Sue Nelson is currently battling stage four colon cancer, and says if what she is experiencing glorifies God in any way, it was worth it. Sue is a go-getter and lover of life and the founder of Woman of Noble Character Ministries. She has authored several books along with Bible studies and specializes in training women to practically apply Biblical teaching to everyday life. This world-changer discusses the important essentials of being a godly woman, the real definition of Biblical submission, and the importance of learning how to cultivate a prayer relationship with the Lord. She focuses heavily on Bible study, prayer, and practical application.

TAKEAWAYS

The God Centered Marriage Course is Sue’s favorite study that she has authored because everything is based off of a great marriage

Ask yourself in everything you do: How can I glorify God? Who can I lead to the Lord? How can I show the love of Jesus to my friends?

A godly woman is meek and gentle - but that doesn’t mean she’s weak

Submission is NOT a dirty word

Femininity is a beautiful thing, and Abby Roth reminds women that it’s okay to embrace classical womanhood with open arms. Abby is the content creator behind Classically Abby, where she talks with ladies about the importance and blessing of Biblical womanhood and traditional feminine lifestyle choices. Embrace the things that make you different from men, she shares. Women like to nourish their loved ones and take care of others. There is no greater fulfillment than being with your children and committing your life to a stable and loving husband. She offers tips on modesty, dating, and describes the differences between the destructive forces of feminism and the graceful, rewarding nature of true femininity.

TAKEAWAYS

Waiting until you’re married to have sex is a big component of living a classically feminine lifestyle

Modesty is a misunderstood topic, but your clothing choices say a lot about you as a person - dress with class to honor Christ

Dating for fun is a misnomer; it’s not fun nor safe to date people who you don’t have a long term future with

Femininity is about being selfless and nurturing toward others, while feminism is about being selfish and focusing on inward needs

Caroline Saunders and two of her best friends began their ministry “Story & Soul” out of a shared desire to provide women with a deeper relationship with the Lord and other Christian ladies. She explains how “Story and Soul” is different from a typical conference. There is more of an emphasis on discussion, rest, and contemplation than activities and games. Caroline and her team gave deep and meaningful thought to the design and structure of the event, prioritizing three main elements: Scripture, Stillness, and Sisterhood. The retreat offers teaching, devotionals, discussions, peaceful rest, and true Christian fellowship, concluding with a lovely, candle-lit dinner.

TAKEAWAYS

“Story and Soul” is an annual retreat that women look forward to every year

Women need time to process what they’ve learned, and “Story and Soul” allows them to do so by giving periods of rest and reflection

Caroline has written two children’s books called The Story of Home and The Story of Water

If you want to plan a retreat like Caroline’s, make sure you assemble a diverse team of uniquely gifted women

Feminine glory is fruitful - it produces, it builds, and it creates, says Rebekah Merkle. Rebekah is the author and creator of the book Eve in Exile and its supplementary documentary of the same name. She discusses the disastrous effects of modern-day feminism and how it has damaged the self-esteem and the God-given roles of women in America. So many things have been forgotten regarding the art and the beauty of traditional, godly femininity. She explains how modern-day feminist beliefs have infiltrated conservative circles as even Christian women have slowly ingested little lies about themselves, their worth, and their roles in the home. Women could easily build this country back up if they lived out their true biblical role as a woman, a wife, and a mother.

TAKEAWAYS

Feminism can be a cowardly position to take because it means you’re not standing where God wants you to stand in your role as a woman

Many conservative women have bought into feminist premises and resent traditional female roles as a result

First-wave feminism was very strategic and was meant to break down the God-ordained structure of the family slowly

Satan is focused on destroying the role of women in society because mothers mold the hearts and minds of their children

Steve Rampton is a man on a mission, and he has taken aim at amplifying the independent thinking and creativity of “nerds'' everywhere. As director of Move Your Chains, LLC and a former U.S. Navy officer and Vietnam vet, Steve’s expertise is evident in his excellent read, Alpha Nurd: The Historical Revolution of Nerds. Steve talks about embracing leadership, following your dreams, and how nerds are the leaders who have shaped society. There are three types of people, he explains: sheep, wolves, and nerds. Nerds are independent thinkers and innovators. He advises people to find what they’re good at and invest in honing their craft. He exposes how the college experience that students crave can leave them with a worthless degree and lots of debt.

TAKEAWAYS

Most people tend to be sheep, because it’s easier to go along with the crowd than to live counter culture

Attending college is only necessary for 30-40 specific professions - trade schools are less time, less money, and therefore less debt

Learning to listen is an important skill that a good leader must have

We need to introduce our children to alternative career paths outside of the traditional college education options

Our culture has a deficit in producing strong, Christian men, and Trail Life USA is the solution to that problem, says founder Mark Hancock. Mark realized that the traditional Boy Scouts of America had gone off the deep end, abandoning their solid conservative values for corporate-fueled godlessness. He knew he had to create an environment where fathers could connect with their sons and bring Jesus to the forefront. In response, Trail Life USA was launched, which provides a Christ-centered experience for young boys, ages 5-18, to help mold them into strong leaders. “We’re not an outdoor organization with a Christian experience, but a Christian ministry that uses the outdoors to grow boys into godly men,” Mark shares.

TAKEAWAYS

Boys in America have four primary deficits: they are unguided, ungrounded, unappreciated and uninspired

58 percent of Americans no longer believe that the Bible is the source of all authority

Boys are drawn to risk and competition, yet much of our culture has removed these components in education and sports

You can join a Trail Life USA troop or start your own troop in your local church by going to TrailLifeUSA.com

Life is filled with dark and desperate moments, but Johnny Sirpilla has found a way to take those challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth. Johnny is an entrepreneur and the founder of Encourage, LLC. His bestselling book that will encourage anyone who’s going through tough times is entitled Life is Hard, But I’ll Be Okay: The Power of Hope Emerging Through Pain and Learning to Live with Gratitude. Johnny reflects on the overwhelming hardships that he and his wife faced throughout years of battling infertility and the tragic loss of their baby triplets. He says that without these difficult times, he wouldn’t be who he was today and talks about the importance and benefits of strong leadership balanced with compassion in the workplace.

TAKEAWAYS

It’s good for businesses to foster a positive work environment that uplifts employees, which will add more value to their homelife

Pray for God to put the people in your life who are meant to be there

Change your mindset while going through hardships and it will lead you to a closer relationship with the Lord

Every hardship is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth

“Order springs forth from chaos,” affirms Gary Harpst. Gary is a leadership expert and the author of Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself and Others. Gary shares insight into the model of leadership that God created for man. In the beginning, Gary points out, God began with chaos and created order from it. Chaos is not a bad thing, but rather an opportunity to produce something beautiful out of it. The Lord gave us a heart, a mind, and imagination that can come together to create action for His glory! Leadership is rooted in that action, and a true leader is someone who has the desire and reason to move toward a purpose with a group of like-minded people.

TAKEAWAYS

To lead well, you must stay close to God, spend time with other believers, read scripture daily, and listen to the Lord’s voice

Holiness in the Bible is rooted in purpose - if we are fulfilling God’s will for our lives, then we are living a Holy life

Work is hard! It’s not meant to be easy - it’s meant to be meaningful

Without a right and Godly purpose, any action that a leader takes is meaningless

Our culture is in dire need of entertainment and literature that is pro-God and pro-freedom - and Brave Books delivers big time! Trent Talbot is the founder and co-CEO of this subscription-based publishing company that sends solid, safe, and endearing books straight to your child’s doorstep every month. Trent saw a need for stories that imparted conservative and godly values to children in 2020, and Brave Books was born. Your children will meet a courageous cast of characters defending a place called “Freedom Island.” Each book interacts with social and cultural issues at an age-appropriate level, beginning with picture books for little ones.

TAKEAWAYS

Authors like Kirk Cameron and the HodgeTwins have written books in the Freedom Island series that instill Godly values

Freedom Island was planned with the idea that there might be future screen adaptations and even a theme park

Topics that are covered from a Biblical perspective include gender, race, and sanctity of life

Kids need to receive a foundation of truth from their parents first before they venture out into the world

What if the devil tried to stop the production of your film at every turn because it would expose him? What would you do? In this episode of Faith On Film, Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman share many stories of how the devil tried to stop them from finishing their latest film, "NEFARIOUS".