Hillary McBride is one wise woman. Hillary is a counselor, speaker, writer and student of the heart and how it affects the body. She is a wealth of knowledge about how we process relationships, and while she shares so much information with us, she does so with such wisdom and compassion. She is the author of a beautiful book called Mothers, Daughters and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves As We Are, and how that process can bring healing and restoration to our hearts, bodies and our relationships.

Hillary is gifted at giving verbiage to some of the struggles we carry around with us in a beautiful blend of scientific and spiritual perspective. She engages the conversation about not only how we as adults process emotions, but also how we talk about feelings with our young children and how important/significant that is to their all around well being as they grow into men and women who can better connect to their Creator, to their own hearts and the hearts of those around them.

Resources:

Mothers, Daughters and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves As We Are

Imago Dei

Daniel Tiger “Use your words”

Enneagram Heart Triad

Bilateral Stimulation

Equifinality and Multifinality

When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection

The Vagus Nerve

Scriptures:

Philippians 1:6

Connecting with Hillary:

Podcast: Other People's Problems with Hillary McBrideCo-Host of the Podcast: The Liturgists
Website
Twitter
Instagram

Beth Wayland is a woman of incredible heart. She is the founder of a ministry out of Knoxville, TN called With Incorporated, which ministers to fellow workers in the trenches of the mission field. Beth spent many years on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ (now Cru), and has spent countless hours listening to and engaging in the heart lives of people searching for the Hope only found in Christ. She has dedicated these last years through With Inc., to helping elevate focus on the heart of believers to the same level we tend to focus on the thoughts of believers, especially those who are in leadership positions.

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Friends, this episode is like sitting down across the table with a friend who loves God, His Word, and you. Every person, male or female, no matter how sturdy or stumbling you find yourself in your faith can glean something from this rich conversation. We can be emotionally honest with God and with each other, and that will be a gift that will not only grow your faith, but will also help enrich the faiths of those around you as they encounter God’s work in you.

Resources:

Cru

With Inc

Storyline Conference (now called Story Brand)  with Donald Miller and Bob Goff

Voice of the Heart: A Call to Full Living by Chip Dodd -- “Life is hard, but God is faithful.”

Young Life

The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life by Lori Beth Jones

Scriptures:

-The Book of Psalms

-Philippians 1:6

-Psalm 46:1

-Hebrews 6:19

-John 14:26

-Romans 8:24-25

-1 Corinthians 12 (The Body of Christ)

Connecting with Beth:

-Instagram

-Facebook

-Blog

Emily P. Freeman is one of our absolute favorite voices of encouragement that graciously, but honestly, spurs others on in their giftings, and the art of navigating decisions in Jesus’ name. This episode is packed with insight from her brilliant new book, The Next Right Thing, as well as heartfelt thoughts on navigating a layered life.

We cannot say enough good things about her new book! It is equally practical and inspiring for those of who suffer from what she calls “decision fatigue.” Whether that is the day to day survival of your season, or the ominous leading of the future, Emily creates a space for the reader to process from the mind and the soul. You can find a link to purchase it below.

Resources:

Her Podcast- The Next Right Thing

Hope*Writers

HW Podcast

Em’s Family and HW co-founders: Gary Morland and Myquillin Smith aka The Nester

Brian Dixon

B.J. Novack // “The Office” and “ The blue sky period of creativity”

Hunter Beless- JourneyWomen Podcast

Soul Minimalism -developing a regular rhythm of managing soul input  // Joshua Becker : Becoming Minimalist

EPF’s Books:

-Grace for the Good Girl

-Graceful (for Young Women): Letting Go of Your Try Hard Life

-A Million Little Ways : Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live

-Simply Tuesday: Small Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World

-The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions

Connecting with Emily:

Blog

Instagram

The Next Right Thing Podcast

We are so excited to share Episode 7 with you! The wise and lovely Stasi Eldredge joined us for a conversation about cultivating an intimate relationship with Jesus, no matter what season you are in. Stasi is a spiritual giant who has a heart that longs for others to know they are beloved by God, to equip them to know Him more. She is the author and co-author of many books, including her most recent publication Defiant Joy: Taking Hold of Hope and Life in a Hurting World. She and her husband John have led Ransomed Heart Ministries for over 20 years and their passion for connecting others with their Maker and His word has brought such Gospel-centered wisdom into the hands of readers across the globe. We hope this conversation that is full of heart, a few tears, and true practical guidance, encourages you and reminds you that no matter where you are, you are not alone and you are a disciple Jesus loves. 

Scripture

Luke 10:38-42

Song of Solomon 4:1

John 20: 2-4

Philippian 4:4

Isaiah 53:3

John 7:37-39
Psalm 34:18

Other References:

Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul : John & Stasi Eldredge

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secrets of a Man’s Soul: John Eldredge

Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God by Brent Curtis & John Eldredge

Defiant Joy: Taking Hold of Hope, Beauty and Joy in a Hurting World by Stasi Eldredge

Ransomed Heart Ministries

Ransomed Heart App

Killing Lions: A Guide Through the Trials Young Men Face by John and Samuel Eldredge

Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus by John Eldredge

All Things New: Heaven, Earth and the Restoration of Everything You Love by John Eldredge

Love & War: Find Your Way to Something Beautiful in Your Marriage by John & Stasi Eldredge

“A wound that is ignored is a wound that cannot be healed.”- Brennan Manning

“Jesus did not come to avoid pain, He came to transform it.”- Jason Upton

Follow Stasi:
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Talking with Joy Beth Smith is like walking into a warm hug. She is instantly someone you want to pull up a chair next to and have a conversation with.  She is equally deep and hilarious. We talk about her journey into the writing world and her beautiful and poignant perspective about Singles in the Church. She strives to bring understanding and put skin on our brothers and sisters, but also equips us with ideas about how to love the Singles in our lives better.

Scripture References:

-”In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, for I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33

Links/Resources:

-Christianity Today

-Enneagram Type 2

-Joshua Harris and his apology for I Kissed Dating Goodbye

-One Million Thumbprints

-Fistula Foundation // Addis Adaba Fistula Hospital

-A21 // Christine Caine

-Dan Allender - The Allender Center

- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma- Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Joy Beth:

Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness

Website

Instagram

Twitter

Emerge Podcast on Instagram

On today’s episode, we, (Emily and Tanya) are sharing our thoughts on all things Fall! From childhood memories and our favorite foods, to how Fall is creation’s declaration in how we all can find the beauty of transition, this episode is a conversation that spans much of what is on our hearts in this season. Fall provides a unique part of the year to process the mystery of perseverance and hope, and we hope this conversation leaves you equipped and encouraged as you walk into the coming days. Happy Fall, y’all!

Mentions:

-Young Life // Young Life Murfreesboro

Melissa Helser

Williams-Sonoma Cranberry Relish

Warner Park

Radnor Lake

The Pioneer Woman

Christine Caine

Jason Upton

Annie F. Downs on The Nothing is Wasted Podcast

One Thousand Gifts- Ann Voskamp

Eucharisteo // More on Ann’s blog

Remember God- Annie F. Downs

“Little Women”

“Autumn in New York”

“You've Got Mail”

The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

“Spookley the Square Pumpkin” (book and movie)

“Friday Night Lights”

Scripture References:

-Psalm 121:4

-Lamentations 3:21-23

-Philippians 3:12-17

-Romans 5:3-5

-Jeremiah 17:7-8               

-John 10:10

-John 16:33

-Matthew 11:28-30

-John 15:5

-Psalm 130:6

-Ephesians 6:10-18

Recipes:

Williams Sonoma Yumminess on a Cracker

2 cubes of cream cheese

WS Relish

Pecans

Crackers

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Frito Pies (aka Petros- Shout out to East TN!)

Chili

Frito chips

Shredded Cheddar (or Mexican) Cheese

Add to your preference: diced tomatoes, green onions, black olives and/or sour cream

Kay’s Taco Soup- (Courtesy of Emily’s college mentor and friend, Kay Taylor)

1 lb of hamburger browned OR 1 lb of chicken breasts boiled and diced (or shredded)

2 cans of corn (drained)

3 cans of beans (you choose combo): pinot, kidney beans, black beans

1 pkg of taco seasoning mix

1 can of diced tomatoes

1 can of Rotel tomatoes and chili’s

1 pkg of Ranch dressing mix

Combine all ingredients in a soup pot. Cook med- med/low for 1 hour.

Serve topped with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.

Kay’s Potato Soup

1 bag of frozen hashbrowns (southern style or cubed)

1 onion chopped (When I’m in a hurry, I sprinkle several hearty dashes of Onion Powder instead)

Water to just cover the potatoes and onion and cook  until just tender (not mushy) in soup pot

Add

8oz of cream cheese and stir until melted

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of celery soup

¾ stick of butter

1 ½ cups of milk (I usually use skim because its what’s in our fridge)

½ tsp of garlic salt

¼ tsp of pepper

1 tsp of salt

Cook on med-med/low for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese and oyster crackers

**Emily has made both of these soup recipes gluten free before. The taco soup is dairy free except watch what kind of ranch dressing mix you use. There are dairy free options prepackaged or to make your own. If you have questions of how to do that, DM her on instagram!

The PW’s Tomato Soup

Em’s Version: (Substitute the sherry for chicken stock or broth!)

This episode is a fun conversation with writer, podcaster, renaissance woman, Kelsey Chapman. Kelsey has a heart for the dreamer and following the Lord’s voice because of who you are and not what you think you should be. She shares her story of God guided her into a wildly successful platform and then what it has been like for her to lay a dream down. She is passionate about equipping others as the process the dreams God gives us and pursuing His wisdom for stewarding them well.  She is also a fellow Enneagram lover, and we discuss how it can affect and help understand marriages and other core relationships.

Scripture References:
Philippians 4:7
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Other Resources:

-Free Enneagram assessment
-Myers Briggs assessment
-Ideas Collective-  Meredith and Justin Boggs and Jeremy Cowart - specialize in helping people pivot in their dreams
-Mara Goff quote “He's the balloon; I'm the string. We all don't need to do big things, but we can do equally important things” (fromLove Lives Here: Finding What You Need Living in a World
-Telling You What You Want)
-Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead  - Sheryl Sandberg
-How We Love : Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage - Milan and Kay Yerkovich
-Podcasts: Allen and AJ Jones, Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, Typology
-The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self Discovery  - Ian Morgan Crone and Suzanne Stabille
-The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle - Steven Pressfield
-Essentialism :: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less -Greg McKeown
-The Well Studio // Devotional: 31 Days of Prayer for the Dreamer + Doer
-Blonde Atlas -- Dream Exercise Author (and super fun travel/lifestyle blog!) // Instagram
-Young Life

Connecting with Kelsey:
-Instagram
-The Radiant Podcast
-Website (Coaching, Courses, the Retreat, Blog, allll the things)

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This episode is for all of our fellow Enneagram lovers out there and anyone curious about what makes people tick in relationships and life. Today, we are talking with Beth McCord of "Your Enneagram Coach". Beth shares the history of the Enneagram, a thorough description of each number and then provides amazing and insightful verbiage for how to understand and apply it from a Gospel centered perspective. Additionally, in a cultural moment when love and understanding seems to be in short supply, Beth shares with us how to use the the Enneagram as a tool of compassion as we journey into becoming who God uniquely made each of us to be. We hope you walk away from this episode encouraged and equipped to walk towards streams of Living Water in your life.

Scripture References:

-2 Corinthians 12:7-10

-Jeremiah 2:13

-Romans 12:2

-Psalm 16:6

Other Resources Mentioned:

-Katherine Fauvre’s two name descriptors

-Disney Pixar’s Inside Out

-The Road Back to You- Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile

-Typology Podcast

-The Enneagram Journey Podcast (Suzanne Stabile’s podcast)

Connect With Beth:

-Free Enneagram assessment

- Beth’s Website

-All her online courses  (for self, for couples, for coaching, etc.)

-Instagram

Connect With Us:

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-Facebook

-Twitter

This episode contains such rich conversation with fellow podcast Creator/Host April McKinney of the 20,000 Words Podcast. April shares about her faith journey, healing from an eating disorder, experiencing incredible success and then debilitating anxiety. She goes on to share the story of God leading her to start her own Podcast and persevering in the everyday moments of walking out her calling by following the Spirit of God.  We also discuss the "Me Too" movement, contributing factors and how to see it all in light of what the Gospel calls us to.

Scripture References:

-Ephesians 2:10

-Romans 5:4-5

Resources from our conversation:

-April’s cookbook The Outdoor Table: The Ultimate Cookbook for Your Next Backyard BBQ, Front Porch Meal, Tailgate or Picnic

-Kathy Lee Gifford’s Response to the dismissal of Matt Lauer

-”Heart of Man” movie

-”The Happy Hour” with Jamie Ivey

-”Mud Stories” with Jackie Watkins

-”Pearls and Grace” Sibi Riffer

Stephanie Meek of Five Daughters Bakery

Supernatural Childbirth- Jackie Mize

April McKinney:

-Instagram

-20,000 Words Podcast

- www.aprilmckinney.com

The Emerge Podcast

Welcome to the Emerge Podcast! In this very first episode, you get to hear from us, Emily Humphries and Tanya Godsey. With the help of our dear friend Tracey Jones who was willing to join us as our interviewer, we share our stories of faith, friendship, the season we both find ourselves in and the history and heart of the Emerge Podcast. We are women who are living out the tension of walking in many callings, while living in our everyday roles. We hope you enjoy this first episode of the Emerge Podcast!

Scripture References:

John 15:4- “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

2 Corinthians 10:5 - “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

Psalm 46:10- “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Philippians 3:14- “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Esther 4:14 - “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this.”

Isaiah 40:31- “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Other References from our conversation:

Furious Longing of God - Brennan Manning
Enneagram
Type 2
Type 4
Type 7
The Lord of the Rings
“I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you.”
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Voice of the Wind Series
Gilligan’s Island
Gilmore Girls
“Bye, Buddy, hope you find your Dad”

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