The Elder Girls - Fearless Conversations: Recent Episodes
Anna Ballinger & Sarah Salas
In this episode, Sarah and Anna talk about having a heart for helping others and about learning to see others as God sees them, through the lens of the love of Christ.
Sarah and Joe talk about the pros and cons of Homeschooling and getting involved in your child's education.
In this episode, Sarah and Anna chat about their love of reading books and discuss some of their favorite authors and books - from childhood to adulthood.
In this episode, Sarah and Anna discuss building capacity in our lives to help us to be all that God is calling us to be.
In this podcast, Sarah and Anna chat about common courtesies that don't seem so common anymore, yet are still important in building character and to developing quality relationships with others.
In this episode, Sarah and Anna work on answering some questions that Antonia has about worship. Listen in with your family and friends. Share and enjoy!
In this episode, Momma Elder joins us to share some Elder family recipes and to share about the Elder Holiday Traditions and how they came to be. Gather your loved ones and join us as we reminisce with our sweet Mumsy Daisy.
In this conversation we talk about why words and what we say matters. As people who desire to be used by God effectively, what we talk about, when we talk about it, why we talk about it, and how we talk about it matters. :-) Gather your friends and loved ones and listen in.
In this episode, Sarah and Anna take a trip down memory lane to camp time. The Elder family spent a good portion of every summer either going to camp as a camper or going to camp to work. Either way, we had some good times both spiritual and fun (or funny)! Gather your loved ones and listen in.
In this episode "Auntie Sarah" shares some stories and lessons for our "little" friends. Share and enjoy!
In this episode, The Elder Girls talk about the dangers of cliques and isolation. They analyze why and how cliques may be formed and what is valuable or harmful of spinning off in sequestered or isolated groups of people. They share some of their thoughts and they share why they don't share some of their thoughts. You might learn a couple of secrets about why they're so "head in the clouds" sometimes. As always, there is a whole lot of chatting, thinking, and considering going on. Listen and enjoy.
In this episode of The Elder Girls, Sarah goes solo to share some lessons that she has learned in life.
In this episode, The Elder Girls share a special message from our sister, Lori Elder. This message is taught in such a beautiful spirit of humbleness and love. We pray it blesses you as it did us.
In this episode, we commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Dad Elder's heavenly rest. The men of the Elder family share special stories and memories of their times together with the patriarch of the Elder family. Carl C. Elder: 6/10/1941-4/29/2011. You won't want to miss this special time of reminiscing.
In this episode, Joe and Daniel share some of their favorite memories of the Annual AFT Men's Campout. They also share a glimpse into the passion and the heartbeat of Dad Elder, and into his investment of developing strong men of faith. This is Part I of Commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Dad Elder. In Memory Of Carl C. Elder: 6/10/1940-4/29/2011.
In this episode, The Elder Girls chat with John and Jessica Kast about receiving and heeding their call to Bus Ministry. John and Jess are the Leaders of Crew 2:38 out of Pueblo, CO. Listen in as they share their story, as well as tips about how to develop one's calling on a deeper level.
In this episode, The Elder Girls talk about different miracles that have taken place in their lives, in the Elder family, in the church in Hutchinson, and elsewhere throughout the years. Our prayer is that this episode will build the faith of our listeners and encourage their hearts.
In this episode, Sarah shares tips for healthy reading from a Libguide that she created for a private school. Although this Libguide was created for primarily a K-12 environment, the principles and resources found in it can be applied to anyone's approach to pursuing a wholesome reading, study, and research experience. The Elder Girls chat why resources such as this, and the principles found within it are so important in the social and cultural climate of 2021.
In this episode, listeners get to meet our sister, Lori Elder. Lori came to our life and family when we were 7 (Sarah) and 5 (Anna). We don't remember too much what life was like without her. She is the calming agent in the family!:-) We adore our Lori Lou and are so excited for you to meet her.
In this episode, Sarah and Anna reminisce about some humorous moments they experienced growing up. Some of the memories still make them laugh hysterically. "Laughter is good, just like a medicine" the song says, and that is so true! Laughter takes us out of the stressors of life for a brief moment and offers the mind and spirit an injection of joy. Come along with us as we reminisce and chuckle.
Sarah and Anna just take some time to chat and catch up in this conversation. They end up talking about what an opportunity we all have, in this very dark hour, to allow the light of Jesus to shine through us; and to be that human connection that those who are so lonely and afraid, need.
In this episode we share a little bit about how we grew up in a pastor’s home and our educational journeys, and how this prepared us for life in ministry and leadership.
In this episode, we introduce our sweet Momma Elder. She shares her story of how God called led her into music ministry. In addition to being a Pastor's wife and a mother to five children, she was an organist, pianist, and worship leader for many years. At 79 years of age, still plays the organ in her home church and also plays in a home mission's work monthly to help support them. Jesus, her family, and music are the loves of her life.
On August 24, 1920, into the world was born a little girl named Edwina Marie Elder, who would become a teacher to many leaders in the Apostolic movement around the world. She grew into a fearless and faithful lady of God who was not afraid to serve God and surrender her life completely to His service. Her journey was not always easy, but she remained faithful through incredible hardship and was mightily used of God during her 92 years of life. She served two missions overseas and would have died oversees if the Lord would've allowed it. However, God still had a work for her to do of teaching single mothers in America, during her elderly years. She was a Children's Pastor, an Evangelist, a Missionary, a Teacher, a School Principal, a Preacher of the Gospel, and a Bible Study Teacher. The legacy of ministry in the Elder family began with Great Aunt Grace Carlson, and with Edwina. This...is the story of Edwina's life in ministry.
In Season II, The Elder Girls will be connecting with Apostolic professionals who are leaders in their churches and communities, and with heroes of the faith who are world-changers. In this kick-off episode, we interview Jae Hedrick, who is a social worker and is the Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. Jae is an anointed leader in both her community and at Shiloh Pentecostal Church. Ministry looks like many different things, but at the end of the day it is all about connecting with and helping "humans" as Jae so beautifully expresses in this interview. You will not want to miss this thought-provoking and inspiring conversation. We are so excited to have this opportunity to connect with her.
In Season II, The Elder Girls will be connecting with Apostolic professionals who are leaders in their churches and communities, and with heroes of the faith who are world-changers. In this kick-off episode, we interview Jae Hedrick, who is a social worker and is the Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. Jae is an anointed leader in both her community and at Shiloh Pentecostal Church. Ministry looks like many different things, but at the end of the day it is all about connecting with and helping "humans" as Jae so beautifully expresses in this interview. You will not want to miss this thought-provoking and inspiring conversation. We are so excited to have this opportunity to connect with her.
In this episode, The Elder Girls connect with more members of the family and spend some time reminiscing about favorite Christmas memories and traditions, new and old.
This week, we continue the conversation from last week's episode with family. This week shares some incredible revelations and insight from multiple perspectives. Stick with us as we wrap up this important conversation. You might be surprised at some of the unexpected twists and turns this conversation takes. One thing we know at the end of the day...Jesus is truth. Period. The end.
...this is part II of the conversation that Sarah and Anna began with their family a couple of weeks back. Part I focused primarily on integrity. In Part II, the family starts exploring how integrity and honesty are connected, or if they even are connected. There are some serious nuggets in this session. This conversation will keep you coming back for more.
In this episode, The Elder Girls and family members reminisce about Thanksgivings past and share stories of what Thanksgiving looked like back then and what it might look like this year. Sit back and get ready to chuckle.
With the world going crazy, sometimes the question comes up regarding what Integrity and Honesty look like, exactly, in this present age. Do these principles evolve? Why or why not? In this episode, The Elder Girls have included their nieces and nephews, who are from a variety of age groups and who range from students- to young working adults-to young parents, and who work in a variety of careers and ministry, to help us navigate this conversation. If you're a teenager, a young adult, a young parent, someone in a career, or you are involved in ministry in any aspect you're going to want to tune into this conversation.
In this episode of the podcast, The Elder Girl's husbands take-over and talk about what RESPECT means in a man's world. Wives and ladies who hope to be married someday, pay close attention. There are some goodies for your toolbox in this one.
In this episode, The Elder Girls talk about ways to be thankful and grateful in this month of Thanksgiving and they share some things they've found that has inspired thankfulness in them throughout this chaotic year.
In this episode, The Elder Girl's wrap up their conversations on RESPECT by unpacking what it means to respect one's self from a biblical worldview and within the framework of understanding who God is, and that we are made in His image.
In this episode, The Elder Girls unpack the subject of Respect and drill down into what the foundational principles, characteristics, and traits of respect are.
In this episode, The Elder Girls dig into the concept of respect from a Biblical Worldview. They explore the term and talk about it means, exactly, to respect someone in the proper context. This is just the beginning of this conversation so you'll want to stay tuned in the next week or so.
In this episode, The Elder Girls talk about how COVID has affected their families and some fun ways they've disengaged from the craziness.
In this episode, all of the Elder kids share some of their favorite memories of Bro. Jack Karriker, who was a faithful friend and saint. They also sing some songs as they celebrate his memory.
In this episode Sarah and Anna's husbands (Joe and Daniel respectively) takeover to talk about what it is like to be married to strong ladies. :-D These guys are hilarious and are being very diplomatic on this episode. Wait until we get them warmed-up though for future episodes. They will keep you in stitches.
In this episode, The Elder Girls join with special friends to reminisce about family times they each had growing up. This was a fun opportunity to learn about how family time may look different for everyone, yet still influences our lives in a variety of ways. Overall, we discovered that no matter what it looks like, family time is important and is an opportunity to spend time with and invest in those we love.
Tonight, we introduce the Elder sister of The Elder Girls, Marsha Charles. She shares with us some of her stories growing up Elder, and how God called her and her husband to pastor in Garden City, KS.
In this episode The Elder Girls explore why women feel the need to compete with each other from a Biblical worldview.
Sarah and Anna chat about what dinner time was like in the Elder home and what the expectations and responsibilities were when family and friends gathered to eat.
Tools, tips, and ideas for the 2020-2021 School Year to offer your students a well-rounded education. Motivation to avoid the COVID blues.