Happy Hour #65 is with Debbie Eaton. Debbie is a Southern CA girl who is passionate about the impact of influential God moments with one another. She deeply values being a follower of Christ, a wife of 28 years, mother of a teenage son, the beauty of friendship, champion for next gen leaders, writing, speaking, leadership, football and a good cup of coffee with chocolate. She was formerly the Director of Women’s Ministry at Saddleback Church and now writes for SheReadsTruth and is an advisor for the IF-Gathering and consults with church leaders.
On today's show we discuss why discipleship is important // stream of conscious writing // how Debbie studies God's word // why having a Sabbath is important to our souls // YouTube Tuesday's // how to find a mentor // raising teenagers // navigating the next parenting steps one at a time // she enourages us to let people into our mess // the art of writing things down // my thoughts on being creative //
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Links from the Show
The Artists Way: Morning Journal Pages
All books talked about on The Happy Hour
What Debbie is reading: Simply Tuesday by Emily Freeman, Wild in the Hollow by Amber Haines, An Unstoppable Force by Erwin McManus
I am reading: Every Bitter Thing is Sweet by Sara Hagerty, Nearly Normal by Tracey Fields, For the Love by Jen Hatmaker
Connect with Debbie
Twitter // Facebook // Instagram
Sponsor:
MAD Marketplace
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Listened to this yesterday. GREAT show! I loved listening to you guys talk. Debbie has such a wonderful, inspiring outlook on life. Thank you for sharing!
I think it was this episode where you mentioned going through Exodus at church and how your pastor explained that it’s all a part of the story and sometimes we’re skipping to the end. It reminded me of The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name. I love that they weave Jesus and why we need Him into every story! Plus it has cute story titles like “Daniel and the Scary Sleepover” for Daniel in the Lion’s den. And “The Girl No One Wanted” made me cry…such a different perspective on a classic It might be a little young for your kids but it is a great gift for littles!
YES! My favorite kids bible EVER!!!