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Step into your God-given identity, know your value and live the life you were made for.
Join author Allie Marie Smith and life coach Christie Myers for inspiring conversations with women of faith about mental health, body image, wellness, relationships, intentional living, intuitive eating and so much more. Receive practical wisdom and encouragement to help you thrive and live a wholehearted life of freedom and purpose.
Our culture is constantly bombarding us with lies and pressure to be more, do more and hustle for our worth. We are here to be that voice of truth that comes alongside you on your journey, reminding you that you are not alone. You are loved just as you are. The world needs you as God made you to be, not as what our culture tells you to be in order to be worthy.
Through our inspiring conversations you will be empowered to have agency over your life and seek God as you pursue spiritual, mental and physical wellness. We have seen that self-esteem often falls short on its own. However, believing you are loved and enough in Christ has the power to set you free.
If you want to grow spiritually and flourish in your life, this is the podcast for you! Whatever your beliefs or questions about God, whatever your faith tradition —you are welcome here.
Consider us your friends, here to remind you of your God-given worth and that no matter what you are going through, Jesus is with you and loves you more than you can imagine.
No matter what your story or current struggles, healing and transformation is possible for you.
Step confidently in the direction of wholeness, healing, and love as you quiet the voices of the world and tune it to the wisdom of the God who knows you intimately and loves you perfectly. God made you intentionally for a unique purpose and His eternal plan for you is better than you could ever hope.
We believe when a girl or a woman knows her true value it changes everything.
We are here to empower you to become the woman God created you to be through a life-changing relationship with Christ. The conversations we share will give you hope that you can overcome challenges, whether it be an eating disorder, depression or anxiety, and make peace with your body, create fulfilling relationships and live a passionate life of purpose and significance.
We want to help you create a life with God you can’t wait to wake up to each morning. You are a woman of influence with the ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of the people God has put around you. You have been lovingly and wonderfully made and made for this time and place in history.
Hear from women like Sadie Robertson Huff, Bethany Hamilton, Morgan Harper Nichols, Ellie Holcomb, Jamie Grace, Sheila Walsh, Joni Eareckson Tada and so many more as they inspire you to live with confidence, faith and courage.
This podcast is for girls and women and is produced by Wonderfully Made®, a 501(c)3 non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to helping young women and the women who love them know their value and live spiritually, mentally and emotionally healthy lives.
Our theme verse is from Psalm 139:14: “I praise you because you are fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
To be fearfully and wonderfully made means that you have immense worth and dignity because God created you. You have been made with love and wonder and God is worthy of your praise.
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What if the words you speak could bring more peace, hope, healing, and life—to others and to your own heart? This Scripture-filled prayer asks God to help us transform the words and tone we choose and will inspire you to speak with greater grace, wisdom, and love in your everyday life. All words, except for some, are exact verses in the Bible, found in Proverbs, Psalms, and the letters from Paul — a follower of Jesus who wrote much of the New Testament. Grab a Bible today, and turn to the Book of John. Seek God, and you will find Him.
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Discover how the miraculous connection between your mind and brain can transform your mental, emotional, and spiritual life. In this powerful follow-up conversation, Julie Davies returns to unpack the practical side of renewing your mind — and how scripture and neuroscience work hand in hand to bring real, lasting healing. If you've ever wondered how simply changing your thoughts could actually change your brain, this episode will show you it's not just possible — it's biblical, and now science is catching up.
You'll discover:
- How neuroplasticity allows your brain to form new pathways when you consistently practice healthy, truth-filled thinking
- Why the "fork in the road" between dwelling on what's good versus what's negative literally shapes the neural trenches your mind travels down
- The difference between coping in a season of true mental illness versus practicing daily mind-renewal once healing has begun
- A treasury of practical "mind exercises" — from taking thoughts captive and scripture affirmations to gratitude, savoring, deep breathing, and training your eyes to look for good
- A glimpse into Julie's own daily rhythms of prayer, worship, journaling, and rest that keep her mind anchored in peace
For anyone who feels like "renew your mind" is a vague, overwhelming idea, this episode breaks it down into simple, doable exercises you can start today. You'll walk away with concrete tools to quiet anxious thoughts, replace shame with truth, and build a mind that reflects the peace, hope, and freedom God designed for you.
Perfect for women who want practical, faith-filled strategies for their mental health journey, and anyone ready to move from surviving to truly renewing their mind day by day.
Guest: Julie Davies is a licensed counselor and Wonderfully Made team member with years of experience integrating neuroscience and faith to help women find freedom from anxiety and depression.
This episode is part two of a two-part conversation — be sure to listen to Part 1 first for the foundation on brain health and mental health. Get ready to walk away equipped with simple, powerful tools to renew your mind, heal your brain, and step into the flourishing life God has for you.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Unlock the truth behind mental health struggles and discover how your brain's health directly influences your well-being — and how God can dramatically heal and restore it. If anxiety, depression, or trauma feel like insurmountable barriers, this episode offers hope grounded in neuroscience and biblical truth. Learn how understanding brain injuries, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle factors can change everything you thought you knew about mental health. You'll discover:
- The surprising role head injuries and trauma play in mental health conditions
- How neuroplasticity rewires your brain and creates room for healing
- The difference between mental health and mental illnesses — and what that means for you
- Practical steps to restore your brain through simple lifestyle changes
- The power of aligning neuroscience with faith for lasting renewal
For anyone feeling trapped in shame or hopelessness, this episode sheds light on the physical roots of mental struggles and offers tangible ways to bring healing, hope, and freedom. Whether you're navigating your own mental health journey or supporting someone you love, you'll gain tools to take action today. It's an inspiring reminder that your brain, like your faith, can heal and flourish through God's incredible design and the renewal of your mind.
Perfect for women seeking mental clarity, believers longing for hope, or anyone ready to understand the science behind healing. If you're tired of feeling stuck and want to restore your mind and life, this episode will equip you to embrace God's plan for your brain's healing and renewal.
Show Notes
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Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
This is a must-share episode for all the teen girls and young women in your life! Our friend, singer-songwriter Emma Valentine, sits down with Allie for a fun, off-script conversation designed to inspire and encourage teen girls and young women. Allie shares the wisdom she's learned in hopes of encouraging our community. Send this conversation to all the girls and women you love - to your daughter, best friend, the girls in your youth group, college group, etc.! This is the message our ministry seeks to share with every girl! Be sure to listen to part 1 - life wisdom with Emma Valentine, in which Allie puts her in the hot seat! Today's girls and young women have it hard! There are so many pressures they face daily. From social media and comparison to dating, body image, friendships, anxiety, and the pressure to have life all figured out, it can feel overwhelming to know who you are and where your worth comes from.
Allie shares honest encouragement and practical, faith-filled advice for navigating some of the biggest challenges teen girls and young women face. Together, Emma and Allie talk about building your identity in Christ rather than in others' opinions, finding confidence without chasing perfection, creating healthy relationships, setting boundaries with social media, and discovering the purpose God has for your life.
If you're looking for a mentor-like conversation for yourself or the girls and young women in your life filled with hope, truth, and encouragement, this is it!
Most young women are told that success, perfection, and social validation define worth. Emma Valentine's story challenges that belief. At just 23, she has faced public disappointment, criticism, and failure while performing as a finalist on The Voice only to discover that true identity is not found in achievements or appearances, but in God's unshakable love.
In this heartfelt episode, Emma shares how a painful moment on national TV became the catalyst for profound spiritual growth. Through failure and public scrutiny, she learned that God's love is the only reliable source of validation and that living for an audience of One brings freedom from comparison and self-obsession.
Together, we explore how to embrace your God-given worth, stay rooted in Scripture, and guard your heart in a culture obsessed with perfection. Emma offers practical wisdom for navigating setbacks, finding purpose, and experiencing true joy.
This episode is especially meaningful for teen girls and young women wrestling with questions of identity, worth, or confidence. Emma's story is a powerful reminder that failure does not define us—God's love does.
Emma Valentine is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller from Santa Cruz, California. Through her music and testimony, she shares hope, authenticity, and the love of her Creator.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, purpose, and the freedom that comes from living for God's glory rather than the world's applause.
About Emma Emerging artist Emma Valentine is a story-teller, gifted songwriter, and actress. Born and raised by the sea in Santa Cruz, California, she draws inspiration for her original music and musical theater work from a life of sunshine, waves, saltwater, and music. Passionate about connecting with people through her art, Emma has performed regularly in New York City, worked closely with Jason Mraz, and shared stories on stages of all kinds. She has performed on American Idol and The Voice. Most recently, she was a Top 10 Finalist in BroadwayCon's Star to Be Competition and a Finalist in Playbill's Search for a Star Competition. Her captivating vocals and grounded stage presence welcome audiences to find themselves in the song.
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If you've ever felt like your pain was too deep for God to reach, this episode is for you. Sam Eaton — author, speaker, and founder of the Recklessly Alive Foundation — joins Allie to share his raw, honest story of walking through depression, suicidal ideation, and ultimately finding healing and a second chance at life. Sam has spoken at over 250 events across the US and has dedicated his life to helping others find hope, and in this conversation, he holds nothing back.
Together, Allie and Sam break down what depression actually is (hint: it's a brain health issue, not a faith failure), why it's okay to be angry at God, and how Scripture quietly speaks back to every lie depression tells you. From bold action to self-worth rooted in your identity in Christ, this conversation is full of real tools, not just inspiration.
Whether you're personally fighting to get through the day, or you love someone who is, this episode could genuinely change a life. God's purpose for your life is real — even when your brain is telling you otherwise. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, and this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible, hope is real, and you are not alone. Share this one widely.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For
Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
In this episode of the SHE'S SO WELL Podcast, we dive into the beauty, complexity, and purpose of friendship. So many of us grow up longing for that one best friend or close-knit group where we feel fully known and deeply loved. Yet as we get older, friendships can become messy, complicated, and even painful.
Despite living in a hyper-connected world, loneliness is more common than ever—especially among women and Gen Z. So what's missing?
We're joined by a special guest known as the "friendship girl," who shares her heart for helping women build meaningful, healthy relationships rooted in Christ. Together, we explore how Jesus transforms not only our lives but also the way we connect with others.
In this conversation, we unpack:
- The common struggles women face in friendships and why they can be hard to navigate
- A fresh, creative "garden" framework for understanding the stages of friendship
- Practical tips for making new friends and leaving a lasting first impression
- Warning signs of toxic friendships and how to handle them with wisdom
- Biblical principles and Scriptures that guide us in being a good friend
We also talk honestly about loneliness and why so many people feel unseen—even while constantly connected online. One key takeaway? Shift the focus outward. When we take a genuine interest in others, we create space for deeper, more meaningful relationships.
Inspired by timeless wisdom and the example of Jesus, this episode reminds us:
- To be interested rather than trying to be interesting
- To make others feel seen, valued, and known
- That our worth comes from God—not from others' approval
From simple acts like remembering birthdays and making phone calls, to deeper mindset shifts rooted in faith, this episode offers practical encouragement for anyone longing for stronger friendships.
If you've ever struggled to find your people or wondered if genuine friendship is still possible—this conversation is for you.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
What if the secret to real joy isn't finding yourself, but actually forgetting yourself? In this episode, Allie sits down with Morgan Krueger — author of Made to Magnify: Choosing to Live for Jesus When Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself — for one of the most honest and freeing conversations we've had on the show. Morgan shares how a season of major life changes (a job loss, a big move, a baby on the way) shook her identity to the core — and how God used it to show her the difference between walking with Jesus and quietly making life about herself. If you've ever tied your sense of worth to your accomplishments, your relationships, or how well others understand you, this one is for you.
At the heart of this episode is a simple but soul-shifting idea: we were created to magnify. Every single day, we're making something great — the question is whether it's ourselves or Jesus. Morgan and Allie talk candidly about how our selfie culture and social media obsession are feeding a mental health crisis, and why our identity in Christ has to come before anything we do or achieve. True to the heart of Wonderfully Made, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that you were knitted together with purpose and worth before you ever did a single thing to earn it — and that knowing that changes everything.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Whether you are spiritually curious, searching, or a follower of Jesus, in this conversation, Pastor Casey Groves does a deep dive into who the person of Jesus Christ is, evidence for His life and resurrection, and the radical love of Christ and gift of forgiveness and eternal life He grants everyone who believes.
This episode will strengthen your faith if you are a believer and help your friends and family who are unsure of what they believe about Jesus understand who He is and how He can transform their lives.
This is a beautifully grounded conversation about who Jesus is, why we can trust Him, and how He transforms the people who come to Him. Casey unpacks the story of the woman at the well in John 4 — a woman who came hiding in shame and left as the first missionary — and connects it to what it means to discover your identity in Christ today. If you're wrestling with guilt, or ready to know your worth in God's eyes, this is the episode to listen to. And if you've been away from your faith for a while, there's a prayer at the end of this episode that might just bring you home.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Friend, how do you feel right now — in your mind, in your body, and in your spirit? Whether you are thriving today or barely holding on, this conversation is going to bring you hope and renew your spirit.
We are so delighted to welcome back the beautiful and gifted Jennifer Tucker — bestselling author, artist, and devoted follower of Jesus. Jennifer is the author of the beloved Breathless Prayer, as well as Present in Prayer, and today we are celebrating her newest book, Prayer in Motion: An Invitation to Be Fully Present, Connect with God, and Pray with Your Whole Self. Jennifer is a wife, mother, grandmother, mental health advocate, and she joins us from Georgia with so much warmth and wisdom to share.
In this conversation, Jennifer takes us on a journey through all three of her books and shares how each one grew out of a deeply personal season of her own life. From the breathing exercises that tethered her to Christ during her most anxious years, to the stillness of Scripture meditation, to the discovery that our bodies were made to move in connection with God — this is a conversation that will shift the way you think about prayer entirely.
Jennifer opens up about her own struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, and how prayer had quietly become just another item on her to-do list — until God invited her into something freer and more alive. She shares the beautiful science behind movement, including how our muscles release proteins called "hope molecules" every time we move, and why even the gentlest motion can lift our mood and draw us closer to God's presence.
Friend, you were not made to live in a state of overwhelm, disconnected from your body and running on empty. God is both your Great Physician and your Wonderful Counselor, and He is inviting you into a rhythm of rest, movement, and prayer that can truly change your life.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Jennifer's three books work together as a complete trilogy for connecting with God through breath, stillness, and movement
- Why prayer can quietly become a checklist — and how to find your way back to genuine connection
- The science of "hope molecules" and what even gentle movement does for your mind and body
- Practical grounding techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 method and finding "glimmers" in everyday moments
- Simple movement practices — stretching, walking, and more — that invite God into your whole day
- Why community and connection are essential to feeling safe and at peace in your body
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
That quiet nudge that whispers, maybe alcohol isn't serving me anymore—what if that feeling is an invitation? In this honest and grace-filled conversation, sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne shares her story of choosing sobriety and how it led her into a life she never imagined possible. You are not alone in your struggle, and freedom is closer than you think.
Christy's relationship with alcohol looked nothing like what most people picture. She was a "normal drinker"—a sorority girl, a law student, building a beautiful life in London. But over the years, alcohol quietly took on new jobs: social lubricant, stress reliever, coping mechanism. After the devastating loss of her mother—who passed away from alcohol-related illness—Christy found herself masking her grief behind a glamorous Instagram feed and a glass of champagne. On the second anniversary of her mother's death, everything changed.
Christy shares what God taught her through that breaking point, how she discovered the science behind why alcohol hijacks our brains and our bodies, and why she now believes that sobriety isn't a loss—it's the greatest gift she's ever given herself. She is the author of Love Life Sober, a 40-day alcohol fast rooted in Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching that has helped women in the US and UK renew their minds and rediscover joy.
We talk honestly about the ways alcohol quietly creeps into everyday life, why moderation is so much harder than we think, and how the lie that "sober life is boring" keeps so many women stuck. Christy also shares the simple mindset shift that changes everything: approaching sobriety with curiosity instead of fear.
Host Allie Marie Smith also opens up about her own decision at 21—a moment she credits as God-given wisdom—to push a glass of wine away and never look back, and how that one choice spared her from a path of real heartache.
If you've ever felt that little nudge, if you've tried to cut back and can't, if you're tired of the anxiety and the regret, or if you simply wonder whether there's more for you on the other side of alcohol—this episode is your gentle invitation to find out.
There is no judgment here. There is no condemnation here. God wants you well—spiritually, mentally, and physically—and this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone, and that a freer, fuller life is possible.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Grief, shame, and isolation have a way of making us feel like our wounds are too deep to heal—but you are not alone, and freedom is possible. In this conversation, abortion recovery coach and certified life coach, Christie Myers, vulnerably shares her personal story of healing from three abortions to remind us that no matter what we've walked through, God meets us with compassion, not condemnation.
Christie shares what God brought her through on her long and winding road to healing, and how what she once believed she'd silently carry forever became a story of redemption she now freely shares. She opens up about the lies, the isolation, and the coping mechanisms that kept her in grief for years—and what finally broke those chains.
We talk honestly about the emotional aftermath of abortion that so few talk about, how isolation and unmanaged pain deepen our wounds, and how true healing requires honesty with God and with ourselves. Christie also walks us through the power of repentance, forgiveness, and prayer—and the moment everything changed for her. She even shares a beautiful vision God gave her about her children in heaven that will bring so much comfort to grieving mothers.
If you've ever carried this silently, felt condemned by your past, or believed that healing simply wasn't possible for you, this episode is a gentle and grace-filled reminder that God sees you, He's not mad at you, and He will not withhold healing from anyone who asks.
Join us for a hope-filled conversation about healing, freedom, and the God who redeems every story.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Shame and anxiety have a way of making us feel like we need to hide—but you're not alone, and healing is possible. In this conversation, author, actress, and spoken word artist, Blair Linne shares encouragement from Scripture and her own journey to remind us that our struggles don't define us and that God meets us with compassion, not condemnation.
Blair shares what God taught her during her experience with anxiety and how she came to see it as one of the best things that happened to her faith. She is the author of "Made to Tremble," which shares her story and all she learned through the trial of anxiety.
We talk honestly about how shame isolates us, how anxiety can shape the way we see ourselves, and how God invites us into freedom and a renewed identity. Blair also shares simple, practical rhythms—like prayer, time in God's Word, and honest community—that help us begin to replace shame with truth.
If you've ever felt weighed down by your past, overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, or unsure of your worth, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are deeply loved and never beyond God's reach.
Join us for a hope-filled conversation about healing, freedom, and stepping into the identity God has for you.
About Blair
Blair Linne is the author of "Made to Tremble" and Finding My Father. She is a Bible teacher, actress, spoken word artist, and the creator of the podcast GLO with The Gospel Coalition. Blair has toured globally and is known as one of the originators of the Christian Spoken Word genre. Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through speaking and spoken word is her passion. She and her husband, Shai, livein Dallas, Texas, with their three children.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Settle in for a heartfelt, hope-filled conversation between Allie Marie Smith and author and speaker Mary DeMuth. In this episode, Mary vulnerably shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma and how faith in Jesus met her in the middle of her pain.
Together, they talk about the power of storytelling and why your story—especially the hard parts—matters. You'll hear how sharing our experiences can be a meaningful step toward healing, both for ourselves and for others.
Mary also offers practical insights into tools such as EMDR therapy and the importance of safe, supportive relationships. The episode closes with a gentle invitation to take a brave next step—whether that's sharing your story, seeking support, or simply believing that healing is possible. You are not alone, and your story matters. 💛
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Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmith TikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen Girls Social Media Reset Course Wonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you achieve, how you look, or how hard you try… it's still not enough?
In this heartfelt episode of the She's So Well podcast, Allie Marie Smith sits down with actress and author Jen Lilley for an honest, hope-filled conversation about the hidden pressures so many women carry. Together, they unpack the cultural messages that tell us our worth is tied to beauty, success, or perfection—and how those messages can quietly lead to anxiety, self-doubt, and even struggles with food and control.
With vulnerability and grace, Jen shares her personal journey through faith, healing, and learning to trust God amid deep insecurity. She opens up about her experience with eating disorders, the emotional roots beneath them, and how discovering her true identity in Christ changed everything.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Have you ever wondered what true love feels like? Or longed to understand how real freedom and healing are possible? Are you spiritually curious or a believer who want to learn more about the heart of Christ? Join us as Pastor Casey Groves gently leads us into one of the most powerful encounters in Scripture: Jesus and the Woman at the Well.
Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or walking deeply with Christ, this podcast is a safe and sacred space to:
✨ Open your heart to the love of Jesus — a love that meets us in our questions, our brokenness, and our longing for more. ✨ Discover how Christ heals shame and sets us free — transforming our past and inviting us into hope. ✨ Dive deeper into Scripture — as Pastor Casey breaks down this life-changing story with wisdom, compassion, and fresh insight.
This isn't just another Bible story — it's an invitation to experience the living Christ who sees you, knows you, and loves you just as you are. About Casey Casey Groves is the senior pastor of Valley Christian Fellowship in Solvang, CA. He loves the Word of God, preaching, teaching, and sharing Jesus. He is passionate about the arts and expresses his creative vision by writing and producing music for Hume Lake Christian Camps. Connect with Casey on Instagram.
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Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
If social media leaves you feeling drained, behind, or quietly anxious—but you can't quite imagine life without it—this episode is for you
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Allie Marie Smith, author of "Social Media Reset" gently pulls back the curtain on why social media affects us the way it does—and why you're not weak or broken for struggling with it. She shares personal stories, eye-opening insights, and practical wisdom about how these platforms are designed to hook our attention, distort our joy, and disconnect us from real life—especially for teens and young women.
But this isn't a shame-filled lecture or a "just delete the apps" pep talk. It's an invitation. An invitation to breathe again. To make peace with your phone. To stop feeling like your worth rises and falls with a screen. Allie walks you through how to recognize unhealthy patterns, experiment with a digital detox, and set loving boundaries that actually bring relief—not fear.
You'll leave feeling understood, empowered, and hopeful, with simple steps to reclaim your time, your presence, and your joy. If you're craving a healthier, happier relationship with social media—and with yourself—this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a hand reaching out, saying, You're not alone, and change is possible.
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The 3-Day Social Media Reset on the Bible App
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00:00 Introduction to Social Media Addiction 01:53 Assessing Your Relationship with Social Media 05:32 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 10:18 Breaking Free from Social Media Addiction 17:06 Identifying Triggers and Setting Boundaries 22:38 The Process of Overcoming Addiction 28:08 Practical Strategies for Healthy Social Media Use
Show Notes
Connect with Wonderfully Made Get our free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Ever feel stuck in your own head—like you want to heal, but you don't know how to move forward?
In this episode, Allie Marie Smith sits down with Dr. Lee Warren (neurosurgeon + author) for a hope-filled conversation about the power of your thoughts—and what he calls "self-brain surgery." After walking through deep trauma, loss, and grief, Dr. Warren shares how healing often starts by changing what we believe, repeat, and rehearse in our minds.
Together, they break down the neuroscience behind how thoughts shape your emotions, your choices, and even the structure of your brain. You'll also hear practical encouragement on gratitude, purpose in pain, and why you're not defined by your past, your diagnosis, or your hardest season.
If you've been needing a reset, a mindset shift, or just a reminder that hope is still possible, this one's for you.
About Dr. Lee Warren W. Lee Warren, MD, is a neurosurgeon, an award-winning author, an Iraq War veteran, and the host of The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast. He is the author of "The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery." He teaches the art of connecting neuroscience, faith, and daily practices for leading a healthier, better, and happier life. www.DrLeeWarren.com.
The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Have you ever felt like you're doing all the things… and it still doesn't feel like enough?
In this warm, honest episode, Allie interviews author, speaker, and neuroscience coach Robyn Graham, who gets real about perfectionism—where it comes from, why it shows up so strongly for so many girls and women, and how it quietly messes with our mental health, relationships, and even our faith. If you've ever struggled with the pressure to "keep it together," look a certain way, or perform your way into being worthy… you're not alone.
Together, they unpack the roots of perfectionism (hello, culture and social media), what's actually happening in your brain and nervous system when you're stuck in overdrive, and why calming your body is a huge part of healing your mind. You'll also walk away with practical tools—like small mindset shifts and simple language changes—that can help you step out of the exhausting cycle of striving.
This conversation is full of grace, truth, and deep exhale energy—a reminder that you don't have to earn rest, love, or wholeness. You're allowed to be human… and still be held.
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Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism 02:11 Understanding Perfectionism and Its Impact 02:44 NEWCHAPTER 03:27 Robin's Personal Journey with Perfectionism 06:06 Cultural Influences on Perfectionism 10:50 The Control-Perfectionism-Anxiety Connection 13:05 Pursuing Excellence vs. Striving for Perfection 18:12 Practical Mindset and Language Shifts 24:29 Neuroscience of Perfectionism 28:44 Regulating the Nervous System 33:18 Final Encouragement and Hope
Are you craving spirtiual or mental breakthrough in your life? Have you ever felt stuck in the loop of anxiety, overwhelm, or heaviness—wondering if you'll ever be free?
In this episode of the She's So Well podcast, Allie Marie Smith sits down with Ashleigh Di Lello, speaker, professional dancer, Dancing with the Stars contestant, neuroscience coach, and a pioneer in bio-emotional healing, for a hope-filled conversation about what healing can actually look like—mind, body, and spirit. Ashleigh shares her powerful journey of overcoming life-threatening health challenges through the power of Christ, visualization, and neuroscience, and how learning to work with the brain-body connection changed everything.
Ashleigh and Allie talk about thoughts and beliefs shape your inner world, the role of faith in the healing process, and why you're not powerless amid what you're facing. If you've been battling despair, fatigue, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode is a gentle reminder: you're not alone—and healing is possible.
About Ashleigh Asheligh Di Lello is the founder and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, a revolutionary neuroscience-based method that helps clients around the world break free from emotional trauma, limiting beliefs, anxiety, and the effects of chronic pain and illness. Despite being told by doctors she wouldn't live past her teenage years, she refused to give up and discovered the key to rewiring the brain-body connection. Through a 20-year journey and deep study of neuroscience, she overcame the emotional, physical, and mental battles in her own life and went on to become an elite athlete, TV and Broadway star, Brain Coach, and keynote speaker.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmith
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
It's January 2026 — a brand-new year — and for many girls and women, getting their ideal body is top of mind. Are you constantly trying to fix your body? Are you dieting chronically, or imprisoned by an eating disorder, or clothed in body shame? There is hope, and you can experience freedom. Alisa Keaton, author and Founder of Revelation Wellness, joins Allie to share her story of going from body obsession to body freedom, from competitive bodybuilder to a grace-filled, faith-based fitness leader. Alisa shares her personal story of finding joy in movement and the transformative power of faith in achieving holistic wellness. Explore the societal pressures surrounding body image, the journey of overcoming body shame, and the significance of viewing our bodies as gifts rather than projects to be fixed. She talks about how our bodies are not projects to be fixed. Learn one thing you can start doing today that will lead you to a place of freedom and joy.
Takeaways Getting our ideal body can often be top of mind. Many women struggle with body image and eating disorders. There is hope for freedom from body obsession. Physical wellness and spiritual maturity are deeply connected. Our bodies are not projects to fix, but gifts to cherish. Obsession and neglect are two common patterns in body image. We need to focus on the person, not just the body. Joy and love are experienced in the body, not just the mind. Practical steps to wellness include getting out of your head and into your body. God loves us uniquely and wants us to embrace our bodies.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and New Year's Resolutions 02:38 The Gift of Our Bodies and Food 05:27 Alisa's Journey to Fitness and Body Acceptance 14:05 Body as a Temple vs. Trophy 17:06 Obsession vs. Neglect in Body Image 22:03 Practical Steps to Wellness 29:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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It's a brand new year! Are you feeling stuck and eager to make life changes this year, but not sure where to begin? In the very first episode of our newly branded and refreshed podcast, She's So Well (formerly Wonderfully Made), Allie Marie Smith shares wisdom and practical tips for radical life transformation. She shares seven life-changing keys as a blueprint for transformation, including surrender, releasing toxic habits and relationships, renewing your mindset, and creating a clear vision for the life God is calling you to live. Through personal reflection and practical wisdom, Allie reminds you that real change is possible not just this new year, but forever —and it starts from within. This episode is an invitation to make space for what truly nurtures your soul and step boldly into a life of purpose, joy, and freedom. God has good plans for you, and with His help, you have the power to change your life. ✨
Takeaways Changing our lives requires sacrifice, hard work, and determination. True transformation begins on a soul-deep level. Living a meaningful life is bigger than ourselves. We need to identify and pull the weeds in our lives. Mindfulness of our thoughts shapes our reality. Habits can be good or bad and shape our future. Every action is a vote for the type of person we want to become. Having a vision for our lives prevents aimlessness. Our identity shapes our success and potential. Life is fleeting; we must live it to the fullest.
Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Life Transformation 04:08 Surrendering to God for True Change 06:56 Turning Away from Old Habits 08:43 Identifying and Pulling Weeds in Life 10:05 Mindfulness of Thoughts and Habits 14:21 The Power of Keystone Habits 15:58 Creating a Vision for Your Life
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What if the darkness you're walking through isn't proof that God has abandoned you, but the very place He is holding you closest? In this powerful and deeply honest re-released episode, Sheila Walsh shares her journey through depression, heartbreak, and seasons where hope felt out of reach. She opens up about hitting a breaking point in 1992, facing renewed struggles, and discovering that even when she couldn't hold on to God, He never let go of her. Through Scripture, vulnerability, and practical rhythms of hope, Sheila reminds listeners that God is near to the brokenhearted, that it's okay to ask for help, and that no season—no matter how heavy—has the final word. We pray this episode offers comfort, truth, and steady hope for anyone navigating a dark or weary chapter.
Episode Topics:
- Walking through depression and emotional darkness
- When faith feels fragile and God feels silent
- Sheila Walsh's 1992 breaking point and God's rescue
- Mental health, shame, and asking for help
- How the Psalms give language to pain
- God holding us when we can't hold on
- Learning to live by faith, not explanations
- Finding hope again after relapse and setbacks
- Practical rhythms for surviving hard seasons
- Trusting God with unfinished stories
Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction
02:15 – When Darkness Feels Overwhelming
06:10 – Sheila's 1992 Breaking Point
12:30 – Shame, Silence, and Mental Health
17:45 – God's Rescue Rarely Looks Like We Expect
22:40 – Living by Faith, Not Explanations
27:15 – Returning to the Psalms
32:10 – When You Can't Hold On
41:30 – Practical Rhythms of Hope
46:10 – Encouragement for the Listener
49:00 – Closing Prayer & Final Hope
Have you ever found yourself asking, "Why is this happening to me?" or "How do I keep going when the road ahead feels impossible to overcome?" Maybe you're in a season where the prayers feel unanswered, the pain feels unrelenting, and hope seems just out of reach.
Today, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes with Joni Eareckson Tada, whose life was forever changed in an instant at the age of seventeen. A reckless dive into shallow water broke her neck, rendering her young, athletic body a quadriplegic, wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life. But instead of wallowing in misery, Joni found God in her disappointment and has lived a life of faithful triumph over pain and suffering, pointing others to a God of hope and love, ever since. Over fifty years after her accident, Joni is still impacting the world in extraordinary ways through her speaking, writing, and ministry, Joni and Friends. She joins us to talk about how she finds strength and joy for each day, the hope of heaven, and what it means to her to be fearfully and wonderfully made. Joni's story will give you the faith and courage to overcome the unthinkable in your own life and inspire you to press on with joy and perseverance. To connect with Joni and get her book, please visit the show notes at wonderfullymade.org.
Episode Topics:
- How to find God's presence in seasons that feel impossible
- How long-term suffering reshapes faith and dependence on Jesus
- What weakness reveals about who we really are
- Learning to lean on God's strength instead of self-reliance
- The role of Scripture in sustaining hope through pain
- Choosing surrender when circumstances don't change
- Why suffering is never wasted in God's economy
- The importance of godly community in seasons of weakness
- Living with chronic pain while cultivating joy and purpose
- Preparing your heart now for eternal joy, worship, and service
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Cultivating healthy boundaries can change your life and protect your soul and well-being. In our re-release of the episode, "Boundaries For Your Soul," Allie and Colleen Blake-Miller discuss the importance of setting boundaries across various areas of life. They explore the challenges people face in establishing boundaries and provide examples of specific boundaries that can be set. They also discuss the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness when communicating boundaries. The intersection of faith and boundaries is explored, highlighting the need for balance and harmony. The conversation concludes with a reminder of the importance of knowing one's value and identity in setting boundaries and taking care of oneself.
Episode Topics:
Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being.
Recognizing the need for boundaries requires self-awareness and paying attention to imbalances or feelings of overwhelm.
Boundaries can be established through clear communication and setting limits on what one is responsible for.
Faith can inform the establishment of boundaries by providing a sense of worth and security in God.
Setting boundaries with oneself, such as managing time and commitments, is crucial for avoiding burnout and maintaining balance.
Episode Chapters:
1:07 Understanding Boundaries
9:30 Recognizing the Need for Boundaries
16:42 Faith and Boundaries
20:02 Identity and Boundaries
24:07 The Journey of Setting Boundaries
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How is your soul doing this holiday season? What if the heaviness you're carrying this holiday season is actually an invitation for your soul to be held, healed, and renewed? In our re-released episode, Caring for Your Soul During the Holidays, Diane and Allie discuss the value of soul care during the holidays, addressing common challenges such as overwhelm, comparison, loneliness, grief, and family dynamics. This conversation will encourage and equip you with practical ways to set priorities, experience true connection, and navigate emotional complexities during this time of year. Whether you are decorating, planning, or shopping this week, remember to take time to quiet your soul and be in God's presence. He loves you and longs to refresh you.
Episode Topics:
Caring for your soul is essential, especially during the holidays.
The holidays can be difficult due to unrealistic expectations.
Loneliness is a significant issue that many face during this time.
Faith can provide strength and comfort during challenging moments.
Grief is a natural part of life and should be acknowledged.
It's important to allow yourself to feel and process grief.
Finding connection through service can alleviate feelings of loneliness.
Setting boundaries with family can help manage difficult relationships.
Prioritizing what truly matters during the holidays is crucial.
Celebrating Christ and drawing closer in faith can bring joy.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Mental Health + Purpose
2:40 Exploring the 12 Habits for a Sound Mind
5:43 Understanding Identity and Its Impact on Mental Health
8:43 The Role of Shame in Mental Health
11:48 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries
14:42 Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
30:03 Closing + Resources
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In this episode of the Wonderfully Made podcast, Allie Marie Smith and Chrissy Kirkman discuss the profound impact of social media on mental health, body image, and personal relationships. Chrissy shares her personal journey of taking a social media break, the challenges she faced, and the transformative effects it had on her life. They explore the importance of reconnecting with God and living a flourishing life beyond the confines of social media. The conversation encourages listeners to consider their own relationship with social media and the potential benefits of a reset.
Takeaways
- Social media can significantly impact mental health and body image.
- Taking a break from social media can lead to personal growth and freedom.
- It's important to recognize the signs of social media addiction.
- Finding Balance offers resources for those struggling with food and body image issues.
- Chrissy's experience highlights the importance of community support in recovery.
- Disconnecting from social media can enhance real-life relationships.
- Mindful movement and reconnecting with nature can improve mental well-being.
- The decision to unplug can be a spiritual journey.
- Encouragement to seek God's guidance in making lifestyle changes.
- Life is fleeting, and it's essential to prioritize meaningful connections.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Purpose
01:05 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
10:23 Chrissy's Personal Journey with Social Media
20:09 The Decision to Take a Social Media Break
26:46 Life After the Social Media Reset
33:15 Encouragement for Others Considering a Break
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Have you ever experienced grief or an unbearable season of loss? Whether it's the loss of someone you love, a relationship, or an unfulfilled dream, God wants to bring you peace and comfort and walk through this season with you. In this episode, Julie Davies, Licensed Counselor, and your co-host, Christie Myers, talk about finding God's comfort amidst grief and loss. They share personal stories of grief, the stages of grief, and the importance of community and connection in healing. This episode highlights how important faith is in coping with loss, finding joy in difficult seasons, and the promises of God that provide hope during difficult times. Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Takeaways
Finding comfort in God is essential during grief.
It's okay to feel sad about loss and brokenness.
Jesus wept, showing us it's normal to grieve.
God wants to bring us peace and comfort.
Grief can manifest in various stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
It's important to let yourself experience grief fully.
Depression can be a normal response to grief, but it should be monitored.
Community support is crucial during times of loss.
Joy can coexist with suffering and can be found in small moments.
God's promises provide hope and strength in difficult times.
Chapters
00:00 Finding Comfort in Grief and Loss
02:51 Personal Stories of Grief and Healing
06:10 Understanding the Stages of Grief
08:49 Coping Mechanisms for Grief
12:08 The Role of Community in Healing
14:58 Joy Amidst Suffering
17:47 God's Promises in Times of Grief
20:47 The Gospel and Finding Hope
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It’s a new year! With it comes new goals, new dreams, new challenges, and new mercies! This episode is a must-listen as you embark on a new year. In this conversation, Allie and Jess Dahl explore the themes of personal growth, faith, and the importance of co-creating a life aligned with God's purpose. They discuss the significance of reflecting on past experiences, the journey of self-discovery, and the difference between self-actualization and living for God's glory. Jess shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and pursuing her dreams, emphasizing the need for clarity and intentionality in setting personal growth goals. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their unique gifts and take actionable steps toward their aspirations while maintaining a God-centered focus.
Takeaways
-Reflecting on the past year helps us recognize God's faithfulness.
-Stepping into our full potential involves co-creating with God.
-Our motivation should ultimately glorify God, not ourselves.
-Anything is possible if God has put it on your heart.
-We need God to expand our life and viewpoint.
-Knowing why our goals matter is crucial for motivation.
-Personal growth requires intentionality and commitment.
-Loving ourselves is essential to loving others well.
-It's a journey of growth, not a quick fix.
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In our closing episode for 2024, Allie shares a ministry update, her HUGE news, and an end-of-year reflection and prayer. Thanks for joining us for another year of our podcast. Look out for powerful episodes in the new year to help you reach your full potential. See you in 2025, friend!
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Are your days filled with stress, busyness, and striving? Do you long to live a life of peace, but it feels impossible? In this re-released episode, Allie talks with author Ann Swindell, who shares wisdom and practical tips for how to experience the peace of God. Our culture tells us we will find peace by escaping our lives or numbing out. However, the peace God gives us is available every moment. It is steadfast and unchanging through the highs and the lows of life. Learn how to cultivate a more tranquil life through habits and spiritual practices. Be encouraged so that you can experience unshakeable peace and have a soul at rest.
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Do you or someone you love battle depression? Do you struggle with suicidal thoughts? You are not alone, and there is hope for you. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Julie Davies discuss the profound impact of depression and suicidal thoughts, sharing their personal journeys of struggle and recovery. They emphasize the importance of community, self-worth, and faith in the healing process while also addressing the complexities of mental health and the ongoing challenges that can arise even after recovery. Julie and Allie provide hope and encouragement to those facing similar battles, highlighting the significance of seeking help and understanding one's value. Do not lose hope. God can carry you through, and brighter days can come.
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Are the holidays hard for you? Are you having anxiety or disappointment as the holidays draw near? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Diane Arnold discuss the importance of caring for one's soul during the holiday season, addressing challenges such as loneliness, grief, and family dynamics. They emphasize the need for self-care, setting priorities, and finding connection through faith and service to others. The conversation provides practical advice for navigating the emotional complexities of the holidays while encouraging listeners to focus on the true meaning of the season.
Takeaways
-Caring for your soul is essential, especially during the holidays.
-The holidays can be difficult due to unrealistic expectations.
-Loneliness is a significant issue that many face during this time.
-Faith can provide strength and comfort during challenging moments.
-Grief is a natural part of life and should be acknowledged.
-It's important to allow yourself to feel and process grief.
-Finding connection through service can alleviate feelings of loneliness.
-Setting boundaries with family can help manage difficult relationships.
-Prioritizing what truly matters during the holidays is crucial.
-Celebrating Christ and drawing closer in faith can bring joy.
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Do you crave more joy or better mental health? In this episode of the Wonderfully Made podcast, Allie Marie Smith speaks with licensed professional counselor Diane Arnold about mental health, identity, and the importance of understanding one's purpose. They discuss Diane's new book, '12 Habits for a Sound Mind and a Joyful Life,' which offers practical strategies for healing and flourishing. The conversation delves into the significance of a sound mind from a biblical perspective, the impact of shame on mental health, and the role of relationships in maintaining well-being. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate self-awareness and apply the practical steps outlined in Diane's book to enhance their mental health and joy.
Takeaways
-Mental health is essential for thriving and living out your purpose.
-A sound mind involves having a healthy identity and self-esteem.
-Practical application of wisdom is crucial for transformation.
-Understanding one's identity and purpose is vital for mental health.
-Shame often stems from societal pressures and personal experiences.
-Relationships significantly impact our mental health and well-being.
-Self-awareness is key to recognizing and addressing mental health challenges.
-Joy is relational and requires connection with others.
-Healthy boundaries are important in relationships to maintain peace.
-Guilt is about actions; shame is about identity.
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Do you ever feel unworthy because of your past? Have things people done or said left you with wounds and low self-worth? Do you believe that if someone knew the truth about you, they wouldn’t love you? In this powerful conversation, Morgan Krueger, author of “Goodbye Hiding, Hello Shame,” talks to us about the complex topic of shame and the journey towards freedom and redemption. Morgan talks about the origins of shame, its impact on personal identity, and the importance of community and support in overcoming feelings of unworthiness. Morgan shares her personal story of struggle and healing, emphasizing the transformative power of Jesus and the necessity of empathy and compassion in relationships. The conversation provides practical steps for listeners to find their own paths to freedom, encouraging them to seek connection and share their stories.
Takeaways
-Shame is a lie that attacks our true identity.
-We have the freedom to choose how we respond to shame.
-Isolation can exacerbate feelings of shame.
-Community is essential for healing and freedom.
-Empathy and compassion are crucial in supporting others.
-Sharing our stories can lead to healing for ourselves and others.
-Jesus offers redemption for our past mistakes.
-Surrendering our shame to God is a process.
-We are all fearfully and wonderfully made.
-Finding one safe person can change everything.
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Do you struggle with viewing pornography or sexual brokenness? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Dr. Joy Skarka discuss the sensitive and serious topic of pornography addiction. They highlight the prevalence of pornography among women and the various forms it takes, such as online videos, TV shows, movies, and erotica. Dr. Skarka shares her personal story of finding freedom from pornography addiction and emphasizes the importance of discovering one's identity in Christ and seeking support from a safe Christian woman. They also address the lies women can believe about sexuality and the need to break free from them. The episode concludes with a discussion of Dr. Skarka's book, 'Her Freedom Journey,' and information about her ministry, Authentic Intimacy.
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Do you struggle with self-doubt? Do you dismiss your gifts or downplay your accomplishments despite your successes? Do you ever feel like a fraud in your own life or that you are going to find out that you aren’t who you are supposed to be?
In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and guest Robin Graham discuss overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt in order to step into our full God-given potential. They explore the importance of understanding our identity in Christ and relying on His power to transform our lives. Robin shares practical strategies such as catching and challenging negative thoughts, journaling, and starting the day with God. They emphasize the need to surround ourselves with affirming relationships and to focus on the truth of God's Word. Learn to embrace your uniqueness and trust in God's plan for your life.
Takeaways
Imposter syndrome and self-doubt are common experiences, especially for high-achieving women.
Understanding our identity in Christ and relying on His power can help us overcome self-doubt and step into our full potential.
Practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt include catching and challenging negative thoughts, journaling, and starting the day with God.
Surrounding ourselves with affirming relationships and focusing on the truth of God's Word can also help build confidence.
Embracing our uniqueness and trusting in God's plan for our lives is key to overcoming self-doubt and stepping into our full potential.
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In this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Cynthia Garrett about reclaiming true sexual freedom in a culture of lies and how it is different from the sexual freedom the world promotes. Cynthia shares her powerful story of transformation and how she found Jesus while imprisoned in Italy for a crime she did not commit. They discuss the damaging effects of the party scene and hookup culture, the myths of the sexual revolution and modern feminism, and the failures of the purity culture movement. Cynthia emphasizes the importance of purity in mind and the need to clean up our thoughts and environment. She encourages women to embrace their true identity as daughters of God and to trust in His plan for their lives.
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Lex Renick shares her powerful story of transformation from living as a trans man for 14 years to embracing her identity as a woman. She talks about the struggles she faced growing up in an abusive household and the lies she believed about herself. Lex emphasizes the importance of knowing and believing that God created each person wonderfully and intentionally. She discusses the dangers of social media and the pressure it puts on young girls to conform to certain identities. Lex encourages those who are struggling with their gender identity to seek God, trust Him, and find their true purpose in Him.
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Sarah Dubbeldam, founder of Darling Magazine and Darling Society, shares her journey of creating a platform and business that celebrates women's worth and beauty. She discusses the importance of authenticity and the impact of the modeling industry on body image. Sarah also introduces Darling Society, a clothing line that aims to combat negative self-esteem and promote self-love. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start small, have a clear mission, and focus on their unique worth and gifts.
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Scars are permanent. Whether they are physical, emotional, spiritual, or other, they are a perpetual part of us. They are reminders of the pain and suffering we have endured, and as such, can bring us shame, rejection, and pain. Allie Marie Smith interviews Dr. Michelle Bengtson about turning pain into purpose. They discuss the concept of scars and how they can lead to feelings of shame and fear. Dr. Bengtson shares her personal story of enduring physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational scars and how she found healing and purpose through her faith. They also explore the themes of redemption and the power of surrendering one's life to God.
Takeaways
-Scars are the end result of the healing process after a wound has occurred, and they can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or relational.
-Scars can lead to feelings of shame and fear, which can isolate us and prevent us from living in our true purpose.
-God can use our scars to bring healing and purpose to our lives, and he offers forgiveness and redemption for our mistakes.
-It is important to be honest with God about our pain and to seek support from safe and understanding individuals.
-The book of Psalms provides comfort and validation for our emotions, and the story of Job reminds us that God can bring good out of our suffering.
-Surrendering our lives to God allows us to experience his love, forgiveness, and abundant life.
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In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith and Robin Ryan McDonald discuss the importance of optimal health in body, mind, and spirit. They emphasize that body size is not an accurate indicator of overall health and that grace-based decisions should be made to improve health. Robin shares her personal journey of struggling with body image and finding healing through nutrition. They discuss the impact of knowing one's worth and value on overall health and well-being. Robin provides practical tips for creating a grace-based healthy lifestyle, including staying hydrated, eating enough food, and getting outside for a 15-minute walk. She encourages every girl and woman to prioritize their health because they are precious and valuable.
Takeaways
-Body size is not an accurate indicator of overall health.
-Grace-based decisions should be made to improve health.
-Knowing one's worth and value has a positive impact on overall health and well-being.
-Practical tips for creating a grace-based healthy lifestyle include staying hydrated, eating enough food, and getting outside for a 15-minute walk.
-Every girl and woman should prioritize their health because they are precious and valuable.
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The dignity of girls and women is under attack. In this conversation, author, speaker and former model Jennifer Strickland talks about the dignity of womanhood and biblical womanhood. She talks about the cultural attack on womanhood, the power embedded in the name woman, and the role of women as life-givers and protectors. Jennifer shares her personal journey from being a former model to becoming a speaker and author dedicated to helping young women see their value and identity in God's eyes. They also address the current issues of gender confusion, the importance of speaking up and taking a stand, and the role of the church in addressing these issues. The conversation ends with a call to action for women to mentor and invest in younger girls and to be truth-tellers in a world that often distorts the true identity of women.
Takeaways
-Womanhood is under a cultural attack, and it is important for Christians to uphold the dignity of womanhood with clarity and compassion.
-The name woman carries power and meaning, as women are designed to bring life and uphold and stabilize mankind.
-Women have a unique role as protectors and guardians, warning of danger and bringing life-giving perceptions to their relationships.
-It is crucial for the church to address the issues of gender confusion and to stand up for the protection of vulnerable girls.
-Women have a responsibility to mentor and invest in younger girls, being truth-tellers and helping them understand their value and identity in God's eyes.
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Have you experienced trauma at the hands of others? Are you having a hard time healing and finding forgiveness? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and guest Susannah Griffith discuss the topic of forgiving after trauma. They explore the intersection of Biblical forgiveness and trauma. They discuss the common ways girls and women have been traumatized, and the harmful ways forgiveness has been weaponized. They also discuss the importance of acknowledging and processing anger, the concept of trauma-informed forgiveness, and practical steps for healing and biblical forgiveness. The conversation emphasizes the importance of putting the survivor first and allowing them to heal at their own pace. If you have experienced trauma we hope this conversation will help you heal and move forward.
Takeaways
-Trauma is an adaptive reality of how our bodies, emotions, and spirits seek to survive in a world shattered by circumstances outside of our control.
-Many girls and women have been traumatized by others, especially sexually.
-The Bible does not condone or require immediate forgiveness in cases of trauma.
-Anger is a valid emotion and can be part of the healing process.
-Trauma-informed forgiveness involves prioritizing the survivor's safety and well-being.
-Practical steps for healing and biblical forgiveness include seeking professional help, setting boundaries, and engaging in self-care.
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Do you ever experience emotions that leave you paralyzed and confused? In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith interviews Dr. Allison Cook about conflicting thoughts and emotions. Dr. Cook shares the core message of her book, 'I Shouldn't Feel This Way,' which focuses on naming and understanding complicated emotions. She emphasizes the importance of getting curious and compassionate with ourselves, as well as the process of framing and braving our emotions. Dr. Cook introduces the MEPS exercise as a practical tool for self-reflection and communication. She also discusses the concept of gaslighting ourselves and the need for self-compassion. The conversation concludes with a reminder of God's desire for healing and the importance of knowing our worth.
Takeaways
-Name and understand your emotions, especially the complicated ones.
-Get curious and compassionate with yourself, allowing for the coexistence of conflicting feelings.
-Practice the MEPS exercise (Mental, Emotional, Physical, Spiritual) for self-reflection and communication.
-Avoid gaslighting yourself and instead cultivate self-compassion.
-Remember that God desires healing for every part of you and that your healing journey is not selfish.
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Do you ever make progress in an area in your life only to self-sabotage? In this conversation, Dr. Allison Cook discusses the topic of self-sabotage and provides insights into why we undermine our own success and well-being. She explains that self-sabotage is like sabotaging someone else, but directed towards ourselves. Common ways women self-sabotage include procrastination, negative self-talk, and thinking traps. Women are particularly prone to self-sabotage due to guilt messages and societal expectations. Dr. Cook emphasizes the importance of getting curious and compassionate with ourselves, reframing negative self-talk, and taking small brave steps towards change.
Takeaways
Self-sabotage is when we consciously or unconsciously undermine our own success and well-being.
Common ways women self-sabotage include procrastination, negative self-talk, and thinking traps.
Women are particularly prone to self-sabotage due to guilt messages and societal expectations.
Getting curious and compassionate with ourselves is key to overcoming self-sabotage.
Taking small brave steps towards change can help break the cycle of self-sabotage.
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There has never been and there will never be another you! God is glorified when you shine your light with confidence and show up as your authentic self. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Dee Cekanor, a retired Paralympian who is passionate about shining the light of Jesus. Dee shares her journey of faith, her experience in the Paralympics, and her radical story of prayer and redemption. She encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and remember that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. Dee's message is one of hope, reminding everyone that they have a light to shine in the world.
Takeaways
-Embrace your uniqueness and remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by God.
-Shine your light for the glory of God and make the world brighter.
-God can redeem painful situations and change the trajectory of your life.
-Your identity is secure in God, regardless of your achievements or circumstances.
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Cultivating healthy boundaries can change your life and protect your soul and well-being. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Colleen Blake Miller discuss the importance of setting boundaries in various areas of life. They explore the challenges people face in establishing boundaries and provide examples of specific boundaries that can be set. They also discuss the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness when communicating boundaries. The intersection of faith and boundaries is explored, highlighting the need for balance and harmony. The conversation concludes with a reminder of the importance of knowing one's value and identity in setting boundaries and taking care of oneself.
Takeaways
-Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being.
-Recognizing the need for boundaries requires self-awareness and paying attention to imbalances or feelings of overwhelm.
-Boundaries can be established through clear communication and setting limits on what one is responsible for.
-Faith can inform the establishment of boundaries by providing a sense of worth and security in God.
-Setting boundaries with oneself, such as managing time and commitments, is crucial for avoiding burnout and maintaining balance.
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In this episode, Allie Marie Smith introduces the community and encourages listeners to join. She then welcomes Colleen Blake Miller, a registered psychotherapist, to discuss cultivating confidence. Colleen defines confidence as knowing who you are and not allowing external factors to diminish that. They explore the difference between self-confidence and confidence in God, emphasizing that both are important. Colleen shares her personal journey of cultivating confidence and offers practical steps for others to do the same. They discuss the importance of embracing imperfections and how it impacts confidence. They also highlight the power of quiet confidence and deliver a message of worth and capability to all girls and women. Listeners are invited to connect with Colleen on Instagram and join the online community.
Takeaways
-Confidence is knowing who you are and not allowing external factors to diminish that.
-Both self-confidence and confidence in God are important and can coexist.
-Cultivating confidence requires self-awareness, active participation in self-talk, and intentional exposure to positive content.
-Embracing imperfections leads to greater self-acceptance and the ability to relate to others.
-Confidence can be quiet and settled, and it comes from recognizing one's worth and capabilities.
-Every girl and woman is worthy, capable, and has great things in store for them.
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Are you tired of being tired? Exhausted? Burt-out? Worn-out? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, Allie Marie Smith talks with our friend Jess Connolly about cultivating a lifestyle of sustainable rest. Jess is a bestselling author, speaker and we’re talking about her new book “Tired of Being Tired: Receive God’s Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion (Practical, Simple Tools to Help You Fight the Fatigue that Overwhelms and Holds You Back).” Jess shares her personal journey of exhaustion and how she realized the need for rest. They discuss the cultural acceptance of busyness and the pressure to constantly be productive. Jess explains the different types of exhaustion and the importance of knowing which type we are experiencing. She also shares her daily and weekly rhythms of rest and encourages listeners to see rest as a gift from God. The episode concludes with a message of encouragement and the importance of understanding Jesus's words in Matthew 11.
Takeaways
-Rest is a gift from God, not something to be earned or achieved.
-There are different types of exhaustion - spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional - and each requires a different approach to rest and renewal.
-It is important to question societal expectations and beliefs about busyness and productivity.
-Creating intentional daily and weekly rhythms of rest can lead to a more sustainable and fulfilling life.
-Understanding Jesus's invitation to rest in Matthew 11 can transform our perspective on rest and renewal.
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Are you trying to find your calling or experiencing fear or uncertainty on how to pursue it? Bestselling author, teacher and entrepreneur Erin Weidemann joins us to talk about putting fear aside and bravely stepping into our God-given callings. Erin shares her journey from classroom teacher to co-founder of a mutli-million dollar publishing company called Bible Belles. This conversation will help you believe that God can do amazing things through your life and help you step into your dreams and full potential with courage and confidence. Erin Weidemann is the founder of Truth Becomes Her, a global organization that equips women with resources to help them step into their unique leadership roles. A sought-after speaker, certified teacher, and business coach, Erin helps faith-forward entrepreneurs define their direction and develop the strategy to write and share the stories they were born to tell. The survivor of a five-year battle with cancer, Erin is the author of thirteen books, including the best-selling Bible Belles series. Erin lives in Whitefish, Montana with her husband, Brent, and their four daughters, Rooney, Ila, Roxy, and Nyomi.
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In this conversation, Allie Mare Smith interviews Stasi Eldredge, bestselling author of the book “Captivating” which has sold over three million copies. If you are unsure what you believe about God, faith, spirituality or Jesus we encourage you to listen with an open heart as you discover the radical love of Jesus that can transform your life.
Stasi shares her powerful story of how Jesus saved her life from addiction and suicide. Discover why Jesus is different from every other religious leader, understand what the Gospel is and be encouraged that He can transform your life. Share this episode with the girls and women in your life to help them discover the radical, life-saving love of Jesus.
Takeaways
-Jesus' radical love can transform lives.
-Jesus is different from any other religious figure in history because of his radical love and resurrection.
Jesus is the lifter of shame.
There is hope and unconditional love in Jesus.
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Do you experience body shame and find yourself consumed by negative thoughts about your appearance? If so, this episode is for you. Author and Body Image Coach Heather Creekmore joins us to talk about cultivating a positive body image with God's help. She talks about the prevalent issue of body dissatisfaction and the impact of societal pressures. Heather shares her personal journey with body image issues and how she found freedom. Heather and Allie explore the lies women believe about their bodies and the importance of having a theological view of our bodies. The conversation also delves into how body image issues can prevent women from living in their true purpose. They also talk about practical steps and mindset shifts for body image freedom along with the importance of identifying and surrendering idols.
You’ll hear in this episode:
- Body Image Statistics
- Heather Creekmore's Personal Journey with Body Image
- The Lies Women Believe about Their Bodies and Beauty
- The Theological View of Our Bodies
- How Body Image Issues Prevent Living in True Purpose
- The Journey to Body Image Freedom
- Practical Steps and Mindset Shifts for Body Image Freedom
- Idol Identification and Surrendering to God's Truth
- Encouragement and Hope for Body Image Freedom
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Do you ever imagine what your life could be like if you didn’t drink? Is your relationship with alcohol chaotic or disordered and negatively affecting your mental, physical and emotional health? Allie Marie Smith and Irene Rollins share why they have chosen sobriety despite the cultural pressure to drink and share the positive benefits they have experienced because of their decision. They talk about how sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol, but it is a journey towards wholeness and healing. They also discuss the physical and mental negative effects of alcohol and encourage listeners to consider if alcohol is beneficial for them. The conversation ends with a reminder to prioritize one's own health and happiness and to seek freedom and abundant life.
Takeaways
-Sobriety is a journey towards wholeness and healing, not just abstaining from alcohol.
-Recovery applies to everyone, as we all have hurts, hangups, and habits.
-Living without alcohol can lead to a life full of joy, peace, and freedom.
-It is important to be aware of the physical and mental negative effects of alcohol.
-Each person should evaluate if alcohol is beneficial for them and make their own decisions.
About our guest
Irene is passionate about health physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Irene is a pastor, certified emotional health coach, and has authored her first book Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom From What Holds You Back in August 2022. She draws on her training and her personal experiences overcoming alcohol addiction and trauma to help you become the best version of yourselves. Irene is a wife and a mother of three and together with her husband Jimmy Rollins of over 24 years whom she leads a marriage ministry that they founded together called TWO=ONE.
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In this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Irene Rollins about recovery and overcoming alcohol addiction. Irene shares her personal journey of addiction, from the early introduction of alcohol in her teens to the slippery slope of dependency. She emphasizes the destruction alcoholism can have on one’s personal life and how it can cause severe physical and emotional consequences. Irene also discusses the role of childhood trauma and shame in her addiction and the importance of addressing these underlying issues in recovery. She highlights the ongoing nature of recovery and the need for constant work and support. The episode concludes with encouragement for loved ones of those with addiction and a reminder that everyone deserves love, support, and the opportunity for healing.
Takeaways
-Alcoholism is severely destructive and can have severe physical and emotional consequences.
-Childhood trauma and shame can contribute to addiction and must be addressed in the recovery process.
-Recovery is an ongoing journey that requires constant work and support.
-Loved ones of those with addiction need to prioritize their own well-being and seek support for themselves.
About the Guest
Irene is passionate about health physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Irene is a pastor, certified emotional health coach, and has authored her first book Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom From What Holds You Back in August 2022. She draws on her training and her personal experiences overcoming alcohol addiction and trauma to help you become the best version of yourselves. Irene is a wife and a mother of three and together with her husband Jimmy Rollins of over 24 years whom she leads a marriage ministry that they founded together called TWO=ONE.
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Are you or someone you love struggling with disordered eating? You are not alone. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Chrissy Kirkman give hope to the girls and women battling eating disorders. They discuss the different types of eating disorders and share Chrissy's personal journey of recovery. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the need for help and offer encouragement to those struggling with eating disorders. The conversation concludes with a prayer for freedom and healing. Allie and Chrissy discuss finding freedom and identity in Christ and the importance of seeking support in times of struggle. You can experience freedom and don’t miss this episode for encouragement in your own journey.
Takeaways
-Finding Balance is a Christian nonprofit ministry that helps people repair their relationship with food and their bodies.
-Eating disorders can manifest in various ways, including restrictive eating, binge eating, and extreme exercise.
-Recovery from an eating disorder is possible with the help of God, community support, and professional treatment.
-It is important to recognize the need for help and reach out to trusted resources for support and guidance.
-God's truth and grace are powerful tools in overcoming the lies and shame associated with eating disorders. Seeking help and prayer is an important step in finding freedom and healing.
-Surrendering to Jesus Christ allows for transformation and a life of freedom.
-There are resources available, such as books and online communities, to support individuals on their journey towards finding identity and worth in Christ.
About the Guest
Chrissy is the Executive Director of FINDINGbalance, the world’s leading Christian nonprofit ministry helping people repair their relationship with food and their bodies so they can live the abundant life they were created for. She also hosts the Old School Food Freedom podcast.
A former participant in FINDINGbalance’s Lasting Freedom program, Chrissy has firsthand experience of the struggle faced by those battling food issues, and the courage it takes to seek help. No longer a captive of “diet culture”, she is passionate about sharing the truth she’s found and helping others find hope and tools to break free.
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Bonnie Nichols, Certified Life Coach, and Wonderfully Made team member joins Allie to discuss managing emotions and acknowledging and processing them. Bonnie shares a four-step system for managing emotions: face it, examine it, take action, and remove it. They also address the message girls and women often receive about their feelings and the consequences of stuffing emotions. The conversation concludes with encouragement to embrace and handle emotions with the support of Jesus and a community of trusted friends.
Takeaways
- Emotions are a natural part of being human and should be acknowledged and processed.
- A four-step system for managing emotions includes facing the emotion: examining it, taking action, and removing it.
- Girls and women often receive the message that their emotions are bad or should be suppressed, but it is important to embrace and handle emotions in a healthy way.
- Stuffing emotions can lead to physical and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.
- Seeking support from Jesus and a trusted community can help process and manage emotions.
Bonnie is a Certified Life Coach and the dynamic Founder of Wholehearted Life Coaching. With an unwavering passion for empowering women, she specializes in helping them overcome stress and burnout, guiding them to discover their core values and purpose, and enabling them to live more balanced and authentically. She is driven by her calling to build strong foundations; Bonnie equips women with the tools to embrace life holistically. Her firm belief is that a solid foundation creates the necessary space to live in alignment with the unique design and purpose that each person has been blessed with.
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In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith and Wonderfully Made team member Bonnie Nichols discuss the importance of mental and spiritual well-being. They give updates on our new teaching series and online community. This conversation focuses on Bonnie's “Wholehearted” philosophy and managing stress, including the importance of sleep and movement. They provide practical tips for managing stress and encourage you to prioritize your well-being.
Takeaways
- Prioritize your mental and spiritual well-being
- Join a supportive online community
- Address the mental health crisis among girls and women
- Practice wholehearted living and manage stress
- Take care of your physical health through sleep and movement
Bonnie Nichols is a Certified Life Coach and the dynamic Founder of Wholehearted Life Coaching. With an unwavering passion for empowering women, she specializes in helping them overcome stress and burnout, guiding them to discover their core values and purpose, and enabling them to live more balanced and authentically. She is driven by her calling to build strong foundations; Bonnie equips women with the tools to embrace life holistically. Her firm belief is that a solid foundation creates the necessary space to live in alignment with the unique design and purpose that each person has been blessed with.
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In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith interviews Robin Long about her book 'Well to the Core'. They discuss various chapters from the book, including reframing mindset, the importance of movement, embracing play, the impact of unplugging technology, and the significance of rest.
- Reframing our mindset is critical before pursuing better health and wellness.
- Movement should be enjoyable and personalized to individual preferences.
- Embracing play and whimsy in movement can help rediscover joy.
- Unplugging from technology is important for mental health and overall well-being.
- Rest is a vital component of wellness and should be incorporated into daily, weekly, or monthly rhythms.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:23 Chapter 1: Reframe
05:02 Chapter 2: Movement
08:09 Chapter 3: Play
09:32 Chapter 4: Unplug
15:52 Chapter 5: Rest
Robin Long is the founder and CEO of Lindywell, an online community that provides
Pilates workouts and wellness resources for busy women all over the world. She is a
certified Pilates instructor with eleven-plus years of teaching, writing, and guiding
women on their health and wellness journeys. Robin believes in a guilt-free, balanced
approach to health and fitness and is passionate about helping women care for their
bodies. Robin lives with her family in Santa Barbara, California.
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You deserve to feel good — not just in your body, but in your whole being. Learn how to reclaim your health, fitness, and body in a journey toward holistic health. In our conversation with Pilates Instructor and author Robin Long we talk about:
- A new perspective on wellness and fitness that aligns more with God’s design.
- How to have grace with yourself when you feel uncomfortable in your body.
- How to experience a grace-over-guilt mindset to release shame and develop helpful habits in every season of life.
- How to reframe how you view your body, fitness, and food.
Robin Long is the founder and CEO of Lindywell, an online community that provides
Pilates workouts and wellness resources for busy women all over the world. She is a
certified Pilates instructor with eleven-plus years of teaching, writing, and guiding
women on their health and wellness journeys. Robin believes in a guilt-free, balanced
approach to health and fitness and is passionate about helping women care for their
bodies. Robin lives with her family in Santa Barbara, California.
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Be the first to hear about our new online gathering place and get our founder’s price. We’ve built something special that will allow our whole community to connect and help you experience lasting transformation this year. Learn all about it and how it can help you experience vibrant spiritual and mental wellness. Allie, Christie, and Bonnie share one principle that has allowed them to experience lasting transformation in their lives. We close this episode with a powerful verse and a prayer for you.
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Sheila Walsh, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and television host knows what it is like to come undone and feel utterly hopeless. She shares her story of how as a TV co-host who appeared to have it together, she found herself in the psychiatric hospital no longer wanting to live. Sheila shares how her breakdown was a part of God’s great rescue plan and offers a profound message of hope for girls and women who want to let go. Sheila shares practical tips and strategies to cope with anxiety and depression. If you or someone you love is facing mental health struggles, our conversation with Sheila will remind you that you are not alone that help is available and that hope is alive. May Sheila’s book “Holding On to Hope When You Want to Let Go” be a light for your journey. Get a copy of our Founder Allie Marie Smith's book "Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love and Worth You Were Created For." Join our list here for encouraging emails and updates.
Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy? Shame will tell you that there is something fundamentally wrong with you and that you’ll never be good enough. It is a pervading experience many women face in today’s culture, but God did not create us to live this way and you can break free from it. Join your co-hosts Allie Marie Smith and Christie Myers for a conversation as friends about how we can break free from shame and walk securely in our true identity as God’s beloved child.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The definition of shame
- How bringing your shame to light is healing
- The origin story of shame
- Allie and Christie’s personal testimonies of finding freedom from shame
- Why shame thrives in isolation
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Our culture encourages instant gratification, promoting must-have brands, conveniences, and luxuries, but dissatisfaction often results. True, lasting contentment cannot be found in worldly things. Jesus wants our hearts to overflow with joy, and he offers it freely.
Do you crave more joy in your life? With God anything is possible and that includes living a life of abundant joy! Our guest today, Lydia McLaughlin, exudes confidence in Christ and we are excited for her contagious joy to fill your earbuds as you listen and learn.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
-How reading your Bible more can increase your love for the Lord
-How the Holy Spirit helped Lydia put her faith in Jesus
-The importance of seeing older generations live out their faith
-The impact of being obedient in the small instructions from God which can lead to greater assignments
-Why planning your time in the Word is crucial in all life seasons
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Purpose, prayer and obedience — three very important things we will be exploring on today's episode with our guest Stephanie Bright. Stephanie is on a mission to help women experience the love and power of Jesus in the everyday moments of their lives and is the Founder of the ministry Christian Girls Pop where she shares about the Word of God and His transforming love on college campuses.
Today we chat about:
- How knowing your worth helps you make better decisions
- Why practicing obedience builds your confidence to trust God
- Why you need to have an encounter with Christ yourself
- How small steps of obedience can lead you to your God-given purpose
- The truth that God is not a demanding parenting figure, but rather a loving good Father
- Christianity may seem like a long list of rules, but the true purpose of obedience to God is freedom.
Bio: Stephanie Bright is the founder of Christian Girls POP, an online international Women’s ministry. While attending college, Stephanie began leading Bible studies from her dorm room, which led to the birth of Christian Girls POP (CGPOP). Through CGPOP, Stephanie can reach women across the world of all ages to proclaim the Word of God in a relevant way. As a Bible teacher, she uses her life experiences to help others realize their potential by highlighting scripture in her unique way. Stephanie aspires to bring CGPOP to college campuses worldwide to guide young women into a meaningful relationship with Christ. Stephanie also enjoys leading worship, spending time with her younger siblings, and doing puzzles in her free time.
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You are stronger and smarter than you know and have been created for such a time as this to live a life of purpose and lasting significance. Join us for part two of our conversation with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author and speaker. We talk with Michele about:
- The difference between having faith and being religious - How to have grit and persevere through challenges - The power of prayer and how to discover God’s will for your life - How to become a woman of influence and an effective leader - The importance of character, integrity, individuality and gratitude and the beauty of America and its design to protect our freedom and God-given rights
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Michele R. Weslander Quaid was named one of “DC’s Top 50 Women in Tech” by FedScoop, in the “Power 100” list of influencers by Washington Life, and one of “The 7 Most Powerful Women to Watch” by Entrepreneur Magazine. She was recruited into public service to lead innovation and transformational change in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. One of the youngest people ever sworn in as a senior executive in the US government, she served in leadership roles, including the first deputy Chief Information Officer for the Director of National Intelligence. Michele then served as Google’s Chief Technology Officer for Public Sector before forming her company, Sunesis Nexus, in 2015.
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You have everything you need to live your purpose, achieve your dreams, and step into your full God-given potential. Join us as we talk with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author, and speaker. Michele’s journey of beating the odds and overcoming challenges will inspire you to live fearlessly, chase your dreams, and live the amazing life you’ve been created for. We talked with Michele about:
- How to overcome challenges and achieve your dreams through grit and perseverance
- Her inspiring story and her book “Change Your Stars: Live Your Purpose and Achieve Your Dreams”
- How your challenges can become a platform for growth and breakthrough
- How to transform your limitations into strength and empathy
- The essential elements we need in relationships to thrive
- How to live your life to the fullest and use your gifts and talents to accomplish the impossible
About Michele
Michele R. Weslander Quaid was named one of “DC’s Top 50 Women in Tech” by FedScoop, in the “Power 100” list of influencers by Washington Life, and one of “The 7 Most Powerful Women to Watch” by Entrepreneur Magazine. She was recruited into public service to lead innovation and transformational change in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. One of the youngest people ever sworn in as a senior executive in the US government, she served in leadership roles, including the first deputy Chief Information Officer for the Director of National Intelligence. Michele then served as Google’s Chief Technology Officer for Public Sector before forming her company, Sunesis Nexus, in 2015.
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Many Christians question whether anxiety is a sin and wonder why it often persists despite prayer and faith. Today’s guest helps us understand anxiety as a natural, biological emotion that can help free us from shame and stigmas and help us move forward and receive help. Dr. Amanda Porter is an author, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and anxiety sufferer who has lived at the intersection of mental health and faith for many years. As one of the 40 million adults in the U.S. who struggle with anxiety, Dr. Porter shares a message of hope that feelings of anxiety can be managed through our thoughts, behaviors, and actions and with professional help when needed. If you have grown weary in your search for relief, may this conversation help you push forward, trust God, and find greater healing and freedom.
You have been made to play an irreplaceable role in God’s great story that ends in victory. Our guest, Stasi Eldredge is an encourager of women and the author of many books including the bestseller “Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul.” Stasi joins Allie Marie Smith to talk about the heart of a woman. Stasi uncovers our longing to be loved, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to bring life and beauty to the world. As a woman, you have been created to bear the image of God in a unique way to a lost and hurting world. We are invited to live a life greater than ourselves and to be transformed by the redeeming love of Christ. As we surrender our hearts to Jesus, we discover the life we have been created for and are invited to play an unmatched role in an eternal story.
Christian dietitian and nutrition therapist Leslie Schilling joins us to uncover the lies we’ve been told about our bodies and the negative effects of diet culture. She shares about her book “Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and into Your Divine Design.” In this conversation, Leslie helps us understand diet-culture myths, fight the lies we've been told (and sold), and discover the truth about health, well-being, and how God sees us.
This conversation will help you:
- Pinpoint the lies of diet culture all around you, even in our places of worship
- Understand that health is far more than what we eat or how we move
- Step away from the shame and guilt you may feel about your body
- Trust your body and recognize the cues your body gives you
- Identify what your body really needs
- Find freedom in food and learn to define health for yourself
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Do you want to experience more joy, happiness and better mental health, but don’t know where to start? Do you feel alone and overwhelmed? Be encouraged that there is hope for you and you can experience relief and healing. Freddie Amos, a women’s counselor discusses the foundations of good mental wellness we can all lean into and that can guide us to improved mental health.
Freddie and Allie talk about:
- Some habits or hang ups that negatively impact our mental health
- Top 3 cornerstones of mental wellness
- Why counseling is so great
- How to respond to intrusive thoughts and transform our minds
- Encouragement and hope for the girl or woman who wants to end her life
- How to know when you need outside help
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Freddie Amos is a women’s counselor for Live Original, a ministry founded by Sadie Robertson Huff. Her passion is to help women of all ages walk in the abundant life God offers us. Freedie shares her story of going from depression as a girl and young woman and the journey God took her on to find healing and joy. Freddie knows firsthand the mental health challenges experienced by so many girls and young women today. Freddie’s story will bring you the hope you need to press on in the midst of loneliness, unworthiness and depression and give you faith that there is light on the other side of your darkness.
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Freddie Amos is a Dallas, TX native, attended Auburn University where she met her husband Parker, where she completed her masters in clinical mental health. Freddie is currently working for Live Original, a ministry founded by Sadie Rob Huff as a women's Christian counselor. Her passion is to help women of all ages walk in the abundance of life God has given to all.
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Do you feel like you’re constantly plugged into technology and are consumed by social media? Is this lifestyle making you anxious, sad and distracted? Be inspired and empowered by Kate Merrick and Allie Marie Smith’s conversation about pursuing a life of digital minimalism that brings contentment, peace, adventure and joy. Kate and Allie share their experiences of how pursuing a life of digital minimalism has changed their lives for the better and how it can change yours as well.
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- Their own journeys towards a life of digital minimalism
- What’s at stake if we continue to spend our lives on our phone
- Practical tips to decrease the amount of time you spend on your phone and social media
- How a lifestyle of digital minimalism leads to contentment, peace and joy
Kate Merrick is a wife, mom, and author of And Still She Laughs as well as Here, Now. She is the co-owner and designer of Mijas Del Mar (Daughters of the Sea), a collection of pre and post-surf styles inspired by vintage California and the golden lifestyle. She speaks, writes, creates, plays, and lives with her family in Carpinteria.
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Can you relate to having an ideal version of yourself you are incessantly trying to become through perfectionism, strife and overachieving? Our western culture pressures us to be perfect in every aspect of our lives. While we may believe becoming our ideal selves will give us the fulfillment we are searching for, the reality is constantly trying to become someone we weren’t created to be, robs us of joy and contentment. In this conversation we talk about how breaking up with our ideal selves frees us to live authentically as the girls and women God made us to be.
In this conversation Allie and Christie talk about:
- The formation of our ideal selves
- How chasing our ideal selves robs us of contentment and joy
- Allie and Christie’s continuing journey of surrendering their ideal selves
- How perfectionism disconnects us with others and how authenticity and brokenness brings connection
- How turning away from a self-focused life sets us free
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Grief is an intimate, personal pain that is often hard to discuss, even years after loss. For some, grief begins before a loved one passes as we watch their health deteriorate before our eyes. Tori Parris, an internationally acclaimed recording artist, shares her personal journey about how grief grew in waves that hit suddenly and hard after her father’s cancer diagnosis. Tori offers words of comfort to those who are preparing for a loss, experiencing loss, or seeking to better understand the pain a loved one is going through. She provides suggestions for coping with grief as well as prayers that guide one spiritually through the grieving process.
Tori and Christie Discuss:
- Tori's personal story of loss
- The difference between mourning and grieving
- How creative practices can aid in the grieving process
- Why we don't have to grieve the loss of loved ones as the world does but rather with the hope of Jesus
- How we all will grieve differently
Tori Parris is an internationally acclaimed recording artist known for her energetic performances and fun personality. Whether in schools, churches, prisons, or hospitals, Tori is passionate about sharing the gospel. She has toured extensively for the past decade, performing her music and teaching at workshops, conferences, and universities. Tori has opened for bands such as Plumb, For King and Country, Tenth Ave. North, Brit Nicole, Skillet, Sidewalk Prophets, and more. Tori holds numerous national and international awards and is a voting member of the Gospel Music Association.Prior to publishing Love Is Never Lost: Standing Strong in Faith While Grieving with Whitaker House, Tori self-published the books Pure and Jesus Kisses. Her passion is to see this generation fall back in love with Christ.
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Sexual abuse survivor, author and international speaker Nicole Bromely shares her journey of the long road of healing from sexual trauma. Whether you or a loved one have survived sexual abuse, rape or assault, our conversation with Nicole will give you hope and remind you that you are not alone. This episode discusses sensitive topics and is for mature audiences only. Nicole and Allie talk about:
- Nicole’s story of surviving childhood sexual abuse
- The importance of breaking your silence with safe people
- Encouragement for survivors of sexual trauma
- How to take care of and nurture yourself as you heal
- Tools, practices and resources to equip you as you find healing
Nicole Braddock Bromley is an international advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation.
She has authored 4 books, produced 2 films and is co-host of the OneVOICE Podcast..
In 2012, Nicole went undercover to the brothels of Cambodia, where she met with child sex slaves and helped them tell their stories for an international film project. In 2014, she founded a non-profit OneVOICE4freedom that stops child sex slavery around the world through prevention education and care for the world's most vulnerable children and families. In 2020, Nicole launched UNLEASH, an e-course and a live online support community for survivors of sexual abuse and leads their weekly meetings. For 22 years, Nicole has traveled extensively as a voice of awareness, prevention, hope and healing to some of the most vulnerable populations around the world, as well as to some of the most prestigious universities, companies and conferences.
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Be inspired to turn away from a life of over consumerism and discover the joy that comes with creating things you love and enjoy. God is the Creator of all things and we have been created in His image to create. You have unique gifts and talents to bring the world through your own creative expressions. Do you ever find yourself in a cycle of overconsumption whether it’s a shopping addiction, constant NetFlix binging, overeating or endless scrolling on social media? Constant consumerism never satisfies and leads to an unfilling life that lacks meaning. Discover the joy of a life of creativity over consumerism.
Your hosts Allie Mare Smith and Christie Myers discuss
- Why creativity is an essential purpose we’ve been created for
- How the practice of creativity can make you come alive and live out your purpose
- The different ways we over consume which robs our joy and never satisfies
- How perfectionism, distraction and comparison kill our creativity
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Letting go of the opinions you and others have of yourself and resting in who God says you are is a necessary step to find freedom from personal strongholds. This concept coined by Pastor Timothy Keller known as “self-forgetfulness” can also apply to the negative relationship we may have with our bodies. Understanding and practicing self-forgetfulness has the power to heal us from body shame that keeps us from living the lives we are made for. Allie Marie Smith and Certified Life and Mental Health Coach Kassandra Baker discuss:
- What self-forgetfulness is and how it can help you heal from poor body image
- How to begin to fully accept the way God created your body
- What Biblical identity formation is and how it impacts the way you show up in the world
- The pendulum swing of pride and self-hatred which keeps us in bondage
- How body idolatry and self-objectification keep us imprisoned
- 2 practices you can take today to cultivate a healthier relationship with your body
- How to be released from what others think of you as well of your own opinion of yourself Kassandra Baker is a Certified Health, Life, & Mental Health Coach and Professional Speaker. She helps women who are trapped in unhealthy habits such as perfectionism, disordered eating, legalism, and people pleasing, so they can break free from dysfunctional behaviors in order to live free.
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Kassandra Baker, Certified Life, Health and Mental Health Coach joins Allie Marie Smith to share her story of finding freedom from unhealthy coping mechanisms such as perfectionism, disordered eating and people-pleasing. Our interview with Kassandra will give you encouragement, hope and practical tools to help you experience healing and freedom.
Kassandra and Allie discuss:
- Kassandra’s story of finding freedom from two eating disorders and unhealthy coping mechanisms
- How people pleasing, perfectionism and control keep us in bondage
- How she found life-saving support through people and tools
- How bringing our struggles to the light and community helps us heal
- Dysfunctional behaviors we use to mask pain
- How dysfunctional behaviors are the symptoms deeper wounds and trauma
- What neuroscience is and how it can heal our brains and transform our lives
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Join us for a conversation about finding freedom from oppression with Lily Meschi, Director of Partner Operations for Iran Alive Ministries. Lily shares her testimony of coming to faith in Christ from Islam and her calling to help girls and women find freedom from the oppressive laws they face in Iran and Muslim countries. Join Lily and our co-host host, Christie Myers, as they discuss:
- Iran’s laws that oppress young women from knowing their value
- Finding freedom from an abusive marriage
- Understanding that God loves you in the most difficult situations
- Lily’s journey to finding Jesus
- Uncovering lies that are taught to you by the culture you grow up in
- Finding hope after years of oppression
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Join us for a conversation about living a beautiful and faithful life right where you’re at. If you ever feel unseen or like you’re not enough, this conversation will remind you how extraordinary your life is regardless of how much applause or attention you get. Be encouraged to cultivate deep roots and live faithfully in the present so you can flourish where God has planted you. Alycia and Allie talk about:
- Encouragement for the girl or woman who feels unseen
- Living a life of extraordinary purpose in ordinary and unseen moments
- Serving faithfully where God plants you
- Finding community outside of romantic relationships
- Alycia’s own roots and journey to finding her identity in Christ
- Knowing and discovering your purpose
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Are you contemplating faith? Have you experienced the new age movement or had questions about different forms of spirituality? Our podcast host Christie Myers brings in special guest and friend, Zoe, to discuss her experience from seeker to experiencing God’s salvation.
Christie and Zoe talk about:
- Zoe’s childhood growing up with loving parents who were seeking truth
- Experiencing the Gospel as an adult
- How God’s love transformed her entire life
- Relinquishing control of your life to Jesus
- Discerning God’s truth within different spiritualities and religions
- Encountering God for yourself
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Have you struggled with shame or ever felt like you were beyond redemption? Today, our guest Toni Collier joins Allie Marie Smith to discuss how you can find bravery and beauty when you have been broken in your own story. Utilizing her own life as an example, Toni shows us there is always hope.
Toni is the author of “Brave Enough to Be Broken: How To Embrace Your Pain and Discover Hope and Healing” and the Founder of Broken Crayons Still Color International Ministry.
Alllie and Toni discuss: ● How through breaking and coming to God we can become more beautiful and whole ● How joy and suffering are made to coexist ● Why we don’t have to tidy ourselves up to be loved ● Vulnerability remorse how to protect the sacredness of your story ● Embrace the right Friendship Circles ● Toni’s advice to the girl who feels broken and ashamed
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Are you or a friend spiritually seeking for answers and trying to find faith and meaning? Have you experienced the new age movement or have questions about different forms of spirituality? Whatever your beliefs or worldview, you are welcome here. Our co-host Christie Myers talks with a special guest and friend, Zoë Guess, to share why and how she left the New Age movement and found wholeness and a personal relationship with Jesus. Zoë was conceived at a yoga retreat and raised in Santa Barbara, CA; in a lifestyle filled with new-age concepts and no Bible. She sought God for as long as she could remember, and although she didn’t know it yet, God was with her the whole time. She strived greatly to attain higher consciousness, intellectual wisdom, secret knowledge, God concepts, and deep healing — depending on astrology charts, tarot cards, yoga certificates, crystals, false prophets, and daily chants, but none of it worked or healed her. Zoe shares that it was Jesus, the Jesus of the Bible, the Son of God, who pulled her out of the wandering darkness she had been experiencing for so many years. And that Jesus delivered her from trauma, shame, fear, and death. Christie and Zoe talk about: • Discerning God’s truth within different spiritualities and religions • Zoe’s journey and spiritual experiences • The deception of universalism and new age philosophies • How God’s love transformed her entire life • How to encounter God for yourself
Are you consumed by thoughts of dieting, food rules, restriction and body shame? Highly-respected dietician and creator of the Peace with Food app, Amy Carlson, joins Allie Marie Smith for a conversation to encourage you on your journey towards recovery and help you find freedom so you can recover. Amy and Allie talk about: * Amy’s story of overcoming an eating disorder and her work as a dietician * A life-changing invitation to “come back to the table” and recover your life * The spectrum of eating disorders, disordered eating and normal eating * What intuitive eating is and how it can help you heal from disordered eating * What’s at stake if we continue to be in bondage to food, eating and body image issues * Two practical steps you can take today to find greater freedom
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Did you ever find yourself having difficulty breathing? Have you ever experienced being so anxious, stressed, or depressed that it feels like you’ve forgotten how to breathe? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith sits down with Jennifer Tucker, who brings insights from her special book, Breath as Prayer. They talk about the power of breath and how it can be used for stress relief, spiritual growth, and self-care. Breath prayers not only help you connect with yourself, but they can also help you connect with God. Tune in now and get ready to say goodbye to anxiety!
Join us for a conversation about unshelving negative thought patterns, so you can live with more freedom and wholeness. We talk with Trina McNeilly, author of “Unclutter Your Soul”and host of The Lovely Life. We discuss:
- Trina’s story of overcoming negative thought patterns
- Overcoming lies about ourselves with God’s Truth
- Partnership with the Holy Spirit in finding the root of our pain
- Trina’s story of coping with the Holy Spirit through her parent’s divorce as an adult
- The three O’s: observe, own, & overcome
- Replacing old lies with new thought patterns
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Join us for a conversation about decluttering your inner life so you can live with more joy, freedom and wholeness. We talk with Trina McNeilly, author of “Unclutter Your Soul”and host of The Lovely Life. We discuss:
- Trina’s story of overcoming soul clutter and depression
- Overcoming trauma by making choices in our sphere of influence
- Partnership with the Holy Spirit on our healing
- Decluttering your soul so you can thrive
- The three O’s: observe, own, & overcome
- Cultivating a victor mentality
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Join your hosts, Christie Myers and Allie Marie Smith, as they share personal reflections and insights from this year. This conversation will encourage you to pause and look back on what God has done in your life in 2022. Christie and Allie talk as friends about their own reflections in a way that will uplift and inspire you. Here are some questions we invite you to answer and reflect on:
- What has God done in your life this year that you want to celebrate? + What is something God has spoken to you this year through his word? + What are you most proud of or grateful for? + What is the hardest thing God has carried you through this year? + What is your word, intention, or something you want to lean into next year?
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Are your days filled with stress, busyness, and striving? Do you long to live a life of peace, but it feels impossible? Allie Marie Smith talks with author Ann Swindell who shares wisdom and practical tips for how to experience the peace of God. Our culture tells us we will find peace by escaping our lives or numbing out. However, the peace God gives us is available every moment of our lives. It is steadfast and unchanging through the highs and the lows of life. Learn how to cultivate a more tranquil life through habits and spiritual practices. Be encouraged so that you can experience unshakeable peace and have a soul at rest. Get the show notes here.
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What could your life look like if you broke free from co-dependent patterns and relationships and healed from your addictions? Our co-host, Christie Myers, talks with Irene Rollins, author and certified Emotional Intelligence Coach. Irene’s fervency to help others overcome their self-defeating habits comes from her life experience as an overcomer of alcohol addiction and trauma. Irene shares her journey from healing from co-dependency and alcoholism and how God took her greatest shame and turned it into purpose. By sharing her own experiences, Irene helps us recognize how co-dependent behaviors such as always putting others first and not honoring ourselves lead to stress, burnout and resentment. Be inspired to make transformational changes and take responsibility for your own journey of emotional healing and growth. Through the power of God at work in your life and a personal commitment to growth, you can overcome any addictions, heal from unhealthy patterns and live a more wholehearted life. Get the show notes at wonderfullymade.org. Support our ministry here.
You have been made to play an irreplaceable role in God's great story that ends in victory. Our guest, Stasi Eldredge is an encourager of women and the author of many books including the bestseller "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul." Stasi joins Allie Marie Smith to talk about the heart of a woman. Stasi uncovers our longing to be loved, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to bring life and beauty to the world. As a woman, you have been created to bear the image of God in a unique way to a lost and hurting world. We are invited to live a life greater than ourselves and to be transformed by the redeeming love of Christ. As we surrender our hearts to Jesus, we discover the life we have been created for and are invited to play an unmatched role in an eternal story. This popular episode has been edited and re-released since we first aired it in May of 2021.
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You have been made to play an irreplaceable role in God's great story that ends in victory. Our guest, Stasi Eldredge is an encourager of women and the author of many books including the bestseller "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul." Stasi joins Allie Marie Smith to talk about the heart of a woman. Stasi uncovers our longing to be loved, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to bring life and beauty to the world. As a woman, you have been created to bear the image of God in a unique way to a lost and hurting world. We are invited to live a life greater than ourselves and to be transformed by the redeeming love of Christ. As we surrender our hearts to Jesus, we discover the life we have been created for and are invited to play an unmatched role in an eternal story. This popular episode has been edited and re-released since we first aired it in May of 2021.
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Dr. Alison Cook, a psychologist and writer, teaches women to live empowered and cultivate life-changing strategies to help them develop their voices, forge healthy relationships, and embrace the holy, sacred work of becoming their best and truest selves in God. Dr. Cook shares how developing a strong sense of self is paramount to living the life God has for us and offers wisdom for women who feel so stuck in an endless cycle of meeting everyone else's needs and expectations that they lose sight of their own. May our enlightening conversation with Dr. Alison Cook inspire you to stop playing small, break free from codependency and find the joy of true connection with yourself, God, and other people.
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Tori Hope Petersen has emerged victorious from the ashes of abuse, trauma, and the adversity she endured in the foster care system. Tori lived in twelve different homes before aging out of foster care at 18 without being adopted. She went on to be an All-American in track and field and is one of the 3% of foster youth to graduate from college. Today, she is a wife, mom, foster parent, foster care advocate, bestselling author, and non-profit founder and holds the title of Mrs. Universe 2021. She is passionate about foster care reform, adoption advocacy, vulnerable populations, and seeing the love of God change people's lives. May our conversation with Tori remind you that God can do immeasurably more than you can ask or imagine in your life, and through His power, you can overcome your greatest struggles and challenges. Get the show notes and links at wonderfullymade.org.
In a world being torn by political and cultural wars, economic fears, isolation, anxiety, and grief over loved ones lost, the emotions and experiences expressed in the Psalms are as real, essential—and necessary—as ever. Songs, poems, prayers, laments, pleadings, praises, and confessions . . . the Psalms are all these things and more. Countless people around the world turn to these ancient “songs” for hope and comfort in their times of personal suffering as they have for centuries past. Bestselling author Laura L. Smith shares how her own brokenness drove her to the Psalms and offers comfort and hope for those of us who are feeling broken and scared in today’s world. May our conversation with Laura inspire you to hide your tears in the pages of these ancient holy words, trusting that God is near to you and hears the cries of your heart.
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Do you ever find yourself hustling for your worth or looking for it in all the wrong places? You are not alone. Too many girls and women are lost and wandering, endlessly seeking security and approval in places and things that never satisfy. Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, authors and leaders of the popular Her True Worth Community join Allie Marie Smith for a powerful conversation to help you discover, strengthen or reclaim your true identity and value. They share their own journeys of finding freedom from the exhausting search for human approval and share how they have found their security and significance through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Be encouraged and equipped to live with unshakable confidence in who God says you are and stop measuring your worth by the world’s metric system.
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Many Christians question whether anxiety is a sin and wonder why it often persists despite prayer and faith. Today’s guest helps us understand anxiety as a natural, biological emotion that can help free us from shame and stigmas and help us move forward and receive help. Dr. Amanda Porter is an author, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and anxiety sufferer who has lived at the intersection of mental health and faith for many years. As one of the 40 million adults in the U.S. who struggle with anxiety, Dr. Porter shares a message of hope that feelings of anxiety can be managed through our thoughts, behaviors, and actions and with professional help when needed. If you have grown weary in your search for relief, may this conversation help you push forward, trust God, and find greater healing and freedom.
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Blair Linne , author, speaker, actress, and spoken word artist, shares her story of experiencing the pain of fatherlessness and offers an invitation to be loved by a Father who will never abandon us. Blair’s personal story of growing up without a father at home reflects the experiences of millions. She shares how the gospel reshaped her identity and transformed her life. Our conversation with Blair will help girls and women with father wounds shift their eyes from what they do not have in their earthly fathers (who, whether present or absent, loving or the opposite, can never be perfect) to what they do have in their eternal Father, who will never disappoint, reject, or abandon them. Be encouraged that no matter what your story is, the gospel promises not just forgiveness but also a place in God’s family, experienced in a local church, where you can enjoy the fullness of his fatherly joy, care, wisdom, provision, protection, and security.
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Bailey T. Hurley, author of “Together Is A Beautiful Place” is everyone’s favorite community cheerleader. She encourages women to pursue a faithful relationship with God so they can build fruitful friendships in their corner of the world. Are you lonely? Do you struggle to find the real friends you long for? Be encouraged that it is possible to grow healthy friendships, starting now. Bailey helps us identify what makes a true friendship, tackles lies and false expectations about what it takes to build lasting friendship and offers wisdom and practical tips for healthy friendship rhythms. We hope this conversation gives you the inspiration to cultivate positive and life-giving friendships in your own life. Visit the show notes at wonderfullymade.org for noteworthy links and more information.
Anne Wilson, a 20-year-old popular singer/songwriter whose powerful song, “My Jesus,” reached number 1 on the Billboard charts joins us to share her journey of enduring and worshipping through grief after the loss of her 23-year-old brother at the age of 15. Losing friends and family members we love and care deeply about is an inescapable part of this life and can be earth-shattering.
Anne shares how worship helped her to endure the loss of her brother and led to an unexpected music career. She offers encouragement and empathy for anyone walking through grief and missing their loved ones. Anne also reflects on the lies many young women believe and inspires girls and women to find their worth and identity in God alone. Her mountain-moving faith will inspire you to celebrate the joy found in a life with Jesus. May our conversation with Anne bring you hope and remind you that God is working all things together for your good.
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Grace Valentine, popular twenty-something author and speaker, joins us for a conversation about courageously and bolding stepping into our God-given callings without seeking the approval of others. You will be reminded that women are celebrated and included in scripture, loved by God, and have unique and beautiful callings on their lives. Soak in life lessons and wisdom from women of the Bible like Deborah, Rahab, and Tabitha as you seek to live your life for God. Christie and Grace explore the bondage of people pleasing and share practically ways they rise above it. Let’s be women who unafraid and are passionately answering the call on our lives rather than trying to perform, impress, or win the approval of others.
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Joni Eareckson Tada’s life was forever changed in an instant at the age of seventeen. A reckless dive into shallow water broke her neck, rendering her young, athletic body a quadriplegic, wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life. But instead of wallowing in misery, Joni found God in her disappointment and has lived a life of faithful triumph over pain and suffering, pointing others to a God of hope and love, ever since. Over fifty years after her accident, Joni is still impacting the world in extraordinary ways through her speaking, writing and ministry Joni and Friends. She joins us to talk about how she finds strength and joy for each day, the hope of heaven and what it means to her to be fearfully and wonderfully made. Joni’s story will give you the faith and courage to overcome the unthinkable in your own life and inspire you to press on with joy and perseverance. To connect with Joni and get her book, please visit the show notes at wonderfullymade.org.
Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher and the author of Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have Is Not the Life You Hoped For. Elizabeth knows what it like to have unfulfilled longings and unmet dreams. In this conversation, she helps us walk through our own areas of loss or disappointment, reminding us that it’s okay to grieve the life we hoped for and shares how the spiritual practice of lament can help us find healing. Elizabeth shares six stages that can help us make peace with our stories and move forward even when the future is uncertain. Friend, whatever you story is — be encouraged that God has not forgotten you. Have faith that you can find purpose and joy as you embrace the beautiful and unique life God has given you to live. Get the show notes and noteworthy links atwonderfullymade.org.
Kechi Okwuchi is a Nigerian American recording artist, author, and motivational speaker. One of two survivors in the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on December 10, 2005, that killed 100 people, she was a finalist on America's Got Talent in 2017 and has put out her own original music since her appearance on the hit TV show. As a burn survivor, one of the first things you will notice when you meet Kechi Okwuchi is her scars that cover her body, but Kechi has refused to be defined by them. Kechi shares her incredible journey with us — a story of not just surviving impossible odds but thriving in a world that is too often caught up with how we look on the outside rather than seeing that our true value is within. Kechi has spent the last 16 years refusing to be defined by her trauma. Kechi’s strong sense of identity, rooted in seeing herself the way God sees her, has allowed her to live authentically in a world that constantly seeks to define us by its ever-changing (and ever-shallow) standards. Kechi's story will inspire you to see yourself through God’s eyes and confidently present your true self to the world.
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Nicole Zasowski, author and marriage and family therapist challenges us to let go of the habit of practicing disappointment and fully embrace joy as we practice the spiritual discipline of celebration. Does the fear that disappointment or tragedy is ahead keep you from fully celebrating the gifts you have right now? This conversation will help you overcome the fears that keep you from looking toward the future with joy and let go of the lies you've believed about happiness. Learn to embrace celebration as a part of spiritual growth and approach life with an expectant heart and courage to trust God's good gifts. While it’s true that God's purpose for us is worked out in our struggles, may you also be encouraged that it is also worked out in our dreams and our delighted joy. Visit wonderfullymade.org for show notes and links.
Rachel Cruze, financial expert and bestselling author, joins us to talk about Biblical principles for financial wisdom. Rachel shares truth and encouragement for the woman who has tied her worth to her financial status and shares the 7 Baby Steps to financial freedom. She reflects on how what we believe about money, ourselves and our world shapes our lives and tackles some of the limiting beliefs many women have around money. Be empowered to take control of your finances so you can become debt free and use money as a tool to be generous and live the kind of life you desire. Grab today's show notes here.
Rachel Cruze, financial expert and bestselling author, joins us to talk about Biblical principles for financial wisdom. Rachel shares truth and encouragement for the woman who has tied her worth to her financial status and shares the 7 Baby Steps to financial freedom. She reflects on how what we believe about money, ourselves and our world shapes our lives and tackles some of the limiting beliefs many women have around money. Be empowered to take control of your finances so you can become debt free and use money as a tool to be generous and live the kind of life you desire. Grab today's show notes here.
Ruth Chou Simons, best-selling author, speaker, artist, and entrepreneur, joins us to talk about the life-transforming power of living in God’s grace. If you find yourself weary from the endless loop of performance and from constantly trying to improve yourself, let this be your invitation to stop striving and discover the freedom that comes from living fueled by grace rather than chasing after perfection. Ruth offers some practical tips for helping us discern when we are starting to cross the fine line of slipping into performance-oriented thinking and living, and how we can step out of the anxiety it creates and into the peace of knowing that we are seen, known and extravagantly loved by Christ. Ruth shares a powerful description of what Biblical grace actually looks like and how it is so much sweeter than anything we know.
For more inspiration on your journey, check out Ruth’s latest book, When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace.
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Morgan Harper Nichols, popular poet, artist and bestselling author joins us to talk about finding peace in an uncertain and chaotic world. If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. May our conversation with Morgan inspire you to become a peacemaker in your own life. Morgan shares some of the practices she uses in her life to unearth peace and shares her life verse with us that has guided her through her creative journey as a prolific artist, musician and writer. Morgan has lived with undiagnosed autism for the majority of her life and reflects on how that experience, and eventual diagnosis, informed her understanding of peace and gave her more grace with herself. Morgan is a beautiful soul with so much wisdom to share. May this conversation encourage you to trade a distracted life for your actual life and pursue greater contentment and joy. Be encouraged by Morgan's art and poetry on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book "Peace is a Practice." Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and join our insider community. Get Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.” Thanks for being a part of our community and share this episode with a friend.
Happy Valentine's Day! Today's episode is a reading of the Father's Love Letter which is a compilation of Bible verses from both the Old and New Testament that are presented in the form of a love letter from God to you. If you've ever wondered what the Bible really says about God and His love for you, you will discover the answer here.
Each line in the Father's Love Letter is paraphrased, which means every Scripture's overall message has been summarized as a single phrase to best express its meaning. We invite you to receive the gift of God’s love and to share this with your friends and loved ones.
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You are so loved.
Sadie Robertson Huff, New York Times bestselling author and whole-hearted encourager joins us to talk about how to navigate social media with wisdom and live counter-culturally. In Sadie's brand new book "Who Are You Following: Pursuing Jesus in A Social Media Obsessed World" she draws on her own experience and addresses topics such as online comparison, being truly loved and so much more. We talk about some shocking statistics about our overuse of social media and how to live differently. Sadie shares about her experience using Snapchat and why she stopped using it and also shares some of her own social media boundaries that protect her peace of mind and joy. May this inspiring conversation with Sadie encourage you to trade a distracted life for your actual life and live with intentionality and purpose as you whole-heartedly pursue Jesus. Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and join our insider community. Watch our short film about social media, "Made for More" here. Get Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.”
Sadie Robertson Huff, New York Times bestselling author and whole-hearted encourager joins us to talk about how to navigate social media with wisdom and live counter-culturally. In Sadie's brand new book "Who Are You Following: Pursuing Jesus in A Social Media Obsessed World" she draws on her own experience and addresses topics such as online comparison, being truly loved and so much more. We talk about some shocking statistics about our overuse of social media and how to live differently. Sadie shares about her experience using Snapchat and why she stopped using it and also shares some of her own social media boundaries that protect her peace of mind and joy. May this inspiring conversation with Sadie encourage you to trade a distracted life for your actual life and live with intentionality and purpose as you whole-heartedly pursue Jesus. Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and join our insider community. Watch our short film about social media, "Made for More" here. Get Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.”
Are you tired of dieting or the daily struggle with food? What if there is another way to live and eat that would help you discover whole health for your body, mind and spirit? Erin Todd, blogger and co-host of the Intutive Eating for Christian Women Podcast joins us to share her journey of going from being a slave to skinny to finding freedom from dieting which has brought her peace, purpose and joy. Erin shares about the toxicity of diet culture and offers encouragement for the girl or woman who believes her weight is tied to her worth. She shares an overview of what Intuitive Eating is and how it can help you ditch dieting for good and live with greater freedom and wholeness. Be encouraged that you too can find freedom from the struggle and live the life you've been created for. Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and join our insider community. Get a copy of "HEAL: Healthy Eating and Abundant Living." Get Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.” Become a podcast partner through a tax-deductible donation of $5 a month here.
Colleen Blake-Miller, psychotherapist and speaker talks with us about the transformative power of soul care and how it enables us to live into our God-given identity and value. We talk about how soul care is not selfish, but is about stewardship and how it ultimately enables us to live the life we've been created for. Colleen shares some of the false beliefs and mindsets that keep women from taking care of themselves in a way that is reflective of their value. She offers practical tools and strategies to help us care for ourselves for good motives. She also shares encouragement for the woman who feels like she is at war with herself and reflects how renewing our mind can be the first step to lasting change. Connect with Colleen here. Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and join our insider community. Get Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.” Become a podcast partner through a tax-deductible donation of $5 a month here. Share this episode with a friend and thanks for being a part of our community.
As we welcome a New Year we wanted to do something special for you and invite you to take time to reflect and pray about your life, your hopes and your relationship with God. Rather than focusing on goal setting or resolutions, we are sharing five grace-filled questions that will help you live with intentionally this year. Allie and Christie share their responses and then you are invited into your own time of guided prayer and reflection. We hope you will take this opportunity to prayerfully reflect so you can live more passionately and purposefully this year. Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and become a WM Insider. For more encouragement, grab a copy of Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.” Become a podcast partner through a tax-deductible donation of $5 a month here. Loving the podcast? Share it with a friend and write a review. Thanks for listening and we’re so glad you’re a part of our community.
Holley Gerth, bestselling author and encourager of women joins us to talk about the integrity of being faithful in a culture that rewards a flashy life and defines success by our accomplishments, appearance and influence. She shares a powerful definition of faithfulness and reminds us that "the small and hidden moments of our lives are of great worth to God" and offers encouragement for those who feel unseen and as though their lives are mundane and ordinary. Holley shares transformative insights on what to do the next time you feel like you need to do more or be more or hustle for your worth. We hope this conversation empowers you to cease striving, take the next small step and rest in God's unconditional love and extravagant grace. Regardless of how it looks on the outside, your life is extraordinary and is of great value and worth. There is depth and beauty in living a faithful life.
Share this episode with a friend and invite her to be a part of our community. Connect with Holley at holleygerth.com Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” Get Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.” Become a podcast partner through a tax-deductible donation of $5 a month here. Thanks for listening and we’re so glad you’re a part of our community.
Katherine Wolf, author, speaker, and stroke-survivor encourages us to see our lives as stories God is writing. She shares how for many of us we have a straightforward picture of what we expect our lives to look like. But what happens when we encounter detours or setbacks? Katherine reminds us that even in our terrible sufferings, God never makes mistakes and is ever present even in the hardest moments of our lives. Katherine encourages us to embrace the unique story of our lives even if it looks different than the one we once envisioned for ourselves. Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and become a WM Insider. For more encouragement, grab a copy of Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.” Thanks for listening and we’re so glad you’re a part of our community. Become a podcast partner through a tax-deductible donation of $5 a month here.
Our guest Christie Dondero Bettwy joins us to talk about how we can experience more peace around food this holiday season and in this coming New Year. Is your relationship with food chaotic or complicated? Are food and body image issues taking too much space in your head? As we get into the holidays it can be an especially difficult time for those struggling with eating issues. Learn how to have grace with yourself and discover life-giving principles that can transform the way you interact with food. We talk about how dieting and restriction can keep us in bondage and explore practical steps for moving forward. Discover resources to help you on your journey so you can experience wholeness and live into your true identity. You were made to live free. Grab our free guide “5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth” and become a WM Insider. For more encouragement, grab a copy of Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For.” Thanks for listening and we’re so glad you’re a part of our community.
Ellie Holcomb, singer and songwriter shares how memorizing scripture has transformed her life and allowed her to push back against the darkness and shame. God's word is a shelter, an anchor and a comfort — full of power and strength. Through her new devotional "Fighting Words," Ellie inspires us to memorize scripture so we can speak it into the darkest corners of our souls. Ellie vulnerably shares a story behind the song that inspired her devotional, reminding us that we're not alone in our insecurities while inspiring us to remind the enemy who we are and whose we are. May this conversation invite you to come and sit in the green pastures of God's word and let Him heal you and give you rest. Grab our free guide "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth" and become a WM Insider. For more encouragement, grab Allie's book "Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For." Thanks for listening and we're so glad you're a part of our community.
Sheila Walsh, bestselling author, Bible teacher and television host knows what it is like to come undone and feel utterly hopeless. She shares her story of how as a TV co-host who appeared to have it together, she found herself in the psychiatric hospital no longer wanting to live. Sheila shares how her breakdown was actually a part of God's great rescue plan and offers a profound message of hope for girls and women who want to let go. Sheila shares how COVID affected her own mental health and offers practical tips and strategies to cope with anxiety and depression. If you or someone you love are facing mental health struggles, our conversation with Sheila will remind you that you are not alone and that help is available and hope is alive. May Sheila's new book "Holding on to Hope When You Want to Let Go" be a light for your journey. Are you a WM Insider yet? If not, get our free guide here: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth" so you we can encourage you directly in your inbox 2-4x a month. Thanks for listening and we're so glad you're a part of our community.
Your hosts, Allie Marie Smith and Christie Myers, invite you for a conversation on what it means to truly bloom in our lives. Inspired by chapter 7 from Allie's new book, "Wonderfully Made," titled "Made to Bloom" this episode unpacks what it means to "pull our own weeds and tend to our own garden." Be challenged to identify the things (or weeds) that are causing destruction or robbing you of peace and joy in your life. We reflect on the spiritual principles Jesus shares in John 15 about the "vine and the branches" and discuss what it means to abide in God. Allie and Christie share what "pulling weeds and tending to their own gardens" have looked like in their lives and invite you to reflect on three powerful life-coaching questions. We hope this conversation helps you bloom even more beautifully in your life. Listen to Christie's testimony here and get a copy of "Wonderfully Made" from Target, Amazon, Christianbook.com or your favorite retailer.
Kia Stephens, writer and ministry leader joins us to talk about finding healing from father wounds. Whether you have father wounds that stem from divorce, abandonment, premature death, abuse, incarceration, drug addiction or from having a physically present father but who was emotionally abusive, our conversation with Kia will help you process through your pain and press on to greater healing. Kia shares her own journey of finding God to be a father to the fatherless beyond physical constraints. Through her own story, Kia provides encouragement, healing and practical wisdom for experiencing wholeness from the wounds of a broken relationship with your father. She shares about the powerful role grief and honesty play in the healing process and opens up about her journey to forgiveness and freedom. Whether you need help healing from your own father wounds or want to encourage someone else on their journey, our conversation with Kia will be a life-giving source of wisdom and truth. Be sure to order Allie's new book Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For to be encouraged in your life. This book is our anthem of hope and worth for young women and the women who love them.
Join us for a very special episode and an authentic conversation among friends. We are celebrating the upcoming release on October 5th of Allie's new book "Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For." While Allie may have written it, this book is our anthem of hope and worth for women as a ministry and we can't wait for you to be encouraged by it. Christie and our dear friend and author Kate Merrick join Allie to talk all about the book. Allie shares a personal story from her life, the journey of writing it, the meaning behind the cover design and shares how our ministry started. We reflect on how God can bring beauty from brokenness and Allie shares encouragement for tending to your own goals and dreams. Pre-order a copy from your favorite book retailer including Amazon, Target or Christianbook.com and enter your info at alliemariesmith.com to get all kinds of free gifts including a chance to win a Parker Clay leather backpack and a life coaching guide. We invite you to shut distractions aside as you dive into this book and consider hosting a book club. Let "Wonderfully Made" build your faith whatever season of life you are in and help us share this message with a lost and hurting generation of young women. We're so glad you're a part of our community and can't wait for you to read it.
Marian Jordan Ellis, author and encouragement of women joins us to talk about how we can overcome our shame stories and break agreement with the false lies, identities and labels that keep us in bondage. Marian reflects on how we often take on false identities from our wounds and shares how her experience of being abused as a girl made her believe she was unwanted, unlovable and usable. She helps us break that lie that what's been done to us defines us and shares how we can be transformed and walk in freedom through the renewing of our mind with what God says is true. May this conversation help you rise above shame, leave the lies behind and step into your true identity as God's beloved, redeemed and forgiven daughter. For more encouragement visit our website at wonderfullymade.org and get our free guide "Whole and Free" we wrote just for you to help you walk in your true value.
JJ Heller, popular singer, songwriter and children's book author joins us to share about her brave journey with anxiety and a panic disorder and how she has experienced God in the midst of it. If you wrestle with fear or anxiety, our conversation with JJ will remind you that you are not alone and that God has you in His hands. She shares a practical tip for dealing with anxiety and reflects on how God has used this struggle in her life to bring hope and comfort to countless people through her music. JJ shares about how she coped with fear during COVID and the song that came out of it. She tells us about her new children's book "A Hand to Hold" inspired by her song by the same name. Allie and JJ talk about redefining success for yourself and JJ shares words of wisdom she'd tell her eighteen-year-old self. JJ is a kind and humble soul and our conversation with her is sure to encourage you. For more encouragement visit our website at wonderfullymade.org and get our free guide "Whole and Free" we wrote just for you to help you walk in your true value.
Jessica Munoz, Founder and President of Ho’ōla Nā Pua, an organization fighting against childhood sex trafficking inspires us to become women on mission who make a lasting and eternal impact in this world. Join us for a conversation about the difference between what our culture defines as an "influencer" and a woman of true influence. Set vanity metrics aside and be inspired to live a faithful life right where you are and to be used by God in ordinary and extraordinary ways as you step into your unique calling. Jessica shares encouragement for when you are weary from doing good and highlights some of the rhythms and disciplines she leans on that equip her to live out her purpose. Even if you don't do what the world might consider are big things or have a large social media following, know that you are a woman of influence as you love and serve the people in your life. Be inspired to live intentionally and play a part of a bigger story as you become a woman of lasting influence in a world in need of hope. For more encouragement visit our website at wonderfullymade.org and get our free guide "Whole and Free" we wrote just for you to help you walk in your true value.
Our amazing new co-host, Christie Myers interviews Jessica Cheung — actress, YouTuber and creator of the online ministry 31:30 Beloved. Jessica joins us to talk about her powerful story of healing and redemption and how to have a centered soul in a chaotic world. Jessica had a glamorous life, living in Beverly Hills, traveling to exotic places, dating GQ men, and partying with A-list celebrities. On the outside her life looked ideal, but she was immersed in an empty lifestyle of drugs, toxic relationships and was drowning in the pain of two abortions. Jesus met Jessica in her brokenness, restored her and set her on the road that leads to life. Jessica and Christie talk about finding stillness and living a spacious life. No matter what your story is, our conversation with Jessica will encourage you in your faith and inspire you to live more intentionally. For more encouragement, visit our website and get a free resource we wrote just for you at wonderfullymade.org.
Mandy Hale, blogger-turned New York Times-bestselling author joins us to talk about thriving as a single woman and navigating the crazy world of modern dating. Mandy shares inspiring wisdom for confidently embracing your unique story in a culture that tries to convince us we are not enough unless we are in a relationship. She shares some of the lies single women need to stop telling themselves and offers great tips for navigating dating apps. Mandy says, "There is a way to date with dignity, to refuse to let the swipe rule your life, to stand confident in your worth and not settle for less than you deserve, and to find love without losing yourself." In her new book "Don't Believe the Swipe," Mandy shares her journey as a passionate and thriving forty-two year old single woman to help you "stop the madness, reclaim yourself and start swiping right — on yourself." Be encouraged to know your value and step confidently into the life that is uniquely yours to live. Your life is precious and you have tremendous value. For more encouragement visit our website and get a free resource at wonderfullymade.org.
Jess Connolly, author of "Breaking Free From Body Shame" joins us to help us heal from body image struggles and walk in freedom. An estimated 97% of women wrestle with body image issues which can interfere with the life we are created for. It's time to rise above cultural ideals about a woman's worth, reclaim what God has called good, and transform the way you see your body forever. Jess shares why self-image is not a superficial issue, but a spiritual issue and unpacks why body shame is so prevalent in our culture. Discover steps you can take on your own journey towards freedom as you replace the lies you've been believing with what God says is true about your body. For more encouragement and resources visit our website at wonderfullymade.org.
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Stasi Eldredge is an encourager of women and the author of many books including the bestseller Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul. Stasi joins Allie Marie Smith to talk about the heart of a woman. Stasi uncovers our longing to be loved, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to bring life and beauty to the world. As a woman, you have been created to bear the image of God in a unique way to a lost and hurting world. We are invited to live a life greater than ourselves and to be transformed by the redeeming love of Christ. As we surrender our hearts to Jesus, we discover the life we have been created for and are invited to play an irreplaceable role in an eternal story. For more encouragement and resources visit our website at wonderfullymade.org
Self-objectification is thinking of yourself as a collection of body parts first, and as a person second. Objectification is an over-obsession with a person's body without regard to who they really are. Most of us are familiar with the idea of men and the media seeing women as objects, devaluing them in the process. But is it possible for us as women to objectify ourselves and even each other? In this short solo episode Allie Marie Smith tackles the concept of self-objectification and how it might be robbing us of the life we've been made for. Allie shares her own story of objectifying herself and how God has helped her break free from body shame and begin to see herself through His eyes. May this episode invite you to a time of self-reflection and inspire you to practice true body positivity. May you begin to treat yourself with kindness and dignity and live into your true identity and worth.
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Our guest, Linda Franklin, Allie's close friend who serves as an HR Director at a large church joins us to talk about five common lies women often believe.
These lies are:
- I'm not good enough
- I need to be in control
- I'm unknown
- My sin is too big or unforgivable
- I must perform to be loved
If you can relate to believing any of these lies, this discussion will help you reflect on how they have been robbing you of God's best and equip you to trade them for what is true. Linda and Allie offer practical tips and strategies for renewing your mind so you can be transformed. Be encouraged that with God's help you can overcome the lies that are keeping you small and stuck.
Kait Warman, popular dating coach and author of "Thank You For Rejecting Me" joins us to talk about how to turn rejection into power and transform your pain into purpose. Kait shares her own journey of seeking validation from men and being in an abusive relationship. Today, as a thriving single woman Kait has personally experienced the sting of rejection more than once but believers her biggest life rejections have made her into the woman she is today. Kait shares some of the common ways women reject themselves and some of the steps towards healing. She shares why rejection is actually God's protection and redirection and for every nope you receive there is still hope . Kait tackles the subject of dating apps and gives powerful tips for navigating them with confidence, gratitude and an abundance mindset. We all experience some level of rejection in our lives and this conversation will help you move forward with a little more hope in your heart, believing God is directing your path and His plan for you is still good.
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Harmony Grillo joins us to talk about the path to healing from trauma —whether it's from a one-time event or trauma experienced over a period of time. Harmony has overcome tremendous abuse and exploitation which she writes about in her memoir "Scars and Stilettos." She is also the Founder of Treasures, a faith-based survivor-led outreach and support group to women in the sex industry and survivors of sex trafficking. Harmony breaks down the difference between a traumatic event and chronic trauma and covers the three natural responses we experience and how they each affect us. Harmony shares powerful insights from her own recovery journey and offers practical tools you can use to help deal with trauma in a healthy way. We believe no level of trauma is insignificant and God wants us to be made well as we invite Him into the hard and painful parts of our lives.
Resources Mentioned:
Scars and Stilettos
5 Ways to Cope When You Are Triggered
Getting Past Your Past (Free download)
The Body Keeps the Score
Rebekah Lyons, bestselling author and speaker joins us to talk about a practical approach for decreasing anxiety and experiencing more peace in your life. Rebekah opens up about her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression which ultimately led her to implement four life-giving rhythms into her life. She shares how these rhythms — "rest, restore, connect and create" can help you begin an intentional lifelong journey toward greater spiritual, emotional and relational health. Rebekah shares what it looks like to intentionally integrate these four rhythms which bring peace and purpose to your days. If you are burnout, tired, stressed and anxious, we hope this conversation will help you find the deep soul rest you need and help you thrive.
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Cambria Joy, author, YouTuber, nutrition coach and personal trainer joins us to talk about a faith-filled approach to finding radiant health from the inside out. Cambria shares her story of struggling with binge eating disorder and the journey God took her on to find true freedom and wholeness without dieting, restriction or rigid get fit plans. Allie and Cambria share the mindset that by setting eyes on our relationship with God first and foremost and surrendering perfection we can find wholeness and become healthy in mind, body and spirit. Cambria shares some profound insights on having an ideal body image and how you can trade your ideal body in for something so much better. If you're looking for lasting freedom in the areas of food and body image, this conversation is for you.
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Join Allie Marie Smith for this time of guided scripture reflection as we meditate on John 15. Discover how to truly bloom whatever season you are in. You are invited to set aside this time as you reflect on your life and the things that are keeping you from living fully alive. May you bloom as you abide in God's extravagant love. This reflection is best done during a set aside time free of distraction and interruption.
Hannah Brencher, encourager and author of the new book "Fighting Forward: Your Nitty Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies that Hold You Back" joins us to remind us to stay in the fight no matter how hard life gets. Hannah shares her story of experiencing a nervous breakdown which in a moment turned her from fully functioning to a severe depression that left her hospitalized and fighting for her life. She opens up about the journey God has taken her on to daily push back the darkness and gives insights on how to develop daily rhythms and a sustainable faith in a culture of hustle. This conversation is filled with practical tips and hope for difficult days and will encourage you to keep moving forward one day at a time no matter what you are going through. Thanks for listening, we are so glad you are here!
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Every time a new year comes around we are bombarded with products or programs that promise to change our lives and transform us into our ideal selves with our ideal lives. We are often tempted to pursue perfection, setting ourselves up for failure and cycles of guilt and shame. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith invites you to pursue wholeness over perfection this new year as you find true rest for your soul. Experience a time of guided reflection and be encouraged to surrender perfection for wholeness this new year.
Truth Declarations:
- I am complete in Christ
- I am choosing wholeness over perfection
- I don’t need to perform for my worth
Reflection Questions:
- What are some unrealistic expectations you have placed on yourself or might be putting on yourself this new year?
- In what ways are you living at war with yourself or living an undivided life?
- What are some areas of your life you want to experience change or breakthrough this coming year that reflect the abundant life God desires for you?
- What would it look like to invite God into this area of your life?
- What would it look like to pursue Jesus and wholeness over perfection this year?
- How can you hold yourself to a standard of grace, not perfection?
Holley Gerth, life coach, counselor and author of "The Powerful Purpose of Introverts" shares everything you need to know, from brain science to the psychological, relational, and spiritual aspects of being an introvert. Holley shares why being an introvert is actually your superpower and is an integral part of the way God made you. She also reveals exactly what will help you beat your struggles and maximize your God-given strengths so you can live with clarity, courage, and confidence in a world that needs what only you can give. If you're not sure whether you're an introvert or extrovert, Holley will help break it down for you as she shares differences between introversion and extroversion. Discover some of the strengths of introverts so you can step into your full potential. Join us for this fascinating conversation!
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Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director for Rock Recovery, a nonprofit that helps people overcome disordered eating joins us to talk about how we can experience more peace around food this holiday season and in this coming New Year. Is your relationship with food chaotic or complicated? Are food and body image issues taking too much space in your head? As we get into the holidays it can be an especially difficult time for those struggling with eating issues and COVID can add a whole additional layer to these struggles. Learn how to have grace with yourself and discover life-giving principles that can transform the way you interact with food. Christie shares her own recovery story from disordered eating and why freedom from food issues is possible. We talk about how dieting and restriction can keep us in bondage and explore practical steps for moving forward. Discover resources to help you on your journey so you can experience wholeness and live into your true identity. You were made to live free!
Cheryl Scruggs is an author, podcaster and Biblical marriage counselor. If you are single, dating, engaged or in a difficult marriage this conversation is for you. After years of frustration in her marriage, Cheryl’s longing for emotional fulfillment led to an affair and, finally, a divorce that left her husband Jeff utterly devastated and seething with anger. Yet, incredibly, seven years later, Jeff and Cheryl once again stood at the altar, promising to “love, honor, and cherish” one another. Having experienced restoration in their relationship, Cheryl and Jeff now mentor and counsel couples on the Biblical principles of a healthy marriage. Cheryl shares what she wishes she knew before she first said I do and reveals some of the secrets that destroyed their marriage. She also dives into some of the lies young women believe about marriage. We hope this conversation encourages and equips you whether you are single, dating, engaged or currently married.
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Jamie Grace, a Grammy-nominated recording artist was diagnosed with anxiety, Tourette Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention-deficit disorder as a young girl. Jamie shares about her life-long struggles with mental illness and her dependence on Christ to help her discover moments of silence in a noisy, chaotic world. Whether or not you face a mental health challenge, Jamie's story and insights will help you fight anxiety by learning to get quiet and find rest. Jamie shares ideas for experiencing joy in the midst of hard times and her story will inspire you to overcome the challenges you are facing in your own life.
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Margaret Feinberg, Bible teacher and author of "More Power To You" teaches us how to examine the lies we believe and replace them with a Biblical affirmation of truth that will restore us with peace and joy. The lies we believe keep us from living into our true God-given identity. Margaret helps us identify self-sabotaging beliefs and how to overcome them. Learn practical strategies for breaking free from the negative thoughts that keep you stuck and step into the joyous life God wants for you.
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Alli Worthington, speaker and author of "Standing Strong" joins us to talk about how we can be resilient in the face of adversity and become unbreakable women who draw our strength from God. Alli reflects on how for far too long women have downplayed their strength and their contribution to the world. In these difficult and uncertain times, be encouraged that you are stronger than you think you are and are worth more than you can ever imagine. While collectively we are facing difficulty, God is calling us to a new level of strength in Him. Learn practical strategies for rising above self-sabotage and find the confidence to say yes to God's call on your life.
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Mary Marantz, author of her memoir "Dirt" shares her story going from a single-wide trailer in the mountains of rural West Virginia to the halls of Yale Law School — a journey about remembering our roots while turning our faces to the sky. Mary shares her experience about feeling broken and disqualified and how her struggles became the foundation on which God wrote her redemption song. We all have things in our stories we feel make us unworthy, ashamed or disqualified but oftentimes these are the things God can use to make beautiful things grow and open doors we never dreamed of. She shares how being vulnerable with our stories and struggles actually makes people lean in closer and creates genuine connection. If you are feeling unworthy or disqualified, may you soak in the truth of Mary's words and have the courage to dig in rather than give up.
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Kayla Stoecklein lost her husband, Andrew—megachurch pastor of Inland Hills Church in Chino, California to suicide in August 2018. In the wake of the tragedy, she embarked on a brave journey to better understand his harrowing battle with mental illness and, ultimately, to overcome the stigma of suicide. Andrew was open about his depression and Kayla became open about his suicide. Kayla shares how what she has learned through her journey and what we can do better as a society and the church in identifying and treating mental illness. Kayla shares how her deep wounds have led to deeper joy amidst her grief and reflects on how joy and sorrow can co-exist. We hope this conversation sheds light on suicide and mental illness and that if you or loved one is struggling that you reach out for professional support. If you are having suicidal thoughts know that hope is available and please call the suicide hotline number at 1-800-273-8255. Visit wonderfullymade.org for more encouragement and resources. If you are enjoying our podcast we invite you to be one of our supporters and help it continue by making a tax-deductible donation here. We're so glad you're here!
Sex trafficking is a major issue affecting over twenty million trafficking victims globally and is the fastest growing crime today. American children are bought and sold every day for sex. Gain a better understanding of what sex trafficking is, who is at risk, warning signs and how you can join the fight against it. We welcome Jessica Munoz, Founder and President of Ho`ōla Nā Pua, a Hawaii-based non-profit committed to the prevention of sex trafficking that provides care for children who have been exploited. We also welcome Tammy Bitagna, who shares her powerful redemption story about rising out of the circumstances of early childhood abuse that led to being in “the system,” being a chronic runaway and being trafficked. We hope this episode sheds light on the travesty of sex trafficking and inspires you to join the fight against this injustice.
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Allie's close friend Christie shares her story of how she found true beauty, purpose and worth in Christ after years of looking for significance in the wrong places. From the time she was a little girl Christie believed beauty and romance was her ticket to a perfect life and at the age of six she developed an eating disorder. In high school Christie began partying and became promiscuous. By the age of eighteen she had had two abortions. Christie started modeling and continued to build her identity in her appearance until God gave her an opportunity through a difficult experience to discover her true worth in Him. Christie's healing came through a period of pain that God used to transform her from the inside out and give her a life of freedom and wholeness. Be encouraged that even in your darkest moment God loved you still and has good plans for your life.
Katherine Wolf shares her journey of surviving a massive brain stem stroke at the age of twenty-six which left her with life-long disabilities. Katherine believes that in our deepest wounding our healing can come. She shares what it means to suffer strong and how she and her family have redefined suffering. Katherine reflects on how we all have "invisible wheelchairs" or challenges that often no one would know about. Whether it's trauma, mental illness or grief we each have hidden wounds and yet hope for our suffering is available to all of us.
Instead of looking at long-term suffering as something to be fixed or cured, Katherine shares that there is a way to embrace it and live with it well. May you be encouraged to believe that in your deepest suffering God is at work and has called you there to refine you for good, that one day all will be redeemed and hope is still alive.
Laura Smith, author of "How Sweet the Sound" talks about the timeless beauty and power of hymns and how singing them can bring comfort and peace into our lives. Laura shares how making hymns the soundtrack of our lives can help us memorize scripture and rise above anxiety and fear. Regardless of your musical style, there are many ways to invite hymns into your worship time. Laura shares some common misconceptions of hymns and gives playlist ideas to try different styles of hymns. Be inspired to invite hymns into your life and let them transform you with their truth.
Playlists to Try:
How Sweet the Sound Playlist
Old and New Mix
Josh Garrels
The Isaacs
Megan Fate Marshman, author of "Meant for Good," shares why even in this hard, uncertain time you can trust that God is working for your good. Megan takes a fresh look at the beloved scripture Jeremiah 29:11 and challenges us to better understand this verse in its context. Megan shares why even though God's plans may not be what you expected or hoped for they are still good. She shares practical tips for fighting anxiety and cultivating resilience in times of uncertainty when we don't know what's ahead. As you embark on the journey of trusting God, be encouraged today that redemption and purpose is unfolding — you are in God's loving grip.
In this HerStory episode, we invite Tara Royer Steele on to share about God’s grace, redemption and new beginnings. Tara is the owner of a famous pie shop called Royer’s Pie Haven in Brenham TX. Tara opens up with us about her story of dealing with body image issues, being in an abusive relationship and growing up fast working in her family’s restaurant. Listen to Tara as she shares her journey with us and let it encourage you in your own life.
Do you ever struggle with anxiety or depression, or are constantly questioning your worth? Allie welcomes Psychotherapist and speaker, Colleen Blake-Miller for a conversation about how to train your mind to detect the lies you believe about yourself, your future and the world. She offers practical insight on how to replace the lies that are keeping you stuck with the truth so you can live with greater wholeness and freedom. Colleen offers insight on how to know when it's time to seek outside support and will help you overhaul your mental health so you can experience greater well-being. Be encouraged that God can help you change your life by changing the way you think.
Listen in on an engaging conversation with social entrepreneur Nicole Flowers about loving the marginalized, race and the church and living a grace-filled intentional life without FOMO. Nicole is the creator of Hiip, a line of fashionable fanny packs that give back. She’s worked with the homeless population in her little neighborhood of Polk Gulch in San Francisco because she believes in being the hands and feet of Jesus and more recently has become involved in the criminal justice space. Nicole shares about her experience as a single, biracial woman and shares reflections about race through the lens of faith. You will be inspired by Nicole's passion and love for people and you don't want to miss the profound advice she'd give her 20-something year-old self.
Allie interviews Abby Johnson, a pro-life advocate who worked for Planned Parenthood for eight years, working her way up through the ranks to become the clinic director a clinic in Texas. She was Planned Parenthood's Employee of the Year in 2008 but she walked away from her job after witnessing the abortion of a 13-week- old fetus during an ultrasound-guided abortion. Abby opens up about her own abortions and offers a grace-filled message for any woman seeking healing from abortion. Abby encourages us to use our voice to advocate for the unborn amidst a culture that dismisses the sanctity of life in the womb. Whether you have had an abortion or you're not sure how to use your voice, we hope this important conversation encourages or challenges you.
Mentioned Resources:
Her Choice to Heal
Surrendering the SecretHope After Abortion
In this HerStory episode, Wonderfully Made Founder and our podcast host Allie Marie Smith shares her story. Though her life looked perfect on the outside, at the age of eighteen Allie found herself hospitalized for severe depression wanting to end her life. Through her setbacks Allie shares how her how her struggles have been one of the greatest gifts in her life because they led her to the end of herself and into a personal relationship with God, her source of life and hope. This episode will be especially encouraging to any girls or women who have battled depression or mental health challenges. Through Allie's story may you feel less alone and believe that hope is alive.
The brokenness, corruption and injustice in our country can be overwhelming to process. Welcome to an invitation to be still so you can be renewed. Set aside the next seven minutes to talk to God about the injustices in our country that are weighing heavily on your heart. Be guided into a healing time of restoration and renewal as you pray for our country and turn away from anything that is separating you from God. Enter into a time of stillness as you ask God to show you how to live strong in these difficult times.
Allie invites her friend — author and storyteller Patrice Gopo to share her experience as the child of Jamaican immigrants, born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Through her story, Patrice examines the complexities of identity in our turbulent yet hopeful time of intersecting heritages. Patrice’s reflections invite us to consider our own journeys toward belonging, challenging us to wonder if the very differences dividing us might bring us together after all. Patrice is the author of "All the Colors We Will See: Reflections on Barriers, Brokenness, and Finding Our Way."
Do you struggle with knowing your purpose or finding your place in this world? Allie welcomes actress Shari Rigby, author of “Consider the Lilies: Get Rooted In Your Destiny By Discovering God’s Plan” as she helps us move from confusion to clarity on what our true purpose is. Shari shares some valuable lessons we can learn from the lilies in a culture where so many of us are striving and spinning to find value, purpose and meaning. She also shares what it’s like to be outspoken and passionate about her faith in Hollywood and tells us about the practice of mapping, which helps us look back and see how God has directed our steps. Be encouraged to know your purpose is simpler than you think and God has good gifts in store for you as you seek Him first.
How can we flourish even in the hard places when our stories are marked by pain, disappointment or loss? We welcome Jennie Lusko, author of the new book "The Fight to Flourish: Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life You Were Born to Live." Jennie encourages us with the truth that we can thrive even in the most desolate places. Five days before Christmas, Jennie's daughter unexpectedly passed away from an asthma attack. Using the backdrop of her family's experience, Jennie invites us to embrace the stories God is writing for our lives and teaches us how through the good and the bad, we can learn to grow, be strong, draw near to God, and bless others. Jennie shares why it is in this sacred space of pain and promise that we can begin to flourish. We hope through this conversation you are encouraged with the truth that even when it doesn't look like it God is working in your life and that you can flourish and thrive. Thanks for listening and being a part of Wonderfully Made. Please stop by our website for free resources and encouragement.
You are invited to seven minutes of stillness as we meditate on 1 Peter 5:7 which says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” God is inviting you to cast your fears, concerns and anxieties to Him. Take some time to find a quiet place, free from distraction. Choose to surrender and believe that God cares for you and will sustain you.
Allie welcomes Certified Health Coach and Intuitive Eating Counselor Paige Schmidt to share her story of how she found freedom through her relationship with God from the control and bondage of dieting and an unhealthy obsession with food and her body. Paige offers wisdom for how to surrender control to God and find greater freedom and wholeness in your life. May you be encouraged to know that freedom from the strongholds in your life is possible.
Allie and Paige are offering a coaching session on May 13th titled, "Finding Freedom From Your Struggle with Food." Learn the basics of intuitive eating and how to practically integrate your faith with your relationship with food and your body. Learn more and sign up here.
Do you ever struggle with yucky feelings that come after comparison or experience envy when you look too long at other people's lives? In this enlightening episode, our friend and psychotherapist Rebecca Ching shares how we can make envy work in our favor and why it can be a trailhead to our personal growth and self-discovery. Rebecca sheds light on the difference between benign and toxic envy, and shares life-changing insights we can gain from each of these two types of envy. Befriending envy is a counter-intuitive response, but Rebecca explains how acknowledging and processing it can actually help inspire us to action while also allowing space for the success and well-being of others. After you listen to this episode, you'll be empowered next time you experience envy and you will never look at it the same.
Allie welcomes New York Times Bestselling author Lisa Bevere to talk about what it really means to be a strong and confident woman of faith. Strength can be so misunderstood in our world today and Lisa shares why being strong is not wrong. Be invited to find your strength through a deep and devoted relationship with God — from knowing and following Him, rather than trying harder or doing more. Lisa shares how this current crisis is a time to cultivate resilience and let go of unhealthy habits. We also talk about why self-care is a sign of strength and how to be healthier in our relationships. We hope this conversation inspires you to live a powerful and passionate life of faith.
Putting Jesus first in our lives sounds great and we know we should do it, but what does that really look like and how can doing so transform our lives? Allie interviews Lisa Whittle, author of "Jesus Over Everything: Uncomplicating the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First." Our conversation invites you to examine your own life and how your daily choices may be either robbing you of joy or leading you to a more abundant life. Embrace this invitation to clear your minds and hearts of noise so you can find true meaning and rest.
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Allie welcomes Communications Consultant, Digital Media Strategist, Mental Health Advocater and Miss America 2008, Kirsten Mueller-Daubermann to discuss strategies and tips for how we can protect our peace of mind and mental health during this global crisis that is affecting each of us to varying degrees. Be inspired to build healthy rhythms and routines into your day and be intentional about using technology in meaningful ways. Kirsten encourages us to monitor our media consumption, offering an inside perspective on how the media sensationalizes and profits off of catastrophes. Allie and Kirsten discuss the pressure for "pandemic productivity" and how to find still moments in your day that bring peace. May you be encouraged to know you are not alone in the struggles you are facing during this uncertain time and that God is with you in this, and even now there are good gifts to be unveiled.
Allie welcomes author, speaker and former international model Jennifer Strickland to share her story for our new "HerStory" testimony series. Jen first shares three tips to help us through this uncertain time in our nation with everything going on with the Coronavirus.
Jen modeled from eight years-old to twenty-two. At the height of her career, she walked the runway for Giorgio Armani; appeared in Vogue, Glamour, Seventeen, and Cosmopolitan; and did campaigns for Oil of Olay, Converse, Mercedes Benz, Eddie Bauer and Jordache.
During this time, she battled an eating disorder, depression, and her heart hit rock bottom. In Europe, some people invited her to church and she began reading the Bible for the first time. In those tattered pages, she found a relationship with God who valued her more than she ever imagined. Be encouraged by Jen's story to know that God can heal and redeem the most broken parts of your life for His good and glory.
How are you doing during this crazy time in our country and world? Are you anxious or fearful? In this practical simple thought episode, Allie Marie Smith shares why we can still have hope in uncertain times such as these and suggests 10 things we can do to fight for peace and joy during this season in our country. If you are experiencing fear or anxiety know that you are not alone and be encouraged to turn to God with your prayers of lament. While our days are uncertain to us, they are not uncertain to God. May these 10 ideas be an encouragement and inspiration to you during this difficult time.
Bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical steps to put the power of prayer back in your life. Sheila reminds us that "God doesn't seek our perfection. He longs for our presence." Prayer is our most powerful, life-changing tool, but all too often, it feels like a struggle or a chore. We think God isn't listening or doesn't hear our requests. In this honest conversation, Sheila encourages us to reignite our relationship with God and embrace the life-changing effects of prayer as she shares from her new book, "Praying Women: How to Pray When You Don’t Know How."
In a world where it seems like everyone is living out loud, do you ever feel like you're just not enough? Like you're not living big enough, like you don't have a big enough following or that you're not making a big enough impact? In this simple thought episode, Allie Marie Smith shares why it's okay to give yourself permission to live a quiet life and reflects on the beauty and peace a simpler life can offer. Be encouraged to know what kind of life you've been authentically called to so you can embrace the story God uniquely has for you.
We welcome relationship expert and author of "Love In Every Season" Debra Fileta on to share about the four seasons of relationships. Whether you're single, dating, engaged or married the quality of your relationships impacts the quality of your life and you have the power to choose your relationships wisely. Debra offers helpful advice for singles and those in dating relationships. Learn how to look for signs that you shouldn't take your relationship to the next level and the importance of reciprocity and spiritual unity. Be your healthiest self so you can have the healthy relationships you deserve.
Introducing our new "simple thought" series on the podcast. Today's simple thought is "your body is not a project, it is a gift to be treasured." Allie reads an article she wrote for Darling Magazine titled "Your Personal Body Project" and reflects on the all too common tendency women have to make their body projects which can ultimately make us sick and rob us of the life we've been designed for. Discover tips to resist the temptation to make your body a project and learn to live a healthier, more balanced life.
Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews our first guest of 2020, Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a marriage and family therapist who loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outside of circumstance. Nicole shares tips for finding freedom from unhealthy coping mechanisms such as shame, control and performance and guides women to a grace-filled path towards wholeness. Nicole's book "From Lost to Found" heps readers discover a surprising path to healing as you lose your grip on comfort and control — and fall right into God's transformative grace.
Join us for our 100th episode as Allie interviews Rachel Brown, who has served as our co-host these past three years. Rachel is entering into an exciting new season and stepping down as co-host of the Wonderfully Made podcast. Rachel reflects on interviewing nearly fifty amazing women and shares some of the inspiring things she has learned in the process. Join us for Rachel's last episode as our co-host!
Liz Marie Galvan is an influencer, designer, former military wife, and mama to Copeland Beau. She is an expert on making spaces warm, livable, and inviting. But Liz Marie has learned that coziness is much, much more than throw pillows and delicious-smelling candles: coziness is about creating spaces that embody safety, love, and connection. Join Rachel today as she talks to Liz Marie about her new book, Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being at Home.
Join Allie Marie Smith and our guest Alexandra Kuykendall for a conversation about the beautiful and hard parts of the holiday season. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, dealing with difficult family relationships or facing unmet expectations, let's face it: the holidays can be hard. Learn how to reflect on hope, love, joy and peace while enjoying the season and getting practical tips for dealing with holiday stressors. This year, may you go easy on yourself, remember what truly matters and find joy in the imperfections of the holiday season.
Cheana Tagatac is from the Golden State of California, where her family still lives. She attended college at Lipscomb University in Nashville, graduating with a Nursing Degree. While Cheana loves the ministry of nursing, her passion, above all, is music, especially when it comes to singing and playing for the Lord. As both a worship leader and a nurse, she is currently exploring many avenues for her future career and calling. Cheana joins Rachel today to talk about the lessons we can learn when we are waiting to hear from God.
How do you see yourself and how do you see those who are different than you? Be inspired to see others and yourself through God's eyes as you meet nine-year-old Grace Anna and her mother Angela. Grace is not your typical young girl. She was born with a rare form of dwarfism (Conradi Hunermann Syndrome), which causes spinal curvature, cataracts, poor hearing, and sparse hair. At three years old, Grace Anna Rodgers’ rendition of “The Star- Spangled Banner” went viral. Since then, millions have become endeared to her sweet spirit and happy personality, which she demonstrates through her speaking and singing. Angela also shares insights from her own journey to becoming at peace with who God has made her to be. Be uplifted by Allie's conversation with Angela and Grace Anna and be blessed by Grace Anna's singing of "Amazing Grace." They have co-authored the children's book "Who Do You See When You Look at Me."
Destiny Saucedo is small town Hispanic girl from West Texas who is currently living in the Dallas Metroplex. She is employed as a first grade teacher and she loves her work, but outside of the classroom, you can find her blogging at The Everyday Girls, where she writes stories that share the lessons that she learned on this journey of messy goodness called life. Her hope is that her stories would leave one person encouraged, inspired, and know they are not alone. Join Rachel as she and Destiny explore topics of faith, encouragement, and solidarity amongst friends.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Allie interviews a dear friend of Wonderfully Made, Arielle Estoria. Arielle is Spoken Word Poet, Author, Dance Party Enthusiast Emcee and Event Host Speaker, Model and Actress. Arielle shares her thoughts on comparison, being kind to yourself, dating, singleness and body confidence.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Sarah Mast is an award-winning creative designer and interactive design specialist for The High Road Agency, based in her hometown, Johnson City, TN. To her, her job is more than designing annual reports, crafting full marketing campaigns, and building websites: it is sharing a story that needs to be told or raising awareness about issues that many never knew existed. Join Rachel as she talks with Sarah about how your desk job can become your dream job and ways that passion can infiltrate even the smallest of tasks.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews Allison Mercer, Director of Youth for Rock Church in San Diego. Allison shares how a life of partying led her to the end of herself and a beginning of a life-changing relationship with God. She reflects on how she has found purpose in the midst of personal pain and why the presence of pain does not equal the absence of God. Lastly, Allison reflects on what it means to be "made for more" and how she has arrived at the place in her life where she is content with the woman she is becoming.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Jessica New graduated from college with a degree in social work, and she moved home to Fort Worth, Texas, thinking it would only be a matter of time before she found a job in her field of work. When that didn’t pan out, Jessica took on a desk jobs, and while she was able to pay the bills, she fell further and further into misery. With no idea what she would do next, Jessica took a leap of faith and quit her desk job—and ended up becoming an accidental baker. Join Rachel as she talks with Jessica about starting over and the healing power of baking.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Join Allie as she interviews author Melissa Maimone for part two of their conversation about depression. Melissa reflects on suffering and Allie and Melissa offer encouragement for any girl or woman walking through the darkness of depression. Melissa is the author of "The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace and Gifts of a Dark Place." We hope you will be encouraged and believe there is hope for you.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Amanda Steed is a certified Enneagram Teacher and Coach who specializes in personal and spiritual growth. The Enneagram is a powerful personality typing tool based on nine distinct strategies (known by their numerical "types"). Amanda views the Enneagram as a tool that helps people let go of their protective personalities and embrace their essence and true identity. Join Rachel as she and Amanda talk about all things Ennegram, including their shared type (any guesses on what number they are?!).
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Join Allie Marie Smith for part one of her conversation with Melissa Maimone, author of "The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace, and the Gifts of a Dark Place." How do we grapple with the pain of depression for ourselves or a loved one and what do we do when the struggle returns? What if we can see our deepest wound in a different light? Melissa holds the passionate belief that not only will God lead you out of darkness, He will be fully and beautifully present within it. We hope you will be encouraged friends by our conversation with Melissa.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Heather Adams is the Founder and CEO of Choice Media & Communications, a boutique media and communications agency serving preeminent voices in publishing, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and faith-based arenas. She is a widely recognized communication expert, savvy strategist, and a passionate mentor to women in the communication field and beyond. Heather is tearing down old barriers with the ever-present hope that in the future, female professionals and entrepreneurs will face far fewer obstacles. Join Rachel today as she and Heather share about the importance of mentoring, and listen in as Heather gives tips on how to be a good mentor *or* a good mentee. Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Listen in to our live recording with our friend Kate Merrick, author of the new book "Here Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World." Be encouraged to enter into deeper presence, rest and authentic community and savor the peace and fullness God offers us moment to moment. Kate invites you to drop the distractions and discover the good, true and beautiful things God offers when we choose to be present right here, right now.
Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Kaitlin Wernet is a contributing writer and a former community coordinator behind She Reads Truth, the beautiful Bible reading and devotional app. Most recently, she has become a first-time author with the publication of The Book of Comforts: Genuine Encouragement for Hard Times. Along with her co-authors Rebecca Faires, Cymone Wilder, and Caleb Faires, she wrote and published this powerful, necessary book that hit shelves on March 26th. Join Rachel as she and Kaitlin talk about coping with grief, how to show up for loved ones, and favorite fiction reads of late.
Allie Marie Smith interviews a dear friend of Wonderfully Made, professional surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany shares about her new documentary "Unstoppable" and what the title of her new film means to her. She offers encouragement to anyone facing adversity. Bethany shares what being "wonderfully made" means to her and offers encouragement to those struggling to accept this profound truth. You will be inspired to chase your dreams and overcome challenges as you listen to our conversation with Bethany.
Join Bethany for our Wonderfully Made benefit event and the Santa Barbara premiere of her documentary "Unstoppable" on Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at the Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. Get your tickets here.
Thanks for being a part of our tribe! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We’d love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Kennesha Buyucks has a heart and passion for connecting others, gathering, and seeing those around her flourish in ways they could never imagine. Her first book, "Restoration House," will be released in April 2019, and she joins the podcast to talk to Rachel about all things home decor, opening our doors to invite others in, and her personal definition of "seasonal purpose."
Thanks for being a part of our tribe! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. We'd love to encourage you each day through Instagram and Facebook. We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Allie interviews one of her dear friends Aimee Piersma, a personal stylist about why beauty matters, practical tips for building a wardrobe you love, the importance of shopping ethically and how to create a capsule wardrobe. Aimee shares why it's okay to invest in and care about our physical beauty and how beauty is ultimately all about pointing back to God. To learn more about Aimee's virtual styling services visit her website.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram or Facebook.We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Full of grit and grace, Justine Froelker uses her fiery passion and witty humor to share her vulnerability and truth to light up the world. Justine is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator (based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown). Join us today as Rachel talks with Justine about her experiences in the mental health world, what we can do to combat shame, and the release of her new book, "The Complicated Gray."
Lindsey Goff Viducich is a school teacher and, most recently, a published author. Along with her father, acclaimed author and speaker Bob Goff, Lindsey wrote and released Love Does for Kids.After Bob’s book, Love Does, sold nearly one million copies, Lindsey and her dad decided to build upon the concept of childlike faith by turning it into something specifically for children. Listen in as Rachel talks with Lindsey about transitioning into writing, adventures with her dad, and much more.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram or Facebook.We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Allie Marie Smith interviews Angie Rozhko, our friend and Wonderfully Made's social media manager about what she's learned from walking through a broken engagement and how she is finding more contentment in being single. Angie shares straightforward advice for anyone healing from a breakup and why "what you don't heal in your singleness will spread like a disease in your togetherness." If you or someone you know has walked through a breakup or wants to find more joy in being single, we think this conversation will be an encouragement. For a link to the article about a few "red flags" in dating relationships click here.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram or Facebook.We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our non-profit ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews author and speaker Alli Worthington about living a happy and contented life in a crazy world. Alli shares insights from her book "The Year of Living Happy" which explores how to find contentment and connection. Alli has seen happiness get a bad rap and reminds us of the good news that we are allowed to be happy! She believes God is not disconnected from happiness and happiness is not disconnected from God. She shares why she thinks so much of our unhappiness comes from our own negative self-talk as well as busyness and fear. We talk about why the most practical thing we can do to fight for happiness is to challenge our own thought patterns. If you are in a season of discouragement or just wanting to live happier, we hope you will receive some practical tips on to cultivate healthier habits and experience greater contentment in your life.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder or financial supporter of our ministry and join us in helping young women know their true worth.
Shannan's writing career started with her popular blog, Shannan Martin Writes, and has progressed steadily with two book releases. In October, Shannan's second book, "The Ministry of Ordinary Places," was published, and she joins Rachel on the podcast to discuss finding the joy in the little things, redefining success, and waking up to God's goodness all around us. Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Allie interviews Jeannie B., one of our speakers from our 2018 Anchored In Love Young Women's Conference. Jeannie is a speaker, designer, and content creator. Jeannie shares a bit about the message she gave at our conference titled "Radiant Beauty" as well as some excellent advice she would give her twenty-something self. Jeannie and her husband planted a church 13 years ago in the inner city where they pastor and serve their community in Riverside, California. With her YouTube channel “alittleaboutalot” having over 4 million views, online shows and features, Jeannie likes to share things from fashion & makeup tips, to lifestyle hacks and always brings her faith and encouragement along the way.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Em Sexton is a former Wall Street VP turned entrepreneur, and she is full of wisdom in regards to a range of important topics, all of which inspire and empower women. Listen in as Em talks with Rachel about her boutique (The Flourish Market), shares advice for burgeoning business-owners, and gives ideas for ways to find gratitude and fight overwhelm in day-to-day life.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Brooke O'Dell is an award-winning cake artist based in Nashville. Having baked for the likes of Ringo Starr and Willie Nelson, she has combined her eye for design with her love affair with sweets to restore a bakery called Sugar Drop in that is now filled with treats in her signature style. Join Rachel as she talks with Brooke about how she got her start in baking, how her family's cooking style influenced her tastebuds, and what she loves about living in Nashville.
Allie interviews our dear friend Katherine Wolf about ultimate hope in the midst of immense suffering and seemingly major life detours. Katherine suffered a massive brain stem stroke at the age of twenty-six. Her survival and recovery, which included a sixteen hour surgery and a two year journey through brain rehab, have been nothing short of a miracle. Katherine shares wisdom for someone who may be having a hard time surrendering to the unexpected story God is writing in her life. She shares that with God there is never a mistake in our lives or our stories even in our terrible suffering. Today Katherine and her husband Jay, share their story of hope in Christ through their ministry Hope Heals.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Lauren Bryan Knight is a Texas native who has spent nearly a decade living, working, blogging, and growing her family in London. Her travel-heavy blog and social media presence, Aspiring Kennedy, is read and followed by thousands who use the site for exciting travel tips as well a peek into Lauren's lovely life abroad with her family. In addition to writing and blogging, Lauren serves as the coordinator for university students traveling abroad to spend a semester in London. Join us today as Rachel and Lauren talk all things travel and life overseas.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Allie interviews Jessica Fralin, author of the book "Stolen: Is Social Media Stealing Your Identity?" The average adult spends nearly two hours a day on social media, translating to over 5 years in a lifetime. In this conversation, we explore what it means to misuse, abuse or overuse social media and how to create healthier habits with it. Jessica helps us get back to the original purpose social media was intended for and shares practical tips for navigating it in an emotionally healthier manner.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Brit Garber is a renaissance woman: she holds down two part-time jobs (one as the Operations Director with a nonprofit organization and one as an Executive Producer with a creative visual team) while pursuing her calling of fostering children in need. Listen in as Brit and Rachel talk about her day-to-day routines, the dream that was the catalyst for her foster mom role, and the traveling she likes to do in her free time (yes, she actually does have some free time!).
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Join us as Allie speaks with bestselling author and social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn about finding rest in our everyday. Being busy has become a status symbol in our society and so often we feel like we're not enough if we're not doing enough. We talk about how our self-worth is wrongly tied to our productivity and Shaunti shares how even in the midst of our busyness, we can have rest for our souls. She believes a busy life doesn't have to be one of anxiety and stress. In this episode Shaunti shares what both the Bible and science say about finding true rest. If you are feeling weary, this episode will be an encouragement to you. Be sure to check out her new devotional Find Rest: A Woman's Devotional for Lasting Peace in a Busy Life.
Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org. If you're enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you'd rate or review this via iTunes as it helps other girls and women find encouragement through our conversations. Stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We also invite you to become a monthly value-builder and join us in helping young women know their worth.
Breanna Johnson is a first-grade teacher based in Missouri, and this year she’ll be using her summer vacation in a different way: she’ll be spending a month in Ghana, West Africa, serving a nonprofit that provides long-term rehabilitative care for children rescued out of slavery. Listen in as Breanna and Rachel talk about making a difference locally and globally. Thanks for being a...
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Communication Tips from a College Professor || Liz Navarro is an educator and communications professional who loves to coach people who want to share their stories. As a university instructor, she has taught public speaking at Pepperdine University, and she currently teaches the same subject at Southern Methodist University. Liz is also a communications entrepreneur, and in this episode Rachel talks to her about pursuing side hustles, maintaining...
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Cultivating Joy In Seasons of Suffering || We welcome bestselling author Stasi Eldredge to the podcast. Stasi is the co-author along with her husband John of “Captivating,” which has sold three million copies. She is also the author of several other books including “Becoming Myself,” and her heart is to help women and girls embrace the true identity God has for them while experience deeper intimacy...
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How Fashion and Service Collide || Ruthie Seager is the Production Director at Re:new Project, a nonprofit organization devoted to creating a space for refugee women to thrive. She’s passionate about meshing the worlds of fashion and art with community and social justice. Join Rachel today as she and Ruthie discuss nonprofit strategies, refugee communities, and really good coffee.
Joy and Purpose for the Journey || Allie interviews Missy Robertson, author of Blessed, Blessed…Blessed and co-author of The Women of Duck Commander with Miss Kay and her sisters-in-law. She is one of the stars of the hit reality TV show Duck Dynasty. In 2016, Missy launched a jewelry line, Laminin which provides jobs for women in the West Monroe area who are in need of work. Missy offers encouragement...
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Love Your Life, Not Theirs: An Interview with Rachel Cruze || Join us today as Rachel Brown interviews Rachel Cruze, a #1 New York Times best-selling author and seasoned communicator. Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money, Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey....
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Fighting for Mental Health & Cultivating Shame Resiliency || Allie interviews Rebecca Ching, therapist, speaker, writer, leadership consultant and workshop facilitator. She is the CEO and founder of Potentia Family Therapy, Inc. – which is a brick and mortar integrated mental health practice based in San Diego, California. We talk about what might be the greatest threat to girls’ and women’s mental health and explore...
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On Hospice Care & Burritos: How Two Different Passions Can Create One Beautiful Life || How can passions for two very different career paths – hospice care and the restaurant industry – combine into one super successful vocation? Kari Fox shares how her interests in two very different fields have come together to create change in her community in Arkansas as well as within herself....
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Beauty in the Brokenness || Allie interviews one of our favorite singer-songwriters, Ellie Holcomb. Ellie shares about her unexpected path to creating music. She shares about some of the “kairos” moments in her life and some of the ways God has met her in broken, difficult seasons. She opens up about some of the challenging seasons she has faced and what God has taught her...
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What’s it Like to Work at Anthropologie? || Join Rachel as she interviews Dallas-based KellyAnn Sutton, the District Brand Leader for Anthropologie, the clothing, accessories, and household goods line we all know and love. KellyAnn shares how a car accident shaped the trajectory of her life, what it was like to work in ministry after graduating from college, and what her go-to car karaoke song is.
Healthy, Whole and Free || Often, with the New Year comes self-imposed pressure to get fit, lose weight or make some major health resolutions. In this episode with our guest Katie Farrell, you’ll get tips on how to find true freedom from food and body image issues that really lasts. Katie is the author of Nourish: Discover God’s Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and...
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An Inside Look into the Creative Styling World || Join us today as Rachel interviews Amanda Marie Lackey, an entrepreneur, artist, and creative content curator. After 7 years of photographing weddings and portraits, Amanda moved into creative commercial photography and creative styling, which merged her love for photography and creating content all in the same place. Listen in as Amanda tells us about the work...
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Your Own Beautiful || Allie interviews Chelsea Crockett popular YouTube star and author of the new book “Your Own Beautiful.” Chelsea is one of the biggest names in social media today with more than 1.5 million subscribers on her popular YouTube channel, BeautyliciousInsider, which she started when she was only thirteen years old. Chelsea has since gone on to become a role model for millions of teens...
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Following God’s Plan for Your Life || Monica Zuniga has had jobs in both the corporate sector as a recruiter and in the nonprofit world, where she started worked with two different organizations serving missionaries. With her degree in business management, Monica didn’t expect to find herself in the nonprofit sector. But she continued to walk through the doors that God opened for her until...
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Beautifully Flawed || Allie interviews her friend Sarah Hill, who is also a regular speaker at our Anchored In Love Conference. Portrayed by Carrie Underwood in the movie “Soul Surfer,” Sarah Hill was instrumental in helping surfer Bethany Hamilton through a tragic shark attack that left her with one arm. She leads one of the biggest student ministries on the island of Kauai and is a sought...
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What is Community Mental Health, Exactly? || Growing up in Chile for the majority of her life, Lindsey brings a diverse and bicultural set of skills and experiences to her current work as a clinical social worker for Saint Anthony Hospital’s Community Wellness Program. Lindsey works in the community mental health field providing free counseling services to Spanish speaking, uninsured adults. Tune in today as Rachel and Lindsey talk about this...
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Business Savvy Advice || Allie interviews Christy Wright, Certified Business Coach, Ramsey Personality, speaker and the creator of Business Boutique: a woman’s guide for making money and doing what she loves. Christy has a passion for equipping women with the knowledge and steps they need to successfully run and grow a business. She has created a movement of women who are stepping into their God-given gifts to find work...
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Meet the Founder of Tribe Alive || Carly Burson is the CEO and Founder of lifestyle brand Tribe Alive, a marketplace for gorgeous jewelry, accessories, and, most recently, apparel, all of which is made by female artisans from Guatemala, Haiti, India, Honduras, and beyond. Tribe Alive was born from a desire to provide safe work environments, dependable income, and the power for women to determine...
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Finding Balance: Eat Well, Live Well || Allie interviews Constance Rhodes, founder and CEO of FINDINGbalance, a Christian nonprofit helping people find freedom from eating and body image issues. She is the author of Life Inside The Thin Cage: A Personal Look Into the Hidden World of the Chronic Dieter and is a frequent speaker on topics of food, weight and wellness. Constance shares the startling...
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The Arise Box, A New Way Consumers Can Make a Difference || We’re back from our summer break! Today we’re talking with Cassidy Perry, who believes that everyone can make a positive difference in the world in either big or small ways. Because of that belief, she created and launched The Arise Box, an ethical subscription box that benefits human trafficking survivors. Her hope is to...
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One Year Anniversary! || We’re celebrating one year of podcasting! Join Rachel Brown and Allie Marie Smith as they discuss insights they’ve gleaned from co-hosting the past 44 episodes of the Wonderfully Made podcast. They share what their guests have taught them and lessons they’ve learned about God and themselves.
On Hospitality & Life in the Restaurant Industry || Join us today as Rachel interviews Erin Pommer, the Director of Events at Frasca Food & Wine and Pizzeria Locale, both based in Boulder, Colorado. Erin talks about what hospitality means to her, how she got her start in the restaurant industry, and what food-related goals she has for the future. This episode will make you...
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The Art of Self Talk and Soul Talk || Jennifer Rothschild is an author and speaker, having written 14 books and Bible studies. At the age of fifteen, she was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye disease that would eventually steal her sight. Jennifer has now lived longer in physical darkness than she ever did in physical light. Jennifer shares with us her advice for...
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Life in the Big Apple || Lauren Henn, who we chatted with in Episode #38, is back on the podcast today to talk about life in New York City. While we love so many places in this great big world, we find New York City to be one of the most fascinating places to visit and live. We wanted to know how a mover and...
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Shining Light in the Dark || Jessica Munoz is the Founder and President of Ho ola Na Pua (meaning “new life for our children”), a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is the renewal of trafficked girls. Jess shares insights into the sex trafficking industry and shares how you can get more involved in advocacy. Be inspired by Jess’s passion to help vulnerable girls and shine a...
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Meet the Founder of Sseko Designs || Join us today as Rachel interviews the talented, brilliant founder of Sseko Designs, a fashion brand based in Uganda. Through the sale of beautiful handbags, accessories, and leather sandals, Sseko creates opportunity and community for women globally. Listen in as Liz shares about the conception of Sseko, her motorcycle adventures throughout Uganda, and what it’s like to work...
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The Power of One Voice || Join us as Allie as she interviews her friend Nicole Braddock Bromley, the Founder of OneVOICE and Executive Director of OneVOICE4freedom, a non-profit organization stopping child sex trafficking around the world. Nicole opens up about her story, the four keys to healing from abuse, and her journey towards becoming a modern day abolitionist. Nicole is an author, international spokesperson, sexual abuse survivor, and a...
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On Startups & Service || Today Lauren Henn joins us to shed light on the startup world, giving us insight into several of the fascinating jobs she’s had over the past few years. She also shares with us about finding healing through service, and how volunteering to help others can ease the blow of suffering a significant loss. Listen in as Rachel and Lauren chat about...
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How a Dress Can Change the World || Blythe Hill is the Founder and CEO of Dressember, a foundation that raises funds to fight human trafficking through a December dress challenge. They have raised over 3 million since 2013. Allie chats with Blythe about her personal story, the story of Dressember and the power a simple idea can have. Something that started as a silly idea,...
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Walking Through Open Doors || Join us today as recent college graduate Hunter Folsom shares about her career and vocational paths. Hunter has always been inspired to serve others, which is evident in the roles she’s chosen to pursue after graduation. Rachel interviews Hunter today to learn about the time she spent interning with organizations like Touch A Life and Krochet Kids, and be inspired by...
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Female Heroines of the Bible || Join us as Allie interviews Erin Weidemann, Co-Founder and CEO of Bible Belles, a company that helps girls connect with the female heroes of the Bible. Erin shares what we can learn from some of the most overlooked women of the Bible and shares about their book series for girls. Erin also offers some insightful and hard-hitting advice on...
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Small Town Living + Big World Vision || Katelyn Taylor is a native of West Monroe, Louisiana, a small town with a population of 13,000 people. She lives in West Monroe with her husband, their two sons, and a large extended family, and she serves her local community through her work as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Though Katelyn loves so many aspects of living in...
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On Entrepreneurship & Joy || Allie interviews Jess Puccinelli, Founder of Haute-Hope, a socially conscious gifting studio in which every product in each gift box has a cause tied to it or positively impacts the world. They talk about her faith journey, entrepreneurship, the art of hustle and her recipe for joy. Jess shares about her advice to buy less and buy better which she’d give her twenty-two...
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Projects for Haiti || Priscilla Zelaya & Berthrude Albert are the Co-Founders of Projects for Haiti, a nonprofit organization that creates projects that foster sustainable development, impacting both individuals and the nation as a whole. These two friends met in college and share many similarities, including their love for Haiti, and today they give their insight on how to run a nonprofit with structure, strategy,...
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Hope for Eating Disorders & Living Beyond Yourself || Allie interviews Kirsten Haglund, a television personality and commentator who served as Miss America 2008. She also founded an organization which raises funds to provide treatment scholarships for families seeking recovery and freedom from disordered eating. She shares her personal story about struggling with an eating disorder and offers a profound message about what God’s grace in...
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Side Hustle School || Laura Hale has used her digital expertise in fields including commercial real estate and e-commerce management, and in addition to the great work she puts into her day job, she is a side hustle expert who puts her skills to use for projects outside of the office as well. Listen as Laura shares tips for pursuing passion projects on the side, managing...
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Radiating True Beauty || Allie interviews a dear friend of Wonderfully Made, Lauren Scruggs Kennedy. Lauren is a California girl whose roots are deep in the heart of Texas. She has a love for fashion and wellness and is also a bestselling author who recently launched a dry shampoo called Stranded. She also just founded the Lauren Scruggs Kennedy Foundation, which exists to bring to bring hope, restore dignity, and ignite...
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An Introduction to Occupational Therapy || Tune in today as Rachel interviews her talented college roommate and matron of honor, Karli Spence. Karli is a pediatric occupational therapist who works with children and their families in the Seattle area. Listen in as she shares about helping children meet developmental milestones, achieve their highest level of independence, and, most importantly, live a rich, fulfilling life.
Mentoring & The Decade of Exploration | Allie interviews one of her mentors, Debbie Eaton. A mentor and a friend to many, Debbie is a Southern California girl who loves creating and cultivating moments of connection with others. Her passion to encourage and empower women fuels her call to be a champion and mentor to the next generation of women. Debbie and Allie discuss the importance of...
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Combatting Trafficking Through the Salvation Army || Join us today as we talk with Priscilla Santos, The Salvation Army Social Justice Department Territorial Anti-Trafficking Initiatives Coordinator. Based in Los Angeles, Priscilla is responsible for working directly with some of the most marginalized people in her community. Listen in as she shares how she strives to mobilize supporters domestically and abroad to help end trafficking and foster...
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No More Faking Fine || Join co-host Allie Marie Smith as she interviews Esther Fleece, the author of the new book No More Faking Fine. Esther shares her story about being an emancipated youth and how God used the timeless art of lament to help heal her and set her free. This book and conversation is your invitation to get gut-level honest with God through the life-giving...
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Meet the Co-Founders of 31 Bits || Alli Talley & Jessie Simonson are two of the Co-Founders of 31 Bits, a jewelry fashion that uses fashion to empower women to rise above poverty. Alli serves as the company’s Director of PR & Marketing and Jessie is the Brand Director. Both women graduated from Vanguard University, where they met the three other Co-Founders of their business and...
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Defiant Joy In the Midst of Suffering || Allie interviews her dear friend Kate Merrick. Kate is a writer, speaker, mama of a teen and a toddler. She has been married to Britt for 19 years, and they live in Carpinteria, California. They founded the Reality family of churches, birthed in the heart of a tiny beach town in an old lemon packing factory. In our deep and...
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The Life of a Travel Nurse || Morgan Booth is a travel nurse who is from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has traveled the world and utilized her skills as a nurse both in vocational and volunteer capacities. Join Rachel and Morgan today as we chat about her unique role as a travel nurse and the incredible ways she’s having an impact on the world.