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A Life of Simple Joy

227 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

A Life of Simple Joy helps women discover ways to ease then stress in their lives. Each episode offers:

-a devotion;
-ways to strengthen relationships;
-ideas to make entertaining simple;
-home ideas;
-recipes & more.

End the year by giving yourself the gift of joy when you begin living A Life of Simple Joy!

Parenting Kids & Family women moms family home faith entertaining recipes holidays friendships stress reduction
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Episodes

Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me!

July 30, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.3 MB

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves. Each month, Jean Ann Duckworth shares a new app, showing the benefits of this upgrade & how it improves our lives.   This month's app: Confidence

Summer Activities with Kids

July 18, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she broadcast LIVE from her front porch this summer. This week, Jean Ann disucsses ways to keep the kids busy as summer gets hotter & winds down. Jean Ann also shares recipes, gardening tips & more! Can't be here in person? Then participate in the LIVE chat during the show to be eligible for weekly online prizes. 

Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me!

July 16, 2013 17:00 - 33 minutes - 7.47 MB

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves. Each month, Jean Ann Duckworth shares a new app, showing the benefits of this upgrade & how it improves our lives.   This month's app: Peace

The Simple Joy of Summer Entertaining

July 11, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she broadcast LIVE from her front porch this summer.   This week, Jean Ann is discussing the Simple Joy of Summer Entertaining. Enjoy time with friends & family when you take the stress out of your events. In addition, Jean Ann shares Vacation tips; Activities with Kids; Pampering Yourself; Recipes; and More. Attend the show LIVE sharing refreshments & ideas. Be eligible to win weekly prizes when you participate. Can't be here in person? Then partici...

Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me!

July 09, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves. Each month, Jean Ann Duckworth shares a new app, showing the benefits of this upgrade & how it improves our lives.   This month's app: Peace

Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me!

June 27, 2013 17:00 - 49 minutes - 11 MB

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves. Each month, Jean Ann Duckworth shares a new app, showing the benefits of this upgrade & how it improves our lives.   This month's app: Confidence

Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me!

June 18, 2013 17:00 - 56 minutes - 12.7 MB

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves. Each month, Jean Ann Duckworth shares a new app, showing the benefits of this upgrade & how it improves our lives.   This month's app: Confidence

The Simple Joy of Summer

June 14, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she broadcast LIVE from her front porch this summer. Every week, Jean Ann shares tips & ideas to help make your summer less stressful & more enjoyable, including: Vacation tips; Activities with Kids; Pampering Yourself; Entertaining; Recipes; and More. Attend the show LIVE sharing refreshments & ideas. Be eligible to win weekly prizes when you participate. Can't be here in person? Then participate in the LIVE chat during the show to be eligible for we...

The Simple Joy of Summer

June 14, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth as she broadcast LIVE from her front porch this summer. Every week, Jean Ann shares tips & ideas to help make your summer less stressful & more enjoyable, including: Vacation tips; Activities with Kids; Pampering Yourself; Entertaining; Recipes; and More. Attend the show LIVE sharing refreshments & ideas. Be eligible to win weekly prizes when you participate. Can't be here in person? Then participate in the LIVE chat during the show to be eligible for we...

Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me!

June 11, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves. Each month, Jean Ann Duckworth shares a new app, showing the benefits of this upgrade & how it improves our lives.   This month's app: Confidence

Me 2.0: Upgrading to A Better Me!

June 04, 2013 17:00 - 48 minutes - 10.9 MB

God created each of us to accomplish incredible things. To help us, He installed a series of apps (qualities) that we may access at any time to make us better versions of ourselves. Each month, Jean Ann Duckworth shares a new app, showing the benefits of this upgrade & how it improves our lives.   This month's app: Confidence

Memorial Day

May 23, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 18.4 MB

Jean Ann shares information, travel tips & recipes to help you prepare for Memorial Day!

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #3: Strength

May 14, 2013 17:00 - 43 minutes - 9.63 MB

Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life.  This month's ingredient is strength. Jean Ann discuss ways to build your strength & use it effectively in your life. Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #3: Strength

May 14, 2013 17:00 - 43 minutes - 9.63 MB

Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life.  This month's ingredient is strength. Jean Ann discuss ways to build your strength & use it effectively in your life. Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #3: Strength

May 07, 2013 17:00 - 58 minutes - 13.1 MB

Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life.  This month's ingredient is strength. Jean Ann discuss ways to build your strength & use it effectively in your life. Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

May 02, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

May 02, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

April 25, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 14 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #2: Courage

April 16, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB

  Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life.  This month's ingredient is courage, using the word F*E*A*R: Faith, Educations, Attitude, Relationships. Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #2: Courage

April 16, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB

  Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life.  This month's ingredient is courage, using the word F*E*A*R: Faith, Educations, Attitude, Relationships. Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

April 11, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 18 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #2: Courage

April 09, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.6 MB

  Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life.  This month's ingredient is courage, using the word F*E*A*R: Faith, Educations, Attitude, Relationships. Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

April 04, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 16.2 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #2: Courage

April 02, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.3 MB

Every week, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients God has given us so we may create & live a successful life.  This month's ingredient is courage, using the word F*E*A*R: Faith, Educations, Attitude, Relationships. Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

March 28, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

March 21, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 18.3 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #1: Faith

March 19, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 18 MB

In this weekly series, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients, or tools, God has given each of us so we may create & live a successful life. Each month, Jean Ann offers a new ingredient & shows how you may effectively use it in your life. The first ingredient is faith in 4 forms: Faith in God; Faith in Yourself; Faith in Others; Faith in the Plan Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #1: Faith

March 19, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 18 MB

In this weekly series, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients, or tools, God has given each of us so we may create & live a successful life. Each month, Jean Ann offers a new ingredient & shows how you may effectively use it in your life. The first ingredient is faith in 4 forms: Faith in God; Faith in Yourself; Faith in Others; Faith in the Plan Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

March 14, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 18.6 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #1: Faith

March 12, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 18.6 MB

In this weekly series, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients, or tools, God has given each of us so we may create & live a successful life. Each month, Jean Ann offers a new ingredient & shows how you may effectively use it in your life. The first ingredient is faith in 4 forms: Faith in God; Faith in Yourself; Faith in Others; Faith in the Plan Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org Click HERE for additional handou...

Living & Loving a Life of Simple Joy

March 07, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Each week, Jean Ann offers information to help you & your family simplify your life, reduce stress & increase joy.   Shows include gardening tips, recipes, advice, a weekly topic of discussion, news items & more. Listeners are encourage to call in with ideas, tips and questions.

God's Recipe for Your Life: Ingredient #1: Faith

March 05, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 17.3 MB

In this weekly series, Jean Ann shares the incredible ingredients, or tools, God has given each of us so we may create & live a successful life. Each month, Jean Ann offers a new ingredient & shows how you may effectively use it in your life. The first ingredient is faith in 4 forms: Faith in God; Faith in Yourself; Faith in Others; Faith in the Plan Handouts available so you may take notes during each episode. For handout, please visit, simplejoy.org

The Simple Joy of 2013: Change of Plans!

January 17, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year... and beyond. In this 12 part series, Jean Ann show listeners how to successfull travel through the year, how to determine our starting point & ways to ensure we reach our destination on time! You may have taken your personal inventory & gathered information but you must make certain you have all the necessary items for your trip. Jean An...

The Simple Joy of 2013: Information Gathering

January 16, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year... and beyond. In this 12 part series, Jean Ann show listeners how to successfull travel through the year, how to determine our starting point & ways to ensure we reach our destination on time! Before you leave on any trip, you must gather information to make the journey a smooth one. Today, Jean Ann discusses some of the information you n...

The Simple Joy of 2013: Take Inventory

January 15, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year... and beyond. In this 12 part series, Jean Ann show listeners how to successfull travel through the year, how to determine our starting point & ways to ensure we reach our destination on time! Today, Jean Ann helps you decide what you need for the journey ahead, what you already have for the trip, what you need to acquire & whether you RE...

The Simple Joy of 2013: Time to Create a Plan

January 10, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year. In this 12 part series, Jean Ann shows listeners how to successfully travel through the year, how to determine our starting point & ensure we reach our destination on time! Today, Jean Ann helps you plan your journey through the year.

The Simple Joy of 2013: Envision the Future

January 09, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year. In this 12 part series, Jean Ann shows listeners how to successfully travel through the year, how to determine our starting point & ensure we reach our destination on time! Today, Jean Ann explains why we must begin in the future & work our way back.

The Simple Joy of 2013: Stop What You're Doing!

January 08, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.6 MB

Time to set goals for the year ahead. No resolutions for you! In 2013, we are creating a plan to carry each of us all the way through the end of the year. In this 12 part series, Jean Ann shows listeners how to successfully travel through the year, how to determine our starting point & ensure we reach our destination on time! Jean Ann discusses why the first thing we must do is... nothing!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Final Thoughts

December 20, 2012 18:00 - 59 minutes - 13.5 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Family Time

December 19, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Wrapping Presents

December 18, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 15.1 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: The Little Things

December 13, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Entertaining

December 12, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Baking

December 11, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.3 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Homemade Gifts

December 06, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Decorating Inside

December 05, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Decorating Outside

December 04, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Advent

November 29, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.5 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Shopping

November 28, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.4 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!

The 12 Simple Joys of Christmas: Preparation

November 27, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.7 MB

Join host Jean Ann Duckworth this Holiday season as she shares tips, advice & information to reduce stress this Christmas! Each day, Jean Ann is focusing on a different topic with ways to make each easier to complete. Topics include: Preparation; Shopping; Entertaining; Baking and more! Put the joy back into your Christmas with Jean Ann Duckworth & Simple Joy!