Work and Play with Nancy Ray Nancy Ray

Welcome to the first episode of my “May is for Mamas” series, where every episode in the month of May is dedicated to the mamas listening. I’m starting out with a great conversation with my friend, Molly Stillman, who just wrote an amazing book called, “If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry.” It’s so good. We talk all about it, but it really honors the life and story of her mom, which is just amazing. You’ll hear all about it. I’m so excited for this series! I hope you love it.
Resources from this episode:
If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry book by Molly Stillman
Molly Stillman Podcast: Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?
Home Before Morning book by Lynda Van Devanter
Molly Stillman Website
Molly Stillman on Instagram
Molly Stillman on Facebook
Nancy Ray Website
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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This week’s episode is part 2 of a conversation I had with my husband Will all about how we have observed the Sabbath as a family for a year now and how it has changed us forever. If you missed the first part of our conversation, go back to last week’s episode and listen to that before you listen to today’s episode. I’m so excited to finish out this conversation with you today.
Resources from this episode:
25% Off Dwell Bible App
An Integrated Life Course
The Family Teams Podcast
Birds and Bees with Megan Michelson Podcast Episode
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster
Papa Johns App
AllTrails
Chordify
Art for Kids Hub
Magic Markers
Brighter Day Press Watercolor Classes
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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Well it has been one whole year of our little Ray family embracing the Sabbath as a weekly rhythm. This episode is a conversation with myself and Will all about how it has changed us forever.
Resources from this episode:
25% Off Dwell Bible App
An Integrated Life Course
The Family Teams Podcast
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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We are back with the second half of my conversation with Jess Connolly talking all about rest because the month of April on the Work and Play podcast is all about the importance of rest in our lives. I’m so grateful you’re here! I can’t wait for you to listen to the rest. If you haven’t listened to part one already, go back to last week’s episode and start there.
Resources from this episode:
Jess Connolly Website
Jess Connolly on Instagram
Go + Tell Gals
Tired of Being Tired book by Jess Connolly
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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Well, I’m trying something new here on Work and Play with Nancy Ray and that is months that have themes. So the theme of April is rest and this conversation is not going to disappoint. I’m talking to Jess Connolly today all about why women are so tired. We’re all so tired and this conversation is full of practical and spiritual answers as to why we’re so tired and what we can do differently. Guys, this conversation was so good, I decided to divide it into two episodes. I can’t wait for you to hear it and I think it fits perfectly with the theme of rest for this April. Enjoy and come back next week to hear part 2!
Resources from this episode:
Go + Tell Gals
Tired of Being Tired book by Jess Connolly
Jess Connolly Website
Jess Connolly on Instagram
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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We live in a time where rest and play are very hard to come by. It can even be looked down on in our culture and often it feels impossible with the busy nature of our lives and schedules. Today’s episode is hopefully going to be encouraging to you to make time to rest and play a little bit more.
Resources from this episode:
Skyjo Card Game
Nancy Ray Instagram
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