Life On Purpose Podcast with Amy Debrucque

Today my co-hosts for the FOCUS Retreat and I have an honest conversation about our current season of motherhood. We discuss the wins, the challenges, and how having a tribe to connect with can make all the difference on those hard days. For many women, motherhood is a huge part of living an integrated life so we hope you are left feeling inspired and encouraged to know that you're not alone. Enjoy.

How can we show up for teen girls today and help them recognize their worth and beauty in the same way God sees them? Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, Megan Whatley, founder of The Beautiful Movement Box tells us. Megan, a Mental Health Therapist & Certified Life Coach, has made it her mission to create inspiring, fun, and faith-filled boxes for girls that deliver more than just the beautiful products inside.

Today I am talking with Brittany Braswell. Brittany is a Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and body image. Brittany is on a mission to help women ditch chronic food and body obsession using a Christ-centered approach to help them overcome the lies of diet culture and rediscover their God-given identity.

Have you ever wondered what living on purpose means? Today I am talking about what the key to living a purposeful life looks like, who has it, and how to apply it.

Making big gains with small wins.

Today we are discussing common ways where self-sabotage interferes with recognizing a victory in our life. We identify what a win can look like and why acknowledging them is important. 

Today I am talking with ministry leader, Kristine Brown. Kristine describes herself as a recovering worrier and shares her journey of what it took to relinquish control and how to trust God with the outcomes.

Have you ever wanted to make a change but felt too afraid to do so? Today I am talking about what it looks like to take smart risks. In this episode, I offer practical steps to help you overcome the fear of change with a smarter way to approach it.

Today my guest Somer Colbert and I are talking about loving where you are. We discuss how to reframe what it looks like to carry that out according to God's plan and through our interactions with one another.

Have you ever contributed to a conversation and regretted the words that came out of your mouth? Or interrupted someone as they spoke so you could get something in you wanted to say? Holding our tongue can sometimes be difficult, but mastering it is possible and can offer greater connection and understanding. Today we are diving deep into this topic and sharing practical ways to speak less and listen more. 

This morning Jenny Zentz, host of the Intertwined Life Podcast, talks with me about how to not let our feelings rule us. We discuss the misconceptions between faith and medicine and how a balance of both is sometimes necessary to grow deeper, stronger, and more confident. In this honest, vulnerable conversation, Jenny shares her struggles with anxiety and depression.

Have you ever felt fearful of making the wrong decision? Today Amy is talking about decision anxiety, why most of us experience it, and what we can do to combat it.

If you're not born with confidence are you destined for a lifetime of self-doubt? Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast Amy is debunking some common myths around the topic of confidence. Listen in to find out if some of these myths have been interfering with your confidence and how you can manifest it in your own life.

Today ministry leader and mom mentor Sarah Wood and I talk about the hard things in life, disappointments, and the sometimes unexpected direction that God would have us go. Yet, Sarah focuses on the good that can be hard to see out of the bad and shares with us the wisdom she gained from obedience and trust. An incredible story of courage and finding peace in discomfort. 

This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast is part 2 with IG and TickTok comedian, Shannon Payton. Shannon's hilarious "how-to" prepare kids bento box lunch videos brought her unexpected overnight fame and even landed her on the Kelly Clarkson show. However, her life leading up to that point was filled with more anxiety and depression than laughter. Today we talk about what it was like for her to grow up in a cult, why she left, her struggles with infertility, a newfound freedom with real faith, and her passion to make women laugh. An inspiring ending to her incredible story. Enjoy.

This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast I'm talking with IG and TikTok sensation, Shannon Payton. Shannon's hilarious "how-to" prepare kid's bento box lunch videos brought her unexpected overnight fame and even landed her on the Kelly Clarkson show. However, Shannon is using her platform to talk about her struggle with anxiety and depression and how laughter brought her healing. This a two-part interview you won't want to miss. Today we dive in on what life was like growing up in a cult, why she left, her struggles with infertility, her newfound freedom with real faith, and why she's passionate about making others laugh. 

This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast I'm taking with international speaker and burn survivor, Cody Byrns. Cody shares his incredible survival story after being hit at an intersection and having his car burst into flames. He talks about the gift of second chances and how we can be a light to others only after we release the physical and emotional scars that are keeping us in bondage.

Today Ashley Moore and I discuss what it looks like to trust instead of fear. Ashley shares how a life-threatening exlperience with her son kept her stuck in fear and who she looked to as role models that would ultimately change the course of her life.

Have you ever felt like you're trying to be all things to everyone but left feeling depleted in the process? You're not alone. Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt shares tips from her newest book, Brave Boundaries. We dive deep into creating healthy boundaries without guilt. A must listen to anyone who has ever found herself overextending for the sake of others.

This morning I am talking with author, speaker and host of The Love Offering Podcast with Rachael Adams. Rachael and I talk about her new book, A Little Goes A Long Way and how with small intentional acts of kindess we can make a big difference in the lives around us. 

Now that school is in full swing I thought it would be a great time to share my interview with parent and educator Sheryl Gould. This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast the creator of Moms of Tweens & Teens University,is offering some powerful ways to break through the communication barrier. Her methods encourage both growth and confidence to parents and their children. A great back-to-school episode you won't want to miss. 

This week on the Life On Purpose Podcast we are finishing our series on, Are You Confident? In today's episode we are talking about the final step to living with confidence by taking action. It's one thing to learn new ways to exercise confidence but it's another thing to apply them effectively.  Today I'm giving you better ways to become a more confident communicator and how to implement them in your daily life.

Today I am talking about posturing and how it relates to confidence. The way we present ourselves can have a major effect on the way we present confidence to others . A great time to tune in as we dive into some key ways to take charge and decide which of our current methods need to be transformed.

In today's episode Amy gives an overview on the first step in the Confidence Course which is taking inventory. She shares some important questions to help begin the process of reflection to help determine where your level of confidence is today and what might be getting in the way. This 4-week series on Confidence is an invitation to Amy's course which offers in-depth resources and community to begin the slow, consistant build to confident living. You can check out the course @amydebrucque.com.

Today I'm introducing a 4-week discussion about confidence. What it is, do we have it or do we desire to have more? Today I am sharing results from conversations I had with women and how they answered my questions relating to confidence. If you someone who has been looking for a first step to living with less fear and more courage, this episode is a great first step. Enjoy.

This morning I am talking with ministry leader and podcaster, Eric Nevins. Eric explains the meaning of what spiritual formation is and offers tools to help you experience it in the real world. He also shares why The Halfway There Podcast is a great place to start navigating a God-filled life and how ordinary Christians can be the best guides and encouragers.

Welcome Friends! We are kicking off the New Year with mindset coach, Alicia Michelle. Alicia and I dive into the topic of self-sabotage. A familiar place where most of us have found ourselves at one time or another and sometimes can get stuck. As a Neurocoach, Alicia offers practical ways to tackle self-sabotage at it's core before it tackles us.

This morning on Life On Purpose, I'm taking with speaker and ministry leader, Katy McCown. Katie talks about the fear and uncertainty she faced during her husbands NFL days and how she needed to make a change when she realized that fear was robbing her of everyday joy. A powerful interview about reconciling with the future unknowns and choosing to smile instead of cry.

Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, Mary shares the importance recognizing and giving yourself permission to let go of unhealthy friendships and ones that have just run their course. An awareness of when walking away is the only way to open the door to freedom and peace.

Today I am talking with literary consultant, editor, Clara Rose. Clara and I talk about how our influence matters and navigating ways to find authenticity while maintaining integrity of who we are and the message we want to send out into the world.

Fellow podcaster and writer, Rachael Adams and I discuss where to look when our insecurities are messing with our confidence and making us feel less than the person God created us to be.

This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast, author and educator Jodi Rosser shares wisdom and resources from her journey to find a deeper strength from her heartbreak. We discuss what it means to have real depth in all areas of our life and how that fosters courage in a way we could have never imagined.

This morning I am talking with leadership coach and woman worth following, Latasha Ferguson. Latasha shares her journey of how God took her from bitterness to sweetness after years of hurt and disappointment. Latasha story inspires others to not let their past pain and circumstances overlook the impact and purpose it can have for future healing.

Today I am talking with 3x surrogate, strategized, and soul care advocate, Tiffany Jo Baker. Tiffany disscusses her journey through the surrogacy process and why she calls it a gift from God. She also shares some helpful tips on incorporating soul care in every day life.

Today Brittany & Natasha Smith share stories from their book, Unplanned Grace and discuss the misconceptions around the term pro-life. They are  urging compassionate and empathetic holistic support of abortion-vulnerable women & their partners and encourage the church to do better when it comes to loving and caring for these women.

Hey Friends! This week I am talking about approaching each new season with anticipation rather than our expectations. I will share with you 12 easy ways to eagerly seek & await joy.

Preparing Our Kids For Worldly Opposition. This morning I am talking with youth ministry leader, Cheri Fletcher. Cheri has a long history of coaching today's youth and setting them up with a game plan to succeed. Her approach left me inspired to create my own spiritial game plan for not only my children but myself as well. I'm confident she will do the same for you too! 

Today I am talking with singer/songwriter, Brooke Robertson and her journey of peace through forgiveness. In this episode she shares her experience of childhood abuse and the brave step she took that changed her life and heart.

A rare but wonderful opportunity to share a conversation with my sons. We discuss life lessons that has stayed with them, forced apologies and advice to where they feel is the best moments to have important discussions.

Bethany and I discuss the battles the boys are facing today and ways to take advantage of the small pockets of time when our biggest and best moments of connection can occur. A discussion about raising sons with the same intention we give our daughters.

Today I am talking with my four children about the struggles that have faced with their big move across the country. We discuss what is has been like leaving their youngest sibling behind, and how they are working through the growing pains that comes in young adulthood. A conversation that speaks to both parents and children about being brave, overcoming challenges, and appreciating where they are in life.

Today I am talking with SPARK media mogul and founder, Misty Phillip. We talk about recognizing not only that the struggles we face are real but so is our God who is walking with us through it. She highlights the importance of pausing to hear God's voice over our own along with sharing 10 Declarations that will help you grow spiritually and equip you with empowering wisdom. 

Today my oldest daughter Blair and I discuss self-sabotage as it relates to young adults today. We discuss fear, insecurities and how sometimes the expectations of others and ourselves, can get in the way of what is best for us.

Amanda, founder of The Glory Days Co.,  talks about the day in the life of a special needs mom and how we can serve special needs families well. We also discuss her newest organizational tool and resources to set families up for success.

Bonnie and I discuss her story of belonging. Growing up as a Chinese American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray never felt like she belonged, never feeling truly seen, loved or beautiful. Then, at 39,Bonnie found her birth certificate in an old file cabinet and set out to find her childhood home and her father who abandoned her.

Christi Straub, author, speaker, and founder of the organization, Famous at Home, talks about her new book, What Do I Do With Worry, and when a child's "what-ifs" turn into worry and how to recognize the difference between fear, worry, and anxiety.

Rebecca and I talk about radical radiance, what that looks like in our daily lives, and how we can pass it on to others.

Dr. Perry Glanzer shifts the conversation of identity and what that means by focusing on the idea of identity excellence. We explore what it looks like to be identified with excellence in all areas of life. 

Holly Myers shares her passion with teenage girls ministry and what she is doing to change the lens in the ways they see themselves.

What would it look like to embrace the "in-process" moments in life? Today Rachael Wade and I discuss her ministry Olive Us and how those in process moments are the foundation to how we can pour out, encourage, and relate to others. In a world that can feel isolating and alone, Olive Us  brings us back together.

JJ talks about the transformation that happened in her life after taking her daughters advice to stop chickening out and instead to start chickening in.

Pat and Tammy talk about a tragic accident involving their son Zach and how the term "ambiguous loss" has helped them both grieve and find joy with the son the once new and now have.

Sarah talks about the transformation that can happen when you find your own voice and value without conforming to others.

Jeannie and I talk about her new book and the importance of being intentional in the way we seek God so we don't miss out on everything He is and provides.

Mother and daughter duo Caroline and Melissa Dyer talk about what it looks like to live with undignified faith and accepting the invitation to rise up out of discouragement and into the bigger life you've always imagined.

The Lane's offer insight and invaluable wisdom on the mental health crisis in children today and what we can do as parents, caretakers, and individuals to help.

Allison shares the importance and impact of getting our thoughts and stories down on paper.

Natalie is a life and performance coach who helps teenager girls affirm their worth to let them know they are enough.

Holly talks about her escape from trafficking and how that inspired her to create her own sanctuary for other survivors.

Kristy shares with us the impact of verse mapping and how it can change the way you read the Bible.

I sit down with Gigi and Sersie and talk about sustaining good health for your mind, body and soul with the new Daniel Fast.

Andrea shares what led her to write Just Breathe, A Modern Day Exodus Journey To Revive Your Soul. She is on a mission to empower the women around her by reminding them of Gods promises and truths for their lives.

Hannah discusses her new book Fighting Forward and her global community that came from the power of handwritten letters.

Finishing up 2020 with gratitude and good wishes! Thank you!

Enzo shares his Christmas list and a few of his favorite things!

Jess shares important lessons she's learned after the loss of her dad and how she approaches the holidays now while she and her family continue to heal.

Author and speaker Heather Dixon talks about life with a terminal genetic disease and how she encourages other to live with hope and faith even when they don't like their story.

I am talking with food blogger Clair Palmer about making holidays your own. Clair talks about her early life being in foster care and how that fueled her passion for the holidays. Clair will also be sharing her infamous sweet potato pie recipe.

Today we are talking about gratitude and what Thanksgiving means to each of us. In this discussion with some of my closest friends we are also giving holiday ideas, and recipe shares.

Amy Westbrook Mills talks about her book Souled Out and her faith journey as a former paraplegic. She talks about both the physical and emotional paralysis she faced while encouraging others in and out of their wheelchair.

This week we are honoring Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, Cheryl Ano. Cheryl talks about her 20 year journey in the military as a wife and mother. She also extends empathy along with practical advice to active members and their families.

Karen and I discuss hospitality from her newest book, Reach Out, Gather In; 40 days to opening your heart and home.

Jamie shares the anxiety she experienced from a Tourettes diagnosis at age 12 and her journey to quiet the noise in her life today.

Laura and I discuss her new book Beyond The Noise. We talk about those moments where we question and doubt ourselves, our purpose, and if we and who we are really matter.

In today's conversation Abby talks about her new book, Shift. Shift explores the life-changing truth that when we adjust our lens to focus our eyes on God rather than on what we wish we were seeing in our lives, He reveals Himself to us.

Erin shares the insecurities she had faced with food for two decades and how intuitive eating has changed her life and approach with food.

Nicolle and I discuss the support that teachers are hoping to receive from parents this school year and the importance of learning to be comfortable, being uncomfortable.

Educational leader Becky Copp and I discuss the importance of looking for the positives in what seems to be a negative time in education as well as the making the choice to be flexible in the unknowns ahead.

Jen is the 7th grade assistant principal in the Rome School District. She and I discuss her position as a leader in both her professional and personal life and how important it is for parents to set their children up for success with leading by example instead of resistance in the upcoming school year.

President Porterfield and I discussion leading a college through a pandemic with faith, hope & love. She shares the importance of protecting her students and staff as well as encouragement and helpful steps moving ahead during this "burden of uncertainty."

Jen talks about identifying the need for perfection. How to uproot it from our heart and shift the focus on the perfection that God created uniquely in each of us.

Alli and I discuss her new book Standing Strong.

Paula and I talk about her decision to walk away from a prominent career including co-hosting The View and co-anchoring Good Morning America Weekend to find the purpose God has for her.

Amy talks about finding the extraordinary gift in ordinary love.

Ronne and I talk about her new book and mission to empower others in their journey to change the world, one simple step at a time.

Erin is a five-time cancer survivor and founder of Truth Becomes Her. We talk about her most important roles as a wife and mother and how learning to trust over fear was the key to her success.

In this episode my husband and I are interviewed by our two daughters on how well we know each other after 24 years of marriage. 

Blythe and Helen share their new book Mended. We discuss how mother and daughter relationships can become strained and off course at times. However, they offer practical steps to begin mending the relationship and reminding us that it is never too late to restore the connection between mothers and daughters.

Danielle shares the added anxieties that come with being a new mom and nurse during this pandemic. She shares practical advise on staying healthy as well as the importance of setting boundaries and fasting with all types of media.

Alice and I discuss what it's like to re-start your family after 40 and the lessons she's learned from the years in between.

Amy shares her mission to show parents how to parent on purpose. We talk about the importance of having a plan of action and claiming the end goal which consists of the realization that we are not raising kids but rather raising adults.

Jayme and I wrap up April's topic of Faith by  offering impactful actions that can be done during this pandemic. First, asking ourselves what we can do to help and encourage those around us allows us to reset and refocus as well as dwell in gratitude instead of fear.

Sara and I discuss her new book, Now Waiting. Now waiting talks about how life in the middle can be hard, similar to the feelings we have all experienced at one time or another during this pandemic. Yet, Sarah reminds us that waiting is a vital part of our story and what we do with our time of waiting matters.

Jessica shares her new book, Break Bread Together. We discuss community, friendship, vulnerability, and transparency as it relates to the last supper.

Season discusses her mission of joy by living like the Gospel is good news!

This is our continued discussion where we talk about the effect this pandemic has had on our parents and children. We also talk about what we would like to takeaway from this experience, hoarding issues and how are children may view this time completely different from us.

This episode is a shared discussion of many different women from different places and positions yet a common perspective during this time of uncertainty. We talk about children, routines, homeschooling, fitness, parents, gratitude and our sanity. Enjoy.

Melissa shares her journey of becoming a best-selling rom-com author. How she combines motherhood, marriage, and writing while keeping her priorities in check and life in balance.

Amy shares the importance staying humble and kind to maintain longevity and success in a career you love.

Rachel shares how her anxiety from trying to balance motherhood while keeping herself refreshed and restored in God's word, led her to the creation of the national best-selling book, The Big and Little Coloring Devotional.

Jen shares her healthy living resources and how shifting our mindset from fear to truth can help keep anxiety at bay.

Jodi shares practical advice on getting your anxiety under control as well as the reminder that you're not alone!

Finding a purpose through fitness within the topic of HEALTH.

Anxiety as a result from geographical CHANGE.

Life On Purpose topic CHANGE from divorce.

Life On Purpose - Tackling Fear and Anxiety one month at a time.