Episodes

Want to know the secret sauce for marriage? Fun. Joy. Laughter. It’s what helps you push through when things get tough. Watch this clip with my special guest, Arlene Pellicane to learn more marriage tips on the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with host, Vivian Cumins. Episode 55 – Little Habits, Big Impact: How to Strengthen Your Marriage On YouTube #marriagetip #MarriageTips #dateyourmate #havefun #secretsauce #shorts #foryoupage

Marriage advice no one tells us: our spouse can add to our joy, but they can’t be the source of it. Listen to this clip to find out why – and then head over to the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast on YouTube to listen/watch the full episode with special guest, Author and speaker Arlene Pellicane. Episode 55 – Little Habits, Big Impact: How to Strengthen Your Marriage #shorts #shortsfeed #marriage #marriageadvice #happinessjourney #husbandsandwives

Marriage takes work, but it doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle! In this clip, author Arlene Pellicane shares wisdom every couple needs to hear! Don’t stop here—go listen to the full episode of The Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with host Vivian Cumins on YouTube! @ArleneHappyHome Episode 55 – Little Habits, Big Impact: How to Strengthen Your Marriage #shorts #marriage #wife #spouse #listentothis #podcast #podcastclips

What if a stronger marriage didn't require grand gestures, but simple choices made every day? Vivian chats with author Arlene Pellicane about her book Making Marriage Easier and four biblical decisions that help couples enjoy one another and thrive. With insights like avoiding the "roommate trap," sharing daily compliments, and trying new adventures, this conversation offers real solutions with biblical truth. Discover how small habits can breathe new life into your marriage and build the vibrant, God-centered relationship you both deserve. GUEST BIO Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books, including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman). Arlene has been featured on popular media outlets including The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, The 700 Club, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the spokesperson for National Marriage Week and has been happily m…

After being severely abused for 4 hours and kidnapped by her ex-husband, special guest, Kimberly Haar did THIS! And it was the last time she spoke to him! Watch this clip, then catch the full episode on the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE Podcast with Vivian Cumins. Episode 54: The Final Chapter - From Trauma to Happy Ending #forgiveness #lifeaftertrauma #movingon #noturningback #viviancumins #healingjourney

😱 She went to bed… and woke up in a nightmare. Assaulted. Kidnapped. Forced to watch the man she loved face death. Kimberly Haar’s story will leave you breathless. Watch this clip, then catch the full episode on the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Host, Vivian Cumins. Where: YouTube When: Aired on 9/3/2025 Episode: 54 - The Final Chapter: From Trauma to Healing #podcastdrop #trauma #domesticabuse #nightmare #healingjourney #shorts #shortsyoutube

How do you heal when life shatters in an instant? Therapist and author Kimberly Haar shares her gripping story of surviving a brutal assault and kidnapping by her ex-husband, revealing how she discovered God's presence in her darkest hour. Vivian and Kimberly explore the practical steps to move from victim to survivor, the complex layers of forgiveness, and why healing begins with a choice. If you've ever wrestled with trusting God after trauma, this conversation offers hope for the journey ahead. GUEST BIO Kimberly Haar, LPC, LMFT, is a survivor of domestic violence, a licensed professional counselor, and a licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly two decades of experience helping others find healing and wholeness in life. She holds an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University and is a featured co-host on the Oasis Radio Network. Kimberly’s therapy practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she continues to inspire hope and strength in those fa…

What will YOU do with your gifts and talents? Myshel Wilkins has worn crowns, held titles, and sang on stages across the world. She’s recorded in studios and stepped into positions of influence. But she doesn’t do any of it for herself. Every note, every stage, every opportunity—she gives it all back to God. Because our gifts aren’t for us. They’re for God’s glory. They’re to bless others. They’re to build His Kingdom. So let me ask you… What’s YOUR gift? And how are you using it? What: JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST - Episode 53: The Enemy Wanted Her Silent: Worship Made Her Louder WHEN: 8/13/2025 WHERE: YouTube and all podcast platforms #crown #titles #gifts #talents #kingdombuilders #influencer #shorts

What’s the ONE thing the enemy can’t steal from you? 👉 WORSHIP When life feels impossible, when the enemy tries to break you—this is your weapon. Myshel Wilins, award-winning vocalist and author, shares why praise and worship is the lifeline to breakthrough. God’s presence shows up every single time you seek Him. Don’t fight battles empty-handed… pick up your weapon of worship today. Listen/watch full episode: https://lnk.to/jugglinglifefindingbalance_E53 Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with Vivian Cumins Episode 53: The Enemy Wanted Her Silent: Worship Made Her Louder #praiseandworship #worship #godsgotyou #inhispresence #heisfaithful #shorts #foyou #weaponglory

You have an enemy. He is real. He is clever. And he knows where we are weak. His goal is to steal your peace, joy, and purpose, and too often…it works. But, my guest Myshel Wilkins has learned something about fighting the enemy…listen to this clip and then watch the full episode!! What: JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST - Episode 53: The Enemy Wanted Her Silent: Worship Made Her Louder WHEN: Aired on 8/20/2025 WHERE: Juggling Life, Finding Balance YouTube, and all podcast platforms #shorts #enemy #thegreatcommission #faith #podcast #christianwomen #nottodaysatan

How do you worship God when your heart is breaking and life doesn't make sense? Contemporary Christian artist and author Myshel Wilkins shares her journey through eight miscarriages, revealing how worship became her weapon against despair. Drawing from her West African family's tradition of worshiping through grief, Myshel explains how choosing to magnify God in dark moments invites Heaven's response and torments the enemy who hopes we'll pull away from faith. Vivian explores the balance between bold prayer and surrendering to God's "no," while Myshel unpacks how trauma can sabotage our calling if we retreat into spiritual safety zones. Together, they discuss restoration, the Great Commission, and why God entrusts us with difficult seasons—not to break us, but to showcase His power through our testimonies. Whether you’re rebuilding from heartbreak or searching for balance, you’ll be encouraged to rise, shine, and conquer! GUEST BIO For Myshel Wilkins, faith has been the foundation of…

What is “Stop, Drop, and Sing? 🎤 My guest on the Juggling Life, Finding Balance podcast knows exactly what it means—and she lives it out loud! Catch this fun clip, then don’t miss the full episode: WHAT: Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with Vivian Cumins Special Episode: Jesus, Joy & Stilettos: Where Faith Meets Funny WHERE: YouTube & FB - links in profile and comments WHEN: Available NOW! GUEST: DeAnn Alaine - musical comedian & TV Producer #shortsyoutube #womenincomedy #womenproducers #comedy #joyful

Jesus, Joy & Stilettos: Where Faith Meets Funny Special Guest: Deann Alaine DESCRIPTION: In this lively episode of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance podcast, host Vivian Cumins chats with the vibrant DeAnn Alaine—musical comedian, TV producer, and self-proclaimed “General of Joy.” From her early days in stand-up comedy to producing uplifting sitcoms like Fade Away and Stilettos and Pearls, DeAnn shares how she uses humor to shine light on real-life struggles. Together, DeAnn and Vivian explore what it means to build joy as a daily strength, the power of women mentoring women, and how faith, laughter, and community beautifully intersect. This episode will leave you smiling, inspired, and reminded to embrace your God-given path—stilettos and all. BIO: DeAnn Alaine is a musical comedian who brings laughter to life with a focus on all things female! She’s an international best-selling author and a regular contributor to Women World Leader's Voice of Truth magazine, where her popul…

She was a Broadway actress, then THIS happened! Watch this clip, then head over to the FULL episode to learn of the amazing chain of events that changed everything in Kate Battistelli’s life! Episode 52 – The Kids Left Home: It’s Time to Party! JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with host, Vivian Cumins Episode Aired: 7/23/2025 on YouTube and all podcast platforms Watch / Listen: https://lnk.to/jugglinglifefindingbalance_E52 #broadway #thetencommandments #actress #foryou #shorts #thekingandi

What if God is waiting to unleash your biggest calling—until you're finally free to say YES? The empty nest isn’t the end... it might just be your beginning. God could be holding back your best big thing until the moment you're ready to dive in. So here’s the real question: Will you be ready to accept His dare? Episode 52 – The Kids Left Home: It’s Time to Party! JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with host, Vivian Cumins Episode Aired: 7/23/2025 on YouTube and all podcast platforms Watch / Listen: https://lnk.to/jugglinglifefindingbalance_E52 #foryourpage #shortsyoutube #daretodreambig #now #itistime

You are invited to the after-party! Join me and my guest, Kate Battistelli, former Broadway actress and mom to contemporary Christian recording artist Francesca Battistelli, to learn about the best after-party she ever attended and how you, too, can join in the fun! Episode 52 – The Kids Left Home: It’s Time to Party! JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with host, Vivian Cumins Episode Aired: 7/23/2025 on YouTube and all podcast platforms Watch / Listen: https://lnk.to/jugglinglifefindingbalance_E52 #dreambig #emptynester #afterparty #shorts #foryourpage #bestseasonever

What if the dreams tugging at your heart are actually God’s next big assignment for you? Vivian sits down with author Kate Battistelli to explore the unexpected, faith-filled adventure that awaits after the kids leave home. From her days on Broadway to homeschooling Grammy-nominated daughter Francesca Battistelli, Kate shares her quirky journey of saying yes when God called her and her husband to walk away from thriving theater careers. She and Vivian get honest about rediscovering your identity when “Mom” isn’t your main role anymore—and why this season could be your most purposeful yet. They unpack real-life struggles: reconnecting with a spouse who feels like a stranger, praying for prodigal children, and embracing self-care without guilt. If you’re wondering what’s next, this conversation will inspire you to meet the “after party” with faith, joy, and open hands. GUEST BIO Kate Battistelli is the bestselling author of The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom Is Not Your Only Name, …

Becca was DRAMATIC over scooping ice cream ... Her first job had her in full meltdown mode! 😂 What was YOUR first job? Join us for more laughs and find out what Viv smelled like after coming home from her first job! What? JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST Special Edition – SisterTalk with Viv & Becca Episode 51: Too Loud, Too Real, Too Much Fun! Aired: July 9, 2025 Where? YouTube & all Podcasting Platforms #foryourpage #firstjob #icecream #sister #dramaqueen #shorts

After I retired, I thought life would finally slow down - but instead, I felt busier than ever. That is when I realized balance doesn't happen by accident. I had to put myself on a schedule! Time management isn't just for work-life. It is how we protect what matters most: time with God, rest, self-care, and joy! A simple shift in my new routine is just what I needed - it may be what you need too! Check out this fun-filled special segment of the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE Podcast with Vivian Cumins. Episode 51: SisterTalk with Viv & Becca Title: Too Loud, Too Real, Too Much Fun When: 7/9/2025 Where: YouTube, FB, and all the podcast platforms #retirement #schedule #foryourpage #shorts #busy #sister

SisterTalk with Viv & Becca is a special edition of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast and is all about the third pillar to an abundant, balanced life: FUN! Viv & Becca are just two Oklahoma gals with a unique bond and passion for storytelling and encouraging women to embrace every season of life. Ever been told you're "too loud" and wondered if everyone else just got boring? Vivian and Becca dive into their latest life adventures, from precious grandchildren visits and retirement adjustments to hilarious library mishaps. Becca shares heartwarming stories about her grandkids playing "honey" and camping sleepovers, while Vivian opens up about creating structure in retirement and her upcoming celebration in wine country. Their conversation sparkles with laughter, nostalgia, and the comfortable joy of people who've known each other since childhood. This episode will leave you thinking about the relationships that have shaped your life and the importance of celebrating milestone…

Mini Episode – JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins Welcome Back, Stacey Szczepanski!! In this episode of Juggling Life Finding Balance, Vivian sits down with Stacey Szczepanski, author of Unlocking Love, to talk about her healing journey after being catfished and the emotional experience of narrating her audiobook. Stacey opens up about faith, resilience, and how sharing her story has helped her—and others—begin the path to healing. 🔓 Listen to Unlocking Love now on Audible, Spotify, and all major platforms. 👇 Watch the original episode with Stacey: The Bait and Switch: How Being Catfished Set Stacey Free | Ep. 033 https://youtu.be/fgAAo_DkDcg Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this conversation encouraged you! Stacey Szczepanski is an author, literacy coach, and a classroom educator of more than 14 years. When she was 22 years old, Stacey joined a dating site and was deceived by an online persona claiming to be someone they’re not. Since then, sh…

I never set out for likes, fame, or a platform. I simply said “yes” to what I believed was a calling from God. What started as blogging grew into devotionals, YouVersion plans, free burnout resources, and a podcast to help women find peace and purpose in their everyday lives. But here’s the deal: Creating meaningful, faith-based content takes time, energy, finances, and a whole lot of faith. From recording and editing podcasts to managing websites and creating graphics, it’s a labor of love and obedience. And while the messages are powerful, the algorithms don’t always think so. Low views and low reach can feel discouraging, especially when you know your content carries hope for someone who’s silently struggling. But I’m not chasing numbers. I’m chasing obedience. Because one story shared in faith can reach one heart at just the right time. If you’ve ever been encouraged by Christian content—mine or someone else’s—here’s how you can make a difference: ✅ Subscribe to the channel…

Life can be crazy – so why not laugh about it? I get it—there’s a time for serious business. Life isn’t always easy, and not everything is funny. But let’s be honest… sometimes, if we don’t laugh, we might cry. God gave us laughter as a gift—not to ignore the hard stuff, but to carry us through it. You don’t have to be crude to be funny, and you don’t have to be perfect to enjoy the moment. So go ahead—laugh at the chaos! What? JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST Episode 50: “Clean Laughs, Real Stories… and a Hotdog!” When? Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Where? YouTube & Everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts #laughuntilyoucry #shortsfeed #thisislife #crazylife #shorts #dontcry

Laughter is more than just a moment of joy, it is a quiet measure of how we are and how are relationships are doing. When was the last time you laughed with those you love? Laughter is imperative for good health, physically and relationally. What? JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST Episode 50: “Clean Laughs, Real Stories… and a Hotdog!” When? Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Where? YouTube & Everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts #podcast #foryoureels #shortsyoutube #laughteristhebestmedicine #laughmore #good