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In the closing episode of the Exhale season, Holly reflects on what it means to keep living from grace instead of slipping back into striving. Drawing from John 15 and the journey of the past weeks, she shares three simple invitations for the road ahead, a final Exhale Moment, and a Fearless Faith rhythm to practice daily. A hope-filled close to the season — and a look ahead to what’s coming in September! Listen now and click this link to follow along for updates on the new Exhale book.  To get your copy of the first Exhale devotional, 90 Days  on Amazon, click here! Connect with Holly on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss an episode and important updates #ExhaleSeason #LivingFromGrace #FreedomFromStriving #SoulRest

Season: Exhale – Freedom from Striving, Freedom to Rest Episode 2 In a culture that celebrates hustle, choosing rest can feel like the most radical thing we do — especially during seasons of transition. In this solo episode, returning from a short summer break Holly speaks directly to the quiet pressure many women feel as summer ends and a new season is in sight. She explores two common reasons we struggle to rest: the belief that everything is on our shoulders, and the fear of what we cannot see ahead. Drawing from Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 55:22, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Isaiah 41:10, she offers a gentle invitation to release the weight and trust the One who carries us. Includes a practical Exhale Moment, a Fearless Faith Rhythm for the week, and a mention of the new Rose & Kate bracelet collection designed to carry words of Scripture-inspired encouragement into your day. Check it out here! Perfect for any woman who needs reminding that she has permission to slow down and rest in God’s care. Listen now and click this link to follow along for updates on the new Exhale book.  To get your copy of the first Exhale devotional, 90 Days  on Amazon, click here! Connect with Holly on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss an episode and important updates #ExhaleSeason #FreedomFromStriving #SoulRest #BackToSchool #ChristianWomen #HollyNewtonPodcast

Holly kicks off the brand new season Exhale: Freedom from Striving, Freedom to Rest,  from the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado. In this opening episode, she shares the title of her NEW upcoming book, and invites listeners into the sacred space after surrender. Drawing from the introduction of the new devotional and the powerful story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls, Holly reminds us that rest is not the absence of progress — it is the beginning of restoration. Includes a practical Exhale Moment and a simple Fearless Faith Tip to help you start releasing and receiving God’s rest this summer. Listen now and click this link to follow along for updates on the new Exhale book.  To get your copy of the first Exhale devotional, 90 Days  on Amazon, click here! Connect with Holly on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to subscribe to shelivesfearless.com so you don't miss an episode and important updates #ExhaleSeason #RestInJesus #FindingRest #ChristianDevotional #HollyNewtonPodcast #SheLivesFearless

Karen Harmon is a wife, homeschool mom, physical therapist, business owner, speaker, writer, and worship leader. She serves as a coach with Christine Caine’s Propel Women Cohorts, mentoring and equipping women in leadership and spiritual formation. Karen encourages multipassionate women to live fully and intentionally in all their roles — offering hope, practical wisdom, and real-life encouragement for marriage, motherhood, career, and faith. In this episode, Karen shares:   - How she cultivates hope on the days when she feels like she’s dropping balls or life feels overwhelming   - Practical ways she keeps hope alive in her marriage and as a homeschool mom   - A favorite Scripture she’s leaning on right now for hope   - How worship helps anchor her in busy seasons   - What she’s hoping for in 2026 — for her family and her own heart   A warm, honest conversation for every woman navigating many roles and longing for real, sustainable hope in the everyday. Listen now for encouragement that feels like coffee with a wise and gracious friend.   Connect with Karen on Instagram or on her Website.  Subscribe to She Lives Fearless so you don't miss an episode and share your heart on the conversations!  Connect with Host, Holly Newton.  #CultivatingHope #MultipassionateLiving #ChristianWoman #HopeInTheEveryday #FaithAndFamily #SheLivesFearless #KarenHarmon

Season: Cultivating Hope When life feels uncertain or like a holding pattern, how do we keep hoping? Holly shares powerful examples from Hebrews 11 — Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and Rahab — and a very personal story about her granddaughter Finley’s recent hospital stay that brought back memories of Amos. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1 and practical steps, this solo episode explores how choosing faith and surrender in the unseen cultivates deep, anchored hope that endures. Includes: Real talk about seasons when hope felt thinFour practical ways to live by faith in everyday lifeA simple but powerful Fearless Faith Tip for this weekPerfect for anyone needing encouragement to keep trusting God when answers are delayed or circumstances feel heavy. Follow She Lives Fearless here on Instagram Connect with Holly on Instagram Join the She Lives Fearless email list to stay up to date on the latest episodes #CultivatingHope #LivingByFaith #HopeInTheWaiting #ChristianFaith #SheLivesFearless

Special Guest Tasha Calvert (host of the Digging In Podcast) joins Holly for a heartfelt conversation about Hope for the Next Generation— passing faith forward, trusting God with our kids’ stories, and holding onto hope when parenting teens and young adults feels uncertain or overwhelming. Tasha shares:   Ways hope has stayed alive (or even grown) in her kids’ faith - even through hard and uncertain seasons of parentingHow she personally held onto hope when parenting felt overwhelming and outcomes felt out of her control A favorite Scripture or promise she’s leaning on right now for the next generation — and praying over her own kids and encouraging other moms with  A practical “digging in” habit or moment she’s used with her family to keep hope alive  What she’s hoping for her kids (and herself as a mom) in 2026 — and how she’s cultivating that hope day by day  Perfect for moms, grandmothers, aunts, mentors — anyone who loves the next generation and wants to keep hope alive in the waiting, the uncertainty, and the everyday faithfulness of parenting. A warm, real conversation that feels like coffee with a friend who understands both the joy and the heaviness of raising kids in faith.   Tasha Calvert is the Women's Minister at Prestonwood Church in Dallas, Texas and host of Digging In, a weekly podcast centered on Christian living. She is the author of over fifteen Bible studies which can be accessed on platforms like Right Now Media, You Version, YouTube, GLU Network, or at prestonwoodwomen.org Tasha and her husband Robert love spending time with their four daughters, two sons-in-law, and granddaughter. Check out tashacalvert.com for more information. Her new book, Set Apart for More, releases April 21st! Pre-Order your copy on Amazon.

Holly sits down for a chat with dear friend, Dina DeLeasa-Gonsar (DishItGirl.com) This week's episode is an honest conversation about Hope That Doesn’t Disappoint— finding joy, steadiness, and God’s goodness in everyday roles like marriage, motherhood, and the kitchen table. Dina shares:   How the table has become a place where hope grows in her family  Holding onto hope in the daily grind when motherhood and marriage feel ordinary or hard  Her favorite hope verse right now (and why it’s speaking to her)  A quick kitchen tip or recipe that brings her joy (plus a link to her cookbook in show notes!)  What she’s hoping for in 2026   Perfect for any woman wanting to rediscover hope in the small, faithful moments — even when life feels routine or heavy. Listen now for encouragement that feels like coffee with a friend who gets it.   About Dina  Dina Deleasa-Gonsar is the creator behind the popular DishItGirl.com and author of At The Kitchen Sink. She's also a recipe developer and television personality.   Dina has shared her recipes and love for family dinner across numerous media outlets. You may remember first seeing her appear alongside her family on the E! Network show, “Married to Jonas.” Viewers first got a taste of her quick wit and her love for family.   She is an award-winning cook and has been seen in the kitchen cooking on Home and Family, Today All Day, Inside Edition, the Daily Meal, Fox and Friends, Hoda and Jenna, as well as others!  A longtime friend and former co-host of Holly’s, Dina brings warmth, faith, and real-life wisdom to conversations about motherhood, marriage, and finding hope in the everyday.  When she isn’t dishing it up on television you can find her in the kitchen with her daughter Siena and her husband Brian in New Jersey. Get Dina's Cookbook / Devotional, At The Kitchen Sink here on Amazon! Connect with Dina on Instagram #CultivatingHope #HopeInEverydayLife #ChristianMom #FaithAndFood #MarriageAndMotherhood

Hope When You’re in a Holding Pattern – waiting feels long, but it’s not wasted.   Holly walks through powerful Bible stories of long waits — Abraham & Sarah (25 years for a promise), Joseph (13 years in slavery & prison), David (15 years between anointing & throne) — and how God used those in-between seasons to build character, trust, and deeper faith. Scripture highlights:   - Isaiah 40:31 — “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength”   - Psalm 27:14 — “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart”   - Habakkuk 2:3 — “Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come”   - Lamentations 3:25 — “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him” Real-life encouragement for Christian women today:   - Waiting for a job, healing, relationship breakthrough, or answered prayer   - How to keep hope alive when delays feel endless   - Practical ways to stay anchored: naming a promise, speaking truth, gratitude in the small, resting in the “meanwhile” Perfect for anyone in the in-between, feeling stuck, or tempted to give up — hope is cultivated right here.   Connect with Holly & She Lives Fearless - Instagram: @hollyanewton (daily encouragement & behind-the-scenes)  - Website: shelivesfearless.com (show notes, devotionals, Rose & Kate jewelry)  - Email Holly directly: [email protected] — she reads every message  - Join the email list for weekly episode notes & exclusives: shelivesfearless.com   Thank you for being part of this community — your stories and prayers mean the world.   #HopeInWaiting #CultivatingHope #ChristianHope #GodsTiming #WaitingOnGod #SheLivesFearless

New year, new season — Holly kicks off 2026 with Cultivating Hope: Starting the Year Anchored in God’s Promises. Discover why hope isn’t passive wishing but active trusting, and how to plant it deep in everyday life. Highlights:   Romans 15:13 as the anchor verse — overflowing hope by the power of the Holy Spirit  Jeremiah 29:11 & Isaiah 40:31 — God’s plans for hope and renewed strength  Honest reflection on seasons when hope felt thin (and how God met her there)  4 practical ways to cultivate hope this January: daily Word, naming a promise, small gratitude, speaking hope out loud  Fearless Faith Rhythm: make one hope verse the first thing you see every morning.  Perfect for anyone wanting to start the year rooted in God’s promises instead of resolutions.   Connect with Holly & She Lives Fearless - Instagram: @hollyanewton (daily encouragement & behind-the-scenes)  - Website: shelivesfearless.com (show notes, devotionals, Rose & Kate jewelry)  - Email Holly directly: [email protected] — she reads every message  - Join the email list for weekly episode notes & exclusives: shelivesfearless.com   Thank you for being part of this community — your stories and prayers mean the world.   #CultivatingHope #ChristianHope #NewYearFaith #GodsPromises #HollyNewtonPodcast

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season New Year’s Eve reflection: closing Advent with “fear not,” hope in the waiting, and fearless faith for 2026.  Holly unpacks Luke 1:37, the centuries of anticipation before the manger, and how God meets us in the in-between — turning long waits into deeper trust in His goodness and sovereignty. Key moments:  - The “Even If / Even When” list for hard seasons  - Hopeful expectation as the bridge between promise and fulfillment  - A gentle “fear not” for every heart stepping into the unknown of a new year  Plus: the top struggles Christian women are facing in 2026 and an invitation to share what’s on your heart for the year ahead. Here’s your Fearless Faith Tip as we turn the page: Tonight, before the ball drops or the clock strikes midnight, write down one “fear not” promise you’re carrying into 2026. Mine is Luke 1:37 — “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Put it on your phone lock screen, your mirror, your planner. Let it be the first thing you see every morning of the new year. And hey — stick around to the very end of this episode. I’ve got some exciting news to share about what’s coming in 2026. You’re going to want to hear it. 🤍 Subscribe for weekly encouragement at shelivesfearless.com/podcast   Connect with Holly on Instagram @shelivesfearless   #NewYearFaith #FearNot #HopeInWaiting #ChristianWomen2026 #AdventReflection #SheLivesFearless Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season New Year’s Eve reflection: closing Advent with “fear not,” hope in the waiting, and fearless faith for 2026. Luke 1:37, the centuries of anticipation before the manger, and how God meets us in the in-between. Plus listener questions for the year ahead and the top struggles Christian women are facing. #NewYearFaith #FearNot #HopeInWaiting #ChristianWomen2026 #SheLivesFearless

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season This week in the All is Calm All is Bright devo we're talking about risk, hope, surrender, and pondering God's promises. Days 8-10 of All Is Calm, All Is Bright: the manger, Immanuel, and the shepherds who were simply available when heaven broke open. Does the Christmas story still astonish us after all these years, or have we let familiarity dull the wonder? This week's highlights: Feeling the holiday squeeze already? 3 simple rhythms to protect your peace All Is Calm, All Is Bright devotional walkthrough + the gentle reset busy moms need in DecemberA special NICU family blessing you can join before Dec 18Holly gets honest about grief, hope, and where she is on the “Even If / Even When” list. Plus:  This Christmas, we’re blessing 30 kids who have a baby brother or sister in the NICU at AdventHealth for Children (Orlando). My daughter and son-in-law (who spent 5 straight months in the NICU with our grandson Amos in 2019) want to make sure these kids feel seen and loved as their families navigate a difficult season. What they're doing: 30 wrapped gifts (toys, crafts, & books— all from an Amazon wish list)Gift cards for parents (gas, food, parking — the hidden costs that crush families)Everything delivered to the hospital December 18Amazon Wish List → [click here] Every single person who buys even one gift → forward your Amazon receipt to [email protected] and I’ll send you a free digital copy of All Is Calm, All Is Bright. That simple. That beautiful. #Advent2025 #ChristmasWonder #Immanuel #Luke2 #ChristianChristmas #AllIsCalmAllIsBright #SheLivesFearless

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Welcome to December. Instead of ramping up the hustle, Holly invites you to slow down and settle into wonder with the first three days of her 25-day Advent devotional All Is Calm, All Is Bright. In this cozy, fireside-style episode you’ll hear:   Day 1 – Isaiah 9:6  The four names of Jesus (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace) and why the Prince of Peace stepped into a dark-night manger so we never have to live at a deficit again.  Day 2 – Luke 1:28-30  How an unknown teenage girl from Nazareth was called “highly favored” — and why your worth this Christmas isn’t tied to your address, your bank account, or your perfectly curated holiday.  Day 3 – Luke 1:38  Mary’s life-changing yes (“I am the Lord’s servant”) and the gentle invitation to lay down our own expectations of perfect so we can pick up the true joy of surrender.  Plus a simple Fearless Faith Rhythm to carry into your week, a whispered prayer, and a little secret about a brand-new edition of Exhale that’s quietly in the works. If you need permission to hush the hustle and choose present over perfection this December, press play and let these 12 minutes feel like coffee with a friend.  #Advent2025 #AllIsCalmAllIsBright #Isaiah9v6 #Luke1 #ChristianChristmas #AdventDevotional #SheLivesFearless #Emmanuel Grab All Is Calm, All Is Bright on Amazon (click this link) and join Holly every Wednesday this month for more slow, wonder-filled moments.        To stay up to date about the new edition of Exhale, simply fill out this form.

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season The day-before-Thanksgiving chat you didn’t know you needed. Holly’s at the kitchen table talking gratitude, grace, and the quiet miracles that show up around every Thanksgiving table — no matter who’s there or who’s missing. Psalm 100:5, hopeful expectation, and a cozy walkthrough of her 25-day Advent devotional All Is Calm, All Is Bright — because Christmas is basically next week this year! Grab your coffee (or pie) and pull up a chair. #Thanksgiving2025 #GratitudeAndGrace #Psalm100 #ChristianThanksgiving #AdventDevotional #AllIsCalmAllIsBright #SheLivesFearless All Is Calm, All Is Bright – 25-day Advent devotional Get Yours Here. Rose & Kate Black Friday–Weekend BOGO  Buy One, Get One FREE on everything (automatically applied) Shop Here. (Valid now through Monday 12/1/25) Connect with Holly - Instagram: @hollyanewton - Instagram: @shelivesfearless  - Podcast email list (never miss an episode): https://shelivesfearless.com/

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season" Thanksgiving is late this year (Nov 27) and Christmas is coming in HOT. Feel the seasonal squeeze already? Holly gets honest about the pressure to do All-The-Things and shares the 3 simple, Scripture-first habits she’s returning to so the holidays don’t steal her peace—or her steady focus on Jesus. - Word before world  - Naming your yes before December names it for you  - Letting a short daily Advent devotional do the heavy lifting  Includes a heartfelt walkthrough of her  25-day Advent devotional - All Is Calm, All Is Bright,  – perfect for busy moms, tired hearts, and anyone who wants to keep Christ at the center this Christmas. Grab it on Amazon (click here) or on the website (click here).  If the holiday rush is already loud, this episode is your gentle reset.   #HolidayPeace #ChristmasChaos #AdventDevotional #ChristianMom #AllIsCalmAllIsBright #SheLivesFearless

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Some years “thankful” feels impossible. Holly gets honest about grief, empty chairs, and choosing gratitude as worship anyway. Psalm 103, Habakkuk 3:17-18, and the “Even If / Even When” list that’s carrying her right now. If Thanksgiving is hard or you know someone who needs encouragement —this one’s for you. #HardThanksgiving #Psalm103 #ChristianGratitude Order Holly’s 25-day Advent devotional All Is Calm, All Is Bright on Amazon —short, soul-anchoring readings to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas season. Click here to get your copy!