Have you ever walked through the woods a little bit chilly and felt the unexpected warmth from a different breeze? That is how our kindness touches the world around us. The fruit of kindness, when produced in us by the Holy Spirit, has such a tremendous impact—in a world of harsh, jagged edges, kindness is smooth. Join me as we dig into week two of the MSI Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit! Transcribed version of the podcast is below
Aug 14, 2019•20 min•Ep. 805
There is a real need for generational friendships in our culture today. Older women are instructed to mentor and teach younger women—younger women have fresh eyes and insight to offer older women! Tune in today and let’s rethink how we’re living in relationship with others!
Aug 09, 2019•23 min•Ep. 803
How do we become people of biblical integrity? How do we train our children to do the same? We can raise our kids to have honor and high morals, be reliable workers and kind friends? It starts with a commitment to living a life of integrity in everyday situations. Download this month’s study at MomStrong International and join us!
Aug 07, 2019•21 min•Ep. 802
Have you ever wondered if God was listening to your prayers? You’re not alone! Join me as I talk with my husband about the last seven years of producing this podcast. Miracles abound where God guides. He is faithful!
Aug 05, 2019•26 min•Ep. 801
What’s the secret to a joyful, successful family? It starts with a joyful marriage. Your family doesn’t need to look like other families—but you do need to be grounded in God’s Word! Let’s talk about what that looks like as we wish the Dunagans a wonderful 34th Anniversary!
Jul 26, 2019•29 min•Ep. 797
Meekness is a word we see tied to gentleness in the scriptures, and commonly misunderstood. Even as you read it, meekness brings to mind pictures of a tiny mouse shivering in the corner. In the ’90s (and still today!) it was big for women in assertiveness classes to decide that in order to not be a doormat, standing up for oneself was the way to go. In reality, meekness is restrained strength—and God offers it to you!
Jul 24, 2019•20 min•Ep. 796
Submission. This topic seems to be a bitter pill for many women to swallow—and it’s not hard to understand why. In the church, the issue of submission in marriage is often misrepresented. This week at MomStrong International, we’re studying what Biblical Submission should look like, and why God’s design for marriage is beautiful in every way.
Jul 17, 2019•29 min•Ep. 793
Do you feel overwhelmed by what you hear and see in culture right now? It’s easy to feel that way but be encouraged! Today, my guest, Debbie Meador will be talking with me about how she got #offthebench and began to make a difference in her area. It’s a conversation about hope and freedom that you won’t want to miss!
Jul 15, 2019•32 min•Ep. 792
Are you struggling to defeat the enemy in your life? A former SWAT officer, Pastor Phil Hopper knows a thing or two about adversaries. As lead pastor of Abundant Life Church in Lees Summit, Missouri, he has shepherded thousands of men and women, teaching them to defeat the enemy of their soul and apply the life-changing truth of God's Word. You will not want to miss this powerful podcast!
Jul 05, 2019•39 min•Ep. 788
Images are reflections, and that’s what we were crafted to be—reflections of God here on earth. We were created to be bear His image and reveal His heart by pointing others to Him—mirrors displaying His character to the world. Join me as we talk about our newest study as it relates to our role as women.
Jul 03, 2019•22 min•Ep. 787
Although Jesus said He came to give us abundant life, sometimes we can find ourselves a prisoner of past pain. When we allow ourselves to become self-focused, we can lose sight of the Healer, and instead, fall into feelings of shame. Don’t forget whose you are, precious one! Jesus bore our shame on the cross; we don’t need to bear it for one moment longer.
Jul 01, 2019•23 min•Ep. 786
Are you struggling with attitudes at your home? Do you wonder how to pass on your values to your kids? Join me as I talk about parenting in today’s culture with one of my favorite guests, Dr. Kathy Koch. You will be encouraged! Start with the Heart by Kathy Koch * Becoming MomStrong * Celebrate Kids, Inc. * The Kingdom Code Join us at MomStrong International for our newest Bible Study and Scripture Writing! Submit your questions to MailBox Monday: podcast@thebusymom.com Dr. Kathy Koch (cook) is ...
Jun 28, 2019•24 min•Ep. 785
Do you struggle with self-control? You’re not alone! Join me today as we dig into week four of our June study on the Fruit of the Spirit. You don’t have to live with anger—God sent His son to set you free!
Jun 26, 2019•23 min•Ep. 784
Our lack of peace is a cultural crisis—we truly live in the Age of Anxiety. Listen in today as I talk from personal experience about the peace of God and how the Apostle Paul says we find it. You don’t have to live in constant anxiety and fear—God sent His son to set you free!
Jun 19, 2019•20 min•Ep. 781
What makes the role of fathers so important? Join me today as my friend Steve Demme and I discuss the role of fathers in the culture today.
Jun 14, 2019•30 min•Ep. 779
The Bible has a lot to say about strong emotions and our responses. Let’s dig in and see what’s there about anger and patience—since one seems to be tied to a lack of the other. Thankfully, God has much more than just commands for us to follow; the gospel also gives us resources for endurance and faithfulness while we’re in the trenches of motherhood and the busy grind of everyday life.
Jun 12, 2019•22 min•Ep. 778
How did you become an author? It’s one of the questions I get all the time and today, my dear friend and author of over 75 books, Tricia Goyer joins me to encourage you that YOU can find your voice! God has good things in store for you as you share His words with others. Be encouraged!! Transcribed version of the podcast is below
Jun 07, 2019•24 min•Ep. 776
There is a huge difference between “fruit of the Spirit” that makes us like Christ, and “fruit” that comes as a result of our actions. When we read the Bible, we need to read contextually. What does this mean? Reading the Bible in context means we need to gain a full awareness of the passage or paragraph rather than just pulling out one verse. Let’s jump in to our first week of the MSI study on the fruit of the Spirit!!
Jun 05, 2019•21 min•Ep. 775
Culture is so strong that churches are bending to its will. Are you struggling to shine in the midst of it all? The culture is awash with opinions and issues these days—so what does a Christian do? We are called to be full of grace and truth. We must never sacrifice truth on the altar of misguided mercy. Jesus was grieved at the Pharisees’ unwillingness to understand or even seeks God’s heart with issues such as healing on the Sabbath. Today, we’ll look at the similarities between the story in M...
May 31, 2019•26 min•Ep. 773
Do you struggle to be kind? If so, you're not alone. Jesus knew that our words would carry great authority with them, and He devoted much of His earthly ministry to teaching us how to season our words with grace while learning how to speak the truth. Listen in today and I teach from a section of the last week on our study of the power of words from MomStrong International.
May 29, 2019•21 min•Ep. 772
Today, you are in for a treat as my friends, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, join me to talk about why marriage is more than a relationship—it’s a covenant between the couple and God. God never does anything apart from a Kingdom purpose, including bringing two people together in marriage. Listen in and be encouraged as we are reminded of God’s heart for our marriages and families.
May 24, 2019•26 min•Ep. 770
We can be so unkind with the people we love the most, can’t we? Have you ever struggled to have self-control with the words you say? God has given us influence in the lives of many people—and our words matter. The Holy Spirit wants to help us tame our tongues! Join me today for week two of our study at MomStrong International!
May 15, 2019•20 min•Ep. 766
The success of the movie “Unplanned” has taken many people by surprise—and today, my friend, Abby Johnson is joining me to discuss the advances in the fight for life and the struggle that we still face as we strive to make abortion not just illegal—but unthinkable. Transcribed version of the podcast is below
May 10, 2019•32 min
We don’t ever determine to be consciously filterless with our mouths, right? But then–that moment comes–and we speak before thinking, leaving others bug-eyed and ourselves embarrassed. What’s the most shocking lack of filter you can remember displaying? What drove that moment…anger, exhaustion, fear, or insecurity? How are we to pursue holiness in our speech? Join me today as jump into our first week of our study on the power of our words.
May 08, 2019•24 min•Ep. 763
This time of year I get all kinds of questions about essential oils! Pollen in the air, allergies, ticks… the list goes on and on and so today, my friend Melissa Crabtree is joining me to share a little bit about essential oils and how they work. Y’all in the south—I dedicate this to you! 🙂
May 06, 2019•22 min•Ep. 762
Have you ever hidden a stash of chocolate on a high shelf in the bathroom? If so, you might be an introverted mom! But how can we tell if we’re introverted or extroverted? Today my friend Jamie Martin is offering insight into the heart of an introverted mom as well as tips for how we can shepherd and love our extroverted and introverted family members. Tune in and be encouraged!
May 03, 2019•25 min•Ep. 761
What kind of deposits are you making into the treasury of your heart? The Bible teaches us that the words that we speak come out of a treasury that’s in our heart. But take heart—it’s never too late!
May 01, 2019•18 min•Ep. 760
Have you ever felt like giving up? Are you unsure you have the energy to take the next step forward? If motherhood has become synonymous with survival, maybe it’s time someone throws you a line. Join me today as author Kara Moss offers hope and help to move you beyond survival—to the abundance Jesus has for you.
Apr 26, 2019•20 min•Ep. 758
Would you consider yourself to be a student of the Bible? As Christians, it’s not optional, it’s necessary! Listen and discover where true discernment and wisdom is found as we wrap up our study on biblical discernment at MomStrong International. Transcribed version of the podcast is below
Apr 24, 2019•21 min•Ep. 757
Why does God allow suffering and death if He is good? It’s easy to forget the “why” of this question, and today at the podcast, I’ll be addressing it from the Bible. Suffering and death is the direct result of our own sin—but God offers hope through Jesus. Tune in and be encouraged! Transcribed version of the podcast is below
Apr 22, 2019•25 min•Ep. 756
