She Lives Purposefully

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As Christian women, sometimes we can feel lonely in our walk with Christ. Do you feel that way? Spoiler alert: it’s not true and this is the podcast to prove it. I’m Megan Edmonds, your new Christian friend who cheers you on in your walk with Christ because I believe God has given you this one life to know Him, love Him, and live for Him purposefully. Each week, we will chat about all different areas of life from a Jesus loving perspective - relationships, faith doubts, emotions, parenthood, health and hormones, anxiety, and more! I share my own experiences and practical ways to grow in our relationship with God. Join me every Thursday as we take this walk with Christ together!

  1. 20H AGO

    God Has Been Convicting Me About THIS Going Into My 30s; Live Fully Where God Has You

    Turning 30 has me reflecting on a lot… and honestly, feeling more motivated than ever to live fully where God has me. In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m sharing some honest thoughts going into my 30s, what God has been convicting me about lately, and the mindset shift that’s been stirring in my heart. Lately I’ve been realizing how easy it is to get stuck in the mindset of “life is hard,” “things feel different,” or “this season isn’t what I expected.”  But God has been reminding me that we get to be part of His plans, not just our own. I’ve been deeply convicted to live boldly for Him — to be so rooted in God that I’m willing to follow Him no matter the risk, sacrifice, or outcome. As I step into this new decade, my prayer is simple: To live faithfully in every role He’s given me and ultimately, to live fully for the plans God has for my life — not my own. In this episode we talk about: • Reflections and lessons going into my 30s • The motivation to live fully where God has placed you • How God has been convicting my heart recently • Why your role in God’s plan matters (even if it’s unseen) • Living boldly for Christ in everyday life • Growing in faith, motherhood, marriage, and ministry You get to be part of what He is doing. LINKS: Shop Daily Grace Co SALES (code MEGANHOLMES10 for extra 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 ____ Christian podcast, Christian encouragement, turning 30 reflections, living with purpose, Christian motherhood, trusting God’s plan, faith and calling, biblical encouragement, Christian women podcast, armor of God, fruits of the Spirit, Christian motivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  2. FEB 26

    Be on guard: Resist the enemy’s attacks against you and what God has for you (REPLAY)

    The Bible tells us that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion — but many of his attacks and temptations to sin sneak in. Envy at a friend’s house, a moment of discouragement while cooking dinner, a thought that says, “Why not me, God?” In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to be on guard against Satan’s work — envy, ungratefulness, bitterness, laziness, gossip — and how to pivot, with the power of Jesus Christ in you, back into a life God has for us: contentment, joy, gratitude, and purpose. (This episode is a REPLAY from October 2025. Megan is sick and wasn't able to put out a new episode today, so here is a TOP community favorite Megan could listen to again and again.) LINKS: 📚 Toddler Devo Time Ideas: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u ⁠⁠🎵 Christian music playlist: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c⁠⁠  Episode Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:45 A personal story on envy  02:00 HOW sin, however “small” is destructive 04:45 Toddler devo ideas 06:25 The truth about Satan’s plan for you (and how easy it is even as Christians to fall into it) 08:00 What GOD has for you  08:55 Why we need to resist the devil 09:20 Don’t sin, but take it deeper: guard our hearts and minds 10:30 How do we resist Satan and choose God?  10:45 Know God’s ways, what He’s against and what He’s FOR (it’s in His Word!) 12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it1 6:00 Time with God is transformative: read your Bible, worship, pray. HE has the power to change you. 17:25 Implement it now that you’ve been guarding your heart If this episode encouraged you, hit subscribe, leave a ⭐ review, or share it with a friend who needs this reminder today! Let’s connect! Instagram: @shelivespurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  3. FEB 19

    Should Christians do THIS? Part TWO (Cursing, Secular Music, Lent, In-Person Church)

    In this episode, I am joined by my husband to talk about  not just the “can I?” questions many Christians wrestle with but the “should I?”  Is Lent something I should be doing? Is it wrong for me to curse? Is it okay for me to listen to secular music?  What about online church? Should I go in-person? We talk about the freedom we have in Christ but also the importance of personal conviction AND what Scripture directly tells us is godly and ungodly. Scripture tells us we’re free in Christ… but Scripture also tells us that freedom doesn’t mean everything is beneficial or glorifies God.  Links: Hosanna Revival Bibles: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY Part 1 of Should Christians Do THIS?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hbA386jYek3g0C5P9KXIX?si=iunE_Vc4QjaAKKvwfp934g  Episode Outline 3:00 Life Recap and a Life of Legacy 10:40 FridaBaby Controversy  16:00 Should Christians participate in Lent? 25:00 Can Christians curse? Do I curse? 32:30 Should Christians listen to secular music? Did we COMPLETELY change our minds? 40:00 Should Christians go to church in person? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  4. FEB 12

    Discontent and Overwhelmed? Do I Actually Trust God? How Eternal Perspective Changes Everything

    This is an episode I got convicted DURING. Sometimes it feels like when it rains it pours. Life can be hard and sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong at once. It can be easy to feel discontent, overwhelmed, maybe even struggling to trust God. In this honest and vulnerable episode, I’m joined by my husband to talk about some of the things going on in our own lives lately (house issues, car trouble, high-risk pregnancy, etc.) and it’s honestly affected our hearts, attitudes, and trust in God.  To be honest, we even get convicted DURING this conversation.  If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discontent, anxious, or spiritually drained, this conversation will encourage you to step back and see your circumstances through an eternal perspective. We talk about: Feeling covetousness and discontentment Overhelm Trusting God with everything from small hiccups to tragic suffering How an eternal perspective shifts EVERYTHING This is one of those conversations we know we’ll come back to again and again—and we pray it encourages you wherever you are today. LINKS: Dollar Days Sale at Daily Grace Co! Use code MEGANHOLMES10 for an extra 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Hosanna Revival Sale! Use code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for an extra 10% off: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully ___ Christian podcast, trusting God, fighting discontentment, Christian marriage, overwhelmed Christian, eternal perspective, faith in hard times, Christian encouragement, trusting God in difficult seasons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  5. FEB 5

    Being Known By Love as Christians: What Loving Well Actually Looks Like And What Holds Us Back

    What should Christians be known for? Not success. Not blessings. Not perfection. Not gifts. Jesus makes it clear: we are to be known by the love we have one for another. In this episode, we’re diving into why love is the true marker of a Christian life, what loving others actually looks like—beyond clichés, comfort, and convenience, asking ourselves the hard (and heart) questions, and what holds us back from loving well. LINKS: Daily Grace Co.’s Lent Bundle: https://collabs.shop/nd1kgd (use code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off) My ESV Study Bible: https://collabs.shop/sqpk0u (use code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off) Episode Timeline: 6:00 The importance of love based on Scripture (John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 John 4:16) 9:30 Do I actually care for people? 14:45 Practical Ways to Love Others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  6. JAN 29

    An Untroubled Heart: How to Find Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming with Kara Stout

    Anxiety, loss, uncertainty — we all face seasons that shake us. But Jesus offers something the world can’t: an untroubled heart. In this deeply honest and comforting episode, I talk with Kara Stout, who has walked through heartbreak and hardship — from infertility and health crises to losing both of her parents — yet has found God’s peace through it all. Kara shares: - Her story of pain, faith, and healing - How to lean on God when life feels impossible - What it really means that “a bruised reed He will not break” (Isaiah 42:3) - Practical ways to experience God’s comfort when anxiety feels heavy - How to thank and trust God even in the middle of suffering This episode is a heartfelt reminder that God won’t leave you broken — He’s the remedy for the troubles of your heart. Sensitivity warning: this conversation touches on loss, cancer, infertility, and health struggles. ✨ Resources Mentioned: – Get Kara’s Book: https://amzn.to/47LRzAu – Get 15% off Hosanna Revival using code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully – Get 10% off The Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10 https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 – Toddler Quiet Time: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u  Kara Stout, Christian mental health, anxiety and faith, finding peace in God, trusting God in suffering, overcoming anxiety with faith, peace in hardship, grief and hope in Christ, Christian encouragement podcast, anxiety Bible verses, faith and peace, Christian women’s podcast, God’s comfort, finding God in loss, Christian inspiration, hope through hardship #KaraStout #ChristianAnxiety #FaithOverFear #FindingPeace #SheLivesPurposefully #ChristianEncouragement #UntroubledHeart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  7. JAN 22

    Why God Feels Distant Sometimes (Even When You Seek Him) And The Encouragement You Need Right Now

    If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t feel God lately (even if you’ve been seeking Him), you’re not alone. In today’s conversation, we gently and honestly explore possible reasons God may feel distant, while holding a big, important caveat. This episode is not about self-condemnation, but about loving reflection, truth, and encouragement. We’ll talk through some common reasons we may not feel God’s presence — and I also share an exhortation for those seasons when none of these apply to you, yet God still feels far. In this episode, we cover: Why unrepented sin can dull our spiritual sensitivity (and how repentance brings freedom) How constant distraction, busyness, and mental overload can crowd out time with God A powerful shift that happens when we confront misconceptions about God’s character What it looks like to seek Jesus half-heartedly (and how Scripture calls us deeper) An honest reflection on how seasons like motherhood and overwhelm can impact our walk with God Why God’s presence is not performance-based, but how our practices still matter Encouragement for those walking by faith, not feelings, when God feels silent This episode isn’t me talking at you — it’s me talking with you. These are things I’ve wrestled with myself, and my prayer is that this conversation leads you toward freedom, clarity, and renewed hope. If none of these reasons apply to you — hear this: Faith is the evidence of things not seen. Keep trusting. Keep pursuing. Keep running the race. Do not grow weary. God is faithful — even in the quiet. LINKS: Some tools as you seek Jesus more:  Eden to Eternity Bible Study: https://collabs.shop/obrgbv code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off Handbook Bundle: https://collabs.shop/obrgbv code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off Prayer Calendar: https://collabs.shop/obrgbv code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off ESV Study Bible: https://collabs.shop/sqpk0u code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off Notebook: https://collabs.shop/matpjd code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  8. JAN 15

    Resting in God Instead of Anxiety & Fear | Trusting God with Your Thoughts and Future

    Anxiety and fear can feel overwhelming — and for many Christians, they can even feel like a failure of faith. In this episode, we talk about how to rest in God instead of anxiety, take fear’s authority away from our thoughts and decisions (through Scripture), and trust God with our future. I’m joined by Maddie Joy Fischer, Live Original Ambassador, author, and Christian influencer and content creator, for an honest conversation about what it looks like to rely on God when fear is loud. We explore how freedom from fear doesn’t mean you’ll never feel anxious again — but it does mean fear no longer gets to control your life. In this episode, we talk about: Why fear doesn’t need to have authority over you How Scripture helps us take anxious thoughts captive instead of letting them control us What inspired Maddie to share openly about anxiety and learning to rest in God Why fear often holds us back from the life God is calling us to What to do when things do go wrong — and how to trust God anyway Encouragement for Christians who feel guilty for struggling with anxiety How to move toward peace, joy, and the abundant life God desires for you How to trust God when things don’t go according to plan If you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or fear of the unknown, this episode will remind you that God is patient, present, and trustworthy — even here. LINKS: Get Maddie's Devotional: https://amzn.to/44T3uMe Get 15% off Hosanna Revival using code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Get 10% off Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 FREE Bible Reading Plans + Studies: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ If this episode encourages you, subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the show helps reach more Christian women who need encouragement. 👉 Subscribe for weekly Christian encouragement 💛 Share this with a friend who needs peace today This episode is about: Christian anxiety Trusting God, Fear and faith, Biblical encouragement, Christian podcast, Overcoming anxiety with God, Resting in God, Christian women, Faith over fear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
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As Christian women, sometimes we can feel lonely in our walk with Christ. Do you feel that way? Spoiler alert: it’s not true and this is the podcast to prove it. I’m Megan Edmonds, your new Christian friend who cheers you on in your walk with Christ because I believe God has given you this one life to know Him, love Him, and live for Him purposefully. Each week, we will chat about all different areas of life from a Jesus loving perspective - relationships, faith doubts, emotions, parenthood, health and hormones, anxiety, and more! I share my own experiences and practical ways to grow in our relationship with God. Join me every Thursday as we take this walk with Christ together!

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  • Creator
    That Sounds Fun Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    279
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Megan Edmonds
  • Show Website
    She Lives Purposefully

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