The Joy Bringer Podcast with Season Bowers
Joy is for you! Join Season Bowers for meaningful, insightful, and joy-filled conversations to help you grab hold of joy and bring it everywhere you go.
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
In this conversation, Season and Jen discuss their unexpected career paths, the importance of setting boundaries and finding contentment, and the power of gratitude and joy in everyday life. They also share their dreams and aspirations for the future, trusting in God's plan and embracing new opportunities. Through their stories and experiences, they encourage listeners to have faith, practice gratitude, and remain open to the wonders of God's work in their lives. In this conversation, Jen and Season discuss various topics related to personal growth, gratitude, and the impact of sharing stories.
They also highlight the Joy Binger Challenge for January: To write and send handwritten thank you notes and notes of encouragement.
To connect with Season and to learn more about the Joy Bringer Challenge, CLICK HERE
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
In this episode of the Joy Bringer Podcast, Season reflects on the new year and the importance of being present and intentional in each moment. She introduces the Joy Bringer Challenge, a 12-month challenge rooted in core values such as gratitude, forgiveness, flexibility, and rest. The challenge for January is to write handwritten thank you notes or notes of encouragement to people in your life. Season emphasizes the importance of gratitude as the gateway to joy and shares her personal journey with sending notes. She also discusses God's will for our lives, which is to be thankful in all circumstances. Season invites listeners to join her in the January Joy Bringer Challenge and provides resources to help them get started.
CLICK HERE to sign up for Season's email list and receive the 12 Month Joy Bringer Calendar
CLICK HERE for the monthly card organizer she mentioned
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
In this final Advent episode, Season lights the metaphorical candle of love and explores the significance of love in the Christmas season. She reads a poem called 'Christmastide' (included below) and emphasizes the importance of giving away love like we're made of it. Season reminds listeners of God's love for the world and how love came down into a dark world. She encourages lighting the match of love to overcome fear and shares her personal experience of love in the midst of grief and loss. Season emphasizes the invitation to receive God's love without earning it and to remain in His love to experience joy.
Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine;Love was born at Christmas, Star and Angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead, Love Incarnate, Love Divine;Worship we our Jesus: But wherewith for sacred sign?
Love shall be our token, Love be yours and love be mine,Love to God and all men, Love for plea and gift and sign.
Christina Rossetti1830 –1894
CLICK HERE to join Season's email list for more encouragement and to be apart of the 12 month Joy Bringer Challenge.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
In this conversation, Season Bowers and Brandie Manigault discuss the challenging topic of forgiveness. They explore the impact of unforgiveness on individuals and their relationships, emphasizing the importance of a soft heart and the power of forgiveness. Brandie shares her personal journey of forgiveness, highlighting the process and the choice to forgive. They also discuss the healing journey and the spiritual impact of forgiveness. The conversation concludes with a focus on choosing quick obedience and allowing oneself to feel the emotions associated with forgiveness. In this conversation, Brandie shares her journey of forgiveness and healing after experiencing deep pain and betrayal. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing the emotions associated with forgiveness, rather than rushing to move on. Brandie also highlights the significance of redemption and reconciliation within the church community. Season introduces a four-step forgiveness model that has helped her navigate the process. Additionally, Brandie emphasizes the need to forgive oneself and accept the forgiveness offered by Jesus. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the joy of forgiveness and the anticipation of spending time with family during the Christmas season.
Find Brandie on socials @iambandaid and @ecoschurch
CLICK HERE to connect with Season and be apart of the 12 month Joy Bringer Challenge in 2024
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this conversation, Season Bowers and Aeron Brown discuss the power and significance of Christmas music. They explore the backstory of the song 'O Holy Night' and its impact during the abolitionist movement. They also emphasize the importance of recognizing wonder and hope in everyday life and the role of art and music in awakening and reformation. The conversation highlights the need for Christmas songs that bring joy and light in the midst of difficult seasons. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to be the light of the world and embrace the presence of Jesus in all aspects of life. In this conversation, Aeron Brown and Season Bowers discuss the importance of embracing the light of God and being a light in the world. They explore the idea of overcoming fear and false humility and using one's voice to bring hope to others. The conversation also touches on the symbols of Christmas as reminders of God's glory and finding wonder and amazement in life. Aaron Brown's art and music are highlighted, along with the joy and creativity of worship. Overall, the conversation encourages listeners to choose joy and awe in God and to embrace wonder together.
Click HERE to check out Aeron Brown's art
Find his music HERE
CLICK HERE to connect with Season and join the 12 month Joy Bringer Challenge for 2024!
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
In this conversation, Season Bowers and Brittany Estes discuss the importance of inclusion and making room for more people, especially during the holidays. They address the loneliness epidemic and the need for community. They share personal stories and insights on how to create a welcoming environment for others. They also discuss the importance of checking our hearts and responding with love, even when faced with difficult personalities. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Brittany's book, 'Flip the Script,' which addresses the lies and narratives we believe about ourselves and offers tangible ways to find freedom and live out our true identity. In this conversation, Brittany Estes and Season Bowers discuss the importance of recognizing and challenging the lies we believe about ourselves. They emphasize the power of community in combating feelings of loneliness and isolation. Brittany shares her experience with creating Bestie Bags, a simple gesture that helps people feel seen and valued. They also explore the concept of shared joy and the role of joy bringers in spreading positivity.
Click HERE to get Brittney's book, Flip the Script
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Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
In this week's episode, Season dives into the profound significance of joy during the Christmas season. As she metaphorically lights the candle of JOY for Advent week three, she passionately explores the transformative power of joy and its roots in scripture. Season addresses common misconceptions and lies about joy, emphasizing that it's not reserved for specific personalities or circumstances. Drawing inspiration from Vincent van Gogh's life, she warns against consuming the wrong sources in the quest for joy and encourages listeners to find authentic joy rooted in their identity in Christ. Join Season on this illuminating journey to discover that joy is not just a fleeting emotion—it's a radiant, lasting gift available to all because Jesus is for you.
CLICK HERE to connect with Season and be apart of the 12 month Joy Bringer Challenge in 2024
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
In this conversation, Season Bowers and Rachael Groll discuss the meaning of joy at Christmas and how to hold onto it. They share personal stories of finding joy in uncomfortable and unexpected situations, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and surrendering control. They also discuss the foundation of God's faithfulness and the need to balance comfort and joy. The conversation concludes with a discussion on finding opportunities to bring joy to others and trusting God with the outcome.
Check out Rachael's podcast, the Hearing Jesus podcast HERE, and grab a copy of her book, She Hears HERE
CLICK HERE to connect with Season and be apart of the 12 month Joy Bringer Challenge in 2024
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
In this conversation, Season Bowers and Aaron Russ discuss the real reason for the Christmas season and the role of Jesus as THE OG Joy Bringer. They explore the different roles of Jesus in their lives and the depth of their relationship with Him. They also address misconceptions and challenges of experiencing joy, especially in the midst of pain and difficulty. The conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency and authenticity in joy and how suffering can lead to a deeper understanding of God's joy. In this conversation, Aaron Russ and Season Bowers discuss finding peace in God's faithfulness, the reason for joy in Jesus, rejoicing in the goodness of Emmanuel, and discovering encouragement and inspiration.
CLICK HERE to connect with Season and join the 12 Month Joy Bringer Challenge for 2024!
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In this episode, Season is joined by Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, the "dad whisperer," to explore the powerful and heartwarming stories of father-daughter relationships. Michelle shares her journey of answering a divine calling to bridge the gap between fathers and their children, emphasizing the significance of pursuing the hearts of daughters. As the conversation unfolds, they delve into the transformative impact fathers can have on their children's lives, especially during the Christmas season. Join Season and Michelle as they inspire and equip dads to embrace their role in shaping meaningful connections with their daughters, echoing the profound love exemplified by Joseph in the Christmas story. Get ready for an uplifting and insightful conversation that will encourage dads to step into their role with joy and purpose.
Click here for Dr. Michelle's website to find her books, podcast, and more
CLICK HERE to connect with Season and join the 12 Month Joy Bringer Challenge in 2024