Sow What with Anna McGuire

Is it just me or does the world feel extra noisy these days? What I'd give for some peace and silence. The CRAZY thing is that when I silence arises, I tend to shy away from it. I'd rather be distracted with tasks or entertainment than lean in quiet moments. Our conversations today is all about the silence:  why we need it, the benefits, and how to practice it! EPISODE on SELF CHECK-INS:...

Anxiety: it’s something we’ve all experienced… and maybe even currently experiencing. Our tendency with anxiety is to push through it or ignore it altogether. What if we defied the tendency and slowed down to see what anxiety is trying to tell us?  Today’s conversation walks us through how to practically process and get to the root of our anxiety, and how to experience real resolve and relief. 

Has it ever felt impossible in the midst of a busy schedule or full season to have fun?  Much of the time, our culture paints the picture that it’s either work OR fun, be successful OR relaxed.  Today’s conversation is all about the “and” that can exist for the work and fun in our lives.  Sign up for January Journey Through Scripture: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvNvDTC-h3cZzjiOvYxkp...

We know that reading the Bible gives us direction for daily living, godly wisdom, and unshakable peace, but consistently reading it can be so challenging. How do we make reading our Bible a part of everyday habits? How do we make the habit stick, no matter the season or circumstance? That's what today's conversation is all about! January Journey Through Scripture // sign up here: https:/...

What are the benefits of practicing gratitude and thankfulness? We hear a lot about practicing these two things, but how do effectively practice them each day? Join me as we learn how to sow intentionally in the practice of gratitude so that we can reap abundantly and experience the multitude of benefits that come from it.  You can read the blog post here ! Journey Through Scripture: signup here !

We're having another conversation with my dear friend Becky Held ( you can listen to her previous episode from season 1 here ) about why wisdom is true wealth! We're going to lean into the true value of wisdom, setting aside time to be in the Word of God, and being intentional about the voices that come into our lives.  Join me and Becky today as we dive into another conversation about w...

Four the last three Januarys I've gotten to journey with dozens of individuals through large portions of Scripture, and I have LOVED it! I'm so excited to do the same in January 2022, and you're invited to be a part! I've  experienced that starting the year off, intentionally spending time in God's Word has changed my heart, perspective, and caused me to grow. What better...

Let's have a conversation about uncertainty and the gifts that come from it!  How do we sow intentionally when we are faced with uncertainty? Join me as we dive into the four main gifts I have rediscovered in the face of uncertainty and how good those gifts can truly be when we lean into the unknown. You can read the blog post here!

Today is going to be a really special episode because we will be having a conversation with one of my very best friends, Christina Vincent. You can find her on instagram @the_ministry_mama and @coco_vincent17. Our theme is learning how we can follow our God given mission and be a parent without the two being at odds with each other. We will learn how ministry flows from family.  Join us as we dive...

Today, I want to share a bit about what I've been learning as I'm getting older.  Our theme today is sowing intentionally by leaning into the gift of reflection and discover what we are learning as we grow older.  Join me today as we learn how to sow intentionally through reflection as we are getting older. You can find the blog post here !

Today we are going to dive into our overall theme of sowing intentionally into our lives so that we can reap abundantly for days, weeks, months and even years to come.  Our theme is leaning into the process between sowing intentionally and reaping abundantly, even when it isn't always easy.  Join me today as we learn how to find the good in process so that we can reap abundantly when the time...

Today we are going to dive into the topic of regret.  Our theme today is when we are facing regret, we need to feel it, forgive ourselves, and ask what we can do differently.  Join me today as we sow intentionally to face our regret so we can move forward from it and become stronger, more refined, and more confident. You can also read the blog post HERE .  Link to self-talk episode: https://podcas...

Today we are going to be talking to my good friend, Reggie Hill, about Focused Passion.  I have learned over the last several months that anytime Reggie speaks, I listen. You can find his link tree here! ( https://linktr.ee/reggiehill )  Our theme today is focusing on one or two passions that really drive us, and not letting the pressure of social media distract us from going after that one true p...

Today we are going to talk about what to do with being misunderstood . Our theme today is when we are feeling misunderstood, we need to lean into accountability, remember that being understood is a want not a need, and know that there is only One who truly knows our hearts, and that is God. Join me today as we sow intentionally to move past feeling misunderstood, and reap abundantly in confidence,...

Today we are going to be talking about grief - particularly about loss.  Thankfully, I am not having this conversation alone. My friend Allie will be joining us today to talk about the grief she experienced through the loss of her child through miscarriage.  Our theme today is when grief presents itself, if we lean into it and walk with it, it can help to  bring healing and peace.  Join me and All...

Today we're going to have a conversation about sowing intentionally for the days, weeks, months, and even years to come!  I want to kick off our second season with the idea of "sowing". You'll notice that today's episode is SOW 2.0 - because this is the heartbeat behind our conversations each week.  Our big theme today is learning how we can sow small, focusing on growing...

Episode 40—the final episode of season one—I’m sharing how Sow What hasn't gone as planned. BONUS: There's three lessons that have been so evident over the last 40 weeks, and I'm talking about them in this conversation! http://annamcguire.co/resources EPISODE 1 // SOW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sow-what-with-anna-mcguire/id1527068301?i=1000488099018 EPISODE 33 // Friends...

In today's culture, it can be challenging to not only hold onto truth but to also communicate and share truth. My friend, Chris Davis, shares with us how to share truth and navigate holding onto it in a divided culture. His focus on building bridges, not burning them, and having a dialogue instead of monologue is both challenging and refreshing. This is a "right on time" conversatio...

We've all heard the phrase "fake it until you make it". That seemingly harmless statement has worked its way into society's expectations of us.  What does faking it do to our spiritual, emotional, and mental health? What dangers coming with "faking it"? In this short and sweet conversation we'll unpacked the hard truths of faking it and the next steps to take in...

The last two months of my life have been full (to say the least). Throughout the "full-ness" there has been one truth I've been learning about Jesus over and over again. A simple and profound truth that has been refreshing and refining. I'm excited to share with you what I'm learning about Jesus throughout the last few months! "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus&quot...

You and I were created for worship. In every moment of everyday we are worshipping someone or something. Worship is LIFESTYLE. Who or what has your worship? What exactly is worship? How does worship pervade our everyday lives? Today's conversation with Allison Schimenti is one of great truth and inspiration! About Allison Schimenti: Allison  is a worship pastor in the Indianapolis area and is...

Don't believe the lie that it's too late to grow... or too late to change. A simple conversation, that if applied, it can change our present and future way of living. Episode 20 // Who Do You Want to Be & How to Get There: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sow-what-with-anna-mcguire/id1527068301?i=1000504028417 FREE RESOURCES: http://annamcguire.co/resources

My husband and hero, Andrew McGuire, is turning 29 years old! That's CRAZY to think about, considering we started dating when we were 18 and 19 years old.  Since I've had a front row seat to all of Andrew's twenties, I thought it'd be fun to hear from his perspective the things he'd do more and less in his twenties. Practical wisdom and insight! You're going to enjoy...

Over the last 13 months, for many, friendships have stalled or have looked completely different. As life is returning to 'normal', how do we navigate and prioritize friendships? How do we bridge the emotional and physical distance we've experienced as result of COVID19? How can we nourish old friendships and invest in new ones? Abbie provides critical and practical next steps for al...

One thing I've REALLY been challenged by recently: how to respond to individual's failure. Today's conversation is simple one on how to respond to failure in such a way that, I believe, honors God, the situation, and the person. FREE RESOURCES: http://www.annamcguire.co/resources