297 - 4 Reasons You Should Consider Doing the Contentment Challenge
Release Date: 12/09/2025
316 - A Blessing for the Month of May with Kimberly Knowle-Zeller
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Every Friday in May is for Mamas, I am going to be sharing a blessing or a special bonus interview. It’s going to be a short and sweet word of encouragement. To kick it off, I have a sweet interview today with a new friend, Kimberly Knowle-Zeller, who has written an amazing book of blessings. She is going to read one over you today, and she is going to read a few more over you in the next few Fridays. I hope you love it as much as I do. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through...
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315 - Family Catechisms with Raeanne Johnson
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
On this first episode of May is for Mamas, I have mental health expert and real-life friend Raeanne Johnson joining me and we are going to be sharing all about family catechisms. 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!
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314 - 10 Things I Do to Play
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
We are closing out April with the most fun episode of the month. Today I am sharing 10 ways for play. 10 ways I love to play. I hope by the end of this one, you’re inspired to protect more space for play in your own life too. 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!
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313 - 10 Things Helping Me in My Work
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today I am going to share with you how I actually get work done as a mom of 5 with very limited hours. These are 10 things that help me most and I think you’re going to love them. 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!
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312 - 10 Things I'm Loving in My Home
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today is a fun one! I am sharing ten things that I genuinely love in my home right now. Things I use every day, things that have made my life simpler or healthier or just more joyful. I hope you find something on this list that is helpful for you. Resources from this episode: (Use code: NANCYRAY for 15% off) (Use code: NANCYRAY for a discount!) 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...
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311 - 10 Things That Are Growing My Faith
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today kicks off the month of April for the Work & Play podcast! I am super excited about this little series that I have come up with which is ten things. Each episode this month, I am going to be sharing ten things with you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing ten things that are growing my faith. 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...
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310 -The 13th Week
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Right now, as you're listening to this episode, we are smack in the middle of something kind of special. It’s called “the 13th week.” If you’ve never heard of it before, by the end of this episode, you’re going to want to make it a permanent part of how you live your life. 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!
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309 - Abundance, Stewardship, and Batching
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” -2 Corinthians 9:8. Today, we’re going to talk about abundance, we’re going to talk about stewardship, and we’re going to talk about how I batch my time. 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...
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308 - You’re In Good Company with Ashlee Gadd
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
My friend Ashlee Gadd is joining me on the Work and Play podcast today to talk about a new collaborative book that she is spearheading called, “.” It is a book on friendship, motherhood, hospitality, and showing up. I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation. 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!
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307 - Decluttering with Authority and Abundance
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today’s episode might surprise you because I’m going to be talking about decluttering, but not in the way that you might expect. What I think is happening in our homes physically is connected with what’s happening in us spiritually. So let’s talk about what it looks like to declutter with abundance and authority. 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...
info_outlineYou may have heard of my Contentment Challenge where I give up shopping for anything extra in my life for three months straight. Today’s episode, I want to challenge and encourage you with four reasons you might consider doing the Contentment Challenge in 2026.
Resources from this episode:
Work & Play Episode 003 : The Contentment Challenge
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