Work and Play with Nancy Ray

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Jun 2026

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Work and Play with Nancy Ray is a weekly podcast all about learning to balance the two most competing areas of our lives: work and play. She dives into topics like productivity, work life balance, leading a team, time management, contentment, play, sabbath, marriage, parenting, and rest, always pointing back to scripture, the ultimate guide for a life of faith. This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which ultimately leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

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June 16, 2026Episode 32517 min

325 - The Summer Plan (Replay)

Hey friend! Welcome back to Work and Play. Before we dive in, I want to give you a quick heads up that this is a replay episode, and it's one of my favorites. We're talking all about the summer plan. Honestly, this is worth a second listen. Whether you heard it the first time around or you're brand new here, I think you're going to love it! Resources from this episode: Midliner Highlighters Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

June 9, 2026Episode 32416 min

324 - 5 Fun Books for Summer

If you are a reader or you have been wanting to read more this summer, today's episode is for you. I'm sharing five books either that I'm currently loving or that I have already read and would highly recommend. Perfect for your summer reading list. Resources from this episde: The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh Unselected Journal of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson 20 Minute Meditation Candle Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

June 2, 2026Episode 32351 min

323 - Your Enneagram Summer Plan with Amy Wicks

I am so excited to share this conversation that I had with Amy Wicks. She is a certified faith-based enneagram coach, speaker, author, and the founder of Simply Wholehearted. She helps women, mamas, and entrepreneurs use the enneagram, but she combines it with a faith-based perspective. She encourages you to make wholehearted rhythms to overcome burnout, reduce overwhelm and live according to your design. She also created the Wholehearted Summer Workshop, which is what we're talking about today: how to plan a summer where you and your family can thrive. I hope you love the conversation as much as I did. Resources from this episode: Simply Wholehearted Website Simply Wholehearted Summer Course Wholehearted Enneagram Quiz Wholehearted Enneagram Podcast Wholehearted Enneagram on Instagram Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

May 29, 2026Episode 3227 min

322 - Prayers for Mamas of Littles

We have made it to the end of May is for Mamas, and today is our last Friday minisode. It is full of prayers for mamas with littles. Resources from this episode: Every Moment Holy, Volume III by Douglas Kaine McKelvey Rhythms Reset Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

May 26, 2026Episode 32129 min

321 - Sleep Training, Co-Sleeping, Breastfeeding : Q&A with Nancy

Today's episode is going to be a really fun Q&A episode where I get to answer your questions about motherhood. Resources from this episode: Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Discipline training from Family Team Podcast Potty training system Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

May 22, 2026Episode 3203 min

320 - Believe it For Your Motherhood with Abbey Wedgeworth

In today's May is for Mamas Friday minisode, I had my friend Abbey come and share a very small, but powerful portion from her book. It's called "Believe it for your Motherhood" and she ends with a call and response question and answer time you can do with your kids. It's so good and I think you're going to love it. Resources from this episode: Help! I'm Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change by Abbey Wedgeworth Abbey Wedgeworth Website Abbey Wedgeworth Instagram Rhythms Reset Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

May 20, 2026Episode 3191 hr 6 min

319 - A Conversation with My Sister : Mama of 7

Today, I have the absolute privilege of speaking with my favorite podcast guest this month, my sister. She is a mom to seven and her name is Mary Lindsey Blanton. She has children ranging in age from 2 all the way up to 18. She has tons of years of experience, she loves the Lord, and has so much wisdom in what she has to share. She's literally my go-to person for any question in motherhood and life. I am so excited to share her wisdom with you today. Resources from this episode: Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Mary Lindsey Blanton on Instagram Raising Godly Tomatoes by L. Elizabeth Krueger Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson Wise Words For Moms by Ginger Plowman Hubbard Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam The Contentment Challenge Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

May 15, 2026Episode 3186 min

318 - This is How We Live with Hope + A Blessing for Parenting

Welcome to another Friday minisode of May is for Mamas. Today, I am inviting back my friend Kimberly. You heard from her last Friday and she is going to read two more blessings over you. I love these two. The first is called "This is How we Live with Hope" and the second is "A Blessing for Parenting." I hope that it encourages you today as you listen. Resources from this episode: Small Steps: Blessings to Lift Your Soul on the Pilgrimage of Life by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Website Rhythms Reset Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

May 12, 2026Episode 31735 min

317 - Gospel Centered Motherhood with Abbey Wedgeworth

This week in May is for Mamas, I have the privilege of sitting down with a dear friend and sister in Christ, Abbey Wedgeworth. She just released a book called "Help! I'm Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change." This conversation is so gospel-centered and so encouraging. I am so grateful and excited for you to listen. Resources from this episode: Help! I'm Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change by Abbey Wedgeworth Abbey Wedgeworth Website Abbey Wedgeworth on Instagram Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

May 8, 2026Episode 31615 min

316 - A Blessing for the Month of May with Kimberly Knowle-Zeller

Every Friday in May is for Mamas, I am going to be sharing a blessing or a special bonus interview. It's going to be a short and sweet word of encouragement. To kick it off, I have a sweet interview today with a new friend, Kimberly Knowle-Zeller, who has written an amazing book of blessings. She is going to read one over you today, and she is going to read a few more over you in the next few Fridays. I hope you love it as much as I do. Resources from this episode: Small Steps: Blessings to Lift Your Soul on the Pilgrimage of Life by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Kimberly Knowle-Zeller Website Rhythms Reset Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry Send Nancy an audio message! Dwell Bible App Discount Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Join my email list! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!