Rachel & Friends: Recent Episodes
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Pastor and author Kevin DeYoung joins us to discuss the role of studying doctrine in the life of ordinary individuals, and even young people. His new children’s book, The Biggest Story, tells the overarching message of the Bible for little ones and their families. We also chat on several other fun tidbits – food, parenting, women’s ministries, and heaven. Kevin is senior pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan, near Michigan State University. He and his wife Trisha have six young children: Ian, Jacob, Elizabeth, Paul, Mary, and Benjamin.
Show Notes
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Pastor Kevin’s Blog and Twitter
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The Biggest Story on Amazon
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Illustrator Don Clark’s website
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The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall
MORE TO SEE* POWER WASHING PAINT OFF OF CONCRETE * A Not Gross Green Bean Casserole * BLUEBERRY WALNUT WHEAT MUFFINS * HOMEMADE DOG BISCUITS
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Episode seven is a landmark podcast because it makes for our first husband and wife couple to both have been on the show! You can see Jon’s wife, Vanessa’s, podcast on Friendship & Secret Sin here.
When first thinking through the content of Jon Saunders’ episode, I was wondering, is this really true? I realized how much I have been influenced by un-Biblical thought on what a Christian’s relationship should be with earthly pleasures. Should we feel bad for loving chocolate cake or listening to jazz music?
Jon is the Director of Campus Ministry for Spartan Christian Fellowship on the campus of Michigan State University. He is husband to Vanessa and father to four: Lillian, Eleanor, Henry, and Marion.
MORE TO SEE* HOW TO DIY INSTALL HARDWOOD FLOORS * PAD THAI SAUCE * CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI WITH PEPPERED GREEN BEANS * VERY CHEAP CUSTOM FRAMING IDEA
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When we began work on the Rachel & Friends podcast as a side project to my food and lifestyle blog, I wanted to commit to recording five episodes and then re-evaluate the venture. Was I enjoying it? Is it sustainable? Are people liking it? Well, I am even more in love with doing this than when we began and can hardly wait for you to hear some of the future episodes we have begun production on. Creating a podcast is many more work hours than the other types of posts I produce, and yet my desire to continue is a clear “yes.” And that is how we arrive here, at episode six!
Greta is among my closest friends and her wisdom and way with words had me very eager to get her on the show. Often when I am talking to her off the cuff, I feel as if she is giving me a personalized sermon tailored to be just what I needed to hear in that moment. Part of Greta’s life, and what she is sharing with us, is a hard fought battle against anxiety and fear. For someone experiencing clinical anxiety, or your garden variety daily worries, you will be helped by what she has to say.
MORE TO SEE* WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE TORN BREAD CASSEROLE * KALE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD * REFINISHING BENTWOOD CHAIRS * TWO INGREDIENT LEMON BARS
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Episode five is here and ready to bump through your speakers. Many women desire to have close friendships, but aren’t sure how to get them. I think you’ll leave this podcast feeling spurred on and encouraged to cultivate honest relationships where you are free to be known. Also, I love Vanessa’s take on the interesting question – “do Christians have a right to privacy from friends?”
MORE TO SEE* COMPARING ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES * COCONUT & CRANBERRY PECAN GRANOLA * REFURBISHING THE STAIRS: PART II * SPICY PEACH GLAZED PORK LOIN
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This episode of the podcast is certainly not one to miss, friends! I am talking with pastor and author Jason Helopoulos on his book A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home. I’m amazed at how little we touch on this subject! After all, what makes a home a Christian one if we aren’t worshipping God while in it? You can catch up on previous podcasts here – episode 01: body image & how to view overeating as Christians, episode 02: Godly friendships between older and younger women, and episode 03: finances, giving, and stewardship.
Show Notes
01. Jason’s twitter
02. A Neglected Grace on Amazon
03. My book review of A Neglected Grace
MORE TO SEE* GOAT CHEESE & BABY BELLA ZITI * MAKING YOUR HUSBAND A NICE BREAKFAST EVERYDAY * GREEN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS * BLACK & WHITE CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
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Podcast number three is ready to rock ‘n’ roll, folks. We are talking about finances, giving, and stewardship with my dear friend (and first male guest!) Jordan Shirkman. Be sure to listen in on the first two episodes if you haven’t already. They cover body image & how to view overeating as Christians and Godly friendships between older and younger women.
Show Notes
01. Jordan’s blog: jshirk.com
02. Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other,or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
03. The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
04. Money, Posessions & Eternity by Randy Alcorn
05. Jeremiah 17:9 – The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick; who can understand it?
06. James 4:13-15 – Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.”
MORE TO SEE* LEMON & ROSEMARY STOVE TOP POTPOURRI * Turkey & Cranberry Monte Cristo * ABSTRACT ARROW ART * POWER WASHING EXTERIOR SIDING
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We are back with episode 2 of Rachel & Friends! If you didn’t yet catch the first one, you simply must! My girl Stefan has such great things to say on body image & how to view overeating as Christians.
Show Notes
Christy’s blog: Where I Am
Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt
MORE TO SEE* LEMONADE CAKE * HOW TO SHIPLAP INEXPENSIVELY * CARROT SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING * CHICKEN & AVOCADO RICE BOWLS
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The day has finally arrived for the launch of Rachel & Friends podcast. We unroll this first episode with a lot of enthusiasm (and a lot of burning the midnight oil!) Press play and you’ll hear it all! PS: I say it in the intro, but I have to give another mention to my husband David for being simply a 10/10 individual and big help.
Show Notes
Stefan’s blog: Counted Free
The Socially Acceptable Sin by Jason Todd
How Can I Conquer Gluttony? by John Piper
Why Children Matter by Doug Wilson
And, since we mentioned it, a recipe for a really good mac & cheese with bacon.
MORE TO SEE* BLUE CHEESE SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH RASPBERRY GLAZE * ONE PAN JAMBALAYA * ASKING MOMS: HOW DO YOU MOTHER WITH CHRONIC PAIN OR LONGTERM ILLNESS? * SWEET POTATO BREAD
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