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The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

Ep 74 - Shawn Johnson & Andrew East: Blind Dates, The Olympics and Figuring Out What's Next

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4697 Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2022

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Calling all gymnastics fans! Paula is sitting down with one of the greatest of all time, Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson, alongside her beloved husband, NFL Pro Andrew East. Years after respectively going for the gold and signing contracts across the NFL, the dynamic (and so much fun) power couple is opening up about navigating a brand new season of parenting, business and life.  Shawn and Andrew take Paula back to the early days of their relationship and the rocky blind date that left Shawn unsure there would ever be a second. Ten years, two kids, and one massive online following later, the duo has now found a shared calling in using all their muscle and might to champion families through family-centric storytelling. In this conversation you’ll find out how both pro athletes were able to figure out “what’s next” after doing one thing for so long, hear why their faith is the fuel to their partnership and learn why they say giving themselves permission to fail was the key to keep going and growing. Two words for this episode: Solid Gold!  Learn more about Shawn and Andrew’s media company, Family Made  Follow Shawn on instagram @ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew on instagram @AndrewEast Subscribe to Paula’s newsletter where Paula shares biweekly facts, favorites and fun… and giveaways!  Learn everything about Paula’s company CARRY Media and sign up for CARRY ALL, THE essential weekly newsletter for the working mom that drops every Sunday!    Follow along with CARRY Media on social media: @carry_media Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: Access More | Spotify | Apple  Paula Faris is brought to you in part by Open Doors. Download the FREE app at OpenDoorsUSA.org/Paula

Transcript

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0:00.0

Access More.

0:03.8

Hi friends, it's Paula Ferris.

0:05.9

You might remember me from Good Morning America or The View.

0:09.7

It's okay if you don't, but I have a new view now.

0:12.6

My husband and I moved to South Carolina with our three kids, and I'm exploring new seasons

0:18.4

of calling.

0:18.9

Each week I'm joined by friends to have real, honest conversations about their stories,

0:24.8

their struggles and triumphs, all to encourage and empower you.

0:28.7

We're going to be talking about what people are called to do and who they're called to be.

0:33.2

I welcome you in to the Paula Ferris Faith and Calling podcast.

0:39.0

Hi, friends, and welcome back.

0:40.9

If you're listening chronologically, we have hit the midpoint in September.

0:45.4

Believe it or not, your kids are probably back in school.

0:47.6

Thank God for that.

0:48.9

But before we jump in today, I just want to say a big shout out to Michelle and to Pat. Both of them won vinals to Toby

0:56.7

Mac's new album, Life After Death. And if your reaction to that is Paula, I have no idea what you're

1:01.6

talking about. Well, that's because you're not subscribed to my personal newsletter, which I send out

1:06.2

every two weeks. In that newsletter, I give you facts, favorites, fun, and giveaways like that Toby Mac Vinyl.

1:14.1

Make sure you're signed up at Paula Ferris Official.com. Again, Paula Ferris Official.com. And if you do

1:19.5

get this personal newsletter, then you were the first to hear today some really exciting news.

1:25.0

I announced my upcoming book. It's called You Don't Have to Carry It All. Ditch

1:29.8

the mom guilt and find a better way forward. Now, the book isn't out until March of 2023, but you can

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