Today we chat about surviving the summer with our kids home... {can I get an amen?!} and how much stock we put into our body image. Lyn discusses her struggles with overcoming anorexia, and we talk thru how our thoughts on our negative appearance can skew our view of God and who he has designed us to be. We also talk about not living a checklist faith, but living for the audience of ...
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by design episode #6: Mom Struggles & Decluttering
In this episode we talk about parenting and Dannette shares her very real struggle as she parents a strong willed child. We talk about how it truly does take a village to parent well and share some resources to turn to for encouragement and direction. We also chat about all the clutter and "stuff" that comes with having kids in your home {especially during the summer}, and we give some tips on ...
by design episode #5: Identity & Making Your House a Home
In this episode we talk about identity and what really defines who we are. Lyn also shares a little bit about a time in her life when she was broken and hurting and caught up in believing that she would never be more than her past. So many of us can relate to that, right??? We chat about some of the pitfalls of believing the lies and the power of believing the truth. And our design chat is on how ...
by design episode #4: weddings…and what really matters!
It's wedding season friends! And on today's show we chat about some of the good and hard things involved in the planning process, wedding favors, some "musts" for the bride, and lastly, what's really important for your big day! Whether you're a bride to be, hope to be one soon, or a mother of children you hope to marry off one day, you won't want to miss this one! We even squeezed into our ...
by design episode #3: CalvaryLIVE worship band & Youth Addition Design
Hey Friends!! This is a great day because today on the show we get to talk to the CalvaryLIVE worship band who just today released worldwide their new album “Who You Are”! These guys { Kurt, Matt and Gabe } were so much fun and gave such great insight into what corporate worship was designed by God for. You won’t want to miss this one, and make sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook { ...
by design episode #2: Open Hands & Curtains
So I like control. Shocker, I know. Know what else I think though…? I’m not alone. Today on the podcast Dannette and I chat about keeping our hands open, and how saying yes to the right things takes courage. We chat about how we aren’t to please everyone with just being a “yes man”. We also laugh at how crazy I am with my adult ADD… And our design chat is about curtains! *** So let's keep ...
by design episode #1: Intro Episode { our new podcast! }
Welcome friends! Yep, we're crazy...we're starting a podcast!? We know... you're confused. And to be honest, we were a little at first, too. BUT GOD. Right? We believe God has called us to encourage women and part of that somehow includes us wearing goofy headphones and talking into microphones while wearing our pajamas. Who knew? Our hope is that this little adventure will encourage ...
influence conference & roadtrip : don’t mind if I do
So...the Influence Conference. Ever heard of it? I'd explain it to you, but I'll let The Influence Network {they'll do a waaaay better job} ... We believe that every woman has God-given influence right where she is–whether she’s a student, married, entrepreneur, creative, speaker, writer, executive, teacher–it doesn’t matter. Our conferences are a celebration of this truth and the chance for ...