Summary: This week we have Shannon Upton on the show. Shannon shares how many of us are reluctant to host parties in our homes, because of expectations put on us by others, but mostly by ourselves. The truth is our friends and family just want to be with us. She gives us some great practical ways to get out of our heads and plan for a wonderful party, where we truly experience each other in community.<br> Show Highlights:<br> <br> What’s so special about getting together anyway?<br> Getting over the roadblocks of holding a party<br> How to play to your strengths as a host<br> Being present during the party<br> How introverts can navigate a party<br> The magic of hosting together with your spouse<br> How cleaning up can relive the party again<br> Bringing Jesus into any event<br> <br> <br> About Shannon Upton:<br> Shannon is the author of Organizing You and Building Your House, Biblically-based self-help books that will teach you how to clear out your own spiritual clutter. She has written two Organizing You group Bible studies, blogs, and offers several tremendous resources to help you live in Christ’s abundance. She’s also an encourager who loves to share organizing ideas, prayers, and scriptures through social media. (She admits to being slightly addicted to Pinterest.) Shannon believes that the Lord allowed her to struggle with clinical anxiety, and then healed her of it, for His purpose. She wants to help you clear out your spiritual clutter so you can fully enjoy your family and grow closer to the Lord. You can find Shannon at her <a href="http://organizingjesusmoms.com/">WEBSITE</a>, on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShannonKay4J/">FACEBOOK</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/@ShannonKay4J">TWITTER</a>, and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/shannonkay4j/">PINTEREST</a>. You can get Shannon’s books through our <a href="http://www.legendarymarriage.com/amazon/">STORE on Amazon</a>.<br> Resources:<br> Shannon has written several books including; <a href="https://amzn.to/2QDnGN9">Organizing You</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2L9qoVy">Organizing for Christian Hospitality</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2PrWT1G">Building Your House</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2QmNVb5">Organizing for a Wonderful Wardrobe</a>.<br> <br> Sponsors: <br> Freshly: Get 30% OFF your meal- click <a href="http://freshly.evyy.net/c/1329708/354668/4458">HERE</a>.<br> <a href="http://freshly.evyy.net/c/1329708/354668/4458"></a><br> You can ALWAYS help support the Legendary Marriage mission to impact 1 MILLLION couples by doing your regular shopping through our Amazon Affiliate Link. <a href="https://amzn.to/2PBCITW">www.legendarymarriage.com/amazon</a><br> Talk About It:<br> Each week we challenge you to set a time with your spouse to have a conversation that matters. Here’s your conversation starter: What excuse/reason could you make to throw a party?<br> <br> Disclosure: some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. <br>
