Today, we're talking all about God’s love for YOU. We talk about Valentine’s Day, God’s love for us based on Scripture, what love will be like in Heaven, and we also jump into practical ways to love one another.  PLUS, I share the BIG announcement that I’ve been alluding to!  LINKS Grieving episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/212-grieving-during-christmastime/id1535514405?i=1000680112890 Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com Taylor’s Custom Creations (new studio sign coming soon!): https://tinyurl.com/4k9duppt EPISODE OUTLINE (00:00) Big announcement (04:55) 2 other announcements (10:30) Valentine’s Day chat (13:10) Love in Heaven (21:50) God’s love for us (26:00) Practical ways to love others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m sitting down to encourage YOU with what God’s been reminding me of lately: This life is short and it is ONE. You have things in your life that have eternal impact that you are MADE to do. And we’re talking about practical ways to do this heavenly work. LINKS: Daily Grace Co. Valentines Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/valentines-daily-grace-co-gift-guide/ Daily Grace Co. Galentine’s Gift Guide: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2025/02/01/galentinesdgcgiftguide/ Amazon Galentine's Gift Guide: https://amzn.to/4aSNThd “Finding and using your Spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000658873468  “How do we realize our spiritual gifts” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000555811341 EPISODE OUTLINE: 00:00 Hi! 02:40 Teaser to MAJOR announcement & Trailer Launch 04:40 You have a heavenly work 13:00 Practical ways to do the heavenly work you’re called to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief during the holiday time is hard. Being merry and jolly doesn’t come naturally and heartbreak feels more prominent in our lives than before. Today, my husband and I talk about grieving during Christmatime, remembering Emmanuel, how to support friends or family going through a hard time, and a grief letter from GriefShare. We open up about our own years of suffering through the Christmas season and share encouragement for the person going through a hard time this year.  LINKS Old Navy Matching Family Pajamas: https://rstyle.me/+xxqrzBtkTXylXUwWFEJWBQ Grief share: https://www.griefshare.org  My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7  EPISODE OUTLINE 00:00 Intro  03:45 It’s ok to be grieving  06:30 Remembering Emmanuel, God With Us 10:20 God wants you to be real with Him 11:14 Sharing our own grief experiences  20:30 Grief Letter 23:00 Being a friend to someone who’s grieving 35:20 God bears your burdens 36:45 Processing Grief 47:50 A prayer for the grieving friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan talks about a question she received on Instagram: How do I grow in kindness? It is such a SWEET question because this world needs kind people and kindness is a fruit of the Spirit and Christians are called to be kind. Megan talks about how to grow in kindness, mindsets that are holding us back, and whether or not kindness is a weakness. BONUS SUBSCRIPTION SIGN UP: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Megan is diving into a new study: 1 Timothy! In this book, we will be covering our identity in Christ, God’s grace, the battle that is our faith and walk with Christ, leaving the faith and false teachings, and SO much more. Timothy is such a powerful book that covers countless important topics, and Megan can't wait to dive into it all with you. BONUS SUBSCRIPTION SIGN UP: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this culture, in our world, we are told that we have control over our lives, our circumstances and that we can do anything. But our guest today, Tara Sun, knows well and wants to share with the world, that this guise of being self sufficient, organized, high achieving can all really be an obsession with control. But ultimately, one way or another, we will all learn we don’t have control. And trying to obtain it will run us dry. So what do we do? Surrender. Tara of Tara Sun Ministries is the podcast host of Truth Talks with Tara, author of Surrender Your Story, wife and a mama. Tara’s mission is to help you know, love and live God’s Word, and oh my does she do it so well! Let's dive into this beautiful and encouraging conversation together. Links Tara’s book: https://rstyle.me/+ZwDSTv_mJdjavdM8Bj6DSQ Tara’s website: https://www.tarasunministries.com/ Devo mentioned: https://hosannarevival.com/products/encamp code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan talks about how to stop living in sin. This was a question someone asked on Instagram a few times, along with questions like - if I keep sinning am I really a Christian? Am I saved? Why do I keep sinning? How do I stop sinning? So, today, Megan is talking about 6 ways to stop living in sin. As she dives in, it's so important to know that there is NO condemnation in Christ Jesus, He already knows, He calls you to repent and turn from your sin, and that He has OPEN ARMS FOR YOU. Once you repent and ask His forgiveness, friend you are forgiven. Washed in the blood.  BONUS SUBSCRIPTION SIGN UP: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/  She Lives Purposefully podcast listeners get 10% off your first month at FaithfulCounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's almost Megan's birthday, and as she reflects on her past year she wanted to talk about the biggest lesson God showed her this year. These are lessons that the Lord has shown her time and time again, but are ALWAYS needed. Although this past year was a heavy year for Megan and her family, she learned to trust God in the highs and lows. If you need this reminder today, and want to hear all of Megan's biggest lessons from this past year, this episode is for YOU! Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are concluding our study of Jonah together! In this final portion of Jonah, we see God provide comfort, and teach Jonah a lesson about when comfort is taken from us. God knows us deeply, and He knew the WHOLE time before He even called Jonah, exactly how He would use Jonah. As we round out this powerful study together, we are reminded time and time again that God is gracious and merciful, even towards the most wicked of hearts. Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Christians, do we need to participate in Lent? We typically hear of Lent being observed by the Catholic religion, but what does it mean to us as believers? Today, Megan is diving into the topic of lent and what exactly it is, and ways to participate in it. If you are considering participating in Lent this year, or just simply want to hear more about what Lent means to us as believers, this is the episode for you. Links Quick Questionnaire for YOU: https://bit.ly/3wH7WMv Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are continuing our study in Jonah specifically diving into chapter 4:1-4. In these verses, we see Jonah's reaction to Nineveh's reaction and God's reaction to Jonah's heart. These are some of the most RELATABLE verses in Jonah. Jonah finds God's mercy unfair, and wrong. Have you ever felt like God's mercy is unfair towards specific people in your life? We've all been there, friends. Let's dive into these relatable, and convicting verses together. Links Quick Questionnaire for YOU: https://bit.ly/3wH7WMv Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and for a lot of people, this is a sweet holiday, and for many others, they dread it. In today's episode, Megan wants to talk about what love is. There are so many common misconceptions about the idea of what true love is in our world. There is a REAL, unconditional love that God so freely offers to us, and is so much more valuable than the world's definition of love. Megan is going to be discussing what God's love looks like from Him to us and in turn, what His love looks like from us to those around us. Links Quick Questionnaire for YOU: https://bit.ly/3wH7WMv Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan is continuing our study into Jonah with chapter 3 verses 6-10. From these verses, we learn that God can move the heart of ANYONE, and He can give mercy to every single person if they turn to Him. Those who put their trust in God will NOT be put to shame. We see the people of Nineveh repenting, not even knowing if God will show mercy. How much more should we obey God out of the thankful heart knowing we are forgiven and saved? Links Quick Questionnaire for YOU: https://bit.ly/3wH7WMv Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kicking off a December Christmas Series, today I wanted to share with you some gift ideas for your Christian friends - we’re talking books, Bible time must haves, purposeful living gift guide and cozy vibes! PLUS a few very intentional ideas that are $0. Gift Guide LINKS Gift Guides: https://tinyurl.com/49tjt6uv  My Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/2s46jvn7  Christmas Gift Guide to Encourage Him: https://tinyurl.com/4h2d2pu8  More Encouraging Gifts for Her: https://tinyurl.com/25cc5nef  Daily Grace Co Bibles, Journals and Bible Study Tools (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% OFF): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 My Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7  Roam Out East Sweater Set (code MEG10 for 10% off site): https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10  5 Year Prayer Journal (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off site): https://tinyurl.com/4xaw89y5 Dwell App (get 30% off): dwellapp.io/shelives  Episode Timeline 00:00 Christmas Series Intro 02:00 Book Gift Ideas 03:08 Bible Time Must Haves Gift Ideas 05:36 Cozy Vibes Gift Guide 08:57 Purposeful Living Gift Guide  13:25 $0 Intentional Gift Ideas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why we should even surrender? What does it mean to fully surrender to Christ? In today's episode, Megan talks about the lack of control we have in our own lives, but we have the ability to pass off control to Someone who knows our heart, desires and plans. That can be a RELIEF. Megan discusses praying for what to surrender, and how to create an attitude towards wanting to surrender to Jesus, even when you don't feel like it. Links Quick Questionnaire for YOU: https://bit.ly/3JDcdbp Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are continuing our study into Jonah with Jonah 3:1-5. In this chapter, Jonah is called to call out the Ninevites on their sin so that they can repent. Although it was a scary step, Jonah took this step of obedience. In these verses, we learn that God is not intimated by anything - he knows who He is, and no one or nothing is too great for God. Sometimes we get intimated to step out in obedience, but God is never afraid. Jonah is faithful to follow what God has asked of Him, no matter how big or scary it was. Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Megan is sitting down with Laura Lindahl. Laura is the founder of True Strength Collective, a business that teaches women how to approach their bodies from a place that honors the Lord. True Strength Collective empowers women to think less about their physical body and insecurities and a lot more about God and how their bodies can ultimately be used to serve Him. Megan and Laura talk about how as a culture women easily struggle with confidence, understanding God's character and how that can help with confidence, wrong and right sources of confidence and so much more. Ultimately, Laura empowers us with the idea that true Confidence with body image and across the board can be found in God and His character.  Links True Strength Collective: https://www.truestrengthcollective.com/ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are continuing our study into Jonah, specifically in verses. It is so sweet going through a classic Bible story that we knew and loved as children. As we read Jonah, there are so many messages we can apply to our lives today. Join this study with Megan as she discusses how God will never let go of you, even in your hardest moments, just like Jonah had to endure. Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why be a light? Is that something as a follower of Christ that I’m supposed to do? In today's episode, Megan is sharing the three ways to be a light for Christ as a believer. As Christians, we have heard that we are called to be a light for Christ but sometimes we leave that up to our own interpretation. How can we be a light in the ways that we live, love our enemies, and speak to others? Let's dive in to find out! Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Megan continues our study into Jonah, specifically verses 7-17. In these verses, we see God interfere in Jonah's life greatly. Let's dive into how the Lord can intercede in our lives and situations, as impossible as they may feel. Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Megan is sitting down with Gracia Burnham. If you don't know her already, Gracia is a Christian missionary who was held hostage and was in captivity for 375 days by Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group in the Philippines. She has an incredible testament and aspiring story as she has found herself in some of the most tragic and difficult situations that a Christian can endure. Gracia is a widow, mother, grandmother, speaker, author, and friend of Megan's Grammy who led way to their introduction. This is an episode that you won't want to miss. Links Gracia's book, In the Presence of My Enemies - https://rstyle.me/+wI0YytM1Sm1SwB8P5hAEXA https://graciaburnham.org/ Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Megan continues our study into Jonah, specifically verses 4-6. In these verses, we see God continue to reach out to Jonah in his disobedience. The Lord sees Jonah and his running away and He intercedes GREATLY. Friend, the Lord sees where you are TOO- you are not escaping His sight or love. Let's dive into how the Lord can intercede in our lives and situations, as impossible as they may feel. Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spirit of New Year resolutions and goals and the pressure to keep at it, today Megan is talking about God’s new morning mercies. If you are like Megan (and most of us) where your New Years resolutions fail on day one, you are NOT ALONE. There’s such an importance in recognizing the grace in our every day. Even if our resolutions aren’t faith based, we can get so hard on ourselves, and so today Megan wants to talk about God’s mercy. How does this apply to living purposefully? Let's dive in to find out! Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Megan begins a BRAND NEW She Lives Purposefully Jonah Bible study. In it, we learn to embrace God's forgiveness for yourself and others.  Today, we'll talk about how God sees all and the importance of obedience.  Jonah is POWERFUL. It's full of lessons, encouragements and convictions for us for today. Download the Jonah study: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/Jonah-Study-p520298268 Other Links Shop my favorite Christian Living Resource: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I want to share one of my big struggles lately, give some tips in this area, and share some encouragement when it comes to… Bible reading! As Christians, spending time in God’s Word is VITAL but it’s not always easy or if we’re honest, we don’t always WANT to do it.  I want to talk about my own struggle and share a short encouragement in this area. Links Get 30% off the Dwell App: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Get 10% off Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully  Bibles I have:  https://collabs.shop/6hg0f7   https://collabs.shop/sqpk0u  Get 10% off Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954  Christian music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist  Start my 31 day Purpose Bible Reading Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/shelivespurposefully/purposebiblereadingchallenge Time Stamps 00:00 Intro and my personal struggle with Bible reading 04:15 getting out of a Bible reading rut TIPS 07:50 Encouragement in this area Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New year’s can come with a slew of resolutions + goals. As the New Year is quickly approaching, today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast Megan is talking about 5 faith based new year's goals that you can start TODAY. Setting goals for your spiritual life can be both motivating and fulfilling- and plus, it's so special to see those goals and plans come to fruition. Get inspired with Megan today as she encourages you to think through practical spiritual goals that can propel you into the New Year. Sponsors Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds Other Links She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Dwell App: https://first5.org/  Daily Grace Co Prayer Journals: https://rstyle.me/+_xjG2-XhNRl63D-mA-Cx8Q  Daily grace Co Prayer Collection: https://rstyle.me/+ysYDgFWu0tpRq6jNFqeS8g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it look like to get into the spirit of the TRUE meaning of Christmas? During this time of year, we can get so caught up in holiday parties, gifts, and decor. Don’t get me wrong, that’s all fun and sweet – but especially as Christians, we should remember what Christmas is really about. If Christmas crept up on you this year, or even fills you with stress, this episode is for YOU. And if you’ve been settling your heart for all of Advent, this is for you too as we simply celebrate Christ this episode. Other Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Christmas Worship Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3N8n8vRMekd0GCbKc5Rjuq?si=61ca025a361f4836 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we enter the Christmas season, which can be so sweet, it can also be a hard time for many of us. It can bring hard reminders, heart ache, sweet but tough memories. Today we are going to talk about comfort and joy for those of us who Christmas might be hard for this year. I just want to encourage you with a ton of Bible verses about Jesus, our Savior who is also our Comforter, who weeps with us, who IS with us, Immanuel, who understands us. We’ll talk about comfort and joy but even more notably the God who gives us that comfort and joy. Our God who came down to earth, who’s birth we celebrate, is not far and He knows our hearts, our sorrow, our needs so intimately. And today I want to encourage you with that. Because truly, there are no perfect words. I don’t know what you’re carrying. But I do know the One who does know and the One who is, as we’ll read, the God of all comfort. And so in this episode, I just want to bring you to Him, to give you space to fall at His feet, and to gently encourage you to stay there *There is no special announcement today, as mentioned on last Thursday's podcast  Other Links Get 10% off your first month of Christian Online Counseling with Faithful Counseling: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully  Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are wrapping up our reading study into 2 & 3 John. In these chapters, we see the example of individuals in the church. What does it mean to be a person of God in the body of Christ? How can we promote truth and love as believers?  We see in these chapters that truth is KEY and love involves truth. This doesn't mean we should use love as an excuse to tolerate false, deceptive teachings. We aren't told to hate either, but we should not excuse or get involved with false teachers. How can we distinguish ourselves as believers? Let's dive in. Sponsors Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we actually trust the Bible? WHY can we trust the Bible? Today Megan Edmonds is sitting down with former teacher, mother, and author Shanda Fulbright to chat all things apologetics. Shanda is passionate about equipping mothers and children with the tools and resources to understand the big “why” questions in Christianity. There is evidence behind Christianity, and it is important that we understand why we believe what we believe. You will leave this episode with security in your faith, and answers for big questions you might have around Christianity. Sponsors Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Shanda’s Faith Inspires Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-faith-inspires-podcast/id1487568229 I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist Book: https://rstyle.me/+pkly-j97ixGg4UJ2yRVhNw Apologetics Resources: https://impactapologetics.com/ Let’s Get Real! Examining the Evidence for God https://impactapologetics.com/lets-get-real-6-8th-grade/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are learning that we are called to LOVE but not always called to ACCEPT. How can learn to balance this as Christians living in this world? We learn that we are never told to just accept all things, all ideologies, all things – especially those that go against God or are of the world. Because we are from God as believers, we are HIS and He is OURS. This means that our spirit is now from God because His spirit lives within us.  Let’s continue our study into 1 John and focusing on chapters 4 and 5 to dive into how we can love those around us, but not accept the things that aren’t of Jesus. Sponsors Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is She Lives Purposefully's 100th EPISODE. SO INCREDIBLE. We take a look back over some highlights from the past 100 episodes, where the podcast is now (a TOP Religion and Spirituality Podcast on Spotify), and we dive into how as believers we can live out our purpose. What does it look like to have a purpose? What does living purposefully look like practically? We explore these questions and more by diving into Ephesians 2:10, and learn who He called us to be, and what He thinks of us. We are His work of art. We were created in Christ Jesus FOR good works. This means you weren’t created not just to merely exist, but for a reason and for a purpose for HIM. We are called to live those good works out. But what exactly are those good works and how can we live them out? Sponsors Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I embrace the truth that God is next level love? We are diving into 1 John 3:1-14 today, and it is our first time on the podcast going through an entire chapter at once! In this chapter, we learn that God the Father bestowed SUCH LOVE on us that He adopted us – you and me. He is not ashamed of us. He knows us inside and out, past, present and future, and He chose to call us children. How beautiful is that truth?! Hoping in Jesus is a purifying process. Let’s live in the hope of purification. Think about it, we have this hope, this higher call, and if we live expectantly for that, we’ll choose to live differently now than we would if the future seemed hopeless and without any purpose or benefit. So often we connect believing and righteousness or believing and good deeds or believing and morals, which are important. But Jesus fulfilled the law, and what goes hand in hand with believing here is actually LOVE. God abides in you and you in Him as you keep His commands – one of which is love. Sponsors Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are diving into verses 18-29 of 1 John 2. In these verses, there is a heavy message: to be on guard. But what exactly does that mean? To be on guard, we have to know the days we live in and the truth of what is coming and what is already in our midst. There is an anti-Christ in the last days. Friends, if back when this was written was the last hour, how much more time is there now? How much more should we be living like it? Because He can indeed return at any time. You will leave this episode asking yourself a vital question as a believer: How can we be on guard in this time? Sponsors Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is thankfulness even important? As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought it would be SO timely to discuss the power of thankfulness, and how to walk in a place of thankfulness. We learn that all throughout Scripture, our thankfulness is rooted in MORE than just thankfulness itself. A heart full of thankfulness is very often tied to the One who GIVES us something to be thankful for. We are thankful for what we have and what's been done not by chance but by He who grants those things. Even with knowing the power of a thankful heart, how do we walk in that, and how do we live that out? Sponsors Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m re-joined by my sister, Makenzy, to answer questions that YOU sent in on She Lives Purposefully's Instagram all about Christian living!  LINKS Get 10% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Daily Grace Co with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954  Get 15% off Bible study tools, Christian living gifts + more at Hosanna Revival with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Shop Megan’s Christian living gift guides on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/3fy92ek  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are going to be discussing two major questions: What do I love? Why do I love? In our continuation in our study of 1 John 1, we learn that John is writing to people, children, young men and fathers, in the faith to not love the world but to love people... but why? These verses are convicting because they state that as believers, we cannot love the Father and love the things of the world which are not from God. The things of this world are the opposite of Him and what He wants for us. They are passing away, along with the whole world. But GOD, His will and whoever does it, will abide forever. Let's dive into these verses together to learn how to love others and God, but not the fleeting things of this world. Sponsors Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Other Links Gift Guides: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/meggpam Free Digital Download of Bible Verses About Hope: cjmilacci.com/slp In My Feels Bible Study: https://rstyle.me/+7Ugfi8HA0W9opuHl2kgWIg She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle with allowing yourself to embrace your emotions, especially when they are negative? It can be difficult to accept difficult or negative emotions that we ALL feel from time to time. Today Megan Edmonds is sitting down with Mac and Kenz, owners of For the Girl. Mac and Kenz recently wrote a Bible study titled "In My Feels" targeted for college women. Mac and Kenz discuss that feelings are an INCREDIBLE gift when you learn to process them and use them for good. Oftentimes, we can allow our feelings to tell us who we are rather than allowing God to tell us who we are. However, scripture is laced with emotions. In the Bible, you will find Jesus feeling sad and angry. Jesus wasn't embarrassed by these feelings, but was rather embracing those emotions and using them for his mission. Being able to admit and recognize your emotions rather than running away from them is a gift from the Lord. Sponsors Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Other Links Mac & Kenz's Instagram: instagram.com/forthegirl___ In My Feels Bible Study: https://rstyle.me/+7Ugfi8HA0W9opuHl2kgWIg She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ My Bible Bibles and Journals I Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are continuing our study in 1 John 2 with a focus on verses 1-11. As believers, we are called to walk in LIGHT, just as Jesus walked. We all fall short and sin, but even if we do we can be at peace knowing that if we sin, we can go to the Father for forgiveness and cleansing. In verses 7-11, we discuss the duo of love and light. It is no new commandment to love. Loving others well is one of the most important things we can do as Christians. How can we love people better today? Who are people you are struggling to love? How does knowing that Jesus loves that person and loves you help you to love others? Let's dive into these questions and more! Sponsors Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we have hope when our world or it feels like THE world falls apart? Today Carli Milacci, an author, leader and friend of Megan's, is joining Megan Edmonds to discuss how we can have hope or claim when everything around us feels like it's crashing down. Carli Milacci is the author of the new novel Recruit of Talionis, a Young Adult Sci-Fi Dystopian Novel, about a teen girl who gets recruited and forced into the life of a soldier. The novel details her journey as she searches for hope in a fallen dystopian society.  Megan and Carli discuss the ways in which the message of Carli's novel is to have hope and encouragement in dark or difficult situations. Whether you are finding yourself in a dry, hopeless, or lonely season, this episode is for you. Sponsors Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds Free Digital Download of Bible Verses About Hope: cjmilacci.com/slp Grab Recruit of Talionis: ​​https://rstyle.me/+8Zcjtz9obZ_2wkHvpVM_YQ Connect with Carli: https://www.instagram.com/cjmilacci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of She Lives Purposefully, we are diving into 1 John 1:5-10. In this portion of Scripture, we are reminded of the truths to remember when we read the Bible. It's not an op-ed on God, it's not a personal blog post -- it's THE message that is from God Himself that John is declaring. And what is the message that God is declaring to us as believers? Let's dive into the episode to find out! Sponsors Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Other Episode Links She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we fully trust God when it feels like all the other things we thought we needed don’t turn out how we expected? Maybe it’s our health, people we thought would be in our lives longer, jobs, or all of it. In our culture, we have learned to push off hardships very successfully. If all else fails, because things will fail us whether willfully or not, Jesus never fails us. Today we dive into the qualities of Jesus as a reassurance that He is trustworthy and dependable, even when all else fails. Sponsors Three Eleven: Save 10% off your first order of hand painted Bibles, journals or Christian apparel and accessories with the code 'Megan10' at www.threeeleven.shop Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Other Episode Links She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible Shop She Lives Purposefully Crewnecks and Totes: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of She Lives Purposefully, we are diving into Part Two of 1 John 1:1-4. As believers, having a relationship with God - a sharing, living, breathing, loving bond - is irreplaceable. Understanding how we can have a relationship with the Word, testifying that Jesus is truth, and how we can be joy FULL are just a few of the topics we dive into today. We also pose the question: How does knowing that Jesus is forever and became human for us to have eternal life bring us joy? How can we continue to pursue that joy? Sponsors Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Carli Milacci's Recruit of Talionis: A Young Adult Sci-Fi Dystopian Novel https://rstyle.me/+8Zcjtz9obZ_2wkHvpVM_YQ Other Episode Links She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John) https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide https://mailchi.mp/3628f0c0cad7/read-your-bible My Bible https://www.instagram.com/joolivvia/ Bibles and Journals I Love https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast, we are going to be talking about 3 ways to strengthen your relationship with God. This is definitely an episode to listen to, share, and review because it is SO good and SO needed. SO many Christians today want more out of their relationship with God and than they feel like they have. And I want to tell you today that God is not far.  Sponsors Three Eleven: Save 10% off your first order of hand painted Bibles, journals or Christian apparel and accessories with the code 'Megan10' at www.threeeleven.shop Faithful Counseling. Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Carli Milacci's Recruit of Talionis: A Young Adult Sci-Fi Dystopian Novel  Other Episode Links She Lives Purposefully Bible Studies (Ruth, Esther, Psalm 23 and 1, 2 & 3 John)  Girl, Read Your Bible FREE Bible Studies Tool Guide  My Bible  Bibles and Journals I Love  Other Resources David Guzik Commentary  First5 by Proverbs 31 Ministries  Daily Grace Co Studies Podcasts I Love Whoa That's Good To Be Heard Podcast with Ayana Truth Talks with Tara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can knowing that Jesus is eternal bring us confidence in who He is and what He calls us to? Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast we are starting our fourth bible study together by diving into 1 John! In 1 John 1: 1-4, we learned about who God is as the foundation of what we believe as Christians. Why? Because it shapes how we obtain, accept, and believe what the Lord says. Sponsors: Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off of your first month with Faithful Counseling at faithfulcousenling.com/shelivespurposefully Carli Milacci's Recruit of Talionis: A Young Adult Sci-Fi Dystopian Novel https://rstyle.me/+8Zcjtz9obZ_2wkHvpVM_YQ The She Lives Purposefully podcast is a Christian living and Bible study podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New chapters can be EXCITING. But they can also, because they’re new and unknown, be really scary. Maybe you have been thrown into a new season without even knowing it was coming or even without a choice. Or, maybe you’re in a season that you prepared for and it’s just as scary!  Today on the She Lives Purposefully podcast we are talking about how to handle new seasons as they come, and what you can learn through them with Jesus right by your side. Sponsors: Get up to 30% off Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/shelives Three Eleven: Save 10% off your first order of hand painted Bibles, journals or Christian apparel and accessories with the code 'Megan10' at www.threeeleven.shop The She Lives Purposefully podcast is a Christian living and Bible study podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*TW: Infertility and miscarriage Today, Megan is joined by her friend Jewell who also had a baby boy this year. They talk about Jewell’s miraculous pregnancy, being a boy mom, motherhood as a calling from God, transitioning to being a mom, mom struggles, finding yourself again and more! Megan’s outfit: Use code ‘MEG10’ for 10% off https://roamouteast.com/discount/MEG10 00:00 Intro 04:37 Infertility, miscarriages, and a miracle pregnancy 08:50 Being a “boy mom” 20:00 Motherhood as a calling 22:40 Transitioning to motherhood 37:09 Lindsey Gurk’s Get your pink back 42:00 Dunkin’ Donuts Drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're learning some major promises of God for us. Psalm 23:6 says this, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Then, we recount the truths all of Psalm 23 has shown us about our great Shepherd.  Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life. As Christians, it's important to know the Word. Tune in and be encouraged and equipped in this Bible study as I read the Scripture, go through the She Lives Purposefully Psalm 23 Study and talk about what God has showed me in this chapter. Download the Digital Study of the NEXT books we'll be studying together on the podcast: Download the 1, 2, & 3 John Study Download the Digital Psalm 23 Study. Sponsors Switch to nontoxic makeup and skincare with Crunchi! Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds We all need to talk to someone. Faithful Counseling can help. Get 10% off the first month of Faithful Counseling with the code 'shelivespurposefully' through this link: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waiting for God to move in the waiting season is hard. In this episode, we study the Bible and look at characters in Scripture like David, Jesus's aunt Elizabeth, Abraham and Sarah, and more to learn from what God did in their waiting seasons. We learn four Biblical encouragements about our waiting seasons.  Links: NEW MERCH: shelivespurposefully.com/products/shop/ Psalm 23 Study: shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Sponsors: Three Eleven: Save 10% off your first order of hand painted Bibles, journals or Christian apparel and accessories with the code 'Megan10' at www.threeeleven.shop Faithful Counseling: Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “shelivespurposefully" will be automatically applied when you go to http://faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're learning the sweet truth that  even "in the presence of my enemies" God prepares a table for us, anoints our head with oil and our cup overflows.  Psalm 23 is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. God used it to bring peace into my life. As Christians, it's important to know the Word. Tune in and be encouraged and equipped in this Bible study as I read the Scripture, go through the She Lives Purposefully Psalm 23 Study and talk about what God has showed me in this chapter. Get started with the Digital Psalm 23 Study: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/slp-studies/ Sponsors Shop NEW She Lives Purposefully merch: shelivespurposefully.com/shop Crunchi: Get $10 your first order of $50 or more at crunchi.com/meganedmonds Faithful: Get 10% off the first month with the code 'shelivespurposefully' through this link: faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices