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No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

By: Hanna Seymour
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 What does it look like to be who God created you to be no matter what? No matter your past, no matter your current circumstances, your relationship status, your career journey, no matter what life throws at you. Hanna Seymour and friends have vulnerable and life-giving conversations about what that actually looks like-- to be who God created you to be no matter what. Christianity Spirituality
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  • 42. How to Find Joy in a Life You Don’t Always Like ft. Rachel Awtrey

    42. How to Find Joy in a Life You Don’t Always Like ft. Rachel Awtrey
    Nov 25 2025
    What if joy is still possible—even in the seasons you wouldn’t have chosen? Today, Hanna is joined by author and podcast host Rachel Awtrey for a warm, honest, hope-filled conversation about learning to love your life — even in seasons you didn’t choose and wouldn’t pick again. Rachel shares the surprising backstory behind her book Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All the Time) and how she began to practice joy in the middle of loneliness, constant transition as a military spouse, and the everyday grind of motherhood. Together, Hanna and Rachel talk about the small, ordinary things that bring them joy (like open windows, fall breezes, and instrumental jazz), and why those “little” things actually matter deeply in our spiritual formation. They unpack how joy is something we practice, not something we wait to feel; how paying attention to God’s goodness grows gratitude; and why celebration becomes a kind of spiritual discipline that prepares us for the harder days. Rachel also shares practical ways to invite joy into your home, friendships, rhythms, and thought life — especially when nothing feels ideal. If you’re craving more joy, more presence, and more delight in the life you’re actually living, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a gentle nudge toward hope. 💡Topics discussed: -Joy can be found in the ordinary moments of life. -Celebration is a discipline that can transform our perspective. -Community is essential for unlocking joy and combating loneliness. -Invitation is a powerful tool for building friendships. -We often have more in common with others than we realize. -It's important to be open to unexpected friendships. -Hosting is about love, not impressing others. -Spiritual formation is more important than just gaining information. -We should focus on being present in our relationships. -God desires a personal relationship with us, not just a student-teacher dynamic. ⏰ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro 01:12 – Meeting Rachel Awtrey 03:04 – The Story Behind “Love Your Life” 06:55 – When Joy Feels Hard to Find 10:31 – Practicing Joy in the Everyday Moments 14:18 – Motherhood, Loneliness & Honest Confession 18:42 – Why Celebration Is a Spiritual Discipline 22:57 – How Gratitude Shapes Our Perspective 27:40 – Small Rhythms That Grow Big Joy 31:28 – Friendship, Connection & Feeling Known 35:16 – Inviting God Into Ordinary Life 39:48 – What Rachel Is Loving in This Season 43:12 – Encouragement for Anyone Struggling Right Now 46:05 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Rachel ✨ Key Quotes "This isn’t a self-help book. It’s a self-plus-God-help book—because only the Lord can heal what our hacks and habits never will." - Rachel Awtrey "People are starving to be invited in. Most of us are just waiting for someone else to go first—so go first, even if it’s awkward or messy." - Rachel Awtrey "You’re not meant to be impressive; you’re meant to be available. Hospitality isn’t perfection—it’s letting people into your real life." - Rachel Awtrey 📚 Connect with Rachel 📖 Love Your Life → https://a.co/d/7hYp1kQ 🎙️ Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey Podcast 📸 Instagram: @rachel.awtrey 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #RachelAwtrey #NoMatterWhatPodcast #LoveYourLife #BiblicalHospitality #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    47 mins
  • 41. How to Stop Living Overwhelmed ft. Tara Sun

    41. How to Stop Living Overwhelmed ft. Tara Sun
    Nov 18 2025
    Do you ever feel like life is one big balancing act you’re about to drop? 😅 Author and podcaster Tara Sun joins Hanna to talk about what to do when you’re overbooked and overwhelmed. From saying “no” to good things, to finding rest in daily routines, to learning that spiritual maturity is actually dependence on God—this conversation will help you reset your pace and remember what really matters. 💡 In This Episode: Learning to rest without quitting How to depend on God instead of self-reliance The difference between being busy and living abundantly What Mary and Martha can teach us about anxiety and presence Why rest is a posture, not a nap The one-sentence prayer Tara’s dad prays every day 📖 Grab Tara’s book: Overbooked and Overwhelmed → https://amzn.to/4oAoO0u 🎙️ Listen to Truth Talks with Tara → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-talks-with-tara/id1526013986 🌐 Connect with Hanna: hannaeseymour.com | @hannaeseymour
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    43 mins
  • 40. Ellie Holcomb: You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Love

    40. Ellie Holcomb: You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Love
    Nov 11 2025
    What if you stopped trying to prove your love to God—and just rested in being loved by Him? In this tender, tear-filled conversation, Dove Award–winning singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb joins Hanna Seymour to talk about what it means to be God’s beloved even in the wilderness. Ellie shares stories behind her newest album Far Country, the grief and longing that shaped it, and how she learned that God’s love isn’t something to earn or achieve—it’s something to receive. This is one of those honest, healing episodes you’ll carry with you all week. About Ellie Holcomb Ellie Holcomb is a Dove Award–winning artist, author, and mom who writes songs and stories to remind people of the hope we have in Christ. Her latest record, Far Country, invites listeners to hold both sorrow and joy as we journey toward the home our hearts long for. Listen to Far Country → https://music.apple.com/us/album/far-country/1833088326 Follow Ellie → https://www.instagram.com/ellieholcomb About Hanna Seymour Hanna Seymour is an author and podcaster with big sister energy and a seminary degree. Her upcoming book, Everyday Spiritual Habits, releases February 2026 and helps you build small, simple habits to grow your faith in daily life. Preorder now: https://amzn.to/43hSuap Sign up for The Weekly One: https://hannaseymour.com
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    50 mins
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