The Martha + Mary Show

We sat down with Joanna Weaver for a heart-to-heart chat about Martha + Mary. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these women that Jesus loved, and what we can learn from these sisters and their relationships with Him. We also talk about our own grace awakening moments as we kickoff Season 2.

What does it look like to live out your dream and calling? Authors, speakers, and show hosts, Katie and Lee, talk about the timing, joys, and costs of walking out their God-given purpose. They discuss what they learned along the way, including the reality of being baptized in their messages.

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Theme music: "Driven" from Katie Reid's "Echoes of My Heart" Album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

Things We Talk About:

• Beaches (the movie)
• JFK Assassination
• God of This City Song (Chris Tomlin)
• Psalm 139:16
• Ephesians 2:10
• It's Your Call: What are You Doing Here? by Gary Barkalow
• Raising an Original: Parenting Each Child According to their God-given Temperament by Julie Lyles Carr
• 2 Dance 2 Dream
• "Discerning Your One Calling" Q Ideas Talk with Annie F. Downs
• Eric + Leslie Ludy
• Lee and I living out our dreams and callings.
• Beth Kinder

Today's Verse: Romans 11:29

"For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable."

Featured Resource: "Write a Story" song by Niki Homan (from the Praise Is Rising album)

Show Sponsor: The Prayerful Planner: These beautiful planners are the perfect resource for Martha and Mary types. They combine prayer and planning so you can organize your days without neglecting what matters most.

Lee's Dreams: Writing for Tween Girls, Continue to minister in Haiti

Katie's Dreams: 2-book deal, "Stop! Hammock Time" Live Event

Let us know what God is stirring within you!

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Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

What does it look like to live out your dream and calling? Authors, speakers, and show hosts, Katie and Lee, talk about the timing, joys, and costs of walking out their God-given purpose.

Abby Banfield joins us as we talk about strategic friendships and how it's beneficial to have Martha-mentors and Mary-mentors. We dive into: the blessings and blunders that surface in these types of relationships, the beauty of quick mentor moments, and how you can glean wisdom from those you may never meet in person. Discover the spiritual growth and spontaneous fun that can take place within organic mentoring, in this lively conversation.

Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Theme Music: "Driven" from Katie Reid's "Echoes of My Heart" Album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

Show Sponsor: Special thanks to The Prayerful Planner.

Things We Talk About:

• Titus 2:3-5 (ESV)
• Abby Banfield: Our dear friend (and the first interviewee on this podcast) is a wife, mom to two adorable boys, the Program Consultant at Grace Adventures, an Enneagram 7, and an all-around great gal. :-)
• We mention Abby on Episode 1 and Episode 3
• Lee's Book Launch Party
• Katie's Book Launch Party
• Bair Lake Bible Camp
• Mary-mentors and Martha-mentors
• Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by Stasi Eldredge (this was the book we went through for the long-distance Bible Study).
• Organic Mentoring
• James 1:5

Today's Verse: Proverbs 11:14

"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety."

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Our Hashtag: #marthamaryshow

Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Abby Banfield talks with us about strategic friendships and how it's beneficial to have Martha-mentors and Mary-mentors. Dive into: the blessings and blunders that surface in these types of relationships, the beauty of quick mentor moments, and how you can glean wisdom from those you may never meet. Discover the spiritual growth and spontaneous fun that takes place within organic mentoring, in this lively conversation.

Back-to-school season is an exciting (and stressful!) time. From backpack selections, to endless supply lists, Katie and Lee unpack simple tips to help you parent with intention and grace as the school year starts.

Theme music: "Driven" from Katie Reid's "Echoes of My Heart" Album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Things We Talk About:

• Crayola Twistables Crayons
• ESPRIT Backpack (a different one than Lee's white one)
• Under Armour Backpack
• Episode #7: The Power of Prayer
• Moms in Prayer Groups

Show Sponsor: Kristin Funston: Speaker + Author of More for Mom: Living Your Whole and Holy Life

Connect with Kristin on her website: kristinfunston.com

Our Tips:

1. Lower Expectations
2. Clear Expectations
3. Notes in Lunch Box
4. Commitment to Teachers
5. Intentional Questions & Space
6. Snacks
7. Something special to wear

Open-Ended Questions:

• Who did you sit next to at lunch, today?
• What did you do during recess?
• Which class do you think will be the hardest?
• What is something you are looking forward to, this school year?
• What should I anticipate this week from you?
• What is something I can pray about for you?

Featured Resource: Let's link arms instead of pointing fingers, Mama. (Katie's article on TODAY's Parenting Blog. Vote up on this post, on TODAY, so more mamas can be encouraged).

Today's Verse: Proverbs 9:9

"Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning."

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Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Back-to-school season is an exciting (and stressful!) time. From backpack selections, to endless supply lists, Katie and Lee unpack simple tips to help you parent with intention and grace as the school year starts.

From hair color dilemmas, to skin peels, to getting more comfortable in your own skin, Katie and Lee chat about aging well. Discover the secret to lasting beauty and laugh along with your favorite Martha + Mary friends.

Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Things We Talk About:

• Vanessa Hunt from At the Picket Fence
• Author, Kelli Stuart
• Steve Jobs
• Francis Chan: Rope Illustration Video
• Bob Tissot Sr.
• Episode #7: The Power of Prayer
• Abraham + Sarah: Genesis 21:1-7
• Episode #2: Our Worth + God's Worthiness

Proverbs 31:10 "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised."

• Titus 2:3-5
• Vitamin C Peels
• Episode #4: Managing Our Various Roles

Job 8:7 "And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great.

Featured Resource: Author and Speaker: Carol Kent

Today's Verse: Proverbs 31:25 "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."

Show Sponsor: Author, Speaker, Life Purpose Coach: Darlene Larson of heartswithapurpose.com

IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid

Hashtag: #marthamaryshow

Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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From hair color dilemmas, to skin peels, to getting more comfortable in your own skin, Katie and Lee chat about aging well. Discover the secret to lasting beauty and laugh along with your favorite Martha + Mary friends.

We're all about books! Authors and avid readers, Katie and Lee, chat about what they used to read (as teens), what kind of books they love to read, and what they are currently reading. Discover a new favorite in this light-hearted conversation about the books that have shaped this Martha + Mary pair.

Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy.

Theme music: "Driven" from Katie Reid's "Echoes of My Heart" Album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

Things We Talk About:

• Nancy Drew Books
• Episode 1: Together on Purpose
• The Babysitter's Club Books
• Book #2 of The Babysitter's Club: Claudia and the Phantom Phone Call
• Sweet Valley High and Danielle Steel
• Sweet Valley Twins Series
• Robin Jones Gunn's Christy Miller Series
• WaterBrook & Multnomah
• Gallup's StrengthFinder
• Hoopla App for AudioBooks and Ebooks
• John Grisham's audiobooks
• Big thanks to Baker Book House for letting us record in their fabulous store!
• The Bible (This is the one Katie uses, CSB, She Reads Truth CSB, in gray linen)
• Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
• Moms in Prayer Podcast hosted by Lee Nienhuis
• Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected about Being a Mom by Lisa-Jo Baker
• The Middle Matters: What That (Extra)Ordinary Life Looks Really Good On You by Lisa Jo-Baker
• The Next Right Thing Podcast with Emily P. Freeman
• The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions book by Emily P. Freeman
• Stolen Jesus: An Unconventional Search for the Real Savior by Jami Amerine
• Taste and See: Discovering God among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers by Margaret Feinberg
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield
• Stop! Hammock Time: Adam and Katie's weekly live show
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
• Women at War: Declaring a Cease-fire on Toxic Female Relationships by Jan Greenwood
• Jesus > Religion: Why He is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough by Jefferson Bethke
• Love Does and Everybody Always by Bob Goff
• Enneagram 1 + Enneagram 7

Featured Resource: Leave a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GoodReads, and ChristianBook, etc. about the books you've read recently. It helps others discover the books you enjoyed and it's like giving flowers to the author (if you liked it)!

Today's Verse: Revelation 21:5 (ESV)

And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

Show Sponsor: Brenda Yoder (Author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind). Connect with Brenda at: https://brendayoder.com/

Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid

Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow

Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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