First and Main

It’s a new year and we're sharing a few foundational principles to help you set the course for the rest of your year. For many, January is the foundation December successes are built on. But, what would a truly successful end of the year look like? What if you accomplished lots of good things this year, but didn't accomplish what matters most? Join Debbs and Lauren as they discuss this important topic, as well as share some practical ways to help you stay on track.  

Do you need a breakthrough in a situation? Well...something good is coming! It's Christmas time after all. In our last episode, we talked about elevating our expectations and anticipating what God has for us. In today's episode, let your faith be stirred as you hear from our friend, Pastor Andi Jones. She is someone who has lived out many of the things we’ve talked about on the podcast this year and has seen God show up in her and her family's lives in amazing ways. The stories she's shares are sure to fill your heart with the hope and wonder of Christmas and remind you that whenever we cry out to God for help, He answers in ways that are far greater than we could ever imagine. 

A key to living well is cultivating a biblical perspective in every area of life. Wherever you are in life today, you can start planting seeds in the soil of your need and trust God to do what He says He’ll do. As you apply God’s wisdom, it's so important to continue cultivating your faith and expectation. When you do this, you can expect to receive phenomenal things from God. In today's episode, Lauren and Debb's finish up the series they started on the law of seedtime & harvest with lots of encouragement to keep the faith as you wait to reap God's promises. 

What kind of things have had the most influence on your political views? Election time can be an unnerving time for many. Between all the ads, social media posts and the feelings we may have about the impact an election may have on our nation and us individually, we thought it would be a good idea to bring some KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE to the topic of politics and voting. Have you ever truly considered what's had the most influence on your perspective? Is it your parents, the culture, is it your race, or the schools you've attended? Maybe it’s the media, personal preferences or maybe, and we hope this is the case, it's your understanding of what the Bible teaches. The Bible actually has A LOT to say about politics and a Christian's civic responsibilities. Listen today, as we explore how to cultivate a kingdom perspective on this VERY important topic. 

Habits Matter! Even the smallest, tiniest, babiest habit can put wind in your sail or an anchor on your tail. If you want to learn practical ways to cultivate good habits this episode is for you. John Maxwell says, “When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to conquer ourselves.”  Gain great perspective and practical tips to help you choose better things. 

Do you know how to thrive, even in tough financial and economic times?  In this episode, Debbs and Lauren sit down with special guest, Bill Farthing, to talk about finances from a biblical view. From budgeting to money saving tips, this episode is packed with biblical principles and practical tips to help you cultivate a blessed life financially. 

In the last episode, Debbs shared that prayer is "First and Main" in cultivating an environment where kids thrive. In this episode, she passes along specific ways the Holy Spirit taught her to pray for her son. Get ready to not only be equipped with a great prayer strategy, but amazed by the stories she shares of answered prayers. This episode is filled with practical advice and is sure to build your faith.

This will help your kids more than any other thing you do. In this episode, Debbs shares something that will shape them, protect them and connect them to inconceivable blessings and the great news is every parent can do it! Most of us would agree that there are many factors that influence a child's development: family/home life, school environment, church environment, peer environment, media influences, and even the neighborhood you live in. BUT, what if we told you that YOU have the ability to positively affect every one of the environments your kids encounter.  Well, you can. Listen to find out how. 

Are you ready to get serious about cultivating a healthier lifestyle? In the episode, Debbs and Lauren sit down with special guest, Brittany Longshore, to talk about cultivating health: both spiritually and physically. Brittany's story is sure to inspire you to not only dream about a healthier you; but to take bold steps to cultivate the life you want.  

How’s your attitude been lately? How about when you face a setback or when something unexpected happens? Our attitude is something that will naturally decline without continual cultivation. In this episode, Debbs and Lauren talk about some practical ways to cultivate a good attitude.