Heart Lessons Podcast
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 282 ratingsInspiring and encouraging women to walk well in the story that God has written for them by interviewing amazing women who are doing that very thing. Real women. Real stories. Real faith.
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III. The Mother's Day Series: Invisible Motherhood
May 11, 2018 17:31 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBVisit sarahrieke.com/podcast for complete show notes Find the Dear Loss Mama, It's Okay If ... series here Caitlin Mathieu of Due to Joy talks about what it means to be an invisible mother, a mother with no living children. She is a wealth of wisdom for leaning on the Lord during dark times and how to navigate the road of invisible motherhood with grace. Connect with Caitlin: blog // facebook // instagram // twitter Heart Lesson: The Lord wants to turn my mourning into dancing and re...
II. The Mother's Day Series: Mothering A Transracial Family
May 08, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBMy dear friend, Lauren Casper, joins us for this episode of the Mother's Day series and shares what it means to mother a transracial family and embrace the diversity of skin colors and cultures within her own home. Connect with Lauren: website // book // instagram // facebook // shop visit sarahrieke.com/podcast for show notes Heart Lesson: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. We Mention: It's Okay About It All God's Children International Ethiopian calendar Timkat Th...
I. The Mother's Day Series: Heavenly-Minded Motherhood
May 08, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBKatie Bennett, author of Heavenly-Minded Mom, shares what it means to mother in light of eternity and how that truth can transform our everyday lives. Connect with Katie: website // book // facebook // instagram// podcast Heart Lesson: God is holy and it is not ok for me to be unholy. He is holy so I must be holy. Scriptures Mentioned: John 6:68 Colossians 3:23 Hebrews 12:1-2 Galatians 1:10 2 Corinthians 12:9 Romans 12:1 Proverbs 9:10 We Mention: Shepherding A Child...
Episode 46: Always Enough, Never Too Much
April 24, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHayley Morgan, co-author of Wild & Free and the just-released Always Enough, Never Too Much, comes to the podcast today to talk about walking big and wild in who God made us to be, walking free in what Jesus Christ bought for us on the cross, and then the truth that staying tethered to the Lord will allow us to live in being always enough and never, ever too much. We also talk fearing ourselves, the enneagram, and how to discern the voice of the Lord over the voice of the enemy. Connect wi...
Episode 45: I Can't Believe You Just Said That!
April 17, 2018 10:55 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBGinger Hubbard shares her insights, wisdom, and all-around awesome tips for reaching our children with heart-oriented training. She aims not to only change their behavior, but reach their hearts. Connect with Ginger: book // website // facebook // instagram // youtube Visit sarahrieke.com/podcast for show notes Heart Lesson: Trust that God is in control of my adult children and working in their lives. Scriptures Mentioned: Ephesians 6:3 Ephesians 4:22 1 Corinthians 10:13 Ep...
Episode 44: I Will Love You Forever
April 03, 2018 10:34 - 1 hour - 58 MBCori Salchert shares her heart behind fostering terminally ill babies and children. Her transparency as to the level of faith it takes to stay committed to this beautiful and yet heavy work God has called her to is such a perfect picture of God's strength working in our weakness. Connect with Cori: book // facebook // SafeHaven4Babies // facebook Heart Lesson: I say I trust God and He gives me many opportunities to do so, many opportunities for me to look at God and judge my circumstan...
Even Broken Can Be Beautiful III:
March 27, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBsong credit: Nichole Nordeman, You Are Good When our life circumstances are so hard and leave us brokenhearted, can we still say that God is good? George Mueller Psalm 119:68 Ravi Zacharias Ann Voskamp's Brutally Honest Psalms #3 Why God Doesn't Heal People We Love Romans 8:28 Through The Lens Podcast, Ep. 06, Why Did God Let My Baby Die? When God Doesn't Fix It, by Laura Story You Are Good, Nichole Nordeman You Are Good, Evie's Memorial Journal and Reflection...
Episode 43: Believe Bigger
March 13, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBMarshawn Evans Daniels, reinvention strategist and faith and business coach, talks about her newly released book, Believe Bigger, and encourages women to walk confidently in the purpose God has placed in their lives. We talk about the coexistence of both humility and confidence, what it means to find purpose in painful circumstances, and what it was like for her to be on Miss America. You are going to come away from this episode with a soul on fire for being ok to own whatever it is that God...
Episode 42: Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot
March 06, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 194 MB**This conversation is recommended for mature audiences only** Mo Isom speaks openly and candidly about her sexual testimony and what her life looked like when she neglected to ask the question of why God calls His children to live a life of purity. "It's about so much more than doing what's right and avoiding what's wrong. It's a reflection of preserving our bodies and our hearts for a God who gave His life for us first. " - Mo Isom Connect with Mo: website // book // instagram // fa...
Intentionality Part I:
February 13, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to Part I of the Intentionality Series of the Heart Lessons Podcast! In this intro episode we talk about intentionality in Scripture, how God models intentionality for us, and share the resources you shared on social media about all the things that are helping you live with greater intention. This episode kicks off the series designed to help you stay on track with your New Year's Resolutions. Visit sarahrieke.com for show notes on this episode and the other episodes in this serie...
Intentionality Part II:
February 13, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBMy guest today is Julie Rougeux, wife, mother, and executive director of the Pharoah's Daughters Marketplace. Julie also has a passion for fighting against injustice and standing in the gap for orphans and families who lack the resources to stand up for themselves. Our conversation today centers on her heart for adoption, her personal adoption stories, her involvement in the Pharoah's Daughter's Marketplace, and her passion for empowering women living in poverty to create a sustainable incom...
Intentionality Part III:
February 13, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBToday on the podcast Erin Odom, aka the Humbled Homemaker, chats with us about being intentional with our finances. Today Erin shares with us the basic concepts for creating more space and margin in your budget as outlined in her newest book, You Can Stay Home with Your Kids, releasing on April 10th. We also talk about the importance of working within a budget and some really practical tips for setting up your own personal budget. If you have goals to maximize your cash dollars in 2018, this...
Intentionality Part IV:
February 13, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 29.1 MBBest-selling author, speaker, and all-around hilarious human shares her thoughts on living intentionally in the small moments, for it is in these small moments that life is built. Purchase Church of the Small Things Visit sarahrieke.com for show notes
Even Broken Can Be Beautiful II:
January 30, 2018 13:27 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBAs a mother, I want what is best for my children. I want what will keep them happy, safe, and comfortable. And while my heart breaks over the reality that two of my children are no longer here, isn't that what they have in Heaven? Through Jesus, my babies have happy, safe, perfect life. Praise God that through the death of His Child, He made a way for mine. Prayer to Receive Christ as Savior: Dear Jesus, I believe in You. I believe that you died on the cross for me and rose the third d...
Even Broken Can Be Beautiful:
January 02, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MBAs the world turns to a new year, it is so common to enter into that newness with a handful of resolutions and a renewed sense of energy and intention for how to keep those resolutions. It's a new year, new page, fresh start. But what about those times when the difficulty, sadness, and grief from the previous year follow you into the next? This episode is dedicated to those listeners who are still feeling burdened by whatever hard things 2017 held for them and offers hopeful encouragement fo...
Holiday Heart Lessons Part II:
December 05, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBIn this episode my friend Justina joins me as we chat about Christmas stress, how to best handle it, and how to keep our hearts and minds focused on the true meaning of the holiday. We Mention: Heart Lessons Episode 34 Green Egg Grill In the Manger, by Max Lucado The Christ of Christmas, by Calvin Miller Philippians 1:6 Romans 12:18 James 3 Matthew 11:30 Heart Lessons: Keep Jesus at the center where He needs to be. When you feel Christmas stress overshadowing your j...
Holiday Heart Lessons Part I:
December 05, 2017 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBMerry Christmas friends! I'm so glad you're joining me for this Christmas podcast series. Today I will be sharing my two favorite Holiday Heart Lessons to meditate on during the Christmas season, the ones that continue to ground me in the reality of the baby who came to save us all from our sins. Mentions: Luke 2 Matthew 21 Isaiah 53 Pharaoh's Daughters Christy Nockels The Thrill of Hope The Glorious in the Mundane Podcast Wrap this One Up (podcast episode) Wrap This On...
Holiday Heart Lessons Part III:
December 05, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode my friend Brittany joins me as we chat Christmas traditions of all shapes and sizes, read about some of your favorite traditions, and add in a few Christmas traditions that we can't even. We Mention: Heart Lessons Episode 33 Pagan traditions converted to Christmas traditions Christmas Countdown Garland Bake at 350 cookie recipe Jesse Tree Alton Brown's Overnight Cinnamon Rolls DrawNames.com Heart Lesson: Make the whole month a simple, special celebratio...
Episode 41: Slow Down (Every Mile Mattered)
October 16, 2017 09:00 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBHi friends! So glad you're joining me for episode 41 of Heart Lessons. My guest for today's episode is Nichole Nordeman. I can't even tell you how honored I was to interview someone whose music has been very present, almost theme-like, in some very pivotal seasons of my life. Her musical talent has earned her some very prestigious awards in the Christian music industry but today, our conversation was centered on motherhood and taking the time to slow down and enjoy the moments happening righ...
Episode 40: JellyTelly (And other great resources for Christian families)
September 18, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MBHi friend! Welcome to episode 40 of the Heart Lessons Podcast. My special guest today is Melanie Rainer, director and editor of content for JellyTelly. In today's conversation Melanie and I talk about her personal experiences with graduating from seminary, the joys of parenting a toddler, and what her go-to resources are for teaching her own daughter about Jesus. We also talk all things JellyTelly - from the video devotionals, show streaming availability, to the ways to incorporate all of th...
Episode 39: My Fit Finish
August 21, 2017 10:00 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MBWelcome to episode 39 of the Heart Lessons podcast. My guest today is Kelli Tobin from My Fit Finish. I have to say I am really thrilled that Kelli agreed to be a guest on the podcast because I had been praying for a guest that could speak to health and fitness. I try to think of the wide variety of subject matter that might interest Heart Lessons listeners and wanted to delve into the topic of health/fitness from a Christian perspective. I am so thankful Kelli said yes and that she is here ...
Episode 38: Color and Kindness
July 31, 2017 11:18 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBWelcome to Episode 38 of the Heart Lessons Podcast. My special guest today is Nicole Jennings, the creative mind behind Color and Kindness, her online shop dedicated to providing resources to help introduce gospel concepts to kids. You can find scripture cards, coloring pages, and many other adorable and inspired resources. We talk about the mix of motherhood and being a work-at-home mom, how she tries to expand her children's' worldview beyond their four walls. We also talk about Jesus me...
Episode 37: True Identity in a Selfie World
July 03, 2017 09:00 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MBHi friends! I'm so excited to welcome you to this episode of Heart Lessons with my special guest, Kristen Hatton. Kristen recently released a book entitled, Face Time: Your Identity in a Selfie World. It is a devotional book for teenage girls aimed at helping them realize they don't need to look to social media for security and affirmation because Christ already loves and accepts them, just as they are. We chat about her book and many of the life-giving concepts found there, she answers some...
Episode 36: The Turquoise Table
June 12, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 42 MBHi friends! I'm so excited to share this episode of Heart Lessons with you today. My special guest is Kristin Schell. Kristin started the Turquoise Table and #frontyardpeople movement, which is all about building community with those around you. Kristin just released her first book and so we chat about many of the ideas she shared there including how to make space in your heart for others, the difference between hospitality and entertaining, and how we should be ok inviting others into our l...
Lighthearted || Episode Five
May 30, 2017 09:00 - 21 minutes - 25 MBConnect with Lexi: blog // instagram // book // twitter We Mention: Heart Lessons Episode 5 // Strength in Weakness // with Lexi Judy SBCV Blog Angie Smith Conference My Sister's Closet Nothing to Prove Can't Stop the Feeling Trolls Movie Call the Midwife Downton Abbey Altar'd State Francesca's Everyday Heart Lesson: Learning to trust in the Lord when you can't see him moving. Find me on instagram this week and share your answers to some of the lighthearted ques...
Episode 35: What Do You Do, Dear?
May 22, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBHi friends and thanks for joining me for episode 35 of the Heart Lessons podcast! Today my special guest is Mary Evelyn Smith who blogs over at What Do You Do, Dear? I absolutely love what Mary Evelyn writes on her blog and although our stories are different, I feel like I identify with her very much and much of her writing has helped me along in my journey of processing the loss of my babies. Today Mary Evelyn and I talk about what it looks like for her to be the parent of a child with...
Episode 34: Simple Farmhouse Company
May 15, 2017 09:00 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBHi friends! I'm so glad to introduce you today to a dear, dear friend of mine, Justina Roberts. Justina and I met in college because our boyfriends, at the time (now husbands), were roommates and so we hung out often. She is one of those friends that I don't see very often but whenever we finally do catch up we can pick up right where we left off. I love that. Today Justina shares about her business, Simple Farmhouse Company. She shares her favorite tips, tricks, and tools for refinishing ...
Episode 33: Living Beyond Expectations
May 01, 2017 10:00 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBHi friends! I'm so happy to be back doing this podcast with you! I took a break after my son was born in November and intended to come back in February but that did not happen. But I'm glad to be back now sharing stories with you of women doing amazing things. My guest today in an old college friend, Brittany Meng. Brittany shares about being the mom of twins, mothering four boys, transitioning from working to being a SAHM, and the long process of uncovering her son's autism diagnosis. And...
Lighthearted || Episode Four
November 21, 2016 11:00 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBHazelnut coffee, doctor dreams, and when bacon betrays you ... **Friends, this is the last episode for me for a little while. I am taking a maternity leave until mid-February to enjoy the holidays and my new little family. If you want to stay in touch you can find me on instagram (sarah_rieke) or email me ([email protected]). Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. I will see you back here again soon.
Episode 32: Broken Crayons Still Color
November 14, 2016 11:00 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBWelcome to Episode 32 of the Heart Lessons Podcast! My special guest today is author coach/writer/speaker Shelley Hitz. Today Shelley shares her story which includes some really painful elements including processing the tragic loss of her grandmother, past sexual abuse, and a pornography addiction that lasted for two years. Although there is great pain in her story, what ultimately shines through is the redemption and restoration that we can find in Christ. Shelley is using her painful past ...
Episode 31: Resting in God's Goodness
November 08, 2016 09:55 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBToday's episode of Heart Lessons features Lindsey Nobles, COO/Strategist for IF. Lindsey and I chat about IF and all the wonderful things she get to do through that ministry. She shares about her trips to Israel and how life-changing those have been. We also chat about her personal testimony and how she realized she needed to move from a cultural Christianity to one that really made a difference in how she lived her life. Lindsey is also a wonderful spokeswoman for singles in the church and ...
Episode 30: Anchors, Calm, and Rest for the Soul
October 31, 2016 15:31 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBOn today's episode of Heart Lessons (Episode 30 ... what?!) my special guest is Emily Chapman Richards, oldest daughter of singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman and bestselling author Mary Beth Chapman. We chat about what it was like growing up in her home with her father being who he was, the origins of her passion for adoption and orphan care. Emily also shares what it was like to lose her youngest sister just months before she got married. We talk about her time living in Ireland and ho...
Lighthearted || Episode Three
October 24, 2016 10:00 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBGranny panties, Costco, and keeping your eyes on your own fishbowl ...
Episode 29: She's Got Issues
October 17, 2016 10:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBToday's episode features author and speaker Nicole Unice. I had the opportunity to talk face to face with Nicole late this past summer and it was such an encouraging experience for me. Today we chat about Nicole's book, She's Got Issues, about the six core issues that seem to plague women from the time they are teenagers. I ask specific questions about comparison as it relates to social media, control and when to know if we've crossed the line, and what happens when our deepest fears become ...
Episode 28: Embrace the Life You've Been Given
October 11, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBMy guest for this episode of Heart Lessons is Katie Moormann. I was able to connect with Katie through a mutual friend and I'm so glad I did. Katie has three children and her middle daughter, June, has special needs - a combination of autism and cerebral palsy but no official genetic diagnosis yet. We talk about what it's like to have a seven year old with special needs and how Katie handles her emotions when life feels frustrating and overwhelming. We talk about self-care and being intentio...
Episode 27: Marydean Draws
September 27, 2016 13:25 - 45 minutes - 52 MBMary Hairston joins me for episode twenty-seven of the Heart Lessons Podcast. Mary is a wife, mama, and a gifted artist who uses her talents to illustrate the scriptures that encourage her everyday. We talk about the years before she became a mother - growing up as a pastor's kid, living overseas, and teaching ESL - we chat about her decision to stay at home with their first baby and how Marydean Draws was born. We also chat about her creative process, her goals to encourage others, and what...
Lighthearted || Episode Two
September 20, 2016 01:02 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBCarmex, chocolate cake, and the Little Blue Truck ...
Episode 26: Surviving the Issue of Body Image
September 12, 2016 10:00 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MBI'm so excited to introduce you to my guest for today's show. Today you will be hearing from Sarah Bragg of the Surviving Sarah podcast, which I know I've mentioned a time or two before. Today Sarah is sharing her story of her struggle with body image which started when she was just nine years old with an offhand (albeit rude) remark from a girl she barely knew and turned into a ten year struggle over her appearance. I think this episode is going to be such a great resource for young women w...
Episode 25: Looking for Lovely
September 07, 2016 12:32 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBIn today's episode of Heart Lessons you will hear from author, speaker, and podcaster Annie F. Downs. We talk about the books she's written and about her latest book that just released this spring, Looking for Lovely. Annie shares her journey of how she got to be where she is now which included dozens of rejections from publishers, she talks about what it means to cultivate a gentle and quiet spirit and that it has little to do with decibels, and how we can wait well in our waiting seasons. ...
Episode 24: Moms in Prayer International
August 29, 2016 11:01 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBFor Episode 24 of Heart Lessons I'm so excited to introduce you to Bonnie Nichols of Moms in Prayer International. Moms in Prayer International has a goal that every school in the world would be covered in prayer and I am just so awestruck that the Lord would orchestrate this interview to air just as so many of us around the country are in back-to-school mode and presented with a new school year for our kiddos. I know that Bonnie's words will challenge you to be more intentional about prayin...
Lighthearted || Episode One
August 22, 2016 10:00 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MBEssential oils, Justin Timberlake, and a for real blast from the past ...
Episode 23: Her Story of Unfolding Grace
August 15, 2016 10:00 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MBIn today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast you'll hear from Becky McCoy. Becky is a blogger, writer, and fellow podcaster whose mission is to encourage people to live bravely and authentically in life, especially during life's trials. As you listen to her story you'll find that Becky is certainly qualified to speak to this as she has faced her share of adversity. Becky experienced the loss of her husband Keith to cancer when she was eight months pregnant with their daughter. She talks a...
Episode 22: The One with My Kids
August 08, 2016 10:00 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MBMy very special guest on today's episode of Heart Lessons is my son, Micah. A few weeks ago I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts in the car and he piped up from the back, "Mom, can I be a guest on your podcast sometime?" How could I say no to such a sweet request? So today I'm chatting with Micah. We answer the questions you all submitted including what he loves about being a big brother, what he's looking forward to about Kindergarten, and what animal he would like to be. True to ...
Living Grace
July 26, 2016 10:55 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBMy guest on episode twenty-one of the Heart Lessons podcast is Kami Lingren who blogs at Living Grace: Finding Life in the Desert, where she shares her experience battling chronic illness. On today's podcast Kami shares about her journey with Lyme Disease, from diagnosis, to treatment plans, to what it looks like to live with this disease, and the hardest part of living with Lyme. She also shares practical tips on how to support a loved one struggling with chronic illness. Her heart lesson i...
Mini Episode II
July 22, 2016 10:57 - 4 minutes - 5.56 MBIn this Mini Episode of Heart Lessons I just wanted to share some thoughts on recent events.
Sufficient Grace
July 06, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MBMy guest on today's episode of Heart Lessons is Kelly Gerken from Sufficient Grace ministries. Kelly shares about her own experience with infant loss – losing two baby daughters to twin to twin transfusion syndrome and a baby son to Potter’s Syndrome. She also talks about the birth of Sufficient Grace Ministries – how it started with her trying to minister to a friend after losing her baby and asking herself the question, “What would I have wanted someone to give to me?” Since then Sufficien...
Episode Nineteen | Risen Motherhood
June 27, 2016 11:43 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBJoining me for Episode 19 of Heart lessons are Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler from the Risen Motherhood Podcast. We talk about this ministry they’ve started where their focus is all about how the gospel message intersects with every aspect of a mom’s life. Their podcast touches on all sorts of topics: breastfeeding, self-care, the struggle with comparison, and much more. If you’ve never listened you totally should – you will not be sad that you did. We also chat a bit about their personal mot...
The Reluctant Missionary
June 22, 2016 10:45 - 48 minutes - 55.4 MBJoining me for Episode 18 of Heart Lessons is photographer, author, former missionary, and recovering perfectionist, Miah Oren. In her new book, The Reluctant Missionary, Miah talks about her experience teaching English oversees and the struggles and challenges she faced there. She talks about how she felt like God set her up to fail because she was placed in the worst school with a very distrustful staff and hundreds of students she felt she was unable to reach effectively. She returned hom...
The Father's Day Episode
June 15, 2016 10:56 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MBThanks for joining me for the special Father's Day episode of Heart Lessons. Today you'll be hearing from three of my favorite dads - my dad Pete, my father-in-law Dave, and my husband Josh. These men are all wonderful and deeply in tune with the Lord's leading in their lives and in their fatherhood journeys. I'm so grateful to have them in my life, influencing me and influencing my kids. They speak much truth about fatherhood - how it changed them and motivated them to be better men. They o...
Steadfast
June 07, 2016 01:47 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBJoining me today on Heart Lessons is my friend, Pami Clark. She goes to the same church as some of my family in Pennsylvania and reached out to me a few years ago to let me know she was praying for me during my journey with Evie. Since then I have been blessed with the details of her story and her faith through the difficult road the Lord has her on. About five years ago, Pami suffered a massive stroke that severely impacted her physical and cognitive abilities. Since then she has had ab...