Episodes
Megan sits with her new friends Caleb and Stefanie Rouse to talk all about relationships - healthy and toxic relationships, how it matters to have a right relationship with God to have good relationships on earth, how to love well and more - all from the Christian perspective of this Jesus-loving couple.  Listen AD-FREE: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/ Their book: https://amzn.to/4aIIBmR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/30/24
Megan talks about ways Christians can know we’re walking in what God has for us as well as things that aren’t always signs we’re walking in in or not walking in His plans for us. She also answers a question written to Dear Meg about relieving early pregnancy anxiety. OUTLINE (00:00) Summary and behind the scenes (02:00) Encouragement to the Christian woman who wants to know if she’s following God (02:20) One sign that DOESN’T always tell us if we’re walking in God’s way (05:15) Ways to know...
Published 05/23/24
Megan talks about what she has seen in how God is moving and even stirring up revival in hearts around the country and what Christians can do to be part of what God is doing in the world. She also answers a question written to Dear Meg about finding peace through God with anxiety. LINKS Bible Studies and Bible Reading Plans: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/resources/ Worship and Christian Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/bdx3mwfp OUTLINE (00:00) Summary and Life update (03:20)...
Published 05/16/24
Megan shares some encouragement and Christian encouragement with mamas as a mama-to-be. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/Yu5z6FfMzAYgsz1z6 OUTLINE (00:00) Intro, Summary  (01:17) Why I’m talking about Mamas this year (03:00) Survey & GIVEAWAY (04:45) Encouragements for Mama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/09/24
Megan talks about how to get more plugged into a church and find more community as well as serving God in that church. She also answers a Dear Meg question about teen dating. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/Yu5z6FfMzAYgsz1z6 OUTLINE (00:00) Summary (00:27) We can relate & life updates (01:57) Survey & GIVEAWAY (03:23) Getting plugged into church  (04:40) Finding more church community (07:50) Serving at church (10:40) Encouragement for the woman wanting to get plugged into church or...
Published 05/02/24
Megan talks about the recent stirring on her heart about why as a Christian NOW is the time to live for God. She dives into motivating listeners in this area as well as giving practical tips for how to live for God now. She also answers your question in a Dear Meg segment about starting a ministry, blog and book. LINKS: Survey: https://forms.gle/EJeZRadJC9RYS1a86  Christian Music & Worship Playlist:...
Published 04/25/24
In response to Instagram requests, Megan talks about what God is speaking to her about slowing down and being still, takes about her thoughts on the modesty conversation, and answers a question about if it’s okay to judge and when does it get too judge. Please pretty please, share YOUR thoughts in the podcast survey: https://forms.gle/sEz1JMt3jYjnXbuB6  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/18/24
The abortion issue is in the news, so today Megan chats about her stance on abortion, why she’s pro-life both Biblically (as a Christian), scientifically and as a pregnant mom to be. She also talks about what pro-life people and Christians are doing to care for life OUTSIDE the womb with things like foster care, pregnancy clinics, etc. And lastly, she talks about the heart of compassion we should have and that GOD has for women who are in the middle of making this decision and who have made...
Published 04/11/24
You’ve probably experienced that sometimes, maybe oftentimes, God says “no” to our prayers. Sometimes it can be about something little or admittedly superficial. Sometimes it’s about something we’ve gotten on our knees and WEPT over. It can be hard to settle with that no. Today, we’re talking about how to deal with and even be thankful for God’s “no”.  Listen AD-FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ My Bible: use code ‘shelivespurposefully’ for 15% off...
Published 04/04/24
Living purposefully can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you want to live a purposeful life, it has to be intentional. It doesn’t just happen. And a way to do that is to form habits. Megan want you to leave this episode with a handful of things you can do TODAY that are a great way to be living purposefully. Because really, we’re CALLED to live purposefully. We have one life to live and we don’t want to miss out on how God called us to.  Listen AD-FREE:...
Published 03/28/24
Today I want to chat with you about shame that holds us back from what God has for us. I want to help break shame in your life so you can move forward into what God has for you - because He has so much for you.  LINKS: Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review and send it to me via email at [email protected] or via DM on Instagram at @shelivespurposefully Listen Ad-Free, Get Year-Round Reading Plans and more...
Published 03/21/24
We're doing an unconventional episode today and getting a little more personal talking about something I’m struggling with lately: insecurity and body changes. I’ll be opening up about that and talking about mindset shifts that are helping me. And too - one of YOU wrote in asking how to be free from anger and anxiety, so I’ll be answering your question in dear meg segment! LINKS: Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and before you hit submit, screenshot your review...
Published 03/14/24
(GIVEAWAY details in show notes!) Today we’re talking about our God-given purpose - both at large and specifically what YOU, yes YOU, were created for and how to walk in your purpose. The best way to live this life is to live it with how God of universe in charge of all history has called you to. PLUS one of you wrote into our Dear Meg segment asking about feeling called out of an ungodly relationship but not wanting to leave. Let's chat! Podcast Giveaway: Review the podcast on Apple...
Published 03/07/24
In this episode, Megan shares 6 things God has reminded her of this year! She talks about where God is in tough seasons, being too self focused, the idea of abundantly more, rest, and how involved God is in the details. LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com⁠  Christian Music playlist: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist⁠ 
Published 02/29/24
Today, Allyson Golden, author of the new book Arise and Shine joins Meg to talk about being a light, the power of the Bible, praying boldly to God and fighting Satan’s lies with God’s truth! Allyson is a Christian author, speaker, influencer, and pediatric nurse! LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com  Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist  Get Allyson’s Book:...
Published 02/22/24
In today's episode, Megan shares a bit of her own time with God and what He's taught her in Ephesians 2 in the Bible. She talks about being brought near to Him, not earning favor, peace, our relationship with God, and whether or not she's read the whole Bible! LINKS: Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist My Bible (use code shelivespurposefully...
Published 02/15/24
In today's episode, Megan joins the Valentine's Day fun by talking about LOVE - God's love (and more specifically, God's love for YOU)! She dives through multiple Bible verses to look at what His love for you looks like and just how much God loves you. LINKS: Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Listen AD FREE and get Bible Reading Plans: ⁠⁠https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Yarrow: Use my discount code...
Published 02/08/24
Today, Megan is joined by her husband DONNY to talk about the biggest news of their lives thus far! They’re PREGNANT!  They talk about how they found out, the baby’s gender, they reveal FOR THE FIRST TIME the baby’s name. They also talk about symptoms, what God’s teaching them, why there’s been a 1.5 month long hiatus to the She Lives Purposefully podcast, and more!  Christian Music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist Listen AD FREE and...
Published 02/01/24
Today, Megan encourages us that we don't need to wait for the new year to grow in our walk with God and our relationship with Him. She encourages us to start TODAY and gives practical tips on how to grow your relationship with God. Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Christmas Guide: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at ⁠https://www.yarrow.org TODAY'S...
Published 12/14/23
Today, Callie Jardine joins the podcast to share her testimony from sexual sin, drinking and astrology to loving Jesus. She shares what God has done in her life and helps us break shame and reminds us that God is reaching out. + she takes her expertise in holistic health to give us some hormonal health tips! joining us today to share HER testimony and what God has done in her life.    Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/⁠ Encouraging Gift...
Published 12/07/23
With the Christmas season beginning, it's important to bring our hearts to the TRUE meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus. I want to encourage you with 3 Biblical truths that the Christmas season highlights. Listen AD FREE: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Christmas Guide: https://mailchi.mp/5cb09769cf99/christmas-gift-guide TODAY'S EPISODE (00:00) Intro (02:15) Christmas Gift Guide (03:07) 3 encouraging, Biblical truths (10:22) Dear Meg (15:35) Outro
Published 11/30/23
Today, we’re chatting about thankfulness: the real power of thankfulness AND ways to actually develop a thankful heart and fight discontentment as Christians.  Yarrow: Use my discount code “SheLivesPurposefully” for 10% off your purchase at https://www.yarrow.org Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/
Published 11/16/23
If you want to be inspired to be a light for Christ with the community you have around you or on social media, today’s episode is for YOU.  We talk about set backs, fears, and what pushes us forward in being bold for Christ as Christians. I’m talking with my friend Jaclyn Brooke about what it’s like to use your platform as a Christian and shine a light for Jesus. She is a YouTuber and Content Creator. Connect with Jaclyn: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynnnbrooke/  Yarrow: Use my...
Published 11/09/23
Today on the podcast, we talk about what's going on in the Middle East and everything going on in Israel, what Christians can pray during this time, why Christians are talking about the end times and Jesus coming back, and how to be ready for whenever He does. Listen to this episode ad free: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/ Dear Meg Christian Book Recommendations (these links are affiliates): Why Grace Changes Everything: https://rstyle.me/+9aVo-72Nrj7sTd_Ksfzshg ...
Published 11/02/23
We’re talking about Authentic, Soul-Deep Beauty and embracing TRUE beauty as Christian women. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we mention body shame and eating disorders. All around us we’re given different ideas of what real beauty is - often not soul-deep or authentic. Our guest today, Melissa Johnson, is an author of the new book Soul-Deep Beauty. Become a Bonus Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/
Published 10/26/23