Send us a text Ep. 120 - They met at a summer camp in the Carolina mountains at age 15 and 16 in 1978, then married four years later. Little did they know how ill-prepared they were for marriage and the first five years were horrific, with continuous disconnection and pain. It took MANY years of relational suffering for the Dr. Glenn & Phyllis to finally discover tools that worked for their marriage. They share their wisdom, expertise and hope-filled story in today's episode. CONNECT WITH DR...
Mar 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 120
Send us a text Ep. 119 - I had been planning a home birth since I found out I was pregnant with Audrey. The birth tub was ready to go and I felt mentally and physically prepared. I woke up on December 22nd to the exciting realization that baby girl was COMING. My water was breaking and I knew that meant her arrival was going to happen one way or another. The next twelve hours went nothing like I had planned. That's because absolutely nothing happened. My water broke... but that was it. No contra...
Mar 17, 2023•54 min•Ep. 119
Send us a text Ep. 118 - She has 10 kids and is only 40 years old! She homeschools, writes books, potty trains, hosts a podcast, and still goes on weekly date nights with her husband. Say whaaat?? Meet Abbie Halberstadt, the woman behind the popular Instagram account called "M is for Mama." She's a mom on a mission leading thousands of women in a rebellion against mediocre motherhood. And she wants us to join her! Let's talk all things motherhood, raising kids, prioritizing marriage, getting in ...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 118
Send us a text Ep. 117 - Have you been wrestling with a specific sexual sin and can't seem to break free? No matter how hard you pray or read your Bible, the sin persists? As a Christian woman, this can feel extremely discouraging. You might even begin to doubt if freedom is possible. If that's you (or someone you know), then this episode is for you! Although sin is strong...Jesus is stronger! Don't give up hope. Jesus wants freedom and victory for you. His power is made perfect in our weakness....
Mar 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 117
Send us a text Ep. 116 - Growing up in a family with 19 kids and living most of her childhood on reality TV, Jinger Duggar Vuolo has a unique life to say the least. Millions of people loved watching the 19 Kids and Counting show, but often wondered why the Duggars had such strict rules about modesty, romantic relationships, and music. Most people had never heard of a man named Bill Gothard, but behind the scenes, his teachings were the driving force behind the Duggar's ultra-conservative lifesty...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 116
Send us a text Ep. 115 - Imagine walking into a strip club for the first time with one simple goal - to share the gospel with the women who work there. This is exactly what a woman named Rachelle Starr has been doing for years now. Her heart is burdened and broken for the thousands of women who find themselves (for one reason or another) stuck in a repetitive cycle of working in the sex industry. You will be blown away by what God is doing through Rachelle's work as the gospel of Jesus pierces s...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 115
Send us a text Ep. 114 - Let's be honest. Valentine's Day isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Regardless of what we see on the Hallmark Channel, rarely do things turn out that perfectly. In singleness, we often feel bummed because we don't have that special someone. Then in marriage, we often feel bummed because our special day isn't turning out to be as romantic as we'd imagined! We can attest to feeling both of these ways. In today's episode, we're going to spill the beans and tell you ab...
Feb 13, 2023•28 min
Send us a text Ep. 113 - *Enjoy this replay! After ministering to singles for over a decade, JP Pokluda knows what it takes to date with success as a Christian. He’s seen the pitfalls and struggles firsthand and is here to offer you a radically better way to date. In today’s episode, JP brings powerful insight and wisdom directly to the Girl Defined Sisterhood! He covers everything from the pitfalls of modern dating, what to look for in a guy, how to know if you have the gift of singleness, how ...
Feb 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 113
Send us a text Ep. 112 - Married women have tons of burning questions about intimacy and sex. "Where did my libido go the second I got married?" and "I've never had an orgasm. How can I overcome this?" and "How to know what's okay in bed and what's not?" The list goes on. Christian married women need help, direction and hope in this area. Google isn't cutting it. We need real advice from a real sex expert. Join us today as we ask Francie Winslow many crucial questions about married sex. To learn...
Jan 30, 2023•51 min•Ep. 112
Send us a text Ep. 111 - Today we're talking to Blake Howard, a man who was once a drag queen and living his life as an openly gay man. He shares how his homosexual relationships and drag performances provided temporary happiness and purpose, but ultimately left him feeling more alone and empty than before. Blake shares his journey of finding Jesus and ultimately leaving everything behind to pursue Biblical manhood instead. To learn more about God's design for sexuality, gender, and Biblical wom...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 111
Send us a text Ep. 110 - Enjoy this replay! It often feels like having an open and honest conversation about homosexuality, transgenderism, and/or abortion, is off limits. If the thoughts don't line up with the cultural norm, you better keep them to yourself. Despite the pressure to stay silent on these issues, we're not staying silent. There is too much at stake. God's Word isn't silent on these topics and neither should we be. In today's conversation, Professor Nancy Pearcey, brings her wisdom...
Jan 16, 2023•57 min•Ep. 110
Send us a text Ep. 109 - As Christian women of this modern generation, we breathe the air and ideology of feminism without even realizing it. What's normal today (sexual autonomy, gender fluidity, cohabitating) wasn't normal a few decades ago. Our view of femininity and womanhood has been radically impacted by feminist thinking in more ways than we often realize. In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into this topic with popular author and Bible teacher, Mary Kassian. Girl Defined Book: G...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 109
Send us a text Ep. 108 - It's the most wonderful time of the year. This is the time where we get to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Where would any of us be without His amazing birth, life, sacrifice, and resurrection? This is why we celebrate big. Family. Traditions. Food. Gifts. All the things. This episode is filled with fresh ideas to make this Christmas season special. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of...
Dec 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 108
Send us a text Ep. 107 - It’s been over a year since Zack and Kristen brought their boys home from Ukraine and finalized the adoption. Life has been full, fun, and wild with lots of joys and some challenges. In this down-to-earth conversation, they share openly about how becoming an “instant family” has impacted their marriage, and what life looks like today as a family of four. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-De...
Dec 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 107
Send us a text Ep. 106 - Enjoy this replay. Almost every young Christian woman asks this question at some point in her life. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really great? OR is it mostly super awkward and weird? Is saving sex for marriage actually worth it? Does God really care that much? In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their own stories of saving sex for marriage and answer this question from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that can be super...
Dec 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 106
Send us a text Ep. 105 - Enjoy this incredible replay. Same sex attraction is a topic we've been wanting to cover for a long time. Many of you have DM'd us asking us to bring biblical truth and gospel centered hope to this conversation. We know this can be a very sensitive topic... that's why we've waited this long to bring the right person onto the show. Ellen Dykas has spent years loving and ministering to women who are wrestling with this struggle. If you desire hope and freedom with your own...
Nov 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 105
Send us a text Ep. 104 - Christian women often feel extremely uncomfortable talking about sex. It seems there is an unspoken rule to keep everything super "hush-hush." This is ridiculous. Most women have big questions about sex and we (as Christians) should be the first to talk about this area of life. God designed sex. There should be no shame in trying to understand the ins-and-outs of His good design. In today's episode, we're unpacking your biggest questions about sex & intimacy (all fro...
Nov 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 104
Send us a text Ep. 103 - Christian women are notorious for giving "feel good" encouragement. It might not be true. It might not be biblical. But, it makes us feel good in the moment. "You're enough." "Your turn is next!" "You'll get that baby soon." "Marriage is in your future." "Good things are coming your way." These all sound nice and great and make me feel good... but are they true? Are they biblical? In today's episode, we're unpacking why this "fluffy feel good" advice is more damaging tha...
Nov 14, 2022•29 min•Ep. 103
Send us a text Feminism has been the loudest voice in culture for women. Feminism acts like ALL women want abortion, autonomy, careers, power over men and more. But is that really true for ALL women? No. We took a poll on Instagram and you all submitted things you DO NOT WANT. Things like "hustle culture" and "being a boss babe." If you value femininity, motherhood, and chivalry, this episode is for you. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Be...
Nov 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 102
Send us a text Many Christian single women wonder if they have the gift of singleness. If marriage hasn't happened yet... maybe singleness is God's calling on your life. This is a legit line of thinking and one that deserves good/biblical answers. Join Kristen and Bethany as they bring clarity to this confusing conversation. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for ...
Oct 31, 2022•42 min•Ep. 101
Send us a text Ep. 100 - Lets celebrate the 100th episode with an extra special conversation. We've covered some pretty intense topics over the lifespan of this podcast. Masturbation, feminism, birth control, drag queens, marriage, biblical womanhood and more. It's time to take a little break and have some fun. In today's episode, we're answering your assumptions about us! Everything from "Bethany is the black sheep of the family" to "you two are leaving Girl Defined." Let's dive into what's tru...
Oct 23, 2022•33 min•Ep. 100
Send us a text Ep. 099 - The history of "the birth control pill" is something most women are not familiar with. Most women simply listen to their Dr. (without question) when they're told to get on the pill for one reason or other. Oral contraception has become the go-to for preventing pregnancy with little understanding of the potential negative health impacts to the woman taking it. We've brought on expert, Dr. Leah Gordon to talk all things birth control, oral contraception and the history of ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 99
Send us a text Ep. 098 - Have safe sex. Don't get pregnant. And build your career. That's the mantra women have been told from the time they were teen girls. Birth control is the go-to prescription to assist in this process of raising career minded women who put family on the back burner. This entire way of thinking needs to be tossed out and rebuilt. That's where Candice Watters comes in. She brings a perspective to family planning that is sure to make you question everything you've though over...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 98
Send us a text Ep 097 - Purity culture gets a major bad rap amongst millennials who grew up in the church. I get that. Purity culture had some major pitfalls and did a lot of damage. But, what about public health sex education? What about the sex ed class you took in school? It's time to give both purity culture and sex ed their fair evaluation. In today's episode we are chatting with public health expert and founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, Kristen Miele. She's been in the public health space for o...
Oct 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 97
Send us a text Ep. 096 - If you are familiar with our ministry you know that, we created GirlDefined Ministries to help girls “get BACK to God’s design.” As a whole, Christian girls are really struggling to understand what God’s design is for their lives and how to practically live that out. In short, we don’t believe feminism is the answer to our womanhood questions. Yes, feminism has done some good over the years, but by and large it has left women more confused and unfulfilled than ever befor...
Sep 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 96
Send us a text Ep. 095 - Dating should always be done with intention and careful consideration. Dating should always work toward answering the question, "should we get married?" A successful dating relationship either moves forward toward marriage OR ends because you've discovered it's not the right thing. What questions should you ask to help you figure out if he's "the one?" Here's a list of the top ten questions to help you take your relationship to a deeper level. FREE LIST: 136 Questions to...
Sep 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 95
Send us a text Ep 094 - The two of us found ourselves without children for all of our thirties. That gave us plenty of time to focus on Girl Defined Ministries and all that running a non-profit entails. The past two years changed all of that though. We both became mothers and our lives suddenly looked very different. We wondered, "How can we balance both motherhood and running a ministry?" It's been a journey of figuring it out. Here's what we've learned so far and how we balance it during this ...
Sep 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 94
Send us a text Ep. 093 - This wildly popular episode is back for a much needed replay. Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was an English professor at Syracuse University, specializing in queer theory, lobbying for LGBTQ+ groups, was in a committed lesbian relationship and living the life she thought would bring her true happiness. Until the day she was confronted with the true gospel of Jesus Christ. In an effort to prove Christianity wrong, Dr. Rosaria read through the Bible seven times looking for flaws ...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 93
Send us a text Ep 092 - Does life ever seem unfair to you? Do you ever wonder why certain people seem to get an extra dose of suffering? In today's conversation with Nicole, we're going to hear one of those stories of overwhelming suffering. Nicole opens up and shares about the raw and vulnerable moments in her life. The moments she wasn't sure she'd actually make it through. The moments she thought it just might be the end of what she could handle. Let's listen as Nicole shares her story of hop...
Aug 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 92
Send us a text Ep. 091 - What is the deal with Drag Queens? It's like they've tripled in numbers over the past few years and have taken front and center on the stage. Even parents are taking their young children to hear drag queens read children's books.... and watch them twerk. This is NOT okay. Drag Queens are an insult to women and a complete mockery of God's design for womanhood. In today's episode, we're unpacking the many reasons why Christians should reject Drag Queens and take a bold sta...
Aug 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 91
