Everyone tells you that having a baby changes everything, but few people honestly talk about what it can do to your marriage.In today's episode, Jordan and I are sitting down for a real, unfiltered conversation about our first year since becoming mom and dad.

Parenthood has been one of God's greatest gifts to us and we love our son to the moon and back! But this season has also stretched us, refined us, and exposed the weak areas in our marriage that we never expected. We're sharing the hard moments, the beautiful parts, and the lessons God has taught us along the way.

Whether you're newly married, expecting your first baby, in the newborn trenches, or simply preparing for the future, our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to pursue each other intentionally while keeping Christ at the center of your marriage… even more so once you are mom and dad.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

This episode was one that we’ve been meaning to record for a moment, and I’m so glad that we finally did. Remember to lean into each other when you’re navigating the newborn stages, and even past that… because God never intended for us to do this alone. If you’re walking through a similar season, our prayer is that this episode encourages you to cry out to the Father, cling to the hem of His garment, and trust that He is with you in this chapter. 

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What happens when you finally surrender the things you were never meant to carry on your own?

In today’s deeply powerful episode, Brittany sits down with Stephanie Franklin-Suber for a raw and hope-filled conversation about striving, survival mode, chronic illness, burnout, grief, and the freedom that can only be found through full dependence on God.

Stephanie shares her testimony of walking through cancer, chronic health struggles, emotional depletion, and even surviving a cardiac arrest… and how those seasons completely reshaped her understanding of surrender, healing, identity, and intimacy with God.

This conversation is for the woman who:

Loves Jesus but feels exhausted

Has been trying to hold everything together in her own strength

Wonders why healing has taken longer than expected

Feels discouraged in a difficult season

Is ready to stop surviving and start surrendering

Together, Brittany and Stephanie talk about what it looks like to trust God with a journey you didn’t choose, honor your body without shame, and discover that God still meets us tenderly in our weakest moments.

This episode will remind you that freedom in Christ is real… and even at the end of yourself, His grace is still enough.

Connect with Stephanie Franklin-Suber:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebuildyourtemple_

Website: https://rebuildyourtemplegodsway.com/

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Motherhood today can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to raise children who genuinely love Jesus in a world that constantly pulls them in the opposite direction.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rhonda Stoppe… best-selling author, speaker, and host of the Old Ladies Know Stuff podcast. With over 40 years of marriage, children and grandchildren, Rhonda brings a powerful, multi-generational perspective on what it actually looks like to raise Godly children in real life: not from perfection, but through faithfulness.

We talk about the difference between raising well-behaved kids and raising disciples, how to let go of control and mom guilt, and what it truly means to steward motherhood as a calling… rather than a performance.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of wanting to “get it right” as a mom: this conversation is for you.

What it really means to raise Godly children

The difference between behavior modification vs. heart transformation

How to disciple your kids in everyday, practical ways

Letting go of perfection, control, and comparison

Raising kids with fearless faith in today’s culture

Why your personal walk with God matters more than you think

Common parenting mistakes Christian moms are making

How God redeems our failures in motherhood

What matters most in the early years (especially for new moms)

Rhonda Stoppe is a best-selling author, internationally respected speaker, and host of the award-winning podcast Old Ladies Know Stuff. She has spent decades equipping women and families with biblical wisdom rooted in real-life experience.

Married for over 40 years, Rhonda is a mom and grandmother, offering a rare and powerful perspective on raising children who walk with the Lord across generations.

Connect with Rhonda Stoppe:

Website: http://NoRegretsWoman.com

Moms of the Bible Book: https://www.rhondastoppe.com/moms-of-the-bible-book/

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In today’s episode, I sit down with trauma therapist and nervous system expert Rochelle Walsh to talk about burnout from a perspective many women have never considered. Instead of seeing burnout as a lack of faith, discipline, or time management, it's often a sign of nervous system dysregulation.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re constantly running on empty—even while doing things you love—this conversation is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why burnout is often a nervous system issue, not a spiritual failure

- The hidden impact of chronic stress and high-capacity living

- How motherhood and life transitions can trigger overwhelm

- Practical ways to regulate your nervous system daily

- The power of slowing down and being fully present

- Why self-compassion is essential for emotional and spiritual health

Connect with Rochelle:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rochellewalsh_

Website: https://rochellewalsh.mykajabi.com/

Joyful and Present

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In today’s episode of She Lives Freed, I have the honor of chatting with Lisa Bevere for a conversation that is both deeply convicting and incredibly freeing. We’re talking about a pattern that so many women fall into, but rarely recognize: nagging, control, and the urge to constantly correct our husbands.Culture normalizes it, social media jokes about it, but Scripture has something very different to say.

This episode isn’t about shame: it’s about refinement.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated in your marriage, caught yourself repeating the same things over and over, or if you’ve struggled to trust God with your husband’s growth… this conversation will challenge you to step out of control and into surrender and respect.

Your words have the power to either build your marriage or slowly tear it down. And God is calling us higher in this hour as wives and women of God.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The biblical truth about nagging and why it’s more serious than we think

How constant correction can tear down your husband’s identity

The difference between healthy communication vs. control

Why nagging often reveals a deeper trust issue with God

How to communicate needs without dishonor

Practical ways to replace frustration with life-giving words

The role of prayer in transforming your marriage

How to become a woman who builds her home with wisdom

Learn more from Lisa Bevere and her ministry, books, and teachings that equip women to walk boldly in truth.

Connect with Lisa Bevere:
Website: https://lisabevere.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabevere
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/LisaBevere
Facebook Fan Page:  http://www.facebook.com/lisabevere.page 

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At what point did what you’re walking through become who you are?

In today’s episode, we’re having an honest, Spirit-led conversation about labels: anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout… and how easily they can shift from something we experience to something we identify with.

This episode is not about dismissing real struggles, it’s about bringing clarity, discernment, and truth back into the conversation.

Because even though these symptoms might be real… your identity is still rooted in Christ.

In this episode, we talk about the difference between understanding your struggles and coming into agreement with them, how the spirit of confusion can keep you stuck, and what it looks like to actually walk in freedom: mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

If you’ve ever felt like “this is just who I am”… this episode is for you.

When a diagnosis or struggle becomes your identity

The difference between awareness vs. agreement

What the Bible says about confusion and identity

How the spirit of confusion operates in everyday life

Misdiagnosis, culture, and the normalization of labels

The role of the Holy Spirit in healing and clarity

Practical steps to break agreement with false identities

How to renew your mind and walk in truth daily

Connect with Kingdom Sexuality Ministry:

Britley’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/britleyann

Ellie’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/ellie_bt

Website: www.fanintoflame.co

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Why does it feel like you’re having the same fight over and over again in your marriage?

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jenna Shaffer, a licensed therapist and Christian marriage coach, to talk about something so many couples experience… but don’t always recognize: toxic cycles.

We’re diving into what these patterns actually look like, why they keep repeating, and how past wounds, triggers, and miscommunication can quietly shape the way we show up in marriage.

But more importantly, we’re talking about how to break the cycle.

This conversation blends biblical truth + practical tools to help you move from frustration and disconnection to healing, awareness, and real freedom in your marriage.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why do we keep going in circles?” – this episode is for you.

What a toxic cycle in marriage actually is

Why couples repeat the same arguments

How triggers and past wounds show up in your relationship

The difference between healthy conflict and destructive patterns

Practical steps to break unhealthy cycles

What to do in the moment when emotions escalate

How one person can begin shifting the dynamic

Inviting God into the healing process in marriage

“You’re not stuck, you may just be in a cycle you haven’t identified yet.”

Connect with Jenna Shaffer:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianmillennialmarriages/

Website: https://christianmillennialmarriages.com/

Christian Marriage Academy: https://christianmillennialmarriages.com/cma

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In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the full story of bringing our baby into the world. The prayers, the unexpected moments, the heightened emotions of both myself and Jordan, and the undeniable presence of God through it all. 

After everything it took to get here… infertility, loss, waiting, and surrender… this birth wasn’t just a moment in our lives, it was a testimony of God’s goodness, of His perfect timing.

Whether you’re a mama, believing for your own miracle, or just need a reminder that God is faithful in every season, this episode is for you.

The final days leading up to labor

What I was feeling physically, emotionally, and spiritually

How labor actually unfolded (the real, raw version)

Unexpected moments and things I didn’t plan for

Where I saw God show up in the middle of it all

My husband’s role and perspective during the birth

The moment we finally met our baby

What this experience taught me about surrender and trust

Isaiah 66:9 – “Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?”

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Grief is something every one of us will face, yet it’s rarely talked about honestly in the church. In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with author, speaker, and podcast host Kirby Kelly to talk about walking through deep loss and finding hope in the middle of suffering.

Kirby shares about losing her mom, the questions she wrestled with in her faith, and the ways God met her in the middle of grief. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of encouragement for anyone walking through pain, loss, or unanswered prayers.

If you’ve ever wondered how to hold onto hope when your heart is breaking, this episode is for you.

What grief looked like in the early days after losing her mom

Wrestling with God in seasons of suffering

How faith can feel fragile during loss and how God meets us in the middle of grief

How our hope comes only from Jesus, even in heartache

What hoping in Him looks like when life doesn’t make sense

Encouragement for anyone currently walking through grief

God is not distant in our suffering.. He is right there in it with us.

Connect with Kirby Kelly:

Podcast: https://www.lifeaudio.com/bought-beloved-with-kirby-kelly/?page=2

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kirbyisaboss

About: https://kirby-kelly.com/

Book: https://bit.ly/TheFabricofHopeKirbyKelly

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