My guest for The Happy Hour # 187 is Courtney Wetzel. Courtney is a senior at Texas A&M University and believes in empowering, equipping and encouraging individuals even in the mundane. Through her gift of storytelling, she is able to empathize and rally behind her generation.
Courtney is the youngest guest I've had so far on the Happy Hour, and I loved our conversation, her energy, and enthusiasm, and I know you will too.
Courtney and I talk about her current season of transitioning from college and how important it is for women to cheer each other on. Courtney is speaking my language when she talks about the importance of women saying to each other “I'm on your team”.
Courtney then shares how she developed the habit of looking for “dimes”, or unexpected joys in each day. It started with a writing assignment during a season where it seemed joys would be few. I love how she has committed to finding her “dimes” in each day and that you can always “fight to find what was good about today”.
At the end of the show, Courtney will prove anyone who has preconceived notions about millenials wrong, because this gal is doing great things to develop community and creativity! But, we also talk about the danger in this age of hustle, and feeling like we need to keep pace with those we see around us instead of remaining grounded in where our true identity lies.
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Links from the Show
Passion City Church: Boost or Bury Sermon
Annie F. Downs Podcast “That Sounds Fun” – series on rhythms
What Courtney is loving: her ABLE wallet, Counting Every Blessing by Rend Collective,
her home, “The Treehouse”
What Courtney is reading: If You Only Knew, Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge
What Jamie is reading: No One Ever Asked by Katie Ganshert, Why I Hate Green Beans by Lincee Ray
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Jamie, I just finished listening to this podcast with Courtney. Not all your listeners are younger than you, because I’m old enough to be your mom! I turned 65 in January, and I’m not sure why all the podcasts I listen to are ones done by people around your age. Hmmm… I have 3 daughters in their 30’s and 7 grandkids ages 2-10. There aren’t many podcasts geared to more “mature” Christian women – if you know of any, tell me! Your podcast and Anne Bogel’s What Should I Read Next are the only two podcasts on my LONG list that I listen to every single episode! Also, you should check out Katie Ganshert’s other books – she’s a great author! Also, I just got an email this morning from my library that the new book you read of hers is waiting for me! I asked them to buy it, and I’m the first one to get to read it! I’d love it if you included the books YOU are reading whenever you ask your guests what they are reading!! 🙂
I listened to this podcast yesterday to and from VBS and it is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard! The way Courtney loves others is just so genuine and breathtaking. As a kindergarten teacher and fitness coach that runs online challenge groups for women, the whole concept of “I’m on your team” just spoke straight to my heart! Thank you both for the beautiful way that you show Gods love for His children to the world and being His hands and feet. The world is a better place because of shared conversations like this!