Sunny & 65 with Madi Schultz

This conversation with Courtney Doctor was SWEET HONEY TO MY SOUL. Courtney is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and the Director of Women's Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition. In this episode, Courtney tells us all about her latest book— From Garden to Glory: How Understanding God's Story Changes Yours . Courtney teaches and disciples us for an hour str...

Friend, I pray this encourages you to sit at the feet of Jesus. Few things are needed, or indeed only one. 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to...

KATIE BLACKBURN. YOU GUYS. This gal is the real deal. What do I mean by the real deal? Well, I walked away from this conversation so refreshed and encouraged. This gal's humility, honesty, joy, warmth...I could feel the fruit of the Spirit through the screen while chatting with her. So I guess what I mean by the real deal is that this gal depends on the LIVING GOD. And it was evident. This wa...

We survived (and might I say thrived...well, some of the days!!) our first year of homeschooling! And I kind of loved it. A lot. Yes, I was someone who said they would NEVER homeschool. Well, God always does something with our "nevers" doesn't He! We are currently doing a hybrid homeschool classical education model with our oldest, Zan. We are just a mere one year in! There is no ex...

This conversation stirred me up and freed me up!!! Gosh, I can't wait for you to hear Courtney encourage us in our work for the Lord. She is a wife, mama and serves as the Director of Ministry Content for an organization called Women & Work which exists to see women confidently step into their God-given calling and view their work as meaningful to the Kingdom of God. She is passionate abo...

Okay, I just got straight counseled for an hour 40!!! What a gift this conversation was with Ben Hamilton. Ben is a husband, father, and the Director of Care at a church here in Omaha called Citylight. We talk about caring for one another, empathy, listening, their journey with infertility, and so much more. So many golden nuggets of wisdom from Ben in this one!!! I left this conversation changed!...

Josh and Katie Walters are GOLD!!!! Oh my goodness. I adored this conversation. Josh and Katie are parents to 7 beautiful children. Josh pastors at Seacoast Church in South Carolina while Katie is an author + speaker + runs their home and is the founder/visionary of Francis + Benedict. Their book, New Marriage Same Couple: Don't Let Your Worst Days Be Your Last Days , is out! After walking th...

It was SUCH a joy to chat with Cheyenne Boluyt. She is a mother of three girls and the Director of Women's Ministry at her church in Michigan. She shares about God meeting her in the darkest time of her life through His Word and His people and I won't ever forget what she shared. She is also passionate about bible literacy, cultural analysis(what are you worshipping?), and lament as the...

Today's conversation with Colin Provart has been one of my favorite conversations to date!!! This dude gets me fired up about God and His mission. Colin and his bride, Rachel, reside in Colorado, where he is the Salt Director (College Ministry) at Storyline Church. Gosh, we cover so much.  Biblical literacy, suffering well, God's providence, and more. God has also made Colin passionate a...

THIS CONVERSATION Y'ALL. Laura Wifler is a wife, mother, author, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood. I am consistently impacted by her online presence-- her authenticity, humility, boldness always encourage me deeply towards the Lord! We cover a whole gamut of things-- disabilities, all things social media, aging and more! You're going to want to take notes on all the golden nuggets she...

Ten Minute Truth | 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” 20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God m...

This one has been a LONG TIME COMING! Today I am joined by one of my all-time favorite people, Brittany Opal Ficker. We've been besties since 5th grade and never looked back. She lives in Guatemala with her husband and 4 kids as they serve their family's ministry-- Adonai International Ministries . Her obedience to the Lord continues to impact my life in huge ways- you don't want to...

Y'ALL I AM FIRED UP. This episode is a compilation of some things God has been teaching me these last few months. I chat about our sweet new addition, Zoey Jo. I go on and on AND ON about THIS BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE and pretty much beg you to read it. I'm FIRED UP to live for Jesus. What's the call? Are we obeying? Let's.go. Church. We were made for this! I also chat about g...

This episode is reposted from my church's podcast, Christian Formation Podcast. Jourdan, Ravyn and I talk about pursuing God in 2024. The conversation essentially turns into-- GOD IS GOING TO CHANGE US IN 2024, GOD IS GOING TO BE THE ONE TO DO IT!!! How freeing. How exciting. I can't wait to pursue God with you guys in 2024. LET'S.DO.IT. See you next year! (had to) _________________...

In this episode, I share 15 rhythms that we do or have done with our children as we long to intentionally teach them about Jesus + show them what it looks like to follow Jesus. Most of these are SO small and nothing crazy. SO many that I learned from other moms that have gone before me, or ideas I heard and changed for what worked best for our fam. My prayer is that these encourage and stir up ide...

I DARE YOU TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH JESS HOTZ AND NOT HAVE YOUR FAITH STIRRED!!!! This.gal. She is the co-founder of Elevate and Activate Global-- traveling 170 days last year to unreached people groups. It was/is an honor to learn more about all God has been teaching her and what God is doing around the world through Activate Global! You don't want to miss this convo. Enjoy! _____________...

My dearest friend, Linden Hogan, had me on her podcast to chat about friendship!  The Testimony Podcast Linden's words about the episode: "I am deeply passionate about redefining health by anchoring us back in the foundations of true wellness ; faith, mindset & trauma, nutrition, movement, sleep, hydration, connecting with nature and community. I believe God has created and woven our...

What if we explicitly shared the gospel with our kids every day? What if we took seriously the mission field of our HOMES— these precious, tiny ears that God has called us to disciple and help form. We have a responsibility, and it’s an EXCITING ONE. God is the one who saves, the pressure is entirely off, and also He’s entrusted us to share the best news we’ve ever heard with these tiny humans tha...

In this conversation I am joined by wife, mama, author, speaker, and teacher Ann Swindell ! This conversation was SO refreshing and encouraging!!! We cover SO much in this episode. We chat about her latest book, The Path to Peace: Experiencing God's Comfort When You're Overwhelmed , family rhythms, forgiveness, the Church, ins and outs of being a writer and more! Enjoy! _________________...

Rachel Mattley!!! I love this wise, humble, joy-filled gal so much. God has given her SO much wisdom as she has walked with Him. Are you discouraged in your singleness? This episode is for you! Are you wondering how to love your single friends well? This episode is for you! Rachel shares 15 lies that single people/people in the church believe, and Truth to combat those lies. I learned so much in t...

Prepare yourselves to be mind blown by bread!!! (Yes, you read that right.) What an absolute treat to get to learn from Kendall Vanderslice in this conversation. I was left processing and soaking in so many of the things she shared. We talked about her latest book: By Bread Alone, community/belonging, singleness, and so much more. You may want to take notes for this one! Enjoy! ___________________...

In this episode, I am joined by the sweet and wise Amy Hall!!! She is a wife, mama, worship leader, and women's ministry lead at her local church, Keystone. It was such a joy to get to talk about what God  has been teaching her through women's ministry, the Sabbath/rest, tangible tools for studying God's Word, authentic community, and more! Amy's words freed me up so much in th...

In this first episode of Just a Few Minutes with Madi and Mae, I am joined by my gal, Maelena Beam. We chat about how God sustained and deepened our friendship over the course of many years, friendship deposits, listening to each other, being quick to apologize + forgive, and more. Praying this conversation is encouraging! For episode topic suggestions please fill out the poll on Spotify or email...

GOD HAS DEEP REST FOR OUR SOULS!!! In today's conversation, I am joined by wife, mom, and author, Sarah Hauser. We dive deep into discussion about this rest God has for our souls, which is the topic of Sarah's book that launches the first week of April!! You can preorder the book, All Who Are Weary: Finding True Rest by Letting Go of the Burdens You Were Never Meant to Carry , here!!! I...

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