Rare but Real

Originally aired in 2014 on Mothering From The Heart Radio, Audrey and GraceAnna return with listener questions on women’s ministry, preparing to serve as a pastor’s wife, growing in Bible knowledge and Scripture memory, balancing home life with church service, and practical parenting resources. They also begin a conversation about creating open, age-appropriate communication with children about purity.

🚨 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 Intro

07:25 Women Teaching, Church Roles, and Respectful Conversations

17:03 Applying Theology in Women’s Discipleship

21:10 Resources on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

23:49 Preparing to Serve as a Pastor’s Wife

29:13 Growing in Bible Knowledge Through Teaching Children

31:24 Scripture Memory and a Desire for God’s Word

43:04 Balancing Home, Homeschooling, and Church Ministry

49:43 Recommended Parenting Books and Hosting Bible Studies

57:00 Beginning Conversations About Purity With Children

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In Part 2 of “Losing Jane,” Audrey and Maureen reflect on living with the loss of Jane and the faithfulness of God throughout their grief. They discuss honoring Jane’s memory, helping children process loss, finding joy without forgetting, and supporting grieving families through compassionate, faithful community.

🚨 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 Remembering Jane ten years later

01:11 The autopsy results and trusting God without answers

13:42 Receiving comfort—and comforting others

23:28 Tangible ways of honoring Jane

25:50 Birthdays, anniversaries, and family traditions

35:16 Making room for laughter within grief

39:37 God’s Word as a source of healing

45:51 How grief shaped Jane’s siblings

56:38 Living with eternity in view

66:16 How to support grieving families

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Ten years after the sudden loss of 21-month-old Jane, Audrey revisits a deeply personal conversation with Jane’s mother, Maureen. Together, they remember Jane’s precious life, recount the morning everything changed, and share how God carried their family through profound grief. This tender conversation offers honest encouragement to anyone learning to live with loss while holding fast to faith and hope.

🚨 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 Remembering Jane Ten Years Later

01:17 The Journey of Losing Jane

04:40 Trusting God Through Unanswered Questions

11:05 Jane’s Story and Her Final Day

17:38 The Morning Everything Changed

24:29 Telling the Children and Facing the Unthinkable

37:25 The Autopsy, Funeral, and Saying Goodbye

47:56 Learning to Live With Grief

63:35 How Loss Shaped the Whole Family

74:40 The Gospel, Enduring Hope, and God’s Faithfulness

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Audrey shares her heartfelt insights on cultivating a love for the Lord's Day, training children for worship, and the importance of family involvement in church life. Discover practical tips and spiritual principles to enrich your family's worship experience and deepen your children's understanding of God's Word.

🚨 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?⁠
• I Get To Go To Big Church Blog Post
• How To Work And Not Get Tired

📖 Chapters

00:00 The importance of worship and family involvement

01:58 Growing up with a love for church and God's Word

05:07 Training children for worship from a young age

09:55 Practical tips for worship training at home

15:11 The significance of church heritage and traditions

19:55 Overcoming challenges in worship with children

24:52 Encouragement for parents to model worship

30:05 The role of children's ministry and age-appropriate teaching

34:45 Praying for your family and church community

36:12 Closing thoughts: Worship as a family and community act

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Audrey answers a listener’s heartfelt question about the loneliness of being married to a husband who professes faith but does not provide spiritual leadership. She encourages women to bring their unfulfilled longings to the Lord, persevere in prayer, cultivate contentment in Christ, and faithfully love and respect their husbands while trusting God to work in His timing. She reminds listeners that true satisfaction is found in Christ, even when the deepest desires of marriage remain unmet.

🚨 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 Introduction to the topic of loneliness in marriage

01:54 Understanding the biblical view of marriage and oneness

03:59 The importance of trusting God's plan for our longings

07:03 The power of persistent prayer and trusting God's timing

09:48 Dealing with disappointment and unmet expectations

14:01 The reality of loneliness and biblical examples of honesty with God

20:03 Jesus' experience of loneliness on the cross and its significance

24:14 Finding joy and contentment in God's sovereignty

26:05 Encouragement to trust God and persevere in trials

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Audrey shares insights from her 36 years as a pastor's wife, emphasizing the importance of resilience, humility, and prioritizing family. She uses the story of a duck named Quack Quack to illustrate lessons on handling criticism, letting go of misunderstandings, and cherishing the season of motherhood.

🚨 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 The Journey of a Pastor's Wife

01:52 Moving to Beaufort and the bittersweet feelings

04:13 Lessons from a duck: Letting things roll off your back

07:52 Handling criticism and misunderstandings

11:56 The importance of humility and trusting God

16:02 Psalm 35: A prayer for justice and God's protection

19:51 The seasons of motherhood and trusting God's timing

24:56 Children's independence and cherishing their childhood

30:05 Balancing ministry and family life

34:13 Lessons learned and trusting God's plan

35:08 Closing thoughts and encouragement for wives and mothers

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Audrey shares practical advice for new mothers on maintaining spiritual growth amidst the challenges of early motherhood. She emphasizes God's tender care, the importance of small moments, and living a heart-centered faith.

🚨 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

• Speaking of Quiet Times with Little Ones in the House

📖 Chapters

00:00 – Intro and Listener Question

02:23 – God’s Tenderness Toward Young Mothers

07:03 – Give Yourself Grace in This Season

09:22 – Rethinking “Quiet Time”

13:52 – Practical Ways to Stay in the Word

18:25 – Small Moments, Daily Manna, and Simple Resources

25:30 – Speaking of Quiet Times with Little Ones in the House  

Key Topics:

• God's tender care for mothers (Isaiah 40:11)
• Balancing motherhood and spiritual growth
• Practical ways to meditate on God's Word with children
• The importance of small, consistent moments with God
• Living out faith through daily routines and caregiving

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Audrey shares insights on biblical womanhood, mentoring, and building a biblical culture within the church, emphasizing the importance of living out Titus 2 and fostering relationships across generations.

🚨 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 The Foundation of Womanhood

02:52 Navigating Church Dynamics

06:07 Becoming a Titus II Woman

09:08 Building Relationships with Older Women

12:02 Understanding Women's Ministry

15:13 The Role of Older Women

17:50 Investing in Your Own Home

21:00 Bridging Generational Gaps

24:09 The Importance of Scripture

27:02 Serving with Purpose

🗒️ Show Notes

• Women Teaching Theology

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Audrey discusses how to handle difficult relationships with in-laws, especially when feeling disliked or distant. She offers practical advice on communication, prayer, and maintaining a Christ-like attitude to foster understanding and peace.

🚨 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

00:53 Navigating In-Law Relationships

06:27 Effective Communication Strategies

11:01 Managing Expectations and Contentment

16:12 The Role of Prayer and Reflection

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like to Know God as Your Friend?

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Audrey shares her journey of faith, ministry, and the importance of biblical womanhood. She reflects on God's faithfulness through her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and podcast host, encouraging women to trust God in everyday moments.

🚨 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 The Journey of Womanhood and Faith

02:48 The Evolution of Rare But Real Podcast

06:01 The Role of a Wife and Mother

08:48 Homeschooling and Family Life

12:00 Seeking Wisdom in Parenting

14:55 The Birth of a Women's Ministry

17:56 The Impact of Community and Bible Study

21:03 Transitioning to Radio and Podcasting

24:12 Understanding the Name: Rare But Real

28:59 The Power of Women's Questions

32:12 The Evolution of Ministry and Podcasting

36:52 Family Dynamics and Podcasting

40:05 The Heartbeat of Rare But Real

43:24 Encouragement in Everyday Life

49:06 God's Faithfulness Through Generations

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