This question comes to me every year and this year is no different. Since Real Questions, Real Answers drops on Halloween, I thought I would address it today! 

 My answer won't please everyone and there will be plenty who disagree and others who agree. But still, I hope you are encouraged to study your Bible, develop your own convictions, and train your children well. In the show notes, you'll find the links that I shared.

 https://www.gotquestions.org/Christians-celebrate-Halloween.html

 https://www.gotquestions.org/Halloween-origin.html

 https://www.gotquestions.org/Reformation-Day.html

This week and next, I’m joined by my daughter-in-law, Maureen,  as we get a life update from her.  We talked about this stage of her life with teens, the ups and downs of "mom emotions" as we learn to let go,  plus so many changes and busyness in this season of life.

Next week, we will pick up where we left off and talk about friendships - not only navigating our adult friendships, but helping our children navigate their friendships. So much fun and so much wisdom.

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A young woman feels lonely because as she is growing in Christ, she has lost many of her friends. Although she has many older mentors and friends, she longs for friends in her season of life who share her biblical worldview. How should she go about this? I hope my answer to her encourages you. Every time I handle a question, I think of so many other things I could add, but this is a start!

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This week on the podcast, I continue sharing some simple principles that have helped me to live with purpose. The great apostle Paul said "to live is Christ." He also told us to let the word of Christ richly dwell within us.  I hope you are encouraged to do both! 

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In this week's "Real Questions, Real Answers," I share my thoughts on a very common question. This young woman raises incredibly important issues. If you have follow up questions, please feel free to send them my way and I will do my best to answer!

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Are you simply getting by or living with purpose?  In this week's podcast, I share some thoughts from God's Word that have kept me grounded me as I've gone through seasons of change in my life. 

As always, I hope you're encouraged as you listen. I will continue next week.

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How does a wife respectfully  push back or challenge her husband while being submissive to his leadership? 

In this session from our Fripp Island women's retreat, GraceAnna walks us through Ephesians 5:15–16.

As always, I trust you are encouraged!

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Hi Audrey, I'm a young married college student. I'm working part-time and studying right now, but it feels so pointless because all I want is to be a mom. I'm becoming depressed, exhausted, and feeling kind of worthless while I wait to become a mother, which is not even guaranteed in the first place. Can you help me? I want to be content and joyful where I am.

This week and next week on the podcast, you are hearing two messages from my daughter, GraceAnna Castleberry, who shared at our women's retreat. We had a day at Fripp Island and it was such a wonderful time with so many women. This week is "The Life of Abigail." I know you will be encouraged as you hear from God's Word the wisdom of this woman. She handled a very difficult situation concerning her husband, Nabal.

I always love it when I get my girls on the podcast - either sharing messages from them or conversations with them.

Also, I am working on a second podcast drop called "Question of the Week!" These  will be short approximately 10 minute drops. I will also do reels for RBR Instagram posts. What I've learned over so many years of ministry is that if one woman has a question, other women have the same question. These will be handled anonymously and my prayer is that you will be encouraged!! I will still schedule phone appointments from time to time - I have loved meeting so many of you that way!!

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