Shaunti Feldhahn, author For Women Only and also of For Men Only, started her career as an analyst on Wall Street and she now uses her giftings as a researcher to give insights into relationships. Shaunti understands that women and men were created differently and that when we seek to understand each person in front of us, it leads to thriving and healthy marriages, families, and friendships. Shaunti is passionate about helping others understand how God has designed women and men through her res...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
What should we know about the women in Afghanistan and how can we help? Mindy Belz is the Senior Editor for WORLD Magazine and author of the book They Say We Are Infidels: On the Run From ISIS With Persecuted Christians in the Middle East . Mindy shares with us her vast knowledge of the situation in the Middle East and what we can do to think about the current tragedy in Afghanistan through the lens of a Christian Worldview. Our conversation with Mindy is timely, informative, and very needed for...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Terri Paulick is a Christian counselor and a dear friend and mentor to Erin. In this episode, we learn about how Terri's grandmother showed her Jesus in her day-to-day life, how Terri surrendered what she thought she wanted for the sake of being faithful, and also how to think Biblically about counseling and its benefits. Terri has a tender heart for women and that radiates all throughout our conversation with her. Terri Paulick Show Notes: Dr. J. Vernon McGee: https://ttb.org/about/dr-j-vernon-...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Joy Pullmann is the executive editor of The Federalist and the author of “The Education Invasion: How Common Core Fights Parents for Control of American Kids." We talk to her about the shift that was made in public education in America and how many of us were unaware of what was really going on. Joy's courage to find the facts as a journalist challenges us to think about what we can do to make changes for our own children but also how we can influence and help even if we don't have kids in the s...
Sep 03, 2021•56 min
We welcomed back Dr. Kathy Koch, author of “8 Great Smarts,” for a Facebook Live conversation on our design as women. As Kathy likes to say, “We are created on purpose with purpose for a purpose.” Kathy has a good grasp on our identity as women and that is displayed in how God made us smart. You won’t want to miss this encouraging and thoughtful conversation! Kathy Koch Show Notes: Wilberforce Weekend Online: https://wilberforceweekend.org/ Dr. Kathy Koch's Website: https://celebratekids.com/ 8 ...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min
What does it look like to show radical, ordinary hospitality? Rosaria Champagne Butterfield is the author of the book, "The Gospel Comes with a House Key", and she shares her story of being an atheist, lesbian professor who came to know Jesus through the love and hospitality of a pastor and his family. The impact of hospitality is weaved throughout Rosaria's story of her past and her present, and this episode gives solid ideas of how to practice hospitality in your own life. Rosaria Butterfield ...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene's Flowers, has been in the news due to a lawsuit centered around her loving stance on marriage. Barronelle has become a beacon of what it means to stand for religious liberty, not because she sought it out, but because she has been rising up to do the next good thing. In today's episode, we explore Barronelle's story and through that learn that God's promises can be trusted even when hardship comes our way. Barronelle Stutzman Show Notes: Strong Women T-Shirt...
Aug 18, 2021•29 min
Emilie Kao is one of the founders of the Promise for America's Children, a coalition of non-profit organizations who work for the wellbeing of American families and also enable parents and concerned citizens to protect children. Emilie shares with us how God directed her steps into studying law to defend religious liberty and human rights. Emilie thinks that words have significant meaning both in law and in our lives and encourages us to be confident in sharing the truth. Emilie Kao Show Notes: ...
Aug 11, 2021•39 min
We're celebrating our one-year anniversary with you by taking a look back at some of our favorite clips from our first 62 episodes! We're also celebrating by offering limited edition Strong Women Podcast t-shirts through the month of August. You can find out more at our website, strongwomen.colsoncenter.org . Strong Women's One-Year Anniversary Show Notes: Get your Strong Women T-Shirt! https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women/ Joni Eareckson Tada: https://www.joniandfriends.org/ Alisa Childers...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min
How do you know what your calling is? Missy Wallace, Vice President and Executive Director of Faith and Work at Redeemer City to City, shares about how we should view work in light of our relationship with God. This conversation spans topics from Missy's personal story of a child with illness to how to know we're in God's will. Missy has a robust theology of what it means to be called by God - not always in our jobs, but always in our lives in Him. Missy Wallace Show Notes: Redeemer City to City...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
How do you serve in your church as a mom of young kids? How do you love your co-workers who aren't Christians? In today's episode, Sarah and Erin answer some of your questions and also give some great book recommendations. We would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, our topics or anything you would like to ask. You can email them to strongwomen@colsoncenter.org , join our Facebook group here , or find us on Instagram and Twitter @strongwomencc. Sarah and Er...
Jul 28, 2021•41 min
How do you remain firm in your convictions and your identity in Jesus as a professional athlete? Jaelene Daniels (Hinkle), retired defender for the North Carolina Courage, has played soccer her whole life and in many ways, it's formed who she is. She talks about how her love for soccer lead her to committing her life to God, how she courageously stood up for what she believes, and what sports teach us about ourselves and our communities. Jaelene Daniels Show Notes: 49. Wilberforce Weekend Live -...
Jul 21, 2021•50 min
Bessie Knoester is a military wife who struggles with chronic illness, but she is also an example of a steadfast woman. Bessie's shares how her faith is rooted in a God who is trustworthy even in the midst of trials. Bessie Knoester Show Notes: “Becoming Elisabeth Elliot” by Ellen Vaughn: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becoming-elisabeth-elliot-ellen-vaughn/1137037379?ean=9781535910934 “Joyful Surrender: 7 Disciplines for the Believer's Life” by Elisabeth Elliot: https://www.barnesandnoble.com...
Jul 16, 2021•37 min
When Lydia Booth was told that she couldn't wear her "Jesus Loves Me" mask to her grade school in Mississippi, her mother, Jennifer Booth took action. In today's episode, we hear the story of how this mother and daughter team is working with Alliance Defending Freedom to protect Lydia's freedom of speech and how they're learning to rely on Jesus in the midst of it. Jennifer and Lydia Booth Show Notes: Alliance Defending Freedom: https://adflegal.org/ Strong Women Podcast Episode 39: If Not Us, T...
Jul 14, 2021•31 min
Catherine Wheeler has a powerful story of redemption. Catherine grew up in a Christian home with a father who was a pastor but walked away from her upbringing when she went off to college. She shares her journey of becoming an OB/GYN doctor, how she became involved with preforming abortions, and what led her to finally give her life to Jesus. Catherine's testimony shows a God who faithfully guided her from the darkness into the light. Catherine Wheeler Show Notes: Tim Keller: https://timothykell...
Jul 07, 2021•53 min
What would you do if someone came to assassinate you because you’re a Christian? Virginia Prodan, author of Saving My Assassin, boldly proclaimed the Gospel to the man that came to kill her. Virginia started sharing the truth when she was a lawyer in Romania and she shares it now as a speaker and an allied lawyer for Alliance Defending Freedom. Virginia’s relationship with the God of truth radiates from her and she is full of courage, encouragement, and wisdom. Virginia Prodan Show Notes: Virgin...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Even though Dr. Jean Sutherland has been diagnosed with cancer three times, she remains strong in the Lord. Her journey through illness has given her a robust theology of suffering and has taught her about true joy. The conviction with which Jean speaks is evidence of the Holy Spirit in her life and makes us want to have a similar kind of relationship with God. Dr. Jean Sutherland Show Notes: A Place of Healing by Joni Eareckson Tada: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/place-of-healing-joni-eareck...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In honor of Father's Day, Sarah and Erin reflect on their own fathers and share clips of some Strong Women Podcast guests reflecting on their fathers. We honor and celebrate the men in our lives! A Reflection on Fathers Show Notes: Episode #1 of the Strong Women Podcast - The Life Giving Story: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strongwomen/Strong_Woman_Podcast_-_Episode_1_-_Introduction.mp3 Episode #3 of the Strong Women Podcast - Who We Are is Rooted with Joni Eareckson Tada: https://traffic.li...
Jun 18, 2021•32 min
How did Shannon Bream’s persistence lead her to where she is today? Shannon, the host of Fox News at Night and author of The Women of the Bible Speak, shares the story of the women who have influenced her, how she and her husband, Sheldon, met, and how she transitioned from being a lawyer to a news host. Shannon radiates humility, joy, and competence in her daily life and on the air. Shannon Bream Show Notes: Shannon’s Bio: https://www.foxnews.com/person/b/shannon-bream Fox News at Night: https:...
Jun 16, 2021•48 min
We have received some great questions at the Strong Women podcast and today Sarah and Erin share their answers! While this episode was recorded several months ago, we are just now releasing it because of how many exciting guests we had to share with you. We hope you enjoy getting to know Erin and Sarah better and we would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, our topics or anything you would like to ask. You can email them to strongwomen@colsoncenter.org , joi...
Jun 09, 2021•43 min
breakpoint.org/strong2021 Without the right frame, a stained-glass masterpiece is just a heap of shards. Too many Christians experience the truth of God’s story as that disordered heap. They have many fragments of truth, dazzling but disconnected, and they don’t know how to fit those fragments together in a framework that brings the shards into a single, brilliant story. We’re living at a hinge point in history. The ground has shifted. The frameworks have exploded. God has put each of us in this...
Jun 07, 2021•2 min
How do we speak truth in a bold and winsome way? Jannique Stewart is a pro-life apologist who speaks for Life Training Institute and she is also a Biblical sexuality apologist. Jannique travels around the country making a case for God's design for life and sexuality. She grew up in Europe which has given her a unique perspective of American culture. Jannique’s story is engaging and encouraging and shows us how we can stand for Biblical Truth in an increasingly confused culture. Jannique Stewart ...
Jun 02, 2021•57 min
How do we focus more on our design as women instead of our role as women? Glenn Stanton brings his expertise in the issues of gender, sexuality, marriage and parenting to the conversation and breaks down what it truly means to think beyond gender stereotypes and think more about our design. Glenn Stanton has served as the Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family for over 25 years. In this episode, he communicates with clarity on a topic that can tend toward confusion. G...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Rebecca McLaughlin, author of "Confronting Christianity", talks to us about the Genesis 1 command to rule, relate and create as human beings and, more specifically, how we do that as women. We talk about friendship and the beauty that comes from a Christian worldview in all the areas of life. This is a live podcast recording from Wilberforce Weekend. Rebecca McLaughlin Show Notes: Wilberforce Weekend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wilberforce-weekend-online-tickets-153054164125 Rebecca’s Website:...
May 22, 2021•51 min
What prepared a retired Navy pilot to land the Southwest 1380 flight when its engine failed? Tammie Jo Shults shares how the events from her life gave her the knowledge and character to respond in the Southwest 1380 crisis with competence and peace. Tammie Jo’s story is one of providence, faithfulness, and hard work. Her example is truly inspiring. Tammie Jo Shults Show Notes: Tammie Jo’s Website: https://www.captainshults.com/ “Nerves of Steel: How I Followed My Dreams, Earned My Wings, and Fac...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
How do you form habits that make a lasting difference? Lara Casey, CEO of Cultivate What Matters, tells her personal story of transformation and growth from brokenness to thriving. Lara has a good grasp on the reality that the decisions we make and the intentional choices we make in forming habits lead us somewhere and that God’s grace never leaves us. Lara Casey Show Notes: Lara’s Website: https://laracasey.com/ Cultivate What Matters Website: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/ “Cultivate” by La...
May 12, 2021•58 min
Julie and Abby LaQuey are a mother and daughter who love the Scriptures. Abby is a flawless child of God with downs syndrome who speaks for Celebrate Kids reciting the book of Ruth from memory. Julie shares what God has taught her as she has mothered Abby and recites the Scriptures that encourage her. Julie and Abby's powerful testimonies will uplift you. Julie and Abby LaQuey Show Notes: Dr. Kath Koch’s Website: https://celebratekids.com/ Faith Comes by Hearing Scripture Audio Download: https:/...
May 07, 2021•25 min
How did God transform an atheist mother into a prayer warrior? Christopher Yuan and his mother, Angela, wrote a compelling book sharing their journey to faith called "Out of a Far Country." In this episode, Christopher shares more of his mother's story and how after she came to love Jesus, her prayers led him to leave his life of sin and love Jesus as well. Christopher Yuan Show Notes: Christopher’s Website: https://christopheryuan.com/ “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel” by Christopher Yuan: https:...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min
What do you do when someone is misusing their spiritual influence? What are the red flags of spiritual abuse? Teasi Cannon has a powerful and personal story of redemption. She shares about the heartache and the healing of spiritual abuse, and how God was faithful to her through it all. Teasi Cannon Show Notes: Teasi’s Website: https://www.teasicannon.com/ “Lord, Where’s My Calling (Updated and Revised): When the Big Question Becomes a Big Distraction” by Teasi Cannon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Betsy Hake, founder of Jericho Ministries, has been serving as a missionary in Honduras for 40 years. Betsy's life is full of amazing stories of redemption and provision for the women she works with, for the children's home she started, and for herself. Betsy exemplifies that following Jesus is often doing the next right thing and trusting God every day. Betsy Hake Show Notes: Jericho Ministries: myjericho.org Fellowship of Christian Athletes: https://www.fca.org/ “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Te...
Apr 21, 2021•54 min
