On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily and her guest, Kaycee Holt, discuss the Titus 2 principle as it relates to reaching out to teenage girls in our congregations. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 20, 2016•42 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Wives have been given the role of submission, so how can we learn to love this role and view it as something beautiful, instead of constantly see it as a state of oppression? Today’s episode focuses on the beauty of submission, looking to Jesus as our example, and gives practical tips on becoming more submissive and even learning to love it! Episode Resources: Emily Nelson’s blog Emily Nelson’s Lists to Live By:A Weekly Journey Through the Bible (via Amazon – Kindle version is FREE!!!!) Barnabas...
Apr 13, 2016•22 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Wives are often distracted, be it mouths to food, groceries to buy, bills to pay, or any host of other things that creep into everyday life. Sadly, we sometimes become distracted from the one thing we shouldn’t: our salvation. This week, Emily looks at Hebrews 5 and 6 to understand the danger in being distracted from salvation. Episode Resources: Perfected by Erynn Sprouse (available through Kaio Publications) . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Apr 06, 2016•15 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This episode is the final installment of a 5 lesson series on Biblical wives. Emily is joined by Ashley Hudson to discuss a woman who lived in the first century, Priscilla, who worked alongside her husband in all things ministry related. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 30, 2016•45 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode of Wifey Wednesday, the March cycle studying Biblical wives continues with a dissection of Abigail. Emily is joined by Denise Skelton, co-host of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose , to discuss different attitudes and abilities Abigail possesses. Episode Resources: Arrows in Our Hand Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 23, 2016•33 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In the third installment of this month’s series on Biblical wives, Emily looks to the wife Sapphira and learns from her (negative) example about loyalty gone deadly wrong. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 16, 2016•15 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Continuing in the series about women of the Bible, this week’s topic is all about being a woman of prayer. Emily and her guest, Amanda Key, discuss different observations from 1 Samuel 1 and 2, as well as some practical applications and exhortations for wives today. Episode Resources: Creating a Go-To Schedule (Wifey Wednesdays 010) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 09, 2016•42 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This is the first installment in a series that will span the entire month of March and will cover different wives throughout the Old and New Testaments from whom wives today can learn lessons. Today, two women are actually covered, as we look at Samson’s wife and his lover, Delilah, and talk about the subject of nagging. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 02, 2016•50 min•Season 3Ep. 7
It seems there are four major areas of concern when wives sin: they suffer, their family suffers, the church suffers, and the nation suffers. Join Emily as she discusses the harmful effects of wives who sin on today’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 24, 2016•15 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On today’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily talks with relatively new mom Chantelle about the transition from being a wife to be a wife who is also a mom. While this is a niche topic for a lot of wives, it is something we hope can be beneficial for young wives who are expecting their first child. Episode Resources: “THE EMPTY NEST” (WIFEY WEDNESDAYS S2E13) Arrows in Our Hand Podcast The Colley House Mama’s KISS Blog Post: Dear Young Mum, Don’t expect Sunday to Fill Your Cup Free e-book about p...
Feb 17, 2016•51 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Wifey Wednesdays’ resident holiday expert, Ashley Macon, returns to discuss ideas for a frugal Valentine’s Day, complete with romantic ideas, no planning required ideas, and kid friendly ideas. Plus, lots of laughs and weird personal stories. You don’t want to miss this Valentine’s Day special! Episode Resources: Relive last Valentine’s Day’s episode here — Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Feb 10, 2016•39 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Ever felt burned out? Stretched too thin? Unable to say no? This episode is all about recognizing when we’re doing too much, prioritizing to make sure we’re able to do the best things, and making sure our lives are all about service to God in the way that He wants. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 03, 2016•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily talks with Kathy Pollard, author of the book Return to Me: What to Do When Loved Ones Fall Away , about her experience writing the book, the things she learned during the process, and they even discuss a few things that Kathy has since wished she could have put into the book. Episode Resources: Click here to purchase your copy of Return to Me . Kathy Pollard’s blog ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jan 27, 2016•31 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Being a servant should be at the core of everything we do, including who we are as wives. For the kick off of season 3, Emily discusses why and how we should be servants, as well as practical ways we can start being servants if we struggle to implement that characteristic in our lives. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 20, 2016•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
For the final episode of Season 2, Emily talks about ways to maintain your joy and peace during the stressful time that is the holiday season. Ultimately, Satan wants to steal our joy, disrupt our peace, and make us miserable. Don’t allow him that victory this season. On this episode, Emily discusses multiple scriptures as well as four ways to overcome this holiday season. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 17, 2015•15 min•Season 2Ep. 20
With the final shopping days upon us, this episode of Wifey Wednesdays offers some easy, cheap, fun ideas for people on your Christmas list. It may also include a host of random conversations, but mostly it stays on track with Christmastime and buying gifts for the ones we love. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays T-Shirt *Be sure to look at all three styles plus all the color options!* Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board The Pearly Peacock clothing boutique Ebates (cash back for shopping online) V...
Dec 09, 2015•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
On this week’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is joined by the owner of the clothing boutique “The Pearly Peacock” to discuss cute clothes that are modest! Perfect for your Christmas lists! Episode Resources: The Pearly Peacock website The Pearly Peacock Facebook Group Wifey Wednesdays S1E18 “Modesty in the Summer Months” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Dec 02, 2015•20 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In order to be a good wife, you must first be a godly wife. Being thankful is a quality that God deems important, and so this episode is all about cultivating a heart that is thankful to both God and our husbands. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nov 25, 2015•13 min•Season 2Ep. 17
On today’s episode, Emily is joined by Jinnie Thornton, who recently adopted a little girl. This episode looks into some of the struggles adoption brought, things that blessed her marriage, ways she changed as a wife, and even looks into ways non-moms and non-adoptive moms can bless and minister to those who are adopting. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays episode with Jade Britton Wifey Wednesdays episode with Cindy Colley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Nov 18, 2015•38 min•Season 2Ep. 16
With the holidays approaching, many will be spending considerably more time with their families. With that often comes stress, which is why this episode is all about getting along with your in-laws. Episode Resources: Wifey Wednesdays Season 1 Episode 13: “Being Good Daughters-in-Law” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Nov 11, 2015•46 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Ultimately, Christian husbands and wives are first brother and sister in Christ. Because of that relationship, all of the “one another” passages in Scripture should dictate how we treat our spouse. This episode dives into the heart behind some of our actions when we put our needs above the needs of our spouse. Episode Resources: Kaio Publications ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Nov 04, 2015•37 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Emily is joined by Cindy Colley this week to discuss how to be prepared for the empty nest. Topics include handling sadness, intimacy while you have small children, maintaining a Godly perspective and other thoughts. Episode Resources: The Colley’s Website ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 28, 2015•41 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Being a military wife, especially of a deployed husband, could very well fall into the Wifey Woes category. On today’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is joined by a past military wife to talk about some of the struggles military wives face, how they can overcome them, and how other wives may be able to help. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 21, 2015•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Brooke McNutt joins Emily for this episode of Wifey Wednesdays to discuss the listener-requested topic of being content in a materialistic world. Episode Resources: emilyhat.com/did-you-really-just-say-that ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 14, 2015•46 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Creating and sticking to a budget are two very different things. This episode is designed to help you stay within a desired grocery budget every month, with tips for saving your family money and being good stewards of the money God has given you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 07, 2015•29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
As wives, we sometimes don’t extend the same level of courtesy and kindness to our husbands as we do to others. This episode deals specifically with how we can interact with our husbands during stressful, and even argumentative, times without becoming sinful in our words and attitudes. In other words – how to fight fair. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 30, 2015•57 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Continuing with the Values of the Virtuous Series (a look at phrases from Proverbs 31), Emily is joined by Rebeka Snow to talk about “reaching out her hands to the needy.” Rebeka and her husband Lee are foster parents, and this episode takes an in depth look into some of the things that involves, but it also explores ways that Christians can help minister to those who are foster parents. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Sep 23, 2015•24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Continuing the September series Values of the Virtuous , this episode explores Proverbs 31:17 and the phrase “She strengthens her arms”. Chantelle Swayne joins Emily for another episode where they discuss what it means to be strong: mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Episode Resources: Kathy Pollard’s Blog Post on Finding Balance Chantelle’s Blog Chantelle’s Post About Strength Workout Videos – Catching Fire 30 Day Challenge Chantelle’s previous episode of Wifey Wednesdays: Being...
Sep 16, 2015•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In the second installment of the “Values of the Virtuous” series, Emily is joined by Denise Skelton to discuss the topic of “she willingly works with her hands” from Proverbs 31:13. Episode Resources: Arrows in Our Hand Episode on serving when you have children. Wifey Wednesdays review of The Treasured Woman Wifey Wednesdays episode with Denise – The Perks of Staying at Home Wifey Wednesdays episode with Denise – Spousal Jealousy Wifey Wednesdays Pinterest Board Meal Planning ★ Support this podc...
Sep 09, 2015•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This is the first episode in the Wifey Wednesdays series Values of the Virtuous . On this installment, Emily talks with Whitney Sutton about Proverbs 31:12, “She does him good and not evil all the days of his life.” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 02, 2015•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5