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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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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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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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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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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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181: Living Out of Love (Advent Series #2) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #36)

  This week we are kicking off week 2 of our  brand new solo podcast series, this one based on a book I wrote a…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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144: Responsibilities, Happiness, and Doing This “Mothering Thing” Well (Lies Moms Believe Series #7) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 21)

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 a…

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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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Book Review: “Dear Sister, Letters of Hope and Encouragement” by Gisela Yohannan

  When I was reached out to with the opportunity to review Gisela Yohannan’s book, “Dear Sister, Letters of Hope and Encouragement”, I jumped at…

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Advent Mommy Guilt and the Gospel
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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092: Mothering in the Midst of a Pandemic with September McCarthy

  September McCarthy is a wife of 30 years, homeschooling mama of 24 years, has ten children ages 28-8, and is a grandma, as well.…

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The Power of the True Gospel – A Guest Post by Phylicia Masonheimer

*I’m delighted to have my friend, Phylicia Masonheimer, guest-posting on the blog for me today! You may remember her from episodes 21  and  45 of…

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082: Cultivating a Beautiful and Soul-Filling Christmas with Victoria Duerstock

Victoria Duerstock is a wife, homeschooling mom, design guru, speaker, coach, and author. Today she is coming on the podcast to share about her brand…

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brittany pennel hargraves home and hearth podcast episode 54 thriving with joy through anxiety part 1
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054: Thriving with Joy Through Anxiety Part 1 with Brittany Pennel

Brittany Pennel is a wife, mama, blogger, and Christ-follower who is passionate about encouraging women with the truth that they can thrive with joy even in the midst of anxiety. She joins me on the podcast today to talk about exactly that. What we Chat about in This Episode: ~Brittany’s journey and experience with panic attacks and anxiety ~The positive impact her loving, non-judgmental mother-in-law had…

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