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How do you keep trusting God when your children make choices you can’t control? In this special podcast episode of See, Hear, Love, Melinda welcomes longtime friend, author, and mother of five Sandy MacGregor for an honest conversation about Christian parenting, prayer, and giving our families room to grow.

Looking back on their own teenage years, Melinda and Sandy share why remembering who we once were can help us respond to our children with greater compassion. They discuss praying for trusted people to enter our children’s lives, offering forgiveness, and learning to be a loving, present parent without having all the answers.

Sandy also reflects on 30 years of marriage, the small habits that keep a couple connected, and why support from other moms and a church community mattered while raising five children.

In this conversation:

Parenting teenagers and adult children with grace

Trusting God with the choices your children make

Asking your children to give you grace, too

Making time for your marriage through everyday habits

Building friendships and asking for support

Sharing faith and hope through children’s books

If you’re carrying concerns about your children, this conversation offers encouragement to keep praying, stay connected, and extend the grace you’ve received.

What has helped you parent with more grace? Share in the comments and subscribe to See, Hear, Love for more conversations about faith and everyday life.

How do you trust God when the life you planned falls apart?

Christian therapist, speaker, and author Nicole Langman joins Melinda Estabrooks to share her experience of an unwanted divorce, the loss of her parents, and learning to surrender the story she thought she would have.

In this opening conversation of See Hear Love’s Joy Anyway series, Nicole reflects on grieving unmet expectations, feeling let down by others, and finding hope in God’s presence. She also shares the heart behind her book, This Isn’t the Story I Wanted.

In this episode:
• Grieving losses that others may not recognize
• Supporting someone without rushing their grief
• Letting go of comparison and unmet expectations
• Choosing to trust God without having every answer
• Making room for both sorrow and joy

If you’re living a story you never expected, this conversation offers encouragement: your pain matters, and you don’t have to face it alone.

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See Hear Love | Season 12, Episode 6

Who were Philip’s four daughters, and why does their brief mention in Acts 21:9 matter? Rev. Dr. Yajaira Gomez leads this Bible study on four unmarried women who prophesied and what their story teaches us about spiritual gifts and the courage to use our voices.

In the final episode of the Courageous Women Bible Study, join lead teacher Rev. Dr. Yajaira Gomez, host Melinda Estabrooks, and guests Helen Burns, Karmyn Bokma, and Caroline Durocher-Bergeron as they explore women’s contributions to the early church and their relevance today.

Together, we discuss:
• Philip’s four daughters in Acts 21:9.
• The connection to “your sons and daughters will prophesy” in Acts 2:17.
• Why marital status does not determine your ability to serve God.
• Recognising and developing your spiritual gifts.
• Encouraging the next generation to use their voices.

What did you discover about Philip’s daughters through this study? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Download the FREE Courageous Women Bible study guide, available in English, French, and Spanish:
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Thank you to the Canadian Bible Society for sponsoring this series.

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Who was Junia in the Bible, and why does Paul describe her and Andronicus as “outstanding among the apostles”? Explore Romans 16:7 and the courage to lead, serve, and remain faithful when following Jesus comes at a cost.

In Episode 4 of the Courageous Women Bible Study, Helen Burns leads a teaching on Junia’s example of courageous leadership. Join host Melinda Estabrooks and guests Helen Burns, Karmyn Bokma, Rev. Dr. Yajaira Gomez, and Caroline Durocher-Bergeron as they discuss women in the early church and what Junia’s story means for us today.

In this conversation:
• Explore Junia’s recognition in Romans 16:7.
• Hear the panel’s discussion of her role as a woman apostle.
• Reflect on faith, imprisonment, and the cost of discipleship.
• Consider how your obedience can influence future generations.

Where is God asking you to lead with courage? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Download the FREE Courageous Women Bible study guide, available in English, French, and Spanish:
https://seehearlove.com/biblestudies

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Thank you to the Canadian Bible Society for sponsoring this series.

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What if the gifts, relationships, and resources you already have could become the beginning of something meaningful?

In Episode 3 of the Courageous Woman Bible Study on See Hear Love Season 12, we meet Lydia, a businesswoman whose response to the gospel led her to open her home and support the growing community of believers.

Host Melinda Estabrooks joins Helen Burns, Karmyn Bokma, Rev. Dr. Yajaira Gomez, and Caroline Durocher-Bergeron for an encouraging conversation about faith, female leadership, and the courage to pioneer. Through Acts 16:11–15 and Acts 16:40, Caroline explores how Lydia participated, partnered, and put what she had into God’s service.

Together, the women reflect on:
• Recognizing the gifts and influence you already carry.
• Taking a step of faith without having everything figured out.
• Practicing generosity through your time, resources, and presence.
• Building a legacy through everyday acts of courage.
• Remaining open to what God may still be awakening in your heart.

If you’ve ever compared yourself to other women or wondered whether you have enough to offer, this conversation invites you to consider what is already in your hands. Your willingness to begin can make room for someone else to experience love, belonging, and faith.

What is one thing you could offer God and your community this week? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Who was Phoebe in the Bible, and why did Paul commend her to the church in Rome? Explore Romans 16:1–2 and discover what her example teaches us about faith, leadership, generosity, and the courage to take a risk.

In Episode 2 of the Courageous Women Bible Study, host Melinda Estabrooks joins Helen Burns, Karmyn Bokma, Rev. Dr. Yajaira Gomez, and Caroline Durocher-Bergeron for a thoughtful conversation about Phoebe and women’s contributions to the early church.

Led by Karmyn Bokma’s teaching, we explore:
• Paul’s description of Phoebe as a deacon and benefactor.
• Her connection to the delivery of Paul’s letter to the Romans.
• The importance of recognising women’s gifts and leadership.
• What courageous faith can look like in your everyday life.

Where might God be inviting you to take a courageous next step? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Download the FREE Bible study guide, available in English, French, and Spanish:
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What made the women of the early church courageous? Start with the world they lived in and the ways Jesus challenged its expectations.

In Episode 1 of the Courageous Women Bible Study on See Hear Love Season 12, host Melinda Estabrooks welcomes Helen Burns, Karmyn Bokma, Caroline Durocher-Bergeron, and Rev. Dr. Yajaira Gomez. Together, they explore the historical context behind the series and reflect on what Jesus’ example means for women, ministry, and leadership today.

In this conversation, we explore:
• Women’s lives and expectations within the Roman Empire.
• Jesus’ teaching that greatness is expressed through service.
• Women as ministry partners, patrons, teachers, and leaders.
• Jesus’ encounters with Mary of Bethany and the Samaritan woman.
• Finding courage when rejection or self-doubt makes us shrink back.

This opening episode lays the groundwork for upcoming studies of Phoebe, Lydia, Junia, and Philip’s daughters. It also invites us to consider how faith can shape the way we use our voices and serve our communities.

Watch with a friend, your small group, or your leadership team. Download the free study guide, available in English, French, and Spanish, and join us for the journey.

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How do you begin to forgive when the hurt has changed your life?

In Episode 14, the final episode of Our Summer of “Wonder-Full” Women Who Inspire Us Podcast Series, Melinda Estabrooks and Anne Miranda explore the wonder of forgiveness through honest stories of divorce, rejection, abuse, and healing.

Together, they share how therapy, trusted friendships, church community, writing, and faith in Jesus helped them navigate painful experiences. They also reflect on healthy boundaries, the connection between forgiveness and freedom, and why healing deserves time.

A vulnerable conversation about what it means to forgive while acknowledging the depth of what happened.

Content note: This episode includes discussions of abuse, divorce, and violence involving children.

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What if a belief you’ve never questioned is shaping how you see yourself?

Jennie Allen joins Anne Miranda on See Hear Love for Episode 13 of Our Summer of “Wonder-Full” Women Who Inspire Us Podcast Series. Discussing her book, The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, Jennie shares her personal struggle with tying her worth to achievement and what prompted her to confront it.

Together, they explore the lies of feeling worthless, helpless, or unlovable, how those beliefs affect our relationships, and the role of vulnerability and identity in Christ. Jennie also discusses spiritual warfare and her experiences witnessing revival.

What belief about yourself do you need to start questioning? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more conversations from See Hear Love.

What happens when marriage is treated as the goal—or even a measure of spiritual maturity—in Christian communities?

In Episode 12 of Our Summer of “Wonder-Full” Women Who Inspire Us Podcast Series, Anne Miranda speaks with author Karissa Sovdi about her book, Surviving Christianity Unmarried. Karissa shares how assumptions about marriage shaped her understanding of faith, identity, belonging and purpose—and what it took to embrace the life God had already given her.

Together, they explore the stigma surrounding singleness, the pressure to “fix” it and how churches can better recognize, include and celebrate single people. This honest conversation is a reminder that God’s love, goodness and purpose are not dependent on relationship status.

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