FOP Womens Podcast

"You don't have to have an active eating disorder to be in bondage to food..." Lisa Frye was 19 years old, a freshman in college, and taking up to 90 diuretics per day. After the loss of her father, Lisa came to realize that her collegiate dance career had to end so that she could get healthy. In this episode, Lisa talks about her struggle with bulimia, how she overcame this issue, and the victory she's had on this side of healing. If you struggle with food in some way, or you have a friend or loved one that struggles, you don't want to miss this incredible testimony. FREEDOM IS AVAILABLE!! Lisa addresses some of the biggest triggers and symptoms for eating disorders, as well as ways that friends and loved ones can best support someone as they walk through their healing journey with an eating disorder. Be sure to share this episode with anyone you know that could benefit from an honest conversation among Christian women regarding struggles with self-esteem and eating disorders!

"[For a long time] I didn't even want to hear the word [widow]... it was too hard." Losing a spouse after more than fifty years of marriage is devastating. Bev Nunley and Rheada Brown talk with us about how they've discovered the faithfulness of God in new ways since their husbands passed away, and the hope they have for the future. They share practical advice for what life looks like after the loss of a spouse, including where to eat lunch and how to make big decisions. We're so blessed to have an incredible Widows Ministry at FOP Church lead by Rheada Brown. This group of women of all ages meet every Wednesday for lunch. If you'd like to meet with them as well, feel free to call Rheada for details at (937) 725-2975 Be sure to SHARE THIS EPISODE with any of the women you know that could use some encouragement as they walk through grieving the loss of their husband.

She wasn't even 30 years old yet... how could "widow" be part of her testimony?? Alexandra Craig walked beside her husband, John, through a terminal and extremely rare diagnosis along with their 4 year old son, Johnny. Today, she's sharing her inspiring story of how the Lord has given her beauty for ashes and revealed His goodness in the midst of heartache. She talks about grief and loss, how she's moving forward today as a mommy and widow, and how the Body of Christ can best support women who are facing this loss so early in marriage. If you know someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, whether it's their husband or someone else, this podcast gives so much hope to the person who is walking through that loss... so we hope you'll SHARE this podcast with them and anyone else that you think could benefit from an honest conversation among Christian women.

The enemy wants you to feel insignificant, incapable, and UNWORTHY. That word-- unworthy-- is what Angie Backer remembers screaming so loudly in her mind when she decided to take her own life. Hear her story of how the Lord literally saved her from suicide and delivered her from despair. Angie is currently hosting a CARE Group for women who have struggled with depression, anxiety and suicide on Mondays at 6:30pm and you can sign up at fopchurch.net/fopgroups There is HOPE in her testimony, and if you know someone who feels like they're at the end of their rope, be sure to share this episode with them!

High school sports, discipleship even as they leave home, parenting an adult child who still lives at home, and standing with your child in faith... we're tackling these topics and more in part two of this episode!! Ms. Bobbi Morgan, Susan Billingsley and Lisa Greely provide great insight about how to walk the tight rope between "making your kid go to church" and "helping them developing a real relationship with Christ". They discuss things they wish they had done differently, and their best advice to a mom who is walking through this age group now. The truth is: we're ALL still trying to figure it out, but we're NOT alone!! Be sure to share this episode with any moms that could benefit from hearing honest conversation among Christian women, and check back on the 4th Wednesday of the month for another episode!

Navigating new romantic relationships, figuring out independence and responsibility, the ills of social media, and bringing "inlaws" into the family... these are topics moms face in the high school/ young adult stage of parenting, and we're talking about them ALL!! Ms. Bobbi Morgan, Susan Billingsley and Lisa Greely share their wisdom with us on how to take every new obstacle in stride, things they wish they had done differently, and the importance of recognizing the unique parenting-needs of each child. We hope you'll dive in with us as we open up this honest conversation! Don't forget to share this episode with any of the women you know that are parenting this age group... remind them that they are NOT ALONE! Moms-- we're all in this together!

Oh, those preteen years! They can feel like some of the busiest year, the moodiest years, and the most critical years. In part two of this episode, we're talking with RaSheena Barnes and Diana Brothers about balancing extra curricular activities with family and church, what discipleship looks like for this age group, and how to just get started with a plan for discipleship if you don't already have one. If you missed part one, go back and listen!! Don't forget to SHARE, SHARE, SHARE this episode with anyone you know that could benefit from this conversation!

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do. Especially when you're dealing with big emotions, big changes, and big developing personalities in the preteen years, parenting the elementary/ middle school age group can leave you exhausted and confused. We talk with Diana Brothers and RaSheena Barnes about the challenges parents face in this age range, and how we can overcome those obstacles as followers of Christ. Today we're tackling some pretty big topics including media choices, cell phones, discipline and even a funny parenting story about Santa Claus. Join us tomorrow for part two of this episode where we dive into managing extra curricular activities and what discipleship looks like for this age group!! Be sure to SHARE this episode with any of your friends that you think can benefit from this conversation!

With the start of a new school year only days away, we had several women request a parenting series... so here it is!! If you missed part one of this episode, go back and listen!! SO GOOD! Here we are diving in on the topics of "mom-shaming", discipleship and best words of encouragement for parenting this age group. Be sure to share this episode, and join us for our next episode tackling the elementary and middle school age group!!

With the start of a new school year only days away, we had several women request a parenting series dealing with issues like discipline, discipleship, extracurricular activities and overcoming unique obstacles for this age group. WE HEARD YOU, LADIES!! We're diving into this Parenting Panel Series with the first age group: babies and toddlers. Megan, Heather and Jaiden all have multiple kids in this age range, and they each bring a unique perspective to this episode. From potty training to tantrums, these moms have "been there, done that, and got the T-shirt" and they are bringing you their best Godly advice to all the moms who are newly encountering this phase of parenting. Part two of this episode will release tomorrow, so be sure to tune in for the conclusion where we tackle the topic of "mom-shaming". Also, don't forget to SHARE, SHARE, SHARE this episode with any of the women in your life that you feel could benefit from this honest conversation about what Christian parenting looks like for babies and toddlers!