Work and Play with Nancy Ray

You may have heard of my Contentment Challenge where I give up shopping for anything extra in my life for three months straight. Today's episode, I want to challenge and encourage you with four reasons you might consider doing the Contentment Challenge in 2026. Resources from this episode: The Contentment Challenge Dwell Bible App Discount Work & Play Episode 003 : The Contentment Challenge Rhythms Reset Send Nancy an audio message! Join my email list! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Feeling unmotivated about planning for 2026? The discussion delves into the significance of goal-setting through a faith-based lens. Discover how to identify your assignments across various life areas. Learn the importance of narrowing down to quarterly goals for better focus. Tips for overcoming the fear of making wrong decisions are provided, along with advice for assessing your daily and weekly rhythms. Plus, uncover valuable book recommendations to aid in your planning journey!

This episode is for the mom who is overwhelmed by all the stuff in your house. All the kids' toys, clutter, stuffed animals, and tiny pieces. I see you. I am you. Maybe you can pop in some earbuds and just be encouraged today. You are not alone. This is part of our duty as mamas to take care of the stuff in our house. You've got this! Resources from this episode: Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Clear Plastic Toy Organizers Large Storage Bins Rhythms Reset Join my email list! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

I'm doing something new today and I have made an episode for the whole family. So you don't have to listen to this in your earbuds. You can push "play" while you're riding in the car and listen because this is all about thanksgiving and how we can practice gratitude. Melody Beattie said: "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life." That is what we're talking about today. Resources from this episode: Dwell Bible App Discount Rhythms Reset Send Nancy an audio message! Join my email list! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

During the week, we work, but during the weekends, we play. Today's episode is all about seven weekend rhythms that we live by. Resources from this episode: Dwell Bible App Discount Shabbat Candles Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero Art for Kids Hub The Family Teams Podcast Magnetic Whiteboard Wet Erase Markers Anchored Women Rhythms Reset Send Nancy an audio message! Join my email list! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

My incredible husband, Will, turns 40 today and I am so excited to have him on the podcast! He is going to give you forty pieces of wisdom for his 40th birthday, or as we like to call it, "40 for 40 will Will Ray." Resources from this episode: Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson Episode 070 - Crucial Conversations Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Harry Potter Series Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington ​Proverbs 22:7 Proverbs 11:25 God and Money by John Cortines Financial Peace University Parenting by Paul David Tripp Unsung Hero Movie The Family Teams Podcast The Compound Effect by Darren Harden Proverbs 4:7 F3 Nation Colossians 3:23 Proverbs 3:13 Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Rhythms Reset Join my email list! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Today I'm talking about ten ways that I am using AI to simplify my life. Resources from this episode: ChatGPT Grok Plugged In Common Sense Media Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Rhythms Reset Join my email list! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Last week I had the opportunity to go to Share the Arrows which is a conference put on by Allie Beth Stuckey. Today's episode is a recap of all the things I learned at that conference. Resources from this episode: Share the Arrows Conference Dwell Bible App Discount Carly Jean Los Angeles A'del Cosmetics We Heart Nutrition (Use code: NANCYRAY for a discount!) EveryLife Rhythms Reset Join my email list! Send Nancy an audio message! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Hey there! You're in the right place for Work & Play with Nancy Ray. A quick note: The podcast will be taking a break this week (October 14th), but I'm excited to tell you I will be back next week for another great new episode. Stay tuned and I'll catch you next week!

Today's episode is going to be light and fun. It's all about my fall favorites! Resources from this episode: Send Nancy an Audio Message! Work & Play Episode 250 - 20 Things for Fall Trader Joes Pumpkin Muffin Mix My Favorite Biker Shorts North Carolina State Fair I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen by Kate Strickler Kate Strickler's 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Cold Foam Olive & June Nail Polish Remover Trader Joes Vanilla Pumpkin Candle Trader Joes Honeycrisp Apple Candle Kindle Paperwhite Timeless Book Series by Gabrielle Meyer My Cozy Amazon Slippers HOKA Shoes Aerie Sweatshirt Autumn Harvest Salad My Fall Playlist Cozy Knit Blanket Rhythms Reset Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!