The Martha + Mary Show: Recent Episodes

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Rachael Adams, host of the Love Offering podcast, interviews Katie M. Reid about A Very Bavarian Christmas as they kick off a holiday book club.

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Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid. Pick up a copy today and join our book club inside the Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood Group on Facebook.

Things We Talk About:

• The Love Offering Podcast
• The real Holly Noel
• Carol Kent's Speak Up Conference
• A Very Bavarian Christmas playlist
• "Everything" song written by Katie
• Bronner's in Frankenmuth, MI
• "A Very Bavarian Christmas" musical album
• Jesus's open hands on the cross
• Made Like Martha book
• Clip of original audiobook
• Join the book club

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Rachel Wojo, author of Desperate Prayers, guides you from frenzied desperation to dependent faith.

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Today's Guest: Rachel Wojo is a public speaker and freelance writer. She hosts Bible reading challenges on her popular blog, which rallies readers of all ages to search God’s Word for solutions to life’s problems. Her Bible reading plans are used by more than four million people worldwide. Rachel is the author of One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up and Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments. She and her husband, Matt, reside in Ohio and are the parents of eight children, two in heaven and six on earth.

Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About

• Desperate Prayers book
• Romans 8:25-28
• A Praying Life book
• A Praying Wife book
• Seasons of Sorrow book
• A Grace Disguised book
• Like a River book
• When Mountains Crumble book

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Award-winning fiction author, Toni Shiloh, shares about her writing process and her holiday novella, The Christmas Catch.

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Today's Guest: Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and an award-winning Christian contemporary romance author. She writes to bring God glory and to learn more about His goodness. Her novel, In Search of a Prince, won the first ever, Christy Amplify award. She loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media. You can learn more about Toni's writing on her website.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid. Pick up your copy today get ready for our November Sisterhood book club.

Things We Talk About:

• Planner or Pantser?
• The Detroit Lions vs. the Dallas Cowboys
• In Search of a Prince book
• The Christmas Catch book
• Are you going to believe what you see or believe what God said?
• Hebrews 11:1

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Author, Ann Swindell, invites us to awaken our hearts through fiction and timeless truth.

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Today's Guest: Ann Swindell is the owner of Writing with Grace, where she teaches Christ-centered writing courses for women across the globe. She lives is West Michigan with her family and writes for many ministries, including the Gospel Coalition, Well-Watered Women, and Risen Motherhood.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid. Pick up your copy today get ready for our November Sisterhood book club.

Things We Talk About:

• Christmas in the Castle Library Book 1
• Still Waiting book
• The Path to Peace book
• Develop your writing voice.
• Read broadly in the genre you want to write in.
• Karen Kingsbury
• Great American Family
• God spoke the world into existence (See Psalm 33:9)

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Bestselling author, Melissa Ferguson, chats about her family's farmhouse lifestyle, the inspiration for her novels, and writing in the margins.

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Today's Guest: Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including Meet Me in the Margins, How to Plot a Payback, and The Perfect Rom-Com. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies.

Show Sponsor: Join us for A Very Bavarian Feast Experience with dinner, music, and more, on November 8th, in Frankenmuth, MI!

Things We Talk About:

• Melissa on Instagram
• Hunger Games books
• Epic the Musical
• Famous for a Living book
• Meet Me in the Margins book
• The Perfect Rom Com book
• A Time to Keep by Tasha Tudor
• Gretchen Powers illustrator
• Schleich animals
• Around the Year by Tasha Tudor
• Puppet show at the farmhouse
• Melissa's newsletter

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Beloved author, Robin Jones Gunn, shares about her latest book, Tea with Elephants, and discusses the power of story and the gift of friendship.

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Today's Guest: Robin Jones Gunn is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than one hundred books, including the Sisterchicks series and the Christy Miller series for teen girls. Her books have sold more than six million copies. Robin and her husband have two grown children and four grandchildren and live in southern California, where she cohosts the Women Worth Knowing podcast.

Things We Talk About:

• Christy Miller series
• Victim of Grace book
• Luke 1:5-25 (Elizabeth from the Bible)
• Child of the Promise musical
• "When the Dream Never Dies" song
• Romans 2:4
• Glenbrooke Book 8: Wildflowers
• James 4:10
• Resources on Robin's website

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Katie and Lee discuss some of their favorite fiction books and what they are currently reading.

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Show Sponsor: Join us for A Bavarian Feast Experience with a multi-course dinner, holiday music, an inspiring message, book signing, and more, on Friday, November 8th 2024, from 6:00-8:30pm at the Bavarian Inn, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Space is limited so grab your ticket, today!

Things We Talk About:

• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• The Martian by Andy Weir
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• The Widow Wore Pink by Robyn Dykstra
• It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping by Lisa-Jo Baker
• The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
• The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
• The Christy Miller Series by Robin Jones Gunn
• Bethany Turner books
• Melissa Ferguson books
• Louise Penny novels
• The Baxter Family series Karen Kingsbury
• The Baxters TV series
• Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
• John Grisham books
• Charles Martin books
• A Very Bavarian Christmas Experience

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Ruthie Gray, author of Empty Nest Awakening, talks about finding purpose and embracing a legacy of courage in your 2nd half of life.

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Today's Guest: Ruthie Gray is a wife, Gigi, empty nester, and content marketing consultant for Christian creatives. Her hobbies include Florida beach walks, RV-ing with hubby, and singing ‘70’s tunes in the pool. Ruthie hosts the Authentic Online Marketing Podcast and is the author of Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose.

Show Sponsor: Let Hope Arise Devotional - 5 beautifully-written devotions from the Martha + Mary Sisterhood to infuse your day with a hope-filled perspective.

Things We Talk About:

• Authentic Online Marketing Podcast
• Empty Nest Awakening book
• Connect with Ruthie on Instagram
• Visit Ruthie's website
• All Done! Calendar
• Ruthie's Coaching Community
• Speak Up Conference
• A Very Bavarian Christmas Experience
• Welcome to the Table
• Mark 4:38-41
• Fledge book by Brenda Yoder

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Dawn Mann Sanders, author of When Your World Ends, offers deep hope for the hardest places of grief and loss.

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Today's Guest: Dawn Mann Sanders is a Bible teacher, author, and associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, where she serves as the director of the sermon-based life groups ministry. Her passion is expository teaching that combines her deep scholarship with practical application to help women rebuild their lives. Her debut book, When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life, offers hope and guidance for those facing life’s most challenging seasons. Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid. Pick a copy today for you and a friend and start walking in freedom as a beloved daughter of God. Things We Talk About: * Genesis 1:1-3 * When Your World Ends by Dawn Mann Sanders * God's Creative Toolkit: Edict (God's Speaks/Mind), Execution (Creation's Response/Will), Experience (God's Sees/Emotions) * "If I wanted to stay in alignment with God, I had to move forward with him." -Dawn * "God is getting ready to do a new thing and with that is going to come a whole new system of how you interact with Him and the world going forward." -Dawn * Psalm 23:1-4 * What's Your Start Over? style quiz

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Alyssa Bethke, author of When Doing It All Is Undoing You, offers true peace for overwhelmed women.

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Today's Guest: Alyssa Joy Bethke loves Jesus, matcha, and the sun, and squeezes as much pickleball and reading into her week as possible. She is married to Jeff, the love of her life, and is mom to three of the greatest gifts: Kinsley, Kannon, and Lucy. The Bethke family recently moved from Maui to Tennessee and are embracing the wild adventure of a life surrendered to God. Alyssa and Jeff help reclaim God’s design for men, women, and families at Forming Men, Forming Women and Family Teams.

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid. Pick a copy today for you and a friend and start walking in freedom as a beloved daughter of God.

Things We Talk About:

• When Doing It All Is Undoing You
• Genesis 2:1-3 and Mark 2:27
• Hebrews 12:2
• Pastor Joby Martin quote
• "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."
• Psalm 144:12
• Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
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Lee and Katie talk about using three powerful words in this busy season—yes, no, and help.

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Things We Talk About:

• Episode 212 with Sophia Blum
• Episode 211 with Rebekah Weigel
• The Best Yes book by Lisa TerKeurst
• Lynn Cowell
• Mike and Lee's message at Central Church
• Galatians 6:2

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Actor, Sophia Blum, who plays Martha on "The Chosen" shares about her journey playing this beloved character.

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Today’s Guest: Sophia Blum is originally from Providence, Rhode Island, Sophia has recently returned to the Ocean State after almost a decade in New York, gaining experience and training as an actor and educator. She discovered a passion for Shakespeare in college, and has since been in around a dozen shakespearean productions all over the country. Although, she is trained in the classics, Sophia enthusiastically explores projects in all genres, including devised pieces, comedies, and on-camera work. Most recently, Sophia appeared in season 4 of the series, "The Chosen," as Martha, a recurring character.

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Things We Talk About:

• Luke 10:38-42
• Sophia's acting resume
• Dallas Jenkins (Director of "The Chosen")
• John 11:17-44
• "The Chosen" Season 4, Episode 5
• "The Chosen" Season 4, Episode 7
• George H. Xanthis (John on "The Chosen")
• Jonathan Roumie (Jesus on "The Chosen")
• Catherine Lidstone (Mary of Bethany on "The Chosen")
• Demetrios Troy (Lazarus on "The Chosen")
• Made Like Martha book
• Sophia on Instagram
• Hamilton Musical - Non-Stop Song

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Rebekah Weigel, writer and producer of Sound of Hope Film: The Story of Possom Trot, discusses the journey to making this film and the foster care crisis.

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Today’s Guest: Rebekah Weigel began her career in the field of psychology, which informed her eventual work in the entertainment industry. She writes and produces with her husband, Joshua, bringing powerful and spiritually significant stories to the screen. Her work includes the short film, The Butterfly Circus, which won over 35 film festival awards, including the esteemed Clint Eastwood Filmmaker Award. Rebekah is also a foster/adoptive parent, and has become a fierce advocate for the reversal of the foster crisis in America. This work led to her championing the Possum Trot story as an independent feature film aimed at ending the foster crisis.

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Things We Talk About:

• Bishop W.C.Martin
• Episode 92: They Call Me Mama with Nicole Homan
• The Global Orphan Project
• Care Portal
• The Sounds of Hope Film: The Story of Possum Trot
• The Butterfly Circus Film
• Peacetree Productions
• Sound of Hope Film on Instagram

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Billie Jauss, author of Distraction Detox, helps us release emotional barriers, restructure priorities and find peace in chaos.

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Today's Guest: Billie Jauss is an international speaker, author, and podcast host with over 35 years of experience navigating life as the wife of a Major League Baseball coach. She shares her story and insights as a speaker while promoting the work of Compassion International. Billie is on a mission to help women connect with people, conquer distractions, and find peace in life’s chaos so they can share God with those He has placed in front of them.

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Things We Talk About:

• Distraction Detox book
• Jenn Hand of Coming Alive Ministries
• Hawaii
• Experiencing God Bible Study
• Experiencing God Devotional
• New Mercies Every Morning Devotional
• Making Room book
• 3 Up + 3 Down Strategy
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• Baseball Family book

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Lisa-Jo Baker, author of the gripping memoir, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping, discusses how it is not too late to rewrite parts of our story and positively impact generations.

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Today's Guest: Lisa-Jo Baker is a bestselling author with a BA in English/prelaw from Gordon College and a JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Lisa-Jo has lived and worked on three continents in the human rights field. Originally from South Africa, Lisa-Jo now lives just outside Washington, D.C., where she met and fell in love with her husband. Their story together spans decades, languages, countries, books, three very opinionated children, and one dog.

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Things We Talk About:

• It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping memoir
• MOPS
• Mr. Holland's Opus
• Surprised by Motherhood by Lisa-Jo Baker
• Blood, Dirt, Water
• Luke 8:43-48
• Katie's endorsement for Lisa-Jo's memoir

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Lee and Katie have adopted a non-compete clause in their friendship. Maybe you want to adopt this in your relationships too?

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Things We Talk About:

• Spring Sisterhood Study of Comparison Girl for Teens
• Ep. 205: It's Hard to Be.a Girl
• Ep. 206: Roots of Comparison
• Ep. 207: Comparing Femininity
• Comparison Episode with Shannon Popkin
• Tower of Babel
• Pentecost
• Matthew 28:18-20
• Lee & Katie Speaking in November
• Cindy Bultema
• Ephesians 3:20
• Inspiration Doula
• 1 John 1:9
• Matthew 28:19-20

Adopt a Non-Compete Clause:

• Choose contentment over comparison
• Exchange a scarcity mentality for a multiplication mindset
• Commit to keep growing

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Lee Nienhuis and Shannon Popkin, co-authors of Comparison Girl for Teens, discuss the various ways we compare femininity and how to move forward in freedom.

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Today’s Guest: Shannon Popkin encourages women to open their Bible, drink deeply of God’s story, and live like it’s true through her speaking, writing, and podcasting. Shannon’s other books include Control Girl,Comparison Girl, and Shaped by God’s Promises. Shannon hosts the Live LIke It’s True podcast.

Things We Talk About:

• Genesis 1:27
• Comparison Girl for Teens book
• Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Ferrer
• Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Ferrer
• An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel by Laurie Krieg
• Live Like It's True Episode with Kelly Needham

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Lee Nienhuis and Shannon Popkin, co-authors of Comparison Girl for Teens, discuss the roots of comparison and how you can thrive beyond measure.

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Today's Guest: Shannon Popkin encourages women to open their Bible, drink deeply of God's story, and live like it's true through her speaking, writing, and podcasting. Shannon's other books include Control Girl, Comparison Girl, and Shaped by God's Promises. Shannon hosts the Live LIke It's True podcast.

Things We Talk About:

• Ep. 205: It's Hard to Be a Girl
• Matthew 23:12
• Matthew 20:16
• Matthew 23:11
• Romans 2:11
• Ep. 32: Comparison with Shannon Popkin
• Interview with Shannon Popkin co-author of Influence
• Interview with Shannon Popking author of Control Girl
• Comparison Girl Discussion Guide- ComparisonGirl.com

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Lee Nienhuis, co-author of Comparison Girl for Teens discusses the challenges of being a girl in this present day.

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Things We Talk About:

• Comparison Girl for Teens by Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis
• Julia Roberts Instagram post
• AXIS's culture translator
• Ep 182: International Day of the Girl with Cindy Bultema
• Ep 28: Facing Rejection (Friendship Court reference)
• Martha + Mary Sisterhood Group
• 1 Timothy 4:12

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Ellie Hamilton, mom of three, encourages us to get outside more often and experience the wonder of God's creation.

Today's Guest: Ellie Hamilton is a wife and mom to three amazing kiddos, ages 1,3, and 6. Jesus has been her Lord and friend since she was about eleven years old, and she can’t do any part of motherhood without Him. Ellie stays home with her kids, and homeschools her six year old. Her family lives in northern Michigan and you can find them outside pretty much every day of the year, no matter the season. Ellie's mission field right now is her kids and every day she strives to intentionally disciple them.

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Things We Talk About:

• Take It Outside
• 1000 Hours Outside
• Laundry, meals, and naps outside
• Bringing peace to chaos
• Genesis 1:1-5
• Get up before the kids
• Purge the excess
• Put the house to bed
• "Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap." -John Ortberg
• Psalm 19
• John 15:4
• 1000 Hours Outside on Instagram
• 1000 Hours Outside Trackers
• There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather book

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Angela Correll, author of Restored in Tuscany, encourages us to slow down and experience restoration wherever we live.

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Angela Correll is the author of Restored in Tuscany along with Grounded, Guarded and Granted, a trilogy of novels that became Amazon bestsellers and have been adapted to the stage for sold-out audiences at the Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theater. The novels and the memoir each include settings in both Kentucky and Italy. Angela and her husband Jess, co-founders of Wilderness Road Hospitality, recently made a second home in a small hilltop village through restoring a former horse stable inside the medieval walls of a tiny town.

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Things We Talk About:

• Restored in Tuscany
• Grounded book
• Guarded book
• Granted book
• The Pioneer Playhouse
• The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith
• Pruning good things to make room for the best
• My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
• Wilderness Road Hospitality
• Kentucky Soaps & Such
• Jonah 3
• Sabbatical

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Rachel G. Scott, author of Taking the 5 Leaps, encourages you to trust Jesus more as He leads you forward in faith.

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Today's Guest: Rachel G. Scott is a devoted wife, mother, and Ohio native. She holds a BSc from Kansas State and an MBA from the University of Mary. As founder of the I Can’t Come Down Movement, Bible teacher, and podcast host, she desires to inspire believers to walk in their purpose and assignment as they boldly take leaps of faith.

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Things We Talk About:

• Tischa Van De Reep
• Taking the 5 Leaps book
• The Five Leaps Quiz
• Nehemiah 6:3
• Exodus 33:11
• Fisherman's Leap: Peter
• Tentmaker's Leap: Paul
• Builder's Leap: Nehemiah
• Shepherd's Leap: Abraham
• Trailblazer's Leap: Jesus
• PPE: Prepare, Pray, Execute
• Better Than Blended Ministry
• Inconveniences, Divine Encounters, Suddenly Moments, and God's Instructions
• Experiencing God Bible Study
• Ep. 108: Being a Finisher
• 2 Peter 3:9
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Psalm 86:11

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Brenda Yoder, author of Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets to a Compelling Life, encourages us to learn from past generations to overcome practical obstacles and solve daily challenges with a calm presence, authentic faith, and resourcefulness.

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Today's Guest: Brenda L. Yoder is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, speaker, and author of Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life; Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind; and Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All. She hosts the Midlife Moms and Life Beyond the Picket Fence podcasts and writes about life, faith, and family beyond the storybook image.

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Things We Talk About:

• Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind book
• Rise & Roll Bakery
• Uncomplicated book
• Inspiration Doula coaching for creatives
• Equanimity definition
• Forbearance definition
• Ep. 131: The Reality of Launching Your Kids
• 3 tips for an uncomplicated Easter

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Katie and Lee are celebrating the 200th episode of the Martha + Mary Show and sharing highlights from five of their favorite conversations.

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Things We Talk About:

• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat musical
• Ep. 3: Our Party Planning Styles
• Ep. 131: The Reality of Launching Your Kids with Brenda Yoder
• Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind
• Uncomplicated by Brenda Yoder
• First Sisterhood Study
• Ep. 59: What's on Your Bucket List?
• Ep. 126: Fear Not with Charity Harris
• Ep. 150: Not Every Fight is Yours
• Ep. 23: Is Your Yes on the Table? with Jenn Hand

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Christy Mobley, speaker, writer, and “Accidental Mentor” discusses the willingness of Mary, Jesus’s mother, as we wrap up our first Sisterhood Study.

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Today’s Guest: Christy Mobley is an award-winning writer, taking first place in the Proverbs 31 Compel-Training devotional contest. She also was the winner of the 4th Annual Faith Radio Writing Contest. She’s been featured on (in)courage, published multiple times on the syndicated site, For Every Mom. Christy encourages women in the transitions they’re experiencing through her speaking, writing, and coaching.

Things We Talk About:

• Ep. 195: Tamar
• Ep. 196: Rahab
• Ep. 197: Ruth
• Ep. 198: Bathsheba
• Ep. Letting Your Kids Grow + Go
• Mary’s Response – Luke 1:26-38
• Zechariah’s Response – Luke 1:5-25
• Joseph’s Response – Matthew 1:18-25
• Faith like a child – Matthew 18:2-4
• Simeon’s Prophecy – Luke 2:25-35
• Luke 2:35
• Joseph’s Directive – Matthew 2:13-15
• Jesus in the Temple – Luke 2:41-52
• Jacob blesses his sons – Genesis 49
• Luke 2:19
• Another Angel Visitation for Joseph – Matthew 2:13-23

Today’s Verse: Psalm 105:5-6

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Speaker and author, Christina Custodio, discusses Bathsheba's difficult story, reminding us that God can restore and redeem that hardest parts of our stories.

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Today's Guest: Christina Custodio is a gifted speaker and author. On Sept. 8, 2015, her son's near-death experience changed the trajectory of her life and became the launching pad for her ministry and book, When God Changed His Mind. She loves connecting with others by using her gift of transparency and authenticity to assure them they are not alone, leading them to trust their Creator more. Connect with Christina at: christinacustodio.com

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• Ep. 195: Tamar
• Ep. 196: Rahab
• Ep. 197: Ruth
• Ep. 171: Miraculous Transformation
• Bathsheba: 2 Samuel 11
• Matthew 1:1-18
• 1 Kings 1:1-4
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• Isaiah 11
• Ep. 149: Living Through the Unthinkable

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Speaker and writer, Ginny Davidson, encourages us through the compelling story of this faithful woman in Jesus’s lineage.

Today’s Guest: Ginny Davidson is an engaging speaker and writer. As a wife and homeschooling mom of three, she is constantly learning and growing. Ginny shares the hope of Christ and practical guidance to a world of overwhelmed women. Connect with Ginny at: ginnydavidson.com

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• Let Hope Arise devotional
• Ep. 170: Fragrant Worship with Ginny Davidson
• Ep. 195: Sisterhood Study: Tamar
• Ep. 196: Sisterhood Study: Rahab
• Ruth 1:16
• Joshua 2:8-11
• Kinsmen Redeemer
• Ep. 194: A Refuge for Every Generation
• "Do the next thing"
• Genesis 12:1
• Philippians 4:6-7
• Exodus 25:8-22
• Hebrews 4:16

Today's Verse: Psalm 91:4

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."

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Bible teacher, Shadia Hrichi, author of Rahab unpacks the powerful story of this unlikely women in Jesus's lineage.

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Today's Guest: Shadia Hrichi is a passionate Bible teacher, award-winning author, and speaker who stirs the hearts and minds of her audience through personal story, illustration, and her unwavering confidence in the authority of God’s Word. Connect with Shadia, here.

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Things We Talk About:

• Rahab's story
• Rahab Bible Study
• John 4:39-42
• Five Ordinary Woman, One Extraordinary God
• Deuteronomy 5:22-27
• Joshua 2:8-11
• Courage of the Hebrew Midwives
• Hebrews 11:31
• Proverbs 8:13
• 2 Timothy 2:11-13

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Leslie Schonfeld, author of the devotional, Five Ordinary Women, One Extraordinary God, kicks off our Sisterhood Study with a closer look at Tamar's redemption story.

Today's Guest: Leslie Schonfeld is a speaker, author of Legacy, intergenerational mentor, and founder of Dragonfly Ministry, where she creatively inspires women to F.L.Y (fruitful, linked, and yielded) through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Connect with Leslie at: dragonflyministry.com

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Are you ready to be inspired by the incredible stories of ordinary women who experienced the extraordinary power of God? Join the five women recorded in Matthew 1, the lineage of Jesus, as they tell their stories. Get your copy here and join us inside the Sisterhood and on the podcast as we gather, grow, and go together. Things We Talk About: * Genesis 38 * Judah's response to Tamar * Ep. 45: Open Hands, Willing Heart with Vivian Mabuni * Ep. 182: International Day of the Girl with Cindy Bultema * Psalm 40:2 * Leslie's Course: Parenting Our Adult Children * Leslie's Book: Legacy * Titus 2:1-8 * Ep. 127: Connecting the Generations with Leslie Schonfeld * Ep. 172: No Doubt About It with Leslie Schonfeld

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Lee and Katie discuss the five women mentioned in Jesus's lineage and announce where the Martha + Mary Sisterhood is headed this year.

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Things We Talk About:

• Walking pad for your desk
• Winter Sisterhood Study
• Matthew 1
• Ruth 2:11-12
• Acts 1:14
• Martha + Mary Sisterhood
• Luke 1:46-55
• Psalm 103:17-18

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Kate Motaung, author of Letters to Grief, offers comfort for your loss.

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Today's Guest: Kate Motaung is the author of Letters to Grief and A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging, and she co-authored Influence: Building a Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me). She is the founder of Refine Services and hosts the Five Minute Friday writing community. Kate and her South African husband have three young adult children and currently reside in West Michigan.

Things We Talk About:

• Letters to Grief gift book
• 101 Prayers for Comfort gift book
• A Place to Land (Kate's memoir)
• Ep. 107: Telling Your Story with Kate Motaung
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
• 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
• Lamentations 3:22-26
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
• John 11
• Luke 22:39-44

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Lee and Katie candidly discuss their experiences and thoughts about hearing God's voice.

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Things We Talk About:

• Experiencing God Bible Study
• Tara-Leigh Cobble: The Bible Recap
• Romans 1:20
• John 1:1-5
• Meme about hearing God's voice
• John 14:25-26
• Comparison Girl for Teens book
• Isaiah 44:15-18
• 1 Samuel 3:9-10

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Katie and Lee reflect on last year and redirect in the new year with a candid conversation on the good, the hard, and God’s faithfulness through it all.

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Things We Talk About:

• Reflect: Overcoming
• Joshua 14:6-15
• Lee's third book
• Miracles in the Waiting Room with Cherri Bornman: Episode #156
• They Call Me Mama with Nicole Homan: Episode #92
• Taryn Blanshan
• Reflect: Endurance
• New Patterns for a New Season: Episode #179
• Romans 5:1-5
• Reflect: Capacity
• Katie’s fiction book deals
• Katie’s non-fiction deal
• Reflect: Critical
• Lee and Live Global trips
• My Yes in on the Table Podcast Interview with Paula Faris and Jenn Hand
• Christmas Scavenger Hunt in the Hotel
• Reflect: Opportunity
• Reflect: Investment
• Matthew 6:19-21
• Redirect: Just Do It
• Redirect: Presence

Key Verse: Joshua 14:11

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This throwback episode is sure to refresh and delight you as you get ready to celebrate the Christmas season.

Holly Haynes, the Christmas Queen, shares about the thrill of hope for the weary world through her testimony, red door analogy, and poetry.

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Today’s Guest: Holly Haynes is a wife, mom, lover of Jesus and all things Christmas. She is also a writer, speaker, and owner of Just the Write Gift. She resides in Michigan with her hubby, two boys, and her extremely spoiled yellow lab Zara May.

Theme Music: “I’ll Dream of Christmas” written by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, courtesy of Circle of Friends.

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Things We Talk About:

• Just the Write Gift shop
• A Very Bavarian Christmas novel
• Gull Lake Women’s Conference
• “O Holy Night” song
• Renewed Women’s Conference
• Walking through the red door
• John 10:9
• Red Door Christmas poem
• Holly’s writing website
• Tips for when Christmas is tough
• The only thing perfect about Christmas is Jesus

Today’s Verse: John 10:9

"I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

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Kennita Williams shares her tips for leading from love and serving with humble strength.

Today's Guest: Kennita Williams is the CEO/Founder of Clear Vision L. L. C. and Clear Vision Academy. She has walked a path from not seeing a clear vision to knowing God’s purpose for her life. Through her coaching and writing, she encourages others to be all God has created them to be. Kennita holds a doctorate of divinity and leadership from the School of the Great Commission. Kennita is a military spouse and mother of two.

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Things We Talk About:

• Speak Up Conference
• Megan Brown
• Psalm 119:133
• 1 Timothy 2:1-4
• Clear Vision Leadership

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Pat Layton, author of Life Unstuck, talks about healing from the pain of your past and finding hope for your future.

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Today's Guest: Pat Layton is a passionate and inspiring leader. She has led the founding of a variety of non-profit ministries including a one of the nation’s largest pregnancy resource centers; a christian adoption agency and a national abstinence education program. Her post abortion recovery Bible study Surrendering the Secret was published by Lifeway in 2009 and updated in 2019. She has written many other books, including: Life UnStuck: Peace with the Past; Purpose in the Present and Passion for the Future.

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Things We Talk About:

• Surrendering the Secret
• Life Unstuck
• Pat's She Shed
• Psalm 139
• Revelation 12:11
• John 1:14
• Psalm 91:11-12
• Permission to Pause podcast

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We are choosing to give thanks even when circumstances are difficult and inviting you to do the same.

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Things We Talk About:

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Living in a hotel
• Psalm 103:13-14
• Hebrews 13:15-16
• 2 Chronicles 29:31

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Experience belonging as author, Katy McCown, invites you to engage in community instead of being isolated from it.

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Today's Guest: Katy McCown is a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, host of the Best Day Ever podcast, and author of She Smiles without Fear and She Belongs. Katy left her job as a television news reporter to join her husband, Luke, on their adventure in the National Football League. Luke and Katy have six children.

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Things We Talk About:

• She Belongs Bible Study
• Made Like Martha book
• She Smiles Without Fear Bible Study
• Prayer road
• 1 Peter 5:7-9
• John 10:10
• Ephesians 6:12
• Step 1: Recognize you have a real enemy who wants to isolate you from community.
• Step 2: Bring your hurt and offense to Jesus first and let Him heal you.
• Step 3: Continue in community at a pace and in a way that is best for you.

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Jenn Hand offers hope and practical help to those who have experienced trauma.

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Today's Guest: Jennifer Hand, Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries, invites people to come alive in Christ. With a Master's degree in trauma counseling, God has opened a unique door for her to respond after natural disasters around the world, providing trauma counseling and the hope of Christ on the holy ground of suffering. Connect with Jenn at: comingaliveministries.com

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Things We Talk About:

• Ep. 23: Is Your Yes on the Table?
• My Yes Is on The Table book
• Coming Alive Ministries
• Psalm 103
• After Trauma Hope FREE Webinar
• Romans 5:1-8
• Living in a hotel
• Psalm 43:5
• Giving thanks, even in this
• Martha + Mary Sisterhood Group
• Ep. 179: New Patterns for a New Season
• Luke 22:41-44
• Becoming a noticer, without judgment
• Psalm 139:13-16
• John 11:38-40

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Experience Scripture through a Middle-Eastern lens during this timely conversation with Professor Kristi McLelland.

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Today's Guest: Kristi McLelland is a professor at Williamson College, the best-selling author of Jesus & Women and The Gospel on the Ground Bible studies, Rediscovering Israel, and a biblical culturalist who teaches the Bible in its historical, cultural context. Kristi’s study trips to Israel, Italy, Turkey, and Greece, as well as her in-person and online courses and resources—including her popular Pearls podcast, position Westerners to discover the Bible within the Middle Eastern context in which it was written.

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Things We Talk About:

• "Pearls" podcast
• Hebrews 4:12
• Rediscovering Israel book
• Jesus & Women Bible Study
• Ep. 179: New Patterns for a New Season
• Psalm 81:10
• Psalm 139:13-14
• Martha + Mary Sisterhood
• Ep. 39: Experience the Holy Land
• Luke 24:13-35
• Revelation 1:16-20
• Matthew 4:12-17
• Sea of Galilee
• Capernaum
• John 1:14
• Pastor Jon Tyson: "We are living in a Genesis 3 world with a Genesis 1 and 2 blueprint on our way to a Revelation 21 future."
• Genesis 12:1-9
• Genesis 22:1-19
• Revelation 21:1-5

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Lee and Katie laugh their way through ten items they will either leave in the past or love into the future.

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Things We Talk About:

• Pumpkin spice candle
• "Sun-In"
• Hymn sings
• "A Mighty Fortress is Our God"
• "Be Still My Soul"
• Chivalry/Honor
• "Clearly Canadian"
• 24-hour News
• Neighborhood games
• Indoor malls
• Libraries
• Lee on GoodReads
• Katie on GoodReads
• Isaiah 43:18-19

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Cindy Bultema, Executive Director of GEMS Girls' Club, shares about the state of the union for girls and how we can rally around them with hope, especially on the International Day of the Girl.

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Today's Guest: Cindy Bultema has a powerful testimony of overcoming loss and addiction. Once a young mom who suffered from years of addiction; an eating disorder and a near fatal overdose, she now leads thousands of young girls into a loving relationship with Jesus as the Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), a non-profit ministry impacting the lives of girls worldwide.

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Things We Talk About:

• The Gift of Celebration: Ep. 66 with Cindy Bultema
• GEMS Girls' Clubs
• Live Full, Walk Free Bible Study by Cindy Bultema
• My Yes in on the Table by Jennifer Hand
• State of the Union for Girls
• Lee's work with Live Global
• Leah from the Bible: Genesis 29:14-30
• Our girls desperately need connection (watch a movie, drive to the store, cook together)
• Make eye contact, lean in, listen to them, ask questions (tell me more), hug them (12 hugs a day for growth)
• Love Languages (affirming words, quality time, physical touch, gifts, acts of service)
• Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara E. Powell
• This is not the time for anyone to stay on the sidelines.
• The International of the Girl
• Resources to help you celebrate

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An honest and hopeful conversation about anxiety with author, Caris Snider.

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Today’s Guest: Caris Snider loves to share the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading worship. From her own personal experience, she helps women in their journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. She is the author of the Anxiety Elephant books and the Car Line Mom devotional.

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Things We Talk About:

• The Inspired Business Guides
• Mark 14:32-34
• Anxiety Elephant book
• Car Line Mom devotional
• Galatians 6:2
• Psalm 94:18-19

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Move forward with gumption as you follow-through on your goals with encouragement from Rebecca George.

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Today's Guest: Rebecca George is the founder of Radical Radiance® - a podcast community where listeners are equipped to blend what they love with the Jesus who makes them shine. She is a podcaster, speaker, and author whose greatest joy in life is discipling others to pursue their passions in a way that builds the Kingdom.

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Things We Talk About:

• Do the Thing by Rebecca George
• Made Like Martha book
• Christa Hutchins
• Radical Radiance podcast
• Time blocking
• Full Focus Journal
• Deciding ahead vs. reacting in the moment
• God is Infinite and Limitless
• Micro-quitting vs. Macro-quitting

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Lee coaches Katie through a life-giving checklist to help her and YOU develop new patterns and routines this fall.

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Things We Talk About:

• Plug into the Power Source
• Try Softer book by Aundi Kolber
• Reground
• Matthew 11:28-29
• Psalm 103:13-14
• Give it Time
• Celebrate the Wins
• Isaiah 40:31
• Isaiah 55:12

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Katie and Lee share some of their favorites beauty products and tips.

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Things We Talk About:

• Jamie B. Golden Skincare & Makeup Tips
• CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
• Mary Kay Perfecting Concealer
• Live Global
• Maybelline Facestudio Master Conturing Kit
• Mary Kay Liquid Eye Shadow
• L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift Washable Mascara
• Tweezers
• Microfiber Makeup Remover Wash Cloths
• Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

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Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God, encourages us to get honest with God through journaling.

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Today's Guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, thinker, and question-asker from Iowa. Her friends say they are scared to sit alone in a room with her because they end up telling her things they never intended to say. She is both proud of this fact and also a little annoyed at how nosy she can be. She put a bunch of her favorite questions into a journal called Stuff I’d Only Tell God.

Things We Talk About:

• Stuff I'd Only Tell God book
• The Happiness Dare book
• Waldeinsamkeit
• Brazil
• The Cotswolds
• Israel: Tel Dan Nature Reserve
• Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind book
• Psalm 13
• Psalm 22
• Psalm 42:11

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Peg Arnold, dramatist, speaker, and writer invites us to exchange a distracted heart for a devoted heart.

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Today's Guest: Peg Arnold is a national speaker and author of Devotions for the Distracted Heart. She has been a leader in women's ministry for over 25 years. Peg uses her personal story, drama, teaching and humor to make Scripture come alive. Peg and her husband live in Colorado.

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Things We Walk About:

• Luke 10:38-42
• John 11
• Devotions for the Distracted Heart
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• Philippians 4:12-13

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Amy Lively provides tips, tools and teaching about loving our neighbors without being weird, offensive or pushy.

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Today's Guest: Amy Lively is a speaker and author of How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird. Amy is passionate about helping people identify their unique ministry gifts and use them in their community. She and her husband live in Colorado and Florida with their dog and cat.

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Things We Talk About:

• How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird by Amy Lively
• The Neighborhood Cafe
• Lisa Troyer
• A Very Bavarian Christmas audiobook
• Luke 10:38-42
• Unexpected Revival by Erica Wiggenhorn
• John 11:17-27
• Peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7)
• Crystal Paine Ep #165: Time-Saving Tips for Busy Women
• 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

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Author, Wendy Speake, invites you to slow down and feast on God's Word as you savor its goodness and live from fullness.

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Today’s Guest: Wendy Speake is the author of The 40-Day Sugar Fast and The 40-Day Social Media Fast, as well as The 40-Day Fast Journal. Wendy hosts her online 40-Day Sugar Fast every January and her 40-Day Social Media Fast every Lent. She lives just outside of Dallas, Texas. Wendy's latest book is The 40-Day Feast.

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Things We Talk About:

• 40-Day Sugar Fast
• 40-Day Social Media Fast
• Wendy on "Melrose Place"
• Ezekiel by the river
• Unexpected Revival by Erica Wiggenhorn
• Triggers book
• "When an Angry Woman Meets a Kind God"
• "When the Sweet Fix Makes You Sick"
• John 17:17
• Free resources
• Psalm 95:1-7

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Author, Judy Dunagan, candidly talks about shifting from fear and anxiety to faith and the vital role faith-filled prayers in the life of a believer.

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Today’s Guest: Judy Dunagan is an acquisitions editor for women's books and Bible studies at Moody Publishers. She has a heart for discipleship and making God's Word and prayer come alive in everyday life. She is the author of the book The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ. Judy and her husband Rick live in Colorado.

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Things We Talk About: * The Loudest Roar by Judy Dunagan * The Adversary by Mark Bubeck * Warfare Praying by Mark Bubeck * Prayer Patterns for Revival by Mark Bubeck * Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18 * Psalm 91 * 1 Peter 5:8 * Genesis 3 * Revelation 12:7-12 * Sit, Walk, Stand book by Watchman Nee * Moms in Prayer- MomsinPrayer.org * Psalm 139 * Revelation 5:1-8 * Find the freebies Judy mentioned, like Praying the Scriptures, at JudyDunagan.com

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Leslie Schonfeld, intergenerational mentor, concludes the Let Hope Arise series with reflections on the interaction between Thomas and Jesus.

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Today’s Guest: Leslie Schonfeld is a speaker, author of Legacy, intergenerational mentor, and founder of Dragonfly Ministry. Through Dragonfly Ministry she creatively inspires women to F.L.Y. (fruitful, linked, and yielded) through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Connect with Leslie on her website and Facebook.

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Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Let Hope Arise” devotional
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• Ep. 127: Connecting the Generations
• John 20:19-29
• What can you do today that will feed your faith?

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Christina Custodio, author and speaker, continues the Let Hope Arise series with reflections on the interactions between Mary Magdalene and Jesus.

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Today’s Guest: Christina Custodio is a gifted speaker and author. On September 8, 2015, her son’s near-death experience changed the trajectory of her life and became the launchpad for her ministry and book, When God Changed His Mind. She loves connecting with others by using her gift of transparency and authenticity to assure others they are not alone, leading them to trust our Creator more. Connect with Christina on her website.

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Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Let Hope Arise” devotional
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• Episode 149: Living Through the Unthinkable
• John 20:1-18
• John 20:6-7
• What burial cloths can you lay aside in order to live and fulfill the purpose God has prepared for you?

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Ginny Davidson, speaker and writer, continues the Let Hope Arise series with reflections on Mary of Bethany worshipping Jesus.

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Today’s Guest: Ginny Davidson is an engaging speaker and writer. As a wife and homeschooling mom of three, she is constantly learning and growing. Ginny shares the hope of Christ and practical guidance to a world of overwhelmed women. Connect with Ginny on her website and on Instagram.

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Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Let Hope Arise” devotional
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• John 12:1-8
• In what ways will you worship Jesus today?

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Bible teacher, Tischa Van de Reep, continues the Let Hope Arise series with reflections on the death and resurrection of Jesus' friend, Lazarus.

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Today’s Guest: Tischa Van de Reep is a Trinidadian writer and speaker married to Harald, a Dutchman. They have two teen sons, Julian and Aidan, and live in Houston, Texas. Tischa brings authenticity and vulnerability to all her teachings on Scripture and delights to see others grow in their love for the Lord and His Word. Connect with Tischa on her website.

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Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Let Hope Arise” devotional
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• John 11:38-44
• Colossians 1:15-20
• Romans 6:1-14
• What change can you make today to start living a resurrected life?

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Katie kicks off the Let Hope Arise series with reflections on Martha of Bethany and Jesus’ interaction after Lazarus’ death.

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Today’s Guest: Katie M. Reid is a dynamic speaker, the author of Made Like Martha, the co-host of The Martha + Mary Show podcast and the founder of the Martha + Mary Sisterhood. She encourages women to walk out their God-given purpose with tenacity, wisdom, and grace.

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Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Let Hope Arise” devotional
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• John 11:17-27
• Made Like Martha book
• What is one way you can be more present?

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Pastor Adam Reid discuss the hope and compassion God offers us and that we should offer to others in their struggles.

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Today’s Guest: Adam Reid is the lead pastor at Central Church. He has a heart for others to know Biblical Jesus and live “all in” for Him. His ministry verse is Psalm 78:4, “We will not keep silent, we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders He has done. Adam has been married to Katie (that’s me!) for almost 22 years and they have 5 great kids. Adam enjoys winter, hunting deer, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and cheering on Manchester United.

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Things Pastor Adam talks about in his sermon:

• Proverbs 23:29-30
• Romans 5:6-8
• Galatians 6:1:10
• Matthew 9:36
• Christian Disciplines by Oswald Chambers

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Pastor Adam Reid discusses the hope God offers in the middle of sin, suffering, and identity struggles.

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Today's Guest: Adam Reid is the lead pastor at Central Church. He has a heart for others to know Biblical Jesus and live "all in" for Him. His ministry verse is Psalm 78:4, "We will not keep silent, we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders He has done. Adam has been married to Katie for almost 22 years and they have five great kids. Adam enjoys winter, hunting deer, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and cheering on Manchester United.

Things Pastor Adam talks about in his sermon:

• Sin struggles
• Suffering struggles
• Identity struggles
• Galatians 6:7-8
• Unexpected Revival Bible Study
• Hebrews 12:5-11
• John 9:1-12
• 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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Crystal Paine, author of Time-Saving Mom, helps you pray, prioritize, plan, and prep so you can enjoy what matters most to you.

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Today's Guest: Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, and a New York Times bestselling author. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, where she is actively involved in her local church.

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Things We Talk About:

• Crystal's podcast
• Time-Saving Mom Book
• Crystal's 4-step system
• More family meals around the table
• Body fat loss goal (protein, sleep, water intake, and strength training)
• Reward yourself with a fun task after your complete an unpleasant task
• Adoption
• When to say "no" to something that isn't working anymore
• When to push through when the "yes" is hard
• Nothing to Prove Book
• Looking people in the eyes

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Ellen Wildman, author of Single and Not Sorry, talks candidly about the gifts and the challenges of single life.

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Today's Guest: Ellen Wildman is the product manager over Bibles and Bible Resources at DaySpring, and author of the devotional Single and Not Sorry. She holds a BA in Bible and Ministry to Women from Moody Bible Institute and an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Denver Seminary. Ellen lives in Nashville, TN, and in her free time she enjoys reading popular fiction, trying new sourdough recipes, and tending to her thriving houseplants.

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Things We Talk About:

• Single and Not Sorry devotional
• Well-Watered Women
• "Word before World"
• "Do I need to do this right now?"
• Brie cheese
• Galatians 6:2
• Corrie ten Boom
• "You are Not Behind" devotion
• Proverbs 19:21

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Comedy writer and creative, Martha Bolton, shares her experiences writing for Bob Hope, Phyllis Dilller and "The Confession" musical.

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Today's Guest: Martha Bolton is a prolific author of 88 books, an Emmy nominee, a Dove Award nominee, and a "with" author on three New York Times bestselling books. She was nominated for a Writers' Guild Award for her work on the Emmy-winning "Bob Hope--The First Ninety Years." Martha was Bob's first full-time female staff writer and wrote for his television specials. Martha also wrote for Phyllis Diller for many years, crediting Phyllis and Bob Hope writer Gene Perret for launching her Hollywood writing career.

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Things We Talk About:

• Gene Perret
• Mama's Family
• Bob Hope
• Bob Hope: The First 90 Years
• John 21:6
• Phyllis Diller
• The Confession Musical
• Beverly Lewis
• Blue Gate Theatre
• John Schneider
• Chonda Pierce
• Get tickets to The Confession Feb 20, 2023
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• "Mennonite Girls Can Cook" musical
• Revelation 3:7
• Damar Hamlin
• Lazarus resurrection

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Oliver and Denise Marcelle help married couples connect and spice up their emotional and physical intimacy.

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Today's Guests: Oliver & Denise Marcelle have been married for 21 years and have 3 children and 1 grandchild. Their goal is to help married couples communicate without frustration and judgment to increase intimacy and build the relationship of their dreams. As authors, speakers, and marriage strategists, they use seminars, coaching, and all forms of social media to equip couples. Connect with Oliver and Denise, here.

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Things We Talk About:

• Stop! Hammock Time
• Trade Secrets Podcast Episode #26 with Adam and Katie
• Luke 10:38-42
• Marriage Coaching
• Oliver and Denise's website

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Lee and Katie talk about spiritual awakening, a hunger for revival, and the good they see in Generation Z.

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Things We Talk About:

• Schedule Lee Nienhuis and Katie M. Reid to speak at your next event!
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood Group
• The Acropolis Museum in Greece
• Ep. 127: Connecting the Generations with Leslie Schonfeld
• Rising Spiritual Openness in America from Barna Group
• Matthew 18:12
• 2 Peter 3:9-10
• Renewed Vision sermon series on Haggai
• Understanding Generation Z Culture from Axis
• Psalm 16:11
• LIL KING RKL Rapper
• Linking arms with the younger generation
• Aaron and Hur holding up Moses' arms
• "Jesus Revolution" movie
• 5:1 Ratio for impacting youth

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Trillia Newbell, author of 52 Weeks in the Word, helps us get excited about reading God's Word this year.

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Today's Guest: Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including 52 Weeks in the Word, A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, and the children’s books, The Big Wide Welcome, Colorful Us and God’s Very Good Idea. When she isn’t writing, she’s encouraging and supporting other writers as an Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern; they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN.

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Things We Talk About:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• God's Very Good Idea kids' book
• 52 Weeks in the Word book
• Precept
• Ephesians 2:8-10
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Isaiah, Hebrews, Romans, John, Ephesians and Psalms
• Luke 10:42
• Hebrews 4:12

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Laura Acuña, author of Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul, helps you move from shame to freedom regarding body image and eating habits

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Today's Guest: Laura Acuña is a speaker, author of Still Becoming, Bible teacher, and coach. She’s served as a women’s ministry leader for over 22 years. She’s the co-founder of Sisters In Faith Ministries, a non-profit ministry to women in the Damascus, Maryland area.

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Things We Talk About:

• Laura's freedom journey
• John 12:1-11 Mary pours perfume on Jesus' feet
• Matthew 9:20-22 The healing of the bleeding woman
• Luke 8:1-3 Mary Magdalene healed from seven demons
• Still Becoming book
• Psalm 16:5
• Psalm 16:8
• Still Becoming Podcast
• 6-week Discussion Guide for Still Becoming

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Bible teacher, Erica Wiggenhorn, teaches us about experiencing personal revival in times of doubt and disappointment.

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Today's Guest: Erica Wiggenhorn is the Founder of Every Life Ministries. She loves to share the Word of God wherever she can! Her latest release is An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God’s Goodness In Disappointment and Doubt, an 8-week Bible study through the prophecies of Ezekiel. A frequent speaker at women’s retreats, large conferences, or her own kitchen table, Erica also serves on the Proverbs 31 Ministries writing team for their First 5 app. You can find her almost every day on Instagram where shares Phoenix life with her best friend Jonathan, and their two children.

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Things We Talk About:

• An Unexpected Revival Bible Study
• Ep. 125 with Stéphanie Rousselle
• Jonah 1
• Job 42:5-6
• Busy Woman's Bundle to Connecting with God

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Holly Newton, founder of She Lives Fearless, encourages us to listen to God's voice and say yes to His assignments.

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Today's Guest: Holly Newton is a passionate leader, Founder and Visionary of She Lives Fearless, a national speaker, and host of the She Lives Fearless podcast and conferences. She has appeared regularly as a segment speaker on NBC's Today In Nashville as well as a frequent guest on Christian radio and podcasts. She encourages the study of scripture, asking hard questions, and learning to hear God's voice. She is the author of Savor the Wonder: Behold Jesus.

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Things We Talk About:

• She Lives Fearless Devotional
• She Lives Fearless Podcast
• Nehemiah
• Made Like Martha book
• Matthew 11:28-30
• Tucked under His wing (Psalm 91:4)
• Ephesians 2:10
• What is the root of your fear?
• Luke 24:13-35
• Savor the Wonder: Behold Jesus book
• Experiencing God Bible Study
• She Lives Fearless event in Orlando
• She Lives Fearless event in New Jersey
• She Lives Fearless event in Dallas
• She Lives Fearless in Nashville
• Donate to She Lives Fearless
• Hebrews 11:6

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Cheri Bornman shares her family's story of a miracle transplant and God's faithfulness in the waiting.

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Today’s Guest: Cherri Bornman is a music-maker and a worship leader. She has been making music for more than 40 years and grew up with music in her life from a very early age. Cherri is passionate about the transforming power of music in a person's life from birth to age 99. Her experience at her private studio, community theatre, the local schools and church give her a vast background and experience with working with all ages to transform lives through the power of Music. Cherri leads worship at churches and for events.

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Things We Talk About:

• Psalm 27:13-14
• Ep.126 Fear Not with Charity Harris
• DeVos Children’s Hospital
• “God is working, we just have to wait.” -Jael
• “Wait On You” song by Maverick City
• John 3:16
• Revelation 19:7 Prepare for marriage
• Romans 5:6-8
• Cherri’s Heartsong Studio

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TV Home Cook, Dina Deleasa-Gonsar, shares easy and delicious holiday recipes to try this season.

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Today's Guest: Dina Deleasa-Gonsar is the creator, writer, speaker, and television personality behind the popular food blog DishItGirl.com. She was named Best Home Cook by the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family and has contributed her recipes and on air talent to the Today Show, The Good Dish, Guys Grocery Games on the Food Network, Inside Edition, GMA Online, Rachel Ray Online, Real Simple, as well as countless other media outlets. Whether it’s a 4-course meal or simply breakfast for dinner, Dina keeps it real, with real-good food along the way. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, Brian, and daughter, Siena.

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Things We Talk About:

• Holly Newton of She Lives Fearless
• Cranberry Chicken Recipe
• Dina on The Today Show
• Ep #25: Meal-Planning (Chicken Tonnato Recipe)
• Flaky salt
• Smoked paprika
• Maple Vingerette
• Hot honey
• Basil
• Kinder's Bourbon Peach Rub for Chicken
• Dina's Marsala Soaked Stuffed Mushrooms
• Dina's Penne Vodka for a Crowd
• Dina's Christmas Cookie Trifle
• Dina on Instagram

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Katie and Lee ring in the holiday season with their guide guide full of meaningful and fun gift ideas!

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Things We Talk About:

• Martha + Mary Holiday Gift Guide 2022
• What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments by Holley Gerth
• Free Color Quiz from Shari Braendel
• Ep. 61: Fashion Tips for Busy Women
• Kingdom Earrings from Dear Mushka
• Still Becoming book by Laura Acuna
• Bee the Light Gift Set from Sister Bees
• Rest Journal from Kristin Vanderlip
• Ep. 112: The Joy of Healthy Living
• Prayers from the Parking Lot by Mary Carver
• A Very Bavarian Christmas soundtrack
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Made Like Martha book
• Brave Moms, Brave Kids book
• Countercultural Parenting book
• Redemption Road Coffee
• Threads of Hope Book Bag
• Ember Coffee Mug
• Ep. 153 with Liz Tabish from The Chosen

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Actress, Elizabeth Tabish, who plays Mary Magdalene on The Chosen talks about her experience and the new season of the show.

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Today’s Guest: Elizabeth Tabish is an actress and filmmaker based in Los Angeles known for her portrayal as Mary Magdalene in “The Chosen.” She received her M.A. in theater and B.A. in film studies from Oklahoma State University. Elizabeth has produced and directed a number of award-winning short films that focus on female archetypes. She is the co-creator and art director of Arthouse Film Festival.

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Things We Talk About:

• 5 Tips for a Calm Christmas
• Six Sisters’ Andes Mint Cookies
• Made Like Martha book
• Season 2, Episode 6 of The Chosen
• Season 3, Episodes 1 & 2 of The Chosen

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Natalie Runion of Raised to Stay talks about her love for the church, the reality of church hurt, and the importance of being a healthy leader.

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Today's Guest: Natalie Runion began Raised to Stay, a ministry for those who have wandered, wondered and wrestled with the Church and the challenges of full-time ministry. Her heart is to see a generation of leaders finish their race as they partner with a good Father who is faithful to complete the work He began in each of us.

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Things We Talk About:

• Luke 10:38-42
• Raised to Stay: Pastor's Kids
• Made Like Martha book
• Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well
• Jesus' response to woman caught in adultery
• Freedom! book by Jennifer Watson
• John 4:24
• Hebrews 10:25
• Raised to Stay: Church Expectations
• Raised to Stay: Accountability

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Jennifer Jackson teaches us how to engage in intercessory prayer for such a time as this.

Today's Guest: Jennifer Jackson is a Bible teacher, speaker, and author and the radio show host of "Simply for Women," a television host for "Your Next Step," She serves the local church alongside her husband, Doyle, Senior Pastor of The Church Next Door in Columbus, Ohio.

Things We Talk About:

• Simply for Women Radio
• Katie's interview on Jennifer's Show
• Simply Joy Rain or Shine book by Jennifer Jackson
• "Pink Panther" movie with Steve Martin
• Daniel 6:10
• Speak Up Conference
• "War Room" prayer scene
• Ep. 62: The Pastor's Wife
• Genesis 2:20-22 (Eve: Adam's helper)
• Isaiah 54:13
• Proverbs 11:23
• Joshua 23:9-11
• Malachi: Read once a day for seven days
• Find a Moms in Prayer group
• Psalm 91

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Lee and Katie discuss how to choose your fights wisely in a divisive culture.

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Things We Talk About:

• Martha and Mary
• School Board
• Proverbs 14:16
• Katie's article about the Orlando Massacre
• Matthew 18:15-19
• Strong Choices: Episode 122
• Galatians 5:22-23
• Proverbs 31:25-26

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Christina Custodio points us to hope, even in terrifying circumstances, through her son's miraculous story.

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Today's Guest: Christina Custodio is an inspirational speaker and award-winning writer, who shares her family's miraculous story to encourage others to share their own stories and become a part of the community of Christ. Christina’s first book, When God Changed His Mind released this year.

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Things We Talk About:

• When God Changed His Mind book
• When Christina and Katie met at Speak Up
• Kennita Williams
• Made Like Martha book
• Romans 8:28
• James 1:2-5
• Christina's son, Isaiah, speaking
• Jonah 1
• Invite Christina to speak

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Sandy Cooper talks about her experience with social media and mental health, anxiety and depression and what helped her.

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Today’s Guest: Sandy Cooper is a writer, podcaster, Bible study teacher, and professionally certified home chef. She has been a wife to Jon for 29 years and is mom. She encourages women and podcasts weekly at The Balanced MomCast from her home office in Florida, where she lives with her family.

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Things We Talk About:

• Episode 88: Social Media and Your Kids
• Make Social Media Small Challenge
• Psalm 90:12

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Christine Virgin, author of the young adult novel, The Beautiful List, discusses challenges women face regarding beauty.

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Today's Guest: Christine Virgin is a former Charles Kuralt Fellow at Voice of America, her story-telling background comes from both broadcast journalism and long-form documentary television production. Feeling called to make a difference in the lives of tween and teen girls, she was written the delightful novel, The Beautiful List.

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Things We Talk About:

• Katie's review of The Beautiful List
• A Very Bavarian Christmas novel
• Christine racing cars
• Katie running for school board
• Isaiah 6:3
• Christine's book launch photo
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• The Beautiful List website

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Rachael Adams shares how each small thing is significant because a little goes a long way in God's economy.

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Things We Talk About:

• A Little Goes a Long Way devotional book
• The Love Offering Podcast
• "If You Could See What I See" song by Geoff Moore
• 1 Corinthians 3:6-8
• Hebrews 11:39-40
• Revelation 4:10
• Lay my crown at His feet quote by Queen Victoria
• Mary choosing the good portion
• Song of Solomon 2:4

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Katie and Lee discuss schooling choices for kids and being intentional parents no matter what you decide.

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Things We Talk About:

• Moody Bible Institute
• John 1:5
• Lee's Reflection Questions to Answer about Your Kids
• Katie running for school board
• Moms in Prayer

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Mary Carver encourages moms to pray for their kids on-the-go and experience more peace.

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Today's Guest: Mary Carver writes and speaks with humor and honesty, encouraging women with truth found in unexpected places. Mary hosts a podcast about pop culture and faith called The Couch, and she's the author of a new devotional for moms called Prayers from the Parking Lot.

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Show Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• All Done! Calendar
• Prayers from the Parking Lot book
• Dear Mushka "Choose the Good Portion" banner
• The Couch Podcast
• Romans 8:34
• Fledge book by Brenda Yoder
• Moms in Prayer

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Katie and Lee discuss how Mary from the Bible chose the good portion and how you can too in this busy season.

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Things We Talk About:

• Katie running for school board
• Luke 10:38-42
• Made Like Martha book
• Prodigal son story
• Exodus 33:14
• Matthew 20:20-28
• Vivian Mabuni
• John 7:37-39
• Dear Mushka Good Portion flag
• Psalm 16:5-8
• We starve worry when we feast on worship
• 1 Peter 5:7
• Lazarus: John 11

Your turn! Let us know how you are choosing the good portion in this season.

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Katie and Lee answer your pressing questions about friendship, hospitality, faith, and spiritual gifts.

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Today’s Sponsor: Made Like Martha book by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Walking in Wisdom Podcast Series
• Live from Morrison Part 1
• How do you pray with your kids?
• How do you know you have a talent from God?
• How do you make inroads in friendships when you're introverted?
• What do you do if someone wrote you off because you didn't call them enough?
• How can you overcome obstacles to having people in your home?

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Katie and Lee go live in this fun, deep dive conversation about the grit and gift of friendship.

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Today’s Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Rooted in Christ event
• Non-Compete Clause, Episode #63
• Our friend Abby, Episode #11
• Katie’s book becoming a movie
• A Very Bavarian Christmas rom com novel
• Cindy Bultema, Episode 68
• Meaning of helper = ēzer (in Genesis 2)
• Meaning of Helper for the Holy Spirit = paraklētos (in John 14)
• Ephesians 6:12
• Uncompromising in conviction, sacrificial in preference
• Awaken Nashville
• Psalm 133
• Hebrews 10:24
• Matthew 18:20
• Friendship Court, Episode #28

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Helen Smallbone, author of Behind the Lights, and mom of Rebecca St. James and for KING & COUNTRY talks about the importance of a mother's influence. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today’s Guest: Helen Smallbone is the author of Behind the Lights: The Extraordinary Journey of a Mum and Her Family, co-founder of MUMlife. Her passion is encouraging mothers and families with the wisdom she has gleaned during 32 years of active mothering. The mother of seven and grandmother of thirteen, Helen lives near Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband David and a small menagerie of animals.

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Things We Talk About:

• MUMlife Community
• Rebecca St, James
• For KING & COUNTRY
• Carmen
• Episode 116 with Kate Battistelli
• Calling and character
• God song
• Priceless song
• Aaron and Hur: Exodus 17:12-14
• Jesus came to serve not to be served: Matthew 20:28
• Jesus washed the disciples' feet: John 13:1-17
• Behind the Lights book
• Trust God on the mountain or in the valley

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Carol Tetzlaff, author of the Ezra Bible Study, helps you unleash the power of praise and a lifestyle of worship. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today's Guest: Carol Tetzlaff teaches Bible studies, speaks at retreats and special events, and mentors women of all ages. She serves as the content creation manager for Redemption Press. Carol and her husband live in Gilbert, Arizona, and enjoy spending time with their family and eleven grandchildren.

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Today’s Sponsor: Take your writing and speaking to the next level by attending Carol Kent's Speak Up Conference (in person or virtual). We hope to see you there!

Things We Talk About:

• Speak Up Conference
• Ezra Bible Study
• Romans 12:1
• Ezra 8:21-22
• Haggai 1:3-11
• Nehemiah 3
• Exodus 32: Moses and Golden Calf
• Isaiah 6:1-10
• Matthew 15:8-9

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Lisa Appelo, author of Life Can Be Good Again, shares her story of loss and God's faithfulness through it all. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today's Guest: Lisa Appelo is an author and speaker inspiring women to cultivate faith in life’s storms. Her new book, Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart, addresses the raw pain of loss with Biblical hope that God can reshape what has shattered.

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Things We Talk About:

• Widow Mama Collective
• Life Can Be Good Again book
• 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Romans 8:26
• James 1:5
• Psalm 139:16
• Psalm 23:3-4
• Psalm 46:7 and 11

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Danita Jenae shares her journey with grief and offers empathy and insight to those who have experienced loss. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today's Guest: Danita Jenae is a young mom and recent military widow learning to carry both joy and sorrow in the same breath. As an author, speaker, poet, and artist, she walks alongside the broken-hearted, offering practical ways to lead a Spirit-led life at danitajenae.com and @CompanionInSorrow. Grab your free copy of Find Your Footing Grief Guide at WhenMountainsCrumble.com.

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Today’s Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• She Speaks Conference
• Made Like Martha book
• Matthew 27:46
• Psalm 31:7
• Psalm 18:19
• When Mountains Crumble book
• Grief work
• Hebrews 13:15
• 2 Samuel 12:16-23 (King David grieving)
• Grief bomb
• Grief brain
• Psalm 46:2

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Christie Purifoy, author of Garden Maker, shares practical and spiritual insights gleaned from cultivating flowers.

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Today's Guest: Christie Purifoy is a writer and gardener who loves to grow flowers and community. She is the author of Garden Maker: Growing a Life of Beauty & Wonder With Flowers. Along with her husband Jonathan and four children, she welcomes frequent guests to the Maplehurst Black Barn.

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Things We Talk About:

• Garden Maker by Christie Purifoy
• Maplehurst Gardens on Instagram
• The peonies in Katie's yard
• Anne of Green Gables
• The Little Prince book
• Beautiful table settings
• Isaiah 58:11
• Discipleship (Word for the Year)
• Genesis 1:29
• 1 Corinthians 3:6
• Experiencing God Bible Study

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Jennifer Bleakley and Jodi Stuber, authors of Project Solomon, share stories of horses, hope, and healing after loss. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today's Guests:

Jennifer Marshall Bleakley is the author of Joey, the Pawverbs devotional series, and Project Solomon. She holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling and worked for several years as a grief counselor before discovering her passion for writing.

Jodi Stuber is the Co-founder and Program Director for HopeWell Ranch. HopeWell uses rescued horses to reach out to children and adults who may have emotional, spiritual, physical or social needs. One of those horses, Solomon, was the inspiration for Project Solomon, co-written with Jennifer Bleakley.

Today's Sponsor: HopeWell Ranch provides a loving environment of hope, healing, and purpose where lives are transformed in order to succeed, through the redeeming love of Christ.

Things We Talk About:

• HopeWell Ranch
• Operation Deploy Hope Event May 21st
• Eventbrite Link to register for free
• The Incredible Dr. Pol Show
• Project Solomon book
• Project Solomon program
• Donate to HopeWell
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Luke 10:38-42
• Joey book
• Pawverbs book
• Romans 5:5 (hope does not disappoint)

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• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @hopewell_ranch @jenbleakley

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Lauren Alexander challenges us to stand on truth in all things and not compromise the Gospel in our hearts, home, or work. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Today's Guest: Lauren Alexander is a relatable Bible nerd who communicates timeless truths to form 21st century disciples by teaching women to study God's Word and develop a deeper commitment to living it out. Lauren founded the ministry All The Things with Lauren Alexander and has ministered to thousands online and through events, pointing them faithfully to the one true God and his powerful Word.

Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Philippians 2:12-13
• Made Like Martha book
• Elijah and Elisha, 1 Kings 19
• Lauren's IG: Offer what you wished you had received.
• Lauren's IG: Don't perpetuate half-truths
• Luke 9:23-25
• Zephaniah 3:17
• Matthew 11:28-30
• Lauren's IG: A praying parent won't be a panicked parent
• Philippians 4:7
• Lauren's speaking ministry

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Tischa van de Reep encourages us to follow God no matter when or where He leads us, because He goes with us. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today's Guest: Tischa van de Reep is the founder of The Well Communicators, a diverse collective of speakers, teachers, and worship leaders. Her work in ministry extends from homeless, at-risk women in Houston, TX, to expat wives in Budapest, Hungary, to rural villagers in Malawi, Africa, and women across the US.

Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Brave Mom, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Courtnaye Richard's DIVE Virtual Conference
• The Well Communicators
• Tischa's "Let's Go" teaching video
• Exodus 33:12-23
• Matthew 1:23 (God with us)
• Mark 4:35-41
• John 10:27-29
• Deuteronomy 31:6
• God rewards your obedience.
• Jonah 1

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Jennifer Hand encourages you to move from fear stops to faith steps as you say yes to God and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

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Today’s Guest: Jenn Hand, Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries and author of My Yes is on the Table, loves to take you on her crazy adventures — inviting you to laugh with her and experience the love of Jesus as you do.

Things We Talk About:

• My Yes is on the Table
• Join us at Carol Kent's Speak Up Conference
• Hamilton Musical
• Episode 23: Is Your Yes on the Table?
• Joshua 18:3: Possess the land
• 2 Chronicles 20:10-23: Worshippers went first
• Joshua 4: Memorial Stones
• Joshua 6: Battle of Jericho
• Joshua 10:1-15: Sun stood still
• Episode 39: Experience the Holy Land
• Word of the Year: Discipleship
• Numbers 13: 12 Spies
• Episode 107 :Telling Your Story with Kate Motaung
• Baby Ishmael article by Jami Amerine
• Coming Alive Conversations podcast with Jenn Hand
• Donate to Coming Alive Ministries

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Brenda Yoder discusses the reality of launching your kids without losing your mind.

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Today's Guest: Brenda Yoder is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, speaker, author, and life coach. She’s authored Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind and Balance, Busyness & Not Doing It All. She’s the co-host of the Midlife Mom Podcast.

Things We Talk About:

• Fledge by Brenda Yoder
• Midlife Moms podcast
• Don't steal the struggle
• Definition of entitlement, enmeshment, and co-dependency
• Joel 2:25

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Christy Mobley talks about your role shifting with your adult children.

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Today's Guest: Christy Mobley is an award-winning devotional writer and a gifted communicator who finds great joy in encouraging women of all ages to deepen their walk with Jesus Christ.

Things We Talk About:

• Tough love
• Giving your kids permission to let you go
• Open Letter to My Boys
• Luke 2:41-52
• Genesis 2:24
• Jochebed, Moses' mother
• Deuteronomy 6:7
• Matthew 22:37
• Advice to mother-in-laws
• Advice to daughter-in-laws
• Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood Group

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Sandra Peoples provides wisdom to restore your soul amid the demands of parenting and caregiving.

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Today's Guest: Sandra Peoples (M Div) is a special-needs mom and sibling. She and her family live outside of Houston, TX where she serves her church as the Inclusion Coordinator for Special Needs Families. She’s the author of Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family and cohost of the podcast, Self Care and Soul Care for the Caregiver.

Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42
• Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family by Sandra Peoples
• Self Care and Soul Care for the Caregiver Podcast
• Caregiving Characters and Comforting Stories We Love, Ep. 51
• A Very Bavarian Christmas
• Mark 14:8
• Psalm 16:6
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @sandrapeoples
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Crystal Paine encourages parents to lead with a listening ear and not attach their identity to their kids.

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Today's Guest: Crystal Paine is wife to Jesse, mom of six, the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode and author of Love-Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids.

Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Are you correcting or connecting more with your child?
• The Crystal Paine Show podcast (Ep. 142 Worship Suffocates Worry )
• Ep. 145: Our Unexpected Adoption News
• Love-Centered Parenting by Crystal Paine
• Are you trying to fix your kids or walk with them?
• Do you have a dysfunctional view of God?
• Love Idol by Jennifer Dukes Lee
• John 8:1-11

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Leslie Schonfeld, founder of Dragonfly Ministry, encourages us to grow in mentorship among the various generations.

Today’s Guest: Leslie Schonfeld is the founder of Dragonfly Ministry which helps women link arms among the generations, in mentorship.

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Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Counter-cultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Dragonfly Ministry
• Traditionalist Generation
• Boomer Generation
• Gen X
• Xennials
• Millennials/Gen Y
• Gen Z
• Generation Alpha
• Discipleship vs. Mentoring
• Mentoring Personality Quiz
• Elizabeth and Mary
• Paul and Timothy
• Ephesians 6:12
• John 17:20-21
• Legacy book by Leslie Schonfeld
• Leslie on Facebook
• Psalm 145:4-5

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Charity Harris shares their family's cancer journey and how God ushered in healing in unconventional ways even in the midst of great fear.

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Today's Guest: Charity Harris is a former model and collegiate basketball player. She is a visionary, wife, and mom of six kids. She is currently working on a fiction manuscript and is busy carting around her kids and teaching them about Jesus.

Disclaimer: We are not medical doctors nor are we giving you medical advice. But we are sharing an undeniable story of something amazing that God did in my friend's family.

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Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Psalm 103
• Time to Testify Episode 78
• Telling Your Story Episode 107 with Kate Motaung
• Psalm 91:4
• Dear God kids' books
• One Year Bible
• 1 Samuel 16:14-23
• John 9:1-12
• Connect with Charity

Today's Verses: Psalm 103:1-5

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Former atheist, Stéphanie Rousselle, shares her faith journey across cultures and continents and helps the gospel come alive through delightful context. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Gospel Spice Podcast
• Confessions of a Crappy Christian Podcast
• Anne of Green Gables
• Dallas and Amanda Jenkins Interview on Gospel Spice Podcast
• Carrie Gaul
• The Chosen
• Feeding the 5,000
• Ras el Hanout spice
• Jesus' Resurrection
• Jesus riding in on a colt
• Communion: Matthew 26
• Covenantal Words from Jesus: John 14:1-4
• John 11
• Romans 8:38-39
• Psalm 34:8

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Darlene Larson helps you move from toxicity toward healing in your purpose and in relationships. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Today's Guest: Darlene Larson is the founder of Hearts with a Purpose and is passionate about coaching women who are stuck in toxicity and leading them to freedom to discover their life purpose.

Theme Music: “Found” by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Hearts with a Purpose
• Enable Me Lord to Shift books
• John 10:10
• Mark 10:46-52
• Do you want to be made well?
• Galatians 1:10
• Free coaching with Darlene

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Martha and Mary switch places on the show as hosts, Katie and Lee, discuss perfectionism and how to overcome it. Subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review.

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Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Enneagram 7
• Daughter song by Katie Reid
• Strong Choices Episode #122
• Is Perfectionism Choking Your Creativity?

Today's Verse: Psalm 18:30

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Lee and Katie discuss their one words for the year and strong choices they are making because of them. Subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used below. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Show Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis Things We Talk About:

• Katie's gray hair journey
• One Word for the Year: Episode 74
• Katie's One Word for 2022
• The Chosen
• Genesis 1:26-31
• Matthew 28:16-20
• Lee's One Word for 2022
• The Joy of Healthy Living: Episode 112
• The Bible Recap
• Tara-Leigh Cobble
• 2 Corinthians 12:9-11
• Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis
• Deuteronomy 31:6
• 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
• Luke 10:38-42
• John 8:1-11

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• how webpage
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Enjoy story snippets from A Very Bavarian Christmas and song samples from the album, featuring music from Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard, and more!

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Theme Music: “I’ll Dream of Christmas” written by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, courtesy of Circle of Friends.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas album

Things We Talk About:

• Episode 118 with Lisa Troyer and Jillian Blair
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Here Comes Christmas song performed by Jillian Blair/ Ensemble, written by Tony Wood/Don Poythress
• Preview from A Very Bavarian Christmas audiobook narrated by Jillian Blair, written by Katie Reid
• Angels in the Snow song performed by Olivia Newton-John, written by Amy Sky/Steven MacKinnon
• Singing Joy to the World song performed by Circle of Friends, written by Lisa Troyer/Dawn Yoder
• Back in Town for Christmas song performed and written by Michael Ricks
• Find a Little Faith song performed by Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard, written by Amy Sky
• Christmas Isn't Christmas Without You song performed by Dawn Yoder, written by Dawn Yoder/Tom Michael
• Everything song performed by Jillian Blair, written by Katie Reid
• This Is Christmas song performed by Circle of Friends, written by Lisa Troyer/Dawn Yoder
• Fallin' (The Christmas Vow) performed by Advent Avenue, written by Simon Goodall/Lisa Troyer/Dawn Yoder
• Love Like Christmas Everyday song performed by Advent Avenue, written by Lisa Troyer/Simon Goodall
• Easy to Fall song performed and written by Lisa Troyer/Dawn Yoder
• Venture3 Media

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Actress, Micah Lynn Hanson, shares her favorite Christmas movies, her experience with acting, and her journey from co-dependency to freedom.

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Theme Music: “I’ll Dream of Christmas” written by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, courtesy of Circle of Friends.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid, access the book club kit.

Today's Guest: Micah Lynn Hanson is an actress who discovered her talents and passions for the arts in her late teens. She worked with the Kendrick Brothers on their film OVERCOMER, had a leading role in their feature film “Like Arrows” as well as a co-star role in season 5 of CMT’s NASHVILLE. Don't miss her endearing performance in "A Match Made at Christmas."

Things We Talk About:

• A Match Made at Christmas movie
• Made Like Martha book
• Overcomer movie
• Like Arrows movie
• Exodus 17:10-14
• It's a Wonderful Life movie
• Elf movie
• The Holiday movie
• Miracle on 34th Street movie
• The Bells of St. Mary movie
• Micah on Facebook
• Micah on Instagram
• A Very Bavarian Christmas novel

Today's Verse: Exodus 17:12

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Holly Haynes, the Christmas Queen, shares about the thrill of hope for the weary world through her testimony, red door analogy, and poetry.

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Theme Music: “I’ll Dream of Christmas” written by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, courtesy of Circle of Friends.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid, access the book club kit.

Today's Guest: Holly Haynes is a wife, mom, lover of Jesus and all things Christmas. She is also a writer, speaker, and owner of Just the Write Gift.

Things We Talk About:

• Just the Write Gift shop
• A Very Bavarian Christmas novel
• Gull Lake Women's Conference
• "O Holy Night" song
• Renewed Women's Conference
• Walking through the red door
• John 10:9
• Red Door Christmas poem
• Holly's writing website
• Tips for when Christmas is tough
• The only thing perfect about Christmas is Jesus

Today's Verse: John 10:9 (ESV) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

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Holly Haynes, the Christmas Queen, shares about the thrill of hope for the weary world through her testimony, red door analogy, and poetry.

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Theme Music: “I’ll Dream of Christmas” written by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, courtesy of Circle of Friends.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid, access the book club kit.

Today's Guest: Holly Haynes is a wife, mom, lover of Jesus and all things Christmas. She is also a writer, speaker, and owner of Just the Write Gift.

Things We Talk About:

• Just the Write Gift shop
• A Very Bavarian Christmas novel
• Gull Lake Women's Conference
• "O Holy Night" song
• Renewed Women's Conference
• Walking through the red door
• John 10:9
• Red Door Christmas poem
• Holly's writing website
• Tips for when Christmas is tough
• The only thing perfect about Christmas is Jesus

Today's Verse: John 10:9 (ESV) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

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Songwriter and cheesemaker, Lisa Troyer, and actress and singer, Jillian Blair, share their connection with A Very Bavarian Christmas and their favorite things about the season.

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Today's Guests: Lisa Troyer is a wife, mom, radio personality, recording artist, speaker, and author. She encourages women through Circle of Friends Ministries. She and her family currently live in Ohio.

Jillian Blair is an actor, singer, model, voice artist, wife, and dog mom to an adorable Corgi. Jillian narrated A Very Bavarian Christmas and sings, "Everything" and "Here Comes Christmas" on the book's album.

Theme Music: “I’ll Dream of Christmas” written by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, courtesy of Circle of Friends.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid, access the book club kit.

Things We Talk About:

• Circle of Friends
• Real Women Leading with Proverbs 31 Values
• Bunker Hill Cheese
• Lisa's Christmas music
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• "Love Like Christmas Everyday" song
• "Season of Joy" album
• "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"
• "Funny Girl"
• The backstory of about our connection
• Carrie Blackaby Webb
• Cliff Richard
• "Everything" song sung by Jillian, written by Katie
• Ezra's Feta
• John 4:34
• John 3:16
• Romans 2:4
• "Silent Night" with Cliff Richard and Lisa Troyer

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Kate Battistelli shares meaningful Christmas traditions, easy recipes, and reads a scene from A Very Bavarian Christmas.

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Today’s Guest:Kate Battistelli is an author, speaker, former actress/singer in the New York Broadway musical theatre. She wrote The God Dare and inspires others to let Jesus pick their future. She’s been married to her husband Mike for thirty-five years and loves being near her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Theme Music: “I’ll Dream of Christmas” written by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder, courtesy of Circle of Friends.

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid, access the book club kit.

Things We Talk About:

• Chocolate Almond Butter Crunch
• Candy-Cane Crisps Cookies
• From Broadway to The God Dare Episode
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• “Defender” performed by Francesca Battistelli
• “Everything” performed by Jillian Blair, written by Katie M. Reid
• “He is the YES of Christmas” lyrics
• The Christmas Story in Luke 2
• “Behold Him” by Francesca Battistelli
• A Very Bavarian Christmas Spotify playlist
• The God Dare book by Kate Battistelli
• A Very Bavarian Christmas audiobook

A Very Bavarian Christmas album releases on Nov. 26th across streaming platforms!

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Author, Kate Battistelli, shares her journey from Broadway to The God Dare and encourages you to be open to the adventure God has for you.

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Today's Guest: Kate Battistelli is an author, speaker, former actress/singer in the New York Broadway musical theatre world. Kate’s goal is to see men and women become all God has created them to be.

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Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Francesca Battistelli
• "The King and I"
• Yul Brynner
• The God Dare book
• Genesis 12:1
• Growing Great Kids book
• Reinhard Bonnke

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Children's book author, Bonnie Clark, talks about tasting your words and how it matters what you say and how you say it.

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Today's Guest: Bonnie Clark loves books that make her laugh, cry, or think for a long time. She lives in Canton, Georgia, with her husband and their three children. She is the author of Taste Your Words and Catching Thoughts.

Today’s Sponsor: The Holiday Gift Guide from Ministry to Business contains 100 of our favorite items for writers, speakers, creatives, book lovers, families, and more!

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Taste Your Words book
• You are Special book
• Proverbs 16:24
• Proverbs 18:21
• "Speak Life" song
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Move Forward Journal
• Spot It! Game
• Sister Bees chai latte lip balm
• Luke 10:38-42
• Made Like Martha book
• Holiday Gift Guide
• Jelly Belly BeanBoozled game
• Trader Joe's Chai Tea
• 7 Spice Chicken

Today's Verse: Proverbs 18:21

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Wendy Pope, author of Jesus Everlasting, reveals the transformation of five women from the Bible who encountered Jesus.

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Today’s Guest: Wendy Pope is the founder of Word Up Ministries and the author of Jesus Everlasting.

Today’s Sponsor: The Holiday Gift Guide from Ministry to Business.

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Things We Talk About:

• Listen to Part 1 of our conversation
• Jesus Everlasting book
• Woman at the well in John 4
• Woman caught in adultery in John 8:1-11
• Mary Magdalene in John 20
• Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42
• Martha's transformation in John 11

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Wendy Pope, author of Jesus Everlasting, encourages us to experience Jesus every day not just once a week.

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Today's Guest: Wendy Pope is the founder of Word Up Ministries and the author of Hidden Potential, Wait and See, and Yes, No, and Maybe and Jesus Everlasting. She lives with her husband, Scott, and their two children in North Carolina.

Today’s Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Isaiah 9:1-7
• Jesus Everlasting by Wendy Pope
• John 11:5
• "Jesus is the Answer" song
• "His Name is Jesus" song Phil Wickham
• "Majesty" song
• Precept Bible Study
• Philippians 2:13
• Women's Retreat
• Romans 12:1-2 (The Message)

Today's Verse: For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work according to his good purpose." -Philippians 2:13

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Katie and Lee talk about their journey in making healthier choices and the joyful results, like mental clarity.

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Today's Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis.

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Psalm 84:11
• Ezra Bible Study by Carol Tetzlaff
• Time to Testify: Episode 78
• 1 Corinthians 6:19

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Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life, assures us that God is their ever-present, caring Designer even when life doesn't go as planned.

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Today's Guest: Tracy Steel is military wife and mother of two enjoys leading Bible studies at her local church and speaking at events nationwide. She is also the author of Images of His Beauty, a 10-week Bible study for young women and A Redesigned Life.

Today's Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Get Things Done by Katie M. Reid

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• A Redesigned Life by Tracy Steel
• His Call, Your Coordinates blog series
• 2 Samuel 7
• Bible Gateway
• Blue Letter Bible
• Logos Bible Software
• Psalm 90:2

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Abby McDonald, author of Shift, helps us change our focus from the seen to the unseen, from discouragement to hope.

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Today's Guest: Abby McDonald is the author of Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God. Her passion is to empower women to grow in faith and hope, even when life is messy. Abby lives with her husband, three children, and mischievous lab pup in western Maryland. Connect with her at www.abbymcdonald.org.

*Today’s Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise* by Lee Nienhuis

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Five Minute Friday
• Meredith Bernard: This Farm Wife
• When Plans Change Episode 109
• Shift book by Abby McDonald
• 2 Corinthians 4:18
• Fledge book by Brenda Yoder
• Earthly win vs. Kingdom win comment, Tabitha Deller
• Telling Your Story with Kate Motaung
• 1 Corinthians 13:12

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Lee and Katie discuss what we can do, and who we can hold onto, when plans change.

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Today's Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

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Things We Talk About:

• James 4:13-15
• Made Like Martha book
• "Expectations are the breeding ground for resentment."
• Free Parenting Webinar to improve communication with your kids
• Philippians 4:8
• When plans change, God's character has not changed.
• Is this an obstacle or an opportunity?
• Romans 8:28
• God will hold, He does hold.
• Proverbs 16:9
• Hebrews 6:17-20
• Run to the Rock: Episode 84

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Lee and Katie talk about the importance of being a finisher and practical tips to help you finish well, no matter what task you face.

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Things We Talk About:

• Kale's Cross Country race
• "We've Only Just Begun" blog post
• The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
• Philippians 1:6
• Hebrews 12:2
• John 19:28-30
• Hope*Writers Writing Community
• Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis
• Countercultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis

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Author, Kate Motaung, encourages you to tell your story of God's faithfulness to those around you.

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Today’s Guest: Kate Motaungis the author of A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging and Letters to Grief, and co-author of Influence: Building a Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me). She is the host of Five Minute Friday, an online community that encourages and equips Christian writers, and owner of Refine Services, a company that offers writing and editing services.

Today's Sponsor: Bring life to your unique purpose and creative projects with the Inspiration Doula's help and encouragement.

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• A Place to Land book
• Influence book
• Letters to Grief book
• Five Minute Friday
• Refine Editing Services
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Made Like Martha book
• Psalm 107:2
• Time to Testify Episode 78
• Inspiration Doula
• Revelation 12:11
• Freebie writing prompts
• 31-Day Writing Prompt journal

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Author, Kate Motaung, encourages you to tell your story of God's faithfulness to those around you.

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Today’s Guest: Kate Motaungis the author of A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging and Letters to Grief, and co-author of Influence: Building a Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me). She is the host of Five Minute Friday, an online community that encourages and equips Christian writers, and owner of Refine Services, a company that offers writing and editing services.

Today's Sponsor: Bring life to your unique purpose and creative projects with the Inspiration Doula's help and encouragement.

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• A Place to Land book
• Influence book
• Letters to Grief book
• Five Minute Friday
• Refine Editing Services
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Made Like Martha book
• Psalm 107:2
• Time to Testify Episode 78
• Inspiration Doula
• Revelation 12:11
• Freebie writing prompts
• 31-Day Writing Prompt journal

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Author, Amber Lia, discusses triggers in marriage and ways to strengthen your relationship, in this powerful episode.

Today’s Guest: Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom of four boys. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Los Angeles, CA. A certified independent health coach, Amber offers insight for all things health and wellness for anyone looking to live life to the full!

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

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Show Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Triggers book for parents
• Marriage Triggers book
• How to address busy seasons in marriage
• Genesis 2
• What to do when your personalities clash
• 1 Peter 5:8
• What about emotional affairs
• Hope for hurting couples

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Karen Ehman, author of Make Their Day, shares simple, powerful ways to love others well.

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Today’s Guest: Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author of 17 books. Her passion is to help women reflect the gospel to a watching world. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of five, (three by birth and two by marriage) she enjoys feeding the many family, friends, and strangers who gather at her table.

Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Make Their Day by Karen Ehman
• Grace Adventures
• Fun ways to love on our friends
• Thoughtful gestures for those who are grieving
• Ideas for showing teachers appreciation
• Creative ways to thank your necessary people
• Karen on Instagram
• Karen’s website

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Lee and Katie encourage you to walk in wisdom, as a woman of noble character, according to Proverbs 31.

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Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Martha and Mary Sisterhood
• Proverbs 31 Woman
• Proverbs 31:25
• The One About Slacking
• Proverbs 31:10
• Countercultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis
• Interesting perspective about Proverbs 31
• Proverbs 31:12
• Proverbs 31:29-31

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Lee and Katie encourage you to walk in wisdom, by not slacking, according to Proverbs 20:4.

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Things We Talk About:

• Proverbs 20:4
• Martha and Mary Sisterhood Group
• Katie’s new puppy
• Made Like Martha book
• Exodus 23:10-13

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Lee and Katie encourage you to walk in wisdom, by guarding your heart, according to Proverbs 4:23.

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Things We Talk About:

• Proverbs 4:23
• Songs of Solomon 8:4
• Honorable U e-workbook
• Proverbs 4:20-27

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Lee and Katie encourage you to walk in wisdom, by fearing God in a healthy way, according to Proverbs 14:26-27.

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Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Theme Music: “Busy Bee” by Cade Popkin

Things We Talk About:

• Proverbs 14:26-27
• When People are Big and God is Small by Edward T. Welch
• Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis
• F.E.A.R. Acronym (Fully Encompassed with Awe and Reverence)
• Isaiah 6:5
• Ecclesiastes 5:2
• Romans 5:8
• Revelation 4:11
• "Pollyanna" movie

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Lee and Katie celebrate 100 episodes by reflecting on their favorite conversations and encouraging you to walk in wisdom, with your words, according to Proverbs 18:4.

Today's is our 100th episode. If you enjoy the podcast, head over and leave a rating and review. That would be the best—thank you!

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Things We Talk About:

• Proverbs 18:4
• Bucket List Episode
• Is Your Yes on the Table? with Jenn Hand
• Non-Compete Clause
• Experience the Holy Land with Kaitlyn Bouchillon
• Countercultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis
• The Pastor's Wife
• Ready, Set, Goal!
• Together, On Purpose (our first episode)
• Dreams & Callings
• Word You Hang Onto

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Lee and Katie talk about meddling and how we can walk in wisdom, according to Proverbs 26:17-22.

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Things We Talk About:

• Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood Group
• Proverbs 26:17-22
• Pause before you proceed
• Assume the best instead of the worst
• 1 Corinthians 13

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Katie and Lee talk about self-control and how we can walk in wisdom, according to Proverbs 25:28.

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Today’s Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Proverbs 25:28
• John 10:10
• Galatians 5:22-26
• Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood Group

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Katie and Lee talk about teachability and how we can walk in wisdom, according to Proverbs 25:11-12.

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Things We Talk About:

• Proverbs 25:11-12
• Inspiration Doula
• Ephesians 1
• Speak Up Conference
• Proverbs 12:18
• Proverbs 27:6
• Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood

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Katie and Lee talk about pride and how we can walk in wisdom according to Proverbs 16:18.

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Today's Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Proverbs 16:18
• James 4:6
• Lee's hover board incident
• Philippians 2:5-7
• Proverbs 3:7-8
• Martha and Mary Sisterhood Group

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Katie and Lee discuss Proverbs 3:13-18 as they kickoff the summer series and invite you to walk in wisdom.

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Things We Talk About:

• Martha and Mary Sisterhood Group
• Cindy Bultema
• Proverbs 3:13-18
• James 1:5
• Jesus is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24)
• Proverbs 23

Key Verse: Proverbs 3:14

For she is more profitable that silver, and her revenue is better than gold.

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Katie and Lee discuss their love/hate relationship with camping—packing, cooking, critters, and unplugging in nature.

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Today’s Sponsors: Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God by Alexis A. Goring and Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Dunes Harbor Family Campground
• Bair Lake Bible Camp
• Striped fudge cookies
• Pass It On song (It only takes a spark—you're welcome!)
• My friend Ellie (1000 Hours Outside with her kids)
• 1000 Hours Outside Website
• Cindy Bultema

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Katie and Lee discuss their different approaches to vacation along with some tips for family road trips.

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Today’s Sponsors: Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God by Alexis A. Goring and Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid.

Things We Talk About:

• Go Girl
• Chief Inspector Gamache books
• The 50 States Activity Book
• Bucket List Episode #59
• Brave Mom, Brave Kids audiobook
• Made Like Martha audiobook

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Nicole Homan, mother of 14, talks about the joy, challenges, and hilarity of raising kids, and about adoption and the Father heart of God.

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Today's Guest: Nicole Homan is an author, speaker, worship leader, songwriter and the founder of Planted. She lives in Michigan with her husband, Matthew, their fourteen children, and their ever-growing list of animals. She documented their story in her book, They Call Me Mama, available now on Amazon.

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Today's Sponsors: Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God by Alexis A. Goring.

Things We Talk About:

• Praise Is Rising album by Niki Homan
• Uncaged album by Niki Homan
• John 13:34-35
• They Call Me Mama book
• Planted Women website
• October retreat with Niki
• Isiah 61:3b
• John 11:5
• James 1:17
• The Chosen Series
• Hebrews 12:4-11

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Giving generously isn't just about money. Katie and Lee discuss the gift of giving and receiving through personal stories and Scripture.

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Today's Sponsors: Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God by Alexis A. Goring and Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
• Mathew 6:21
• Story of the generous widow (Mark 12:41-44)
• The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
• Raising Money Wise Kids workbook
• 1 Chronicles 29:11
• Acts 20:35
• Countercultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis
• John 6:1-14
• 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
• The Chosen
• Exodus 36:2-7
• Malachi 3:10

Today's Verse: Romans 8:32

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith shares secrets to resting well and her metric for when to say yes or not to opportunities.

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Today’s Guest: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author of the book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.

Today’s Sponsors: Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God by Alexis A. Goring and the Inspiration Doula.

Things We Talk About:

• Sacred Rest book
• 7 types of rest and TedX talk
• Made Like Martha book
• Abraham Heschel quote about Sabbath
• RestQuiz.com
• I Chose My Best Life Podcast
• Is Your Yes on the Table? Episode 23 with Jenn Hand
• Luke 1:45 (NIV)

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Recording artist Ginny Owens talks about singing in the dark and drawing near to God.

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Today's Guest: Ginny Owens has had an award-winning career that encompasses two decades as a singer/songwriter, recording artist, author and speaker. She is the author of the new book, Singing in the Dark.

Today's Sponsors: Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God by Alexis A. Goring.

Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Belmont University
• "If You Want Me To" song
• "Experiencing God" Bible Study
• Psalm 43:5
• Leah from Scripture (Genesis 29)
• Singing in the Dark: Finding Hope in the Songs of Scripture
• Ginny's website

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Jami Amerine helps you improve communication with your kids regarding social media as you prepare, protect, and empower them in a digital age.

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Today’s Guest: Jami Amerine is an author of 4 books, speaker, artist, wife, mom of 6, and friend. She is also the co-creator of SocialWised U and co-host of "A Remarkable Thought" podcast.

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Things We Talk About:

• “A Remarkable Thought” podcast
• Stolen Jesus
• Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors
• Well, Girl
• Rest, Girl
• An Open Letter to My Children
• SocialWised U E-course
• Free Parenting Webinar
• A Very Bavarian Christmas cover art

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Carol Kent, author and host of the Speak Up Conference, talks about receiving comfort in hard times and how to offer comfort to those that need it.

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Today’s Guest: Carol Kent is a bestselling author and international speaker. She’s the executive director of the Speak Up Conference, an event committed to helping people develop their speaking and writing skills.

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Things We Talk About:

• He Holds My Hand Devotional Sampler. Text: 55444 and in the message section, type: Giveaway. Respond to the prompts, and the devotional sample will be emailed to their in-box.
• When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent
• Speak Up Conference
• Isaiah 66:13
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

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Courtnaye Richard encourages us to fight for our time with the Lord, be doers of the Word, and disciple others.

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Today’s Guest: Courtnaye Richard is the host of the Dive Virtual Conference. She is the author of Identified and Inside Out with Courtnaye. She's passionate about helping women make a greater impact in their personal lives, homes, church, community, and purpose.

Show Sponsor: If you feel stuck in your creative project reach out to Katie, the Inspiration Doula, and bring life to your purpose.

Things We Talk About:

• James 1:22
• DIVE Virtual Conference
• “Give Me You” song by Shana Wilson
• Exodus 33:14-16
• Colossians 1:27
• Identified book by Courtnaye Richard
• A Woman’s High Calling by Elizabeth George
• Titus 2
• Culver’s
• Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 18:11-14)
• Go and make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)

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Dr. Quantrilla Ard helps you improve your focus and prioritize your time, without burning out.

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Today’s Guest: Quantrilla Ard, PhD, is a faith-based personal and spiritual development writer and speaker who believes in the power of collective strength, community and fellowship. She has a PhD in Health Psychology and is an advocate for social justice with a focus on Black maternal and infant health and mortality. You can find her sharing stories of triumph at www.thephdmamma.com.

Things We Talk About:

• Enneagram 9
• It’s About Time by Valorie Burton
• SocialWised U e-course for parents
• Matthew 6:33
• Philippians 4:8

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Katie and Lee talk about phrases and Scriptures they use to encourage one another in order to hold fast in times of trouble.

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Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids by author, speaker, and podcast host, Lee Nienhuis.

Things We Talk About:

• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• The sign for miracle
• Signs of Miracles Episode #83
• Experience the Holy Land Episode #39
• Luke 8:26-39
• Time to Testify! Episode #78
• Proverbs 18:10
• 2 Chronicles 20:12
• Psalm 46
• Psalm 61:2
• Matthew 28

Today's Verse: Isaiah 40:8

"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever."

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Miracles are happening often, are you hunting for them? We're sharing some miracles that we've seen.

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Things We Talk About:

• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood Group
• Grace Adventures
• Ephesians 3:20
• Moms in Prayer
• Time to Testify! Episode 78
• The Adventure Center (Deaf Ministry)
• Way Maker song
• Judges 2:10
• Haiti Miracle
• Culinary Camp
• Ephesians 3:4-21

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Modesty is a hot topic in Christian circles, so we’re sharing our struggles and opinions, and laughing—per usual.

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Go to gemsgc.org/shinebrightlybox today, to order the Celebrate Easter Activity Box!

Things We Talk About:

• Join us in The Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• Things We’re Loving, Episode #80
• Leggings as pants
• Bikinis
• V-necks
• Cedar Point
• Pineapple Fanny Pack
• LuLaRoe

Today's Verse: Colossians 3:17

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Tennia Benson gives practical tips to spread kindness in your community along with encouragement to extend love to the single moms in your life.

Today's Guest: Tennia Benson is the host of "Talk Time with Tennia." She loves her family, works with the women at her church, and spreads kindness wherever she goes.

Show Sponsor: SocialWised U e-course, created by Jami Amerine and Katie Reid, will guide you and your children toward a healthy relationship with social media and each other, while creating a balanced and effective social media presence.

Things We Talk About:

• Join the Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• Sheena Melwani
• Things We’re Loving (Episode 80)
• Potter’s House Family Worship Center
• Talk Time with Tennia on FB
• Talk Time with Tennia on YouTube
• Tennia interviewing Katie
• Moms in Prayer
• “…Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27b)
• SocialWised U e-course

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From TikTok videos, to their favorite beverages, to what they're watching now, Lee and Katie talk about what they are loving.

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Show Sponsors: Devotionals for the Heart: Revelations of God’s Love, compiledby Alexis A. Goring, will inspire and refresh your soul at such a time as this.

Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by author, speaker, and podcast host, Lee Nienhuis.

Things We Talk About:

• Katie on TikTok and Instagram
• 1989 McDonald's Menu Song Commercial
• Camp's Hot Chocolate Machine
• Passion Tango Tea
• Cafe Americano
• Vitamin B drops
• Sheena Melwani
• WandaVision
• The Cosby Show
• Full House
• Parenthood
• Electric Boogie Song
• Nashville Christian Songwriters
• "I Am On The Rock" by Petra
• "My Utmost for His Highest" Book
• "My Utmost for His Highest" CD

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A lively discussion about our tendencies to overthink things and an invitation to be more spontaneous.

Theme Music: “Better Together” by Cade Popkin

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Show Sponsors: Devotionals for the Heart: Revelations of God’s Love, compiledby Alexis A. Goring, will inspire and refresh your soul.

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Things We Talk About:

• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• Michigan’s Adventure
• Louise Penny books
• Katie on Tik Tok
• Made Like Martha book
• The Chosen (Bible Mini-Series)
• Isaiah 26:7 (NIV)

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Testifying to what God has done in our lives is an important practice that helps us grow.

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Theme Music: “Better Together” by Cade Popkin

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Things We Talk About:

• 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
• Revelation 12:11
• Psalm 78:4-8
• Psalm 145:4-7
• Countercultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis
• If they keep quiet, the rocks will cry out. Luke 19:39-40
• Judges 2:6-15
• Joseph’s dreams (Genesis 37:1-11)
• Non-compete Clause Episode #63
• Moms in Prayer

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Jan Greenwood reveals her leadership blunders, healing moments, and seasoned insights as a grace-giving leader.

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Today’s Guest: Jan Greenwood is an equipping pastor at Gateway, a teacher, and mentor to many. she founded Brave Strong Girl, an online mentoring community for women. She is the author of: Women at War and The Grace Giving Leader.

Show Sponsor: The Ministry to Business Guide contains 20 proven strategies for transforming your passion work into a sustainable business so you can impact others in a life-giving way.

Things We Talk About:

• Gateway Church
• Declare Conference
• Women at War by Jan Greenwood
• Made Like Martha
• The Grace-Giving Leader by Jan Greenwood
• Brave Strong Girl Facebook Community
• Take the Leadership Quiz!
• Book Giveaway inside The Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood

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Jennifer Rothschild shares how God has been her shepherd and provides context and comfort through Psalm 23.

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Today's Guest: Jennifer Rothschild is a nationally known author, speaker and Bible study teacher who has written 17 books, including Take Courage: A Study of Haggai.

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha: Good News for Woman Who Gets Things Done book and Bible study by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Psalm 23
• Psalm 23 Study: The Shepherd With Me
• Lisa-Jo's dog
• Genesis 48:15
• Made Like Martha
• Experience the Holy Land (Episode #39)
• A Very Bavarian Christmas
• Ministry to Business Guide
• SocialWised U course
• Genesis 2:7
• Psalm 16:2
• John Piper
• Tower of Babel
• Jennifer's 4:13 Podcast

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Renae Fieck inspires us to declutter our home, calendar, inbox, and heart.

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Today's Guest: Renae Fieck is a mom of 3, occupational therapist, and advocate for moms who desire more grace, space, and rest within their lives.

Show Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Rising Moms Podcast
• Becky Kopitzke
• Great Clutter Clear Out
• "Up" the movie
• Crystal Paine
• Exodus 14:14

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Katie and Lee discuss their one word for the year and how they landed upon them.

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Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis.

Things We Talk About:

• One Word
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood
• Morgan Harper Nichols
• Psalm 90:14
• Nashville Christian Songwriters
• DaySpring Quiz
• Psalm 119:105

Today’s Verse: Psalm 25:4

Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.

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Lee and Katie chat about goal-setting and the filters and categories they use to move forward in the new year.

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Show Sponsor: The Ministry to Business Guide contains 20 proven strategies for transforming your passion work into a sustainable business so you can serve like a ministry and earn like a business.

Things We Talk About:

• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood FB Group
• Revelation 12:11
• A Very Bavarian Christmas
• Ministry to Business Guide
• SocialWised U e-course for parents
• Goal questions from Tsh Oxenreider
• The Next Right Thing Guided Journal by Emily P. Freeman
• Episode #58 with Christa Hutchins
• Flourish Writers

Today’s Verse: Psalm 21:5

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

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Our favorite guest, and season 4 co-host, Jennifer Hand is back to help us prepare our hearts for the holiday season.

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Theme Music: “Better Together” by Cade Popkin

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid. Purchase two or more copies, you can access the book club kit for free!

Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis is a timely resource for parents to invest well in their children as they help them develop godly character.

Things We Talk About:

• Coming Alive Ministries
• A Very Bavarian Christmas Book Launch Party
• The King is Coming
• 25 Days to Coming Alive at Christmas
• Way Maker Study from Feasting on Truth
• Isaiah 9:2
• Embarrassing Moments Episode #36
• This Little Light of Mine
• The Devotional Doodle Journal for Kids
• Six Sisters' Andes Mint Cookie recipe
• "Jingle Jangle" musical
• Countercultural Parenting book
• Luke 1:38
• Luke 1:46-56
• The Christmas Angel by Doug Kloosterman
• Luke 2:8-20
• Psalm 78:4-8
• "All the Poor and Powerless" song
• Is Your Yes on the Table? Episode #23 with Jenn Hand

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