She Found Joy

Breakthrough: Part 3

She Works His Way founder Michelle Myers joins Lauren Gaskill for the last episode in the She Found Joy Podcast "Breakthrough" series.

Breakthrough: Part 2

What are the keys to experiencing true breakthrough and moving beyond our brokenness? Join Lauren Gaskill, Connie Bartlett and Tracy Steel for part two in the She Found Joy Podcast "Breakthrough" series.

Breakthrough: Part 1

Join Lauren Gaskill and Jennifer Renee Watson as they talk about how to move beyond brokenness to experience breakthrough in Jesus.

Courageous Faith: Part 4

Join Lauren Gaskill, Barb Roose and Katie Reid for the final episode in our series of living a life of courageous faith.

Courageous Faith: Part 4

Join Lauren Gaskill, Barb Roose and Katie Reid for the final episode in our series of living a life of courageous faith.

Courageous Faith: Part 4

Join Lauren Gaskill, Barb Roose and Katie Reid for the final episode in our series of living a life of courageous faith.

Courageous Faith: Part 4

Join Lauren Gaskill, Barb Roose and Katie Reid for the final episode in our series of living a life of courageous faith.

Courageous Faith: Part 3

Join Lauren Gaskill, Jen Bleakley and Kim Tschirret for part three in a four-part series on courageous faith, based off of Gaskill's first book, Into the Deep: Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith.

Courageous Faith: Part 2

Join Lauren Gaskill, Jennifer Watson and Christy Rodriguez as the She Found Joy team continues in a four part series on trading fear, doubt and despair for courageous faith.

Courageous Faith: Part 1

Join Lauren Gaskill, Connie Bartlett and Tracy Steel for the first She Found Joy Book Club discussion on Chapters 1-3 of "Into the Deep: Diving Into a Life of Courageous Faith."

She Found Joy #10: Michelle Jewsbury

Join Michelle Jewsbury, founder of Unsilenced Voices and Lauren Gaskill as they talk about healing from abuse and how to keep moving forward in faith.

She Found Joy #9: Holly Christine Hayes

Join Holly Christine Hayes and Lauren Gaskill as they talk about how to break free from the chains of addiction and escapism to live a full life in Christ.

She Found Joy #8: Susie Larson

Join author and national speaker Susie Larson and She Found Joy founder Lauren Gaskill as they talk about how healing and how to live fully alive in Christ — mind, body and soul.

She Found Joy #7: Jennifer Dukes Lee

Join author and speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee and I as we chat about letting go, hanging on and finding joy in the peace that comes from surrendering our lives to Jesus.

She Found Joy #6: Autumn Miles

In this episode, Autumn and I chat about: How God redeems all things for the good of His purposes and for the benefits of His children. Why no amount of bad choices disqualifies us from receiving all God wants to offer us. How to cooperate with God to accomplish His will for our lives Choosing to embrace every season of life, instead of wishing seasons away.

She Found Joy #5: Rachel Dawn

Join Rachel and I ask we talk about dreaming with God, obedience and finding true satisfaction in Him.

She Found Joy #4: Stephanie May Wilson

Join Stephanie and I as we talk about how to live your best life now, singleness, marriage and how to make and keep friends as an adult.

She Found Joy #3: Amy Elaine

She Found Joy #2: Katie Reid

In this episode, Katie invites modern Marthas everywhere to exchange try-hard striving for hope-filled freedom without abandoning our doer's hearts in the process. As a child and young adult Katie knew she was saved by grace, but regardless of that head knowledge, she spent years living like it was her works that make her worthy. Over time however, God began to show her that she didn't have to earn the love she already had from Jesus. In this time of spiritual growth, she realized was enou...

She Found Joy #1: Carey Scott

In this episode, author and speaker Carey Scott and and I talk about what it means to live authentic — to live a life that's deeply rooted in Christ and the identity He gave us through His work on the cross.

FJ 55: Barb Roose: Winning the Worry Battle Once and for All

Join Barb and and I as we discuss practical strategies to beat worry and claim God's victory in this fight of faith—day in and day out. We also talk about the value in learning to view uncertainty from God's perspective rather than our own. Uncertainty can drive us mad if we let it, but Barb has found another way to deal with the unknowns of the life.

FJ 54: Christy Mobley: Callings, Anxiety and the Power of Perspective

Join speaker and blogger Christy Mobley and I as we talk about: how God equips us and is always working behind the scenes to fulfill the promises and dreams He's spoken over us; anxiety disorders and how Jesus helps us find joy in the journey of navigating mental health; learning to lean on Jesus more than we lean on people; practical ways to develop a relationship with Jesus and apply God’s Word to our lives. Scripture from today's podcast: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:11 and Philippians 4:6-7...

FJ 53: Kate Motaung: Sacrificial Living and Finding a Place to Land

Kate Motaung joins me today for Finding Joy #53. Kate is a wife, mother, blogger and the author of A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging, which released earlier this month! (You can get it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Place-Land-Story-Longing-Belonging/dp/162707662X) On the show, Kate and I talk about the 10+ years she spent serving as a missionary in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as her mother's terminal battle with cancer, grief, loving well and the HOPE of heaven. ...

FJ 52: Connie Bartlett: Living with Purpose, Grief and Raising Blended Families

Join Connie Bartlett and I as we talk about living with purpose; the challenges and blessings of raising and loving children well in a blended family situation; how to communicate well in marriage and why it's important to pray and grow together as the years go on.

FJ 51: The Ruth Experience: Changing the World with Biblical Kindness

Join Kristin, Kendra and Julie and I as we talk about why God calls us to show kindness to others; how to live a life of generosity; and how you can incorporate kindness into your everyday routine with tons of easy-to-implement ideas.

FJ 50: Amy Breitmann: Broken Roads and How God Makes Us Whole

Amy Breitmann joins me today for the Finding Joy Podcast's 50th episode! Amy is a wife, mother, writer and lover of all things creative (and she will also be speaking at the Woodstock, Georgia Finding Joy Ladies Night Out event on Oct. 7!) Her life and faith were forever changed when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer as a 29-year-old mama-to-be. As you’ll hear in our conversation today, God has taken Amy's broken road and weaved it into a beautiful ministry. Today The Lydia Project ser...

FJ 49: Christen Price: Imperfect Hospitality and Loving Others Wells

Join author and party planner Christen Price as she and I talk about embracing imperfect hospitality — biblical hospitality that focuses not on perfection but on on why we celebrate: to be with and love on people. We might not always plan the perfect party, but we can always choose to be God's hand and feet and love others well. In addition to talking about how to be a "hallelujah hostess," Christen and I also talk about the importance of saying yes to community, especially when we'd rathe...

FJ 49: Christen Price: Imperfect Hospitality and Loving Others Well

Join author and party planner Christen Price as she and I talk about embracing imperfect hospitality — biblical hospitality that focuses not on perfection but on on why we celebrate: to be with and love on people. We might not always plan the perfect party, but we can always choose to be God's hand and feet and love others well. In addition to talking about how to be a "hallelujah hostess," Christen and I also talk about the importance of saying yes to community, especially when we'd rathe...

FJ 48: Hanha Hobson: Fighting Shame and the Power of Daily Confessions

Hanha Hobson joins me today for Finding Joy #48. Hanha is the founder of the Transparency Blog, which encourages women to be confident in who God made them to be and what He has called them to do. Her interactive 31-day devotional, Jesus Is Bae, just came out last week, and it’s a wonderful tool for anyone looking to learn more about what it means to be in a relationship with Christ. As you’ll hear in our conversation today, Hanha struggled with shame for years before finding freedom in Je...

FJ 47: Jami Amerine: Grace and Finding Joy in the Real Jesus

If you've ever felt confused by the conflicting representations of Jesus you've encountered in the world, you're invited to join Jami Amerine and I as we talk about releasing all the wrong ideas and getting to know the Savior for who He really is — full of never-ending love and grace.

FJ 46: Lynn Cowell: Christ Confidence, Mental Illness and Living Intentionally

In this episode Lynn and I talk about: The importance of building our confidence in Christ. How to combat society's unrealistic expectations to do and be it all. How to let go of past fears and failures in exchange for the confidence that comes from surrendering our lives to the One who never fails. Her family's experience with mental illness and why having a treatment plan is important. Freebies for developing an unshakable confidence. Lynn encourages us to think about the inner d...

FJ 45: Jackie Drew: Surrender, Prayer and Radical Joy

When Jackie and Rick Drew met at Fish Camp prior to attending Texas A&M in 1998, they had no idea where the Lord would take them. Three children, six different homes, and many blessings later, they got a big nudge from God to establish their company, RAD JOY. The couple's mission is to further God’s kingdom by encouraging others to deepen their relationship with Christ through a life surrendered.  Today on the show, Jackie and I talk about the power of prayer and how surrendering our lives...

FJ 44: Micah Maddox: Living a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World

In this episode Micah and I talk about: How to live a more power-full life in a problem-filled world Why what we think about God and how we feel about Him matters How to trust God more fully and deeply and grow in faith How to experience and access God’s power in our weakness and strength Easy ways to get into the Word each week Micah encourages us to remember that darkness is just a distraction — it does not mean God has departed.

FJ 43: Amy Carroll: Growing With God in the New Year

In this episode Amy and I talk about: How to fight perfectionistic tendencies in order to embrace rest and joy. How God’s love moves us to action and helps us overcome. Why it’s important to be honest with ourselves if we want to change and move forward. Starting fresh in the new year and how to choose your “one word” for the year. (Her word is pray and mine is advance for 2018!)

FJ 42: Dr. Michelle Bengtson: Finding Joy in the Hope That Always Prevails

As we celebrate Christmas, join Michelle and I as we talk about the HOPE that always prevails — the hope of Christ! Other topics we cover: Resources for those suffering from mental illness, specifically depression. How Michelle overcame depression by going deeper in her relationship with Jesus. The power of praying for God to use our trials for His good. How to have a more hopeful heart in 2018.

FJ 41: Shannon Ethridge: Embracing Healthy Sexuality As God Intended

In this episode Shannon and I talk about: Embracing healthy sexuality as God intended. How to heal from the wounds of our sexual past and experience a better married sex life. Different ways to overcome sexual anxiety and embrace our bodies. Why it's important for the body of Christ to be open to talking about sexuality and how to break down barriers.  

FJ 40: Kia Stephens: Trading Wounds for God's Lavish Love

Join Kia Stephens and I on the latest episode of the Finding Joy Podcast as we talk about how to exchange our wounds for the perfect, healing love of our heavenly Father. In this episode Kia and I also talk about: How to grieve and heal from the scars and wounds our earthly fathers inflict on us. Relying on God’s strength to help us forgive others. Strategies for substituting the lies that tear us down with God’s truth that build us up.

FJ 39: Asheritah Ciuciu: Food, Jesus and the Battle for Satisfaction

If you've ever struggled with food fixation or any form of idolatry, this podcast is for you! Join Asheritah Ciuciu and I as we talk about how she learned to cultivate a healthy relationship with food in exchange for a bigger appetite for God. We also talk about: learning how to live and make decisions by the Spirit; how surrender helps us claim the victory we already have in Christ; how a hunger for God can satisfy every longing of our stomach, heart and mind.

FJ 38: Leah Adams: Sabbath Rest, Mentoring and Serving Others Right Where You Are

Is your soul in desperate need of a vacation? Join Leah Adams and I as we talk about the importance of making time for Sabbath rest in our lives.  On the show, Leah and I also talk about easy ways to mentor and serve others — right where you are.

FJ 37: Sarah Koontz: Finding Joy In Detours and Embracing Change

Sarah joins me again on the show to catch up on life and talk about her new online Bible study on Ephesians. We also talk about: How a smaller life can actually be a better, more powerful life. The beauty of change and how to embrace detours. How to redirect our lives around living for God's glory, name, honor and fame. How to make our relationship with God change for the better regardless of what change happens in our life. How God uses detours to produce good fruit in us.

FJ 36: Heather Dixon: Finding the Courage to Face the Unknown

Author and Bible study teacher Heather Dixon joins me to talk about her new Bible Study, "Ready: Finding the Courage to Face the Unknown."

FJ 35: Mary DeMuth: How God's Wild Love Makes Us Worthy

In this episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, Mary and I talk about: How to fully inhabit the moments God has given us and love the people God has put in our lives. Why live is worth living and you are worth loving. How God uses suffering and silence to grow us. The nature of God's healing process and learning how to take the next step. How God uses our broken stories to minister to other people. How to trust God even in our failures.

FJ 34: Rachel Macy Stafford: Only Love Today

Join Rachel Macy Stafford (AKA Hands Free Mama) and I as we talk about loving well, living in the present, how to break free from the chains of technology addiction and what it means to live hands free.

FJ 33: Kay Warren: Treasures in the Darkness

In our conversation, Kay and I talk about: The true definition of joy. How even in our darkness, God shows us that He is good by His faithfulness to us. Her new book, Sacred Privilege, and the importance of building resilience in ministry. How to keep an eternal perspective in the face of trials. Kay encourages us to never stop looking for those treasures in the darkness. Even when hope seems impossible, God is our hope!

FJ 32: Melinda Means: Invisible Wounds and the God Who Heals Us

In our conversation, Melinda and I talk about: How she found God in the aftermath of a painful health diagnosis. Scripture cards and the importance of praying truth over our struggles. What to do when our mourning doesn’t ever turn into morning. Enjoying the sweetness of life’s journey and looking for joy in every moment.

FJ 31: Amanda Davison: Navigating Difficult Relationships

In our conversation, Amanda and I talk about: How to navigate difficult relationships and love others well. How to be honest with God about how we are feeling. Why it’s important to take our emotions to the Lord first, instead of going with a flesh reaction. The gift of peace amid times of frustration.

Episode 30: Kathi Lipp: Hope for When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

Join author and speaker Kathi Lipp and I as we talk about how to restore sanity back into our schedules; the value of creating routines, and how those routines keep us grounded; how creating a personal manifesto can keep us from becoming completely overwhelmed; the power of sharing our stories and why we need community if we want to thrive in life.

FJ: 29: Rachel Dawn: From Rock Bottom to Restored in Him

Writer and speaker Rachel Dawn and I talk about: The beauty of grace and how to show it to others. Resources for those looking to grow in their faith. Why reading the Bible is important — so much more than something to just check off our daily to-do list. How to move on from a rock bottom experience. Rachel encourages us to learn how to rest in God’s rhythms of grace and embrace the life He meant for us to live — a life full of truth and freedom. Listen to the podcast and enter to wi...

FJ 28: Kathleen Tysinger: Chronic Illness and Learning to Surrender

In our conversation, Kathleen and I talk about: How to grieve the life you once knew after a chronic health diagnosis. The gift of suffering and the beauty of slowing down. The importance of living each day to the fullest and doing what you can with what you have. Learning how to surrender to God. Trusting that God has a purpose for every twist and turn of life’s journey.

FJ 27: Caroline Harries: Infertility and Trusting God in the Wait

Author Caroline Harries and I talk about her experience with infertility; listening and being faithful to God when things don't make sense; how God uses suffering to refine us and make us stronger in Him; and scriptures to encourage those in a season of waiting.