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A Big, Happy Life with Whitney Putnam
Whitney Putnam teaches women how to live big, happy lives in the midst of a busy, broken world so that Christian women know how to find abundant life in all things. She models healthy conversations with women to discover how they are living a happy life in the midst of disappointment, leadership, parenting, motherhood, marriage, financial struggles, grief and so much more. Each interview contains strategies and tips to help women in all stages of life connect with Jesus and others to live the John 10:10 lifestyle Jesus died to bring us.
Episodes
39 episodes
039: A Big, Happy Life with Latasha Ferguson
Let's talk women's bodies + healthy lifestyles, shall we? Podcaster + author Latasha Ferguson talks all about her own health journey and shares how she overcame being a single mom on welfare weighing the heaviest she ever weighed to where she i...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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42:56
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038: A Big, Happy Life with Rebecca Dotson George
In this episode, you get to pull up a seat and get into the mind of a pastor's wife. Normally many pastor's wives don't "let you in" for fear of what might be said about them, but Rebecca shares her story boldly and beautifully. She wants to li...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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45:56
037: A Big, Happy Life with Bethany Adkins
In this episode we talk all about following God when it doesn't line up with the American Dream. Bethany Adkins and her husband had the big house in California. They had a pretty dreamy lifestyle. And they were working great jobs while ra...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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34:10
036: A Big, Happy Life with Alan Briggs
In this episode, Alan Briggs and I talk all about leadership + abundant life. Alan helps leaders discover their unique design. As the founder of Stay Forth Designs, he cares about leaders becoming free + coming alive again. Chatting with ...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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41:15
035: A Big, Happy Life with Sharon Hodde Miller
In this episode, we get to hear Sharon's own road to abundance. Sharon is a well-known voice in today's Christianity. You can find her leading her own church alongside her husband, as well as speaking up for the advancement of the kingdom via h...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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44:13
034: A Big, Happy Life on Leadership with Whitney Putnam
In this episode, we wrap up our mini-series on leadership. The fifth "B" is "building purpose." Jesus was the most mission-filled human that ever existed. Yes, He was full of mercy + grace. He was full of passion. He was full of hope. He also w...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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23:46
033: A Big, Happy Life with Whitney Putnam (Part 4 of 5)
Jesus built a team that changed the world, but if you talk with anyone managing people and its dynamics are the hardest part about building a team that creates change. Jesus had several aspects about his team that show us how to build a team an...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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28:33
032: A Big, Happy Life on Leadership with Whitney Putnam (Part 3 of 5)
In this episode, we don't talk about the habits most everyone talks about. Get up, make your bed, work out, read your Bible, establish a to-do list, go to bed early. Although those are all great, Jesus created some habits that actually allowed ...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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28:33
031: A Big, Happy Life on Leadership with Whitney Putnam (Part 2 of 5)
In this episode of a big, happy life we explore the second "B" of leadership - building our talents. We discuss answering the question: What are you good at? and why it can be so hard to answer. We also dive into the difference between humility...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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25:59
030: A Big, Happy Life on Leadership with Whitney (Part 1 of 5)
NEW FORMAT! A big, happy life is a life that builds off Jesus lifestyle. Jesus was and is the most influential leader. So how do we become women that others want to follow? For five weeks, we will explore five B's of leadership so t...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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24:55
029: A Big, Happy Life with Nick Brandt
Ok, this episode is so fun + it is filled with such truth! Nick Brandt is Senior Events Director at Pulse Movement, a evangelistic movement centered at making Jesus known. Nick and I chat all about margin and creating space to actually model ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:00:48
028: A Big, Happy Life with Megan Dahlman
In this episode we talk all about bodies. Megan Dahlman, leader of Strong Mamas, talks all about the dark places women can go when they think about their bodies. Because let's be honest, we can go to some pretty negative places. Not only is Meg...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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56:01
027: A Big, Happy Life with Michelle Myers
Michelle is a power punch of the very best kind. She's the founder of She Works His Way, a community that encourages and equips working women to put Jesus first - in work, home and heart. In this episode, Michelle and I tackle identity; we expl...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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49:58
026: A Big, Happy Life with Kiley Daniels
In this episode, I have the privilege and absolute honor of chatting with a local Kansas City girl with an unlikely story. She has quickly become a hero of mine, and I'm sure she will for you. My new friend, Kiley, is 18-years-old and was recen...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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49:12
025: A Big, Happy Life with Jessica Hottle
We go there in this episode! Jessica Hottle + I chat about key triggers for women that take us captive. We dive head first into body image, technology + bitterness. We essentially talk about all the things that I tend to struggle with and then ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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43:27
024: A Big, Happy Life with Whitney Putnam
Every season I hop on and chat about the topic we have been discussing. This season we've been talking all about freedom and I want to share something near and very dear to my heart. How we can set our pastor's wives free. The pressure of the l...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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36:47
023: A Big, Happy Life with Chrystan Ferrell
This season we are exploring A Big, Happy Life and how God’s plan of abundance leads us to freedom. Today I get to share a really fun conversation with you. My friend, Chrystan Ferrell is joining me today. Yes, Chrystan is a speaker and an auth...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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45:43
022: A Big, Happy Life with Mary Wiley
Meet my friend, Mary! Mary is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an MA in Theological Studies and works in publishing. With all ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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50:59
021: A Big, Happy Life with Tracy Steel
Season three is all about freedom + this week’s guest is going to chat about finding freedom and contentment in every single season of our lives - the good + the bad. Tracy Steel is an author + a speaker + my new friend. Her most recent book is...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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51:09
020: A Big, Happy Life with Gary Thomas
Best-selling author + international speaker, Gary Thomas, kicks off season three! And if you have ever found yourself in a messy relationship this episode is for you. Gary reminds us that the heart of the gospel is freedom and that the opposite...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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48:54
019: A Big, Happy Life with Jennifer Allwood
She really is everything you expect and more. Jennifer Allwood and I talk about everything from Betsey Johnson to how to be successful in business. She is after all, a business guru who loves Jesus. Her recent book release, Fear is Not the Boss...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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58:13
018: A Big, Happy Life with Kadi Cole
This episode is for you if you've ever doubted your calling as a woman! Kadi is the best-selling author of “Developing Female Leaders.” She comes alongside our well-intentioned male leaders and encourages them to ask good questions about how th...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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45:13
017: A Big, Happy Life with Jami Nato
This episode will make you laugh so hard. I promise. Honestly, this episode was made for that reason, and that reason alone, for you to crack a smile. We talk about the woes of Coronavirus - woes like zoom mishaps, wearing the same outfit for t...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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40:51
016: A Big, Happy Life with Whitney Putnam
Once a season, Whitney sits down and tells all. In this episode, Whitney gives a wide-open window into her own life and how she leads and chases her dreams. She tells her stories of failure and of times that she has had deep doubt about how she...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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38:49
015: A Big, Happy Life with Jenaye White
You asked and we delivered! This week's episode is all about the enneagram! Jenaye White, a Senior Publicist at Lifeway, joins me as we kick around the ball of all things relational. We talk about how every single number on the enneagram has le...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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59:45