Tough and Tender Conversations: Recent Episodes
Stephanie G. Henderson
We all encounter "tough" and "tender" seasons. What do we do when they arrive? How do we navigate when our "normal" is disrupted with little advance notice? The Tough and Tender Conversations podcast is created to share real-life topics authentically while offering biblical solutions for the unprecedented times women face.
The balancing act of prioritizing what is best, right, and most important can change on a daily basis. In this episode, Crystal Keeteman of She Keeps Co discusses some practical tips on taking care of your family and your marriage which include the importance of self-care. Crystal's ministry reaches moms, wives, pastor's wives, and homeschool moms.
In this episode, Stephanie Henderson, shares biblical insight for establishing healthy boundaries in relationships with wisdom found in Matthew 25. Let's be honest, it's difficult to say "no" to those we have relationships with. However, there are times when the wisdom we share is not met with receptivity, and those we are trying to help continue to make poor decisions, despite the wise counsel they have received. This parable in Matthew 25 provides insight, and wisdom, and outlines biblical boundaries for the murky waters we often tread within our relationships.
In this episode of Tough and Tender Conversations, Stephanie Henderson interviews Jamie Rindal. Jamie is a wife, mom, and incredible leader and shares the twists and turns of her life including multiple losses and walking through excruciating seasons of grief. She conveys the journey of surrendering her life to Christ in the midst of the pain. Jamie currently works with women fighting areas of addiction. Her story is real, relatable, and provides an incredible source of encouragement.
What does Valentine's Day mean to you? Do you dread it? Do you love it? In this episode of our Tough and Tender Conversations Podcast, Stephanie Henderson gives some practical wisdom for appropriately framing Valentine's Day celebrations. Whether you are single or in a relationship, she shares some authentic tips to keep this holiday in a healthy perspective and gives tools for navigating this year's celebration successfully.
In this episode of Tough and Tender Conversations, we hear Part Two of an interview with Brittany Picolo-Ramos as she shares her beautiful story of redemption, promise, and how the Lord has opened incredible doors in her life. She is refreshingly real and shares her story with vulnerability, grace, and strength. She has learned to know God through the depths of disappointments and through the joy-filled victories of her life as well. Her story will both challenge and inspire you.
In this episode of Tough and Tender Conversations, we hear Part One of an interview with Brittany Picolo-Ramos as she shares her beautiful story of redemption, promise, and how the Lord has opened incredible doors in her life. She is refreshingly real and shares her story with vulnerability, grace, and strength. She has learned to know God through the depths of disappointments and through the joy-filled victories of her life as well. Her story will both challenge and inspire you.
In this episode of Tough and Tender Conversations, Stephanie Henderson discusses three important questions to consider while transitioning into the phase of empty-nesting. This time of transition can be filled with many emotions as we watch our children move into adulthood for the first time. Stephanie authentically addresses these unforeseen realities and provides biblical wisdom for parenting through this season with grace and strength.
In this episode of Tough and Tender Conversations, we hear from Dr. Mark Mayfield of Mayfield Counseling Centers, as we discuss the tenderness involved in more fully understanding mental health issues. Throughout the many seasons of life, we all wrestle with levels of anxiety and at times, depression. In this podcast, we discuss some practical ways to walk with those who are in such tender places and helpful resources for the times we find ourselves tough seasons of life.
Join us for Part Two, as we continue a truly tender conversation with Heather Butler, Founder of That Side of Heaven, a ministry to women who have experienced the tragedy of infancy loss. In this episode, Heather and I continue our discussion of the frailty of a woman's heart when miscarriage is experienced and how this loss is felt in a myriad of unexpected places. Heather provides authentic conversation around this tender discussion and provides practical wisdom for those journeying through loss.
Heather Butler, author, blogger, and founder of That Side of Heaven shares from her own well of loss to help women and families through the grief process. For more information on Heather's ministry and her publications, please visit thatsideofheaven.com
Join us for Part One of a truly tender conversation with Heather Butler, Founder of That Side of Heaven, a ministry to women who have experienced the tragedy of infancy loss. In this episode, Heather and I discuss the frailty of a woman's heart when miscarriage is experienced and how this loss is felt in a myriad of unexpected places. Heather provides authentic conversation around this tender discussion and provides practical wisdom for those journeying through loss.
Heather Butler, author, blogger, and founder of That Side of Heaven shares from her own well of loss to help women and families through the grief process. For more information on Heather's ministry and her publications, please visit thatsideofheaven.com
In today's Tough and Tender podcast, we discuss some of the normal issues of navigating life as a woman! This fun broadcast was originally shared through our Tough and Tender Conversations One-Day Conference. Our panelists, Octavia Cormier, Chynna Neal, Rebecca Guerra, Lauren Song, Erin Berriman, and Stephanie Henderson talk through topics such as the need for alone-time, identity, relationships, fashion struggles, marriage, children, the COVID-15(lbs), and much more!
In this Tough and Tender Conversations podcast, Stephanie Henderson discusses four foundational pillars of cultivating a healthy, lasting marriage. From time to time, all marriages wrestle with the growing pains associated with navigating life together. In this discussion, Stephanie shares a sneak-peek into her upcoming Marriage Bootcamp and offers listeners wisdom on some of the tough and tender places within marriage relationships.
In today's Tough and Tender Conversation, Stephanie shares the realities of walking through seasons of disappointment. How do we keep going and keep trusting God when the current path we are walking is not what we originally expected? Join today's conversation as she addresses the real life challenges of feeling disapointed and points us to the place of hope that can be found upon the unexpected journey.
In this episode of Tough and Tender Conversations, Stephanie is joined by Pastor Octavia Cormier of Zeal Church in Colorado Springs. Together, they discuss the real-life struggles of preparing to speak for their upcoming conference and how they think through their wardrobe selections, teaching segments, battling moments of insecurity that can often arise when stepping into a place of leadership.
Today's Tough and Tender Conversation focuses on the question - How do we experience peace while wrestling with the reality of storms that can arrive suddenly and without warning? Is it possible? If so, how do we survive - and even thrive - during seasons of unrest? In today's episode, Stephanie shares from personal experience and provides a biblical hope-filled message of encouragement for experiencing peace in the midst of a storm.