300 - Episode 300!
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Well friend, I’ve made it all the way to episode 300 and today’s episode is a Q&A with my listeners. I’m so excited! 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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299 - 3 Prayers for Christmas
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Merry Christmas! Can you believe we are here?! This episode is a little different. I am going to be sharing three really beautiful prayers that you can listen to as you’d like this week. One prayer is for the start of the Christmas season. Another is for the preparation of a meal and another is for wrapping gifts. 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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298 - My Favorite Books from 2025
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today I’m sharing all about my favorite books from 2025. 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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297 - 4 Reasons You Should Consider Doing the Contentment Challenge
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
You may have heard of my 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: 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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296 - My 12 Week Year Planning Process
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Are you feeling like you need some encouragement as you are looking ahead to 2026? Do you love planning your year or maybe not so much? Do you need a good look at the rhythms in your life that serve you, bring you closer to the Lord, and ultimately help you carry out God’s assignment for you? This episode is for you. 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...
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295 - The Great Kids Clutter Clean Out
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
This episode is for the mom who is overwhelmed by all the stuff in your house. All the kids' toys, clutter, stuffed animals, and tiny pieces. I see you. I am you. Maybe you can pop in some earbuds and just be encouraged today. You are not alone. This is part of our duty as mamas to take care of the stuff in our house. You’ve got this! 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...
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294 - Gratitude : An Episode for the Whole Family
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
I’m doing something new today and I have made an episode for the whole family. So you don’t have to listen to this in your earbuds. You can push “play” while you’re riding in the car and listen because this is all about thanksgiving and how we can practice gratitude. Melody Beattie said: “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” That is what we’re talking about 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...
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293 - 7 Weekend Rhythms We Live By
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
During the week, we work, but during the weekends, we play. Today’s episode is all about seven weekend rhythms that we live by. 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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292 - 40 for 40 with Will Ray
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
My incredible husband, Will, turns 40 today and I am so excited to have him on the podcast! He is going to give you forty pieces of wisdom for his 40th birthday, or as we like to call it, “40 for 40 will Will Ray.” 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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291 - 10 Ways I’m Using AI to Simplify My Life
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today I’m talking about ten ways that I am using AI to simplify my 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!
info_outlineToday I’m sharing all about my favorite books from 2025.
Resources from this episode:
Work & Play Episode 266 : 2025 Book List
On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni
The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni
The Opt-Out Family by Erin Loechner
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole
Anonymous by Alicia Britt Chole
Underestimated by Mary Marantz
Work & Play Episode 269 : Underestimated with Mary Marantz
Born to Eat by Leslie Schilling
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
The If I Run Series by Terri Blackstock
Restoration Series by Terri Blackstock
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen by Kate Strickler
Work & Play Episode 283 : I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler
Love Your Life by Rachel Awtrey
Work & Play Episode 282 : Love Your Life with Rachel Awtrey
My Name is Ashler Lev by Chaim Potok
When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin
The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury
The Timeless Series Book 1 by Gabrielle Meyer
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!