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with Nancy Ray

A podcast all about learning to work and play well, which ultimately leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

Each week Nancy shares honest conversations and practical encouragement in topics ranging from productivity and rest to family and faith. This podcast is all about learning to live with balance and joy.

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272 | What’s Saving My Life Right Now - Mom Edition

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277 | Simple Ways to Feel Closer to God

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288 | 3 Weekly Rhythms Worth Fighting For

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287 | 5 Ways to Move Forward with Boldness

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295 - The Great Kids Clutter Clean Out
295 - 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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294 - Gratitude : An Episode for the Whole Family
294 - 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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293 - 7 Weekend Rhythms We Live By
293 - 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.

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292 - 40 for 40 with Will Ray
292 - 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.”

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291 - 10 Ways I’m Using AI to Simplify My Life
291 - 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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Welcome to the no-pressure Nancy Ray Book Club, where I share what I’m reading each year and invite you to read along. About once a month, you’ll hear an episode on the Work & Play Podcast with my top three takeaways from one of the books on my list.

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For the book lover who doesn’t have time for a book club.

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MEET Nancy Ray

YOUR HOST

Hey there, I’m Nancy: wife, mama to five, podcast host, and big believer that life is made for both work and play. I love learning that moves with me as I’m on the go (hello audio everything), and that’s how I want to meet you in your day — while you’re folding laundry, waiting in the school pickup line, or crossing any item off your to-do list.

Work & Play is a space for real-life conversations and practical encouragement to help you find focus, joy, and rhythm in the season you’re in.

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  • "A Friend I Haven't Met!"

    I love listening to Nancy's podcasts! For years, I've followed along and enjoyed learning and laughing with Work & Play. These podcasts are almost like chatting with a friend and listening to them share their heart! I'm grateful for all the time and energy put into each of these.

    – Shasta

  • "My go to podcast"

    Nancy has so much wisdom. I constantly go back and relisten to her episodes and love all of her insight she shares. My favorite podcast to listen to.

    – Katy O.

  • "Five Stars"

    Nancy may not know it, but she's my girl!

    I eagerly listen each week and so greatly appreciate her insight into all things relating to faith, marriage, motherhood, work and play. So thankful for the conversations and space she has created!

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