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What do you put first in your life?

God says to put first things first and in Matthew 6:33 it says to seek Him first!

Sounds so simple doesn’t it? Yet it’s so easy to seek our closest Starbucks and our best girlfriend first. Or maybe it’s our “To-Do List”, or maybe we even grab hold of our worries and anxieties first. What do you tend to choose first?

This week Patty and Lisa are talking about First Things First and will be talking with special guest, Barbara Willis. At the age of eighteen, Barbara Willis received a “call” upon her life to educate, encourage and empower others to be all God intended them to be when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Currently Willis is serving the vision of the Treasure House, a new venture by Kurt and Brenda Warner.

Treasure House is the vision of Kurt and Brenda Warner, who believe that all people, regardless of ability, have a purpose and call for their life, and are able to participate in meaningful and challenging activities, establish personal relationships, and contribute to society when provided with appropriate supports and opportunities.

Hear more about this new venture and Willis’s adventure to continually put FIRST THINGS FIRST!

God entered into this world using a woman to hold His secret (Luke 1:26-35), and left the world sharing first with a woman to behold His secret! (Matthew 28:9-10)

Yes, God empowers us women everyday! Many times we are not even aware of this empowerment; we simply don’t take the time to ask God where we can participate with Him.

Do you recognize where God is empowering you girlfriend?

This week Patty and Lisa chat with two women who are embracing God’s empowerment and participating with God in their communities.

First, hear from Cathi Herrod, President of Center for Arizona Policy. The Center for Arizona Policy promotes and defends the foundational values of life, marriage and family and religious liberty. This passionate-empowered woman will inspire you!

Then hear from Sheryl Cooper, the wife of “shock-rocker” Alice Cooper. Together Alice and Sheryl have founded the Solid Rock Non-Profit Organization and they have partnered with Genesis Church to open The Rock at 32nd Street. The grand opening of this full-service community center is coming up October 6, 2012. Alice and Sheryl exclaim that, “Solid Rock’s primary goal is to help meet the spiritual, economical, physical, and social needs of teenagers and children in our community.” Sheryl’s empowered heart will rock you girlfriend!

Listen with us and let us be encouraged to embrace the areas of empowerment! For God has empowered us!

Adoption is a hot topic these days in our culture. Are we willing to pay the price to help make a difference in the life of a child?

It really takes a village to raise our children…are you stirred to help and get involved?

The need is great and Patty and Lisa encourage you to get involved and learn more about Foster Care and Adoption in your area.

Listen to this week’s show and hear from Michelle Thorne, who has written a book about her story about her journey as a birth mother.

Delivered, My Harrowing Journey as a Birthmother is a book for anyone who has been touched by adoption and this show is for you if you desire to learn more about the adoption process and be moved to act and celebrate adoption as a gift.

Are you raising young boys? Do you desire for them to become all that God intended them to be?

Do you find it hard at times to navigate through this world encouraging the boys in your life to be more like Christ?

How do we help shape their character? What skills do we need to help them on their paths towards good moral character?

Today Patty and Lisa are chatting with three remarkable men who are making a difference in the lives of many by steering men towards godliness.

First, hear from the heart of Ryan Russell, current board member of XXXChurch, who is quoted in a recent article, “I want my boys to experience guilt free, addiction free, sexually monogamous and pleasing future with their wives. That future starts now by teaching them through how to make good choices. It's daily instruction in the world we live in.”

And then Brian Mills and Nathan Wagnon will be sharing their passion and current ministry with details from their book titled, Checkpoints.

Listen with us and let’s glean some new skills. Be challenged to equip and empower the young men in your life.

Do you know your EQ? Have you taken an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test? You can take these tests here:

Long quiz 45min:: http://goo.gl/Yppm6

Short quiz: http://goo.gl/3WOIn

Are you aware what situations generally create tension and stress for you? How do you handle these situations?

Are you aware what brings you great joy and meaning in your life? Are you doing these things purposefully; or have you lost your purpose? And are negative thoughts often plaguing you? Are these true pictures of reality?

Research indicates that an individual’s success at work is 80 percent dependent on emotional quotient and only 20 percent dependent on (IQ)….Does this mean that IQ will get us through school and EQ will get us through life?

Test your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and then join Patty and Lisa this week as they unpack why this is so important in leading our life of influence.

Let’s move together towards leading with greater effectiveness, happiness and fulfillment in our lives!

Where is your circle of influence? What is God currently doing in the circle you are in? Are you seeing a need? Could God have a plan to use you to fill that void?

Patty and Lisa are passionate about rallying women to do the remarkable within their own circles. They currently rally women through relationships and resources and encourage women to:

Start small but move forward!

Create a plan – even if it is just for a day!

Bring others in with you!

This week Patty and Lisa chat with Nathan George, founder of Trade As One, a Fair Trade company. Nathan George responded to his conviction and seeing the need for practical action on behalf of the global poor.

Trade As One seeks to transform the lives of poor producers in the developing world by enabling them to use their skills and resources to work their way out of poverty. Hear how Nathan George and his team have set goals and achieved success in filling the void.

Be encouraged to see and act on filling the void in your own life. Listen to the show, fill your cup and fill the void with us!

We just got done watching Olympians conquer remarkable goals, are you one of those energized girlfriends jumping off of the couch to try your own Olympic remarkable?

It is contagious isn’t it?

This week on Girlfriendit Radio, Patty and Lisa are asking the question, “What does it take?”

What does it take to accomplish the remarkable in a world of dysfunction, brokenness, unmet expectations and disappointments? Are we busy looking at others going for the gold and believing the lie that they have something that we don’t have (okay, yes-our gifts look different. I will not be taking to the Olympic stage for my gymnastic abilities—but I still have my own God-given gifts and you have yours.) Are we staying energized to use them?

So, maybe it is not what we have but what we do with what we have?

Patty and Lisa will be chatting with two energizing girlfriends who are doing the remarkable in their lives. First, hear from Cammie Spence who has led successfully in a male dominated culture. Cammie has lived overseas and has a career in the US military.

Then, hear from Gina McDonough, a fitness enthusiast with 30 years of experience in personal training and group fitness instructor. Gina is a personal trainer certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and works with clients with special needs and those who have survived cancer.

Don’t miss the energy beyond our sips of caffeine!

“People need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed.” Patrick Lencioni shared these words with us and many other thousand of listeners last week who attended the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit.

Are you curious about other bits of energizing truth that were recorded? Here are a few notes and quotes recorded:

Patty and Lisa love to de-brief after conferences like this and that is just what they are going to do again this week as they debrief in their ‘virtual-radio-radius’ and wonder and ponder aloud:

1. Is the church the hope of the world?

2. Is it possible to have two leaders?

3. How do we energize others to participate in God’s mission?

4. How do we get healthy ministries or organizations?

Grab your coffee, and get ready to take some great notes—something is bound to inspire and energize you….and it will be more than your coffee.

So why would this ‘Mommy Porn’ Book full of softcore BDSM make the New York Times Best Selling list?

From London to Arizona women are discussing this book that has already been banned in libraries in 3 states.

Patty and Lisa think it is important as women in leadership to be aware of the culture around us. We want to be able to have conversations with our neighbors and co-workers, but does that mean we should read the book?

Patty and Lisa jump into a conversation about this with Jonalyn Fincher co-founder of Soulation. Dale and Jonalyn Fincher are the co-founders of Soulation, and have worked seven years, side-by-side, as a national husband-wife speaking and writing team. With three graduate degrees between them (Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and Performing Arts), they wed Jesus' words to the thirsty souls of today.

The Finchers’ previous books include Living with Questions, Ruby Slippers and Coffee Shop Conversations. Their work has been featured in Christianity Today, UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

Listen to the show with us and lets get a fresh perspective! Don’t miss it but remember it is PG 13 if you have little ones in the room. And for those who are naïve as us…BDSM stands for Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, and Submission.

Does prayer influence and impact your life? Do you experience God doing unexplainable things in your life?

Patty and Lisa are going to chat it up about this topic of prayer with two special guests on today’s show.

First hear from Kirsten Snary, the director of women’s ministry and children’s ministry (K-6) at North Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kirsten’s passion is helping others know how incredibly loved they are by God. Hear how prayer has radically affected Kirsten’s life.

And you don’t want to miss the conversation with Tami Engram either. Tami is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Desert Springs Community Church in Goodyear, Arizona. Her husband, Steve of 22 years is the pastor at Desert Springs Community Church and they have ministered there together for the past 18 years. Tami is passionate about connecting women both with God and one another. Hear how prayer has impacted this God-given passion.

Listen to this week’s show and hear how women in leadership are unleashing the power of prayer in their lives and ministry. Glean from these remarkable women and be encouraged to experience the power of God through prayer in your own life.

Listen and pray with us!