Work and Play with Nancy Ray

Work and Play with Nancy Ray is a weekly podcast all about learning to balance the two most competing areas of our lives: work and play. She dives into topics like productivity, work life balance, leading a team, time management, contentment, play, sabbath, marriage, parenting, and rest, always pointing back to scripture, the ultimate guide for a life of faith. This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which ultimately leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

305 - Winter Rhythms 02/24/2026

305 - Winter Rhythms Winter can feel long and slow and February especially can feel like an eternity sometimes. Today I am sharing the daily and weekly rhythms that are working for me right now and how I’m making the most of this season before transitioning into spring. Resources from this episode: (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 truly appreciate when you choose to use them! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/40218350

304 - My 2026 Reading List + The Nancy Ray Book Club is Back! 02/17/2026

304 - My 2026 Reading List + The Nancy Ray Book Club is Back! Alright, the is back! It’s time for one of my favorite episodes of the year : my reading list. If you love books, you are going to love today’s episode. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/40132365

303 - Unfrumping Myself 02/11/2026

303 - Unfrumping Myself Today we’re talking about something I mentioned last week: unfrumping myself. If you’ve ever felt like you are living in workout clothes and you never actually workout or maybe you generally feel like you look homeless all the time, this episode is for you. Resources from this episode: (Use code: NANCYRAY for 15% off) 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/40075200

302 - My Goals for 2026 02/03/2026

302 - My Goals for 2026 Happy February, friend! Today I am pulling back the curtain and sharing my goals for 2026. There are only eight of them. Some are practical, some are personal, and all of them are shaping how I’m approaching this year. So let’s dive in. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39982520

301 - State of the Podcast 2026 01/27/2026

301 - State of the Podcast 2026 Hello friend and welcome back to Work and Play with Nancy Ray! I’m Nancy, your host, and today we are doing something that I love doing every January, which is the State of the Podcast episode. This is where I get to look back at last year, celebrate some fun moments, and also share what I’m dreaming up for 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39890570

300 - Episode 300! 12/30/2025

300 - Episode 300! 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39561505

299 - 3 Prayers for Christmas 12/23/2025

299 - 3 Prayers for Christmas 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39512980

298 - My Favorite Books from 2025 12/16/2025

298 - My Favorite Books from 2025 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39420755

297 - 4 Reasons You Should Consider Doing the Contentment Challenge 12/09/2025

297 - 4 Reasons You Should Consider Doing the Contentment Challenge 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39332600

296 - My 12 Week Year Planning Process 12/02/2025

296 - My 12 Week Year Planning Process 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 choose to use them! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39229150

295 - The Great Kids Clutter Clean Out 11/25/2025

295 - The Great Kids Clutter Clean Out 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 when you choose to use them! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39159915

294 - Gratitude : An Episode for the Whole Family 11/18/2025

294 - Gratitude : An Episode for the Whole Family 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 links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/39061330

293 - 7 Weekend Rhythms We Live By 11/11/2025

293 - 7 Weekend Rhythms We Live By 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38988485

292 - 40 for 40 with Will Ray 11/05/2025

292 - 40 for 40 with Will 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38919410

291 - 10 Ways I’m Using AI to Simplify My Life 10/29/2025

291 - 10 Ways I’m Using AI to Simplify My Life 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38817800

290 - Share the Arrows 10/22/2025

290 - Share the Arrows Last week I had the opportunity to go to which is a conference put on by Allie Beth Stuckey. Today’s episode is a recap of all the things I learned at that conference. Resources from this episode: (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 truly appreciate when you choose to use them! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38736140

No Podcast This Week 10/14/2025

No Podcast This Week Hey there! You're in the right place for Work & Play with Nancy Ray. A quick note: The podcast will be taking a break this week (October 14th), but I'm excited to tell you I will be back next week for another great new episode. Stay tuned and I'll catch you next week! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38574175

289 - Fall Favorites 10/07/2025

289 - Fall Favorites Today’s episode is going to be light and fun. It’s all about my fall favorites! 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38491230

288 - 3 Weekly Rhythms Worth Fighting For 09/30/2025

288 - 3 Weekly Rhythms Worth Fighting For Today I am going to talk about things that I’m really passionate about, which are three rhythms that I cannot do without every single week. Weekly planning, weekly wrap up, and a Sabbath. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38397745

287 - 5 Ways to Move Forward with Boldness 09/23/2025

287 - 5 Ways to Move Forward with Boldness חֲזַק (Pronunciation: kha-ZAK) is the Hebrew word for “be bold.” Today’s episode is five ways to move forward in boldness. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38318755

286 - 3 Lessons from Charlie Kirk 09/17/2025

286 - 3 Lessons from Charlie Kirk Today I honor the life and death of my brother in Christ, Charlie Kirk. I also admit that I don’t always get it right on this podcast and platform and I share some Scripture and some resources that might help you if you’re confused about what people are saying and are searching for some truth. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38247480

285 - Proactive vs. Reactive 09/09/2025

285 - Proactive vs. Reactive Today’s episode is all about how to be proactive versus being reactive. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38133240

284 - Prepare Your Mind for Action 09/02/2025

284 - Prepare Your Mind for Action I was reading through 1 Peter the other morning and this verse just stuck out at me. 1 Peter 1:13 - “Therefore, prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Today’s episode is just me sharing a little bit of what I feel like the Lord has been teaching me lately, specifically about this verse and the importance of our minds. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/38048660

283 - I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler 08/26/2025

283 - I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler Today I got to sit down with my friend, Kate Strickler of , and talk all about some of our favorite things, recipes, practical things we love, but especially her new book, . We talk a lot about the theme of contentment, which you guys know is dear to my heart. I’m so excited for you to listen to our conversation 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 running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/37951680

282 - Love Your Life with Rachel Awtrey 07/31/2025

282 - Love Your Life with Rachel Awtrey I met my friend Rachel at a retreat a little over a year ago and we were fast friends. She is a fellow podcaster and now an author. Today, I’m having her on the Work and Play podcast to talk all about her new book and some big sister advice that you are not going to want to miss. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/37614995

281 - Traveling with Kids : 3 Lists and All My Tips 07/24/2025

281 - Traveling with Kids : 3 Lists and All My Tips Today’s episode is all about traveling with kids. We’ve been at this for a while and I’m so excited to share all of my tips + three lists that I cannot do without. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/37524980

280 - Two Roosters with Jared Plummer 07/17/2025

280 - Two Roosters with Jared Plummer Jared Plummer is the founder of Two Roosters Ice Cream, a popular and delicious ice cream shop with eight locations here in the Raleigh area that everyone is crazy about. They have their standard menu of favorites, but they also rotate their guest flavors every month. If you caught my last episode, you’ll know that their July flavors feature local podcasters and the Work and Play podcast is one of them. Today, you’re going to get to hear from Jared as we talk all about Two Roosters and what work and play looks like in his world. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/37439945

279 - Fun Summer Announcement! 07/03/2025

279 - Fun Summer Announcement! Are you ready?! I don’t think you’re ready. This is such a fun summer announcement! Work and Play is officially an ice cream flavor! Today, I am bringing on some special guests to share all about how the Work and Play podcast has been turned into ice cream, literally. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/37263320

278 - The Summer of Less 06/27/2025

278 - The Summer of Less This episode is all about my summer of less. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/37165390

277 - Simple Ways to Feel Closer to God 06/19/2025

277 - Simple Ways to Feel Closer to God Today’s episode is all about simple ways to feel closer to God. 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! /episode/index/show/workandplay/id/37078840

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