The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home

If you want to be productive, automation almost has to be a part of your process. Automation is the process of making a process or system operate automatically. Automating your systems helps tame the chaos you may feel when trying to do “all the things.” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Felt like a fake, failure or fraud? That’s called imposter syndrome. My guest, Merritt Onsa, joins us to talk about this issue and what we can do to declare God’s victory over our lives and reclaim His purpose and passion for our lives! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us...

When I think about “stories” I think of my guest, Jeremy Brown. He tells people’s stories with his business, Throne Publishing and StoryWay. Jeremy is back on the podcast to talk about how knowing your story helps you know your strength… and how this leads to where God is calling you next.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio....

When you experience fear and uncertainty, do you put down your “roots” in fear? Or are you intentional about putting down roots into hope? Return guest, Rebecca Undem, joins me to talk through this subject and what it’s meant for her and her non-profit work. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

At the start of each new year, I go on my annual retreat. I look forward to this time a ton! If you start this tradition as well, you’ll gain SO much momentum and head into the new year with clarity, focus and a renewed sense of purpose! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Normally January is about goal setting and looking ahead… but before we do that this year, I think we should all spend time reflecting on 2020. Ask yourself some important questions and really examine the past 12 months before you look forward and decide what you want for yourself, your family and your business in the new year. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about ad...

We hear the word “intentional” a lot and I think this can (and should) be taught. This is something that’s come naturally to me, but I’ve developed ways to help me stay intentional and coach others on how to do this better in their lives.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

I get asked all the time “How do you do it?” People are referring to how I am a wife, a mom, and business owner. One thing I do is break down my tasks and group them to help me get things done daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly and can teach you how! God didn’t create chaos… he created order and beauty. And YOU are one of his creations so you can achieve this in your life! Dis...

Anna Weinstein, wife of 10 years, mother of four (all under 4.5 years old), and owner of the White Poppy Boutique joins us to talk about how after multiple anxiety attacks and finally a stress-induced stroke, she made the decision to listen to her body and close her successful storefront in order to prioritize her health and her growing family.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com a...

My sister-in-law, Jenny Eggers, joins us to share about her difficult past and how working with horses has led her to the healing power of draper sensory method therapy. She has started an organization called 605 Roots where she has two therapy horses that provide opportunities to heal the brain and improve functionality. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertis...

Whether we own a business or not, we all want to succeed in life! My friend and business consultant, Lauren Forsch, is joining me to talk about how both the right mindset AND work through daily action are both needed to achieve your goals. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

My beautiful Haitian friend, Laura Burns, is here to talk openly about race, her interracial marriage, her biracial children, growing up in the Midwest and her thoughts on the current state of racial tension in our world. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

The world is going through a lot of change and many of us are “waking up” to more truths about ourselves, some of which we aren’t even aware of. Rebecca Weiner, owner of Heal with Hypnosis , joins us to discuss limiting beliefs and how they can sabotage our ability to live and love fully. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com...

A lot of us have had our “where” changed recently with having to suddenly work from home (or homeschool) which means we are setting up our workspace wherever we can (hello, kitchen table). Maybe you’re a lucky one that has a home office or dedicated workspace, but do you love it? If not, listen in and let’s make our “where” as amazing as we are! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com an...

Taking good care of yourself (what I call your “Me System” in my book) has never been more important than during this season when things have been turned upside down and makes our world feel chaotic. I always recommend narrowing to one of the four systems and highly recommend starting with a foundation of self-care. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising op...

In these uncomfortable and unprecedented times, what can we as entrepreneurs and as people in general do to pivot our direction and not just survive, but thrive? Clint Brown, business advisor with Alluvio , joins me to give his advice on how to pivot in a crisis. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Are you ready to achieve extraordinary results? If so, get ready to put in some extraordinary effort because that’s what it takes (that, plus a lot of faith too). The work is SO worth it!   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

I want to talk about mistakes (or “learning experiences”) and how they can lead to something GREAT (like this podcast!). I want to be relatable and tell you EVERYTHING, the good and the bad, so you can learn and grow in your life and business. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

From a small town in North Dakota, Rebecca Undem, a speaker, author and fellow podcaster, joins us to talk about how your zip code doesn’t have to define your life… we live in a big world! Don’t shrink your dreams to fit the size of the community you live in. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

During this season, we’re all eating at home more than ever before and many of us struggle with our “food system” or how we feed our family. My guest, Alesha Berning, owner of Chaos to Calm and author of “Calm the Fork Down”, joins us to discuss the importance of meal planning and talk about the workbook she created that will help you master the art of meal planning, stay within your budget, plan...

Wanting to create an extra special graduation gift for her daughter, Tiffny Hagan had the idea to create an amazing, personalized memory book that is part journal, part scrapbook and the Happy Thought Book was born!  The launch of these cherished living time capsules comes at a perfect time when we’re mourning the loss of graduation ceremonies and grasping for ways to properly recognize and honor...

If you find yourself with extra time for personal development, you’re needing to pivot your life and career during these uncertain times, or if you are a lover of making lists, THIS podcast is for you! Melissa Heckel, creator of the List with Purpose , joins us to share about this amazing product for helping you live with more intention, organize your ideas, see your goals come to life and live wi...

Health can be an extremely overwhelming concept, especially with all of the fad diets and information available to us. Chiropractor and mom of three, Dr. Melanie Mullenmeister, joins us to break down this huge topic and discuss the four pillars of optimal health plus easy ways we can improve them! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at life...

Health can be an extremely overwhelming concept, especially with all of the fad diets and information available to us. Chiropractor and mom of three, Dr. Melanie Mullenmeister, joins us to break down this huge topic and discuss the four pillars of optimal health plus easy ways we can improve them! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at life...

These past few weeks of being quarantined in our homes due to COVID-19 have meant uncharted waters for us all. So I'm taking my 15 years of work-at-home experience (13 of them with kiddos by my side) and addressing how we may be feeling… and don’t worry, I have loads of advice to encourage you on what you can take action on to bring some normalcy and sanity to our homes and lives during these...