Just One Simple Thing
Do you have big God-dreams but are worn out from doing all the things? Are you so overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list that you end up doing nothing? Would it help to have just one simple thing to focus on at a time?Combining her expertise in project management with her love for the creative's heart, host Christa Hutchins equips busy Christian women who have big ideas with strategy and structure so they can do what God has called them to do.Covering topics such as time management, productivity, planning, strategy, organization, and decision-making, Christa starts in God's Word and digs into her toolbox to offer solutions for the big problems keeping you stuck. You'll leave with a just one simple thing to help you bring clarity to the chaotic swirl of ideas.
Episodes
147 episodes
Episode 140: Your Audience is Your Book-Writing Superpower
Did you know that as a writer who is building an audience, you have a secret superpower? It’s one that not every writer unlocks, but has the power to enhance your writing journey AND create a built-in group of people invested in your success. W...
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Episode 140
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Ep 139: Where I've Been... And Where I Am Going
It’s been a while since I’ve met you here on the podcast. A lot longer than I expected. Maybe 2025 hasn’t gone like you expected, either. If you’d like to know where I’ve been, where I’m going, and how I sorted it all out, listen in to Episode ...
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Episode 139
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Episode 138: Planning to Make Your Plan
Have you started thinking about your year-end planning? Don’t make the mistake of jumping into planning and goal-setting before you have prepared to plan. In Episode 138 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn four things you should do before yo...
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Episode 138
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Episode 137: Preparation is Part of the Plan
If you feel like you are in a season of waiting, maybe it is really a season of preparation. And that preparation is part of God’s plan. Listen in to Episode 137 of Just One Simple Thing to learn how to navigate the preparation so you can get t...
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Episode 137
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Episode 136: Keep Your Dream Moving When You’re on the Move
Welcome back to another episode of Just One Simple Thing! I’m so excited to spend this time with you, especially if you’re listening from the road, a hotel room, or maybe even an airport terminal—because today, we’re diving into a topic that’s ...
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Episode 136
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Episode 135: Reach Your Goals With A Focused Sprint
Could you meet your goals this fall by doing something called a "focused sprint"? It sounds intense, but don't worry — it’s really quite fun and fulfilling! In Episode 135 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn when and how to use this st...
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Episode 135
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Episode 134: How to Create a Decision-Making Framework
Making decisions that stick can often be difficult for creatives and other communicators. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with ALL the things that we do nothing. A Decision-Making Framework can be the difference between nothing and the one thin...
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Episode 134
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Episode 133: Why You Need a Decision-Making Framework
The number one issue I hear from writers and other Christian communicators is they have too many ideas and never know for sure if they are working on the right things. If that sounds like you, listen in to Episode 133 of Just One Simple Thing a...
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Episode 133
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Episode 132: What to Put In Your Email Newsletter to Nurture Your Audience with Ruthie Gray
I say all the time that my favorite thing to do in my weekly tasks is writing my email newsletter. There’s just something special about connecting directly with the Do ANew Thing Community. My friend Ruthie Gray agrees with me. She and I sat do...
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Episode 132
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Episode 131: All Marketing Boils Down to This
Are you frustrated by all the complicated marketing jargon and overwhelmed by sales pages, value propositions, and check-out carts? Well, I have good news for you! All marketing can be boiled down to just one simple thing. Want to know what it ...
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Episode 131
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E130: When Goals and Priorities Can't Align
Have you ever thought about the difference between goals and priorities? Did you even recognize that there IS a difference? Join me in Episode 130 of Just One Simple Thing as we dive into this idea. We’ll talk about the difference, what happens...
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Episode 130
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E129: 4 Characteristics of a Good Plan
Have you created your plan for this month? How do you know if it’s a good plan, or a frustrating one that will keep you from moving forward? In Episode 129 of Just One Simple Thing, I’m sharing the four things I look for when I revi...
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Episode 129
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E128: Three Ways to Ask "If Not Now, When?"
You’ve heard the question before … you’ve probably asked it yourself. If not now, when? But what are you really asking when you say that? It could be one of three things, depending on where you are with your ministry or business.&nb...
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Episode 128
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E127: The Unexpected Benefits of Community
Hey there. my friends. Let’s dive deeper into this idea of community and see what happens when you connect with others on a deeper level, and how I have seen this play out in different parts of the Do A New Thing community.1. Connect...
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Episode 217
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E126: How An Email List Becomes a Thriving Community
Can an email list become a community? You bet it can! In Episode 126 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn how you can transform your email list into a vibrant community that nurtures, supports, and inspires.Welcome back, friends! In t...
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Episode 126
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E125: Four Ways to Promote Your Email Subscriber Opt-In Freebie
Are you getting email sign ups from your subscriber opt-in freebie? You put a lot of work into it and it helps your audience solve a problem. But if you want to actually get people to sign up for it, you need to treat it like the valuable resou...
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Episode 125
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E124: When Confirmation Becomes Clarity
Are you constantly second-guessing yourself? Unsure of your next steps or the direction you should head? So were some of the women who attended the Do Your Thing retreat recently. In Episode 124 of Just One Simple Thing, I’m sharin...
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Episode 124
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E123: What I Learned From Being Sidelined
Finally! I’m back! After almost two months of an unplanned break, I’m so happy to be back to creating Just One Simple Thing. In episode 123, I’m sharing four things I learned while I was sidelined and how I’m using them to kick off the year.
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Episode 123
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E122: The Tough Grace Episode
While it’s great to get encouragement and positive feedback, sometimes you need to hear the hard things. I call it “tough grace”. So here in Episode 122 of Just One Simple Thing, I’ll share five tough grace thoughts from me and my friends. ...
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Episode 122
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E121: Ready, Set ... Black Friday!
As we head into November, there is one thing on the minds of online businesses and ministries .... It’s not turkey or dressing. It’s “what will I do about Black Friday??” Join me for Episode 121 of Just One Simple Thing where you’ll learn three...
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Episode 121
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E120: Make the Most of Your Fourth Quarter with Two Important Questions
Y’all know I’m a big advocate for doing quarterly planning for your ministry, business, or even just for life in general. But planning for the last quarter of the year has some extra things you need to think about. Join me for this super short ...
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Episode 120
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E119: Four Creative Ways to Visually Track Your Progress
It’s great to see numbers and sales rack up, but as a creative, it’s helpful to have a visual representation of your progress. In Episode 119 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn four fun ways to keep your eyes literally on the prize....
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Episode 119
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E118: How to Make the Most of Group Coaching and Mastermind Sessions
Are you in a program that has group coaching or mastermind calls? Are you making the most of that opportunity? Listen in with me on Episode 118 of just one simple thing, and you’ll learn four ways to supercharge your group experience.Le...
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Episode 118
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E117: How to Choose the Right Group Program for You
Are you ready to join with other creatives and entrepreneurs in a membership program? There are a lot of things to consider before you join one, so listen in to Episode 117 where you’ll learn five things you need to know before signing up.<...
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Episode 117
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E116: The Most Overlooked Part of Your Social Media Plan
There is a ton of information out there about creating a social media content plan. But content is only half of the social media equation. The other half is the most overlooked part of growing a social media presence. Wanna know what it is? Joi...
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Episode 116
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