The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey

Jamie talks with Korie Robertson from Duck Dynasty about fame, family and adoption. For a full summary and links to this show, click here!

Jamie is joined by her husband, Aaron, for a conversation about moving, goals for 2016 and questions from listeners for Aaron. For a full summary and links from this show, Click here!

Jamie talks with fellow podcaster Mandy Rose about her Vegas marriage, being a newlywed without her husband for over a year and adoption. For a full summary and links from the show, Click Here!

Jamie talks with writer Jami Nato about marital infidelity and the spiritual journey God took her marriage on when confronted with that. For the full summary and links from the show, Click Here!

Jamie talks with author Sarah Bessey about motherhood, giving yourself permission to be something more than a mom, miscarriages and faithfulness. For a full summary and links to the show, Click Here!

Jamie talks with Amanda Jones about the complexity of adoption, the perspective you have to have when your family is involved in ministry, the concept of baby bangs and so much more! For a full summary and links to the show, Click Here!

Jamie talks with Debbie about the value of mentors and the reality of the different seasons and stages of our lives. How Debbie writes using the stream of thought method and the importance of observing the Sabbath and giving grace to ourselves. They even talk about how important it is to laugh and why Youtube Tuesday should be a part of your schedule. For more details and links from the show, click here!

Happy Hour #64 is with my friend Kari Sowers. Kari Sowers is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of PLACE: a Conversation on Mentoring, Relationships and Reconciliation, and serves as In-House Counsel for The Mentoring Project. Kari is an avid gardener, previously tending an urban rooftop garden in Los Angeles and launching an organic teaching garden for the disadvantaged in inner-city Portland. Kari mentors young non-profit leaders and facilitates leadership retreats for female entrepreneurs, seeking to strengthen the innovative sisterhood. She is the author of the forthcoming book, River over Rocks: We Believe What We Repeatedly Hear. She is passionate about building leadership skills into girls and young women. She travels often, but lives in Oklahoma City, with her husband and their two daughters. On today’s show we discussed our love of Kanakuk + the work that her and her husband do through The Mentoring Project + how the police officers are doing amazing things in OKC + how mentoring can help prevent kids from getting trafficked + all things gardening + how we all want to create LINKS FROM THE SHOW Kanakuk Kamp The Mentoring Project A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller The Belmont Foundation started by Donald Miller John Sowers (Kari’s husband) PLACE Conference Love146 Bread & Wine Communities Church QUOTES “If you love leadership then you should be mentoring” Kari Sowers “If Jesus made it and a vegan would eat it then your garden will love it.” Kari Sowers CONNECT WITH KARI // Facebook (The Mentoring Project) // Twitter // Instagram // SPONSORS: THE BURLAP COTTAGE In our busy world, holidays are as special as you make them – this includes your home and your most special gifts. A gift of artistry and handmade craftsmanship that lasts a lifetime and bears precious memories is the hallmark of The Burlap Cottage. The finest burlaps, flannels and plaids, with the richness and warmth of Christmas’ past, with a nod to the current, create the perfect custom piece to give and cherish. Tree skirts, pillows, stockings, all personalized for that special keepsake. Visit our site at www.theburlapcottage.com, and listeners to the Happy Hour podcast use the code HAPPYHOUR will receive 20% Off today thru November 30. The Burlap Cottage — artistry that celebrates the special occasions of your life. 20% off through November 30th with the code HAPPYHOUR NOONDAY COLLECTION If you’re not familiar with Noonday, you should be! Noonday is a business that uses fashion to create opportunities across the globe. They work with Artisans in Uganda, India, Vietnam, and beyond to design and create the most beautiful handmade jewelry! I want to tell you the opportunity to earn an income and make an impact as a Noonday Ambassador. Noonday Ambassadors are stylists, storytellers and social entrepreneurs who make an impact in their communities and around the world. You can style your friends and create meaningful opportunity for Artisans across the globe! My Noonday Ambassador Krista is the best and I host a Trunk Show with her every season. I love having her style me and my friends and tell me the stories behind the collection. Together we’re empowering families around the world! Noonday has an exclusive offer for Happy Hour listeners who sign up to become a Noonday Ambassador. Visit: thehappyhour.noondaycollection.comfor all the details! SHE DOES JUSTICE She Does Justice is a lifestyle brand that empowers women to make a difference. It started as an adoption fundraiser and grew into a community that is passionate about giving back. Each month, 10% of SDJ’s gross sales go toward five different initiatives — supporting adoption, empowering young women, healthcare in Africa, orphan prevention, and fighting sex trafficking. The best part? YOU get to choose where the portion of your purchase goes, YOU are empowered to make a difference right from your computer! We’re excited to offer all Happy Hour listeners free shipping with promo code “HAPPYHOUR” and hope you’ll join us in making a difference today. The shop is full of stylish & affordable tees and accessories. Happy holiday shopping! Free Shipping: HAPPYHOUR For more details, click here!

In this very special episode, Jen Hatmaker joins Jamie to highlight 21 different businesses where you can do your Christmas shopping AND make a difference. They also spend some time chatting about advent, Elf on the Shelf, Jen's stint as arm candy at the CMA awards and much more! For a full summary and links to the show, Click Here!

Jamie chats with Janet Reeves about helping your kids deal with rejection, life with a spouse who is gone a lot and traveling with kids to foreign countries. Share the Love: I would love to connect with you guys on facebook, twitter and/or instagram about this episode! Feel free to share with your friends about the show! As always I love feedback from you guys on iTunes if you can. When you leave a comment and/or rating, it helps others find the show, and isn't that what we want .... more ladies at the Happy Hour with us! For a full summary and links to this show, click here!