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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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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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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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204: Women, Ministry, and the Kingdom of God with Sarah Jane Ho

  Sarah Jane Ho is a wife, mom of 5, pastor, and mental health therapist. She leads the Nations of Change Church in Pakistan via…

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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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198: Being “Woke” and Pursuing Truth with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #42)

  On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of “wokeness” and the importance of pursuing truth as a Christian. My perspective on these…

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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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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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RE-RELEASE: 096: The Plague of the Mommy Wars with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 3)

  Today I am re-releasing the third solo podcast episode I ever recorded, this one on the topic of  the mommy wars. This is a…

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190: Navigating Contemplative Spiritual Practices with Celia Miller

Celia Miller is a wife, writer, blogger, author,  online community leader, and follower of Christ who is passionate helping equip others to slow down, seek…

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188: Embracing Who You are Now in Christ with Scarlet Hiltibidal

Scarlet Hiltibidal is a pastor’s wife, mom of three, and author of several books including her newest one, “You’re the Worst Person in the World:…

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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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182: Celebrating a “Brown Baby Jesus” Part 1 with Dorena Williamson

  Dorena Williamson is a pastor’s wife, mom, Ever Eve stylist, and author of several childrens’ books, including the newest one, Brown Baby Jesus. She…

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178: Finding Freedom from Cultural Lies with Alisa Childers

Alisa Childers runs an apologetics blog, podcast, and YouTube channel dedicated to helping believers grow in and better understand God’s truth. Today on the show…

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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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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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Debunking the “Men as Providers” Myth

  There is a common belief held by many today in complementarian circles which states that God created men to be the providers. At first…

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161: “Mothering by the Book” (Lies Moms Believe Series #13) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 27)

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am finishing out the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them)…

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159: Rules,”Experts”, and Your Mothering (Lies Moms Believe Series #12) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 26)

  On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with…

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158: Jesus and Social Media with Sadie Robertson Huff

Sadie Robertson Huff is a wife, mama, founder of the ministry Live Original, sought-after speaker, podcaster, and author of the new book, “Who Are You…

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To Judge or not to Judge

For a long time it was said that John 3:16 was the most well-known and oft-quoted Bible verse, even among non-Christians. Well, those days may…

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Book and Journal Review: “Who are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social-Media Obsessed World.” by Sadie Robertson Huff

  The minute the opportunity arose to review Sadie Robertson Huff’s new book and companion journal, “Who are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social-Media…

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156: Hope and Help for the Homeschool Mama with Durenda Wilson

  Durenda Wilson is a wife, homeschooling mom of 8, podcaster, and author who is passionate about seeing homeschooling moms be encouraged and equipped. She…

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February 2022 Scripture Writing Plan: Galatians

  We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing journeying through the beginning chapters of the book of Galatians. We…

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January 2022 Scripture Writing Plan: Galatians

  We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing journeying through the books of Hosea, Haggai, and Titus. We have…

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RE-RELEASE: 127: New Year’s Resolutions and the Gospel with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 13)

On this week’s solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to talk all about New Year’s resolutions, goals, walking by the Spirit, and…

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154: Cultivating a Peaceful Holiday Season with Tama Fortner

Tama Fortner is a wife, mom, writer, and author of the new book, “Simply Christmas: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Reclaiming the Peace of the…

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153: RE-RELEASE – Cultivating a Spirit-Led Holiday Season with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 12)

  On today’s solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to share about the importance of cultivating a truly Spirit-led holiday season and…

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152: Feelings, Emotions, and Walking with Christ with Jessica Hottle

  Jessica Hottle is a wife, author, podcast host of the show, “What’s the Truth?”, and passionate about helping women to find freedom from the…

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151: Postpartum Body Image and Viewing Children as Interruptions (Lies Moms Believe Series #10) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 24)

    On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them)…

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150: Liturgies for a Parent’s Heart with Kayla Craig

    Kayla Craig is a wife, mama of 4, former journalist, and writer who just released a brand new book entitled, “To Light Their…

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149: Walking by the Spirit through Family Estrangement with Julie Plagens

  Julie Plagens is a wife, mom of adult children, and author who has experienced the pain of family estrangement. That is what we will…

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