I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick “report” about a few of the things that are bringing me joy in my daily life. Here’s my March “Joy Report”!!

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**Here are the previous episodes I mentioned:

Fighting for Joy in the Early Days of Grief: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/77

Helping Your Grieving Friends: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/41

Grieving Through Set Apart Days: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/49

**A few other links:

Towel Warmer:
https://amzn.to/4djN58y

Breath as Prayer Book:
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*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

My guest today is Emily Lanphier. When she was just 28, and pregnant with her third child, she woke up in the middle of the night to a police officer knocking at her door. He was there to tell her that her parents had died together in a car accident. Those of you who are local may remember this horrific story as many of us knew and admired her parents, Ty and Terri Schenzel.

Over the last 10+ years, Emily has leaned into her grief AND leaned into joy!
As you listen to her story of growing in gratitude and faith, even in extremely difficult circumstances, I think you'll be encouraged in your own fight for joy!

*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick "report" about a few of the things that are bringing me joy in my daily life. Here's my February "Joy Report"!!

Here are the previous episodes I mentioned:

Fighting for Joy in the Early Days of Grief: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/77
Helping Your Grieving Friends: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/41
Grieving Through Set Apart Days: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/49
Fighting for Joy in Friendship and Belonging: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/84

A few other links:

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm: https://amzn.to/4b1Ttys

My code for 20% off of Relyte Electrolyte Powder for new customers: http://rwrd.io/ref_YUK9URL?c

My LTK Page: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Jodiblick?tab=posts

To inquire about a speaking engagement, please email me at: fightingforjoypodcast@gmail.com.

*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

Today my husband Eric joins me for a brand new listener Q&A episode. I received so many thoughtful questions and I'm grateful for all of the submissions.

For our conversation today I pulled a few of your questions on the topic of grief. I hope that as we share about our personal experience and some of the things we have learned these past 12+ years, YOU are encouraged in your own fight for joy!

Mentioned on this episode: What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts) by Nancy Guthrie - https://amzn.to/3N3Svtr

Fighting for Joy in the Early Days of Grief: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/77
Helping Your Grieving Friends: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/41

*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

*This Episode is also sponsored by Redmond Relyte Powder. I'm happy to share a 20% off code for new customers: http://rwrd.io/ref_YUK9URL?c

You can find me sharing more on my Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jodiblick/

Thank you for listening! If you were helped by this episode, I would be honored if you shared it with a friend or on your social media page.

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick "report" about a few of the things that are bringing me joy in my daily life. Here's my January "Joy Report"!!

Here are the previous episodes I mentioned:

Fighting for Joy in the Early Days of Grief: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/77
Helping Your Grieving Friends: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/41
Grieving Through Set Apart Days: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/49
Fighting for Joy with Prayer: https://fightingforjoypodcast.fireside.fm/36

My code for 20% off of Relyte Electrolyte Powder for new customers: http://rwrd.io/ref_YUK9URL?c

My LTK Page: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Jodiblick?tab=posts

*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

I share some pretty heavy stories on the Fighting for Joy Podcast, so once a month I thought it would be fun to add a lighter episode where I give a quick "report" about a few of the things that are bringing me joy in my daily life. Here's my December "Joy Report"!!

Digital Frame: https://amzn.to/3Y9OSUR

My LTK Page: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Jodiblick?tab=posts

*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

I have another encore episode for you today and I recorded a brand new intro, sharing some of my current thoughts as I relistened to our conversation. This Q & A was the 3rd part of a 3-part series that Eric and I did together in 2021. I decided to use Part 3 (which was episode 39) as the encore episode because its a great summary of what we covered as a whole on this topic. So as you listen today, you’ll hear us talk about things like conflict, communication, friendship in marriage, principle vs. preference, how we change as individuals over decades of marriage, and how grief has affected our relationship.

One of the biggest take aways that I heard as I re-listened, is that while there IS so much joy to be found in marriage and family, our joy can’t be rooted and ultimately dependent on it. Our deepest satisfaction, hope, and joy needs to be grounded in something bigger. In someONE bigger - in God and in our relationship with Him...this is the key to a lasting, thriving, godly marriage!

I’m excited for you to relisten (or maybe listen for the first time!) and I hope there is something in our conversation that brings you encouragement today and helps your own fight for joy in marriage!

Marriage by Paul David Tripp:
https://amzn.to/4aNZ4K0

The Meaning of Marriage: https://amzn.to/48XuSK1

The Meaning of Marriage Devotional:
https://amzn.to/3L2uWjH

*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!

Well, surprise! I wasn't planning to release an episode with ALL new content until after the holidays, but last week I had an idea to start a monthly "Joy Report"...sharing some of the things that are bringing me joy right now! I share some pretty heavy stories on this podcast so I thought it would be fun to add a shorter, lighter episode once a month. Today, on my first "Joy Report", you'll hear me share a list of 5 things that are bringing me joy here in November!

A few links from the episode:

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder - https://amzn.to/43D92tz

Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System - https://amzn.to/4r5QImT

My ESV Journaling Bible - https://amzn.to/4oVBD5R

*The Fighting for Joy Podcast is sponsored by Better Help, an online counseling service that pairs you with a professional licensed therapist who will combine Biblical wisdom with their clinical expertise in mental health to help you address your unique situation. As a Fighting for Joy listener, you can receive 10% off at: betterhelp.com/fightingforjoy. Christian counseling is a worthy investment and can be such a powerful tool in the fight for joy!