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Gather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#67 Blessed in the In-BetweenSend us a textToday episode I'm talking about the 9 Beatitudes found in Matthew Chapter 5 verses 3 through 11. I go through each one and talk about how we're blessed not in spite of our circumstances, but because of them. If you would like a free downloadable journal to help you reflect and connect, go to Kasie Purvis | Gather The Scattered Don't forget to leave a review and share this with a friend. See y'all next week. 2025-05-1213 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#66 Backroads To Belonging with Kristen StrongSend us a textToday's episode is joined with author Kristen Strong as we talk about friendships and finding your community when your only in a location for a finite period of time. Below is a bio of Kristen. Kristen Strong, is the author of Girl Meets Change, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends, and the compiler of the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. She writes as a friend walking alongside you in your lonely season to a more helpful, hopeful destination. She loves sharing laughs, long talks, and meaningful stories with family and friends while holding a cup...2025-05-0527 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#65 Moore Laughing with Comedian Allison MooreSend us a textGet ready to laugh with us where we talk about how comedy brings people together. I even share a snip it of me doing stand-up comedy (embarrassingly)Here is the video of Allison's hair falling out while she is on stage. It's HILARIOUS.Comedian Allison Moore: Hair falls out onstage STANDUP RECOVERYThe More Laughing Network - YouTubeMore Laughing in the Morning Show - YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode share it with your friends on social media and leave me a...2025-04-2835 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#64 Self-Care During Life's Big Changes with Heather JonesSend us a textToday's episode is joined by Heather Jones with Heather Jones Life Coaching. She is a native New Yorker who now resides in Alabama with her wonderful husband and two beautiful children. She’s a life long lover of books, animals, and creating. Heather is a certified life coach who has taken the long route with many exciting endeavors on her way here. At 18 she joined the Army, met her husband, and after serving 6 years exited the military. Early on she studied baking and pastry arts which she happily implements in h...2025-04-2122 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#63 Walking Through Holy WeekSend us a textHave you ever heard of Holy Week or need a reminder of what each day represents? Well today, I'm going to share the significance of each day so that you can be reminded of the days leading up to Jesus' resurrection. Be sure to leave me a review and share this episode with your friends and family on social media. If you would like to connect find me on social media @wearethescattered. 2025-04-1410 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#62 How To Make It Easier On You When Saying Goodbye To FriendsSend us a textToday, I'm going to share with you 3 ways to make it easier on your heart when saying goodbye to friendsIf you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email me at wearethescattered@gmail.com . You can find me on all social media platforms @wearethescattered If you know of someone who would benefit from this episode, please send this to them in a text message, share it on social media, and subscribe to this channel so you don’t miss an episode. ...2025-03-3110 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#61 Holding On and Letting Go: A Life In MotionSend us a textThis episode I am joined with Lindsay Swoboda who is the author of Holding On and Letting Go, A Life In Motion. She is also married to her husband who is an Active Duty Marine where they were stationed overseas for nearly 10 years out of their 21 year career. She talks about her passion for dance and how she was able to connect on base with other spouses and to find new friends. At the end of this episode she reads a passage from her book and it just really brings words to the...2025-03-0328 min
Grace of a Military Child and LifeSeason 4 - Episode 5 - Kasie Purvis - Army Veteran and Spouse - Gather the Scattered Podcast Host5 February 2025
Grace of a Military Child and Life
5 February 2025
Grace of a Military Child and Life
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Kasie Purvis - Army Veteran and Spouse - Gather the Scattered Podcast Host
This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Kasie Purvis, U.S. Army Veteran and Army Spouse. Kasie joins the podcast to share her journey through Army Basic Training and how she transitioned to being a spouse. Thank you to Kasie and her family for their service to this cou...2025-02-0533 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#60 The One Thing I Said No To In 2024Send us a textSharing the one thing I'm glad I said no to in 2024. Please check out my previous episodes for encouragement and uplifting. Have a great week ahead. 2025-01-1310 min
Conversations with the Hostess112: Gathering Your Community with Kasie PurvisThis week Veteran and military spouse Kasie Purvis is here and she is talking with us about why it's important to gather those around us that are scattered. She and her family have moved regularly with the military and have developed great connections along the way by gathering their people around them. She has so much great wisdom to share and you should listen in now! Links You'll Need Find more from Kasie on her podcast Gather the Scattered. Follow her on Instagram here. You can listen to me as a guest on epis...2025-01-0831 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#59 Own What Worked For You In 2024Send us a textToday I am sharing 3 truths to help you ease into 2024. You don't have to focus on New Year resolutions you can just continue with what worked for you. If you would like to be a guest on Gather The Scattered podcast email me at wearethescattered@gmail.com for more information. If you would like to follow along on social media you can find me on the following platforms. Kasie (@wearethescattered) • Instagram photos and videos2025-01-0614 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#58 Hospitality Versus Entertaining with Amy LongSend us a textHey y'all, hosting for the holidays is almost over but there is still New Years this week. Hospitality comes along side with hosting, but hospitality is not the same thing as entertaining. Today's episode you will you hear a conversation with me and Amy Long. She helps families connect with their communities through stress free hosting. Our conversation is surrounded by the definition of hospitality versus entertaining and you will love listening to all the great tips she gives. If you would like to connect with Amy through social me...2024-12-3016 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#57 Grief During The Holidays with Carla MathisSend us a textToday I have guest Carla Mathis who is sharing her story of child loss and the hope that is carrying her through this holiday season. You can find Carla on social media Carla Mathis (@carlamell) • Instagram photos and videos and on Facebook @carlamel. She also has a foundation dedicated to her son Connor called, "The Connor Smiles Foundation." If you would like more information about the Connor Smiles Foundation, please click on the links below. https://www.facebook.com/connorsmilesfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/connor.smiles/co...2024-12-2336 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#56 What To Wear To Holiday Parties with Laura LongmireSend us a textY'all today I have an amazing episode where Laura Longmire is giving us some tips on what to wear to those holiday and Christmas parties coming up the rest of this year. I know I've had those questions and I'm sure you do too. You can find Laura on social media @wherelifemeetsstyle.coOr, you can find her on her website at Where Life Meets Style2024-12-1628 min
Purpose, Power, and Productivity: A Mompreneur’s Mission3 Tips on how military spouses can recenter after military relocation or deploymentFeeling ungrounded after a relocation or deployment? Join two military spouses as we dive into three powerful ways to find your center again after major life shifts. In this candid conversation, we share the reality of navigating change while honoring what you've left behind.
My guest brings practical, heartfelt tips to help you through the transition: from giving yourself space to grieve, to tapping into your strengths, and reconnecting with your core values.
Whether you're in the middle of a move or adjusting post-deployment, these insights will empower you to reclaim a sense of stability and purpose in your...2024-12-1037 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building FriendshipsBONUS EPISODE: How To Support Your Hormones, Your Metabolism, and Sustain Life Long Healthy HabitsSend us a textHey y’all, surprise, today is a bonus episode that I feel so compelled to share. Something I’m most thankful for this year is making a change in my overall health. I was feeling weighed down, noticed a decrease in energy, and had some unwanted pounds that I seemed to tack on over night. So, I partnered with Jennifer Kelley Living who is a health and wellness coach that gave me the tools that will effectively support your homes, your metabolism, your muscles, and sustain healthy life long habits. I can’t stop s...2024-11-2621 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#55 Three Family Holiday Traditions To Start This YearSend us a textToday I am sharing 3 of my favorite holiday traditions that you can start this year too. Santa's Wonderland 2024 | Bass Pro ShopsClick below to sign up for the next Faster Way class on December 2nd. I'm currently still doing Faster Way and would love to be along side you in your journey.FASTer Way to Fat Loss CoachSend me your family tradition to share on a bonus episode to wearethescattered@gmail.com2024-11-2511 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#54 Three Ways To Prepare Your Heart for Thanksgiving GuestsSend us a textHey y'all, Thanksgiving is next week and I wanted to share with you a few ways to help you prepare your heart for your guests. I hope you enjoy this weeks episode and have a fantastic week ahead. Links Mentioned: FASTer Way to Fat Loss CoachSanta's Wonderland 2024 | Bass Pro Shops2024-11-1809 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#53 When Things Turn Out Differently Than You PlannedSend us a textToday your going to listen into a conversation I am haivng with Ashlee Sullivan, owner and operator of Woman and Warrior company. She has on-trend apparel for military families and has a heart for connecting in the military community. You can find her on womanandwarrior.com or on socials @womanandwarriorIf you are guest and would like to be on the podcast, please send me an email at wearethescattered.com . 2024-11-0426 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#52 What's Your Community Love Language?Send us a textIn today's episode I'm sharing some ways to help you understand your community love language. Here are some links that I mentioned in the podcast: Faster Way Program 6 week round starts October 28th. Sign up below to get started. It has changed the way I look at food, the way I fuel my body, my frequency in exercising, and just all around feeling good forever. Click the link below for more information and to sign up. FASTer Way to Fat Loss CoachFigure out your lov...2024-10-2814 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#51 Another Move, GodSend us a textToday I have guest Beth Runkle and we are having a conversation around her book, "Another Move, God." She shares some vulnerable experiences and talks about themes in the book. I personally loved the chapter on hospitality and peace over possessions. Beth and her husband serve as mentors for married couples at military bases in Colorado. Beth served as a military wife during her husband’s 25-year career with the Air Force. She earned her Master of Theological Studies from Gateway Seminary and is releasing a book for military wives called Ano...2024-10-2132 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#50 Encountering GodSend us a textSharing my story of encountering God. Will you share yours with me? Send me a text message through this episode or send me an email at wearethescattered@gmail.com2024-10-0713 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#49 Gather the Scattered ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARYSend us a textGather The Scattered has turned one today and I have a wonderful guest on the podcast today. Thank you so much for being here and choosing to spend time with me each week. I plan to incorporate video at some point, and continue to research topics that will best serve you during your times of transition and acclamation into your new community. I also wanted to share with you the top 5 episodes from this past year: #2 Connecting In Your New Community https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-connecting-in-your-new-community/id1708278926?i...2024-09-2329 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#48 Picking The Right Paint ColorSend us a textToday I am sharing some tips on how to pick the right paint color. Please email if you have any additional questions or send me a text message at the top of these show notes. You can also follow me on social media @wearethescattered. 2024-09-1607 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#47 Camp Sisterhood with JessicaSend us a textHave you ever wanted to go to summer camp that's geared towards women where you can connect and grow with other women in your same season of life? Well, you are going to absolutely love this episode. In this episode your going to hear all about Camp Sisterhood and all the activities that are planned for this camp in Kentucky next summer. For more information and to get your tickets go to Camp SisterhoodYou can also follow along on social media for fun updates Camp Sisterhood (@campsisterhood) • Instagram pho...2024-09-0924 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#46 When You Feel MisunderstoodSend us a textToday I am sharing 3 ways that can help you when you feel misunderstood. Also, I'm sharing my version of how to pronounce S-C-H-W-E-P-P-E-S which is a ginger ale drink. :) 2024-09-0413 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#45 Reimagining Yourself After a Big ChangeSend us a textToday we are talking about how to Reimagine Yourself After a Big Change. I'm sharing 3 ways to not feel stuck after a big change.In this episode I mentioned an article I wrote for Just Between Us magazine called, "Do You Want To Be Friends?" If you would like to order a copy it will require a year subscription for $20 but you get 4 issues. I love this Christian magazine because it has some uplifting and encouraging messages from people all over. Here's the link if you'd like to order. Subscription Plans...2024-08-2614 min
Keep It MovingBONUS: How I Use Marco Polo with Gather The ScatteredIn this bonus episode Alison chats with fellow milspouse, Kasie Purvis with Gather the Scattered, about how I use Marco Polo to connect with people all over the globe both personally and professionally. You know, Keep It Moving was born out of years of Marco Polos, but I use it for so much more too! Hear how I use this app on a regular basis in my business and personal life. Gather the Scattered is on a mission to help relocating families find community no matter where they live. #Keepitmovingpod to sha...2024-08-2325 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#44 Accomplishing Your Health Goals with Jennifer KelleySend us a textThis podcast we are talking about accomplishing your health goals with a community surrounding you. Fall is coming up and all those pumpkin spice flavored favorites, Halloween candy, and Thanksgiving casseroles are just around the corner. So, join this conversation I'm having with Jennifer as we talk through a program called Faster Way. If you would like to follow Jennifer her social media handle on Instagram is @jennifer.kelley.living If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends on social media, email, or even text. 2024-08-1932 minGather The Scattered | Finding Community, Military Spouse Community, Building Friendships#43 Five Steps to Build the Community You WantSend us a textToday I am giving you 5 steps to build the community that you want. I will go through how building the community you're searching for, is similar to building a new home. If you would like to follow along with me follow me on social media @wearethescattered or email me at wearethescattered@gmail.com. 2024-08-1211 min