Fireside Talk Radio

Rosie Makinney joins Cathy to talk seriously about what takes to free our families of all the problems associated with “porn addiction.” Cathy is so pleased to bring you the story and wisdom of a champion in the Fight For Love. “What I’d heard were these sort of scandalizing stories in the tabloids of celebrities doing, you know, deep and dark things. It all seemed a little sordid and scary," Rosie says. Folks can put out movies exploiting young girls in dance class, but we can’t talk about how to reclaim our homes? Can you believe it! Marriages, children, churches, and communities are fed a steady stream of Big P saturating our eyes, ears, and hearts. It feels impossible to escape. Really? No way! Join us now for great news on how to claim freedom in your home and life!

Cathy and her co-host, Anna Krafve Pierce, ALWAYS come from the place of keeping life easier for MOM! That’s right. Being Mom is hard enough without guilt trips. Are you groaning under the weight of textbooks and assignments? if so, you are NOT alone. With only one month down and eight more to go, how can you lighten your own load? Time travel. Quiet moments with your kids. DIY curriculum. Listen in now, as Cathy and Anna chat about one of their favorite, easiest ways to inspire joy and responsibility in self-learning.

Ellen and Cathy celebrate blessings with heartfelt gratitude. Guess what? YOU are one of them! Also, BIG news.In 2020, Fireside Talk Radio podcasts downloaded over 3 million times. Wow! THREE Million. Huge! Most importantly, we are truly grateful for all YOU’ve done to help us catapult the messages of heroic people out into the universe. Please pray their tender stories keep comforting others.NEVER wanted to look closely at the woman at the well, much less pull over 40 communication principles out of the story! Not in a million years did she think this Bible story would be her first book! This episode is packed with wisdom about creating authentic conversations. Listen in now to transform the lives of those you love in ONE conversation!

Spending time on social media today? Dr. Angie Ruark and Cathy talk about how to build a life around women praying powerfully. Want your own sisterhood of warrior women who pray? A wonderful sisterhood of spiritual warrior women exists to serve each other, especially by praying it forward. For instance, once you get your kids raised and out the door a marvelous thing happens. You suddenly have more energy to do the things you always dreamed of doing. Angie knows first hand what it’s like to suddenly realize you already know the women you need.

Are you building a social media platform? Or a catapult? Tune in now for Dr. Angie’s wisdom!

Angie Ruark has a knack for attracting spiritual warrior women into her life. Whether it’s her friends, her fellow-writers, or her daughters-in-law! She joins Cathy to talk about what happens when spiritual warrior women pray. There’s got to be an irony in here somewhere. How does the mother of three boys become an expert at attracting spiritual warrior women to pray? “God made it very clear to me there were lots of spiritual warrior women I already knew. When I see someone I know, their gifts just stand out.” She shares her secrets for recognizing the good women God sends your way. If you're wondering how God works through other women, don't miss this episode!

Author Lindsey Bell returns to share tender insight about how we weather pain unbeaten. We can come out better for suffering. In the process, she shares stories of people who comforted her when she experienced four miscarriages back-to-back. What did Lindsey learn from the tender comfort offered by God through His people? If anyone you know is suffering, or if your heart is broken, you will want to tune in to hear Lindsey speak from her victorious heart.

Author and mom Lindsey Bell joins Cathy to talk about surviving wrenching pain unbeaten. When you marry your high school sweetheart, you don’t picture a future that includes miscarriage. Most people avoid pain. But what if you can’t? Today’s episode is dedicated to four beautiful kids in heaven, Eden, Jesse, Ella, and Jadon. Lindsey shares about how she faced down four miscarriages, honors the babies she lost, and offers encouragement to other people when they are in pain. If you or someone you love is suffering, don’t miss the comfort Lindsey shares!

Cathy and Anna share one of the top secrets of truly successful homeschooling parents--getting our kids to enjoy learning for themselves. If you can get your children to teach themselves everyone wins! Teachers, parents, and best of all the kids themselves! Not only that, you equip your kids for success throughout life. Why? Because every truly successful leader is a natural self-learner. Most leaders read several books a month. Wow! So, how do you get your child to love learning so much they seek to educate themselves? You may be surprised at how easy it truly is!

“I didn’t expect it would be so hard,” Brooke Frick says. Then she and Cathy break into giddy laughter. You can see why we love this author and mother of five. Motherhood is one thing. Motherhood times five? Oh, my!

As Brooke shares, you may notice a pattern of encouragement. She loves to talk about how to depend on God's strength when we feel weak. If life is feeling like a drudge, Brooke's humor and honesty may be just the boost you need! Don't miss a chance to laugh along with these two fun women!

Mother of five and author, Brooke Frick comes on the show to talk abut her life with her Hands Full. You will love her humor and authenticity as much as we do! Brooke is living proof that even when we feel down, God’s good plans can strengthen us for the adventure He has in store for our families. Is a good day just getting a shower and some clean clothes on mom?

If you're wondering how you'll make it through another day of unmade beds, laundry, and dirty tissues, Brooke's encouragement will include the laughter and insight you need!