Ep. #17 Before the Fireworks: Celebrate How Far You've Come

Ep. #17 Before the Fireworks: Celebrate How Far You've Come

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday and gather for parades, family traditions, and fireworks, we're taking a moment to pause and reflect on something we often overlook—how far God has brought us. In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, sisters Jenny and Shelley share favorite Fourth of July memories from growing up in small-town Iowa and explore a powerful question: When was the last time you celebrated what God has already done in your life? So many of us spend our days focused on the next goal, the next challenge, or the next thing that needs fixing. We rarely stop to acknowledge the growth, strength, wisdom, and faith God has developed in us along the way. Together, we'll discuss: ✨ Why it's important to celebrate your progress, not just your goals ✨ What freedom looks like in this season of life ✨ How fear, comparison, guilt, and limiting beliefs can keep us stuck ✨ The connection between awareness, gratitude, and true freedom ✨ The legacy you're building through your faith, relationships, and daily choices ✨ The "Fireworks Five" challenge that will help you notice God's goodness and faithfulness Using Galatians 5:1 as our guide, we'll talk about the freedom Christ offers and how gratitude can transform what we notice, what we believe, and who we're becoming. Whether you're navigating a new season, reflecting on lessons learned, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode will remind you that God has been faithful every step of the way—and He's not finished with your story. Before the fireworks light up the sky, take a moment to celebrate something else: The prayers God has answered. The battles you've survived. The growth you've experienced. The freedom you've found. And the abundant life God is still inviting you to live. 📖 Scripture: Galatians 5:1 Please SUBSCRIBE, share, and join us for more faith, mindset, and encouragement. Join our Inner Circle at abundantlyfavored.com Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K #AbundantlyFavored #FaithAndMindset #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #Gratitude #FreedomInChrist #PersonalGrowth #ChristianWomen #SpeakLife #AbundantLiving

Ep. #16 Kicking Mr. Mediocrity Off Your Shoulder

Episode 16: Kicking Mr. Mediocrity Off Your Shoulder Have you ever heard that little voice in your head whispering: "You're not qualified." "You're too old." "You're too late." "Why even try?" In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, sisters Jenny and Shelley share a powerful lesson they learned years ago while attending sales school in Nashville—a lesson about a character called Mr. Mediocrity. Mr. Mediocrity isn't a real person, but his voice is one many of us know all too well. He's the voice of doubt, fear, insecurity, and limiting beliefs that tries to convince us we're not enough and keeps us from stepping into the life God has called us to live. Drawing inspiration from Exodus 4:12, we explore how to recognize those negative thoughts, compare them to God's truth, and stop allowing fear to become the narrator of our story. In this episode, we share 10 practical ways to kick Mr. Mediocrity off your shoulder, including: • How to recognize negative self-talk • Why every thought isn't necessarily true • Using Scripture to combat lies • Speaking to yourself the way God speaks to you • Replacing worst-case thinking with faith-filled expectation • Remembering God's faithfulness in your life • Choosing progress over perfection • Becoming the woman God created you to be If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, comparison, fear, or feeling stuck, this conversation will encourage you to replace lies with truth and move forward with confidence and faith. Remember: You don't have to believe everything you think. Mediocrity is not your calling. Abundance is. 📖 Scripture: Exodus 4:12 🎙️ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder of God's truth today. #AbundantlyFavored #FaithAndMindset #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #SpeakLife #MindsetMatters #FaithOverFear #PersonalGrowth #ChristianWomen #AbundantLiving

Ep. # 15 A Conversation with Dad: Faith, Family, Service, and Legacy-Father's Day Edition

Father's Day Special-Episode #15 A Conversation with Dad: Faith, Family, Service & Legacy In this special Father's Day episode, we sit down with our dad for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the life experiences that shaped him into the man, husband, father, and grandfather he is today. From growing up as the oldest of five children to serving in the Air Force, building a lasting marriage, raising six children, and becoming a grandpa, Dad shares stories, lessons, laughter, and wisdom gathered over decades of life and faith. Together, we explore his childhood memories, how he met and fell in love with Mom, the challenges and joys of parenting a large family, his career journey, and the faith that has guided him through every season. This episode is more than a Father's Day tribute—it's a conversation about legacy, integrity, perseverance, and the values that can impact generations. As Proverbs 20:7 reminds us: "The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him." Whether you're celebrating your own father, reflecting on family memories, or seeking encouragement for your own journey, we hope this conversation inspires you. In this episode: • Growing up as the oldest of five children • Meeting Mom and building a lasting marriage • Lessons learned from serving in the Air Force • Becoming a father and raising six kids • Faith, family, and life's greatest priorities • The joys of being Grandpa • Reflections on legacy and what matters most Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandpas, and father figures who lead with love, faith, and integrity. Follow, share, and join us for more faith, mindset, and encouragement. Join our Inner Circle at abundantlyfavored.com Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ] Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE] Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Ep. #14 Summer Habits That Actually Stick

Summer Habits That Actually Stick Why do we all start new habits with so much confidence? "This is the summer I'm going to..." and then life happens. In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, we're talking about why habits often don't last and how small, simple changes can create lasting transformation. From all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism to unrealistic expectations, we'll uncover the common reasons we struggle to stay consistent—and how to break free from them. Inspired by Galatians 6:9, we're reminded that faithful consistency matters more than perfection: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." We'll discuss practical strategies like habit stacking from Atomic Habits by James Clear and share easy ways to connect healthy habits to routines you're already doing every day. Whether it's adding prayer time to your morning routine, preparing healthy foods ahead of time, taking daily walks, drinking more water, practicing gratitude, or creating healthier boundaries with your phone, tiny faithful steps can lead to meaningful change. Most importantly, we'll explore how habits aren't about earning worthiness—they're about becoming the woman God created you to be. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: * Why habits often fail * The power of habit stacking * How tiny habits create lasting results * The connection between identity and consistency * Simple ways to build spiritual, mindset, and physical habits this summer Summer Habit Challenge: Choose: ✔️ One mindset habit ✔️ One spiritual habit ✔️ One physical habit Keep it simple. Stay consistent. Trust God with the harvest. Closing Question: What's one habit that helps you feel more grounded and peaceful? Connect with us, share your answer, and join the conversation. We'd love to hear from you! Follow, share, and join us for more faith, mindset, and encouragement. Join our Inner Circle at abundantlyfavored.com Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ] Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE] Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Ep. #13 Ten Things We are Saying Yes to This Summer

☀️ Abundantly Favored Podcast — Season 1 Episode 13 10 Things We’re Saying YES to This Summer “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) Summer has a way of revealing what we’ve been carrying. Sometimes we unintentionally say YES to busyness, pressure, stress, comparison, and burnout without even realizing it. In this episode, we’re talking about 10 intentional things we want to say YES to this summer instead — things that bring more peace, presence, joy, and purpose into our everyday lives. We’re saying YES to: ☀️ slower mornings ☀️ protecting our peace ☀️ being more present ☀️ laughing more ☀️ prayer walks ☀️ healthier thoughts ☀️ meaningful conversations ☀️ less perfection pressure ☀️ rest without guilt ☀️ becoming who God created us to be We’re also sharing some funny and relatable summer YES moments like: 😄 drinking more water and less stress 😄 meals that don’t require Pinterest-level effort 😄 memories over perfectly clean houses 😄 slowing down enough to actually enjoy this season This episode is a reminder that summer doesn’t have to become another season of pressure. God may be inviting us into a season of slowing down, reconnecting, resting, and becoming more grounded in Him. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or mentally exhausted, this conversation will encourage you to breathe deeper, release unnecessary pressure, and embrace this season with more grace and intention. 🎧 Listen now and join us as we talk about the things we’re intentionally saying YES to this summer. Follow, share, and join us for more faith, mindset, and encouragement. Join our Inner Circle at abundantlyfavored.com Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ] Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE] Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K