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Today, I have the absolute privilege of speaking with my favorite podcast guest this month, my sister. She is a mom to seven and her name is Mary Lindsey Blanton. She has children ranging in age from 2 all the way up to 18. She has tons of years of experience, she loves the Lord, and has so much wisdom in what she has to share. She's literally my go-to person for any question in motherhood and life. I am so excited to share her wisdom with you today. Resources from this episode: Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Mary Lindsey Blanton on Instagram Raising Godly Tomatoes by L. Elizabeth Krueger Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson Wise Words For Moms by Ginger Plowman Hubbard Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam The Contentment Challenge Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Welcome to another Friday minisode of May is for Mamas. Today, I am inviting back my friend Kimberly. You heard from her last Friday and she is going to read two more blessings over you. I love these two. The first is called "This is How we Live with Hope" and the second is "A Blessing for Parenting." I hope that it encourages you today as you listen. Resources from this episode: Small Steps: Blessings to Lift Your Soul on the Pilgrimage of Life by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Website Rhythms Reset Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

This week in May is for Mamas, I have the privilege of sitting down with a dear friend and sister in Christ, Abbey Wedgeworth. She just released a book called "Help! I'm Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change." This conversation is so gospel-centered and so encouraging. I am so grateful and excited for you to listen. Resources from this episode: Help! I'm Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change by Abbey Wedgeworth Abbey Wedgeworth Website Abbey Wedgeworth on Instagram Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Every Friday in May is for Mamas, I am going to be sharing a blessing or a special bonus interview. It's going to be a short and sweet word of encouragement. To kick it off, I have a sweet interview today with a new friend, Kimberly Knowle-Zeller, who has written an amazing book of blessings. She is going to read one over you today, and she is going to read a few more over you in the next few Fridays. I hope you love it as much as I do. Resources from this episode: Small Steps: Blessings to Lift Your Soul on the Pilgrimage of Life by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Website Rhythms Reset Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

On this first episode of May is for Mamas, I have mental health expert and real-life friend Raeanne Johnson joining me and we are going to be sharing all about family catechisms. Resources from this episode: New City Catechisms Ephesians 4:29 Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry The Contentment Challenge Brainwaves Wellness Website InTENtional Trip Packet Supplements for Kids Steady Souls Short Course Calm the Storm Guidebook Brainwaves Wellness on Instagram Raeanne on Facebook Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

We are closing out April with the most fun episode of the month. Today I am sharing 10 ways for play. 10 ways I love to play. I hope by the end of this one, you're inspired to protect more space for play in your own life too. Resources from this episode: Work & Play Episode 306 : 1,000 Hours Outside : The Hard Parts No One Talks About Timeless Series by Gabrielle Meyer : Book 1 Flip 7 Card Game Skyjo Card Game Work & Play Episode 173 : How We Sabbath Work & Play Episode 232 : A Year of Sabbaths with Will Ray : Part 1 Work & Play Episode 233 : A Year of Sabbaths with Will Ray : Part 2 Work & Play Episode 308 : You're In Good Company with Ashlee Gadd Work & Play Episode 311 : 10 Things That Are Growing My Faith Work & Play Episode 312 : 10 Things I'm Loving in My Home Work & Play Episode 313 : 10 Things Helping Me in My Work The Contentment Challenge Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Today I am going to share with you how I actually get work done as a mom of 5 with very limited hours. These are 10 things that help me most and I think you're going to love them. Resources from this episode: Work & Play Episode 311 : 10 Things That Are Growing My Faith Work & Play Episode 312 : Things I'm Loving in My Home My Favorite Timer Trello Claude AI Brick Device Work & Play Episode 079 : Why I Have a Business Journal Productive Morning Spotify Playlist The Holiday Soundtrack Rhythms Reset Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Today is a fun one! I am sharing ten things that I genuinely love in my home right now. Things I use every day, things that have made my life simpler or healthier or just more joyful. I hope you find something on this list that is helpful for you. Resources from this episode: The best glass food storage containers! Blue Daydream Kindle Case My fabric Apple watch band Fit with Coco Ankle weights A'Del Cosmetics (Use code: NANCYRAY for 15% off) BlueAir Filters External Hard Drive Lola Blankets We Heart Nutrition (Use code: NANCYRAY for a discount!) Desiccated Beef Liver Capsules LMNT Electrolytes Send Nancy an audio message! The Contentment Challenge Dwell Bible App Discount Rhythms Reset Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Today kicks off the month of April for the Work & Play podcast! I am super excited about this little series that I have come up with which is ten things. Each episode this month, I am going to be sharing ten things with you. In today's episode, I'm sharing ten things that are growing my faith. Resources from this episode: Dwell Bible App Discount My new favorite pens! The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble Episode 223 : I Read the Bible in a Month! Every Moment Holy Volume I Every Moment Holy Volume II Every Moment Holy Volume III Feast Worship Nights Long Story Short Family Devotional Send Nancy an audio message! Rhythms Reset Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Right now, as you're listening to this episode, we are smack in the middle of something kind of special. It's called "the 13th week." If you've never heard of it before, by the end of this episode, you're going to want to make it a permanent part of how you live your life. Resources from this episode: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran Work & Play Episode 143 : The 12 Week Year Work & Play Episode 296 : My 12 Week Year Planning Process Rhythms Reset Dwell Bible App Discount Send Nancy an audio message! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!