Dealing with doubt? Don't give up (Ft. Joi Johnston)

09/24/20 • 29 min

Following your dreams is a lot easier said than done. AM I RIGHT?!

It can be so tempting to quit when things get hard. And when things take longer than you expect them to, it can be so easy to feel like you’re failing. Questions like “Am I doing the right thing?” or “Is this even worth it”?” start to flood our minds.

But what if “feeling like a failure” is actually part of the journey to making your dreams a success?

In today’s episode, Meg Kilgore interviews her friend, Joi Johnston, a fashion designer who makes leather handbags and was recently featured in British Vogue.

Joi Johnston’s journey to where she is today has definitely not been an easy one. There were so many times where she wanted to quit and just get a “normal job.” Her story is one filled with doubt and lots of questioning, but thankfully, she never quit!

In this episode, you’re going to learn just exactly how Joi was able to keep going even when things got hard. She shares the importance of surrounding yourself with true community, taking risks even when you’re afraid, and trusting God - even when you’re dealing with doubt.

So if you’re ready to be inspired and encouraged, pull up a seat and join Meg and Joi as they talk about following your dreams even when you want to quit.
Let's be friends! :)

Following your dreams is a lot easier said than done. AM I RIGHT?!

But what if “feeling like a failure” is actually part of the journey to making your dreams a success?

In today’s episode, Meg Kilgore interviews her friend, Joi Johnston, a fashion designer who makes leather handbags and was recently featured in British Vogue.

So if you’re ready to be inspired and encouraged, pull up a seat and join Meg and Joi as they talk about following your dreams even when you want to quit.
Let's be friends! :)

Previous Episode

When life doesn't go the way you expected

What do you do when things just aren’t turning out the way you expected?

How can you find true, genuine joy even in the middle of painful seasons?

What does it look like to have the right perspective when life gets HARD?

Ummm, hello 2020! Am I right?! This year has been a whirlwind for us all. Sometimes it feels as though we’re just hopping from one crisis to the next.

But fear not! We’re here to help. We may not have all the answers (actually, I know we don’t), but we do have some pretty amazing stories and tips that are definitely going to encourage you in the middle of those really hard seasons.

We’re here to shed some light on the topics of keeping the right perspective and maintaining joy!

In today’s episode, Kenzie shares how Hurricane Laura has completely destroyed her family's home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. But in a moment that can so easily feel hopeless, God came through, and He did it in a way that you might not expect.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about topics like...

Trusting God through the process
How to have joy when life... well, sucks
Understanding that God doesn’t cause bad things, but He definitely uses them!
Maintaining a holy perspective
Discovering the power of a sacrifice of praise

So grab a cup of coffee (or a refill) and get ready to talk about what to do when things aren’t exactly going the way you thought they would.

Next Episode

From Pain to Purpose (Ft. Benjamen Kilgore)

We all have a story to tell, and chances are there are parts of your story that are filled with pain, regret, and brokenness. But just because you have a “messy” past, doesn’t mean that God can’t use you. In fact, it means just the opposite.

In today’s episode, Meg interviews her husband, Benjamen Kilgore, on the topic of his new book, Growing Pains. Growing Pains is a collection of poems written by Ben Kilgore and illustrated by his wife, Meg Kilgore. This collection is divided into two parts, pain and growth, and explores the journey from brokenness to beauty - the process of being human.

Together, Meg & Ben discuss the pain and abuse that Ben experienced as a teenager as well as how God redeemed every part of his story. Ben also shares how writing played a huge role in his healing process.

In this episode, prepare to see how God works all things together for His good and to discover how God can turn your pain into purpose.

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