# 301 - State of the Podcast 2026

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Podcast: [Work and Play with Nancy Ray](https://stenobird.com/podcast/work-and-play-with-nancy-ray-245655)
Published: 2026-01-27T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nancyray.com/podcast/301
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## Resource

Hello friend and welcome back to Work and Play with Nancy Ray! I'm Nancy, your host, and today we are doing something that I love doing every January, which is the State of the Podcast episode. This is where I get to look back at last year, celebrate some fun moments, and also share what I'm dreaming up for 2026. Resources from this episode: Dwell Bible App Discount Work and Play Episode 279 : A Fun Summer Announcement Work and Play Episode 280 : Two Roosters with Jared Plummer Work and Play Episode 300 : Episode 300! Work and Play Episode 271 : Winnie's Birth Story Work and Play Episode 281 : Traveling with Kids : 3 Lists and All My Tips Work and Play Episode 292 : 40 for 40 with Will Ray Work and Play Episode 293 : 7 Weekend Rhythms We Live By Work and Play Episode 296 : My 12 Week Year Planning Process Send Nancy an audio message! Nancy Ray Book Club Work and Play Survey Join my email list! Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

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