Are you seeking a deeper spiritual connection with your friends while growing in your faith journey?

This episode of "Of Sound Mind and Spirit" dives into the concept of creating personal retreats with your friends, blending fun and spirituality for a meaningful experience. In today’s fast-paced world, carving out intentional time with close friends to explore and deepen your spiritual lives together can seem like a challenging goal. Imagine the joy and fulfillment of not only nurturing lifelong friendships but also encouraging each other in your faith walk.

In this episode, you will discover:

1. The art of forming deep, trusting relationships focused on spiritual growth before embarking on a shared retreat.

2. Practical steps to blend recreation and reflection, creating a balanced experience that strengthens bonds and faith.

3. Insight into how personal retreats can rejuvenate your soul and provide transformative insights, helping you to live a more Christ-centered life.

Tune in now to learn how Ellen and her friends turned their retreats into lifelong spiritual journeys, inspiring you to create your own faith-filled adventures.

Finding Sisterhood in Faith: Ellen emphasizes the importance of building trust with friends. How do you cultivate trust and spiritual connection within your own circle of friends?

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Curious about how to make this Lent truly transformative for your spiritual journey?

In this episode of "Of Sound Mind and Spirit," hosts Lisa Jonesand Shelly Kelly dive into the complexities and joys of observing Lent, a significant time in the Christian liturgical calendar aimed at deepening one's faith and relationship with God.

Whether you're overwhelmed by the clutter of daily life or striving to reconnect with your spiritual core, this conversation provides guidance on embracing Lent as a personal retreat for spiritual renewal and connection.

You will discover:

1. Insights on embracing Lent as a spiritual retreat to rid your life of distractions that pull you away from God.

2. Real-life experiences shared by Lisa and Shelly, providing relatable examples and actionable ways to live out Lent meaningfully amidst chaos.

3. Tips to identify what stands between you and your spiritual growth, offering inspiration to act towards a more focused, faith-driven life.

Join us for an engaging discussion on how Lent can leave a lasting impact on your spiritual journey by tuning in now for a practical and heartfelt guide to a more meaningful Lent.

Letting Go for Lent: Inspired by the quote mentioned about tearing out what's between us and God, what are some things you're considering letting go of this Lent?

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Are you ready for your beautiful second act?

Join sisters Shelly and Lisa on Of Sound Mind and Spirit as they welcome back their first encore guest, Maria Johnson, for an invigorating conversation about navigating life's transitions. As we often find ourselves facing the second (or even third) acts of our lives, this episode is a beacon for anyone feeling the push or pull of change. Whether you're stepping into a new career, facing an empty nest, or simply embracing new opportunities, Maria's insights will resonate with your journey.

You'll explore the inspiring concept of a "second act" and learn how to:

1. Recognize and embrace the opportunities for growth and change, no matter your stage in life.

2. Find guidance and mentorship from extraordinary women of faith who have charted similar paths before you.

3. Cultivate a sense of companionship and community by acknowledging that you're not alone in facing life's transitions.

Don't miss this opportunity to reframe your perspective on life's transformations and fuel your own path of discovery—press play and dive into Ep 075, Exploring Second Acts with Maria Johnson: Faith, Badass Women, & New Beginnings.

Maria Morera Johnson writes books, tells stories, and drinks way too much coffee. She’s passionate about faith, bold women, and finding joy in the second act of life. You can find her sharing laughs, wisdom, and the occasional hot take on social media, but she is currently all about her new book, A Beautiful Second Act.

Exploring Second Acts: Maria Johnson described a "secondact" as new opportunities and expressions of vocation, oftenpost-retirement. How do you envision your own second act? Have you already experienced a significant transition that you consider a new act in your life?

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