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129: Men as Providers and Women Workers with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 14)

  On today’s solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to talk all about the common idea that only men are created by…

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128: Myths, Stereotypes, and Truths about Biblical Womanhood with Bethany Beal

Bethany Beal is a wife, mom, author, speaker, YouTuber, and podcaster, with a passion to reach out to women with truth and encouragement for their…

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126: The Pastor’s Wife Life with Karen Stiller

Karen Stiller is a minister’s wife, mom, writer, editor, and author of the new book, “The Minister’s Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Doubt, Friendship, Loneliness,…

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REPOST: Advent, Mommy Guilt, and the Gospel

  What follows is a repost of an article I wrote here on the blog during Advent 2017. ~~~~   Special Advent readings and devotionals.…

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This Is War: Battling the Idol of Technology, A Guest Post By Chelsey DeMatteis

I’m thrilled to have my friend Chelsey DeMatteis guest posting for me here on the blog today. You may remember her as a guest on…

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123: A Christian Response to the Election Results with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 11)

  Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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A Christian Response to the Election Results

  At first glance, the title of today’s post might not make sense. After all, nothing has really been decided as to who won the…

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121: Understanding 1 Timothy 2:11-15 with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 10)

  Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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120: Answering the Question, “Was Jesus Nice?” with Blake Guichet

Blake Guichet is a wife, girl mom, writer, and host of The Crappy Christian Podcast. She recently took to Instagram to address the topics of…

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119: Women and Leadership with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 9)

  Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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A New Political Religion and How the Church Should Respond, A Guest Post by Meagan Elling

One of my favorite things about social media is meeting new people and making friends with those who turn out to not only be likeminded,…

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What would Cause a Strong and Devout Christian to Doubt her Faith?: ZOEgirl Singer, Alisa Childers, Shares her Story

    I’m delighted to have Alisa Childers guest-posting on the blog today to share her story with us. Alisa, author of the soon-to-release book…

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117: The Involvement of Women in the Ministries of Jesus and Paul with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 8)

Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she…

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Book Review: “Modern Parents, Vintage Values: Instilling Character in Today’s Kids” by Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan

    I’ve already read many a parenting book in my going-on six years of parenting, but not one have I found to be as…

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116: Conspiracy Theories and the Gospel with Kristen LaValley

Kristen LaValley is a wife, business owner, mom of 3, and writer who is passionate about the gospel and living life in light of it.…

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115: God’s Ezer Design for Women with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 7)

  Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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114: God’s Beautiful Design for Men and Women with Kat Armstrong

Kat Armstrong has been emboldening women to be all-in for Jesus for twenty years as a speaker, Bible teacher, author, and podcast host. She is…

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

Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she…

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111: Patriotism and the Christian with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 5)

  Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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110: Feelings, Emotions, and Walking by the Spirit with Elizabeth Laing Thompson

  Elizabeth Laing Thompson is a church-planting minister’s wife, mom of four following a long season of infertility, and author of the new book, All…

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Book Review: “Stand All the Way Up: Stories of Staying In It When You Want to Burn It All Down” by Sophie Hudson

Ok, guys, if you are already familiar at all with Sophie Hudson (and if you’re not, you’re in for a treat!), then you know she…

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109: “What is Biblical Womanhood?” with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 4)

Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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108: Comparison, Sabbath, Gratitude, and Living in Light of 2020 with Amber Cullum

  Amber Cullum is a wife, mom, host of the Grace Enough Podcast (on which I have had the pleasure of being a guest!), and…

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106: Walking Through Doubt and Growing in Your Faith (Part 2) with Robin Dance

  Robin Dance is a wife, mother, longtime blogger for In(courage) and other sites, and author of the new book For All Who Wander: Why…

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105: Walking Through Doubt and Growing in Your Faith (Part 1) with Robin Dance

  Robin Dance is a wife, mother, longtime blogger for In(courage) and other sites, and author of the new book For All Who Wander: Why…

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A Spirit-Led Approach to Dealing With Anger and Conflict ~Guest Post by Alonda Tanner

I’m delighted to have my sweet friend, Alonda ‘Lo’ Tanner joining me on the blog today! Her message is such an important and timely one,…

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102: Growing in Biblical Literacy with Teresa Swanstrom Anderson

  Teresa Swanstrom Anderson is a wife, mom of 6 (two biological and 4 from Ethiopia), blogger, and Bible study author of the new “Get…

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100: Finding Wholistic Health and Healing with Jessica Hottle

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

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Book Review: “A Holy Pursuit: How the Gospel Frees Us to Follow and Lay Down Our Dreams” by Dianne Jago

I recently received a complimentary copy of Dianne Jago’s new book, “A Holy Pursuit: How the Gospel Frees Us to Follow and Lay Down Our…

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098: Cultivating and Celebrating Strong Womanhood with Lisa Bevere

  Lisa Bevere is a wife, mother, grandmother, founder (along with her husband, John) of Messenger International, and the New York Times Bestselling author of…

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

Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she…

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5 Ways to Cope with Criticism as a Church Leader ~A Guest Post by Maggie Wallem Rowe

I recently shared on my Instagram that I thoroughly enjoyed Maggie Wallem Rowe’s new book, This Life We Share: 52 Reflections on Journeying Well with…

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095: Help and Hope for the Single Mom with Kristen Lisemby Lee

  Kristen Lisemby Lee is a single mama of 3, writer, and contributor to The Better Mom. She has walked a hard road over the…

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Book Review: “Grace Looks Amazing On You: 100 Days of Reflecting God’s Love” by Amy Seiffert

When the opportunity arose to review Amy Seiffert’s brand new devotional, Grace Looks Amazing On You: 100 Days of Reflecting God’s Love, I had no…

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