Apta Sophia Podcast

So often we succumb to the temptation to push our husband down the priority list, when the Lord has called and created us to be his helper and companion. We give everyone else our best and give our husband "the leftovers". On this episode we talk about ways that a married woman can be intentional about investing in her relationship with her husband. We also discuss ways that we can and should be considerate of his needs and preferences. Listen in and be encouraged.

One this episode we interview Rachel Lane, who works for Human Coalition, a national pro-life organization that serves women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Human Coalition works with pregnancy centers all over the country and also owns and operates their own women's care clinics providing medical care, social services/resources, and counseling to mothers. Rachel has a passion for both rescuing the unborn from death and extending hope to women in hard circumstances. Listen in, this is a tough topic, but we hope you are encouraged and equipped through our conversation!

On this episode we interview our pastor, Dr. Brant Bosserman, on the topic of forgiveness. What is forgiveness? To whom is it due? Does God require us to forgive all those who sin against us, or only those who have met certain requirements? When should we overlook an offense, and when do we have a duty to confront someone? Listen in, this is one you won't want to miss!

On this episode we discuss the topic of meekness - what IS meekness? How do we cultivate this quality? How do we pursue meekness in the way that we approach our work and our roles as women in the home and outside of it? Listen in and be encouraged!

On this episode we discuss taking pleasure in our work as homemakers - Why it is imperative that we do so, how it connects to our life's purpose: to glorify and enjoy God, and what we can do to savor the graces that He weaves into even the hardest of circumstances. Listen and be encouraged!

On this episode we discuss homeschooling, the myths and the realities - what about socialization? Are mothers qualified to provide an education for their child? Is there "one right way" to educate a child? What is the primary goal of educating our children? Listen in and be encouraged!

On this episode we reflect on our various postpartum experiences, and share tips/wisdom we've picked up along the way. We discuss breastfeeding, after-pains, sleep deprivation, bed rest, post-partum depression, and a myriad of other common challenges mamas face in those first weeks/months after baby is born.

On this episode we discuss how we should view the challenges we encounter in life, and how we should bring our grievances before the Lord. We work through the difference between grumbling/complaining and obeying the command to cast our cares on God in prayer.

On this episode we discuss how familial sin cycles are broken in Christ. We discuss how we should approach our reflections on our childhood, confronting sins committed by our parents, taking responsibility for our own sin, setting new patterns in our own family, and most importantly.. where we can find true healing and restoration - Jesus.

On this episode we talk about how the concept of self-esteem, and the cultural push to pursue it, fits (or doesn't fit) into the Christian life. We focus heavily on where we should and should not find our identity and establish our value as individuals. We work through various pitfalls and common sources of self-worth that rob us of true security in Christ. Take a listen, we hope this episode is a blessing to you!