The celebration of the birth of Christ is here and today's episode is in honor of that wonderful and momentous event. Join Lindsay May as she welcomes back Rachel Booth Smith to the show and invites her to share a sweet truth with us.

Rachel is a long time friend of The Truly Co., having contributed multiple articles to the magazine. She has been featured in Chrisitianity Today, as well as other publications, and is soon to have a book out through Moody Publishers. She is currently pursing her Masters of Divinity, specializing in Old Testament studies. You can find out more about her on her website, through Instagram or Facebook.

Today's episode uniquely focuses on two prayers spoken by two different women, one in the Old Testament and one in the New. These prayers, offered centuries apart, are beautifully paired and Rachel provides insight into what connects them and how they both connect to us today.

Sit back and enjoy a rich teaching from the Word of God. May it prepare your heart in new and fresh ways as you commemorate the birth of Jesus and the gift He is to us every day.

The holidays are upon us! And so are the endless activities and Pinterest comparisons we make as we attempt to do everything in show-stopping style. Can anyone relate? Today The Truly Co. welcomes Cristina Slabic to the show to help us lead with joy and not dread as we step into this holiday season. Cristina is a time management and productivity coach who has learned to say no to doing everything and instead does less with greater satisfaction.

In this episode you will learn how to:

• Say no graciously and without guilt.
• Implement exit strategies for traditions you want to phase out or simplify.
• Prioritize what is non negotiable for you
• Allow regret to be a positive tool in your life

And most importantly, you will learn the one question you want to ask yourself as you enter the holiday season.

Today's conversation will empower you to embrace the holidays with anticipation as well as teach you how to manage your time throughout the year.

Cristina can be found on Instagram and through her website.

Join Lindsay May as she welcomes Jenni Kaymeyer to the show today to talk about an issue that everyone will experience at some point in life: grief. Jenni is a licensed therapist, clinical director, and long time friend of The Truly Co.

In The Home Issue, Jenni wrote an article titled "The Stages of Grief," and today's episode expands on that by discussing the real-life process we go through during times of loss. And loss can come through the death of a person, a dream, a relationship, or even a season of life. Throughout their conversation, Jenni outlines the stages of grief and the order you can expect to go through them. She offers practical tips and resources to help you find the support you need to move through grief in a healthy manner. Along with being one to experience grief, Jenni also touches on how to support someone else in their journey.

You don't want to miss this insightful podcast for yourself and those you love. And don't forget to order a copy of The Home Issue and have Jenni's article as a continual resource.

Connect with Jenni at @jennikahmeyer