Day 3: Thank you Lord for your Strength | 8 DAYS OF GRATITUDE

Welcome to “8 DAYS OF GRATITUDE, THANKING THE LORD FOR WHO HE IS” a series from the Consider Jesus Podcast.  Each day will be a short little power shot of scripture pointing you and reminding you WHO OUR GOD is.  I encourage you to download the meditate, pray, journal workbook where you can follow along each day and then spend more time meditating upon each scripture and really thanking the Lord for WHO HE IS!</p> <a href="http://bit.ly/CJGRATITUDE">FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE FREE GRATITUDE WORKBOOK</a> - a place where you can meditate, pray, and journal about each attribute of God.</p> Let's become women who are in love with our Savior!  I promise, the more you know WHO your God is, the more you will love him, and the more contagious your love for Him will be to those around you!</p> I'm so thankful for you and excited to do this with you!</p> xx, Michelle</p>  </p> HAVE A QUESTION OR PODCAST SUGGESTION?<br /> Contact the CJ team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p>

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A Thrill of HOPE | An Advent Devotional with Guest Chelsey DeMatteis // 324

Hey there friends!<br /> Today's conversation is so sweet!  We go from parenting to losing a loved one to the HOPE that only Jesus can bring.  </p> I had to privilege to sit down with Chelsey DeMatteis.  She's a wife, mom, author, speaker, podcaster, but most importantly, she loves the Lord Jesus with all her heart!   She shares about her rebellion as a young girl and how the Lord has captured her heart.  Now she uses her voice to encourage other women, wives, and moms to live with less of this world and more of Jesus. </p> You will LOVE her Advent devotional - grab it now so you can start on December 1st.</p> xx, michelle</p> Website: <a href="https://chelseydematteis.com/">www.ChelseyDeMatteis.com</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseydematteis/">@chelseydematteis</a> Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-less-podcast/id1450217627">Living with Less</a> Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/4exQXjf">A Thrill of Hope</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZdRIJK">More of Him, Less of Me</a> ___________________ HEY...have an episode idea or a guest you'd love to hear on the podcast?  Email the CJ team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p> Are you following Michelle on Instagram? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjoslerbolton/">https://www.instagram.com//itsmemichellecastro</a></p>

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Day 2: Thank you Lord for your Mercy | 8 DAYS OF GRATITUDE

Welcome to “8 DAYS OF GRATITUDE, THANKING THE LORD FOR WHO HE IS” a series from the Consider Jesus Podcast.  Each day will be a short little power shot of scripture pointing you and reminding you WHO OUR GOD is.  I encourage you to download the meditate, pray, journal workbook where you can follow along each day and then spend more time meditating upon each scripture and really thanking the Lord for WHO HE IS!</p> <a href="http://bit.ly/CJGRATITUDE">FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE FREE GRATITUDE WORKBOOK</a> - a place where you can meditate, pray, and journal about each attribute of God.</p> Let's become women who are in love with our Savior!  I promise, the more you know WHO your God is, the more you will love him, and the more contagious your love for Him will be to those around you!</p> I'm so thankful for you and excited to do this with you!</p> xx, Michelle</p>  </p> HAVE A QUESTION OR PODCAST SUGGESTION?<br /> Contact the CJ team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p>

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Day 1: Thank you Lord for your Kindness | 8 DAYS OF GRATITUDE

Welcome to “8 DAYS OF GRATITUDE, THANKING THE LORD FOR WHO HE IS” a series from the Consider Jesus Podcast.  Each day will be a short little power shot of scripture pointing you and reminding you WHO OUR GOD is.  I encourage you to download the meditate, pray, journal workbook where you can follow along each day and then spend more time meditating upon each scripture and really thanking the Lord for WHO HE IS!</p> <a href="http://bit.ly/CJGRATITUDE">FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE FREE GRATITUDE WORKBOOK</a> - a place where you can meditate, pray, and journal about each attribute of God.</p> Let's become women who are in love with our Savior!  I promise, the more you know WHO your God is, the more you will love him, and the more contagious your love for Him will be to those around you!</p> I'm so thankful for you and excited to do this with you!</p> xx, Michelle</p>  </p> HAVE A QUESTION OR PODCAST SUGGESTION?<br /> Contact the CJ team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p>

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Trading Constant Fatigue & Exhaustion for HEALING & RESTORATION | Guest: Michelle McCoy // 323

Hey there friend...</p> Do you find yourself constantly tired, exhausted, fatigued, with little to no energy...on a regular basis? SPOILER ALERT...that's not normal!  Why is it that we as women just think it's normal to be wiped out on a regular basis and just keep going? </p> Today I'm talking to my friend Michelle McCoy who is the host of the Treasured Wellness podcast where she energizes Female Christian Leaders in Midlife to take control of their high functioning fatigue & foggy brain.  Using targeted support combined with renewed biblical mindset shifts; she teaches women to treasure their temple for a lifetime of good health.</p> God called Michelle to pursue holistic health when conventional medicine failed her sick daughter. Living out a health crisis herself brought her even closer to her purpose. She learned to turn to the ONE who created her for HEALING & RESTORATION from autoimmunity & a debilitating fatigue condition.   Michelle is happily married to her best friend of 32 years; they have 2 adult children and their spouses and 3 grand dogs! Michelle and her husband are currently thriving during this phase of living in an empty nest. I hope you find value in today's episode. xx, michelle  </p> Go find and follow Michelle:<br /> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treasured-wellness-biblical-mindset-holistic-health/id1587216535">APPLE PODCAST</a><br /> <a href="https://treasuredwellness.com">WEBSITE</a><br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michelletreasuredwellness?igsh=OTVnd3kzdGE2NWpv">INSTAGRAM</a></p>  </p> HEY...have an episode idea or a guest you'd love to hear on the podcast?  Email the CJ team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p> Are you following Michelle on Instagram? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjoslerbolton/">https://www.instagram.com//itsmemichellecastro</a></p>

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A Christian's Response to the Election // 322

The election is over, Trump won, NOW WHAT?</p> Well...over the last few days I've felt the Lord laying a few things on my heart - five specific takeaways from this election.  </p> This is short, sweet, and to the point.  I hope it encourages you to keep going, keep sharing the truth of God's word, to keep showing up, and to keep praying for revival in the heart's of men, women, and children!</p> I misspoke in this episode...I referred to episode 321, but what I meant was <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/consider-jesus-christian-moms-biblical-mindset-christian/id1561876018?i=1000675511275">episode 320 // Election Week: Consider Jesus</a></p> Thanks for listening...enjoy this bonus episode!</p> xx, michelle</p>  </p> HEY...have an episode idea or a guest you'd love to hear on the podcast?  Email the CJ team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p> Are you following Michelle on Instagram? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjoslerbolton/">https://www.instagram.com//itsmemichellecastro</a></p>

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GRIEF: What is it? How do we grieve as Christians? Is it even ok to grieve? Guest: Jennifer Osler Bolton // 321

Hey there friends!<br /> I'm gonna be honest...this episode is sweet and filled with hope, but it's hard and heavy.  We're talking about grief...we're getting in the weeds and Jenn is sharing about her own personal journey of loss and grief.  Jenn is no stranger to grief.  Her husband, Ryan, was suddenly and instantly killed while working.  One morning we were working out at the gym and literally four hours later I had heard that Ryan was gone!  How does a mom of two pick up the pieces?  What does the Bible say about grief?</p> We're talking about all of that and so much more.</p> I hope you stick around for this full conversation.  Jenn's loss has been profound and yet she has seen the hand of God at work in her life.  As an actual, personal friend of hers I can say it's all legit and real!  She is amazing, but it's only because of the goodness of God!</p> Carve out some time, I promise it will be worth it!</p> xx, michelle</p>  </p> Here's where you can find Jenn:<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjoslerbolton/">INSTAGRAM</a></p> <a href="https://www.jenniferoslerbolton.com">WEBSITE</a></p>  </p> HEY...have an episode idea or a guest you'd love to hear on the podcast?  Email the CJ team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p> Are you following Michelle on Instagram? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjoslerbolton/">https://www.instagram.com//itsmemichellecastro</a></p>  </p>

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ELECTION WEEK: CONSIDERING JESUS // 320

Hey...did you know there's an election on Tuesday in the US? <br /> If you didn't, well...welcome to the jungle!  And if you did...welcome to the jungle!</p> It's easy to sit back and recite scripture, but I think the bigger feat is going to be WALKING IN IT!  Do you, do I, really believe what we say we believe?  Our God, He is a CONSUMING FIRE and a JEALOUS GOD!  He is not satisfied with any amount of sharing of our hearts!  He wants all of us!  Every fiber of our being!  No matter who sits in the White House, He demands our heart, soul, and mind!</p> I wanted to share my heart with you before the election.  I'm hoping this bonus episode is an encouragement to you as well as eye-opening to show you where your heart may be divided; where you're making little "g" gods of either potential outcome of this election.  </p> Are you putting on your armor?  Regardless of who is elected?<br /> Are you seeking Jesus and asking Him for the PEACE that surpasses all worldly understanding?<br /> Are you trusting the steadfast love of the Lord that endures FOREVER?</p> Take refuge and hope in the fact that Our God is in control, He will not be surprised on Tuesday, He has established every single ruler and He will establish this one!</p> And don't forget - we KNOW how the story ends!  Jesus is KING and He will rule!!!</p> TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!</p> Amen!!!</p> xx, michelle</p>  </p> <a href="https://a.co/d/3zK3Xpq">PRAYING THE NAMES OF GOD - 52 WEEK STUDY</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsmemichellecastro/">FOLLOW MICHELLE ON INSTAGRAM</a></p> Have questions or episode idea or want to collab?  Contact my team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p>

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Celebrating the Privilege of Motherhood, US Election, Marriage, Motherhood, and more with my favorite Aussie, Elyse Rooney // 319

Oh friends!<br /> If you've been around for a while then this guest is no stranger.  She's my favorite low-top, Australian Mum who loves Jesus and podcasting!  A few months back, maybe even a year, she did an episode about the whole "just a mom" culture that seems to be so prevalent and it's not just among Christians.   I get it, you meet someone, you're doing the obligatory "get to know one another" questions...and there it comes... "So, do you work?"</p> UGH...what do you say?<br /> You love being a wife and mama, but it sounds so...boring.  So the words just fall out of your mouth..."no, I'm just a mom"! </p> I've done it.<br /> And I'm guessing you've done it too.</p> I recently came across <em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-psDQ_P1XZ/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">this reel on IG</a></em>, I immediately sent it to Elyse.  This reel is where we're going to start.</p> Friend...if you're privileged enough to be a wife and mama, I hope you know you have the most incredible calling in the world!! You have the opportunity to mold the hearts and minds of those little lives the Lord has blessed you with.  You have the blessed calling to be a wife to your husband!</p> YES AND HALLELUJAH!</p> What if we, as wives and mamas, rose up and embraced our God-given roles with the respect and honor they deserve!?</p> Ok...I'll stop there...go hop in and catch our conversation.</p> xx, michelle</p> If you aren't following Elyse...go do it now!<br /> INSTAGRAM: <em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wholesomemumma?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">@wholesomemumma</a></em><br /> PODCAST: <em><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholesome-mumma-homemaking-home-management-christian/id1521961090">Wholesome Mumma </a></em></p>  </p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsmemichellecastro/">FOLLOW MICHELLE ON INSTAGRAM</a></p> Have questions or episode idea or want to collab?  Contact my team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p>

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Finding Healing Through Faith: Brittany Poppe's Journey After Abortion // 318

WOW! What a testimony we have today!<br /> I met Brittany on instagram probably about two and a half years ago.  She was a bright spot on my feed.  We got to know one another little by little and through that we ended up having a coaching call.  It was at that time she shared with me that she had had an abortion years ago and really felt the Lord calling her to start speaking out.  She has been obeying His call ever since.</p> What I love about hearing the testimony of other believers, is seeing the merciful and loving hand of God work through situations and circumstances that seem too far gone.  Things that we, as humans, might say are just past the point.  BUT GOD, He doesn't waste anything! He uses each and every experience and situation, ultimately for HIS GOOD!</p> That is Brittany's story.</p> Grab some tissues...you're gonna need them.</p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittanypoppe/">FOLLOW BRITTANY ON INSTAGRAM</a></p> <a href="https://brittanypoppe.com/freebie?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZf9Iljnm0iMzPkKLl1qMcSSBlxlvObE7UXAegvTnvtOMkG6RY-o10uCvU_aem_8GAAbjyZvxHv4LFdFXeRiw">PERMISSION TO GRIEVE DEVOTIONAL</a></p>  </p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsmemichellecastro/">FOLLOW MICHELLE ON INSTAGRAM</a></p> Have questions or episode idea or want to collab?  Contact my team at <a href="mailto:itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com">itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com</a></p>

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