#035: Crystal Paine and Ruth Soukup – The Money Saving Mom and Living Well Spending Less Bloggers Share From Their Hearts

Christy — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:45:35 +0000

Can you believe it??!! I’m SO EXCITED to have both Crystal Paine, Money Saving Mom and Ruth Soukup, Living Well Spending Less on this podcast. Loved by the millions of moms they have helped, today we get to visit and hear their hearts as they talk about family, working, success, grace, forgiveness, failure and tattoos. Whew! It’s quite an interview. Can’t wait to hear how you love it too.

Key Ideas:

Part 1 – Interview highlights

The positive and powerful results of allowing your work to flow from your passion, experiences and point of need
What team parenting looks like
Teaching kids responsibility
The power of compartmentalizing
Getting real about where you need help – and then getting it
Why you should figure out how to surround yourself with people who can do what you can’t
Giving yourself grace
Finding peace through obedience

Part 2 – How to Recognize When Quitting is the Right Choice

Take a good look at where you are
Recognize that quitting IS an option
Moving forward
Using Goals as a measuring stick of what’s working…and what’s not working
Videos to Your Best Year Ever program by Michael Hyatt

Website Links

Crystal Paine

Ruth Soukup

Recommended Reading

Crystal Paine

Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life, by Crystal Paine

Choose Gratitude: Blessings Journal, by Crystal Paine

Ruth Soukup

Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life, by Ruth Soukup

How To Blog For Profit: Without Selling Your Soul, by Ruth Soukup

31 Days To A Clutter Free Life: One Month to Clear Your Home, Mind & Schedule, by Ruth Soukup

Finding your strengths….StrengthsFinder 2.0, by Tom Rath

Encouraging Word of the Week: Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Question: There were so many good ideas discussed – which was most impactful for you? Have you ever had an experience where you quit…and felt good about it? I’d love to hear your stories – just leave a comment below.

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#029: Courtney DeFeo – A House that Giggles and Mission Statements (Podcast)

Christy — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:40:16 +0000

I am so excited to get to introduce you to the amazing Courtney DeFeo. She is just a dynamo with a million ideas a minute. The difference between her and some of us is that she actually moves on her ideas! You may know her because of her best selling ABC Scripture Cards, they are adorable and you’ll hear the story of how they came about in this podcast. Additionally, she just published her new book, In This House, We Will Giggle: Making Virtues, Love, and Laughter a Daily Part of Your Family Life! It’s delightful! You’re going to love Courtney as much as I did I know! Here’s a quick overview of some of the things we talked about…

Key Ideas:
Part 1: Interview

Effectively using your gifts
How amazing stuff can happen when you wait on God’s timing
How to give up what’s not working
The importance of seeking wise counsel
Forgiveness
A strategy to stop comparing
The power of a great Mission Statement

Part 2: How to create Your Own Mission Statement

“Find out what your lane is”, Courtney DeFeo

1. Ask – What are my passions and areas of natural giftedness?

What is my special passion?
What do I do better than anyone else? (Where do my gifts and talents line up?)
How do I do this? What does it look like?
What am I creating/designing/building?
What is the result I’m looking for?
What keeps me up at night?

2. Answer – What are we about? What am I about?

3. Application – Write it down, memorize it and use this as a filter for making decisions about opportunities as well as staying focused

Courtney’s Website links and favorite Podcasts:
courtneydefeo.com
Catalyst
Andy Stanley
Louie Giglio

Courtney’s Recommended Reading and Resources:
In This House, We Will Giggle: Making Virtues, Love, and Laughter a Daily Part of Your Family Life, by Courtney DeFeo

Parenting the Wholehearted Child: Captivating Your Child’s Heart with God’s Extravagant Grace, by Jeannie Cunnion

The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands, by Lysa TerKeurst

**Watch for her darling “Conversation Cups” to be available January 2015**

Encouraging Word of the Week: “God has already woven in you a beautiful story.” Courtney DeFeo
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Question: What part of this interview spoke to you the most? What idea did you really connect with? Do you want Courtney’s new book? Just leave your favorite parts of this interview below and on Friday, November 14, 2014, I’ll pick one winner from all the commenters.

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#035: Crystal Paine and Ruth Soukup – The Money Saving Mom and Living Well Spending Less Bloggers Share From Their Hearts

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