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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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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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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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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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Book Review: “Wounded Tiger: The Transformational True Story of the Japanese Pilot Who Led the Pearl Harbor Attack” by T. Martin Bennett

  I have been in the business of offering book reviews on this blog for years now, and I think I have yet to read…

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213: Parenting in Hard Seasons with Caroline Saunders

  Caroline Saunders is a pastor’s wife, mom of 3, and author, most recently of the new children’s books, The Story of Home and The…

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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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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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Book Review: “God’s Word for Families” Family Devotional Study

I was recently sent a copy of  “God’s Word for Families: 365 Devotional Activities to Engage Kids in Daily Discipleship” from the Penecostal Publishing House…

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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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RE-RELEASE: 146: Success in Motherhood (Lies Moms Believe Series #8) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #22)

  Today’s solo podcast episode is a re-release of an episode from my podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the…

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199: Incarceration, Marriage, and God’s Redemption with Fox and Rob Richardson

  Fox and Rob Richardson experienced being separated by incarceration for 21 years. They come on the podcast today to share about their experience, what…

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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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Book Review: “God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief” by Lisa Whittle

  I read a lot of books, both for myself as well as for the podcast, and I can always tell when a new book…

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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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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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193: How the Gospel Puts an End to Shame with Jasmine Holmes

  Jasmine Holmes is a wife, mom of 3, writer, teacher at heart, and author of the brand new book,  “Never Cast Out: How the…

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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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185: Peace for the Weary Heart (Advent Series #4) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #38)

  This week we are bringing to a close our solo podcast series based on my book, “Good News for a Woman’s Heart: An Advent…

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184: Celebrating a “Brown Baby Jesus” Part 2 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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183: Embracing Our Joy (Advent Series #3) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #37)

    This week we are kicking off week 3 of our  brand new solo podcast series, this one based on a book I wrote…

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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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179: Finding Hope in Christ (Advent Series #1) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #35)

This week we are kicking off a brand new solo podcast series, this one based on a book I wrote a few years back entitled…

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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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YOLO (But it’s Forever) ~A Guest Post by Alisa Childers

Alisa Childers’ excellent newest book, Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed released today and in…

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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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175: Living Life with the Holy Spirit with Becky Thompson

Becky Thompson is a wife, mama, blogger, podcaster, and author of several books including her newest, God so Close: Experience a Life Awakened by the…

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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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