In this two-part conversation, Anna sits down with Katrina Riffle—Founder, Nutrition Coach, and co-owner of Hybrid Strength Method—to explore what it truly means to steward our bodies well as Christian women. With over 15 years of experience in fitness and holistic wellness, Katrina offers a sustainable, strength-focused approach that helps women feel energized, confident, and aligned with how God created their bodies to function.

Katrina shares her journey from early struggles with weight, to becoming a certified personal trainer, opening CrossFit 928, studying holistic health, and now running Hybrid Strength Method with her husband in the Waxhaw/Mineral Springs area. She is passionate about helping women break free from restrictive dieting and high-intensity workout culture so they can build strength without burnout.

If you're ready to feel strong again, nourish your body, and create a fitness rhythm that honors God, this two-part conversation will encourage and equip you.

• Why many women feel exhausted by high-intensity workout culture

• The power of progressive overload and strength-based training

• How constant stress impacts the nervous system and drains energy

• Practical ways to start exercising sustainably—even from home

• How to seek God's direction during wilderness seasons and big decisions

Be sure to watch Part Two for the continuation of this powerful discussion.

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Artist: Fantoms

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Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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Two weeks into the new year, are you already feeling uncertain about your calling and purpose? In this raw and honest episode, Anna tackles what she calls "the dirty little secret" about walking out your calling—it's hard. Really hard.

Through powerful biblical examples and personal vulnerability, Anna explores how the very areas where we're called to serve and impact are often the most sanctified, stretched, and devastating. She reminds us that calling isn't just the mountaintop moments of celebration and recognition—it's the countless ordinary days, the waiting seasons, and the "Mount Moriah moments" of sacrifice and surrender.

If you're wondering whether you made up your calling, if it's too late, or if you've fallen too far short, this episode is for you. Anna offers hope and perspective for those walking through the mundane, the waiting, and the wondering if it's all still real.

1. Calling Requires Blood, Sweat, and Tears

2. We Become Who We Need to Be Through "A Bajillion Tiny Little Deaths"

3. The Cross Comes Before the Crown, and Tomorrow is a Monday Morning

4. If Your Vision Can Be Completed in Your Lifetime, It's Too Small

5. You Didn't Make It Up

6. The Mundane is Where It's Worked Out

7. God's Gaze is Long

8. You're Stronger Than You Realize

Genesis 22 - Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah

Genesis 18:19 - "I have chosen him, that he may charge his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring about for Abraham what he has promised to him."

Hebrews 11 - The Hall of Faith

John 3:30 (referenced) - "He must increase, I must decrease" - John the Baptist's declaration

1. "The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis - https://a.co/d/gq8hwvS

2. "Fear and Trembling" by Søren Kierkegaard - https://a.co/d/0yiQnTC

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Feeling like your hair is constantly on fire? Homeschooling mom, business owner, or both—if you're tired of ending each day wondering what you actually accomplished, this episode is your lifeline.

Join host Anna McLaughlin as she sits down with Kelly Leardon, founder of Walk Like Warriors and certified Director of Operations, for a transformative conversation about trading chaos for clarity. Kelly shares her journey from being a chronically overwhelmed homeschool mom who couldn't hit a single time block on her color-coded schedule to becoming a time management expert who helps women master their days without losing their minds.

Whether you're drowning in to-do lists, struggling with guilt over working while raising kids, or just desperate for a system that actually fits your life, Kelly's practical wisdom and Anna's heartfelt encouragement will meet you right where you are.

• Theme Your Days Instead of Time Blocking

• The Gift of Sabbath Rest

• Kingdom Work in the Marketplace

• Combat Guilt with Clarity

• Work in the "Dark Hours," Not the Cracks

• Begin with the End in Mind

• The Power of Margin

• Be Countercultural—Even to Church Culture

• Know the Word for Yourself

• Practical Implementation Tip

• Ephesians 6 - Putting on the full armor of God (inspiration for "Walk Like Warriors")

• Proverbs 31 - The virtuous woman who "considers a field and buys it" (emphasis on her work ethic and industry, not just homemaking)

• Ecclesiastes (throughout the book) - Work hard, enjoy the fruit of your labor, eat and drink and be merry—these come from the hand of God

• 1 Timothy 6:6 - "Godliness with contentment is great gain"

• 1 Timothy 6:7-8 - "For we brought nothing into this world and we can take nothing out of it, but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that"

• 1 John 3:17 - If you have a brother or sister in need and have the means to help them, you need to help them

• Hebrews 4:12 - "The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart"

Connect with Kelly: Visit walklikewarriors.com/free for free resources and tools to help you stop winging it and start scaling your business and life with confidence.

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Inspiring Hopeful

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Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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In this beautiful Christmas episode, Anna reflects on the glory awaiting us and the profound truth that there are no ordinary people. Drawing from C.S. Lewis's "The Weight of Glory," she reminds us that every person we encounter—especially during the busy holiday season—carries eternal significance. Anna offers a tender reminder to fix our eyes on Jesus, lay down expectations, and love those around us with the charity and grace we've received from Him.

• God promises to be with us throughout our entire lifetime, until our hair is white with age

• There are no ordinary people—we interact with immortals destined for eternal glory

• The weight of our neighbor's glory should humble us and shape how we treat others

• Our job is to love, not to convert, convince, or cajole

• The most powerful witness comes from beholding Christ ourselves, not from managing others

• Christmas gatherings can be filled with expectations, scripts, and familiar roles that need releasing

• Sometimes a loving "no" is more Christ-like than an obligatory "yes"

• When we fix our eyes on Jesus, everything else grows strangely dim

• Give yourself permission to be human, limited, and dust—and extend that same grace to others

• Isaiah 46:4 (New Living Translation): "I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you."

• Isaiah 46:4 (ESV): "Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made and I will bear; I will carry and will save."

• Reference to treasures in jars of clay (likely 2 Corinthians 4:7)

• Reference to "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" hymn

• "The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis - Anna reads an extended passage about treating every person as a potential "god or goddess" due to their eternal nature

• Previous episode referenced: "Laying Down Perfect"
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Merry Christmas, friend. May you remember that in the presence of those you love, you are surrounded by no mere mortals - but by eternal souls being shaped by the same God who promises to carry you all the way home.

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Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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In this powerful episode, Anna addresses a critical truth that often gets overlooked: there are ditches on both sides of the road. While many of us struggle with saying yes to too much during the Christmas season (and beyond), there's an equally dangerous ditch on the other side—self-indulgence and isolation disguised as self-care.

Anna challenges listeners to examine their hearts and discern whether they're being called to pull back and create margin, or whether they're being nudged to show up and serve sacrificially. Through vulnerable reflection, she explores how to navigate the tension between rest and service, between protecting our peace and answering the call to love others well.

The key? Tuning our hearts to the Father and seeking His specific guidance for our individual calling—because what He's asking of you might be different from what He's asking of your neighbor.

• The "Ditches on Both Sides" Principle: In most areas of life, we can fall off the road in either direction—saying yes to everything OR retreating into self-protective comfort

• When You Need to Say No: If you're in a constant rhythm of yes, yes, yes, you may need to hear it's time for a no

• The Flip Side—Self-Indulgence: We can become too comfortable with our "webbies and warm blankets," avoiding opportunities to serve and show up for others

• True Freedom to Say Yes: We must first recognize we don't have to go—only then can our yes be truly rooted in love rather than obligation

• Seek Divine Guidance: Bow the knee to the Lord and ask, "What is my best yes today? Where should my steps lead?"

• The Most Important Yes: The most loving yes when taking all souls into account—not just our own comfort

• Sacrificial Love in Action: Learning from friends who show up and serve from a place of sacrificial love

• The Universal Call: Prepare Him room—whether that's through creating space for quiet reflection or putting on work clothes to serve

• Checking Your Spirit: Notice your reaction to this message—excitement about saying no might indicate self-indulgence; nervous fluttering might indicate you need to create space

Here are the Theologians I've Been Enjoying Listening To:

• Wes Huff – YouTube Channel

• Gavin Ortlund – YouTube Channel

…and here's the end times/eschatology conversation I mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/B6XZrjNqCBw?si=n9TQQSMhgTzN0BKe

Free Resource: Thrive Through the Holidays

The holidays shouldn't just happen to you.
Take a moment to cast vision for a season that reflects your family's values and makes room for Emmanuel — God with us.

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Let's Keep in Touch!

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If you're craving some rest and renewal, why not escape to Just Like Paradise—our serene vacation rental on Oak Island? Rentals at our Beach House are currently 20% off, and our house is better than ever after coming under new management. ➡️ Book your stay here: https://justlikeparadiseoki.com

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Theme music: Brave New World

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Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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