Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, Boldly
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 147 ratingsKindled Podcast exists to speak truth and grace boldly to cultural, theological and political issues from a Biblical worldview. Speaking the truth in love with boldness, we will grow to become the mature body of Christ.
Love for God is kindled in our hearts as we are transformed by His power. May these conversations spur us on to love and good works so those near us and far would know that our Lord God is King. "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." Revelation 12:11 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
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Justice | Samuel Sey | Ep. 129
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBSamuel Sey and I discuss justice and examine it from both a Biblical and secular worldview. A few of the topics we discuss: What are the justice issues we are seeing in the world today? What is a biblical definition of justice? How does the world define justice? Is disparity evidence of injustice? What does God say about it in the Bible and is it relevant to the issues we're experiencing today? This episode is amazingly practical and truth-filled. Enjoy! Samuel Sey's Blog S...
Justice | Samuel Sey | Ep. 129
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBSamuel Sey and I discuss justice and examine it from both a Biblical and secular worldview. A few of the topics we discuss: What are the justice issues we are seeing in the world today? What is a biblical definition of justice? How does the world define justice? Is disparity evidence of injustice? What does God say about it in the Bible and is it relevant to the issues we're experiencing today? This episode is amazingly practical and truth-filled. Enjoy! Samuel Sey's Blog S...
Law & Gospel | Krista Bontrager | Ep. 128
September 14, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 36 MBWhat is the law according to scripture? And what does the Gospel have to do with it? Everything, it turns out. Theologian Krista Bontrager of "All the Things" Podcast and I discuss how the Bible explains our relationship to the law and God's provision in Christ. We also compare and contrast this perspective with how the world views law and its limitations to their freedoms and happiness. This episode is SO HELPFUL in understanding much of the language and discussion around law, justice...
God & Man | Jeff Medders | Ep. 127
September 08, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThe first episode of Kindled's Christianity & Culture series! In this episode, we ask the questions "Who is God?" and "Who is man?" and compare a biblical with a secular worldview answer to those questions. Jeff Medders, author of Humble Calvinism and other books, joins host Haley Williams. Shownotes at www.KindledPodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
Firestarters | Politicide, Cancel Culture & Christians
September 02, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBHow do we as Christians respond in light of cancel culture and ultimatums to either "comply or die" like was shared by @designmom on Instagram? This episode explores the concept of politicide, cancel culture and what we as Christians are bound to by allegiance to Christ alone. To get future Firestarters, join the Patreon community at www.patreon.com/kindledpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
Everyday Faithfulness | Glenna Marshall | Ep. 126
August 31, 2020 13:47 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat does Christian faithfulness look like when life feels unpredictable, hard, or just plain ordinary? We want to follow Jesus, but it’s easy to become more focused on our present situation than on a long view of faithfulness. That's what Glenna and I are discussing in today's episode! The sponsor is Jiobit | Use the code TRACKTOSCHOOL to get $15 off your tracker. All you need to do is text TRACKER to 474747 and get the link. Join our Patreon community! https://patreon.com/kindled...
Everyday Faithfulness | Glenna Marshall | Ep. 125
August 31, 2020 13:47 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBWhat does Christian faithfulness look like when life feels unpredictable, hard, or just plain ordinary? We want to follow Jesus, but it’s easy to become more focused on our present situation than on a long view of faithfulness. That's what Glenna and I are discussing in today's episode! The sponsor is Jiobit | Use the code TRACKTOSCHOOL to get $15 off your tracker. All you need to do is text TRACKER to 474747 and get the link. Join our Patreon community! https://patreon.com/kindled...
Firestarters | Standing Alone in Speaking the Truth Pt. 2
August 26, 2020 08:01 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTHIS IS PART 2. Listen to Part 1 if you haven't yet. | Do you feel like you're the only one who knows and believes the truth these days? I get it - I've been there, and AM there, frequently. In this Firestarters episode I want to help you get some perspective on how you can assess certain situations you find yourself in as well as assess your own heart to discern if you should speak up or stay quiet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
Firestarters | Standing Alone in Speaking the Truth Pt. 1 | Ep. 2
August 26, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDo you feel like you're the only one who knows and believes the truth these days? I get it - I've been there, and AM there, frequently. In this Firestarters episode I want to help you get some perspective on how you can assess certain situations you find yourself in as well as assess your own heart to discern if you should speak up or stay quiet - and I think these guidelines will be helpful as you navigate confusing and frustrating situations - alone. Starting in September, future Firest...
The Purpose of Motherhood | September McCarthy | Ep. 125
August 24, 2020 13:48 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MBMotherhood is full and glorious - but also filled with trials and suffering. If we don't understand the purpose of our motherhood, we will get lost in everyday difficulties and no way to reclaim perspective. That's what I discuss today with September McCarthy, mother of 10 and homeschool mama. She has a unique perspective of generational motherhood with children spanning from age 28 to 8 years old. She has grandchildren and children of her own still in her home, affording her the perspect...
NEW: Firestarters | Masks & Starting School
August 19, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 36.9 MBWelcome to my NEWEST offering for my listening audience! It's called FIRESTARTERS. These are short, 15-minute SOLO episodes that will be available only to my Patreon community. For the month of August, they will be available to the public, but starting in September, you'll need to be a Patreon subscriber to get them! These will be the place I share personal and intimate reflections on faith, what God is teaching me, culture, parenting, politics, apologetics and more! Thank you for l...
NEW: Firestarters | Masks & Starting School
August 19, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome to my NEWEST offering for my listening audience! It's called FIRESTARTERS. These are short, 15-minute SOLO episodes that will be available only to my Patreon community. For the month of August, they will be available to the public, but starting in September, you'll need to be a Patreon subscriber to get them! These will be the place I share personal and intimate reflections on faith, what God is teaching me, culture, parenting, politics, apologetics and more! Thank you for l...
Discipline that Connects with Your Child's Heart | Jim & Lynne Jackson | Ep. 124
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBParenting is complicated. Today Jim & Lynne Jackson are chatting with me about how to joyfully connect, coach and correct with your children. Connected families are joyfully connected to God, each other, and God’s purposes for their lives. I know you'll love this conversation! Sponsor: Prepdish. Start your 2 week free trial today! Show notes are available here! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podca...
Mothering When the Needs are Big | Jamie Sumner | Ep. 123
August 10, 2020 13:05 - 47 minutes - 27 MBToday I'm chatting with Jamie Sumner, author of Eat, Sleep, Save the World, about life as a special needs mama. Jamie offers advice and encouragement for any parent in those shoes. We also discuss how the gospel of Jesus gives us hope in the midst of extremely difficult circumstances. Jamie also shares a candid perspective on how we can be friends to those with special needs kiddos. Shownotes at kindledpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kin...
The Ripple Effect of Sex in Marriage | Francie Winslow | Ep. 122
August 03, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Guest Francie Winslow about the power of sex in marriage to bring not just connection but union under God as one. Francie discusses the challenges we face to creating connection in our marriage and shares her story. She also gives a Biblical framework as we look at lens the way God intended it to be. Shownotes at kindledpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
A Biblical Look at Racism, Justice & Culture | Monique Duson | Ep. 121
June 09, 2020 19:08 - 59 minutes - 34.2 MBThe murder of George Floyd on May 25 sent the United States into a nationwide cultural discussion on racism and justice. There are many voices offering many solutions to the problems that ail society. But how do we look at this issue as Christians? What answer does the Bible have for the sin and evil we see in society in both individuals and our systems of government? How do we respond as Christians to the call of the world to "divest of our whiteness" and embrace the narrative offer...
[REPLAY] The Truth about Social Justice | Darrell Harrison & Virgil Walker | Ep. 68
June 08, 2020 06:09 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBSocial justice is no doubt a relevant and hot topic today. Should Christians become "social justice warriors"? Is this biblical? What is justice as the bible defines it and what is our role in bringing it about in the world? These are just a few of the questions I posed to the Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker, the hosts of the Just Thinking podcast, my absolute favorite podcast. I was honored that Darrell and Virgil agreed to come on the show and discuss this incredibly relevant and im...
Pornography: The Greatest Threat to the Cause of Christ | Rosie Makinney | Ep. 120
May 25, 2020 19:17 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBPornography is the most destructive force we are facing today - and by and large? We AREN'T TALKING ABOUT IT. (Excuse me for yelling, this is kind of a big deal.) Hearts are being darkened by evil, brains are being rewired by overstimulation and marriages are being destroyed. Here's some stats for you: 79% of Christian men who attend evangelical church regularly use porn. 55% of Christian men look at it monthly and 1 in 10 look at it daily. But it's NOT JUST MEN - the fastest growi...
How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch | Lore Wilbert | Ep. 119
May 19, 2020 13:37 - 43 minutes - 24.8 MBWhether it’s fearful side hugs on one side or sexual abuse on the other, both the culture and the church aren’t doing very well with touch. Singles are staying single longer, dating is wrought with angst over purity, and marriages struggle to not interpret all forms of touch as sexual. Even the Bible seems to have endless rules about not touching things. There is simply no place where touch doesn’t seem threatened or threatening. But a curious thing happens when Jesus comes into His minis...
Loving Even When it Hurts | Sarah Mae | Ep. 118
May 11, 2020 17:28 - 50 minutes - 28.6 MBA tumultuous childhood, a troubled relationship with her mother, but not forgotten or abandoned by God. From an alcoholic mother to an abortion at 16, Sarah Mae shares her story with us today and her testimony of the God who never once left her alone. This one is for adult ears only. Sponsor: Spirit-Filled Life Magazine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
The 10 Commandments of Progressive Christianity | Dr. Michael Kruger | Ep. 117
May 04, 2020 17:27 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThese 10 Commandments are in effect - a new Ten Commandments. What’s striking is that they are far less about God revealing his desires and far more about man expressing his own—less Moses, more Oprah. Yet each of these commandments is partially true. Indeed, that is what makes this list, and progressive Christianity as a whole, so challenging. Half-truths can sound quite appealing until you recognize their foundations and implications. Join Dr. Kruger and I as we discuss. --- Suppor...
Walking through Doubt: A Reconstruction Story | Robyn Dance | Ep. 116
April 27, 2020 13:06 - 54 minutes - 89.4 MBWhat do we do when our faith is shaken? When everything we thought we believed comes into question? Today on the podcast, Robyn Dance is sharing her story of how God used her questions to bring her back to himself. Sponsor: Lies Moms Believe, Rebekah Hargraves
Walking through Doubt: A Reconstruction Story | Robin Dance | Ep. 116
April 27, 2020 13:06 - 54 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat do we do when our faith is shaken? When everything we thought we believed comes into question? Today on the podcast, Robin Dance is sharing her story of how God used her questions to bring her back to himself. Sponsor: Lies Moms Believe, Rebekah Hargraves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
Self Love: Settling for a Lesser Love | Brooke Tabor | Ep. 115
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 30.4 MBIs self-love really loving? It's a question worth asking. And my guest Brooke Tabor and I go there in today's episode. Our cultural moment is nothing short of consumed with this concept of loving yourself better. Self-love is the best love. Love yourself first to love others. And while we are sure the intention behind the phrase often means well, for Christians, it profoundly misses the mark of the kind of love scripture both promises us AND calls us to exhibit. Join us as we discus...
God’s Rescue Plan for a Hurting World | Laura Smith | Ep. 114
April 13, 2020 15:07 - 43 minutes - 24.6 MBToday is a candid conversation of reflections on hope with author Laura Smith. We talk about what God is doing with COVID-19. On a micro level in our lives but also on a global scale. How He is continuing to work out His great rescue plan for humanity. We discuss the goodness of God, how we are like the grumbling Israelites being brought into the promise land through way of the wilderness, and how God is turning evil for good before our eyes in spite of the brokenness we see. SPONSOR:...
This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace when Suffering Lingers | KJ Ramsey | Ep. 113
April 06, 2020 13:12 - 55 minutes - 63 MBJoin KJ and I as we talk about finding God's grace when suffering lingers. Over a decade ago chronic illness plunged therapist and writer K.J. Ramsey straight into this paradox. Before her illness, faith made sense. But when pain came and never left, K.J. had to find a way across the widening canyon that seemed to separate God's goodness from her excruciating circumstances. She wanted to conquer suffering. Instead, she encountered the God who chose it. She wanted to make pain past-tense...
The New Age & The Enneagram | Marcia Montenegro | Ep. 112
March 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBToday I'm airing the second part of my conversation with Marcia Montenegro. We're diving headfirst into the New Age and tackling some big topics like naturopathy, mindfulness, the enneagram. Marcia explains the origins of these ideas, concepts and the enneagram itself, which may surprise you. To be fair, I have long loved the enneagram and how it felt like it explained me so accurately, helped me understand more about myself and others, but as I've learned more about its origins, I've tak...
Living Through COVID-19 in China | Brenna Burrows | Ep. 111
March 23, 2020 14:04 - 59 minutes - 34 MBToday I'm talking with Brenna Burrows, a wife and mom of two girls who lives in Quingdao, a city in the the Shandong province in China. Brenna and her family have lived in China for 18 months and just experienced the spread of COVID-19. While they are not in Wuhan in Hubei province, where the main outbreak was, it has still greatly impacted their lives. Brenna and her family have been through the extreme measures to prevent spread many of us are just now beginning to experience and sh...
From Astrologer to Christ Follower | Marcia Montenegro | Ep. 110
March 16, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MBToday, you get to hear the testimony of Marcia Montenegro. Marcia is a former professional astrologer who was involved in seeking out the supernatural, as well as being involved in paranormal New Age practices. She was compelled by the intense love of Jesus to give up occult practices and turn to him as her Lord and Savior. Because of her background, she understands the appeal and dangers of the the New Age and now lectures on these topics around the country. Show notes at www.KindledPodc...
Truth & Grace in Relationships | Sarah Guild | Ep. 109
March 09, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 29 MBThe cultural moment we are in tells us grace and truth do not exist together. The narrative looks something like - grace means wholesale acceptance of all that someone chooses to do and the rejection of absolute truth - ie: they can do NO wrong. On the flip side, if you have the truth, you must preach it and take no prisoners. But an examination of scripture and God's heart for his children shows that is not how we are to understand these two. They are inextricably linked and meant to be a...
Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment | Hannah Anderson | Ep. 108
March 02, 2020 14:46 - 45 minutes - 26.3 MBIt's a wild time to be alive. We have access to more ideas, more content, more leaders, more voices, more information than anyone in history has ever had access to. And that means that we’re going to have to have wisdom to know what to listen to, which direction to go, what to take in, what to leave behind, how to discern what is really influencing us when we post, how to just clarify our own motives and how to be led by the Holy Spirit and not just be swept along by this torrent of informat...
Seeking Approval | Donna Harris | Ep. 107
February 24, 2020 14:53 - 43 minutes - 24.7 MBApproval is something we all long for. We long to be found as enough, as acceptable, as good. In fact, it's not whether we will seek approval or not but where we will seek it. When we look for it in the wrong place, the approval we find will never satiate our desire for acceptance. But when we realize nd truly believe that our drive to find approval is meant to be met and satisfied in the work of Jesus Christ on the cross, our endless search for the approval of man can end. We can see that...
Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion | Kelly Needham | Ep. 106
February 17, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MBAs Christians, we know friendship matters. Go to any Christian book store and you’ll find myriads of books on the importance of community. But while most people are convinced of their need for Christian friendships, they are often confused about the problems and disappointment they experience. What’s responsible for this confusion? For too many people, their friendships are very worldly. Following Jesus may have changed the activities of friendship, but the DNA of how and why they practice...
Life as a Working Mom | Katie Alexander | Ep. 105
February 10, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThis one's for the working mama! Join me as I chat with Katie Alexander about the challenges and joys working moms face. Katie shares about her own experiences as a full time working mom in Corp. America. We discuss: Finding truth in the Word of God, first and foremost Not placing our identity in our work, whether it's in or outside of the home Learning to see other women as sisters in Christ with deep and profound similarities rather than first noticing all that makes us differen...
Nothing Went as Planned, Yet She Thrives | Alaina Mayes | Ep. 104
February 03, 2020 15:01 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBYou're going to love my friend Alaina. She is smart, beautiful and a great mother of three. But more than all that, she is resilient because she is anchored in a God who has and is redeeming her and her story. Most might have been tempted to title this episode by the things that the world might say marks and even scars Alaina's life - infertility, infidelity, divorce, single mother of three, working mom. But when you place your identity in a source outside yourself and your circumsta...
EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Homeschool | Rebekah Hargraves | Ep. 103
January 28, 2020 15:34 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBJoin me for the sixth and FINAL conversation in the Education Mini-Series! I'm chatting with Rebekah Hargraves regarding her family's choice to educate their kids in homeschool. Rebekah shares about whether this was a difficult decision for their family, what considerations and factors played into the decision as well as how they ultimately made their choice. Rebekah and I were also both homeschooled ourselves, so we discuss from the KID'S perspective how we liked it and what were some...
EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Private School | Karen Buhrle | Ep. 102
January 27, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MBJoin me for the fifth conversation in the Education Mini-Series! I'm chatting with Karen Buhrle, a friend from my church, regarding her family's choice to educate their kids in private school. Karen shares about how their family's situation with two full time working parents was a factor for their decision as well as wanting their kids to be educated with a biblical worldview. Check out the shownotes for more resources on education! WE DISCUSS: * If deciding how to educat...
EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Public School | Kristen Hatton | Ep. 101
January 21, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBJoin me for the fourth conversation in the Education Mini-Series! I'm chatting with Kristen Hatton regarding her family's choice to educate their kids in public school. Kristen shares about whether this was a difficult decision for their family, what considerations and factors played into the decision as well as how they ultimately made their choice. With three kids who have made it through high school, you'll be encouraged by Kristen's real world experience and her testimony to God's...
EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Homeschool | Kaylie Hodges | Ep. 100
January 20, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBThis is the THIRD interview in the mini-series and it features a conversation with Kaylie Hodges regarding her family's choice to educate their kids by homeschooling. Kaylie shares about whether this was a difficult decision for their family, what considerations and factors played into the decision as well as how they ultimately made their choice. She also shares some of the lies or fears she believed and what helps her combat those lies. Check out the shownotes for more resour...
EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Private School | Emily Bury | Ep. 99
January 15, 2020 15:36 - 18 minutes - 10.3 MBThis is the second interview in the mini-series and it features a conversation with my friend Emily Bury regarding her family's choice to educate their kids in private school. Emily shares about whether this was a difficult decision for their family, what considerations and factors played into the decision as well as how they ultimately made their choice. She also shares some of the lies or fears she believed and what helped her combat those lies. Check out the shownotes for m...
EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Public School | Julie Kline | Ep. 98
January 13, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThis is the first interview in the series and it features a conversation with my friend Julie Kline regarding her family's choice to educate their kids in the public school system. Julie shares about whether this was a difficult decision for their family, what considerations and factors played into the decision as well as how they ultimately made their choice. She also shares some of the lies or fears she believed and what helped her combat those lies. Check out the shownotes ...
EDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Introduction | Haley Williams | Ep. 97
January 13, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBWelcome to the Education Mini-Series! In this introduction, Haley gives a preface to this 3-part mini-series in which you'll hear from 6 women who, along with their husbands, have all chosen different routes for educating their kids. You'll hear from two who chose public school, two who chose homeschooling and two who chose private school. As believers in Jesus, we have the great privilege and responsibility of teaching our kids about Jesus and praying God uses our instruction to open t...
Try Softer | Aundi Kolber | Ep. 96
January 06, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 67.4 MBI'm one of those people who defaults to "trying harder." So when I got an email from Aundi's publicist, I admit I wasn't sure about this concept. But as I came to learn from talking with Aundi in this interview, sometimes the healthiest, most productive approach is to stop pushing and striving in the same old ways, and give ourselves permission to treat ourselves with the kindness God already has for us. Listen in as we discuss what it means to "try softer." Shownotes at KindledPodcast.com ...
Home Organization Tips (Start the New Year More Sane!) | Morgan Tyree | Ep. 95
December 30, 2019 18:14 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBIf you're anything like me, the new year always presents itself with the desire to clean out, purge and start fresh! So today I'm chatting with Morgan Tyree, expert home organization consultant, about how we can create systems for each room in our home and maintain them with a realistic, grace-based approach. If you're feeling the urge to clean out and clear out, today's is an episode you won't want to miss! Shownotes at www.kindledpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Replay: God isn't testing you: An invitation to radical dependence | Gloria Furman
December 23, 2019 18:19 - 48 minutes - 27.5 MBThis is one of my all-time fave episodes! Re-airing right before the holidays of 2019. A reminder of the invitation to radical dependence we all have from God. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindledpodcast/support
Replay: Grace-Filled Limitations & The Glory of God | Maggie Combs
December 16, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBToday’s episode is straight FIRE, ya’ll. This is one of my favorites! In it I'm chatting with Maggie Combs about how God places grace-filled limitations on our lives as He asks us to obey Him so that the fruit of our labor can point to Him and not us. The day I interviewed Maggie I was really struggling with “the Kingdom of Mom” and our conversation was a HUGE grace in my day and week, reminding me of truth in a hard circumstance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
Replay: Victory in the Ordinary | Tabitha Panariso | Ep. 54
December 09, 2019 14:32 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBPerhaps you're waking up on an ordinary Monday, in an ordinary week of your ordinary life. Perhaps you feel forgotten, invisible or alone in your own particular monotony. The rhythm of the work week or being home with the kids. Perhaps, though, you've forgotten that the mundane everyday is exactly where Jesus wants to meet you. It's exactly where His love feels the most intimate and caring - in the unseen minutes of every day. For moms, these moments are often the ones that feel the most ov...
Replay: Receiving Your Season | Sara Hagerty
December 02, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAs we enter the long season of Winter, it's the perfect time for this conversation with Sara Hagerty. We discuss how we need deep roots to make it through a long winter. Sara shares what it means to receive your season and that we can ask God what season we are in. Sara Hagerty is a mom of 7 and she lives here in KC! We also have a funny connection, which I mention in the episode. She is the author of the book Unseen and Every Bitter Thing is Sweet. --- Support this podcast: https://podc...
Loving Your Actual Christmas | Alexandra Kuykendall | Ep. 90
November 25, 2019 16:31 - 55 minutes - 64 MBThanksgiving is this week and Christmas is just around the corner. You may feel determined to enjoy the season, but tension in the reality that things never go quite as planned. We are often let down by our real life interactions with family and friends, the actual responses of our children on Christmas morning or the fact that the fighting doesn't just "stop" so you can sit and admire your beautiful holiday decorations. In this episode I'm chatting with Alex Kuykendall about her book, Lov...
Loving Your Actual Christmas | Alexandra Kuykendall | Ep. 90
November 25, 2019 16:31 - 55 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode I'm chatting with Alex Kuykendall about her book, Loving My Actual Christmas. You’ll hear us discuss how to fall in love with the season again, reflecting on themes of advent—hope, love, joy and peace—plus, practical advice on common Christmas stressors such as finances, schedules and extended family. I hope you’ll finish this episode with the encouragement to go easy on yourself, remember what truly matters, and find joy in your own actual, imperfect Christmas. Sponsor: P...