Getting counsel before making decisions used to be the norm in the Christian life. It’s not so much anymore. Why is that? It could be because people either don’t know about it as a biblical resource, or they feel like they’d rather search the internet and not have to interact with “a real person” (who might not tell them what they want to hear). No matter the reason, lack of counsel can lead to unfortunate outcomes. It’s vital that we understand what the Bible says about getting counsel — who we should go to (and not go to), and how to give counsel when people ask us for it. Join us as we talk about the practicals of what this has looked like in our lives and a few tips on making it part of yours. 

Laying down your life for your family isn’t necessarily easy. We can easily know the Lord has called us to it, but it’s hard work (often found in small, daily choices), calls for sacrifice (oftentimes in ways that feel very personal), and needs a vision that can only come from the Lord. The world we live in lies to us about what this means and what it should look like. We need the Truth to keep us encouraged and on track with how to live it out. Join us as we talk about how we’ve honestly engaged with this calling in different seasons of life, amidst the world’s lies, and with hearts to obey His Word.

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Books:

• “Habits of the Household” Justin Whitmel Earley

Talking about politics and Christianity and how they go together (or don’t) can be a touchy subject. Is there value in us talking about it as Christian women and citizens of the U.S.? How do we decide who to vote for and what happens when people have differing opinions than ours? Is it possible to face the future with hope and courage? Some of our answers might just surprise you. Join us as we talk about politics and the Word and what it means for each of us. **We will NOT be talking about specific candidates or issues. 

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Messages and resources from The Rock Church/Utah

• http://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/recent-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=161

One of the ways God wants us to love our husbands is with phileo love. This is a friendship love, one of personal affection, tenderness, and companionship. It’s a type of love that we can often overlook or under-value. How does He want us to love our husbands in this way? We need to better understand it to walk in it. Join us as we talk about how we phileo love our husbands with practical tips and stories of our victories and struggles along the way. 

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Books:

“Love-Life for Every Married Couple” by Ed Wheat

God wants us to be women who are self-controlled in our speech. We know it isn’t easy. Our speech can get us into trouble. Whether we struggle with anger, gossip, or simply saying too many words, we need His help to change and grow. Thankfully, His Word is full of wisdom and practical ways to grow. By His power, it’s possible to become a woman who is self-controlled in her speech. Join us as we talk about our own struggles in this area and the victories (and setbacks) along the way. 

God wants us to be hospitable. The Bible is pretty clear about that but sometimes we can get confused about what it means. Do we need to only use the good dishes and buy expensive food? Is it something you can only do if you have a home and family? The answer is “No!” —Hospitality is having a heart to love like Jesus did, in community and fellowship. You don’t need much to see Him bless your heart to serve others. Join us as we talk about some very practical tips on what hospitality is (and isn’t) and how you can show it no matter what stage of life you’re in.

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Book:

“The Hospitality Commands” by Alexander Strauch

As parents, our hearts long to be involved in our children’s lives and for some, that means homeschooling them. It’s not for everyone, nor should it be. But if God calls your family to homeschool, it’s good to know why, and how to answer some of the questions you’ll no doubt get asked (ie: “What about socialization?”). What are some of the pros and cons of homeschooling and some daily practicals in our homes? Join us as we talk about what homeschooling looked like in our lives and some of the answers we gave to those who asked.

Sexual Intimacy

Physical intimacy within marriage is a true gift from God. He designed it and has good plans for it within the relationship between husband and wife. It’s important we understand some foundations of this gift along with some honest differences between men and women, and the critical importance of good/healthy communication. Join us as we talk about how to grow in this precious area and some practical thoughts from our own lives.

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Books:

• “Intimate Issues” by Linda Dillow & Loraine Pintus 

Being a people pleaser affects so many areas of our lives — friendships, marriages, parenting, decision making, our ability to share the gospel (or resolve conflict) and address sin or receive criticism. It’s clear that we need His help to properly balance all of those areas. We want to be women who live for the audience of One and be willing to disappoint others along the way. But how do we do that? Join us as we talk about what people pleasing looks like in our lives and some practical ways to grow in not having it control us.

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Books:

“People Pleasing” (How not to be an “approval junkie”) — Lou Priolo

It can be a struggle to be single and know how to practically trust God for a potential husband. Does He have marriage for you or not? How do we navigate that road and the wait He often has for us while walking it? We know He ultimately gives the best to us whether that’s being married or remaining single. Join us as we have our first podcast guest with us (Elizabeth Nelson) and talk about what singleness looked like in each of our lives and how He used it to draw us closer to Himself.

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Books:

“Passion and Purity” — Elisabeth Elliot

“Let Me Be A Woman” — Elisabeth Elliot

“Outdated” — Jonathan “JP” Pokluda

“A Chance to Die” — Amy Carmichael

“Don’t Follow Your Heart” — John Blume

“1000 Gifts” — Ann Voskamp

“Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime” — Janey Benge