This Is Your Nudge

If you’ve ever felt like your past is too messy or your wounds are too deep, this conversation with Toni Collier is for you. I’m so honored to kick off season 2 of my podcast with the powerhouse Toni Collier. She's a speaker, author, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, and a woman who knows firsthand what it means to walk through trauma and come out the other side stronger, braver, and fill...

Find strength, hope, and resilience through God's mighty empowerment. You can use your gifts, say yes, be the change, stand up for what's right, share what you have, break bad cycles, reach out for support, speak up, and so much more. You can... because God empowers, equips, and cheers you on in everything you're facing today, tomorrow, and every day.

I am beyond excited for you to hear this conversation with the incredible Jess Connolly. Jess is an author, Bible teacher, and coach with a heart for helping women feel more alive and present in their everyday lives. In this episode, we talk about something we all struggle with—fatigue. Jess and I dive into how the pressures of hustle culture and societal expectations can leave us feeling exhauste...

I’m thrilled to share this beautiful conversation with Faith Eury Cho as we dive into the importance of slowing down to cultivate a deeper friendship with God. Faith is a co-pastor at Mosaic Covenant Church, the founder of The Honor Summit, and a mama to four kiddos. Faith shares such incredible wisdom! We all have a spiritual longing in our hearts, and Faith and I explore how we often try to fill...

Hey friends! I’m so excited to share this episode with you because I’m joined by Mike Donehey, the lead singer of 10th Avenue North. Mike is also an author, and a dad to four girls. You might also know him from his incredible Bible teachings on social media, lovingly referred to as “Mike Drops.” In this conversation, Mike and I explore what it means to slow down and live intentionally, particularl...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life’s demands this show is for you! I’m sitting down with my friend, Barb Roose, and we’re talking all about slowing down and de-stressing. In our fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed can seem like the norm, but Barb and I dive deep into how we can set boundaries, simplify our schedules, and prioritize self-care to find peace in the midst of the chaos. Barb sha...

Hey friends! I can’t wait for you to hear this episode, where Debra Fileta and I explore something that has the power to change our hearts and minds: gratitude. Debra, a licensed professional counselor and author, shares her insights on how practicing gratitude and celebration can transform the way we approach life, not just during the Thanksgiving season, but all year round.  We dive deep into wh...

Hey friends! I’m so excited to share this episode with you because it’s with a woman I truly admire—Jennifer Dukes Lee. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the fast pace of life or the constant pressure to achieve more, this conversation is going to speak right to your heart. Jennifer is a bestselling author and joins me to talk about the dangers of “hurry sickness” and how we can resist hustle cul...

Hey friends! I’m thrilled to welcome you back to another episode of The Urgency of Slowing Down. Today, I’m chatting with the incredible Bethany Allen, and we are diving into a topic that feels more necessary than ever—silence and solitude. In a world that constantly pulls us in every direction, Bethany and I explore what it means to intentionally create space for quiet, how it transforms our conn...

Hey friends, welcome to the very first episode of The Urgency of Slowing Down! I’m excited to kick off this journey with one of my absolute favorites–Annie F. Downs. If you don’t already know Annie (though I bet you do!), she’s a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun podcast. Her charm, honesty, and wit make you feel like you’ve been friends for ages. In this...

Our hustle culture is loud, but Jesus' invitation to walk in His unforced rhythms of grace is sweet and restorative. Join Laura L. Smith and amazing guests as they talk about how full our lives are AND what we can take out to make room for the things that help us live the abundant life Jesus offers us. For more from Laura L. Smith: Website Instagram   The Urgency of Slowing Down book