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This week Emily Adams & Kyndal Dixon join us to talk about glorifying God with our giftings. They share about being small business owners and how that got started in the process. Emily & Kyndal also share about how they keep God at the center of it all.    Scripture: Philippians 1:6 Colossians 3:23-24   Resources: The Best Yes by Lysa TerKerurst   Connect with us: Instagram- @gabc_women Fa...

This week Debbie Stuart joins us to challenge us with the question- What are you doing with what you’ve been given? Get a peak inside Debbie’s time with the Lord and what He has been teaching her through His Word. This message is an abbreviated version of her Life Together Teaching entitled “Found Faithful.”    Life Together “Found Faithful” - https://greenacreswomen.org/episode/1-22-faithfully-yo...

We are concluding our 3 part marriage series with Ken Brumley. Ken shares with us how to have a proactive marriage. He walks us through things he often sees when counseling people and how we can work through those things in our own marriages. This episode will be beneficial for those about to get married, those who have been married a year and those who have been married a lifetime!    Scripture:...

Today on the Equip podcast Beverly Flynn is sharing about things she did as a newlywed that affect her marriage today. She shares how to refocus our thoughts when we get wrapped up in the little things our husbands do or don’t do. She also shares about outside friendships can build up or tear down a marriage.    Scripture: Proverbs 19:13 Philippians 4:8 1 Corinthians 13 Psalm 1:1   Connect with us...

This week on the Equip podcast Margie Frank joins us to share about conflict and communication within marriage. How do you approach conflict in a healthy way? How do you handle conflict in front of your kids? What roles should others play in your marital conflict?    Resources: For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn For Men Only by Shaunti Feldhahn   Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8 Romans 12:18 Matthew 6...

This week on the Equip podcast Jill Hickerson joins us to talk about infertility. She shares about the effect it had on her marriage, her thought life and her relationship with Jesus.   If you have little ears around, you might want to listen to this at a later time.    Scripture: James 1:3-4 Psalm 113:9   Resources: The Ache for a Child by Debra Birdwell Dear God, Why Cant’s We Have a Baby by Joh...

This week Shelley Riehl shares about her experience with postpartum depression. Shelley is real and honest about the thoughts she had during that season and gives practical tips for enduring a difficult season. She shares about the impact her community had and how a friend can support a loved one experiencing postpartum.  Resources: Graceworks Counselling Living Well Counselling Haley Harris, LPC,...

Have you ever wondered if you should go to counseling? Where do you start?  How do you know if you need counseling? Today on the Equip podcast we are talking about counseling. Helen Sperling, Shelley Wagner, Rachel McClanahan and Taylor Gibson share their experiences with professional counselling and how it has helped them. Please note that we are not medical professionals and are only sharing our...

We want to start the new year off strong and equip you with tools to maximize your minutes! Today Debbie Stuart and Taylor Gibson share ways to improve self-care and spend time wisely. We would love for you to join us in spending 20 minutes a day, for 22 days, in 2022!  Scriptures mentioned: John 10:10 Isaiah 49:24 Psalm 143:10 Resources: Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie O’Martian Puritan Prayer...

Join Taylor Gibson and Debbie Stuart for the last episode of season 2 of the Equip podcast! Together they look back at each episode from this season to share things they learned and a few added extras!    Scriptures mentioned:  James 3 Psalm 107 We would love to connect with you! You can find us on:                Instagram: @gabc_women               Facebook- Green Acres Women               Email...

This week Margie Frank joins us to talk all things hospitality! She shares the Biblical mindset behind hospitality and practical tips for making a space feel welcoming. Margie and Taylor also discuss their favorite holiday traditions!  Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-10 Matthew 22:36-39 Matthew 25:40 Luke 14: 12-15

Today Debbie Stuart shares 36 life lessons from the 36 book of Numbers. This book covers everything from wisdom and warnings to rescue and reception to promises unclaimed. You're going to love this snapshot of Numbers! 

October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and we want to honor those that have walked through this difficult journey. Haley Taylor joins us, with her mom Debbie Stuart, to share about her miscarriages and the stillbirth of her daughter, Abigail Jean Taylor.   Scriptures: John 9:3b Resources: Loved Baby We Were Gonna Have a Baby, but We Got an Angel Instead. Everything Bitter is Sweet Gr...

Join us this week as we discuss It's Fall Y'all- so what lies are you "FALLING" for? We will be diving into 4 questions.  1. Who asked you to feel? 2. Where are you? 3. Who told you that? 4. Who or  what changed your mind?  Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7  Galatians 5:16-18 Proverbs 16:3-4 Galatians 6:9 Genesis 3:3-13 Galatians 5:7-10 Galatians 5:13-15 Colossians 3:16-17 

Join us for a conversation with Linda Fehlis about how she turned her grief into a way to encourage others. Each year she walks and raises money for breast cancer. She has a list of women, Team Hope, that has 103 women that she walks and prays for. 

This week we dive into the concept of joy. What is it, how do we get it, and why is it important. Kara shares practical tips on how to return to joy and express joy to others. She also shares about why Nehemiah 8:10 is her favorite verse. Disclaimer: Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties at the beginning of this episode. We apologize for any distraction this may cause, but we believe t...

This week Mary Kathryn Wilson joins us to share about her battle with an eating disorder. She shares how comparison played a role in her story and how she learned to take her thoughts captive. Mary Kathryn also shares helpful tips on taking our own thoughts captive, whether they're thoughts about an eating disorder or not.  Resources: Bible Recap Podcast  Switch on Your Brain by Dr. Caroline...

This week Erin Kerry joins us for part 2 of a 2 part episode. She shares with us how she cares for herself mentally, physically, and spiritually. She also walks us through the gut-brain connection and the effect one has on the other. Erin also shares an acronym to help care for ourselves holistically:  L-learn to manage stress I-identify root causes V- variety in diet E- exercise your body & b...

This week Erin Kerry joins us for part 1 of a 2 part episode. She shares her story of being diagnosed with PTSD, Depression and Bipolar disorder and how the Lord redeemed her story through a surprise pregnancy and the birth of her daughter. She shares with us how she has battled feeling of shame and found her identity in Christ.   Resources: Sparklingwholeness.com @sparkingwholeness on Instagram ...

This week Ashley Bulman shares practical tips for caring for aging parents. Ashley has 25 years experience working with senior adult living facilities. If you have questions for Ashley, you can email her at abulman@ahs-i.com .   Resources: Alzheimer’s Alliance   Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Today Krissie Garland shares her story of crisis and God’s faithfulness in the chaos. During this episode we discuss heavy topics such as suicide, mental illness, and addiction. In part 2 of Krissie’s story we dive into the aftermath, how she processes her grief, and returning to the church after being wounded by church people.    Scriptures: Philippians 4:19 Lamentations 3:22-24 Isaiah 40:31   Re...

  Today Krissie Garland shares her story of crisis and God’s faithfulness in the chaos. During this episode we discuss heavy topics such as suicide, mental illness, and addiction. In part 1 of Krissie's story, she shares how the Lord remained close even in her darkest moments.    Resources: GraceWorks Counselling: 903-533-1817 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Suicide prevention lifeline:...

Join Whitney Prosperi, Nancy Roseman, Holly Walling and Stacy Graves for a conversation on friendship and how to make the most if it. These ladies share their stories of friendship over the years and their advice for those seeking deeper friendships. You’ll be laughing right along with us as these ladies share some of the impacts this friendship has had in their lives.    Scriptures mentioned in t...

Join Taylor and Debbie for a special episode to launch season 2 of the Equip podcast! They share about what it looks like to be anchored in Christ and how to develop “even if” faith.  God has put you in a particular place, for a specific reason, to accomplish an important thing. Let’s go ALL IN! Scriptures mentioned in today’s episode: Hebrews 6:19 Daniel 3:17-18 Ephesians 2:10 1 John 1:9 Ephesian...

Join Debbie Stuart and Taylor Gibson for the last episode of season 1 of the Equip Podcast! Together they look back at each episode from this season to share things they learned and a few added extras!    Scriptures mentioned:  Psalm 103:4-5  Genesis 2:15-18  Proverbs 16:18  Proverbs 2:17  Psalm 145:4  Luke 1:38  We would love to connect with you! You can find us on  Instagram- @gabc_women  Facebo...