Welcome to the first episode of The Rooted Leader, a brand-new mini-series on The Rooted Woman Podcast!

Whether you're leading in your home, serving in ministry, building a business, or simply feeling the tug toward something God has placed on your heart, this episode is for you.

Today, we're talking about why deep roots matter more than wide reach and why God is far more concerned with who you're becoming than how many people you're reaching.

Together, we'll unpack three powerful truths:

• You lead out of who you are. What you're rooted in will eventually show up in the fruit of your life.
• Hidden seasons are root-building seasons. Just because you aren't being seen doesn't mean God isn't working.
• Fruit is the byproduct of roots, not striving. You don't have to exhaust yourself trying to produce what God is growing in you.

Through Jeremiah 17:7–8, Colossians 2:6–7, and John 15:5, we'll explore what it means to become a woman who is deeply rooted in Christ before stepping into greater influence.

Plus, I'm sharing some exciting news: Registration for the Called to Speak Summit is officially OPEN!

This online experience is designed to equip Christian women to steward their stories, share their testimonies, and boldly walk in their God-given calling.

✨ Ready to use your voice for the Kingdom? Join us for five days of powerful conversations, a bonus episode, and a two-week action challenge.

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Remember, friend: You don't need to be perfect to be used by a perfect God. You just need to be willing to grow.

Roots before reach. Always.

Through biblical principles and the example of Jesus, we’re reminded that rest isn’t selfish, boundaries are necessary, and trusting God with our time means we don’t have to fill every moment. Courtney shares practical ways to begin creating margin in your everyday life, including setting aside time for prayer before the day begins, building buffers between commitments, learning to say no to what isn’t essential, establishing phone-free spaces, and protecting a weekly rhythm of rest. Just as God instructed His people to leave the edges of their fields for others, we can learn to leave space at the edges of our days for God to meet us there.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, constantly rushed, or like there’s never enough time to breathe, this episode is your invitation to slow down, release the pressure to do it all, and make room for what God is inviting you into. Your challenge this week is simple: choose one practice that creates more margin and commit to it for seven days. You don’t have to overhaul your entire life overnight. Start small, trust the Lord, and discover what it looks like to live from a place of peace rather than pressure.

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Together, we'll unpack what Scripture says about taking our thoughts captive, turning worry into prayer, and taking the next faithful step, even when we don't have all the answers. Plus, I'm sharing a simple, practical exercise to help you capture, cast, and commit your thoughts to Christ.

You don't have to figure out the entire path. You just have to trust God with your next step.

Mentioned in this episode: The Called to Speak Summit. Doors open October 29th! Get on the waitlist HERE.

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Scriptures: Romans 7:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:1, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:22–23, James 1:19, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 15:1, Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV).

In this episode, I’m sharing what survival mode actually looked like in my life, why another planner or better routine probably isn’t the answer, and the six areas that helped me begin finding my way out.

We’ll talk about identifying the patterns keeping you stuck, caring for your body, interrupting reactive cycles, rediscovering yourself underneath all the responsibilities, creating sustainable rhythms, and learning to remain rooted in Christ when life gets hard.

Plus, I’m sharing some BIG news: Road to Rooted is officially open! This six-week group mentorship was created to help you walk out of survival mode and build a life that feels peaceful, rooted, and sustainable.

If you're tired of telling yourself, “I just have to get through this week,” this episode is for you.

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So many of us have learned to treat exhaustion like a badge of honor. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down when the house is clean, the work is finished, the kids need less, or we finally get caught up. But the problem is… there will always be something else to do.

In this episode, Courtney unpacks the biblical truth that rest is not laziness—it’s part of God’s design.

Starting in Genesis 2, we look at the rhythm God modeled from the very beginning: work, finish, stop, and rest. Not because work is bad or ambition is wrong, but because our productivity was never meant to determine our worth.

We’re talking about what happens when busyness becomes part of our identity, why different seasons require different levels of capacity, how comparison keeps us striving, and why learning to stop can actually become an act of trust and obedience to God.

Courtney also shares her own journey from constantly chasing the next task to intentionally creating margin in her days—and the freedom that came when she stopped believing everything depended on her.

In this episode, you’ll be challenged to ask:

Where do I feel like I cannot stop?

What am I trying to prove by constantly pushing through?

And what would it look like to treat rest as obedience instead of a reward?

You don't have to abandon your goals, your calling, or the things God has placed in front of you. You may simply need enough margin to faithfully carry them without running yourself into the ground.

Because you are not more valuable when you accomplish more.

You are already His daughter.

And you are allowed to rest.

When fear is loud, life feels uncertain, or you’re carrying something you don’t know how to surrender, prayer can feel harder than it should. But you don’t have to come up with the perfect words, God has already given you words to pray through Scripture.

In this episode of The Rooted Woman Podcast, Courtney is talking about prayer as a weapon and walking through Psalm 91 as a practical example of how to turn Scripture into personal prayer.

We’re talking about what it really means to pray Scripture, why prayer isn’t a formula for controlling our circumstances, how Psalm 91 points us toward God as our refuge in the middle of uncertainty, and what it looks like to pray when fear, shame, anxiety, or overwhelm are trying to take over.

Courtney also breaks down how to move from simply reading Scripture → understanding its truth → praying that truth back to God, and how the Holy Spirit helps us pray when we don’t know what to say.

And at the end of the episode, we’ll pray Psalm 91 together, over your mind, your home, your family, your decisions, your fears, and whatever you may be carrying right now.

Your challenge this week: Choose one passage of Scripture and pray through it every single day. Let God’s Word give you language when you don’t have the words yourself.

Prayer is not your last resort.

You have access to the Father.
You have the Word of God.
And you can come back to His truth again and again.

Scriptures mentioned:
Psalm 91
Ephesians 6:10–18
Romans 8:26
1 Corinthians 14:15
Jude 20

If this episode encouraged you, send it to a woman who may need help finding the words to pray this week. Let’s continue becoming women who are deeply rooted in Scripture, dependent on God, and willing to bring every battle before Him.

We can easily associate ministry with the visible things: a microphone, a Bible study, a leadership position, a social media platform, a mission trip, or a title. But what if some of the most important ministry you will ever do happens around your kitchen table, in the middle of motherhood, in your marriage, during an ordinary conversation, or when no one else is watching?

In this episode of The Rooted Woman Podcast, Courtney is challenging us to rethink what ministry actually looks like—and to ask whether we're so focused on the next big thing God might call us to that we're missing the people He's already placed in front of us.

We're talking about:

• Why your home isn't the waiting room for your calling, it's part of the training ground
• Treating motherhood as discipleship instead of simply managing another day
• What it looks like to bring the same intentionality home that we bring into church and ministry spaces
• Finding ministry opportunities in incredibly ordinary moments
• Why impact and visibility are not the same thing
• Being faithful when nobody is watching
• Making sure our public ministry and private lives tell the same story
• Learning to recognize the people God has already entrusted to us

The Kingdom of God does not operate according to an algorithm.

Some of the most significant things you ever do for the Kingdom may never be posted, applauded, or even known by another person. Your ministry begins wherever God has placed you.

So instead of asking, “When will God give me my opportunity?” maybe the better question is: “Lord, where have You already called me to be faithful?”

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

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🎙️ Called to Speak: Online Women's Summit
For the woman who knows God has given her a voice and is ready to learn how to steward it. We'll spend several days learning together before stepping into a practical challenge designed to help you begin using your voice and walking more confidently in your calling.
Learn more HERE.

📖 Book Mentioned: Everybody, Always by Bob Goff
A beautiful reminder of what it looks like to love the people God puts in front of us—right where we are. Linked HERE.

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And if this episode encouraged or convicted you, send it to a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to wait for a platform, position, or title to begin living on mission.

Your home isn't the waiting room for your calling.
You are already standing in places where God can use you!!

We made it to episode FIFTY! And for this one, I wanted to do something a little different.

Instead of our usual teaching-style episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and answering YOUR questions—from why I started sharing my faith online and how Holy Habits came to be, to the hard seasons that shaped my relationship with God, the habits that have changed my life, and what I’m currently walking through behind the scenes.

We’re talking about what it looks like to follow God when you don’t have everything figured out, learning to trust His timing when you’re ready to RUN, building small habits instead of constantly trying to overhaul your life, and allowing God to heal the places that have affected how you see Him.

Plus, I’m sharing a little about what’s coming next for this community—and we’re ending with some fun rapid-fire questions so you can get to know me beyond the microphone.

Episode 50 feels like both a celebration of everything God has done here AND the beginning of something new.

Thank you for listening, sharing these episodes, joining the challenges, sending me messages, and allowing me to be part of your walk with Jesus. I truly don’t take this community for granted.

Here’s to the next 50.

Get on the waitlist for the 6 Week Cohort HERE.

So why does it still feel like your life is constantly on fire?

In this episode of The Rooted Woman Podcast, Courtney gets vulnerable about the tension between loving Jesus and still finding yourself overwhelmed, overcommitted, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode.

Through the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42, we're looking at what happens when good things—even serving God—begin distracting us from the one thing that is necessary.

We'll talk about the difference between serving and receiving, doing and abiding, and what is actually on fire versus what simply feels urgent. Because following Jesus doesn't automatically erase years of unhealthy rhythms, people-pleasing, perfectionism, hurry, or misplaced priorities. Sanctification is a process—and sometimes God wants to rearrange the very life we've been asking Him to bless.

You'll be challenged to ask:

• What actually needs my attention right now?
• What only feels like it's on fire?
• What am I carrying that God never asked me to carry?
• Have I become so busy serving that I've stopped receiving?
• What would change if I sat at Jesus' feet before trying to fix everything else?

Rooted Truth for Real Life: You don't need to get your whole life under control before you can experience the peace of Christ.

You may still have responsibilities waiting when you get up from His feet—but you'll walk back into them from a completely different place.

You don't have to fight every fire alone. Sit at His feet. Listen to His voice. Let Him show you what is actually yours to carry—and then walk with Him into everything else.

Plus, hear how you can join the FREE 2-Week Holy Habits Challenge and begin building healthier, holier rhythms rooted in Christ.

You don’t need another life overhaul. You don’t need more motivation, a perfect routine, or another Monday morning restart. You need roots—deep ones. Roots built through ordinary moments, small choices, daily surrender, and rhythms that continually bring you back to the Lord.

In this episode, Courtney shares what it looks like to remain planted in Christ through changing seasons, unexpected circumstances, disrupted routines, and the everyday demands of life. Because being rooted doesn’t mean hard things stop happening, it means they no longer have the same authority to uproot you.

We’ll talk about why your habits aren’t just helping you accomplish something—they’re forming someone—and how a thousand small acts of faithfulness can shape you into the woman God is calling you to become.

Plus, Courtney shares what’s coming next and officially invites you into the FREE 14-Day Holy Habits Challenge, designed to help you begin building healthier, holier rhythms rooted in Christ.

In this episode:

• Why transformation isn’t about getting your whole life together
• Building roots in the ordinary moments
• Rhythms vs. rigid routines
• Why motivation isn’t the answer
• How your daily habits are forming your future self
• Small, practical ways to choose faithfulness today
• Staying rooted when life gets hard again
• What it means to let Christ—not your circumstances—determine your next step
• The next chapter after the Rooted Woman Audio Series

You don’t graduate from needing the Lord. Go build. Go lead. Go mother. Go create. Go steward what God has given you. Go boldly into your calling—but whatever you do, stay rooted.

Join the FREE 14-Day Holy Habits Challenge HERE.

In this week's episode of the Rooted Woman Audio Series, Courtney shares her own journey of wrestling with insecurity, feeling unqualified for ministry, and learning that God doesn't wait until we're "ready" before He calls us. Through personal stories—from leading moms' ministry to launching the podcast and stepping into discipleship—she reveals how God continually equips those who are simply willing to say yes.

Together, we'll look at the story of Moses in Exodus 3–4, unpack why God uses the willing more than the qualified, and discover how fear isn't always a stop sign—it can often be evidence that you're standing on the edge of obedience.

If you've been delaying your next step because you don't feel prepared, this episode is your reminder that your adequacy comes from God—not from your résumé, your past, or your confidence.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why feeling unqualified doesn't disqualify you from God's calling.
• How to recognize the difference between God's voice and the enemy's lies.
• What Moses' story teaches us about obedience and surrender.
• Practical ways to seek wisdom, clarity, and discernment when God is leading you into something new.
• Why God equips us in the process of obedience—not before it.

Your calling isn't built on your ability—it's built on your faithfulness.

So what is one "yes" God is asking you to offer Him this week?

Let's grow deeper, trust Him more, and remember: if God has called you, He will equip you.

In this episode of The Rooted Woman Audio Series, we're unpacking what Scripture actually says about calling—and it may not look like what you've been taught. Your calling isn't limited to a career, platform, ministry, or title. Before God calls us to do something, He first calls us to belong to Him, become more like Christ, and faithfully steward what's already in our hands.

Together, we'll explore:

• Why calling begins with surrender, not striving.
• The difference between your calling and your career.
• Why God often reveals the next step instead of the whole staircase.
• How faithfulness in the small things creates clarity for what's ahead.
• Practical journal prompts to help you discern your next act of obedience.

If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where God is leading you, this episode is an invitation to stop chasing certainty and start trusting the One who orders your steps. Your next faithful "yes" may be all God is asking of you today.

Scriptures Mentioned:
• Ephesians 2:10
• Micah 6:8
• Luke 16:10
• Psalm 37:23
• Proverbs 3:5–6

In this episode of The Mission for More Podcast, we're talking about why lasting transformation requires more than willpower, better habits, or another fresh start. The truth is that our behaviors are often rooted in deeper beliefs about ourselves, God, and what we think is required of us.

Together, we'll explore how God transforms us from the inside out, why fruit is the result of healthy roots, and how identifying the lies we've believed can lead to real, lasting change. If you're tired of striving, stuck in cycles of inconsistency, or wondering why growth feels so hard, this conversation will help you uncover what may be happening beneath the surface.

Because the goal isn't behavior modification, it's heart transformation.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why willpower alone can't create lasting change
• How beliefs shape behaviors more than we realize
• The connection between abiding in Christ and spiritual growth
• A simple journaling exercise to uncover the roots of recurring struggles
• How to begin replacing lies with God's truth

You don't need to try harder. You need to stay rooted.

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Together, we'll uncover the subtle places we look for worth—motherhood, productivity, appearance, ministry, social media growth, and the approval of others—and learn how to replace those shifting foundations with the unchanging truth of God's Word. If you've ever felt like you're one accomplishment away from finally being enough, this conversation is for you. Grab your journal and join me as we explore what it means to stop striving for identity and start living from the security of being a beloved daughter of God.

In this episode of the Rooted Woman series, we're exploring how true transformation begins beneath the surface. Together, we'll uncover why our reactions, habits, and struggles often point to deeper wounds—and how Jesus gently invites us into lasting healing instead of temporary behavior change.

You'll learn:

• Why "the problem isn't always the problem"
• How rejection, shame, perfectionism, fear, and striving can shape our responses
• How to identify the root behind recurring patterns in your life
• Why healing is a process of surrender, not performance
• Practical journal prompts and questions to help you invite God into deeper healing

If you've ever found yourself asking, "Why do I keep responding this way?" or "Why can't I just get it together?" this episode will encourage you to replace shame with curiosity, performance with surrender, and striving with the gentle healing only Jesus can bring.

The rooted woman isn't the one who has it all together—she's the one who continually invites God to go deeper.

In Episode 4 of the Rooted Woman Audio Series, we're diving into one of the most foundational truths of the Christian life: your identity must come before your action. Together, we'll uncover the difference between living from acceptance instead of striving for it, and why God desires to establish deep roots in your heart before producing fruit through your life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why your worth is not determined by your productivity
• The danger of tying your identity to your roles as a wife, mom, leader, or business owner
• How performance-based living steals your peace and joy
• Why rest isn't something you have to earn
• The beautiful truth that fruit is the byproduct of deep roots—not constant striving
• Practical ways to surrender performance and embrace your identity as a daughter of God

If you've been feeling exhausted from trying to keep up, carrying the weight of everyone's expectations, or believing your value depends on what you produce, this episode is an invitation to lay those burdens down.

You don't have to prove your worth.
You don't have to earn God's love.
You don't have to perform for acceptance.

You already belong.

This episode will encourage you to stop striving, sit at the feet of Jesus, and allow Him to deepen your roots so that lasting fruit can grow in His timing—not yours.

Reflection Question:
Who are you when no one needs anything from you?

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs the reminder that she is a daughter before she is anything else.

In this episode of The Rooted Woman, we're talking about the hidden reality of survival mode and why so many Christian women are stuck in cycles of striving, perfectionism, anxiety, and burnout. If you've ever felt like you need a better planner, more discipline, or a perfect routine to finally find peace, this conversation is for you.

Together, we'll uncover the signs of survival mode, explore how overwhelm affects our faith, motherhood, health, and relationships, and discover Jesus' invitation to exchange striving for surrender. Through biblical encouragement and practical application, you'll learn how to release the burdens God never intended for you to carry and begin cultivating a life rooted in peace rather than performance.

If you're tired of constantly trying to hold everything together, this episode will remind you that true rest isn't found in doing more—it's found in trusting God more.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Signs you're living in survival mode
• Why Christian women struggle with overwhelm and burnout
• The connection between perfectionism, control, and anxiety
• What the Bible says about rest and surrender
• How to stop striving and start abiding in Christ
• Practical ways to release burdens and trust God's timing

Key Scripture:
Matthew 11:28-30

Connect with The Rooted Woman:
Helping women move from survival mode to sustainable peace through habits rooted in grace at www.hermindonmission.com

In this episode of The Rooted Woman, Courtney explores the hidden places beneath our habits, reactions, anxiety, and overwhelm. For years, she believed the answer was simply more discipline, better routines, and trying harder. But God began revealing a deeper truth: lasting transformation doesn't happen by fixing the fruit—it happens by healing the roots.

Together, we'll talk about emotional exhaustion, survival mode, people-pleasing, control, thought patterns, and the quiet wounds many women carry beneath the surface. You'll discover why healing is not about becoming a different person, but becoming more fully the woman God created you to be.

If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of fear, frustration, overwhelm, or self-criticism, this conversation will remind you that God is not merely interested in changing your behavior—He desires to heal your heart.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why roots matter more than appearances
• How hidden wounds often shape visible behaviors
• The difference between symptom management and true healing
• How God gently restores the places we've been carrying alone
• Small signs that healing may already be happening in your life

Friend, if growth feels slow right now, don't lose heart. God often does His deepest work underground.

Worldly women hide their wounds and keep performing. Rooted women invite God into the hidden places and allow Him to heal them.

Connect with Courtney:
Instagram: @hermindonmission

Next Episode: From Survival Mode to Surrender — Why control feels safe, why letting go feels terrifying, and how God teaches us to trust Him with what we were never meant to carry.

In the very first teaching episode of the Rooted Woman Series, Courtney shares the deeply personal story behind what it truly means to live rooted in Christ instead of striving through pressure, perfectionism, burnout, and control.

Through vulnerable testimony, biblical encouragement, and honest reflection, this episode dives into the hidden exhaustion so many women carry while appearing “high-capacity” on the outside. Courtney opens up about walking through anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress, and the overwhelming pressure to perform—and how surrendering control to God became the turning point that changed everything.

Together, we unpack:

• What rooted living actually means
• The difference between striving for perfection and abiding in Christ
• How comparison steals peace and keeps us distracted from God’s work in our own lives
• Why surrender is a process, not a one-time moment
• The connection between anxiety, over-control, burnout, and trust
• How God heals us beneath the surface—not just outwardly
• What it looks like to truly rest, abide, and remain still before the Lord
• Why difficult seasons don’t have to uproot you

This episode is a reminder that you do not have to earn God’s love through performance. You are invited to slow down, release control, and allow the Lord to deepen your roots so you can experience lasting peace, wisdom, surrender, and spiritual growth.

Key Scriptures:

• John 15:4–5
• Luke 6:43–45
• Matthew 6:6

Whether you’re currently overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, struggling with perfectionism, or simply longing for deeper connection with God, this conversation will encourage you to stop striving and start abiding.

Subscribe to the Mission for More podcast and follow along weekly through the Rooted Woman Series—because something special is coming at the end, and you won’t want to miss it.

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This episode is an invitation to stop chasing extreme resets, hustle culture, and “all or nothing” routines and instead begin building slow, grace-filled rhythms that are anchored in Christ. Courtney unpacks what it truly means to be a “Rooted Woman”: a woman grounded in her identity in God, connected to Him throughout the day, and no longer blown around by overwhelm, comparison, burnout, anxiety, or unrealistic expectations.

Throughout this episode, she shares:

• Why so many women feel stuck, depleted, and unable to stay consistent
• The difference between strict routines and grace-filled rhythms
• How overwhelm can keep us spiritually and emotionally paralyzed
• Why building slowly creates stronger foundations
• The importance of being rooted in God instead of rooted in performance
• How to move from survival mode into a season of refreshment
• The vision behind the new Rooted Woman community and audio series

Courtney also gives a preview of upcoming topics in the series, including:

• Survival mode and burnout
• Emotional exhaustion
• Nervous system regulation
• Holy habits and sustainable consistency
• Simplifying your life
• Building routines with grace instead of shame
• Finding peace in motherhood, marriage, work, and daily responsibilities
• Staying connected to God as your daily lifeline

With biblical encouragement from Psalm 1, Colossians 2, and Matthew 11, this episode will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and hopeful for what God can do when you stop striving and start staying rooted.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, emotionally depleted, spiritually disconnected, or frustrated that you “know what to do” but can’t seem to stay consistent, this series is for you.

Be sure to subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and connect with the free Rooted Woman Connection community for updates, encouragement, and resources throughout the series.

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Her Mind On Mission

Check out Kristen at @imkristenbruinius

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I don’t have time for community.”
• “My house isn’t ready for people.”
• “I feel too overwhelmed to pour into others.”
• “I don’t know how to balance giving and receiving…”

…this conversation is for you.

Together, Courtney and Mallory unpack the difference between simply attending church and truly living in biblical community. They discuss hospitality in real life, creating margin in busy motherhood, breaking free from constant distraction and screen time, and learning how to build a peaceful, Christ-centered home that naturally welcomes others in.

This episode is full of practical wisdom for Christian women who desire deeper relationships, stronger marriages, healthier rhythms, and homes that reflect the love and peace of Christ — even in messy seasons.

You’ll also hear:

• Why hospitality starts inside your own home first
• How to stop striving for perfection and start becoming “host ready”
• The importance of training your children to be part of community
• Why receiving help can be harder than giving it
• How small daily choices build long-term capacity
• The connection between peaceful marriages and healthy community
• How obedience to God creates overflow for others

Mallory also shares powerful encouragement from her own story, including walking through a season of severe illness and rebuilding her life through small, faithful habits and dependence on God.

This conversation will leave you challenged, encouraged, and reminded that biblical community isn’t about perfection — it’s about obedience, intentionality, and making room for people.

Key Verse:
Luke 1:38 “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• Simplified Organization by Misty Winkler
• Wisdom on Her Tongue by Lexie Sauvé

CONNECT WITH MALLORY:
• Instagram: @thevillagecalling
• The Village Calling Course: https://www.skool.com/the-village-calling/about

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who desires to cultivate deeper biblical community and a home centered on Christ.

If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent in your walk with God, your habits, or your daily rhythms, this episode will meet you right where you are. Through honest storytelling (including a tough season of illness, setbacks, and frustration), Courtney unpacks the real reason consistency feels so hard—and how the enemy often works in the interruptions, discouragement, and “starting over” cycles.

But here’s the truth: consistency isn’t about perfection—it’s about surrender.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why consistency feels so difficult (and what’s really behind it spiritually)
• How to keep showing up when life throws you completely off track
• The power of small, faithful steps over all-or-nothing thinking
• Practical ways to build sustainable habits through “habit stacking”
• Why your identity in Christ matters more than your performance
• How to invite God into your routines and depend on Him daily
• Biblical encouragement from James 4:7, Galatians 6:9, and John 15:5

Courtney also shares a powerful visual of overcoming obstacles through submission to God and resisting the enemy—reminding you that setbacks don’t mean you’re starting over, they’re an opportunity to keep moving forward with Him.

If you’re tired of quitting, tired of inconsistency, or feel stuck in a cycle of “trying again,” this episode will encourage you to stop striving and start surrendering.

Because the goal isn’t to be perfect— It’s to be faithful.

🎧 Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and don’t forget to tag Courtney on social media so she can hear how this message impacted you.

Key Reminder: God isn’t frustrated with your restart—He’s inviting you to walk with Him in it.

In this powerful episode of the Mission for More Podcast, Courtney unpacks the subtle but deeply rooted lies that shape our self-image as Christian women. From feeling “not enough” to tying our worth to appearance, performance, or comparison, many of us are carrying beliefs that God never spoke.

Through biblical truth and practical encouragement, you’ll learn how to identify the lies influencing your thoughts, take them captive, and replace them with what God actually says about you.

If you’ve been struggling with insecurity, comparison, or a distorted self-image, this episode will help you renew your mind and walk in the freedom found in Christ.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to recognize the lies shaping your identity
• Why negative thought patterns feel so convincing
• What Scripture says about your true worth
• How to take your thoughts captive and replace them with truth

Scriptures referenced:
Genesis 3:11
John 8:44
Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 10:5
2 Corinthians 12:9
1 Samuel 16:7
Ephesians 2:10
John 8:32

✨ Share this episode with a friend who needs this reminder, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode.

Check out Courtney at @hermindonmission on socials or visit www.hermindonmission.com for free challenges, resources, and more!

In this powerful episode of the Mission for More Podcast, Courtney unpacks the tension between faith and feelings, and what it truly looks like to choose obedience—even when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, or unclear.

If you’ve ever delayed obedience because of fear, doubt, or lack of motivation, this episode will meet you right where you are. Through biblical truth and real-life application, you’ll be reminded that while feelings are valid, they were never meant to lead your life—God’s truth is.

Together, we dive into key Scriptures and stories that show us how to walk by faith instead of emotion, including Jesus in the garden, Abraham’s radical trust, and Peter stepping out onto the water. You’ll learn how to stop waiting for the “right feeling” and start moving forward in confident obedience.

This episode will encourage you to trust God beyond what you feel—and take your next step, even when it’s hard.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why feelings are not reliable leaders in your faith walk
• What Scripture says about obedience and trust
• How to follow God even when it feels uncomfortable or unclear
• Practical steps to move from hesitation to action
• Why peace often follows obedience—not the other way around

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In this encouraging episode of the Mission for More Podcast, Courtney speaks directly to the Christian woman who is juggling motherhood, marriage, work, and the weight of daily responsibilities—yet deeply desires to stay spiritually consistent.

If you’ve ever struggled to keep up with quiet time, felt distant from God in a busy season, or wondered how to truly balance faith with real life… this conversation is for you.

Together, we unpack what it really means to cultivate a “Mary heart in a Martha world,” inspired by Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. You’ll be reminded that God is not asking for perfection—but for presence—and that intimacy with Him can happen right in the middle of your everyday routines.

Courtney also announces the upcoming 75 Holy Challenge, starting this Sunday—a powerful 75-day journey designed to help you build consistent spiritual rhythms, grow in your relationship with God, and pursue Him with intention alongside a like-minded community.

If you’re ready to move from spiritual inconsistency to deeper connection with God, this episode will give you both the encouragement and the practical next step you’ve been looking for.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to stay close to God in busy seasons of life
• What it means to have a Mary heart vs. a Martha mindset
• Simple ways to integrate faith into your daily routine
• Why spiritual inconsistency doesn’t mean spiritual failure
• How the 75 Holy Challenge can help you reset and refocus your faith

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• Join the 75 Holy Challenge (starting Sunday)
• Grab your copy of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver
• Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement in her faith

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In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to pursue the call of God on your life—and why so many women feel stuck, inconsistent, or unsure of what they’re supposed to be doing next.

If you’ve ever:

• Felt called to more but didn’t know where to start
• Started over more times than you can count
• Waited until you felt “ready” to take action
• Wondered if you’re missing what God is asking of you

This episode is for you.

We’re breaking down:
✨ What it actually means to live “on mission” (biblically + practically)
✨ The 4 biggest things keeping you stuck and distracted
✨ How to move from confusion → clarity → consistent action
✨ Simple daily rhythms that help you walk in obedience (without burnout)

Because being on mission isn’t about doing more…
It’s about being faithful with what God has already placed in front of you.

You don’t have to strive.
You don’t have to wait.
You don’t have to start over.

You just need to take the next right step.

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Have you ever known you were forgiven… but still felt weighed down by guilt, regret, or past mistakes? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles, whether it’s sin, negative thought patterns, or even starting over again and again in your health or habits. You’re not alone...and this episode is for you.

Courtney shares a Spirit-led message on how to break free from the shame cycle, uncovering the difference between conviction vs. condemnation, and why the enemy uses shame to keep you stuck and distant from God. Through biblical truth and real-life testimony, she walks you through how to:

• Let go of guilt and truly receive God’s forgiveness
• Identify the difference between Holy Spirit conviction and enemy-driven shame
• Break free from toxic cycles of starting over and self-condemnation
• Understand the biblical origin of shame (Genesis) and how Jesus defeated it on the cross
• Practice daily surrender and “return to the cross” again and again
• Renew your mind and walk confidently in your new identity in Christ
• Bring hidden struggles into the light and experience true healing and freedom

This episode is filled with powerful Scripture including Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Hebrews 12, Isaiah 53, Psalm 34:5, and more, equipping you with practical tools to stop the enemy in his tracks and walk in the freedom Jesus already paid for.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by shame—this is your invitation to lay it down once and for all.

✨ You are forgiven. You are loved. You are worthy. And you don’t have to carry this anymore.

Next Steps:
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What started as a desire to make extra income on social media quickly turned into something far more meaningful for Kristan. After feeling like she didn’t fit into the trends of TikTok, she followed a conviction to create her own space—one centered around worship, joy, and authenticity. Now, she’s using her platform to help women encounter God in the middle of their daily routines, from getting ready in the morning to dancing in the kitchen with their kids.

Together, Courtney and Kristan dive into the beauty of worship as a lifestyle, how it shifts the atmosphere in your home, and why motherhood is more than a routine—it’s a mission field. They share practical ways to break free from the mundane, overcome mom guilt, and cultivate gratitude even in the tasks we don’t feel like doing.

This conversation is packed with wisdom for moms in every season, including:

• How to create intentional time with God in the middle of a busy home
• Letting go of guilt and embracing “me time” as a way to show up better for your family
• Teaching your children to turn to God through everyday moments
• The power of worship to combat anxiety, loneliness, and overwhelm
• Shifting your mindset from “I have to” to “thank You, God”

Kristan also shares how her upbringing shaped her faith, the importance of community and Bible study, and why simply calling on the name of Jesus holds more power than we often realize.

Whether you’re a mom feeling stretched thin, a woman trying to find your place, or someone longing to experience more joy in your walk with God—this episode will remind you that He meets you right where you are.

You are not alone. Your motherhood matters. And there is nothing ordinary about the season you’re in.

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In this solo episode of the Mission for More Podcast, Courtney shares the personal testimony behind her decision to give up coffee and the deeper spiritual lessons the Lord revealed through that process. While the conversation begins with coffee, this episode is really about recognizing personal convictions from the Holy Spirit, wrestling with obedience, and experiencing the fruit on the other side of surrender.

Courtney opens up about the years of going back and forth with this conviction, the internal resistance that came with letting go of a daily habit, and the moment she finally chose obedience. Through prayer, fasting, and intentional habit change, she began to see unexpected fruit in her life—from greater dependence on God to noticeable changes in her physical health, hormones, and responses to stress.

This episode is not about telling anyone to stop drinking coffee. Instead, it’s an invitation to ask a deeper question: What might God be asking you to lay down in this season?

If you’ve ever felt the gentle nudge of conviction but weren’t sure how to respond, this conversation will encourage you to trust God’s leading, walk through the wrestle with grace, and discover the peace that comes from obedience.

In this episode, Courtney discusses:

• How to recognize personal convictions from the Holy Spirit
• Why obedience to God often starts with small surrendered things
• The difference between personal conviction and legalism
• What the wrestling process with obedience can look like
• The spiritual and physical fruit that can come from surrender
• How to identify the “coffee” in your own life

Courtney also closes the episode in prayer for listeners who feel the Lord highlighting areas where He is calling them deeper.

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend who may need this reminder: small obedience matters in the Kingdom.

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Nicole shares her powerful story of stepping away from social media for a year after recognizing it was no longer healthy for her heart. In the quiet, hidden season—while raising young children, welcoming a new baby, and walking through ongoing medical challenges with her firstborn—God did a deep work of rooting her identity beyond validation and numbers. When she returned online, it was from a place of grounded peace rather than striving.

Together, Courtney and Nicole talk about:

• Motherhood as a refining fire and a sacred mission field
• Parenting a child with medical complexities, NICU trauma, and years of uncertainty
• Wrestling with postpartum depression, overstimulation, and feeling unseen
• Learning to know Jesus not just as Savior—but as Friend
• Surrendering expectations when tantrums, diagnoses, and grief redefine your days
• Embracing the “fishes and loaves” offering—giving God your little and trusting Him to multiply it

Nicole vulnerably shares how her daughter’s genetic diagnosis, years of therapies, and even the recent loss of her father-in-law after a long battle with ALS have shaped her faith. Through it all, she has discovered the beauty of hiddenness and the power of practicing God’s presence in the ordinary.

If you are a mom who feels:

• Overstimulated and overwhelmed
• Like you are last on the list
• Unseen in the mundane rhythms of your day
• Unsure how to hold peace when life feels chaotic

This episode will remind you that God meets you in the kitchen, in the tantrums, in the hospital rooms, and in the quiet surrender of your expectations. Your little is not insignificant. Your offering matters. And you are deeply seen.

Books Mentioned (Click titles to get a direct link!):

• Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Early
• The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

This conversation is an invitation to embrace hidden seasons, cultivate holy habits, and rediscover Jesus as your closest companion in motherhood.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps more women find hope in their own refining seasons.

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Jaclyn shares her raw testimony of being chronically ill from childhood into adulthood, struggling with gut issues, hormonal imbalance, anxiety, acne, and years of unanswered questions from doctors. In desperation, she turned to holistic health and naturopathic medicine, which initially brought relief—but over time turned into obsession, burnout, anxiety, and orthorexia. After nearly two decades in diet culture and performance-based “wellness,” God gently revealed that healing itself had become an idol.

During the Daniel Fast, the Lord began to expose the lies of diet culture, self-discipline, restriction, and striving—and invited Jaclyn into a new way of healing rooted in peace, surrender, Scripture, and spiritual discipline. In this episode, Jaclyn and Courtney unpack the difference between self-discipline and Spirit-led discipline, how diet culture distorts a woman’s identity and worth, and why true healing must begin with the Healer, not the method.

This conversation dives into:

• Breaking free from diet culture and body idolatry
• Healing from chronic illness, burnout, and anxiety
• The spiritual roots of emotional eating and striving
• Why performance-based wellness leads to burnout
• How to steward your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit
• The connection between peace, hormones, and women’s health
• Why women’s bodies are designed differently than men’s
• How to walk in healing without shame, perfectionism, or all-or-nothing thinking
• Learning to abide in Christ instead of striving for results

Jaclyn also shares about her 8-week wellness Bible study designed to help women dismantle the enemy’s lies hidden in diet culture and replace them with biblical truth, spiritual discipline, and sustainable, Spirit-led rhythms for health and freedom.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of dieting, restriction, burnout, emotional eating, body shame, or striving for worth through performance—this episode will bring conviction, freedom, hope, and clarity. This conversation is for the woman who is tired of chasing healing and ready to receive it from God.

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Emily vulnerably shares her testimony of walking through years of hardship—miscarriage, grief, financial stress, postpartum struggles, depression, and overwhelming seasons of motherhood. As a mom of four, she opens up about what it felt like to be in pure survival mode, losing control of her home, battling anger, and feeling desperate for real change. In a pivotal moment during a trip to Tennessee, Emily realized something had to shift—and she chose to do the hard work of creating a new foundation for her family.

Together, Courtney and Emily dive into what it looks like to create an “obedient home” from a biblical perspective—not rooted in fear, control, or legalism, and not in permissive or trendy parenting methods either, but in wisdom, grace, spiritual authority, and intentional discipleship. They unpack the tension between gentle parenting and authoritarian parenting and offer a Christ-centered middle ground that focuses on the heart of the child, not just behavior modification.

This episode is packed with practical encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, angry, burned out, or stuck in survival mode. Emily shares how creating clear family values, consistent language, and biblical rhythms in the home transformed her parenting, reduced anger, and brought lasting peace and clarity to her household. You’ll hear how obedience flows out of wisdom, how parents grow spiritually alongside their children, and how building family culture rooted in Christ creates fruit that lasts for generations.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to move from survival mode to intentional, faith-filled parenting
• A biblical perspective on obedience, discipline, and family authority
• The difference between behavior modification and heart transformation
• How to break generational cycles and build a new family legacy
• Tools for managing anger, emotional triggers, and overwhelm as a parent
• How to create a Christ-centered home culture grounded in wisdom
• Why parenting is never passive—and how small daily choices shape future generations

If you’re a mom in the trenches, a parent of teens, a first-time mom, or someone trying to break unhealthy family patterns, this conversation will remind you that wisdom is available, you are not alone, and real change is possible through Christ. This episode offers hope, biblical truth, and practical tools for anyone longing for more peace, more joy, and a home rooted in Jesus.

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Now living in the overflow of God’s peace, joy, and comfort, Courtney shares how God restored her hope and gave her a deeper intimacy with Him. This episode is packed with encouragement for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, or spiritual dryness. You’ll walk away reminded that God is near to the brokenhearted, that your story isn’t over, and that healing—whether instant or gradual—is possible through Christ.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to trust God in seasons of anxiety and depression
• What to do when you feel desperate for God to move
• Biblical encouragement for mental health and emotional healing
• How to experience God’s peace in the middle of the storm
• Practical ways to invite God into your healing journey

This episode is for anyone searching for hope, breakthrough, emotional healing, and a deeper relationship with God. Whether you’re in a hard season or standing on the other side of one, Courtney’s testimony will remind you that God is faithful, present, and still writing your story.

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In this conversation, we talk about inviting God into the tender places of your heart, surrendering the healing process to the Holy Spirit, and giving yourself permission to not rush what God is still restoring. Whether you’re in the middle of healing, just beginning to acknowledge hurt, or walking in a season of restoration, you are not alone, and your story is not over.

This episode is a reminder that seeking godly counsel and community is not weakness, but courage and obedience. There is more joy, more peace, and more trust available in your relationships as you walk with God through the process of healing and redemption.

In this episode, you will be encouraged, be shown biblical truth and practical application, and probably leave feeling a little convicted, too. Phones can be a resource, and a tool, but they can also be a distraction from the enemy and his ploy to steal, kill, and destroy. It's time to stop allowing him to steal joy by breaking the scroll. Are you up for the challenge?

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Ashley reflects on how God met her in the waiting, strengthened her faith, and taught her what it means to walk closely with the Father even in disappointment. Now living in more than one answered prayer, she offers biblical encouragement and hope for women struggling with infertility, longing for motherhood, or navigating seasons of waiting on God.

This episode is for anyone wrestling with unanswered prayers, trusting God in infertility, or believing for a miracle while learning to rest in His goodness. Whether you are waiting, healing, or celebrating answered prayers, this conversation will remind you that God is faithful in every season.

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From wrestling with fear, anxiety, and the lies of the enemy, to choosing to worship louder than the lies, this episode is an honest reflection on what it looks like to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Courtney weaves together Scripture, worship, and real-life moments of God’s nearness—from a powerful worship song arriving at just the right time, to a fellow mom in the hospital waiting room, familiar nurses who became reminders of God’s care, and a woman at the counter whose kindness felt heaven-sent.

Whether you are facing medical uncertainty, parenting through fear, spiritual exhaustion, or simply wondering where God is in the middle of your pain, this episode is for you. Rooted in Scriptures like Psalm 34:18, Psalm 42:11, Galatians 6:2, Matthew 28:20, and Romans 8:28, Courtney reminds us that God is near to the brokenhearted, present in the waiting, and faithful even when the outcome isn’t fully known.

This episode will encourage you to:

• Recognize and confront fear and spiritual lies
• Find God’s presence in unexpected places
• Lean into worship as a declaration of truth
• Trust God in seasons of uncertainty and suffering
• See how God uses community and testimony to bring hope

If you are tired, afraid, or carrying something heavy, let this episode remind you that you are not alone—and that God is with you, even here.

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So often we believe our dream life is far away or reserved for a different season. But Scripture shows us that transformation begins in the ordinary. With one sincere prayer, a shift in how we see our circumstances, and a few 1% changes, God can begin turning what feels distant into something beautifully real.

We walk through powerful Bible verses that remind us how God directs our paths, renews our minds, and establishes our thoughts when we commit our ways to Him. You will be encouraged to surrender your plans, trust God’s timing, and honor the small acts of faithfulness that quietly build a life aligned with His will.

If you are longing for clarity, peace, and direction, this episode will remind you that your dream life is not something you chase. It is something you receive as you walk closely with the Lord.

This episode is for the woman who desires:
• A deeper trust in God’s guidance
• Biblical encouragement for daily life
• Faith-filled motivation without pressure
• Practical, spiritual 1% shifts that lead to lasting change
• A reminder that God is working even in the small beginnings

Your dream life begins with surrender, grows through obedience, and unfolds through God’s grace.

In this episode, we begin with alignment. Before building habits, setting goals, or changing routines, we pause to re-center our hearts on what matters most.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and gently ask God what may have drifted out of alignment in your life. Together, we explore how alignment with God brings peace, clarity, and order to our days, and why awareness must come before action in any lasting transformation.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or spiritually off-rhythm, this episode will help you return to rest, refocus your priorities, and step into the next forty days with intention and grace.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What alignment with God really means
• How quiet drift happens and how to recognize it
• Why seeking God first changes everything
• A simple prayer to begin realignment

Press play, take a deep breath, and begin the First Forty Days aligned with Him!

In this encouraging episode of the Mission for More podcast, Courtney reminds us that while seasons change, God remains the same. Rooted in Scripture, this conversation explores what it truly means to seek more of God in 2026, not through pressure, hustle, or perfection, but through surrender, intimacy, and daily dependence on Him.

Whether you’re entering the new year full of hope, carrying disappointment from last year, or feeling spiritually weary, this episode offers biblical truth and gentle guidance to help you reset your heart and refocus your faith. You’ll be encouraged to let go of unrealistic expectations, create space for God’s presence, and trust the same faithful God who carried you through every season before.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why God’s faithfulness doesn’t change with a new year
• How to seek more of God, not just more from Him
• Practical, sustainable ways to pursue God in everyday life
• How to release pressure and step into 2026 with peace and purpose

If you’re longing for deeper intimacy with God this year, this episode will help you start 2026 anchored in truth, grace, and trust.

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In this faith-centered reflection episode, we take time to look back on 2025 with gratitude, notice the holy habits that shaped our spiritual lives, and gently release what God is not asking us to carry forward. Together, we create space to seek God for a word and verse for the new year—not as a goal, but as a guiding lens for the season ahead.

This episode is for the woman who desires:

• A meaningful Christian year-end reflection
• Clarity on holy habits and spiritual rhythms
• Guidance on how to hear God for the new year
• Peaceful, faith-led preparation for 2026
• A slower, more intentional reset rooted in Scripture

You’ll be guided through reflection questions, prayerful pauses, and encouragement to move into 2026 with surrender—not striving.

Grab a journal, find a quiet space, and join me as we reflect on where God has been faithful and listen for where He is leading next.

✨ Perfect for Christian women seeking spiritual growth, intentional living, and a faith-based reset for the new year.

Courtney unpacks how following Jesus often requires sifting your circles, setting healthy boundaries, and discerning when to forgive, reconcile, or release relationships that are no longer producing peace or spiritual fruit. She shares personal stories about friendship changes, navigating offense, and learning how to pause, pray, and respond from a place of peace rather than emotion.

This episode dives into:

• How to practice forgiveness, reconciliation, and release in a God-honoring way
• Recognizing when friendships are draining your peace vs. sharpening your faith
• Navigating seasons of loneliness, wilderness, and spiritual isolation with hope
• Why Christ-centered community matters and how to pray specifically for it
• Setting boundaries without guilt and choosing fear of the Lord over fear of man
• Biblical truth on relationships, including iron sharpening iron and guarding your convictions

If you’re longing for deeper, healthier, Christ-centered friendships, or struggling with relational tension, unmet expectations, or emotional burnout, this episode will help you reflect, pray, and realign your relationships with God’s purpose for your life.

✨ Key Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, 1 Corinthians 15:33
✨ Perfect for Christian women seeking spiritual growth, healthy boundaries, and godly community

Listen in, reflect with the Lord, and trust that He is faithful to bring the right people into your life—in the right season.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, overwhelmed by constant doing, or unsure how to create a Sabbath rhythm that actually works in real life—this conversation will guide you step-by-step. Learn how to prepare your home, your schedule, and even your mindset so that your Sabbath isn’t rushed or reactive, but peaceful, worshipful, and rooted in God’s design for rest.

This episode will encourage you to embrace Sabbath not as another task, but as a weekly invitation to breathe, delight, and remember who holds your life together. Tune in and discover how protecting this sacred time will transform the rest of your week.

Lauren, known for her 10-minute homeschool lessons and simple faith-led rhythms, opens up about the messy middle she’s currently walking through long days, solo evenings, and the feeling that her time is never fully her own.

Together, Courtney and Lauren unpack the pressure moms often feel to create perfect “quiet time” moments with God… and why the Lord often meets us most powerfully in the mundane: at the sink, in the shower, folding laundry, or whispering prayers while toddlers tug at our legs.

They talk about:

✨ Finding God in the everyday moments
✨ How conviction, not perfection, shapes spiritual discipline
✨ Letting your children join you in your time with the Lord
✨ Why 10 minutes of undivided attention is more powerful than overthinking
✨ Discernment, Holy Spirit nudges, and knowing the difference between stretching and striving
✨ Blending homeschool, devotionals, and family rhythms without burnout
✨ How seasons change—and why “your best” won’t look the same in each one

This conversation is a reminder that intimacy with God isn’t reserved for quiet mornings and picture-perfect routines. He meets us in the real, in the raw, and in the rush—and He delights in the moments when we simply show up.

Whether you’re in a season of chaos, craving spiritual consistency, or looking for practical encouragement in motherhood, this episode will breathe fresh grace, truth, and hope into your day.

So where do we go from here? Let's tap into the biblical truth and practical application, along with a short testimony of speaking life and what that has meant in my life, and what it can mean for yours, too!

Whether you’re wrestling with a major confession or the quiet, everyday moments of disobedience we all face on the journey of sanctification, this conversation reminds us that God continually invites us back to Him. When we surrender our sin at His feet, He washes us clean, restores our hearts, and leads us into deeper intimacy with Him.

If you’re seeking spiritual growth, freedom from guilt, and a biblical understanding of repentance, this episode is for you.

Just like a tree planted by living water, your growth and fruitfulness depend on the depth of your roots. We’ll explore how to anchor your heart in truth, what it looks like to meditate on the Word day and night, and why storms can’t shake what’s been planted deep.

REMEMBER: You don’t need more striving, you need stronger roots.

We’ll talk about why God calls us to “guard our hearts” (Proverbs 4:23) and how to discern the difference between being informed and being influenced. This isn’t about legalism or living in fear, it’s about holiness, peace, and clarity. Together with our guest, we’ll explore how to set spiritual boundaries, tune out the noise of the world, and tune in to the voice of God.

If you’ve been praying for peace but feel surrounded by chaos, this episode will help you realign your focus and protect what truly matters: your heart.

We’ll talk about what it looks like to move with intention, to trade appearance-driven goals for obedience, and to see every workout as a moment of worship. Whether you’re walking, lifting, or stretching, your movement can become an act of gratitude and a way to glorify the One who gave you strength in the first place.

It’s time to redefine what fitness means through the lens of faith and remember: you don’t move to earn love, you move because you’re already loved.

We’ll talk about how to receive grace in the morning without falling into “sloppy grace,” how to pray for your day with purpose (not just check a box), and how to stop offering God your spiritual leftovers. You’ll learn simple, powerful ways to start your day centered on His presence because when you begin with God, you carry His peace, clarity, and strength into everything that follows.

This isn’t about perfection or routine, it’s about relationship. Let’s choose to seek Him first, right from the moment we wake up.

Through Scripture and simple holy habits, we’ll discover how to pray without ceasing, invite the Spirit into our weakness, and let prayer become the power source for everyday life.

If you’ve ever felt unsure of how to pray, or struggled to keep prayer consistent, this conversation will remind you that God isn’t after perfect words, He’s after your heart.

Together, we’ll explore what it means to invite God into our meals, release anxiety around eating, and see food as fuel for Kingdom work. With Scripture as our guide, we’ll ask better questions—like, “Will this nourish me?” and “Am I honoring God with this body?”—and take on simple holy habits that reframe the table as a place of worship, not worry.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in diet culture or struggled with your relationship with food, this episode will remind you: nourishment is freedom, and God satisfies us with good.

In a world that constantly measures us by appearance, achievements, and comparison, it’s easy to forget where our true worth lies. In this episode, we dive deep into the wrestle with self-image, cultural expectations, and performance-driven living. Together, we’ll uncover the lies that keep us stuck and replace them with the unshakable truth of who we are in Christ.

Through Scripture, encouragement, and practical tools, you’ll be reminded that your identity isn’t something to earn, it’s already secured in Jesus. You are loved. You are chosen. You are enough.

Listen in and be equipped to silence the lies, embrace your God-given worth, and walk MORE confidently in the freedom Christ offers.

This very first episode of Mission for More is an invitation into a journey of faith, freedom, and purposeful living. I’m Courtney, and my heart behind this podcast is simple: to encourage women to step into the purpose they were created for and to remind you that you were made for such a time as this.

In this introduction, I share a bit of my own story...seasons of fear, anxiety, and survival mode, until God began to shift my mindset. He showed me that I wasn’t created to settle, strive, or simply get by. I was made for more—not more pressure or perfection, but more of His freedom, peace, and joy. And that’s the mission behind this podcast: helping women like you discover and walk in that truth.

You’ll hear what to expect in upcoming episodes, including the 12-week framework we’ll be starting with: God First, Prayer as a Lifestyle, Moving with Purpose, Nourishment over Numbers, Careful Consumption, Rooted in the Word, Confession & Repentance, Speaking Life, Stewarding Time, Sabbath & Stillness, Community + Accountability, and Endurance + Consistency. Each episode will be rooted in scripture, filled with practical encouragement, and designed to fit into your busy life.

Whether it’s a solo message from me or a guest conversation, you’ll leave with both spiritual truth and actionable tools to help you walk it out.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you were just going through the motions, this is your reminder: you are not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In Christ, you were made for more—more faith, more freedom, more purpose.

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Let’s step into this journey together.