Women’s ministry seems to be trending toward feel-good messages and addressing felt needs while neglecting theology. More and more women are looking to learn the truths of their faith but find their women’s ministry isn’t filling the need. Cyndee Ownbey has some insight into why that is and what leaders must do to turn this around. The result will be a thriving ministry that meets the spiritual, relational, and emotional needs of their women. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & F...
Feb 19, 2022•47 min•Season 8Ep. 117
We've all heard the saying, "Love is love" and God wants us to love. it's the greatest way to shut someone up who might be saying something you don't agree with. But what do people mean by love? That's the question we must define. Shanda breaks down what love is and what it isn't in today's episode. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 S...
Feb 12, 2022•25 min•Season 8Ep. 116
Hillary Morgan Ferrer is on the show to talk about her new book: Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality. We discuss how to talk to your kids about sex, and why parents are still the most influential people in their child's lives. How do we combat cultures talking points when it comes to sex and gender? Get to them first! Find out how in today's episode. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shand...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 115
How much of life's problems is because of the devil? How much power over your life does he really have? It may surprise you to hear the answer. Shanda breaks down why it's important to know your enemy and why it may not be the devil's fault at all. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Jan 29, 2022•27 min•Season 8Ep. 114
Trudi is an OBGYN who has performed hundreds of abortions. We talk about the reality of abortions performed during the stages of development, the emotional aftermath of abortions on women, and why every Christian must defend life in the womb Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 113
Why does it seem as though some problems are cyclical? Could it be that we are not dealing with the root of what we sow? Shanda breaks down Galatians 6 and talks about the cause and effect of life's circumstances and how to uproot the things that don't belong. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Jan 15, 2022•32 min•Season 8Ep. 112
What are the signs the new age movement has made its way into the church? Melissa talks about her experience with new age thought mingled with Christian beliefs, and she explains how new age concepts sneakily creep into the church undetected. Have you used words like "good vibes", "karma", "spirit guides" and other new age terms? You might be influenced by the new age movement!
Jan 08, 2022•44 min•Season 8Ep. 111
How do we live without regret? Many people regret what they’ve done or didn’t do. They experience remorse over fights, words spoken and careers they settled for. Shanda talks about the one thing that helps us restore things we’ve lost and to live with no regret!
Jan 01, 2022•23 min•Season 8Ep. 110
The nativity is so well recognized in our culture that it has lost its meaning. Do we truly understand the Christmas story and the events surrounding the birth of Jesus? It may surprise you to learn that the Wisemen weren't even there when Jesus was born. Does that mean we should leave them out of the nativity? Shanda explores the answer to these questions.
Dec 25, 2021•23 min•Season 8Ep. 109
There's a rumor going around social media that says Christmas is a pagan holiday. Should Christians stop celebrating Christmas because some people say it's ruled by pagan rituals? Shanda tackles how to face Christmas and arms you with responses you can share to help others understand why Christmas belongs to Christians Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://b...
Dec 18, 2021•27 min•Season 8Ep. 108
Albert and Shanda take on the meaning of Immanuel, God with us. This is a theological concept we must understand in order to truly celebrate the birth of Christ at Christmas. You will be encouraged and prepared to share with others why Christianity is different from all other religions Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shan...
Dec 11, 2021•54 min•Season 8Ep. 107
Everyone wants but not everyone is willing to do what it takes to get it. The Bible often refers to seeking God, but what does that look like and how do we do it? Shanda gives practice tips for seeking the Lord and explains the apologetics classes you can register for to help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: ht...
Dec 04, 2021•37 min•Season 8Ep. 106
"Love yourself first, take care of you, you're enough" ... this is the messages of culture. Sadly, this is also the message in some Christian churches. Brooke talks about her own journey with self-love and why self-denial is what strengths the every day woman. Follow Brooke on social @thegorgeousgrace Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021...
Nov 26, 2021•56 min•Season 8Ep. 105
Did you know moms have a huge influence over how and when their boys become men? Our culture defines masculinity and manhood differently than biblical manhood. Shanda talks about her some of the recent conversations she's had with her own boys and why moms must learn to let their sons go. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.S...
Nov 20, 2021•46 min•Season 8Ep. 104
Samuel is committed to taking on racial, social, and cultural issues with Biblical theology. We discuss the abortion rates of black babies, CRT, and how white women are the biggest contributors of the social justice "gospel". Samuel explains why he is slow to write but ever fervent in standing for truth. Follow Samuel on his page at Slow to Write. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbrigh...
Nov 12, 2021•43 min•Season 8Ep. 103
Do you seek to have an experience with God? Emotionalism is on the rise in the church and it has led people to believe that emotion and experience is necessary for an effective church service. Shanda shares her own experience with emotionalism and what we can do when we don't feel God. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shan...
Nov 06, 2021•32 min•Season 8Ep. 102
Can you be a Christian and a feminist? Ane talks about the roles of men and women, modesty, and why our battles are fought at home. Ane touches on the misconception by the culture of biblical authority and leadership of men. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Oct 30, 2021•40 min•Season 8Ep. 101
Let's celebrate 100 episodes!!! Shanda has her husband Dean on the show to talk about their move from CA to SC and the lessons they learned from making a life-altering decision. If you've ever said, "I could never do that!" This episode is for you! Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Oct 23, 2021•52 min•Season 7Ep. 100
Izzy speaks to the dilemma Critical Race Theory brings to mixed families like hers. How do kids being raised with parents of different races remedy the message of CRT? Izzy talks about what the churches should do when it comes to the identity crisis being created by CRT. Follow Izzy on social at Saints and Society. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.l...
Oct 16, 2021•47 min•Season 7Ep. 99
Everyone believes in things for reasons that have nothing to do with truth. I can relate to this because I was raised in church and for a time, I only believed because I was raised to believe that way. What happens when what we believe is not rooted in truth? We'll talk about that today and why you should know the reason for what you believe. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com...
Oct 09, 2021•31 min•Season 7Ep. 98
There is a cost to standing for truth in a post-truth culture. Whether it's online, in your home, or sharing the truth with a neighbor, you will be disliked by someone. Lauren DeMoss Benson is one of the fiercest online voices when it comes to speaking truth to culture. She shares what that looks like and how she handles it. She also gives encouragement and things to remember when it comes to the importance of speaking truth, and why you cannot opt-out to save your reputation. Find Shanda www.sh...
Oct 02, 2021•44 min•Season 7Ep. 97
No matter if you're a Christian or not, you are in a spiritual battle. But the real question is are you engaged? Shanda breaks down the armor of God in a practical and applicable way. We look at Ephesians 6 and why many Christians may be familiar with this passage but they don't understand what it means. God has given us the means to engage in the battle. Are you in the fight?
Sep 25, 2021•33 min•Season 7Ep. 96
Research shows that 1/3 of Gen Z and millennials are on track to struggle with their sexuality. Phoenix Hayes shares her own personal experience with a loved one struggling with gender identity and how the church needs to approach these conversations in culture. Before we do that, we must understand the struggle with identity and be equipped to handle the depth of the current crisis in culture. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulb...
Sep 20, 2021•50 min•Season 7Ep. 94
Laura Z Powell, an Islam specialist with Women in Apologetics shares what the recent atrocities in Afghanistan actually mean for women, young girls, and Christians. As someone who has visited Afghanistan, she knows firsthand what life is going to be like after 20 years of progress toward Christianity and women in education. Laura shares what every Christian in America must know and what we can do about it once the media moves on. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @sha...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 94
Naomi was raised in a cult. She was hidden in plain site as she went to public school, keeping her life under wraps so no one would find out the truth. She now speaks about her own experience and how to heal from church abuse. Naomi and Shanda have a candid conversation about what the church needs to know and prepare for in order to keep members from deconstructing their own faith. ______ Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright....
Sep 04, 2021•41 min•Season 7Ep. 93
Shanda shares her personal struggle with anxiety and how God showed her how to transform her mind. She also talks about why anxiety is more about coping and transforming your mind than it is a mental health disorder. If you struggle with anxiety and want to overcome it, this episode is a must-listen. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 ...
Aug 28, 2021•34 min•Season 7Ep. 92
There's a difference between knowing how to think versus being told what to think. But how do you know the difference? We also discuss brainwashing, freethinking, and what the Bible says about trading your mind to think correctly. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Aug 21, 2021•57 min•Season 7Ep. 91
With education rapidly changing and adjusting to the culture, what do Christian moms do with their kids? Does it matter which avenue of education we choose? Shanda discusses homeschool, public school, and private school and provides encouragement for the mom who just wants her kids to choose Jesus. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 St...
Aug 14, 2021•27 min•Season 6Ep. 90
Deception is only 10% lies and 90% truth. Zee is my guest today and we talk about how people twist scripture to manipulate and/or fit their desires. Zee shares her own experience and why she began writing and addressing twisted Scripture in the church. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Aug 07, 2021•42 min•Season 6Ep. 89
Why is the beginning of something easy? Most people have the motivation to start something new, but once it becomes a routine, it's hard to stick with it. Today we talk about why God emphasizes the start rather than the finish. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop...
Jul 31, 2021•32 min•Season 6Ep. 88
