Declare: Recent Episodes
Declare with host Anne Watson
This episode of the Declare Podcast, featuring our friend and Declare Conference speaker Jevon, originally aired in 2018. The insight she shares is so valuable, we’re sharing it again! MEET JEVON: For more than fourteen years, Jevon Bolden has been an essential editorial partner and writing coach to a number of best-selling authors. She […]
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Jess Connolly was our guest in this throwback episode of the Declare podcast from 2014. She shares her awesome tips for crafting a cohesive Instagram feed. If you’ve ever been inspired to curate beautiful and intentional Instagram images on your account, listen as Jess shares her insight! In this episode: “The Funnel”–finding your niche […]
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Have you ever wondered if what you write really matters? And if you should you keep writing? On this episode from the Declare podcast archives, guest Brooke McGlothlin talks about something many of us probably struggle with: questioning our qualifications and our value as writers. Brooke joined us at the Declare Conference in 2014. We […]
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Declare Conference 2019 is NEXT WEEK! Did you know you can meet for a personalized consultation with Brian Dixon or Anne Watson or both? In honor of that fun fact, we thought we’d replay this awesome episode with Anne and Brian from last April! Get Your Hopes UP! MEET BRIAN: Brian Dixon is a tech, […]
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Are you coming to Declare Conference this October? Wondering what to expect? Maybe it’s your first time, and you don’t know what to expect at all. Maybe you’re a Declare regular and you’re wondering whether or not this year will be worth it? Well, Get Your Hopes Up, because 2019 has an amazing lineup in […]
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Platform building is a common theme these days among online influencers. As Christians, how do we grow our ministries and businesses while surrendering to God’s will for our lives? How important are the numbers really? How do you build what really matters? Listen in on this heart to heart with Rachael Gilbert and Kristin Lemus […]
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What is the hidden value of Declare? And why is investing in the dream God has put in your heart so important and worthwhile? Kristin Lemus chats about all that and more today on the Declare Podcast. Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here. INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE: JOIN US at the Conference! Get your […]
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“It’s time to start thinking about publishing as a business… If you want to pursue publishing, you are starting a business.” We are very excited that Rachelle Gardner will be at Declare Conference this year. She brings so much experience and knowledge of the writing and publishing industry, and has thoughtful advice for writers in […]
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“Hope is what you’re after, and endurance is what you need to get there.” If anyone can speak about hope and endurance, it’s Nika. Just listen to her story and how her faith sustained her through a seemingly hopeless situation. Nika has a BS in mass communications from Texas Wesleyan University, an MA in English […]
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MEET CRYSTAL: Crystal is passionate about encouraging, equipping and inspiring women of all ages to embrace a work hard, rest well lifestyle that honors God. She calls it “holy hustle.” A writer for more than a decade, She is the author of three self-published books, a Bible study called “Work Hard, Rest Well”, and her […]
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | More WE HAVE SOME NEWS FOR YOU. BE SURE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS: Today we turned the tables on our host Anne Watson and are interviewing her! Join Kristin Lemus as she interviews Anne on being obedient when God asks you to do something new and different (and maybe […]
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Join us for a fun Heart of Declare flashback episode with Declare Found Eryn Hall and podcast host Heather MacFadyen. The conference evolves each year, but the Heart of Declare always remains the same: To know God and make Him known as we walk with Him as Christian Communicators. Do you have your ticket for […]
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*Kristy would like to note in this conversation that she is not the inventor of verse mapping. Rather, she’s a devoted fan who has grown richly from it and now shares the idea enthusiastically. MEET KRISTY: Kristy Cambron is an award-winning author of historical fiction, including her bestselling debut The Butterfly and the Violin, and […]
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MEET AMY: Amy Wicks (type 3) is a writer, podcaster and lover of Enneagram who lives in Kansas City with her tree climbing arborist-husband (type 9) and three kids who can often be found on the limbs of a tree, themselves. She is the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast and has co-authored The […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your encouragement on an upcoming episode! MEET JENNI: Jenni Catron is a leadership coach, author, and speaker. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, […]
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We’re celebrating 100 episodes with dancing and hand clapping! This wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Declare Community. Thank YOU for being loyal listeners, fans of Declare, and obedient Christian communicators. We are so grateful for your endless encouragement & support. Today we celebrate YOU and your work! Enjoy this very special episode! #wearedeclare MEET […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here. MEET BRIAN: Brian Dixon is a tech, video, and marketing guru who wants to help you grow your email list and also create your first online product. He helps explain the reason why the overwhelming technology necessary to serve your readers. Helping you be […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here. MEET EMILY: Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Simply Tuesday and A Million Little Ways. She is also the host of The Next Right Thing podcast, where she helps create space for the soul to breathe, offering a fresh perspective […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here! MEET JENI: Jeni is a marketing strategist and business coach for smart women who want to build a strong, profitable business that transforms the lives of their followers. Step by step, she shows them how to leverage connections with readers to develop services, transformational […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave onehere and you may hear your words on an upcoming episode! MEET BLAKE: Blake is the host & voice of the Confessions of a Crappy Christian Podcast, the designer behind Magnolia Ink, wife to Jeremy, & mama to Pacey & Elliot. She’s Louisiana born & bred & […]
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MEET HOLLEY: Holley Gerth is the best-selling author of books like You’re Already Amazing and Fiercehearted. She loves encouraging the hearts of women through words. Holley is also wife to Mark, Mama to Lovelle and Nana to Ellie. Until you can have coffee together, you can hang out with Holley at holleygerth.com. MEET JENNIFER: Jennifer Watson is […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your words on an upcoming episode! MEET CRYSTAL: Want to learn about increasing your return on investment? Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode and author of the book, Money-Making Mom. In 2017, […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your encouragement on an upcoming episode! MEET KAT: Kat Lee is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is the author of the Hello Mornings book (published by Thomas Nelson), a speaker, podcaster, […]
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Happy New Year Declare friends! 2018 was a great year for our community and we are looking forward to all God has in store for us in 2019! We are getting our hopes up about a lot of new ideas for you! We thought it would be great to kick off the New Year with […]
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Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your words on an upcoming episode! MEET SHONTELL: Shontell Brewer is a writer on her blog Nonsense At Its Finest. By day she works as a classroom teacher, and weekends are mostly spent as an advocate for the steadily growing […]
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MEET LISA: Jesus is everything. It is the heart, the passion and the leadership approach of author and speaker, Lisa Whittle. Lisa is the author of 6 books including, Put Your Warrior Boots On, and now host of the 5 Word Prayers Daily podcast. She’s a sought out Bible teacher for her wit and bold, bottom line approach. […]
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MEET MARY: Mary DeMuth is an international speaker and podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of over thirty-five books, including the latest: The Seven Deadly Friendships(Harvest House Publishers 2018). She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 28 years and is the mom to three […]
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MEET CHRISTA: Christa Hutchins is a “doer-of-things” who provides ministry coaching, project management and accountability support for speakers, writers and ministry leaders. Her writing provides practical insight into moving your God-sized dream from vision to action. Christa lives in South Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty nest, where you usually will find her […]
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MEET JAMI: Jami Amerine M.Ed. is an author, speaker, artist, wife, mom, and friend. Her second book, Sacred Ground Sticky Floors launches on October 2. She and her husband Justin live in North Houston and are advocates for foster care and adoption. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Being an accidental author. Getting death threats (that’s […]
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MEET NICKI: Nicki Koziarz is a two-time best-selling author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is a wife to Kris and mom to three girls, Taylor, Hope & Kennedy. Nicki’s family runs a small farm just outside of Charlotte, NC they affectionately call The Fixer Upper Farm. Nicki speaks nationally at conferences, retreats, and […]
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MEET MEGAN: Megan Weaver is a photographer of women entrepreneurs and bloggers based in Dallas, TX. She also helps bloggers create better images through her blog and online photography course. She’s been a featured speaker at Thrive Blogger Conference, Bloguettes Branding Workshop and Blogger 2 Boss Conference to name a few. Her work has been […]
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MEET HEATHER: Heather MacFadyen has been married since the turn of the century (sounds more impressive than it is). She is the mother of four young boys (born exactly, to the day, within 6 1/2 years . . . just like she’d always planned). She hosts “The God Centered Mom Podcast” weekly interviewing fellow journeyers […]
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MEET SUSAN: Susan is a British born, Australian raised American, who is passionate about empowering women to create their own websites. She creates and customizes WordPress themes. For her, creating the websites is just part of the story – she’s obsessed with the process, and loves to help others by answering support questions; after working […]
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MEET JENI: Jeni is a marketing strategist and business coach for smart women who want to build a strong, profitable business that transforms the lives of their followers. Step by step, she shows them how to leverage connections with readers to develop services, transformational courses, and membership sites—without having to work long hours or make […]
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MEET ANNA: One of more than fifty children of infamous, polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured abandonment, horrific living conditions, child labor, and sexual grooming. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s passionate about helping others […]
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MEET JEVON: For more than fourteen years, Jevon Oakman Bolden has been an essential editorial partner and writing coach to a number of best-selling authors. She has experience in a broad range of topics including natural health and wellness, personal and spiritual growth, and children’s nonfiction. Jevon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English […]
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MEET KARA: Kara Leonino is an Acquisitions Editor for nonfiction at Tyndale House Publishers. She manages product development and the acquisitions process for every nonfiction project. Kara has a bachelor’s degree in English from Ohio University. Since coming to Tyndale, Kara has had the privilege of working with a variety of talented authors, including Ann […]
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MEET ELISA: Elisa Pulliam is passionate about helping women experience a fresh encounter with God and His Word for the sake of impacting the next generation with Kingdom Hope. Her latest book, “Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight through Believing God’s Word,” is described as “more than a devotional, it’s a tool for growing deep spiritual […]
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MEET CRYSTAL: Crystal Stine encourages women to pursue holy hustle—a work-hard, rest-well lifestyle that chases faith instead of fame. Along with being a popular speaker, she is the author of Creative Basics, creator of the “Clarity Coaching” course, and editor of Craving Connection by the (in)courage team. Crystal lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and […]
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MEET AMIE: With a passion to reach young women, Amie’s life demonstrates practical ways each and every believer can impact the lives of others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Her humorous and personal communication style gives her the ability to take on the tough issues facing this generation. Through the last 8 years she […]
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MEET RACHAEL: Rachael Gilbert is a former Oklahoman turned Texan by her husband, homeschooling momma of 3, business owner, blogger, co-host of the Declare Conference & show host of Real Talk with Rachael. She loves Jesus and likes to run Spartans, half & full marathons with her husband. She is passionate about seeing women walk […]
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MEET TRICIA: Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. A USA Today bestselling author, Tricia has published over 70 books and has written more than 500 articles. She’s well-known for her Big Sky series and for writing the novelization for Mom’s Night Out. For more information visit […]
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MEET KRISTIN: Kristin Lemus is a wife and brave mom to 6 kids ages 9 to 19. She shares her heart on her blog TheBeautifulDeep.com. Kristin loves to serve as a cheerleader to Christian women communicators through her work with The Declare Conference and is passionate about teaching moms how to not grow weary at […]
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MEET KRISTEN: Kristen Welch was born and raised in Texas and she is the author of the parenting blog, We are THAT Family (www.wearethatfamily.com). Author of Rhinestone Jesus and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen is the founder of Mercy House, a nonprofit maternity home in Kenya the rescues young pregnant girls from […]
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MEET MICHELLE: Michelle R. Acker loves to micro-blog about life in general at the corner of Quiet & Trust, where she is bravely pursuing her own God-given calling. However, Michelle is passionate about encouraging women to truly change the world by leaning into their unique strengths and gifts in order to soak in and radiate God’s […]
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MEET HOLLEY: Holley Gerth is the best-selling author of books like You’re Already Amazing and Fiercehearted. She loves encouraging the hearts of women through words. Holley is also wife to Mark, Mama to Lovelle and Nana to Ellie. Until you can have coffee together, you can hang out with Holley at holleygerth.com. WHAT WE CHAT […]
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MEET ERYN: Eryn has a heart for encouraging women to walk in faith and make the most of every day. She and her husband are raising 2 awesome kids in Dallas. Eryn haphazardly blogs at MamaHall.com but more frequently shares on Instagram (@mamahall). Eryn is a dance fitness instructor, a virtual assistant, and hostess for Declare, a conference for […]
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MEET KELLY: Kelly Balarie is an author and national speaker on a mission to encourage others not to give up. Through times of extreme testing, Kelly’s discovered peace-bringing wisdom, truth, and techniques that help women live full-hearted, even when life feels downright empty. Kelly believes there is hope for every woman, every battle and in every circumstance. […]
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MEET ANNA: One of more than fifty children of infamous, polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured abandonment, horrific living conditions, child labor, and sexual grooming. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s passionate about helping others […]
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MEET ANDREA: Andrea Howey is a hand-lettering artist from Dallas, Texas. She’s a big fan of rainy days, good coffee, chips and salsa, and Christmas music year-round. Andrea uses hand lettering with the aim to encourage hearts, strengthen faith, and point people to Jesus. By sharing her heart and hand lettering messages of hope, truth, […]
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MEET KAT: Kat and I met a few years ago at the 2015 Declare Conference. She was a keynote speaker who blew my mind when she used Strength Finders statistics to prove how unique each of us really is. We’ve been friends ever since, and I’m so excited to announce that her first book releases […]
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MEET ANGIE: Angie is married to Todd Smith, of the Christian group, Selah, and mom to five daughters. In 2008, the Smiths received news that their 4th daughter, Audrey, would not survive, and Angie began blogging as a means of communication with friends and family during those difficult days. Angie is now speaking around the country, and writes books and Bible studies, but the heart of her ministry is the same as it was when her fingers typed the very first words on her blog years ago: Angie greatest passion is to make the Bible feel accessible and relevant and to encourage others in their faith journey. Angie holds a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from Vanderbilt University and is a bestselling author of multiple adult and children’s books. She and Todd (and their house full of daughters) live in Nashville, TN. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Feeling like an imposter Inviting people into your life Not rehearsing talks Love of learning Being in a gap season The business of God Your work is never wasted LINKS: Women of Faith Selah Eat Pray Love Book Angie Smith Author […]
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MEET DENISE: Denise is a Southern California girl who is passionate about helping scripture coming to life. She is married with three kids and spends all her extra time writing and editing for Dayspring and (In)Courage. She is a literary teacher and also the author of three brand new bible studies, The Word Writers Series, […]
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MEET MACY: Macy McKinzie is a Worship Pastor and recording artist from Dallas Texas who recently released her debut EP, “The Onset.” She believes in overcoming fear to live her best story and hopes to inspire others to do the same. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Maison, they have a cat named […]
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MEET ANNA: One of more than fifty children of infamous, polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured abandonment, horrific living conditions, child labor, and sexual grooming. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s also passionate about helping […]
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MEET LISA: Lisa Lloyd is a charismatic speaker and writer, dedicated to helping people break free from the lies convincing us we don’t have a purpose, when in fact God has created us to herald His fame. With open and vulnerable communication, Lisa uses stories and scripture to demonstrate God’s unique plan for each of […]
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MEET SEPTEMBER: September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, ministry creator, wife, and a home school mom to ten beautiful children. She also writes with a compassionate heart for broken lives and shares hope in her words for women in every season of life. In addition, she is now the author of “Why Motherhood […]
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MEET AMY: Amy Ford is the President and Co-Founder of Embrace Grace, a non-profit that inspires and equips the church to love on single and pregnant young women as well as the author of A Bump in Life: True Stories of Hope & Courage during an Unplanned Pregnancy. Embrace Grace works with hundreds of churches across the […]
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MEET JAN: Jan Greenwood is a vibrant teacher with leadership expertise and a prophetic gift. She is a pastor, mentor and leader with a talent for identifying the gifts in others while making the principles of God’s Word practical and approachable. She is the author of Women at War, and a contributor to two collaborative […]
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MEET CRYSTAL: Crystal Stine is a freelance writer and communications coach who encourages women to pursue holy hustle – a work hard, rest well lifestyle that chases faith instead of fame. She is a Mama to a 5-year-old (and married to her high school sweetheart). Crystal is the author of “Creative Basics: 30 Days to […]
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MEET SARA: Sara is a wife to Nate and a mother of six whose arms stretched wide across the expanse between the United States and Africa. After almost a decade of Christian life, she was introduced to pain and perplexity and, ultimately, intimacy with Jesus. God met her and moved her when life stopped working […]
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MEET JAMIE: Fifteen years ago Jamie Bates left her career at Microsoft in Seattle to find out if there was more to life than what her world told her should be enough. Since then God has taken her everywhere from war-torn villages in Burma, to the shores of a Tsunami devastated Thailand, to the impoverished […]
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MEET JENN: Jenn Jett is a dreamer, a doer, a champion of risk takers and a wanna be secret agent. When she is not running her graphic design business, she is encouraging women through her community, The Well Studio – a place where dreamers and doers who are weary and overwhelmed can come and be […]
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MEET MANDY: Mandy Ballard is a woman born again only by the grace of God, the wife of a sweet man named Robert, and a homeschooling mama of seven. She desires to glorify God in her everyday life and considers homemaking a radical, hard, and wonderful calling of the Lord. You can find Mandy writing […]
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MEET EMILY: Emily once taught juveniles in the prison system, and that did not kill her. This is how she knew she could survive parenthood. Before kids she was a teacher, nurse, and world traveler. Now she mostly travels around her house picking up toys. As a podcaster, Emily employs humor and candor to share […]
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MEET MELANIE: Melanie Dale is a minivan mama and total weirdo who stinks at small talk. Her laugh is a combination honk-snort, and it’s so bad that people have moved away from her in the movie theater. She adores sci-fi and superheroes and is terrified of Pinterest. Author of Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure […]
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MEET JEN: Jen Weaver is a communicator and storyteller, both in the written word and as a conference speaker and church teacher. Married to her best friend Jared, and proud momma to an adorable toddler, she’s passionate about helping people achieve freedom and fullness in everyday life. You can find her blogging about faith, marriage, and motherhood […]
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MEET JANELLE: Janelle is one of our most favorite Aussies! As the founder of MICI Magazine and all of it’s subsidiaries, Janelle is passionate about helping women and girls live out the truth of Ephesians 1:11-12 ‘For it is in Christ that we find out who we are and what we’re living for.’ (MSG) In […]
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MEET KAT: Declare favorite, Kat Lee, is back with more great wisdom on this episode of the podcast. If you haven’t met her yet, Kat is married to Jimmy and they live in Texas with their 3 beautiful kids. Kat is the creator and visionary behind Inspired To Action and Hello Mornings just to name […]
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Meet Blythe: Blythe Daniel is a literary agent and marketing consultant and has experience with author acquisitions, marketing, and publicity campaigns. In addition to placing clients with publishers as an agent, she has had clients on the Today Show, Fox News, Good Morning America, The 700 Club, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Small Business […]
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Meet Alli: Alli Worthington is the author of Breaking Busy: Finding Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy, speaker, and the Executive Director of Propel Women. Her goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. Alli co-founded BlissDom Events and has helped individuals, small business owners and Fortune 500 companies […]
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Meet Michele-Lyn: Michele-Lyn is a New York City girl living in the country in Florida. She is a wife and mama of four who has finally learned to hold tightly to what is most important, and let go of all the rest. She is the founder of The Pointed Life, which through devotions, studies, and […]
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Meet Heather: Heather has been married since the turn of the century (sounds more impressive than it is). She is the mother of four young boys (born exactly, to the day, within 6 1/2 years . . . just like she’d always planned). Heather hosts a weekly podcasts–interviewing fellow journeyers about motherhood. On social media […]
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Meet Jen: Jen Weaver is a communicator and storyteller, both in the written word and as a conference speaker and church teacher. Married to her best friend Jared, and proud momma to an adorable toddler, she’s passionate about helping people achieve freedom and fullness in everyday life. You can find her blogging about faith, marriage, […]
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Meet Jessica: Jessica Kirkland joined The Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc. as Marketing and Literary Agent in 2012. She acquires both fiction and non-fiction and has a strong command for helping authors with book development. Jessica thinks outside the box as a marketer, and her experience as a business owner has helped her to coach authors […]
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Meet Kristin: Kristin Lemus is married to her best friend and “momma” to 7 kids. She has 5 girls and 2 boys (one in heaven). She is passionate about encouraging moms that they are good at what they do and helping them to walk in truth. She’s been saved by grace, is madly in love […]
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Meet Anne: Anne Watson is a fresh voice in women’s ministry. As a former perfectionist and sleep-in-on-Sundays girl, Anne is passionate about helping women love themselves for real. With humor, wit and biblical insight, Anne helps women connect the dots between God and their everyday lives. Read more from Anne at GodDots.com. What we chat about: Continuing to blog […]
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Meet Jenn Jenn Sprinkle is a lot of things. She is a creative, a graphic designer, a speaker and a writer as well. She is an idea girl who grabs fellow dreamers and doers to form community. You’re really going to love this episode and her wisdom regarding obedience versus outcome and how she re-framed […]
The post Obedience Over Outcome :: Jenn Sprinkle {EP 39} appeared first on Declare.
Meet Lara: Lara Williams is a girl who has walked through the valleys of death, addiction, and betrayal. As a result, however, she has first-hand experience of the miraculous way God brings victory. There is something so refreshing about being around someone who has seen God proven faithful in hard places. They serve as […]
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Meet Kat: If you’ve been around Declare for any length of time, you know Kat Lee. She’s the mastermind behind Inspired to Action and Hello Mornings. She’s a mom to three kids, a music lover and a runner. She has a knack for organizing ideas and she’s coming back to Declare this year to close […]
The post Boiling it Down to One Thing :: Kat Lee {EP 37} appeared first on Declare.
Meet Emily: Emily P. Freeman is a wife and mom, and author of several books you’ve likely read, and little known fact, she is also a sign language interpreter! She’s blogger for the better part of a decade and she has some insightful pointers to share today along with a special offer just for Declare […]
The post Morning Pages and Soul Rest :: Emily Freeman {EP 36} appeared first on Declare.
What would you do if your country had been in civil war for 25 years? If you were left in the aftermaths of a war-torn country with a tarp and a bag of wheat, how would you survive? What skills do you have? What goods could you sell in order to feed your family? Where […]
The post Seed Effect :: Missy Williams {Ep 35} appeared first on Declare.
Every day young women and girls are being fed lies about who they are and who they need to be. Thankfully, today’s podcast guest (& Declare Sponsor) Janelle Knox from MICI Magazine is using her story to reshape theirs. Janelle hopes to give girls a new perspective of who they are. To make sure they […]
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Our Declare community wants to know God and make Him known. We make Him known in a variety of ways. Through how we live our lives. Through typing out a message. Or through the spoken word. What if you feel called to do the latter. . .to speak? What steps should you take to pursue […]
The post Called to Speak :: Chrystal Evans Hurst {Ep 33} appeared first on Declare.
We all have our ‘thing’. Something that so fits our giftedness & strengths it doesn’t feel like ‘work’. When you are trying to decide where to focus, given all these online opportunities, it helps to remember what you love most. Your ‘thing’. For today’s guest, Kristen Kill, after blogging shifted away from family sharing. . .she […]
The post Contributor Blogs & Corporations :: Kristen Kill {Ep 32} appeared first on Declare.
I asked today’s guest: “If you lived on another planet which had more than 24 hours/day what would you do with that extra time?” Her answer fits her heart. Cari Trotter would want more time to look at you. Really see you. Prolonged eye contact. (Well, that or flip through a magazine. . .;)). Cari […]
The post Connecting via Video :: Cari Trotter {Ep 31} appeared first on Declare.
Numbers and followers and platform. . . can leave us feeling empty. Especially if they become the source of our significance. Being a part of the online world requires us to frequently check-in and ask ourselves questions. Why do I write online? What is my purpose? (and then the hardest part. . .answering honestly) Today’s podcast guest, […]
The post Finding Significance :: Ashley Linne {Ep 30} appeared first on Declare.
There are so many good things we could do online. I mean, think about all the Declare speakers I’ve already interviewed this year? We’ve heard about: Newsletters. Podcasts. Small Businesses. Micro-blogging. Facebook pages. Contributor sites. . . But we can’t (nor shouldn’t . . .) do them all. So…. How do we accomplish the thing we […]
The post Shiny Things Require Sacrifice :: Kat Lee {Ep 29} appeared first on Declare.
Yes, you may have started off ‘just’ writing online. But what if you feel God calling you to a new thing? A book? A retreat? A contributor site? Well, today’s podcast guest, Kris Camealy, has followed God’s lead and done all three. In this episode Kris vulnerably shares her struggle with pride and the journey of trusting […]
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Want to know another great thing about the Declare Conference? Yes, you will be inspired. Yes, you will worship God. Yes, you will connect with other bloggers. But you will also be given practical tips and tangible tools to use when you get home. Today’s podcast guest, Holly Homer, is a lab speaker sharing her wisdom and “strategery” […]
The post Inspired & Strategic :: Holly Homer {Ep 27} appeared first on Declare.
Are you the type who used to enjoy blogging about your family, but now you’re interested in trying something new? Perhaps there’s a skill or a product you’d like to share with the world. But you feel unsure of where to start. Well, I’ve got a gal who can help you out. Today’s podcast guest […]
The post Blog to Small Business :: Emily Thomas {Ep 26} appeared first on Declare.
You’re listening to the Declare Podcast. But should you start one of your own? On today’s episode, Michelle Acker (host of the Declare Conference) interviews me (Heather MacFadyen) about the podcasting lab being offered at Declare this year. (And Michelle shares a bit about her blogging journey with a word of wisdom for the Declare community). […]
The post Should You Podcast? :: Heather MacFadyen & Michelle Acker {Ep 25} appeared first on Declare.
She’s been blogging for over a decade. Yep, since 2004. Today’s podcast guest, Amy Lynn Andrews, has seen blogging grow and change. And she has some predictions about where it is headed. In our conversation, we chat about why she decided to write a weekly “useletter” instead of on her blog. She helps me understand better […]
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‘Crystal, Crystal, she’s our gal. If she can’t do it, no one can!’ We are so thankful to be welcoming back Crystal Stine to the Declare Conference. Y’all raved about her lab and session last year. (And I know you loved the podcast episode where she shared 3 Community Building Tips for Twitter) Lucky you, she’s leading […]
The post Making Pretty Graphics :: Crystal Stine {Ep 23} appeared first on Declare.
Ready or not, here comes the first podcast episode of 2015! In this episode I’m lucky enough to chat with co-founder of the Declare Conference, Eryn Hall. If you’re wondering what’s going on at this year’s conference, why the smaller size, and new location, then tune it and get your answers. Listen as Eryn shares […]
The post Beautiful Deep :: Eryn Hall {Ep 22} appeared first on Declare.
Well. Here it is, the last speaker interview before we all gather in Dallas. Just can’t believe it. Thank you for listening to the podcast and welcoming our speakers. They have been praying for this weekend, seeking God for the message He wants you to hear. Continue to pray for their safety in traveling and […]
The post How Obedience Changes Your Life :: Kristen Welch {Ep 21} appeared first on Declare.
You’ve read lots of books. You love books. You have even consider writing a book of your own. But what is the process of going from book idea to book store? Fortunately, we have an publication “insider” who is willing to share her knowledge with our Declare community. Jessica Kirkland (aka “Jessie”), is a literary […]
The post Tips from a Secret (Literary) Agent :: Jessica Kirkland {Ep 20} appeared first on Declare.
Have you ever wondered if what you write really matters? And if you should you keep writing? I know I have. Today’s podcast guest, Brooke McGlothlin shares her story of questioning her qualifications and value as a writer. At the Declare Conference she will be encouraging attendees on the importance of Christian writers to keep […]
The post How to Overcome Writer Insecurity :: Brooke McGlothlin {Ep 19} appeared first on Declare.
Every blogger knows the value great pictures add to a post. We have learned (thanks Jessi) the importance of using well-crafted photos on social media to attract followers & build our brands. But most of us don’t want to spend hours searching for the perfect photo. And typically we haven’t taken years of photography courses […]
The post 3 Common Photo Styling Mistakes :: Amy Locurto {Ep 18} appeared first on Declare.
Do you ever look around at all the amazing things bloggers are doing and feel like you just can’t keep up? Or feel like you just keep missing out on all the cool opportunities? Today’s podcast guest, Logan Wolfram, Executive Director of the Allume Conference, has a good word for you today. A word of […]
The post How to Not Miss Out :: Logan Wolfram {Ep 17} appeared first on Declare.