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Give Me JoyHe Answers Prayers!After a break in creating content, we’re joyful to be back! And we have plenty of updates to share. In this new episode, titled “He Answers Prayers!” Ally dives deep into prayers she’s seen answered in this current season, her recent baptism, her first speaking opportunity, and so much more! “God has been up to so much, and my words fall short. Here I am, trying to put what’s indescribable into words, what it means to be standing in the midst of answered prayers that I spent years praying for, and there’s just no adequate wo...
2025-05-0243 minGive Me JoyThe Power of Life Giving Words!The power of words… how often do we really recognize the impact of what we speak into the world? What you say, holds more power than you may think! In this episode, we have a conversation about the power of life giving words. And how life and death is truly in the power of our tongue. Through personal conviction, and leaning on the truth of God’s word, we have been learning so much in this area. Whether it be, mindfulness towards gossiping, speaking positively in a negative environment, or providing encouragement to loved ones, there are so ma...
2025-03-0744 min
Give Me JoyConvictions: Christianity & DrinkingIn this episode, “Convictions: Christianity and Drinking” we begin a series on conversations about convictions in our faith. Overall, our heart is to shed some light on what conviction is, how and why we should follow the things the Lord lays on our heart, and also the fact that convictions are truly personal and at the individual level.
This is not an episode to say, “do what we do” but rather “do what the Lord asks of you.” This is not our attempt to say “do/don’t do this” to earn favor with God. Rather, fall more in love with t...
2025-02-0547 minGive Me JoyStepping Deeper into Faith in 2025!What will the New Year look like for you?
In this episode, Avry & Ally talked all things Faith, God’s beautifully crafted timing, and what can happen when we obey his commands.
It’s no secret that God’s plan will ultimately always be better than our own. However, learning to lean on His understanding apart from our own is no easy task. He calls us to walk by Faith… to know there is beyond what we can see.
We may not be able to see what 2025 will bring us, but we can rest in kno...
2025-01-1544 minGive Me JoyEncouraging Testimony's and Stories of God's Faithfulness from our listeners!This episode, truly is one of our favorites we have ever done! In this episode you will hear so many encouraging testimonies and mini stories, all leading to the conclusion that God is so faithful!!! We were left speechless by the stories shared. It’s truly incomprehensible to understand just how in the details and good God is.
If you feel led to share your personal testimony or just a “God moment” we will keep the link open in our insta bio! Keep sharing your stories, because it has the power to not only encourage someone but perhap...
2024-12-1947 minGive Me JoyPrioritizing God in the Midst of a Busy SeasonIn this episode Ally and Avry discuss the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with Jesus, even when life is busy, ESPECIALLY when life gets busy!! Everything else in life is futile, he is the one steadfast thing that will always remain. There is no better thing to build the foundation of your life on when life gets so incredibly busy and chaotic, this we are finding out!!
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2024-11-2141 minGive Me JoyChristianity and Mental Health: A Life Giving Conversation on a Heavy TopicChristianity and Mental Health: A Life Giving Convo on a Heavy Topic
On this episode Ally and Avry have an unfiltered conversation about mental health and faith. Sharing from personal experiences, Biblical perspective, with a very open and honest heart posture. They address the shame that can be attached to mental health struggles, share encouragement on what has the power to help, heal, and transform our lives and so much more!
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2024-10-2245 minGive Me JoySeeing God's Faithfulness in Every Season: Conclusion of Give Me Joy Season 1With a heart full of gratitude, we end season 1 of the Give Me Joy Podcast with an episode titled “Seeing God's Faithfulness in Every Season.” It seems SO fitting as we’ve seen Gods faithfulness all over the first season of the podcast.
In this episode, Ally shares personal testimony’s and encouragement about how we can see God’s faithfulness in every season and circumstance!
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful for your support as we’ve embarked on starting this podcast. We are so expectant and excited for what God is going...
2024-10-0825 minGive Me JoyExciting News... We Have a New Cohost!Please welcome Avry Grumblatt (soon to be Terry) as our new cohost on the give me joy podcast! The decision to bring Avry on as a cohost was truly the easiest decision as she seamlessly fits into this role. God knew what he was doing in bringing Avry and Ally together, long before they did. Today the girls have a conversation about the heart behind how this all came about and the hope for the rebrand! As always, thank you for your support in making not just one but now two dreams come to life! We love you all...
2024-09-1135 minGive Me JoyJust Give it to God (feat. Avry Grumblatt)This episode is the perfect addition to the first episode featuring Avry Grumblatt! We couldn’t find a way to end the first conversation, so here we are again with another. We decided to call this one “Just give it to God” because that’s where we kept landing again and again. This conversation was deeply personal and all the while applicable for anyone listening!
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2024-08-1340 minGive Me JoyWhen God Meets You Where You're At (feat. Avry Grumblatt)This episode is two friends "talking God" over coffee. I can’t quite put into words the special nature of this episode. Much like I can’t put into words the special nature of Avry and I’s timely and God given friendship.
The common theme that somehow connected everything we shared on this episode, is this truth that God will meet you exactly where you are at, and you’ll be changed forever because of it. And the manner in which he meets you is with arms wide open, loving ready to embrace you. I can’t quite su...
2024-07-3150 minGive Me JoyFreedom From Bitterness/Resentment!Freedom from Bitterness/Resentment!
It’s time to let it go! In this episode, I get very real as I share about the damage that harboring bitterness/resentment can cause in our hearts….. and how to overcome it! There’s no room for bitterness/resentment in a joyful life, this I am learning. Maybe we are holding onto bitterness, and we didn’t even realize? Maybe unknowingly a resentful thought is causing destruction in your relationships?
In this episode, you’ll hear some personal revelations and practical steps that will help you to let go of that bi...
2024-07-2524 minGive Me JoyA change of heart!Plans can change suddenly, we’ve all experienced it! But what about the type of change that happens somewhere within, not necessarily circumstantial change? “A change of heart," when God transforms your desires into something different. Maybe even the complete opposite of what you thought you wanted…
In this episode, Ally shares a testimony of how on a few recent occasions, the Lord softened her heart towards the things she didn’t want and it became what she now desires most!
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps" Proverbs 16:9
2024-06-1929 minGive Me JoyWhy Do We Hate Waiting?In this episode, I share my heart with you about some BIG things the Lord is teaching me currently. Touching on, waiting on God’s timing, contentment, patience, freedom from the comparison game, and the true measure of success!!
Thank you so much for listening!!
- Ally
2024-04-1439 minGive Me JoyLove? Episode 3: Newlywed Perspective (Madi and Tyler McDonald)In this concluding episode of the "Love?" mini series my newlywed friends Madi and Tyler McDonald join me in a conversation about how they have seen God work in bringing them together and how he's blessed their relationship! They share about how to love one another well, and what you should be looking for as you choose who you are going to spent the rest of you life with!!
This conversation was so sweet and encouraging. I hope you enjoy!
- Ally
2024-03-1735 minGive Me JoyThis Was On my Heart Today...Turning Pain Into PurposeHere is a spontaneous little word that was on my heart today! Join me as I share about how God can make something beautiful and purposeful out of painful experiences and struggles we face.
Thanks for listening!- Ally
2024-03-0425 min
Give Me JoyThis Was On My Heart Today... Turning Pain into PurposeHere is a spontaneous little word that was on my heart today! Join me as I share about how God can make something beautiful and purposeful out of painful experiences and struggles we face.
Thanks for listening!- Ally
2024-03-0425 minGive Me JoyLove? Episode 2: Perspective on Christian Dating (feat. Mei Belko & Chad Green)This episode “Perspective on Christian Dating” is part of a series we are calling “Love?”
As you can imagine, this series is centered on the topic of love/relationships, but the conversations on this episode are not limited to just that!
Today Mei and Chad share a couples' perspective on dating as a Christian. They touched on how they prepared for dating as they were single, and how knowing God personally was a game changer in their relationship! They also, share wisdom not just on how to love your significant other, but in every season, how we c...
2024-02-2541 minGive Me JoyLove? Episode 1: Waiting on God's Timing for Your Future Spouse (feat. Trinity Romesberg)This episode “waiting on God’s timing for your future spouse” is kicking off a new series we’re calling “Love?”
As you can imagine, this series is centered on the topic of love/relationships, but the conversations on this episode are so not limited to just that! The lovely Trinity Romesberg shares wisdom on waiting on God’s timing for anything and everything we do!!
This conversation between her and I is straight from the heart and SO real. Waiting is not easy, and you are not alone in this season that can feel so isolating...
2024-02-0936 minGive Me JoyChoosing JoyIn this episode, Ally reveals how “Give Me Joy” podcast found its name and she shares a bit of her personal testimony on how the word “joy” changed her life.
This episode is one I’ve kinda put off, and in all honestly it should have been the first topic of conversation, but the important role that “choosing joy” has played in my life had me wanting to put extra thought and heart into it! There’s no way to do true justice to a topic so close to my heart and no perfect way convey all that I’d like to...
2024-01-2832 minGive Me JoyGet UnstuckAre you feeling “stuck” in your current season of life?? In this new episode you’ll get to hear a bit of my personal experience with being uninspired/ feeling as if my light had been dimmed, along with perspective and practical steps to get unstuck!!!
Three main points:
- No season lasts forever
- Opportunity is not circumstantial
- Remember your dreams, and take a step towards them
+ practical little ideas you can implement into your life today!
2024-01-1322 min
Give Me Joy22 things I learned being 22Here's 22 things I learned this year! I hope that you can relate or feel encouraged in some way! - Ally
2023-12-3154 min
The PodclassLesson Planning with Well-being in Mind with Dr. Michelle KilbornElizabeth talks with Dr. Michelle Kilborn, assistant professor of teaching from the University of Calgary, about ways to build lesson plans where well-being is embedded. They discuss ideas that contribute positively to students' and collective classroom well-being, including active, dynamic and creative learning activities.Additional Resources:Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Random House.Greene, M. (1971). Curriculum and consciousness. In D. Flinders & S. Thornton (Eds.) The curriculum studies reader (2004, pp. 135–148). New York, NY: Falmer.Greene, M. (1978). Landscapes of Learning. New York, NY: Teachers College PressGreene, M. (1984). How do we think about our craft? Teachers College...
2022-12-2052 min