Best Knowing God Built You For That Very Purpose Podcasts (2025)

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81 \\ Plan Your Transition To Self-Employment - How to come up with a REALISTIC Plan - Your Step-by-Step Guide to Entrepreneurship (From SCARED to CONFIDENT) 25:10

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Hey my friend, You’ve been working hard — showing up, doing all the right things — but the results still aren’t showing up. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Especially when others seem to skyrocket overnight while you feel stuck in slow motion. In this episode, we’re breaking down what really happens behind so-called “overnight success.” You’ll hear how…

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80 \\ Seeing NO RESULTS?! How OVERNIGHT SUCCESS Really Happens AND 5 STEPS TO FAST-TRACK YOUR SUCCESS (Plus Take Away from the Overnight Success of KPop Demon Hunters "Golden" Song) 24:19

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Hey my friend, You’ve been working hard — showing up, doing all the right things — but the results still aren’t showing up. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Especially when others seem to skyrocket overnight while you feel stuck in slow motion. In this episode, we’re breaking down what really happens behind so-called “overnight success.” You’ll hear how…

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79 \\ Help! I do everything EXCEPT what Grows My Business (How to OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION, PERFECTION, AVOIDANCE and SELF-SABOTAGE and FOCUS ON GROWTH) 20:20

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Hey my friend, Hey my friend, Ever find yourself doing everything in your business except the things that actually move it forward? You clean your desk, update your logo, tweak your website… but deep down, you know you’re avoiding the real growth work. You’re not lazy — you’re human. As high-achieving executives and future entrepreneurs, we often f…

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78 \\ HURRY UP! Sign Up for FREE Online Workshop - Your Path from Executive to Entrepreneur 22:17

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By Archana Jacob ¦ Business Coach, Christian Entrepreneur & Business Woman

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77 \\ From Busy to Balanced - Time Management Strategies every Executive turned Entrepeneur needs 28:47

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Hey my friend, Feeling like you’re constantly juggling a million balls—your faith, family, friends, health, business, and personal enjoyment? The habits that made you a successful executive won’t automatically help you create time freedom, financial freedom, and meaningful impact. Without a shift in approach, all that hard work just leads to burnou…

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76 \\ The Entrepreneur Game Plan Every Executive Needs for Time and Financial Freedom (Your Ticket from Corporate Exec to Business Ownership) 28:11

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Hey my friend, You’ve spent years building a successful career as an executive in corporate, but deep down you know you want more—more time freedom, more financial independence, and true ownership of your future. You want to quit corporate and start your own business. You want to be an entrepreneur and become self-employed. The problem? You can’t a…

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75 \\ Get Clear, Get Customers, Get Paid - How Busy Executives Can a Paying Offer in 15 minutes 27:26

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Hey my friend, Many executives dream of starting their own business — but the biggest challenge to self-employment isn’t ideas or effort. It’s knowing exactly who will pay for what you offer without wasting time trying a thousand different approaches. You need a simple, reliable framework that works. In this episode, Get Clear, Get Customers, Get P…

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74 \\ Turn Your Business Idea into a Paying Business in 15 Minutes (or How to Find an Idea that will lead to a successful business) 18:03

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Hey my friend, Do you have an idea brewing? Or maybe you don't have a business idea yet but just know that you want to transition from corporate executive to entrepreneur and being your own boss. Here’s the problem: wanting to start a business and actually knowing what to start and how to make it work are two very different things. Too many executi…

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73 \\ From EXECUTIVE to ENTREPREUR - What Nobody Tells you about Leaving Corporate and WHY IT'S STILL WORTH IT! 18:12

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Hey my friend, Leaving a corporate career to start your own business is exciting—but let’s be real, it’s also scary, overwhelming, and full of things nobody warns you about. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to go from senior executive to entrepreneur / business owner / self-employment. If you’ve ever won…

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72 \\ The 6 FEARS that STOP you from running a successful business (And HOW TO OVERCOME THEM !) 27:30

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Hey my friend, You’ve probably heard the quote—“An entrepreneur is the only person who can go from sheer exhilaration to sheer terror and back again in the same 24 hours.” And wow… isn’t that the truth? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the emotional rollercoaster of building a business—especially while still working your 9–5. The fears t…

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We appreciate each and every one of you more than we can say! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Micah and Sarah

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Amanda McNeil: Counselor, Author, Scholar, Wife, Mother...How our Understanding of God's Character shapes how we experience grief, How to walk well with friends who are grieving, PLUS a bit on the identity ... 57:55

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Amanda McNeil and her husband Justin had been integral figures in Micah's and my life. They are our counselors, they are our friends, they are people we respect as spouses, parents, and more importantly, humans. Amanda is not only scholastically qualified when it comes to the ins and outs of grief but personally qualified because of her story and w…

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Cost n' Mayor on Locking down together during Covid after only a few weeks of dating, how social media has effected their dance careers, and an insider scoop on their new Off-Broadway show 11 to Midnight ... 59:30

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We have been DYING to meet Cost n' Mayor for years now, so we were so excited about this conversation! They are just as fun, genuine, and hilarious as you'd think they'd be. We had a ball chatting about the beginnings of their relationship, show business, working with your spouse, their Off-Broadway show that's in the works, balloons (you gotta wat…

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Katherine Wolf on how joy and suffering can coexist, truly wrestling with God's plan, and owning your story. | Ep. 63 44:01

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This week on the show, we’re honored to welcome Katherine Wolf for a powerful conversation about hope, healing, and choosing joy in the midst of suffering. At just 26 years old—only six months after the birth of her first son—Katherine suffered a massive brain stem stroke that radically altered the course of her life. She shares about her ongoing j…

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71 \\ Want to go ALL-IN? How to know for sure if you should start your own business (4 strong indicators for SELF-EMPLOYMENT)! 20:05

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Hey my friend, These days, it feels like everyone is becoming a successful entrepreneur—or at least that’s what social media wants you to believe. You see it all over TikTok, YouTube, Instagram… and it can leave you wondering if you’re supposed to jump in too. But here’s the truth: it takes more than excitement or the idea of making money to truly …

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Prioritizing Dating After Marriage- Some of our favorite dates, how we did it with little money and little time, and why every date doesn't need to be a "whole big thing" | Ep. 62 32:35

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This week we are talking about dating in marriage. Now that we are parents, it has become more important to us than ever to prioritize moments that are focused on the building of our marriage. We have dated in seasons of minimal time, minimal money, minimal privacy...all three at the same time lol and we get into some of the practical ways we kept …

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Melissa Russell on how charity water is ending world thirst one well at a time | Episode 61 37:59

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Melissa Russell, President of charity: water, joins us for a powerful conversation about purpose, justice, and what it means to lead with compassion. Melissa shares her journey of stepping into global impact work, how her faith has shaped her leadership, and why the water crisis is not just a physical issue—but have an all encompassing impact on co…

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Heather Thompson Day on why Questions for and doubts about God are the very things that often Strengthen our Faith | Ep. 60 1:01:12

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This week we engage in a profound conversation with Heather Thompson Day, a speaker, author, and professor about the complexities of faith, grief, and the importance of questions in our spiritual journeys. Heather shares her personal experiences with doubt, the impact of her father's Alzheimer's on her faith, and the lessons learned about success a…

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Mary Marantz on How to Stop the Cycles of Fear that Hold Us Back from the Purposes God Has for Us | Ep.59 1:03:23

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Mary Marantz is the bestselling author of Dirt, Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots, and now, Underestimated! We learned SO MUCH from her in our conversation about how to name and stop the cycles of fear that hold us back from all God has for us. We get into topics such as why boredom can lead to breakthrough, how our brain can accurately predict our o…

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The Size of Our Roots: How Our Families Shaped Us | Episode 58 34:39

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We’ve gotten lots of questions about our families of origin—so today, we’re diving into it! From growing up in very different-sized families to how that shaped our values, personalities, and even our marriage, we’re unpacking it all. Join us as we explore how family size formed us and continues to influence the way we see the world. Come hang with …

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70 \\ Help, I have NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL in the past! AM I ENTREPRENEUR MATERIAL?! (How to Deal with Set Backs and Self-Doubt) 20:43

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Hey my friend, Being a solopreneur is tough—and when self-doubt and setbacks pile on, it can feel like too much. I know this from personal experience because I’ve been there too. And whenever I got caught up in the vicious cycle of lost belief I stopped making progress and got stuck. I stopped podcasting for longer periods (and more than once!). I …

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The Unexpected Emotional Experience of a Trip Without our Baby| Episode 57 37:33

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We’ve been super blessed to do a lot of traveling lately—and we even took our very first trip without our little guy! This week, we’re talking all about our recent adventure to Dubai: the wild experiences, the unexpected moments, and all the emotions that came with leaving our son behind for the first time. Tune in for stories, laughs, and some rea…

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What We Learned Taking Our Baby to Disney - and the sweet memories made! | Episode 56 36:05

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This week, we’re chatting all about our recent Disney World trip—with our baby! We’re sharing what worked for us, from breastfeeding and pumping in the parks to our favorite rides and the sweet memories we made along the way. If you're thinking about taking your little one to Disney or traveling in general, this episode is for you! Come hang with u…

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From P*rnstar to Pastor - Joshua Broome and His path to Redemption | Episode 55 - Part 2 42:13

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Last week’s discussion was so impactful, we knew we had to keep it going with Part 2! In this episode, Pastor Joshua shares practical advice for those struggling with pornography and offers insight on how to navigate this topic with your children in a healthy, faith-based way. He also highlights some encouraging legislative developments aimed at pr…

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From P*rnstar to Pastor - Joshua Broome and His Path to Redemption | Episode 54 Part 1 1:17:54

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We’re honored to welcome Pastor Joshua Broome, who shares his powerful journey from being deeply involved in the p*rn industry to finding freedom and serving in full-time ministry. Joshua opens up about how he got into the industry, what led him out, and how Jesus radically changed his life. If you’ve ever wrestled with the thought that your past i…

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69 \\ How to Start Your Business & Build it Up while working a Part-time job, Interview with KARA WALKER [PART 2] 21:11

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Hey my friend, Being an entrepreneur is not always easy. There are days where everything feels hard and your goals seem just impossible to reach! Do you believe that there is just no way for you to start a side hustle? Or maybe you started out but are about to throw in the towel... If that is you, I want to give you some inspiration today! I sat do…

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Postpartum FAQ - Navigating life, marriage, and routine post baby | Episode 53 35:39

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This week we dive into all things feeding + postpartum exercise. Sarah discusses her experiences with breast feeding/pumping…what has worked for her and what hasn’t, the stigmas/judgements she’s encountered, as well as the postpartum workout program she’s loving. If you’re postpartum or will be soon, this is the episode for you! Come hang with us! …

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Dr. Amanda McNeil on Navigating Grief with God...personally, if we're supporting a grieving friend, and everything in between | Ep.52 57:55

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Dr. Amanda McNeil is is not only one of our personal counselors who has helped us build a marriage we are excited about, but she a doctor of Psychology and Theology as well as having her own personal story of deep loss and grief. She recently released a book called "Overcoming the Overcast: Navigating the Storms of Grief with God", in which she com…

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Our Lives in Professional Theatre...the Great, the Hard, and the Hilarious | Ep.51 39:56

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This week we are talking about one of our most commonly asked questions..what it was like to work in professional theatre! We talk about our most favorite parts, the aspects that were hard, plus some of our silliest stories of mess-ups on stage, getting the giggles, and what happens when 5 people call out of a show at once. ----- Thank you to our b…

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How we make Building a Relationship with God "practical" | Ep.50 35:56

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We get asked often about the habits we have that strengthen our faith and help us put God at the center of our life and marriage. Many days our "ideal" list of habits doesn't happen, but we discuss some of the practical, small habits we've attached to other daily tasks that have been helpful for us whether or not those bigger "ideals" actually happ…

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Disagreeing Healthily in Relationship...plus why the money conversation is so important before commitment | Ep.49 38:24

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Disagreement in longterm relationships is inevitable. So how can we disagree and fight in a healthy way? We dive into... What we can do before deciding to commit to someone Conversations we can have to build a relationship that comes out stronger after a disagreement And what we've learned when it comes to having the same fight over and over again …

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Body Image…Detaching our value from it, what does "bouncing back" after giving birth even mean, and why a pair of pants can sometimes make or break a day | Ep.48 39:00

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This week we dive into body image, particularly around the postpartum season, but also the pressures that come from society no matter what season we are in. Even when we know what is realistic, it can be hard to not compare and feel 'less than' about our bodies or the progress we are looking to make. Our conversation this week centers on Sarah's ex…

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Emotional Q & A with my Wife | Ep. 47 30:00

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The tables are turned this week as Micah asks Sarah the questions she asked him last week. SHOCKER, she is a bit more emotional than he was as she goes into her answers :) Our goal with doing Q & A's every so often is that you'll feel inspired to do something similar with a partner or a friend! We learn something new about each other every time we …

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Fun Q&A with my Husband (I learned things about him I had never known!) | Ep. 46 30:48

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We love doing Q&A episodes every so often! Not only does it allow our listeners to get to know us better, but we almost always learn something about each other that we didn't already know. I ask Micah Q's like, what was your favorite childhood memory (this answer is a super fun one), what is something you learned from your parents that you value mo…

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Rest...how do we get better at it, what's at stake if we don't, and the example God sets for us that most of us ignore | Ep.45 37:40

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This week we are chatting REST! Why is it so hard for most of us, how are our relationships effected when we can't do it effectively, and how can we get better at it? If you struggle to rest, we relate and this one is for you. We love you all! Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnaD_O_7V1R_1WZb6qUvEeioYsR-6ALEf6AbkEpk6W7syiQ…

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Mom Guilt vs Dad Guilt...what do they tell us about ourselves and how we view what is "selfish" | Ep. 44 35:15

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As I (Sarah) was heading to a massage the other day I was wondering if men experience parental guilt when they take time for themselves the way I know that so many women do. So I decided to ask Micah about this and we have a candid conversation about how parental guilt differs but can also feel very much the same for both men and women. We hope thi…

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How Unanswered Prayers, Dealing with chronic pain/illness, and losing people we Love Impacts our view of God's Character | Ep.43 35:44

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Micah has been dealing with chronic pain for years and today we are unpacking how persistent pain/illness effects not just your day-to-day mentality, but if you're praying for healing and not receiving it, your prayer life and faith as well. We also touch on losing loved ones who you've prayed to be healed and how our understanding of God's charact…

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7 Things We Wish We Would've known Before Having a Baby! | Ep. 42 35:00

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Before having a baby we knew so little that we didn't even know what to ask those experienced parents around us. Today we're talking through the things we wish we would've asked and known that would've made our transition into parenthood just a liiiiiittle bit smoother :) Follow The Fortitude Podcast: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thefortitudepo…

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New Year's Resolutions...creating them, sticking to them, not comparing them | Ep. 41 32:38

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Season 2! We are so excited to be back with you guys. We kick off talking all things New Year's Resolutions. How we build them, implement systems to take them past mid-February, and use them as a vehicle to get us closer to being the people God intends us to be. Checkout the breakdown of the New Year's Resolution creation exercise Sarah talks about…

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What is Worship, overcoming the struggle to be present, and Thank You! | Ep. 40 42:23

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Last Episode of the year and the season! We continue our discussion from last week moving into the habits and faith component of being new parents. We dive into how we are learning to form new disciplines and ways of worshiping God with less free time (and more exhaustion, ha!) than we had before. We also talk transparently about how difficult it c…

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Stagnation, Jealousy, Shifting Commitments...The Identity Crisis of Becoming Parents | Ep.39 44:29

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Micah gets fired up this week! We have a candid conversation about some of the identity struggles we've had becoming parents and how we've been able to re-frame them. How you think about things can change everything, and we discuss some of the tools and mindsets that have helped us in this transitional season. Follow The Fortitude Podcast: Insta: h…

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Flashback to Our Story! | Ep. 38 1:04:45

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We have had many twists and turns in our lives, especially right as we crossed paths. We re-live our story of overcoming...grief, trauma, self-images in need of repair and the path we both took to healing. We pray that despite whatever you're going through or have gone through, you know you're not alone in your path to overcoming and healing. We lo…

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Flying with a Newborn + Thanksgiving Traditions | Ep.37 45:03

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Discussing our experience/what we learned flying with a 6 week old baby for the first time + Thanksgiving traditions shared with us by all of you...there are some really fun ones! Follow The Fortitude Podcast: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thefortitudepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefortitudepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@T…

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The Refining fire of Parenthood | Ep. 36 39:04

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In 6 weeks of parenthood we already feel we have been refined by God in a number of ways. New levels of selfishness, people pleasing tendencies, and being run by a to-do list are just a few of the things that have been rapidly stripped away by our new little bundle. Whether you're a parent or not, we hope sharing some of what God has taught us in t…

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Four Weeks of being Parents...the amazing, the hard, and everything in between | Ep.35 51:21

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Becoming parents has been one of the hardest transitions in our lives and this week we share transparently about the difficulty and the beauty of our current season. Follow The Fortitude Podcast: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thefortitudepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefortitudepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFortitudePod…

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Our Birth Story! | Ep. 34 40:13

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Sharing the details of the arrival of Shelton James! Hospital birth, 21 hour labor, and everything in between. Thank you for being on this journey with us. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! Follow The Fortitude Podcast: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thefortitudepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefortitudepodcast YouTube: …

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IT'S BABY WEEK! | Ep.33 43:44

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Our last podcast before we become parents! We reflect on the biggest lessons that God has taught us over these last 9 months. Thank you all for being here. We love you so much! We will go on a 2 week break after this episode to spend some quality time with our son :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Our 24 hour drunken breakup to 4 years of marriage and our first baby + ChatGPT's best Relationship Advice | Ep. 32 53:46

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How COOL is it that life is continuously giving us opportunities to grow, change, and gain God's wisdom?! We just had our 4 year wedding anniversary which always gets us reflective about how far we are all able to progress as humans. We discuss this never-ending journey that can be hard to embrace, but also provides immense purpose. PLUS if you go …

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Grieving the end of our childless season + Putting pregnancy related old wives tales to the test | Ep. 31 37:48

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Each new season of life comes with both excitement and sadness. This week we transparently discuss the juxtaposition of emotions we are experiencing...grieving the end of our time as a family of two combined with the joy we feel about becoming a family of three. We also put some gender predicting pregnancy wives tales to the test based on Sarah's e…

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Intimate Q&A With my Wife | Ep. 30 1:06:18

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This week Micah asked our audience for questions to ask Sarah! Has pregnancy been filled with anxiety since we had a miscarriage previously? Does starting a family at 35 make us feel behind? Was Sarah nervous to get into another relationship after her previous marriage? We also talk about getting scammed on Facebook marketplace, lol. Let's have som…