We're definitely going a little against the grain and celebrating mamas AFTER Mother's Day! But, let's be real...we can use encouragement every day of the week! If you're a mama...this is for you! xx, michelle If you love this podcast, can I ask you to do me a favor? (it won't cost you any money!) Pray! Pray for me. Pray the Lord is honored and glo…

Discerning what your purpose is in life and figuring out what God is calling you to do are some of the biggest questions we ask as Christians. It can feel overwhelming and confusing when we try to see what gifts and talents we have. Today I’m talking with Carol Gutierrez about her Evidence Board™ method for discovering what God is calling you to do…

Sometimes it's the simplest things that have the most profound effect on me and my walk with Jesus. This is one of those times. The Lord put a simple question on my heart and it's been making me think ever since. So...if you're ready for simple, yet thought provoking questions...hop in to today's episode! See ya inside! xx, Michelle If you love thi…

Today on GATG we're talking about our weaknesses and how, as a Christian, it's so good to be reminded that they are a good thing. They are meant to point us to Christ. It's one of those things that we probably say and agree with, but then when the rubber hits the road, the bottom falls out, life is insanely hard, or maybe you throw your back out an…

Do you ever find yourself worrying about making too much money as an entrepreneur? Would making that kind of money make you greedy? Is it wrong for Christians to make a lot of money (whatever that number is)? In this episode, we’re going to be talking about how to get rid of the shame around making money and how to open our hearts to receive God’s …

Have you been hearing me say that - "seek Jesus in every conversation" and wonder what exactly I mean by that? Well, that's what we're talking about today. Sometimes we're in FACE TO FACE conversations and we're ignoring the prompting of the Holy Spirit to say what He wants us to say...and sometimes we're just going about our day...how do we seek J…

Anyone else have the gift of overcomplicating or overextending???? Just me?! Ok...well then...keep scrolling. But...if you too have a tendency to self-inflict pain in the form of over complicating, then this little soundbite is for you! The reality is...if we're overcommitted and overextended we can't really show up for Jesus like we should...which…

Heeeeeeyyyyyy there friend!!! It's been a lot longer than I ever imagined...definitely a time of Proverbs 16:9 - “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps." I had plans... BUT GOD! Did you catch the changes? From the name - going back to the OG ... to the pod art ... to the MUSIC!! Ooooh!! I'm definitely a little bit rock a…

Are you a high earning woman and struggling to transition to having your own business? Does the fear of failure keep you from actually taking next steps in your business? Today I’m talking with Anita Anello about how to be successful as a high-achieving, driven woman that also wants to be home with your children. In this episode, you’ll hear about:…

Do you ever feel like you “have” to do business a certain way? Maybe you’re feeling a lot of pressure to create a course or start a membership or a podcast but it’s causing a lot of stress and overwhelm for you. Instead of just pushing through those emotions, I want to invite you to listen to those signals. Maybe the reason you’re feeling so much r…

Can I really hear God? Does He actually speak to me? Isn’t He too busy with everyone else? Hearing God clearly is the one of the biggest things I hear from clients and friends alike, but it’s especially prevalent in the Christian entrepreneur space. And that makes sense. We are all navigating our journey as entrepreneurs and hearing God is central …

Yes, you’re called to business but you’re also called to many other things; wife, mom, friend, to name a few. But inherent to being a woman, there is also a calling on your life. What is the calling on our lives as women? Is it just to be the helper or is there more that God has planned? Today, I’m talking with Christian author and speaker Beth Guc…

Your calling is important. It’s not just a fun idea but something God has put on your heart to serve and help others in a very specific way. But often, we forget that it’s that important. We can start believing the lies that we aren’t called to this, this business idea didn’t come from God or that no one cares. So today, I want to encourage you to …

Feel called to write a children’s book? Maybe you’re curious about the book writing process but aren’t sure how to navigate it. Even if you’re not interested in writing a book (or aren’t sure), this interview is an honest conversation about many of the ups and downs that we face as entrepreneurs. Esther shares about her doubts along the way, how Go…

Do you find yourself worried about where provision will come from in your business? Are you holding back from working on your business because it doesn’t make money yet so you can’t justify spending time on it? We’ve all struggled with money mindset and our beliefs about God’s provision at some point. This is part of our unique journey with God. To…

Business finances can be confusing, especially when you don’t have a business background like many of us. From taxes to cash flow, it can be overwhelming. After many questions from my clients and listeners about the financial side of business, I wanted to bring Donna Edge, CPA on to ask her professional opinion. Donna not only has experience with t…

If you’re looking for inspiration that God has a plan and that you can do hard things, then this interview is for you. Enduring painful hardships as an Iranian woman, Lily Meschi found Christ and freedom from her arranged marriage. As a single mother, she worked up the ranks in her career finding herself successful and established. Then God called …

For this first episode of 2024, I really just wanted to speak encouragement over you and your business, and I pray that you can just listen and be inspired to say “Yes” to God’s calling in this season. That you would see your calling as your Kingdom-mission. That you would see the lies of the enemy that are fueling the fears holding you back so you…

Quick announcement: I recently held a FREE 3-day planning event inside of my FB group. Each day is about 30 minutes. Day 1: Reflection Day 2: Big picture vision Day 3: Creating the plan This event is completely free. It'll be available until the beginning of January. To access the videos, go to www.mamawithacalling.com/community I pray that this wo…

Wondering how planning fits into your faith-based business? Is there such a thing as planning too much and taking God out of it? Or maybe planning is a good thing required to steward the business God gave you? Join me today to talk all about planning and planners with Polly Payne from Horatio Printing. In this interview, we talk about everything fr…

Friends!! I KNOW!! I'm LATE on this! Hop in and I will explain! I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving and have been able to take some time to really seek Jesus through all the "things" that "need" to get done this time of year! Thank you for an amazing year! xx, MichelleMichelle Castro, Christian, Biblical Mindset, Kingdom Woman, Christian Marriage, Christian Parenting, Biblical Mindset, Christian Mindset, Bible, Biblical Truth, Christian Living, married sex, christian intimacy tarafından oluşturuldu

Do you want to do what God is telling you to do but it feels scary? Maybe you’re struggling with letting go of the old identity wrapped up in your job or maybe it feels scary to go against what society, family or friends have been saying you’re “supposed” to do. Today, I’m talking with Stephanie Clarke from The Rediscovering Normal Podcast about ho…

Friend!!! Aside from the fact that Jesus paid my penalty on the cross...the Bible may be my 2nd most favorite thing! I can't imagine living without the written word of God! That's what we're chatting about today! Let's get started. Also...if you haven't done so...I'd love to hear from you! bit.ly/immc-biblicalintimacy xx, michelle…

As you’ve probably figured out already, starting a business and being an entrepreneur brings up a whole slew of emotions. I always say that starting a business is like therapy. It will just bring to the surface all of your deepest issues. Doing mindset work is the key to overcoming all of these limiting beliefs and negative thoughts holding you bac…

Today we're taking a few minutes to talk about the fact that God is JUST! He NEVER over punishes or under punishes!! I don't know about you...but that gives me A LOT to be thankful for!!! Hop in and let's get started! IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO...I'd LOVE to hear from you! bit.ly/immc-biblicalintimacy xx, Michelle…

The holidays can bring a mix of emotions as an entrepreneur. From mom guilt for not spending enough time with family to feelings of excitement at the chance to work on the thing we’re longing to work on. Not knowing how to navigate these emotions and manage all of the things vying for your time can create stress and anxiety for the holidays. So I w…

Hallelujah and AMEN! I think I speak for all of us when I say I'm so glad that God does not change!!! This month we'll be talking about gratitude and thanksgiving from a little different perspective...yes! we should be thankful for the things the Lord has given us...but what if we also spent some time in gratitude and appreciation for WHO our God i…

EEEEEEPPPPP!!! I'm so excited to share Jodie Berndt with you today! I've shared all about her books in the past, but TODAY...she's ON THE PODCAST!!! I like to take bold action and a month or so ago I decided to reach out to some amazing women who are definitely outside my sphere and Jodie responded almost immediately. If you're new here then you ma…

Finding Christian community as a mom can be challenging, especially when you’re an entrepreneur as well. Sometimes it can just feel easier to isolate and keep to ourselves. But my guest today is going to talk about why finding community and fitting in is so important as Christian women. God created us for community and that doesn't stop when we bec…

I'm fairly certain you've heard about this woman from Proverbs 31 and maybe you're even tempted to skip over this episode...I get it! How many times have we heard about this woman and walk away feeling "less than"...yet again! Well...I don't believe the author, or our Lord, intends us to walk away with that feeling. In fact, I'm very confident that…

FRIEND!!! I know...it's a FRIDAY AND I'm getting super vulnerable! I'm asking you for two things... 1. PRAY WITH ME! 2. IF what I share hits you in any way...message me email: itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com fill out this form ANONYMOUSLY re: marriage and intimacy That's IT! Thank you! xx, michelleMichelle Castro, Christian, Biblical Mindset, Kingdom Woman, Christian Marriage, Christian Parenting, Biblical Mindset, Christian Mindset, Bible, Biblical Truth, Christian Living, married sex, christian intimacy tarafından oluşturuldu

Yes! I just compared your marriage to your taxes! Hop in and let's see if you can relate! xx, michelle Praying for your marriage calendar ______________________________ Here's where you can find me... 1. HERE - the podcast! 2. Instagram - @itsmemichellecastro 3. Email - itsmemichellecastro@gmail.com 4. THE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://bit.ly/biblicaltru…

Do you feel like you are fully showing up using the gifts God has given you to do the work He’s called you to? In this episode, we’re going to be taking some insight from the life of Solomon in 1 Kings. As we look at his use of the wisdom God gave him, we will be talking about why it’s important to both recognize and use your God-given gifts. You’r…

For the first time in my life I've read through entire Bible! I've shared about it over the last year, but now that I've completed (and started round 2) I wanted to share with you a few things that struck me while I read. Mainly...why did I wait so long? Shoot me a message if you've read through the Bible, are reading, or have been wanting to start…

Do you cringe when it comes to sales? Do you question if it’s ok to make a lot of money in your business? Is it hard to price your products or services? Today I’m talking with Justin Janowski (yes, the first guy on the show!) all about sales and money mindset as Christian entrepreneurs. He brings so much wisdom in this area, and by the end, you’ll …

Happy Tuesday friend! A few months back I shared about this book and promised a review...well...HERE IT IS!! I've shared it with many friends since first reading it. If you haven't started reading it...go grab it now!! You can find it HERE on Amazon or wherever you buy books. I'd love to hear from you...have you read this book? What were your thoug…

We’ve all been there. You’re on one path that you feel like you’ve been called to do and then as you’re on that path, you feel led to go down a different path. And here’s where the hard part comes. What do you do in that moment when you feel led to go a different direction? It’s so easy to dismiss it and say it’s a distraction from the original dir…

If you aren't yet aware...Satan is after your marriage! He is a master deceiver and he will do anything and everything within his limited power to destroy your marriage. He will stop at NOTHING! And he's doing a really good job. Today we're talking about protecting your marriage in a very practical way. In fact, you can implement these ideas before…

We all want our businesses to THRIVE, but today I'm sharing three reasons why you might not be seeing the growth you've been dreaming and hoping for!! Grab that coffee...better yet...pour it over some ice, throw in a straw and let's get started! xx, Michelle ______________________________ I'm in a phase of simplification...as a result you can find …

Do you dream of making an impact with your online business one day? But you’re hearing crickets when you post something or make an offer. How can you make an impact if it seems like no one’s listening? Today on the podcast, you’ll learn about the one and only thing you need to make the impact you want with your business and 3 things to remember in …

I'm sure this is not anything new...but we live in a FALLEN world! So...what does it mean to "be a christian" in the 21st century? That's what we're talking about in today's episode! Grab your coffee, stick in some earbuds, and let's get started! xx, Michelle ______________________________ Here's where you can find me... 1. HERE - the podcast! 2. I…

Did you know this? The Bible...it's not about YOU or ME!! That's what we're talkin' about today on the podcast! Hop in and let's get started! xx, Michelle ______________________________ I'm in a phase of simplification...as a result you can find me in three places... 1. HERE - the podcast! 2. Instagram - @itsmemichellecastro 3. Email - itsmemichell…

If you’re honest with yourself, do you really see your business as a calling? Or do you suspect it might just be an idea you have that you want to do but aren’t really sure it’s from God? Today we’re going to be looking at the life of David in 2 Samuel and how he started to step into his role as king. In this episode, you’ll learn what a calling or…

I love having guests on, but even more I love it when I PERSONALLY know and love this person. Today is such a situation. I met Jenn about 14 or 15 years ago during a gymnastics class our daughters were taking. You know when you meet someone and you instantly love them...that was Jenn! Since then the Lord has walked her through some pretty intense t…

Today I’m talking with Lana Silk of Transform Iran. We’re going to be talking about how to boldly follow where God is leading you. I think this conversation is going to be really encouraging and inspiring to those listening. In this conversation, we cover a range of topics including: How to ensure our children are part of our calling and not collat…

FIRST...to God be the glory!!! This journey has been so incredible and I NEVER in a million years thought this little podcast that I record and produce from the corner of my bedroom would be downloaded 100,000 times!!! THANK YOU to each and every one of you for listening and being part of the journey God has for us! xx, Michelle ___________________…

We throw the word "love" around...but do we really understand it? Do we TRULY understand the kind of love God has called us to? I know I don't. I like to think it's this flowery, Hollywood / hallmark thing...but it's not! We're going to take a look at one of the most famous passages about love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. We're going to talk about the 8…

If things aren’t going well in your business, it can be easy to start questioning if you heard God right in the first place. Did He really call you to start a business? If He did, wouldn’t it be working by now? But in reality, this isn’t how things work. Just because God calls us to do something doesn’t mean the path there is smooth sailing. Today …

Every where I turn there's a post, a video, an email, a blog, etc telling me what I *need* to be doing as a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur, and so on...but the reality is most of those things don't align with what the Lord has uniquely called me to as a wife and mom. I like to keep things simple. I'm sharing three things you can start doing TODAY to …

Today, I want to talk about using chatgpt as a Christian entrepreneur. Should you use ChatGPT or not? And if so, how? How does this affect us as online business owners? In this episode, we're going to be talking about what you should consider before using ChatGPT and then how ChatGPT can be used in your business as a tool to help you launch and gro…