Episode 157: Mac Powell on How to Not Become Jaded + Anxiety
I sit down with former Third Day lead singer, Mac Powell. Mac shares his experience as a Christian artist, country musician, and what it’s meant to him to branch out on his own. Mac and I also talk about how to not become jaded, the thing that’s had the most impact on Mac’s spiritual life, and more.
I also shares 10 women I know that you should follow! Here’s my list of 10 Women You Should Follow:
One of my favorite human beings. She’s an author, preacher, and she leads Messenger International. Go follow Lisa!
Ministry leader. Truth teller. She has a huge heart for pastors. And for people in general. I’m grateful for my friendship with Lisa.
Adam recently had Nicole on the podcast for a second time. She’s an author and she’s also a therapist. She’s experienced a valley or two, so if you are going through a tough season of loss or grief, I would strongly encourage you to go and follow Nicole.
My wife, Becky, is the writer of the Weber family. She’s currently working on a book proposal. She also speaks often and candidly about her own struggle with depression. So if you struggle with depression, or if your spouse, a friend, or a child struggles with depression, go and follow Becky.
Jamie is a musician. she’s a creative. I gotta give a shoutout because I to her instagram story specifically. She shares the funniest things! So if you need some more joy in your life, go follow Jamie Grace.
You’ve maybe heard of Hope Heals. Katherine has a beautiful story, and yet it’s filled with imperfections and brokenness and loss. She had a stroke years ago and is so honest about what it looks like to follow Jesus in the midst of suffering.
I love Debra. She is an author and a counselor. Specifically, she talks a lot about relationships, marriage, even sex. That’s a conversation that’s so important to talk about.
Jennifer lives not that far from me. Every so often I’ll look out on a Sunday morning and I’ll see her out in this church. I’m so grateful that I know Jennifer. She lives on farm and she’s got a beautiful story. She’s an author and she’s an acquisitions editor for Bethany House, which is a part of Baker Books.
Hailey shares a lot on Instagram and TikTok about health, life changes, and different ways that we can live out a healthy lifestyle. She also shares about her relationship with Jesus. Hailey lives several hours away in the middle of nowhere South Dakota, but is a woman of God you need to follow.
Laura is a business leader. She started a small company called Filly Flair that absolutely exploded. She’s someone I have great respect for and I appreciate her and her husband Zach so much. If you’re not following Laura Benson, you need to do just that.
There were so many other woman I wanted to mention, but that is my Top 10 Women I Know that You Need to Follow.
I finish off this episode with a clip from my recent message, I’m Not Okay, I’m Anxious. If you’re struggling with anxiety today or if someone you love does, don’t miss this episode!
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