Work and Play with Nancy Ray
This week’s episode is part 2 of a conversation I had with my husband Will all about how we have observed the Sabbath as a family for a year now and how it has changed us forever. If you missed the first part of our conversation, go back to last week’s episode and listen to that before you listen to today’s episode. I’m so excited to finish out this conversation with you today. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and...
info_outline 232 - A Year of Sabbaths with Will Ray : Part 1Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Well it has been one whole year of our little Ray family embracing the Sabbath as a weekly rhythm. This episode is a conversation with myself and Will all about how it has changed us forever. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
info_outline 231 - Tired of Being Tired with Jess Connolly : Part 2Work and Play with Nancy Ray
We are back with the second half of my conversation with Jess Connolly talking all about rest because the month of April on the Work and Play podcast is all about the importance of rest in our lives. I’m so grateful you’re here! I can’t wait for you to listen to the rest. If you haven’t listened to part one already, go back to last week’s episode and start there. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly...
info_outline 230 - Tired of Being Tired with Jess Connolly : Part 1Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Well, I’m trying something new here on Work and Play with Nancy Ray and that is months that have themes. So the theme of April is rest and this conversation is not going to disappoint. I’m talking to Jess Connolly today all about why women are so tired. We’re all so tired and this conversation is full of practical and spiritual answers as to why we’re so tired and what we can do differently. Guys, this conversation was so good, I decided to divide it into two episodes. I can’t wait for you to hear it and I think it fits perfectly with the theme of rest for this April. Enjoy and come...
info_outline 229 - RestWork and Play with Nancy Ray
We live in a time where rest and play are very hard to come by. It can even be looked down on in our culture and often it feels impossible with the busy nature of our lives and schedules. Today’s episode is hopefully going to be encouraging to you to make time to rest and play a little bit more. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
info_outline 228 - Less Clutter More Life with Barbara Hemphill : Part 2Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Okay guys, get ready for part 2 of my conversation with Barbara. If you missed last week’s episode, you’re going to want to go back and listen to it. She is so full of wisdom, so gracious, she loves the Lord, and she’s teaching us all about how to maintain our homes, get rid of clutter, and set up systems in our life that will help us do the work that we’re meant to do and live the life we’re meant to live. Loved these conversations so much. Can’t wait for you to hear part 2! Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission...
info_outline 227 - Less Clutter More Life with Barbara Hemphill : Part 1Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today's episode is so special! We have Barbara Hemphill chatting with us about how to manage all of the stuff and clutter in our lives. Guys, she has been doing this for over 40 years! She is THE pioneer to the decluttering industry. Before minimalism was a thing, she was out there helping people declutter their homes. She has so many systems and so much wisdom. I feel like I could talk to her for hours and never get tired of it. It's such a great conversation - so valuable and helpful. I plan to go back and re-listen to it and take notes. I'm so excited! It was so good that we're splitting it...
info_outline 226 - 5 Tools for a Financial ResetWork and Play with Nancy Ray
The longer I live, the more I realize our journey with our money and our finances is not a straight line. There are different seasons of our life, different incomes that we will have, different life experiences and family members will add to our family. Life is ever changing and so are our finances. So today's episode is all about 5 tools that I am using right now that have helped me take a financial reset. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this...
info_outline 225 - Website Talk with Paige BruntonWork and Play with Nancy Ray
Today I'm talking with my friend, Paige Brunton, who is a website expert (specifically in Squarespace). She teaches others to design their own Squarespace websites and she also teaches others how to become professional Squarespace web designers which is pretty cool. She has totally ditched social media, but has an amazing online business and a very engaged Youtube following. She now lives in Switzerland with her husband, which is amazing. I know you're going to love her and whether or not you have a Squarespace website, you're going to be so encouraged to know the most important thing that you...
info_outline 224 - The Unexpected Free Time Game PlanWork and Play with Nancy Ray
Every once in a while us moms find ourselves in a very perplexing situation. We have an unexpected hour of time and we have no idea what to do with ourselves. Today, we're gonna get a game plan. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
info_outlineToday is my annual book club episode where I share my very favorite books that I read this last year in 2023 and also what I have planned for 2024. You can always find that current list updated at nancyray.com/bookclub or you can follow along and read with me if you choose. It is very relaxed or you can just catch up on the podcast episodes as I release them. So I’m excited. I read some really good stuff this year and I have some exciting picks for next year and I can’t wait to share them with you today.
Resources from this episode:
Val Marie Paper - Prayer Journal | use code “WORKANDPLAY” for 10% off
Books I Read in 2023:
Episode 212 - Narnia, Harry Potter, and the Wingfeather Saga
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Episode 183 - Book | Four Thousand Weeks
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin
The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon
Episode 196 - The Blessing [Book] with Kari Trent Stageberg
The Blessing by John Trent, Gary Smalley, Kari Trent Stageberg
The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley, Troy and Ruth Simons
Books I Wanted to Read in 2023:
The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines
The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi
Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends by Sarah Mally
Books I Plan to Read in 2024:
The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
Set The Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes
Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley
Until the Streetlights Come On by Ginny Yurich
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray
Take Back Your Time by Christy Wright
The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines
Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends by Sarah Mally
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