She Lives Purposefully

Today, Megan encourages us that we don't need to wait for the new year to grow in our walk with God and our relationship with Him. She encourages us to start TODAY and gives practical tips on how to grow your relationship with God. Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Christmas Guide: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheL...

Today, Callie Jardine joins the podcast to share her testimony from sexual sin, drinking and astrology to loving Jesus. She shares what God has done in her life and helps us break shame and reminds us that God is reaching out. + she takes her expertise in holistic health to give us some hormonal health tips! joining us today to share HER testimony and what God has done in her life.    Listen AD FR...

With the Christmas season beginning, it's important to bring our hearts to the TRUE meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus. I want to encourage you with 3 Biblical truths that the Christmas season highlights. Listen AD FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Christmas Guide: https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide TODAY'S EPISODE (00:00) Intro (02:15) Christmas Gift Guide...

Today, we’re chatting about thankfulness: the real power of thankfulness AND ways to actually develop a thankful heart and fight discontentment as Christians.  Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at https://www.yarrow.org Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

If you want to be inspired to be a light for Christ with the community you have around you or on social media, today’s episode is for YOU.  We talk about set backs, fears, and what pushes us forward in being bold for Christ as Christians. I’m talking with my friend Jaclyn Brooke about what it’s like to use your platform as a Christian and shine a light for Jesus. She is a YouTuber and Content Crea...

Today on the podcast, we talk about what's going on in the Middle East and everything going on in Israel, what Christians can pray during this time, why Christians are talking about the end times and Jesus coming back, and how to be ready for whenever He does. Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Dear Meg Christian Book Recommendations (these links are affil...

We’re talking about Authentic, Soul-Deep Beauty and embracing TRUE beauty as Christian women. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we mention body shame and eating disorders. All around us we’re given different ideas of what real beauty is - often not soul-deep or authentic. Our guest today, Melissa Johnson, is an author of the new book Soul-Deep Beauty. Become a Bonus Subscriber: https://www.shelives...

What does "walking by faith" mean? How does it differ from relying on what we can see? What are practical steps we can take to start walking by faith instead of letting our fears control us? These are questions that Megan Edmonds talks with guest CJ Milacci about in today’s episode. This is a powerful episode for Christian women in any season but especially in moments where we feel the need for mo...

(This is a previous BONUS-SUBSCRIBER episode) 3 out of 4 christians believe in prosperity gospel. That is a headline that Relevant Magazine had that got Megan’s attention. Today we’re talking about that stat, what prosperity gospel is, how a lot of us can unintentionally believe it - and if you do, why you shouldn’t. LINKS: Relevant Magazine Article: https://tinyurl.com/y7rz5jma Other Article Ment...

Have you ever wondered if you’re actually studying the Bible correctly? Or if there is a correct way to do that?  Studying God’s Word is VITAL and doing it correctly is a must when it comes to really understanding what God is saying in this inspired-book He’s given us.  Today we get to chat with my friend Mikella Van Dyke all about studying the Bible!  Mikella is the founder of Chasing Sacred, a m...

Megan chats with Sarah Hauser, author of the new book All Who Are Weary, about finding trust rest in God and letting go of burdens you were never meant to carry.  Sarah’s message to Christians is that while our outward lives may very well be falling apart, our inner lives can grow stronger.  LINKS Sarah’s book: https://rstyle.me/+Ax5xwpdyIaWrGfO6SmoPgg  Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first...

Near the anniversary of one of the most shaking tragedies she’s been through, Megan opens up about what God has taught her in painful seasons, over and over again. Here are some lessons we can hold onto as Christians in hard times. LINKS Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month of online Christian Counseling at faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully  Get access to all digital Bible s...

The body of Christ is essential in the Christian life. Community is so important. But sometimes making Godly friends and honestly, keeping them, can be hard.  Seasons and people change, disagreements happen.  Today, I’m sitting down with my long time best friend to talk about how to make and keep Godly friendships.  LINKS Get access to all digital Bible studies, Bonus episodes, ad free episodes, B...

If you've ever felt confused about your purpose or felt like your purpose was on pause because of confusion. Hope Reagan Harris is on the podcast today to talk about her new book and a message that's been on her heart. Here's a quote from Hope: "You could keep waiting for the life you want or you could embrace God's purpose for the life you have." LINKS Hope’s Book: https://rstyle.me/+r7_VAEQW08b2...

Is church actually important for Christians? Is it wrong if I just attend virtually? Or if I just hop around? Why is showing up to a building so important? On today’s podcast episode, Megan talks about why attending church is important, the top reasons according to PEW Research that people don't go to church, what "going to church" SHOULDN'T look like, why legalism has no place in this conversatio...

Is reading the Bible actually important? And if it is - well, how important is it? Can’t I just read it on Sunday mornings at church? Today we’re talking about the importance of reading your Bible along with some helpful things i like incorporating in my Bible reading  LINKS Subscription https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Studies https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Learn mo...

Do you ever feel like brokenness and past mistakes disqualify you from God’s love? REAL talk, do you ever find it hard to believe - like REALLY believe for YOU that God loves you even through your mistakes? Today, we’re having such a healing conversation full of God’s TRUTH and talking about the power of God’s love that we sometimes don’t believe the fullness of. I'm joined by Britt and Cass from...

Megan talks with her husband Donny for their 2 year wedding anniversary. They talk about Christian relationships and specifically Christian dating and Christian marriage by answering a question from an Instagram follower about newlywed adjustments and how to focus on your walk with God in an exciting season. They also answer a question about how to get over a breakup and work through shame from a...

Do you want to strengthen your relationship with God? Do you ever feel like sometimes it’s hard to draw closer to Him? Well today, Megan chats about different ways to strengthen your relationship with God. Links: Bonus Subscription with 2 week free trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Dwell: Listen to Scripture with Dwell and get up to 30% off Books: Why Grace Changes Everythin...

Do you ever feel distracted? Like everything is pulling at your attention and that maybe even it’s affecting your focus on the Lord - your walk with Him and what He’s called you to do?  Today Megan chats with Katie Westenberg, author of the new book ⁠But Then She Remembered:How to Give God Your Full Attention in a Distracted World⁠ about what we lose when we’re living distracted, how we can reorie...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about human trafficking. "'Sound of Freedom’ Is a Superhero Movie for Dads with Brainworms. The QAnon-tinged thriller about child-trafficking is designed to appeal to the conscience of a conspiracy-addled boomer.’” That’s what RollingStone said about the movie based on a true story about rescuing children from trafficking and exploitation. Today, Megan raises aw...

During Meg's time of rest - taking a few weeks off from creating public podcast episodes - God reminded her of 4 major lessons regarding her relationship with Him, purpose and work. Today, she shares those things. Links: Bonus Subscription with 2 week free trial: ⁠⁠ https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ How to Share the Gospel Episode She Lives Purposefully Digital Bible Studies Episode Out...

What is purpose? What is living purposefully? Since purpose is the main topic here at She Lives Purposefully – Megan is breaking down exactlywhat she believes the Bible, God's Word, says about purpose. LINKS She Lives Purposefully Bonus Subscription Free Bible Study Tools Guide Free Purpose Bible Reading Challenge She Lives Purposefully Digital Bible Studies She Lives Purposefully Ephesians 2:10 C...

Today Megan talks about how Christians should respond to the LGBTQ+ movement. She gives an honest answer to why she hasn’t spoken on it before, how Christians should and shouldn’t respond, what the Bible says God thinks about LGBTQ+ lifestyle, and more!  Gospel Coalition Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/what-does-the-bible-say-about-transgenderism/ You can listen to...

Today Megan, for the first time ever on the podcast, enters the Pride conversation as she talks about the controversy with Target.  She talks about whether or not to boycott target, other businesses to support, a brief explainer on what Christians believe God says about the LGBTQ+ movement and more.  BUSINESSES MENTIONED (some are affiliates): Carly Jean Los Angeles - MEGAN20 for 20% off The Tatte...