These days, women are expected to DO it all and BE everything to everyone around them. We feel like we are continually failing, and our faith walk is just one more way we fall short. But what if it's not like that? What if God is with you right now, in all the chaos? Join host Megan Morell, your fellow imperfect God-loving woman. She's a wife, homeschooling mom of seven, adoptive mom, and special needs mom. She's a certified Life Coach and owns a wellness business. She knows what it means to ...
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I love going through the stories of King David with my children to share lessons from his life. However, this day it was a lesson for ME.
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I have prayerfully been considering the future of the podcast for several weeks. Today, I talk about that.
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E-45 Let's Treat The Adopted Ones Differently
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How dare I think much less SAY such a thing?? All of my kids, adopted or not, are just that: MY KIDS. They all should be treated the same. But, what about God's kids? Does He treat all of them the same? Let's discuss! Some of the verses referenced today are: Exodus 12:49 Leviticus 24:22 Numbers 9:14 Numbers 15:15-16 Malachi 3:6 John 14:15 I John 2:…
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E-44 Pen, Sword, and ... Pacifier? An Interview With Chaney Hobson
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Chaney Hobson is the author of the Redemption Pirates series of faith-based fantasy books. The second book, The Legends of Nesher, launched just two weeks ago. Today, Chaney shares about being a mother and an author, as well as the inspiration for her books. Find her books on Amazon and other online retailers. The Secrets of Avigdor The Legends of …
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E-43 Update On Praying For My Husband's Wife
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Several episodes ago, I shared my marriage struggles -- particularly how I struggled to even pray for my husband. Today, as we celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary, I share an update.
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We arrived at the story of Hannah in our Bible class recently. I always enjoy reading about her. Hannah is a woman know KNOWS heartache. And Hannah is also a woman who leaned wholly on God. Today, I share what Hannah and Samuel have to do with me...and YOU! Passages referenced in this episode are 1 Samuel chapters 1 and 3.…
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E-41 The Rest Of The Story About My Extraction
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This is the episode I was going to do last week before my plans were interrupted in the best of ways. Today I talk about my journey to certain decisions regarding my dental health. And what in the world is going on with me in that picture?? Looks like a haz-mat situation...
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This episode was supposed to be about something else, but when I realized I was holding on to something dead, I knew I needed to talk about that instead.
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I was told, "You don't get to do that!" this week. It went straight to my heart and I immediately knew there were some changes I needed to make.
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Sometimes getting what we want can be painful!
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E37: I Couldn't Pray For My Husband, So I Prayed For His Wife
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My heart had become so hardened towards my husband and my marriage that I just couldn't bring myself to pray for him. But maybe I could pray for his wife and go from there.
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Episode 36: Hope, Healing, Horses with Kim Tschirret
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Kim Tschirret is the CEO and founder of Hope Reins, a place where children can find hope and healing. Kim and her team have helped thousands of children from trauma discover healing through the love of mentors, rescued horses, and Jesus. Today, she shares with us what this looks like and stories of children who have been touched by their ministry, …
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The Israelites had trouble completely taking the Promised Land once they got there...is it possible we are having the same struggle today? Verses mentioned in this episode include: Joshua chapters 16-19 Matthew 11:28-30 Colossians 1:9-14 Galatians 5:19-25 Galatians 6:7-9 Hebrews 12:1-3 II Timothy 4:7-8…
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Episode 34: Real Mentoring--An Interview with Nancy Lindgren
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Nancy Lindgren, founder of MORE Mentoring, joins us today to chat about Biblical mentorship...and why it's needed now more than ever. With Ephesians 3:20 as her strength, Nancy has accepted the call to create a culture of mentorship within the Body. "Now to Him who is able to do far MORE abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power a…
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Ever wonder why I call Him Yeshua instead of Jesus? Let's talk about that!
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Episode 32: I Don't Know How I'm Going to Handle My Life
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Once upon a time, I had ALL these blessings I had been begging God for, yet I didn't know how I was going to handle my life because my health was in shambles. March is a pivotal month for me and I will always stop to remember where I was and how God got me from there to here. Verses referenced in this episode include I Corinthians 6:19-20 Romans 12…
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"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 offers great wisdom about the type of friend we should have closest to us. Today we discuss the importance of the company you keep. Some of the other verses referenced in this episode are: I Corinthians 15:33 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Proverbs 19:20 Proverbs 27:5-6 Proverbs 12:26…
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Episode 30: Easter, Passover, Does it Even Matter?
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With Easter coming up later this month and then Passover next month, this episode discusses the two and what the Bible has to say about it all. Some of the passages I reference in this episode are: Exodus 12 Leviticus 23 Numbers 9 Deuteronomy 16 2 Kings 22 and 23 Luke 2:41-49 John 1:29, 13:1 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 15: 20, 23 Exodus 32 Genesis 4 My pe…
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Many times we can become overwhelmed with the distance between where we are and where we want to be...so we do nothing. What if you just did something?
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Episode 28: I Really Don't Want to Talk About This (the one on tithing)
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Finances--especially tithing--can be a hot button and I really didn't want to talk about it this week. But, I had no peace about other topics, so here we are! I share my own lack of peace on this matter and how I finally resolved that. Here is the link to the teaching I talk about in this episode: MTOI Tithing: Appreciating Blessings…
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The saga of our current hard season in life continues, but we aren't the only ones going through challenging times. What does God expect of us when it comes to others' difficult seasons?
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Episode 26: Oh, What Peace We Often Forfeit!
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How God used our hymn class this week to really get ahold of me. Maybe you, as well.
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Episode 25: You Having A Rough Week? Me, too. Let's Go to the Word Together
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Today, I'm preaching to myself from the greatest source of Truth available. If you are going through a rough patch like I am, I pray this encourages you, too!
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I'm not qualified to bring this podcast to you today, but here it is. What are you telling yourself that YOU are not qualified to do? Maybe this will give you a change of heart.
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Episode 23: A Look Inside the Struggles of a Special Needs Adoptive Family
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WARNING: Some of the content of today's episode is not suitable for children. Today we talk with "Samantha," an adoptive mom of children with special needs due to early childhood trauma. She shares a rare glimpse inside the home of an adoptive family, and it's not always pretty. This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone considering adoption or wh…
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Episode 22: My Personal Journey with Christmas, Easter, and God's Holy Days
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After last week's episode, I wanted to share my personal journey regarding what special days I celebrate God throughout the year. It's not been a smooth trip, and I'm not proud of every step. But, this is my story.
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King Josiah of Judah was brought a book when the priests were cleaning out the temple and it completely changed everything for him that year...and going forward. Could what he discovered also change YOUR year?
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Episode 20: The Little Verse I go to When it Feels Like God is Taking Too Long
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Today I share how one little verse has helped me through many, many times of waiting!
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Episode 19: The One to Listen to Again to be Uplifted
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I pray this episode lifts you up today and is also one you can come back to when you are in need of a boost. In it, I read several of the Psalms, songs of faith and praise. Faith comes by hearing. Listen today to the Word and let it bless you.
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Episode 18: Out of the Valley of the Shadow of Death
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Two years ago, I was in a deep, dark valley and I could see no way out. Today I look back on that difficult time in the hope that my story offers you encouragement.
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Episode 17: Creativity, an interview with Laura Ayars
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Creativity is something that is becoming less practiced and valued in our society...is this a good thing? Does God have anything to say about it? Join me today as Laura Ayars and I sit and discuss this topic.
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Episode 16: On Humble Pie and Generational Curses
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I had no idea that a heaping serving of Humble Pie was on the menu for me this Thanksgiving season...and it was tied into a generational curse that's plagued our family.
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Dig into John 15:1-11 with me today! There is so much good to receive from our Father in this passage!
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Episode 14: Hiding the Word in Your Kids' Hearts
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Hear how I use hymns and the Bible to hide the Word in my kids' hearts, and how you can, too!
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Episode 13: There Was No Hope For My Marriage
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I was spiraling down with hopelessness in my marriage when this happened.
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With 'cold and flu' season upon us, I want to share my top go-to home remedies for the times those bugs pop up in our home. These are all things that are both affordable and readily available. Plus they help manage symptoms fast! Get your printable reference guide to these and more of my home remedies at BusyWomenGodlyLives.com…
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The time God used cookies to work on refining me.
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What does my mother in a swimsuit have to do with my parenting? Listen to this episode and you'll find out!
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Episode 9: Special Needs People (you might know some)
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Today we explore how God has been opening my eyes to the "special needs people" all around me...maybe even the one in the mirror!
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Today we have a conversation with grief and loss artist Maddie Jaques. Maddie shares part of her own grief journey and how that became the unique way God uses her artistic talents to bless other families suffering with grief and loss. You can see her work--and her AT work-- on Instagram and Facebook Instagram: madalynnjaquesart Facebook: Madalynn J…
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What does pizza have to do with God's refining power? Listen to this episode to find out!
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Episode 6: Original Event, Day 5 with Tami Valencia
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This was Day 5 of the original 5 day Busy Women, Godly Lives event that was held the summer of 2023 and eventually led to this podcast. Today, homeschooling mom of seven and mentor to other homeschooling moms Tami Valencia shares her own ups and downs in her pursuit of keeping God first in real, every day life.…
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Episode 5: Original Event, Day 4 with Marta Greenman
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This was Day 4 of the original 5 day Busy Women, Godly Lives event that was held the summer of 2023 and eventually led to this podcast. In this episode, Megan talks with author and teacher Marta Greenman about what God expected of women in the Bible, and what He expects of us now when it comes to putting Him first.…
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Episode 4: Original Event, Day 3 with Maureen Maldonado
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This was Day 3 of the original 5 day Busy Women, Godly Lives event that was held in the summer of 2023 and eventually led to this podcast. In this episode, author and teacher Maureen Maldonado gives us some practical tips and encouragement for keeping God first even in the chaos of real life.
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Episode 3: Original Event, Day 2 with Jenifer Lay
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This was Day 2 of the original 5 day Busy Women, Godly Lives event that was held in the summer of 2023 and eventually led to this podcast. In this episode, Megan talks with homeschooling mom of eight and business owner Jenifer Lay about what it looks like to keep God first in her busy life.
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Episode 2: Original Event, Day 1 with Jennifer Hayes Yates
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This was Day 1 of the original 5 day Busy Women, Godly Lives event that was held in the summer of 2023 and eventually led to this podcast. Megan visits with author and teacher Jennifer Hayes Yates about what it means to put God first even with the busy lives women lead.
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Episode 1: Launch Day! Get to Know Your Host
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Megan shares about her life and what led her to start this podcast.
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Busy Women, Godly Lives is coming September 18, 2023!By Megan Morell
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