Did you know that the classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has many themes that go well with Advent? Join us as we talk to returning podcast guest Jessica Hooten Wilson about this famous Christmas story and what it teaches us about time, waiting, and remembering Christ’s birth. You won’t want to miss the wonderful conversation. The Scandal of Holiness by Jessica Hooten Wilson Giving the Devil His Due by Jessica Hooten Wilson The Strong Women Podcast 80. The Scandal of Flannery O'Connor a...
Nov 30, 2022•35 min
Join Sarah and Erin as they reflect on gratitude during this Thanksgiving holiday season. The Strong Women Podcast 81. The Woman Who Influenced a Nation with Melanie Kirkpatrick Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience by Melanie Kirkpatrick The Strong Women Podcast S2 32. Written on the Heart with April Brover Happy Hymnody Thank We all Our God Hymn Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC , https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencom...
Nov 25, 2022•14 min
Melanie Kirkpatrick returns to the Strong Women podcast to share the history of Thanksgiving. Themes of thankfulness, generosity, and prayer shine through as Sarah, Erin, and Melanie discuss America’s longest standing tradition. The Hudson Institute The Strong Women Podcast 81. The Woman Who Influenced a Nation with Melanie Kirkpatrick Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience by Melanie Kirkpatrick Escape from North Korea by Melanie Kirkpatrick Lady Editor by Melanie Kir...
Nov 22, 2022•39 min
Today on the podcast Sarah and Erin give practical ideas for how to observe the upcoming season of Advent for yourself and your family. Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions With Handel's Messiah Paperback by Cindy Rollins Strong Women Podcast 21. The Importance of Advent with Cindy Rollins Strong Women Podcast God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Light Upon Light: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany by Sarah Arthur Silas...
Nov 18, 2022•24 min
Trillia Newbell, author of several books, shares how even through suffering her love for the Lord has grown. Trillia shares the story of how she became a Christian and how she clung to Jesus amid miscarriages. Sarah, Erin, and Trillia also discuss the beauty of God’s design for community and each individual person. Trillia’s Website God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell Fear and Faith by Trillia Newbell You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith Why I Stayed in a Predominantly White Church arti...
Nov 16, 2022•52 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Pat Stonestreet. Pat Stonestreet’s Episode Barbara Masoner Episode Judy Squire Episode Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/ The Strong Women Podcast is a produ...
Nov 11, 2022•21 min
Sarah’s mother-in-law, Pat Stonestreet, joins us today on the podcast. Pat highly values prayer and trusting God’s promises, and she shares the wealth of wisdom she’s gained in following God and being a mother. Giving all the credit to God’s work in her, Pat will leave you feeling encouraged to trust that God is working in you, too. Breakpoint Experiencing God by Henry T. Blackaby, Richard Blackaby, Mike Blackaby, Claude V. King Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc ...
Nov 09, 2022•49 min
What can we learn from women in the Bible? Join Sarah and Erin as they reflect on Rebecca McLaughlin’s episode about the impact of seeing women through Jesus’ eyes. Jesus Through the Eyes of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin Wilberforce Weekend Live - Rebecca McLaughlin: Confronting Christianity S2 46. Seeing Women Through the Eyes of Jesus With Rebecca McLaughlin Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin The Confronting Christianity Podcast Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/st...
Nov 04, 2022•18 min
What can we learn about Jesus through the women in the Bible? Join our conversation with Rebecca McLaughlin on her new book Jesus Through the Eyes of Women and become inspired by the stories of the women who interacted with Jesus. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham Gospel Women: Studies of the Named Women in the Gospels by Richard Bauckham Jesus Through the Eyes of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro My Brilli...
Nov 02, 2022•51 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Jean Eason. Jean Eason Reflection Show Notes MAVEN Summit Ministries Another Gospel by Alisa Childers Soul Searching by Christian Smith The Strong Women Podcast 86. Jesus Came in the Fullness of Time with Detective J. Warner Wallace - Part One The Strong Women Podcast 87. Jesus Came in the Fullness of Time with Detective J. Warner Wallace - Part Two Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witness – Part One YouTu...
Oct 28, 2022•22 min
Jean Eason is 96 years old and was once a Jehovah’s Witness. After she came to know Jesus, her joy for the Lord and excitement about His Word has bloomed within her. Jean also shares about her life during the Great Depression and World War II. Jean’s strength shines through it all. Jean Eason Show Notes Get The Story of the Family Book Jean’s Website The Strong Women Podcast 55. Weak Woman, Strong God with Dr. Jean Sutherland A Jehovah’s Witness Finds the Truth by Jean Eason They Saw the Visible...
Oct 26, 2022•49 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Catherine Parks. Catherine Parks Reflection Show Notes Get The Story of the Family Book Catherine’s Website Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women's Lives (And Can Shape Yours Too) by Catherine Parks The Strong Women Podcast 81. The Woman Who Influenced a Nation with Melanie Kirkpatrick The Strong Women Podcast S2 30: Learning From Our Eastern Sisters With Glenn Sunshine - Part One The Strong Women Podcast S2 31: Learning From Our Eastern S...
Oct 21, 2022•27 min
Catherine Parks, author of Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women's Lives (And Can Shape Yours Too) , joins Sarah and Erin today to share about women from history. After hearing Catherine’s story, we learn how many of our Christian heroines were simply faithful women doing the next right thing. Catherine Parks Show Notes Get The Story of the Family Book Catherine’s Website Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women's Lives (And Can Shape Yours Too) by Catherine Parks A Christ Centered Wedding by Catherine P...
Oct 19, 2022•49 min
Listen in as Brett, Erin, John, and Sarah talk about parenting in this cultural moment. Brett Kunkle and John Stonestreet Reflection Show Notes Get The Story of the Family Book The MAVEN Parent Podcast The Strong Women Podcast 8. Men and Women: Appreciating our Differences with John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle A Practical Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle A Student's Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher Erin and her husband,...
Oct 14, 2022•20 min
Today Sarah and Erin are joined by their husbands, John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle. Together they discuss humanity's origin story and how it is profoundly pro-woman. Amid cultural confusion about what a woman is, John and Brett give practical advice for how to navigate transgender ideology for ourselves and our kids. Brett Kunkle and John Stonestreet Show Notes Get The Story of the Family Book The MAVEN Parent Podcast The Strong Women Podcast 8. Men and Women: Appreciating our Differences with...
Oct 12, 2022•57 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Jeannette Simba. Jeannette Simba Reflection Show Notes Get The Story of the Family Book The Strong Women Podcast 66. Welcoming the Stranger with Rosaria Champagne Butterfield The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield The Strong Women Podcast 37. Curating Beauty with Ash Marsh Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation ...
Oct 07, 2022•16 min
Our guest today is brimming with the joy of the Lord. Jeanette Simba immigrated from Rwanda when she was 19 years old and shares how she uses her experience to minister to other immigrants. Join us as we are inspired to value others through purposeful connection. Jeannette Simba Show Notes Get The Story of the Family Book Learn more about Lutheran Family Services Hotel Rwanda Movie Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “ex...
Oct 05, 2022•40 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Nancy Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie Reflection Show Notes Nancy's Website Wilberforce Weekend Online Holding Onto Hope by Nancy Guthrie Nancy's Books The Strong Women Podcast S2 10: Trusting God's Word When We Don't Understand with Cynthia Heald Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all f...
Sep 30, 2022•17 min
How do we overcome suffering instead of letting it overcome us? Bible teacher and author Nancy Guthrie joined us live from Wilberforce Weekend and shared God’s faithfulness to her when she lost two of her children to an uncurable disease. Sarah, Erin, and Nancy also talk about how to lay a rich theological foundation to help you weather the storms of life. Nancy Guthrie Show Notes Nancy's Website Wilberforce Weekend Online Holding Onto Hope by Nancy Guthrie Nancy's Books Blessed: Experiencing th...
Sep 28, 2022•43 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Judy Squier. Judy Squier Reflection Show Notes Judy’ Website The Shepherd Showed Up!: How our Family Survived the Valley of the Shadow of Death by Judy Squier His Majesty In Brokenness by Judy Squier Living in the Names of God: His Majesty and Me by Judy Squier A Path through Suffering by Elisabeth Elliot Knowing God by J.I. Packer Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven ...
Sep 23, 2022•14 min
Judy Squier’s life has been marked by overcoming again and again. After being born with no legs, she went on to marry, have three daughters, and self-publish many books. In this interview you’ll hear Judy’s radiant love for Jesus and her attitude of thankfulness for all God has done through her even when it seemed impossible. Judy Squier Show Notes Judy’ Website The Shepherd Showed Up!: How our Family Survived the Valley of the Shadow of Death by Judy Squier His Majesty In Brokenness by Judy Squ...
Sep 21, 2022•49 min
How can we glorify God at home? Join Sarah and Erin as they discuss the importance of the home and the way we can foreshadow heaven at home. Carrie Gress Reflection Show Notes Theology of Home Website Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday by Carrie Gress Theology of Home II: The Spiritual Art of Homemaking by Carrie Gress Theology of Home: At the Sea by Carrie Gress The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien Hallowed Be This House: Finding Signs of Heaven in Your Home by Thomas ...
Sep 16, 2022•22 min
Do you want to drastically impact your community? A flourishing home is a powerful place that draws us deeper into faith. Join us as we chat with Dr. Carrie Gress, the author of Theology of Home , about how we can faithfully reflect Christ in our homes. Carrie Gress Show Notes Theology of Home Website Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday by Carrie Gress Theology of Home II: The Spiritual Art of Homemaking by Carrie Gress Theology of Home: At the Sea by Carrie Gress The Benedict ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Justin Folk. Justin Folk Reflection Show Notes What is a Woman? Documentary Story Worth No Safe Spaces Documentary Tell all the truth but tell it slant by Emily Dickenson Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://ma...
Sep 09, 2022•18 min
What is a woman? Justin Folk directed and produced the new popular documentary What Is A Woman? that seeks to answer that question in a culture of confusion. Today we explore how the art of filmmaking can be used to point people to true ideas and put on display the destruction that comes from believing false ideas. Justin Folk Show Notes What is a Woman? Documentary No Safe Spaces Documentary The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America's Elite Alpine Warriors...
Sep 07, 2022•51 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Sally Clarkson. Sally Clarkson Reflection Show Notes Take the Strong Women Survey Sally's Website Sally's Books Sally's Podcast The Strong Women Podcast S2 19: The Modern View of Identity With Carl Trueman The Strong Women Podcast 28. Living Faithfully with Dottie McDowell God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, ...
Sep 02, 2022•18 min
Today we hear about how Sally Clarkson, author of several books, began her relationship with God. With a love for mentorship and God's Word, Sally shares her journey in her early years as a Christian and gives advice for how to grow into a godly woman. Sally Clarkson Show Notes Take the Strong Women Survey Sally's Website Sally's Books Sally's Podcast CRU The Strong Women Podcast S2 5: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham with Carole Joy Seid Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiri...
Aug 31, 2022•39 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Carrie Severino. Carrie Severino Reflection Show Notes Take the Strong Women Survey Judicial Crisis Network Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court by Carrie Severino and Mollie Hemingway Carrie’s Twitter Carrie’s articles on National Review Judicial Crisis Network Twitter The Federalist Papers Justice Alito’s Leak Opinion Dismantles Roe v. Wade featuring Erin Hawley on Breakpoint Alliance Defend...
Aug 26, 2022•22 min
How can we become informed citizens? Join us as we talk to Carrie Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network, about the Supreme Court and the role we play in the formation of laws. Carrie helps us see why we should be informed about the judicial branch of government. Carrie Severino Show Notes Take the Strong Women Survey Judicial Crisis Network Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court by Carrie Severino and Mollie Hemingway The Strong Women Podcas...
Aug 24, 2022•50 min
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Bethany Bomberger. Bethany Bomberger Reflection Show Notes Take the Strong Women Survey Pro-Life Kids by Bethany Bomberger The Radiance Foundation American Heritage Girls Wilberforce Weekend Online Breakpoint This Week The Strong Women Podcast 78. How Should Christians Think about Surrogacy? with Maria Baer Fighting for Life: Becoming a Force for Change in a Wounded World by Lila Rose The Strong Women Podcast S2 Ep 2 Heroic Love in the ...
Aug 19, 2022•15 min
