the Lord, and how I’m looking to make some changes to grow MORE in my relationship with God in the new year.  I share a Bible reading plan I’ll be following, other New Year’s goals, and encouragement for the woman who’s feeling complacent, for the prodigal, and for the woman who just wants to seek God more.  L...

I’m joined by my sister Makenzy on the podcast to talk about ALL things Christmas. We’re talking about our traditions, favorite Christian and non Christian Christmas songs, and Christmas truths that mean the most to us. Christian Christmas Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/4un6mayz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief during the holiday time is hard. Being merry and jolly doesn’t come naturally and heartbreak feels more prominent in our lives than before. Today, my husband and I talk about grieving during Christmatime, remembering Emmanuel, how to support friends or family going through a hard time, and a grief letter from GriefShare. We open up about our own years of suffering through the Christmas seaso...

Kicking off a December Christmas Series, today I wanted to share with you some gift ideas for your Christian friends - we’re talking books, Bible time must haves, purposeful living gift guide and cozy vibes! PLUS a few very intentional ideas that are $0. Gift Guide LINKS Gift Guides: https://tinyurl.com/49tjt6uv  My Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/2s46jvn7  Christmas Gift Guide to Encourage Him: ht...

Today, I want to share one of my big struggles lately, give some tips in this area, and share some encouragement when it comes to… Bible reading! As Christians, spending time in God’s Word is VITAL but it’s not always easy or if we’re honest, we don’t always WANT to do it.  I want to talk about my own struggle and share a short encouragement in this area. Links Get 30% off the Dwell App: https://d...

Today, I’m re-joined by my sister, Makenzy, to answer questions that YOU sent in on She Lives Purposefully's Instagram all about Christian living!  LINKS Get 10% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954  Get 15% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPU...

*TW: Infertility and miscarriage Today, Megan is joined by her friend Jewell who also had a baby boy this year. They talk about Jewell’s miraculous pregnancy, being a boy mom, motherhood as a calling from God, transitioning to being a mom, mom struggles, finding yourself again and more! Megan’s outfit: Use code ‘MEG10’ for 10% off https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10 00:00 Intro 04:37 Infertilit...

This week I am joined by my friend Julia Pacifico who was a community favorite in our maternity leave series! Today we talk about comparison on social media and in real life, how it holds us back from what God has for us, and how to not compare ourselves to others and even what God is doing in their lives as Christians. 00:00 Intro & Halloween Recap 05:25 Our experience with comparison, how it hol...

Today, I’m sharing what God has done in my life with you - my testimony. Testimonies are so powerful. They show what God has done and bring glory to Him and encourage others in the process. I want to share with you how I grew up as a church kid in a Christian family, had faith doubts for years, went to Bible college, experienced family tragedy, my process of being angry with God, and how God heale...

Today I am joined by my husband Donny to talk about 2 HOT and polarizing topics in the Christian world - politics (this election) and holidays.  We talk about moral issues this election that are important to us, if we think Christians should vote and how, and if Christians should celebrate holidays, specifically Halloween. 00:00 Intro 04:00 Why we’re talking about politics and why vote - even when...

Today, I wanted to let you into what God is teaching me lately through 12 weeks of motherhood thus far. These aren’t Christian motherhood tips but moreso what the Lord has been encouraging me with. I talk about purpose and how where God has us is the BEST place for us to be and about God’s unearned love. 00:00 Catching Up 05:45 Where God has me is the BEST place I can be 12:00 God’s abundant, unea...

In my first episode BACK from maternity leave, my husband and I talk in DEPTH about my high risk pregnancy, our birth story, and navigating postpartum. We also answer questions from the @shelivespurposefully Instagram community!  We dive into the first trimester nausea, second trimester struggles, how I became a high risk pregnancy, pregnancy anxieties, how God showed up and gave us some miracles,...

15% off code for Christian business below! | For the last episode of Megan’s maternity leave series - What God is Teaching You - Hope Reagan Harris, founder of Purpose Doesn’t Pause and Pass Purpose On, joins Megan to talk all about identity. They talk about other places we put our identity and what our identity in God actually is. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully...

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Corinne Medina! Corinne and Megan talk about God’s abundant forgiveness for us and our response to it as Christians. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Mentioned Don McClure Messages: https://resources.ccphilly.org/guest.as...

Megan sits with her sweet friend Jaclyn Brooke (@jaclynnnbrooke) as part of her maternity leave series: what God is speaking to you about! They talk about losing your fire for God. They dive into mindsets to combat, dry seasons, how to get your fire for God back and persevere. Listen AD-FREE: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her sister Makenzy! Makenzy and Megan talk about modesty as Christian women - breaking down allll their thoughts on it! LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Mikella Van Dyke. Mikella and Megan talk about how to heal with Jesus as a Christian. They cover trauma, practical ways to start your healing process, mindset shifts when it comes to suffering and healing as Christian women, and more.  Mikella is the founder of Chasin...

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Ayana Symone! Megan and Ayana talk about what it can look like to first see Jesus as an actual friend of ours and then also to pray to Him and to talk to Him like a friend. This is a great listen for Christian women.  Ayana is an author of 2 books, podcast host of To...

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her friend of almost a decade and past favorite guest, Julia Pacifico. Megan and Julia talk about God’s perfect timing, waiting on the Lord, and when it feels like our plans are interrupted. This is a MUST listen for Christian women.  LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day earl...

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Daisy Mellen. Megan and Daisy talk about how conviction is not something we need to run from but how it’s actually a BEAUTIFUL thing. They talk about the difference between conviction and condemnation and why we actually, as Christian women, should WANT to be convicte...

Megan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by her sister in law, Tori Bair! Tori and Megan talk about legalism, condemnation and shame, and perfectionism versus the pursuit of Jesus in the Christian life.  Tori is currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling. LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivesp...

Megan kicks off her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Tara Sun Snyder, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara. Megan and Tara talk to Christian women like you about how to live for God day by day, be present, and rely on God’s grace. Tara has been seen on Jesus Calling, Propel Women, Ann Voskamp...