More Than Ambition

22. Prioritizing Work (and Play) that You Enjoy

Join the Early Morning Club: https://dustyhegge.com/morning Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustyhegge [https://instagram.com/dustyhegge] CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Cultural Significance of Food 01:47 Joy and Curiosity in Daily Life 06:53 Taking Authority in Your Life 11:37 Embracing Your Work as Worship 16:29 Invitation to the Early Morning Club This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dustyhegge.substack.com [https://dustyhegge.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

21. What is Discipleship? with Andrea Burke author of A Bit of Earth: A Year in the Garden with God

Did you know that just looking at a picture of nature is scientifically proven to increase productivity, happiness, and all-around well-being? (Seriously.) Imagine the exponential impact that it can have on your health, well-being, and overall happiness if looking at a picture of nature has benefits to your health how much more valuable standing IN actual nature is going to be! It’s no secret that I love being in the garden. That business is deeply important to me. And that biblical discipleship is nonnegotiable in my mind. And today, my conversation with Andrea Burke, brings you all three! My three favorite things to talk about all in one joy-filled, peaceful episode! It was such a gift to speak to her! Andrea’s heart for the Lord is infectious and I admire the way she discusses biblical discipleship. It was such a fun conversation merging so many of my favorite topics! I hope you enjoy! 👉🏽 Pre-order Andrea’s Book, A Bit of Earth: A Year in the Garden with God - https://amzn.to/3WJyAlC [https://amzn.to/3WJyAlC] Connect with Andrea: INSTAGRAM [https://instagram.com/andreagburke] Connect with Dusty: WEBSITE [https://dustyhegge.com] https://dustyhegge.com| INSTAGRAM [https://instagram.com/dustyhegge] CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Writing Process 14:43 Discipleship as an Invitation 22:44 Prioritizing God in Scripture 24:10 Shifting the Focus: What Does It Say About God? 32:12 Trusting in God's Timing and Being Faithful 34:14 Embracing Different Seasons and Opportunities 39:57 The Faithfulness of God in All Aspects of Life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dustyhegge.substack.com [https://dustyhegge.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

20. OFF THE CUP: How do I know if this is God's will?

Join The Battle Cry with Christina Wallace:https://christinalynnwallace.substack.com [https://christinalynnwallace.substack.com/?utm_source=homepage_recommendations&utm_campaign=2753369] Get on the More Than Ambition Fellowship Waitlist:https://dustyhegge.myflodesk.com/fellowship [https://dustyhegge.myflodesk.com/fellowship] Full show notes here: https://dustyhegge.com/podcast/20 [https://dustyhegge.com/podcast/20] CHAPTERS: * 00:00 Introduction and Current Projects * 08:23 Building a Solid Foundation * 13:21 Combining Passion and Calling * 21:50 The Importance of Humility and Endurance * 26:06 Desires for God's Glory and Our Good * 28:01 Seeking God's Will and Trusting His Goodness * 30:27 Perceiving Joy and Growth Through Pain * 33:29 The Importance of Reading the Bible * 42:55 Empowering the Congregation to Read the Bible * 48:22 Awareness of Suffering and the Guilt of Joy * 53:45 Pressing into the Question of God's Goodness * 56:14 Faith and the Inability to Explain * 58:10 Discernment and Reliance on the Holy Spirit: Navigating Life and Work * 01:12:47 Finding Joy in Activities that Align with Your Interests and Passions * 01:26:23 Supporting and Cheering on Others: Building Community and Collaboration This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dustyhegge.substack.com [https://dustyhegge.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

19. Spiritual Practices for Creative Leaders with Christina Hubbard

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://dustyhegge.com/podcast/19 [https://dustyhegge.com/podcast/19] Join The Creative and Free Collective and save 20% [https://www.christinahubbard.com/membership-plan29] Christina's Book rec: Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatathil [https://amzn.to/3LfgJMJ] Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 01:04 Creating the Creative and Free Collective 05:19 Exploring Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Formation 10:14 The Transformative Power of Gardening and Nature 21:02 The Power of Outdoor Time 23:47 Intentional Time with God 29:02 The Importance of Community and Safe Spaces This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dustyhegge.substack.com [https://dustyhegge.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

18. Simple SEO Strategies to Grow Your Online Business with Mckayla Spencer

Does SEO (search engine optimization) stress you out? You know it's important - but how (and where?) do you start!? Then this is the perfect episode for you! I'm joined by Mckayla Spencer, from The Comma Momma Co [www.thecommamamaco.com], and she breaks down all things SEO for us! You're gonna want to take notes for this one! GET A WEBSITE [https://caffeinatedsites.co] GRAB YOUR FREE STRATEGIC PLAN [https://dustyhegge.com/strategy] BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION [https://dustyhegge.com] ☕️ Dusty's Instagram [https://instagram.com/dustyhegge] | Dusty on Substack [https://dustyhegge.substack.com/] ☕️ Mckalya's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/commamama.co/] | Free Blog Post Check-List [www.thecommamamaco.com/seo-blog-post-checklist] Takeaways * SEO is the process of optimizing your website and content to show up in search engine results. * Implement a content strategy that provides value to your audience and expands your search queries. * Regularly check your analytics to see what content is performing well and update old blog posts to improve ranking. * Make SEO strategies accessible and manageable by focusing on quality over quantity and putting your personality into your content. Quality content and connection are more important than ever in a noisy online world. * Understanding your audience's values and goals is crucial when creating content. * Conducting keyword research using tools like Google Ad Manager and Mangools can help optimize SEO. * Avoid relying solely on AI for content creation and focus on providing unique and tailored content. * Include relevant keywords and provide context in alt text and headers for better accessibility and SEO optimization. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 01:47 What is SEO and Why is it Important? 04:33 Implementing Wise SEO Practices 09:34 Checking Analytics and Updating Old Blog Posts 14:36 Comprehensive Content Strategy 18:55 Making the Content Creation Process Fun and Easier 21:25 Quality Over Quantity: Creating Engaging Content 28:53 The Risks of AI SEO Management and AI-Generated Content 34:29 Optimizing Alt Text and Headers for Webpages This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dustyhegge.substack.com [https://dustyhegge.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]