On today’s episode, Leah Shull describes her life as a mom who works outside of the home, but also strives to keep the balance of teaching her children, maintaining a thriving relationship with her husband, and keeping God the priority in her life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Girl, We Need to Talk is a new book for minister’s wives that was published by Start2Finish. In the book, 9 minister’s wives write chapters encouraging, offering advice, and getting real with the readers. If you are a minister’s wife, you will definitely want to get your hands on a copy of this book, but also listen to the interview with Ashley as she discusses some of the most fulfilling things about being a minister’s wife, how she came up with her chapter, and what women can expect when readi...
Each of us are going to face storms of life. On today’s episode, Emily is joined by Jennifer Benavides, who uses her experiences with natural disasters to help women of God prepare for the storms of life that will come upon them. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays Episode 6 Free budgeting software called Everydollar: www.daveramsey.com/everydollar/ Overcome Online Overcome online Facebook page ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Sometimes we need a break from summer break, right? This episode encourages women to get back into a spiritual schedule, making sure that we work our week around our God, and not work Him into our week. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays Facebook Group ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
On the season finale of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily takes a moment to encourage new wives. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays – “Being Good Daughters-in-Law” Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week, Emily is joined by Ashley Macon of the Our Heavy House project to discuss weight loss and making healthy choices for you and your family. Episode Resources: Our Heavy House Blog Our Heavy House YouTube Channel Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board Click here to take our Season 1 Listener Survey ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
When the weather gets warm, many Christian women are tempted to shed their good influence by shedding far more clothing than they should. This week, we example how being modest can help our own husband, other women’s husbands, and the girls we are having a powerful influence upon. Episode Resources: Click here to take our Season 1 Listener Survey Click here to purchase Sheila Butt’s Book Everyday Princess: Daughter of the King (via Amazon) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Many young wives are asked the question “When are you having kids?” very frequently. Some are asked immediately after they arrive home from their honeymoon, while others are asked in the midst of a silent struggle with infertility, or just after having a miscarriage. This episode is intended to make us think before we ask these questions, but also to help and encourage those who are asked difficult questions, and hopefully give some standard answers that may help! ★ Support this podcast on Patre...
Sometimes, life gets in the way of being the Bible students we need to be to maintain our relationship with our God. On this episode, Emily is joined by Brooke McNutt (wife of Brad, who hosts The Book Club Podcast) who discusses a good approach to studying the Bible, and how to avoid distractions in the midst of life. Episode Resources: The Book Club Canon Special Series: Part 1 The Book Club Canon Special Series: Part 2 The Book Club Canon Special Series: Part 3 The Book Club Canon Special Seri...
Sarah Davis works alongside her husband in Cusco, Peru as a missionary. This episode details lessons she’s learned from her time there, as well as advice for women who live in the often heavily distracted United States. Episode Resources: If you’d like to hear more about the Cusco mission, you can email Sarah at DavisCuscoMission@gmail.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Most of us make resolutions to improve, but those resolutions generally come in January. Now, it’s April. How are you doing this year? Are you improving in the ways you had hoped? This episode is meant to encourage you to keep on, or help you get back on track with your intention to become the best wife you can be, even in the face of crazy hectic life schedules, disappointment, and discouragement. Cindy Rogers of Gulf Breeze, Florida joins us on this episode. Episode Resources: Cindy’s Purposef...
The relationship between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law can often be a strained relationship. When the Bible speaks of Naomi and Ruth, we see a beautiful relationship, but oftentimes, this isn’t the same relationship daughters of God experience with their mother-in-law today. On this (a listener-requested) episode, Emily uses listener advice to speak directly to our attitudes as both daughters of God and daughters-in-law. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
On this week’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily talks with another Emily (it won’t be as confusing as it sounds!) about dealing with debt. As Christians, we should be people striving to get out of debt if we have accrued any. Emily Nelson and her husband KJ were able to get out of more than $50,000 in debt in less than 3 years, making her the perfect person to talk to about this topic! Episode Resources: If you are interested in learning more about Financial Peace University, you can contact K...
On this special edition of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily interviews Christa Bryant about her newly published book, The Treasured Woman: Profiles from Proverbs 31 . Episode Resources: Click here to purchase The Treasured Woman: Profiles from Proverbs 31 from Start2Finish Books. Click here to purchase The Treasured Women: Profiles from Proverbs 31 via Amazon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jealousy has no place in the Christian’s heart, but especially no place in a Christian’s marriage. This week, Denise Skelton (host of the Arrows in our Hand podcast) joins Emily and they talk about the listener-requested topic of overcoming jealousy toward your husband. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board Arrows in Our Hand S1E7 “So You Had A Bad Day” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
We know we’re commanded to be people who spread the good news of Jesus to those we come in contact with, but sometimes we have difficulty coming up with what to do when we’re in the moment. This is part two in a series giving us lots of practical ideas for evangelism, focusing mostly on meeting the needs of those around us. Episode Resources: Benevolence Bags (via Come Fill Your Cup) Mama’s KISS (ideas for evangelism via The Colley House) Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board ★ Support this podcast o...
We know we’re commanded to be people who spread the good news of Jesus to those we come in contact with, but sometimes we have difficulty coming up with what to do when we’re in the moment. This two-part series gives a lot of practical ideas for evangelism, focusing mostly on meeting the needs of those around us. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
So many in our culture promote the idea that men are laughable, moronic creatures who do little more than complicate things. As wives who are seeking to do things God’s way, we cannot get caught up in this way of thinking. Today’s episode is about choosing not to be wives who laugh at or about their husbands, but instead choosing to be women whose husbands safely trust them. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Training children for worship is an important part of a mommy’s job description, because without training, there will be years on end that a mom cannot pay attention or devote herself to worshipping God as she as commanded. Today’s episode gives tips and advice to moms seeking to train their children – of any age! It even includes tips for how Mommy can pay attention! Episode Resources: **PIN OF THE WEEK** Bible Time Quiet Book (via Kerri’s blog) Blog post on training children to worship (Elemen...
The craft-minded Ashley Macon returns to talk about last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day! Ideas include candy jars, games with your husband, date night ideas, free printables and sticky notes. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Emily reviews My So-Called Life as a Submissive Wife by Sara Horn, giving stand-out quotes, applications, and ideas for all Christian women who are striving to be the women God has called them to be. Episode Resources: Emily’s post Created with Purpose Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Kaycee Holt opens up her heart and life to the Wifey Wednesdays audience and shares with us the story of her struggle to get pregnant and then ultimately, her battle with grief over a miscarriage. This is a must-listen episode for those who have experienced similar grief and those who want to learn how to better minister to those going through the loss of a child. Episode Resources: Rachael Woolard’s Etsy Shop ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
This episode of Wifey Wednesdays is intended only for mature, married women. On today’s episode, Emily talks with Chantelle Swayne about communicating with your spouse when it comes to matters of the bedroom. Questions answered in this episode include: Why do women struggle to talk about sex with their husbands? How can you find a schedule, routine that is mutually beneficial? How do we get over the embarrassment of talking about these intimate matters with our husbands? What role has Hollywood ...
It’s a new season of Wifey Wednesdays, and it stars with a spiritual selfie – taking inventory of our hearts and attitudes. After all, without an inventory, how can you know what’s lacking in your life? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode # 020 For Wednesday, December 31, 2014 HOST: Emily Hatfield GUEST: Renita Archey Show Notes: On the final installment of Wifey Wednesdays for 2014, Emily and guest Renita Archey discuss the ever-important topic for wives of how to best encourage our husbands. Episode Resources: Renita’s Ways to Encourage Your Husband Daily […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode #019 For Wednesday, December 10, 2014 HOST: Emily Hatfield GUEST: Jade Britton Show Notes: Picking up where we left off last week, we’re back onto ideas for ways to bless others this holiday season by being intentional about our gift giving and time giving. Episode Resources: Adoption Tiny T Facebook Group […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode #018 For Wednesday, December 3, 2014 HOST: Emily Hatfield Show Notes: Tis the season to be giving, and that means stretching our finances a bit more than usual. As budget-savvy wives, we can help our families stay on track this holiday season by implementing a few ideas Emily expands upon throughout […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode #017 For Wednesday, November 19, 2014 HOST: Emily Hatfield GUEST: Denise Skelton Show Notes: On this episode, Emily ventures into the mom-world with the help of Denise Skelton, a stay at home mom of three who discusses why she chooses to stay home, why it’s important to train our children, and […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode #016 For Wednesday, November 5, 2014 HOST: Emily Hatfield GUEST: Chantelle Swayne Show Notes: On this episode, Emily talks with Chantelle Swayne, who blogs regularly at happyhealthyholyhome.com. Chantelle discusses a few of her favorite things: faith, food, family and fitness, and how we can all be the best wives we can […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode #015 For Wednesday, October 22, 2014 HOST: Emily Hatfield Show Notes: On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily addresses one of the biggest wifey woes: domestic violence. Throughout this episode, Emily looks to the Bible to see what it says about submission, and what it clearly says that submission is […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
