In Joy Life with Mattie Jackson

<p >The idea of "mental load" may not have felt burdensome while dating or engaged, but over time, as the responsibilities of life increase, the emotional, mental, and physical toll of the on-going mental load starts to...

<p>Everyone knows what the 12 Steps are. Whether you're in recovery, someone you love is, or if the idea seems like a life-time and a church-basement away from you, Ian Cron has some news for us. We're all addicted to...

<p>Today's guest is bringing some hard-won, much needed wisdom for all the parents out there -- especially moms of girls -- but also for the kid in all of us still carrying wounds left open.</p> <p>Melanie Shankle is a...

<p>As you come to the end of another year and the start of a fresh one, where are you on energy? Focus? Gratitude? JOY? If like so many of us, you're screeching to the finish line on fumes, today's guest is here FOR...

<p>As we approach holidays and the end of 2024, here's a quick solo chat with Mattie on life updates, new book, and another special announcement! </p> <p>New devotional BOOK<br /> New Through the Valley of Grief 6-week...

<p>There are not adequate words to describe how much I adore this woman and what she is offering the world.</p> <p>SC Perot, Texas native turned Nashville resident, has become my new personal guru on joy. Her first...

<p>Are you tired of the constant noise, hustle, and angst of culture? Does the pace you've been keeping feel like it's robbing all your joy and peace? Stephen Proctor is here to direct our eyes, ears, and minds back to...

<p>Think you've never experienced a miracle? The New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson reminds us of the millions of miracles God performs every day and inspires us to live with a clearer sense of identity...

<p>GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard is one of the most iconic artists in gospel music history. But her success did not come without her own profound seasons of brokenness. Her message?</p>...

<p>In his decade-long work as a hospice chaplain, Bryan Crum has spent endless hours sitting with individuals as they reflect on their lives and confront their mortality. His biggest takeaway from those bedside hours...

<p>What's on your "one day" list? One day, I'll finally try this. One day, I'll do that thing again. One day, maybe I'll have time to... (fill in the blank!).</p> <p>We've all walked through seasons where we feel like...

<p>Would you ever imagine Miss Universe feeling insecure? Anxious? Unsure of her purpose and her worth? In her debut book, A Crown That Lasts, the stunning and generous Demi Leigh Tebow reminds us that we're not alone...

<p>Have you ever been told you're too emotional? That you need to better control your feelings?</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Or have you been a life-long feeling controller? Emotion pusher-downer? Do people praise...

<p>Have you seen this meme before? The one that always says something along the lines of: "adulthood is the cycle of constantly saying, I just have to get through this week, over and over again until you die"? Do you...

<p>Have you ever done a fast? It's not incredibly common in our culture anymore (unless it's giving up something for Lent or a juice fast to drop a few quick pounds, it seems!). Well, it's an age-old practice that...