This episode is a little different! There is no "interview", this is simply a small blip of encouragement for us to walk through situations we don't have the answers to. 

Nicole is the author of "From Lost To Found: Giving Up What You Think You Want For What Will Set You Free", a wife, mother to two boys, and a marriage and family therapist. She has a unique story about letting go of what makes you comfortable, and leaning into what God has in store for you instead. She can be found at www.nicolezasowski.com 

Kristin Funston, author of the book, More For Mom: Living Your Whole and Holy Life sits with us this week to discuss what being a mom who feels depleted feels like and how Jesus can infuse us with His strength to help us go from depleted to full of life. Kristin can be found at www.kristinfunston.com

Maria Furlough, author of "Breaking The Fear Cycle: How To Find Peace For Your Anxious Heart" and "Confident Moms, Confident Daughters: Helping Your Daughter Live Free From Insecurity and Love How She Looks", joins us this week. We talk about how to overcome fear, what makes us anxious, and how to surrender control. We also talk about being women who deal with body image insecurities, and how to help our daughters live in a world that is not defined by their body image. Maria can be found at www.mariafurlough.com 

Aaron Porter, pastor, recovery and relationships coach, and author of Soul Architecture, joins us this week to talk about the real idea for marriage, our roles as husbands and wives, and what submission actually looks like in a marriage. Aaron coaches husbands and wives through all things marriage and can be found at www.aaronportercoaching.com

Dr Juli Slattery of Authentic Intimacy joins Carolyn and Jennalee this week to talk about rethinking our sexuality. We talk about why God created sex, and if He is pleased with it. We talk about sex within marriage, and how to enjoy it the way God intended us to. We talk about all the things the church has told us about sex, and what a real Biblical narrative is about it. Dr Juli can be found at www.authenticintimacy.com 

Shannon Geurin joins us this week to share her story of infidelity and fighting for her marriage and her identity in Christ. She is brave and bold as she tells us of her journey back into her marriage and relationship with her husband as well as her God. Shannon's marriage was redeemed, and she found her identity as God's fiercely beloved daughter. She now has the Fiercely His movement online and can be found at www.shannongeurin.com 

Christina Dodson is the co-host of The Awesome Marriage Podcast with Dr Kim Kimberling. She is a wife and mother, and advocate for healthy and strong marriages. This week we talk about the effects of social media on marriage. In the episode Christina mentions this link to help get creative with your smartphone FOR your marriage:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52424676e4b0c8e9efdd3992/t/5c485b9d6d2a73be03d8d520/1548245965069/4+Creative+Things+To+Do+On+Your+Smartphone+For+Your+Marriage.pdf

Kara-Kae James, author of Mom Up, and founder and executive director of Thrive Moms, joins us this week to talk about thriving with grave in the chaos of motherhood. We talk about finding our gospel identity as moms in the trenches with little ones, building a community of mom friends who build up and encourage, and what it means to abide in Christ in all seasons of life. Kara-Kae can be found at www.karakaejames.com 

Beth Nyhart, author of Rend Your Heart & Not Your Garments, talks with us about her pornography addiction, dealing with sin and temptation, shame, sex, and how it all works together in our gospel identity.