Girls Talking Life

In honor of Mother's Day, I'm rereleasing this popular parenting episode (originally released in May of 2020). Are you trying to do it all perfectly? Struggling with mom-guilt? Not sure how to create a God-centered home?⠀ ⠀ I'm talking with Ruth Schwenk, founder of the popular blog The Better Mom, who inspires moms to become better by becoming more like Jesus. Ruth says, "it's being faithful day i...

Sometimes prayer can feel like this big abstract idea that only the most holy followers of Jesus are getting right, but the truth is, it's really just about connecting your heart to God's heart. Erica Renaud joins me on the show today and she shares her story of following a crooked path into the arms of God, and how she fell in love with prayer and worship. Erica gives us biblical examples of what...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your kitchen and all its stuff? Do you constantly have hungry people coming to your kitchen and wanting to be fed? Kendra Adachi, the Lazy Genius, is my guest today and we talking all about being a genius about what matter and lazy about what doesn't in our kitchens! You'll hear us talk about… Setting Up Your Kitchen Based on What Matters to You Using Your Kitchen i...

Friendships can be hard, but with help from the Enneagram we can know ourselves better AND be better friends. Amy Wicks joins me today for a super-fun chat about friendship and the Enneagram. Amy shares a little of her own story and then walks us through each type, coaching us on our strengths in friendship, giving a glimpse into fears or weaknesses, and sharing tips on how to best befriend each E...

Welcome to another Girls Talking Life Extra. It's not a full show, just a short chat with a past guest to let you know what she's up to now. I'm talking with Anna Nash. Anna joined me back in November on episode 76.  If you haven't heard that conversation, be sure to go back and listen.  Today we are talking about her new book, Easter Matters: How the Resurrection of Jesus Changes You Grab your co...

Are you experiencing a relational drought? Wonder what an olive tree has to do with women and connection? I'm talking with Rachael Wade. Rachael is a wife, mom of two, and teacher who is passionate about encouraging and equipping women with the word of God. She believes in the power of the "in process" every day story. For this reason she created Olive Us a ministry where women recount to remember...

Do you struggle with fear, anxiety, or insecurity? Are you reacting to life rather than living on purpose? Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, cancer survivor, and co-author of Embolden. She is the host of the Life On Purpose Podcast where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of in fear. You'll hear Amy and I talk about… Her journey with fear and anxiety Why it's important for us to b...

Do you have a plan when it comes to your money? Do you wish you could spend, save and give with confidence? Do you have a God-sized dream that your bank account isn't' ready to support? Katie Jones is joining me today to share about money management skills that are rooted in the gospel. She talks about her journey with her own personal finances, learning about money management, and struggling to r...

Do you struggle with using your time well? Do you feel like you don't have enough time get everything done? Ever wonder what the bible says about time-management? Sarah K. Butterfield joins me to remind us that we can trust God to give us the time we need for what He's called us to. She shares practical steps we can take to calm our overwhelming to-do lists. Sarah gives us time-management examples...

Show of hands: How many times have you resolved to get together with your friends more often, but instead get overly busy with other commitments or Netflix it from your couch most nights? Yeah, me too. Let's make 2022 the year that we really prioritize our friendships and seek out meaningful connections. I've created a mini-course - The Gathering Project - to help you plan, prep and gather with yo...

Today Julie Short (8w7) sits down to talk with me (9w1) all about the Enneagram! Julie starts off by explaining the Narrative Tradition of the Enneagram. She walks us through each number and gives us actionable steps to take to move toward health.  She also gives suggestions of how to support the people in your life in their number.  Julie tells us how powerful this tool has been in her life and h...

Do you feel tethered by something in your past? Like you can't quite move through the grief of an event? Do you wonder what it means to really walk in freedom? Amy Loflin encourages women to abandon their self-imposed prisons of shame or unforgiveness, replace the limitation of bitterness with the progress of forgiveness and accept true transformation. Get all the show notes and connect with Amy !

Anna and I are chatting about experiencing Christmas in a new, fresh way this year. Anna tells us that if we want to move from the familiar experience of Christmas to something deeper and more meaningful, we first need to recognize our need for God, reflect on the current needs of our soul. And second, Anna says we need to come with an expectant spirit, asking God to show us more of Him or somethi...

On the show today Latasha Ferguson is sharing her story of her good, good Father reaching out to her at her lowest point and asking her to walk with Him. Latasha said yes, multiple yeses in fact, and continues to every day. Latasha now helps other women do the heart work so they can overcome, own their story, and live authentically. You'll hear us talk about: Heart work Latasha's story Saying yes...

Ready or not…it's time to start thinking about the holidays! I'm joined by Alieta Casey who is filling us in on how we can create a warm and welcoming home this season! Alieta shops at garage sales for unique pieces to decorate her home and started sharing her finds on Instagram for fun. She has gained a lot of traction and now uses her platform not only to share home décor ideas, but to pass on w...

Welcome to a Girls Talking Life Extra. It's not a full show, just a short chat with a past guest to let you know what she's up to now. I'm talking with Jessica Hottle. Jessica was a guest all the way back on episode 38.  If you haven't heard that conversation with her, be sure to go back and listen.  Jessica Hottle is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with...

Kaci was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31, right at the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Knowing that God could use every part of her life for something powerful, she worked to make one of the hardest years of her life one of the most meaningful. She launched a breast cancer themed Christian devotional for women called Twice the Warrior. The book tells about God's hand in her own jour...

Today I'm chatting with my friend Leah Rempel about how we can partner with God and put our faith into action.   You'll hear us talk about: being filled up from the inside out incorporating your faith into every area of your life partnering with God pursuing personal ministries, big and small   Leah Rempel is the host of the Faith School Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the practical side...

I'm excited to bring you my conversation with my friend Bailey Stone. We are talking about finding our unique callings and the confidence to live those callings out. You'll hear us talk about: The difference between purpose and calling Ways to discern your unique calling If your calling changes How to increase your confidence Discerning God's voice Bailey is a Certified Professional Life Coach who...

Today I'm talking with Rhonda Stoppe, the No Regrets Woman, all about marriage and becoming the couple you long to be. Rhonda shares her own love story and invites us to remember what romance was like with our husbands  before  we were married. She says we need to remember that feeling and then keep working to rekindle it. Rhonda talks about what she did when her marriage wasn't what she thought i...

Katie was looking for community after moving to L.A., but what she was finding was a lot of networking events, people asking "what can you do for me?" She wanted to create a space for authentic community and started her business, At The Lane, to host intentional gatherings and to help others host intentional gatherings too. Katie tells us every gathering needs a purpose. She explains why and how t...

We are wrapping up our Summer of Joy series with Talasi Guerra, author of Joy Like a Mountain. She is a Christian communicator who is passionate about infusing Jesus into her everyday life and empowering others to do the same. Talasi and I talk about the continuous cycle she was stuck in of feeling shame and guilt for making choices that didn't align with her beliefs, and how after a long battle w...

It's the Summer of Joy around here and we know God is the true source of our joy, but through Him there are things (or people or places) that bring us joy too. On every episode I ask my guest to share the five things are her favorites. Today's show is a compilation of some of those favorites! We are talking spiritual tools and self-care!   CONNECT WITH GIRLS TALKING LIFE Show Notes for this Episod...

We are continuing our series, Summer of Joy, and I'm talking with Lain Ehman today. Lain is a best-selling author, life and business coach, and host of A More Beautiful Question, the radio show and podcast to equip women to live as Joy Rebels and fight back against a culture of worry and fear. Lain explains what a joy rebel is and we talk about ways to be one. We talk about the difference joy and...

It's the Summer of Joy around here and while we know God is the true source of our joy, and through Him there are things (or people or places) that bring us joy too. On every episode I ask my guest to share the five things are her favorites. Today's show is a compilation of some of those favorites! We are talking food, drink and books! Connect with Girls Talking Life Show Notes for this Episode |...