Tried + Truly

Hey, parents of tweens and teens, we have an episode specifically designed for you! Join your T+T hosts, Lori Milliken and Michelle DeReus, as they welcome family life and leadership coach Nellie Harden to the show.  The ladies ask Nellie for all the tricks and tips about raising those precious, and sometimes trying tweens and teens in order to help them gain a strong sense of self-worth and confidence. Nellie shares that the key is simple: recognizing and fulfilling 5 (yep, that’s it!) basic needs. Check out this episode as you prepare to launch those tweens/teens into adulthood.

Check out all the fantastic resources Nellie has to offer at nellieharden.com
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Communication can be hard, but the good news is it doesn’t have to be!  On this episode Lori Milliken and Michelle DeReus  share personal stories of how the powerful study I Said This You Heard That by author, speaker and communication expert Kathleen Edelman has helped them alter their communication style for the better.  We are all wired with a unique temperament that affects how we communicate and the things we need to hear from others.  Understanding our temperament and that of those around us can help us to live out God’s design for communication - to build others up according to their needs, not ours.   
Check out this episode to learn more about this impactful study and the lessons that they learned!

To learn more about Kathleen Edelman and her book study I Said This You Heard That along with many other powerful resources, go to isaidyouheard.study or follow along on Instagram @isaidyouheard.

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Faith over Fear – Is the phrase cliché or profound? We vote profound as the world is a scary place. There are times of chaos and turmoil that can consume our thoughts and steal our joy if we don’t battle against it. So, what’s a girl to do?! First of all, check out this episode of the T + T podcast as Lori Milliken, Michelle DeReus and their good friend Jackie Frailey share what their fears look like today and discuss the fears found in the book of Daniel. You’ll leave encouraged knowing that God’s provision and protection are ever-present for us today just as they were for Daniel in the lion’s den.

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We have all been offered grace, but do we really understand the true meaning of grace?  Can we give ourselves grace?  Can we offer it to others?  Is it just a buzzy word to make ourselves feel better when our imperfections shine through?  Grace as described in the bible is powerful, life-changing, and ours for the accepting.  Listen in and deepen your understanding of God’s abounding grace.

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Do you find yourself losing hope?  Hope for a brighter future?  Hope for a COVID-free life? Hope that the chaos of this world will end?  You’re not alone!  Thankfully, you can rest assured there are ways to find encouragement and hope even while living through challenging times.  Lori and Michelle share three pro tips that are working for them as they pursue a heart of hopefulness.  Listen in, have some laughs, and let your hope be a light and change for a brighter tomorrow. 

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Do you feel unfulfilled in a life of busyness?  Do you question your worth despite a successful and abundant career? Do you feel a loss of purpose while giving your all to motherhood?   These emotions are evidence that your identity is anchored in the ways of this world and not in the ways of the Lord.  Scripture tells us that fulfillment and purpose come from our identity in Christ and nothing else regardless of how noble it is.  Join Lori and Michelle as they chat with Abbey Lightbody about how to set our hearts and minds on who God says we already are. 

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To learn more about Abbey visit sacredsaltshop.com!

Does your patience run thin on the daily? Thin patience is nearly a badge of honor in the 21st century. Although comforting that we’re not alone in this struggle, it’s not a place to stay.  During this episode, Lori and Michelle share valuable lessons learned on patience that have enhanced their relationship with others and with God.  In the midst of chaos, we can cultivate a heart of patience and endurance which ultimately brings about peace.  

Listen in and hear how a dose of patience changed their relationships and lives forever.

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Marriage is one of the most intense and intimate relationships this side of heaven. The topic spurred a lot of interest in our prior T + T episode so we’re talking about it again!  Sometimes we want to kiss our hubbies; sometimes we want to...kick them straight out of bed when snoring!  Kara Barker brings the energy as she shares thought-provoking guidance she’s learned throughout her 25-year marriage. Kara is an author, CEO, mentor, podcast host, wife and faithful servant of the Lord.  A Holy Spirit-filled marriage is the path to a happy, healthy relationship so don’t miss out on this uplifting episode.

Learn more about Kara at karabarker.net.

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If you have kids, regardless of age, then we have some encouragement to share with you!  Lori and Michelle were honored to be joined by Jill Savage, a fourteen-time Christian author, public speaker, podcast host, and founder of Hearts at Home ministry. Together, they discuss our sweet yet imperfect little angels and the highs and woes of raising them. Jill is passionate about helping women find joy in the many seasons of motherhood.  This is one episode you don’t wanna miss!

To learn more about Jill, check out https://jillsavage.org or listen in to The No More Perfect Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Are you familiar with the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary from the town of Bethany? If not, check it out in the Gospel of Luke 10:38-42 and then check out this episode.  

Mary’s wise choice to sit in the presence of Jesus, soaking up every word, serves as a great example of prioritizing time with God. But that’s not the only lesson in this famous true story. Her sister Martha all too often gets the bad rap as the frantic sister who becomes consumed by the busyness of lesser duties. Sound familiar? Don’t shake your head at Martha though... Listen in as Lori and Michelle work as myth busters to highlight that Martha is also a faithful servant that knows and serves the Lord. Hit play and help redeem our girl, Martha.

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