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This is a public service announcement: life is not about you. You were made by God and for God.  In order to fulfill the mission (and our ministry) we must be available to be used by God. Are you available for Him to use you? In today's episode, we dive into how to make yourself available to be used by God--it's simple, but not easy. Let me know if you'd like the PDF for day 2: email me at fr...

Some members of our Facebook group, Free & Favored, inquired if we could take our M.O.V.E. Challenge to the podcast platform in addition to the LIVE video format! Why, yes, we can! This is the first (and most important) of the 4-part-toolkit that I have used to transform my life--spirit, mind, and body! NOTE: This is NOT a weight-loss challenge or program.  This is a biblically-based proc...

It is easy to make excuses for why we don't call our long lost friend or relative or find a reason why hitting snooze was more appealing than getting up in the wee hours of the dark of winter to workout! UNTIL NOW! It's time to stop making excuses and start establishing priorities! Today I am real talkin' up in here!  Tune in to transform your mind and align your mind and priorities with what...

While a season may be a span of time, it can also be an opportunity to ADD some flavor into your life! I'm totally in if it involves bacon! Who's with me? Tune in to today's episode and reflect on what God is "seasoning" you to do in this new season of your faith journey!  And you know I love me some action takers! Have you joined Free & Favored , our private Facebook community of fellow...

You may have heard me talk about Free & Favored, our private Facebook community of fellow sisters sharing passions of faith, fitness, and fun. Well, sister friend, this is NOT just another Facebook group. This is a community for you to be encouraged, connected and committed to living healthfully HIS WAY! We have lots of programs like Pray & Perspire and there are "Tuesday tips" and even fu...

There are 28 seasons identified in the book of Ecclesiastes, but quitting is not one of them!  Tune in for some practical insights on this new season of spring and how to embrace it in your own life! If you're ready for a new thing but haven't a clue how to get started, let's connect! I would love to support you as you transition into this new season! Email me at frannie@shinewithfrannie.com...

Giving is a matter of the heart, so if you're heart's not in it, save your giving, sweet sister! But if you want to give it all you got, tune in for ways to for ways to give like Jesus. And you know I love me some action takers! If you're interested in growing and becoming healthier, stronger, and more confident, 1:1 coaching might be for you! Email me at frannie@shinewithfrannie.com to set up a c...

You may have heard in episode #20 that we hit 1,000 downloads and have listeners on 4 continents!  WHOOHOO! Bringing the Good News to the world! Praise The Lord! I've had some listeners ask how to support the show beyond listening--which is SO helpful, by the way!  In this mini-message, I share the different ways to connect beyond listening and how share some shine in the way(s) that are...

St.  Patrick's Day is upon us and the leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold are aplenty. But when we succumb to good luck charms and superstitions, we are negating God's divinity and displacing the blessing from its rightful Giver. In this episode, I give a timely call to action to share the love of Jesus this St. Patrick's day. Let's cover our communities and lavish others with the love of...

Sometimes it feels like life is on autopilot. We go about every day hustling and grinding, checking tasks off our of our "to-do" lists then wake up, and hit "repeat." UNTIL NOW! This simple and quick action-practice will help you reframe your daily mundane tasks to minute-by-minute miracles.  Grab a pencil and be ready to be transformed! Please share the shine by posting a takeaway on social-...

People are always looking for the purpose and meaning of life. This one-action step will help you realize why you're here: to make somebody else's life better. Listen to today's legacy-living episode as the first in our Power Play series to kick off living a purpose-FULL and meaning-FULL life! Oh, and if you are an action-taker, be sure to post a picture of your hand-written letter to create a lov...

Do you know that the Titanic may not have crashed into the iceberg if it shifted 1 teeny tiny degree!?!?!? WOW, right!? Such is true with our lives--if we make one small change repeatedly over time, we can have massive impact in our spiritual, mental and physical well-being. And, don't forget to join fellow sisters in Free & Favored -- our private Facebook community of fellow sisters growing a...

While I've been fasting since I could pretty much eat solid food, The Lord shared some powerful revelations and Holy Spirit convictions that I had to share with you in this bonus episode! I pray this session about fasting--a healthy (and necessary) spiritual practice--blesses you and awakens you to some newfound awarenesses that encourage you to incorporate fasting into your faith journey! Free &a...

You may have heard that the keys to health are comprised of 80% diet and 20% exercise? Well, that's a bunch of malarky!  I believe that our health is comprised of: 25% diet, 25% exercise, and 50% "other".  Tune in to hear my explanation of what I believe the other 50% is. And sweet sister, email me at frannie@shinewithfrannie.com for the Health Inventory that I mention during this episod...

If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got! However, when we heed the actions of the disciples as outlined in Luke 5:4-5 and John 21, miracles happen, sister friend! Have you invited Jesus into your "metaphorical" boat?  It might be time to make Him the captain of your ship. If you need a breakthrough, it's time to take action.  In this episode, I unpack...

Have you ever felt like your life would be different than where you are right now? Job/career, relationships, the house, car, kids, bank account...the list could go on and on... Today we dive into some wisdom from Lysa TerKeurst's book, It's Not Supposed to be This Way, and the book of Hosea (Hosea 2: 12-16) as we unpack life's disappointments as divine appointments to encounter God in new and dee...

Courageous is coming atcha hot this Valentine's Day! Join fellow sisters for this 8-day challenge where we'll dive into core (French derivative is couer=heart!)strengthening exercises for your spirit, mind, and body! In less than 5 minutes a day, you will be equipped with tools and tips to strengthen, stretch, and build you up from the inside out!  Hop on over to Free & Favored to partici...

Prov 4:23 reminds that everything flows from our heart. What's flowing from your heart, sister? To keep our hearts in tip top shape, we must maintain these 3 ingredients. YOU ARE INVITED to join Free & Favored , our private Facebook community of fellow sisters growing and celebrating: faith, fitness, and fun! Hop over to Facebook and join us, gorgeous girl!  As always, I love hearing from...

If you want to get better, you need a mentor!  (Not sure if that rhymes, but it'll work...) Tune in to hear how the Bible provides this model for us then take action--find someone to mentor you and someone to mentor! YOU ARE INVITED to join Free & Favored , our private Facebook community of fellow sisters growing and celebrating: faith, fitness, and fun!   As always, I love hearing f...

I have a confession. I AM A TERRIBLE BASKETBALL PLAYER! In fact, I am terrible at many (read: ALL!) organized sports.  Wanna dance? I'm your girl. There are no "real"rules. I pretty much showed up at games to cheer my fellow 4th Grade Notre Dame Vikings on from from the bench. (And because my mom paid for the season in advance and told me I couldn't quit.) Not much has changed since then...

We spend time in God's "waiting room" but just like a good  "weight room" session at the gym, we are being strengthened and stretching our spiritual muscles in new ways. It is in these times, that God is refining our character--which is His primary intention: to make us more like Him. How do you spend your time in the "wait room"?  Drop me a comment below (or send me an email) if somethi...

It was 1997.  I weighed in that hot summer day at 297lbs. I walked out of Gary's office at Bally's Total Fitness in Winter Park, FL, and my life was forever changed by ONE SIMPLE QUESTION. Perhaps this can change your life, too... As always, I love hearing from you! After listening, drop me a comment below (or send me an email) if something resonated with you, and please share with others if...

In our fast-paced culture of hustle and grind, we can all glean some wisdom from the tale of 2 woodcutters.  Which woodcutter do you most resonate with in the current season of your life, friend? Drop me a comment below (or send me an email) if something resonated with you, and please share with others if you think it could impact their world, too! Email: Frannie@shinewithfrannie.com Oh, and...

I am all for going for the goal, but it is most important to consider the overall transformation you hope to achieve first, then starting with the end in mind, create your microgoals and work at least 1% toward those every day. As always, I love hearing from you! Do you have a goal you hope to accomplish? What is it? Share it, after all, those who write their goals are more likely to achieve them...

Where are my fellow goal getters? Here's a New Year's challenge to step into 2021 with an intentional focus and vision that can change your life (and perhaps somebody else's!) As always, I love hearing from you! Drop me a line if something resonated with you and please share with others if you think it could change their world, too! Email: Frannie@shinewithfrannie.com Oh, and don't be a stranger!...