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Sister, You Don't Have to be a Boss Lady
31 januari 2022 · 30 min
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Ep. 062 - The pressure on women to be all, do everything, accomplish much and achieve more is IMMENSE. It's honestly overwhelming. It's crucial that we slow down and ask ourselves where this message is coming from and if it's biblical. Everything in life should be filtered through the lens of Scripture. Even messages being shouted by prominent Christian's.
In today's episode, we're going to share the own pressure we've felt to be THE BOSS and how that's lead us to worrisome and anxious places. If you desire freedom from the pressure to DO MORE, this episode is for you.
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Should Christian Women Watch the Movie REDEEMING LOVE?
25 januari 2022 · 36 min
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This new movie has caused quite a stir amongst Christians. Some say it's a beautiful picture of biblical redemption. Others are saying it's way too steamy. The two of us have read the book, but have not seen the movie. We explain why in todays episode.
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Who’s Defining Your Womanhood?
17 januari 2022 · 37 min
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Ep. 060 - Finding purpose, worth, identity, and true joy are core desires of every woman. Sadly though, many of us are finding ourselves in a place that is void of the very things we long for. This is because we’re looking to ourselves and the world for answers about our purpose, worth, and identity as women rather than God’s Word.
We need to remind ourselves that God is our loving creator and has an amazing plan for our lives as females. Our deepest desires will only be realized when we fully surrender our lives to God and get back to His timeless design for our womanhood.
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Our Generation Needs BRAVE Christian Women
10 januari 2022 · 29 min
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Ep. 059 - The time is now. Our generation desperately needs Christian women who are willing to be BRAVE for God's glory. Women like Esther from the OT who say, "I am here for such a time as this. God, use me to make an impact!"
Will you BE a brave woman for God like Esther? Will you trust God at his Word and faithfully obey what he teaches? Will you follow Him even if no one else does? God is looking for women who will be brave in today’s society. Are you willing to rise up and show the culture the powerful influence a God-defined woman can have. We’re challenging you to be one of those women!
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A Radically Better Way to Date with JP Pokluda
13 december 2021 · 47 min
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Ep. 058 - After ministering to singles for over a decade, JP Pokluda knows what it takes to date with success as a Christian. He’s seen the pitfalls and struggles firsthand and is here to offer you a radically better way to date.
In today’s episode, JP brings powerful insight and wisdom directly to the Girl Defined Sisterhood! He covers everything from the pitfalls of modern dating, what to look for in a guy, how to know if you have the gift of singleness, how to ask your boyfriend if he struggles with porn, physical attraction, arranged marriages, and much more.
Don’t miss this incredible conversation as JP helps you date intentionally and find love that lasts.
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How Fear and Anxiety Almost Kept Me from Adopting my Boys
6 december 2021 · 45 min
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Ep. 057 - Adoption had never been something I (Kristen) saw myself doing. I always imagined I'd have biological children. Little did I know that 10 years into my marriage, I'd only have three miscarriages, dozens of doctors visits, and an unexplained diagnosis of infertility to show for it. Although I felt lost and broken, God had a perfect plan. I'll be totally honest. The thought of adoption scared me. I was extremely fearful and often overcome with anxiety about the "what ifs."
Thankfully God never left me. He never gave up on me. Through prayer, and a ton of support from family and friends, my husband and I stepped out in faith. This is my story of becoming mommy to my two sweet boys.
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How Modesty, Romance, and Femininity Point to the Gospel
30 november 2021 · 38 min
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Over the years, we have received several emails and DM’s from christian women who have expressed their concern to us at Girl Defined Ministries, asking why we waste time writing about “secondary” issues rather than keeping the focus exclusively on the gospel. They’ve expressed disappointment that we take time to write about “minor” issues like romance, dating, modesty, and femininity.
Let’s talk about this.
Why do we take time to write about topics like love, romance, modesty and femininity?
I mean, as Christian women, shouldn’t we focus on loving Jesus and loving others? Yes and absolutely. Loving Jesus and loving others are the greatest commandments (Matthew 22:36-40). This should be the engine that drives everything else in our lives. However, loving Jesus and loving others isn’t just a passionate feeling — it’s an action. True love for God should result in a heart change that ultimate leads to a life change. People don’t know we’re Christians by our inner desires…they know we’re Christians by the Fruit of our life (John 15, Romans 12:9-21).
As followers of Jesus, we reflect the gospel and show our love for Christ through our heart-transformed actions. That's why each of these topics matter.
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Why We’re Not Declaring Our Gender Pronouns
22 november 2021 · 46 min
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Gender pronouns are all the rage right now. Instagram has even updated their bio feature to include your pronouns as a feature of who you are. Youtube will kick you out if you do not refer to someone by their preferred pronouns. Commercials have resorted to actors verbally communicating their pronouns so that everyone knows who they are.
Guess what? We're not a fan of this movement. We think the issue of pronouns is a big one. We need something more helpful than pronouns. Let's unpack what God's Word has to say and see if we can find lasting answers to the question "Who am I?"
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Sister, she is NOT your competition
15 november 2021 · 43 min
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Ep. 54 - I’m sure you’ve had, or have, your own comparison trap. Maybe it’s with a sister or a cousin or a friend. Maybe you’re tempted to compare yourself with that flawless social media influencer. Or maybe it’s with that successful coworker who constantly seems to be two steps ahead of you. (Can’t she just quit already?)
None of us can escape the fact that there will always be people around us living the life we desire. Which means there will always be opportunities for comparison.
Thankfully, success (according to the Bible) isn’t about competing with those around us. It’s not about comparing and feeling proud that we’re better than the sister next to us. Not at all. The Christian life is about running the individual race God has set before us.
Today's episode will equip you with truth to combat comparison and live a life of true joy.
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5 Biblical Truths that Define Your Identity
8 november 2021 · 52 min
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Ep. 053 - The word identity has become one of the biggest buzz words of our day. Our modern culture is passionate about spreading the message that our truest identity can be found within ourselves. We’re told that who we are has nothing to do with God, but everything to do with us. As we live in the midst of this popular narrative, we need to remind ourselves that our truest identity doesn’t come from within, but from within God’s design for us.
If we want to experience true freedom and confidence in who we are, we must look to our Creator to define us. He is a good and loving Father and has a beautiful design for our femininity. At the end of the day, our greatest joy and purpose doesn’t come from within, but from knowing who we are in Christ, and then living faithfully in that identity for God’s glory.
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How to Be "Just Friends" with Guys
1 november 2021 · 55 min
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Ep. 052 - The two of us strongly believe it is possible for single women to have male friends. With the right heart attitude, wise boundaries in place, and a true desire to honor Christ, guy/girl friendships can be encouraging and beneficial. The two of us would love to see more single guys and gals interact ing in Christ-honoring and mutually beneficial ways. When done with the right focus, for the right reasons, and in an appropriate way, being just friends with a guy can be a beautiful thing.
If you're married, stick with us! Kristen and Bethany share how they've navigated the transition from "single life" to "married life" and what their friendships with guys currently look like.
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Unfulfilled Longings and Unanswered Prayers with Morgan Olliges
25 oktober 2021 · 57 min
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Ep. 051 - We all have desires that go unfulfilled. We all have prayers that feel unanswered. We all have circumstances that we wish we could change. None of us can escape this reality of life. Kristen Clark and Morgan Olliges are no strangers to this conversation. They both open up the most raw areas of their lives with us today. Both of these women have wrestled with a deep longing for biological children. Neither have had that desire fulfilled yet.
How do they deal with that disappointment? How do they avoid bitterness toward God? How do they remain hopeful in the midst of that emptiness?
In today's episode, your heart will find strength and encouragement from these two stories. You will leave with a renewed hope in God and trust in His good character.
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Freedom from Porn & Sexual Struggles for Women with Joy Skarka
18 oktober 2021 · 42 min
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Sexual struggles are often portrayed as a "guy only" issue. This is a major disservice to women. God created both men and women as sexual beings. One is not more sexual than the other. Both struggle with sexual temptation and addiction. Both need the help and hope of the gospel. In today's conversation, Joy Skarka shares her story of date rape in college and how the pain from that experience led her into sexual struggles of her own.
Her story is one of healing, freedom and victory. If you desire hope for your own sexuality, this episode is for you.
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When Dreams Don’t Come True (Chapter One)
12 oktober 2021 · 20 min
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We hope you enjoy the first chapter of our brand new book, Not Part of the
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Finding Joy in the Midst of Disappointment
11 oktober 2021 · 33 min
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Ep. 049 - The question we should be asking isn’t “Will I experience disappointment?” but rather “How can I still find joy in the midst of my disappointment when it strikes?”
Over the past few years, God has been teaching Kristen and Bethany a lot about finding joy in the midst of their own disappointments. As they’ve walked through hardships, like infertility, miscarriage, singleness, an unworn wedding dress, the death of their baby brother, the deaths of grandparents, the sudden passing of a good friend, a sports injury that put them on the basketball bench in high school for months at a time, the unexpected loss of a pet, chronic illness and a broken friendship, God has shown them that it’s possible to have joy despite their circumstances.
They've come to understand that true joy and real suffering can coexist. If you desire true joy in the midst of your own disappointments, this episode will offer you that hope.
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Not Part of the Plan (Pre-order FREEBIES!)
7 oktober 2021 · 5 min
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We have some gifts for you!! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with our amazing publisher to bring you some fabulous gifts as our way of saying thank you for pre-ordering our new book, Not Part of the Plan.
You may not realize this, but pre-orders of any book tremendously help it get into more stores (in-person and online). Retailers will decide whether or not to carry a certain book based on how well it does during pre-orders.
So, if you’re considering grabbing a copy of our new book, you’d be doing us a huge favor by ordering it before October 12, 2021! We want this book to get into the hands of as many women as possible, and you can help us make that happen.
Our pre-order gifts include:
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To get these bonuses, simply pre-order our book from ANY online retailer…then go to our website here (www.GirlDefined.com/Trust) and enter your info under the “Claim Bonuses” button.
Then, we’ll send you these digital goodies on October 12th. Thanks so much for helping us spread the word!!!
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Same Sex Attraction with Ellen Dykas
4 oktober 2021 · 49 min
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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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When Your Dreams of Getting Married Come Crashing Down
27 september 2021 · 27 min
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Ep. 047 - Imagine purchasing the wedding dress of your dreams only to have it collect dust in the back of your closet for a decade. That's the story Bethany is sharing on today's episode. She saw her dream wedding dress when she was in her early twenties. She thought marriage would become her reality in the next two to three years and so she decided to snag the dress. Little did she know that her journey of singleness would last much longer than she ever hoped or dreamed it would.
In today's episode, you will be challenged to consider what that "wedding dress" is for you. What dream has gone unfulfilled? What hope has been dashed? If you desire to find satisfaction in the midst of your unfulfilled longing, episode 047 is for you.
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Life After Our Adoption - How We’re Doing Now
20 september 2021 · 54 min
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Ep. 046 - It’s been five whole months since Zack and Kristen brought their two precious boys home from Ukraine. Life has been full, exciting, wonderful, and challenging for them - all at the same time. Many of you have been asking questions like, “How are they doing? What are their biggest joys and challenges? How are the boys adjusting?”
In this episode, Kristen opens up and shares her heart on how the adoption transition is going and what the past five months have looked like.
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Our Best Advice for Surviving a Breakup
13 september 2021 · 54 min
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Ep. 045 - Nobody goes into a relationship hoping for heartbreak. The dream is that the relationship will draw you closer to each other and eventually end with a happily ever after fairy tale ending. Sadly, the fairy tale ending doesn't seem to always work out. Many of us are faced with the reality that the relationship isn't at all what we'd hoped it would be. For one reason or another the relationship ends. Hearts are broken. Friendships are severed. Sadness follows.
If you're going through a breakup, or know someone who is, this episode is for you. In today's podcast, Kristen and Bethany open up about their own past breaups and share what helped them to survive those terrible moments. If you need hope and encouragement, you will find it here.
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Can I Be Satisfied if I Never Have Sex?
6 september 2021 · 50 min
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Ep. 044 - God intentionally created each one of us to be sexual beings. From the beginning of time He made us with sexual desires. Sexual longings. Sexual yearnings. He designed us this way on purpose and for a purpose. He’s not a killjoy in the sky wanting to squash our sexual feelings. He’s a loving Creator who wants to help us steer our affections and desires in the right direction—all for His glory. Out of love, He’s given us beautiful parameters for how to embrace our sexuality in the right ways. He created our sexual design to teach us spiritual truths about Himself.
He created us with an ache for intimacy to draw us into an authentic relationship with Himself. He created us to be relational because He is relational. He created us to be ultimately and completely satisfied in Him.
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3 Truths for Fighting Fear, Anxiety and Worry
30 augustus 2021 · 50 min
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Ep. 043 - Have you ever found yourself lying in bed at night, wide awake, with your thoughts racing with worry and anxiety? Or maybe you’ve found yourself sick to your stomach as fear consumed your heart? Kristen has been there herself, and knows how crippling and discouraging these moments can be. In this candid and honest conversation, she’ll share with you 3 Biblical truths that have personally transformed her life from being ruled by fear, anxiety, and worry, to instead finding complete freedom in Christ.
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Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story
23 augustus 2021 · 35 min
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Ep. 42 - Life rarely turns out exactly the way that any of us thought it would. From unexpected loss, to unfulfilled desires, to massive disappointments, life can be really hard. Trusting God through those twists and turns isn't always easy. Many of us struggle to believe that God is good. Many of us question if His ways are really for our best. Many of us want to grab the reigns and trust in ourselves to lead the way instead of trusting God. Ever been there?
In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share personally how they've each struggled to trust God with their lives. If you want to know how to thrive exactly where you are right now, this episode is for you.
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Our Christian Dating Love Story with Dav and Bethany
16 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
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Ep. 041 - It's love story time! Today on the show you're going to hear from Dav and Bethany Beal. They're sharing how they met, fell in love, and eventually got married. Dav and Bethany had many obstacles in their way, mainly being 5 1/2 years apart (with Bethany being older). They met way back in 2011 while Dav was a teenager and Bethany was already in her twenties. Their friendship didn't begin to form until several years from this first meeting.
Through years of friendship their attraction toward one another eventually grew. Slowly but surely God was weaving their lives together. You don't want to miss the end of this episode either. Dav has a surprise recitation of Shakespeare. It's a good one.
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Sexual Identity and Same-Sex Attraction with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield
9 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 13 min
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Ep. 040 - 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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Guys Q & A: Answering Your Most Pressing Questions
2 augustus 2021 · 32 min
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Ep. 039 - We have four godly men taking over The Girl Defined Show. They answer your most pressing questions about love, purity, dating and marriage. They even answer the much asked question, "Would a Christian guy date a girl who isn't a virgin?" You don't want to miss that answer. It was gold.
Listen to Zack, Dav, Daniel and Gonz bring truth and encouragement to this conversation.
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When God Doesn’t Give You What You Desperately Want
26 juli 2021 · 52 min
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Life is full of disappointment, unfulfilled longings, and heartbreaking moments. It's so hard to have hope when life feels so hopeless. It's hard to trust that God is good when you've been praying for something for YEARS and He never gives it to you. It's hard to continue on when you see everyone else laving out their dream and you're still struggling.
In today's conversation, Kristen shares her own struggles with ongoing disappointment and unfulfilled longings. She opens up about her internal battle to trust that God is good. If you're wrestling right now, episode 038 is for you. Kristen will leave you hope-filled and encouraged to know that God is good...even when it doesn't feel like it.
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Why Our Modern Culture of Self-Love Is More Harmful than Helpful
20 juli 2021 · 30 min
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The messages of self-love, follow your heart, and be true to yourself are permeating our culture today. But this formula of looking inward to find value within our own goodness isn’t working. Many of us are finding ourselves on a never-ending cycle of striving to be good enough but never measuring up. This is not what God intended for us. He never asks us to be enough or to love ourselves more. God sent Jesus to be enough for us. That’s what the Gospel is all about. That’s where true hope and lasting worth is found.
If you desire to find lasting worth and identity in something, Someone, more sustaining than yourself, this episode is for you.
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You're INVITED to the Girl Defined Conference
16 juli 2021 · 4 min
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Once a year the Girl Defined Sisterhood gathers in person for a time of encouragement, fellowship, worship and fun hangs together. The dates are set. The venue is ready.
Join us in San Antonio, TX on July 30-31 for the 2021 Girl Defined Conference. We will be covering main stage sessions like:
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SESSION THREE: Living for Christ in the Face of Cancel Culture.
SESSION FOUR: Becoming a Girl Who Really Knows the Word.
SESSION FIVE: Let’s Bravely Shine Bright Together.
And a ton more...
Tickets are on sale!! Head on over to GirlDefined.com/conference to secure your spot today.
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Our Ukrainian Adoption Story
12 juli 2021 · 1 uur 28 min
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Ep. 036 - With almost a decade of marriage and unexplained infertility, Kristen and Zack struggled to trust God. Why would He withhold something so good from this godly couple? Why would He leave them searching with no answers? Doesn't God want godly couples to raise up godly children? If so, why isn't He blessing them with the desires of their heart?
Little did they know that God had a perfect plan.
In His perfect timing, God worked in Kristen and Zack's hearts and directed them towards international adoption. Their children were out there all along...they just didn't know it. After much paperwork and tons of planning, Kristen and Zack found themselves on an airplane to the country of Ukraine. They were on a trip to meet their sweet boys for the very first time.
In today's episode, Kristen and Zack take you on their miraculous journey of adoption. If you have ever doubted God's faithfulness, this story is for you.
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Dealing with Toxic Relationships in a Biblical Way with Ellen Dykas
5 juli 2021 · 45 min
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Ep. 035 - Does your happiness currently feel dependent on someone else's presence in your life? Do you feel like your world would fall apart if a certain person was no longer your friend? Are your thoughts consumed by this person day-in-and-day-out? If so, your relationship has become skewed. We want you to find freedom before it becomes a relational prison.
In today's conversation, Ellen Dykas asks you a few pointed questions that are sure to reveal if your relationship has turned toxic. She gives you practical steps to find true freedom in
Christ.Living in a relational prison doesn't have to be your story. There is hope.
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4 Popular Lies About Your Sexual Identity
28 juni 2021 · 42 min
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Ep. 034 - Sex and sexuality are two of the hottest topics in society right now. With so many voices expressing opinions, it can be confusing to know what's truth and what's not. What did God actually say about our sexuality in comparison to what we're seeing happen in our society? If we, as Christian women, are not vigilant to discern lies from truths, we will will end up listening to whichever voice is shouting the loudest.
When we choose to embrace anything but God's good and original design for our sexuality, we buy into an inaccurate reflection of who God created us to be. That's why we're going to unpack 4 of the most popular lies permeating our society today.
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What Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and Abortion Have in Common with Professor Nancy Pearcey
21 juni 2021 · 56 min
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Ep. 033 - In many ways, it 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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Are You Boy-Crazy? with Paula Marsteller
14 juni 2021 · 35 min
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Ep. 032 - When was the first time you really noticed a guy? What about your first crush? Most of us never take the time to figure out how we ended up where we are today. If you find yourself boy-crazy, how did you get there? When did it happen? In today's episode, Paula takes us on her own boy-crazy journey. She shares how her obsession with getting guys to notice her, completely robbed her of true joy and satisfaction in Christ. Getting another boyfriend didn't make her happy, but more insecure and needy than before.
Can you relate? If so, this episode is for you! Freedom from boy-craziness can be yours. You don't have to stay in this trap forever. You can have true satisfaction in Christ (no boyfriend needed).
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Top 5 Books that will Radically Shape Your View on Womanhood
7 juni 2021 · 31 min
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Living out God's radically good design for womanhood doesn't just happen. You won't drift into biblical womanhood. You won't accidentally land into following God and His Word. It takes pursuit. Effort. Focus. And a willingness to humble yourself before God and submit to His design for your life. If you desire to learn more about your Creator's beautiful design for your life, you must get serious about it. You must take action.
In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their journey of learning about biblical womanhood. They share the top 5 books that radically shaped their view on womanhood for the better. If you're up for the challenge, these five books can change your life as well.
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How to Prepare for Sex on Your Honeymoon with Adam and Karissa King
31 mei 2021 · 55 min
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Ep. 030 - Getting married is one of the biggest moments in a woman's life. The engagement, wedding prep, premarital counseling, and honeymoon anticipation, is exciting and totally overwhelming. That's why it's crucial to enter those first few weeks of marriage with a solid biblical understanding of sex and intimacy. Instead of going into marriage based on what you've seen in the movies or learned from your peers, equip yourself with wisdom from a godly older couple who can guide you and your soon-to-be-husband from God's Word.
In today's episode, we're chatting with Adam and Karissa King of Dear Young Married Couple. They are a married therapist team who counsels young married couples on all things love, marriage, sex, communication, expectations and anything else you can think of. This conversation is packed full.
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The Best Dating Advice with Gary Thomas
24 mei 2021 · 53 min
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Ep. 29 - What if dating isn’t about finding “the one” but making a wise choice so you can better serve the One who loves you most? What if God didn’t design relationships to make you happy but to make you holy?
This conversation with Gary Thomas on The Girl Defined Show will transform the way you look at romantic relationships. Whether you are single, dating, or engaged, Gary’s unique perspective on dating will prepare you for a satisfying, spiritually enriching marriage even before you walk down the aisle. As Gary reminds us, a good marriage is not something you find—it’s something you make.
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Legalism and Eating Disorders with Gretchen Saffles
17 mei 2021 · 36 min
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Ep. 28 - Growing up in a loving Christian home can often make someone feel invincible. Almost like the struggles of the world world will never be their own personal struggles. Gretchen Saffles knows what that's like. She remembers hearing about eating disorders and thinking to herself "that's something I will never struggle with." How did she go from thinking those thoughts, to finding herself in that very place only a few short years later?
In this open and honest conversation, Gretchen Saffles from The Well Watered Woman shares her journey of legalism, eating disorders, shame and ultimately finding hope and freedom in the only place possible. Her love for God and His Word transformed her life. She encourages every woman to find hope in God as well.
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Navigating the Opportunity and Pitfalls of Social Media with Tara Sun
10 mei 2021 · 52 min
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Ep. 027 - Social media is a tool that can be used for good or for bad. We've seen some amazing good come out of it (that's how we stay connected to most of you), but we've also seen it misused as well.
Should we ditch it? Should we have it? Should we use it?
In today's episode, we chat with Tara Snyder. She's the founder of Truth Talks with Tara and an avid promoter of God's Word through the avenue of social media.
Her insight and wisdom in this conversation is priceless.
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Suicide and a Broken Life - Part 2 with Kim Jaggers
3 mei 2021 · 52 min
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Ep. 26 - Kim Jaggers has experienced more trauma, pain and heartbreak than most of us can even imagine. After being told that she might lose her son due to his extreme health issues, she was faced with the tragedy of suicide. While grieving the potential loss of her baby, she now had to grieve the loss of her husband. Being a single mom was never even a possibility in her mind. But that's exactly where she found herself.
In today's episode, we jump into part 2 of Kim Jaggers life story. She opens up and shares the raw, honest, and heartbreaking moments of her story. She is a woman who has experienced the lowest of lows, but has still found hope in the gospel. If you need hope right now, this story is for you. Let's jump into Part 2 of Suicide and a Broken Life with Kim Jaggers.
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Suicide and a Broken Life - Part 1 with Kim Jaggers
26 april 2021 · 33 min
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Ep. 025 - She had everything a young woman could dream of. The perfect house, dream husband, and a sweet little newborn baby. This was Kim Jaggers fairytale life. Her dreams were coming true and she was planning to live happily ever after. Little did she know that her entire world was about to turn upside down. Everything she knew and loved was about to get ripped away.
In today's episode, we talk with author and speaker Kim Jaggers. She opens up and shares the raw, honest, and heartbreaking moments of her story. She is a woman who has experienced the lowest of lows, but has still found hope in the gospel. If you need hope right now, this story is for you. Let's jump into Part 1 of Suicide and a Broken Life with Kim Jaggers.
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5 Questions to Ask on a First Date
19 april 2021 · 30 min
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Ep. 24 - Going on a first date can be super exciting and totally awkward at the same time. Let's talk about how to best prepare for a first date. Questions to ask. Things to look for. How deep to take the conversation. The goal of the date. And more. With the right questions and mindset in place, it's possible to figure out if you should even go on a second date with this guy.
In today's episode, Bethany shares her experiences with first dates. She talks about what went right, the questions she asked, what she looked for, and how she determined whether or not to go on a second date. All that and more on The Girl Defined Show.
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Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God | BONUS EPISODE
16 april 2021 · 6 min
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With so much pressure to conform to cultural norms and popular trends, it’s hard to live out your faith each day.That’s why you need to stay connected to the source of truth and power. By staying grounded in your relationship with Christ, you’ll have the daily strength you need to live boldly as a Girl Defined by God.
Our new devotional, Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God, is filled with encouraging verses, relevant topics, questions for reflection, and some good laughs, this sixty-day devotional helps you find your entire identity in Christ, equipping you to shine bright!
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Is Masturbation Wrong for the Christian Girl?
12 april 2021 · 58 min
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Ep. 23 - 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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Should You Date a Non-Christian Guy?
5 april 2021 · 37 min
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Ep. 022 - What’s the harm in dating a non-Christian guy? What if he’s a highly moral guy, but he’s not a Christian. Is dating okay? We love each other and love is bigger than religion, right? We get asked these questions and more on a regular basis. Christian girls want to know if it's biblically okay for a christian girl to date a non-christian guy. The argument goes, "It's not like we're getting married. It's just dating."
In today's episode on The Girl Defined Show, we dig deep into God's Word and unpack five reasons why we believe it's not wise for christian and a non-christian to be a dating relationship.
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What to Look for in a Mentor
29 maart 2021 · 33 min
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Ep. 021 - Having the opportunity to sit under the wisdom of a godly woman is a huge blessing. Don’t try to figure life out on your own. Don’t look to social media, magazines, movies, or music to be your guide. Don’t only surround yourself with peers. Instead, take some time to begin praying and asking God to provide a godly older woman to mentor you. It’s been a huge help in our lives and we're convinced it will be the same for you.
In today's episode, we're talking about the process of finding a mentor and how you can get one in your life.
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Overcoming Crazy-Girl Emotions
22 maart 2021 · 32 min
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Ep. 020 - Do your emotions sometimes feel like a roller coaster of ups and downs? Do you ever feel so tightly wound up that you just want to scream? Do tears often seep into your pillow at night? If so, you’re not alone. For most of us as girls, emotions can feel like our greatest friend one minute and our deepest enemy the next. Thankfully, God isn’t surprised by this. He created us with emotions and wants to help us learn how to lead our feelings with the truth.
In today’s episode, Kristen and Bethany unpack 5 biblical truths that will equip you to be a girl whose feelings are anchored in self-control, a sound mind, and rock-solid truth.
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Why I Waited Until 30 to Kiss
15 maart 2021 · 40 min
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Ep. 019 - I never thought I'd wait until I was 30 to experience my first kiss on my wedding day. I made the decision when I was a teenager, but I thought I'd get married in my early twenties. God had a different plan though. A few weeks ago I posted a reel to Instagram of me and my husband kissing for the first time at the altar. For whatever reason, it sparked a ton of interest. Over 3 million people viewed that video and left a ton of love on it as well. Why do people find that video so fascinating? Why is it so intriguing?
In todays show, I share with you the reasoning behind why I waited until I was 30 to kiss. I share the pros and cons of my thinking and what that journey looked like.
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Sex and the Single Christian Girl with Dr. Juli Slattery
8 maart 2021 · 42 min
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Ep. 018 - Has your sexuality ever felt more like a curse rather than a blessing? Have you ever wondered why God gave single guys and gals a sex drive? Have you ever strived to truly overcome and find freedom from masturbation, porn, or some other habit? These are concerns and questions that most every single woman thinks or asks at some point in her life. They are important thoughts and they need to be discussed. That is why we brought Dr. Juli Slattery on to The Girl Defined Show to share her insight, wisdom and direction on these crucial topics. Dr. Juli has written a book for single women on the topic of sex. She’s talked and taught extensively on the topics of sex, purity, longings, sexuality and more.
In today’s episode, Bethany Beal interviews Dr. Juli Slattery in hopes to get answers to your most pressing questions about sex and sexuality. Many of you submitted questions through the Girl Defined IG account for Dr. Juli and she answers them in today's episode.
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Is it Awkward Being a Virgin on Your Wedding Night?
1 maart 2021 · 45 min
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Ep. 046 - Enjoy this replay! Many Christian women wonder if being a virgin on their wedding night will be awkward. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really that 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 dig into these questions from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that are helpful in mentally, emotionally, physical, and spiritually preparing you for your own honeymoon one day. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, there's something for everyone in this conversation.
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