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Book Review: “Seen, Secure, Free: How a Life Hidden with Christ Strengthens and Transforms You” by Allison Allen

    I am always excited to read and review a book that I think will be relevant and applicable to my audience, and that…

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From the Archives: 194: How to Raise Your Littles in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #41)

  On today’s re-release of a previous solo show, we are tackling the topic of how to raise your littles in the nurture and admonition…

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April 2024 Scripture Writing Plan: Luke 12-16

  We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing journeying through chapters 8-11 of the book of Luke. We have…

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219: Loving Samaritans like Jesus Does with Terry Crist

  Terry Crist is a husband, father, pastor, and the author of the new book, “Loving Samaritans: Radical Kindness in an Us vs. Them World“.…

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From the Archive: 113: The Most Important Thing for Christians to Remember This Election Year with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 6)

  As we find ourselves in the middle of yet another election year, I felt it to be the right time to re-visit a podcast…

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218: Even if He Doesn’t with Kristen LaValley

    Kristen Lavalley is a wife, mom of 5, writer, and author of the brand new book, Even if He Doesn’t: What We Believe…

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217: Raising Our Kids with a Biblical Worldview with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

  Elizabeth Urbanowicz is the  founder of Foundation Worldview, where her passion is on display for creating resources to equip parents to be able to…

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From the Archive: 127: New Year’s Resolutions and the Gospel with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 13)

  On this week’s solo podcast episode, I am re-releasing an episode where I took to the show to talk all about New Year’s resolutions,…

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215: Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation with Hannah Anderson

  Hannah Anderson is a wife, mom, and author of several books, most recently a children’s book entitled “The World God Made”, based on Psalm…

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Resource Review: CSB Life Counsel Bible

  I am regularly sent new Bibles to review, but I was uniquely blown away by the uniqueness and relevance of this new CSB Life…

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209: Every Season Sacred with Kayla Craig

    Kayla Craig is a pastor’s wife, mom of 4, writer, podcaster, and author, most recently of the new book, “Every Season Sacred: Reflections,…

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Book Review: “I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore: Restoring Your Identity Shattered by Grief and Loss” by Carole Holiday

  The moment I was approached about the possibility of reviewing Carole Holiday’s new book, ” I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore: Restoring Your Identity…

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208: Living Whole with Kathryn Maack

  Kathryn Maack is a wife, mom, co-founder of the ministry Dwellings, and co-author of the fantastic book, Whole: The Life-Changing Power of Relating to…

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207: “What is Love?” with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #46)

On today’s solo show, we are addressing the topic of love, the importance Scripture places on it, and how God’s Word defines it. I hope…

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206: Tired of Trying with Ashley Morgan Jackson

  Ashley Morgan Jackson is a wife, mom, social media coordinator for Proverbs 31 Ministries, and author of the brand new book, “Tired of Trying:…

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Book Review: “You are More Than You’ve Been Told” by Hosanna Wong

I am always getting sent books to review (talk about a dream job for this bibliophile! 😉 ), and I have read countless wonderful books…

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203: Living in the Power of the Spirit with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #44)

  On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of living in the power of the Spirit, how to do that, and the blessings…

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202: Overcoming Spiritual Starvation with Amy Seiffert

  Amy Seiffert is a wife, mom of 3, speaker, Bible teacher, and author, most recently, of the new book “Starved: Why We Need a…

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201: How to Love the LGBTQIA+ Community Well with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #43)

    On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of how we as believers can love well those image bearers who are a…

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197: Finding Joy in Life’s Hardest Seasons with Kristen Rosener

Kristen Rosener is a wife, working mom of 3,  and writer who recently launched an incredible book entitled  Where Joy Is: Finding Joy in the…

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RE-RELEASE – 111: Patriotism and the Christian with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 5)

  For today’s solo podcast episode I am actually re-releasing the fifth solo podcast I ever recorded. As we are quickly approaching yet another big…

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195: Unshakable Peace in the Midst of Chaos with Katie Davis Majors

  Katie Davis Majors is a wife, adoptive and bio mom, New York Times Bestselling Author, founder of Amazima Ministries in Uganda, and author of…

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Guest Post: “The Most Underrated Guy in the Old Testament” by Heidi Lee Anderson

  I am delighted to have Heidi Lee Anderson guest-posting for me on the blog today! Heidi is a writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom. While crafting…

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194: How to Raise Your Littles in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #41)

On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of how to raise your littles in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. My prayer…

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Book Review: “Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives for Jesus” by Jonathan Murphy

  I recently had the opportunity to read and review Jonathan Murphy’s brand new book that just launched this week, “Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way…

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187: Crafting a Life That Serves Mama Well with Rachel Norman

  Rachel Norman is a wife, mom of 5, certified baby and toddler sleep coach, blogger at A Mother Far From Home, and author of…

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RE-RELEASE: 122: Friendship Matters Q&A (Friendship Matters Series #10) with Amber Durgan and Rebekah Hargraves

    Today, through a re-release of a podcast episode I did with my co-author, Amber Durgan, when our book first released, we are bringing…

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177: Embracing the Life You Have with Elizabeth Woodsen

Elizabeth Woodsen is a Bible teacher, Dallas Theological Seminary graduate, and author who is passionate about helping people learn about the rich theological truths of…

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174: Moving on from Difficult Friendships with Amber Durgan (Friendship Matters Series #8)

Amber Durgan is a wife, mama, blogger, podcaster, and co-author author of two books. Her heart is for encouraging and equipping women to build deeper…

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173: Discovering God’s Character in the Fruits of the Spirit with Jessica Thompson

  Jessica Thompson is a wife, mom,  speaker, writer, podcaster, and author of the new devotional study, “How God Loves Us: 40 Days to Discovering…

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172: Boundaries are a Thing (Solo Episode 33) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #7)

    A few months ago, we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend,…

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171: Expecting Beauty in Motherhood with Laura Booz

  Laura Booz is a wife, mom, gardener and chicken keeper, and author of the book, “Expect Something Beautiful: Finding God’s Good Gifts in Motherhood”.…

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169: Cultivating a Restful Prayer Life with Asheritah

Asheritah CiuCiu is a wife, mom, podcaster, writer, and author of the new book “Prayers of Rest: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s…

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The Home and Hearth Podcast Episode #26 The LGBTQ Community and the Christian Church with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield
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RE-RELEASE: 026: The LGBTQ Community and the Church with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield

In light of this being “pride month”, I wanted to be sure to do a re-release of an episode which first aired over 4 years…

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166: Cultivating Life-Giving Friendships (Solo Episode 30) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #3)

  A month ago we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan,…

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June 2022 Scripture Writing Plan: Philippians

We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing finishing our journey through the book of Ephesians and beginning the book…

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162: Cultivating Peace in Your Home with Victoria Duerstock

  Victoria Duerstock is a wife, mom, speaker, and author who is passionate about home design, hospitality, and God’s Word. She comes on the show…

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