
45 episodes

The Bearing Life Podcast Julie Shannon
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5.0 • 26 Ratings
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Life experiences often lead us to seek answers to key questions: how we bear our burdens well, how we help others bear their burdens, and how we bear fruit or find purpose and passion in spite of difficult challenges. Join Dr. Julie Shannon each week as she explores practical compassion through conversations and stories about life realities (singleness, infertility, childlessness, grief, depression, divorce, job loss, mental health, etc.) Special interview episodes will feature guests who share personal stories about their own life realities—how they walked through them, who helped them, and what life looks like on the other side.
| Theme song written & performed by Joe Passarelli, Dan Wecht, and Alex Shipley | Cover drawing by Ben Humeniuk | Learn more at drjulieshannon.com or find her on IG @julieshannonofficial
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Pursuing Your Dreams
In this episode, Roger Murrah joins me to discuss persistence and the pursuit of dreams. Roger is a highly successful songwriter and music publisher in Nashville, Tennessee. With four decades of hit songs, dozens of awards, and millions of records sold, Roger has not only impacted the lives and hearts of listeners, but also influenced and mentored artists in their pursuit of careers in the music industry.
What a fun and inspiring conversation about life journeys, new seasons, and confidence! His authenticity and wise words will encourage you in your pursuit, no matter your dream.
I walked away refreshed with a new sense of resolve to go after my dreams with dedication and I know you will discover the same.
Thanks for listening!
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Women on Mission & Ministry
Join Sue Edwards, DMin, Kelley Mathews, ThM, and me as we have an encouraging conversation about their new book 40 Questions About Women in Ministry, intergenerational friendship & mentoring, teamwork, and women walking well together on this life journey.
No matter your faith, stage, or season, you will gain so much wisdom and inspiration from these two women I call dear friends.
They each have full lives with mission, ministry, purpose, and work, and they have also co-written six books together over the last twenty-three years. Come listen as we talk about a variety of topics and ways we can live out a mission of unity, kindness, and respect.
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Dr. Sue:
Discover Together Series
FB Page
LinkedIn
Connect with Kelley:
Blog
Instagram
FB Page
* Buy their new book: 40 Questions About Women in Ministry *
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Resilience & Joy
Diana Spann is a master facilitator in classic trauma healing and joins me on the podcast to talk about joy, heart wounds, resilience, rest, and the rhythms of life.
She offers insight on how we can learn to see ourselves, grow in ways of processing pain and grief, and become people who walk well with others. Heart wounds can impact our everyday life, identity, and maturity. Just as we seek medical attention with a physical wound, we need to know what to do when we experience heart wounds that need our attention and care.
In this episode you will learn more about mending heart wounds, building resilience, and fueling joy. Diana offers rich insight and wisdom on spiritual practices, brain-training, finding our path of purpose, faith, and identity.
I learned so much and know you will too.
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Diana:
Bio Email March 2023 Trauma Healing Training Opportunity If you are interested in joining a Joy/Building Maturity Cohort, contact Diana via email (above). Each cohort has 8 spots available. Weekly gatherings of 75 minutes. Must purchase the book, The Other Half of Church. This cohort is designed for us to practice and learn together about resting in God, building joy, listening with God, and more. We learn best in a modeling, imitating community. -
A Life of Music
Greg Jones joins me on the podcast to talk about his life of music. We explore how the influence of music and guitar began and talk about the people who sparked his interest and mentored him. What Greg has learned along the way, how he pursues his dream daily, and his philosophy on putting in the time towards excellence, will inspire you in your own interests and efforts. He offers rich wisdom about dedicating time to your craft and developing your talent with intention.
You’ll be encouraged to seek wisdom, invite mentors, and dedicate yourself to developing and honing your own brand and form of artistry, creativity, and life passions...and you might just hear how much of a positive impact you can have when you make yourself available to mentor others in your particular field or interest.
I so admire his talent, work, and dedication and can’t wait for you to hear this episode.
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Greg (be sure to message or email him if you are interested in taking guitar lessons with him):
Instagram
Email
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Shaping a New Year
The start of any life season can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and even exciting! The beginning of a new year offers much of the same.
Wherever you find yourself right now, join us and hear Joseph Bojang's practical, wise advice on how to build your confidence, set your dreams in motion, and act as agent or influencer in your own life.
During our conversation, you will learn simple yet effective ways to begin with small goals and develop a throughline for your life. Joseph provides clarity on how to break down goals and dreams in manageable ways. He offers great creativity and assurance for planning, pivoting, and living out our best life. Can't wait for you to hear all he has to share!
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Joseph:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
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Cultivating Dreams
What can we do to cultivate a dream we laid down years ago? Or maybe a dream we've never reached for or thought possible? Join us and hear Debbie's incredible journey of how she pursued a long ago dream: who helped her, how it surprised her, and what new dreams grew out of it.
As you listen to our conversation and hear Debbie's fascinating story, you will find great encouragement and inspiration to give yourself permission: to dream, to try, to fail, to not fail. I can't wait for you to be inspired by her life!
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Debbie:
Website Music Book Instagram
Customer Reviews
Makes navigating transitions a little easier
Just what this gal’s heart needed to navigate the many life transitions that come our way. Dr. Julie has so much encouragement, wisdom, and tips to share! 💛
You HAVE to check out this podcast!
Such a great podcast for women. The topics are relevant and interesting. Great wisdom and encouragement when you are suffering through the hard things. There’s something for everyone.
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