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Joy for the Journey Podcast

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Joy for the Journey Podcast is for women everywhere co-hosted by Lauren Reeves and Tammy Whitehurst. Every week, Lauren and Tammy discuss issues relevant to women of all ages. Since launching in 2018, they have built an audience seeking real-talk about real issues that women deal with day in and day out and offer hope, laughter, and joy in the midst of stressful situations we might encounter on our journey called life. They are not afraid to talk about menstrual cycles, comparison traps, relationships, drama mama’s, and other issues that leave us wanting to throw our hands up and run wide open. Those issues that leave us happily ever never instead of happily ever after. This witty team interviews men and women who are movers and shakers who have interesting things to say. Lauren and Tammy care deeply about the experiences of people who are just trying to get through the week with their sanity intact. After all, from diapers to dates to Depends......it’s a quick trip!

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Episodes

Episode 18: What Kind of Friend Are You?

October 30, 2019 01:57 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this podcast, Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves talk about doing friendship the "til death do us part" way.  They talk about the four kinds of friends and they also touch on the fear of vulnerability.  So listen in and decide what kind of friend you are!

Episode 17: Grief Talk - What to Say and What Not to Say When Someone is Hurting

February 08, 2019 06:54 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Have you ever wanted to be there for those who were hurting or grieving but weren't sure what to say or do?  Or maybe you are the one standing in the midst of grief desperately wanting hope.  Either way, this podcast is for you.  Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they talk with Becky Carpenter, founder of One Day Closer Ministries.  Becky has experienced immense grief and shares wisdom for those who are hurting or wanting to minister to the grieving.  Becky can be contacted through ...

Episode 16: O Lonely Night (with special guest Becky Carpenter)

November 29, 2018 23:10 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

The holidays can sometimes bring about a heightened sense of loneliness.  Join Tammy Whitehurst, Lauren Reeves, and special guest Becky Carpenter as they discuss this topic.  About our special guest today:  Becky Carpenter is a Christian speaker and founder of One Day Closer Ministries.  She can be contacted through her website at www.onedaycloser.net

Episode 15: Dabbling on the Dark Side

October 27, 2018 04:24 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

What does the Bible say about psychics, spiritists, and communicating with the dead?  Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves to find out!

Episode 14: Tell Me What to Do, God!

October 17, 2018 02:35 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Have you ever gotten stuck waiting for God to show you what to do?  Do you find yourself praying over and over, "God show me Your Will!"?  Then this podcast is for you!  Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they discuss what all Christians find themselves wanting to know.

Episode 13: Worried Sick?

October 02, 2018 22:36 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Is worry or anxiety trying to rule your life? Has it paralyzed you from truly living? Listen in to Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves.

Episode 12: Get Out of the Recliner!

September 19, 2018 00:10 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

So much is at war for your life everyday, what will win?  Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves for a meaty talk on navigating the sorrows and joys of life in meaningful ways.

Episode 11: Mind Games

September 10, 2018 02:06 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MB

The battle against the unseen is more real than many of us believe.  What a person's mind becomes convinced of can effect the entire course of his or her life.  Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they share statistics, knowledge, and experiences to help you overcome.

Episode 10: Words Wound

August 30, 2018 18:09 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

Words have the power to bring life and the power to destroy. Why is this so? Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they explore the weight of words in the life of a person.

Episode 9: Confessions of a Control Freak

August 24, 2018 05:03 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

How do you rate when it comes to being a control freak? What problems can this lead to in our lives, and is there a way to overcome it? Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they explore this topic in a fun yet meaningful way.

Episode 8: A Joyful Jumpstart For Your Day

August 19, 2018 19:59 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

Quick-start your day in under ten minutes with Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves.

Episode 7: Overcoming Parent Guilt

August 12, 2018 05:15 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

When guilt turns to shame, what happens to us?  Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they address a subject so many women struggle with today.

Episode 6: The Good Life

August 03, 2018 05:10 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

What do most people believe makes a good life? Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they discuss recent studies that reveal what TRULY leads to a good life.

Episode 5: Fact or Fiction?

July 27, 2018 04:46 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they discuss common things people say that aren't actually in the Bible. These two know how to have fun, even with topics such as this one! You won't be sad you joined the conversation!

Episode 4: The Comparison Trap

July 22, 2018 01:56 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

We were all born with the ability and inclination to compare. But what does comparison really do to our happiness and the course for our life? Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they discuss ways and reasons to avoid the comparison trap.

Episode 3: Learning to Deal When You're Already DONE!

July 09, 2018 05:17 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

Are you ready to give up? Throw in the towel? Is life not turning out as you had planned? This talk is for you. Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they unpack hope in the midst of unhopeful circumstances.

Episode 2: The Fear Factor

July 06, 2018 00:06 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

Have you ever asked God why He allowed something to happen to you?  Have you ever been so debilitated by fear that you can't move forward?  Join Tammy Whitehurst and Lauren Reeves as they delve into these subjects.  Fear and questioning are things everyone has in one area of their life or another.  Listen in as they share profound truths about these topics we all battle.

Episode 1: Building Meaningful Friendships

July 04, 2018 17:00 - 23 minutes - 49.4 MB

Fewer and fewer people know how to have good, lasting relationships.  In this episode, Tammy and Lauren discuss the ever growing problem of isolation, depression, loneliness, and suicide and offer hope in building meaningful friendships. REFERENCES MENTIONED DURING BROADCAST: Refrigerator Rights: Our Crucial Need for Close Connection by Dr. Will Miller and Dr. Glenn Sparks Statistic mentioned from Duke and North Carolina Universities: McPherson, M., Smith-Lovin, L., & Brashears, M.E. (...