• a spot on definition for gossip you may have never heard
• gossip in the church and what it really does to the Bride of Christ 
• gossip masked as "seeking counsel" 
• raising kids who won't gossip 
• gossip in marriage 

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• links between performing, pretending and people pleasing 
• how to avoid reinforcing performing to our kids 
• why loving Jesus most and knowing God more is the only way to end performance tendencies
• Accountability is key when it comes to checking your motives, and that's one of the main reasons why we love bringing new women into our 5-month High Level Mastermind we mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in one of the remaining spots for the fall semester, view the details and sign up here. We can't wait to meet you!

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• why you shouldn't feel guilty for resting 
• busting the myth that not resting is noble
• differences between rest to engage and numbing to escape
• the unexpected interruption of identity issues for rest

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• Somer's fashion picks for her mother of the bride era + Michelle's comfort picks -- including athletic shorts that are actually the right length without awkward pockets
• permission to eat carbs...with your protein 
• a brief tangent to relive the summer Olympics of 1994, Limited Too + sparkly blue eyeshadow from Claire's

• We're also SUPER excited to announce the launch of our Amazon storefront! We used to be able to receive donations through Amazon Smile, but with that platform dissolving, we have a new way you can shop and support SWHW! Every time you shop one of the links from our storefront, you also make a small donation to SWHW. So grab a few of their favorites (that will also become your favorites!) and support the SWHW mission too.

• SHOP SWHW AMAZON STOREFRONT HERE.

• Refusing to be sad when what God calls us to is small + refusing to be scared when what God calls us to is big
• Public ministry vs. ministry to be seen 
• The critical role of accountability 

• 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
• Matthew 6

• Camp Ridgecrest for Boys
• Camp Crestridge for Girls
• Biltmore Church Adventure Week (Asheville, NC)
• South Shore Church VBS (Annapolis, MD)

• How we can't let weariness lead to neglect 
• The tragic impact our cell phone can have on our relationship 
• Proper self checkout etiquette (So Kent kind of goes off at the end in a special "I Disagree With" segment)

In this week's episode, Somer and Michelle have an honest dialogue about materialism, including: - how materialism reveals more about your heart than your possessions - when the desire for more competes with your desire for God - the link between materialism and anxiety Scriptures referenced: - Matthew 6:25-34 - Matthew 19:16-22

• water Fridays + city Saturdays
• a new learning rhythm that focuses on retention 
• exercising for FUN

• The Lion, the Witch + the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 
• The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
• The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 

• Ready to join the SWHW Summer Book Club? Make a tax-deductible donation here (we suggest a minimum of $15 but please give as you feel led!) We'll follow up with next steps via email! [If you don't have the book yet, get yours here.]
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• how conflict is one of God's tools to make you more like Jesus
• the reality that avoiding conflict only delays conflict
• considering both facts + feelings matters for conflict resolution

In this week's episode, Somer and Michelle pick up where they left off last week, discussing the lasts we encounter in motherhood. Some highlights of the convo include: loving being a mom without idolizing motherhood/your kids prioritizing the Lord + others as we walk through lasts how lasts are another reminder that earth is just our temporary home

Scripture to study: - Psalm 16 - James 4:13-15