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We've all been in that place where our faith feels like it's on autopilot, but lingering in that space can cost us. On today's episode we're confronting spiritual lukewarmness.

We take a look at  Revelation 3:15-17, which challenges the complacency that can almost unknowingly creep into our lives. It's an honest discussion aimed at shaking up our faith so that we can go deeper in our relationship with Jesus.

Juggling the roles of a military spouse, mother of five, and mom's ministry leader, our guest, Sheri Prescott, brings to light how making room for Jesus changes everything. She opens up about her journey, sharing wisdom and encouragement for you and the girls in your life.

We have meaningful conversations on the podcast to encourage and inspire you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!

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In Rev 3:20, Jesus stands and knocks at the door of a church struggling with self-sufficiency and apathy. Jesus wants in, not to shame them, but to transform them. He wants to do the same with us! Let’s talk about it! 

In this first episode of the Make Room series, we talk with Rachel Mitchell, a wife and boy mom of two,  passionate about teaching women of all ages what it looks like to invite Christ into the fight for their bodies and their health and creating habits that make them stronger physically, mentally and spiritually! 

Mandie & Delaney talk with Rachel about who this Jesus knocking at the door is and why we should give Him full access to our hearts. This episode is chock-full of encouragement and practical ways for you to start making more room for Jesus this year!

We have meaningful conversations on the podcast in hopes it will encourage you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. We invite you to pull up a seat at this table of brave conversation!

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Who is God? That's a BIG question! We've been looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. In this episode, we talk with Kendra Cutsinger about God being known by the name Jehovah Nissi; the Lord is my Banner (Victory).
 
Kendra is wife to her husband of 22 years, mom to two boys, one in college and the other in high school, and parent to a former foster daughter.  She works as a Regional Director for Circle of Care, a nonprofit in Oklahoma whose mission is to provide help, healing, and hope to children and families through multiple services and programs across the state. 

 In this episode, we take a look at the story of Moses interceding atop a hill for Joshua and the Israelites while they fought below in a battle.  There’s so much from this story for us, including practical ways to demonstrate trust in the Lord as our Victory!
 
 We want girls to know there is a name they can call on when the battle seems like more than they can bear! Join us for this brave conversation, and then go have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life!

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Who is God? That's a BIG question! And we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. 

Today, we talk with  Simone Seymour about God being known by the name Jehovah Rapha, the Lord is my Healer.

Simone is a wife, mom, Bible teacher, and women’s minister. She has served as a pastor alongside her husband Meiko, and as a state coach for IF:Gathering. She recently graduated from a Propel Ecclesia cohort. 

In this episode, we take a look at the story of bitter water made sweet in Exodus 15. Just like bitter circumstances can lead us to grumble, bitter water led the Israelites to gripe and complain. It was through instruction to Moses that the water became sweet. Afterwards, God declared Himself the Healer of His people. 

No matter our age, part of being alive means that there will be times when we experience physical ailments, emotional wounds, and relational difficulties.  Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer,  desires us to come to Him for healing over it all.  

We want girls to know they have a place they can go for healing! Join us for this brave conversation and then go have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life! 

 

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Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God was and still is.  

Today, we talk with author Allie Marie Smith about God being known by the name Jehovah Shalom, the Lord is Peace. 

Girls today are struggling more than ever with their mental health, including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. Allie Marie is no stranger to any of this. She fought a fierce mental health battle during her teen years. 

Allie is the director and founder of Wonderfully Made, a national ministry helping teen girls and women know their value and identity in Jesus. She wrote a book by that same title. She shares about parts of the book with us, which includes a portion of her mental health journey. 

As usual, we roundtable scripture together. This episode we take a look at the story of Gideon, a man who saw himself as small and weak but whom God called a "man of valor."

Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! We pray it encourages you to live a little more brave and inspires you to have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. 

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Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God was and still is.  Today, we talk with author Cally Logan about God being known by the name Jehovah Jireh, the Lord is My Provider.

Cally is a high school History teacher, and Senior Writer for Crosswalk.com. Her works include, Hang in There, Girl! and Dear Future Husband, which was featured on, The 700 Club Interactive and Propel Women. She is a mentor for college-aged girls and enjoys challenging her students to develop deeper relationships with God and to live authentically and fearlessly.

Cally talks with Mandie & Delaney about her latest book, surrendering what we love, laying down idols, waiting well, and trusting God to provide what we need when we need it! Join us at the this table of brave conversation! And don't leave the conversation here. We have meaningful conversations on the podcast in hopes you will go and have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life.
 
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Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we'll be looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God is. We think He wants to show us that He desires to do for us what He did for them and that we can find so much of what we are looking for by understanding more about His Great Name. It's a weapon for any and every life circumstance! 

In this introductory episode, Mandie, Delaney, & Lauren talk about the reason behind the series and dive into Exodus 3:10-17, the story of Moses at the burning bush! Moses had some questions, and God had some answers. He has answers for us too! Join us as we discover them at this table of brave conversation. 

It is our hope that meaningful conversations on the podcast will inspire you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life!

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We're continuing in our "Child of God" series, talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"

Today, Mandie and Delaney close out the series talking with children's author Aunya Robinson.  She has worked as an ESL teacher in China, and in California where she helped children write and publish their stories. She has her Bachelors degree in multi-media and web design. She's spent time as a professional actress and model. Currently, she works as an Instructional Technology teacher in Tampa, FL where she takes every opportunity to remind students who they are and where they belong.

The opportunities given to Aunya as an actor (storyteller) and model allowed her to meet many people, of all different backgrounds and financial standing. She says this gave her the greatest gift - to SEE humanity, the common thread in all, and the need for a Savior. This understanding influenced her to create a children's book series for all different hues and socio-economic statuses, called Baby Angel books. 

When we tell you this is not an episode you want to miss! We mean it. We're not sure we could have closed out the season any better. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation. 

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We're continuing in our "Child of God" series, talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"

Today, Mandie talks with young adult author Kari Deneal. She is a wife and full-time mom, which includes homeschooling her three children. She serves as a worship coordinator at her local church in Tampa, FL.

Her writing started off as simply a fun hobby and has transformed into something much bigger: a way of sprinkling hope and new perspective into the minds of young people.
Her first book is called “Porcelain Skin” and Mandie talked with her about it.

Porcelain Skin covers topics like bullying, identity, belonging, trauma, grief, and forgiveness, which ties in well with our current series.

We know you are going to enjoy this conversation and have some good takeaways for sparking meaningful conversations with the girls around you!

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We're continuing in our "Child of God" series talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"

In this episode, we talk with author and women's ministry director, Hannah Conway. Hannah is a military wife, momma, former middle school teacher, & dog lover.

She recently published a devotional for teen girls called  In Case You Forget available now for pre-order on Amazon. In this 6-week devotional, Hannah reminds teen girls who God says they are in His Word.

Through daily Bible reading, prayer, reflective questions, and opportunities to dive deeper into Scripture, In Case You Forget ultimately tells girls that the only person they are "supposed to be” is a child of God.

As a previous middle school teacher and women's ministry leader, Hannah has tons of wisdom and encouragement when it comes to investing in the girls around you!

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