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Stephanie Nelson
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Join us in conversations with inspiring people doing amazing things. Their insights and experiences help motivate all of us to find our purpose that fits with our abilities, gifts and life situation. Get a "behind the scenes" look at successful people making a difference in the world and benefit from their advice for the rest of us. Our guests include authors, artists, leaders, coaches, pastors, business people and speakers. 

  1. How Small Daily Choices Can Transform Your Relationship

    3D AGO

    How Small Daily Choices Can Transform Your Relationship

    Send us a text We sit down with Chelsea Smith to unpack simple daily habits that make marriage easier, warmer and more resilient, from releasing resentment to reframing our partner’s quirks as strengths. Practical questions, money talks without meltdowns and small spiritual rhythms offer a fresh path forward. • why a devotional format creates daily momentum for marriage • letting go of resentment before it hardens into distance • replacing assumptions with questions and understanding • using childhood stories to decode present patterns • talking about money outside of crisis and labeling strengths • reframing annoyances into complementary traits • simple tools like notes, prompts and five‑minute check‑ins • spiritual connection as a grounding, intimate practice • resources to find the book and guided daily prayers Get I Do Today wherever books are sold; find daily guided prayer free on the Churchome app or website. Follow Chelsea Smith on Instagram; search “Chelsea Smith” and “Churchome.” Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

    35 min
  2. From Trailer Park to CEO: Leadership Advice That Applies to Everyone

    NOV 4

    From Trailer Park to CEO: Leadership Advice That Applies to Everyone

    Send us a text We talk with Dawn Cazedessus about building leadership on purpose—moving from survival mode to calling, reframing failure with structure, and choosing optimism that overflows without denying reality. Her story brings grit, faith, and measurable value into practical tools you can use today. • why leadership matters even without a title • Dawn’s trailer park roots and early mentors • stones of leadership as a practical framework • purpose-fueled grit and the 4:44 a.m. habit • failing forward with F.A.I.L. (forgive, accept, inspect, learn) • effective communication with W.A.I.T. and reading the room • negotiation by outcomes and measurable value • extreme practical optimism that resists burnout • faith as foundation and memorial stones as reminders • one tangible practice: write your stone and place it where you see it Get the book and connect: trailerparkceobook.com Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

    37 min
  3. Untangled Faith: Hearing God, Journaling Honestly, Living Aligned

    OCT 21

    Untangled Faith: Hearing God, Journaling Honestly, Living Aligned

    Send us a text We sit with author and coach Megan Nilsen to explore honest, two-way journaling, Scripture-led discernment, and how kingdom-first living reshapes identity, parenting, and purpose. A raw adoption story becomes a framework for hearing God and turning insights into action. • adoption, trauma, and a faith crisis that asks if we heard God correctly • redefining calling from role-based identity to kingdom-first living • two-way journaling steps: honesty, listening, confirming, acting • testing guidance by Scripture, wise counsel, and fruit • releasing control in adult relationships and finding peace • curating influences and seeking mentors with proven fruit • guided journaling resource and coaching pathways Visit Megan at meganbnilsen.com for a free discovery call Listen to Kingdom Life Coaching Podcast, especially episode 50 for a guided session Find Untangled Faith and Untangled Advent on Amazon “Pick up Untangled Advent the day after Thanksgiving—start Advent with intention before you start scouring the deals.” Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

    34 min
  4. From Reality TV to Real Faith: Amy Duggar King's Courageous Truth

    OCT 14

    From Reality TV to Real Faith: Amy Duggar King's Courageous Truth

    Send us a text Amy Duggar King shares her journey from growing up next door to the famous Duggar family to finding peace after the shocking scandals that rocked her world. Through her powerful memoir "Holy Disruptor," she reveals how she maintained authentic faith while setting boundaries with family still entrenched in fundamentalist beliefs. • Contrasting her normal Christian upbringing with her cousins' ultra-conservative IBLP lifestyle • Being labeled the "crazy cousin" on TLC's reality show simply for wearing jeans and climbing trees • Learning about her cousin Josh's abuse scandal through tabloid headlines in 2015 • Discovering how the IBLP system fails to educate children about abuse and prohibits professional counseling • Setting necessary boundaries with family members while maintaining her own faith • Finding peace amid chaos and creating a different homeschooling experience for her son • Turning down fame opportunities that would have compromised her authenticity • Embracing the truth that "God is not the author of confusion" Get Amy's book "Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth" and follow her on Instagram @AmyRachelleKing where she personally responds to messages and offers prayer and encouragement. Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

    36 min
  5. Erin Cuccio: The Legacy You Build When No One’s Watching

    OCT 9

    Erin Cuccio: The Legacy You Build When No One’s Watching

    Send us a text We sit down with author, podcaster, and executive coach Erin Cuccio to talk about purpose, legacy, and the surprising power of small, faithful steps. From a uniquely designed devotional journal to confidence-building coaching, we lean into the peace that comes from living on purpose. • the craft of clear, wise writing and why it matters • how Live Lovely pairs scripture, reflection, prompts, and prayer • purpose reframed in ordinary tasks and seasons • legacy as daily choices and embodied example • the role of journaling in clarity, gratitude, and calm • coaching as confidence plus actionable steps • accountability that turns vision into motion • how to connect with Erin and get started Get a copy of Live Lovely and let’s start the day with something good. Follow Erin on Instagram and reach out about coaching at erincuccio.com https://erincuccio.com/ Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

    33 min
  6. Uncovering the Bible’s Hidden Backstory: Archaeology brings Scripture to life.

    SEP 24

    Uncovering the Bible’s Hidden Backstory: Archaeology brings Scripture to life.

    Send us a text Amanda Hope Haley makes biblical archaeology accessible and faith-affirming, showing how archaeological discoveries deepen our understanding of Scripture rather than disproving it. • Harvard-educated biblical archaeologist specializing in Iron Age history • Biblical archaeology contextualizes Scripture by helping modern readers understand ancient cultural settings • Archaeological discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls provide crucial third perspectives on biblical text discrepancies • David wasn't a weak child but a skilled warrior proficient with tactical sling weapons • Goliath was likely about six-and-a-half feet tall according to the oldest reliable texts • Understanding your Bible's translation sources provides important interpretive context • Archaeological evidence consistently confirms biblical descriptions of places, cultures and artifacts • Faith requires trusting God with what we cannot see or comprehend Amanda's book "Stones Still Speak" releases September 23rd. You can find her podcast "The Red-Haired Archaeologist" wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with her on social media at Amanda Hope Haley. Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

    39 min
  7. You Are More Than Your Past: Caroline Beidler on Healing the Family Tree

    SEP 16

    You Are More Than Your Past: Caroline Beidler on Healing the Family Tree

    Send us a text Caroline Beidler shares her deeply personal journey through trauma recovery and explains how unhealed wounds can travel through generations. She offers practical tools for becoming a "cycle breaker" and healing family patterns before they affect our children. • One in five women have experienced sexual assault in childhood, and 60% of people have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience • Trauma can be passed down through generations both behaviorally and potentially at a genetic level • Our individual trauma responses differ based on our unique backgrounds and prior experiences • Small, consistent actions like 15-minute morning devotionals can make significant differences in our healing • Movement, connecting with others, and establishing healthy boundaries are essential aspects of trauma recovery • Self-worth is foundational to healing—recognizing we are worthy of kindness, respect, and healthy relationships • Bringing struggles "into the light" through trusted relationships helps break cycles of isolation and shame Find Caroline at carolinebeidler.com, follow her on Instagram, and subscribe to her newsletter "Circle of Chairs" on Substack. Her book "You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree" is available now. Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

    29 min
  8. Beyond Perfect Parenting: Why 93% of Moms Need to Hear This Message

    SEP 9

    Beyond Perfect Parenting: Why 93% of Moms Need to Hear This Message

    Send us a text What if the greatest gift you could give your children isn't perfection, but authenticity? Mandy Arioto, CEO of MomCo (formerly MOPS), reveals a startling statistic: 93% of mothers feel pressured to be the perfect mom—yet none of us actually enjoy being around "perfect" people. This paradox sits at the heart of modern motherhood's greatest struggle. From its humble beginnings with seven women in Denver in 1973 to now reaching over a million mothers in more than 100 countries, MomCo has become a global movement transforming motherhood through genuine connection. Arioto's journey with the organization began like many mothers—reluctantly attending a meeting at a friend's invitation, convinced "mom groups" weren't her scene. That single decision changed her life, eventually leading her to over a decade of leadership with the organization. This year's powerful theme, "Make it Awkward," encourages mothers to embrace vulnerability rather than avoid it. Through her personal story about her father never expressing love verbally—a pattern he inherited from his own father—Arioto illustrates how avoiding awkwardness only makes things more awkward over time. When we choose to step into discomfort, we often discover transformation waiting on the other side. Perhaps most refreshing is MomCo's counter-cultural message about what children truly need. "My kids don't need a perfect mom," Arioto explains. "They need a mom who loves them tremendously, who can apologize when she messes up, who models what it's like to be a real person in the real world." In our social media-saturated culture, she offers this wisdom: "You can consume, but don't let it be all-consuming." Whether you're a new mom feeling overwhelmed by Instagram-perfect parenting standards or an experienced mother looking for authentic community, MomCo's approach offers a refreshing alternative to perfectionism. Their upcoming MomCon in Orlando (September 25-27) and new podcasts "Bloodline and Backbone" and "The Mandy Show" provide various ways to connect with this life-changing community. Ready to find freedom from the perfect mom myth? Visit momco.org to find a group near you or follow Mandy on Instagram to learn more about embracing authentic motherhood. Find Mandy for speaking events and more: https://www.mandyarioto.co/ Save 70%! Order Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.com Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm Follow us on Facebook at CouponMom

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Join us in conversations with inspiring people doing amazing things. Their insights and experiences help motivate all of us to find our purpose that fits with our abilities, gifts and life situation. Get a "behind the scenes" look at successful people making a difference in the world and benefit from their advice for the rest of us. Our guests include authors, artists, leaders, coaches, pastors, business people and speakers. 

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Nelson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Pivotal People
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