We are back on for season 2, and in the month of August, our theme is endings. There will be several guests on the show this season, so be sure to listen to find out what's new for Season 2!https://www.patreon.com/shelbyhughesBy Shelby Hughes

Each of us have pieces of our story that are hard to tell, pieces that we'd rather forget. But oftentimes, it's those stories that point us toward hope, toward redemption, toward peace. I don't know what pain or suffering has you feeling trapped today. It may be something present or, as presented in this podcast, it may be a story that happened yea…

In this episode, I bring a memory from my childhood to remembrance and share it with you. I also explain how you can remember your story and why you should make the time to remember your story. This process of remembering may remain untold and hidden within you, it may reach your closest friends, or it may reach the world. Whatever your story and h…

It's "Good" Friday today, and in this episode, I read some scripture on the care that Jesus showed his disciples when his betrayal was already in the works. I talk about how care and compassion relate to the dreams we carry, and share with you a favorite story of mine in which I recognized the compassion of many. I hope this episode reaches you as …

In today's episode, I give you a few reasons why hobbies are good for your health, and how they contribute to your work day. You will hear about how hobbies relate to the dreams we hold, and I will also give you some scripture to think about as you choose to make the time for your hobbies. I also mention famous writers and the hobbies they held. Li…

Ever wonder what the Bible really says about music? It's no wonder that there are many passionate opinions regarding music when it has the ability to evoke such emotion in just a few minutes. There is certainly music that we should listen to and music we should avoid. This podcast doesn't serve to boss your music list around, but to show you what p…

You have a dream that won't go away. It's sort of a lingering goal, one you may or may not be taking baby steps toward. In this episode, I am talking about those kinds of dreams, the ones that seem impossible or far off, but ones you can't stop thinking about. I talk about a man who won four Olympic gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics despite t…

Do you ever feel like your dreams are on hold? Does it make you anxious when your dreams feel unattainable? On the podcast this month, our theme "Be A Dreamer" will take a closer look into having goals and dreams and how those are okay when we choose to have the right attitude about them. In this episode, I talk specifically about disappointment ve…

As a child, I assumed that the friendships I held then would last forever. However, not all friendships are meant to last forever. We grow up, and then a combination of events happen. We may move away. We may get married. We may have children. And with added responsibility that comes with being an adult, we have less and less time for the friendshi…

I don't know about you, but parenting may just be the single hardest calling I've ever taken part in. It doesn't matter the age of your children, every stage comes with difficulties. There are certainly plenty of parenting books out there and everyone has their own styles of raising children and they want to teach you how to be a better parent.In t…

When we said "I do," we promised to have and to hold until death do us part. And we promised to do that no matter what. To have and to hold means that we cherish our spouse, and that we spend time with one another. But in the busy of life, it can be difficult to live that out sometimes, and it's not because we don't love our spouse, but because it'…

God is ever-present. Jesus is Emmanuel (God with us). Do you ever want to know God's love and love him back but you just don't know where to start or feel sorta disconnected? In this episode, I'll talk through my favorite way to read the greatest love letter written. You'll also learn the scripture that challenged me to finally start this podcast, …

Making The Time Podcast is for those who want to carve out intentional time for the things and the people they love. In this episode, I talk more about the "why" behind starting this podcast and a little on how the title came to be.Links + Resources in this episode:Emily P. Freeman (The Next Right Thing Podcast)If you'd like to connect, you can rea…

Making The Time Podcast is for those who want to carve out intentional time for the things and the people they love. In this episode, I simply talk a bit about me and my family and my choosing to be a stay-at-home mama. No shame in fellow mamas who have to work. Trust me. I get it.Links + Resources in this Episode: Wesley Hughes, my husband (TheAmp…