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| Is He a Godly Guy or Smooth Talker? How to Tell the Difference | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:44:23 | |
Marrying a man of godly character sounds amazing... but how can you know if he’s actually walking the walk — not just talking the talk? You need more than good vibes and sweet words. You need real answers to questions like: “What kind of character does this guy really have?” In today’s episode, Kristen and Bethany get real about what it looks like to truly discern a man’s heart — so you can make wise, Christ-centered relationship decisions that stand the test of time. GRAB THE DIGITAL GUIDE: How to Discern a Guy's True Character *This episode originally aired as EP 159. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| How to Spot the Legalism Hiding in “Godly” Womanhood w/ Leslie Ludy | 28 May 2025 | 00:38:30 | |
Is it possible to pursue godly femininity without getting tangled in legalism, fear, or performance-driven faith? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with best-selling author and speaker Leslie Ludy to unpack the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways legalism can creep into conservative Christian womanhood. We talk about the pressure to "look the part," the danger of equating holiness with a lifestyle checklist, and how to break free from rule-based faith and walk in true intimacy with Christ. Whether you’ve felt burdened by expectations or just want to cultivate a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and refresh your soul. Get ready for a grace-filled reset on what it really means to be a set-apart woman. **We hope you enjoy this replay from episode from 181** Connect with Leslie Ludy RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Cosmo Lied to You: The Truth About Sex, Identity, and God’s Design for Women | 20 May 2025 | 00:19:07 | |
You’ve seen the headlines: “Her Wildest Night Yet!” or “10 Secrets to Epic Pleasure.” Cosmo and other mainstream magazines have been feeding women these so-called empowering stories for decades. But what if those stories aren’t even real? What if they're simply propaganda? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the glossy lies and exposing how these narratives are shaping our view of sex, identity, and womanhood—and not for the better. God’s design for womanhood isn’t boring, outdated, or shame-filled—but actually freeing, fulfilling, and rooted in truth. Sister, you don’t have to chase culture’s version of empowerment. Let’s discover how to walk confidently in real freedom, defined by God—not Cosmo. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Masculine & Feminine by Design: The Biblical Breakdown - Part 2 | 14 May 2025 | 00:21:06 | |
We’re constantly told men and women are the same — just interchangeable parts in a genderless machine. But is that actually true…?
According to Scripture, the differences between men and women aren’t outdated — they’re divine. And they hold the key to understanding who we really are. For more on God's incredible design for your womanhood, grab our newest book, Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Masculine & Feminine by Design: The Biblical Breakdown - Part 1 | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:22:32 | |
We’re constantly told men and women are the same — just interchangeable parts in a genderless machine. But is that actually true… or just cultural noise? What if gender roles aren’t sexist, but sacred? According to Scripture, the differences between men and women aren’t outdated — they’re divine. And they hold the key to understanding who we really are. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Breaking the Porn Cycle and Finding Authentic Intimacy Instead w/ Dr. Joy Skarka | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:27:08 | |
Women struggle with porn too. Have you ever experienced the fear and shame that follows the vortex of graphic movies, erotica, promiscuity, or porn sites? You may think you’re alone and feel like hiding. But you’re not alone—and there is hope and healing. We are all sexually broken. And we are all invited to participate in the love, forgiveness, and healing of Jesus. The great joy and passion of Dr. Joy Skarka is calling women to God’s gracious power of redemption. Today we're chatting about her new book, Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy. For more on God's design for sex and purity check out, Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discovering the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Practical Tips for Embracing Purity in a Dating Relationship | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:17:45 | |
Let’s be honest—pursuing purity while dating someone you’re seriously into can feel next to impossible. The butterflies are real, the chemistry is strong, and suddenly you’re wondering... is kissing too far? What about cuddling on the couch? Holding hands? Where's the line?! Navigating physical boundaries in a dating relationship isn’t always black and white—and it can be so confusing. But here’s the thing: honoring God and each other is totally possible, even when the sparks are flying. In this episode, we’re getting real about the struggles, the questions, and the practical steps that helped us set Christ-honoring boundaries and actually stick to them. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep it holy while falling hard, this one’s for you. Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Am I Ready to Start Dating? (PDF Download) How to Know if He's the One (PDF Download) Dating Resources from Girl Defined RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Pursuing Crunchy Wellness as a Christian Mom w/ Elizabeth Parsons (of Purely Parsons) | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:33:32 | |
Can you be fully "crunchy" while staying fully committed to Christ? Is there such a thing as being too crunchy? How do we juggle our health goals without losing sight of our faith? Elizabeth Parsons is here to help us navigate this balance. As a popular "crunchy" mom and passionate Christian, Elizabeth shares her wisdom on how to live out both wellness and faith without compromise. If you're already following Elizabeth and her brand, Purely Parsons, you know her down-to-earth, relatable approach. If this is your first time hearing from her, get ready for an insightful, no-nonsense conversation that will leave you feeling inspired to pursue both health and faith with purpose. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| An Honest Conversation About Saving Sex for Marriage | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:17:27 | |
Is saving sex for marriage really worth it? Will the wedding night be totally awkward if we don’t "practice" first? And what about sexual compatibility—doesn’t that matter?? We’re two Christian sisters who made the choice to wait until marriage, and trust us—we’ve heard all the questions (and plenty of skeptical comments). So let’s have an open, honest, and totally unfiltered conversation about it. After 6 and 14 years of marriage, do we regret waiting? If we could go back, would we do things differently? And were our wedding nights as awkward as everyone assumes? Let’s talk about it. Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart The Ultimate Christian Woman's Honeymoon Prep Guide (PDF Download) The Ultimate Sexuality Mentorship Course for Single Women RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Should Christian Girls Send Nude Photos? | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:15:03 | |
It seems like everyone is sending nude photos these days...even Christians. So what's the big deal? Isn't it good for me to keep a little spice in my dating relationship? What about the fact that I'm engaged and going to marry this guy? What's the harm anyway? Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| 4 Things Every Christian Girl Needs to Know Before Getting Married | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:15:03 | |
On a scale of one to ten, how prepared do you think you are for marriage? Seriously. Most women who get marriage look back on their single years and WISH they had done more to prepare for being a wife. So...why not get prepared? Here are four things you can do right now to begin preparing for married life. 170 QUESTIONS TO ASK IN A RELATIONSHIP RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Our Best and Worst Valentine's Days EVER (in Singleness and Marriage) | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:27:48 | |
Ep. 197 - This is a replay. Let's be honest. Valentine's Day isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Regardless of what we see on the Hallmark Channel, rarely do things turn out that perfectly. In singleness, we often feel bummed because we don't have that special someone. Then in marriage, we often feel bummed because our special day isn't turning out to be as romantic as we'd imagined! RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Why Christian Women Should be Beautiful but not Seductive | REACTION | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:29:08 | |
God created women be beautiful AND to posses the allure of feminine seduction. But beauty and seduction are not the same thing. In our celebrity society today, beauty and seduction have become synonymous. In this episode, Kristen and Bethany react LIVE to their 2016 video about this topic and share honestly where they stand today. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Why Sex is a Huge Disappointment for Many Christian Women | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:28:39 | |
Ep 195 - Many conservative Christian women saved sex for marriage only to wake up on the other side of their honeymoon feeling disappointed and disillusioned. What happened? Why is sex such a huge disappointment to many Christian women? RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Modesty Used to RULE our Lives...Here's Why it No Longer Does | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:27:05 | |
194 - Modesty used to be a foundational topic here at Girl Defined. We become known as the "modesty ministry." Looking back, here's what we got right and wrong about Christian modesty. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Protesting Against Men isn’t the Answer to Women’s Happiness | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:06:04 | |
Today is the release of our newest book, "Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity." Fighting men won't solve the deepest longings of a woman's heart. Turning to Christ and finding your complete identity in Him is the answer. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Liberal Women are Refusing to Have Sex with Men | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:17:09 | |
Ep. 193 - Liberal women have been in full on panic mode since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. Many of these women are refusing to date men, have sex with men, get pregnant or have babies. They are in full on strike against men. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Answering Your Guys Questions | Girl Defined Reacts | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
Ep 192 - What's a good age to start dating? What is the purpose of a romantic relationship? These are some of the questions we answered in our 2016 YouTube video titled, "Answering Your Guy Questions About Dating, Bad Relationships, and Guy Friends." And today, we're looking back and reacting to this content for the FIRST time. How do we feel NOW about what we said THEN? RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Is Gender a Personal Choice? | Girl Defined Reacts | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:41:21 | |
Ep. 191 - The issue of gender has exploded over the past few years. Can a man become a woman? Can a woman become a man? Should we support the trans movement? In today's episode, the two of us are looking back at one of our first YouTube videos ever where we ask the question, "Is Gender a Personal Choice." Here's our reaction. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Do We Regret Wearing Our Purity Rings? | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:42:59 | |
Ep. 190 - The two of us grew up at the height of the purity culture movement. We read the classic "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" and every other Christian book on courtship. We dated intentionally, wore our purity rings religiously and saved our kisses for marriage. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Girl Defined Reacts to their FIRST YouTube Video (Is it Okay to be Obsessed with Guys?) | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:35:07 | |
Ep 189 - We’ve had other YouTube creators reacting to us since we posted our very first official vlog/YouTube video on May 25, 2016 titled “Is it okay to be Obsessed with Guys?” RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Kristen's Birth Story (After 12 Years of Infertility) | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:46:43 | |
After 3 miscarriages and 12 years of infertility, having a baby seemed like an impossible dream. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Millennial Women Have Been Lied to About Marriage, Motherhood, and Work w/ Suzanne Venker | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:49:04 | |
Ep 187 - Women have been told that men are the "standard of success" and we should do what they do. In the name of "equality" of course. Women have been pulled out of their homes, rejected their fertility, and are killing themselves to get accolades from their corporate bosses. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| "My singleness feels like a punishment and why I ask guys if they’re watching porn.” w/ Alex Clark | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:43:16 | |
Ep. 186 - Alex Clark has risen to fame through her daily pop culture show, Poplitics. She's a conservative Christian woman with a deep desire to get married and start a family. Sadly, that hasn't happened yet. Despite going on dates and putting herself out there. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Is It My Fault I'm Still Single? Why aren't Guys Pursuing Me? | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:36:02 | |
Ep. 185 - You're single, but you don't want to be. You want a man. You want a leader. You want a protector. You want a LOVER. So why isn't it happening? Why hasn't God brought marriage into your life? RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| A Non-Obsessive Approach to Health, Exercise, and Body Image w/ Lainey Greer | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
Ep. 184 - Modern women have been trained by culture to obsess over their bodies and everyone else's. We compare butts, boobs, curves, height and everything else. Many of us look in the mirror and cringe at what we see reflecting back. This is not okay for God's daughters. Let's discuss what it looks like to value the body God has given you and take care of it in a balanced way. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| "I don't want to have kids... I want to pursue my career!" w/ Catherine Segars | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:00:18 | |
Ep. 183 - Trusting God with the size of her family was something Catherine Segars NEVER imagined she would do. She was an actress pursuing a future of fame... not a SAHM. Get ready for a wild story of a woman who put radical trust in God. You are going to laugh, cry, and be convicted in ways you weren't prepared for. Let's jump in. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Are Old Testament Laws Sexist and Oppressive Toward Women? w/ Katie McCoy PhD | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:49:06 | |
182 - Have you every read a passage in the Old Testament and thought, "What?! Does God even care about women?" If so, you're not alone. As modern Christian women it's crucial that we dig deeper to understand the context, history, and culture of what is happening in ancient Israel. As we do, we'll see that God's laws are actually FOR women. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| The Legalistic Trap of Conservative Christian Womanhood w/ Leslie Ludy | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:38:30 | |
Ep. 181 - Legalism seems to be a constant companion in many conservative Christian circles. The length of ones skirt can become more important than the character of ones heart. Leslie Ludy is joining us on The Girl Defined Show to cast a vision of what true biblical womanhood is all about. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Kristen and Zack's Incredible Pregnancy Journey and Story | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:18:15 | |
Ep. 180 - Dealing with the pain of unexplained infertility is something no woman wants to go through. Kristen and Zack have experienced thirteen years of this heartbreaking diagnosis. In an incredible turn of events God worked a miracle. Kristen and Zack are expecting a baby. This is a God story. Listen in if you want to hear about God's mighty faithfulness in their lives. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Kristen’s Pregnancy Announcement + Our Personal Summer Goals | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:33:39 | |
Ep. 179 - Kristen is pregnant and weeks away from maternity leave. Bethany is getting off of social media for the summer. The two of us want to inspire you to set some goals and make this summer count. Not in the "bucket list item" sort of way. We want to inspire you to grow as a Christian woman and pursue God with your whole heart. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Feminine Not Feminist w/ Anneliese Patocs | 29 May 2024 | 00:30:20 | |
Ep. 178 - Christian womanhood has been shoved to the ground and deemed harmful for modern women. Feminism has become the new definer of what's acceptable to embrace. In today's conversation, we're chatting with Anneliese from "Feminine Not Feminist" about God's true design for women and how to THRIVE in your femininity. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Marriage is Not Better than Singleness w/ Madison Rudkin | 21 May 2024 | 00:38:14 | |
Ep. 177 - Marriage has been held up as the pinnacle of biblical womanhood. Get married. Have babies. Take care of your family. That all sounds great IF you're married. But, what if you're not married? What if you're single for a season or for a life time? Does that disqualify a woman from glorifying God in her womanhood and with her life? RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Becoming a Sexually Alive Biblical Woman w/ Jana Faucette | 13 May 2024 | 00:41:24 | |
Ep 176 - Many Christian women have completely suppressed their sexuality and are pretending that they aren't sexual in any way. This has created a generation of Christian women who believe their sexuality is more of a curse than a blessing. The switch didn't flip when they got married and sex within marriage is miserable as well. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Why Homemaking is a Successful Career Choice for Women | 01 May 2024 | 00:38:08 | |
Ep 175 - Choosing to stay home with your kids isn't the most glamorous job. In fact, there aren't promotions, raises, or a paycheck. You won't get an annual company party with other employees celebrating your achievements and patting you on the back. Most often the opposite is true. You're left exhausted by the end of the day. The accolades are few. The rewards aren't always visible. So why do women choose homemaking and motherhood? Is it possible that this path is even MORE fulfilling than most other career choices? RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| 5 Lies About Motherhood that Most Christian Women Believe w/ Catherine Segars | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:41:13 | |
Ep. 174 - Motherhood is one of the most beautiful and complicated callings in the world. You'd give your life for your babies and you feel like you're losing your mind at the very same time. That's when the lies enter your mind. It's crucial as Christian women to turn to God's Word for truth to guide our emotions. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Why the Kitchen is Actually an Empowering Place for Women | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:40:41 | |
Ep 173 - Are women bound to a life of misery if they take on this role in the home. Cooking. Cleaning. Caretaking. Sleeping. Wake up. Repeat. Is this brainless work? The home can be either a prison or a gospel flourishing environment. When you create a space for people to build relationships, nourish their bodies, learn, grow and build one another up, it's a life-giving gift. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| From Abandonment, Abuse, and Sex Work to Freedom in Christ. | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:36:21 | |
Ep. 172 - At thirteen, after being abandoned by her mother one summer and left to take care of her younger brother, Harmon becomes susceptible to a relationship that turns out to be toxic, abusive, and ultimately exploitave. She eventually finds herself working in a strip club under the control of a pimp. Ultimately, she disposers the path to true freedom. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| The Anxiety Inducing Impact of Social Media on Women | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:31:30 | |
Ep 171 - Imagine wanting to change your entire lifestyle because of what you see on social media. That is the reality for many women. We see. We want. We get anxious because we don't have. We do whatever we can to achieve that lifestyle. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Addicted to Porn. Freed by Christ. w/ Cortney Bruketta and COMPELLED | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:49:45 | |
Ep. 170 - Porn had a chokehold on Cortney's life. She longed for freedom and Christ brought that to her. Join us for this special episode brought to you by our friends at COMPELLED. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Are Trump, Biden, and Politics Dooming Christian Women to Anxiety? | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:38:39 | |
Ep. 169 - Politics has many American Christian women crippled with anxiety. The stress of voting and the ramifications of that vote are weighty. In fact, a few years ago Kristen actually begged her husband to run for president because she was so stressed about the current political climate of the day. Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| “Freeze Your Eggs. Free Your Career.” The Alarming Trend of Putting Babies on Hold | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:30:22 | |
Ep. 168 - Enjoy this replay. The whole idea of freezing your eggs is becoming more appealing to women each year. Instead of being bound by her (God-designed) biological clock, women can delay having children until their 40s, without the worry of having to produce healthy eggs. The basic idea is that you freeze your strong eggs when you’re in your 20s, and then use them when you’re in your 40s. Women, young and old, are loving this new freezing technology because it frees them up from having to “settle down” too early. They can pursue their career, delay marriage, be independent, and still have a chance to be a mom – on their own timeframe. Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| 5 Signs You're Trying to Control the Man in Your Life | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:42:25 | |
Ep 166 - Have you ever seen a Christian marriage where the man appears to be leading, but the wife is actually controlling everything from behind the scenes? Control has been the name of the game since Eve ate the fruit in the garden. Women over the centuries have wrestled with their controlling and manipulative nature. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Struggles of being a Christian YouTube Couple w/ Paul and Morgan | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:39:15 | |
Ep. 166 - Paul and Morgan have been braving the world of YouTube for most of their marriage. They've been proclaiming biblical truth and working to point others toward Jesus. It's not always easy though. The pressure to create and produce can be overwhelming. Not to mention the constant pushback and negativity that comes with being in the online space. RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| The Truth about Biblical Submission in Marriage w/ Shannon Popkin | 19 Feb 2024 | 01:10:39 | |
Ep. 165 - Biblical submission has been misunderstood and abused by many throughout history. Should we toss the biblical term OR strive to understand it in the way God intended? Is biblical submission still relevant for modern women? Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Will Marriage Fix My Struggle with Porn and Masturbation? | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:26:21 | |
Ep 164 - Have you ever wondered if marriage will cure your ongoing struggles with porn, masturbation, erotica and other sexual sins? Many women have believed the lie that getting married will CURE their sexual struggles. Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Should a Christian Single Woman Pray for Her Future Husband? | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:34:39 | |
Ep 163 - The two of us used to be HUGE proponents of the Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Deconstruction, Gay Marriage and the Problem with "My Truth" w/ Alisa Childers | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:41:33 | |
Ep 162 - We've seen thousands of Christian women ditch their faith over the past several years. Many came face to face with issues like gay marriage and decided that "hate-filled" Christianity wasn't for them. Is it possible to be a KIND Christian and disagree with others? Does God's Word really stand the test of time? Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Do I Have to Make Homemade Sourdough to be a Proverbs 31 Woman? | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:39:39 | |
Ep 161 - The sourdough biblical womanhood aesthetic is in full force. It seems milking your cow, collecting fresh eggs and wearing a flowy dress are the new standards for biblical womanhood. Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||
| Should Christian Women Read Colleen Hoover's Books? | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:38:25 | |
Ep. 160 - Colleen Hoover has exploded onto the scene over the past few years. She is a multi New York Times bestseller and has even outsold the BIBLE. This author has captivated women across the world. Much of the controversy amongst Christian women has been around the erotic scenes in her books. Many say they're pornagraphic and downright sinful. Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships FOLLOW US: | |||