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Lessons From The Farm | Nicki Koziarz

129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 328 ratings

Join author & speaker Nicki Koziarz in this fun but inspirational podcast! Each episode has a mix of life lessons as well as Bible teaching. Nicki and her husband own a fixer-upper farm just outside of Charlotte, NC.

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Episode #79 | How I Became An Author And Speaker

October 27, 2021 18:11 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

In this episode Nicki Koziarz is sharing what it was like for her to go from craft lady, to coupon lady to Bible study teacher and author. This is part of our series here on Lessons from the Farm: Cultivating Your Calling.    Mentioned in this episode:  She Speaks Conference   

Episode #78 | Stopping The Striving In Your Calling with Ruth Chou Simons

October 20, 2021 20:10 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

Mentioned in today's episode:  Send Nicki your question for next week's episode [email protected]  Ruth Chou Simmons Book, When Strivings Cease CLICK HERE 

Episode #77| 4 Lessons About Your "Calling"

October 13, 2021 18:34 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

Mentioned in today's episode:  Check out Nicki's new website and maybe even download a new freebie! ---> www.nickikoziarz.com  Scripture reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Episode #76 | Learning To Look To God For Where You Want To Go

September 22, 2021 20:20 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Mentioned in today's episode:  Get subscribed to to Nicki's website so you are always the first to know about everything coming up! Visit nickikoziarz.com Sign up for the Motivations and Methods Bible study class by CLICKING HERE (valid through September 29th!)

Episode #75| Why do you believe what you believe?

September 15, 2021 21:13 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

Mentioned in this episode:    Be sure to be the first to have the chance to register for Bible Study Method's & Motivation class by getting subscribed to nickikoziarz.com !   Connect with Joel Muddamalle on socials and find his family's viral video on his wife's Instagram: @almostindianwife  Head to his website for his theology courses!   

Episode #74 | Why Should You Care About Israel?

September 08, 2021 20:23 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Nicki is joined by Holy Land expert and founder of Aliyah foundation, Paul Klassen. As you read and study the Bible it is important to have a good perspective past and present about what is happening in Israel!  Mentioned in this episode:  Grab your Butterfly Box subscription by clicking here! Use promo code: BOGOSUMMER to buy one and get one free!  Paul's resources references:  1. The Complete Jewish Study Bible CLICK HERE  2. The Chosen  Visit Aliyah Foundation to stay conne...

Episode #73 | Your Quiet Time Rhythm w/ Rebecca Lyons

September 01, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Grab a copy of Rebecca's new devotional by CLICKING HERE  Take the Quiet Time Style Quiz by CLICKING HERE  Follow the Fixer Upper Farm adventures by following Nicki on Instagram @NickiKoziarz 

Episode #72 | The Un-Quiet Quiet Time (New Series!)

August 26, 2021 01:32 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

For more information about Nicki or to get subscribed to the email list so you never miss an episode head to www.nickikoziarz.com! 

Episode #71 | 3 Lessons Summer 2021 Taught Me

August 18, 2021 18:32 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Get subscribed to the podcast by clicking subscribe in iTunes but also by heading to nickikoziarz.com and fill in the box that says, "Be the first to know."    Grab a copy of Nicki's newest book, Flooded ! 

Episode #70 | Questions For You To Ask Your Doubt

May 17, 2021 15:48 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

Join Nicki and Rachel Elmore for the final episode for this series: This Is Your Brain on Doubt!  Follow Rachel at @theauthoredtheraptist on Instagram! 

Episode #69 | This Is Your Brain On Doubt: Rat Study (Yikes!)

May 05, 2021 18:14 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

Rachel Elmore is back with us on this episode and she is going to tell us about a fascinating study about RATS. It's so good and it's going to help us so much as we keep taking the time to understand what doubt can do to our brains. 

Episode #68: This Is Your Brain On Doubt: The Cycle of Doubt

April 28, 2021 17:46 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Connect with Rachel on her website or on social media: @TheAuthoredTherapist CLICK HERE for Rachel's website.   To sign up for the My One Thing: Spring Into Summer Coaching Group by May 3rd by Clicking HERE.  

Episode #67: This Is Your Brain On Doubt: Which Amazed Best Describes You?

April 21, 2021 23:45 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

Mentioned in this episode:    Find all of Nicki's events by clicking here.  To book Nicki for an event click here.   

Episode #66| Challenged to Change Series: Challenge Your Reactions

March 26, 2021 00:14 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB

Mentioned in this episode:    Sign up for the Online Study of Flooded through Proverbs 31 Ministries by CLICKING HERE 

Episode #65 | Flooded Book Release Day Q&A With Kris & Nicki

March 16, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

It's release day for Nicki's new book, Flooded: The 5 Best Decisions to Make When Life is Hard & Doubt is Rising  Grab your copy anywhere books are sold and you can still get your freebies by heading to floodedthebook.com !    

Episode #64 | Challenged to Change: Stop Listening To That Voice

March 12, 2021 18:06 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Flooded Book Live Stream Release Day Event: Facebook or Instagram at 7:30 PM EST.    Preorders: floodedthebook.com 

Episode #63|Challenged To Change: Stop Speaking Death

March 08, 2021 17:47 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Sign up for the Proverbs 31 Online Study of Flooded by CLICKING HERE.  Get your pre-order freebies for Flooded by CLICKING HERE. 

Episode #62| Challenged to Change: What are worthy thoughts?

February 26, 2021 13:45 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Grab your free journal and other free resources by Nicki heading HERE   Pre-Order Flooded and grab your freebies at: Floodedthebook.com

Episode #61| Challenged to Change: What does holy mean?

February 19, 2021 19:17 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Mentioned in this episode:    Challenged to Change Facebook Group    Get your FREE 40-day Journal HERE   Pre-order Nicki's new book! FloodedTheBook.com

Episode #60 | Challenged To Change: The Challenge

February 11, 2021 12:14 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

Mentioned in this episode:    Grab your FREE 40-day guided journal: CLICK HERE   Join the private coaching group, FREE: CLICK HERE   To preorder Nicki's new book and study guide, Flooded: CLICK HERE 

Episode #59 | Standing Strong in 2021 with Alli Worthington

December 17, 2020 11:49 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

Mentioned in this episode:  Grab your copy of Standing Strong by Alli Worthington! CLICK HERE  Connect with Alli for coaching opportunities: CLICK HERE 

Episode #58 | Fight For What You See with Nicki Koziarz

December 10, 2020 00:55 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Join Nicki Koziarz on this episode of the series #2020Recheck as she teaches on Mark 10. Nicki is sharing about confirmation bias and how vital it is as followers of Jesus we are aware of this.   

Episode #57 | Forgiving 2020 With Lysa TerKeurst

December 03, 2020 10:57 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Mentioned in today's episode:  Book Proposal BootCamp    Lysa's new book: Forgiving What You Can't Forget 

Episode #56 | Four Lessons For A Somewhat Different Thanksgiving This Year

November 19, 2020 11:49 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MB

Join Nicki today as she wraps up the Gratitude Is More Than An Attitude series.    Today Nicki shares four lessons we can take with us into Thanksgiving and really all the holidays ahead to keep our attitudes in a place of gratitude.    In today's lesson, Nicki mentions her book, Why Her, click here to order it today. 

Episode #55 | Finding Gratitude When Things Don't Go Our Way

November 12, 2020 12:19 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MB

Join Nicki for an honest conversation about finding gratitude when things don't go our way.  Mentioned in this episode:  *Psalm 118:24  *Free 30 Days of Thanks eBook, grab yours here! 

Episode #54 | New Series Kick-Off! Gratitude Is More Than An Attitude

November 07, 2020 00:06 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

Join Nicki as she kicks off a brand-new series today on the podcast.  In today's episode, Nicki shares about a FREE eBook just for you! Click here to download the eBook. Please note, when you click to subscribe for the eBook, you will download it on the subscription confirmation.  Verse Nicki's mentions: Psalm 29:10 

Episode #53|3 Things God Is Teaching Me Through A Pandemic

October 07, 2020 23:42 - 34 minutes - 16.9 MB

In today's episode Nicki is sharing the three main things God is teaching her in this season.   

Episode #52 | Surviving to Thriving with Ruth Schwenk

October 01, 2020 16:43 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB

Lessons from the Farm welcomes Ruth Schwenk to the show! You are going to love Ruth, her story and what she has to teach us about moving from surviving to thriving again.  Ruth is the creator of the TheBetterMom.com , the author of multiple books, including her newest release, In The Boat In The Middle Of The Lake, which she co-authored with her husband Patrick.  It's a must-read! Click here to grab your copy.  Nicki also mentioned in today's episode our newest freebie we have just for...

Episode #51 | Surviving to Thriving Welcomes Taylor Koziarz

September 16, 2020 23:32 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

In today's episode Nicki's oldest daughter, Taylor, joins the podcast for a very important and fun conversation on college students!  Mentioned in this episode:  Faithful Counseling 

Episode #50 | 3 Things Moses Teaches Us

September 10, 2020 01:24 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

We're back for part two of our More Than Just Surviving series! This week we are studying, Moses.  In this episode Nicki is teaching on Exodus 3 and shares three things Moses teaches us about moving from surviving to thriving.  Help Nicki and team celebrate reaching fifty episodes by heading to iTunes to leave a review!  Click here for your free Make It Work At Home printable! 

Episode #49 | More Than Just Surviving Week One

September 03, 2020 00:26 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Has it felt like the last few months has just been survival mode for you? If so, you are not alone! Join author & speaker, Nicki Koziarz for a brand new series kick off titled: More Than Just Surviving  In this series Nicki will offer you Bible teaching & resources to start thriving again.  In this episode Nicki is teaching on Acts 3. She offers this free-printable to help organize your day. Click here to download.  And she shares about Chrystal Evans Hurst's new 28-day Prayer Jo...

Episode #48 | Ask A Pastor Series | Clayton & Sharie King

June 18, 2020 16:21 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Today on the podcast Nicki is joined by Clayton and Sharie King!  They answer some tough listener questions like ...  *Has God taken his hands off our the United States? *How to you handle members of your church posting racist things online?  *If Jesus lived so humbly, why do pastors seem to live so richly?  *How do you prioritize your family?  Mentions in this episode:  Check out their son's sermon where a 72-year old woman accepted Jesus by clicking here to watch!  Find out...

Episode #47 | Ask A Pastor Series | Derwin & Vicki Gray

June 11, 2020 10:18 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

In our third episode of the Ask A Pastor Series, Nicki invited Pastor Derwin Gray and his wife Vicki to the show. They are leading a church just outside the Charlotte, NC area called Transformation Church.  In this episode they answer the following questions sent in from listeners:  *Do people ever think you live a "holier than thou" life as a pastor?  *Is there one sin God will not forgive?  *What are your thoughts on medical marijuana?  *How do we bring opinions back? Pastor Derw...

Episode #46| Ask A Pastor: Racism, Cremation & Naysayers

May 28, 2020 20:59 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

On this week's episode Nicki is joined by Pastor's Alex & Kai Pineda.  They are tackling a few listeners questions for the Ask A Pastor series including ...  -What are their thoughts on cremation?  -What should we look for in a mentor?  -What do you do with naysayers?  And, they are tackling a very important topic in the church, racism.  In this episode Nicki mentions:  Kai's book, Dear Church  American History by William Willis  And you can find out more about Alex & Kai's...

Episode #45 New Series Kick Off | Ask A Pastor

May 21, 2020 08:40 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

Lessons from the Farm is breaking out of quarantine and coming back to you today! In this new series titled: Ask A Pastor, Nicki is bringing on a variety of pastors from the Charlotte, NC area and beyond. She is asking them your questions that you sent it and each episode takes a very insightful look at what it's like to be a Pastor during a season like Covid-19. On this episode, Nicki invited Pastor Ryan Carson from Mission Community Church to join her for a great conversation. They ans...

Episode #44 Half Marathon Lessons

February 20, 2020 05:01 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Today on the show Nicki is sharing the lessons she learned from running a half-marathon.  Mentioned in this episode: LISTEN to the update episode where Nicki talks about the loss of her brother.  Philipians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Make sure you are SUBSCRIBED to Nicki’s email list, so you get special notes from this episode.     CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!  Please share with a friend. 

Episode #43 People and Personalities with Chris Corder

January 30, 2020 05:01 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB

Nicki welcomes her guest, Chris Corder, to discuss the DISC personality assessment. CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter   CONNECT WITH CHRIS CORDER: Website Mentioned in today's episode: Take the DISC assessment here   Thanks for listening!

Episode #42 People and Personalities with Meg Tietz

January 23, 2020 05:01 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

Today on the show, Nicki welcomes Meg Tietz, expert in the Myers-Briggs personality typing system. CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter   CONNECT WITH MEG: Podcast (Sorta Awesome) Website Instagram Twitter Mentioned in today’s episode: Myers-Briggs personality test FREE (16personalities.com) Personality Hacker Podcast Slack  

Episode #41 People and Personalities with Lisa J. Allen

January 16, 2020 05:01 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB

Show Notes:   Today on the show, Nicki is welcoming one of the Fixer Upper Farm’s favorite guests, Lisa J. Allen as they discuss Strength Finders. CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter   CONNECT WITH LISA: Website Facebook Twitter     Mentioned in today’s episode:   Click HERE to take the strength finders test. StrengthFinders Book Proverbs 3

Episode #40 | People and Personalities with Jamie B. Golden

January 09, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

Nicki welcomes Jamie B. Golden to the show today as she kicks off her new series called People and Personalities.  Today we discuss the Enneagram. CONNECT WITH JAMIE: Website Instagram Twitter The Popcast with Knox and Jamie The Bible Binge Mentioned in this episode: Suzanne Stabile Enneagram Resources The Enneagram Journey podcast The Enneagram and You Instagram Account (Gina Gomez) Rude AXX Enneagram Jamie’s 10 Step Skin Care Routine CONNECT WITH NICKI Websi...

Episode #39 | Things Happened

January 07, 2020 13:24 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

Today on the show, Nicki is updating listeners on all that’s happened in 2019.   CONNECT WITH NICKI: Website Instagram Twitter Mentioned in today’s episode: Isaiah 40:31 The Popcast with Knox and Jamie If this episode spoke to you, will you share it with a friend?  Thank you for listening.

Episode #38 | How Does Sharon Hodde Miller Do It All?

October 24, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

Listen in today as Nicki chats with her friend, Sharon Hodde Miller. CLICK HERE to purchase ticket's to Nicki's Barn Revival CONNECT WITH SHARON Website Twitter Instagram Facebook In this episode, Sharon mentions: Nice by Sharon Hodde Miller Love Kindness by Barry Corey Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening!

Episode #37 | How Does Jennifer Dukes Lee do it all?

October 17, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MB

Nicki welcomes her guest, Jennifer Dukes Lee to the show today.   CLICK HERE to purchase ticket's to Nicki's Barn Revival CONNECT WITH JENNIFER DUKES LEE Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Check out Jennifer's new book It's All Under Control Link to all the free resources Jennifer mentioned located on her website. Jennifer Recommends: Gracelaced Planner by Ruth Simmons Prayer Journal by Val Marie Paper Proverbs 25:28 Luke 12:31       CONNECT ...

Episode #36 |How Does Amanda Bacon Do It All?

October 10, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

CLICK HERE to purchase ticket's to Nicki's Barn Revival Connect with Amanda: Buy Shiny Things here.  The Masterpiece Mom Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Podcast Nicki and Amanda talked about:  Hope Writers Wunderlist.com   CONNECT with Nicki: Website Instagram Twitter  

Episode #35|How Does Kathi Lipp Do It All?

October 03, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MB

Remember to check out Nicki's website to sign up for her newsletter.  You'll get all the info there on how to join her focus group and get info for the upcoming barn revival. CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter CONNECT WITH KATHI: Website Facebook Twitter Clutter Free Academy   Christmas Project Planner  Communicator Academy Leverage Conference  Communicator Academy Podcast Writing at the Red House  

Episode #34 | How Does She Do It All?

September 26, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

Thanks for joining Nicki today as she kicks off her new series, How Does She Do It All?  Read the scriptures Nicki mentions: Revelation 1:17 1 John 4:17 Psalm 46:1   CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter

Episode #33 | From Jonah to the Return of Jesus, God's Story Part 5

August 15, 2019 04:01 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

Enjoy Nicki's teaching episode today and she finishes the Story of God series. Show Notes: Jonah 1:17 The First 5 app The Jesus Storybook Bible Nicki read a paraphrase of John 1:12-13 Thank you for joining Nicki today.  Remember to share this episode with a friend!

Episode #32 | Laureen's Story

August 08, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Nicki welcome Laureen Jenkins from Project Outpour to the show today.   Show Notes: Check out Project Outpour in Charlotte, NC Click here to DONATE to Project Outpour Click here to find out how to VOLUNTEER with Project Outpour Click here to order shower soap The Right to Shower  Project Outpour on Amazon Smile   Connect with Laureen: Instagram Facebook Website      

Episode #31 | From David to Daniel, God's Story Part 4

August 05, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

Today Nicki is walking through more of God's story, from the story of David to the story of Daniel.  Show Notes: Read Psalms and Proverbs Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord     will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;     they will run and not grow weary,     they will walk and not be faint. Read I and II Kings here Read the story of Daniel in the Den of Lions here. Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;...

Episode #30 |Q&A Birthday Episode with Kris

July 31, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

Nicki is thrilled to have you join her today for her birthday celebration.  Nicki, and her husband, Kris, are answering your questions today about all the things.    CONNECT WITH NICKI: Enter the giveaway for an Anthropologie gift card. Website Instagram Twitter      

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