Ever wonder where Halloween gets it’s historical basis from? Yes, the church! Listen as we explain the liturgical history of Halloween and why we decided to celebrate today!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/message

We are excited in today's interview to talk with our friend, Kymi Walker, about how she went Whole30 and has trained for running in marathons (pssst....she even has some great recipes to share with us!). If you are ready (or not) to start training for a run, give this episode a listen. You never know how it might inspire you to put on those running…

Did you know that both men and women have a pelvic floor? And pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for women who are pregnant? Today’s podcast features an interview with Jessica Munk, a pelvic floor therapist who helps clients with urge incontinence, anxiety, constipation, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ch…

Welcome to October! Our Holy Habit theme this month is movement. Not just physical movement, but spiritual and mental movement, and how these are decisions we can make to help us live life well. In today's episode, Christen shares an Instagram Live she recorded at Move4 Studio, where she is a pilates instructor and helps clients with their nutritio…

In todays podcast, Megan and Christen chat candidly about what rest looks like lately. As friends, we get honest about our schedules and how we spend our time juggling all.the.things. We hope this conversation helps you feel like someone else gets you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/messag…

What is self care? Join us this week as we dive into a Christian view of what this trendy topic really means!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/message

This season, we will drop weekly episodes every Tuesday that focus on the topics of faith + functional nutrition. Every month, we will kickoff with a Holy Habit theme and throughout the month share tips and advice from guests to help us stay focused + intentional with our busy schedules. Join us by subscribing to our podcast so you never miss an ep…

This month we will be focusing on the holy habit of prayer! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/message

Holy Week is a week of extreme emotions - excitement, sadness, anger, betrayal, and then ultimately joy as we've never known. This Holy Week, commit to finding the full and empty of the week. Here's a quick guide to prepare your family to enjoy a meaningful Holy Week: Palm Sunday: Have a mini "parade" around your neighborhood waving palm branches H…

“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Isreal, ‘In returning and rest youshall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.’”- Isaiah 30:15As someone who enjoys hustle and bustle, I often ignore the signs of burn-out or fatigue until it’s toolate—and then epic spiritual, emotional, and sometimes physical meltdowns follow. It’s …

If you are ever feeling empty, mundane, or stuck in the season you are in, know that you are not alone sweet friend. Today's key verse is simple but powerful, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps (Proverbs 16:9)." This verse is a gentle reminder for us to submit ourselves to God's will but we also have a choice to mak…

As women, we are naturally social beings. We are the keepers of the schedule and the calendar. God created us to be caregivers of our flock but all of this giving can leave us with an empty, burned-out feeling. Sweet sisters, this is not the way our Father wants us to feel. He longs to share His peace with us. Today, we share how we can make time f…

This week, we are looking at how the word empty means "lacking meaning or sincerity." In this week's devotional, Megan focuses on social media and how now is the time to take a radical step back or step away from an article that will leave us feeling less than or discouraged. We know many of you are currently in a digital detox and it can be hard t…

Welcome to the first Sunday of Lent! In today's podcast, we look closer at our key verse, 1 Peter 1:13: "Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." We encourage you to think this week about what it means to "prepare our minds fo…

Friends, you are NOT going to want to miss today's interview with Spiritual Director, Amy Brady. This episode COMPLETELY blew me away! Amy shares such wisdom about the importance of Lent; how it's not so much about your own self-discipline but rather about releasing control over all.the.things and drawing near to Jesus. This interview is a great li…

We are so excited to begin our Lent Series with an introduction of our friend Baylor Knott. Baylor is a Bible teacher and mom to three (one biological, two adopted!) and shares words of encouragement at Everything Beautiful Ministries. This Lent, Baylor is partnering with The RestFull Project and is leading our online Bible study weekly teachings b…

Lent. Maybe you already know quite a bit about this liturgical practice, or maybe you have no idea where to begin. Lent can mean different things to different people- no chocolate, no TV, more time praying, more church — or it can mean absolutely nothing. We are so excited to explore this deeply meaningful season with you- we intend to help you gro…

What do you know about this season known as “Mardi Gras?”--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/message

I am so excited for you guys to listen to today's interview with Valerie Thompson. She is full of encouragement for busy moms and gives easy, practical advice for self-care in the midst of taking care of our families. Valerie's 3 Steps Summary: - Breathwork - Journaling - Meditation Take some time to watch my interview with Valerie. She will also b…

The new year is almost upon us. While this week can be a time of both reflection and goal setting, we want to encourage you to seek REST. Slow down. Have a moment of silence. Don't try to start your to-do list quite yet. In today's episode, we walk you through our Ready for a Reset Worksheet (download it for free on our website) and we also share V…

This week we explore the fourth candle of Advent, peace, by looking at the thoughts of Mary as she stepped into her calling with purpose. We are all unworthy to receive God’s blessings based upon our own efforts. However, the Holy Spirit draws our barren souls to holiness. We are worthy to live set-apart, holy lives, filled with God’s blessings, be…

Welcome to the Third Sunday of Advent! This week we light the pink candle, otherwise known as the symbol of "Joy". The third candle of Advent is also known as the Shepherd Candle and reflects the joy that comes through Jesus' arrival, and through the salvation he has gifted us. The third Sunday traditionally recalls John the Baptizer's call for rep…

Hello friends! Welcome to the second week of Advent! This week we are diving deeper into the Faith candle. It is called the "Bethlehem Candle" as a reminder of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. In our Guided Advent Devotional, The Weary World Rejoices, we look at how with faith comes the practice of patience and preparation. We invite you to …

"A thrill of hope..." Week One of Advent brings hope! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/message

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What is Advent, exactly? We celebrate it every year, but to some, it just means a time of busyness, stress, and frantic holiday preparations. That is quite the opposite of what Advent means. The word “Advent” in ancient Latin means “arrival.” It’s a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus—in the quiet way Jesus came, as a lowly baby, in …

Welcome to our first episode of The RestFull Project Podcast! We are Christen and Megan, co-founders and hosts of this podcast for busy women just like us! We understand what it's like to struggle with feeling tired and having nothing left to give to your family at the end of the day. Our goal with creating this podcast is to help you remove distra…

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Right now, our world is in chaos and confusion over the announcement of the Coronavirus pandemic. To be honest, these are times of uncertainty and just one trip to Target with no toilet paper on the aisles leaves us all feeling anxious and confused. This Lent, I’ve been reading a study on Jeremiah and it’s CRAZY how relatable it is to our current g…

In this week’s episode, we wrap up this series by talking more in-depth about what our bi-racial adoption is teaching us about love. Bringing Raleigh James into our home has brought our family so much joy. He is loved and shows us love every day. As we chat about what life has been like the past few months as we’ve adjusted to life with a newborn, …

In today’s podcast, I share a talk I gave last Christmas at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, Florida. We talk about what it really means to have it all this Christmas, and how to not miss the joy. When we can stop and recognize the holiness of the night and put ourselves in the smelly manger surrounded by animals, we can see the work of God, not onl…

In this episode, we share more about the finances and fundraising side of adopting, and what it was like to meet our child and his birth parents. Our journey to Utah was very isolating and hard but we were surrounded by some pretty mighty prayer warriors that kept us focused on God during difficult times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

In today’s podcast, we talk in-depth about how we first made the decision to adopt (one month after we had decided that adoption was not in our future), and why we chose to work with FAC (Faithful Adoption Consultants) through our adoption journey. We talk about things you need to know as you begin the adoption process, things like preparing for yo…

At Covenant United Methodist Church’s Spring Gathering, my sweet friend Megan Cosby shared her story of losing her infant daughter, Ellis Ann. October is National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and we wanted to share her story today in hope that it can be a source of healing for others who have also experienced the loss of a child. Megan a…

In today’s episode I interview my friend Julie Sanders, author of The ABCs of Praying for Students. If you are a teacher, ministry leader, or mother, Julie’s words will encourage your soul and prepare your heart for a new school year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/message…

My guest in today’s podcast is my friend, Erin Stevens. Erin is a wife, mother, and works at Covenant Hospice. Today we talk about how much fun we had at Paint My Prayers and what helps us to unplug so we can connect with our family and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/message…

In today’s message, I will be sharing with you how we are a society that is consumed with busyness, which is leading us to experience burnout. Trust me when I say I know a thing of two about burnout - it’s been one of the most challenging obstacles that has prevented me from truly experiencing the love that God has for me. In a world full of rush, …

In today’s podcast, you will get a chance to listen to why women struggle with not feeling enough and how Christ gives us strength in the areas of our lives that we feel the most shame. We discuss what it looks like to practice spiritual order and how God promises to provide us everything we need to live full, satisfied lives. You will also get a c…

In today’s podcast, we learn how we are connected to our families by living in community, just like trees in the forest. We have been given people to love so we can get a glimpse of God’s great love for us. From the shoot to the stump, may we continue to place our hope in our Redeemer, even if we can’t see what lies underneath the soil. --- Send in…

Being blessed is about more than being happy. In today’s podcast, we think about how to receive this word from Jesus, even on the more difficult days. Join me in taking a moment to listen to the beatitudes today and learn about Jesus’ definition of blessed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christen-ridley-price/m…

Creation was made to worship God. We see this through the creation story and how not only did God make the universe to worship Him, but He made you and I for worship. In today's podcast, we learn more about how God communicates with us through nature and is with us in both familiar and unfamiliar places.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

Sabbath is part of the creation story, what God did on the seventh day not because He needed rest but to model a behavior of rest to us, His chosen and loved people. While my sabbatical has been an extended break over the summer, my hope is to continue this action of pressing pause once a week as my family transitions out of summer and into our fal…