Sincerely, Amber J

Lisa sits down with our host, Amber Johns and discusses why she wrote the devotional Love, God.  What if God was more than a set of rules? Hear more in our interview!

A resource for young women and girls! 

Buy on amazon: https://a.co/d/i8zqlZk

Happy Friday!!!!

Fun Fridays are here for BRAVE.  We know our conversations can be heavy, so we are going to have some fun on Fridays.  To kick us off we thought it would be fun to listen in as Amber tries to teach the concept of "Glory" to 5-11 year olds at an FCA camp.

The challenges? In ten minutes, let's explain "chasing Glory" to elementary kids.  Let us know how you think she did!

Amber  (and professional counselor), Tina have a tough discussion on some delicate issues.  Why some people take to certain ways to release the pain they feel.  It's not talked about much, but we are continuing the conversation. 

What did you think?  email [email protected]

Join Amber as she interview Lynn Cowell,  the Co-Author of Strong and Secure, 100 devotions for young women.  Finally a devotional that doesn't  shy away from hard topics, real talk and raw faith. 

To learn more about the author visit : lynncowell.com

You can order it now on amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310144078/?bestFormat=true&k=strong%20and%20secure&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_16&crid=2ESOJYUQS4ISR&sprefix=strong%20and%20secur

It's a rare thing for parents to discourage underage drinking.  But, for those who are standing strong I hope this encourages you.  Yes, you are in the minority, but you are not alone.  The podcast is for the athlete who feels alone, the pdf guide linked to this podcast is for the parents.  You got this friends.   https://www.fcabrave.org/authors

Elisabeth Crandall is back with us after graduating from college and exploring her faith in a whole new way.  Can giving of yourself and your finances truly give  you joy? 

Alisabeth also tackless the tension between seeing real poverty first hand, but also living a life of abundance in the United States. 

Check out this episode with former Houghton softball player, Alisabeth Crandall. 

The grand finale of our 4-part series lands with my good friend Gretchen and her own journey with a severe eating disorder. 

The journey was so dark she ended up as an in-patient at a care facility in Indiana.  

Her BRAVE journey is on going, but she shares her fears, thoughts and encouragement on this really hard and complicated topic of eating disorders. 

Here's Gretchen! 

Linda Steinhardt, MS, RD, CSSD a sports dietician at  Athlete Edge in Colorado holds nothing back as she discusses the eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes and why some athletes are more prone to having a mismanaged relationship with food and exercise. 

Join the conversation! It's a good one. 

Learn more here: @athlete_edge_at_edcare on instagram

Follow Linda here: @linda.steinhardt_rd on instagram 

Find Athlete Edge website here: https://eatingdisorder.care/athlete-edge/

" Everyone who has an eating disorder has the hope to get better" - Kate Fisch.  Kate Fisch is a licensed clinical social worker licensed by the state of Indiana and she is a passionate partner in the fight against eating disorders.  

We tackle many things but here are some highlights!

Why do eating disorder get missed? 

What are some misconceptions? 

Where can we find help? 

When is it time to find in-patient care?

How to separate the eating disorder from your child? 

Learn more here: https://northsidementalhealth.com/who-we-are/kate-fisch/

Kate coordinated the intensive outpatient program as well as provided individual therapy to both adolescents and adults diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia. In 2012, Kate founded Northside Mental Health.

We kick off NEDA Week with an extraordinary conversation with Liesel Maddox, RDN, LD of Maddox Nutrition. 

Diet culture, the church, our bodies and the layered relationship we have with food.  

God has so much more for us than the size of our bodies.  It's time to dig in with Lisel. 

You can find Liesel at: 

website: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

Instagram: @dietitian.liesel

Liesel mentioned this book in our interview: Feed Yourself, by Leslie Schilling. 

You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Feed-Yourself-Culture-Divine-Design/dp/0310366526