Jesus Lovin' and Animal Obsessed

Carly Renee
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Welcome to Jesus Lovin’ & Animal Obsessed—the podcast for the faith-led, fur-covered, farm-lovin’ gal chasing her God-given purpose. Whether you’re a dog mom, farm gal, vet tech, or just completely animal obsessed, this space was created with you in mind. I'm Carly —Jesus follower, animal lover, and online entrepreneur—you’ll find real, heart-led conversations about living a life rooted in faith, guided by purpose, and surrounded by the animals you love most. To connect or download your FREE 5 Day Devotional - www.faithfamilyfarmlife.com

  1. 4d ago

    S2:E9 Created on Purpose, for a Purpose

    Have you ever felt pressure to figure out exactly who you’re supposed to be or what you’re supposed to do with your life? In this episode, I’m sharing what God has been showing me about identity, purpose, alignment, and the freedom that comes from realizing you were never created by accident. Through Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139, and other Scriptures, we’re talking about what it means to see yourself the way God sees you, trust that He knew you from the beginning, and live from the gifts, passions, and purpose He already placed inside of you. ✨ Why purpose can look more like obedience than achievement✨ How to let God’s Word speak louder than your feelings✨ Why your gifts were never meant to stop with you✨ What it looks like to stop forcing the plan and start trusting God with it✨ How alignment can begin with living from who God already says you are You were created intentionally. God knew you from the beginning. And what He has placed inside of you can be used to serve, encourage, and impact someone else. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. And if you’re in a season where you feel stuck, out of alignment, or unsure what God is calling you to focus on, I offer a free one-on-one clarity session where we can look at your life as a whole, what feels aligned, what feels off, and what your next realistic step could look like. DM me “CLARITY” on Instagram at @faith_family_farmlife to get started.

  2. Sep 25

    S2:E8 Let Today Be Enough

    Do you ever get to the end of the day and immediately focus on everything you didn’t get done... instead of everything you did? In this episode, I’m sharing what studying Genesis 1 has been teaching me about purpose, order, surrender, and why unfinished doesn’t mean unsuccessful. God could have created everything instantly, yet creation unfolded day by day... with intention, with purpose, and with a stopping point. We’re talking about: ✨ Why tomorrow’s work doesn’t make today incomplete ✨ How easy it is to keep moving the finish line ✨ What Genesis can teach us about order, surrender, and rest ✨ How to stop measuring your day only by what’s left undone ✨ Simple questions to help you notice what was good today and trust God with tomorrow If you constantly feel like you should be doing more, this episode is your reminder that your day does not have to be maximally productive to have been worthwhile. Let today be enough. There will be another morning. And if you’re in a season where life feels overwhelming and you’re struggling to figure out what actually deserves your attention, I offer a free one-on-one clarity session where we can talk through what feels stuck, what matters most right now, and what your next realistic step could look like. DM me “CLARITY” on Instagram at @faith_family_farmlife & let's chat!

  3. Sep 18

    S2:E7 Stop Focusing on What's Stressing You and You'll Notice What's Blessing You

    Have you ever been so overwhelmed that one little thing happens and it just pushes you over the edge? In this episode, I’m sharing a very real moment where I hit the ground hard, cried out of pure frustration, and realized just how frazzled I had become. Between the endless to-do list, the invisible mental load of motherhood, and trying to keep up with everything, I had gotten so focused on what still needed to be done that I was missing the blessings surrounding us . We’re talking about stress, perspective, gratitude, and what it looks like to trust that your future is in God’s hands instead of constantly rushing toward the next thing. I also share two Scriptures that have really been speaking to me lately: Psalm 31:14–15 and Philippians 4:8. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or like you can’t seem to catch up, this episode is your reminder to look up, notice what’s already in front of you, and see the blessings that stress can make so easy to miss. If you’re in a season where everything feels like a lot and you’re struggling to figure out what actually deserves your attention, DM me “CLARITY” on Instagram at @faith_family_farmlife for a free one-on-one clarity session.

  4. Sep 11

    S2:E6 God's Work in the Chaos: The Story Behind Our Farm Stand

    Sometimes you don’t realize what God is doing while you’re in the middle of it. In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind how Rolling Meadow Farm started during one of the most chaotic seasons of my life. I was freshly postpartum with a newborn and a toddler, trying to figure out what work was supposed to look like, caring for a whole bunch of animals, starting ministry school, and somehow building a farm stand in the middle of all of it. I’m sharing how I realized finance was no longer the lifestyle I wanted, how the dog treat idea came to life, how Jeremy and I dreamed up the vision, and how a little $140 shed slowly turned into something that felt so much more aligned with the life I actually wanted. In this episode, I talk about: realizing a business path was no longer the right fitpraying for direction and surrendering what came nextstarting homemade dog treats with a newborn and toddlerbuilding our farm stand from the ground upcreating something that involved our kids, dogs, farm, faith, and familywhy waiting for the “perfect” time probably would have meant never startingOne verse that fits this story so perfectly is Ecclesiastes 11:4: “Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.” At the time I’m recording this, Rolling Meadow Farm has only been open for about six weeks, and we’re already getting close to $500 in revenue. More than that, it has become this little passion project that lets me create, serve our community, make income from home, and involve my kids in something we’re building as a family. Looking back now, I can see that God was working in the chaos long before I fully realized it. If you want to see the farm stand and follow along as we keep adding new products and growing Rolling Meadow Farm, come hang out with me on Instagram: @faith_family_farmlife

  5. Sep 4

    S2:E5 Living Intentionally in the Season God Has You In

    Have you ever caught yourself rushing through a season you once prayed for? In this episode of Jesus Lovin’ & Animal Obsessed, we’re talking about what it looks like to slow down, be present, and intentionally live in the season God has you in right now — even when that season feels busy, messy, overwhelming, or completely different than you expected. Because sometimes the things interrupting our to-do lists are actually the things we prayed for. Maybe it’s your kids. Your home. A growing business. A new opportunity. A marriage. A promotion. A dream you finally get to build. And sometimes the answered prayer starts feeling heavy once it becomes a responsibility. In this episode, we’re talking about: ✨ Why every season requires something different from us✨ How to stop expecting yourself to have the same capacity in every season✨ The difference between being grateful and pretending something isn’t hard✨ Why intentional living is not about doing everything perfectly✨ How to recognize what matters most in the season you’re actually in✨ What Ecclesiastes teaches us about seasons and enjoying the life in front of us✨ How to stop rushing toward the next thing and be present with what’s already here✨ Why some of the things you’re overwhelmed by today may be the very things you once prayed for One of the biggest reminders I’m carrying in this season is this: You don’t have to rush through your life to prove you’re making progress. You can be grateful and tired. Blessed and overwhelmed. Joyful and stretched. And you can still trust that God is working in the season you’re in. My heart is to help busy, multi-passionate women surrender their timeline and expectations, find clarity in the chaos, and build realistic rhythms to intentionally live the life God has given them. 📲 If you’re feeling pulled in a million directions and need help sorting through what actually matters in this season, message me “CLARITY” on Instagram for a free one-on-one clarity session. 📲 Connect with me on Instagram → @faith_family_farmlife Take a minute to slow down, look around, and really notice the season you’re in. You may be living in more answered prayers than you realize. 🤍

  6. Aug 28

    S2:E4 Choosing God's Way Over the World's Way

    Have you ever felt like the world is constantly telling you to do more, move faster, work harder, and figure everything out... while God may be asking you to slow down and let Him lead? In this episode of Jesus Lovin’ & Animal Obsessed, we’re talking about choosing God’s way over the world’s way through the lens of Psalm 23. Psalm 23 paints such a beautiful picture of what it looks like to trust God as our Shepherd. He leads us. He gives us rest. He renews our strength. He guides us along the right path. And He walks with us through every season. In this episode, we’re talking about: ✨ The difference between the world’s pace and God’s pace✨ Why rest is not laziness — and may actually be obedience✨ How to make plans without trying to control the outcome✨ What it looks like to surrender your timeline and expectations✨ How to take your worries back to God instead of carrying them alone✨ Why you don’t have to know the whole path when you know the Shepherd✨ How to recognize when you may be running instead of actually following God✨ Trusting God with the next faithful step, even when you can’t see the whole plan I also share a real-life moment where I was exhausted, the kids were resting, my to-do list was calling my name... and God gave me a pretty clear reminder that maybe what I actually needed was rest. Because sometimes we’re asking God for strength while refusing the rest He’s trying to give us. And sometimes the things interrupting our to-do lists are actually the things we prayed for. If you’re a busy, multi-passionate woman who feels pulled in a million directions, overwhelmed by everything you think you should be doing, or simply tired of trying to keep up with the world’s expectations... this episode is for you. 🤍 My heart is to help busy, multi-passionate women surrender their timeline and expectations, find clarity in the chaos, and build realistic rhythms to intentionally live the life God has given them. 📲 If you’d love help sorting through your own season, message me “CLARITY” on Instagram for a free one-on-one clarity session. 📲 Connect with me on Instagram → @faith_family_farmlife Grab your water, slow down for a few minutes, and let’s talk about what it really looks like to choose God’s way over the world’s way. 🤍

  7. Aug 21

    S2:E3 Clarity in the Chaos: A Life Update

    Have you ever felt like life was moving faster than you could process it... while God was quietly changing your direction in the middle of it? In this episode of Jesus Lovin’ & Animal Obsessed, I’m finally catching you up on everything that’s happened over the last few months—from becoming a mama of two and recovering from a C-section, to starting a farm stand, getting goats, making dog treats, walking away from a business that no longer felt aligned, and unexpectedly stepping into ministry. Underneath all the babies, animals, projects, and absolute chaos, God has been teaching me one major lesson: ✨ Sometimes clarity comes after surrender. You’ll hear: ✨ How becoming a mom of two changed what I wanted my life to look like✨ Why I realized I didn’t want to rush back into the life I was building before✨ How a random dog-treat idea turned into Rolling Meadow Farm✨ A glimpse into the absolute chaos of moving our animals and somehow ending up with five goats✨ What it looked like to surrender a business I had invested my heart, time, and money into✨ How God opened a completely unexpected door into ministry✨ Why you don’t always need the full plan before taking the next step✨ What I’m learning about surrendering expectations and finding clarity in the season God has given you If you’re a busy, multi-passionate woman who loves God and your family but sometimes feels pulled in a million directions, unsure what matters most or what your next step should be... this episode is for you. 🤍 My heart is to help busy, multi-passionate women surrender their timeline and expectations, find clarity in the chaos, and build realistic rhythms to intentionally live the life God has given them. Message me “STRATEGY SESSION” on Instagram for a free one-on-one strategy session. 📲 Connect with me on IG → @faith_family_farmlife Grab your water—or go fold that laundry that’s been sitting in the basket for three business days 😂—and let’s catch up on motherhood, farm-life chaos, surrender, and trusting God when you can’t see the whole plan yet. 🐐🐓🤍✨

  8. Mar 20

    S2:E2 Becoming the Mom I Never Planned to Be

    I never planned to be a stay-at-home mom… but now I can’t imagine my life any other way. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey through motherhood, faith, and learning to slow down. From living on autopilot—working, rushing, and following the path I thought I had to take… to building a life that allows me to be present, raise my daughter, and grow in my relationship with God. If you’re a mom who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure if there’s another way to live and earn income—this is for you. We talk about: Stay-at-home mom life and identity shifts Christian motherhood and growing your faith Slowing down and being present with your family Breaking out of the “work → pay bills → repeat” cycle Creating income from home and building a more aligned life Motherhood didn’t just change my life—it changed my priorities, my faith, and who I’m becoming. If you’re in a season of becoming, feeling called to something different, or craving a slower, more meaningful life… you’re not behind. You’re being prepared. 📖 Free Devotional:If you want to grow in your faith but don’t know where to start, I created a simple devotional to help you begin.👉 www.faithfamilyfarmlife.com

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Welcome to Jesus Lovin’ & Animal Obsessed—the podcast for the faith-led, fur-covered, farm-lovin’ gal chasing her God-given purpose. Whether you’re a dog mom, farm gal, vet tech, or just completely animal obsessed, this space was created with you in mind. I'm Carly —Jesus follower, animal lover, and online entrepreneur—you’ll find real, heart-led conversations about living a life rooted in faith, guided by purpose, and surrounded by the animals you love most. To connect or download your FREE 5 Day Devotional - www.faithfamilyfarmlife.com

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