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Work and Play with Nancy Ray

by Nancy Ray

Work and Play with Nancy Ray is a weekly podcast all about learning to balance the two most competing areas of our lives: work and play. She dives into topics like productivity, work life balance, leading a team, time management, contentment, play, sabbath, marriage, parenting, and rest, always pointing back to scripture, the ultimate guide for a life of faith. This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which ultimately leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

Latest episodes

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334 - Dust to Dust with Jen Wilkin

Today, I had the privilege of interviewing Jen Wilkin, a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. You probably know who Jen is, but in case you don't, she advocates for Bible li

Sep 29
1 h 03 min

333 - A Year of the Contentment Challenge

Every January, I take on a Contentment Challenge. 90 days of no shopping to reset my spending and my heart. This year, I've done something a little different. I turned it

Sep 15
34 min

332 - Dwelling in Christ with Jon Bailey

Today, I am so excited and honored to share my conversation with Jon Bailey, cofounder of the Dwell Bible audio app and author of Dwelling in Christ. We dive deep into wh

Sep 1
52 min

331 - Psalm 37, Integrity, & My Summer Health Stack

I am back after a nice, long summer break with my kids. Today, I am sharing some of what God has been showing me. We're going to talk a little bit about Psalm 37:4, about

Aug 25
20 min

330 - School Prep + Play (Replay)

Hey friend, today's episode is a replay, and I could not think of a better one to bring back right now. If you are in the thick of back-to-school mode—the supply lists, t

Aug 4
19 min

329 - Summer Play (Replay)

Hey friend, welcome back to Work and Play. Today's a replay episode, and this one is near and dear to my heart. We're talking about summer play, and I think sometimes we

Jul 14
13 min

328 - 250 Years of America!

America turns 250 this month, and I have a lot of feelings about that, but the one that rises to the top is gratitude. I am so grateful to be an American. Today I am cele

Jul 4
17 min

327 - Summer Projects (Replay)

Hey friend, quick note before we jump in. Today's episode is a replay, and I handpicked this one because I truly believe the timing is perfect for where a lot of us are r

Jun 30
13 min

326 - Sabbath in the Summer

Summer is in full swing, the school year schedule has gone out the window, but Sabbath doesn't have to. Today, I am sharing 5 practical ways that we protect and keep Sabb

Jun 23
20 min

325 - The Summer Plan (Replay)

Hey friend! Welcome back to Work and Play. Before we dive in, I want to give you a quick heads up that this is a replay episode, and it's one of my favorites. We're talki

Jun 16
17 min

324 - 5 Fun Books for Summer

If you are a reader or you have been wanting to read more this summer, today's episode is for you. I'm sharing five books either that I'm currently loving or that I have

Jun 9
16 min

323 - Your Enneagram Summer Plan with Amy Wicks

I am so excited to share this conversation that I had with Amy Wicks. She is a certified faith-based enneagram coach, speaker, author, and the founder of Simply Wholehear

Jun 2
51 min

322 - Prayers for Mamas of Littles

We have made it to the end of May is for Mamas, and today is our last Friday minisode. It is full of prayers for mamas with littles.  Resources from this episode: Eve

May 29
7 min

321 - Sleep Training, Co-Sleeping, Breastfeeding : Q&A with Nancy

Today's episode is going to be a really fun Q&A episode where I get to answer your questions about motherhood. Resources from this episode: Legacy Photo System Discou

May 26
29 min

320 - Believe it For Your Motherhood with Abbey Wedgeworth

In today's May is for Mamas Friday minisode, I had my friend Abbey come and share a very small, but powerful portion from her book. It's called "Believe it for your Mothe

May 22
3 min

319 - A Conversation with My Sister : Mama of 7

Today, I have the absolute privilege of speaking with my favorite podcast guest this month, my sister. She is a mom to seven and her name is Mary Lindsey Blanton. She has

May 20
1 h 06 min

318 - This is How We Live with Hope + A Blessing for Parenting

Welcome to another Friday minisode of May is for Mamas. Today, I am inviting back my friend Kimberly. You heard from her last Friday and she is going to read two more ble

May 15
6 min

317 - Gospel Centered Motherhood with Abbey Wedgeworth

This week in May is for Mamas, I have the privilege of sitting down with a dear friend and sister in Christ, Abbey Wedgeworth. She just released a book called "Help! I'm

May 12
35 min

316 - A Blessing for the Month of May with Kimberly Knowle-Zeller

Every Friday in May is for Mamas, I am going to be sharing a blessing or a special bonus interview. It's going to be a short and sweet word of encouragement. To kick it o

May 8
15 min

315 - Family Catechisms with Raeanne Johnson

On this first episode of May is for Mamas, I have mental health expert and real-life friend Raeanne Johnson joining me and we are going to be sharing all about family cat

May 5
39 min

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#198 ▼ 8 Entrepreneurship US

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Nancy provides practical tips that help you be a more faith-filled and confident mom.

Athom624 · May 2025

Listening to this podcast has been a game changer for me! Nancy’s insights into balancing life demands with faith and intentionality resonate deeply. Each episode offers, practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. I never miss an episode!

KarlaBea · Dec 2024

I’ve listened to Nancy for years and have picked up tons of practical life-hacks for motherhood and marriage. Her systematic and thoughtful approach to so many different areas of life is fun AND a blessing to learn from! More importantly it is clear in her content that she puts a biblical lens over all of life, so in addition to learning solid methods from her, she shares biblical principles throughout too. Thank you Nancy!

maryhope138 · Jul 2024

I love this podcast so much! Nancy is so wise and I look forward to listening every week. Her episodes are full of practical tips and wisdom. I appreciate how much time she puts into preparing and recording the episodes so they are short, sweet, and to the point!

kaitlyn.r.marie · Jul 2024

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