Giving Santa the Boot: Simplifying Christmas with Christ at the Center

From Addiction to Redemption: Finding Joy, Faith & Family in Jesus

In this heartfelt season opener, Adam Alonso, Lauren's husband, shares his journey of faith, love, and family. From walking through addiction and the challenges of blending families to learning to cultivate joy in everyday life, this conversation is both honest and hope-filled. They reflect on the power of testimony, the responsibility of parenting in today’s culture, and how Jesus meets us in every part of our story—even in the hardest places. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that God’s plans are good and His joy is unshakable, this episode is for you. ✨ Takeaways from this episode: * Joy is a declaration rooted in Jesus. * God meets us in our stories, even in despair. * Blending families can bring unexpected joy. * Overcoming addiction is a journey of faith. * Sharing our stories is vital in today’s culture. * Parenting requires leading by example in faith. * Faithfulness is key during life’s trials. * God’s plans are always good, even when unseen. * Building a legacy of faith for our children is essential. * Community and church are vital for spiritual growth. Read ⁠⁠Full Show Notes⁠⁠ [http://www.laurenalonso.com/blog/sustainable-success-7-goal-setting-strategies-that-actually-work] Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Blog⁠ [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/landingpage]   Show Sponsors: See all ⁠⁠Affiliate Links and Discount Codes⁠⁠ [https://laurenalonso.com/podcast#links-and-discounts] Connect: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/lauren___alonso], ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ [http://facebook.com/laurenwalonso], ⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/gritsgraceandgranola/], and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@gritsgraceandgranola] Shop our ⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/gritsgraceandgranola?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_ZJECJHGSRS72MHXJW0WC] Shop our favorite wellness products from ⁠⁠Young Living⁠⁠ [https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/19247926] Join the ⁠Joyful Life Community [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-life-community]

7 Goal-Setting Strategies That Actually Work for Sustainable Success

Are you tired of setting goals that leave you feeling stuck or burned out? This year, it’s time for a fresh start. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 practical strategies to set goals that fit your real life, bring you joy, and help you make lasting progress. Whether you’re tackling personal growth, faith, or family goals, these tips will inspire you to plan intentionally. Stick around until the end for an inside look at the Joyful Life Insiders Community. How to break big goals into manageable steps Why perfection isn’t the goal, but progress is Tips for creating goals you can control Biblical wisdom for goal-setting: Philippians 1:6, Proverbs 16:9 Join the Joyful Life Insiders Community for exclusive tools and encouragement Show Links: Download Your Wheel of Life [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-life-community] when you join the Joyful Life Under Resources Read Full Show Notes [https://www.laurenalonso.com/post/sustainable-success-7-goal-setting-strategies-that-actually-work] Join our Joyful Life Insiders Community [http://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-insiders] Show Sponsors: See all Affiliate Links and Discount Codes [https://laurenalonso.com/podcast#links-and-discounts] Connect: Instagram [http://instagram.com/lauren___alonso], Facebook [http://facebook.com/laurenwalonso], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/gritsgraceandgranola/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gritsgraceandgranola] Shop our Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/gritsgraceandgranola?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_ZJECJHGSRS72MHXJW0WC] Shop our favorite wellness products from Young Living [https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/19247926] Subscribe to our Blog [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/landingpage]

How-To Forge Meaningful Friendships Against All Odds

In this episode, I’m diving into the secret to building deep, meaningful friendships in every season of life. If you’ve been craving connection, longing for community, or wondering how to nurture the relationships you already have, this episode is for YOU. I’m breaking down actionable steps to create friendships that truly bring you joy and fulfillment. Don’t miss these life-giving tips! What you’ll hear: * Why friendships are essential for your well-being * Simple ways to find and connect with your people * How to nurture relationships with intention and care * The life-changing power of being in community Ready to build connections that last? Let’s do this together! 🎧 Show Links: Gift a Membership [https://www.patreon.com/ThereWillBeJoy/gift] Join our the Joyful Life Insiders Community [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-insiders] See all Affiliate Links and Discount Codes [https://laurenalonso.com/podcast#links-and-discounts] Connect: Instagram [http://instagram.com/lauren___alonso], Facebook [http://facebook.com/laurenwalonso], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/gritsgraceandgranola/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gritsgraceandgranola] Subscribe to our Blog [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/landingpage] Subscribe to our Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/40KUWr7ODKx0ZBFaTuThC8]

How to Create a Joyful Life: Connect, Grow, and Live Joyfully

What if you could join a space designed to help you truly live joyfully in every season of life? In this episode, I’m inviting you to join the Joyful Life Insiders, a community built to help you: Connect, Grow, and Live Joyfully. Together, we’ll create meaningful connections, explore personal growth, and embrace joy every day with exclusive tools like the Joyful Life Goal Planner and Workshop, exclusive podcasts, goal coaching, devotionals, and private chats with others who are on a journey to create a life they love, with value and encouragement. This is your chance to move from just getting by to creating a life you love—one full of purpose, intention, and joy. Imagine waking up each day with clarity, surrounded by a supportive community, and truly feeling inspired, equipped, and empowered to live the life you’ve been dreaming about. Get ready to see behind the curtain of everything this community has to offer! Don’t wait—your joyful life starts here! Click play to learn more.   Show links: Gift a Membership [https://www.patreon.com/ThereWillBeJoy/gift] Join our the Joyful Life Insiders Community [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-insiders] See all Affiliate Links and Discount Codes [https://laurenalonso.com/podcast#links-and-discounts] Connect: Instagram [http://instagram.com/lauren___alonso], Facebook [http://facebook.com/laurenwalonso], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/gritsgraceandgranola/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gritsgraceandgranola] Subscribe to our Blog [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/landingpage] Subscribe to our Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/40KUWr7ODKx0ZBFaTuThC8]

Giving Santa the Boot: Simplifying Christmas with Christ at the Center

Are you ready to simplify Christmas and make it truly meaningful? In this episode, we’ll explore how to shift the focus from Santa to Christ, creating a holiday season filled with purpose and joy. Learn how to redefine traditions, embrace giving, and ensure that Jesus stays at the center of your family’s celebrations. Show Links: Join our free ⁠Joyful Life Community⁠ [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-life-community] Download ⁠The Joyful Life Goal Planner ⁠ [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-life-community]+ ⁠Christmas Experience List⁠ [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/joyful-life-community] Join our the ⁠Joyful Life Insiders Community⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/therewillbejoy/membership] Shop our ⁠Amazon Storefront⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/gritsgraceandgranola?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_ZJECJHGSRS72MHXJW0WC] Grab our family ⁠Cookbook⁠ [https://gritsgraceandgranola.hbportal.co/public/cookbook] See all ⁠Affiliate Links and Discount Codes⁠ [https://laurenalonso.com/podcast#links-and-discounts] Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ [http://instagram.com/lauren___alonso], ⁠Facebook⁠ [http://facebook.com/laurenwalonso], ⁠Pinterest⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/gritsgraceandgranola/], and ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@gritsgraceandgranola] Subscribe to our ⁠Blog⁠ [https://laurenalonso.myflodesk.com/landingpage] Subscribe to our ⁠Podcast⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/40KUWr7ODKx0ZBFaTuThC8]