Your Joyful Order With Leslie Martinez

Leslie Martinez

Ever wish you had your own personal cheerleader or coach in your ear, whispering encouraging words? Telling you how to kick butt in life, plus showing you how to get there? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune into Your Joyful Order Podcast. Each week you’ll get a mixture of preaching and teaching from your host Leslie Martinez who is a Certified Life Coach, Business Owner, Wife and Mom. Listen along for some entertaining real talk about life, business and relationships. Leslie wants to help you to reach your goals and motivate you to live out your God given purpose, by bringing you insightful knowledge, resources and sharing some tips and tricks to take action. No topic is off the table here, just know that faith will always be the foundation of our conversations and an occasional kick in the butt might come in the most loving way! Get ready to take your life to the next level and learn how to chase joy!

  1. Jun 4

    #128- 25 Years Later: What Marriage Actually Taught Us

    Send us Fan Mail Twenty-five years ago, Steve and I stood at the altar with big dreams, a lot of love, and very little understanding of what marriage would actually require. Over the last 25 years, we've walked through seasons of joy, parenting, ministry, business ownership, financial challenges, personal growth, and countless ordinary moments that ultimately shaped our marriage more than any grand milestone ever could. In this special anniversary episode, we're sitting down together for an honest conversation about what marriage has actually taught us. We're sharing lessons learned, mistakes made, unexpected surprises, hard seasons, and the habits that have helped us stay connected through every chapter of life. Whether you've been married for decades, are newly married, dating, or simply hoping for a healthy relationship one day, we hope our story encourages you and reminds you that healthy marriages aren't built on perfection—they're built on commitment, grace, friendship, and faith. In This Episode We Discuss: What we thought marriage would be like versus realityThe biggest adjustments during our early years togetherHow we've changed as individuals over 25 yearsThe seasons that stretched us the most as a coupleLessons we've learned about forgiveness and commitmentWhat matters more, and less, as the years go byHabits that have strengthened our marriage over timeThe role faith has played throughout our journeyAdvice we'd give our younger selves and newly married couplesFun rapid-fire questions and reflections from 25 years togetherWe'd Love to Hear From You If you've been married, what is one lesson marriage has taught you? If you're not married, what relationship lesson are you learning in this season? Share your thoughts by sending us a message or connecting with us on social media. If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to: ✓ Follow the podcast ✓ Leave a rating and review ✓ Share this episode with a friend, spouse, or someone who could use a little encouragement today Your support helps us continue creating faith-filled conversations that inspire women to walk confidently and joyfully in their God-given purpose. Remember… Keep chasing joy. Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    1h 10m
  2. May 21

    #127- Consistency- Rooted Rhythm That Flows

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Description We hear it all the time… “Just be consistent.” But what if consistency isn’t about doing the same thing over and over again? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal moment that completely shifted how I view consistency, and why I realized I may not be as “inconsistent” as I once believed. We’re diving into a new way of thinking about consistency that is rooted in identity, aligned with what matters most, and flexible enough to allow you to grow, pivot, and stay creative without feeling boxed in. If you’ve ever felt scattered, bored, or like you just can’t stay consistent, this conversation will bring clarity, freedom, and a fresh perspective. 💛 A Word for You You don’t need to become more consistent…  You need to become more aligned. Consistency isn’t about perfection or repetition.  It’s about returning- again and again- to what matters most. Stay rooted and let your life flow from there. 🌱 In This Episode  Why consistency might not look the way you think it does  The difference between being consistent in methods vs. mission How to build rhythms that actually work with your life  A simple framework: Rooted Rhythm – Consistency That Flows Biblical truth about faithfulness in the small things  Practical steps to help you realign and stay steady 📖 Scripture Highlighted John 15:5Galatians 6:9Luke 16:10🌿 Ready for Clarity? If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure of what to focus on next, my Clarity Coaching Sessions are designed to help you get grounded, aligned, and moving forward with confidence. 💛 Love This Episode? If this episode encouraged you, would you:  Share it with a friend  Leave a review  Tag me on Instagram so I can hear what spoke to you Your support helps this message reach more women who need it. Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    35 min
  3. May 8

    #126- When Life Feels Like Rejection from God: How to Rebuild After Loss with Dawn Mann Sanders

    Send us Fan Mail There are seasons in life that don’t just shake you… they completely change everything. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dawn Mann Sanders to talk about what it really looks like to walk through loss that feels like rejection, not from people, but from the life you believed God had for you. After the sudden passing of her husband, Dawn found herself asking the question so many of us ask in hard seasons: “What now?” What she discovered in that place became the foundation for how she rebuilt her life, and how she now helps other women do the same. This episode is for the woman who feels stuck in grief, questioning God, or unsure how to move forward when life doesn’t look the way she expected. 💛 A Word for You If you feel like your life has taken a turn you didn’t sign up for… if you’ve been holding questions you don’t know how to ask out loud…You are not forgotten. What feels like rejection may actually be redirection into something deeper than you could have imagined. 👤 About Dawn Dawn Mann Sanders is an author, Bible teacher, and Restoration Architect who helps women rebuild after catastrophic loss. After losing her husband suddenly in 2011, she discovered what she calls God’s Creative Process- a framework rooted in Genesis 1 that became the blueprint for rebuilding her life. Today, she leads women through that same process through her book When Your World Ends and her Creative Restoration Movement. 🔗 Connect with Dawn Website: https://dawnmannsanders.com/gods-creative-process-quiz/ Book: When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life 🎧 Love This Episode? If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend who may be walking through a hard season. And don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    58 min
  4. Apr 23

    #125-When You Lose the Role That Defined You with Dawn Marraccino

    Send us Fan Mail There’s a unique kind of grief that comes when you lose the role that once defined you. In this honest and deeply meaningful conversation, Dawn Marruccino shares her journey of serving over two decades behind the scenes in ministry leadership—and what happened when that role began to shift. What once felt like purpose and belonging slowly turned into burnout, invisibility, and a deep sense of rejection. But what if what feels like rejection… is actually release? Dawn vulnerably opens up about the unraveling of her identity, the spiritual tension that followed, and how she encountered God as El Roi—the God who sees. Through that season, she didn’t just rebuild her career—she rebuilt her identity, her voice, and her life. If you’ve ever felt unseen, overlooked, or unsure of who you are in a season of transition, this episode will meet you right where you are. About Dawn Dawn Marruccino is an ICF-certified coach, speaker, and retreat host who helps high-capacity women stop performing and start living aligned. After more than 20 years serving behind the scenes in church and nonprofit leadership, she now equips women to rebuild their identity, reconnect with their voice, and step into a more honest and aligned life. Connect with Dawn Website: https://www.coachdawnnoel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawn_marraccino/ Mention this episode and get 20% off any of Dawn's coaching services.  Loved This Episode? If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    1 hr
  5. Apr 9

    #124 Redirected, Not Rejected: With Tricia Bullard

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when a door closes that you were sure God opened? In this powerful and honest conversation, Leslie sits down with Tricia Bullard to talk about the tension between calling and confusion, and how what feels like rejection may actually be God’s redirection. Tricia shares her deeply personal journey of encountering God in one of her darkest seasons, only to later walk through unexpected disappointment, misunderstanding, and closed doors… especially within the very place she believed she was called to serve. But what unfolded next reveals something so important: God’s redirection is never random, and it’s never wasted. 🙌 A Word for You: If you’re in a season where things don’t make sense… If a door closed and you’re questioning everything… This episode is your reminder: God is still working. God still sees you. And your story is not over. ✨ About Tricia Bullard Tricia Bullard is a passionate follower of Jesus, speaker, author, and co-host of the Ministry with Coffee Podcast. With a background as an Executive Vice President in banking, she brings both practical leadership experience and deep spiritual insight to her work. After a life-changing encounter with God in one of her darkest seasons, Tricia now helps women grow in their identity, calling, and spiritual authority through discipleship, teaching, and mentorship. She is the founder of Unshakable Women of Faith and the author of multiple books, including her newest release, Redirected, Not Rejected. Through her ministry, Tricia encourages women to trust God in every season, especially when life doesn’t unfold the way they expected. 🔗 Connect with Tricia: Website: https://www.ministrywithcoffee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullard.tricia/ Podcast: https://www.ministrywithcoffee.com/podcast 🎧 Loved This Episode? If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs this message today. And don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review, it helps more women find these conversations and grow in their faith and purpose. AG1- Your Daily Dose of WellnessBoost energy, improve gut health & optimize nutrition with AG1. This link gets you FREE gifts!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    47 min
  6. Mar 31

    #123 When Rejection Feels Personal: How to Trust God’s Plan

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary Rejection has a way of feeling deeply personal. Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a strained relationship, or being overlooked, rejection can make you question your worth and wonder if something is wrong with you. But what if rejection isn’t the end of your story? In this episode, we’re unpacking why rejection hurts so deeply, what Scripture says about it, and how to trust God even when it doesn’t make sense. You’ll hear personal stories of rejection, powerful biblical examples of how even Jesus was rejected, and practical steps to help you process rejection without letting it define you. If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t chosen—this episode will remind you that rejection may actually be God’s protection. 🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why rejection feels so personal (and why it hurts so deeply)What the Bible says about rejection and identityHow Jesus Himself experienced rejectionThe difference between rejection and redirectionHow to stop letting rejection define your worthPractical steps to process rejection in a healthy, faith-filled way📖 Scriptures Mentioned Isaiah 53:3 John 1:11 Mark 3:6 Luke 4:28–29 Matthew 27:21–23 John 15:18–19 📥 FREE RESOURCE Want to go deeper? I created a FREE Bible Study Companion Guide for this episode with all of these scriptures written out, plus guided reflection questions to help you process rejection and re-anchor your identity in truth. 👉 Download it here:  If this episode encouraged you: Share it with a friend who needs itSubscribe so you never miss an episodeLeave a review—it helps more women find this message Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    48 min
  7. Mar 12

    #122- Forgiveness in the Wreckage- With Guest Leona Morelock

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Forgiveness in the Wreckage |  With Guest Leona Morelock What happens when you are the one who needs forgiveness? Last week on the podcast we talked about forgiveness- what it is, what it isn’t, and how Jesus calls us to release the debt. But forgiveness becomes much more personal when we’re the ones replaying our worst moments. In today’s episode, Leslie sits down with author and women’s ministry leader Leona Morelock to talk about belonging, failure, addiction, and the road back to grace. Leona shares the story behind her memoir, He Met Me in the Wreckage, including her struggle with alcoholism, the shame that followed, and the healing that came through forgiveness, from God, from others, and eventually from herself. Together, we explore what it looks like to rebuild a life after failure and how God meets us in our most broken places. If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you… this conversation is for you. In This Episode We Talk AboutWhy so many women feel the need to blend in just to belongHow shame keeps us stuck in our pastThe impact addiction can have on identity and relationshipsWhy self-forgiveness is often the hardest stepHow God can use the very thing you once wanted to hideAbout Today’s GuestLeona Morelock is a women’s ministry leader, retreat host, and creator of community resources designed to help women connect, belong, and grow in faith. Her memoir, He Met Me in the Wreckage, shares her journey through identity struggles, addiction, friendship, and restoration. Through heartfelt storytelling and hospitality-driven ministry, Leona encourages women to live authentically and build meaningful relationships. She lives in Tennessee with her husband, Chad, and their son, Bronson. Connect with LeonaGet her book: He Met Me in the Wreckage: A Story of Faith, Friendship, and Finding Your Place Website:  https://leonamorelock.com/ Follow Her on IG Here If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that your worst moment is not the end of your story. Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    43 min
  8. Feb 26

    #121 Forgiveness: Freedom on the Other Side of Offense

    Send us Fan Mail Forgiveness is one of the most talked-about commands in Scripture, and one of the hardest to live out. In this episode, we explore what biblical forgiveness truly is (and what it is not). We walk through Matthew 18, the story of Joseph in Genesis, and Jesus’ words on the cross. We also discuss what research reveals about forgiveness and emotional health, and how releasing offense impacts not only our spirit but our nervous system. This conversation is both educational and deeply personal. I briefly share part of my own journey in learning to forgive my father, and how surrendering that relationship to God changed me. If you’ve been carrying offense, replaying wounds, or struggling to release someone from what they owe you, this episode will guide you toward freedom. In This Episode: What forgiveness is (and what it is not)The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21–35)Joseph’s story of betrayal and redemption (Genesis 37–50)Jesus’ posture of forgiveness on the cross (Luke 23:34)The difference between forgiveness, trust, and reconciliationInsights from the Stanford Forgiveness ProjectA practical 3-step framework for releasing offenseSOAPling Ephesians 4:32 togetherKey Scriptures: Matthew 18:21–35Genesis 37–50Genesis 50:20Luke 23:34Ephesians 4:32Research Mentioned: Luskin, F. et al. (2002). Forgiveness and health outcomes. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Stanford Forgiveness Project, Stanford University School of Medicine. Download the Free Companion Study Guide This week’s forgiveness study guide includes: Scripture referencesReflection promptsA guided release exerciseSOAP breakdown of Ephesians 4:32Download it at:  👉 shopjoyfulorder.com Pair it with your SOAP Journal to go deeper. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need freedom on the other side of offense. Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching Sessions Shop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/ Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

    46 min
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Ever wish you had your own personal cheerleader or coach in your ear, whispering encouraging words? Telling you how to kick butt in life, plus showing you how to get there? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune into Your Joyful Order Podcast. Each week you’ll get a mixture of preaching and teaching from your host Leslie Martinez who is a Certified Life Coach, Business Owner, Wife and Mom. Listen along for some entertaining real talk about life, business and relationships. Leslie wants to help you to reach your goals and motivate you to live out your God given purpose, by bringing you insightful knowledge, resources and sharing some tips and tricks to take action. No topic is off the table here, just know that faith will always be the foundation of our conversations and an occasional kick in the butt might come in the most loving way! Get ready to take your life to the next level and learn how to chase joy!