If you're not listening to podcasts while you're cleaning, cooking, DRIVING, working out or whatever else, where you been, friend?!

I've shared in the past my love for ever self-growth and goal setting. And if the Bible says we are "transformed by the renewing of our mind" then don't you think it's good to feed our minds with good things. Information that builds us up, challenges us, and teaches us?

My round up list of podcasts I'm enjoying are just that! Informative, mainly faith-based, and presented in a conversational type of way that makes it easy to follow while being challenged and inspired.

WHy I started listening to podcasts

MY HUSBAND. That simple.

Calvin is a self-learner. He's all about reading a book on a topic or person he wants to learn more about. Calvin is constantly intaking information that is helpful, resourceful, intersting, informative and challenging. He will seek out said information in any way it is provided.

Insert podcasts.

The Art of Manliness. That was the first podcast I listened to and fell in love with. And it's all about dudes and their manliness!! Crazy, right!?

Calvin quickly became a fan of this podcast upon discovering it and naturally as he would listen to it, he'd tell me about it. Finally on a road trip he played it for the both of us to listen and I must say... ladies, though this podcast is by men and for men (clearly)... each interview helped me to understand the men in my life more, most specifically, my husband.

So to sum, I started listening to podcasts because of my husband who first had me listen to the MANLIEST of podcasts. But thanks to the podcasts search bar, I've expanded from that and can now provide various recommendations for you.

How to listen to podcasts

Podcasts are rapidly growing in their popularity and now available for your enjoyment on various streaming providers, and mostly for FREE! If you have an Apple phone, the podcast app (purple icon) is already built into your phone. However, in the case you don't see it or might have deleted it, simply download it from your App Store. If you have an Andriod, Google's music streaming app (Google Play Music), which is preinstalled on your phone, can also support podcasts! Did you know Spotify also has podcast streaming? The only downsize is the selection is slimer as Spotify chooses what podcasts are available on their platform, but just select the podcast tab on the app and search to find your favorite podcasts.

the podcasts i recommend

So here are my current faves listed out (hello OCD) by categories. I hope you end up finding some you'll enjoy or maybe share this list with a friend curious about podcasts. And don't leave without sharing your faves with me in a comment below! The more the merrier, right?! Let's do this! (All podcasts listed are linked to listen on Itunes.)

Business:

^ In these podcast, business men and woman share their stories, give tips and answer common questions. If you have started your own business, I strongly reccomend these.

Faith:

^ Think sermon podcasts from churches. There are tons more, these are just a few that I"ll listen to from time to time while getting ready in the mornings or while on a run!

Leadership:

^ For my fellow brothers and sisters in any form of leadership, these podcasts are for you! Sharpen your leadership skills by hearing from these amazing leaders.

Ministry:

^ As leaders of our church and ministers we relate to these podcasts. If you also are a ministry leader or work / volunteer at a church, give these a listen!

Motherhood:

^ Because I have many mama readers, I had to add this catergory! Though I'm not a mom yet and naturally gravitate towards podcast centered on motherhood or parenting, I have heard increadible things about these and each have great reviews!

Relationships:

^ Here are some of the podcasts that have helped me in being a better wife, friend, sister, daughter, etc. Give these a listen if you need to grow in your relationships.

Women:

^ Calling all the ladies! These podcasts are mainly led by women that are interviewing women doing amazing things.

Friends, I hope you enjoyed that list and maybe because of it, discover a new helpful podcast! Keep learning, keep growing, keep listening, keep bettering yourself, taking advantage of all the [free] tools we have to do just that.

Steward your life well. Invest in it and may we all look back a year from now and see a stronger, wiser, more confident us!

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Thanks for reading, friend!

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