The Martha + Mary Show

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.

Lee shares her transformation to becoming a committed pray-er, while Katie confesses her struggle with praying consistently. Learn tips to gain momentum in this area, as you say hello to a vibrant praying life and good-bye to prayer guilt, through this candid conversation between 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.

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

Things We Talk About:

• Jennifer Kennedy Dean "Our goal is not to have a prayer life but a praying life."
• Psalm 55:17 tells us to pray morning, noon, and night.
• Grace Adventures
• Moms in Prayer International
• 1000 Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp
• War Room Movie (Interview with Alena Pitts)
• Daniel 10:10-14 There was a battle in the heavenlies.
• Connect with Julie who God used to answer Katie's prayers about her trip.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9 His grace is sufficient for us in our weakness.

Featured Resource: Moms in Prayer International

• Join a prayer group in your area.
• Listen to the Moms in Prayer Podcast (Hosted by Lee).
• Listen to Lee's interview with Katie on the Moms in Prayer Podcast.

2 Chronicles 20:12 Prayer:

We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you."

Today's Verse: Jeremiah 33:3

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'

Show Sponsor: Crickett Keeth: Speaker and Author of On Bended Knee: Praying Like Prophets, Warriors, and Kings.

Connect with Crickett at: https://www.crickettkeeth.com/

Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid

Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow

Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Lee shares her transformation to becoming a committed pray-er, while Katie confesses her struggle with praying consistently. Learn tips to gain momentum in this area, as you say hello to a vibrant praying life and good-bye to prayer guilt, through this candid conversation between friends.

Katie and Lee talk about what they would choose to do on a day off. Katie confesses that she doesn't want to live like a broken-down amusement park and Lee shares how her friend, Jeanna, helps her be more productive at work. They also discuss what it looks like to get things done and have fun as they learn to discern God's voice and follow His lead.

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:

Grace Adventures Women's Retreat (Lee is keynoting on Sept. 20-22 and I'll be leading a workshop, on the 21st. We'd love to see you there!

Speaker and Author, Annie F. Downs

Michigan's Adventure

Enneagram 1 and Enneagram 7

Mary Poppins

The Martha + Mary Show Playlist on Spotify

Hamilton Soundtrack

Today's Show Sponsor:

Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host, Jennifer Hand of Coming Alive Ministries

Confessions of a Coffee Cup Collector

31 Days to Coming Alive

Coming Alive Conversations with Jenn Hand podcast

Featured Resource:

Stop! Hammock Time (Facebook Live Show with Adam and Katie Reid)

Also available on YouTube

Today's Verse

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." -Eccelesiastes 3:1

Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid

Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow

Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

Katie and Lee talk about what they would choose to do on a day off. Katie confesses that she doesn’t want to live like a broken-down amusement park and Lee shares how her friend, Jeanna, helps her be more productive at work. They also discuss what it looks like to get things done and have fun as they learn to discern God’s voice and follow His lead.

Katie and Lee talk about their fears (from the silly to the serious). They share about difficult roads they have walked and how God helped them face some of their worst fears. They also talk about how your faith is strengthened when you face fears and overcome obstacles, and what our part is and God's part is, in the process.

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

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

More Info:

• She Speaks Conference
• Lysa TerKeurst
• Brave Moms, Brave Kids book by Lee Nienhuis
• Read more about the adoption experience Katie talks about on the show: Pain in the Offering and Grace Found In Grief
• Grace Adventures Women's Retreat. Go hear Lee speak there, this fall.
• Author, speaker, and podcaster, and our friend, Annie F. Downs.
• The story of the paralytic from Mark 2:1-12
• Let God do the Heavy-Lifting
• Do Hard Things book by Alex and Brett Harris
• Also be sure to check out The Do Hard Things website.
• Read about the worshippers going before the army in battle, in 2 Chronicles 20.
• This is the verse about God's battle flag, Isaiah 31:9.
• Biblical account of the spies sent into Canaan and their report, Numbers 13.
• Here is the passage that talks about God not driving out the nations all at once, Exodus 23:20-33.
• The disciples in the boat and Jesus calming the storm, in Mark 4:35-41.
• Peter walking on water, in Matthew 14:22-33.
• In Episode 1 our sponsor was, Brenda Yoder, author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind.
• Video of mama bird protecting her eggs from tractor.

Show Sponsor: Jenn Hand of Coming Alive Ministries, author of 31 Days to Coming Alive and Confessions of a Coffee Cup Collector

Featured Resource: Brave Prayer Cards from Lee's online shop (Prayers on one side, Scripture on the other).

Today's Verse: Psalm 91:1-2

Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid

Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow #teammartha #teammary

Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

Katie and Lee talk about their fears (from the silly to the serious). They share about difficult roads they have walked and how God helped them face some of their worst fears. They also talk about how your faith is strengthened when you face fears and overcome obstacles, and what our part is and God's part is, in the process.

Katie and Lee talk about managing (or rocking) their various roles as wives, moms, and working women. They discuss how to navigate the tension of being pulled in multiple directions. They share some hacks that have helped them and also candidly share where they've failed. Discover how to be a better steward of what you've been entrusted with, through this honest 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/

More Info:

• Stop! Hammock Time
• Moms in Prayer Podcast
• The Tension of Two Callings.
• Read more about Katie's desperate roadside prayer on Ann Voskamp's site.
• Cindy Bultema: Executive Director of GEMS.

Show Sponsor: GEMS Girls' Club: Sparkle and Shine Brightly Magazine https://gemsgc.org/magazines/

Featured Resource: The "All Done! Calendar" Access it here: https://www.katiemreid.com/martha-resources/

Today's Verse: 1 Peter 4:8

Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid

Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow #teammartha #teammary

Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

Katie and Lee talk about managing (or rocking) their various roles as wives, moms, and working women. They discuss how to navigate the tension of being pulled in multiple directions. They share some hacks that have helped them and also candidly share where they've failed. Discover how to be a better steward of what you've been entrusted with, through this honest conversation.

It takes planning to host a party! Birthday parties, summer cookouts, holiday gatherings, and special events can be a lot of fun, and a lot of work.

As you can imagine, Katie and Lee have different party planning styles. In this light-hearted episode, they chat about: their favorite aspects of parties, how to better serve guests, and ideas for simplifying events so you don't stress yourself (and your guests) out.

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/

More Info: Episode #2: Our Worth + God's Worthiness, Lee's book launch party, Katie's book launch party

Show Sponsor: Amelia Rhodes, Speaker and Author of Isn't It Time for A Coffee? and Pray A to Z https://www.ameliarhodes.com/

Featured Resource: Bair Lake Bible Camp https://www.blbc.com/

Grace Adventures https://graceadventures.org/

Today's Verse: Romans 12:10

Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid

Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow

Episode Producer: Angie Elkins of Chatologie