A Force To Be Reckoned With

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine a fourth quarter so intentionally planned that it catapults you into a successful new year? That's what we're bringing you in our latest episode. Ahead of the curve, we discuss our own financial journey, sharing updates on our debt and offering insights into effectively managing time and money. As the holiday season approaches, the hustle and bustle can o...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could tap into an unseen power that provides comfort, guidance, and wisdom at any given moment? What would happen if you began to understand prayer not just as a passive act, but as a life-altering resource? Today, we pull back the curtain on the power and importance of prayer, sharing insights from our own spiritual journeys. We discuss how prayer, when approached wit...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever pondered the fact that we are all born with an innate moral code? Even before we learn about the Bible and other religions, there is a moral standard woven within our inmost being. We're peeling back the layers of how this gift serves as our compass in a world spinning in chaos. Be prepared to deep dive into the concept of the American Dream and the shift it&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it's like to be a foster parent?  Join us on a transformational journey as we converse with Kristen Andrus about our personal experiences and heartfelt lessons learned from being foster parents. We recount the trials and triumphs we've encountered, dissecting misconceptions and challenging societal norms surrounding foster care. We share our story, from...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to conquer the back-to-school chaos? We've got you covered! From parents preparing their kids for the new school year, to college students setting themselves up for success, or simply anyone trying to break free from the summer groove, we're sharing our top five tips to establish effective routines. Get ready to experience a smoother transition into the new...

Send us Fan Mail How is your summer going? While we often anticipate summer to be a little more slow-paced, sometimes it's just the opposite. There is always something to do, whether it's spending time with friends or going to events - it's easy to get wrapped up in saying 'yes' to so many things that we get overwhelmed. In our episode today, we're sharing about what&...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a hard place and couldn't see your way out? We're excited to share our recent conversation with author Ashley Jackson, a woman who's turned her faith journey into inspiration for others. Ashley vulnerably shares her personal struggles with postpartum depression and how she navigated through the pressure of finding purpose. H...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the weight of life bearing down? Life, as we all know, is like a battlefield. It's heavy, it's daunting, and sometimes, it feels like we're at war. That's because - we are. The enemy prowls around like roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. But the beauty is - we are not alone. We'll explore the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach,...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about the journey an author takes in bringing a book to life?  In this special episode, we sit down with Hannah Anderson, the mind behind the children's book "The World God Made," and learn about her unexpected journey to authorship, motherhood, and the delicate art of balancing both. Brought to light is Hannah's compelling story of how sh...

Send us Fan Mail Are you finding yourself in reactive mode when it comes to your kid's behavior? Do you want to be more proactive but don't know where to start? We've been there. Join us as we share our stories of parenting challenges and how we learned to shift our perspective from reactive to proactive. We'll discuss the mistakes we've made, the lessons we've learne...

Send us Fan Mail Have you told someone you love them today? Last week, we talked with my parents about many aspects of life and the lessons they’ve learned over the years. We also told you that my dad had a significant health scare and nearly died. Today, we are back to discuss this unexpected crisis that our family found ourselves in.  To give you a little background, my dad had been having chest...

Send us Fan Mail Have you called your parents lately? It’s easy to take your parents for granted, but the wisdom and guidance they can provide is so invaluable. Today we are chatting with my parents, Ken and Denise Karmie about parenting, faith, family, and friendship. Ken and Denise have 7 kids - 5 of which are biological and 2 adopted, they’ve worked in foster care, coached sports, and always ha...

Send us Fan Mail We all have an idea of what summer should look like. Sometimes we envision taking trips, having cookouts, and organizing special activities for our kids, but then summer comes, and we feel so overwhelmed that we end up wishing it away. We feel this immense pressure to construct the perfect summer for our kids when all they really want is us and our presence. The truth is - the bes...

Send us Fan Mail Do you like to have control over everything? We all want to have some level of control over our lives, but sometimes it’s when we reach the end of ourselves that we can truly experience the fullness of God’s goodness & redemptive power. We grasp for control as we struggle through situations, and it’s often when we hit rock bottom and there is nowhere else to turn that we final...

Send us Fan Mail How comfortable is your life? Sometimes we get so comfortable and inward-focused in our own lives that we fail to see the people in need around us. The truth is, there are children in need of safe and loving homes, and there are parents who are lost and stuck in addictions and other hardships all around us. So what can we do about it? We know not everyone is meant to be foster par...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting can be hard. If we are in a constant tug-of-war with our kids, we will never be able to truly enjoy our time together. At the same time, if we let go completely while they are pulling, they have no tension to keep themselves from falling.   So how do we meet each other in the middle? Today, we are discussing the intricate dance of parenting with Judy McClintock, Family M...

Send us Fan Mail It’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of everyday life that we get overwhelmed, let things slip that need to be done, and we lack the quality time that our families need in order to thrive. So what can we do to automate some of the things that eat up our time and as a result, leave space for what matters most? Today, we are sharing some practical ways we’ve begun to automate...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Bethany is diving into the topic of health with functional nutrition health coach, Traci Zizza. Traci and her husband are the owners of Zizza Nutrition, and she has been a strong motivational and informational force in Bethany’s life.   After she had her children, Traci realized that more than just her outward appearance, her body didn’t feel the way she thought it should....

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we are walking through some struggles we’ve had in our parenting journey and some of the things we are doing to push through the static of our everyday life and help our children become the leaders God has called them to be. You don’t have to be a parent to gather insight from this episode. As adults, we face trials every day that we must learn how to overcome...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to A Force to Be Reckoned With! In our last episode, we shared our new name with you and the heart behind this next part of our journey. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, we encourage you to take a listen and then come back to this one! In today’s episode, we are digging deeper into the battle. We are all at war. Any true warrior will tell you that it’s ess...

Send us Fan Mail It’s here! We’ve been bursting with excitement waiting to share this relaunch with you! In this two-part relaunch, we are taking you back to the beginning of our podcast journey to recap how we went from The Adkins Highlight Real to The Millennial Mission and now to…drumroll, please… A Force to Be Reckoned With. We’re at war, and it’s not against flesh and blood. It’s time to reco...

Send us Fan Mail We are at war--and it's not against our neighbors, spouses, children, politicians, or whatever else we feel like we're battling against. If we think those things are the enemy--the real enemy has us exactly where he wants us because he wants to do everything in his power to veer us off course from living out our God-given purposes. Discouragement, fear, shame, weariness,...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! We are so excited to be back and excited to share what we've been learning over the last five months. Enjoy!  Follow @bethanyadkins

Send us Fan Mail Bettye Nicole is a dear friend with an incredible story. Today Bettye vulnerably and candidly shares her story of abortion, infant loss, and the beautiful road to redemption. Episode Highlights:  An introduction to Bettye. Bettye’s story. The ramifications of abortion years down the road. What the Word of God says about abortion. A message to women who have chosen abortion. A remi...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Robertson was striving for everything the American dream had to promise, and everything was going picture perfect when suddenly she and her husband were faced with a major tragedy and left to face the road of infertility. If you had asked Lisa when she was younger if she’d be a foster parent, she probably would have looked at you sideways, wondering what that even meant. When...