Unashamedly You with Jamie Herndon

Protecting holiday expectations goes far beyond the Christmas season. In this interview with Meg Najera—author and podcast host—she shares meaningful ways to guard our minds and hearts during this busy time of year.Christmas isn’t just about tasks, to-do lists, gift lists, rushing, or parties—it’s about the birth of our Savior. He came to earth so that we might experience peace, love, joy, and abundant life. This holiday season, take time to invite Him into the middle of your mess. You’ll find He is already waiting to meet you there.From me, your host of the Unashamedly You podcast—Merry Christmas. I pray that you feel Jesus close, that joy meets you in unexpected places, and that your heart is filled with the peace that only He can bring. You can find Meg over on Instagram @Unedited_Meg Her podcast on Apple and Spotify at Unedited with Meg Najera Her books on Amazon  Overflow: The Fine Art of Cultivating Joy In Sorrow (The Unedited Collection) https://a.co/d/cKLoSyyUnedited: Hope & Healing Through the Simple Habit of Bible Reading and Prayer (The Unedited Collection) https://a.co/d/eZ4CSa4🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or by clicking the link in our bio.✨ Don’t forget to schedule your first introductory coaching session—completely free!We pray that every episode brings you strength and encouragement on your journey.Go be Unashamedly You!💕➡️ Subscribe: unashamedlyyou.com➡️ Free Session: unashamedlyyou.com/coaching➡️ Contact: unashamedlyyou.com/contact-4

In this episode with Tiffany Bonilla, First Lady of Capital Church in Tallahassee, Florida, we talk about the importance of staying connected to The Source. We discuss what it truly means to find joy and contentment during the holiday season, and where beyond the decorations, the to-do lists, and the pressure to make everything “perfect.” We talk about slowing down long enough to notice the little moments that matter, how to guard your heart from comparison—especially in a social-media-driven world—and practical ways to cultivate gratitude and peace in the middle of the busyness.She shares simple, meaningful ideas for creating memories that last, not because they’re elaborate, but because they’re filled with connection, intention, and love. This conversation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and rediscover the joy that Jesus brings into every part of the season.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or by clicking the link in our bio.✨ Don’t forget to schedule your first introductory coaching session—completely free!We pray that every episode brings you strength and encouragement on your journey.Go be Unashamedly You!💕➡️ Subscribe: unashamedlyyou.com➡️ Free Session: unashamedlyyou.com/coaching➡️ Contact: unashamedlyyou.com/contact-4

Today, you’re in for a special treat—we’re replaying Episode 56 with Sister Mandie Holmes, First Lady of First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock, AR.In this episode, we talk about the importance of avoiding comparisons during the holiday season and in motherhood. Every family and every individual experiences Christmas differently, and comparing ourselves to others only creates unnecessary stress and feelings of inadequacy. This is your reminder to embrace your own unique journey and focus on the joy and connection the holidays bring, rather than measuring yourself against perceived expectations.We pray this season brings you happiness, fulfillment, meaningful memories, and an abundance of love. And we hope this episode reminds you that no to-do list and no amount of money spent can bring joy like the simple, irreplaceable gift of time and love.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or by clicking the link in our bio.✨ Don’t forget to schedule your first introductory coaching session—completely free!We pray that every episode brings you strength and encouragement on your journey.Go be Unashamedly You!💕➡️ Subscribe: unashamedlyyou.com➡️ Free Session: unashamedlyyou.com/coaching➡️ Contact: unashamedlyyou.com/contact-4

This Thanksgiving week, I want to pause and tell you how grateful I am for you. You are the reason the Unashamedly You community—and this podcast—exist. I’m truly honored to spend my Fridays with so many incredible women.This week’s Thanksgiving episode is a special one, featuring Sharon Townley, First Lady of FPC of Brewer, and her daughter, Tavia Townley, from Brewer, Maine. Together, they offer a beautiful mother-daughter perspective on cultivating an attitude of gratitude.Having an attitude of gratitude takes intention. It doesn’t always come naturally, but it’s something we can choose to practice every day. In this episode, they share stories of finding thankfulness in ordinary moments, difficult seasons, and the moments most of us overlook. Their conversation will inspire you to pursue an attitude of gratitude in every part of your life.Books that were mentioned:Socks for Christmas: A Child's Discovery of the True Meaning of Christmas https://a.co/d/fOOrnhRHabits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms https://a.co/d/3uPbtHZ🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or by clicking the link in our bio.✨ Don’t forget to schedule your first introductory coaching session—completely free!We pray that every episode brings you strength and encouragement on your journey.Go be Unashamedly You! 💕➡️ Subscribe: unashamedlyyou.com➡️ Free Session: unashamedlyyou.com/coaching➡️ Contact: unashamedlyyou.com/contact-4

In this episode, evangelist’s wife Ashley Williams, shares a deeply personal and faith-filled testimony about God’s timing. She shares how God often moves in ways we don’t expect, how miracle moments can appear at the exact time we’re ready to surrender, and what it truly means to lay down our plans, timelines, and desires before Him.This episode is full of reminders that God is working even when we can’t see it. If you’ve ever wondered when your breakthrough will come or felt discouraged when God seems silent, this conversation offers encouragement, perspective, and a fresh sense of hope. Whether you’re walking through infertility, believing for a miracle, or learning to trust God in the in-between, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that the waiting season is never wasted.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or by clicking the link in our bio.We pray that every episode brings you strength and encouragement on your journey.Go be Unashamedly You!💕