Choosing Cheer

This week, our host Nicolet Bell is joined by Brian Hinnant to talk about the joys that come from discipleship, particularly within the family. This episode dives into the importance of leading with faith within the home, and why it’s so important to cultivate intentional discipleship within families. They remind us that joy transcends circumstances when rooted in Christ's presence. A must listen for anyone seeking to infuse their life with genuine cheer and purpose. Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

This week’s conversation on the Choosing Cheer podcast is a little different. Nicolet is sharing an interview she did on the You Matter podcast with Shane Stanford where she shares the heart behind Choosing Cheer. She brings a powerful message about finding the joy of Jesus in every season of life. Join Shane and Nicolet as they discuss how joy is a choice anchored in our relationship with Jesus, not in our external circumstances. Listen to You Matter on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-matter/id1707886423 Listen to You Matter on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1LAVJrCxbuPwhPbnzl6V5C?si=cEBjAoMcTcax01Dkoe2w9g Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

This Holy week, Nicolet Bell, our host, offers a profound look into finding lasting joy in Jesus amidst life's challenges. This special episode bridges the gap between biblical events of Holy Week and contemporary struggles, showing how Jesus' journey to the cross and resurrection provides a blueprint for embracing joy in all circumstances. Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

This week, Nicolet Bell, our host, is joined by her best friend Lauren McMaster for a closer look into the essence of Christ-centered friendships. These two friends share personal stories, highlighting how these friendships enhance our spiritual journey and everyday cheer. From shared laughs at Costco to profound moments of accountability, discover how to cultivate friendships that anchor you in Jesus' joy, no matter what life throws at you. Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

In this week’s conversation, our Host Nicolet Bell dives into the transformative practice of prayer journaling with her guest Kim Clark! They explore how this intimate form of prayer can deepen your relationship with Jesus, offer peace amidst chaos, and root your joy in something beyond circumstances. Learn practical tips to start your own prayer journal and discover the boundless joy awaiting in God's presence through prayer. Prayer Journal : https://shop.wellwateredwomen.com/products/give-me-jesus-journal-2?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpY9WKqE1nplOlkIs2LhHjSoW9YpyXv39xM4v-UUCA6QxayNMyBP8fsaAgvUEALw_wcB Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

This week our host Nicolet Bell is joined by Rev. Cynthia Davis for an uplifting conversation on the unwavering joy found in Jesus' presence as we pray. They talk about what it means to truly hear from the Lord, the importance of practicing gratitude, and the beauty of the power of prayer. Through stories of personal faith, prayer, and overcoming life's challenges, they remind us that true joy isn't dependent on our circumstances, but deeply rooted in Christ. Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

In this week’s conversation, Nicolet Bell is joined by her husband, Preston Bell, as they explore the profound joy that comes from observing the Sabbath amidst the hustle of life. This episode dives into how taking intentional rest strengthens our relationship with God and enriches our daily lives and relationships with others. Discover how Nicolet and Preston have been impacted by the power of Sabbath rest and how it can lead to a more joy-filled, journey with Jesus in your own life, too! Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

In this week’s episode of Choosing Cheer, Nicolet shares on finding the joy of Jesus in our service to others. She opens up about her own convictions in serving her community, and offers practical ways to start looking for ways to serve like Jesus around us. She reminds us that we can choose cheer in our acts of service because in the ways we give and do unto the least of these, we also are doing for Christ! Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

They say food is the fuel for life. On this week’s episode of Choosing Cheer, Nicolet is joined by chef and restauranteur, Katie Dixon to talk about choosing cheer in how we fuel our bodies! Nicolet and Katie talk about the importance of having a healthy relationship with food and practical ways to maintain well living. They discus Katie’s experience on Master Chef, and how holding true to her convictions meant sacrificing her role. They end by reminding us that we can choose cheer in what we eat because food is a gift from the Lord!  Follow Kaitie: @chefkatiedixon Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

When we think about the whimsy and wonder of childhood, it often brings us to the joy of life's everyday moments. This week, Nicolet is joined by Laurel Donahoo, a lifestyle influencer from Mississippi to talk about what it looks like to celebrate and find the joy of Jesus in those little, often overlooked moments. They talk about Jesus's call for us to come to him with that child-like faith, and Laurel shares about what it looks like to cultivate that within her home with her kids by celebrating everything from Valentines to snow days. They remind us that each day we have the chance to wake up and ask Jesus to give us his joy for the everyday moments in the day ahead. Follow Laurel: @laurel_at_thehive thehiveblog.com Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

In this week’s episode of choosing cheer, Nicolet is talking about choosing cheer in our interruptions! Interruptions are an everyday occurrence in most of our lives, and Jesus was no exception. Nicolet uses His example of slowing down and allowing the deviations in our days as divine appointments and an opportunity to show Him to others. She reminds us that we can choose cheer in the interruptions because God is a God of MORE, and we can look to these moments as an opportunity for more of his peace, joy, and holiness. Socials : @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

Ministry starts at home. In this week’s episode of Choosing Cheer, Nicolet is joined by artist and homemaker MK Decker! They have a truly beautiful conversation on choosing cheer inside the home. Nicolet and MK discuss the importance of our homes as a way to glorify God and how keeping a clean, safe space sets the tone for and is a way to serve our families. They talk about the struggles with comparison and the dangers in placing our value in our possessions but also about the joy that comes from decorating and keeping a home and the special heart God has for beauty. Nicolet and MK encourage us that we can choose cheer in our homes because our ministry starts there, and what a joy it is to create a space that worships and celebrates Him! Socials : @mkdeckerdesigns @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

This week on the Choosing Cheer Podcast, our host Nicolet Bell sits down with her mentor and friend Kim Clark to talk about choosing cheer in studying scripture and reading the Bible. This episode is filled with truths about the importance of a daily routine of study and the rich benefits that come from delighting in God’s Word. They share some of their own habits and routines and provide encouragement for those wanting to start their own! Nicolet and Kim remind us of the gift it is just to be able to read our Bibles and the joys that can come from storing away His Word on our hearts. Socials : @kimblemail @thechoosingcheerpodcast @thejourneywisenetwork Email: prayers@moorewestcenter.org info@moorewestcenter.org Website: www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com

Welcome to the third season of Choosing Cheer! This week, our host Nicolet shares about choosing cheer in the new year and introduces our focus topic for this season! She dives into the importance of the transition into the new year by getting rid of what is old and dead in our spiritual life in order to make way for the beauty and newness God has in store. She shares our theme for this season, choosing cheer in the everyday. Nicolet takes a look at the importance of the ordinary in Jesus’s ministry and how he uses ordinary moments and objects as an opportunity to display his goodness. She reminds us that God wants us to bring the everyday to him because even in the normalcy of our lives, we have great opportunity for joy.       Socials:  Choosing Cheer's Instagram : @thechoosingcheerpodcast  Nicolet's Instagram: @nicolet_bell  Journey Wise Instagram: @thejourneywisenetwork    Contact Us:   info@moorewestcenter.org  prayers@moorewestcenter.org    Websites:   www.journeywise.network   www.nicoletbell.com 

In our second season’s finale, Nicolet shares a word of encouragement on choosing holiday cheer! She talks about the struggles we face when comparison creeps into our seasons and offers a reminder about where our true holiday joy is found! Nicolet reminds us that amidst the chaos of the holiday season, we can find joy because Jesus is cheering us on!    Thank you for another beautiful season of Choosing Cheer! I am so grateful for all of the ways you continue to support our podcast and ministry, and I hope you know that we are continuing to cheer YOU on. If you missed any of this season’s episodes, I encourage you to go back and give those a listen while we are on our holiday break, and share your favorite episode of this season with a friend who might need some extra cheer in this season. One of the best gifts you could give back to the podcast this season is to rate and review the podcast or your favorite episode so far. It truly means so much to us! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas with your families, and I look forward to Choosing Cheer with you again in the new year!  -Nicolet     Socials:  Choosing Cheer's Instagram : @thechoosingcheerpodcast Nicolet's Instagram: @nicolet_bell Journey Wise Instagram: @thejourneywisenetwork    Email:  prayers@moorewestcenter.org  info@moorewestcenter.org  Website:  www.journeywise.network www.nicoletbell.com