Send us a text Ep. 090 - This wildly popular episode is back for a much needed replay. If you’re a girl or woman who has struggled with any sort of lustful sin habit, you’re not alone. Millions of Christian women (single and married) are facing similar temptations every day. And by God’s grace, many of them are finding freedom and victory over their struggles! I (Kristen) am going to be very open and transparent in this post because I want you to know that Christ has the power to help us overcom...
Aug 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 90
Send us a text Ep. 089 - It's time for a VERY exciting announcement. Many of you have followed my life journey here on Girl Defined. I started out talking about singleness and how to thrive in that season of life. I then took you on my dating and engagement journey with my now husband Dav. Motherhood followed shortly after marriage and you were right there with me. Sadly, three miscarriages came after that. Today, I get to share some amazing news with you. I am twenty weeks pregnant with my swee...
Aug 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 89
Send us a text Ep. 088 - Modesty is one of those topics that most Christians won't touch with a 10ft pole. It's controversial. It's divisive. It's confusing. It's just hard to talk about. We get it. That's why we haven't talked about it much over the past few years either. That all changes today though. We're jumping back in the deep and going there. We're having the hard conversation. Don't worry. We're not giving a list of "rights and wrongs" or "do's and don'ts." We're going deeper. We're tal...
Aug 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 88
Send us a text Ep. 087 - You read that right. A man has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. This is a huge honor and one any biological woman would be honored to receive. But... no. There isn't room for real women any more. Men have entered the scene and they are taking over. They are literally erasing women before our eyes. In today's show, we're discussing the sad story of Lia Thomas. A Biological man who recently transitioned into a "woman" and is now competing in women's spo...
Jul 25, 2022•42 min•Ep. 87
Send us a text Ep. 086 - Lust isn't a guy problem. It's a human problem. That means that Christian women struggle with sexual sin as well. Yes, Christian women struggle with addiction to porn. You may find yourself viewing porn on a regular basis and wondering if it's okay. You may find yourself viewing porn and desperately wanting freedom. Maybe you're not struggling at all, but you want a more biblical view of sex and your sexuality. In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the danger...
Jul 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 86
Send us a text Ep. 085 - At 19 years old, Kylie Bisutti became the number one googled person in entire world. She had just won a worldwide Victoria’s Secret Modeling competition, beating out 10,000 women to ultimately land the opportunity to walk the runway in a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. But, the glitz and glam wouldn’t last for long. Behind the scenes, Kylie began experiencing the emptiness, darkness, and corruption of the elite modeling industry. As a Christian woman, she felt constantly...
Jul 11, 2022•55 min•Ep. 85
Send us a text Ep. 084 - The overturning of Roe v. Wade has sent shock waves throughout all of America. Shock in a good way and shock in a bad way. Many Christians are rejoicing and praising God for the lives that will be saved as a result of this decision. Many other women are grieving what they view as a loss to their basic human rights. Should we be celebrating? Should we be mourning? And what in the world does the overturning of Roe v. Wade actually mean for women? We brought an expert to he...
Jul 04, 2022•46 min•Ep. 84
Send us a text Ep. 083 - Miss Universe is the world's largest beauty pageant organization. You would think that they (above all other organizations) would be fighting for women and trying to protect them. Nope. Not the case. They actually released a post that suggests how to have more inclusive language when speaking about a woman and her period. The post literally encourages people to remove the words "woman" and "female" from their vocabulary. Is this healthy? Is this biblical? Let's jump in a...
Jun 27, 2022•38 min•Ep. 83
Send us a text Ep. 082 - Rainbow flags have covered the nation and businesses have come out in full support of Pride Month. If you're a Christian woman, you're probably wondering how to love your neighbor without endorsing pride month. It's hard to know how to handle this "religious month long holiday" from a biblical foundation. The two of us are taking you on a deep dive of pride month. Let's unpack God's truth to gain a biblical response to this holiday. Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for...
Jun 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 82
Send us a text Ep. 081 - 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 “sett...
Jun 13, 2022•30 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text Ep. 080 - Get ready for some mind-blowing wisdom on marriage and motherhood. We're hearing from Susan Macias on today's episode. She is a wife of thirty-seven years, mother of seven, and grandmother to ten. Her passion is to help you understand God's amazing design for marriage and motherhood. You asked your most pressing questions and she gave amazing answers. This is Titus 2 in action. You don't want to miss this session between Kristen Clark and Susan Macias. Follow Susan on In...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 80
Send us a text Ep. 079 - We're sharing our journey of facing intense hate for our belief in Christ and unwavering stance on God's Word. It's been a CRAZY journey over the past eight years. We never could have anticipated the immense pushback we'd receive as a result for standing on biblical truth. The worlds ideas and beliefs are constantly changing. God's Word never changes. His truth is constant. If you desire to stand up for truth (no matter the consequence) this episode is for you. Not Part ...
May 30, 2022•50 min•Ep. 79
Send us a text Ep. 078 - We are going there. We're having an open and honest conversation about sex as a newlywed couple. This has been a highly requested topic and we're excited to offer some practical, spiritual and insightful advice for this area of your marriage. Today is extra special. We brought Francie Winslow from Heaven in Your Home to share her best advice on sex. We also brought Clint and Charity from Restored 2 More on the show as well. They shared such helpful and practical advice o...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 78
Send us a text Ep. 077 - Have you ever wondered anything like this: “How will I know when I meet my future husband?” Or, “How will I know if he’s the one I should marry?” Or, “What signs should I look for to figure out who the one is?!” These are popular questions. Chances are, you’ve probably asked some of them yourself. Trying to “figure out the ONE” is something we’ve asked ourselves over the years too. However, instead of looking for a magic sign or an overwhelming feeling, we’ve discovered ...
May 16, 2022•37 min•Ep. 77
Send us a text Ep. 076 - Sadly, divorce seems to be the go-to option for many couples in our modern day. That's why we are passionate about equipping couples with the wisdom and tools needed to make it the distance. What if we told you that pre-marital counseling has the ability reduce your chances of divorce by about thirty percent. It's true! Simply by working through issues and preparing before marriage can set you up for success. Today, we have therapist team Adam and Karissa King with us to...
May 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text Ep. 075 - Don’t settle for a guy who isn’t interested in honoring God with his life. No matter how cute or funny he is, it’s not worth it in the end. Settling is never worth it. Don’t lower the bar for a guy who’s cute and charming, but lacks godly character and a genuine love for God. Don’t allow yourself to fall for a guy who makes you laugh, but cares only for himself. Don’t stay with a guy who says he loves you, but constantly pressures you to compromise. As satisfying as i...
May 02, 2022•43 min
Send us a text Ep. 074 - It was a terrifying day for everyone in the country of Ukraine. The people of Ukraine woke up very early to radio stations and TV channels announcing that Russia had invaded their beloved homeland. Our sister woke up to sounds of bombing not far from her house. It was (and is) a literal nightmare. We have the honor of hearing from our sister, Ellissa Petrenko, for her very first interview about that terrifying day (and the days that followed). Listen as she shares the fi...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text Ep. 073 - Guy drama is a HUGE issue for many women. It can quite literally tear good friendships apart. Women who were once the best of friends end up going their separate ways... over a guy! Kristen and Bethany are no strangers to the drama of who-likes-who and the comparison that plagues many friendships. In today's episode, they are going to unpack how to focus on and live for what truly matters. You don't have to let the good (or bad) going on in other peoples lives to ruin yo...
Apr 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text Ep. 072 - It’s been a long year. I (Bethany) never imagined I’d be sharing a story like this one. I knew miscarriages could be a possibility, but I never imagined I would have three back-to-back-to-back. My faith has been challenged in new ways. My relationship with my sweet husband has grown and deepened because of these losses. I know God is good. I know He has a plan. I trust Him. I don’t know what the future holds. I don’t know why I’m having these miscarriages. I don’t know t...
Apr 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text Ep. 071 - Imagine walking into a church and standing a few feet away from your future husband WITHOUT realizing it. This is Bethany's story. In 2010 she walked into a small church having NO idea she was about to meet her future husband. It would be years before God would bring them together. During those years of her knowing David, but having no idea he was her future husband, Bethany struggled with her singleness. She struggled to trust God. If you're in a season of waiting, this...
Apr 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text Ep. 070 - Let's jump back to the year 2014. This was the year that Girl Defined Ministries came into existence. Talk about a step of faith. We didn't know what in the world we were doing. We just knew that we needed to TRUST God and follow His leading. Is there something in your own life that you know you need to trust God with? Maybe it's taking a step of faith towards something. Or, maybe it's ending a bad relationship that should have ended a year ago. In today's episode, we're...
Mar 28, 2022•30 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text Ep. 069 - The moment was perfect. Kristen was in the getaway car heading to her honeymoon. Life couldn't get any better. The emotions were joy-filled. She thought to herself, "Wow! God, you're so good." Little did she know the intense grief and heartbreak that was in her near future. If you're wondering how to handle the highs and lows of your life in a biblical way, this episode is for you. Kristen opens up her story to offer hope to any woman who's wrestled with difficult feelin...
Mar 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text Ep. 068 - Hard moments in life cause many of us to ask the question, "God, are you even good?" or "How could a good God let such evil happen?" Those are legit questions. They need answers. In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany open up about the difficulty their families have been walking through. They never could have anticipated the War in Ukraine would impact them so personally. But, it has. Their sister fled the country at 38 weeks pregnant. It's been scary. Hard. And heartbr...
Mar 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text Ep. 067 - I thought I was going to marry this guy. How could I move on? How could I imagine a future without him? Worst of all... how could I ever date again? Breakups can be one of the most devastating moments in a woman's life. Breakups can leave one lonely, grieving and anxious about the future. I know, because I've been there many times. My breakup left me worry-ridden. I become overtaken with the sin of worry. If you desire freedom from the sin of worry in your own life, I wi...
Mar 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 67
Send us a text A honeymoon is supposed to be the happiest moments in a couples life... right? That was not the case for me (Kristen). Yes, there were amazing parts! Don't get me wrong. But, there were several days that taught me some HUGE lessons about trusting God. If you desire to trust God in deeper ways, today's episode is for you. This is Week 1 of the Not Part of the Plan Book Club! JOIN THE BOOK CLUB Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined B...
Feb 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text I'm sure you are well aware of the situation in Ukraine. We have been on our knees the past few days for our sister (currently 38 weeks pregnant) and the rest of her friends/family in that country. Here is a short update on how you can be praying for Ellissa and her husband Andrii. GO FUND ME (for Ellissa and Andrii) Support the show RESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relatio...
Feb 28, 2022•16 min
Send us a text Ep. 065 - The unexpected loss of our baby brother was grief like we'd never experienced before. We were teen girls at the time and had never faced a tragedy this personal. There's nothing in the world that can truly prepare you to watch your brand new baby brother pass away right before your eyes. It was devastating and heartbreaking. We had two choices: 1. We could run toward God - OR - 2. We could run away from him. This is our story of learning to trust God when life throws you...
Feb 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text Ep. 064 - We're bringing in the men to answer your questions. This is a special day and it calls for a special episode. Today we're hearing from Kristen, Zack, Bethany and Dav. They're bringing us some married wisdom about all things love, romance, dating and sex. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this is an episode you will love . FREE VERSE CARDS Love Defined Book Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Book Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and ...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text Ep. 063 - Do you currently have a desire for love, romance, and marriage that's going unfulfilled? Sister, you're not alone. This is one of the hardest unfulfilled longings that single christian women face. You PRAY for God to give you a man, but it's just not happening. In today's episode, Bethany opens up about her own story of unfulfilled longings for marriage. She shares her crazy story of purchasing a wedding dress... only to have it collect dust for the next decade. Love Def...
Feb 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text Ep. 062 - The pressure on women to be all, do everything, accomplish much and achieve more is IMMENSE. It's honestly overwhelming. It's crucial that we slow down and ask ourselves where this message is coming from and if it's biblical. Everything in life should be filtered through the lens of Scripture. Even messages being shouted by prominent Christian's. In today's episode, we're going to share the own pressure we've felt to be THE BOSS and how that's lead us to worrisome and an...
Jan 31, 2022•30 min•Ep. 62
