Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Nancy Ray
Rhythms, routines, and best practices for a life rooted in faith.
- 20 minutes 37 seconds297 - 4 Reasons You Should Consider Doing the Contentment Challenge
You may have heard of my Contentment Challenge where I give up shopping for anything extra in my life for three months straight. Today's episode, I want to challenge and encourage you with four reasons you might consider doing the Contentment Challenge in 2026.
Resources from this episode:
Work & Play Episode 003 : The Contentment Challenge
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9 December 2025, 9:00 am - 20 minutes 33 seconds296 - My 12 Week Year Planning Process
Are you feeling like you need some encouragement as you are looking ahead to 2026? Do you love planning your year or maybe not so much? Do you need a good look at the rhythms in your life that serve you, bring you closer to the Lord, and ultimately help you carry out God's assignment for you? This episode is for you.
Resources from this episode:
Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
Living Fearless by Jamie Winship
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2 December 2025, 9:00 am - 18 minutes 39 seconds295 - The Great Kids Clutter Clean Out
This episode is for the mom who is overwhelmed by all the stuff in your house. All the kids' toys, clutter, stuffed animals, and tiny pieces. I see you. I am you. Maybe you can pop in some earbuds and just be encouraged today. You are not alone. This is part of our duty as mamas to take care of the stuff in our house. You've got this!
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25 November 2025, 9:00 am - 13 minutes 25 seconds294 - Gratitude : An Episode for the Whole Family
I'm doing something new today and I have made an episode for the whole family. So you don't have to listen to this in your earbuds. You can push "play" while you're riding in the car and listen because this is all about thanksgiving and how we can practice gratitude.
Melody Beattie said:
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life."
That is what we're talking about today.
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18 November 2025, 9:00 am - 23 minutes 57 seconds293 - 7 Weekend Rhythms We Live By
During the week, we work, but during the weekends, we play. Today's episode is all about seven weekend rhythms that we live by.
Resources from this episode:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
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11 November 2025, 9:00 am - 59 minutes 30 seconds292 - 40 for 40 with Will Ray
My incredible husband, Will, turns 40 today and I am so excited to have him on the podcast! He is going to give you forty pieces of wisdom for his 40th birthday, or as we like to call it, "40 for 40 will Will Ray."
Resources from this episode:
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson
Episode 070 - Crucial Conversations
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington
God and Money by John Cortines
The Compound Effect by Darren Harden
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5 November 2025, 9:00 am - 33 minutes 9 seconds291 - 10 Ways I'm Using AI to Simplify My Life
Today I'm talking about ten ways that I am using AI to simplify my life.
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29 October 2025, 2:25 pm - 21 minutes 7 seconds290 - Share the Arrows
Last week I had the opportunity to go to Share the Arrows which is a conference put on by Allie Beth Stuckey. Today's episode is a recap of all the things I learned at that conference.
Resources from this episode:
We Heart Nutrition (Use code: NANCYRAY for a discount!)
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22 October 2025, 8:00 am - 18 secondsNo Podcast This Week
Hey there! You're in the right place for Work & Play with Nancy Ray. A quick note: The podcast will be taking a break this week (October 14th), but I'm excited to tell you I will be back next week for another great new episode. Stay tuned and I'll catch you next week!
14 October 2025, 8:00 am - 20 minutes 52 seconds289 - Fall Favorites
Today's episode is going to be light and fun. It's all about my fall favorites!
Resources from this episode:
Work & Play Episode 250 - 20 Things for Fall
Trader Joes Pumpkin Muffin Mix
I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen by Kate Strickler
Kate Strickler's 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Cold Foam
Olive & June Nail Polish Remover
Trader Joes Vanilla Pumpkin Candle
Trader Joes Honeycrisp Apple Candle
Timeless Book Series by Gabrielle Meyer
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7 October 2025, 8:00 am - 21 minutes 39 seconds288 - 3 Weekly Rhythms Worth Fighting For
Today I am going to talk about things that I'm really passionate about, which are three rhythms that I cannot do without every single week. Weekly planning, weekly wrap up, and a Sabbath.
Resources from this episode:
What's Best Next by Matt Perman
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