Episode 34: Gangster to Gospel

Episode 37: Books, Beauty & Business: Live #3 - Christian Content Creators

Welcome to Books, Beauty & Business: Live #3, where faith meets foundation, and motherhood meets mission. This episode is a real-time glimpse into what it looks like to walk in purpose while living in the everyday chaos of homesteading, homeschooling, and building a Kingdom-centered business. Today, we’re doing makeup, talking content creation, and breaking down what it actually takes to show up consistently as a Christian entrepreneur in a loud, distracted world. And yes...my boys are in on it too. Because in this house, business isn’t separate from life…it’s woven into it. “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” — Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV In this live episode, you’ll get: - Real-time makeup tips for looking put together when your life is anything but calm - Practical business strategies for Christian content creators building from home - Homeschool + homestead life integration (because balance is a myth, but stewardship is real) - Honest conversations about consistency, calling, and content that actually converts - Wisdom from a mom building legacy with her children watching We also talk openly about what it looks like to build without burnout, create without compromise, and stay anchored in faith while still showing up boldly online. Market Research Survey: If you’re a Christian woman building a business, your voice matters. Help shape what we build next here: https://bit.ly/4dqLugJ Episode Sponsor: This episode is proudly supported by Spur & Silk Co...a brand that offers western edge and southern grace. https://www.instagram.com/spursilkco/ Whether you’re folding laundry, feeding kids, answering emails, or sneaking in five minutes of mascara between chaos...this episode is your reminder: You are not behind. You are building. And everything you’re building can be holy.

Episode 36: Walking by Faith

Walking by Faith isn't always comfortable...but it's often where God does His greatest work. In this episode of Christian Authors with Marilyn Jeanne Designs, I'm joined by author Lisa M. Bell for an honest conversation about what it looks like to step out of your comfort zone and say "yes" to God's calling, even when fear tries to convince you otherwise. Lisa is a fellow homeschool boy mom, former military wife, children's author, and Bible study writer who shares how God continually nudged her to write Will You?—a project that stretched her faith and challenged her to walk in obedience. Together, we discuss her writing process, the power of taking baby steps of faith, and how God often uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. If you've ever felt God calling you to something that seems bigger than you, this conversation is a reminder that fear is a liar, obedience matters, and you don't have to have every answer before taking the first step. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, anxiety, and depression. In this episode, we discuss: Walking by faith when God calls you beyond your comfort zone Why obedience is often the first step toward God's purpose Lisa's journey from children's books to writing a Bible study for adults The writing process behind Will You? Taking baby steps instead of waiting for perfect confidence Encouragement for anyone feeling called to something new About Lisa M. Bell Lisa M. Bell spent more than a decade writing articles for adults before becoming an inspiring children's author. More recently, God led her to step outside her comfort zone and write for adults, resulting in her Bible study Will You? Her heart is to encourage readers to discover God's purpose for their lives and walk faithfully in the plans He has prepared for them. 📖 Learn more about Lisa: • Website: LisaMBell.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaBellChildrenAuthor/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlisabell/ 📚 Get Lisa's Bible study, Will You?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLWY7Q7M If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that walking by faith often begins with one small step of obedience.

Episode 35: Books, Beauty & Business: Live #2 - The Reality of Building a Business While Raising Children at Home

Motherhood and entrepreneurship don’t cancel each other out...but they will stretch you in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode of Books, Beauty & Business: Live #2, we’re talking about the real, unfiltered reality of building a business while raising children at home. Not the highlight reel. Not the “perfect balance” myth. But the sacred, messy, everyday obedience of showing up when you’re tired, interrupted, doubting yourself, and still called by God anyway. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing it right…if you’ve ever built something while wiping tears, folding laundry, answering questions, and praying in between tasks…this conversation is for you. You are not failing. You are building. And God is not confused about your capacity...even when you are. Let’s talk about what it really looks like to raise children and raise a calling at the same time. You’re not behind. You’re in the process. Stay grounded. Stay faithful. Keep building.

Episode 34: Gangster to Gospel

TW: Robbery, Childhood Trauma What happens when a life built in chaos, violence, poverty, and survival collides with the transforming power of Jesus Christ? In this powerful testimony, Roosevelt Sargent shares the raw truth of his journey...born into brokenness, surrounded by addiction, gang culture, homelessness, and incarceration… yet radically changed by the saving grace of God. From handcuffs at 15 to calling as a pastor, author, and mentor, this is not just a story of “making it out”—this is a story of being made new. “For if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about destiny, damage, and redemption. Roosevelt reminds us that no matter how dark the beginning, God still writes victory into surrendered lives. The same streets that tried to destroy him became the soil where purpose was born. This is for every underdog who wonders if their story is too far gone. It’s not. With God, broken becomes built. Lost becomes called. And the gangster becomes gospel. Connect with Roosevelt Sargent: https://rooseveltsargentspeaks.com/ http://setfreenashville.com/ Books Featured in This Episode: https://a.co/d/0blYsEl https://a.co/d/hWZn14L https://a.co/d/awIsG9c If this testimony speaks to your life, it’s because God is not finished with your story yet.

Episode 33: Books, Beauty & Business: Live #1 - Homeschool Morning Chat + Publishing Talk

Welcome to the very first episode of Books, Beauty & Business LIVE...where faith meets creativity, motherhood meets entrepreneurship, and we keep it real in the middle of the mess. 🖤 In this live homeschool morning chat, we’re talking about building businesses while raising babies, chasing God-sized dreams, creating books that actually impact lives, and showing up authentically in a world obsessed with filters and perfection. From publishing talk to everyday mom life, this episode is a raw and encouraging conversation for the women who are tired of shrinking themselves just to fit into the world’s expectations. If you’ve ever felt called to create something bigger…write the book…start the business…homeschool your kids…heal from your past…or boldly walk in the purpose God gave you...this episode is for you. “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid…for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9 KJV Grab your coffee, throw on your favorite oversized band tee, and come hang out with us for honest conversations about books, beauty, business, faith, motherhood, and building a life that glorifies God instead of culture.