A Mess, Nonetheless

Miss and Rach have had such a great year podcasting with you all in mind! They wrap up the season, in this episode, by sharing what they've learned throughout the year and the exciting things they will be bringing to you next season! Thanks so much for journeying with them, "see" you in the fall! Show Notes: What do you want to hear or see next year? Community group is coming “See you in an hour”...

Isn't it so hard to be in relationships sometimes, or with people who seem to always be on the opposing side of what we're saying? In this episode Miss and Rach talk about parenting and other relationships. They share how Grace can and SHOULD be brought into every situation, with basically the promise that it will always be worth it!! They also talk about the gift that validating is to relationshi...

We all know the feeling, someone says something and the next thing we know we have a ball in the pit of our stomach - our feelings have been hurt! Miss and Rach discuss why it's important to pay attention to these feelings, what we need to do about them and how we can focus on our faith during these times.    Challenge: Ask yourself & God 1. Is that even true? 2. What is the person’s intent/charac...

Who hasn't compared their current body to a former body? We've all been there. Rachel and Miss talk about how it isn't honoring God, or to our bodies, when we always long for something we used to have. They talk about the Bible and how they've grown in this area, and where they still struggle. They share the freedom they have had and how you too can make huge strides! We think you'll be challenged...

Do you find yourself feeling sorry for yourselves fairly regularly? Does it feel like a go-to when things are hard? Melissa shares quite freely how she has struggled in this area and the ways that it wreaked havoc on both herself and her relationships! Perhaps you're more like Rachel, and this isn't really your struggle, but you have kids or a loved one who feel bad for themselves often. Tune in t...

We aren’t a parenting podcast, but we think all of our listeners can resonate with this episode, parent or not. If you don’t have kids, these principles can apply to all difficult relationships. Sometimes people around us are just hard, and even rude. How do we love them, what’s our role and what example has Jesus left us for these types of situations? Listen in, we hope you’ll learn something val...

Have you ever considered that you have toxic thoughts that are steering your life in a direction that isn't healthy to you or pleasing to the Lord? In this episode Miss & Rach talk with Hannah Baldwin ( livingfromtheoverflow.com ) about the impact our negative thoughtlives can have on our daily lives. They each share where toxic thoughts have led them and how they gained freedom in this area. We t...

Do you struggle to say no? When you do have to say no, do you feel you need to give a bunch of reasons for why you do? What about if you don’t have a “real reason” for saying no, you just know you need the margin in your life, do you feel guilty? If you struggle with any of these things, you won’t want to skip this episode. Miss and Rach talk about the ways saying no is Biblical and why God might...

We said we are on spring break, and we are, but wanted to pop in and say "hi", sharing a little bit about our time with our brothers! 

Being overstimulated is a way of life: noise, kids, announcements, text messages, phone calls, etc. Sometimes it feels impossible to escape it. But there are ways to advocate for your mental health when you feel yourself reaching max capacity. Rachel and Melissa share the ways they struggle with overstimulation, some key phrases that have helped them, and how the Bible has challenged them to refra...

If part four left you feeling a little heavy, you aren’t alone. Miss and Rach felt that way too. They decided to leave you today with a five minute encouragement about why dealing with conflict is so important, and how much joy can be on the other side!

One of the hardest parts in conflict is when you’ve done everything you can and yet, things just don't feel resolved. How do we move forward when nothing feels “wrapped up”? How do we act fine when nothing feels fine? And what happens when relationships come to an end? Miss and Rach journey through their own experiences with this and give three points to remind us how to rely on God through such d...

Sometimes we don’t see conflict coming, and it sort of feels like a dump truck unloaded on us. That’s frustrating, challenging and sometimes downright hurtful. Miss and Rach share how they deal with those situations and how they lean on the Bible for support. They hope you’ll be better equipped after this episode for the next time you don't see conflict coming. Show Notes: Verses: John 8: 31a-32 I...

Are you someone who always seems to be in conflict with others, or perhaps conflict is all around you but it never seems to be resolved? You might be what they call the “fire starter”. It’s time to pay attention to how this role hurts our loved ones and what we can do to change in this area. Or perhaps you’re in a relationship with a firestarter and you need some advice. Listen in, we think everyo...

Whether you think you have conflict in your life or not, you do! Miss & Rach walk through what it looks like to ignore conflict and how it affects those around us. Relying heavily on Scripture, they show us what healthy conflict can look like and how it can bless our relationships and lives.  Show Notes Theme Passage - we are called to be peacemakers:  Romans 12:9-21 (Paraphrase) How to love in ac...

Does it ever feel like life is too serious and it’s hard to just let loose and experience joy? Miss, Rach, and their special guest - THEIR MOM - share about how they’ve taken themselves too seriously in the past, how the Bible guided them to a different place and how they “balance” it now. Show notes: Verses: Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, go...

Ever wish you knew more backstory about these two sisters? More about the people they married, what they’ve done in their careers and who their 13 kids are? We hear so often that people feel like they're sitting with friends having a chat during our episodes. So in this episode they’re sharing more about their personal lives to help you know them a little better.

Are you someone who is open to learning new things, seeing other people's way of thinking, or grabbing onto something in an area God is convicting you? Or do you prickle when someone tries to teach you something new? This episode is for you no matter where you land. Miss and Rach have been on all sides of the topic and they share how they want to follow God's Word on the issue.   Proverbs is all a...

Being understood matters to the majority of people. But is it a Biblical concept, and is there room to grow in the subject? Miss and Rachel talk about their need to be understood in life and how they hope to grow in the area. You cannot hope to be understood until you are willing to do the same for others.   The Bible says, “A person who answers without listening is foolish and disgraceful” Prov 1...

Doesn't it always feel like there are more things to get done in life than there are hours in the day and it's hard to keep moving forward? Or maybe you have plenty of time, you just can't seem to manage it well because you don't want to do any of the things on your list? Miss and Rach discuss their own struggles with motivation and where they've landed on the subject in their own lives, and how t...

Whether you're someone who always wants to be right, or you're in a relationship with a person who does, you might want to listen. Rachel shares vulnerably her long-lasting struggle with this issue and Melissa reveals how challenging it was to be in a relationship with her as a result. They talk about tools to pick up and verses to cling to, no matter which side of the issue you land on.  Show Not...

Are you someone who struggles with the idea of missing out? With wanting to be included in everything and feeling bad when you aren't? You are not alone! Miss and Rachel have been there, and at times still are. They talk about their experiences, how they've battled it in their minds and how we can use the Bible as our greatest tool against it.   Show Notes: Vereses: Psalm 27:10 - Even if my father...

Who doesn't struggle with their body from time to time? Very few women haven't had to wrestle with it in one season or another. For many of us, it’s a constant thorn in our side. Miss and Rach chat with good friend, CJ Bartels as they talk about how God has been bringing them freedom in this area. They hope you're encouraged and begin seeing your body in a whole new light!   Show Notes: Affirmatio...

Doesn't rest sometimes feel like an elusive idea? Something that's always out of our grasp, or if we do grasp it, it's fleeting? Melissa and Rachel talk about what they've learned regarding rest, what the Bible says about it, and how to build it into a busy and full life.  Show Notes: Verses Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon...

Have you ever felt the need to hide your imperfections, or mask the ways you don't get things right? Melissa and Rachel discuss the ways that they get things wrong, and it has blessed others when they've shared it. They also talk about how much it's encouraged them to see other people not be so perfect. They talk about what the Bible says on the topic and how we can learn from it. Show Notes: Vers...