Summer Thrive Guide

Episode 291: You’ve heard of March Madness, but have you heard of May Madness? The title may be new to you, but the feelings of overwhelm during the month of May are very familiar. With graduations, end of the year parties, and every sport practicing at the same time, the hustle of May Madness can creep up before you know it. This is why I’ve created 4 Tips to Thrive During May Madness! Let go of the stress so you can enjoy the beauty of all the things happening around you. Don’t miss it (episode 291)!

Episode 292: Whether it’s pre-k, high school, college, post grad, or trade school, completing hard things is worth celebrating. If you know someone’s graduation is approaching, but not sure what to get them, you’re in the right place! In this post/episode, I’ll be covering some of my go-to gift items that will work for all walks of life. Enjoy these grad gift ideas! Maybe snag something for yourself while you’re at it.

Episode 293: Summertime is for traveling! Tis the season to road trip with your family. You, your spouse, and the kiddos are so excited. You’ve planned for the trip, the bags are packed, and you’ve even mapped the vacation on Waze. But, there is one critical step that is often overlooked: how to properly load up the vehicle before you leave. When this one step is missed, it can turn the kickoff of your vacay into a disaster. This is why I’m giving you my tips on how to pack the car for a road trip.

Episode 294: It’s officially summertime! Kids are home, work still is ongoing, and routines go out the window. You may find that all your good habits you’ve worked hard to develop during the school year…start to fade. This is why I’m giving you my 4 tips to stay connected with Christ during summer. Learn how to keep these four foundational pillars as a priority, and see how your relationship with God grows.

Episode 295: Families come in all shapes and sizes, but the great thing is that God put our families together on purpose, for a purpose. Everything we do can be channeled into kingdom work, so raising children in a Godly home is included in this. There’s one thing you need to know about our family. We’re all about loving well and playing big (and probably also being very loud). That’s why I’m giving you three fun ways to bond as a family. These family fun night ideas are great for any season, rain or shine!

Episode 296: Have you heard the hype around the show The Chosen? It’s a streamable show that follows the life of Jesus Christ and his ministry. It’s filled with action, drama, and most importantly, demonstrates the love of God the Son. Whether you’ve seen it a million times or zero, here are 15 reasons to watch The Chosen. Trust me, it’s worth the hype. I have yet to meet someone who has seen The Chosen and not liked it.

Episode 297: Before we get started, can I admit something to you real quick? Staying committed to spiritual disciplines in the summer is hard, and I struggle! Vacations, camps, schedule shifts, you name it. All of that can compound into something that takes my eyes off of God. This is why today I’m talking about my 3 tips to stay consistent during the summer. These have helped me prioritize God during the summertime, so I know they can help you too.

Episode 298: We’ve got to start today’s show by addressing a very specific tension. I know if I’m feeling it, you probably are too. It’s the tension between the joy of summertime and the duty of still having to get stuff done. The kids get a break from school, so why can’t we take a break from all our work tasks too? Hmm, somehow this summer system is broken! Ha! That’s why I’m giving you my best three tips on how to balance fun and tasks this summer.

Episode 299: In a broken world that fights against faith, we can find ourselves spiraling out in our minds with disruptive thoughts, negative self talk, and worse, lies from Satan. After living some life, I’ve found 5 words to combat worry. And, no shocker here, these five words are pulled from scripture. In a condensed, short speak version of Philippians 4:6-8, I’m able to stop thoughts that aren’t from God, and focus back onto Him. With practice, you can train your brain to detect the lies of the enemy, and combat them with the truth of the Bible. Let me show you how I do this.

Episode 300: We talk about how to stay on your diet while on summer holidays. There’s chatter about keeping up with workouts and adapting your fitness routine while you’re on your trips. Have you taken a moment to think about your spiritual growth and how to stay consistent on vacation? I have four simple steps to help ensure that you’re still able to focus on God and have a great time on vacation this summer!

Episode 301: Is this you? It’s summer, and you’re trying to provide great opportunities for your kids. You’ve got them signed up for camps, sports, VBS, skills clinics, etc…If we take a second to do the math, it’s easy to see we have a ton of potential time that we can leverage for good. This is why I’m giving you 4 ways to stop wasting downtime and start maximizing it instead. Good news, this works for any time of year, but I am definitely feeling it right now, so I know you must be too.

Episode 302: This time of year marks about halfway to Christmas! Stores are running sales, Hallmark is releasing new movies left and right, and school is only a blink away. Fun fact, you can combine Christmas in July with the back to school events taking place! With minor tweaks here and there, you’ll be able to combine what you’re already doing to prepare for the upcoming school year with a refreshing way to celebrate Jesus! Here are 3 fun ways to celebrate Christmas in July with things you’re already doing with heading back to school.

Episode 303: Did you know that August is a time of year that you’re more likely to skip your spiritual practices? If you stop to think about it for a second, August is pretty hectic. For some reason, it also feels high stakes. New teachers, new schedules, new classrooms, and somehow you have to wrap your brain around it. Before you know it, God just took a backseat in your mind. Whoopsie! This is why I’m giving you 3 tips to avoid the back to school spiritual slump.

Episode 304: How are you feeling about August? Is your calendar already full? Are you scrambling to get the last minute schools supplies? Oh, and your kid just hit a growth spurt so new shoes must be bought. Too bad the ones you bought last month no longer fit. I hear you. August feels like a combination of all the stressors of back to school, and somehow everything keeps getting piled on you. This is why I’ve created a part 2 to further enhance last week’s episode! 3 MORE tips to avoid the back to school spiritual slump. With the combination of these 6 tips, your August will run a lot more smoothly when it comes to growing your relationship with God.