Sow What with Anna McGuire
Anna is a counselor and pastor, and is passionate about helping individuals make choices that bring about a life of purpose, rest, and adventure! From self-care to healthy relationships to dreaming big, we’ll have practical conversations that offer achievable next steps to sow intentionally and reap abundantly.
Episodes
77 episodes
Vacationing WITH Jesus
When we go on vacation, typically our bodies and minds get rest. But, what about our souls?Because we're out of routine on vacation, time with God can easily be set to the side. How do we set up travel and vacations to be intentiona...
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Episode 76
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11:40
What About My Physical Health?
Our conversation often lean into spiritual and mental/emotional health. But what about our physical health?In today's episode we'll take a look at the intersectionality of physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual health. As well as tal...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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14:13
Why to Seek Mentorship
Want to know what I've been all about in this season? What I'm most excited sharing about and challenging others in? Mentorship. Yep, mentorship.What is it? How do we seek it out? What kind of benefit does it bring to our lives? These a...
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Episode 74
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20:39
Attending to Your Pain
Being a #boymom to a two year old comes with certain experiences... like getting stitches two times in the span of four months. The instruction the medical team gave us brought me "light bulb" moment of the importance of attending to hurt and p...
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Episode 73
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16:14
Holistic Self-Care When Busy
When life gets busy, what is usually the first thing to go? Taking care of yourself!Today's conversation is one where we focus on the little ways to give ourselves the proper attention and care, even in the midst of really busy seasons....
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Episode 72
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14:52
Biggest Fan Leadership with Jason Patterson (My Pastor!)
This conversation is truly an honor to share with you! My pastor, Jason Patterson, is the most epic fan of people. In his brand new book, From Your Biggest Fan, he shares about being someone's biggest fan! This idea an...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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40:34
3 Musts for Busy Seasons
Busyness doesn't equal burnout, but it can easily lead to it. How do we walk through busy seasons with intentionality and clear mindedness? In today's conversation we're going to talk about 3 practices for busy seasons tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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12:58
Unseen Decisions Creating Who You Are
We all make decisions through the day that no one sees. These decisions range from simple to serious--brushing our teeth to how we care for our souls. I'm learning, in my own journey, it's my unseen choices that have the biggest re...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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15:38
Remembering God's Promises When They Seem Distant
Are you feeling disappointed or frustrated that you haven't seen God's promises come to pass? How do we navigate the life before the fulfillment of God's promise to us?Today's conversation is a simple and practical one that will help to...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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12:07
What's Your Digital Diet Doing to You?
When's the last time you took a critical look at what you were digitally consuming (social media, music, TV, etc.)?Today's conversation is one I'm passionate about: your digital diet! Today's focus: owning pract...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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24:08
Self-Care & The 5 Minute Vacation
We hear self-care talked about a lot, but how can we practically practice it each day?In today's conversation, I share a simple action that gives space for checking in with yourself, as well as taking care of you... even for ju...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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8:57
Leading Through Conflict with Letty Garcia
Lead pastor and state-wide youth director, Letty Garcia, shares from her personal experiences on how to navigate conflict with integrity and grace. Her belief that you can lead yourself well through conflict is inspiring...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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45:30
Training Your Self-Talk
In today's conversation, we're going to be talking about the voice we hear the most: our own. What does your internal voice (self-talk) sound like to you? If we're not intentional, our self-talk can easily default to negativity, self...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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18:28
The Pressure to Be Great
Ever feel like your life doesn't measure up? Like someway, somehow you missed out on being great? Which only leaves you frustrated with what to do next... or what you're actually 'supposed' to do with your life.I've be...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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19:08
Self-Favoritism & the Loss of Grace
I've done it... I do it... I show favoritism to myself. There's not inherently wrong with liking yourself, BUT it can be problematic when that same kind of 'favor' isn't given to others.In today's conversation, we're going to t...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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14:25
How to Do the Things I Don’t Feel Like Doing
If I'm being honest, there are things every single day that I don't feel like doing. When I say "things" I mean tasks or actions that are good for me.Even though I KNOW the 'doing' is good, it is...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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12:00
Having A Killer & Consistent Morning Routine
Is a morning routine something you've longed for, but feel unmotivated or totally confused on where to begin?Today's conversations, we'll lean into the benefits of a morning routine as well as how to create one that is CUSTOM-to-YOU.
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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16:23
My Fear of Failure Kept Me Small
Have you ever desired to do something BIG, but talked yourself out of it due fear of failing at it? Yeah, me too. I've come face-to-face with huge personal dreams and great opportunities and didn't lean into them for fear of not ...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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20:04
One Practice That Changed My Prayer Life
I've had seasons where prayer feels easy and effortless, and seasons where it felt as though it took every ounce of energy to focus while praying. In both of those seasons I've utilized one tool that has helped me to be consistent,...
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Episode 58
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16:11
2022: Becoming a Better Listener
I love setting vision for a new year! One of my personal goals for 2022? Becoming a better listener!In today's conversation we'll unpack what actually makes a good listener, and debunk what we've believed about listening to oth...
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Episode 57
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14:30
Why Silence Isn’t Easy & Why We Need It
Is it just me or does the world feel extra noisy these days? What I'd give for some peace and silence. The CRAZY thing is that when I silence arises, I tend to shy away from it. I'd rather be distracted with tasks or entertainment than ...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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16:51
Anxiety’s Trying to Tell Us Something
Anxiety: it’s something we’ve all experienced… and maybe even currently experiencing.Our tendency with anxiety is to push through it or ignore it altogether. What if we defied the tendency and slowed down to see what anxiety is trying t...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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15:35
Balancing Work & Fun
Has it ever felt impossible in the midst of a busy schedule or full season to have fun? Much of the time, our culture paints the picture that it’s either work OR fun, be successful OR relaxed. Today’s conversation is a...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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15:35
How to Read Your Bible Everyday
We know that reading the Bible gives us direction for daily living, godly wisdom, and unshakable peace, but consistently reading it can be so challenging. How do we make reading our Bible a part of everyday habits? How do we make the ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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19:33
How to Actually Practice Gratitude
What are the benefits of practicing gratitude and thankfulness? We hear a lot about practicing these two things, but how do effectively practice them each day?Join me as we learn how to sow intentionally in the practice of gratitude so t...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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10:23