Your Joyful Order With Leslie Martinez

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when life doesn’t unfold the way you prayed it would? In this deeply tender episode of Your Joyful Order Podcast , Leslie sits down with Carmen Meurer to talk about the sacred and often painful space of waiting on God—especially in seasons marked by heartbreak, loss, and unanswered prayers. Carmen shares pieces of her journey through family estrangement, the grief t...

Send us Fan Mail Fatherhood has a profound impact on how we see ourselves, how we build relationships, and even how we understand God. In this special Father’s Day episode, Leslie sits down with Cliff Wright- minister, coach, founder of Hope 4 Families Ministries, and author of Quarterback Daddy- for a meaningful conversation about the role of a father and why it matters. Together, they explore th...

Send us Fan Mail Twenty-five years ago, Steve and I stood at the altar with big dreams, a lot of love, and very little understanding of what marriage would actually require. Over the last 25 years, we've walked through seasons of joy, parenting, ministry, business ownership, financial challenges, personal growth, and countless ordinary moments that ultimately shaped our marriage more than any...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description We hear it all the time… “Just be consistent.” But what if consistency isn’t about doing the same thing over and over again? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal moment that completely shifted how I view consistency, and why I realized I may not be as “inconsistent” as I once believed. We’re diving into a new way of thinking about consistency that is rooted...

Send us Fan Mail There are seasons in life that don’t just shake you… they completely change everything. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dawn Mann Sanders to talk about what it really looks like to walk through loss that feels like rejection, not from people, but from the life you believed God had for you. After the sudden passing of her husband, Dawn found herself asking the questi...

Send us Fan Mail There’s a unique kind of grief that comes when you lose the role that once defined you. In this honest and deeply meaningful conversation, Dawn Marruccino shares her journey of serving over two decades behind the scenes in ministry leadership—and what happened when that role began to shift. What once felt like purpose and belonging slowly turned into burnout, invisibility, and a d...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when a door closes that you were sure God opened? In this powerful and honest conversation, Leslie sits down with Tricia Bullard to talk about the tension between calling and confusion, and how what feels like rejection may actually be God’s redirection. Tricia shares her deeply personal journey of encountering God in one of her darkest seasons, only to later walk t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary Rejection has a way of feeling deeply personal. Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a strained relationship, or being overlooked, rejection can make you question your worth and wonder if something is wrong with you. But what if rejection isn’t the end of your story? In this episode, we’re unpacking why rejection hurts so deeply, what Scripture says about it, and how...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Forgiveness in the Wreckage |  With Guest Leona Morelock What happens when you are the one who needs forgiveness ? Last week on the podcast we talked about forgiveness- what it is, what it isn’t, and how Jesus calls us to release the debt. But forgiveness becomes much more personal when we’re the ones replaying our worst moments. In today’s episode, Leslie sits down...

Send us Fan Mail Forgiveness is one of the most talked-about commands in Scripture, and one of the hardest to live out. In this episode, we explore what biblical forgiveness truly is (and what it is not). We walk through Matthew 18, the story of Joseph in Genesis, and Jesus’ words on the cross. We also discuss what research reveals about forgiveness and emotional health, and how releasing offense...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In a world that is loud, divided, and quick to judge, empathy feels rare. But empathy is not weakness. It is the way of Jesus. In this episode, we slow down and study Scripture together to understand empathy not as a personality trait, but as a biblical posture formed by the heart of God. After last week’s episode on finding hope when the world feels broken became...

Send us Fan Mail The headlines won’t slow down, and neither will the knot in your chest, anger, grief, fear, and that creeping numbness that pretends it’s relief. We go straight at those feelings, not to minimize them, but to name them as signs your empathy still works. From there, we draw a line from Scripture to our moment: Jesus moving through a charged, divided world; a crowd swayed to choose...

Send us Fan Mail After the longest break since launching the show, I’m back with a heart reset and a different lens on goals, purpose, and the way we measure a faithful life. A family summer through Europe, quiet miles on the trail, and 161 soaped chapters of Scripture set the stage for one core shift: goals aren’t ladders to climb, they’re callings to complete. I walk through Luke 13:32 and the G...

Send us Fan Mail After 117 episodes, it's time to pause and reflect on the journey of Your Joyful Order podcast. This final episode of Season 5 is a heartfelt conversation about the power of intentional breaks and the importance of creating space for renewal. Looking back at Season 5, we've covered tremendous ground – from Pastor Bianca Juarez-Olthoff breaking down spiritual gifts to dee...

Send us Fan Mail Polly Payne, CEO and founder of Horacio Printing, takes us on a transformative journey exploring how true leadership begins within. From her early days as a New York City sales director living a chaotic, unfulfilling life to the divine moment that sparked her entrepreneurial calling, Polly reveals how intentional self-leadership changed everything. "The greatest work of art w...

Send us Fan Mail What if conflict isn't something to avoid, but rather an essential pathway to growth? Leadership coach Lauren Bronson-Petros reveals how our relationship with tension shapes our effectiveness as leaders, and why most people struggle to approach difficult conversations despite knowing their importance. Drawing from her background in organizational change and conflict resolutio...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt that gnawing suspicion that you're capable of more, but something invisible is holding you back? That barrier might be complacency—leadership's silent killer. In this illuminating conversation, Israel Duran shares the powerful journey that transformed him from a doubtful corporate employee to a business growth partner who empowers purpose-driven entrepreneurs w...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most important leadership skill isn't about managing others, but about managing yourself? Dr. Michelle Seijas, a Latina leader and educator with over 15 years of experience, brings a revolutionary perspective to leadership that starts from within. Against the backdrop of widespread burnout in education and leadership, Dr. Seijas shares her personal journey of step...

Send us Fan Mail The mysterious, often misunderstood journey through perimenopause and menopause leaves countless women feeling confused, frustrated, and alone. With symptoms dismissed as "just aging" and proper care difficult to find, many suffer silently through what should be a supported transition. Dr. Sarah Bonza, who found herself navigating her own perimenopausal symptoms without...

Send us Fan Mail The friendships we cultivate shape our lives in profound ways. But what happens when we intentionally place God at the center of these relationships? Cally Logan, author and storyteller, joins us to explore the transformative power of God-centered friendships and how they differ from ordinary connections. Friendship becomes something sacred when two people surrender the timing, pu...

Send us Fan Mail Perfectionism is that sneaky little voice that whispers you're not good enough for God's purpose masquerading as excellence when it's really just fear wearing fancy clothes. Sound familiar? I've been there too. For years, I delayed starting this podcast, launching ministries, and stepping into my calling because everything needed to be "perfect" first...

Send us Fan Mail When your brain feels like it's short-circuiting and your body seems to have a mind of its own, you're not losing your sanity—you might be experiencing perimenopause. In this raw, unfiltered follow-up episode, I dive deeper into the hormone changes that affect millions of women but remain widely misunderstood and poorly addressed by healthcare providers. Fresh from my ow...

Send us Fan Mail Your body is sending you signals, but do you know how to interpret them? That overwhelming fatigue, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, and emotional rollercoaster might not be a midlife crisis or mental health issue—it's likely your hormones running the show. This eye-opening episode dives deep into the world of women's hormonal health, particularly perimenopause. What...

Send us Fan Mail That invisible weighted blanket of responsibilities you carry? There's a name for it—the mental load. In this illuminating conversation with licensed therapist Chelsea Clifton, we dive deep into understanding why women often shoulder the majority of household management, emotional labor, and family coordination, even when they have supportive partners. Chelsea brilliantly bre...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening journey as we dive deep into the transformative power of boundaries in our latest podcast episode. Too often, we equate love with sacrifice and overlook the necessity of establishing limits to preserve our peace and emotional well-being. Leslie shares her personal stories interwoven with expert insights from Lysa Terkeurst's impactful book, "G...