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Former Drag Queen Ditches Mascara for Biblical Manhood w/ Blake Howard
23 januari 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
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Ep. 111 - Today we're talking to Blake Howard, a man who was once a drag queen and living his life as an openly gay man. He shares how his homosexual relationships and drag performances provided temporary happiness and purpose, but ultimately left him feeling more alone and empty than before.
Blake shares his journey of finding Jesus and ultimately leaving everything behind to pursue Biblical manhood instead.
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What Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and Abortion Have in Common with Professor Nancy Pearcey
16 januari 2023 · 57 min
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Ep. 110 - Enjoy this replay! It often feels like having an open and honest conversation about homosexuality, transgenderism, and/or abortion, is off limits. If the thoughts don't line up with the cultural norm, you better keep them to yourself. Despite the pressure to stay silent on these issues, we're not staying silent. There is too much at stake.
God's Word isn't silent on these topics and neither should we be.
In today's conversation, Professor Nancy Pearcey, brings her wisdom and expertise to the conversation. She unpacks what homosexuality, transgenderism, hookup culture and abortion all have in common. She shows us why our Designers intentional plan for our body matters. She tackles this tough topic with grace and love.
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Where Feminism Came From and its Radical Impact on Womanhood w/ Mary Kassian
9 januari 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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Ep. 109 - As Christian women of this modern generation, we breathe the air and ideology of feminism without even realizing it. What's normal today (sexual autonomy, gender fluidity, cohabitating) wasn't normal a few decades ago. Our view of femininity and womanhood has been radically impacted by feminist thinking in more ways than we often realize. In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into this topic with popular author and Bible teacher, Mary Kassian.
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Our Most Favorite Family Christmas Traditions with Kristen & Bethany
19 december 2022 · 22 min
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Ep. 108 - It's the most wonderful time of the year. This is the time where we get to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Where would any of us be without His amazing birth, life, sacrifice, and resurrection? This is why we celebrate big. Family. Traditions. Food. Gifts. All the things.
This episode is filled with fresh ideas to make this Christmas season special.
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Marriage and Family Life After Adoption with Zack and Kristen Clark
12 december 2022 · 33 min
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Ep. 107 - It’s been over a year since Zack and Kristen brought their boys home from Ukraine and finalized the adoption. Life has been full, fun, and wild with lots of joys and some challenges. In this down-to-earth conversation, they share openly about how becoming an “instant family” has impacted their marriage, and what life looks like today as a family of four.
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Is it Awkward Being a Virgin on Your Wedding Night?
5 december 2022 · 45 min
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Ep. 106 - Enjoy this replay. Almost every young Christian woman asks this question at some point in her life. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really great? OR is it mostly super awkward and weird? Is saving sex for marriage actually worth it? Does God really care that much?
In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their own stories of saving sex for marriage and answer this question from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that can be super helpful in mentally, emotionally and physical helping you prepare for your own honeymoon one day. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this is an episode every girl/woman won't want to miss.
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Same-Sex Attraction and the Christian Woman with Ellen Dykas
28 november 2022 · 49 min
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Ep. 105 - Enjoy this incredible replay. Same sex attraction is a topic we've been wanting to cover for a long time. Many of you have DM'd us asking us to bring biblical truth and gospel centered hope to this conversation. We know this can be a very sensitive topic... that's why we've waited this long to bring the right person onto the show. Ellen Dykas has spent years loving and ministering to women who are wrestling with this struggle.
If you desire hope and freedom with your own same sex attraction, this episode is for you. Ellen Dykas spends the last portion of this episode answering your direct questions.
We pray this episode points you to Christ and shows you the hope that is found in Him.
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Answering Your Hush-Hush Questions About Sex
21 november 2022 · 28 min
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Ep. 104 - Christian women often feel extremely uncomfortable talking about sex. It seems there is an unspoken rule to keep everything super "hush-hush." This is ridiculous. Most women have big questions about sex and we (as Christians) should be the first to talk about this area of life. God designed sex. There should be no shame in trying to understand the ins-and-outs of His good design.
In today's episode, we're unpacking your biggest questions about sex & intimacy (all from a biblical worldview).
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Popular Advice Christian Women Give that's Actually Unbiblical
14 november 2022 · 29 min
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Ep. 103 - Christian women are notorious for giving "feel good" encouragement. It might not be true. It might not be biblical. But, it makes us feel good in the moment.
"You're enough."
"Your turn is next!"
"You'll get that baby soon."
"Marriage is in your future."
"Good things are coming your way."These all sound nice and great and make me feel good... but are they true? Are they biblical?
In today's episode, we're unpacking why this "fluffy feel good" advice is more damaging than helpful.
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5 Things Christian Women Do Not Want
7 november 2022 · 29 min
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Feminism has been the loudest voice in culture for women. Feminism acts like ALL women want abortion, autonomy, careers, power over men and more. But is that really true for ALL women? No.
We took a poll on Instagram and you all submitted things you DO NOT WANT. Things like "hustle culture" and "being a boss babe." If you value femininity, motherhood, and chivalry, this episode is for you.
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How Do I Know If I Have the Gift of Singleness?
31 oktober 2022 · 42 min
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Many Christian single women wonder if they have the gift of singleness. If marriage hasn't happened yet... maybe singleness is God's calling on your life. This is a legit line of thinking and one that deserves good/biblical answers.
Join Kristen and Bethany as they bring clarity to this confusing conversation.
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Answering Your Assumptions About Us
23 oktober 2022 · 33 min
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Ep. 100 - Lets celebrate the 100th episode with an extra special conversation. We've covered some pretty intense topics over the lifespan of this podcast. Masturbation, feminism, birth control, drag queens, marriage, biblical womanhood and more. It's time to take a little break and have some fun.
In today's episode, we're answering your assumptions about us! Everything from "Bethany is the black sheep of the family" to "you two are leaving Girl Defined." Let's dive into what's true and what's not!
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Rethinking Birth Control, Family Planning, and When to Have Babies with Dr. Gordon (Part Two)
17 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
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Ep. 099 - The history of "the birth control pill" is something most women are not familiar with. Most women simply listen to their Dr. (without question) when they're told to get on the pill for one reason or other. Oral contraception has become the go-to for preventing pregnancy with little understanding of the potential negative health impacts to the woman taking it.
We've brought on expert, Dr. Leah Gordon to talk all things birth control, oral contraception and the history of the pill. This conversation will make you squirm and blow your mind all at the same time.
Let's jump in and learn the truth about the birth control pill.
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Rethinking Birth Control, Family Planning, and When to Have Babies with Candice Watters (Part One)
10 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
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Ep. 098 - Have safe sex. Don't get pregnant. And build your career. That's the mantra women have been told from the time they were teen girls. Birth control is the go-to prescription to assist in this process of raising career minded women who put family on the back burner.
This entire way of thinking needs to be tossed out and rebuilt.
That's where Candice Watters comes in. She brings a perspective to family planning that is sure to make you question everything you've though over the years. She takes you to Scripture and shows you why the world's way of doing things isn't best or God-honoring.
It's time to rethink birth control, family planning, and when to have babies.
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How Purity Culture & Sex Education Failed Us Miserably with Kristen Miele
3 oktober 2022 · 51 min
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Ep 097 - Purity culture gets a major bad rap amongst millennials who grew up in the church. I get that. Purity culture had some major pitfalls and did a lot of damage. But, what about public health sex education? What about the sex ed class you took in school? It's time to give both purity culture and sex ed their fair evaluation.
In today's episode we are chatting with public health expert and founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, Kristen Miele. She's been in the public health space for over 12 years and has some major concerns.
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8 Reasons I'm Not a Feminist
26 september 2022 · 31 min
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Ep. 096 - If you are familiar with our ministry you know that, we created GirlDefined Ministries to help girls “get BACK to God’s design.” As a whole, Christian girls are really struggling to understand what God’s design is for their lives and how to practically live that out.
In short, we don’t believe feminism is the answer to our womanhood questions.
Yes, feminism has done some good over the years, but by and large it has left women more confused and unfulfilled than ever before. Why? Because whenever you try to define the creature apart from the Creator, you end up with problems. Feminism is an entire belief system and worldview built by women in an attempt to redefine womanhood.
Let's jump in to today's episode and unpack 8 reason I'm not a feminist and why you shouldn't be either.
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The Top 10 Questions to Ask in a Dating Relationship
19 september 2022 · 33 min
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Ep. 095 - Dating should always be done with intention and careful consideration. Dating should always work toward answering the question, "should we get married?" A successful dating relationship either moves forward toward marriage OR ends because you've discovered it's not the right thing.
What questions should you ask to help you figure out if he's "the one?"
Here's a list of the top ten questions to help you take your relationship to a deeper level.
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How Motherhood has Changed our Priorities in Ministry
13 september 2022 · 49 min
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Ep 094 - The two of us found ourselves without children for all of our thirties. That gave us plenty of time to focus on Girl Defined Ministries and all that running a non-profit entails. The past two years changed all of that though. We both became mothers and our lives suddenly looked very different. We wondered, "How can we balance both motherhood and running a ministry?"
It's been a journey of figuring it out. Here's what we've learned so far and how we balance it during this season of motherhood.
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LGBTQ and Same-Sex Attraction with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield
5 september 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
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Ep. 093 - This wildly popular episode is back for a much needed replay. Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was an English professor at Syracuse University, specializing in queer theory, lobbying for LGBTQ+ groups, was in a committed lesbian relationship and living the life she thought would bring her true happiness. Until the day she was confronted with the true gospel of Jesus Christ. In an effort to prove Christianity wrong, Dr. Rosaria read through the Bible seven times looking for flaws and issues with the Word.
The opposite happened though. Through the love of other believers and the power of the Holy Spirit, Rosaria’s heart was changed. In today’s episode, you’ll hear Rosaria’s testimony and the truth of the gospel that set her free and changed her life forever.
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The Most Unexpected Path of Suffering and Choosing Joy in Christ with Nicole Jacobsmeyer
29 augustus 2022 · 44 min
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Ep 092 - Does life ever seem unfair to you? Do you ever wonder why certain people seem to get an extra dose of suffering? In today's conversation with Nicole, we're going to hear one of those stories of overwhelming suffering. Nicole opens up and shares about the raw and vulnerable moments in her life. The moments she wasn't sure she'd actually make it through. The moments she thought it just might be the end of what she could handle.
Let's listen as Nicole shares her story of hope in Christ in the midst of the pain.
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Drag Queens are a Complete Mockery of Women
22 augustus 2022 · 32 min
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Ep. 091 - What is the deal with Drag Queens? It's like they've tripled in numbers over the past few years and have taken front and center on the stage. Even parents are taking their young children to hear drag queens read children's books.... and watch them twerk. This is NOT okay. Drag Queens are an insult to women and a complete mockery of God's design for womanhood.
In today's episode, we're unpacking the many reasons why Christians should reject Drag Queens and take a bold stance against this movement.
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Masturbation and the Christian Woman's Struggle to Find Freedom
15 augustus 2022 · 58 min
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Ep. 090 - This wildly popular episode is back for a much needed replay. If you’re a girl or woman who has struggled with any sort of lustful sin habit, you’re not alone. Millions of Christian women (single and married) are facing similar temptations every day. And by God’s grace, many of them are finding freedom and victory over their struggles! I (Kristen) am going to be very open and transparent in this post because I want you to know that Christ has the power to help us overcome our sin and to find lasting victory.
In today's episode, I'm going to share my story of struggle with masturbation and offer you the biblical truths that I believe can set any woman free.
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Bethany's Exciting Pregnancy Announcement & Personal Life Update
8 augustus 2022 · 27 min
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Ep. 089 - It's time for a VERY exciting announcement. Many of you have followed my life journey here on Girl Defined. I started out talking about singleness and how to thrive in that season of life. I then took you on my dating and engagement journey with my now husband Dav. Motherhood followed shortly after marriage and you were right there with me. Sadly, three miscarriages came after that.
Today, I get to share some amazing news with you. I am twenty weeks pregnant with my sweet baby GIRL! Jump into today's episode for all of the details.
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Is Modesty Still Relevant for Christian Women?
1 augustus 2022 · 37 min
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Ep. 088 - Modesty is one of those topics that most Christians won't touch with a 10ft pole. It's controversial. It's divisive. It's confusing. It's just hard to talk about. We get it. That's why we haven't talked about it much over the past few years either. That all changes today though. We're jumping back in the deep and going there. We're having the hard conversation.
Don't worry. We're not giving a list of "rights and wrongs" or "do's and don'ts." We're going deeper. We're talking about the heart. We're talking about the gospel. We're talking about when clothes were invented.
Today's conversation is one you don't want to miss.
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Biological Male Gets Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
25 juli 2022 · 42 min
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Ep. 087 - You read that right. A man has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. This is a huge honor and one any biological woman would be honored to receive. But... no. There isn't room for real women any more. Men have entered the scene and they are taking over. They are literally erasing women before our eyes.
In today's show, we're discussing the sad story of Lia Thomas. A Biological man who recently transitioned into a "woman" and is now competing in women's sports. Many women (including his teammates) are outraged. And for good reason.
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Is Porn Wrong for the Christian Woman?
18 juli 2022 · 30 min
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Ep. 086 - Lust isn't a guy problem. It's a human problem. That means that Christian women struggle with sexual sin as well. Yes, Christian women struggle with addiction to porn. You may find yourself viewing porn on a regular basis and wondering if it's okay. You may find yourself viewing porn and desperately wanting freedom.
Maybe you're not struggling at all, but you want a more biblical view of sex and your sexuality.
In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the dangers and harms of porn. We're also unpacking practical ways women can find lasting freedom. This episode is hope-filled and one every woman can benefit from listening to.
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She Quit Victoria’s Secret Modeling to Live out Biblical Womanhood with Kylie Bisutti
11 juli 2022 · 55 min
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Ep. 085 - At 19 years old, Kylie Bisutti became the number one googled person in entire world.
She had just won a worldwide Victoria’s Secret Modeling competition, beating out 10,000 women to ultimately land the opportunity to walk the runway in a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
But, the glitz and glam wouldn’t last for long.
Behind the scenes, Kylie began experiencing the emptiness, darkness, and corruption of the elite modeling industry. As a Christian woman, she felt constantly pressured to compromise.
So, to the world’s shock, she made the incredibly courageous choice to walk away from everything. After leaving, she later posted a Tweet that simply said, “I quit being a VS model to be a Proverbs 31 wife.”
Let's hear from Kylie as she shares her story with us today.
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The Truth about Roe v. Wade, Abortion, and What This Means for Women with Kristan Hawkins
4 juli 2022 · 46 min
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Ep. 084 - The overturning of Roe v. Wade has sent shock waves throughout all of America. Shock in a good way and shock in a bad way. Many Christians are rejoicing and praising God for the lives that will be saved as a result of this decision. Many other women are grieving what they view as a loss to their basic human rights.
Should we be celebrating? Should we be mourning?
And what in the world does the overturning of Roe v. Wade actually mean for women?
We brought an expert to help us truly understand how this monumental decision actually impacts women.
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Why Miss Universe "Inclusive Language" is so Damaging to Women
27 juni 2022 · 38 min
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Ep. 083 - Miss Universe is the world's largest beauty pageant organization. You would think that they (above all other organizations) would be fighting for women and trying to protect them. Nope. Not the case. They actually released a post that suggests how to have more inclusive language when speaking about a woman and her period.
The post literally encourages people to remove the words "woman" and "female" from their vocabulary.
Is this healthy? Is this biblical?
Let's jump in and unpack this from a biblical worldview.
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Pride Month & The Christian Woman's Response
20 juni 2022 · 49 min
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Ep. 082 - Rainbow flags have covered the nation and businesses have come out in full support of Pride Month. If you're a Christian woman, you're probably wondering how to love your neighbor without endorsing pride month. It's hard to know how to handle this "religious month long holiday" from a biblical foundation.
The two of us are taking you on a deep dive of pride month. Let's unpack God's truth to gain a biblical response to this holiday.
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“Freeze Your Eggs. Free Your Career.” The Alarming Trend of Putting Babies on Hold
13 juni 2022 · 30 min
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Ep. 081 - The whole idea of freezing your eggs is becoming more appealing to women each year.
Instead of being bound by her (God-designed) biological clock, women can delay having children until their 40s, without the worry of having to produce healthy eggs. The basic idea is that you freeze your strong eggs when you’re in your 20s, and then use them when you’re in your 40s.
Women, young and old, are loving this new freezing technology because it frees them up from having to “settle down” too early. They can pursue their career, delay marriage, be independent, and still have a chance to be a mom – on their own timeframe.
As Christian women, we have to view everything, including this egg freezing technology, through a Biblical worldview.
Let's take a deep dive in today's episode.
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Incredible Wisdom on Marriage & Motherhood with Susan Macias
6 juni 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
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Ep. 080 - Get ready for some mind-blowing wisdom on marriage and motherhood. We're hearing from Susan Macias on today's episode. She is a wife of thirty-seven years, mother of seven, and grandmother to ten. Her passion is to help you understand God's amazing design for marriage and motherhood. You asked your most pressing questions and she gave amazing answers.
This is Titus 2 in action. You don't want to miss this session between Kristen Clark and Susan Macias.
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Our Journey with Cancel Culture, Hate Videos, and Choosing Christ
30 mei 2022 · 50 min
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Ep. 079 - We're sharing our journey of facing intense hate for our belief in Christ and unwavering stance on God's Word. It's been a CRAZY journey over the past eight years. We never could have anticipated the immense pushback we'd receive as a result for standing on biblical truth.
The worlds ideas and beliefs are constantly changing. God's Word never changes. His truth is constant. If you desire to stand up for truth (no matter the consequence) this episode is for you.
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How to Enjoy Sex as a Newlywed Couple
23 mei 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
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Ep. 078 - We are going there. We're having an open and honest conversation about sex as a newlywed couple. This has been a highly requested topic and we're excited to offer some practical, spiritual and insightful advice for this area of your marriage.
Today is extra special. We brought Francie Winslow from Heaven in Your Home to share her best advice on sex. We also brought Clint and Charity from Restored 2 More on the show as well. They shared such helpful and practical advice on this topic.
This is an episode you'll want to share with all of your married friends. It filled with incredible biblical truth.
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How Do I Know If He's The One?
16 mei 2022 · 37 min
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Ep. 077 - Have you ever wondered anything like this: “How will I know when I meet my future husband?” Or, “How will I know if he’s the one I should marry?” Or, “What signs should I look for to figure out who the one is?!”
These are popular questions. Chances are, you’ve probably asked some of them yourself. Trying to “figure out the ONE” is something we’ve asked ourselves over the years too.
However, instead of looking for a magic sign or an overwhelming feeling, we’ve discovered a better way to go about this. We’ve come up with several practical and helpful questions for discerning “the one.”
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Why Premarital Counseling Should be a Must for Engaged Couples
9 mei 2022 · 44 min
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Ep. 076 - Sadly, divorce seems to be the go-to option for many couples in our modern day. That's why we are passionate about equipping couples with the wisdom and tools needed to make it the distance. What if we told you that pre-marital counseling has the ability reduce your chances of divorce by about thirty percent. It's true! Simply by working through issues and preparing before marriage can set you up for success.
Today, we have therapist team Adam and Karissa King with us to share why premarital counseling is so crucial.
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Dear Single Sister, don't SETTLE for a guy who doesn't truly LOVE God
2 mei 2022 · 43 min
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Ep. 075 - Don’t settle for a guy who isn’t interested in honoring God with his life. No matter how cute or funny he is, it’s not worth it in the end. Settling is never worth it.
Don’t lower the bar for a guy who’s cute and charming, but lacks godly character and a genuine love for God.
Don’t allow yourself to fall for a guy who makes you laugh, but cares only for himself. Don’t stay with a guy who says he loves you, but constantly pressures you to compromise. As satisfying as it might feel in the moment to be in a romantic relationship, the infatuation won’t last forever.
Wait for a man who will push you closer to Christ, rather than away.
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Our Sister's Terrifying Escape From Ukraine and the Birth Of Her Baby with Ellissa Petrenko
25 april 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
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Ep. 074 - It was a terrifying day for everyone in the country of Ukraine. The people of Ukraine woke up very early to radio stations and TV channels announcing that Russia had invaded their beloved homeland. Our sister woke up to sounds of bombing not far from her house. It was (and is) a literal nightmare.
We have the honor of hearing from our sister, Ellissa Petrenko, for her very first interview about that terrifying day (and the days that followed). Listen as she shares the five day journey of trying to escape the country, all while being nine months pregnant.
This is also a great reminder to continue praying for all the people of Ukraine. Pray first and foremost that they would come to know Jesus in a personal way.
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When Guy DRAMA Gets Out of Control
18 april 2022 · 30 min
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Ep. 073 - Guy drama is a HUGE issue for many women. It can quite literally tear good friendships apart. Women who were once the best of friends end up going their separate ways... over a guy! Kristen and Bethany are no strangers to the drama of who-likes-who and the comparison that plagues many friendships.
In today's episode, they are going to unpack how to focus on and live for what truly matters. You don't have to let the good (or bad) going on in other peoples lives to ruin yours. You can thrive EVEN if your life isn't going the way that you wanted it to.
Let's dig into God's Word and figure out how to live fully for Christ, even when it's hard.
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Bethany's Story of Miscarriage and Loss over the Past Year
11 april 2022 · 48 min
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Ep. 072 - It’s been a long year. I (Bethany) never imagined I’d be sharing a story like this one. I knew miscarriages could be a possibility, but I never imagined I would have three back-to-back-to-back.
My faith has been challenged in new ways. My relationship with my sweet husband has grown and deepened because of these losses.
I know God is good. I know He has a plan. I trust Him.
I don’t know what the future holds. I don’t know why I’m having these miscarriages. I don’t know the answer. But, I'm researching. I'm seeing a great Dr. I'm taking all the steps forward to try and figure this out.
Learn how to TRUST God with me. Learn how to believe that He is GOOD even in the midst of the hard. Let's unpack what it looks like to find joy in the Lord in the midst of loss.
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My Unexpected Path Toward Marriage
4 april 2022 · 27 min
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Ep. 071 - Imagine walking into a church and standing a few feet away from your future husband WITHOUT realizing it. This is Bethany's story. In 2010 she walked into a small church having NO idea she was about to meet her future husband. It would be years before God would bring them together.
During those years of her knowing David, but having no idea he was her future husband, Bethany struggled with her singleness. She struggled to trust God.
If you're in a season of waiting, this episode is for you. Join us as we uncover the purpose of each of our lives and unpack what it takes to truly thrive right where God has you.
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Help! I'm Really Struggling to TRUST God
28 maart 2022 · 30 min
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Ep. 070 - Let's jump back to the year 2014. This was the year that Girl Defined Ministries came into existence. Talk about a step of faith. We didn't know what in the world we were doing. We just knew that we needed to TRUST God and follow His leading. Is there something in your own life that you know you need to trust God with? Maybe it's taking a step of faith towards something. Or, maybe it's ending a bad relationship that should have ended a year ago.
In today's episode, we're going to unpack what it looks like to TRULY trust God even when its hard. Even when the future seems scary. Even when you're not sure what will happen.
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Are Your Emotions CONTROLLING You?
21 maart 2022 · 33 min
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Ep. 069 - The moment was perfect. Kristen was in the getaway car heading to her honeymoon. Life couldn't get any better. The emotions were joy-filled. She thought to herself, "Wow! God, you're so good." Little did she know the intense grief and heartbreak that was in her near future.
If you're wondering how to handle the highs and lows of your life in a biblical way, this episode is for you. Kristen opens up her story to offer hope to any woman who's wrestled with difficult feelings and hard emotions.
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God Are You Even Good?
14 maart 2022 · 28 min
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Ep. 068 - Hard moments in life cause many of us to ask the question, "God, are you even good?" or "How could a good God let such evil happen?" Those are legit questions. They need answers.
In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany open up about the difficulty their families have been walking through. They never could have anticipated the War in Ukraine would impact them so personally. But, it has. Their sister fled the country at 38 weeks pregnant.
It's been scary. Hard. And heartbreaking.
Listen as they share what has kept them and their families anchored during these terrible times.
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When a Breakup Leaves You Heartbroken
7 maart 2022 · 39 min
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Ep. 067 - I thought I was going to marry this guy. How could I move on? How could I imagine a future without him? Worst of all... how could I ever date again? Breakups can be one of the most devastating moments in a woman's life. Breakups can leave one lonely, grieving and anxious about the future. I know, because I've been there many times. My breakup left me worry-ridden. I become overtaken with the sin of worry.
If you desire freedom from the sin of worry in your own life, I will show you how to get there. In today's episode, we're going to unpack what Scripture has to say about worry and how to walk in true freedom.
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What my HONEYMOON taught me about TRUST in God
28 februari 2022 · 39 min
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A honeymoon is supposed to be the happiest moments in a couples life... right? That was not the case for me (Kristen). Yes, there were amazing parts! Don't get me wrong. But, there were several days that taught me some HUGE lessons about trusting God.
If you desire to trust God in deeper ways, today's episode is for you.
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Please Pray for our Sister in Ukraine
28 februari 2022 · 16 min
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I'm sure you are well aware of the situation in Ukraine. We have been on our knees the past few days for our sister (currently 38 weeks pregnant) and the rest of her friends/family in that country.
Here is a short update on how you can be praying for Ellissa and her husband Andrii.
GO FUND ME (for Ellissa and Andrii)
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Trusting God after the Unexpected Death of our Baby Brother
21 februari 2022 · 29 min
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Ep. 065 - The unexpected loss of our baby brother was grief like we'd never experienced before. We were teen girls at the time and had never faced a tragedy this personal. There's nothing in the world that can truly prepare you to watch your brand new baby brother pass away right before your eyes. It was devastating and heartbreaking.
We had two choices: 1. We could run toward God - OR - 2. We could run away from him.
This is our story of learning to trust God when life throws you something unexpected and devastating. This is your invitation to learn to trust God with your own losses and sorrows. Join us as we learn about the goodness of God together.
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Christian Men Answer Your Q's About Love, Romance, and Sex
14 februari 2022 · 39 min
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Ep. 064 - We're bringing in the men to answer your questions. This is a special day and it calls for a special episode. Today we're hearing from Kristen, Zack, Bethany and Dav. They're bringing us some married wisdom about all things love, romance, dating and sex. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this is an episode you will love .
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Can I Be Satisfied if I NEVER Get Married?
7 februari 2022 · 39 min
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Ep. 063 - Do you currently have a desire for love, romance, and marriage that's going unfulfilled? Sister, you're not alone. This is one of the hardest unfulfilled longings that single christian women face.
You PRAY for God to give you a man, but it's just not happening.
In today's episode, Bethany opens up about her own story of unfulfilled longings for marriage. She shares her crazy story of purchasing a wedding dress... only to have it collect dust for the next decade.
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