Rare but Real

Audrey discusses the emotional ups and downs women experience due to hormonal changes, especially during their cycles. She offers biblical insights, practical advice, and encouragement for women and their husbands to navigate these times with grace and understanding.

00:00 Intro
01:55 The Impact of the Curse on Women and Their Bodies
04:13 Understanding the Physical and Emotional Effects of Cycles
05:49 Biblical Perspective on Emotions and Sin
08:05 Responding Biblically to Emotional Sensitivity
09:58 The Holy Spirit's Role in Managing Emotions
12:12 Practical Advice for Women and Husbands
13:50 The Importance of Prayer and Scripture in Emotional Health
16:13 Husbands' Role in Supporting Their Wives
19:52 God's Personal Care for Women in Scripture
23:48 Walking in Faith During Difficult Times
26:05 The Blessing of Obedience and Giving Grace
27:59 Encouragement for Women to Seek God's Help
30:13 Conclusion: Trusting God's Sufficient Grace

🗒️ Show Notes

• Our Bodies
• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

📖 Chapters

00:00 Intro to intentional parenting and family relationships

04:13 Special activities and memories with children

06:52 Being intentional with each child in busy family life

10:12 The value of spontaneous moments and conversations

16:02 The importance of modeling forgiveness and humility

22:04 Balancing family life and individual attention

24:46 Creating family traditions and special outings

28:00 Grandparenting and passing on intentionality

29:55 Encouragement to seek God's guidance in parenting

🗒️ Show Notes

• I Almost Missed It
• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

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Audrey explores the moral decline of society through biblical insights, focusing on the importance of motherhood, the consequences of turning away from God, and the urgent need for compassion and justice for children.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Societal moral decline and biblical perspective

01:56 The last days and the list of moral characteristics

03:47 Genesis and the introduction of sin in humanity

06:02 Romans 1 and the suppression of truth

08:53 The progression of turning away from God and worshiping idols

10:47 The consequences of rejecting God and embracing depravity

13:05 The rise of evil in modern culture and the internet

15:08 The importance of biblical motherhood and protecting children

17:04 The tragedy of Andrea Yates and accountability

19:53 Public response to child murders and societal blame

22:50 The dangers of blaming mental illness and societal factors

26:10 The importance of love, sacrifice, and joy in motherhood

29:03 The call for Christians to respond with justice and compassion

31:56 Encouragement for mothers and the importance of faith

34:52 Remembering the victims and the need for societal change

37:47 The hope for turning hearts back to God and children

40:11 Closing thoughts and encouragement for listeners

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• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

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Audrey shares her personal journey of homeschooling, from her initial doubts to trusting God's guidance, and how it shaped her family life. She discusses the importance of living life as a continuous teaching moment and trusting God through challenges.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠!

📖 Chapters

00:00 Audrey's homeschooling story

01:51 The influence of Dr. Raymond Moore and initial doubts

04:55 Deciding to homeschool and trusting God's leading

10:02 Living life as a continuous teaching moment

15:01 The importance of prayer and seeking wisdom

19:57 Balancing homeschooling with family life and challenges

25:03 God's faithfulness through ups and downs

30:08 Encouragement for homeschooling parents

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠⁠⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Audrey walks through why a mother's habitual negativity — complaining about her children and husband — can, left unchecked, harden into something far worse, using the disturbing rise of "toxic mommy culture" videos (moms filming their kids' distress for views) as a warning sign of where that progression leads.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠!

📖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction — a concern about how mothers talk about motherhood02:03 Motherhood really is exhausting, and it's okay to say so04:34 The line between honest struggle and resentment08:58 A disturbing trend: children turned into content13:59 How a hardened heart happens — the biblical progression17:17 Children as a sacred trust, not a burden29:07 Old Testament warnings on what happens when we reject God43:39 Guarding our children's dignity — and a word to weary moms

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠⁠

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Audrey answers a listener's anonymous letter about grieving her husband's decision to get a vasectomy without her full agreement. The episode offers grounded, biblical counsel on processing marital hurt, letting go of what can't be changed, and finding contentment and joy in the children already in front of her — without dismissing the real grief involved.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠!

📖 Chapters

00:00 Question00:29 Her letter: grieving her husband's vasectomy decision02:17 Your longing for children is not wrong04:37 Reframe: what you can be thankful for07:40 What to pray instead10:06 Don't let this steal your joy14:11 Lament honestly, but don't stay there17:50 Turn the knob: choosing how you'll live

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠

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Today’s episode features our daughter, GraceAnna. She shares how Grant was not what she was expecting - but learned how God often does the unexpected as she walked with open hands. God still brings a rare woman into the life of a rare man.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

📖 Chapters

00:00 Intro to the journey of discerning God's plan for marriage

02:07 The story of meeting her future husband at the ice cream counter

08:10 Biblical view of marriage and the role of a helper

12:00 How friendships and family relationships prepare us for marriage

15:46 The significance of respecting and trusting God's sovereignty

20:09 How God used past relationships to teach lessons

28:12 Safeguards to protect your heart in dating

31:03 Advice for teens and college girls about trusting God's plan

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

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What do you do when you believe God is leading you in a direction your husband doesn’t support?

Audrey responds to a listener wrestling with submission, motherhood, and a deep desire to be home with her children.

For the woman feeling torn between honoring her husband and caring for her children, this conversation offers encouragement to seek godly counsel, pray persistently, and move forward one faithful step at a time.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 A listener’s question: Should I submit?

02:38 Releasing guilt and bitterness

06:02 God’s design for marriage and family

13:06 The desire to be home with your children

18:38 Audrey’s answer: Moving forward respectfully

25:03 Godly counsel, prayer, and one step at a time

27:18 Family priorities and the value of home

29:39 Gospel encouragement and closing prayer

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Audrey shares biblical insights and practical advice for young women longing for marriage, emphasizing contentment, trust in God's timing, and living purposefully while waiting.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

📖 Chapters

00:00 Intro: The importance of biblical womanhood and marriage

01:57 The God-given longing for marriage and its biblical basis

04:11 Contentment and trusting God's timing in singleness

07:04 The dangers of rushing and settling in marriage

09:51 Practical steps to meet godly men and build community

15:03 Living purposefully and serving others while waiting

20:12 The importance of biblical discernment and character

24:58 Balancing desire with contentment and trust in God

30:05 Encouragement to live fully in Christ regardless of relationship status

33:54 Closing thoughts: Trusting God and living intentionally

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

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Audrey shares personal insights and biblical principles on navigating the challenges of transitioning into college life, emphasizing God's sanctifying work through loneliness, roommate conflicts, and new friendships.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

📖 Chapters

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:08 Audrey's Personal College Journey and Lessons Learned

03:50 Dealing with Loneliness and Finding Community

07:02 Handling Roommate Conflicts Biblically

09:59 God Uses Difficulties for Sanctification

13:14 Building Trust and Managing Expectations

16:14 Christian Faith as a Source of Strength

20:14 Practical Advice for New College Students

23:00 Giving Time and Trusting God's Timing

26:04 Sanctification Through Hardship and Loneliness

29:05 Encouragement to Lean on God's Faithfulness

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠

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