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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…

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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What is “Abundant Life”?

If there were a list of verses commonly misunderstood by believers and unbelievers alike, John 10:10 would certainly be on that list! In this…

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May 2022 Scripture Writing Plan: Ephesians and Philippians

We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing journeying through the book of Ephesians. We have seen God’s amazing…

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April 2022 Scripture Writing Plan: Ephesians

We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing journeying through the last part of Galatians and on into Ephesians.…

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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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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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March 2022 Scripture Writing Plan: Galatians and Ephesians

We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing journeying through the book of Galatians. We have seen God’s…

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155: God’s Word and Your Life with Marian Jordan Ellis

Marian Jordan Ellis from This Redeemed Life is a wife, mom, author, and Bible study teacher who is passionate about helping women…

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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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The 2022 Home and Hearth Scripture Writing Plan

For years, I had enjoyed following the Scripture writing plans of others and benefitted greatly from them, all the while wanting to craft one…

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November 2021 Scripture Writing Plan: Hosea

We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing beginning the book of Hosea. We have seen God’s amazing love for…

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October 2021 Scripture Writing Plan: Hosea

We are wrapping up what has been a great month of Scripture writing covering the Song of Solomon. We have seen God’s view of…

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147: How the Gospel Frees Us from Comparison with Heather Creekmore

Heather Creekmore is a wife, homeschooling mom of four, podcaster, and author of the new book, The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads…

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

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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145: Understanding the Gift of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives with Jeannie Cunnion

Jeannie Cunnion is a wife, mom of 5 boys, writer, counselor, and author. Today we chat about her brand new book, Don’t Miss Out:…

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143: Help and Hope for Hurting Hearts with June Hunt

June Hunt is the founder of the ministry Hope for the Heart and its new off-shoot course, Lifeline to Hope. Both ministries are dedicated…

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139: God’s Word and Our Hard Seasons 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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138: For When You Feel Like the Worst Mom Ever (Lies Moms Believe Series #4) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 18)

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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Book Review: “It’s Never Too Late: Make the Next Act of Your Life the Best Act of Your Life” by Kathie Lee Gifford

I recently had the opportunity to read Kathie Lee Gifford’s new book, It’s Never Too Late: Make the Next Act of Your Life the…

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137: How God Equips us for His Call with Jess Connolly

Jess Connolly is a church planter’s wife, mom of 4, ministry leader, author, speaker, and a woman determined to encourage and inspire fellow women…

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136: Perfectionism, Being Enough, Doing It All - And What the Gospel Has to Say! (Lies Moms Believe Series #3) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 17)

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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135: How God Redeems Our In-Between Places 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 the…

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133: Mommy Guilt and the Gospel (Lies Moms Believe Series #2) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 16)

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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131: Motherhood, Identity, and a Woman’s Highest Calling (Lies Moms Believe Series #1) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 15)

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

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130: Help and Hope for Those Walking Through Eating Disorders with Amber Durgan

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

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

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

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Book Review: “The In-Between Place: Where Jesus Changes Your Story” by Kat Alexander

If you have been hanging around here for any length of time, then you already know what a fan I am of Kat Armstrong and…

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The 2021 Home and Hearth Scripture Writing Plan

For years, I had enjoyed following the Scripture writing plans of others and benefitted greatly from them, all the while wanting to craft one…

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118: Beauty from Ashes with Heather Lobe Johnson

Heather Johnson is a wife, mama, writer, speaker, and podcaster who is passionate about encouraging women with the truth of how the Lord can bring…

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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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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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107: Boundaries, Forgiveness, and Loving When it Hurts with Sarah Mae

Sarah Mae is a wife, mom of 3, host of the Complicated Heart podcast, and author of the new book, The Complicated Heart: Loving…

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104: Raising Dreamers for the Glory of God with Shelia Erwin

Shelia Erwin is a wife, Bible study teacher, mom to the Erwin Brothers, and author of the brand new book, “Raising Up Dreamers: Find…

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103: Living a Life of Purpose, Intention, and Grace with Alexandra Kaval

Alexandra Kaval is a wife, business owner, and certified professional life coach at Grace Space Christian Coaching. Her passion is to equip women to…

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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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097: Making Much of Christ with Chelsey Dematteis

Chelsey Dematteis is a wife, a mama, host of the Living with Less Podcast, and devotional writer for IBelieve.com. Her passion and mission are…

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