The Women of Joy Show

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to walk beside Jesus in the first century? In this powerful episode of The Women of Joy Show , Maegan sits down with Bible teacher and author Kristi McLelland to step into the world of Scripture through a Middle Eastern lens. Together, they explore how understanding the culture Jesus lived in transforms familiar Bible stories and reveals just how...

It is so exciting to dive into part 2 of our 2 part series on praying for your kids. In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan continued her conversation with Leisa Nelson to discuss how parents can move beyond praying only for circumstances and begin praying for the hearts, character, faith, and future of their children. Leisa shares practical encouragement for building a consistent prayer...

As parents, few things matter more than how we pray for our children. Yet many of us find ourselves praying the same prayers over and over, wondering if we're missing opportunities to pray more intentionally and strategically. In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan sits down with Leisa Nelson to discuss how parents can move beyond praying only for circumstances and begin praying for the...

Summer is supposed to be the season of memories, sunshine, and slowing down, but for many moms, it feels more like a full-time job. Between managing schedules, planning activities, coordinating childcare, feeding hungry kids around the clock, and trying to keep everyone entertained, summer can quickly become overwhelming. In this episode of The Women of Joy Show , Maegan sits down with bestselling...

Today on The Women of Joy Show, we continue our Summer of Joy talking about how we can learn to be better at commitment. I had the opportunity to sit down with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and former NFL player Andrew East to talk about their new book, Courage to Commit . In a culture that often celebrates keeping our options open, Shawn and Andrew offer a refreshing perspective on wha...

Today on The Women of Joy Show, I sat down with my friend Joi Bowling for a conversation about something every believer longs for: experiencing the presence of God and finding lasting joy in Him. Joi is a familiar face to our Women of Joy Family. If she is new to you, I promise you’ll love her as much as we do! As we kick off our Summer of Joy series, Joi and I talk about what it means to worship...

Today on the show, I sat down with Charles Billingsley for one of the most honest and refreshing conversations we’ve had in a long time. You will know Charles from being with his band leading worship at our events. Charles has spent decades in ministry and music, but this conversation goes far beyond the stage. We talk about the tension so many people feel between calling, family, ambition, and fa...

Today on the show, I sat down with my dear friend Angela Thomas Pharr for a conversation that felt like a deep breath for the soul. We talked about what it truly means to live radiantly in a world that often leaves us exhausted, discouraged, and distracted from the life God has called us to live. Angela shares wisdom from years of walking with Jesus and reminds us that radiant living is not about...

Today on the show, I sat down with Susie Larson to have an honest and hope-filled conversation about chronic illness, faith, and trusting God when healing doesn’t come . If you or someone you love is walking through chronic health issues, autoimmune disease, long-term sickness, or unexplained pain , this episode is for you. Susie shares from her own personal journey of battling chronic illness and...

Today on The Women of Joy Show, I’m joined by Lysa TerKeurst for an honest conversation about shame, healing, divorce, and trusting God after heartbreak . Lysa shares her personal journey through marriage struggles and divorce , and how she learned to break free from the lies of shame and walk in truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, weighed down by regret, or unsure how to move forward,...

Today on the show, I’m joined by David Thomas and Sissy Goff to talk about their encouraging and practical new book, Capable . Together, they bring decades of years of wisdom, experience, and heart to a conversation all about helping kids and families build confidence, resilience, and emotional strength in today’s world. We dive into what it really means to raise capable children, why so many kids...

Today on the show, I’m joined by bestselling author and money expert Jade Warshaw to talk about her powerful book and the practical steps people can take to create lasting financial freedom. Jade brings wisdom, honesty, and real-life experience to a conversation that is both encouraging and incredibly practical. We dive into the mindset shifts that often need to happen before financial change can...

Today on the show, I sat down with Shannon Millard. She is the wife of Bart Millard, lead singer for the band Mercy Me. She chose to do her first solo interview with us. She and her husband have both a new book and new movie, I Can Only Imagine 2 out now. They’re opening up about a hard season in their marriage and you don’t want to miss it. This episode is full of wisdom! We get very practical in...

Today on the show, I sat down with my friend, Jon Acuff. Jon is a New York Times bestselling author of 10 books. His titles, including Soundtracks , Finish and All It Takes Is A Goal , have sold more than one million copies. Named one of Inc.’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers, he’s delivered keynotes to companies such as Microsoft, Walmart, and Comedy Central. Host of the popular podcast All It Takes...

Today on the show, I sat down with my new friend Jess Wolstenholm. Jess is the VP of Education and Spiritual Formation at Minno Kids. She is a child media specialist and we invited her on the show to help us digest talking to kids about hard topics and scripture. We also get into screen time. You don’t want to miss this episode if you have young kids in your life at some capacity. If Jess is new t...

Today on the show, I sat down with my new friend Rachel Awtrey. Rachel is so much fun and truly a joy to be around. She and I get extremely practical on how to live a joyful life when it is hard. We also dive into how to make friendships and how being awkward is the new normal. Yes, we definitely get into how happy people might feel weird at church. This episode is all the things and more! If Rach...

Welcome to the VERY FIRST Women of Joy show! We are so glad you’re here. My name is Maegan Waldrep Schwindling. Today on the show, I sat down with my friend Tasha Layton. Tasha is one of my favorite humans. She and I get very real about our shame and how we overcome it. Tasha is no stranger to trauma and mental health struggles. She has never held back in allowing God to use her story. This episod...

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