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Are  you already starting to stress out about the activities, responsibilities and festivities about to happen in these next 6 weeks?  Are you already giving yourself pep talks on how you can balance ministry and family all while staying focused being thankful, remembering Christ first… all the things… 

This is calm before the storm right? 

Do not get me wrong! I love it! I love people and shopping and parties and coming together as a body of believers to honor and celebrate Jesus! But there is also a bit of nervous energy in the pit of my stomach right now… like when i was a kid and i hopped on a merry-go round and the big kids were like hang on… no like really tight… ready… it’s so fun - until its out of control right? 

But, what if I told you that this season does not have to feel like you are on a mary-go-round and feeling nauseous all season long… What if there were a way to get organized and prepare your mind to create the best season of joy ever??

Well today, we are gonna talk all about it! 

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XOXO
Amy

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Do you ever feel stressed out and overwhelmed doing simple, normal tasks in your daily routine?  The whole process can get exhausting and uninspiring doing the mundane over and over...

But what if there were a way to systemize tasks in your life and bring freedom to your schedule, joy to your interactions with others and ease to your daily life... Guess what? There is a way to harness our thoughts, emotions and actions to where we are not always operating in defensive and reflexive mode. 

In this episode, we will talk all about building systems and how to bring clarity to your daily routine and free up lots of space for the fun stuff you LOVE doing!!

I talk about this guide in the episode.  You can download it here to see my 3-Step Framework for Creating Systems in our daily lives. 

Snag your Systems Creation Framework Here, Now! 

Enjoy the episode! 
Amy

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XOXO
Amy

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I have learned so much on my journey to becoming a Christian Life Coach and in this episode I am sharing the way I process unwanted emotions.  Spoiler: Stuffing them down deep and pretending like they do not exist is not on the list! 🤣

If you have been feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated and even angry lately, I know this is gonna help you out! Thanks so much for listening to Generate Joy! 

Amy 

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XOXO
Amy

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What is your biggest fear as a ministry wife?
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How do you deal with fear as a ministry wife?
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In this episode we are breaking down  ways fear is keeps us stuck and how a healthy, Gospel-centered mindset helps us build faith in God! 

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XOXO
Amy

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Have you ever experienced moving to a new church with your husband in ministry? 

Do you know what it is like to uproot your life and graft yourself into a new church family where you are far from your own family and comfortable norm to follow God? 

If you are a woman serving in ministry with your family, you have probably experienced this already, or you will in the future. Hearing from women who know what this is like is super helpful to spur you on towards Christ.  I want to help remind you that you are not alone!! I have lots of friends who are faithfully serving the gospel through ministry and work in non-profit, para church organizations and I am excited to share with you their stories! 

This week I sat down with my Pastors' Wife, Allie Tucker🥰 ! We had a great conversation about transitions in ministry, confidence in Christ and a few giggles about guilty pleasure movies, the Oreo and a trick question she totally knocked out of the park!! 

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XOXO
Amy

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It is so easy to settle into a routine and comfort and forget to guard our hearts and homes in Christ.  But it is so important for us to become STRONG CONFIDENT WOMEN OF GOD! Capable of living lives that are anchored, deeply to Christ.  

In this faith based episode, I am sharing my thoughts and take aways from  2 Timothy 3:1-7!  I know it is going to challenge you and inspire you! 

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XOXO
Amy

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I spent time with my friend, Anna Rose Garrett, this week, and we talked about transitions in life, growing up in full time vocational ministry and how these things can impact our identity.  She shares her 'aha' moment with us and I have her repeat it because it is such a great question for all of us who are serving in ministry with our families... I know you are gonna be encouraged by this episode!

Anna Rose Garrett spoke at Snowbird this summer in the girls breakout session on identity.  She works with a non-profit organization teaching and training women from all over the world.

P.S.
Anna Rose Identity Breakout Session At SWO23

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XOXO
Amy

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Are the thoughts that you think on repeat, self-sabotaging?  Toxic? Holding you back from feeling fulfilled, confident and connected to God ?  In this episode, I'm sharing the one QUALITY thought I'm keeping top of mind, this week as I serve my people and live my God-centered dreams! 

This a shorty episode in my current series: Monday Mantra! I hope you are encouraged by this and pray it inspires you to create you own gospel-centered thoughts to ponder on purpose this week! 

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XOXO
Amy

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This week's Monday Mantra is focused on what I'm keeping front of mind as I plan, prepare and transition back to school next week! I hope this episode inspires you to create you own Monday Mantra, a phrase or verse you created to keep front of mind this week, motivating you to good works and faithfulness in the Lord! I hope this blesses you! 

If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! 
XOXO
Amy

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Hey Generate Joy listeners, in this episode of Monday Mantra, I am sharing the one thought or mantra that I am keeping front of mind for the rest  of the week - on purpose - for Gospel focus in my life.  I share just a little backstory before just blurting out my mantra for the week, so I hope you listen and are inspired and spurred on to create your own!! Focusing your mind on one thought at a time brings clarity, contentment, calm, encouragement and focus! It helps keep Christ in the front of your thoughts and pulls us back to reality found only in God.  He loves you! He loves me! He is for you!! 

If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! 
XOXO
Amy

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The things we think about influence our emotions which motivate us to take action! Practicing thoughts we want to think on purpose is so important in transformative life change! It is an amazing tool for shaping and conforming us into better versions of our God-made selves and conforming us to the image of Jesus.  

In this episode I'm introducing / launching my Monday Mantra shorty episodes. Each Monday, I am sharing the one thought or mantra that I am keeping front of mind for the rest  of the week - on purpose - for God's purpose in my life.  My goal is that by listening to my Monday Mantra, you will become inspired and spurred on to join me - or create your own!! When you focus your mind on one thought at a time, you can find clarity, contentment, calm, encouragement and joy! This practice helps keep Christ in the front of your thoughts and pulls us back to reality found only in God.  
He loves you!
He is for you!! 

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XOXO
Amy

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Hey Friend! 🤩

Finishing a summer schedule while serving in ministry with your family is not always smooth sailing! You may feel like you are just trying to keep you and your family afloat while keeping your eye on the shore.  Well, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! I sit with groups of gospel-centered women weekly, who are serving in ministry with their families.   Sure, summer is the perfect time to connect with people in the community through church events, community programs, kids camps and more. But, after months of preparing for, setting up,  participating in, cleaning up and pouring out... it can be quite overwhelming to keep the positive vibes flowing, marriages thriving and kids positively entertained!  It can get crazy! In this episode, I share with you 3 tips I am using this week to find rest in the mess and finish the summer strong.  This is not about todo lists and completing tasks. It's about learning how to be present and restful right where you are, within the chaos!  I pray you are encouraged. I hope you give it a try and finish the summer strong! 
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I want to make this podcast the best encouragement for women serving in ministry with their families.  So, be sure to leave me a review or shoot me an email! I am excited to hear from ya! 
Amy 

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XOXO
Amy

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In this episode I am sharing all about how I got joy wrong for years! Yes, it has been super humbling and raw sharing my failures to you - but I believe it is so important to shine the light on these actions I have taken, because I talk to women every week who are taking these same actions trying to produce joy in their own lives... and it does not work!

We all want to be more joyful, more confident, more content, more satisfied with the life we have been given... but sometimes we think we do not know what steps to take to experience these things in our lives. 

🤦‍♀️ No, I have not figured it all out, but I do know what is NOT working...
And guess what?  💡All is not lost! The Lord has a plan, a process, a purpose for you... He who began a good work in you (and me) will be faithful to complete it... to JOYFULLY complete it! He loves you!

If you have been trying to create joy from your own strength - this episode is for you!

Also, if you wanna keep up with all the behind the scenes stuff going on with the podcast… subscribe to my email list! Be the first to know when new episodes drop. Keep up with news and events going on with me and my coaching offers as well as receive weekly bolts of encouragement in your inbox!

This is the link to my landing page, you won’t regret clicking! 

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XOXO
Amy

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In this Generate Joy episode we are talking all about how speaking truth, healthy self talk and goal setting builds our self confidence. 
God has equipped us with everything we need for life and Godliness AND he produces fruit in our lives to prove it!
Self-Discipline produces self-confidence...
Confidence in Christ & Confidence in yourself - YOUR GOD-MADE, NEW self that has been set on a hill to shine the light of Christ!
It is time to stop with the self-sabatoging thoughts and discouraging self talk! We need the full-God-shining version of YOU on our team!! 
You got this!
Amy ⚡️

P.S.  I am opening 5 spots to work with 1:1 clients this summer! These 5 spots will be open until they are booked! If you want to claim your spot, email me at amydavis.lifecoach@gmail.com to see if this would be a good fit for you!



Background music for this episode WORKSHOP PROMO is:
Endless Summer by Surf House Productions
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Welcome to this Faith-Based Life Coaching Podcast: Generate Joy!

 This episode offers 3 steps you can take right now to start unlocking your unique, God given purpose.  It is packed with examples from my own life as well as a few creative exercise that will help you get started unlocking the unique calling in your own life.  When you discover your hidden gifts and desires and bring them into alignment with the flow of God in your life, you will start seeing amazing transformation in the way you serve God.

"Identity" and "Purpose" are power topics for me and I want you to know that I believe that when we discover who were are in Christ (on the micro-level), we are able to walk with confidence, joy, peace and all the rest of it (on the macro-level)!

It is time to start living the Life GOD has given YOU to live! We need you to step into your purpose and put down the mask of trying to conform to the purpose of others.  You shine more brightly when you are not hiding the person God has created you to be! Dolly Parton once said, "Find out who you are - and do it on purpose"! This is exactly what I hope you start doing after listening to this episode. 
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Hope you enjoy the show!
Amy
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Show Notes:
⚡️Download My Color Reading Guide for the New Testament

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Welcome to my  Faith-Based Podcast: Generate Joy!
My name is Amy Davis and I am a Christian Life Coach in Western North Carolina.  In this episode, I am sharing a brief overview and my perspective on the differences between:
⭐️ Therapy
⭐️ Biblical Counseling
⭐️ Faith-based Life Coaching
⭐️ Discipleship
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If you have ever wanted to know the difference between these 4 types of help, this is a great episode to get you started.  These methodologies can be useful and effective for the personal growth and development of a believer.  I am discovering how important Faith-Based Life Coaching is in the life of a believer and how different it is from discipleship, although there are a few overlapping similarities.  As a follower of Christ, a Child of God, a woman seeking to honor God in all that I say and do - my perspective on these topics are from my experience and how they have served me and the people I love.  I hope you are encouraged by this episode.
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Be sure to check out the show notes below.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Amy
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Show Notes:
⚡️ Biblical Discipleship Teaching Episodes @ Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters
⚡️Download My Color Reading Guide for the New Testament

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Hey Everyone! Welcome to my New Faith-Based Podcast: Generate Joy!
My name is Amy Davis and I am a Christian Life Coach in Western North Carolina.  This episode is all about how to build dependable endurance in your daily life that will help you start thriving and step into what it is you were made to do. 

Endurance is necessary for building maturity in the Christian faith. This short episode is packed with practical ways women can start building endurance and thriving in their lives with God right now, no mater what circumstances seem to be limiting you from thriving!

If you like this episode, be sure to sign up for my email & get up to date info about The Generate Joy podcast and other bolts of encouragement each week!
Thanks for being on this journey with me!
Amy

Show Notes:
⚡️ Meditate - Abide Podcast
⚡️ Read - Download Color Reading Guide for The New Testament
⚡️ Pray -  Be honest, vulnerable, open
⚡️ Fun - Get your mind off your circumstances for a bit & laugh! Have fun! 

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INTRODUCTION:
Hello Podcast World! This is our FIRST podcast, and we are super excited. 

We record this podcast in my car, the glorious (overtly common) white Nissan Pathfinder! Thus... CAR CHAT Podcast. We have so much fun chatting in our private conversations that we decided to invite you to join us. This is an experiment…so we will see how it goes.  

Jamy and I (Amy) met in the 1993 at Oklahoma Baptist University, and God has connected our hearts all these years later as we love and serve Oklahoma Baptist ministry wives. We love to collaborate on writing projects by deep diving into God’s word and it’s relevancy in our lives. We love words. We love women. And, we love God's TRUTH.

This year 2023, we are sharing a Women of the Bible Series where we highlight one woman in the bible each month and talk all things about her real life as a woman, a mom, and a child of God. With each woman we highlight, we will ask the question, "Who is she?"  We will answer it with 3-4 describing words.

Women need other women. I LOVE that God includes the lives of real broken women in the bible and reveals how he interacts and redeems them. You don’t have to remain alone in your faith even when no one is around. We are excited to surround ourselves with this community of women and be encouraged as we lean into Jesus.

EPISODE 1:
First up is EVE.

Most of us know her story.  She often gets a bad rap for being the one who took that bite and broke our world. Although that is true, she is so much more than her mistakes. 

Eve was 1) unashamed 2) responsible yet redeemed, and 3) vulnerable.

*Loneliness research:
Harvard https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/reports/loneliness-in-america
LifeWay http://research.lifeway.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Pastor-Spouse-Research-Report-Sept-2017.pdf

*Shame defined: https://positivepsychology.com/shame-resilience-theory

*Biblical Text: Genesis 1-4

*Blog post Eve: You are more than your mistakes

NEW (recently added) - - - - - ->>>> D I S C U S S I O N  Q U E S T I O N S
We've had so much fun hearing your stories of connecting with these women in the Bible and each other. Some of you have gathered up your friends and created a small group around these podcasts, diving into God's word yourselves and joining into our conversation with your own. 
As an added supplement to every episode, Jamy is writing discussion questions to use as a group in discussion or individually to process through in prayer with God.

Episode 1: Discussion Questions

*See episode description in the show notes. Review Genesis 1-4 for her story.

1. What did you learn for the first time about Eve? What surprised you about her story with God?
2. What were Eve’s biggest mistakes? (dig deeper than the obvious)
3. Where have you let doubt create distance between you and God?
4. What do you think God thought about her? Why? 
5. Review the three descriptions of Eve from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you: Unashamed - Vulnerable - Responsible yet redeemed
6. “Eve is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Eve? What does that mean to you in your life today?

Many pastors are trying to carry healing to broken families while their own families are broken. Many pastors’ wives are providing counseling for broken marriages while feeling isolated in their own marriages. Many of our missionaries are sacrificially preaching, teaching, and discipling while battling their own personal bouts with depression and questioning God’s hand in it all. How does today's ministry family manage to keep moving forward and remaining steady in the ministry while privately healing from significant grief and loss? In today's episode we welcome pastor's wife Rae Johnson as she shares about the ongoing journey of grief that she has traveled for the past decade.
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Rae Johnson & her husband, Casey, have served side by side in full time ministry for over 17 years. In that time they have served as youth pastors, worship pastors, communication pastors, and are now serving as Associate Pastors at Heritage Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. Rae also took a big step of faith in September of 2014 and began homeschooling their two amazing kids, daughter, Elia, who is now 15 and son, Noah, who is 10, which continues to be one of the most rewarding, albeit very unexpected, God journeys. When not at the church helping coordinate an upcoming event or at home being homeschool mama, you will likely find Rae curled up in a quiet space with a hot cup of coffee and a good book.
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Connect with today's guest, Rae Johnson:

Instagram: @thatjohnsonfamily
Facebook: @RaeJohnson
Web: www.thatjohnsonfamily.com
Podcast: Live the Moment Podcast

Episode Features:

• Simply Sisters is founded upon the premise that women need one another. And out of that need, Simply Sisters has multiplied its impact in many nations throughout the world, modeling what it means to not only love one another but to express it in tangible ways.+
• Find Sanctuary on Facebook and find a safe haven of support and encouragement for ministry wives, across the nation and around the world.
• Share Let's Talk with Sanctuary with a fellow ministry leader! Learn more about the podcast at our website, www.sanctuaryministrywives.com/letstalk

Many thanks to our host, Bridgette Tomlin, and engineer Justin Lynn of Justin Lynn Music. Learn how you can capitalize on all Justin can do for your small business, church, or ministry by clicking here!