195 episodes

Work and Play with Nancy Ray is a weekly podcast all about learning to balance the two most competing areas of our lives: work and play.

She dives into topics like productivity, work life balance, leading a team, time management, contentment, play, sabbath, marriage, parenting, and rest, always pointing back to scripture, the ultimate guide for a life of faith. This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which ultimately leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

Work and Play with Nancy Ray Nancy Ray

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    • 4.9 • 644 Ratings

Work and Play with Nancy Ray is a weekly podcast all about learning to balance the two most competing areas of our lives: work and play.

She dives into topics like productivity, work life balance, leading a team, time management, contentment, play, sabbath, marriage, parenting, and rest, always pointing back to scripture, the ultimate guide for a life of faith. This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which ultimately leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

    Summer Purpose

    Summer Purpose

    Today’s episode is all about the purpose of summer. What is the purpose of summer? What is the purpose of your summer? What do you want to get out of it? How can we walk through summer with a heart of contentment, gratitude, really enjoy it and make the most out of it?
    Resources from this episode:
    Work & Play Survey
    Free Legacy Binder Checklist
    Legacy Photo System
    Summer Moon Coffee
    Nancy Ray Website
    Nancy Ray on Instagram
    Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
     
     

    • 14 min
    Summer Prep

    Summer Prep

    I believe the key to making your summer run smoothly is to do a lot of the work on the front end. So today’s episode is all about summer prep.
    Resources from this episode:
    Large Wall Calendar
    The Bug Bite Thing
    Kate Strickler (Naptime Kitchen)
    Walker Family Goods
    Nancy Ray Website
    Nancy Ray on Instagram
    Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

    • 16 min
    Summer Play

    Summer Play

    Happy June! Happy summer! It’s the second episode in our June summer series and today is all about summer play.
    Resources from this episode:
    25% Off Dwell Bible App
    Green Ember Book Series
    The Vanderbeeker Book Series
    The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
    The Coddling of the American Mind Book
    The Women by Kristin Hannah
    The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
    Nancy Ray Website
    Nancy Ray on Instagram
    Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

    • 14 min
    Summer Projects

    Summer Projects

    Today’s episode is all about my summer projects and how having some projects to anchor you in the summer is really good for you.
    Resources from this episode:
    Legacy Photo System
    Artifact Uprising
    Legacy Binder Checklist
    Nancy Ray Website
    Nancy Ray on Instagram
    Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

    • 13 min
    Abe Lincoln

    Abe Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln said,
    “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”
    Well, I had this thought: What if we took that quote and applied it to motherhood? I thought of a few examples, but not many. But man, when I took it to Instagram and my email list, you guys delivered! I have a whole list of ways that this quote can apply to motherhood and you are in for a treat. Get ready to make your life a whole lot more practical and easier in this last “May is for Mamas” episode.
    Resources from this episode:
    Legacy Binder Checklist
    Clorox Bleach Toilet Tablets
    Lululemon
    Frost Free Freezers
    Mom Agenda
    8 Cube Organizers
    Teaching from Rest by Sarah MacKenzie
    Nancy Ray Website
    Nancy Ray on Instagram
    Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
     

    • 25 min
    Being a Healthy Family with Ilana Muhlstein

    Being a Healthy Family with Ilana Muhlstein

    I’m so excited to welcome you back to another episode of “May is for Mamas” where every episode in the month of May is dedicated to mamas. Today, we are talking with an expert on health, nourishing ourselves, and how to change our families forever by taking care of our bodies with the food that we eat. I’m so excited for you to hear from Ilana Muhlstein. Now, if you’ve ever been part of the “Beach Body” program or heard of the “2B Mindset”, this is who created it. Guys, I’m geeking out. I don’t usually say “Yes” to people who I get random emails from in my inbox, but when I saw hers come thorough, I started geeking out because I personally have done “2B Mindset”, I’ve gone through her program (I’ve done it last year, I’m doing it now), I believe in it and it works. So I thought to share something that’s been so life changing for me with my listeners with Illana herself would be such a gift, especially in the month of May for “May is for Mamas.” So I’m so excited. She is a dietician, a nutritionist, and a best-selling author. Guys, at the age of 13, Ilana weighed over 200 pounds. Her story is so inspiring. She came up with this model that really works and I can say that honestly because it works for me. It is like a track to run on; so helpful. The conversation is going to be so great. I hope you enjoy this episode of “May is for Mamas” with Ilana Muhlstein.
    Resources from this episode:
    Illana Muhlstein Website
    2B Mindset Program
    Ilana Muhlstein on Instagram
    Illana Muhlstein on TikTok
    Ilana Muhlstein on YouTube
    Ilana Muhlstein on Facebook
    You Can Drop It Podcast
    Ilana Muhlstein Cookbook
    Use Code "HWPOD10" for $10 Off Ilana Housewares orders over $70
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    Goodles Mac & Cheese
    Immi Ramen
    Nancy Ray Website
    Nancy Ray on Instagram
    Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
     

    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
644 Ratings

644 Ratings

kari.s.rice ,

One of my favorites

Nancy is encouraging, encouraging and refreshing! This is one of my favorite podcasts!

maryhope138 ,

Quick-wins & biblical advice for the long-haul

I’ve listened to Nancy for years and have picked up tons of practical life-hacks for motherhood and marriage. Her systematic and thoughtful approach to so many different areas of life is fun AND a blessing to learn from! More importantly it is clear in her content that she puts a biblical lens over all of life, so in addition to learning solid methods from her, she shares biblical principles throughout too. Thank you Nancy!

kaitlyn.r.marie ,

I love this podcast!

I love this podcast so much! Nancy is so wise and I look forward to listening every week. Her episodes are full of practical tips and wisdom. I appreciate how much time she puts into preparing and recording the episodes so they are short, sweet, and to the point!

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