Aktivate
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratingsWelcome to Aktivate, a podcast that will encourage you to get "unstuck" from a "less than" life. We offer tangible advice to help propel you forward in whatever aspect of your life you could use a little kick in the butt in.
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The Married Game with Keith Yackey
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBToday on this very special 250th episode of Aktivate, KB interviews her coach, the founder and CEO of The Married Game, Keith Yackey. Keith specializes in helping men get their wives to want them again by teaching them his Five Dial system. Tune in to hear game changing tips for reigniting the spark in your marriage. Ladies, you might want your husbands to listen in today! For more information on Keith and The Married Game, find @keithyackey on Instagram or go to www.marriedgame.com
How to be Dumber, Fatter and Slower
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBToday on Aktivate, KB shares some tips, tricks and tools for dialing in your sleep and the importance of prioritizing a consistent bedtime and wake up time. Sleep plays an important role in cortisol levels and therefore weight loss. Night time rituals and routines can help you wind down and get the most restful night of sleep. KB shares the supplement routine that has helped her get off ambien and fall asleep and stay asleep longer.
Hard Decisions
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBToday KB shares her heart as she navigates a hard decision regarding her business. Through many desperate prayers for clear answers and discernment, God has done what God does. He showed up. KB shares several tips for making tough choices whether it’s with your job, your relationship or anything in between. In life we are all faced with difficult decisions. Often times these decisions affect others so it’s extremely important to not act hastily but to prayerfully consider all options and ...
Make your Money Work for You with Devin and Ashton Beisel
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBToday KB sits down with Devin and Ashton Beisel to take a deeper dive into creating and maximizing wealth. Devin and Ashton live in Tulsa Oklahoma with their three sons, Isaac, Camden, and Jace. They serve families nationwide as safe money experts and life insurance agents. They have been coaching people in their finances, marriage, parenting and health for 14 years together! Their passion is education! Once people are educated on the truths about money, they know how to steward it well! The...
Consistency
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBToday on Aktivate, KB shares her framework for consistency. If there’s one thing KB is good at, it’s being consistent and following through on what she says. That was not always the case, however. As a self proclaimed “quitter” in her younger years, KB never finished anything she started. Her MO was to quit, avoid and lie when things got hard. Through implementing the 4 C’s KB was able to completely change her life and her identity. She no longer runs from difficulty, in fact she creates adv...
Aktivate your Finances with Holly Grosvenor
January 29, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBHolly Grosvenor is a personal financial coach at Microstuff.com and a certified YNAB (You Need a Budget) coach. She provides one-on-one coaching on basic personal finances including financial goals, debt reduction, spending and savings plans to singles, couples, and parents. She has been coaching since 2018. KB and Holly chat about KB’s goal of no frivolous spending for the first quarter of 2024. They chat about 529 college savings plans and whether or not to pay off your home if the fund...
AKTIVATE is Back!
January 16, 2024 11:45 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBHappy New Year, Aktivators! It’s a new year and a new beginning for Aktivate Podcast! Join KB as she shares about these changes and her dreams for 2024. And of course a little TMI because things aren’t THAT different!
Favorite Things 2023
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBJoin KB and her sweet friend and hairstylist, Amanda Langhorne as they share all of their favorite things from 2023! You can find all items linked in KB’s Instagram stories this week! Follow @kristinleeballard and look for the 2023 Favorite Things highlight!
Finding Love After Divorce
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBThis week, Steph and Jen Charland talk about making a list for your future husband, sexual purity, and finding love in your 40's. Listen as we share about this next stage in life. The soft girl era.
Looking For Love In All the Wrong Places - REPLAY
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBHere is a bonus episode from one of our favorite episodes from February 15, 2021. Jennifer Wooten joins Steph and KB in studio for an honest conversation on losing her identity inside of an abusive, unhappy marriage and then the story of how the Lord redeemed her situation by blessing her with the beautiful life she lives today. Make sure to listen all the way through because next week, Jen is BACK to give us an update. If you're still looking for love or a way to rekindle your marriage, t...
Locked and Loaded: Empowering Women in Firearms!
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBThis podcast is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for women who are interested in learning how to shoot guns. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience with firearms, this podcast is for you. Our aim is to create a welcoming environment where you can ask questions, share your experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals who are on the same journey. So, if you’re ready to unlock your potential and embrace the world of firearms, join us on “Locked a...
Erica for School Board
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBToday on Aktivate, one of our favorite guests returns! Erica Tredinnick shares her journey of running for School Board in the Brentsville District. Erica is passionate about fighting for transparency and accountability, student achievement and academic excellence and fostering a culture of respect in our schools. Election Day is November 7, 2023. Please get out and exercise your right to vote. Local elections are important!
Why Your Vote Matters With Jeanine Lawson - REPLAY
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBHere is a bonus episode from one of our favorite episodes. From October 5, 2020. Brentsville Supervisor, Jeanine Lawson joins us on Aktivate today to discuss the importance of voting and the general differences between Democrats and Republicans. KB and Steph begin the episode with a "Politics for Dummies" segment and Erica joins in as cohost.
Sober October
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBSteph and KB share, separately, their thoughts and feelings on Sober October and their own journeys with alcohol. We challenge you to simply notice how alcohol affects your life and to prayerfully consider participating in Sober October.
Have you Lost your Vision?
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBSteph and KB chat about the last 90 days and the idea of walking into 2024 as the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be instead of starting over at square one. They talk about habit stacking and what you have to do to make your vision more important than your fears.
Steph and Jay
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThe one, the only…Jay comes on with Steph today to talk bout the “masculine female.” Hear how from their second date both of their lives transformed. How was Steph able to let so many walls down and what role did Jay’s mom play in his development as a young boy and man? Our prayer is as you listen to our story, you are inspired by hope for change in your relationship with Christ, yourself, and your relationships. In Jesus name, Amen!
BJ’s and Belly Buttons
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBGet ready to spit out your coffee, ladies! This one got a little spicy with lots of laughs. KB shares more about what she’s being assigned to do in marriage coaching and a little “Godly dating” advice from Steph! They also had a very difficult (if you’re KB) convo about belly buttons!
Weight Gain and Jesus - REPLAY
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBHere is a bonus episode from one of our favorite episodes. From October 21, 2019. KB and Steph catch up in the studio. KB shares some vulnerable news and also how what she is learning in her bible study can apply to all of us in life.
Hot Tub Confessions
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBToday on Aktivate, Steph and KB chat about the continued work KB is doing in her marriage and a date night fail that took place. Steph catches us all up on her big career move and how God continues to work in her life.
Don't Mess with Mama - REPLAY
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBHere is a bonus episode from one of our favorite episodes. From September 16, 2019. Steph and KB discuss some issues regarding their boys and the importance of advocating for our children.
Trafficked
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBToday, Alyssa (last name disclosed) joins Steph to talk about Human Trafficking. With the release of “Sound of Freedom” people are eager for information again. “Stand on truth or not and when you don’t stand on truth then the omission of the speaking is actually the acceptance of it and I know that’s a challenging thing for people to hear but when you don’t stand on truth, right or wrong, then you’re saying to the people around you that it’s okay…” As a society we have to do better and searc...
If You’re Not Growing, You’re Dying
August 14, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBSteph and KB talk about Steph’s new job and controversy over “the cup.” Tune in for inspiration surrounding vision boards and how powerful your words are. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Healthy Habits with Liz Garvey
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBToday KB is joined by her friend, Liz Garvey. Liz shares all about making healthier choices to feel your best and some hacks for making cooking for your family easier and more enjoyable. She dives into the importance of minerals for optimal female health and how raw milk has been villainized and why it’s actually an amazing choice for her family. Follow Liz at @_lizgarvey_ to get an unfiltered look into the life of a crunchy SAHM mom of 3 and a supportive LEO wife living in New York and doi...
A Story of Hope with Eric Perrin
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBToday on Aktivate, KB is joined by Eric Perrin. Eric struggled with drug addiction for 17 years. Now, 6 years sober, Eric has transformed his life through recovery and his passion for helping others. After marrying his childhood sweetheart in May of 2021, Eric and his wife Jeanne wanted to create a safe space for people that were struggling with addiction. Their way of doing so was to start a sober living home called Hope House. Eric and Jeanne currently have three homes for men and one home...
Bringing Connection Back Into Your Marriage Steph is back!
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBKB shares about a tiff she had with JB and her desire for more connection in their marriage and how she intends to make that happen. Steph shares a revelation she had recently that, God willing, will lead her to her next big thing. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Get the Body you Want with Bliss Loveall
July 17, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBKB sits down with her friend, Coach Bliss, to discuss the importance of weight training and eating enough food to achieve the physique you dream of. They chat about consistency, being empathetic to people’s struggles and a history of disordered eating and obsessive exercise. Find out more about Bliss’s coaching program by following her on Instagram @coach.bliss_ Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Traction in Business and Life
July 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBSteph and KB catch up on travels, medical emergencies and KB’s inability to live spontaneously. Steph shares what she has learned about finding valuable solutions in life and business from a book she is reading called Traction. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
The Jaded Professor
July 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBToday on Aktivate, a fan favorite returns! KB sits down with her pal, Jade Jones to discuss gym shenanigans, their differing political opinions and the challenge of forgiving what you can’t forget. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Summer Catch Up
June 26, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBSteph and KB reunite to share about their recent travels and their plans for summer! Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Lunch Break Car Catch Up
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.6 MBSteph is back to catch us up on her recent move and her hustle to get back to working from home. KB shares about her upcoming trip to Iowa and the absolute torture of the tattoo removal process. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
How to Make Money Online
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBJoin KB as she welcomes Susannah Padgett to the podcast to discuss different ways of making money online. Most of us have not been spared from the financial hardships the world is facing today and Susannah is no exception. She’s here to share what works and what doesn’t when it comes to creating a sustainable income online. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Why We Don’t Work
May 29, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBToday on Aktivate, Steph and KB get all caught up after a couple weeks apart. Steph had a birthday, AJ hit a home run, KB went down a rabbit hole about the rapture and so much more! Enjoy a little catch up episode with your girls. We love y’all! Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Stronghold #7-Spiritism & the Occult
May 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBGod told his people through Moses, you shall have no other gods before me. Any involvement in spiritism or occult activity, offends God, and invites, demonic activity into a person’s life. This includes idolatry. Satan’s goal is to replace the power and glory of the Holy Spirit with his false signs and wonders in our life. If you would like a Freedom Quest book of your own, please email your request to [email protected] Key Scriptures Exodus 7-8 Exodus 20:3-6 Deuteronomy 18:9-14...
Unashamedly Ashley-Setting Goals and Punching Fear in the Face
May 15, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBToday on Aktivate, KB is joined by her cousin, Ashley Noethe, to talk about entrepreneurship, growth, punching fear in the face, faith, goal setting, and how a yes to a network marketing opportunity helped her develop the confidence she needed to chase her dreams in real estate. Follow @unashamedlyashleynoethe on Instagram to laugh, learn and be inspired. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Why We Need Manly Men and Proverbs 31 Women
May 08, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBToday on Aktivate, the ladies chat about how society has created women with a lot of masculine energy and the importance of manly men leading their families and women who are gentle in spirit creating loving homes. Satan is the author of confusion. God is very clear about who He created us to be and the roles that both men and women play in advancing His kingdom. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Stronghold #6 | Pride and Greed
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBGod resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Self pride is the highest insult against the glory of God. It is lived out by worshiping “the God in the mirror,“ while becoming self-reliant, hedonistic, and building our own materialistic, empire, for which we take full credit. It is living as if God doesn’t exist, or is irrelevant. Satan’s goal is to get us to manipulate others to worship and follow us rather than Jesus Christ as Lord. Key Scriptures on Pride and Greed Ezekiel 28:15-...
Stronghold #5 Stimulant and Substance Abuse
April 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBStimulant abuse in the Bible was mostly attached to alcohol, cut could relate to anything that is mood altering and results in unhealthy addictions. Many liquor stores still advertise liquor as “spirits.” Alcohol can be a pathway to the demon in the bottle. Join KB, Steph, and Niki for this powerful stronghold. Learn the key scriptures that expose stimulant and substance abuse and they key scriptures on self-control. You can find Kristin on IG @kristinleeballard, Steph on IG @steph_vieau, a...
Daily Routine for Wellness
April 17, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBToday on Aktivate, Steph and KB share their daily routines for staying healthy and well. Pouring first into yourself is the only way to give the best of you to those you love. Self care is not selfish. If you love health and fitness, checkout the True Transformation Podcast with special guests, Steph and KB for more on mindset, supplementation, CrossFit and hormones. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Sexual Immorality
April 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBToday we welcome Niki Uhlenhake back to talk about Stronghold #4, Sexual Immorality. Purity is power and in a world so full of immoral agenda’s, we choose to honor the truth. We will go over 6 key scriptures on immorality and 6 key scriptures on moral purity. Have you been feeling convicted in a Christian dating relationship? Have you felt shame around your past sexual experiences? Is there sexual sin in your lineage? Break free from the chains. Stronghold #4 Sexual Immorality Repentance Pr...
Rewrite Your Hormone Story
April 03, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBJoin KB and Steph as they welcome Naturopathic Dr Mignonne Rogers. Today the ladies talk about your monthly cycle, peri, menopause, and post menopause. Instead of giving your teenage daughters birth control or going under the knife in your later years, intuitive nutrition will help you break the stigmas surrounding hormones. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Authentically YOU
March 27, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB“Everyday that you’re not putting yourself out there and being visible for the people that YOU CAN HELP is another day that they are going to go buy from someone else or listen to someone else or learn from someone else that isn’t as good as you and doesn’t care as much as you, simply because you’re too insecure about being seen.” God has given you a gift and if you’re not doing everything in your power to be visible to those YOU CAN HELP, you’re doing them, yourself and God the ultimate dis...
Steph is Back
March 20, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBToday on Aktivate, Steph shares about making her triumphant return to social media after a 30 day hiatus to reflect. She shares what she learned and how God has given her her boldness back. KB shares some thoughts on consistency and the heartbreak of sending her son off to Iowa once again. The ladies chat a little about a business opportunity and a new product for women’s health without the hormones. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Transformed with Josiah Novak
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBToday on Aktivate we are joined by Josiah Novak. Josiah is an American fitness coach, author, and speaker. His articles have been featured in Fitness RX publications and he’s been a guest on MindPump and the Order of Man podcast. His mission with the True Transformation Podcast is to inspire, educate and inform his listeners with the best health and fitness information on the planet. Josiah’s company, The True Transformation, is designed to help you transform your life through the power of ...
Stronghold #3 Anger and Bitterness
March 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBGenesis 4:1-8 1 Samuel 15:32 Proverbs 14:10 Acts 8:23 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 Ephesians 4:30-32 Hebrews 12:14-17 Matthew 6:8-15 Matthew 18:21-35 Acts 7:54-60 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 Ephesians 4:30-32 Philippians 3:13-14 Repentance Prayer Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus Christ. I confess that I am guilty of the sin of bitterness, the sin of anger and the sin of unforgiveness in my heart against anyone or myself. I renounce in the name of Jesus the root of bitterness tha...
Stronghold #2 Rebellion
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBKey Scriptures exposing rebellion: Isaiah 14:12-15 Genesis 3:1-7 1 Samuel 15 & 16 1 Samuel 15:23 Jude 1:11 Titus 1:6 Key scriptures on call to submission: James 4:7 Hebrews 13:17 Ephesians 5:22, 6:2 1 Peter 2:13-17 Matthew 8:5-15 Prayer for repentance from rebellion… Gracious God, You are sovereign and holy, compassionate, and faithful. You created me to be in a loving relationship with You. You seek to shape and guide me by Your perfect will into righteousness for my protecti...
Memory Lane and Everlasting Life
February 20, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBToday on Aktivate, Steph and KB take some time to reminisce over the last 4 years and how Aktivate has grown and changed over those years. They reintroduce themselves and share just how far they’ve come. Steph gives a few details of the Daniel Fast she and Jay are participating in and KB shares the gospel and gives listeners the opportunity to recite a prayer of salvation. If you receive Jesus into your heart for the first time while listening to this podcast, please reach out to KB via In...
Flabbergasted
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBToday on Aktivate Steph shares her thoughts and feelings on going back to work after 9 years at home. KB gives an update on how the Lord has showed up in incredible ways in her family and her marriage. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Stronghold #1-Deception
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBIn the first of our series on strongholds, we discuss deception. We all believe the lies of the enemy in certain areas of our lives. Today we combat those lies of deception with the truth of the Word of God. Scriptures: Genesis 3:1-7 2 Corinthians 11:3 John 8:44 Colossians 2:8 1 Corinthians 6:9 1 Corinthians 15:33 Galatians 6:7 James 1:16-18 Romans 1:18, 25 John 14:6 John 8:31-36 John 17:17 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 4:17-25 Ephesians 6:14 1 Peter 1:22 Prayer or Repentance F...
Freedom in Christ with Niki Uhlenhake
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBToday on Aktivate, our friend, Niki shares a piece of her testimony and a message on finding freedom in Jesus. Hear how Niki became the first Christian in her family at the age of 33 and how she surrendered everything in obedience to live in His will for her life. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll
Jesus Calling
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48 MBAmid her struggles, KB shares with Steph how God has showed up in her circumstances. Each step we take by faith toward God creates fear in the enemy. He comes only to steal, kill and destroy but God has sovereignty over everything and therefore, the final say. Just as with Job, we know that the Lord allows hardships in order to perfect our faith and to bring Him the glory he deserves. Mentioned in this episode: Nux Ad Preroll