Her Renewed Strength | Bible Study, Christian Theology, Christian Women

Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I scratch the surface of suffering and what it means to suffer with God as we cope with stress, afflictions, and life struggles… I’ll explain how one’s theology affects the way a person copes in hard seasons, and how we can practically shift our focus back to our High Priest… If you feel like your world is getting rocked, you’re not alone. Today, we’re...

Welcome back to the show! I'm so glad you're here and excited to share this episode, which is filled with reflections, testimonies of God's faithfulness, stories of my struggles, and encouragement for YOU. If you're filled with faith, love the Bible, or wish those one or both of things applied to you, this episode is for you!   In this episode, I open up about why I've been missing and how all the...

Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, you’ll hear from a dear sister in the faith, Kristel Acevedo, who shared a little about her journey to Jesus and how the Lord met her in the desolate places of her own wilderness seasons. We also talked about a beautiful Bible study she wrote, titled,  A Way in the Wilderness: Meeting God in the Desolate Places of Scripture--A 6-Week Bible Study with V...

Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode is a special treat I reserved for this last week of Lent, which we call holy week. As we approach Resurrection Sunday and celebrate the FACT that our Lord, Jesus Christ, IS RISEN, I’m excited to share a conversation with Dr. Mike Licona on the Resurrection of Jesus.   Dr. Licona is no stranger to the show. I had the privilege of hosting him on the podcast...

Welcome back! In today's episode, I share a conversation I had with Emily Berning, president and co-founder of Let Them Live, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to saving lives from abortion by financially supporting women in crisis pregnancies. She has been involved with the pro-life movement for over eight years and her greatest passion in life is giving pregnant women the support they need to cho...

Welcome back! In today's episode, I recap the FREE theology class I taught for Christian women last week, titled "Modern Heresies." This is the last segment of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. In this episode, you'll learn why the Council of Nicaea was important and what three heresies are still around today. I hope this blesses you, sharpens your discernment, and ignites a passion to lea...

Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I share a little about heresies and offer a RECENT example of WHY it’s so important to know what you believe so you can protect against heretical teachings and defend the Christian faith.   As a reminder, my FREE theology class, MODERN HERESIES is going down tomorrow at 1PM EST/10AM PST on Zoom. If you can’t join me live, register anyway and I will sen...

Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I’m answering the question, “Where did the term ‘Trinity’ come from?” If you’re a new Christian or just not sure why this question would be posed, it’s because the term “Trinity” is not actually found in the Bible. In fact, that is a major contention of those who oppose the Trinitarian doctrine. My goal today is to share a little church history to help...

Welcome back to the show! We're officially in part 3 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series, which is focused on the doctrine of the Trinity. Today's episode is short and to the point! If you want to know what NOT to say when explaining the Trinity as a Christian woman, this episode is for you. I pray the series blesses you. Let's get into it!   Register for the FREE class here!

Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, we’re diving into part 2 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. I’m answering the question: What do we really know about the Triune God? This question is important because when we understand what God has revealed to us about Himself, we are positioned to have a deeper reverence for Him and grow in our relationship with the Lord, both in our perso...

Welcome back to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! We’re back after this winter break. This season, we have much in store for you and the HRS Community. For the next eight weeks, we are diving into the Doctrine of the Trinity, which is, arguably, one of the most confusing doctrines for people to understand. In today's episode, I'll explain why you should care about theology and why the Doctrine of...

Welcome back to the show! We are in week two of our Firm Foundations Series. In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Johnice Littlejohn to talk about remaining faithful during seasons of suffering.   Dr. Johnice F. Littlejohn, DO MPH, is currently a psychiatry resident physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy, where she majored in Biology and minored in T...

Welcome back to the show! We are in a new series called Firm Foundations. This series will feature real-life examples of believers who are rooted in Christ and living out their faith boldly, despite cultural temptations or tough circumstances.   In today’s episode, I sat with my theology professor, Dr. Glenn Kreider, about the cultural impact on Christians. We talked about being a Christian in tod...

Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat down with Shanda Fulbright. Shanda is no stranger to the show. You may remember her from part 5 of our Theology Matters Series: Should You Know How To Defend Your Faith as a Christian Woman? . . . If you missed that episode, let me tell you a little about Shanda…   Shanda Fulbright is a wife, mom to three boys, and the host of the Her Faith Inspires...

We are a few days away from the start of the 2024 RENEWED Conference. Today, I want to share a little behind the scenes about what happened in my life (in 2023) that led to me choosing this year’s theme: waiting well.  If you are not already registered, this is a must-listen for you, as I’ll share exactly what to expect, including a breakdown of each speaker, session, and all the bonuses you get w...

Welcome back to another episode of Her Renewed Strength–The Podcast! We are in week TWO of our All Things Apologetics Series and today’s episode features a conversation between myself and Ricky Arnel. We spoke about worldview formation, the different worldviews that are prominent in today’s culture, discipleship, and how to raise kids in the faith.   Ricky was born and raised in Muskogee Oklahoma....

Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat to speak with Dr. Mike Licona, a New Testament scholar, professor of New Testament studies, author and speaker. We discussed his most recent book, Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently, which addresses contradictions in the gospels and offers, what he believes to be, more plausible approaches to understanding those dif...

Welcome back to the show and to our final episode in the Cancer Survivor Series. This episode is very special because, as you may know, October is officially breast cancer awareness month and I wanted to bring someone onto the show who has walked through the refining fire of breast cancer.  So, I decided to bring on my friend, podcasting peer, and our sister in Christ, Tanya Engesether.   Tanya is...

We are in part 3 of the Cancer Survivor Series, and today I am speaking about the struggles of cancer survivorship, how God’s grace can be repulsive (yes, I said REPULSIVE), and how negative feelings stem from a distorted view of God. Throughout this episode, I unpack the struggles of surviving cancer and how God's loving kindness was painful to receive.   2024 RENEWED Conference registration is n...

Welcome back to the Cancer Survivor Series! We are in part two and today I will continue to share about my walk through cancer. I’ll focus on 2021 and the six-month period during which I went through chemotherapy. As you listen to the five things I did during chemo to grow in my faith, you’ll also notice this time was a concerted effort to reduce physical and spiritual toxins as I surrendered to t...

Welcome back to the show! We are officially in our Cancer Survivor Series. In today’s episode, I’m going to share about the road to getting the cancer diagnosis, navigating cancer for five years, and what led to me eventually saying yes to chemotherapy. Through this journey, I’ll illustrate just how the Lord used this season to transform me. So, I hope this episode is helpful to you or even someon...

Welcome to season 2 of Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! I'm so glad to be back with you for this season of the show and excited to share what you can look forward to in the coming months. In today's episode, I give you a preview of what's to come and share a passage that deepened my appreciation and gratitude for my salvation. I take you deep into Ephesians 2:19-22! So, you're going to want to ta...

Welcome to part FIVE of our Theology Matters Series. This is the final episode in our Theology Matters Series, and the final episode of this long, almost 3-year season as we prepare to take a break this summer. In today’s episode, I took time to speak with Shanda Fulbright, and answer the question: should you know how to defend your faith as a Christian woman? This episode is all about apologetics...

Welcome to part FOUR of this Theology Matters Series. Today I take time to answer the question: how does theology affect discipleship and your relationships as a Christian woman?    There are two primary areas I focus on during this episode: discipleship [how you intentionally or unintentionally disciple others] and accountability in your relationships [specifically your relationships with other C...

Welcome to PART THREE of our Theology Matters Series! In today’s episode, I share a conversation I had with Robin Rhine McDonald.   Robin Rhine McDonald is a Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, proud mom and wife with a passion for supporting and empowering Jesus-loving women to gain true health while losing weight through her sustainable, grace-based process. She loves to help women ditch chronic...