#107: Am I Actually Loveable? with Kelly Flanagan
Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a licensed clinical psychologist and prolific writer. He began writing in 2012 via his blog, UnTangled and recently published his first full-length book, Loveable. Kelly is often known for a blog posts he wrote as letters to his daughters about their true worth. He currently works at Artisan Clinical Associates with a wide range of individuals in various treatment contexts...
48m Sep 25, 2017
48m
#106: Waiting on a Redemption Story with Dana Jones
Dana Jones is a wife and mother of two who is living her dream by using her talent as an artist to create encouraging hand-painted signs. Over the past fourteen years, Dana's signs have evolved, using different kinds of materials and color palettes, as well as layouts and design concepts. She paints what's going on inside her heart, which she says is often inspired by music, encouragement, and ...
44m Sep 18, 2017
44m
#105: Beauty in the Unseen Moments with Sara Hagerty
Sara Hagerty is a wife, mother and writer - in that order. Like many of us, she grew up dreaming of being a mom. But after having her heart broken again and again by negative pregnancy tests, she accepted that God's path for her life didn't look much like what she had envisioned. Sara and her husband are now the adoptive parents of four African children, as well as two biological children. Her ...
44m Sep 11, 2017
44m
#104: More than Just Making It with Erin Odom
Meet Erin: You may know Erin Odom as The Humbled Homemaker; an author, wife and mother of four who runs a blog sharing the moniker. And while it may look like she has it all together, she openly admits that she too struggles to find time to effectively care for her family, spend time with the Lord and run a full-time business. In the episode, she shares her story of how God used her writing tal...
43m Sep 04, 2017
43m
#103: Strong and Broken All at Once with Lee Blum
Lee Blum is an author and Mental Health Practitioner whose story has become a testimony of how God can use the ugliest parts of your life and turn them into something beautiful. For much of her youth, Lee lived with deep depression and a life-threatening eating disorder. After being hospitalized, and by God’s grace, she made the decision to begin the brave journey to choose a different life - n...
53m Aug 28, 2017
53m
Cupbearing 101
Once upon a time, there was a guy named Nehemiah. He had a really cushy life and no major problems that we know about.  He had a heart for others which is the reason we know about him today.  Lots to learn from this guy and I outlined my favorites in this mini-episode today.  Honestly, posting just ME talking is scary. It's scary because I feel like my words alone don't matter. That you only li...
13m Aug 25, 2017
13m
#102: Making Old Things New with Megan Craig
Megan is a wife, mother of two young boys, and a self-taught metalsmith and jewelry designer of 15 years. Her passion for creating lead her to become the owner and maker behind New Eve Jewelry in 2012. But there's more behind this company than beautiful hand-made pieces - Megan is using her talents to benefit the needy and send a message of hope to her clients. Each piece of New Eve Jewelry, ha...
47m Aug 21, 2017
47m
#101: Beauty from Pain with Stacey Thacker
Stacey is a wife and proud girl mom who began blogging after choosing to be open-handed with her story - one that includes a child with a chronic illness and a husband who is still recovering from a life-threatening cardiac event. Self-described as "a believer and writer who loves God’s Word and connecting with women," Stacey has written several books and hundreds of blog posts to encourage oth...
48m Aug 13, 2017
48m
Problem Solved: Back to School
So this week Problem Solved got a song written about it!  It is based on some of the shenanigans that have happened on this segment of the show.  Songfinch (see below) incorporated parts of tons of details I gave them about the things Rebecca and I have discussed on the show and a very talented musician crafted an original song!  I spring it on Rebecca and record what happened so enjoy that! Al...
47m Aug 12, 2017
47m
#100: The People In My Neighborhood
About 5 years ago I moved into my neighborhood. We liked that the house was near family and that it had a courtyard.  What we did NOT know was that I was about to meet some of my closest friends- my new neighbors! Throughout the years we have had countless events ranging from very meaningful to remarkably silly;we have laughed, cried and everything in between. Whenever I share about them I get ...
1hr Aug 05, 2017
1hr
#99: Fired Up about Forty with Leslie Barry
Leslie Barry is my friend in real life.  She is high-energy and very passionate about people.  She is also refreshingly authentic and has such a tender heart.  I have learned a lot from her example and I wanted you to hear from her as well!  What we chat about: Adjusting to married life and striking a balance in the home How communicating with her spouse lead to a fantastic 40th birthday surpri...
59m Jul 30, 2017
59m
#98: Mending Your Family Tree with Elizabeth Oates
Elizabeth considers herself "a poster child for children from divorced families." Experiencing divorce at three different ages and stages while growing up, she regularly witnessed marital strife that came from addiction, abuse, abandonment, and general dysfunction. Now a mother of five (three biological, one adopted, and one foster child), Elizabeth has made it her life mission to mend the brok...
42m Jul 22, 2017
42m
#97: Bereaved Motherhood with Amy Balentine
The biggest fear for any parent is the death of a child. Tragically, Amy has experienced this twice, first with her son Simon in May of 2014, then again in November 2014 with her son Thomas. Now, Amy is using her experience to help other moms who are struggling with the loss of their babies during pregnancy or infancy through the You Made Me Mom support group. She is also the mother of three ea...
57m Jul 15, 2017
57m
Problem Solved: Summer
We are so glad you're tuning into this episode.  These will be moments well-spent as we cover armadillo safety, how Rebecca thinks she's scored more points with God than I have, and how woefully behind I am when it comes to pop-culture and social media.  We also delve into some ways to survive summer with your kids, the top 10 summer vacation destinations in the world and random other summer fa...
36m Jul 14, 2017
36m
#96: Crafting a Calling with Mandy Osborne
Mandy never saw herself as a designer, but when a homemade t-shirt started getting attention from friends, it became clear that God had other plans for her. She now operates Milk and Honey Tees, a home-based business that creates stylish, comfortable tees with meaningful messages. A portion of every Milk and Honey Tees sale supports Africa New Life's Dream Beauty Academy - a program that offers...
50m Jul 08, 2017
50m
#95: Support for Suicide Survivors with Brandy Lidbeck
Brandy is a girl who experienced the unthinkable as a 10 year old girl.  She has labored on behalf of the loved ones of the roughly 117 people who die by suicide each day in the United States.  She wrote the resource she wished she had when her mom died.  Her story is hard but God has proven himself to be a Healer in the midst of so many broken hearts.   What we chat about: The shame encountere...
39m Jul 02, 2017
39m
#94: Knights in Training with Heather Haupt
Heather's goal is to equip parents in the pursuit of intentional parenting.  She knows learning is really fun and wants others to get that too!  Her wants to raise world changers who passionately love God, love others, and delight in the adventure of learning.  She recently created a resource you'll love for your boys on the topic of chivalry! What we chat about: Why we don't want to raise a "t...
39m Jun 26, 2017
39m
#93: Hospitality Made Ridiculously Simple with Kristin Schell
This girl is just so much fun! She led out and started something years ago the rest of us (and the rest of her neighborhood) "meant" to do and just never found the time for.  Well, once Kristin prioritized hospitality and getting to know her neighbors, lives started being impacted in a big way.  You're going to learn so many practical hospitality tips that prove, once again, that having people ...
37m Jun 19, 2017
37m
Problem Solved: Summer...No Wait...Decorating...
In this Episode we discover Rebecca is kind of a big deal in the decorating world. We also know she doesn't like mid-century decor but she doesn't mind if YOU do. I talk about a decorating fail I had where a sweet sentiment turned inappropriate in an instant. I enjoy buying things off Craigslist and Rebecca sometimes takes things out of dumpsters.  Rebecca loves white couches and gets quite dis...
50m Jun 16, 2017
50m
#92: Sibling Conflict: From Bickering to Bonding with Jim and Lynne Jackson
Meet Jim and Lynne:  Jim and Lynne are hands down my favorite parenting resources.  They offer tried and true tips that are also logical and hope-filled.  I just love hearing their perspective and the research-based care they apply to all our parenting puzzlers.  You all absolutely raved about Jim and Lynne the first time they were on the show and you are going to love them this time as well!! ...
55m Jun 11, 2017
55m
#91: Connecting Freedom and Fitness with Alisa Keeton
Alisa Keeton has been involved in the fitness world her whole life.  Once God got a hold of her heart she answered the call to create a space and train others to connect faith and fitness- in a way that was not cheesy and gross.  This conversation is about way more than fitness though, so stick around even if you don't consider yourself an athlete. What we chat about:  How Alisa, once repulsed ...
49m May 26, 2017
49m
#90: Better Than Blended with Rachel Scott
Rachel is the co-founder of a ministry called Better Than Blended that is is dedicated to building blended families that thrive.  Through a marriage, Rachel took on the role of mother to 7 children ranging from infant to adult. With wisdom well beyond their years, Rachel and her husband's goal is to encourage, mentor and equip blended families to become pillars of strength and an awesome testim...
40m May 26, 2017
40m
#89: Does the Bible ACTUALLY Apply to My Real Life? with Lauren Hlushak
Lauren is a wife, mom of two, and a podcast host as well! She came to know God as a young adult and clearly articulates what changed for her after she began to read God's word.  She is so interesting to talk to and I loved hearing all her stories.  I know you will as well! What we chat about:   A simple, memorable way to have a meaningful time with God How a serious medical condition and a huge...
52m May 20, 2017
52m
Problem Solved: Fitness
In this episode Rebecca and I do our very best to solve all your fitness problems.  We give some fitness history and discuss current trends.  You are sure to find a new way to move your body from all the wacky ideas we share. In this episode we cover everything from the detail of Rebecca's very important healthy shake, Emily's ground rules surrounding workouts and kids, and our favorite underwe...
42m May 19, 2017
42m
#88: Trusting That My Story Is Good with Sallie Dean
Sallie Dean is a wife, mom of twins, an artist and, most importantly, my friend.  ;) Sallie has a steadiness about her that I'm drawn to and I was eager to ask her how she walked (and is currently still walking through) a rough season.  The topic is infertility but what she has learned can be broadly applied to anything we are going through.  There were so many important truths shared.  You're ...
38m May 15, 2017
38m
#87: But if Not, God is Still Good with Rachel Swanson
What we chat about: the four types of anxiety what she's learning about the effects of daily quality time with each child  the science behind the benefits of coloring Links mentioned: Big and Little Coloring Devotional Safe House: How Emotional Safety Is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God Where to find Rachel: blog // instag...
44m May 08, 2017
44m
#86: Taco Tuesdays with Shontell Brewer
Shontell is busy.  When she told me all she has going on, I had to sit down.  She has a passel of kids, is a teacher at heart but also a student right now.  She is hysterical and wise and all the things you want in a friend you've never actually met.  Can't wait to share her with you! What we chat about: when you follow God and your husband doesn't breaking past needing your family to "look" a ...
56m Apr 30, 2017
56m
Problem Solved: Personality Tests
The fact of the matter is we don't know a lot about personality tests.  You'll know pretty quick here when you listen.  The bonus about this is that we discovered a lot of interesting things while recording.  I will list them out with bullet points because that makes them seem very important. I am having construction in my kitchen and it turns out it doesn't happen as fast as it does on televis...
45m Apr 27, 2017
45m
#85: Fighting For (Instead of Against) the Hearts of Our Kids with Christy Baca
Christy is a mom I met several years ago.  Since then she has continued to be a source of encouragement and wisdom to me.  She has two older daughters and I love asking her questions about what I need to expect here in the next couple years.  You're really going to be encouraged to keep a realistic perspective on the shenanigans your kids are up to.  I know I was!  What we chat about: Being awa...
45m Apr 24, 2017
45m
#84: The Polygamist's Daughter with Anna LeBaron
Anna is a mom of five who also happens to have a story of escape from a violent, polygamist cult. She endured horrific abuses for years.  While her experiences are not typical, her journey will help you realize that no matter what you’ve faced, you can live a life of wholeness. What we chat about: The very real fear of messing you kids up when you didn't have a typical childhood yourself Fighti...
46m Apr 17, 2017
46m
#83: How to be a Strong, Brave Woman within a Biblical Marriage with Jen Weaver
Jen is a wife, mom, author and conference hostess.  She consistently finds herself up before the sun to write out words of hope to encourage women how strong and capable they are even when they feel just the opposite.  She just created a new resource and I couldn't wait to share it with you! What we chat about: teaching your kids to make their own fun how to keep your identity within marriage h...
48m Apr 10, 2017
48m
#82: Saying 'Yes' to Scary Things with Melinda Simmons
Melinda is a wife, mom to three and a worship leader.  She enjoys using humor and the gracious love of God to navigate her crazy, beautiful life.  She's learning how to step into scary things she'd rather not do.  Like this interview.  She didn't want to do this interview.  What we chat about: trusting God is at work in you even when you're questioning yourself breath prayers how she's learning...
52m Apr 03, 2017
52m
#81: When the Bough Breaks with Lindsay Gerszt
Lindsay is a mom who was blindsided by a situation that affects 1 in 5 women after childbirth.  After the birth of her son, she struggled for 6 years through postpartum depression.  She bravely stared in and co-produced a riveting documentary called When The Bough Breaks that you need to watch even if you're not a new mom. What we chat about: The importance of getting a good doctor and continui...
34m Mar 26, 2017
34m
#80: Love as an Action with Heather Avis
Though not originally setting out to adopt a child with special needs, when opportunity presented itself to adopt Macyn, they put their trust in God and took a leap of faith. Macyn was born with with Down syndrome, something a lot of people don’t understand and fear.  Shortly thereafter, in 2011, they adopted their second daughter, Truly. and in 2013, their son August was born. August is their ...
42m Mar 20, 2017
42m
Problem Solved: Beauty and Fashion
We cover both beauty AND fashion in this Problem Solved episode only because we miscommunicated on the topic.  Thankfully, the two topics went together well so we have a (somewhat) cohesive episode for you. We hope it solves all your fashion and beauty needs...
48m Mar 17, 2017
48m
#79: Love Notes From God with Debbie Canfield
Debbie is one of the most encouraging women I know.  She is a work at home mom who lives where I've always wanted to live: Washington. She makes girly crafts and sells them on Instagram to overcome all the manliness in a house with a husband and three boys! What we chat about: When your marriage is not what you expected When homeschooling is NOT the best fit How to navigate seasons that seem di...
46m Mar 13, 2017
46m
Just Emily: Philemon
Hey guys! Here's something I learned this morning that I really wanted to share! I'd be very interested in knowing if this was at all helpful.  Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We ...
9m Mar 10, 2017
9m
#78: In Search of Durable Happiness with Jennifer Dukes Lee
Jennifer is a farmer's wife and mom to two girls.  She is also a former award-winning news reporter who covered crime, politics and natural disasters for several newspapers.  Now she uses her reporting skills to chase after the biggest story ever: the redemptive story of Christ.     What we chat about: Exploring the Bible to see if God even cares about our happiness Happiness has a bad reputati...
47m Mar 04, 2017
47m
#77: Lay Your Worry Down and Sing a Song Instead with Ellie Holcomb
Loss, disappointment, and fear of the unknown have marked Ellie's journey of wrestling through and coming to firmly believe in God’s faithfulness. Her new album Red Sea Road is clearly written as an act of obedience to sing in the middle of the heartbreak.  I loved the heart behind this album so much I wanted to share Ellie with you guys today!   WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT  The benefits and most of wor...
38m Feb 26, 2017
38m
#76: The Honor of Advocacy with Kayla Craig
Kayla is a wife and mom to 4 kids through adoption as well as biologically.  Before kids she was a journalist and even did some improv acting!  You're going to be encouraged by the way she shares about some intense situations in her life with such joy and hope. What we chat about:  Managing the craziness during ice/snow days When adoption doesn't go as planned How she learned to advocate for th...
40m Feb 20, 2017
40m
Problem Solved: Love Episode
In this segment we impress one another with our Valentine's Day trivia.  We also recount what it was like when we were dating our husbands. Rebecca admits that it's harder to find money laying on the street than she thought, and Emily admits she is too germaphobic to sit on the comfy chairs at Starbucks. Also, Rebecca schedules her groceries to be delivered to her house during her talk with Emi...
47m Feb 14, 2017
47m
#75: Inviting Jesus into your REAL life with Charity Reeb
Charity is a wife, adoptive and biological mom and an entrepreneur. She is a spunky, artistic lady who, as she says, is living proof that Christian women do not have to be cookie cutter.  Regardless of your motherhood journey. I am confident you will love her perspective and insight! We chat about how to be 100% sure of your calling, what Charity has learned about glorifying God in who she IS m...
45m Feb 12, 2017
45m
#74: Divorce, Remarriage and Co-Parenting with Kristen McCall
Love this girl.  I've met her in real life just the once but she's an absolute gem.  And her laugh- it's the BEST! She authentically and endearingly shares the rockier parts of her story in this chat and I just KNOW you're gonna be so thankful you listened. What we chat about: Making and keeping good friendships Building community into our family rhythm When you prepare for marriage and it stil...
49m Feb 05, 2017
49m
#73: Good and Right Can Still Be Hard with Kris Habashy
Having been raised on a farm, Kris knows the life of the American farmer first-hand. Living in the city, however, she sees a large gap between farm culture and urban life.  Her unique perspective has changed the way I grocery shop and I really felt strongly that you would be encouraged by her insights as well!  What we chat about:    When home schooling isn't the best fit for your child How to ...
48m Jan 29, 2017
48m
Problem Solved: Feeding our People
Have you ever realized how sometimes dinner is stressful? Oh all the time? Yeah. Us too. To help out, Rebecca and I tackled and resolved ALL of the meal-related issues you had... not really. But we sure tried. Rebecca doesn't like cooking and I am just basically overwhelmed trying to stretch my grocery budget farther because my dear daughter recently spent thousands when she broke our friend's ...
51m Jan 24, 2017
51m
#72: Loving Well the Person Right in Front of Me with Laura Parker
Laura is a wife and mom of three kids.  Her and her youth director husband wound up in a career they were not expecting (or previously prepared for).  Their journey, while not like any of ours at first glance, is rich with lessons for us all regardless of our situations.  It was a treat for me to hear more of her story and I know you will agree! What we chat about:  How God did something big wi...
40m Jan 19, 2017
40m
#71: Hearing from God and Believing What He Said with Jordan Watts
I met Jordan last year and really loved her heart and her message.  I knew I wanted to share her with you all! She is authentic and honest and encourages women to come before the Lord in the same way.   What we chat about: Teaching our kids to know and follow God's voice The important difference between striving for God's love and responding to it. The idea of depression and misery as gifts Cur...
46m Jan 16, 2017
46m
#70: Rebuilding a Marriage After Betrayal
Like so many of us, Lynn ended up being an expert in an area she never hoped to know about. Pornography invaded her marriage and caused lasting pain for everyone involved.  Thankfully, her story is one of healing and she has become a resource for the rest of us.   What we chat about: the brain science behind pornography the importance of presenting yourself as your children's best source of inf...
50m Jan 06, 2017
50m
#69: The Girl with the Bad Church Story with Karen Stott
Karen is a visionary wife and mom who LOVES encouraging and spurring on other women.  She loves it so much she started what is now a thriving community to do just that.  I wanted to bring her on to share with you her amazing story of an unhealthy church situation and how she rebuilt her life and her understanding of who God is. what we chat about: how to know if you're in an unhealthy church si...
49m Jan 02, 2017
49m
#68: I Quit...Again with Rissa Poling
Rissa is my funny/wise/lovely gem of a friend.  You are going to love hearing her heart on mothering and just life in general. Authentic people are all kinds of refreshing and this girl brings all the realness to her relationships.  Can't wait for you to hear it! What we chat about: you worship what you fear quitting birthdays seeking God on our kid's behalf teaching our kids to celebrate the e...
51m Dec 17, 2016
51m