Treasured with Courtney DeFeo

It's our second Mother-Daughter chat ! This means you can listen to this episode with your daughter (age 10 and up). In this episode, Tammy and Carrington Franklin give us fantastic advice and encouragement about our BODIES! From body image to inner beauty to self care to eating well and exercising - this episode is packed with wisdom and fun.

Tammy Franklin is an Arlington, Texas native who is passionate about family and women. She’s been happily married to her best friend, GRAMMY Award-winning gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, for 23 years. Together, they have four children ranging from ages 19 to 30. Prior to marrying Kirk Franklin, Tammy was a single mother for 5 years, and knows first hand the hurt and shame of disappointing her self and family after becomingpregnant as a freshman in college. But, it was the added heartache of being ridiculed and overly judged by her church community that eventually led Tammy to want to help fill a void for young girls and women who find themselves in similar situations. Having walked through disappointments, shame, rejection, but also great joy, and success. Tammy now has a desire to nurture, encourage, and equip women of all ages to be who they are created to be. Believing that when women come together to share both their triumphs as well as their failures, an atmosphere of real authenticity is created!

Kinsey loves Jesus, her husband, her 3 children, family, friends, medicine, the outdoors, reading, Bible study, listening to podcasts, Maui, discovering healthy new recipes, teaching, and drinking too much coffee.  After going through several orthopedic surgeries and battling anorexia as a teenager, she knew she wanted a career in medicine with a specific focus on helping children, adolescents, and their families to live their healthiest life.  Kinsey holds a BA in Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University and a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Colorado, and has worked as a Physician Assistant at the same pediatric clinic since graduating 11 years ago.  She is passionate about continuing to learn ways to be the best version of the woman God created her to be in both her professional and personal life.    

Sarah Bragg is a popular host and communicator. You can find her on iTunes hosting the podcasts Raising Boys and Girls and Surviving Sarah. Her book titled Body. Beauty. Boys. The Truth About Girls and How We See Ourselveshelps young women find their value in the One who made them. Sarah has a long career of working in ministry and has helped launch several ministry curriculums for Orange during that time. And while she seems to have be a master at brewing coffee, cheering for others and surviving life, she has an actual masters degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sarah and her husband, Scott, and their daughters, Sinclair and Rory, reside in Marietta, Georgia. You can find her online at SarahBragg.com

Courtney DeFeo talks about all things BODY today! This topic is critical for our girls. It's an area of struggle for moms and girls and often a topic we face with fear. We don't want to be the reason our girls struggle. Courtney addresses this fear and gives encouragement and hope in this episode. In addition, she gives you tips on how to lead your groups around this sensitive topic and some lessons learned from her recent experience with her daughter's group. She also gives tips and resources for having "the talks" and much more. More at TreasuredGirlz.com.

Gabriella Graves, or to her friends Gabi, is a Texas born actor. She discovered her love of acting at the age of 4 when she booked the role of Young Ti Moune at a Children's Theatre in San Antonio, TX. Her passion for acting and performing continued to grow over the years as she traveled and sang, with her family, across the country. At the age of 8 she had the opportunity to showcase her talent and was quickly signed with an agent in LA. Shortly after that her family made the exciting choice to move to California so she could pursue her love. Gabi is currently starring on the Disney show Coop and Cami Ask the World as well as multiple animated shows on Netflix, DisneyJr. and Amazon. Gabi's passion is to share Jesus through her acting.  Her motto is DREAM BIG, BE KIND and LOVE ALWAYS. On this episode, we talk with Gabi and her mom about her experience working in Hollywood, their relationship as mom and daughter and how to keep their identity rooted in Christ.

SISSY GOFF, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of eleven books, including her newest, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls).

Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications, including her own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. You can find more information and resources at www.raisingboysandgirls.com.

We're back! it's a new season of Treasured with Courtney DeFeo. In this episode, Courtney will chat about all things Identity. This is a topic that is a common struggle for our daughters. Every girl young and old tries to find her way. And it is TOUGH as the mom to watch that rollercoaster. Listen in as Courtney shares her journey with her own daughters and gives some practical advice about this topic. Plus, she'll share some ideas on how to walk her through "Identity" in the new Treasured Study and Treasured Journal found at TreasuredStudy.com.

Kelli McBrayer is one of Courtney's best friends in the world and one amazing mom of two girls. She's a proud wife to Blake, a teacher and loves her home and her community. She's southern as can be, with a tea and monogram nearby at all times. She's the kind of neighbor you love to know and is there for you no matter what. Some of her most memorable food that our family loves for her to bring ... is her USA flag cake, cheese ball with crackers,  chicken salad and oreo surprise. 

Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, and a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over 4 million users daily. She has written 14 books and Bible studies including KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It; When to Say Nothing at All and Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love You’re your Love Drives You Crazy. Karen has been featured on numerous media outlets including TODAY Parents, FoxNews.com, Redbook.com, Crosswalk.com, and HomeLife Magazine. Her passion is to help women to live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to a watching world. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and the mother of three, she enjoys collecting vintage kitchenware, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and feeding the many people who gather around her kitchen island for a taste of Mama Karen’s cooking. Connect with her at karenehman.com.

Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, and a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over 4 million users daily. She has written 14 books and Bible studies including KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It; When to Say Nothing at All and Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love You’re your Love Drives You Crazy. Karen has been featured on numerous media outlets including TODAY Parents, FoxNews.com, Redbook.com, Crosswalk.com, and HomeLife Magazine. Her passion is to help women to live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to a watching world. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and the mother of three, she enjoys collecting vintage kitchenware, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and feeding the many people who gather around her kitchen island for a taste of Mama Karen's cooking. Connect with her at karenehman.com.