Worth Your Time

Arian is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, best-selling author, international speaker, and PR & marketing specialist!

Her new book is the "Fearless Money Mindset: Broke Doesn't Scare Me" and she has also written "Fearless Faith + Hustle: 21 Day Devotional Journey" for female entrepreneurs.

I speak with Arian about her venture capitalist firm, the Fearless Fund, which invests in women-of-color owned businesses!

When Arian found that women of color owned businesses were invested in only .005% of the time, she knew she had to do something. She is now partnered with PayPal, among MANY others!

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Join me for a conversation with my friend Angelise Schrader, a writer and mom of almost 3 -- her third is due in a few weeks -- and also mother to a little boy battling cancer.

Today, I speak with Angelise about her son's diagnosis at the age of 18 months, and the journey they've been on as the cancer has left and returned three times. As I've watched Angelise through this from afar online, I've been fascinated and inspired by her great faith in God to uphold her family.

In this conversation, she reveals what it felt like to get that first diagnosis, how she manages her emotions each day and how her son inspires her with his strength and faith in God, as well. We also talk about handling decisions in marriage when you disagree, as well as Angelise's wholistic view of faith and life.

She's working on publishing her first book, about making space for God to move in the hard moments, and I cannot wait to read it. Don't miss this beautiful conversation. Connect with Angelise on her blog, Wholistica, here.

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Angelise on Instagram

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Looking for more interviews with faith-filled women? Check out some of my recent episodes:

Megan Westra: Having a Curious Faith

Alexandra Hoover: Women, the Church and Holy Surrender

Christie Donero Bettwy: Eating Disorder Recovery

Laura Wifler: Co-Founder of Risen Motherhood

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Megan Westra is the author of "Born Again and Again: Jesus' Radical Call to Transformation" and has a Masters of Divinity. She's also an activists and advocate for the most vulnerable in our society.

In this episode of the "Worth Your Time" podcast, we talked about:

✔️ Megan's transformation from growing up as a conservative Christian to transitioning to a more curious faith.

✔️ The importance of pursuing your faith with an open hand and not being afraid to ask hard questions.

✔️ The only very recent history of Christianity become so "personal" and indivualized, rather than public and communal -- something I didn't know until I read her book

✔️ Prioritizing those God prioritizes (the orphan, widow, stranger and impoverished -- and the iterations those Biblical references take now) and where, as Megan points out, God actually lives!

✔️ How the Church made us both turn marriage into idol and how we don't want that for our daughters.

Interested in learning more about Megan? Grab here book here!

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Alexandra Hoover is on fire right now. As an author, speaker, writer, ministry leader and Mom, she feels called by God to lead women with words and truth. Her regular writing on social media inspires women daily and cuts through the self-help lies to remind us we are only who we are through Jesus.

She just announced a book deal for 2022 and recently released a devotional, as well as a regular IGLive show "Hard and Holy," as well as being a regular guest on other people's shows. I loved speaking with her about her passion for women and for the local church. We talk about why the imperfect church matters so much and how church hurt plays a part in keeping people away. What's the difference between the big C church and the little c church & what should people think about?

She's been parenting through COVID in an area that is still completely virtual so working full time, writing and parenting three kids has been a stressful time. We discuss what she's learned int he past 6 months, as well as what and who is fill her up right now.

Recent Episodes:

Eating Disorder Recovery with Christie Dondero Bettwy of Rock Recovery

Risen Motherhood’s Laura Wifler

Richella Parham: Finding Freedom From Perfection

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Christie Dondero Bettwy is the Executive Director of Rock Recovery, a Christian organization that helps men and women find freedom from eating disorders for a lifetime.

I've been a supporter of Rock Recovery for many years, because I know how important it is to find freedom from an eating disorder. I lived with one for over 10 years and never want anyone to feel like they can't overcome.

In this conversation, Christie and I talk about our respective journies, how to get help, how to think about parenting in regards to EDs and the financial burden of treatment (it's a lot!), which is why organizations like Rock are such and important resource -- they have a sliding scale payment system and no one will be turned away.

Learn more about their upcoming, online programs here: https://rockrecoveryed.org/

If you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder, you are not alone. There is hope for freedom in the future and I am living prrof.

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Laura Wifler is an author, podcaster and co-founder and Executive Director of Risen Motherhood.

I chatted with her for this edition of the "Worth Your Time" podcast focused on Mommas. There's a lot of ground do cover in that topic, but we attempted to get to some of it!

How can we apply to the Gospel to every aspect of our lives -- even the Bible doesn't have a verse specifically about potty training, temper tantrums or middle school woes? How can we approach our marriages with the right attitude and keep the larger pespective of God's redemption and forgiveness over our lives in the end?

Laura's Godly wisdom was such a blessing to me today! I'm so inspired by she and her sister-in-law, Emily Jensen, and how they've built such a beautiful ministry. It's no wonder it's grown so quickly and become such a beloved resource for women acrosss the world.

This convo seriously inspired to me to grab a couple of copies of their book: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/book

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Casper Ter Kuile's new book, "The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices," is so timely. He's been researching community, ritual and connection for years -- and his work has become so popular that it really demanded book form!

In today's interview, we talk about how things like SoulCycle and CrossFit became sort of "religious" in their followings. As people have left traditional religion, they have sought other ways of connecting. Unfortunately, many people haven't found those communities, but Casper hops to reinvigorate the search for community and finding sacredness in everyday life.

While I still believe the Church is the very best form of community, it certainly isn't the only place to find relationship and support structure. In a nation severely disconnected -- and suffering extreme mental health woes and loss of faith because of it -- the ideas Casper promotes are more important than ever.

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Richella Parham is a mom of three, writer and author of the book, "Mythical Me: Finding Freedom From Constant Comparison." Throughout her life, Richella has struggle with comparison -- from appearance to achievements to personality traits. As an adult, she finally found a breakthrough and writes about the many cultural and spiritual myths so many women believe to their detriment.

In today's interview, I chat with Richella about growing up with a rare skin condition that she felt set her apart, and how that contributed to her comparison mindset. We also talk about how she's dealt with the health conditions her children have endured and she was able to get through extremely tough moments as a Mom.

Richella has a beautiful heart and a refreshing perspective that we can all learn from. I truly enjoyed this conversation and know you will take so much from it!

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Mary DeMuth has written over 40 books and her recent "We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis" -- took a lot out of her. Mary is still healing from wounds of sexual abuse in her past, as she many likely will be for a lifetime.

As the #MeToo movement traveled across the country several years ago, the #ChurchToo movement followed close behind. There is abuse in the Church, beyond what was previously known, and there are those who would protect rather than preserve justice. Mary is a leading voice in helping churches choose differently and act justly. Churches have begun to change and address these things more recently, but it's simply not enough.

There's a lot going on in the world but sexual assault and abuse is rampant and the time is always right for conversation. Mary's personal story is heartbreaking, but her personal redemption and heart for other victims is empowering. This work matters and I was privileged to have the opportunity to speak with her.

Recent Episodes:

Sharon Hodde Miller: Use Your Voice

Safe Haven Baby Boxes: Interview with Founder Monica Kelsey

K.J. Ramsey: A Chronic Pain Condition & Pain in Suffering

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My episode today is with Sharon Hodde Miller, author, speaker, church planter, mom -- and a very wise soul in my opinion. In Sharon's latest book, "Nice," she covers the concept of Christian "niceness" and how we've confused being "nice" with being a Christ follower.

This episode was recorded just before COVID and definitely before the recent racial justice protests in our country, but I found so much of it extremely relevant to the current conversation. We have a responsibility as Christians to speak out for justice. We discuss how Jesus approach situations like the ones we are seeing today. It always helps to consider the age old question: What would Jesus do?

Sharon enlightens me on why she values the Church s much -- and why it's so important for Christians to cherish it to -- even when they've been hurt or disappointed by it. I have long appreciated Sharon's thoughtful, nuanced commentary on social media and encourage you to give her a follow as well,

Connect with Sharon:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

What we talked about:

Free of Me (Sharon's first book)

Nice

This Cultural Moment

Ask NT Wright Anything

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