• How to Navigate Motherhood, Marriage & Community
    Oct 28 2025
    What happens when God asks you to do something that doesn’t make sense? Today I’m joined by Lindsay Parks, a wife, mom of five, and cohost of the podcast Built for More for a real, faith-filled conversation about obedience, motherhood, and finding peace in the messy middle. Lindsay shares what it looked like for her family to sell their dream home in pursuit of financial freedom, the rhythms that keep their home running, and how she stays grounded while raising kids from middle school to college. We also talk about making space for marriage, friendship, and faith in busy seasons, and why sometimes following God means letting go before you see the full picture. It’s practical, honest, and full of grace, the kind of conversation that feels like catching up with a friend over coffee, so grab yours and tune in! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Find Lindsay on Instagram @thehousetheparksbuilt! 👉Don’t forget to check out the podcast that Lindsay co-hosts Built for More 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • 10 Pumpkin Carving Hacks & 10 Simple Halloween Activity Ideas
    Oct 21 2025
    Welcome to a spooktacular episode, where we're brewing up some devilishly good Halloween fun! 🎃👻 Today, I'm your ghostly guide through the haunted Halloween season. Whether you're a Halloween aficionado or just a humble participant in the festivities, fear not! We've got your back with a cauldron full of tricks and treats. First up, let's dive into the mesmerizing world of pumpkin carving. 🎃✨ We'll unveil the secrets to creating jack-o'-lantern masterpieces that will leave your neighbors green with envy. From classic grinning faces to intricate works of gourd art, we've got the tips to make your pumpkin pop! Plus, stay tuned for our bonus section on how to keep your pumpkins looking fresh and fabulous for longer, because no one likes a saggy pumpkin. But that's not all, boys and ghouls! 🧟‍♂️🧛‍♀️ We've got spine-tingling activities to keep your little monsters entertained. Get ready for wickedly fun games and crafts that will have your kids howling with delight. We're about to transform your home into a haunted house of fun. And don’t forget, if you need help planning your week for the holidays, or any other week for that matter, look no further than my Weekly Plan Notepad. This simple notepad makes it so easy for me to plan ahead and make sure we always have some fun activities for any festive season. Don’t forget to use code “PODCAST” to get 10% off your order! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out our Halloween Activities for Your Kids blog post. It's filled with ideas to keep your mini monsters busy and entertained throughout the eerie season. 👉Unlock the secrets of perfect pumpkin carving with our Pumpkin Carving Tips blog post. 👉We've conjured up a 3-ingredient Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins recipe that's so easy, it's almost scary! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Trust God, Love People with Author & HGTV Star Jenny Marrs
    Oct 14 2025
    I’m so excited for you to meet my friend Jenny Marrs in this episode, she is the real deal: generous, grounded, and hilariously honest about what it’s like to parent a big, beautiful, complicated family. Jenny’s new book, Trust God, Love People (out October 7 — grab it wherever you buy books), is a collection of short, bite-sized stories of God’s faithfulness written especially for busy parents who don’t have time to read a memoir cover-to-cover. We talk adoption, spiritual warfare, and the he middle of the mess, yes, including Jenny’s delightful obsession with “heart rocks” (you’ll want to start collecting them on your next walk). If you’re in a waiting season — adoption, infertility, loss, or any long “not yet” — Jenny’s honesty about how waiting reshaped her faith will land like a warm hand on your shoulder. She shares the ways her family marks God’s faithfulness (photos, rocks, kitchen bowls full of memory) and how those markers bring perspective when grief or chaos arrives. We also get real about life in the public eye: filming a family show, the hard comments online, and protecting kids while being authentic. Jenny’s practical tiny tweaks are gold for busy moms: bring meals, send a quick “thinking of you” text, call people by name, and keep a giant handwritten calendar where everyone can see it — simple, doable, meaningful. Before we go, Jenny answers rapid-fire (including what she’s clinging to in hard times — a New Year’s trip countdown on her airline app — and one filming secret: outfit changes for days). Tiny tweak reminder from us both this week: if someone comes to mind, bring them a meal or send a quick note, loving people well is usually small, and it matters more than we know. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Pick up your copy of Jenny’s book Trust God, Love People: Stories of My Openhanded Faith 👉Find Jenny on Instagram @jennymarrs and at jennymarrs.com. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • This Season's 10 Saving Graces
    Oct 7 2025
    Every few months, I love to hit pause and share what I call my “saving graces”: the small, everyday things that are making life simpler, calmer, or just a bit sweeter in this current season. It’s never about a full-blown life overhaul (who has time for that?), but rather those tiny tweaks that make you exhale and think, okay, I can do this. In this episode, I’m sharing the little shifts and products that are saving my sanity right now. From my favorite new walking shoes that make errands feel like self-care, to the Tatcha face cream I can’t stop raving about, to the best gluten-free baking flour that even my kids approve of, these are the things making daily life feel lighter. We’ll also talk about practical systems that just work, like giving each kid their own laundry basket (yes, it really is as magical as it sounds), setting recurring phone alarms that remember things for you, and carving out a bit more white space in your days. And for a little fun, I’m sharing how bucket golf has become our family’s go-to game night favorite and how “choose-your-own-adventure dinners” are saving weeknights around here. It’s the kind of episode that feels like a cozy catch-up with a friend, full of small but meaningful ideas to help you slow down, simplify, and savor the good stuff. Grab all the links mentioned in the episode and join my Saturday Scroll email at simplepurposefulliving.com/email. It’s my favorite way to stay connected and share even more of the simple, purposeful things that are making life easier right now. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉⁠Check out Caraway Home: Visit. www.Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE to take an additional 10% off your next purchase or use code SIMPLE at checkout. 👉My Favorite Books List 👉Bob's Red Mill Flour 👉Brooks Tennis Shoes 👉Tatcha Face Cream 👉Bucket Golf 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • How to Make the Taboo Talk-able with Our Kids
    Sep 30 2025
    Today we’re diving into one of those topics that makes most parents squirm, the birds and the bees. I invited expert Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees to join me, and she has such a refreshing way of helping us move past the dreaded “one big talk” into simple, steady, everyday conversations with our kids. Megan shares her favorite “sponge” analogy and how the drip-drip-drip approach, short, age-appropriate talks over time, fills our kids with our voice and values so they’re less likely to absorb outside messages. We talk about starting early with anatomically correct words (without shame), why it’s never too late to begin, even if you have older kids, and how to make these conversations feel natural instead of nerve-wracking. We also chat about puberty, changing bodies, periods, and how to frame these moments with empathy so our kids feel normal and supported instead of embarrassed or scared. If you’re ready to stop dreading “the talk” and instead raise kids who see you as their safe place for honest conversations, this episode will leave you encouraged and equipped. Megan’s full Birds & Bees course breaks it all down in just 75 minutes, with lifetime access so you can revisit it as your kids grow. She’s even given us a discount—use code SIMPLE20 for 20% off. The link can be found below, and trust me, this is a resource you’ll be grateful to have! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Follow Birds & Bees on Instagram @birds__bees 👉Follow the Birds & Bees Facebook 👉Get 20% off Birds & Bees Course at https://birds-bees.com with code: SIMPLE20 👉Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys 👉The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Ask Me Anything: Fall 2025 Edition
    Sep 23 2025
    Every few months I love hosting an Ask Me Anything episode where your real-life questions take center stage. In this Fall Edition, we dive into seasonal decorating tips that make your home feel festive without the overwhelm, simple family meal planning ideas that keep snacks and dinners stress-free, and why plan B dinners are a lifesaver for busy moms. I share encouragement on how to find a therapist you actually connect with, how to build a gratitude journaling routine that sticks, and gentle ways to talk with kids about hard news in the world. We also chat about creative ways to connect with independent teens and I pull back the curtain on how I launched my shop with nothing but an idea, a lot of faith, and some scrappy problem-solving. If you’ve ever wished for practical tools and intentional living inspiration, this AMA episode is full of tiny tweaks to simplify your days and help you create a home and life you truly love—no overhaul required. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Don’t forget to grab your Simple Purposeful Living Meal Planner and Simple Purposeful Living Happy Notes to tweak your way to success. Use Code: PODCAST for 10% off order! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • The Bravery Effect: How Courage Creates More Fulfillment
    Sep 16 2025
    If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting until you feel “ready” before making a move, whether that’s starting something new, having a hard conversation, or stepping out of your comfort zone, then this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Jill Schulman, a former U.S. Marine Corps officer turned corporate leader and positive psychology expert. Her upcoming book, The Bravery Effect, unpacks how courage isn’t about being fearless; it’s about taking steps forward with fear, and how that shift changes everything. Jill’s story is full of brave leaps: from serving as one of the first women combat engineer officers in the Marines, to leading in the corporate world, to heading back to grad school at 47 to study the science of happiness and wellbeing. What she’s learned along the way is that bravery is not a personality trait, it’s a skill we can all grow, one tiny tweak at a time. We talk about what’s really happening in our brains when we choose to be brave, why comfort doesn’t equal happiness (even though the world tells us it does), and simple practices like “yet” thinking, reframing stress, and even prioritizing sleep. Each one is a small but powerful way to build your brave muscle without overhauling your whole life. I left this conversation feeling inspired to stop waiting until I feel ready—and I think you will too. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Find more from Jill at her website www.jillschulman.com! 👉 And if you want to hear more from Jill about bravery, be sure to get a copy of her new book The Bravery Effect! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 10 Meal Ideas To-Go for Busy Families
    Sep 9 2025
    As the school year kicks off and schedules get packed, I’ve got the perfect cure for those mid-day hunger pangs: 10 quick, grab-and-go meals that’ll keep you full and happy. Forget boring sandwiches, these meals have personality. We’re talking endless combinations that’ll keep your taste buds on their toes. Craving something a little fancier? Take a quick trip (with your fork) to the French countryside with charcuterie boards that feel like a mini-vacation in every bite. Or maybe you’re in the mood for comfort, simple bowls that wrap you up like a cozy hug on the busiest of days. Here’s to good food, zero stress, and meals that make life a little more delicious! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Craving a cheat sheet for these mouth-watering delights? My 10 Best Meal Ideas For On The Go blog post has your back! 👉 Enroll in the Master Your Meal Plan email series. Zero dollars, infinite flavor wisdom. 👉Dive into our showstopper: the Best-Selling Meal Planner. Your roadmap to mealtime mastery! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins