Today's episode is all about business: what to do, what not to do, and how to make your goals come to life! I walk through some key do's and don'ts of business, and then I get to talk to the amazing Jasmine Star about some winning social media strategies. We'll wrap up the show with a great question on how to generate leads without spending a ton. Don't miss this one, y'all!  Resources: Get everything you need to start or grow your business inside the Business Boutique Academy. Enrollment is open October 4-7. Join today: https://bit.ly/3ujqrEx Get $5 off your Business Boutique Conference ticket when you use code CHRISTYSHOW. https://bit.ly/3i0V7FN

Today, we're talking about some simple steps for improving your life-especially if you're a parent. First, we'll walk through five signs that something needs to change in your life, and what to do about it. Then I talk with my friend Dr. Meg Meeker about how to stop chasing perfection and start having more fun as a parent. And we'll wrap up with a super relatable question from a stay-at-home mom! 5 Signs Something Needs to Change in Your Life Your Kids NEED This From You How to Stop Dreading Each Day Crush your goals with the 2022 Goal Planner: https://bit.ly/3hIfbg2 Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/2XsmHnL Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/39hB4Os

In this episode, we talk about one of my favorite tools: the Enneagram. I know this personality typing system thing can be confusing, so we're going to break down what it is and what it means. Plus, I sit down with authors Beth and Jeff McCord to talk about how to view the Enneagram through the lens of faith. Then, we'll wrap up the episode with a great question about rest versus hustle.  Resources: Get my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3941O52 Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3A7mPYq Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/395wmTZ

Life balance-let's talk about it. I'm so excited to sit down with this panel of incredible women and get their thoughts, feelings and insights on this topic! We're talking about what life balance actually is and whether or not we can achieve it, how to set better boundaries, saying no to people-pleasing, and so much more. Don't miss this amazing conversation! Panel guests: Angie Smith - https://www.instagram.com/officialangiesmith/ Melinda Doolittle - https://www.instagram.com/mdoolittle Pasty Clairmont - https://www.instagram.com/patsyclairmont Karen Harmon - https://www.instagram.com/karenharmon360 Brandi Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson Courtney Dyksterhouse - https://www.instagram.com/courtneydyksterhouse Resources: Get my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3BKWDDt Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3zR23MJ Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/3zR2AOJ

In today's episode, we'll talk about my top five tips for a great marriage. Then we get to hear from multiplatinum country artist Russell Dickerson and his awesome wife, Kailey, on what makes their marriage work so well. Finally, we'll wrap up with a great question about how to deal with feelings of burnout at work. Y'all don't want to miss this one! My Top 5 Marriage Tips Keeping Your Marriage Strong in a Busy Season with Kailey and Russell Dickerson How to Deal With Work Burnout Resources: Preorder my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3gCLtsa Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/2WwXDeR Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/3DszYxw

Today we're talking about how to make decisions that are right for you and your family. I also get to sit down with my good friend Rebekah Lyons-author, speaker and Bible teacher-to talk about how to trust God when life doesn't look like you thought it would. Finally, I'll wrap up the show by answering a super vulnerable question one of the listeners sent in. You don't want to miss it! Resources: Preorder my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3AZle73 Take my quiz to discover the real reason you feel out of balance and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/2WgrhFq Get $5 off your Business Boutique Conference ticket when you use code CHRISTYSHOW. https://bit.ly/3szBwjX

In this episode, we're talking about something that impacts us all: how to adjust to new life seasons. I get to sit down with my good friend, author and podcaster Stephanie May Wilson, who shares how she's adjusting to being a new mom to twin girls. Then, we'll wrap up the show by talking about what to do if you're in an unloving relationship. Are You Expecting Too Much Out of Yourself?  How to Adapt to Life Transitions with Stephanie May Wilson Should I Stay in an Unloving Relationship? Resources: Preorder my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3CM6F8O Take my quiz to discover the real reason you feel out of balance and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/3CIahIN Get $5 off your Business Boutique Conference ticket when you use code CHRISTYSHOW. https://bit.ly/3xC8iSp

It's not easy to admit when we need help. But once we finally do, it can change our entire lives. In this episode, I'll sit down with author and counselor David Thomas to talk about why it's so important to get help. And I'll wrap up the show by answering a big question that someone sent in. You don't want to miss it! Admitting THIS Will Change Your Life How to Know When It's Time to Go to Counseling with David Thomas Do You Really Know What You Want in Life? Resources: Preorder my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3fGsTPk Take my quiz to discover the real reason you feel out of balance and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/3AlEXNN Get $5 off your Business Boutique Conference ticket when you use code CHRISTYSHOW. https://bit.ly/3CnCPqP

If you're feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, this episode is for you. I'll share a few tips for navigating tough seasons, and I'll sit down with the legendary Amy Grant to talk about how to slow down. Finally, I'll wrap up the show by sharing a simple framework you can use when making career decisions. Do You Have Realistic Expectations for Your Life? Is It Okay to Slow Down When You're So Busy? with Amy Grant A Simple Framework for Making Career Decisions Resources: Preorder my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3BShGVm  Take my quiz to discover the real reason you feel out of balance and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/3lal1Jx Get $5 off your Business Boutique Conference ticket when you use code CHRISTYSHOW. https://bit.ly/3BSjgXi

With summer coming to an end, your calendar will start to fill up with new commitments! In this episode, I share 10 practical time-management tips that will set you up to have a wonderful fall season. 5 Time-Management Mistakes to Avoid 5 Ways to Create the Life You Want How do I know if I'm making the right decisions in life?

Today we're talking about three things you need in your life right now to keep you from feeling completely exhausted. Also, I get to talk to author and pastor John Mark Comer about the dangers of hurry and how we can take practical steps to slow down. To wrap up the show, I'll answer a few questions y'all have sent in. 3 Reasons Why You're Feeling Completely Exhausted Why Staying Busy Is Hurting You with John Mark Comer How Do I Heal From a Toxic Relationship? Resources: Preorder my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3esM12J Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3enMkvW Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/3yX04FI

In this episode, we're talking about how to heal from old wounds so you can move forward in life. And I get to sit down with the brilliant and wise Nona Jones, who courageously shares her personal story of overcoming trauma. At the end of the show, I'll answer questions you've sent in about how to balance work and family. Are you letting your past define your future? Watch this. Why Your Trauma Doesn't Define You with Nona Jones Can I grow my business and my family at the same time? Resources: Preorder my brand-new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. https://bit.ly/3jTno2H Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/2VlzM1n Get $5 off your Business Boutique Conference ticket when you use code CHRISTYSHOW. https://bit.ly/36q1VGR    

I've got a special announcement for y'all in this show! You don't want to miss it. We'll talk about one of my favorite topics: life balance. I'll also get to interview the man himself, Dave Ramsey, to hear his thoughts on life balance (and let me tell you-he's got some thoughts!). Finally, I'll wrap up the show by answering a few questions you've sent in. Why Life Balance Isn't What You Think How to Prioritize What Matters with Dave Ramsey How Do I Balance Raising Kids and Going Back to School?

Today, we're talking about how to find your life's purpose (yeah, no biggie). I get to sit down with Paula Farris, who shares how she found her calling before and after her career as a news anchor. And I'll wrap up the show by answering a couple of questions y'all have sent in! How to Find Your True Calling Why Your Job Title Shouldn't Be Your Identity with Paula Farris How Do I Remain Grounded With So Much Sadness Around? Resources: Need more time? Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3wTJtlw Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/3gTN9OM Get back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. https://bit.ly/3vUMaSm

How do you feel when you're facing a big decision? Overwhelmed and uncertain? In this episode, we'll talk about how to make big decisions with confidence. And I'll talk to my fellow Ramsey Personality Courtney Dyksterhouse about her decision to not have kids. At the end of the show, I'll answer a few questions that you've sent in. Are You Surrounding Yourself With the Right People? What If I Don't Want to Have Kids? with Courtney Dyksterhouse How Do You Invite God Into Your Business?

Today, we're talking about how to know when to hustle and when to slow down. I'll sit down with my good friend Jennifer Allwood-a business owner, coach and author. She'll share a few secrets about how she maintains life balance. And I'll wrap up the show by answering a few of the questions you've sent in! Should I Hustle More or Slow Down? Is THIS Getting in the Way of Your Priorities? with Jennifer Allwood What Do I Do if My Partner Isn't Ready to Get Married?   Need more time? Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/2SqSBix Join us at the Business Boutique Conference to learn how to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/2ROSkFU Get back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. https://bit.ly/3xgyIcQ

Darkness is scary. When we can't see where we're going, we feel helpless. In this episode, we'll talk about how to find hope in the dark seasons of life. I'll sit down with singer, songwriter and author Ginny Owens, who shares her powerful story about living courageously as a blind person. And we'll wrap up the show by answering a few of your questions from the fishbowl! Remember THIS When You're Going Through Hard Times How to Move Forward When the Unexpected Happens with Ginny Owens How Do I Quit My Job After I Return From Maternity Leave? Resources: Need more time? Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3cs7g3W Get back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/3v8RmBY

We buy stuff because we think it'll make us happy. But does it? I've got the perfect guests to help answer that question: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, known as The Minimalists. We'll talk about how to get past stuff so you can love your life more. Then I'll wrap up the show by answering a few of your questions on how to create balance in a crazy schedule. Why Clutter Makes Your Life More Complicated Why Minimalism Isn't What You Think It Is with The Minimalists How to Balance a Full-Time Job and the Rest of Your Life Resources: Need more time? Get 24 hours back in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/2TAvAdg   Get back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It'll help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/3yVgfnG

In this episode, we're talking about why conflict is a good thing. Yep, you read that right! My friend and fellow Ramsey Personality Dr. John Delony will unpack the psychology of why we respond to conflict the way we do. I'll wrap up the show by answering a few of the questions you've sent in on social. The REAL Problem With Your Relationships Why You and Your Spouse Are NOT on the Same Page with Dr. John Delony How to Set Boundaries at Work   Resources: Need more time? Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3oMi8yc Get back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/2SkbPG8

How God Views Women with Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell   1:09 Are You Leaning Into God's Plan for You? 9:54 What the Bible Says About Women with Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell 33:14 How to Transition Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Resources Christy's 7-Day Time FinderNeed more time? Get back 24 hours in your week by signing sign up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3w6Bz7q Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/3uLlwf8   What does God have to say about women? I'll share my thoughts in today's show. You'll also get to hear from Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell about an exciting new project they've been creating. And I'll wrap up the show by answering a few personal questions you've sent in.   Are You Leaning Into God's Plan for You? As women, we hear conflicting messages from culture and the church about who we're supposed to be. But in reality, the only opinion that matters is God's. So, what does God really think about you? Watch the video to find out.   What the Bible Says About Women with Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell Y'all, this interview was so fun! Rachael Lampa and Trillia Newbell talk about how they brought together a group of powerful and creative women for their new project, Faithful. You don't want to miss this!   How to Transition Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom You guys send me questions all the time, so I wanted to take some time to answer them! Today, we're talking about getting back into the workforce after having kids.

Why Faith Is the Key to Personal Development with Lysa TerKeurst   1:24 Why Faith and Personal Development Go Together 13:56 How to Find Beauty in Your Story with Lysa TerKeurst 41:04 My Faith Story Resources Christy's 7-Day Time FinderNeed more time? Get back 24 hours in your week by signing sign up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3bmPn63 Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. https://bit.ly/3y5V9m9   Today, we're tackling a big topic: how to trust God and still take responsibility for your life. I also get to have a conversation with my good friend Lysa TerKeurst about how to find beauty in the midst of pain. And guess what? At the end of the show, I'll share a brand-new segment with you. You don't want to miss it!   Why Faith and Personal Development Go Together People in the faith world can look down on people in the self-help world, and vice versa. But do they have to exist on such opposite extremes? I share my thoughts.   How to Find Beauty in Your Story with Lysa TerKeurst Y'all, I'm so excited to share this conversation with you. Lysa TerKeurst is an author, speaker and Bible teacher who has impacted the lives of millions of people, including mine! Today, we talk about how to find beauty even when life is full of heartbreak.   My Faith Story In today's brand-new show segment, I get personal by answering your questions and telling you my personal faith journey.

This is Why Your Work Matters with Jordan Raynor   0:49 How to Be Proud of the Work That You Do 9:51 How God Uses You in Your Work with Jordan Raynor 36:21 Does God Care About Your Work? Resources Christy's 7-Day Time FinderNeed more time? Get back 24 hours in your week by signing sign up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3u6H8lJ Business Boutique Conference Join Christy for the Business Boutique Conference, the event that will equip you to make money doing what you love. https://bit.ly/3dZZZtc Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. https://bit.ly/3xxwPt7   If you've ever struggled with finding meaning in your work, you need to watch today's episode. I get to interview the brilliant author and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor, who shares why our work matters to God and to the people around us. We'll also spend a few minutes journaling about how we can honor God in our work.   How to Be Proud of the Work That You Do Work is hard-especially if you're feeling bored or burned out at your job. In this video, I'll share one important truth that will help you wake up excited, not overwhelmed, about the day ahead.   How God Uses You in Your Work with Jordan Raynor Have you ever felt like the only way you can serve God is by becoming a pastor or joining a full-time ministry? Today, my friend Jordan Raynor explains why all types of work matter to God.   Does God Care About Your Work? "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Colossians 3:23 (NIV)   This verse completely changed my perspective on work. I don't know about you, but when I know that God cares about the details of my work, it makes me want to step it up, give it my best effort, and work to please him. Whether you're the CEO in the corner office, or you're waiting tables, or you're a stay-at-home mom, God wants each of us to put our entire heart into our work. Spend a few minutes journaling your answers to these questions: Where do you see God in your work right now? How can you remember that God is using you right now in your work? How can you do your work unto the Lord more intentionally?

What to Do When You're Discouraged with Angie Smith   1:00 When Things Don't Go Your Way, Remember This 9:32 Do THIS When Life Doesn't Make Sense with Angie Smith 42:01 How Your Story Fits Into God's Story Resources Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You Get back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/3gaQkS6 Christy's 7-Day Time Finder Feel like you never have enough time? Sign up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge to learn simple things you can do to take back your time. https://bit.ly/3eJjZzd     In today's episode, we're talking about how to get through the hard, confusing times in life. We'll hear from author, speaker and Bible teacher Angie Smith about how to trust God when we don't understand what He's doing. And finally, we'll end with a few journal questions about how God's word encourages us through difficulty.   When Things Don't Go Your Way, Remember This Are you feeling lost? When we're in the middle of hard things, we quickly lose perspective and give up hope. In this video, I'll share an important truth that will help you find the courage to keep going.   Do THIS When Life Doesn't Make Sense with Angie Smith When you're going through something hard, it's easy to question, God, where are you? I sat down with my good friend Angie Smith and talked about how to trust God even when we don't understand the story He's writing.   How Your Story Fits Into God's Story "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope." Romans 15:4 (NIV)   From beginning to end, the Bible is full of hope. When we open the Scriptures, we find encouragement for our story by reading about the greater story. Here are a few journal questions to help unpack this idea: Have you ever thought of the Bible as one big story? What is the point of the story of Scripture? What part of God's story do you want to know more about?

3 Steps to Get Excited About Your Life Again with Harris III   0:59 What to Do When Life Gets Boring 12:00 Is THIS Stealing Your Joy? with Harris III 35:28 What Fills You With Wonder? Resources Christy's Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You Get back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You. It will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. https://bit.ly/3gaQkS6 Christy's 7-Day Time Finder Feel like you never have enough time? Sign up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge to learn simple things you can do to take back your time. https://bit.ly/3aeZSHK     Y'all, today's episode is so much fun. We're talking about how to get excited about life again, just like we were when we were kids. I also get to have an awesome conversation with Harris III (an illusionist, speaker, author and entrepreneur) on the topic of wonder. Finally, we'll wrap up the show with a few journal questions.   What to Do When Life Gets Boring Between all the errands and chores and work tasks and commitments, it's easy to feel like you're running a business instead of actually living your life. If you're tired of going through the motions, check out these three steps that will help you break out of boredom and experience more joy and wonder.   Is THIS Stealing Your Joy? with Harris III According to Harris III, wonder is "A childlike state in which we have permission to believe in a story we have yet to see." The problem is, so many of us live with negative stories running through our heads all day. But it doesn't have to be that way. Harris III shares some practical tips on how to change your story and see limitless possibilities for your life.   What Fills You With Wonder? "When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?" Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV)   God is performing miracles around us all the time. But often, we're so caught up in our crazy lives that we don't even notice what He's doing! When we actually pause to look at the world around us and see how creative and powerful our God is, we'll be filled with a sense of wonder. I want to give you some journal questions to help you process this: What fills you with wonder? What gets in the way of you being filled with wonder and awe? What's one thing you want to do to take action on this idea of wonder so you can create it in your own life?  

Is Fear Keeping You From Chasing Your Dreams? with Pat Flynn   1:05 The One Thing You Need to Do to Reach Your Goals 10:06 What You Need to Know to Build Your Business with Pat Flynn 35:06 What Are Your Goals and Dreams in Life? Resources Business Boutique AcademyGet everything you need to start or grow your business inside Christy's exclusive training group, the Business Boutique Academy. Join today! https://bit.ly/2RnNiQ4     Today, we're talking about the one thing that we often miss when trying to reach our goals. I also get to interview the brilliant entrepreneur Pat Flynn, who shares tactical advice on turning creative ideas into real businesses. And we'll end the show with a few journal questions about overcoming the obstacles that stand between us and our dreams.   The One Thing You Need to Do to Reach Your Goals Do you have a dream or a goal that always seems out of reach? Then you're probably missing this one simple strategy.   What You Need to Know to Build Your Business with Pat Flynn Creatives and entrepreneurs are yes-people. We have a million ideas a minute! So how do you decide which ones are worth your time and attention? I asked Pat Flynn that exact question in our interview. He has lots of practical advice to share about balancing our current projects with our squirrel-brain ideas.   What Are Your Goals and Dreams in Life? "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." Galatians 6:7 (NIV)   I love this verse because it reminds us that we are responsible for the choices we make in life. We're going to get results based on the actions we take-good or bad. Yes, God is at work in us, but we get to partner with Him. That's pretty incredible, y'all.  Spend a few minutes digging into this concept by answering these journal questions: What are those things you've been thinking about but haven't done anything about yet? What's one small action step you can take this week? What comes to your mind when you think about "You reap what you sow"?