Sometimes we desire a new outfit, and other times it’s something deeper, like the approval of others. However, as we grow in our relationship with God, our desires should move in the direction of wanting him more than anything! In today’s show Guest Host Angie Elkins, and Lisa Whittle, dive into how our desires our shaped and transformed! We appreciate the vulnerability and transparency that both ladies share as they continue to be sanctified in their desires. 

If you struggle with people pleasing, or maybe it's a habit that's tied to your self-esteem, we encourage you to lean in and allow God to reveal his heart to you!

SHOW LINKS:

Connect with Angie Elkins

Connect with Lisa Whittle 

Jesus Over Everything

Love Paced Race

Connect with Jamie

Happy Friday friends! 

We are continuing the countdown to our 10th birthday and today we are going back to the very first episode recorded between Jamie and Annie F. Downs! We loved going back and listening to this conversation and we know you’ll enjoy the timeless topics they discussed! Annie and Jame talk about friendship, hookup culture, her new book at the time, Let’s All Be Brave, the Bachelorette (season 11 of course!), and more!

Annie and Jamie are hilarious, so get ready to laugh, reminisce on some good tv shows and books, and be inspired to be brave! 

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:

Let’s All Be Brave

IF: Gathering

The End of Sex

The Meaning of Marriage

Interrupted

Connect with Jamie

At some point in your life you may have been told, or made to feel, that your emotions weren’t valid. Maybe it was a parent never letting you emote, or maybe it was friends picking on you for crying. Too often, outside voices try to silence our internal feelings and we become adults who are incapable of processing the inevitable grief we will face in our life. 

On today’s show, guest host Toni Collier and Dr. Alison Cook discusses the complexities of grief and emphasizes the importance of understanding and processes grief, as well as the guilt and gaslighting that often accompany it. Through transparency and the sharing of their own personal experiences, Toni and Dr. Cook encourages listeners to create space for feelings and give practical advice on how to brave the next step forward in making healthy decisions. We’re confident you’ll enjoy this episode and we encourage you to lean into the pain and make room for all of your emotions! 

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS: 

Connect with Jamie

I Shouldn’t Feel This Way

Boundaries for Your Soul

Can you guys even believe The Happy Hour is turning TEN YEARS OLD next month?! We are over the moon that an idea to record conversations between Jamie and her friends has turned into all of this! Building a community, meeting new friends, sharing people's stories, published books, and more! None of this would have been possible without listeners like you, and we want to celebrate with you! Over the next few Fridays we'll be releasing shows from our very first year of production. So laugh along with us as you hear retro audio from a decade ago! 

Jamie's very first conversation was recorded with her friend since the 9th grade, Amy Gayhart. Though our production may have changed over the years, the topics we laugh about have pretty much stayed the same: getting it together for teacher appreciation week, girl weekends, and needing a break from social media! Make sure to check out the show links below to see the beautiful bracelets Amy’s daughter creates, with 100% of the proceeds going to Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite!

Again, thanks for being part of this amazing journey with us! 

SHOW LINKS: 

-Connect with Jamie 

-Wild

-Mabry’s Busy Beads

-Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite

As little kids we have dreams and ideas of what we think life will look like. Too often, as life goes on, we find ourselves in the middle of disappointment. Whether it's a different career path, a broken relationship, or the emptiness of infertility, life throws us curveballs and we can be drowning in unnamed disappointment without even realizing it. On today's show Guest Host Lisa Whittle and Angie Elkins discuss their childhood dreams and how their lives have taken unexpected paths. They delve into the different paths of disappointment, including disappointment in ourselves, disappointment of others, and even disappointment in God. 

Through the pain of admitting our disappointment, there is healing and redemption on the other side! God can, and will, make all things new in our lives! 

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:

-Connect with Lisa Whittle

-Connect with Angie Elkins

-Connect with Jamie 

-Jesus Over Everything

Happy April 1st! It’s April Fools Day and I don’t know what that means for some of you, but we’re not messing with you around here and we  have some exciting things to share about April!

Our team here at the happy hour continues to be overwhelmed by your kind words and messages! We are so thankful that through the amazing community Jamie has built, we get the opportunity to continue to bring you conversations that matter. This month is filled with rich conversations covering topics about grief, processing emotions, navigating life when it’s different than you expect, and the importance of friendship and community! Guest hosts include podcasters Toni Collier from Still Coloring , Angie Elkins from Let It Shine, Lis a Whittle from Jesus Over Everything, and more!

We hope you all had an amazing Easter! Easter is so much more than just a cultural holiday or a day to dress up in color coordinating outfits. Easter is the hope we have, the transformation we live in, and the very reason why we do what we do here at Ivey Media! We are overwhelmed by the resurrection and thankful for the power it still has in our lives today!

SHOW LINKS:

Still Coloring

Let It Shine

Jesus Over Everything 

Connect with Jamie 

Happy Good Friday! As we enter this weekend reflecting on Easter and the miracle of the cross, we're thrilled to share one of our favorite episodes with you! Rebecca McLaughlin is an award winning author and today we dive into her book, Is Easter Unbelievable? Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the Resurrection Story.  

Let me ask you this, does your belief in Jesus being the Son of God, dying on the cross, and his resurrection change the way you live? Do these truths penetrate your heart to the point where your life looks radically different from those around you? In today’s episode Rebecca shares why and how they should. We discuss how Jesus’ love for us displayed through his death is even more stunning than his love for us shown through his life, how the Gospel gives us 4 pieces of evidence of his resurrection, and how our earthly relationships point us to our reunification with our Savior! 

Friends, this is an important conversation. Wherever you are in your life right now, our prayer is that Jesus is appealing to you and that the miracle of the cross resonates with you. 

Make sure to grab a copy of Rebecca’s book and share this episode with a friend. Thanks for listening!

SHOW LINKS: 

Is Easter Unbelievable? Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the Resurrection Story

Navigating Gospel Truth Bible Study

Born Again This Way

A Secular Age

Biblical Critical Theory

CONNECT WITH JAMIE

Episode 314 with Rachel Gilson

Hey friends! We have a special surprise for you this week! Jamie’s close friend and podcast host of Still Coloring, Toni Collier, stands in as guest host for The Happy Hour! Toni is energetic, fun, not afraid to go deep, and is ready to talk about grief and community and the impact it has had in her personal life. Together with Dr. Curt Thompson, the two discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of acknowledging the grief process, as well as the crucial role our community plays in seasons of grief. Toni and Dr. Curt explore the scriptures and discuss how Jesus modeled grief and what his time on earth teaches us about the significance of allowing oneself to fully experience and express emotions. 

Dr. Curt Thompson and Toni Collier are no strangers to The Happy Hour and we are so thankful for the two of them standing in this space and walking us through this important and timely topic. We hope this episode encourages you to become people of grief and that you can find beauty and goodness through the process. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:

Still Coloring 

Connect with Toni Collier

Connect with Dr. Curt Thompson

Connect with Jamie

Due to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend.

March is Women's History Month and we wanted to celebrate this by sharing with you an amazing panel of women who are holistically FOR women! Stand for Life hosted this panel of women to talk about what it meant to truly be pro life and pro women. This panel is hosted by Bri Strensrud and includes Jamie Ivey, Embrace Grace founder Amy Ford, Professor Missy Branch, and Annie Humphrey with Save the Storks. This conversation discusses the economical challenges women face, how to gain proximity to those who are vulnerable, truly giving women free choice, and helping others find freedom from shame and regret through Christ. 

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with friend!

SHOW LINKS:

Stand For Life

Women of Welcome

Embrace Grace

Save the Storks 

CONNECT WITH JAMIE

At just 16 years old Ronald Olivier made a decision that would change his life forever, but he wouldn’t let it define it. On today’s show Ronald shares his journey from growing up in poverty-stricken New Orleans to being sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole at the age of 16. He recounts his transformation in prison and how he became a missionary, spreading the gospel to other inmates. Despite facing challenges and unjust treatment, Ronald remains hopeful and finds purpose in his faith. He shares a powerful encounter with the victim's mother, ways he saw God move in other prisoners’ life, and the impact forgiveness had in changing his life forever. 

Today, Ronald Olivier is a loving husband and father. He has his Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry and is an ordained minister. For several years Ronald served as the Director of Chaplaincy for the Mississippi State Penitentiary, and today serves as a Client Advocate for the Louisiana Parole Project where he helps formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into society.

Ultimately, Ronald's story is one of redemption and the power of God's grace, and we know you’ll love hearing about his journey of freedom, forgiveness, and redemption during his time in Angola prison. Ronald's life is a testament to the power of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption.

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS: 

Connect with Ronald

27 Summers 

Brandon's Episode on The Happy Hour 

Kent's Episode on The Happy Hour