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Choosing JoyGia Peppers Interview | Healing, Grief, & Owning Her Power | Choosing JoyWhat happens when your purpose feels too heavy to carry? When the grief, burnout, or self-doubt start whispering louder than your confidence?In this heart-centered and life-giving episode of Choosing Joy, Emmy-nominated journalist, media personality, and host of Healed Girl Era Gia Peppers sits down with Deborah Joy Winans Williams for one of the most raw, uplifting, and spiritually rooted conversations of the season.From growing up immersed in Black excellence in D.C. and Maryland to navigating loss, therapy, and self-reinvention...
2025-08-2535 min
Voice Up For The VoicelessChoosing Joy: A Survivor’s Guide to Peace in the Storm S2 E16Send us a text🎙️ Voice Up for the Voiceless – Season 2, Episode 16Hosts: Angela Williams & Crysta MarshallLife can feel like one storm after another—grief, trauma, chaos, and uncertainty. Survivors often wonder: Is joy really possible for me? In this heartfelt episode, Angela and Crysta remind us that true joy doesn’t deny the storm—it anchors you through it.✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:• 🌪️ Why survivors face unique “storms” of trauma recovery, triggers, and doubt• 🙌 The difference between joy and happiness—and why joy is rooted in God’s presence• 💔 Why joy can...
2025-08-2032 minChoosing JoyROE Interview | Trusting the Journey, Embracing Her Sound & Thriving in Her Skin | Choosing JoyWhat does it mean to thrive in your skin—not just as an artist, but as a woman, a mother, and a soul who’s lived many lives before the world even saw her?In this soul-nourishing episode of Choosing Joy, genre-bending singer-songwriter ROE joins Deborah Joy Winans Williams for an honest and vibrant conversation about identity, motherhood, music, and trusting divine timing. Known for her songwriting with Mary J. Blige, Usher, and more, ROE is now stepping boldly into her own spotlight.From her Crenshaw root...
2025-08-1434 min
Voice Up For The VoicelessChoosing Joy: A Survivor’s Guide to Peace in the Storm S2 E16Send us a text🎙️ Voice Up for the Voiceless – Season 2, Episode 16Hosts: Angela Williams & Crysta MarshallLife can feel like one storm after another—grief, trauma, chaos, and uncertainty. Survivors often wonder: Is joy really possible for me? In this heartfelt episode, Angela and Crysta remind us that true joy doesn’t deny the storm—it anchors you through it.✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:• 🌪️ Why survivors face unique “storms” of trauma recovery, triggers, and doubt• 🙌 The difference between joy and happiness—and why joy is rooted in God’s presence• 💔 Why joy can feel har...
2025-08-1332 minChoosing JoyAbby Phillip Interview | Grace, Grit & Letting Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect | Choosing JoyCNN anchor and political correspondent Abby Phillip joins Deborah Joy Winans Williams on Choosing Joy for an unfiltered and deeply human conversation on identity, motherhood, ambition, and letting go of perfection.From her roots in Trinidad and the DMV to her journey through Harvard and into the national spotlight, Abby opens up about what it means to live with purpose, protect your peace, and embrace the unknown. She shares the highs and lows of working in political media during chaotic times, and why truth, even when hard to hold onto...
2025-08-0755 minChoosing JoyTabitha Brown Interview | Obedience, Motherhood, and Trusting God’s Timing | Choosing JoyIn this heartfelt and joy-filled episode of Choosing Joy, beloved actress, author, and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown joins Deborah Joy Winans Williams for a deeply inspiring conversation about obedience, surrender, motherhood, and trusting the voice of God.With her signature warmth and radiant spirit, Tabitha opens up about how illness shifted her faith, why she gave up on her dream temporarily, and how radical obedience led her to the life she was always meant to live. From walking away from fashion school to becoming a breakout star after 30, Tabitha shares how...
2025-08-0130 minChoosing JoyMerle Dandridge Interview |Forgiveness, Greenleaf, and Living Fully | Choosing Joy PodcastHow do you forgive what feels unforgivable? How do you reclaim parts of yourself the world told you to hide? In this powerful and emotional episode of Choosing Joy, actress, singer, and Broadway icon Merle Dandridge sits down with Deborah Joy Winans Williams to talk about life beyond Greenleaf, the power of grace, and the joy of becoming whole.From discovering an entire side of her Korean heritage to navigating identity in Hollywood, Merle opens up about family, faith, and how therapy, truth, and curiosity helped her reconnect with lost pieces of herself...
2025-07-2436 min
The Big Dig Chicago!The Big Dig Chicago Presents: "Floral Fresh: Arranging Joy One Stem at a Time with John Caleb Pendleton" | Part 2In this two-part series, Alabama-born, Chicago-based artist John Caleb Pendleton (founder and creative director of Planks & Pistils) shares the roots of his artistic journey, from woodworking and floral design to building a business rooted in beauty, balance, and Black artistry.John reflects on the deep connections between the South and Chicago, the meditative joy of craft, and the symbolic language of flowers and wood. Through his work, he champions expertise, creativity, self-care, and personal growth—reminding us that artistry isn’t just about aesthetics, but about purpose and comfort.He also speaks candidly about navigating an i...
2025-07-2125 minThe Big Dig Chicago!The Big Dig Chicago Presents: "Floral Fresh: Arranging Joy One Stem at a Time with John Caleb Pendleton" | Part 1In this two-part series, Alabama-born, Chicago-based artist John Caleb Pendleton (founder and creative director of Planks & Pistils) shares the roots of his artistic journey, from woodworking and floral design to building a business rooted in beauty, balance, and Black artistry.John reflects on the deep connections between the South and Chicago, the meditative joy of craft, and the symbolic language of flowers and wood. Through his work, he champions expertise, creativity, self-care, and personal growth—reminding us that artistry isn’t just about aesthetics, but about purpose and comfort.He also speaks candidly about navigating an i...
2025-07-1829 minChoosing JoyJemele Hill Interview | Finding Her Voice and Setting Boundaries | Choosing JoyHow do you find joy when life has handed you pain, trauma, and public scrutiny? In this powerful episode of Choosing Joy, award-winning journalist, author, and cultural commentator Jemele Hill joins host Deborah Joy Winans Williamsfor an unfiltered, heart-centered conversation about identity, purpose, and resilience.From her Detroit roots to national headlines, Jemele Hill has never been afraid to speak truth to power. She opens up about growing up with two parents battling addiction, discovering her voice in a white male-dominated industry, and the real work behind protecting her peace, her marriage...
2025-07-1845 minChoosing JoyNovi Brown Interview | Hollywood Healing & Living in Her Purpose | Choosing JoyWhat does it really mean to choose joy in a world full of pressure, expectations, and setbacks? Actress and producer Novi Brown, best known for her breakout role on Sistas, sits down with Deborah Joy Winans Williams for an intimate and soul-nourishing conversation about grounding yourself in purpose, navigating Hollywood with authenticity, and building a life rooted in freedom, love, and intentional joy.In this inspiring episode of Choosing Joy, Novi shares powerful insights on protecting your peace, finding success on your own terms, and showing...
2025-07-1729 minChoosing JoyChoosing Joy with Deborah Joy Winans Williams | A Journey to Peace, Purpose & PossibilityWelcome to Choosing Joy, a heart-forward podcast hosted by the radiant Deborah Joy Winans Williams. Every day brings new challenges—but also new chances to choose yourself, your peace, your hope, and your joy. In this empowering new show, Deborah Joy opens up about the daily decision to seek joy amidst life’s complexities.Through personal reflections, faith-centered conversations, and powerful storytelling, she invites listeners to explore what it truly means to choose joy—even when it’s hard. Whether you're in need of inspiration, seeking inner peace, or just want to start your day with a spark of...
2025-07-1501 min
The Open TableEpisode 17- Season 2 – JOY Media CEO Paul Scott WilliamsWe’re thrilled to welcome Joy Media CEO, Paul Scott Williams (@scottypsw) to the podcast!
Paul joins us for a heartfelt and open conversation, giving JOY listeners a rare chance to connect with the voice behind the leadership. You might know him from those familiar Radiothon mornings — but this time, he’s sharing more of his story.
We talk about identity, navigating life as he/they, and the deeply personal experience of losing a partner — and how to be there for someone going through grief. It’s honest, moving, and full of gentle insights.
The post...
2025-06-1143 min
Let's Talk: Truth in LovePeace & JoyIn this episode of Let’s Talk: Truth in Love, we explore two of the most precious blessings God desires for us to experience right now—peace and joy. While many Christians believe these are rewards reserved for Heaven, Scripture tells a different story: they are gifts of the Kingdom, available to us today through the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).Why, then, do so many believers live without them—troubled by anxiety, stress, and frustration like the rest of the world? We dig deep into this disconnect, unpacking the biblical meanings of peace (shalom) and joy (chara), and discov...
2025-05-0234 min
The Curious BuilderQ & A | Designing Joy: How Space Transforms LivesIn this special Q&A episode, Mark D. Williams sits down with Mark Ostrom, founder of Joy Collaborative, to discuss their upcoming “Pairings” fundraising event on May 29. They explore how design and construction professionals can make a tangible, local impact for families with life-limiting disabilities—one room, one child, one story at a time. Hear about the Joymobile, Jaden’s inspiring transformation, and how you can be part of something that truly matters. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events...
2025-04-2425 min
Diamonds in Dumpster FiresThe Truth About Joy: It's Not What You Think with Charlie EngelmannWhat if joy isn’t about feeling good all the time? In this episode, Melie sits down with Charlie Engelmann—educator, speaker, and PhD candidate studying joy—to unpack what joy really is, how it’s different from happiness, and why adversity is actually essential for building a joyful life. They explore: Why joy can coexist with grief, fear, and discomfort The neuroscience behind real joy vs. dopamine-driven highs How behaviors, thoughts, and feelings work together to build joy Why comfort can kill joy—and how small steps toward discomfort...
2025-04-2342 min
Free Thinking with MontelFinding Joy While Grieving with Tony StewartJoin Montel Williams in this thought-provoking episode of Free Thinking as he talks with Tony Stewart, author of the upcoming memoir Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving. Through this deeply personal conversation, Tony shares the heart-wrenching yet hopeful story of his late wife Lynn’s battle with cancer and how their profound experiences shaped his perspective on love, loss, and resilience. Adapted from over a decade of posts on CaringBridge.org, Tony’s memoir explores the dualities of life, revealing glimpses of joy amidst immeasurable grief. Montel...
2025-04-2343 min
The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm69 | Relationship Mini Series - Feeling Disconnected? The Power of Clear Expectations in Building a Stronger Marriage with Dana Che WilliamsIn today’s powerful episode of our Relationship Series, we’re joined by marriage coach Dana Che Williams for a real and eye-opening conversation about the role of clear expectations in a thriving marriage.
If you’ve ever felt disappointed, unheard, or misunderstood in your relationship—this episode is for you. Dana shares how asking the right questions first—of yourself and your spouse—can lead to healthier communication, deeper emotional connection, and fewer unmet expectations.
You’ll learn:
Why unspoken expectations create tension and resentment
How to identify the root of your frustrati...
2025-04-2149 min
Redeemed Identity After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 47, Reclaim Your Joy After Divorce Part 2 with Yvette WalkerEpisode Description:
In Part 2 of Reclaiming Joy After Divorce episode of Rise and Reclaim After Divorce, we finish our conversation with award-winning journalist, educator, and author Yvette Walker. Yvette shares her personal journey of navigating life with a bipolar ex-husband, rediscovering her faith, and reclaiming her joy after divorce. She offers deep insights into overcoming shame, rebuilding self-worth, and using joyful journaling as a tool for transformation.
Join us as we discuss:
✨ The personal challenges Yvette faced while navigating her ex-husband's diagnosis
✨ Struggles with identity and self-worth during...
2025-03-2525 minRedeemed Identity After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 46, Reclaim Your Joy After Divorce, part 1 with Yvette WalkerEpisode Description:
In Part 1 of Reclaiming Joy After Divorce episode of Rise and Reclaim After Divorce, we welcome award-winning journalist, educator, and author Yvette Walker. Yvette shares her personal journey of navigating life with a bipolar ex-husband, rediscovering her faith, and reclaiming her joy after divorce. She offers deep insights into overcoming shame, rebuilding self-worth, and using joyful journaling as a tool for transformation.
Join us as we discuss:
✨ The personal challenges Yvette faced while navigating her ex-husband's diagnosis
✨ Struggles with identity and self-worth during and after divorc...
2025-03-1821 minRedeemed Identity After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 44, Healing After Divorce, Stepping into Joy Through Forgiveness with Kathy KasparGuest: Kathy Kaspar, ICF-Accredited Success Coach | Founder of Success After The Storm
Episode Overview:
Divorce can feel like the end of your story—but what if it's actually a new beginning? In this episode, we welcome Kathy Kaspar, an ICF-accredited Christian success coach, speaker, and writer who turned her post-divorce heartbreak into a purpose-driven life.
Kathy knows firsthand what it’s like to be blindsided by divorce, struggle with bitterness, betrayal, and identity loss, and still come out stronger. Today, she helps Christian women heal by embracing forgive...
2025-03-0441 minRedeemed Identity After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 43, Healing After Divorce, How to Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts and Reclaim Joy with Carrie Bock.mp3Episode Title: Healing After Divorce, How to Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts and Reclaim Joy with Carrie Bock.mp3
Guest: Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP, EMDR Specialist
Episode Summary:
Divorce is painful, but as a Christian, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. In this episode of Rise and Reclaim After Divorce, we talk with Carrie Bock, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) and EMDR specialist, who shares her personal journey of finding peace, healing, and joy after divorce.
If you're struggling with post...
2025-02-2529 minRedeemed Identity After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 42, How to Find Joy After DivorceShow Notes:
Divorce can feel like a pit of despair, where joy seems completely out of reach. Many struggle with grief, heartache, and even questioning God during this painful season. But joy is not the same as happiness—joy is found in the presence of God, not in fleeting moments of pleasure.
In this episode, we explore:
✨ The difference between happiness and true joy
✨ How God's presence restores joy, even in the hardest seasons
✨ The role of obedience and praise in reclaiming joy
✨ A personal testimony of moving from emptiness to overflowing joy
2025-02-1811 min
Marli WilliamsFinding Joy as Resistance in a Challenging WorldIt's time for a pep talk! In this solo episode, I dive into how we can reclaim our personal power and cultivate an audaciously hopeful mindset, even in the midst of chaos. I explore how we can shape our attitudes and perspectives, no matter what challenges come our way.I’ll also share practical ways to take care of ourselves—physically, mentally, and spiritually—while building strong, supportive communities. Because here’s the truth: joy isn’t just a feeling; it’s an act of resistance. And in times like these, choosing hope, love, and connection is the most pow...
2025-02-1219 min
Beautifully Complex295: Transforming Your Stream of Consciousness to Make Room for Joy in 2025Do you find yourself asking, "Why is this happening to me? Why my kid?" It’s okay to feel this way, and I’m here to tell you that you have the power to transform these frustrations into opportunities for joy and growth.In this episode I will guide you through the journey of shifting your mindset to make room for joy in your life and in your child’s. From being overwhelmed by a sense of victimhood to reclaiming your narrative, I share my personal experiences and proven strategies that have helped me and many other parents.
2025-01-0928 minDiamonds in Dumpster FiresTreasure in the Trash: Finding Joy in Hard TimesIn this heartfelt episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie Williams tackles the delicate but powerful topic of finding joy amidst life’s challenges. Reflecting on her journey through divorce and the ongoing struggles of life, Melie shares her insights on how joy is deeper and more enduring than happiness. What You'll Learn: - The difference between joy and happiness and why it matters. - Practical steps to cultivate joy in everyday moments, even amid life’s “trash.” - How can community and connection be a lifeline during tough times?
2024-12-1826 min
Do It For The StoryThe Real Gift of Christmas: Less Stress, More Joy
Tis the season to be merry and also stressed! Happy holidays and welcome back to Do It For The Story.
This week hosts Morgan and Stacey chat about their love-hate relationship with holiday traditions only because a lot of those traditions mean extra work on top of their already long work and life to-do lists!
They start the episode off by talking about what they love about the holidays - Christmas carols, all of the holiday lights up around town, people usually being more kind in general and all those other warm fuzzy Hallmark Movie...
2024-12-1200 min
The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a ConversationTHE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: The Gift of JOY // JOY Starts with Saying YES to JesusEmbracing the JOY of Jesus will transform our lives, not just during the Christmas season but all year round. Let's explore this truth, drawing inspiration from the story of the angels and the shepherds, who discovered the joy of saying "yes" to God's invitation. Let's unpack how joy is not just a fleeting emotion but a deep, intrinsic part of our relationship with Him. Whether you're navigating the complexities of life or facing moments of loneliness, this episode invites you to consider how accepting God's invitation can lead you to a lasting and fulfilling joy.**********
2024-12-0310 min
Joyful Money108. Unlock the Secrets to Joyful Wealth with Dr Melissa J WilliamsJoin me and Dr. Melissa J. Williams as we unlock the secrets to achieving joyful wealth! In this exclusive interview, we share expert insights on cultivating a positive mindset, overcoming financial stress, and building a prosperous life.
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2024-12-0233 min
Tough Girl PodcastJoy Haizelden: GB Wheelchair Basketball, Three-Time Paralympian & PhD StudentJoy Haizelden is an inspiring British wheelchair basketball player who has made significant strides in the world of adaptive sports. Born on December 1, 1998, in China, Joy was abandoned outside an orphanage and later adopted by a loving British couple, Jim and Margaret Haizelden, in 2005. Growing up in Southampton, Hampshire, Joy discovered her love for wheelchair basketball when her father sought ways to keep her active and engaged in sports. At just 15 years old, Joy made history as the youngest player to represent Great Britain at the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, where the team achieved its be...
2024-11-2640 min
Everyday Yellow™Unlocking Everyday Joy: Strategies for High-Achieving Women with Charisse M. WilliamsIn this episode of the Everyday Yellow™ podcast, we flip the script as regular host Charisse M. Williams takes the guest seat, while her long-time friend and fellow podcaster Pam Covarrubias steps in as host. Charisse, a leadership coach and community builder, is known for her work in supporting high-achieving women leaders. In this special role reversal, they explore the importance of work-life harmony, self-care practices, and finding joy in everyday moments.Charisse dives deep into the concept of "Everyday Yellow," a transformative approach to discovering and cultivating daily joy. She opens up about her own journey in...
2024-11-1141 min
Beyond Sunday with Pastor NicThe Path to Unshakeable Joy: A Study of John 16Send us a textFeeling lost amidst life's trials and wondering where all the joy has gone? Join us on Beyond Sunday as Pastor Nick unravels the profound teachings of Jesus in John chapter 16, exploring how we can find unshakeable joy even in the darkest times. Imagine hearing Jesus speak of joy just as he's preparing his disciples for the most difficult days of their lives. We explore how this joy isn't tied to our circumstances but is a transformative experience that turns grief into something beautiful, much like a gardener pruning roses for the blooms to come.
2024-10-2708 min
Unlock Your Happiness SeriesEpisode 16: Crafting Joy: Transforming Daily Routines & Embracing Self-CareImagine turning your everyday routines into sources of joy and happiness. I explore how small, deliberate changes in our daily habits can lead to a more fulfilling life. In this episode, you'll learn how to recognise what genuinely brings you joy and how to incorporate those activities into your lifestyle using techniques like habit stacking and the one percent factor. From reading a comforting book before bedtime to savoring a peaceful walk with your furry friend, discover how these little moments can significantly enhance your wellbeing.Ever find yourself reaching for your phone first thing in the...
2024-10-1928 min
Aging in Style with Lori Williams213. Finding Faith and Joy in Caregiving: How My Faith Played A Pivotal Role Through My Husband's Stroke JourneyGrappling with FaithWhen you're faced with a loved one's health crisis—be it a spouse, child, or parent—it's natural to question and confront every emotion you feel, including those tied to faith. Experiences like this can push some to lose faith, while others find their faith strengthened. Personally, during the two years since my husband Mark suffered four strokes, I've found my faith not just intact but growing. Of course, I've had moments of profound anger and even directed harsh words at God, questioning why this would happen to us.Questioning WhyIt...
2024-10-1818 min
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal SettingEp. 151: From Contentment to Fulfillment: Discovering Your Inner Joy with Monica CurtisFeeling burnt out and in need of some joy in your life? Want to learn how to be anything and do everything you desire without guilt? Join me and my next guest, Monica (Mic) Curtis, the Joy Amplifier, as we discuss prioritizing your joy and creating a life you love. Mic shares her journey of rediscovering herself and finding fulfillment after years of putting others first. Also in this episode: How to take control of your happiness and find your inner joy Understanding the difference between contentment an...
2024-08-2240 min
The Future's BrightIdea 6 - Spread Joy: Why wouldn't we want to live in a more joyful world?Have you ever spent time around someone truly joyful? It's great isn't it? So how do more of us develop lives filled with more joy? That's the theme of Idea 6 of my Manifesto for a Brighter Future - Spread Joy.
In this episode I talk about:
The difference between joy and happiness
How happiness fades (quickly) over time
Gratitude as a route to more joy
Generosity as a route to more joy
A lot of this is based on my own personal experiences and experiments that I share in the episode.
I hope...
2024-06-2829 min
Manifesting through Motherhood.Have you found your Joy with Executive Coach Ali MortimerLove to hear from you don’t be shy send me a message ✨Ali Mortimer is an Executive Coach & Personal Life Mentor to ‘super’ women; the high performing, over-achieving brilliant women, with very full lives who find themselves at a crossroads, in a crisis or challenging time their career, relationships, health or working life. Ali guides them to a place of peace where they reclaim their own source energy, their true ‘super’ power. Ali shows women what is possible when it comes to experiencing JO...
2024-06-2448 min
Unlocking Joy After Grief | Christian Grief Support, Life After Child Loss, Bereavement, Hope and Healing for Grieving Moms39 | 5 Things I Did to Bring Joy to my Life After Losing my ChildFeeling joy after losing your child can seem impossible. How in the world are we going to be able to feel joy and happiness after walking through such deep grief?
I feel you friend. I was there wondering that same exact thing after losing Sam.
But I’m here on the other side looking back to you saying that you CAN feel joy and happiness again! And here are 5 things I did to bring that joy back into my life.
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2024-06-0619 min
The 5Q5KEp 37 - Cindi WilliamsJosh sits down with his Mom, Cindi Williams, for a Mother’s Day conversation. They discuss Cindi’s background in athletics and how she looks to find joy and fun in exercise. Josh and Cindi reflect on fun times in running, racing, and cheering from layovers to the Capitol 10,000, and more recently at the Indianapolis Marathon. They discuss how finding joy was pivotal during the pandemic, as well as other ways to cope with and overcome grief. She shares how she finds inspiration from Dereck Lively II and Kyrie Irving, and they discuss how looking to l...
2024-05-1348 min
It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS9 E4 // The Journey to Joy, the Symphony of Joy, and Swimming in Hot Fudge“Living through the lens of joy always puts you in a world of discovery.” - Dr. Laura LaJoie, chiropractor and doctor of joy. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Laura about the idea of identifying the 12 common threads of joyful people. They explore how to break down your idea into multiple parts, the power of creating metaphors for your concept, the significance of determining an order for the parts of your idea, and the possibility of hosting an idea experience. During this conversation, they use stories and gamification to highlight the pillars of joy. By the end, you...
2024-04-301h 01
Journey of JoyDiscovering Our Sexual EthicsEDJ and Joy talk more about what it means to live in a purity culture environment, and our journeys to understanding what purity entails, and how to live it out. We discuss the struggle of living up to the perfectionist ideals and try to find the balance between living a holy and realistic life.
2024-02-1955 min
Journey of JoyEDJ Interviewing Joy About 2023 Travels AbroadI finally have a chance to talk about my travels in 2023, and EDJ is taking a moment to share them with me.
2024-02-1336 minUnlocking Joy After Grief | Christian Grief Support, Life After Child Loss, Bereavement, Hope and Healing for Grieving Moms28 | How to Find Joy in Your Grief JourneyIn my grief journey after losing Sam, there have been many times that I’ve experienced joy and sadness all at the same time. But an important lesson I’ve learned is, feeling joy again IS POSSIBLE!
I know it doesn’t seem like you will ever feel anything but sadness (especially if you’re early in your grief journey), but I want to encourage you that feeling joy again is possible. And I share with you 5 things you can do to experience the joy of the Lord daily in your life.
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2024-01-2519 min
LaughBoxEp118 -REPOST- Live a Beautiful Life Podcast with Joy First Foundation and Adam WilliamsOur New Year Episode is a repost of Adam Williams of the Live a Beautiful Life Podcast interviewing Katy BEE about Joy First Foundation.
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A place to explore the many paths that lead to living a beautiful life.
For more information on Joy First Foundation - head on over to https://www.joyfirst.org/
Adam is a musician and vocalist who created this podcast to study emotions in an in depth way with high empathy and understanding. His podcast covered subjects...
2023-12-3149 min
The Real Talk RadioEpisode #114-Rediscovering Joy: A Journey to Inner HappinessWe explore the path to rediscovering joy and bringing happiness back into your life. I’m your host Robbie Williams, and in today’s episode, we’ll embark on a journey to uncover simple yet powerful ways to find joy in life’s challenges. We will discuss 5 things you can do to help you succeed in your journey.
2023-12-2309 min
Journey of JoyJoy Cometh In The Morning, Episode I: Developing IntimacyKimmerly, also known as Emperess, is co-hosting this episode with me to bring us insight into developing intimacy. She is my girl. We can be honest, open, transparent, and real, and hold each other accountable. I love this woman, and I am so happy that she is here on this episode with me.
Our time together will be called: Joy Cometh in The Morning. This is episode one of that series. Look out for more!
2023-12-1130 min
Journey of JoyEDJ and Joy Talk About Grief and GrievingEDJ and I recently engaged Amanda Opelt in a heartfelt conversation about grief. Afterward, we take some time to talk further about what comes up for us both in our own process of dealing with the grief of a parent passing away.
If you missed the conversation with Amanda, you can catch it on YouTube here.
2023-11-2815 min
Journey of JoyEDJ and Joy Debriefing about Meghan Tschanz's Interview on Sex, Sexuality, Purity Culture, and Sexual AbuseEDJ and I had a revealing conversation with Meghan Tschanz about sexual experiences and the deconstruction of our faith journey. This is EDJ's and my chance to debrief about other topics that came up and to go a bit deeper. Please join the conversation.
2023-11-1346 min
Journey of JoyInterview with Meghan TschanzEDJ and Joy team up to give Meghan Tschanz a whirlwind of questions.
Meghan Tschanz is the author of Women Rising and the host of the well-loved Faith and Feminism podcast. After growing up in the conservative evangelical church, she came to a reckoning with her upbringing while serving as a missionary working with exploited women. Since then she has been set on dismantling harmful systems within her faith and is currently pursuing her MDIV. She and her husband live with their little girl and two rescue dogs in Athens, Georgia.
2023-11-0158 min
Finding Faith with Juliet Dorris-WilliamsJoy and Sorrow
In this episode of Finding Faith, Juliet Dorris-Williams, author of Leaving Church, Finding Faith: Six Steps for Finding Your Purpose in the World After Leaving the Christian Church.
In this episode, Juliet ruminates on the human capacity to experience and hold joy and sorrow in the same space at the same time. She also challenges us to consider our collective human experience of suffering. Take a listen …
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2023-10-3113 min
The Curious Builder#34 Mark Ostrom | The Joy Collaborative | Crafting JoyOn this episode of The Cursious Builder Mark Ostrom joins to discuss The Joy Collaborative. A nonprofit that designs therapeutic spaces for children with disabilities or life-limiting conditions. It describes past projects and the impact of the spaces on families. It also talks about ideas for future projects like a mobile sensory unit, collaborating with schools on building projects, and partnerships with companies to sponsor spaces. The discussion highlights how design can empower children and shift their futures through accessibility and experiences tailored to their specific needs. Sponsors for the Episode: The Scout Guide Minneapolis
2023-10-301h 10
Marli WilliamsIntroducing- The Marli Williams PodcastAre you ready to take your leadership, facilitation, and speaking skills to the next level? Get ready for an epic podcast journey with Marli Williams! Join in as Marli dives deep into the differences between transactional presentations and transformational ones. She aims to equip her listeners with the tools, resources, and inspiration to become the best leaders, facilitators, coaches, and speakers they can possibly be. But it doesn't end there! Marli promises to bring thought-provoking insights, hot tips, and impactful interviews with masterful facilitators, leaders, and speakers. These inspiring individuals will share their secrets to creating engagement...
2023-10-1102 min
Navigating the Spectrum with Michele PortlockE79- Camille Joy and her Moments of Joy PodcastCamille Joy is a devoted wife and mother, with a heart as vast as her roles: entrepreneur, podcaster, advocate, and a beacon of hope. She radiates joy and utilizes her diverse platforms to uplift families navigating the unique challenges of raising children with special needs.
in 2018, Camille Joy embarked on an inspiring journey when she launched her podcast, "Moments of Joy." Today, it stands tall as a premier platform, uniting parents raising children with disabilities and providing them with a supportive community. In her weekly podcast episodes, Camille draws from her personal experiences and shares compelling narratives...
2023-09-2423 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS7 E10 // Joy activators, joy blockers, and winning 100 points of joy in a day “What you resist, persists. Shift your relationship with an energy so that it may still exist but it does not hold power over you” - Yasmin Nguyen, joy ambassador and author of The Game of Joy. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Yasmin about how to create moments of joy in your life. The conversation explores the process of breaking down the principles, defining key terms, and gamifying an idea. Then, they spoke about the power of adding levels to your idea from a version 1.0 to a version 4.0. How do you go from “doing joy” to “becoming joy”? By th...
2023-09-211h 09
SELDI Podcast with Tony WilliamsEpisode 279: The "Joy Factor" in Life and CareerSend us a text Greetings, Summit Leaders. Joy. This one emotion has an enormous impact on a person's ability to endure, gain new strength, and develop the power to overcome all life's challenges. Can you recall a time when you experience joy? This emotion makes life worth living in the moment because it resonates with our core identity. It is associated with feelings of ease, appreciation, gratitude, and meaning. A group of Summit Leaders meets on "Victory Day by Day - Joyful Friday!"...
2023-08-0304 min
Journey of JoyEDJ, Joy, and GodI have EDJ with me and we are having heart-to-heart conversations about our views of God being challenged. We welcome you to comment and join the conversation.
EDJ / Eady Jay loves to write about spirituality, sexuality, family, health, and music. She has a degree in Christian Theology, 30ish years of legalistic celibacy under her belt, personal experience in weight loss of 65 pounds, and years of professional experience building a business as a piano teacher. She is also a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and parent who cared for her terminally ill mother and is...
2023-07-2531 min
LaughBoxEpisode 108 - Humor is a Gateway Drug to Joy with Bonita JoyFor a complementary Humor Journal with ten humor prompts to help recognize the fun and funny in daily life so that you can grow your humor muscle and experience more joy, go to https://joy.funandfunnier.com
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Bonita Joy's vision is for people to experience moments of joy in their work, relationships and daily lives regardless o...
2023-07-1954 min
Sarasota StoriesWhen You Put "Bigs" With "Littles" Good Things Happen - with Joy MahlerA 40-year career with a single company is certainly a rarity today. Even rarer is to spend all those 40 years with one goal in mind ..."To see every young adult reach their potential."Hi I'm your host Bob Williams and I'm very happy to welcome Joy Mahler, CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.In this episode, you'll learn...One thing that most people don't know about JoyHow Big Brothers Big Sisters pair adolescents in need with the right adultWhy Joy's organization has such a strong connection with the...
2023-07-1332 minJourney of JoyI Got Chickens!!!I just started with the chicken journey, and let me tell you all the fun wonders I have found out about my flock. This is not the total story, but it will give you a great glimpse into the lives of Joy and the Chickens!
2023-07-0326 min
Journey of JoyWake Forest University Student Interviewing Joy, How Composting Got StartedI love to be interviewed, and this is an opportunity in which a student asks me questions about how I got started in Winston Salem, NC composting as a start-up facility.
2023-06-0621 min
Survive Scale SoarREAL Talk: You're Right Where You Need to Be Today with Jeremy WilliamsJoin host Jeremy Williams as he shares a heartwarming and inspiring story about how he met his wife Laurie. In this captivating episode, Jeremy delves into the remarkable journey that led him to the love of his life, highlighting the divine interventions and synchronicities that brought them together. Through his personal narrative, Jeremy draws a parallel between his romantic journey and the experiences of business owners. He emphasizes that just as seemingly unrelated events and people played a pivotal role in his love story, similar occurrences shape the trajectory of business ventures. Jeremy encourages listeners to find...
2023-05-2621 min
The Dreamers, Setters & Go-Getters ShowThe Power of Perspective: How to Reframe Your Thoughts and Find JoySources that discuss the benefits of gratitude practice and the research supporting them:Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of personality and social psychology, 84(2), 377-389.This study found that participants who practised gratitude had increased levels of happiness and life satisfaction.Wood, A. M., Joseph, S., & Maltby, J. (2008). Gratitude predicts psychological well-being above the Big Five facets. Personality and individual differences, 45(5), 492-497.This study found that gratitude was a stronger predictor of psychological well-being than other personality traits.Sansone, R. A., & Sansone, L. A. (2010...
2023-04-2432 min
SELDI Podcast with Tony WilliamsEpisode 264: "The Value of Joy in the Heart of a Leader."Send us a text Greetings, Leaders. Rejoice! Again, I say rejoice! This is a new season for our growth as leaders. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Joy flows from our hearts and our thoughts. Your thought process affects your feelings, and feelings produce behaviors. "As a person thinks in their heart, so they are." Joy! This one emotion enormously impacts a person's ability to endure, gain new strength, and develo...
2023-04-2005 minLaughBoxEpisode 102- Carla H Brown - Joy Coach, Laughter Yogi, and GriefYoga Instructor - Giggles, Guffaws, and Finding Our JoyCarla H Brown is a dynamic force for laughter, levity and joy on the planet! A self-proclaimed, recovering serious person, Carla chose to seek out more joy, after experiencing an auto-immune illness, which left her temporarily paralyzed. This slowing down gave her the opportunity to be fully present with the fear, worry, self-hatred and suffering going on in her mind, affecting her body. The experience gave her a passion and joy for living life to its fullest, knowing that life can turn on a dime.
The intention of her company, Living From Joy Coaching and Training, is to...
2023-04-1553 min
Therapy for Black GirlsSession 300: Black Women in Legal- Media, Law, and Advocacy with Eboni K. WilliamsThe Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. We're celebrating episode 300 of the podcast today with a conversation featuring Eboni K. Williams. Eboni is an accomplished lawyer, author, and pundit who brings her legal expertise to various platforms. She is the host and executive producer of the NAACP Image Award-nominated podcast, "Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams,” and the author of BE...
2023-03-2953 minLaughBoxEpisode 98 - AATH Humor Academy Project- Discussing Joy First Foundation with Katy BEE, Olivia Vo and CHP Cathy Grippi - Joyful Moments, The Ripple Effect, and Who Needs Joy on Thursday?Kate McGlynn, aka Katy BEE is a first year Humor Academy student with AATH and the founder of a new Non-profit Joy First Foundation - https://www.joyfirst.org/ - which is dedicated to bringing, evoking, creating, and offering joy to all living beings. Joyful Moments are online and in-person spontaneous moments appreciating and being grateful to others with standing ovations, surveys, gifts, like noses, kazoos, awards, certificates, and more. Joy FIrst also offers donated clown visits to organizations supporting families, and kids in need, like senior centers, shelters, police stations, veterans services, and random people because EVERYONE needs...
2023-02-1650 min
Inspiring H.O.P.E. TodayChristian Meditation on JoyChristian Meditation on Joy. Allow these scriptures to wash over you to fill you with joy, unspeakable #joy. Play them while you sleep, while you are driving, and in your downtime for best results.
Although each of us may go through times of tribulation God promises to fill us with His joy as we enter in His presence. Psalms 16:11 says 'in His presence is fullness of joy, and at His right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Be blessed Beloved!
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2023-01-291h 04
Redeeming Hope Worship CenterThis is your year of joyI don't know if anyone else feel like I do.. the more I give my best in serving and praising the Lord, the worst things seems to get. But the Lord gave me a prophetic word and that is This is your year of JOY. No matter what the enemy tries to do, This is your year of Joy. This Joy is unspeakable, unshakable, unlimited, and undeniable. Even though you have "SOWN IN TEARS, YOU SHALL REAP IN JOY"
2023-01-1423 min
Molly's Morning MeditationsFeeling the Joy MeditationIn this guided meditation practice we are focusing on soaking up and absorbing the energy of joy. We are using this joyful meditation to spark happiness and love within us. We are opening ourselves up to more joy and harnessing the energy of happiness. Through this meditation we are celebrating the joyful things of life and embracing joy itself. Molly's Morning Meditations is now a weekly meditation podcast - all of the daily meditations can be found on my own app called Wild Minds!
Wild Minds App - https://apps.apple.com/lb/app/wild-minds-meditation/id1598957508
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2023-01-0909 min
Hello, LovelyThe Joy of Being Yourself with Leah CottonEp 97 – The Joy of Being Yourself with Leah Cotton ‘Like many women, I’ve struggled with low self-esteem and negative thinking, and thought that’s just the way I was, and I had to accept it.‘ What We’ll Explore on this Episode: Featured on the Show:
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2023-01-0226 min
Refreshing The SoulChoose Joy // The Gift of Joy
How can we experience joy when we're facing trouble or difficulty?
The short answer, we have to choose it. 🖤❤️
Our joy is directly connected to Jesus. When we choose Him, we choose joy.
In this episode, I share with you the 4 ways Holy Spirit refreshed my soul on how to choose joy in difficulty.
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2022-12-2045 minRefreshing The SoulFilled With Joy // The Gift of JoyAre you looking for happiness? Your happiness is dependent on what's "happening", but joy is dependent on who Jesus is. In this episode we discuss: **What Joy is **The difference between happiness and joy **How to be filled with joy Share this message with a friend who you know may be looking for happiness but needs to find joy in Jesus!
2022-12-0526 min
Discourse in MagicMagic for the Crowd with Siegfried & JoyJonah is joined by Siegfried & Joy. This duo from Germany has been taking the world by storm with their silly and engaging TikTok videos, an hilarious performance on America’s Got Talent, and sold out shows wherever they go. They’ll reveal to Jonah all of their secrets, except where they get their fabulous outfits!
More Than A Parody
When you first see Siegfried & Joy appear on stage you may begin to think that they are a parody of magic but if you were to listen to them you’d realize that while they are certai...
2022-11-171h 05Journey of JoyWhat Is This Journey of Joy Podcast About Anyway?HI Everyone!
This is my journey of joy. I'm Joy T. Williams and I am thrilled to be talking with you about so many topics. So pull up a chair, turn on your best engaging self, and let's begin some great conversations!
2022-09-2311 min
Trust and Transform: the Your Inner Room podcast with Helen Joy Butler15. Invest where you're celebrated with Kendall WilliamsToday we welcome the beautiful Kendall Williams from Heart Hive to the Trust and Transform podcast!
Kendall is a dynamic Shamanic Practitioner and Trainer who runs the successful private practice Heart Hive on the Gold Coast. She is also a co- creator and partner in Earth Retreats creating beautiful retreats and a home base for Earth Retreats Collective Venue.
Kendall is dedicated to creating education of the benefits of connection back to our shamanic roots and heart power, inviting us to wake up from modern day stress, illness and disempowerment, and to tap in to...
2022-09-011h 08
You, The MotherHow to Find More Joy and Resilience When Faced with Challenges with Brigitte ShipmanThis week on the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, Abbey welcomes Brigitte Shipman! Brigitte is an autism parenting coach, writer, podcast host, and mom of two. Brigette shares with us how to find joy and resilience when faced with challenging times, and speaks about her journey of raising her son with Autism and how she was able to find joy and resilience through the challenges. Brigitte talks about the importance of moving through heavy emotions, how to be more present, and how to find self-compassion to ease the challenges. How can we find joy and resilience when faced with challenges? Let's...
2022-06-1334 minSELDI Podcast with Tony WilliamsEpisode 220: "Leadership – Choose joy in the journey!"Send us a text Greetings, Leaders. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.Joy flows from our hearts and our thoughts. Your thought process affects your feelings, and feelings produce behaviors. Joy! This one emotion has an enormous impact on a person's ability to endure, gain new strength, and develop the power to overcome all life's challenges. Can you recall a time when you experience joy? This emotion makes life worth living in th...
2022-06-0204 minHello, LovelyMore JoyEp #71 – More Joy ‘Be confident that you can create joy when you want to.’ What You’ll Learn on this Episode: When you make adding more joy an intentional part of your day, you contribute to adding more joy to someone else’s life. Adding more joy intentionally, is contagious. Things get better and better when you fall in love with them on purpose. Featured on the Show: Start working with Christie one-on-one Join me on Instagram and tag me in all your favorite Hello, Lovely moments!
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2022-04-0429 min
Molly's Morning MeditationsCultivating JoyIn this guided meditation practice we are reflection on a joyful memory, and through this reflection cultivating joy. We are prioritizing joy, and reconnecting with our ability to create joy. As we focus on joy we are embracing a channel for happiness, and pleasure. Our mantra is "I have the ability to cultivate joy."
2022-03-1710 min
The Bigger Braver Life ShowElevate Your Life With JOY with Jan HoathSend us a textThe Bigger Braver Life Show: Episode 3: Elevate Your Life With JOY!In this episode I welcome my first guest, Jan Hoath, J.O.Y. Mentor! Our conversation was so helpful, and full of light and joy! A little snippet of what we talked about in this episode:* What happens in your life when you are in the energetic level of joy* Steps to take to get to the next level to get what you want* How to navigate difficult circumstances life brings with mi...
2022-02-2742 min
Stories of Inspiring JoySamantha WilliamsSamantha Williams is a psychology student, artist, and wise beyond her years. In this week’s new episode she shares an important message, one that we need to hear more often - “You don’t always need to know where you’re going.”
Through her journey Samantha found something that she loves, psychology. Over time it changed her relationship with herself, and her studies have helped her realize what she truly wants to do with her life. She’s also an avid and talented illustrator and writer, and she’s being writing short stories since she was a kid. She’s p...
2022-02-1412 min
SELDI Podcast with Tony WilliamsEpisode 203: The "Joy Factor" in leadership!Send us a text Greetings, Summit Leaders. Joy. This one emotion has an enormous impact on a person's ability to endure, gain new strength, and develop the power to overcome all life's challenges. Can you recall a time when you experience joy? This emotion makes life worth living in the moment because it resonates with our core identity. It is associated with feelings of ease, appreciation, gratitude, and meaning. A group of Summit Leaders meets on "Victory Day by Day...
2022-02-0304 min
Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily262. Finding Joy in the Everyday Life. The Daily Challenge.Got 10 minutes? Great! Welcome to the Daily Challenge, a bite-size, motivational snack for your week, exclusively on the Challenge Yo Self podcast. Today’s Message is “Finding joy in your everyday life” hosted by Ashley Marcel.
Listen to find out what it looks like to find a bit of joy in the midst of your day.
And don’t forget the end for a special motivational singalong just for you.
Catch Up with us on hello@thatwednesdaylife.com and make sure to check the show notes of every episode for ways to stay connected to our podcast. Follow us on all the...
2021-06-2510 min
Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily229. It’s OK to be OK ;) - Ask Dr. Joy WellListen folks, it’s is ok to be ok. Stop waiting for the other shoe to drop and knock you in the head. Find contentment. Stir up peace. Welcome to Ask Dr. Joy Well. Original creative lyrics by Dr. Joy Well. “I sabotage. So what. I was stuck. So what. As long as I acknowledge it, I’m not gonna lead with it. Self-sabotage to Supernova. I need more than a Range Rover. Self-sabotage to Supernova. I’m not giving up cause it’s not over!” One of the greatest relationships you will ever have is with yourself. Don’t miss out on yo...
2021-05-0815 min
Beauty Full Stories with Erin's Faces43. Should Green Beauty Exclude Black Women? with Erin Clemons, Lauren Hooper & Chelsea WilliamsIs the clean beauty industry inclusive and representative of Black women? And what does it make you feel when you don’t see yourself in these spaces? We explore these and more with Erin Clemons, Lauren Hooper, and Chelsea Williams, members of the Diversity Team at Erin’s Faces. In this episode, we’ll hear some of the insights from our conversations. Erin Clemons is a creative professional who is passionate about the intersection of arts and activism, and finds joy in creating connections. She was our guest in Episode 8 where we discussed her experience in Hamilton on Broadway. Lauren...
2021-04-131h 00Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily218. Ghosting is Trash. But we Prefer Comfort over Courage - Ask Dr. Joy WellThis episode started from one viral tweet which proudly says: “Sorry I ghosted you I started catching feelings”.
Have you ever done the opposite of what you felt?
Have you ever run away from what you wanted because you were afraid that it just might be right? That the person may be right for you?
Or even better... that you may actually NOT get hurt this time, at least not intentionally...?
Welcome to the Challenge Yo Self podcast - advice column - Ask Dr. Joy Well. Ask Dr...
2021-04-0832 minChallenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily216. All I Do is Win, Win, Win (The Deception of Work in Progress) - Ask Dr. Joy WellHave you ever heard the phrase "I'm a Work-in-progress" or "I'm working on it"?
How it's going for them?
Chances are you have heard the phrase "I'm working on myself" repeatedly in many different ways... but is it courageous or a copout?
While the song is super empowering and hype, how's your life work coming along?
Bold Statement: Winning is not merely the degree on the walls or the money in the bank. Winning is not an event. It is a choice and a lifestyle.
2021-04-0130 min