As moms, we bear a lot of weight. There are so many different voices telling us what to do and how to parent, and it's easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to every other mom around us. Our desire to get it right is a good thing. Bad moms don't worry about whether or not they are bad moms. Good moms do that. But we don't have to constantly beat ourselves up when we feel like we fall short. Our friend, author and Licensed Counselor Rachael Elmore joins us on this episode to remind us of w...
May 09, 2023•42 min
Maybe you've heard of the Enneagram but aren't sure what it's all about. Is it even OK for Christians to use it? Is it something that can be used for spiritual growth, not just personal growth? Perhaps you know your Enneagram type but have no idea how to apply what you've learned as a way to enhance your spiritual life. Our new friend, author and Enneagram coach Meredith Boggs guides you through a biblical road map to using the Enneagram to revitalize your faith and guide you back home to God. T...
Apr 19, 2023•34 min
Maybe you've heard of the Enneagram but aren't sure what it's all about. Is it even OK for Christians to use it? Is it something that can be used for spiritual growth, not just personal growth? Perhaps you know your Enneagram type but have no idea how to apply what you've learned as a way to enhance your spiritual life. Our new friend, author and Enneagram coach Meredith Boggs guides you through a biblical road map to using the Enneagram to revitalize your faith and guide you back home to God. T...
Apr 18, 2023•35 min
Sometimes self-care can feel selfish. But when we neglect our own well-being, we can quickly get burnt out. God wants us to take care of ourselves, and it doesn't look like the world makes wellness out to be. Our new friend and author Bonnie Gray walks us through four practical ways to care for our souls the way God intended. When you feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life, it's possible to pause, restore calm and choose joy. This episode will help you learn new ways to break free from worry ...
Apr 04, 2023•41 min
"Let's Talk About Church" With Dr. Joel Muddamalle Regardless of your church background, there are a lot of questions around the topic of church. What defines a church? Who gathers these people? Why do they meet, and what keeps them together? And what are they supposed to do when they gather? On this episode, our friend Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, answers our questions about finding a church and staying at a church. Learn about God's intention...
Mar 28, 2023•53 min
It's easy to question if we really heard from God. How do you know with confidence what His voice sounds like and what His will is? We want certainty or the outcomes we desire, but learning to hear from God isn't a one-size-fits-all formula. Our new friend and author Abby McDonald joins us on the podcast for an episode all about how to hear from God. Learn four ways to recognize His voice even when He doesn't speak directly. Related Resources: Order a copy of Abby’s book, Shift: Changing Our Foc...
Mar 07, 2023•31 min
When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk. We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us practical steps we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It , Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when hurtfu...
Mar 03, 2023•7 min
When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk. We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us a practical-steps plan we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It , Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when...
Mar 02, 2023•7 min
When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk. We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us a practical-steps plan we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It , Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when...
Mar 01, 2023•6 min
When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk. We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us a practical-steps plan we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It , Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when...
Feb 28, 2023•5 min
When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk. We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us a practical-steps plan we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It , Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when...
Feb 27, 2023•6 min
Where do you turn when the future feels unclear and you've lost your footing? Maybe there’s something in your life today that’s not going as planned, or maybe you are facing fear as you look at your future. In those moments, it can be easy to wonder where God is and what He is doing. On this episode, our friend and Promotional Copy Writer at Proverbs 31 Ministries, Meghan Ryan, shows us the importance of knowing God's faithfulness through the book of Ruth and how we can find security and certain...
Feb 14, 2023•24 min
As parents, it's easy to wonder, Am I doing this right? With three adult children and years of student and college ministry under their belts, pastor and author Andy Stanley and his wife, Sandra, know a thing or two about parenting. Before they even started a family of their own, they made a decision: to pursue a family dynamic where everyone would want to hang out with each other even when they didn't have to. From there started a journey of parenting through the lenses of building lasting rela...
Feb 07, 2023•40 min
One out of five Americans says they don't have one person they can talk to. As we move more and more into a digital society, we can lose our ability to have healthy, thriving relationships. Loneliness has become an epidemic, but the Bible has a lot to say about how we interact with one another. On this episode, Dr. Heather Thompson Day teaches us about the urgency of having meaningful friendships in a world that quickly writes people off as toxic. Learn how to find and commit to relationships ev...
Jan 17, 2023•34 min
A new year can bring a lot of anticipation and excitement. But it can also be a reminder of some things we aren't super proud of ... Maybe you're looking back at this last year a little disappointed. That habit you wanted to kick is still there or the relationship you wanted to better is not fixed. It can be easy to struggle with the lack of progress we've made and even more difficult when we may be filled with regret. On this episode, our host Kaley Olson is on the other side of the mic for a c...
Jan 03, 2023•36 min
Boundaries can feel like a touchy topic. How do we love others without losing the best of who we are? Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled with how to do boundaries well, and she understands the tension they cause in relationships. That's why she wrote her book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes. This episode comes from a live Q&A with Lysa where she answered the six most-asked questions she gets about boundaries. Both practical and personal, Lysa addresses how to set boundaries when you struggle with peop...
Dec 20, 2022•44 min
Money can be an uncomfortable topic. But what if God has something better in store for the way you look at your finances? Financial coaches Bob and Linda Lotich understand the tension that comes with money and know what it's like to have a complicated relationship with it. On this episode, they teach us the three financial mistakes we are likely making and how to overcome them so we can experience God's best in our financial lives. With its biblical teaching and practical application, you won't ...
Dec 06, 2022•36 min
What do you do when the "Christian" solutions for anxiety seem to stop working? What happens when we try to put a Bible verse over what we are feeling but it doesn't change how we actually feel? Taylor Joy Murray — author, COMPEL Writers Training member and our new friend — is all too familiar with these questions. On this episode, she shares her own struggles with anxiety and how God has met her in it. With practical ideas for how to navigate those feelings, this episode is great to send to a f...
Nov 15, 2022•29 min
Have you heard about our new series on Therapy & Theology ? "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About" is here! Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about therapy and theology and why it doesn't help anyone when a woman is not walking in her God-given identity. This is the first episode of a series. For the next five episo...
Nov 08, 2022•51 min
What is Advent? Depending on your church background, you might participate in Advent every year or you might stay away from it because it seems like a mysterious, age-old tradition that’s reserved for only certain denominations. You might even associate Advent with a candy calendar you see displayed in stores close to the holiday season. In this episode, Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, will teach us about Advent and how it can help us refocus our mi...
Nov 01, 2022•38 min
What comes to your mind when you think about the Holy Spirit? Depending on your background, maybe the Holy Spirit feels ambiguous or confusing. Or maybe you feel uncertain about this third Person of the Trinity. On this episode, our friend Max Lucado, bestselling author, teaches us about the role of the Holy Spirit. Learn about the purpose and power of the Holy Spirit and what that means practically for the struggles you are facing today. Related Resources: Your life is crazy, but your Bible stu...
Oct 25, 2022•31 min
Do you think of yourself as a creative? Often we are quick to dismiss ourselves as creatives — giving that description to people who write, paint or sing. But what if creativity is different than you think it is? In this episode, our new friend and author Rachel Marie Kang teaches us what creativity is, why it matters to us and how we can can be stewards of the gifts God has uniquely given us. Discover the ways your Creator has made you to be like Him so you can see how to make things in this wo...
Oct 11, 2022•41 min
Boundaries should help us avoid extremes and live closer to the kind of love God intended for relationships. After struggling with boundaries for years, Lysa TerKeurst wondered if they really worked or were even biblical. But what she discovered after countless hours of in-depth counseling and theological research is that healthy boundaries aren’t just a good idea — they’re God’s idea. In her new book, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes , she shows us what good boundaries are supposed to look like, ho...
Oct 04, 2022•21 min
Prayer is the place we can entrust our deepest needs and hurts, fears and anxieties, longings and disappointments, and most especially our questions, to God. But sometimes it's hard to know where to start. On this episode, Bible teacher Wendy Blight teaches us what prayer is and how to practice it. Learn how prayer allows us to know God and love Him more. Our friend Wendy even walks us through how to hear God through prayer and shares practical tips for cultivating a deeper prayer life today. Yo...
Sep 20, 2022•44 min
What would change about your life if you knew your purpose? Often, we don't live the way we were made to live. But God created us with a purpose. When we know what God, our Creator, made us for, we can experience a fuller, more purposeful life. On this episode of the podcast, our new friend Lauren McAfee, ministry coordinator at Hobby Lobby, will help you understand your God-given identity and how it affects your relationships so you can live in the power of your purpose today. Related Resources...
Sep 13, 2022•39 min
Is it unloving, selfish or unchristian to draw boundaries? Sometimes the whole process can feel unkind or even like we’re violating Bible verses on how to treat others. But what if we’ve simply misunderstood God’s original intent in giving us this relational gift? Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled with these hesitations. But she’s uncovered common misconceptions about boundaries and learned that boundaries are one of the most powerful, God-honoring tools we can use to protect our relationships. In thi...
Sep 06, 2022•40 min
After the last few years, we are looking for relief. But in the rush to get our lives back to what they used to be, we are settling for temporary relief instead of lasting restoration. What if there's a better way to live? A way that doesn't just squeeze God into our busy lives ... a way where we can find the true rest we need. On this episode, author John Eldredge walks us through practical ways we can be intentional to cultivate a life with God so we can be resilient to whatever comes our way....
Aug 23, 2022•35 min
When we walk through seasons of waiting or uncertainty, it's tempting to look at the past through rose-colored glasses. We choose to only remember the good parts and forget the bad. But when we do that, it robs us of the opportunity to see how God is providing for us in the present, even if it's not predictable or what we'd prefer. On today's podcast, our friend and Director of Marketing at Proverbs 31, Madi Vincent, uses the Book of Numbers to show us what to do when we are wrestling in the wai...
Aug 16, 2022•34 min
Our desire to please God can so easily turn into us trying to perform. But how do we know when we've slipped into striving? On this episode of the podcast, our new friend and author, Kaitlin Garrison, teaches us the difference between the true gospel of grace and the false gospel of grit. Overcome the cycle of shame from not being good enough by discovering the sweet relief that comes from our righteousness being found in Christ alone. Related Resources: - Order Kaitlin's book, Sweet Relief: How...
Aug 09, 2022•38 min
It's easy to seek certainty when life feels unpredictable and out of control. But what if uncertainty leads us closer to God? On today's episode, our dear friend, Proverbs 31 writer and author, Amy Carroll challenges us to embrace uncertainty because we learn how to better trust and seek God. Through her "clarity principle," she walks us through a three-step Bible study technique when we're seeking answers in the middle of uncertain seasons. This principle is one you'll want to save for later, s...
Jul 12, 2022•28 min
