Life with Amy

Amy Poepping
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Welcome to Life with Amy, a podcast for women who want to lead well, build meaningful businesses, and live a life of wholeness rooted in faith. Hosted by Amy Poepping, entrepreneur, leader, and very real life mom. This show dives into honest conversations behind leadership, entrepreneurship, faith and wellness that shape who we become. From stepping into the unknown and building businesses, to navigating hard seasons, strengthening your mindset and becoming the woman God created you to be. Each episode is honest, encouraging & grounded in real life. If you're looking for perfection, you won't find it here! Join Amy for real conversations about growing as a leader, creating freedom as an entrepreneur, and not losing yourself in it all. If you are a faith driven woman who knows she is called to more, and is ready to step outside her comfort zone, grab a seat and hit play. You are in the right room!

  1. 3d ago

    Stop Praying for Clarity When God Is Asking You to Be Courageous

    Takeaways Not every big decision has a right answer and a wrong answer. God gave you free will — a moving car is easier to steer than a parked one.Don't confuse fear of the unknown with spiritual discernment. Hiding in prayer while avoiding a decision is not the same as waiting on God.Clarity often comes after the courageous step, not before it. Obedience matters more to God than the outcome.Summary of the Episode In this solo episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping picks up where last week left off — fresh from a cross-country move from Minnesota to Texas — and dives into one of the most important lessons the move taught her: how easy it is to over-spiritualize our decisions. Amy opens up about hitting decision fatigue hard during the months of praying, planning, and processing this massive life change. She talks about the moment a mentor called it out in her — asking for signs, waiting for burning-bush clarity, and essentially mistaking fear of the unknowns for spiritual discernment. What followed was a total perspective shift. She breaks down the difference between genuinely waiting on God and hiding behind prayer out of fear, and reminds listeners that God's design includes free will. Not every decision is A or B. Most decisions have a whole alphabet of options that could all be good. The real question isn't "which one is the right one?" — it's "which one aligns with your values, brings you peace, and allows you to move forward in confidence?" Amy also shares one of the most powerful sentences she's ever heard: "Sometimes we're praying for clarity, and God is asking us to be courageous." She unpacks what it looks like to move the car forward one mile per hour so God can actually steer it — and what it means to trust that obedience matters more to Him than the outcome. The episode closes with a direct challenge to listeners: what are you over-spiritualizing right now? What decision is sitting on your plate that you're calling prayer but that's really just fear? Amy invites you to take one courageous step and trust that God goes before you. Key Topics Covered What it means to over-spiritualize decisions and how to recognize it in yourselfDecision fatigue and why big life changes make it worseThe difference between praying for clarity and hiding behind prayerHow God's design of free will factors into big decisionsWhy not every decision is right vs. wrong — and why that's actually freeingThe parked car metaphor: why God can redirect a moving step, not a parked one"Sometimes we're praying for clarity, and God is asking us to be courageous"Why obedience matters more to God than the outcomeHow Amy's move from Minnesota to Texas made all of this realA direct challenge: what are you over-spiritualizing in your own life?

    22 min

  2. Jun 17

    Trusting God's Plan: The Journey Behind Our Cross-Country Move

    Takeaways Good things can be both exciting and incredibly difficult.Sometimes God asks us to be courageous instead of waiting for complete clarity.Major life transitions often begin when we choose obedience over comfort.In this deeply personal episode, Amy shares the story behind her family's decision to leave Minnesota and relocate to East Texas. After years of prayer, unexpected business transitions, family changes, and closed doors, Amy and her husband Casey felt called into a new season of life. Amy opens up about selling Joyful Blooms, navigating the loss of her father-in-law, stepping away from the family farm, and learning to trust God's direction even when the path wasn't completely clear. Through faith, prayer, and a willingness to take courageous action, their family found peace in making one of the biggest decisions of their lives. This episode is filled with encouragement for anyone facing uncertainty, major life transitions, or a season where God may be asking them to trust Him more deeply. Key Topics Covered: Why Amy and her family are moving to TexasThe emotional challenges of relocating with young childrenSelling Joyful Blooms and transitioning ownershipThe closing of important chapters in lifeTrusting God's timing and directionLearning to discern God's voiceThe difference between seeking clarity and choosing courageNavigating grief, change, and uncertaintyBuilding faith through obediencePreparing for a fresh start in a new state

    24 min

  3. Jun 10

    Why Being Busy Is Not a Badge of Honor

    Takeaways Busyness is often celebrated in society, but it is not a measure of success or fulfillment.Every "yes" comes with a sacrifice, making intentional scheduling essential.Healthy boundaries help protect family time, marriage, faith, and personal well-being.Children can enjoy activities and sports without allowing them to consume family life.Slowing down requires communication, intentionality, and regular reevaluation of priorities. In this heartfelt episode of Life with Amy, Amy challenges one of society's most celebrated habits: busyness. Drawing from her own journey of selling her flower shop and embracing a healthier pace of life, she shares why being constantly busy is not something to aspire to. Amy explores the difference between a life that is beautifully full and one that is overwhelmed by hustle culture. She discusses family priorities, setting healthy boundaries, avoiding overscheduling children, protecting marriage and family relationships, and learning to say no even to good opportunities. Whether you're navigating sports schedules, work commitments, parenting responsibilities, or simply feeling stretched too thin, this episode offers practical encouragement to slow down, communicate better, and intentionally create a life centered around what matters most. Key Topics Covered: The cultural obsession with busynessHustle culture versus intentional livingCreating a healthy slowdownFamily values and scheduling decisionsWhy every yes is a no to something elseSetting healthy boundariesAvoiding overscheduled childrenProtecting marriage and family relationshipsCommunication during busy seasonsLiving with purpose instead of regretFaith, priorities, and long-term perspectiveThe importance of rest and Sabbath

    22 min

  4. Jun 3

    Why Your Morning Routine Matters More Than You Think

    Takeaways Your first few minutes awake can dramatically impact your mood, energy, and stress levelsSmall intentional habits create more sustainable morning routines than extreme overhaulsPrioritizing hydration, movement, sunlight, and mindset can improve your entire day In today's episode, Amy shares why your morning routine may be affecting far more than just your mornings. From avoiding phone distractions and starting the day with prayer to getting sunlight, prioritizing hydration, and creating healthier habits, Amy breaks down simple strategies for building more intentional mornings without adding overwhelm. This episode is packed with realistic morning routine advice, practical habit shifts, and encouragement to stop living in reaction mode and start creating mornings that support your mental, physical, and emotional health. Key Topics Covered: Why checking your phone first thing creates stress and overwhelmThe connection between morning habits and nervous system regulationPrayer, gratitude, and creating intentional space before the day beginsSunlight, fresh air, and supporting your body's natural rhythmsWhy hydration and protein matter before coffeeCreating healthy routines for yourself and your childrenBuilding sustainable habits that actually stickHow intentional mornings improve sleep, energy, and productivity

    15 min

  5. May 27

    Why Receiving Is Hard and How to Stop Blocking Blessings

    Takeaways Receiving is not weakness. It allows others to live out their generosity.Every season of life invites us into both giving and receiving.When life feels heavy, serving others often becomes part of the healing process.In this heartfelt episode of Life with Amy, Amy opens up about one of the hardest seasons her family has walked through after her father-in-law’s terminal cancer diagnosis and the lessons that emerged around generosity, grief, and receiving support. Many of us love giving but struggle to receive. Amy shares how accepting help became one of the most transformative parts of navigating loss, uncertainty, and major life transitions. This conversation explores why receiving can feel uncomfortable, how refusing help may unintentionally block someone else’s opportunity to bless others, and how generosity extends far beyond finances. If you've ever said, “No, I’m okay,” when someone offered support, this episode will challenge and encourage you to pause, receive with gratitude, and recognize the beauty found in both sides of generosity. Key Topics Covered: Why receiving feels harder than givingNavigating grief and accepting supportGenerosity beyond moneyAllowing others to show up for youPractical ways to give during difficult seasonsThe connection between serving and healing

    16 min

  6. May 20

    Comparison Is Stealing Your Joy: How to Stop the Negative Spiral

    Takeaways Comparison often starts as one small thought and quickly spirals into negativity.Social media causes us to compare our behind-the-scenes to everyone else’s highlight reel.The key to stopping comparison is learning to acknowledge, stop, and replace negative thoughts.Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools for breaking destructive comparison cycles.Replacing comparison with biblical truth can radically transform your confidence and mindset.In this episode of Life with Amy, Amy dives deep into the destructive cycle of comparison and how it silently steals joy, confidence, and peace from everyday life. From business and entrepreneurship to motherhood, appearance, relationships, and social media, comparison impacts nearly everyone. Amy shares personal experiences with negative thought spirals and explains how quickly comparison can lead to feelings of failure, inadequacy, and discouragement. She discusses the mental toll of constantly comparing your life, success, or appearance to others and why social media only amplifies these struggles. Most importantly, Amy introduces a practical three-step framework for overcoming comparison: Acknowledge the thoughtStop the thoughtReplace the thoughtShe explains how replacing negative comparison with gratitude, encouragement, and biblical truth can completely change your mindset and emotional health. If you’ve ever felt behind, not enough, or trapped in comparison, this episode offers practical encouragement and powerful perspective shifts to help you reclaim your joy. Key Topics Covered: Why comparison is called the thief of joyThe impact of social media on mental healthNegative thought spirals and mindset patternsEntrepreneur comparison and feeling behind in businessHow gratitude interrupts negative thinkingReplacing lies with biblical truthBuilding healthier thought habitsConfidence, self-worth, and identity

    14 min

  7. May 15

    Leadership vs Management: The Workplace Difference Nobody Talks About

    Takeaways Leadership and management are not the same thing.True leadership is rooted in influence, humility, and service.You do not need a title to positively influence your workplace.Healthy organizations develop leaders at every level.Great leaders focus on helping others grow and succeed.In this episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping dives into the difference between leadership and management in the workplace. She shares personal experiences from past jobs where leadership positions were often based on seniority, titles, or education rather than genuine leadership ability. Amy explains how many organizations confuse management with leadership, resulting in environments filled with micromanagement instead of growth, encouragement, and connection. She challenges listeners to rethink what leadership truly means and reminds us that leadership is not about titles or authority. Leadership is influence. Whether you work in corporate leadership, run a business, manage a team, or simply want to make a positive impact in your workplace, this episode encourages you to lead through humility, service, and positive influence wherever you are. Key Topics Covered: Leadership vs managementWorkplace culture and organizational healthWhy leadership is earnedPositive influence in the workplaceMicromanagement and toxic leadershipLeadership without a titleBuilding healthy organizationsHumility and servant leadershipPersonal workplace experiencesEncouraging growth in teams

    14 min

  8. May 6

    Leadership is Influence

    Amy Poepping challenges misconceptions and limiting beliefs about leadership by defining it simply as influence, not a title, and explains that everyone influences others daily in relationships, parenting, friendships, and work. Speaking especially to moms, she describes how mothers lead by influencing children to make good choices, develop morals, learn from mistakes with grace and forgiveness, and grow into who God created them to be, while avoiding micromanagement. She notes that influence can be positive or negative, so even harmful influence is still leadership. Amy shares a sixth-grade student council experience that planted self-doubt about her leadership, and how personal growth helped her reclaim confidence in her God-given gift to lead. She previews a future episode on leadership in business and encourages listeners to thank someone who has been a positive leader in their lives. 00:00 Welcome and Purpose 00:41 Leadership Means Influence 01:31 Where You Lead Daily 03:47 Influence Without a Title 05:53 Motherhood as Leadership 08:08 Lead Without Micromanaging 09:46 Titles Don’t Make Leaders 11:11 Sixth Grade Limiting Belief 14:09 Spot Your Influence Today 16:08 Wrap Up

    17 min
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Welcome to Life with Amy, a podcast for women who want to lead well, build meaningful businesses, and live a life of wholeness rooted in faith. Hosted by Amy Poepping, entrepreneur, leader, and very real life mom. This show dives into honest conversations behind leadership, entrepreneurship, faith and wellness that shape who we become. From stepping into the unknown and building businesses, to navigating hard seasons, strengthening your mindset and becoming the woman God created you to be. Each episode is honest, encouraging & grounded in real life. If you're looking for perfection, you won't find it here! Join Amy for real conversations about growing as a leader, creating freedom as an entrepreneur, and not losing yourself in it all. If you are a faith driven woman who knows she is called to more, and is ready to step outside her comfort zone, grab a seat and hit play. You are in the right room!

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  • Creator
    Amy Poepping
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amy Poepping 2026
  • Show Website
    Life with Amy

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