Episode #19: From Scarcity to Abundance: What Are You Focusing On?

Episode #19: From Scarcity to Abundance: What Are You Focusing On?

Have you ever noticed how two people can walk through the exact same situation, yet one sees possibility while the other only sees problems? In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, we're talking about the powerful difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset—and why what you focus on shapes so much of your life. If you've ever caught yourself thinking... * "There's never enough time." * "Everyone else gets the opportunities." * "I'm too late." * "I don't have what it takes." ...this conversation is for you. Together, we'll explore what Jesus meant when He said He came so we could have life "to the full" (John 10:10) and how we can begin noticing God's provision, opportunities, and blessings that may have been right in front of us all along. We'll also share practical ways to shift your perspective, train your mind to recognize God's goodness, and replace thoughts of lack with hope, purpose, and expectancy. This week's challenge is simple but life-changing: spend seven days intentionally looking for evidence of God's abundance. Because sometimes the biggest miracle isn't that our circumstances change... It's that our perspective does. Join us as we learn to stop focusing on what's missing and start celebrating the God who has already given us so much. ✨ If this episode encourages you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a reminder that her best chapters may still be ahead. Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 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

Ep. #18 Mid-Year Check-In: Who Are You Becoming?

Before you jump into the second half of the year, it's time for a heart check—not a performance review. In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, Shelley and Jenny invite you to pause, reflect, and celebrate the growth God has been doing in your life. Instead of focusing on what you haven't accomplished, discover why God cares more about who you're becoming than what you're achieving. Together, we'll talk about: * How to recognize the progress you may have overlooked. * Why your thoughts and words reveal your growth. * Celebrating answered prayers, new habits, and quiet victories. * Letting go of perfection and embracing God's faithfulness. * Becoming the woman God created you to be—one faithful step at a time. Whether this year has been full of victories, unexpected detours, or a little of both, this conversation will encourage you to look back with gratitude and move forward with hope. Key Scripture: Philippians 3:13–14 (NIV) Join us for a refreshing mid-year reset that will remind you to give yourself grace, celebrate how far you've come, and keep pressing toward the incredible future God has for you. ✨ If this episode encourages you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a reminder that her best chapters may still be ahead. Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 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

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