Can you build a business, support your family, and stay true to your faith? In this empowering episode, Kristin Fitch sits down with Mercedes Eckert, CEO and founder of iShop, a leading mystery shopping company, to explore how faith and finances can coexist. Mercedes shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship—where she created income opportunities that honor her Christian values and offer flexibility for other women.

Whether you're feeling called to something more or simply looking for faith-aligned ways to earn income, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Learn how to discern God’s voice in your career path, set healthy boundaries, and walk boldly in your purpose—all while creating financial stability for your household.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance spiritual convictions with professional growth, this episode is a must-listen.

✨Key Takeaways:

• Faith and Finances Can Coexist: You don’t have to choose between your spiritual values and earning income—you can do both with intention and integrity
• From Corporate to Calling: Mercedes shares her path from corporate life to launching a purpose-driven mystery shopping business.
• Flexible Income for Faithful Women: Mystery shopping offers women flexible work that supports family life and faith-based living.
• Discerning God’s Voice: Practical encouragement to help you recognize and act on God’s calling—even when it feels uncertain or unconventional.
• Healthy Boundaries Matter: Why setting spiritual and practical boundaries in your work life protects your purpose and peace.
• Work as Ministry: Your business or job can be more than a paycheck—it can be a platform for impact, service, and purpose.

Connect with Mercedes at MercedesEckert.com or learn more about ishopagp.com to find out about mystery shopping training/membership.

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In this soul-stirring episode of Faith Fueled Woman, we dive into what it really means to be available—not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. As Christian women, we're often pulled in many directions, serving family, friends, and church communities. But what if being truly present starts with honoring your own need for rest and renewal?

We explore how your availability can reflect Christ’s love, deepen your relationships, and create space for meaningful, faith-filled connection. Discover how setting healthy boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and intentionally showing up can transform both your life and the lives of those around you.

If you’ve ever asked, “How can I love like Jesus without burning out?”—this episode is for you.

1. Presence Over Performance – Learn why being emotionally and spiritually present often speaks louder than doing more.
2. God Honors Your Rest – Discover biblical truths about rest and how self-care equips you to serve from overflow, not depletion.
3. Your Availability is a Ministry – Understand how every conversation and act of presence can reflect the heart of Christ.
4. Boundaries are Biblical – Get practical insight on how to say yes and no with grace, honoring both others and yourself.
5. Ask Yourself This Question – “Am I creating space for God to use me by being truly available today?”

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Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or spiritually drained? In this powerful episode, host Kristin Fitch sits down with best-selling author Becky Thompson to explore the life-changing message of Healing Rest. Together, they dive into why rest isn’t something we earn through productivity but a gift we can embrace in God’s presence every day.

Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Kristin and Becky discuss how to let go of the pressures of doing more and instead cultivate peace, renewal, and resilience through faith. If you're a Christian woman or mom looking for encouragement, spiritual growth, and practical steps to reclaim rest in your daily life, this conversation is for you. Tune in and discover how to stop striving and start resting in God’s perfect peace.

Rest is not a reward for productivity—it’s a gift from God.

Takeaways:

✔️ How to release guilt and embrace spiritual rest in daily life.

✔️ Practical ways to shift from striving to trusting God’s peace.

✔️ Why rest is essential for emotional and spiritual well-being.

✔️ Biblical insights on finding renewal in God’s presence.

Connect with Becky at BeckyThompson.com or check out her new book at HealingRestBook.com.

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