Hold onto your headphones as we join former QVC host, theologian, and international speaker Nancy Hicks with candid and timely discussions as to “why it matters” around a host of topics including: faith, communication, marriage, sex, culture, creativity and more! Featuring special guests and Nancy’s signature style of passion, grit and glamour, this podcast will be a weekly “kick in the pants” to guide us toward our passion in life, and help us as we develop our own confident voice and start ...
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Announcement: We’re Wrapping Season 1
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A message from Nancy and the So What? podcast team as we bring the first season to a close. * * * Subscribe to Our Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Follow Nancy Hicks Live Ministry for Fresh Encouragement & UpdatesNancy’s Website Nancy’s Instagram Nancy’s FacebookNancy’s YouTube…
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Unraveling Body Shame & Embracing Beauty at Every Age: Mary DeMuth
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We’ve all been there: standing in front of the mirror, plucking another gray hair with tweezers, wondering when we got this stretch mark or when that roll got there. We’re so critical of our bodies, thanks to messages we received when we were still running around with skinned knees and gap-toothed grins: “You must be beautiful to be loved. And beau…
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Changing Our Habits and Hangups Around Sex with Dr. Cheryl Sparks
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Yep, we’re going there—we’re starting a brand-new series called Sex and the Whole Ball of Wax. Listen, we know “sex” is a loaded word for many, and in this series, we’re talking about a range of issues around sex. Here’s where we’re starting: can you remember what you were taught about sex growing up? How much of the information you received did yo…
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Building a Beautiful Story from the Ashes of Pain – Nona Jones
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As we close out the Faith in the Firestorm series, we hope each of us has found a connection point. We’ve wrestled with so many hard topics here—finding sanctuary, being a comfort for the wandering, moving forward and clinging to hope in the face of death. To wrap this powerful series, we’re going to talk with someone who shows us strength, perseve…
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A Season of Wandering in Faith—and Coming Back: Pastor Sheryl Brady
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In some of the harder seasons of our lives, we may find ourselves asking questions, “How am I supposed to get through this?” or, “How could a good God let something so awful happen?” And when answers don’t come easily or maybe don’t come at all, we may find ourselves in a season of doubt and wandering. In this next installment of Faith in the Fires…
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Finding & Offering Shelter in Our Storms: Holly Hayes
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At the end of the day, we all need a space where we feel safe and known. We need a sanctuary. And as we see in the next installment of our Faith in the Firestorm series, a sanctuary isn’t always a place. As our next guest Holly Christine Hayes shows us, sanctuary can also be our people—the ones who hold us close during our darkest moments and help …
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Staying Anchored in Every Decade - Women of Faith’s Thelma Wells
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Have you ever been on a boat in the middle of the ocean? Did you ever find yourself clutching the boat when the winds began to blow, and the waves began to toss the boat up and down, to and fro? In those moments, when it feels like the boat might tip over any second, there’s something holding it fast: the anchor. And in our next installment of our …
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Faith in the Firestorm: Nancy’s Lament During Her Own Storm
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We begin a brand-new series this week on So What? And it’s one that couldn’t come too soon, especially after the harsh year we’ve experienced around the globe: we’re talking about how to walk through a season where our faith is tested by extreme circumstances, and how we can come out on the other side. Nancy vulnerably shares about her own faith fi…
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How to Be a Lazy Genius: Kendra Adachi on Embracing What Matters, Ditching What Doesn’t
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We’re wrapping up our self-care series this week, and as we’ve seen, there are dozens of ways to care for yourself, from giving yourself rest and checking in with your mental wellness, to writing down what’s going on in your head and more. We’ve got one question that, well, gets to the heart of this podcast: what truly matters to you? Today, we’re …
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Your Voice Matters: Allison Fallon on How Writing Changes You
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This week, we’re looking at self-care through a different lens—one that involves pen and paper. On the surface, writing down your thoughts doesn’t seem like a way to care for yourself. But time and again, it’s been proven that a daily writing practice can transform your life (even if you’re not a writer!). That’s what our next guest, author and ent…
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Recharging Your Joy through Self-Care – Margaret Feinberg
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As we charge ahead in our self-care series, today we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of what it actually means to take time to care for our minds, bodies, and souls. So many of us are stuck with 40 items on our to-do but only the time to complete 10—even though we feel like we should be able to complete all 40 and beat ourselves up when we don’t. …
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Feeding Your Soul, Growing Your Fire – Bunmi Laditan
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We’re forging ahead in our self-care series and diving into one of the hardest parts of self-care: how to care for our souls, the fire that keeps our zest for life burning. Our guest today, Bunmi Laditan, is a mom of three and a gifted writer who just released a brand-new book called Dear God: Honest Prayers to a God Who Listens (including the the …
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“I’m Not Okay. I Need Help.” – Auntie Anne Beiler’s Journey Through Depression
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Today we turn a page in the So What? Chapter and begin a brand-new series—this time, we’re talking about *real* self-care. Let’s be honest: when it comes to self-care, many of us think it’s as simple as drawing a warm bath or reaching for a good book—which are totally valid ways to care for yourself. But sometimes, we need a little something more. …
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Do You Mean It? - Actionable Steps to Live Authentically with Cece Jones-Davis
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In the final episode of the Better Communication series, we’re talking about something that seems simple, but it’s actually not: saying what you mean, and then living it out. Why is that so important? Because when we don’t do what we say we will,, it severs those bonds of trust between us. And when was the last time you saw a relationship thrive on…
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Connect or Divide? How Technology Impacts Our Relationships – Andy Crouch
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In many ways, technology can give us a sense of omnipotence. We can ship anything we need right to our door. We have countless pieces of information at our fingertips, and the simple ability to communicate with people thousands of miles away. But this God-like ability can have its pitfalls. Yes, technology has improved lives in countless ways, but …
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To Have Real Conversations, Be Curious: Morgan Harper Nichols
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Newsflash: if you’re not curious about the people you’re talking to, if you’re not curious to befriend and get to know others, then you’re missing out on some incredible connections that can make your life even more rich. It’s hard to believe that Morgan Harper Nichols, the viral Instagram poet and artist, battled self-doubt. But Morgan reveals tha…
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Want to Heal the World? Be a Great Listener – QVC’s Shawn Killinger
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You know what’s harder than it looks? Listening. Being present and tuning into someone while they share their heart is a privilege, but let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like a chore (moms of small kids can relate!). Other times, listening can pump us full of fear or make us freeze, because we’re not quite sure how to handle the information that’…
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Nancy Reveals the #1 Secret for Better Communication
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Welcome to our very first episode of So What? Why It Matters with Nancy Hicks! Nancy’s here to give the lowdown on the first topic we’re tackling in this insightful-but-practical show: better communication. We’re communicating all the time, aren’t we? From texts and emails, to hugs and eye rolls and smirks, just about everything we do says how we’r…
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[TRAILER] So What? Why It Matters, with Nancy Hicks - Show Preview
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Raise your hand if you’re looking for a life that’s more full, where you’re the most real and powerful version of yourself. Got your hand up? Then pop in your headphones and join former QVC host, theologian, and international speaker Nancy Hicks for her brand-new podcast, “So What? Why It Matters.” In this special sneak peek, you’ll learn a bit abo…
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