Jesus goes before you: Finding peace in new life seasons
Are you entering a new stage of life? Whether it’s sending your little one to daycare, dropping your kid off at college, or starting a new job, marriage, or more — change can feel exciting and hopeful and even overwhelming, emotional, and a little scary.
In today’s episode of She Lives Purposefully, we’re talking about the truth that Jesus goes before you. You’ll hear encouragement for women walking through milestones, reminders that God designed life to move forward, and a powerful perspective shift: you’re not carrying the burden alone. You’re walking alongside Him.
If you’re navigating change, this episode is for you. And if you know a mama or friend entering a new chapter, be sure to share this episode to encourage her too!
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Raising Godly Boys: Faith, Culture, and Parenting with Purpose with Molly DeFrank
As moms, we all want to raise strong, faithful sons who will grow into men of godly character. But parenting boys in today’s culture comes with unique challenges.
In this episode, I’m joined by Molly DeFrank — mom of three boys (and three girls), who has been featured in Parents Magazine, Good Morning America, and Mama Bear Apologetics.
Together, we unpack:
How faith shapes the way we parent
The biggest cultural challenges boys face today
What the Bible teaches us about raising sons
The truth about toxic masculinity
The struggles Christian moms often face—and how to overcome them
8 critical things your son needs before he turns 10
Encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed or like they’re failing
Molly shares this powerful reminder: “Our mission as mothers should be to teach our sons objective truth and affirm their identity as assigned by God.”
If you’re a boy mama (or a mama who simply wants to raise kids grounded in God’s truth), this conversation will encourage, equip, and inspire you!
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Christian parenting encouragement for boy moms. Molly DeFrank on toxic masculinity, culture, and 8 things your son needs before 10.
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247 | Called to Missions: Miraculous stories from Uganda, becoming a missionary, and supporting missions even without going abroad with Julianne Heilman
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to step into the mission field for Jesus —or how you can make a difference for the kingdom in global missions without leaving home — this is your episode.
Today, I’m joined by Julianne Heilman, founder of Asifiwe Child Care Ministries in Uganda, a life-changing ministry that rescues vulnerable children, gives them hope and opportunity, and shares the love of Jesus. Think stories you’ve only read in missionary biographies—except they’re happening right now.
This conversation is extra special for me, because She Lives Purposefully began as a college project where I interviewed six women who live with purpose—and Julianne was one of them! Now, years later, we get to sit down again and hear how God has been moving in powerful ways.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
How Julianne knew she was called by God to missions—and the spiritual & practical steps to take if you feel the same
How Asifiwe Child Care Ministries began and where it is today
How to support missions even if you’re not called to go abroad
Ways you can get involved
Whether you’re praying about your own call to missions, looking for ways to support from home, or just want to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
Learn more about Asifiwe Child Care Ministries: https://asifiwechildcare.org
Julianne’s original She Lives Purposefully story: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/2018/08/04/julianne-heilman/
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246 | The Bible is for YOU, getting closer to God, reasons Christians don’t read daily, and the BIGGEST reason we should with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams
Is the Bible really for everyone?
In today’s episode, we sit down with She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams to talk about why the answer is a resounding yes. Women of God (and men of God) should be in the word. Whether you’re new to the faith or you’re a seasoned Christian, God’s Word has something for you—right now, right where you are.
It’s written by God and it’s meant to be read.
We dive into:
What it means that God’s story of redemption spans all of Scripture
The importance of being in God’s Word—whether you're new to the faith or spiritually seasoned
She Reads Truth’s new devotional covering all 66 books of the Bible
Our favorite books of the Bible
Some reasons we don’t read the Bible and the BIGGEST reason we should
Why reading the Bible is a must for spiritual growth
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Bible or unsure how it connects to your life, this episode will remind you: the Bible is not just for scholars—it’s for you.
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245 | Overbooked, Overwhelmed & Longing for God: Keeping Up with Faith In a Busy Life with Tara Sun
If you’re just trying to keep up with life—and struggling to keep up with God—you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my sweet friend Tara Sun, host of the beloved podcast Truth Talks with Tara and author of the brand-new book Overbooked and Overwhelmed.
Tara opens up about her own turning point—the moment she realized she was living distracted and disconnected from God—and how she found her way back to a life rooted in Jesus, not just busyness.
We talk about:
The difference between the abundant life and the overcommitted life
How to stay spiritually grounded when your schedule is out of control
How to “live like Mary in a Martha world”
The role of social media in burnout and how to steward it well
Practical ways to reorient your life around Jesus again
Encouragement for anyone feeling spiritually apathetic or disconnected
This conversation is like a deep breath for the soul.
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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!