The Fruitful Life

Beautiful type 4's - where would be without you? You make the world deep and lovely and add something special that the rest of us just admire. My friend Maddee Forster's take on being a type 4 is so refreshing, a focus on what it means to be a child of God versus consumed with a label. You're going to long for more than 30 minutes with her (come to Flint and we can all hang out!) as her faith and sweetness shine through as she discusses being an enneagram type 4 in light of knowing your true worth and identity in Christ.

Vulnerable and with a refreshing honesty, hear all about the Enneagram 3 type from 3w4, Margaret Powell. One of my real-life best friends, you'll love Margaret's openness about what it's like to be a type 3 while being a mom, and especially as a woman who didn't have the picture-perfect childhood. Fun yet with a deep dive into emotions, this episode will be sure to shed further light on what it's like to be a 3 and how we can best serve and love them.

Enneagram Type 2's and those of us with 2's in our lives, this is for you! We love our 2's, don't we? They are the most helpful, sweet people and this episode's interview with Emma Wells is no exception. Hear her beautiful heart of sincerity and thoughtful insights as she shares her perspective of what it's like being a 2. I think you'll especially love her amazing insights on being a female 2 within the context of the marriage relationship. Enjoy!

Welcome to our enneagram series where we'll be hearing from each of the enneagram types! Listen in for their perspective on life, the world and what has shaped them into being the type that they are now. First up is the enneagram type 1 with none other than my main man, Jason Loewen!

I might be a *little* biased but I think the wisdom and insights you'll hear in this episode from Jason as a type 1 is going to be helpful and a great peek into what it's like being 'the reformer' type. So excited to be kicking this series off!

What am I here for? What do you want me to do, Lord? We've all asked those questions and we want to get focused on what God has for us. Get ready to have your socks blessed OFF, you guys! Michelle McKinney is bringing it with some wisdom, encouragement and practical steps on how to get clear on what it is we need to be doing, with our time and with our talents.

Hear from Michelle as she shares her heart  on what we as women can be doing to stay the course and walk with wisdom in what God would have for our lives.

Ever thought about the possibility of going into the adoption or foster care process? Have you wondered what the process is like, wanted your questions answered and felt a tug on your heart to do something but not quite sure what was your next step? Join mom of 7 (yes, you read that right) and one of my dear friends, Wendy Rhea, as she shares her journey into the world of foster care and then adoption.  Get ready to learn a lot, be inspired and likely feel more clarity after listening.

On the outside, Tyree was doing everything right: dutiful youth pastor, loving husband and father and generous motivational speaker. His inner world told a different story - one of running on fumes, not pouring into his family the way he wanted to and giving too much of himself in ways that weren't always life-giving.

Hear Tyree share candidly and in such a powerful and encouraging way about the season in his life that rocked his world. Make sure to grab a notepad for this episode because I PROMISE you, there are such nuggets of wisdom that you're going to want to soak in and mull over.

Whether you're feeling the weight of burnout or want to equip yourself against it, this episode is sure to give you practical steps to walk in to live out healthy boundaries in your most meaningful life.

Sweet as they come, Megan was growing her online following, attending glamorous events like New York Fashion Week and gaining popularity as an Instagram fashion blogger/influencer. Hear her story of being consumed with the likes, follows and clothes and how the Lord gave her the wake up call she needed to live a life that was filled with more purpose and meaning. 

Be encouraged and inspired as you hear from Mark Dykema - successful owner of multiple coffee shops and father of four - as he shares walking through the season where he lost his sister to cancer in the midst of getting a business off the ground. You are going to so appreciate Mark's transparency and be able to identify with the struggles and emotions he shares. 

The horror stories don't have to be your reality, friend. You CAN have a fulfilling, sexy (yes, and slightly different) marriage after having kids. Listen in as married couple Jason and Laura Loewen share their best tips on how to have a strong, lasting marriage where you as the couple are kept at the forefront while navigating through parenthood. If you're married or plan on being married someday, this is a must-listen!

Feel like you want to know more about who God made you and how He wired you? Me too. In this episode, I take you on my journey of personal growth: how I got interested in it, the books I read along the way and the steps I'm currently taking to understand myself better so I can serve God and others to the fullest. If showing up as the best version of yourself is up your alley, you'll want to listen to this one.

Hear from one of my besties, Christina Keeling, as she shares how she started her own business based on a felt need in another entrepreneurial community. Be inspired as you hear how she quit her job, stepped out in faith and started walking in her gifts and what the Lord has done in the process.

Join Jeff Polen and I as he bravely and vulnerably shares the story of one of his greatest life obstacles: being deeply hurt and betrayed by those he was in ministry with and how he and his family worked through that situation in light of who God is. Hear how they came out on the side of wanting to learn from the experience and forgive.

Alex is a breath of fresh air : real, transparent and a welcome cheerleader for your life. She preaches the Word, is always humbling herself to learn new things and teaches her kids to walk in freedom. You're going to love listening to my sweet friend as we go deep and chat about diving into personal development within the context of walking with the Lord and so many other nuggets of wisdom.

Hang out with my pastor and friend Shea Prisk and I as I grill him (wink) with some tougher questions (which he handles amazingly well of course) such as:  how do you hear from God? what about those people who want to leave church? didn't you live in a season of rebellion? Shea holds nothing back and you'll find he's not your typical "churchy answers" pastor. You're going to love how honest and down to earth he is and I truly believe get some insights to living out a more meaningful relationship with Jesus as a result.

In this first episode of The Fruitful Life Podcast, come visit with host Laura Loewen as she unpacks the inspiration for this show, why it's not just your ordinary Christian podcast (wink) and why you might just want to stick around and keep coming back. Hint: gobs of encouragement and fun humor is on the way!