Girls Talking Life
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsGirls Talking Life is a podcast designed to encourage YOU by sharing real stories and refreshing ideas to stir your soul. We’re not enough and we can’t do it all, but with Jesus as the definer and director of our lives and a little encouragement from our friends, we can be inspired to initiate change, to be intentional, to cultivate community and to love others well.
GIRLFRIENDS.
After time with girlfriends, I always feel encouraged and supported, inspired to try something different or I’ve learned something new. Girls Talking Life is here for you when you can’t be with your girlfriends.
EVERY. STORY. MATTERS.
I believe that every story matters so on each episode I’ll bring you a girl and her story, plus some fun favorites. I hope our conversations will encourage you to share your story and to start talking life with the women around you.
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GTL Extra [Love Your Home] with Myquillyn Smith
April 22, 2024 21:00 - 18 minutes - 6.52 MBWelcome to a Girls Talking Life Extra. It’s not a full show, just a short chat – usually with a past guest – but today I’m introducing you to a new friend. New to the show that is! You may be familiar with Myquillyn Smith, also known as "The Nester.” She is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For the past 15 years, she has been encouraging women to embrace their space--imperfections and all--and make it their own. Her ho...
#136 [Let God’s Word Transform You] with Portia Collins
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 13.1 MBDo you feel intimidated when it comes to opening your Bible? Do you read your Bible but feel like you don’t get much out of it? Do you need something to freshen up your current Bible-studying routine? My guest today is the lovely Portia Collins, a Christian Bible teacher, writer, and podcaster with a passion for sharing God’s Word. But it hasn’t always been that way. Portia shares her story of struggle, of turning to the Bible in desperation, and how when she did, she was changed. You’ll...
#135 [How to Brave Change and Welcome Growth] with Andi Andrew
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MBAre you going through a big change right now? Or maybe lots of little ones? Change is inevitable and even good change can be hard. Author Andi Andrew joins me to chat about how we show amid of the changes we face, how it’s okay to grieve the losses, show gratitude for what’s next, and how through the transition we can grow to be more like Christ. You’ll hear us talk about… The grief of letting go Change that molds us Avoiding vs. welcoming Processing change with integrity...
#134 [Your Friendship Can Save the World] with Carrie Stephens
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 13.8 MBHow do you interact with people who are different than you? If someone has different beliefs or political associations, do you automatically dismiss them? What if your actions of friendship could save the world? Author and speaker Carrie Stephens is on the show talking about the power of a diverse community, how we can move toward people who are different than us, and how we show up in the world as followers of Jesus first. You’ll hear us talk about… The Book of Ruth Why we need ...
#133 [How To Love Your Neighbors] with Twyla Franz
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 13.2 MBHow well do you know the people who live close to you? How well do you love them? Jesus tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves, but how do we actually do that? Missional neighboring advocate Twyla Franz is on the show today helping us get closer to Jesus and grow deep, missional friendships with our neighbors. You’ll hear us talk about… What missional living is What it means to be visible and interruptible How humility and curiosity can deepen friendships Overcoming the obstacl...
#132 [You Can Live With Purpose] with Shawna Sullivan
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 14.4 MBAs you begin to settle into 2024 are you wondering how to make the most of this year? How to make the most of your life? As you look at your goals and intentions for the year are they pointing you toward your purpose or are they all about performance? Shawna Sullivan joins me to chat about how we can view our lives through a new lens, not living for achievements and accolades but taking small, practical steps toward the purposes God has for us. You’ll hear us talk about… Shawna’s stor...
#131 [2 Ways to Read Your Bible This Year]
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 7.44 MBDo you feel prompted to be in God’s word more or in a different way this year? I have two ideas for you. The beginning of the year, for most of us, is a time to reflect on the past year and plan for the year to come. I have several categories I try to take inventory in. Areas like my marriage, parenting, health, friendships, money, and one is always spiritual growth. What am I going to do this year to grow in my relationship with Jesus? One of my answers to that question is by bei...
#130 Ocieanna Fleiss [Awaiting the Manger]
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 11.3 MBHere we are at the beginning of the Advent season. The hustle and bustle of December has started. It’s layered with excitement, anticipation, and stress. Every year I ask myself how can I make sure this Christmas is all about celebrating our Savior. My guest today is going to point us right to Him. Author and Bible teacher, Ocieanna Fleiss, joins me to talk about her Advent devotional, Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament, and how we can quiet our hearts and focus o...
#129 Francie Winslow [Strengthen Your Marriage with Intimacy]
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 14.3 MBWhat negative beliefs have you internalized about sex? Do you think of intimacy as a good gift from God? For much of human history, intimacy has been a place of pain and brokenness, an area where we have lacked discipleship. So I would be remiss not to include this topic in our Strengthen Your Marriage series. Francie Winslow is on the show today and she’s letting us in on her healing journey when it comes to sex, marriage, and the mission of God. She invites us to heal, find freedom, an...
#128 Stephanie Broersma [Strengthen Your Marriage with Forgiveness and Healing]
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 13.9 MBMarriages are not perfect. We’re two imperfect people. We’re bound to hurt each other. But we don’t have to respond the way the world tells us to with spite, unforgiveness, or cancelation. We are continuing in our Strengthen Your Marriage series with a conversation on forgiveness and healing. Stephanie Broersma lived a charmed life…until the day she discovered a deleted conversation between her husband and another woman. Stephanie is on the show sharing her story with us today. You’ll ...
#127 Heather Bjur [Strengthen Your Marriage with Honest Communication]
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 11.4 MBNext up in our marriage series, we are focusing on communication. How we interact with our husbands will either build our marriages up or tear them down. But honest, humble communication isn’t easy. Today, I’m talking with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Heather Bjur. She helps us understand why we might react the way we do, how humility can change our relationships, how our thoughts shape what we say, and how to begin to become emotionally honest. You’ll hear us talk about… Att...
#126 Alli Patterson [Strengthen Your Marriage with a Firm Foundation]
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.6 MBWe are starting a series today that focuses on strengthening our marriages. Where better to start than at the foundation? What we build our lives and our marriages on matters. Alli Patterson, author and pastor, joins me to share her story of building her marriage on things she thought were good only to discover that following the standards of the world is like building your house on the sand. But when her world collapsed, Jesus was there. You’ll hear us talk about… Alli’s marriage story...
#125 Ashlee Eiland [The Power of Kindness in a Divided World]
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBHow do you lend your voice in constructive ways? How do you disagree without destroying a relationship? Is kindness only a nicety? Just a moral virtue? Ashlee Eiland, author of Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness will bring us Back Together, joins me for a timely conversation about the power we can access to help heal and reconcile our world. You’ll hear us talk about… Where the Power to be Kind Comes From Speaking in Grace and Truth Elevating a Pe...
#124 Caris Snider [Back to School with the Car Line Mom]
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 11.7 MBDoes back-to-school have your head spinning? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands of parenting in this season? Are you struggling to find time with God? Today I’m talking with my new friend Caris Snider, author of Car Line Mom: 100 Days of Encouragement for the Mama Who Gets Everybody Everywhere. And Caris is doing just that…she’s giving us encouragement in this busy season of back-to-school, fall sports and activities, and the many carlines we are starting to find ourselves waiting in...
#123 Summer of Friendship - New Rhythms for New Seasons
August 21, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 3.62 MBWe are wrapping it all up today! This is week ten, the final episode of the Summer of Friendship series and we're talking about three things: creating a new friendship rhythm for a new season, making new friends, and a common friendship struggle. If you haven’t listened to all the episodes in this series or haven’t been as intentional with your friendships as you’d planned, there’s still time! There’s no end date on this, in fact, this is just the beginning! Mentioned in this Episode...
#122 Summer of Friendship - When Friendships End
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 3.48 MBWelcome to week nine of the Summer of Friendship series. Friend, we are almost done! Today we’re tackling a tough topic, at least for me. We’re chatting about when a friendship ends. Friendships can end for so many different reasons and I can’t even begin to go into all the nuances that you’ve experienced or that could come up, so I’m breaking it into two categories: 1) when things end because something unfavorable happens and 2) when things just end. Mentioned in this Episode P...
#121 Summer of Friendship - Drop This Habit
August 07, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 3.95 MBLast week we talked about four factors that can lead us into deeper friendships. One of those was asking good questions, but could all our questions be keeping us from sharing our own hearts? Special guest host Jill E. McCormick joins us again to talk us through dropping certain habits that keeps us from going deeper in friendship. Jill is the host of the Grace in Real Life podcast and the writer behind jillemccormick.com, spaces where she shares common-sense grace with the try-hard girl...
#120 Summer of Friendship - Deepen Your Friendships
July 31, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 3.4 MBHow do you move from being acquaintances or casual friends into a closer, deeper relationship? Find out today! We're taking a look at who we have in our lives and talking through four ways to go deeper with a few friends. Mentioned in this Episode Friendship Inventory Conversation Cards Connect with Girls Talking Life Instagram | Facebook | Website
#119 Summer of Friendship - Capacity, Expectations, and Introverts
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 3.79 MBWe are in week six of the Summer of Friendship series here on Girls Talking Life and we’re chatting about our capacity for friendships, what it might look like to have or to be an introverted friend, and thinking through our expectations for ourselves and for those friends. Mentioned in this Episode Grace in Real Life episode #134: How to Make Friends As an Introvert Connect with Girls Talking Life Instagram | Facebook | Website
#118 Summer of Friendship - When You Feel Too Fragile for Friendship
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 3.28 MBWelcome to week five of the Summer of Friendship series! Special guest host Jill E. McCormick is back sharing a bit of her story and what to do when you feel too fragile for friendship. If you're in a difficult season or just having a hard day, you may feel the tension of needing to let friends in and, at the same time, not wanting to share a thing. I hope Jill's words encourage you today. Jill is the host of the Grace in Real Life podcast and the writer behind jillemccormick.com, spac...
#117 Summer of Friendship - You are the Friend She Needs
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 3.53 MBWelcome to week four of the Summer of Friendship series! Today we’re talking even more about personality, your uniqueness, and how YOU ARE NEEDED as a friend. To go along with this series, I’m hosting a Summer Friendship Challenge. If you’re ready to dig in with intentionality this summer, I’d love for you to jump in. Each week of the challenge, you’ll get an email with a small action step to help you cultivate community. If you’re already subscribed to the GTL newsletter, you’re in! If ...
#116 Summer of Friendship - Using the Enneagram to Grow in Your Friendships
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 5.92 MBGuest host, Jill E. McCormick, joins us to talk about the Enneagram and how your type impacts your friendship style. Learn how God specifically wired you and how he designed the personalities of friends in your life. She’ll break down each of the nine Enneagram types and give you habits to help you grow in your friendships. Jill is the host of the Grace in Real Life podcast and the writer behind jillemccormick.com, spaces where she shares common-sense grace with the try-hard girl who wants...
#115 Summer of Friendship - Friendship for Your Health
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBDid you know that in May the US Surgeon General declared LONELINESS a public health epidemic? SG Murthy said half of US adults experience loneliness, and that it can be as dangerous as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Research over the years has also found isolation can lead to sleep issues, depression, anxiety, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. This is a public health crisis, but it doesn’t have to be. Because friend, the opposite is true too. While being isolated, not experienci...
#114 Summer of Friendship - Does God Value Friendship?
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 3.65 MBWe are in our very first week of the Summer of Friendship series and I’m tackling the question, does God value friendship? I chose to start here because if you’re a follower of Jesus, you look to Him to define and direct your life, so the most important question you can ask about any topic is ‘how does God feel about this?’ And the best place to go to understand how God feels is His word. So everything we’re talking about today comes from the Bible. Here are the verses referenced: Gen...
Summer of Friendship Series Intro
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.64 MBDuring June, July and August, I’ll be releasing mini episodes all about friendship. My hope is that these bite-sized shows will be just what you need for the laidback rhythm of summer and will encourage you to prioritize connection, make new friends or deepen existing friendships. This series is based on what I’ve been learning from God’s word, the research I’ve been studying, and my own experiences. If you are looking for my traditional, interview-style show, there are over 100 past...
#113 Jennifer Taylor Wagner [Intentional Reset: Your Good Body]
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 12.1 MBHow do you feel about the body you’re living in? Summer is about to begin and as the weather warms, we wear less and show more of our bodies, but for many of us that ramps up negative feelings because we’re not happy with how our bodies look. Today I’m talking with Jennifer Taylor Wagner, author of Your Good Body, who encourages us to take small steps toward resetting how we view our bodies in order to love them as they are. She reminds us that God desires for us to be whole – spirit, so...
#112 Arlene Pellicane [Intentional Reset: Your Happy Home]
May 15, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 13.2 MBSummer is a few short weeks away! Planning ahead and being intentional about your time together will set you up for a successful summer with your family. My guest today is Arlene Pellicane. Arlene is the co-author of the popular book Screen Kids, along with Dr. Gary Chapman. She speaks and writes to impact and improve families, and she’s here to share her expertise with us! You’ll hear us talk about… Planning ahead for success Getting your kids involved Creating a technology plan Re...
Best of GTL for Mother's Day #4 Nancy Willis [Rescued]
May 01, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 14.3 MBSpecial Mother's Day Rerelease If you have a mom, if you've lost your mom, if you've struggled (or are currently struggling) to become a mom, or if being a mom has ever felt hard, this episode is for you. My guest is the lovely Nancy Willis. She and I talk about her losing her mom to breast cancer. She tells us about the special moments that were gifted to her before her mom’s passing, how their family was intentional about their last days together, and her walk through the deep gri...
#111 Chinwe Williams [Overcoming Anxiety with a Therapist]
April 17, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 13 MBWe’re wrapping up our Overcoming Anxiety series today with guest expert Dr. Chinwé Williams, a Board-Certified Therapist who specializes in anxiety and trauma recovery. Dr. Chinwé graciously normalizes worry and fear, walks us through what it might look if someone is experiencing an anxiety disorder, and gives strategies for easing general anxiety or managing a disorder between counseling appointments. You’ll hear us talk about… 4 common forms of anxiety 3 strategies to ease/manage anxi...
#110 Miranda Jo Davis [Overcoming Anxiety with Movement]
April 03, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 10.1 MBDid you know that moving your body helps you let go of whatever it is you're holding onto at a cellular level, a muscular level and even a mental level? Miranda Jo Davis joins me for a conversation about adding movement into our daily routines in order to ease anxiety. She says that movement can lower the stress hormone cortisol in our bodies and bring our minds back to the present moment. You’ll hear us talk about… Miranda’s story of overcoming fear and anxiety The mind body co...
#109 Merideth Hite Estevez [Overcoming Anxiety with Creativity]
March 20, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 13.7 MBDid you know you can use creativity to access joy? Would you call yourself an artist? I wouldn’t have said that about myself. But my guest, says we’re all artists, and that by being creative we’re reminded “of the goodness and the peace, and the purity with which God created us.” I’m talking with Merideth Hite Estevez, formally trained oboist and creator of Artists for Joy, about how making something you care about can connect you with God and ease your anxiety. You’ll hear us talk abo...
#108 Amy Seiffert [Overcoming Anxiety with Spiritual Nourishment]
March 06, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 9.71 MBWhat are you consuming? What are you filling up on? Is it adding to your anxiety? We are beginning a brand new series today: Overcoming Anxiety. Most of us experience some sort of anxiety, everything from occasional or situational feelings of worry or fear all the way to anxiety disorders where there is frequent and intense, even excessive worry or fear. For the most part, in this series we will be talking about the common, everyday anxiety we all experience, not anxiety disorders. But l...
GTL Extra with Rhonda Stoppe [Moms Raising Sons to Be Men]
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 6.38 MBWelcome to another Girls Talking Life Extra. It’s not a full show, just a short chat with a past guest to let you know what she’s up to now. I’m talking with Rhonda Stoppe. Rhonda joined me on episode 70 and we talked about marriage, becoming the couple you long to be. Today we are talking about her book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men. The 10th anniversary edition releases on March 7th. And you guys, Rhonda is awesome. She’s the big sister we all need! Rhonda's website - https://www.rhond...
#107 Amberly Neese [Finding Safe Friends]
February 20, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 13 MBDid you know February is International Friendship Month? Today we’re talking about being hurt in friendship, because, unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m pretty sure you have been hurt by a friend sometime in your life. And while today’s show isn’t going to magically protect you from all future friendship hurt, Amberly Neese, speaker, comedian and author, is here to talk about finding safe friends and being a safe place for our people to land. You’ll hear us talk about… Being Hu...
Best of GTL #71 Bailey Stone [Find Clarity and Confidence in Your Calling]
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 9.79 MBThis is the third and final episode in our new year’s series, Significance, Dreams and Calling. If you missed either of the first two shows in the series, you’ll want to go back and catch up! In Today’s episode, we’re digging in even deeper and talking about finding clarity and confidence in your calling. This show was originally released in September of 2021. It was a top show then and it fits perfectly in this series which is why I’m releasing it again. Bailey Stone and I are talking abo...
#106 Merritt Onsa [What’s Holding You Back from Your God-shaped Dream?]
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 13 MBDo you have a dream in your heart, but don’t know where to begin? Have you been pursuing a dream, but feel stuck? Are you weary from operating alone? Merritt Onsa – host of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast, a Dream Coach and creator of the Dreamer Lab where she supports Christian women in building community, clarity, and confidence to pursue a God-shaped dream – joins me today for the second episode in our new year’s series, Significance, Dreams and Calling. You’ll hear us talk about… What ...
#105 Rachael Adams [Your Life is Significant]
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 9.32 MBDo you ever feel insignificant? Like your contribution doesn’t matter? If you’re starting this new year wondering whether your life matters, you are in the right place. I’m talking with Rachael Adams about just how significant you are and how the little things you do can have a big impact if you’re partnering with God. Rachael says “it isn’t about doing more but trusting in the value of all the little you are already doing.” You’ll hear us talk about… Rachael’s search for her own sign...
Best of GTL #70 Rhonda Stoppe [Becoming the Couple You Long to Be]
December 26, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 16.1 MBEnjoy this popular episode on marriage with Rhonda Stoppe, the No Regrets Woman (originally released in September of 2021)! Rhonda talks about what she did when her marriage wasn’t what she thought it would be. She says the number one marriage trouble is unmet expectations. We chat about resentment and unforgiveness, and how if these sins are in our lives, we need to acknowledge and repent of them regardless of what our husbands are doing. Rhonda says “it has to begin with you.” Get al...
Best of GTL #69 Katie Brown [You Can Host Intentional Gatherings]
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 13.9 MBEnjoy this popular episode on gathering with Katie Brown, owner of At The Lane (originally released in August of 2021)! Katie is an intentional gathering facilitator, dinner party host & event designer. Katie tells us every gathering needs a purpose. She explains why and how to add intentionality to your gatherings. Katie says she always wants her guests to feel like their presence matters. You may feel like hosting isn’t your thing, but Katie disagrees. She says that everyone can be a...
#104 Victoria Duerstock [Bring Peace into Your Heart and Home]
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 11.3 MBAre you longing for peace, but mostly feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to truly celebrate the Prince of Peace instead of doing ALL the things? Victoria Duerstock joins me for a conversation about how we can bring peace into our hearts and our homes during the Christmas season. You’ll hear us talk about… How interior design elements parallel Scripture Tips for peaceful Christmas décor Inviting peace into your heart Sharing your peace with others through hospitality A multi-passion...
#103 Natalie Hixson [Leave Destructive Anger Behind]
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 13.3 MBWe have lots of emotions. Anger is one of them and it can be destructive, but it doesn’t have to be. Natalie Hixson is here to share her story of destructive anger and give us hope. Natalie and I talk about processing anger in a healthy way. She shares what to do in the heat of the moment, how to handle it if you blow it, and a longer term approach to finding out what’s really behind the anger by tracking what triggers you. We also talk about preparing yourself to be a situation you k...
#102 Jill McCormick [Move Away from Being a Try-hard Girl]
October 31, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 14.3 MBAre you living the try-hard life? Do you find yourself working for your worth? Is it hard for you to accept the grace God offers? I’m joined today by Jill E. McCormick, a try-hard girl – i.e., a woman who wants to wholeheartedly pursue Christ, live and love well, and extend grace to herself and others, but isn’t always sure how to do that in real life – who helps other try-hard girls (like me!) move toward being grace girls by understanding and applying grace in their real lives. You’ll ...
GTL Extra with Hollie Daniels [Radical Transformation Update]
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 4.71 MBWelcome to another Girls Talking Life Extra. It’s not a full show, just a short chat with a past guest to let you know what she’s up to now. I’m talking with Hollie Daniels. Hollie joined me on episode 19 and shared her story of radical transformation. She was using drugs by age 11 and involved in prostitution by 15. After 17 years of living that lifestyle, Hollie was able to completely turn it all around after encountering God in prison. Today she is sober, she’s earned her associates d...
#101 Robyn Rison Chapman [God Can Use Your Ordinary Life]
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 12 MBWould you describe yourself as ordinary? Do you feel like God couldn’t possibly use you? In a season of grief, Robyn asked God to hold on to her, and he did. She experienced a closeness with Him that she can’t stop talking about. She had a routine of walking for exercise, and God met her during her walks. Robyn began writing about what she experienced on her walks and unknowingly wrote a book with God. Robyn describes herself as ordinary, like I think most of us would, and says all she...
#100 [Celebrating 100 Episodes]
October 03, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 6.41 MBToday we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Girls Talking Life podcast with a special behind the scenes show, answering your questions, sharing favorite episodes, and of course, my Favorite 5! Cheers! Mentioned in this Episode Don’t Ignore the Nudge Podcast Open Door Sisterhood Podcast #19 with Hollie Daniels Favorite Episodes (of 50-100): #85 Confront the Limits of your love with Amy Wolff #79 Manage Your Money on Mission with Katie Jones #74 A Warm and Welcomi...
#99 Rebekah Hargraves [Don't Believe The Lies, Mama]
September 19, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 14.5 MBAre you believing lies about your motherhood? Do you feel like you have to keep it all together or that you are responsible for your child’s happiness? Rebekah Hargraves and I are digging into some common lies moms believe, starting with where they come from, and how we can use the gospel to fight against them. You’ll hear us talk about… How Motherhood is Important Work, but Not Your Highest Calling How “Keeping Your Act Together” Hurts Your Testimony How You Are Not Responsible for...
GTL Extra with Gem Fadling [Hold That Thought]
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 5.27 MBWelcome to a Girls Talking Life Extra. It’s not a full show, just a short chat with a past guest to let you know what she’s up to now. I’m talking with Gem Fadling. Gem joined me on episode 43 and we talked about what your soul loves – questions to ask that reveal God’s work in you. If you haven’t heard that conversation, be sure to go back and listen. Today we are talking about her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads. It releases next week, on September ...
#98 Ashely Brown [Get Organized this Fall with Routines]
September 05, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 11.4 MBAs we move into this new season, we have the opportunity to reset our schedules, get organized and have time for what really matters. My guest, Ashley Brown, self-proclaimed routine queen, is here to help us with this! Ashley shares her story of transitioning from a working mom to a stay-at-home mom, and how the shifting of her role led her into depression and the mismanagement of her life. She prayed for God’s help and he answered her prayer with routines. You’ll hear us talk about… Wh...
#97 Tara L. Cole [Pray for the School Year]
August 22, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 10.7 MBBack to school is upon us and it can bring up a lot of emotions. Excitement for what’s ahead, anxiety about the unknowns. Let’s take it all to God. Our kids will face an array of things, good and bad, as they go back to school this year. Will they make good friends who help point them to Jesus? Will their teachers support them with life-giving words? Will our kids walk in confidence and make good choices when we’re not with them? Will they be safe? We don’t have all the answers, but my g...
#96 Summer of Friendship - Keep the Momentum Going
August 15, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.42 MBWe are wrapping it all up today! This is week ten, the final episode of the Summer of Friendship series. If you haven’t listened to all the episodes in this series or haven’t been as intentional with your friendships as you’d planned, there’s still time! There’s no end date on this, in fact, this is just the beginning! Let’s keep the momentum going! Think about how you will take the encouragement, inspiration, and ideas you’ve gained here and keep it going into the fall. Mentioned...