Episodios

  • 247 | Called to Missions: Miraculous stories from Uganda, becoming a missionary, and supporting missions even without going abroad with Julianne Heilman

    247 | Called to Missions: Miraculous stories from Uganda, becoming a missionary, and supporting missions even without going abroad with Julianne Heilman
    Aug 14 2025
    If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to step into the mission field for Jesus —or how you can make a difference for the kingdom in global missions without leaving home — this is your episode. Today, I’m joined by Julianne Heilman, founder of Asifiwe Child Care Ministries in Uganda, a life-changing ministry that rescues vulnerable children, gives them hope and opportunity, and shares the love of Jesus. Think stories you’ve only read in missionary biographies—except they’re happening right now. This conversation is extra special for me, because She Lives Purposefully began as a college project where I interviewed six women who live with purpose—and Julianne was one of them! Now, years later, we get to sit down again and hear how God has been moving in powerful ways. In This Episode, We Talk About: How Julianne knew she was called by God to missions—and the spiritual & practical steps to take if you feel the same How Asifiwe Child Care Ministries began and where it is today How to support missions even if you’re not called to go abroad Ways you can get involved Whether you’re praying about your own call to missions, looking for ways to support from home, or just want to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness, this conversation will inspire and challenge you. Resources & Links Mentioned: Learn more about Asifiwe Child Care Ministries: https://asifiwechildcare.org Julianne’s original She Lives Purposefully story: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2018/08/04/julianne-heilman/ Subscribe to She Lives Purposefully for ad-free episodes on SLP+: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 3 m
  • 246 | The Bible is for YOU, getting closer to God, reasons Christians don’t read daily, and the BIGGEST reason we should with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams

    246 | The Bible is for YOU, getting closer to God, reasons Christians don’t read daily, and the BIGGEST reason we should with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams
    Aug 7 2025
    Is the Bible really for everyone? In today’s episode, we sit down with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams to talk about why the answer is a resounding yes. Women of God (and men of God) should be in the word. Whether you’re new to the faith or you’re a seasoned Christian, God’s Word has something for you—right now, right where you are. It’s written by God and it’s meant to be read. We dive into: What it means that God’s story of redemption spans all of Scripture The importance of being in God’s Word—whether you're new to the faith or spiritually seasoned She Reads Truth’s new devotional covering all 66 books of the Bible Our favorite books of the Bible Some reasons we don’t read the Bible and the BIGGEST reason we should Why reading the Bible is a must for spiritual growth If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Bible or unsure how it connects to your life, this episode will remind you: the Bible is not just for scholars—it’s for you. PREORDER THE DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/415qXYH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 m
  • 245 | Overbooked, Overwhelmed & Longing for God: Keeping Up with Faith In a Busy Life with Tara Sun

    245 | Overbooked, Overwhelmed & Longing for God: Keeping Up with Faith In a Busy Life with Tara Sun
    Jul 31 2025
    If you’re just trying to keep up with life—and struggling to keep up with God—you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my sweet friend Tara Sun, host of the beloved podcast Truth Talks with Tara and author of the brand-new book Overbooked and Overwhelmed. Tara opens up about her own turning point—the moment she realized she was living distracted and disconnected from God—and how she found her way back to a life rooted in Jesus, not just busyness. We talk about: The difference between the abundant life and the overcommitted life How to stay spiritually grounded when your schedule is out of control How to “live like Mary in a Martha world” The role of social media in burnout and how to steward it well Practical ways to reorient your life around Jesus again Encouragement for anyone feeling spiritually apathetic or disconnected This conversation is like a deep breath for the soul. 🎉 Order Tara’s new book: https://amzn.to/4khXnWo 📚 My favorite Christian resources: Hosanna Revival (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off): https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Daily Grace Co. (code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • 244 | Lessons in our first year as parents: sleep, judgement, anti-kids culture, family, and getting honest about our time with God

    244 | Lessons in our first year as parents: sleep, judgement, anti-kids culture, family, and getting honest about our time with God
    Jul 24 2025
    We’ve been parents for one whole year (well, more if you count pregnancy which we do)! We’re reflecting on the past year and talking about a bunch of things we’ve learned and what God has taught us - we get REAL and honest about where we’ve been at in this journey as newer Christian parents and talk about the blessing that is parenthood and getting to raise up our precious baby boy. Links Christian music playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c Shop Hosanna Revival (on SALE) with an extra 15% off with code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Shop Daily Grace Co (on SALE) and with an extra 10% off using code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Health episode with Chrissy Evans: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000713536329 Other parenthood episodes: How to be a gospel-centered mom with Laura Wifler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000717639142 God’s love in foster care, misconceptions and uplifting kids in crisis with Jessica Mathisen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000716622742 Find healing rest from overwhelm and anxiety with Becky Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000711314027 A new Christian mom chat: boy moms, motherhood, adjusting, struggles, infertility and “Getting back”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000676924550 Motherhood lessons: where God has me is the BEST place and God’s unearned love: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000673453920 Birth story, high risk miracles and seeking Jesus postpartum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000672474118 Outline 00:00 We’ve been parents for a whole year! 03:10 No comparison - every situation is different 11:30 no judgment 13:30 birth rate decline 14:30 our thoughts on sleep training and formula 21:20 good things take hard work 30:00 It takes a village and we love ours 33:00 Spending time with God as parents and the importance of maintaining your relationship with God in the busyness of life 40:00 letting go of milestone pressure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 m
  • 243 | How to Be a Gospel-Centered Mom with Laura Wifler

    243 | How to Be a Gospel-Centered Mom with Laura Wifler
    Jul 17 2025
    For the mamas who just want to raise their kids WELL in Christ, today, we’re talking about being a Gospel mom. I’m joined by Laura Wifler—wife, mama, writer, podcaster, and co-founder of the global nonprofit Risen Motherhood. Laura’s new book, cowritten with Emily Jensen, Gospel Mom, is for moms longing to live a Christ-centered life in the midst of messy, mundane motherhood. We dive deep into: What it really means to be a Gospel-centered mom How to tune out the noise of parenting advice and tune into truth Why the “little years” of motherhood are not “lost years”—and how God is at work in them Letting go of the “what if” and living faithfully in the “what is” Encouragement for weary moms navigating comparison, unmet expectations, and daily overwhelm Laura reminds us that our value doesn’t come from how productive or perfect we are—but from being rooted in Jesus and resting in His grace. 🎉 Grab Laura’s new book Gospel Mom (and don’t miss the companion workbook!): https://amzn.to/3IoYKoS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • 242 | God’s Love in Foster Care, Misconceptions & Uplifting Kids in Crisis with Jessica Mathisen

    242 | God’s Love in Foster Care, Misconceptions & Uplifting Kids in Crisis with Jessica Mathisen
    Jul 10 2025
    In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Jessica Mathisen — foster mom, adoptive mom, and bio mom — whose mission is to help others know the deep love of God. Jessica shares her journey through foster care and adoption, what led her to open her heart and home, and how God’s love shines through every part of the process. We talk about: What it’s really like to be a foster and adoptive mom Misconceptions about children in foster care What the Church needs to better understand and do How we as a community can better support foster families The hardest and most rewarding parts of fostering Why Jessica wrote No Matter Where I Go and how it’s making a difference This is a must-listen for anyone who’s been curious about fostering or wants to love families in crisis well. Don’t miss it! 🔗 Order Jessica’s book: https://amzn.to/3ZYMKRd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • 241 | 6 Simple Ways to Grow Closer to God This Summer (Even When Life Feels Out of Routine!)

    241 | 6 Simple Ways to Grow Closer to God This Summer (Even When Life Feels Out of Routine!)
    Jul 3 2025
    Summer can be full of sunshine, beach trips, and spontaneous fun—but it can also throw your routine completely off track, and staying consistent in your walk with God might feel harder than usual. But it doesn’t have to be! In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m sharing 6 simple and meaningful ways to keep growing in your relationship with God this summer—even when your schedule is all over the place. These ideas are flexible, doable, and perfect for busy Christian women, moms, or anyone who’s craving deeper faith in this season. What you’ll hear in this episode: 🌿 How prayer walks with my baby boy have changed my daily rhythm 📖 30-day Bible reading plans that are actually realistic for summer 🌅 Why your evenings might be the perfect time to connect with God 👯‍♀️ Ideas for starting or joining a summer Bible study with friends 🚗 How to turn your commute or vacation travel into a worship drive 🧠 A fun new idea for weekly Scripture memory (inspired by my husband!) Resources Mentioned: ✨ FREE Bible Reading Plans and Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ ✨ Worship Playlist for Your Summer Drives: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c PLUS ✨ Join SLP+ for a Full Year of Curated Bible Plans and Ad-Free Podcast Episodes!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com ✨ My go-to Bible (use code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off): https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-large-print-journaling-bible-sierra-theme ✨ Other great Bible study tools for your summer quiet time with God (use code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Show Outline 00:00 We can and should grow in God whether we have routine or not 2:10 I’m so thankful for our Christian community and I’m emotional about it! 3:20 Potential podcast topic we might talk about soon 4:00 6 practical ways to grow in God this summer 4:45 Prayer walks 6:25 Short and conquerable Bible reading plans 8:15 Spend time with Jesus in the evening 9:15 Gather with Christians, church, and Bible studies during the week 11:10 Worship drives 12:50 Weekly memory verses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 m
  • 240 | Delighting in God, the Importance of Bible Study, WRONG teachings with Elle Cardel

    240 | Delighting in God, the Importance of Bible Study, WRONG teachings with Elle Cardel
    Jun 26 2025
    Have you ever struggled to delight in God or even know what that means practically? Did you know that God delights in YOU? Today, I am joined by Elle Cardel from Daughter of Delight. We talk about delighting in the Lord, spending time in the Bible, the truth that God delights in us, fighting perfectionism, and changing the mentality of the need to earn God’s favor. Show Outline: 00:00 Intro 04:30 What does delighting in God mean? 10:00 Practical ways to grow in our delight of God; being too busy for God; and the importance of Scripture 15:00 Nothing satisfies like our God does 18:00 Fighting the lie that we don’t need to study God’s Word 21:00 Popular, WRONG Biblical teachings to be wary of 24:30 “God won’t give us more than we can handle”… or will He? 31:00 God delights in YOU Buy She Delights: https://amzn.to/4lqkqPP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m