Podcasts by Struggle Well School

#244: June Problem Solved from 2020-06-29T10:00

Yep, there are large problems in the world. And while we educate ourselves and our families on how to help with those problems (more on that in this episode), these pesky non-problem pr...

#243: The Becoming Years with Ruth Chou Simons from 2020-06-22T10:00

Do you feel like your life is on hold as you raise small children? Might you spend too much time idolizing the wrong things? Find yourself fixating on a clean house? Maybe pointing out imperfect...

#242: Grace for the Children with Matt Stanford from 2020-06-15T10:00

Are you watching your adolescent struggle with mental health? Are you ever torn between faith and your own mental health recovery? Matt Stanford works right at that intersection. He reminds thos...

#241: Struggling Sisters: Comparison from 2020-06-08T10:00

Where do you feel like you fall short? Just a little honest conversation about comparison going on over here today. It only makes sense to get into a rousing game of Would you Rather du...

#240: No Better Mom for the Job with Becky Keife from 2020-06-01T10:00

You know, I don’t feel like I’m cut out for this Mom thing. I am angry ALL the time and it can feel completely overwhelming to be in charge sometimes. But the truth is, we have been cho...

#239: A Better Life with Rebecca Smith from 2020-05-25T10:00

Are you racing towards your goals? Running away every chance you can? I sure do. We could all use a gentle reminder to slow down and listen to what God may be telling us.

This week we ar...

#238: Mental Health and a Sweet Boy with Kate James from 2020-05-18T10:00

It’s every young parent's nightmare and it’s some parents' reality. My guest this week shares with us her family’s story through her son's addiction, overdose, and recovery. She describes what i...

#237: Struggling Sisters: What About Summer? from 2020-05-11T10:00

Will the pools be open? What about the beaches? What are we going to DO this summer!?

We found ourselves asking all of these questions so we decided to get on the mic and talk through it...

#236: The Heroic Homeschooler with Erin Weidemann from 2020-05-04T10:00

Are you homeschooling by choice or by force? What “counts” as school, anyway? Maybe you just need some basic guidelines to keep your sanity. Erin shares with us 5 things that you can do right no...

#235: April Problem Solved from 2020-04-27T10:00

Emily doesn’t look forward to grandchildren and Rebecky has started cussing during quarantine. These are just the down and dirty facts, and we can’t hide them any longer. We talk about conflicti...

#234: Grace Looks Amazing on You with Amy Seiffert from 2020-04-20T10:00

Does someone in your family have a chronic illness? Could you use a perspective shift towards grace when it comes to your children?

I was so happy to hear from my guest today because she...

#233: Struggling Sisters: Not Talking About Friendship from 2020-04-13T10:00

Friendship is hard in quarantine! How are other people connecting right now? Should I change my face to a potato on a Zoom call?

Before we ever got to the actual subject of frie...

#232: Treasured with Courtney DeFeo from 2020-04-06T10:00

Raising daughters is amazing/overwhelming. Today we are focusing on pre-teen girls but we also touch on the general wellness that all of us mothers are trying to maintain over here.

In C...

#231: Don't Overthink It with Anne Bogel from 2020-03-30T10:00

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• how putting down our phones can help us stop overthinking

• not letting our disappointments turn into comparisons that lead to shame

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#230: Set Free with Alison Storm from 2020-03-23T10:00

Waiting well through the adoption process, working towards financial freedom for your family and battling comparison as a parent of a child with delays are just a few of the to...

#229: Quarantine WELL from 2020-03-16T10:00

WHAT I CHAT ABOUT:

• giving your anxiety to the Lord; He is near

• finding things to be grateful for

• waiting well - be aware of what you look to for c...

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#228: A Journey to Sobriety with Liz Hardy from 2020-03-09T10:00

Have you ever wondered if you may have a substance dependence issue? Maybe you have a child or loved one dealing with substance abuse and could use some advice on how to love them well through t...

#227: February Problem Solved from 2020-03-02T11:00

Thank you to each and every one of you that wrote in with your vulnerable and funny problems to solve surrounding love and marriage. Rebecky and I had to take this one in a different direction b...

#226: Practical Parenting with Jim and Lynn Jackson from 2020-02-24T11:00

You guys, we just scored some sound advice on bedtime problems, sibling rivalries, and technology + teens. These two have a framework that has really shaped my parenting and now they have even m...

#225: Embodying Joy with Kirsten Kelly from 2020-02-17T11:00

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• Kirsten’s story

• changing the language we use about our bodies

• how working through non-sexual trauma affected Kirsten’s sex lif...

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#224: Struggling Sisters: Conflict from 2020-02-10T11:00

If you want to feel normal about marriage, please listen to this episode. Huge shout out to the listeners who wrote in! We all have conflict and it was so fun to hear about your most ridiculous ...

#223: Marriage is Funny with The Peppers from 2020-02-03T11:00

Do you love to storm out when you’re fighting with your spouse? Maybe get a good door slam in and draw things out a bit? Conflict happens. Especially with those partners we love so much...

#222: January Problem Solved from 2020-01-27T11:00

We solved it all this week. How do you plan for a day out and about without breaking the bank to feed your crew on the way home? Solved. What to do when your friends are shaming you for living p...

#221: Mom to Mom - Working Moms from 2020-01-20T11:00

Are you a workin’ lady? Maybe you’ll be returning to work in the near future. Maybe you don’t work outside of the home but some friends that you love do. This week I wanted to share a conversati...

#220: Struggling Sisters: Save Well from 2020-01-13T11:00

Are you a saver or a spender? Do you have a joint bank account or are they separate? Oh, and do you still tuck in the front of your shirt or is that over now? This week we are talking finances a...

#219: Try Softer with Aundi Kolber from 2020-01-06T11:00

What should you do when you feel yourself losing your cool? How do you know if you’ve experienced trauma? My guest this week is as wise as the day is long and gives us practical tips to help us ...

#218: Finding Holy in the Suburbs with Ashley Hales from 2019-12-30T11:00

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• what it’s like for Ashley as an only child now raising four kids

• how learning to play with her kids and appreciating the moment has become a spir...

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#217: December Problem Solved from 2019-12-23T11:00

We are right back at it solving your problems this week! We discuss homeschooling vs. public school, ethical dilemmas at the goodwill checkout stand and kids that easily get bent out of shape (t...

#216: It's Complicated with Sarah Mae from 2019-12-16T11:00

I met Jesus. And meeting Him changed everything.

Sarah Mae is a nationally known speaker, the host of The Complicated Heart Podcast, ...

#215: Struggling Sisters: Finish Well from 2019-12-09T11:00

What does it mean to finish well? This week I break it down real simple-like and give you 4 steps to help you reflect on 2019. But don’t worry! It’s not scary and at the end of this exercise, th...

#214: Untold Stories Don't Heal with Mary DeMuth from 2019-12-02T11:00

How can I talk to my kids about sexual abuse? How do I know if what I encountered is abuse? Is my church a safe place for my kids? All of these are important questions and we talk about the hard...

#213: November Problem Solved from 2019-11-25T11:00

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• encouragement if you’re grieving this holiday season

• letting your kids have all the toys (even if they clutter your house)

• dea...

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#212: Prosperingin the Unplanned with Sheridan Voysey from 2019-11-18T11:00

Sheridan Voysey is a writer, speaker, and broadcaster on faith and spirituality. His other books include Listen

#211: Struggling Sisters: Celebrate Well from 2019-11-11T11:00

It just seems like when we are celebrating we should actually be having FUN! This week, we talk about how to celebrate WELL.

• Celebrating the holidays using ...

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#210: Going Grumble-Free with Tricia Goyer from 2019-11-04T11:00

Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, doting grandma, and wife to John. A USA Today bestselling author, Tricia has published seventy books and is a two-time Carol Award winner, as well as ...

#209: October Problem Solved from 2019-10-28T10:00

This month we tackle business problems! We talk about budgeting, saving for college, and loans. Rebecky was also on the cusp of a citizens arrest AND a drug intervention in the parking lot she w...

#208: Exit Letter to a Cult (Part 2) with Sarabeth Kapusta from 2019-10-21T10:00

This is part 2 of a great conversation with Sarabeth Kapusta. Even though she has experienced countless reasons to distrust, and even flee Christianity, God has given her a deep love for His Chu...

#207: October Struggling Sisters from 2019-10-14T10:00

This month was brought to you by the letter: M. We had all kinds of things to tell you! We had a mosquito moment, a mobster moment and a moronic moment. We also talked about new music we like, a...

#206: Exit Letter to a Cult (Part 1) with Sarabeth Kapusta from 2019-10-07T10:00

You know that nagging feeling you get when something feels off? That feeling turned into a storm inside this girl and it changed the course of her life forever. Meet Sarabeth Kapusta. Even thoug...

#205: September Problem Solved from 2019-09-30T10:00

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• Gavin’s successful sleep training

• the full-circle story of Rebecky’s new dog, Mojo

• what to do when your neighbor’s dog won’t s...

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#204: Hostess with the Mostess with Meg Duerksen from 2019-09-23T10:00

Have you ever felt called to do something for your community? Whether it’s cultivating a craft weekend with strangers or caring for tiny sweet foster babies, Meg Duerksen is the hostess with the...

#203: Getting Loud with Rebekah Lyons from 2019-09-16T10:00

How do you know if you have depression or anxiety? At what point do you seek help?

Rebekah came on this week to share her story and we talk a lot about fear, lies, mental health and fait...

#202: September Struggling Sisters from 2019-09-10T02:19:41

This month it was decided that we need to have a catch up session BUT that we would keep it purposeful. Here’s what we covered: Important dates in September (there are a surprising amount of thi...

#201: On Outsiders and Idols with Rachel Jones from 2019-09-02T10:00

Do you ever feel like an outsider no matter where you are? Do you need motivation to be courageous and talk to the people that could be "your people”?

Rachel lives and writes in Djibouti...

#200: The 200th Episode from 2019-08-26T10:00

This week for our 200th episode celebration Rebecky and Katie combined forces to surprise Emily with sweet sentiments, cutting sarcasm and a little bit of encouragement. It was so fun to celebra...

#199: Get Planty with Dusty Hegge from 2019-08-19T10:00

Have you ever made the connection between the growth of a plant and the growth in your faith? Have you ever encountered a communicative plant? If you’re a plant lover, buckle in! If you aren’t Y...

#198: Struggling Sisters - Treat Yo Self! from 2019-08-12T10:00

Have you ever heard of a vampire facial? Ever considered a fanny pack for fashionable bike riding emergencies?

This month we talk about the importance of treating yourself, or, as Tom an...

#197: The God Dare with Kate Battistelli from 2019-08-05T10:00

What is a God Dare? Will it be scary? How can I be sure that it’s actually God speaking to me?

I can’t WAIT for you to get to know Kate. She speaks to us today about letting Jes...

196: July Problem Solved from 2019-07-29T10:00

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• Rebecky’s decision to stop homeschooling her kids (and she doesn’t care if you like it or not)

• Emily’s marathon training and what inspired her to...

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#195: The Brain Body Connection with Alisa Keeton from 2019-07-22T18:42:55

I don’t want to abuse food. I workout, but nothing changes. I try hard and then I fail hard.

You are not alone, sweet girl! Alisa came on the show to talk to a...

#194: Struggling Sisters: Marathon Mom from 2019-07-15T10:00

Really? My pants are tight again? I need a plan and some wellness motivation, stat!

The Struggling Sisters just had this conversation in real life and it got us thinking about a wellness...

#193: Watch for God with Vivian Mabuni from 2019-07-08T10:00

“Would you just help me trust you, Lord? I want to want to give it all up to you.” If you’ve prayed these prayers, you’re not alone.

We know that the center of God's will is the...

#192: Song of a Wounded Heart with Lora Jones from 2019-07-01T10:00

Are you losing hope? Working through trauma? Man. Lora shared with us her journey of finding the other side of a horrible situation, and I’m so thankful for her wisdom and perspective. Lora talk...

#191: June Problem Solved: Enneagram from 2019-06-24T10:00

If someone asked you “Do you know your number?”, would you know what they mean? They’re talking about the enneagram, of course! If you like personality tests, you’ll love this episode! Rebecky b...

#190: It's Go Time with Ali Christian from 2019-06-17T10:00

Do you think if you were diagnosed with cancer that you’d think things like “This is a blessing” or “I was chosen for this mission!“? I know that I would NOT be that insightful...

#189: Summer Summary with the Struggling Sisters from 2019-06-10T10:00

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the beginning of summer? Do you have any major plans? We shared a little bit of both + some of our favorite summer things and, as always, what is killing us softly...

#188: Undercover Counseling with Tara Bremer from 2019-06-03T10:00

Tara Bremer is the founder of House Peace and has been bringing peace into homes for over fifteen years. She holds a BA in Psychology from Purdue Univers...

#187: May Problem Solved: A Menagerie of Problems from 2019-05-27T10:00

Do you think you’re hard to work with? Do you think you come on too strong? We talk through a few of these things and share some friendship and workplace insecurities. We also talk about the lov...

#186: Just Em: Lean In from 2019-05-20T10:00

How do you know if you’re struggling well or just plain struggling?

Just Em is back again with part three of a four-part series on what it means to Struggle WELL. This week we d...

#185: Mental Health with the Struggling Sisters from 2019-05-13T10:00

What are the signs YOU show when you need a mental health break? Do you think you could benefit from counseling but need some real-life details about it? We get deep about our own experiences wi...

#184: Finding Family with Hallie Graves from 2019-05-06T10:00

There is so much to know about foster care. Hallie has a ton of knowledge and such a beautiful perspective on parenting. You guys are going to LOVE her.

Hallie Graves is a 30-something f...

#183: Just Em: Look Again from 2019-04-30T03:00

How do you know if you’re struggling well or just plain struggling?

Just Em is back again with part three of a four-part series on what it means to Struggle WELL. This week we d...

#182: April Problem Solved: Technology Edition from 2019-04-22T10:00

Do you have ten million pictures on your phone and need a plan? When is a good time to let your children have access to the cyberspace? How can you stay the heck off your phone?

There is...

#181: Just Em: Expect from 2019-04-15T10:00

How do you know if you’re struggling well or just plain struggling?

Just Em is back again with part two of a four-part series on what it means to Struggle WELL. This week we dee...

#180: All of the Spring Things with the Struggling Sisters from 2019-04-08T10:00

Do your kids tell you they want a new Mom? Us too. Do you like peeps? Your mouth must be broken. There are new flavors out so try them and report back. We don’t think we have it in us.

T...

#179: The Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman from 2019-04-01T10:00

How can you live your life more fully YOU? Do you need permission to take a hot minute to check in with yourself?

This week we meet Emily, a grad student and a mom in a busy season of li...

#178: March Problem Solved: Birthday Edition from 2019-03-25T10:00

We answer all of the tough birthday questions this month, like: What do you do when you forget a birthday? What’s the deal with gift bags? Do you do the party drop-off move with your kids?

#177: Just Em: Wait from 2019-03-18T10:00

How do you know if you’re struggling well or just plain struggling?

Just Em is back with a four-part series on what it means to Struggle WELL. This week we deep dive on the W po...

#176: Struggling Sisters: Community, St. Patrick's Day&Beyond from 2019-03-11T10:00

Do you need a laugh break? Have you always wanted to know the truth about St. Patrick’s Day?

This week we give you a quick rundown of St. Patrick’s day history (as we understand it) and ...

#175: Flawed is the New Fabulous with Dr. Barbara from 2019-03-04T11:00

Would you like to be released from the pressure to be perfect? Meet Dr. Barbara! Her job is to help people love the life they have and I’m so excited to share her with you!

Dr. Barbara L...

#174: February Problem Solved from 2019-02-25T11:00

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• how we’re struggling not very well at the moment

• where to start when you’re overwhelmed with clutter

• how to enjoy your sanctua...

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#173: Working Through the Clutter with Dana White from 2019-02-18T11:00

I feel overwhelmed by housework. My brain can’t seem to process monotonous tasks like de-cluttering. There is a HUGE difference between how I want my house to look and how it looks righ...

#172: Struggling Sisters: Sanctuary from 2019-02-11T11:00

I don’t even have a place to BE in this house! What am I even going for design-wise?

These are valid and we are here to help! Struggling Sisters are at it again talking about how to make...

#171: Reframing Home with Sarah Bragg from 2019-02-04T11:00

Sarah Bragg is a popular host and communicator. You can find her on iTunes hosting the podcasts Are My Kids On Track and  Listen

#170: January Problem Solved from 2019-01-28T11:00

Do you worry that you’re messing your kids up when it comes to body image? Maybe YOU feel a little messed up when it comes to body image. That’s where Rebecky and I come in. We are here to solve...

#169: A Body Image Deep Drive with Kara Osborne from 2019-01-21T11:00

Have you been caught up comparing yourself to others? Are you finding LITTLE imperfections in yourself and feeling inadequate in a BIG way? Shoot girl, you forgot your worth AGAIN! Body image is...

#167: Struggling Sisters: Body from 2019-01-14T11:00

It’s body month (Have you downloaded the printable yet?) and in this episode, Katie and I are talking all things kitchen including our kitchen ...

#167: Solving Dinnertime Drama with Polly Conner from 2019-01-07T11:00

It’s not called the “witching hour” for no reason. Dinnertime comes to the Thomas house daily and with it comes crying and drama (and sometimes my kids are upset too…). I got a lot out of this c...

#166: Translating Teenagers with Drew Hill from 2018-12-24T11:00

“It’s impossible to connect with my teenager!” “My child is only 9, we aren’t battling teen issues yet.” “My relationship with the Father doesn’t REALLY impact my relationship with my kids.”

#165: December Problem Solved from 2018-12-17T11:00

Christmas is just a week away - are you feeling frazzled? Don’t worry, we are too. Fortunately, we’re here to solve your holiday problems from contentious in-laws to all those annoying toys your...

#164: Struggling Sisters: Family from 2018-12-10T11:00

Is your family weird/amazing/loud/embarrassing/picky? Or at least one of those things? Us too!

The Struggling Sisters talk about strange (and accidentally true crime) family traditions t...

#163: The Magic of Empathy with Kim Stuart from 2018-12-03T11:00

Do you frequent the parenting shame cycle? Could you use tips on how to genuinely engage with teenagers? How can you help your children choose quality friendships? Kimberly Stuart grew up in De...

November Problem Solved from 2018-11-26T11:00

Could you use practical tips on how to find your identity outside of motherhood? What can you do to not feel old or out of touch with your ideal style? Are there things you had to put down becau...

#161: Sex, Money and Your Marriage with Cherie Lowe from 2018-11-19T11:00

“Passionate Patience” and “Financial Foreplay” are coming up today, so buckle up! Have you ever considered how intertwined sex and money are in your marriage? This fascinating conversation Cheri...

#160: Feeling Too Far Behind to Catch Up with Katie Ordway from 2018-11-12T11:00

Do you ever feel inadequate because you don’t know enough? Do you tell yourself you’re too behind to ever catch up? In this episode with Katie, we discuss her recent decision to follow Jesus and...

New Podcast I Had To Tell You About: Imagined Life from 2018-11-07T18:00:36

Family time while driving can be a challenge. I wanted to share a family-friendly new podcast with you that will have everyone engaged.  Give it a listen and subscribe here!

#159: Demystifying Counseling with Ann Taylor McNiece from 2018-11-05T11:00

Do you think you might need counseling, but don’t know where to start or even if it’s okay to get help? Ann has got answers. Ann Taylor McNiece is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a wi...

Just Em #16: Identity from 2018-11-01T10:00

Excited to kick off our first-ever Struggle Well Project Focus! Interestingly, as I studied the concept of identity, I got very involved in the study of icebergs…I know. It’s odd. Just stay with...

#158: The Wondering Years with Knox McCoy from 2018-10-29T10:00

I enjoy pop culture AND Christianity. Did you know this can be a thing? Knox McCoy loves laughing and making people laugh. Really anything that’s laughter-adjacent, he’s into. He’s also super i...

#157: Holding Tight to Permanent with Amanda Williams from 2018-10-22T16:14:06

Amanda Bible Williams likes words and books more than just about anything. She holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and English, nearly a master’s in religion, and a deep love for a farmhouse ...

October Problem Solved from 2018-10-18T10:00

Fall is here are we’re solving all of your Halloween headaches like picking a couples costume, appropriate trick or treat age limits and handing out candy. We also determine when it’s appropriat...

#156: Preaching to Yourself with Hayley Morgan from 2018-10-15T10:00

Hayley Morgan is a writer, speaker, and social entrepreneur who inspires women to know what is true about God and themselves. Her first book called Wild and Free, co-written with Jess Connolly, ...

#155: Raising Readers with Sarah Clarkson from 2018-10-08T10:00

Sarah Clarkson is an author, a blogger, and a student of theology. She's the author of Read for the Heart, Caught Up in a Story, and Journeys of Faithfulness, as well as her latest titled, Book ...

#154: Surrender, Suffering and Community with Shannan Martin from 2018-10-01T10:00

Wouldn’t it be amazing if life didn’t include loss? Sometimes we love things so much the idea of letting them go feels like it might be the end of us. If you are walking through a season of surr...

September Problem Solved from 2018-09-29T19:35:53

Happy September! This month we’re solving everything from coping with your kids growing out of the baby phase to wishing your kids would grow up. Also binge eating, high school hazing, closet or...

#153: Cultivating What You're Given with Ellie Holcomb from 2018-09-24T12:00

Ellie Holcomb has created a beautiful, scripture rooted, children’s musical project Sing: Creation Songs. She wanted to write songs that were directly inspired by both God’s word and His beautiful ...

#152: Holding Space for Others with Chantel Runnels from 2018-09-17T10:00

Chantel Runnels is a wife to one and a mom to three. Her leadership path runs from the halls of hospitals, through offices of higher education and to the arenas of television networks and studio...

#151: Redirected Dreams with Teresa Swanstrom Anderson from 2018-09-10T10:00

Teresa Swanstrom Anderson is living the life she thought she never wanted. With an art history degree and dreams of living in Europe as a curator, Teresa had big plans for herself. After a decis...

#150: Faith, Humor, and Personality with Jamie Golden from 2018-09-03T10:00

Jamie Golden has been co-hosting The Popcast with Knox McCoy since August 2013. It is a nationally ranked, weekly pop culture podcast that’s part deep dive, mostly shallow end. Jamie and Knox al...

August Problem Solved from 2018-08-30T23:50:06

This month we're tackling all the problems from picking out the perfect stroller to extreme wedding party expenses. Plus, Emily explains why you need to have a Newfie Poo and we've got an exciti...

#149: Regarding Immigrants and Diversity with Kristel Acevedo from 2018-08-27T10:00

Krystel Acevedo is a wife, mom, writer, and speaker.  She is an introvert who loves people and encourages them to take bold steps in their lives for Christ's sake.  She is, admittedly, still wor...

#148: Planting&Celebrating with Jess Connolly from 2018-08-20T10:00

Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God's Word, and seeing women take their place in the Kingdom. She...

#147: Imperfect Courage with Jessica Honegger from 2018-08-13T10:00

Jessica Honegger is a pioneer. As founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, the world’s largest fair-trade jewelry company, she has created a new breed of social entrepreneurship that empowers w...

Ep. 146: Living Ready to Leave with Kelly Sites from 2018-08-06T10:00

Kelly Sites is a wife and mom to 19-year-old twins who she homeschooled all the way through high school. She has been a registered nurse for 20 years and has worked as an international disaster ...

ENCORE: Viewing Inadequacies as Gifts with Anjuli Paschall from 2018-07-30T10:00

This girl is authentic. She is honest and not afraid to speak up about her struggles because she knows that's how others can know they are not alone. She's my kind of girl. You're going to love ...

ENCORE: Crazy Incredible Redemption of Horrific Things with Amber Newberry from 2018-07-23T10:00

Some of us are able to tell stories eloquently. Some of our stories have rough places that can seem too dark to overcome. My friend Amber's story is both; incredibly difficult AND beautifully to...

ENCORE: Protecting Our Kids from Our Baggage with Jim and Lynne Jackson from 2018-07-16T10:00

Jim and Lynne have worked in the trenches with parents of all kinds – single parents, adoptive parents, parents of teens, parents of kids with intense behavior challenges, parents in blended fam...

Encore: Lay Your Worry Down&Sing a Song Instead with Ellie Holcomb from 2018-07-09T10:00

Loss, disappointment, and fear of the unknown have marked Ellie's journey of wrestling through and coming to firmly believe in God’s faithfulness. Her new album Red Sea Road is clearly written a...

ENCORE: You Are Loved and Worth Loving with Brandi Lea from 2018-07-02T10:00

Brandi is a single mom who was just sure God wouldn't use her after she was divorced. She wanted to help people but kept being told her usefulness had ended. She believed it until she sold some ...

Problem Solved: Big News in June from 2018-06-28T20:39:58

In this life-changing episode we chat about vegetables, small-group struggles, and Rebecca's dirty fingernails.  There's also a moment where we thought she might be getting mugged but (spoiler a...

Just Em #15: Do You Want to be Healed? from 2018-06-28T10:00

This week we're reading John 5:1-9. Read along at Bible.com or download the free YouVersion Bible app. How can we learn to struggle well based on this passage? ...

#145: Compared to Who with Heather Creekmore from 2018-06-25T10:00

Originally an East Coast native, Heather Creekmore is a church planter/pastor’s wife living in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. Through her ministry, Compared to Who?, Heather speaks and writes to ...

Ep. 144: White Girls and Diversity with Nika Spaulding from 2018-06-18T10:00

Meet Nika Spaulding, a dynamic force with boundless energy. As the Director of Women’s Equipping and Curriculum at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Nika produces the curriculum for her Bibl...

Episode 14: Faith with Experience from 2018-06-14T10:00

This week we're reading John 4:46-54. Read along at Bible.com or download the free YouVersion Bible app. How can we learn to struggle well based on this passage?...

#143: Hey Dad with Kevin Madsen from 2018-06-11T10:00

Kevin Madsen and his wife Trisha are the team behind HeyDad, a new subscription box for Dads and kids. Kevin attended UCLA and has spent most of his career in the tech world. He is married to hi...

#142: Holy Hustle with Crystal Stine from 2018-06-04T10:00

Crystal has a heart for encouraging women to live authentic lives, online and in real life and offers a unique perspective as a small-town writer who has learned from her internet community how ...

Just Em #13: Zoom Out from 2018-05-31T10:00

This week we're reading John 4:31-35. Read along at Bible.com or download the free YouVersion Bible app. How can we learn to struggle well based on this passage...

#141: Q&A with Jennie Allen from 2018-05-28T10:00

Jennie Allen is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze this generation to live what they believe. She is the author of Anything and the Bible studies Stuck and Chase, a...

Problem Solved: Horse in a Cotton Field Edition from 2018-05-21T18:51:40

In this monthly chat we talk about sneezing, ultrasounds, the Olsen twins, and what to do when you've forgotten a new friend's name.  You will leave changed.

#140: All About Enneagrams with Beth McCord from 2018-05-21T10:00

Beth McCord is the founder of  Your Enneagram Coach and has been an Enneagram speaker, coach, and teacher for over 15 years. She is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them...

Just Em #12: Leaving Your Water Jar from 2018-05-17T13:20:39

This week we're reading John 4:16-30. How can we learn to struggle well based on this passage? Getting honest with God about the state of our lives Assessing the heart of our worship Determini...

#139: Children and Mental Illness with Lynn Cowell from 2018-05-14T10:00

Lynn and her husband, Greg, have been married for over 30 years and are the parents of three young adults. They enjoy spending time together, especially when it combines the mountains, well-worn...

#138: The Lifegiving Parent with Sally Clarkson from 2018-05-07T10:00

Sally Clarkson is the beloved author of multiple bestselling books including Own Your Life, The Lifegiving Home and Desperate. As a mother of four, she has inspired thousands of women through co...

Just Em #11: A Compulsion to Love from 2018-05-03T10:00

This week we're reading John 4:1-15. When was the last time you were compelled by God to do something? When we're obedient to His cues, He can use us to impact lives both directly and indirectl...

Problem Solved: April (but really May) Edition from 2018-05-01T19:24:35

This month we talk about Emilio Smith, the dog I once took back to a shelter, what to do about biting kids and the world of car seat dilemmas. I also tried to intimidate Rebecca into sending me ...

#137: Mom Anger and Knowing Our Triggers with Wendy Speake from 2018-04-30T10:00

As a trained actress and heartfelt Bible teacher, Wendy Speake ministers to women’s hearts through storytelling and Biblical life application. During her career in Hollywood, Wendy found herself...

#136: Questions for God with Kitty Slattery from 2018-04-23T10:00

Known by millions as a long-time Contributing Editor for Guideposts magazine, Kathryn “Kitty” Slattery has written hundreds of stories of hope and inspiration for a wide variety of publications,...

Just Em #10: Set Our Seal from 2018-04-19T15:08:17

This week we're reading John 3:31 -3:35. Have you ever received a letter with one of those wax seals? It seems so fancy and official; it also authenticates who sent it. That's what we are to Ch...

#135: Truth and Grace with Amber Runyon from 2018-04-16T10:00

Amber Runyon is hospice nurse who became a social entrepreneur.  She founded Legacy and Eleventh Candle Co. out of the desire to bring hope to women both in the United States and in Ethiopia who...

#134: Just Open the Door with Jen Schmidt from 2018-04-09T10:00

For the last decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her popular lifestyle blog, Balancing B...

#133: Living a Purposeful Life with Kat Lee from 2018-04-02T10:00

Kat Lee is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is a writer, speaker, podcaster and founder of Listen

Just Em #9: I Must Decrease from 2018-03-29T22:03:16

This week we're reading John 3:22 -3:30. When was the last time you saw someone create a Pinterest board with ideas to be the perfect bridesmaid? Maybe it's time to change our perspective. 

#132: Conflict 101 with Rob Barry from 2018-03-26T10:00

What we chat about: conflict as part of a healthy relationship striving for oneness with your spouse four different ways we handle conflict the importance of being heard when and how to confron...

Problem Solved: Baby Edition from 2018-03-21T02:54:18

Listen. Rebecky (as she likes to be called) has some big news and she decided to reveal it on this nationally-beloved segment of the podcast.  She has some excitement and ambivalence that she wo...

#131 Watching Your Dream Grow with Carissa Bleeker from 2018-03-19T10:00

Carissa is wife to Phillip and mother to Eleanor. She's an adoptive mama, painter, Bible teacher, gardener and avid learner. She is the co-founder and co-director of McKinney Roots, a non-profit...

Just Em #8: So Loved from 2018-03-15T23:07:32

This week we're reading through John 3:16 - 21. Now, we all know John 3:16, but when was the last time you really sat down and thought about what it says? We are so loved. We'll also see what th...

#130: When You Don't Fit the Mold with Jessica Kastner from 2018-03-12T10:00

Jessica Kastner is a journalist and author who serves as CT Coordinator for Straight Ahead Ministries, a non-profit working to see Jesus Christ transform the lives of juvenile offenders. She's a...

#129: Both Sides of the Story with Jinger&Jessica from 2018-03-05T11:00

Jinger and Jessica Lord are a mother and daughter pair whom I have watched and admired first hand. They share a closeness that is often not present between a mom and her 19-year-old daughter.  J...

Struggling Sisters Podcast Sneak Peak from 2018-03-02T03:35:17

Hey ladies! Wanted to let you know there's a new podcast segment around the Mom Struggling Well Empire. It is coming out weekly exclusively for supporters of the show.  I think you're gonna LOVE...

New Names, School Choices, and Manatee Sightings from 2018-02-28T20:15:05

Rebecca wants to ruin the show's theme song by changing her name to Becky.  Please send her messages on Instagram letting her know this is the wrong choice. Rebecca went on vacation (again) to ...

#128: Striking a Balance with Wynter Pitts from 2018-02-26T11:00

Wynter Pitts is the founder of For Girls Like You, a resource ministry for tween girls and their parents. She is the author of several books, including You’re God’s Girl!: A Devotional for Tween...

#127: Remembering Everett with Laura Kelley from 2018-02-19T11:00

Laura Kelley is a mom of five through birth, adoption, and fostering. She's also is no stranger to sorrow. Last year, Laura and her husband Josh accepted God's call to adopt a 3-year-old boy fro...

#126: Face Time with Kristen Hatton from 2018-02-12T11:00

Kristen Hatton is the author of Face Time: Your Identity in a Selfie World for teen girls and the teen devotional Get Your Story Straight. A third book, The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for St...

Just Em #7: Devoted or FULLY Devoted? from 2018-02-08T02:37:37

This week we look at John 3:1-15 and a guy named Nicodemus.  And then we ask some hard questions about our own lives.  Ouch.  That's the part we don't like.  Let's do it anyway!

#125: Closure is Complicated with Micah Maddox from 2018-02-05T11:00

Micah Maddox is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, writer, blogger, and author of Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World. She is passionate about helping w...

#124: Unfiltered Faith with Tabitha Panariso from 2018-01-29T11:00

Tabitha Panariso is a devoted wife, mom of two (almost three) and a very wordy, typically unfiltered, writer of life and faith. She spends the majority of her days at home with her kids taking a...

#123: The Purpose Right In Front of You with Stephanie Ackerman from 2018-01-22T11:00

Stephanie Ackerman is an ordinary girl living an extraordinary life where she gets to do what she loves for a living. Her purpose is to create, inspire, teach, and encourage others through creat...

Just Em #6: How Dare You from 2018-01-22T03:05:48

Join me as I look at the end of John 2 this week! Hope you learn as much as I did!

Problem Solved: Figure Skating and the Mysterious Bathtub from 2018-01-17T20:05:05

Things got interesting this month, friends.  We changed up the format slightly and simplified it. Basically so Rebecca wouldn't quit.  Please feel free to send her mean messages about even consi...

#122: Finding Hope&Reason with Elise Hurd from 2018-01-15T11:00

Elise Hurd is a faith coach, wife to her best friend, Jason, and mom of 5 wildly exuberant kids. Her passion is to help believers remember, record, and relay their personal experiences of Jesus....

Just Em #5: Making Whips and Cleaning House from 2018-01-11T02:06:47

Today we look at John 2:13-17 where Jesus did some things that don't seem very Jesus-y.  We know though that he never makes a mistake and is always working for our good so it's worth taking a de...

#121: Becoming Free with Jamie Ivey from 2018-01-08T11:00

Jamie Ivey is a podcaster, writer, and speaker from Austin, Texas. She is the proud mama to four kids and the wife to Aaron, worship pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church. Jamie loves to e...

#120: Hope After Betrayal with Stacey Parker from 2018-01-01T11:00

What we chat about: Defining your family's culture How to respond to warranted criticism from your children The story of Stacey's husband's financial betrayal  Stacey's walk through the healing...

Just Em #4: Embarrassment into Blessing from 2017-12-23T02:16:11

Jesus is an amazing wine maker.  He makes large batches in a flash.  That's not the point of this passage in John but it is definitely something we learn about Jesus in John 2. 

#119: Redefining Rest with Alex Hoover from 2017-12-18T11:00

Alexandra Hoover is a wife, mother of three, daughter, friend, dreamer, reader & writer. She works as a full-time Ministry Assistant, and spends the rest of her time, loving her crew, her fr...

Just Em #3: Expectations and Invitations from 2017-12-13T23:34:46

This passage messed me up in a good way this week.  We get caught up in lies about whether or not we are invited and start putting our expectations on the wrong people.  At least I do! I learned...

#118: Getting Real with Alison Stooksbury from 2017-12-11T11:00

Alison Stooksbury lives in Knoxville, TN and is a stay-at-home mom to two. Her husband Brandon builds houses and at the time of this interview, he was over a year into building their dream house...

Just Em #2: John 1: 35-37 from 2017-12-06T22:01:33

More great examples from John the Baptist about what to do when we are not chosen.  Way to go, John!

#117 Unshakeable with Christine Caine from 2017-12-04T11:00

Christine Caine is an Australian-born, Greek-blooded lover of Jesus. She's an activist, author and international speaker with an incredible ability to speak hard truths in a disarming way. In a ...

Just Em #1: John 1: 1-34 from 2017-11-29T23:04:20

In this short little segment I start going through the beginning of the book of John.  It would be great if you could read the short passage before you start.  Hope you love it!

#116 A Mom on Mission with Kate Moala from 2017-11-27T11:00

Kate works with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in the Cook Islands alongside her husband and 3 children. She is a mom on mission, training young adults to share the gospel as well as having her own...

Problem Solved: Top Ten Favorite Things from 2017-11-22T04:25:19

In this riveting episode Rebecca and I start off by sharing what we've been up to lately.  I shared a little about my experience at Revelation Wellness Instructor Training and how I recently wen...

#115 So Close to Amazing with KariAnne Wood from 2017-11-20T11:00

KariAnne writes the decorating and lifestyle blog, Thistlewood Farms from the back porch of her vintage farmhouse in the rolling hills of Kentucky. She followed God's call for her heart and jump...

#114 Anchored and Devoted with Deana Uhrig from 2017-11-13T11:00

Deana is a wife and mama with a heart for helping women stay anchored in God's Word. She is the founder of Anchored Press and the creator of the Anchored Press Devotional Planner. Her heart's mi...

#113 Believing Forward with Sally Clarkson from 2017-11-06T11:00

Sally Clarkson is the beloved author of multiple bestselling books including Own Your Life,The Lifegiving Home and Desperate with her daughter Sarah, and most recently, Different with her son Na...

#112 Catch and Release with September McCarthy from 2017-10-30T10:31:42

September McCarthy is the Founder and Hostess of the non-profit, Raising Generations Today; an author; wife to her "builder" and the mother of ten children.  Although as a parent she considers h...

Problem Solved: Halloween Plus Some Other Things from 2017-10-27T22:24:32

In this episode I discovered something I liked on Instagram and Rebecca let me know it's been around for ages.  We talked about whether or not we feel like devil raves are good events for our ch...

#111 Setting Goals with Lara Casey from 2017-10-23T10:00

Lara Casey is a believer in the “impossible,” helping women to live on purpose through the many hats she wears in her parent company, Lara Casey Media. She founded Southern Weddings magazine a d...

#110 Thinking Outside the Box with Elizabeth Quintal from 2017-10-16T10:00

Elizabeth Quintal spent over a decade working with homeless children before making the decision to stay at home full time with her "cheeky" son, to keep writing and styling on her blog Cheeky Da...

#109 Slowing Down with Nichole Nordeman from 2017-10-09T10:00

Nichole Nordeman is a recording artist and songwriter with numerous #1 and top 10 singles to her credit and cumulative album sales of over one million. A two-time Gospel Music Association winner...

#108: Small Things with Melanie Shankle from 2017-10-02T10:00

Melanie Shankle is a public speaker and the author of three New York Times bestselling books - Sparkly Green Earrings, The Antelope in the Living Room, and Nobody’s Cuter Than You. Her new book,...

Problem Solved: Friendship from 2017-09-26T14:12:58

We may have accidentally solved real friendship problems this month! We also cover the history of friendship, Rebecca talked about a public naked experience she had yesterday and we even talked ...

#107: Am I Actually Loveable? with Kelly Flanagan from 2017-09-25T17:00

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a licensed clinical psychologist and prolific writer. He began writing in 2012 via his blog, UnTangled and recently published his first full-length book, Loveable. Kelly is...

#106: Waiting on a Redemption Story with Dana Jones from 2017-09-18T17:00

Dana Jones is a wife and mother of two who is living her dream by using her talent as an artist to create encouraging hand-painted signs. Over the past fourteen years, Dana's signs have evolved,...

#105: Beauty in the Unseen Moments with Sara Hagerty from 2017-09-11T17:00

Sara Hagerty is a wife, mother and writer - in that order. Like many of us, she grew up dreaming of being a mom. But after having her heart broken again and again by negative pregnancy tests, sh...

#104: More than Just Making It with Erin Odom from 2017-09-04T17:00

Meet Erin: You may know Erin Odom as The Humbled Homemaker; an author, wife and mother of four who runs a blog sharing the moniker. And while it may look like she has it all together, she openly...

#103: Strong and Broken All at Once with Lee Blum from 2017-08-28T17:00

Lee Blum is an author and Mental Health Practitioner whose story has become a testimony of how God can use the ugliest parts of your life and turn them into something beautiful. For much of her ...

Cupbearing 101 from 2017-08-25T19:10:15

Once upon a time, there was a guy named Nehemiah. He had a really cushy life and no major problems that we know about.  He had a heart for others which is the reason we know about him today.  Lo...

#102: Making Old Things New with Megan Craig from 2017-08-21T10:00:26

Megan is a wife, mother of two young boys, and a self-taught metalsmith and jewelry designer of 15 years. Her passion for creating lead her to become the owner and maker behind New Eve Jewelry i...

#101: Beauty from Pain with Stacey Thacker from 2017-08-13T23:48:16

Stacey is a wife and proud girl mom who began blogging after choosing to be open-handed with her story - one that includes a child with a chronic illness and a husband who is still recovering fr...

Problem Solved: Back to School from 2017-08-12T20:27:34

So this week Problem Solved got a song written about it!  It is based on some of the shenanigans that have happened on this segment of the show.  Songfinch (see below) incorporated parts of tons...

#100: The People In My Neighborhood from 2017-08-05T15:46

About 5 years ago I moved into my neighborhood. We liked that the house was near family and that it had a courtyard.  What we did NOT know was that I was about to meet some of my closest friends...

#99: Fired Up about Forty with Leslie Barry from 2017-07-30T04:39:16

Leslie Barry is my friend in real life.  She is high-energy and very passionate about people.  She is also refreshingly authentic and has such a tender heart.  I have learned a lot from her exam...

#98: Mending Your Family Tree with Elizabeth Oates from 2017-07-22T17:26:40

Elizabeth considers herself "a poster child for children from divorced families." Experiencing divorce at three different ages and stages while growing up, she regularly witnessed marital strife...

#97: Bereaved Motherhood with Amy Balentine from 2017-07-15T17:37:11

The biggest fear for any parent is the death of a child. Tragically, Amy has experienced this twice, first with her son Simon in May of 2014, then again in November 2014 with her son Thomas. Now...

Problem Solved: Summer from 2017-07-14T15:18:58

We are so glad you're tuning into this episode.  These will be moments well-spent as we cover armadillo safety, how Rebecca thinks she's scored more points with God than I have, and how woefully...

#96: Crafting a Calling with Mandy Osborne from 2017-07-08T18:51:05

Mandy never saw herself as a designer, but when a homemade t-shirt started getting attention from friends, it became clear that God had other plans for her. She now operates Milk and Honey Tees,...

#95: Support for Suicide Survivors with Brandy Lidbeck from 2017-07-02T02:38:40

Brandy is a girl who experienced the unthinkable as a 10 year old girl.  She has labored on behalf of the loved ones of the roughly 117 people who die by suicide each day in the United States.  ...

#94: Knights in Training with Heather Haupt from 2017-06-26T11:28:50

Heather's goal is to equip parents in the pursuit of intentional parenting.  She knows learning is really fun and wants others to get that too!  Her wants to raise world changers who passionatel...

#93: Hospitality Made Ridiculously Simple with Kristin Schell from 2017-06-19T15:05:22

This girl is just so much fun! She led out and started something years ago the rest of us (and the rest of her neighborhood) "meant" to do and just never found the time for.  Well, once Kristin ...

Problem Solved: Summer...No Wait...Decorating... from 2017-06-16T20:41:36

In this Episode we discover Rebecca is kind of a big deal in the decorating world. We also know she doesn't like mid-century decor but she doesn't mind if YOU do. I talk about a decorating fail ...

#92: Sibling Conflict: From Bickering to Bonding with Jim and Lynne Jackson from 2017-06-11T03:27:22

Meet Jim and Lynne:  Jim and Lynne are hands down my favorite parenting resources.  They offer tried and true tips that are also logical and hope-filled.  I just love hearing their perspective a...

#91: Connecting Freedom and Fitness with Alisa Keeton from 2017-05-26T21:24:04

Alisa Keeton has been involved in the fitness world her whole life.  Once God got a hold of her heart she answered the call to create a space and train others to connect faith and fitness- in a ...

#90: Better Than Blended with Rachel Scott from 2017-05-26T00:54:44

Rachel is the co-founder of a ministry called Better Than Blended that is is dedicated to building blended families that thrive.  Through a marriage, Rachel took on the role of mother to 7 child...

#89: Does the Bible ACTUALLY Apply to My Real Life? with Lauren Hlushak from 2017-05-20T23:00:28

Lauren is a wife, mom of two, and a podcast host as well! She came to know God as a young adult and clearly articulates what changed for her after she began to read God's word.  She is so intere...

Problem Solved: Fitness from 2017-05-19T01:45:15

In this episode Rebecca and I do our very best to solve all your fitness problems.  We give some fitness history and discuss current trends.  You are sure to find a new way to move your body fro...

#88: Trusting That My Story Is Good with Sallie Dean from 2017-05-15T02:09:29

Sallie Dean is a wife, mom of twins, an artist and, most importantly, my friend.  ;) Sallie has a steadiness about her that I'm drawn to and I was eager to ask her how she walked (and is current...

#87: But if Not, God is Still Good with Rachel Swanson from 2017-05-08T12:33:27

What we chat about: the four types of anxiety what she's learning about the effects of daily quality time with each child  the science behind the benefits of coloring Links mentioned: Big and ...

#86: Taco Tuesdays with Shontell Brewer from 2017-04-30T03:24:06

Shontell is busy.  When she told me all she has going on, I had to sit down.  She has a passel of kids, is a teacher at heart but also a student right now.  She is hysterical and wise and all th...

Problem Solved: Personality Tests from 2017-04-27T03:54:39

The fact of the matter is we don't know a lot about personality tests.  You'll know pretty quick here when you listen.  The bonus about this is that we discovered a lot of interesting things whi...

#85: Fighting For (Instead of Against) the Hearts of Our Kids with Christy Baca from 2017-04-24T12:24:21

Christy is a mom I met several years ago.  Since then she has continued to be a source of encouragement and wisdom to me.  She has two older daughters and I love asking her questions about what ...

#84: The Polygamist's Daughter with Anna LeBaron from 2017-04-17T14:21:59

Anna is a mom of five who also happens to have a story of escape from a violent, polygamist cult. She endured horrific abuses for years.  While her experiences are not typical, her journey will ...

#83: How to be a Strong, Brave Woman within a Biblical Marriage with Jen Weaver from 2017-04-10T13:27:17

Jen is a wife, mom, author and conference hostess.  She consistently finds herself up before the sun to write out words of hope to encourage women how strong and capable they are even when they ...

#82: Saying 'Yes' to Scary Things with Melinda Simmons from 2017-04-03T12:14:20

Melinda is a wife, mom to three and a worship leader.  She enjoys using humor and the gracious love of God to navigate her crazy, beautiful life.  She's learning how to step into scary things sh...

#81: When the Bough Breaks with Lindsay Gerszt from 2017-03-26T20:52:43

Lindsay is a mom who was blindsided by a situation that affects 1 in 5 women after childbirth.  After the birth of her son, she struggled for 6 years through postpartum depression.  She bravely ...

#80: Love as an Action with Heather Avis from 2017-03-20T15:48:33

Though not originally setting out to adopt a child with special needs, when opportunity presented itself to adopt Macyn, they put their trust in God and took a leap of faith. Macyn was born with...

Problem Solved: Beauty and Fashion from 2017-03-17T03:42:10

We cover both beauty AND fashion in this Problem Solved episode only because we miscommunicated on the topic.  Thankfully, the two topics went together well so we have a (somewhat) cohesive epis...

#79: Love Notes From God with Debbie Canfield from 2017-03-13T14:22:45

Debbie is one of the most encouraging women I know.  She is a work at home mom who lives where I've always wanted to live: Washington. She makes girly crafts and sells them on Instagram to overc...

Just Emily: Philemon from 2017-03-10T17:51:48

Hey guys! Here's something I learned this morning that I really wanted to share! I'd be very interested in knowing if this was at all helpful.  Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link S...

#78: In Search of Durable Happiness with Jennifer Dukes Lee from 2017-03-04T21:18:08

Jennifer is a farmer's wife and mom to two girls.  She is also a former award-winning news reporter who covered crime, politics and natural disasters for several newspapers.  Now she uses her re...

#77: Lay Your Worry Down and Sing a Song Instead with Ellie Holcomb from 2017-02-26T14:03:10

Loss, disappointment, and fear of the unknown have marked Ellie's journey of wrestling through and coming to firmly believe in God’s faithfulness. Her new album Red Sea Road is clearly written a...

#76: The Honor of Advocacy with Kayla Craig from 2017-02-20T03:26:43

Kayla is a wife and mom to 4 kids through adoption as well as biologically.  Before kids she was a journalist and even did some improv acting!  You're going to be encouraged by the way she share...

Problem Solved: Love Episode from 2017-02-14T06:14:35

In this segment we impress one another with our Valentine's Day trivia.  We also recount what it was like when we were dating our husbands. Rebecca admits that it's harder to find money laying o...

#75: Inviting Jesus into your REAL life with Charity Reeb from 2017-02-12T20:29:30

Charity is a wife, adoptive and biological mom and an entrepreneur. She is a spunky, artistic lady who, as she says, is living proof that Christian women do not have to be cookie cutter.  Regard...

#74: Divorce, Remarriage and Co-Parenting with Kristen McCall from 2017-02-05T03:31:55

Love this girl.  I've met her in real life just the once but she's an absolute gem.  And her laugh- it's the BEST! She authentically and endearingly shares the rockier parts of her story in this...

#73: Good and Right Can Still Be Hard with Kris Habashy from 2017-01-29T21:36:58

Having been raised on a farm, Kris knows the life of the American farmer first-hand. Living in the city, however, she sees a large gap between farm culture and urban life.  Her unique perspectiv...

Problem Solved: Feeding our People from 2017-01-24T17:42:02

Have you ever realized how sometimes dinner is stressful? Oh all the time? Yeah. Us too. To help out, Rebecca and I tackled and resolved ALL of the meal-related issues you had... not really. B...

#72: Loving Well the Person Right in Front of Me with Laura Parker from 2017-01-19T18:59:17

Laura is a wife and mom of three kids.  Her and her youth director husband wound up in a career they were not expecting (or previously prepared for).  Their journey, while not like any of ours a...

#71: Hearing from God and Believing What He Said with Jordan Watts from 2017-01-16T03:48:10

I met Jordan last year and really loved her heart and her message.  I knew I wanted to share her with you all! She is authentic and honest and encourages women to come before the Lord in the sam...

#70: Rebuilding a Marriage After Betrayal from 2017-01-06T18:42:15

Like so many of us, Lynn ended up being an expert in an area she never hoped to know about. Pornography invaded her marriage and caused lasting pain for everyone involved.  Thankfully, her story...

#69: The Girl with the Bad Church Story with Karen Stott from 2017-01-02T00:11:19

Karen is a visionary wife and mom who LOVES encouraging and spurring on other women.  She loves it so much she started what is now a thriving community to do just that.  I wanted to bring her on...

#68: I Quit...Again with Rissa Poling from 2016-12-17T19:48:39

Rissa is my funny/wise/lovely gem of a friend.  You are going to love hearing her heart on mothering and just life in general. Authentic people are all kinds of refreshing and this girl brings a...

Problem Solved: New Year's Resolutions from 2016-12-14T06:10:38

Well, there is so much richness here it's hard to know where to start.  We talk about the history of resolutions, some ideas of how to be successful and some ways we have destroyed dinner in th...

#67: Unconventional but Perfect with Vanessa Sokic from 2016-12-11T21:00:51

Vanessa aspired to be a singer, dancer and actress but God had better plans!  She faithfully walked through 9 years of infertility trusting God had other things for her to do in the mean time.  ...

#66: Out of Hiding with Meggan Wood from 2016-12-04T23:04

I'm excited to share with you my chat with Meggan of Lily Jade! Her diaper bags are AMAZING but her heart for women is what I needed to highlight today.  She candidly shares what it has been lik...

#65: Following God's Nudges with Natalie Ard from 2016-11-28T03:13:46

Watching someone walk out their passion using their unique giftings is inspiring.  One of my favorite parts of having this podcast is finding those people and sharing them with you, the listener...

#64: Remember Surrender with Jackie Drew from 2016-11-21T04:04:25

I'm excited to share my real-life friend Jackie with you.  Her and her husband found themselves in need of an income and took the leap into an unknown ministry opportunity.  Hear from Jackie as ...

Problem Solved: Thanksgiving from 2016-11-17T18:19:49

Tune in for the solution to all your thanksgiving issues.   We discuss menarche, monkey hats, oyster casserole and other nonsense.  Share the struggle! I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this epi...

#63: Getting Over Awkward and Getting In Community with Kaylie Hodges from 2016-11-14T03:19:49

Kaylie is a mom to 5 (bio and adopted) who lives in a small town and loves on her neighbors.  She is a great example to me that busy moms can creatively find ways to serve others alongside their...

#62: Already Loved with Jenna Tracy from 2016-11-06T00:57:49

Jenna is a wife of twelve years and mama to four seriously incredible kids. She is a slightly crunchy, homeschooling, native Californian living on the prairie in Idaho. Jenna loves things that a...

#61: Breaking the Rules We Made Up with Laura Kelley from 2016-10-31T00:42:13

Laura is a mom of 5 through birth, adoption, and fostering.  She's an artist from Nashville (because that's where the artistic people are, right?) and I wanted to talk to her because of the amaz...

Problem Solved: the Maiden Voyage from 2016-10-26T22:48:09

There are no show notes for this.  Just Rebecca and I talking about cats, AARP, millennials, and how Rebecca isn't as good at sewing as she used to be... Share the struggle! I want to hear YOUR...

#60: The Contentment Challenge with Nancy Ray from 2016-10-24T03:27:50

Nancy Ray is a ridiculously talented photographer, wife and mom.  She started something called a contentment challenge that I really didn't want to talk to her about because I knew it would caus...

#59: Prioritizing Each Child with Carina Schoen from 2016-10-17T04:07:20

This sweet mother of six babies has a lot going on!  She has gleaned a lot of wisdom that we get to benefit from today.  She speaks today about adoption, being a bi-racial family, how to not com...

#58: Journey Toward Healing with Brandi Lea from 2016-10-10T00:53:54

Back by popular demand, we are talking to the lovely Brandi Lea about...trauma. Yours, your friend's, your family's.  This is a jam-packed episode full of so many valuable insights.  I said, "so...

#57:"Teenager"is Not a Bad Word with Debi Chapman from 2016-10-02T21:20:12

I'm excited to share the wisdom of my friend Debi Chapman with you!  She is a writer, a speaker and a mother to eleven!! She believes our homes are battlefields and she loves encouraging moms to...

#56: When Darkness Feels Safer than Light with Joy McMillan from 2016-09-26T03:46:16

"Freakishly transparent" is one way people have described my guest this week.  She spent so long hiding the truth about her past that when she finally started being honest, she just couldn't sto...

#55: Protecting Our Kids from Our Baggage with Jim and Lynne Jackson from 2016-09-19T04:46:43

Jim and Lynne have worked in the trenches with parents of all kinds – single parents, adoptive parents, parents of teens, parents of kids with intense behavior challenges, parents in blended fam...

#54: A Heart Made Whole with Amy Merritt from 2016-09-12T03:59:01

Today's guest is one of my favorite ladies around.  She is a dear friend of mine who I have seen fight for healing with amazing focus and determination.  You are going to be heartbroken and then...

#53: When There's No One Else Like You with Laurie Krieg from 2016-09-04T22:22

Laurie is a wife and mom who grew up in a strong Christian home.  She comes from a large and impressive family and went on to do impressive things for God because she was trying really hard to s...

#52: Desert Seasons and Soul Rest with Grace Cho from 2016-08-29T01:56:16

My friend Grace is a wife, mom and author.  She writes in an effort to encourage people to know Jesus for real and to get her readers moving toward the things He has made them to be.  This conve...

#51: Pay Now or Pay Later with Amy Carroll from 2016-08-22T03:13:08

Amy Carroll is an author, speaker, and a recovering perfectionist.  She is also (joyfully) and empty-nester who has lots of wisdom to share with us regarding how to best enjoy your teens.  You'r...

#50: Discipleship and Dry Bones with Heather MacFadyen from 2016-08-14T23:47:01

This sweet friend of mine is a wife and mom of 4 boys.  She is also the host of the wildly popular God Centered Mom podcast.  She is a source of wisdom, encouragement and lots of laughs for me a...

#49: When Life Looks Different Than You Thought with Kara-Kae James from 2016-08-07T21:25:01

Kara-Kae is a mom of 4 who co-founded the well-known site Thrive Moms. She loves real conversations, sweet tea and believes anything can be cured with a plate of bacon and a good cup of coffee. ...

#48: Whole and Free with Sophie Hudson from 2016-07-25T17:36:36

I'm betting you know who this lovely lady is but in case you don't, here goes: She is a wife and mom, a writer and a podcaster.  She is also a "fake counselor" as she says at a girls school whic...

#47: Surrendering All and Bad Burritos with Nicole DeFord from 2016-07-21T20:35:11

Nicole is a sign maker from Southern California.  She and her husband are raising two kids and running a wildly successful small business!  This girl is funny and honest and really loves God.  H...

#46: Three Small Goals with Valerie Keinsley from 2016-07-17T21:29:27

She is a wife and mom from central Indiana who lives in a 100 year old house she hopes to renovate soon.  She runs a stationary shop and intentionally creates space for quiet in her life.  In fa...

#45: The one where we model the awkward race conversation in hopes that you will have one too from 2016-07-11T20:31:01

So today's conversation is a little different. In light of this week's events in our great land, some friends and I decided (really THEY decided and I couldn't think of a good reason to get out ...

#44: Doing the Brave Thing Scared with Lindsy Wallace from 2016-07-04T03:13:26

Lindsy is a mom of 4 who has recently moved across the country from KY to FL to live out the good news of Jesus among the poor with both their words and their actions.  They are with an organiza...

#42: Crazy Incredible Redemption of Horrific Things with Amber Newberry from 2016-06-20T04:38:18

Some of us are able to tell stories eloquently.  Some of our stories have rough places that can seem too dark to overcome.  My friend Amber's story is both; incredibly difficult AND beautifully ...

#41: Dropping the Pinterest Facade with Ashley Hackshaw from 2016-06-13T03:09:56

This girl.  Some people seem to live so much life in so few years. Her story has twists and turns that will leave you wide-eyed and the perspective she has gained is one we can all benefit from....

#40: Setting the Tone of Your Home with Christie Elkins from 2016-06-06T03:32:15

Christie is a wife to a cop, a mom to three, a newspaper columnist and novice farmer.  What I love about her is how honest she is about the difficult moments but that she won't stay there.  She ...

#39: Incremental Steps Toward Enjoying Life with Jolene Underwood from 2016-05-30T03:10:25

Joleen has been a mother to twenty one children over the years.  Twenty one!  She is also a woman who cares deeply for the "least of these" and loves to help women through traumatic or difficult...

#38: Starting Small and Saying"Hello"with Rebecca Smith from 2016-05-22T17:53:53

Rebecca is a wife, mom, and (accidentally) a business owner!  She started Better Life Bags which is a company that, besides making adorable bags, provides employment for women who could not be s...

#36: 'What If You Don't Get the Evening?' with Retha Morgan from 2016-05-09T03:04:56

This girl is a joy to me and a serious source of encouragement.  She is always cheering me on but isn't afraid to get onto me when I'm heading down the wrong path.  She's been through a serious ...

#35: The"Real Mom's Club"and Haven Making with Wynne Elder from 2016-04-26T20:10:09

Wynne is a mama and wife striving to live in deep and authentic community in Bryan, Texas. She's passionate about connecting and knowing people [and being known], and creating spaces of belongin...

#34: Waiting Well and Daring to Hope with Stephanie Rische from 2016-04-24T04:35:02

Stephanie is a book editor by trade who has recently hopped over to the other side of the fence and wrote a book herself!  Her book chronicles her adventures in blind dating while waiting for a ...

#33: Seeing the Choice with Christa Maney from 2016-04-14T03:39:30

Christa is a wife and mom of four who enjoys yoga, creating in her Etsy shop and learning about better health through a holistic diet. Part of her story includes serious anxiety that made daily ...

#32: You are Loved and Worth Loving with Brandi Lea from 2016-04-11T02:39:45

Brandi is a single mom who was just sure God wouldn't use her after she was divorced.  She wanted to help people but kept being told her usefulness had ended.  She believed it until she sold som...

#31: Maintaining Margin and Sewing up a Storm with Caroline Kline from 2016-04-04T04:15:11

I first met Caroline through the interwebs a few years ago because we both had small businesses.  She sews like a champ and makes many adorable items you'll love.  She is also a mom of three sma...

#30: Orphan Care and the Hunt for the Dreamy Mom Job with Rachel Baxter from 2016-03-24T17:43:58

Rachel is a daughter of the King, wife to a pastor, mother to five (almost six) children, underdog cheerleader, special needs parent, adoption advocate, hope-spreader, writer and lover of a good...

#29: Wishing For a Different Personality and 2 Vital Questions with Lauren Pinkston from 2016-03-21T03:28:25

Lauren is a girl who is walking the delicate balance of absolute truth and overwhelming grace.  She is also a girl with a life so wildly interesting people wonder if it's true!  Lauren and her f...

#28: Too much exercise, Monsters, and NO MORE BROCCOLI with Layne and Porter from 2016-03-16T04:29:27

I came across a great resource recently and wanted to share it with you!  My church has some questions they encourage us to ask our kids each year in an effort to gauge the opinions of our kids ...

#27: Heartbreaking Haircuts and Laundry on the Lawn with Logan Wolfram from 2016-03-13T04:50:02

Logan Wolfram would give you full access to her pantry if you lived next door. She is a plate-juggling mom and interior decorator turned writer, speaker, and host of the Allume Conference. She i...

#26: Finishing your Race with Joy and Getting in People's Mess with Stephanie Holden from 2016-03-07T02:12:39

Thanks to the thunderstorm we ended up with a part two to this conversation!  She had so many good things to say I just had to keep asking questions!

What we chat about:

her st...

#25: In-laws, Contentment, and Parties that Matter with Stephanie Holden from 2016-02-29T03:51:51

There are a handful of people whose social media posts grab my attention every time.  Stephanie "Honey" Holden is one of them.  She is funny, encouraging, and really convicting all at once.  I w...

#24: Nests, Super Capes and Manatees with Melody Joy from 2016-02-22T04:47:16

meet melody: Oh friends I have a treat for you today!  I'm so pleased to share with you the spunky mom, artist, and small business owner Melody Joy!  She is the artist behind Melody Joy Designs ...

#23: Robbery, Refugees, and the Best Library Ever with Jenny Mullins from 2016-02-15T04:23:04

My friend Jenny is a source of wisdom and encouragement to me personally.  She has experience loving overseas which has given her a great deal of compassion for refugees and she has worked tirel...

#22: Supporting her Husband and the Importance of Foam with Jill Burrows from 2016-02-08T21:54:38

I love Jill's story.  She was a mom who (like all of us) wanted to take better pictures of her kids.  She got a nice camera and made her husband PROMISE he wouldn't let her think she was now a p...

#21: Miscarriage, Bravery, and Making Mom Friends with Kristin Lemus from 2016-02-01T03:45:18

So thankful to bring you some insight this week from my friend Kristin.  She's a mom of 6 kids (plus 1 in heaven) who has learned the importance of facing lies head-on with a plan.  She's passio...

#20: Hard-Core Perseverance from a Mom in the Middle with Candice Castillo from 2016-01-24T04:03:31

This girl.  She's the spunky southern California artist behind HEart by CC.  She is a wife and the mom of 3 boys too!  She is a girl whose message of freedom and acceptance has been hard-won thr...

#19: The Grief Room and the Anger Train with Katie Orr from 2016-01-12T04:21:20

My friend Katie Orr is a girl who is passionate about teaching people how to read and understand God's word. She recently wrote some Bible studies you need to hear about.  They can take as littl...

#18: Adoption, Unicorns and Eating Your Own Teeth with Megan Burns from 2016-01-07T21:07:23

(If THAT title doesn't make you need to know more, you're dead inside.)

Megan Burns is a remarkable mom of 5 who is passionate about being an advocate for those who need one.  Her goal ...

#17: Donkeys, Murals, and Neighboring with Rachel Anne Ridge from 2016-01-03T20:51:45

Do you have those people in your life who give off a calming presence and just being around them makes you feel like everything is going to work out in the end?  My friend Rachel is like that.  ...

#16: Food Struggles, Tattoos&New Boots with Eryn Hall from 2015-12-28T04:38:13

May I please introduce you to my darling friend Eryn?  She's one of those gems who doesn't know how great she is.  She's all about encouraging women to be more healthy both spiritually and physi...

Episode 15: Kathy Strong from 2015-12-20T01:45:20

For the mom who longs to see long-dead dreams resurrected...

For the mom who is learning to replace lies about herself with Truth from God's word...

For the mom who wants to ru...

Episode 14: Victoria Wilson from 2015-12-13T23:51:24

For the mom who wants to mourn well with hurting friends...  

For the mom who isn't good at cooking and cleaning...

For the mom who is afraid of wind chimes...

Victori...

Episode 13: Becki Campbell from 2015-12-07T03:32:29

One of the things that first drew me to Becki was the awesome pictures of her house that I kept seeing on Instagram.  She has this funky, cozy, artistic house that makes you want to have a mug o...

Episode 12: Kristen Kill from 2015-11-30T05:06:43

All I can say is I'm so THANKFUL God made such a wide variety of people.  If we were all the same we'd all be bored to tears.  My friend Kristen Kill is a breath of fresh air to me for a variety...

Episode 11: Corinne Shark from 2015-11-27T13:44:06

Some topics in life are just difficult to talk about.  I would say human trafficking is definitely one of them. It is an issue that is dear to my heart but in all the conversations and sermons I...

Episode 10: Brooke Nungesser from 2015-11-23T05:58:29

Hey friends!  Today I am happy to bring you the story of my friend Brooke!  She and her husband live in Poland and work to rescue the forgotten populations of society.  What I love about her sto...

Episode 9: Amanda White from 2015-11-15T21:32:23

In this episode we talk about how to use your interests as a bridge for discussing spiritual topics with your kids.  We also talk about how sometimes in 2015 it can still be impossible to obtain...

Episode 8: Kris Camealy from 2015-11-07T20:16:28

Episode 8 here and I'm talking with my friend Kris Camealy.  She is a wife, mother of 4, a writer, speaker and the founder of Grace Table. In other words, she's got a lot going on!

In t...

Episode 7: Kat Lee from 2015-11-01T22:13:43

If you listen to podcasts, you know who Kat Lee is.  She is a mom who is passionate about motherhood and encouraging other moms.  She has made it her business to build a wealth of resources to e...

Episode 6: Crystal Stine from 2015-10-23T23:48:04

Crystal is a coffee-loving, word girl who is big on helping women find community.  She is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to enjoy their current season and chase what brings the...

Episode 5: Joanna Ivey from 2015-10-15T21:42:41

Please allow me to introduce you to my friend Joanna.  There are SO many reasons I needed you to meet this girl.  First, her "little skill of sewing" as she calls it, is not little.  It is actua...

Episode 4: Sarah Peters from 2015-10-09T20:41:01

Today's guest is my friend Sarah of Sariko Designs.  She is a creative girl with lots of initiative.  She started an Etsy shop to raise funds in order to adopt two kids from the foster care syst...

Episode 3: Lara Williams from 2015-10-02T22:03:44

I just had to share my sweet friend, Lara Williams with you all. She is a wife, a mom, an author and a speaker.  What I love about her is that she does all of these things with grace and humilit...

Episode 2: Cari Trotter from 2015-10-02T14:26:12

This girl right here: she's a joy! I can see why she was a cheerleader in high school because every time I finish talking to her I'm pretty sure I can do anything.  {Emily, Emily, she's our man,...

Episode 1: Breena Holt from 2015-10-02T14:01:27

Warning: You will probably feel some feelings here. This podcast covers a topic we as moms would rather just not think about- the loss of a child.  Wait though!  Before you decide to move on to ...