Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage

112 - Finding Your Identity in Christ with Mary Rooney Armand

Is your identity rooted in who Christ says you are, or shaped by what the world says you should be? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with Mary Rooney Armand, author of Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ, about the freedom that comes when we stop letting the world define us and start resting in who Christ says we are. In this episode, Missy and Mary discuss: * Why accomplishments, roles, social media, and approval can never give us a secure identity * How the Katrina Rose became a symbol of beauty, resilience, and remaining rooted in Christ * How identity thieves like rejection, disappointment, pride, comparison, and unforgiveness steal our joy * Why healthy boundaries, spiritual gifts, and God-given calling help us live with freedom and clarity Your identity is not found in what you accomplish, how others respond to you, what you have walked through, or what the world says about you. Your identity is secure in Christ, and when you remain rooted in Him, you can live with freedom, clarity, and bold faith. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Mary: Website: Butterfly Living [https://butterflyliving.org/] Book: "Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ" Available on Amazon in Kindle and print formats Social Media: Search Mary Armand on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Connect with Missy: Download the May Scripture Journaling prompts (Joy) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ [https://missyeversole.com/resources/] For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com [http://missyeversole.com] and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: http://www.missyeversole.comMissy Eversole [https://missyeversole.com/] Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor [https://www.facebook.com/MissyEversoleAuthor] Instagram: missyeversole_author [https://www.instagram.com/missyeversole_author] Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here [https://missyeversole.com/about-missy/] to view my What I Believe Statement.

111 - God Meets You in the Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee

Do you wake up with hope, or do your mornings already feel overwhelming before the day even begins? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now Podcast, Missy talks with Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of "How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time." Jennifer studied over 200 mornings in Scripture and discovered something powerful–mornings matter deeply to God. From the first light of creation to manna in the wilderness, from the prayers of Jesus to the resurrection morning, Scripture shows us that God often meets His people at the beginning of the day. But this conversation is not about waking up at 5 a.m., creating the perfect quiet time, or adding one more thing to your already full plate. It is about learning to recognize God's presence in the midst of your real life and to begin each day with hope, grace, and purpose. Whether your mornings are quiet, chaotic, rushed, grief-filled, or unpredictable, Jennifer offers practical encouragement for building faith-filled rhythms that help you start your day with God. In this episode, Missy and Jennifer discuss: * Why mornings are so significant throughout Scripture * How God's provision, presence, and mercy meet us at the beginning of the day * Why being a "morning person" is not about the clock, but about the posture of your heart * The Shema and what it teaches us about loving God with our whole selves * How morning rhythms can steady us during grief, caregiving, stress, and hard seasons * The four morning archetypes and how they can help you understand what motivates you * Simple ways to move from morning dread to hope Your morning does not have to be perfect to be purposeful. God meets you at the beginning of the day with new mercies, steady presence, and enough grace for what is ahead. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Jennifer: Website: JenniferDukesLee.com [http://jenniferdukeslee.com] Book Website: HowToLoveYourMorning.com [http://howtoloveyourmorning.com] Instagram/Facebook: Jennifer Dukes Lee [https://www.facebook.com/JenniferDukesLee] Book: "How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time" Connect with Missy: Download the May Scripture Journaling prompts (Joy) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ [https://missyeversole.com/resources/] For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com [http://missyeversole.com] and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: http://www.missyeversole.comMissy Eversole [https://missyeversole.com/] Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor [https://www.facebook.com/MissyEversoleAuthor] Instagram: missyeversole_author [https://www.instagram.com/missyeversole_author] Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here [https://missyeversole.com/about-missy/] to view my What I Believe Statement.

110 - Hope for Moms of Addicted Children with Dawn R. Ward

What do you do when someone you love is trapped in addiction, and you feel helpless to fix it? In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy sits down with Dawn R. Ward, author of From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children. Dawn shares her deeply personal journey of walking through addiction in her own family, the fear of middle-of-the-night phone calls, the pressure to "fake fine," and the hard but holy process of learning to trust Jesus with what she could not control. This conversation offers hope to parents, family members, and loved ones who are weary, grieving, praying, and wondering if God still sees them in the middle of the storm. Dawn reminds us that addiction may be powerful, but Jesus is stronger, and His grace is available in our deepest time of need. In this episode, they discuss: * The fear, grief, and exhaustion families experience when addiction enters the home * Why parents need to release guilt and receive God's grace * The difference between enabling, control, and "rugged love" * How to keep praying, trusting, and clinging to Jesus even when the answer has not come yet The key point to remember: you did not cause it, you cannot control it, and you cannot cure it, but you can run to the throne of grace, cling to Jesus, and trust Him with the person you love. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Dawn: Website: The Faith to Flourish [https://thefaithtoflourish.com]Facebook Group: Search for Christian Moms of Addicted Children Instagram: The Faith to Flourish [https://www.instagram.com/thefaithtoflourishblog/] Book: From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children Connect with Missy: Download the May Scripture Journaling prompts (Joy) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ [https://missyeversole.com/resources/] For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com [http://missyeversole.com] and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: http://www.missyeversole.comMissy Eversole [https://missyeversole.com/] Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor [https://www.facebook.com/MissyEversoleAuthor] Instagram: missyeversole_author [https://www.instagram.com/missyeversole_author] Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here [https://missyeversole.com/about-missy/] to view my What I Believe Statement.

109 - When God Calls You Deeper with Amy Loflin

What if the hunger you feel isn't something to fix, but something God is inviting you deeper into? In today's episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy sits down with author Amy Loflin to talk about her book, A Story Worth Living. Amy shares how a season of spiritual dryness led to a deeper pursuit of Jesus, and how that same "holy hunger" might be stirring in your life, too. Through the story of the bleeding woman, this conversation calls us out of surface-level faith and into a bold, intentional connection with Christ. In this episode, they discuss: * What a "holy hunger" is and why it's actually a gift from God * The difference between being near Jesus and being transformed by Him * What's keeping you on the surface (your "pool noodles") * How your story is part of a bigger story God is writing You weren't created to stay hidden or live on the surface—bold faith begins when you intentionally reach for Jesus. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Amy: Website: Echo Joy Collective [https://echojoycollective.com]Instagram: Echo Joy Collective [https://www.instagram.com/echojoycollective]Facebook: Echo Joy Collective [https://www.facebook.com/echojoycollective] Personal Socials: You can also find Amy by searching her name, Amy Loflin, on social media platforms. Book: A Story Worth Living: Reclaim Your Confidence, Purpose, and Peace. Connect with Missy: Download the April Scripture Journaling prompts (Grace) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ [https://missyeversole.com/resources/] For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com [http://missyeversole.com] and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: http://www.missyeversole.comMissy Eversole [https://missyeversole.com/] Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor [https://www.facebook.com/MissyEversoleAuthor] Instagram: missyeversole_author [https://www.instagram.com/missyeversole_author] Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here [https://missyeversole.com/about-missy/] to view my What I Believe Statement.

108 - Growing Depth in Faith Through Life's Pain with Jodi Snowdon

What happens when heartbreak hits, and your faith is all you have left to hold on to? In today's episode, Missy sits down with Jodi Snowdon, podcaster and author of Depth Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength, to talk about walking through deep loss, grief, and disappointment, and discovering how God meets us right in the middle of it. Jodi shares her personal journey through divorce, miscarriage, and losing a close friend, and how those seasons didn't break her faith, but deepened it. This conversation is a powerful reminder that pain is never wasted. God uses it to grow us, shape us, and prepare us to help others. In this episode, they discuss: * How heartbreak can either draw you closer to God or push you away * Why healing requires walking through grief—not avoiding it * How to trust God when life doesn't make sense * The power of sharing your story to help another hurting heart You don't need to have all the answers to trust God, because He is still working, even in your pain. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Jodi: Website: Jodi Snowdon [https://jodisnowdon.com/] (Visit for her blog, podcast, speaking info, and free resources) Podcast: Depth Podcast by Jodi Snowdon Book: Depth Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength Email: Available through her website (she personally welcomes prayer requests and messages) Connect with Missy: Download the April Scripture Journaling prompts (Grace) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ [https://missyeversole.com/resources/] For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com [http://missyeversole.com] and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: http://www.missyeversole.comMissy Eversole [https://missyeversole.com/] Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor [https://www.facebook.com/MissyEversoleAuthor] Instagram: missyeversole_author [https://www.instagram.com/missyeversole_author] Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here [https://missyeversole.com/about-missy/] to view my What I Believe Statement.