Work and Play with Nancy Ray

Nancy Ray
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Sep 30, 2025 • 22min

288 - 3 Weekly Rhythms Worth Fighting For

Today I am going to talk about things that I'm really passionate about, which are three rhythms that I cannot do without every single week. Weekly planning, weekly wrap up, and a Sabbath. Resources from this episode: 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam Work & Play Weekly Checklist Rhythms Reset What's Best Next by Matt Perman Dwell Bible App Discount 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!
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Sep 23, 2025 • 16min

287 - 5 Ways to Move Forward with Boldness

חֲזַק (Pronunciation: kha-ZAK) is the Hebrew word for "be bold." Today's episode is five ways to move forward in boldness. Resources from this episode: Dwell Bible App Discount Work & Play Episode 286: 3 Lessons from Charlie Kirk Hosanna Revival Christian Standard Bible ESV Journaling Bible Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Jen Wilkin Sermon on the Mount Bible Study Free Hillsdale College Constitution 101 Course Turning Point USA Homeschool Curriculum 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 Work & Play Episode 5: Calling vs. Assignment James 4:14 Rhythms Reset Send Nancy an Audio Message! Visit my 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!
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Sep 17, 2025 • 30min

286 - 3 Lessons from Charlie Kirk

Today I honor the life and death of my brother in Christ, Charlie Kirk. I also admit that I don't always get it right on this podcast and platform and I share some Scripture and some resources that might help you if you're confused about what people are saying and are searching for some truth. Resources from this episode: Rhythms Reset The Charlie Kirk Show Charlie at My Church Turning Point USA Joshua 1:9 1 Peter 3:15 1 Corinthians 15:58 Allie Beth Stuckey Justice Episode Erika Kirk Addressing the Nation Echo Unafraid Amir Odum YouTube Video Charlie on a College Campus: Video 1 Charlie on a College Campus: Video 2 Charlie on a College Campus: Video 3 Some Thoughts I Agree With John 14:6 John 14:27 2 Timothy Chapter 3 Send Nancy an Audio Message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my 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!
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Sep 9, 2025 • 16min

285 - Proactive vs. Reactive

Today's episode is all about how to be proactive versus being reactive. Resources from this episode: Verity Conference (Use code: NANCYRAY15 for 15% off) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Free Weekly Checklist! Rhythms Reset Send Nancy an Audio Message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my 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!
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Sep 2, 2025 • 17min

284 - Prepare Your Mind for Action

I was reading through 1 Peter the other morning and this verse just stuck out at me. 1 Peter 1:13 - "Therefore, prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." Today's episode is just me sharing a little bit of what I feel like the Lord has been teaching me lately, specifically about this verse and the importance of our minds. Resources from this episode: 1 Peter 1:13 Send Nancy an Audio Message! Rhythms Reset Dwell Bible App Discount Isaiah 26:3 Marco Polo Visit my 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!
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Aug 26, 2025 • 46min

283 - I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler

Today I got to sit down with my friend, Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen, and talk all about some of our favorite things, recipes, practical things we love, but especially her new book, I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen. We talk a lot about the theme of contentment, which you guys know is dear to my heart. I'm so excited for you to listen to our conversation today. Resources from this episode: 25% Off Dwell Bible App Episode 056 - Meal Planning Made Fun with Kate from Naptime Kitchen The Home Reset I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen Book by Kate Strickler Naptime Kitchen Overnight Oatmeal Naptime Kitchen Honey Butter Crockpot Chicken Naptime Kitchen Greek-ish Crockpot Chicken Naptime Kitchen Daily Green Smoothie Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Roll Recipe Over the Door Organizer Naptime Kitchen Website Kate Strickler on Instagram Send Nancy an Audio Message! Visit my 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!
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Jul 31, 2025 • 47min

282 - Love Your Life with Rachel Awtrey

I met my friend Rachel at a retreat a little over a year ago and we were fast friends. She is a fellow podcaster and now an author. Today, I'm having her on the Work and Play podcast to talk all about her new book and some big sister advice that you are not going to want to miss. Resources from this episode: Rachel Awtrey Website Follow Rachel on Instagram Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey Podcast Soul Camp Love Your Life book by Rachel Awtrey Your Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Big Sis Advice Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung Psalm 68:3 Send Nancy an Audio Message! Visit my 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!
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Jul 24, 2025 • 25min

281 - Traveling with Kids : 3 Lists and All My Tips

Today's episode is all about traveling with kids. We've been at this for a while and I'm so excited to share all of my tips + three lists that I cannot do without. Resources from this episode: 25% Off Dwell Bible App Walker Family Goods Duffel Bags Lalabu Baby Wrap Travel White Noise Machine Visit my Cornerstore! Send me an audio message! 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!
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 5min

280 - Two Roosters with Jared Plummer

Jared Plummer is the founder of Two Roosters Ice Cream, a popular and delicious ice cream shop with eight locations here in the Raleigh area that everyone is crazy about. They have their standard menu of favorites, but they also rotate their guest flavors every month. If you caught my last episode, you'll know that their July flavors feature local podcasters and the Work and Play podcast is one of them. Today, you're going to get to hear from Jared as we talk all about Two Roosters and what work and play looks like in his world. Resources from this episode: Two Roosters Ice Cream Send Nancy a Voice Message! Work and Play Episode 026 - My Favorite Business Book of All Time Traction by Gino Wickman The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Kelsey Plummer with Raymond James C12 Business Forums Ecclesiastes 11:1-5 Visit my Cornerstore! Ice Cream Scooper Recommended by Jared 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!
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Jul 3, 2025 • 8min

279 - Fun Summer Announcement!

Are you ready?! I don't think you're ready. This is such a fun summer announcement! Work and Play is officially an ice cream flavor! Today, I am bringing on some special guests to share all about how the Work and Play podcast has been turned into ice cream, literally. Resources from this episode: Two Roosters Ice Cream Leave Nancy a Voice Message! 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!

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