Old Ladies Know Stuff with Rhonda Stoppe & Friends

Podcast Swap: In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast , I sit down with Joy Johnson: Coach, Speaker, Host Of The Top 1.5% Globally Ranked Podcast “The Journey To Becoming” And The Founder Of The Joyful Fit Life Community.  Joy is a fellow California girl! She lives in California with her husband and her two wonderful children. She says, "Today, my life is bet...

Mother's Day is beautiful for many women. But for some of you — it's complicated. Maybe you grew up with a mom who was harsh. Critical. Absent. Selfish. Or just simply not what you needed her to be. And every Mother's Day, while the world celebrates with flowers and brunch and sentimental cards — something inside you quietly aches. This episode is for you. Rhonda Stoppe takes us str...

What would you grab if you had sixty seconds to leave your home forever? It's a question most of us have never had to answer. We did during the California Wildfires. And Lot's wife did too. And her answer — told not in words but in one devastating backward glance — cost her everything. Lot's wife had a home. A life. Possessions. A community she had built in Sodom. And when God said...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Pull Up a Chair: The Conversation Every Mom Needs to Hear —Rhonda Stoppe & Deb Weakly Get Real_A Podcast Takeover You Don't Want to Miss What happens when two women who have spent decades pouring into moms, marriages, and families sit down together and just talk? You get this episode. Rhonda Stoppe of Old Ladies Know Stuff and Deb Weakly of Help Club for Moms are taki...

What if the tension in your marriage isn't a sign you married the wrong person — but an invitation to know God more deeply? Dana Che, host of the popular: Rebuilding Us Podcast and author of Tried and True: Marriage Advice from 12 Imperfect Biblical Couples , joins Rhonda to talk about the "long middle" of marriage — that stuck, stalled, going-through-the-motions season so many coup...

Are you dealing with someone who's mean-spirited, manipulative, or narcissistic? Have you been praying for something for YEARS and God still hasn't answered? Do you feel stuck, alone, and wondering if God even sees you? Hannah gets it. In this powerful episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff , Rhonda Stoppe unpacks the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1-2—a woman who faced infertility, a narcissis...

Have you ever whispered to yourself at night, "I'll be a better mom tomorrow"—but tomorrow never comes? Maybe you're carrying guilt from your past. Decisions you regret. Sins you're ashamed of. Things you wish you could go back and undo. And you wonder: Can God really use someone like me? In this powerful episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff , Rhonda Stoppe introduces Chapter...

Are you a single woman praying God will bring the right person? Or a mom watching your son or daughter date someone and thinking, "Please, Lord, don't let them marry that person" ? This episode is for BOTH of you. In this powerful conversation, Rhonda Stoppe draws from 44 years of marriage, raising four married children, and mentoring countless couples to share the hard-won wisdom e...

Ever feel like reading the Bible is something you "should" do rather than something you genuinely want to do? You're not alone! In this engaging episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff, Rhonda Stoppe welcomes Keith Ferrin—author, speaker, and "Your Bible Coach"—for an inspiring conversation about transforming your Bible reading from duty to delight. Keith shares his powerful pers...

Best of 2025 Episode: The Power of Imperfect Motherhood: Mandy Arioto on Raising Kids with Authenticity and Grace In this deeply inspiring conversation, Rhonda Stoppe sits down with Mandy Arioto, CEO of Mom. Co (formerly MOPS), to discuss the profound spiritual calling of motherhood and why moms are some of the most underrated influencers on the planet. Mandy shares her unexpected journey from tur...

She had everything. A perfect marriage. A perfect body. Daily walks with God in paradise. Zero conflict, zero shame, zero struggle. So why did Eve reach for the one thing God said "no" to? In this raw and convicting episode, Rhonda Stoppe unpacks the devastating moment when the perfect woman made the not-so-perfect choice—and every mom since has been fighting the same battle. Because her...

Title: "Fearless Faith: What Mary's Story Teaches Us About Facing Rejection" Description: Ever wondered how a teenage girl found the courage to say yes to God's impossible plan? In this powerful episode, Rhonda Stoppe unpacks Mary's remarkable story of fearless faith when the angel Gabriel appeared with life-changing news. Discover how Mary navigated the terrifying possibi...

In this powerful finale to our "Moms of the Bible" series, author Rhonda Stoppe tackles one of motherhood's greatest paradoxes: pouring your heart into raising children who will one day live without you—often without others ever knowing your name. Drawing from the unnamed mothers in Scripture, including David's mom and the mothers of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Rho...

The New Loneliness: Finding Connection in an Isolated World In this heartfelt conversation, Rhonda Stoppe welcomes her dear friend and mentor, award-winning author Cindi McMenamin, to discuss her timely new book The New Loneliness: Nurturing Meaningful Connections When You Feel Isolated . Whether you're a pastor's wife feeling the unique isolation of ministry, someone navigating a failed...

Finding Your Way Back to Christ Have you ever felt distant from God after a season of closeness? In this powerful episode, Rhonda shares seven practical steps to reignite your intimate relationship with Jesus. Drawing from the Apostle Peter's journey—from his bold declarations to his devastating denial and ultimate restoration—Rhonda reminds us that even our failures can humble us and prepare...

On today’s Guest Cast episode we honor the memory of the late Dr. James Dobson. Please join Dr. Dobson's edition of Family Talk, with guest: Rhonda Stoppe, author of Moms Raising Sons to Be Men , where Rhonda offers help and hope for women to build a no regrets life. Listen as Rhonda shares practical and hope-filled encouragement for anyone who feels stuck in regret.  Mother's of adolesc...

The Hero's Journey of Motherhood: Embracing Imperfection with Rhonda Stoppe and Mandy Arioto Join us for an incredibly honest and refreshing conversation with parenting expert Rhonda Stoppe and MomCo's Mandy Arioto as they tackle one of motherhood's biggest myths: the need to be perfect. In this vulnerable discussion, both moms share raw, real stories from their own parenting journe...

How Divorce Effects Children & What You Can Do to Help  Welcome to "Old Ladies Know Stuff," where wisdom meets real-life challenges. I’m your host, Rhonda Stoppe, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many hearts: how divorce affects children and what you can do to help. There’s a common belief that kids will be happier if parents are happy—even if that means splitting...

In this incredibly uplifting and informative conversation, UnTriggered author Amber Lia shares encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation that often accompanies it. This sixty-day devotional touches on heart issues like releasing comparison with other moms, becoming a results-free mom, resisting comparison of children, gaining confidence in listening to th...

Young Women_What I Wish I Knew Then_a message with Rhonda Stoppe.  Due to laryngitis I had to cancel my interview scheduled to air today. But I think this timely message will be a great substitute as I share from my heart all the insights to help young women step into adulthood with their eyes fixed on Jesus.  Quote: "May His Word stir in your heart a passion to become all that He has planned...

Kate Battistelli is the mother of the popular Christian Music Artist:  Francesca Battistelli. In this episode, Kate and I had fun sharing our experiences as moms of Christian Music Artists. While unpacking ways moms can prepare for the day when their kids will launch into the world.  Many of you have children who will soon graduate from high school and head out to college or on their own. Kate&apo...

How Far is Too Far? Dating Insights to Share with Your Daughter. Girls just wanna have fun, but how far is too far? Momma, it’s time to prepare yourself to have this talk with your daughter. And the timing to have this conversation is more urgent than you might think   “Choose Wisely” is a message taught by Rhonda Stoppe at a Choose Wisely Conference @ Big Valley Grace Church in Modesto California...

To Know God is to Know HOPE. In this message, Rhonda Stoppe unpacks practical insights to help you grow in your knowledge of God and HOPE in Christ. Using the acrostic from the word HOPE: Hope in His Steadfast Love Open His Word Prioritize Time with Him Enjoy Him Forever Please share this message with a friend who needs HOPE. Or an unbelieving friend who needs Christ. Rhonda clearly lays out the p...

How to Lose the Mental Script You Have in Your Head. Rhonda Stoppe shares insights from a popular article she wrote for Crosswalk.com  Rhonda Says, "You know that mantra that plays on repeat in the back of your brain. The one that might have been implanted from childhood? "You're not smart. They'll abandon you. You're fat. You'll never amount to anything." Yea. T...

This is a special episode where Rhonda Stoppe @ Old Ladies Knows Stuff and Monica Swanson @ The Monica Swanson Podcast join forces to create a power packed one hour episode to air on both of their shows! How Cool is that? Article: 7 Attitudes that Will Sabotage Your Marriage by Monica Swanson Monicas's Bio: BIO:  Monica Swanson is a popular blogger (monicaswanson.com),host of the Monica Swans...