Explore every episode of the podcast Old Ladies Know Stuff with Rhonda Stoppe & Friends
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| How Divorce Effects Children & What You Can Do to Help | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:13:27 | |
How Divorce Effects Children & What You Can Do to Help Welcome to "Old Ladies Know Stuff," where wisdom meets real-life challenges. I’m your host, Rhonda Stoppe, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many hearts: how divorce affects children and what you can do to help. There’s a common belief that kids will be happier if parents are happy—even if that means splitting up—but decades of research, and years of personal experience as a pastor’s wife and youth minister, show us the real impact divorce can have on young lives. In this episode, we’ll unpack both the short-term and long-term effects of divorce on children, exploring feelings of insecurity, rejection, resentment, and even financial stress. We’ll talk about practical steps parents can take to support their kids, ways mentors and community can make a difference, and the spiritual implications that often go overlooked. Whether you’re already divorced, considering it, or searching for hope and healing for your family, this is a safe space to find encouragement, resources, and honest conversation—no shame, no judgment. Just heartfelt advice from someone who’s walked alongside countless families on this journey. Let’s come together to learn, support one another, and discover how, even amid brokenness, there’s hope for joy, restoration, and a brighter future for our children. This is a popular article Rhonda wrote for Crosswalk.com Be encouraged as she reads the article with insights you may not have considered Read the article here: https://www.crosswalk.com/family/marriage/divorce-and-remarriage/what-are-the-negative-effects-of-divorce-on-children.html The Powerful Effect Divorce Has Upon Children by Rhonda Stoppe Keywords: divorce effects on children, emotional impact of divorce, long term effects of divorce, short term effects of divorce, child insecurity after divorce, feelings of rejection in children, blended families, fatherlessness, children’s mental health, poverty after divorce, behavioral problems in children, parental conflict, ministry to divorced families, Christian perspective on divorce, remarriage effects on children, child resentment, coping with divorce, child responsibility for divorce, healing after divorce, spiritual implications of divorce, family structure impact, academic well-being of children, church support for divorced families, role models for children, financial difficulties after divorce, youth ministry and divorce, motherless children, counseling for divorce, support for custodial parents, grief and loss in children, hope after divorce Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Untriggered - For Moms Who Struggle with Anger_with Amber Lia | 21 May 2025 | 00:43:08 | |
In this incredibly uplifting and informative conversation, UnTriggered author Amber Lia shares encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation that often accompanies it. This sixty-day devotional touches on heart issues like releasing comparison with other moms, becoming a results-free mom, resisting comparison of children, gaining confidence in listening to the Holy Spirit, embracing the gift of motherhood, and more. Packed with spiritual encouragement, UnTriggered also includes easy "put it into practice" steps. Quote: There is so much opportunity for hope to move forward. I mean, my kids, they I don't think they remember those early days at all when I was so triggered. You know, they don't remember who that mom even is. And I know that for some of us, our kids are older, but but first we have to allow God to forgive us. He is so gracious. He says in Psalm one zero three, he talks about how he remembers that we are but dust. Find Untriggered and all of Amber Lia's resources mentioned in this episode at: DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL SALE PRICE: $1.99 EBOOK: Order and Please share this link with your friends. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Young Women_What I Wish I Knew Then_a Message with Rhonda Stoppe | 06 May 2025 | 00:41:01 | |
Young Women_What I Wish I Knew Then_a message with Rhonda Stoppe. Due to laryngitis I had to cancel my interview scheduled to air today. But I think this timely message will be a great substitute as I share from my heart all the insights to help young women step into adulthood with their eyes fixed on Jesus. Quote: "May His Word stir in your heart a passion to become all that He has planned for you to be from before the foundations of this world!" Rhonda taught this message at an intimate outdoor young women's tea party for her home church's young adult ladies. Note: You'll hear a rooster crowing in the distance (repeatedly). But I feel like the rooster's crow only adds to the quaintness and intimacy of this event. Books Mentioned: Real Life Romance by Rhonda Stoppe (Harvest House Publishers). Please listen and SHARE with the young women in your life. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Empty Nest - How You Can Prepare NOW for THEN with Kate Battistelli | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:32:07 | |
Kate Battistelli is the mother of the popular Christian Music Artist: Francesca Battistelli. In this episode, Kate and I had fun sharing our experiences as moms of Christian Music Artists. While unpacking ways moms can prepare for the day when their kids will launch into the world. Many of you have children who will soon graduate from high school and head out to college or on their own. Kate's insights will give you courage and inspiration to face this new season of life, the "Second Act" as Kate calls it. And you will also learn how you can help your parents transition gently into their new roll as empty nesters. Give us a listen and comment or share with friends. We'd love to hear from you! the author of The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name, the bestseller, The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible, and Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child’s Life. She's a contributing writer to the (In)courage Bible for Women and The Spirt-Led Woman's Bible, and her writing has appeared in Guideposts, The Joyful Life magazine, The Better Mom, Mici magazine, and more. She is one-third of the popular Mom to Mom Podcast. In addition, she is an honoree with She Leads Tennessee. As a young actress in New York City, Kate had a life-changing experience, going from understudy to starring as Anna in the Broadway National Tour of The King and I opposite Yul Brynner for more than 1,000 performances. Kate and her husband laid down their careers in the Broadway theatre in answer to their first “God Dare”, moving out of New York City and into a life of homeschooling and home business. She lives in Franklin, TN, near her daughter Francesca and seven grandchildren. Kate serves women by encouraging them to step out of their safe space and into His irresistible future. Books Mentioned: The After Party of the Empty Nest by Kate Battistelli Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| How Far is Too Far? Dating Insights to Share with Your Daughter | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:38:05 | |
How Far is Too Far? Dating Insights to Share with Your Daughter. Girls just wanna have fun, but how far is too far? Momma, it’s time to prepare yourself to have this talk with your daughter. And the timing to have this conversation is more urgent than you might think “Choose Wisely” is a message taught by Rhonda Stoppe at a Choose Wisely Conference @ Big Valley Grace Church in Modesto California Single’s Conference. Please consider sharing this episode with your teen daughter or single young adult friends. Choosing wisely a godly spouse is the single most important decision your child can make- outside of their surrender to Christ. Mom, it’s your job to have these conversations with your daughter. Momma- Don’t forsake this calling because you’re uncomfortable talking about s*x and purity with your kids. The world is more than happy to influence your daughters with their view. So ask God for courage and equip yourself to have this all important talk with your daughter. Purity. True Love Waits Book Mentioned Real Life Romance by Rhonda Stoppe Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| To Know God is to Know HOPE - A Message with Rhonda Stoppe | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:36:31 | |
To Know God is to Know HOPE. In this message, Rhonda Stoppe unpacks practical insights to help you grow in your knowledge of God and HOPE in Christ. Using the acrostic from the word HOPE: Hope in His Steadfast Love Open His Word Prioritize Time with Him Enjoy Him Forever Please share this message with a friend who needs HOPE. Or an unbelieving friend who needs Christ. Rhonda clearly lays out the plan of salvation in this talk. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| How to Lose The Script in Your Head with Rhonda Stoppe | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:15:40 | |
How to Lose the Mental Script You Have in Your Head. Rhonda Stoppe shares insights from a popular article she wrote for Crosswalk.com Rhonda Says, "You know that mantra that plays on repeat in the back of your brain. The one that might have been implanted from childhood? "You're not smart. They'll abandon you. You're fat. You'll never amount to anything." Yea. That one. Even when we grow up and know the Truth, it takes concerted effort to retrain your brain away from stinkin' thinkin' about who you are, and what is your worth." In this episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff, Rhonda Stoppe shares insights to help you break free from regretful thoughts that might be holding you back in order to embrace the grace filled life God has for you. Please Subscribe and invite your friends to follow the show: Watch this episode on Rhonda's YouTube Channel: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets Woman - Playlist Old Ladies Know Stuff Podcast. Article Mentioned: How to Lose the Script Your Parents Gave You by Rhonda Stoppe for Crosswalk.com (June 28, 2023) FREE RESOURCES: Text: NOREGRETS to 55444 to receive Rhonda's FREEeBook: Grandparenting Without Regrets Or find a link to download the ebook on Rhonda's homepage. Free Chapter from Rhonda's Best Selling Book: Moms Raising Sons to Be Men: Even if You're Scared - Facing the Culture War with Wisdom and Strength Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Are You Sabotaging the Happiness in Your Marriage? with Monica Swanson | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:58:14 | |
This is a special episode where Rhonda Stoppe @ Old Ladies Knows Stuff and Monica Swanson @ The Monica Swanson Podcast join forces to create a power packed one hour episode to air on both of their shows! How Cool is that? Article: 7 Attitudes that Will Sabotage Your Marriage by Monica Swanson Monicas's Bio: BIO: Monica's Books: Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| What S*X with You Means to Your Husband with Rhonda Stoppe | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:23:40 | |
Rhonda Stoppe reads excerpts from her book: The Marriage Mentor Becoming the Couple You Long to Be. Grab the ebook for only $1.99 (Promo Price ends soon). You can watch the LIVE Video Recording of this episode on the Old Ladies Know Stuff Play List found on Rhonda's YouTube Channel: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets Woman Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Love Like You Mean it! with Marriage Expert Bob Lepine | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:39:12 | |
Every year, millions of men and women stand before friends and family to pledge their lifelong love to each other. Do they know what they’re getting into? Bob Lepine spent 30+ years as the co-host for the popular radio program: Family Life Today. He has interviewed countless marriage experts. As a pastor, author and speaker Bob is ready to share with you. Bob says, "If you don't tend to your marriage it will drift." In this episode learn practical ways husbands and wives can resist the drift that is a natural part of married life. Learn to love like you mean it for a loving marriage that lasts a lifetime. Bio: Radio and podcast listeners know Bob Lepine as the co-host of FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife’s nationally syndicated radio program. He is the author of LOVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT - The Heart of a Marriage That Honors God and “The Christian Husband” (1999). Bob is also the on air announcer for “Truth for Life” with Alistair Begg. Bob also serves on the Board of Directors for National Religious Broadcasters. Since 2008 Bob has served as an elder and teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Today he is the host of Mornings on Family Radio, heard on a network of more than 70 radio stations in the US. He is also the ost of The Bounce podcast for pastors and church planters. Bob and his wife, Mary Ann have five children and nine grandchildren. Book: Bob's books include: Build a Stronger Marriage, Twelve Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Easter, The Four Emotions of Christmas, The Christian Husband, and the Book we are discussing today: You can WATCH this LIVE on Rhonda's YouTube Channel Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets Woman Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| A WOW GOD Story - Guest Cast with The Unfolding Podcast | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:10:08 | |
On this Guest Cast Episode, Rhonda Stoppe was invited to share her WOW God Story where it first aired on: The Unfolding Podcast. with Meridith Foster God’s story has been unfolding since the beginning of time and he invites you to be a part of it. Join Meridith Foster each week to hear God’s unfolding story in the lives of His people. Follow along with us and gain encouragement and insight into how God is shaping your story. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Reframing Rejection with Jessica Van Roekel | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:32:01 | |
Our Guest today is Jessica Van Roekel. She is the author of the book: Reframing Rejection -
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| Holiday Hustle Help with Kathi Lipp author SabbathSoup | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:35:41 | |
Join us for this incredibly insightful conversation with my friend and best selling author, Kathi Lipp. Just in time for the holiday hustle, Kathi's book Sabbath Soup is the resource you need to enjoy the holidays with family and friends - without regrets.
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| Help My Troubled Teen with Crisis Expert: Trace Embry | 19 Nov 2024 | 01:05:12 | |
"Help My Troubled Teen" with Crisis Expert, Trace Embry. Don't miss this incredibly practical conversation with teen with Expert_ Trace Embry. Trace Embry is the Co-founder & Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy (SHA), a Christian nature-based, therapeutic residential program, as well as a private accredited school for troubled teenagers. He has over 30 years experience working with families of troubled teens. All aspects of the ministry operate using solid biblical principles to address life’s issues. Trace's previous background is in Law Enforcement, Entrepreneurship, and Christian Education. He is the radio program Host of “License to Parent with Trace Embry.” giving Insight for Today’s Culture and biblical guidance to parents of hurting families and struggling teenagers. "License to Parent with Trace Embry" is a member of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). Trace is the Author of the book “The Miracles of Shepherd's Hill-An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions” which is a true account of his divinely inspired vision and his family’s journey of radical faith during the founding of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. RESOURCES & MENTIONS: 4 Ways Shepherd's Hill Academy Helps Troubled Teens Location:
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| Should I Vote - When I Don't Like the Candidates? | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:06:59 | |
Today's election is critical to the biblical values we hold dear. Yet, in a post by Focus on the Family it stated that 32 million Christian won't be voting this time around. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Practical Ways to Bless Your Pastor with Rhonda Stoppe | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:16:59 | |
Rhonda Stoppe has been a pastor's wife for more than 30 years. She's learned a few things along the way. With October being "Pastor Appreciation Month" it is tempting to think signing a card, adding a little money to donate toward the annual appreciation gift, but really that's not what your pastor wants from you. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Comedian Bob Smiley_Learning to Laugh When Life Doesn't Turn Out Like You Had Planned | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:31:12 | |
Bob Smiley - Your friend & Mine joins us today on this episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff. Here is a link to watch his other Dry Comedy Bar Specials: Bob's 2024 Tour Dates: Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Becoming the Mom You Meant to Be - Rhonda Stoppe Full Message | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:14:41 | |
Becoming the Mom You Meant to Be. You know, the mom who was going to be super fun, patient and kind. Yes. Her. For most of us, that momma gets lost along the way somewhere between hormonal imbalances, sleepless nights, toddler tantrums and teenaged mood swings. But you are not alone, my friend. Rhonda Stoppe has been there - along with countless other mothers down through the ages. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Discover Your Prayer Personality with Janet McHenry | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:13:04 | |
What's your Prayer Personality? Janet McHenry unpacks incredible biblical insights and inspiration from the different prayer personalities of Bible characters. But none of this feels like you. Perhaps it's time to step away from the shoulds and discover a praying lifestyle that syncs with your God-given personality. In Praying Personalities Janet McHenry explores biblical praying styles, numerous personality assessments, learning styles, the spiritual differences of the generations, and spiritual gifts to help you find a praying lifestyle that makes sense for you and the life you lead. Prayer personality survey: Bio: Janet McHenry is a national speaker and the author of 27 books, including the bestselling PrayerWalk (WaterBrook) and The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus (Bethany House). She directs the prayer ministries at The Bridge Church in Reno and serves on the California leadership team for the National Day of Prayer. The leader of the hundreds-strong Bible Girls and a long-time prayerwalker, Janet has helped others foster a hope-filled, purposeful lifestyle built on prayer and God's Word. Find out more and find all of Janet's resources at JanetMcHenry.com Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle B | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:32:38 | |
Sacred Scars. We all have them. Dr. Michelle Bengtson, Neuropsychologist with a biblical perspective has created an incredible resource to help you and I discover purpose in our pain. international media resource on mental health, and the bestselling, award-winning author of Hope Prevails, the Hope Prevails Bible Study, Today Is Going to Be a Good Day, Breaking Anxiety's Grip, and The Hem of His Garment. She is also the host of the award-winning podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective. A board-certified clinical neuropsychologist in private practice for more than twenty years, Dr. Bengtson blogs regularly and offers a wide variety of resources on her website, DrMichelleB.com.
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| Do it Scared! with Guest Susan Macias | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:07:47 | |
Do it Scared! says my friend, Susan Macias. Host of the Amazing podcast: Susan Macias loves words, and employs them to make much of Jesus and point others to their loving Heavenly Father, whether in her books, her blog, or on her podcast. An award-winning author of three non-fiction books, her novel, Finding Home, reveals how deeply our Heavenly Father loves us.
After I retired from twenty-seven years of homeschooling, I answered the next call God’s gave me. As a Christian writer and speaker, I use honesty, transparency, truth from the Word, and a little humor. And I strive to exhort women to engage in their circumstances so that God is glorified and the Kingdom is expanded. Few things thrill me like sharing Jesus with my sisters. Oh friend, the Lord calls us to His purposes. Let’s keep fighting the good fight, even when we feel we don’t have much fight left. Jesus will enable us because the hurting world needs us! Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Moms Like Us Do Things Like This! with Guest Mona Corwin | 07 May 2024 | 00:10:58 | |
10 MINUTES OF AWESOME! Please Don't miss this episode & SHARE it E'ry Where! Moms Like Us Do Things Like This host Mona Corwin is teaming up with Rhonda Stoppe on this special Guest Cast recorded together at the 2023 Spark Media Christian Podcasters Conference. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Ordinary Woman - Extraordinary Legacy | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:35:46 | |
Ordinary Woman - Extraordinary Legacy (35 minutes) Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Raising Kids to Follow Christ with Guest Lee Ann Mancini | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:26:48 | |
Friends, you don't want to miss this important episode. Lee Ann is a wealth of help for parents who long to guide their child to follow Jesus. She is the host of the popular podcast: Raising Christian Kids. And the author of her #1 New Release: Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Godly Discipline Insights & Tips | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:12:21 | |
Godly Discipline Insights & Tips - Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Zeal for Christ - Finding Your Way Back with Rhonda Stoppe | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:13:04 | |
Zeal for Christ - Finding Your Way Back with Rhonda Stoppe Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Why isn’t My Christian Marriage Working? | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:08:27 | |
Why isn’t My Christian Marriage Working? Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Guest Cast: Your Love Story Matters! Loving Well @FocusontheFamily | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:30:18 | |
Loving Well Podcast is a popular show produced by Focus on the Family. In this episode Rhonda shares insights from her own love story along with love stories from Focus Hosts: John Fuller and Greg & Erin Smalley. Listen to the original episode here. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Stand Firm in the New Year _ with Pastor Steve Stoppe (11:51) | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:11:51 | |
How You Can Stand Firm in the New Year In this episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff we are joined by Pastor Steve Stoppe as he shares powerful insights and encouragement to stand firm in the new year. Pastor Steve emphasizes the importance of finding faithful firmness, even in the midst of life's battles and challenges. Through biblical references and personal reflections, Pastor Steve urges listeners to stay rooted in the Lord and warns against spiritual instability. Join us as we dive into the heart of true pastorship and the call to stand firm in the faith. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Best Of 2023: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:05:51 | |
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do - This episode was the most popular download of 2023 ! So it is definitely worth a listen and share. Please join Rhonda as she shares insights from her own life story and 2 Chronicles 20:12 … “Lord, we don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| 10 Steps to Enjoy the Holidays Without Regrets | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:12:10 | |
10 Steps to Enjoying the Holidays without Regrets Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Inspiration from the Life of an Ordinary Woman | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:37:13 | |
Inspiration from the life of an Ordinary Woman - Anna from the Bible Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Help & Hope for the Burned Out Mom | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:33:46 | |
Help & Hope for the Burned Out Mom Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Creating a Climate for Conversation with Your Kids | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:09:16 | |
How can moms create a climate for conversation with their kids. In this short episode Rhonda Stoppe shares practical steps you can take to build an environment for communication that will last a lifetime! Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| The Joy Factor: Unlocking the Secrets to Living a Fulfilling and Joyful Life with Pam Farrel | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:32:59 | |
Bio: Pamela Farrel Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Homeschooling Without Regrets for Well Rounded Children! | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:12:48 | |
Rhonda Stoppe is a popular speaker at Homeschool Conventions. One of her favorite topics is HOMESCHOOLING WITHOUT REGRETS! Because she's homeschooled and has been around the homeschooling community for many years, Rhonda has learned a few things along the way. And that's what you'll discover in this podcast episode! Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Part 2_Making Love Your Legacy Part 2 - A Message of HOPE | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:16:51 | |
Making Love Your Legacy is a message Rhonda shared at a MOPs when this was the theme for MOPs international. Listen to the love stories. I pray they inspire you to make true love your legacy too. May your marriage relationship be one marked by Christ's love that He can use to draw your children to Himself. And that one day your children, and grandchildren will want to emulate in their own marriages. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| The Reluctant Homeschool Mom | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:52:49 | |
The Reluctant Homeschool Mom. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Part 1_Making Love Your Legacy - A Message of Hope | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:21:10 | |
Making Love Your Legacy is a message Rhonda shared at a MOPs when this was the theme for MOPs international. Listen to the love stories. I pray they inspire you to make true love your legacy too. May your marriage relationship be one marked by Christ's love that He can use to draw your children to Himself. And that one day your children, and grandchildren will want to emulate in their own marriages. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| KIDS CAMP - God Says You’re Special! w/Rhonda Stoppe | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:31:40 | |
Kids Camp! It’s the best to watch the Lord work in the hearts of young children while they’re away at camp! Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| From Overwhelmed to Equipped: Homeschooling Tips for Reluctant Moms (Part 1) | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:33:04 | |
From Overwhelmed to Equipped: Homeschooling Tips for Reluctant Moms Welcome to another episode of "Old Ladies Know Stuff." I’m your host, Rhonda Stoppe, here to help women build "No Regrets" lives—and today, we’re diving into the world of homeschooling, especially for those who might not feel all-in about it. In this heartfelt and humorous conversation, I share honest stories from my own journey, offering encouragement and wisdom for moms who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or just plain reluctant about educating their kids at home. We’ll talk about the real pressures that come with homeschooling—from fearing academic failure to battling the temptation to people-please. I’ll challenge you to keep your eyes on what truly matters: leading your kids to know Christ and making Him known. We’ll touch on the pitfalls of measuring success by accolades and remind you that humility, authenticity, and a strong marriage make a powerful impact on your children’s faith journey. I draw on lessons from biblical figures like Moses, who was a reluctant leader before becoming a powerful one, and share some laugh-out-loud moments of my own mishaps, all to show you that God equips those He calls—even if you feel unqualified or unwilling. If you’ve ever worried that you “don’t want to” homeschool, or wonder if you can do it without regrets, this episode is filled with practical encouragement and spiritual perspective just for you. So grab your coffee (and maybe your yoga pants), and let’s open our hearts to what God has for us in this calling—mess, moments of weakness, and all. Books Mentioned: If My Husband Would Change I'd Be Happy 00:00 Homeschooling Pressure and Curriculum Overload 06:18 "God's Calling in Homeschooling" 08:46 "Living with a Missional Perspective" 11:03 Unexpected Parenthood Journey 14:16 "Honor Unbelieving Spouses" 16:37 Moses' Doubts and Worship Songs 19:27 Divine Timing and Humility 25:18 Revealing God's Grace and Guidance 27:03 "Moms Raising Sons: Bite-Sized Wisdom" 29:13 "Unexpected Hiking Revelation" 32:20 Strength in Weakness Through Faith homeschooling, no regrets, Christian parenting, academic excellence, raising children, faith, people pleasing, pressure on parents, SATs, college admissions, humility, pride, ministry, marriage, youth pastor, salvation, evangelism, Titus 2 women, women's mentorship, anxieties of homeschooling, family relationships, spiritual leadership, God’s calling, gospel, personal growth, parental expectations, serving in church, hospitality, marriage advice, parental regrets Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| When You Don’t Know What to Do | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:05:51 | |
When You Don’t Know What to Do - From her own life story - Rhonda Stoppe unpacks insights from 2 Chronicles 20:12 … “Lord, we don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| GuestCast: iWork4Him: How to Affair Proof Your Marriage | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:17:46 | |
GUEST CAST EPISODE: Show notes iWork4Him iWork4Him is a show solely focused on the intersection of our Faith in Jesus and our Work. When these two collide – fantastic things happen all around us. People start to benefit from you following Jesus whether they believe in Jesus or not. That’s when the enemy goes full on frontal attack. He wants to compromise your reputation at work so that your testimony is no longer attractive. What is one way he does this? An Affair with an office mate. Whether you are a man or a woman, A committed follower of Jesus or one just finding their way in being a Jesus Follower, the enemy wants to see you fail. How do we protect our reputation and the reputation of our savior? We need to affair proof our marriages. We need to have a solid ground to stand on at home so that our steadfastness isn’t compromised at work. Even if you are not married, an affair at work will significantly dismantle your witness as a Christian. Today joining Martha and Jim Brangenberg is Rhonda Stoppe with www.NoRegretsWoman.com Rhonda Stoppe returns to iWork4Him for another great interview about marriage. Rhonda and Steve have been married for 42 years and she knows that they continue to need to be transparent with each other and take their advice from scripture. When they were new parents Rhonda found herself dressing up for church on Sundays and appreciated the compliments of a gentleman there. After a few weeks of getting compliments she approached Steve and basically explained the situation and told him he needs to compliment her more, as she was looking forward to the compliments of the man at church. She knew this behaviour could have bad consequences and that is how most affairs get started. Applying that story to the workplace is pretty easy. We need to set good boundaries and clearly protect our marriages. We can do this by strengthening our marriages and making them a priority. We shared the 72-hour intimacy rule with her and Rhonda is going to add that to her messaging. Rhonda encouraged women to pursue their husbands. This is a successful way to affair proof your marriage. There is a road to recovery for an affair. God has forgiven us as far as the East is from the West. Don’t stop protecting your marriage. When the kids leave and our lives change we shouldn’t look elsewhere for attention. Rhonda encouraged marriages to be careful even in our virtual relationships while we work distantly. It can quickly get out of control. Listen HERE to the original episode at iWork4Him Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Motherhood Matters-YOU Matter! MOMcon_Stoppe_Part 1 (19:50) | 16 May 2023 | 00:19:50 | |
MOPs MomCon Part 1 Billy Graham’s mother Luke Smallbone’s Mum Sibling Rivalry the one secret that changed everything! Quote: “If we celebrate their differences, they become best friends, and they celebrate each other’s differences.” Foster/Adopted Mom - The influence of a few years SEX - DRUGS - ROCK n ROLL Insights… How to talk to your son about SEX Always use the phrase: “Husband & Wife in the Marriage Bed” (rather than man and woman/boy and girl.) Word Picture: Pink Heart/Blue Heart The Number One Mother/Son Communication Secret you don’t want to miss! Pornography - How to equip your son to withstand the temptation/addiction I'm gonna say that again. Motherhood matters. God has chosen us to influence this generation through motherhood because motherhood matters like really, really matters Down through history, the first teachers of men that God raised up in their generation were not scholars. They were their mothers. We are the makers of men, the architects of the next generation. Let that sit with you. Luke Smallbone of Fourth King and Country. Do you guys know them? Love the Smallbone family. He says this about his mom. I probably owe all that I am to my mom because when a man is loved by his mother, he can end up doing great things. And there's an amazing story of him and his mother in mom's raising sons to be men. And go to the next slide. Ruth Graham, who was the mother of Billy Graham, think of her influence on her culture. Every person who came to Jesus Christ because of Ruth Graham's influence on her son, Billy Graham, that's fruit of her work. Helen's Helen's Smallbone was Luke's mom. Every song you hear written, every worship note that he sings. Did you know she's also the mom of Rebecca St. James. Back in the olden days, there was a a singer hold Rebecca St. James <laugh> that's their sister. We don't know how God's gonna use us to influence our kids, but God knows, and he handpicked you to do it. Ruth Graham said to me, motherhood is the nicest, most rewarding job in the world. The second, the, I'm sorry, second importance to none. (01:52): Inspiring, terrifying <laugh>. Yes, but y Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Mothers Day Song: It's All in a Mother's Love by Brandon Stoppe | 12 May 2023 | 00:04:09 | |
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| Motherhood Matters Part 2_MOMcon_Rhonda Stoppe | 10 May 2023 | 00:21:31 | |
Part 2 *Teachable Moments Come in Times of Disobedience. 20:26 Control Freaks Raise Freaks! “Let me live my own life” Men Learn from their Mistakes Pick them up when they fall Ask God for Discernment Show them How to Recover from their mistake I AM NOT ALONE Isaiah 41:10 Quote: If God calls us to this mission of motherhood - He will help us. Mentors Matter Titus 2 Older women teach the younger women how to love their husbands and love their children. What I learned from Older Mentors:
Quote: “You will never know yourself more clearly than through the lens of scripture.” “Get in the word and you will see a reflection of yourself that God can transform” Scripture “Do not be conformed to this world… be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” -Social media conforms us to the world’s view -Scripture transforms our minds to a biblical world view. DAVID’S MOM: Helicopter Moms - Don’t fight his battles for him Quote: “Sometimes God sends the giant and he sends the bear to equip your child to fight a giant that you know nothing about.” Scripture: “As high as the heavens are above the earth so My ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9). Special Needs Child Quote: “Mom’s Kiss: He knows you kiss him while he’s sleeping” Scripture: “I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You”(Psalm 119:11). “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” Quote: “Sometimes your trial is not about you. Your trial is to show your children, to verify, that what you say you believe you really believe.” Miscarriage: Quote: “You will hold it in heaven” Quote: “We raised our children to direct each other to Christ in a crisis.” “Your children will feel most secure when your love for each other is most genuine.” “Your son will likely marry someone who is like you.” Single Moms: God promises to be a father to the fatherless. (Psalm 68:5) “No other calling influences our culture as powerful as motherhood.” "It’s terrifying to raise our sons in this culture. And yet, God has called us to change the culture through the raising of our sons.” I AM NOT ALONE Motherhood Matters! Mother’s Day Song… It's All in a Mother's Love (C)Music&Lyrics Brandon Stoppe WATCH the slideshow on my YouTube channel Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Abortion - What Does the Bible Say? | 02 May 2023 | 00:16:19 | |
Abortion - What Does the Bible Say? Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| GuestCast: PostPartum/PMS & Gods Kindness_with Postpartum Empowerment host Samantha Newman | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:25:21 | |
GuestCast: PostPartum/PMS/Balancing Hormones and The Kindness of God with Samantha M Newman and Rhonda Stoppe. Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Over-Parenting_Are You Driving Your Kids Away from Faith? | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:09:54 | |
Is Over Parenting Turning Your Kids Away from Faith? Verse 4-5: You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Your wholehearted commitment to God and His Word will demonstrate to your child how much you love God and value Scripture. Verse 6: Think about, meditate on, and memorize Scripture, so your obedience to God will be a response based upon biblical precepts. When you transform your thinking with Scripture you will be prepared to teach your kids how to speak and act in God-honoring ways, without hypocrisy. Verse 7-9: Relate your child’s everyday experiences to the Bible. This practice will make talking about spiritual matters a normal part of your conversations. When you arm your children with godly knowledge, they will learn to recognize when others are attempting to deceive them. God said, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). So, to keep your children from being destroyed by worldly influences and deceptions, impart knowledge from the Bible as often as the opportunity arises. This will grow their faith more than the practice of over-parenting attempts to manipulate or control their actions. The world would instruct your children to achieve their goals for their own pleasure and fame, rather than God’s glory. That is why it’s vital for you to train them to filter their opportunities and achievements through a biblical mindset. One way to lay a biblical foundation in your child’s mind is through music. (And realize that ungodly music can also be the thing that woos your child’s heart away from a godly mindset.) For example, Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||
| Guest Cast with Dr James Dobson Family Talk | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:25:55 | |
This amazing interview with Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk first aired July 6, 2021. You can catch the all of Rhonda's interviews with Dr. James Dobson's Family Institute HERE:* Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE | |||