Y’all, I’m a little shaky here. Excited and nervous all at the same time because my good friend, Susan Seay, has agreed to take a wild adventure with me. We’re both not sure how long this will last or what form it will take in the future, but we’re incredibly excited to take these steps together.
Our early thoughts morphed into something more complicated than either of us were ready to commit to, so we stepped back and said, “Hey, let’s move forward. Simply. Instead of a fancy, full-on podcast which requires a steep head dive, let’s take one step. Let’s keep it simple and see what God does with it.”
So, here we are. Issuing Episode One of our new not-a-formal-podcast podcast. This goes against the grain from what the experts say to do. For me it means a test of trust, because I’m not getting everything put together just the way I think it should be before I start. I’m letting go of those extra things and choosing fun and freedom. And, as Lara Casey says, “Progress, Not perfection.”
Our first episode kind of just starts. Yeah, y’all, this is not your typical podcast. We went through so many attempts to get audio to work on both of our ends that by the time it worked we just jumped into it! Maybe we’ll add intro music in the future and that would be pretty fun too. For now, I hope you’ll pardon the immediate lunge into our excitement.
Maybe next time we’ll provide a bit more of an introduction by sharing who we are, how we met and why we decided to record our conversations and share them with others.
For now, we’ve begun. Simply. Because as Susan is sharing with moms this month, to simplify is a beautiful thing. See why I need a friend like her in my life? I tend to overthink and complicate while she helps me simply and streamline my thoughts. You’re going to love meeting Susan! For more on who she is and where you can find her, please check our her bio below the show notes.
Show Notes for Pursuing the Intentional Life: Episode 1
- And…we have audio!
- The gift of written/spoken prayers
- How rising up with our words impacts others
- God’s redemptive thread in our stories
- How our past & our losses can lead us on a hope filled path
- To know God vs to know of God
- Facing hardships & trials
- Seeing the face of God in the middle of our circumstances
* There are two options for listening in this post. While one may or may not work for you, hopefully the other will. As we get rolling, I’ll sure I’ll learn more and improve this in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Susan Seay
Meet my long-time friend and a valued partner in this marathon we call life, Susan Seay. Susan inspires and challenges others while ushering in a breath of fresh air and a renewal of spirit for mom’s everywhere. She is a home schooling mother of seven who has learned how to live intentionally in such a way that life is less stressful and more full.
Jolene, I am so thrilled you and Susan have done this! Very refreshing to listen with my power muffin and coffee this morning. I am looking forward to many, many, many more. I enjoyed meeting Susan, hearing your voice. In so many ways, as you encourage me to continue writing, I feel like I already know you. Today, we shared coffee :-). Which of course, in the world of writing, coffee across from many of the on~line community I have built through writing, is on my bucket list!
Keep on keeping on in your podcasting! I will be praying for you both.
Thanks again for all you do for a “wanna be real writer.” #DreamingBig
Tammy
Oh Tammy, thank you for this! I love the idea of having coffee virtually when in person can’t yet happen. If you’re ever in the Austin,TX area, let me know! And Tammy, you ARE a writer! You have beautiful words and a powerful story to share. Keep going!
Just because people say this isn’t the way we are supposed to be doing things doesn’t mean this isn’t exactly the way God wants you to do things. It’s about obedience!
I love the comment…”not about the loss but about the lessons” How true this is no matter the hurts, trials, loss or pain. It is there even in the joys and success’ we just have to want to look for them.
I love what you both have contributed here and am so grateful to be along for the journey. The content of this podcast has so many encouraging things and brought such joy to my morning. Knowledge without application is void. Thank you for sharing! So proud of you, your desire to step out and be obedient and to just go for it! Great job!!!
Dede, your encouragement means a great deal to me. Thank you, friend. I’m so glad our conversation blessed you! Susan always blesses me with amazing nuggets of truth.
Jolene, this was amazing – I felt so drawn in to your totally relaxed conversation. Some awesome nuggets in there for me to meditate on today. Look forward to the next time when you and Susan have a chat!
Oh thank you Linda! It’s refreshing to hear your feedback. I’m honored to share these conversations with Susan and thankful we can share them with others.