Welcome to Pursuing Joy! I'm your host, Samantha McCoy! I'm a Believer, Military Wife, Nurse, and Mama. Pursuing Joy is a podcast where I share stories of my life, encourage you to pursue Jesus, and explore what it looks like to live in genuine JOY. I’m passionate about helping others find & share joy in their everyday lives. Each episode is filled with faith, laughter, and a few life lessons along the way. Join me every other Monday on the journey of Pursuing Joy!
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Welcome to Pursuing Joy! I'm your host, Samantha McCoy! I'm a Believer, Military Wife, Nurse, and Mama. Pursuing Joy is a podcast where I share stories of my life, encourage you to pursue Jesus, and explore what it looks like to live in genuine JOY. I’m passionate about helping others find & share joy in their everyday lives. Each episode is filled with faith, laughter, and a few life lessons along the way. Join me every other Monday on the journey of Pursuing Joy!
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April 25, 2023
Episode 13: Pursuing Joy with Lonnie McFadden (Kansas City Jazz Legend)
<p>I am so excited about our special guest for this episode- <strong>Lonnie McFadden</strong>. If you live in Kansas City – you SHOULD know his name! Lonnie is a Kansas City Jazz Legend & trumpeter. He is one of the most joy-filled people I have ever met so of course I needed him to join the show to infuse that joy into us all as well. He is so talented, has an expansive knowledge of the history behind Kansas City jazz, and is a man of God. In this episode, Lonnie shares with us how discipline impacted his life, we dive into his personal musical history, how he has pursued joy in his life, through jazz music, and how God has remained faithful to him. He is a fantastic man, full of joy and I pray that as you listen to this episode his joy extends to you! <strong>We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>- How self-discipline and motivation have played a vital part in his life and career, starting at a young age - Lonnie's personal musical career overview - Lonnie's pursuit of joy, through jazz music has allowed him to use his calling to glorify God and love others in such a joy-filled way - God's faithfulness throughout his life - Find encouragement on how we can set aside personal problems and struggles in order to shift our focus to loving others even when surrounding circumstances are difficult.</p> <p> <strong>From Lonnie's personal </strong><a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lonniemcfadden.com%2F&e=AT1RlqLME4yVLxnMHjodF3Uk6Z_bExJ2nkkHAu0eGrMznEMcIyaHnqmHR1McDVTgPosBqmyqzWbxe5TnX9QMzvP5IKlhyaUYUkp_SluHxR5dBpjOR_P_Mso" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>WEBSITE</strong></a><strong>:</strong> "Lonnie and his brother Ronald McFadden (The McFadden Brothers) have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in show business. Wayne Newton, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Orlando, Lee Greenwood, Gladys Knight and The Count Basie Orchestra are just some of the great entertainers they have had the pleasure of working with. The McFadden Brothers have also performed for all types of audiences including a very special 2004 USO tour to Kuwait and Iraq for our troops." <strong>Pursuing Joy Links</strong>:</p> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pursuingjoy.podcast/"> @pursuingjoy.podcast</a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100087521420563"> Pursuing Joy with Sam</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:samantha@pursuingjoypodcast.com">samantha@pursuingjoypodcast.com</a> </li> <p><strong>Worship Songs for this episode: (links are through Spotify)</strong></p> <p>- "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/17AeeMY4OZlsqIUUlOlfP4?si=a2f22f228e2949b6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Great Is Thy Faithfulness</a>" - Carried Underwood, CeCe Winans</p> <p>- "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3hbDpRZcQUeYRRLuCI4HxY?si=f9e5823b896643c1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Joy</a>" - Kirk Franklin, Donald Malloy</p> <p>- "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5SzPhhzQmHfenAlMxzMnXr?si=8a756b0cf0154e4c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Joy</a>" - Highlands Worship</p> <p>- "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6VA0V33ywzOKurEzty65A1?si=cd0444c7578a433b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Moten Swing</a>"- Lonnie McFadden <strong>Bible Plans/Studies (found in the</strong><a href="https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/"><strong> YouVersion Bible App</strong></a><strong>):</strong></p> <p>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/11111-a-god-who-is-faithful" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">A God Who Is Faithful</a>" - Louie Giglio</p> <p>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31488-no-more-chasing-the-wind" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">No More Chasing The Wind</a>" - ORU</p> <p>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/29682-pursuit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Pursuit</a>" - Citipointe Church <strong>Lonnie McFadden Links</strong></p> <p>- Lonnie's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lonniemcfadden_jazz/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>(@lonniemcfadden_jazz) - Lonnie's <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZCt2KB8f8ogcLK9Qbx3he?si=1yXxhEH8TUa4yv5QjxZxag" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Spotify</strong></a> - Lonnie's Reno Club <a href="https://www.lonniesrenoclub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Website</strong></a> (Highly encourage buying tickets - I promise you will not regret it!)</p> <p><br></p>
April 10, 2023
Episode 12: Pursuing Joy & Pushing Fear Aside (What's Stopping You From Stepping into Your Calling?)
<p>Welcome to Pursuing Joy! In this episode, I am discussing Purpose vs. Calling and how you can boldly and courageously step into what God is calling you to. I share some of my personal testimony and reflect on moments when I felt God calling me into things and what held me back at those times. I also share how I stepped into what God was calling me to even when I felt fearful, unqualified, stressed out - you name it! Stop waiting for things to look right, for things to happen, etc. for you to step out. Start trusting in the one who is in control. Life will always throw things your way, the enemy will try to distract you and pull you away from your calling - but don't let that stop you!! God has so many things in store for you when you surrender to his will and press into his calling(s) for you! I close in prayer to bless those who are struggling with obedience - I pray clarity, boldness and courage to flow throughout you! God blesses you so you can be a blessing to others! </p> <p><strong>Pursuing Joy Links</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pursuingjoy.podcast/"> @pursuingjoy.podcast</a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100087521420563"> Pursuing Joy with Sam</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:samantha@pursuingjoypodcast.com">samantha@pursuingjoypodcast.com</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Worship Songs for this episode: </strong><strong> (links are through Spotify)</strong></p> <ul> <li>"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7r9kOxiNDnkAg5QKqtyjVk?si=76bc8bac7ce94dfd"></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4QpqJ4AzFGV0gTqvOaIFCK?si=b24293fef2154451" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Called Me Higher</a>" - All Sons and Daughters</li> <li>"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7lc2czeQDUCODiwbGQOA2o?si=1f80c32191f54226" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bless Me</a>" - Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin ( ONE OF MY FAVES!)</li> <li>"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2nrdOrcmcHdVh8gz7WJ9Kh?si=f9a46a54129b4dfb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">For All My Life</a>" - TAYA</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bible Plans/Studies</strong><strong> (found in the</strong><a href="https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/"><strong> YouVersion Bible App</strong></a><strong>):</strong></p> <ul> <li>“<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31246-jesus-the-friend-in-sorrow"></a><a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/35309-discover-your-purpose-calling" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Discover Your Purpose & Calling</a>" by Bob Lotich </li> <li>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/34739-obedience" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Obedience</a>" - Tony Evans</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/172-fear" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Fear</a>" - American Bible Society</li> </ul>
March 27, 2023
Episode 11: Pursuing Joy in Marriage with Dr. Kim Kimberling
<p>Welcome to Pursuing Joy! In this episode, a special guest is joining us - Dr. Kim Kimberling! Dr. Kim has been a professional counselor for 40 years, he and his wife Nancy have been married for 53 years and he is a Dad and Grandpa. He’s an Author, Podcaster, Dr. Kim is the President and co-founder of Awesome Marriage - which is his Nonprofit Christian Marriage Ministry. Whether you're single, engaged, or married - there is so much wisdom to gain from Dr. Kim. In this episode, I have the pleasure of being able to ask him questions about marriage that I have heard, that I have personally, and that I see on Social Media. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>We Discuss</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>How to have healthy conflict and how to model that for your children</li> <li>Gender roles within marriage - how do you have this conversation with your spouse?</li> <li>The impact of Social Media on marriages</li> <li>How do you navigate being on separate pages from your spouse (spiritually, emotionally, parenting, etc.)</li> <li>Who you should seek out for marriage advice</li> <li>How to best support friends who confide in you with their own marital issues</li> <li>The importance of praying together as a couple as well as where to begin if you've never done it</li> <li>AND EVEN MORE!! </li> </ul> <p>You do not want to miss this episode, I promise!! </p> <p>I pray it blesses you and your marriage & that you feel encouraged to love your spouse even bigger and better! </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Pursuing Joy Links</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pursuingjoy.podcast/"> @pursuingjoy.podcast</a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100087521420563"> Pursuing Joy with Sam</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:samantha@pursuingjoypodcast.com">samantha@pursuingjoypodcast.com</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Worship Songs for this episode: </strong><strong> (links are through Spotify)</strong></p> <ul> <li>"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5O306r2a9Nl7rm5ZlaTqka?si=846afa04725343ea" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Blessing</a>" By Elevation Worship & Kari Jobe</li> <li>"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3DBu7OhZ58syQ7PotgqXV2?si=1a68595e514b4899" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Love Like This</a>" By Lauren Daigle</li> <li>"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4zgO1SgXOeFmr6Hno9DLs4?si=48bcf2efead44bbc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Multiplied</a>" By NEEDTOBREATHE</li> <li>"<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3lE1SQufZYWiTeHjjaOavK?si=a6b7d0147c6a45a9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">As For Me & My House</a>" By Austin and Lindsey Adamec</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bible Plans/Studies</strong><strong> (found in the</strong><a href="https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/"><strong> YouVersion Bible App</strong></a><strong>):</strong></p> <ul> <li>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/es/reading-plans/28502" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">4 Ways to Fight Fair in Marriage</a>" - Dr. Kim Kimberling</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/32630-speaking-life-in-your-marriage" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Speaking Life in Your Marriage</a>" - Dr. Kim Kimberling</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/29254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Speak to Their Heart: 5 Ways to Love Your Spouse Well</a>" - Dr. Kim Kimberling</li> <li><a href="https://awesomemarriage.com/youversion-bible-reading-plans">Link</a> for All of Dr. Kim's YouVersion Bible Plans</li> </ul> <p><strong>Dr. Kim Kimberling/Awesome Marriage Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Dr. Kim's <a href="http://www.kimkimberling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></li> <li>Dr. Kim's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kimkimberling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></li> <li>Awesome Marriage <a href="https://awesomemarriage.com/resources" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></li> <li>Awesome Marriage <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awesome_marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></li> <li>Awesome Marriage <a href="https://awesomemarriage.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Podcast</a></li> <li>Dr. Kim's Book Mentioned in the Episode - <a href="https://awesomemarriage.com/7secrets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage</a></li> </ul>
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