Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George welcomes Laura Smith to the show to chat about her newest book Holy Care for the Whole Self - all about faith and mental health. Laura shares her personal journey and passion for helping others care for their mental health in a biblical way. Laura gives practical tips for supporting those struggling with mental health issues and the importan...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George and her husband, Dustin George, are joined by renowned apologist and bestselling author Lee Strobel, who talks about the vital evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus AND his newest book Is God Real? . With a discussion that distills complex apologetics into four essential 'e' words, Strobel explores execution, early reports, e...

In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, host Rebecca George interviews author Glenna Marshall on the transformative power of memorizing Scripture and her new book Memorizing Scripture: The Basics, Blessings, and Benefits of Meditating on God's Word . Glenna shares her journey going from a non-memorizer to seeing the profound impact of meditating on God's word in her daily life. Th...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George welcomes back author Jess Herberger to discuss her upcoming book release Peace in the Dark: Faithful Practices as We Wait for the Light . Jess shares her journey of discovering the message for her new book, inspired by the often overlooked day of Holy Saturday. They talk about finding peace during dark and uncertain times and Jess reveals th...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George welcomes guest Grace Wabuke Klein to discuss her book Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life . The conversation gets into the significant seasons that mark our lives, as Grace correlates her personal experiences of longing, growth, and faith with the seasonal metaphors of fall, winter, spring, and summer from...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George reflects on three hundred episodes and her answer to the question she asks guests at the end of every show: What about Jesus makes you radiant? Then, we hear from dozens of guests from previous years as they give their answer. Rebecca's Reads book for January: ⁠Order The Joy-Bringer Challenge ⁠ _________________________________ PSSSSSST!...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George interviews author and literary agent Mary Demuth about her latest book 90 Day Bible Reading Challenge: Read the Whole Bible, Change Your Whole Life . The conversation gets into the transformative power of reading the entire Bible in 90 days, the format of the book, and the importance of biblical literacy in today's culture. Mary shares i...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George is joined by Rachael Adams to delve into the topic of love. Rachael shares her insights on preparing our hearts to celebrate Jesus's birth and what it means to truly love God and others. Rachael encourages us to give our whole hearts to the Lord, especially during the distractions and busyness of the holiday season. She reminds us of the...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George is joined by Carole Leathem to delve into the topic of joy. This encouraging episode urges us all to create space for God in our lives during the busy-ness of Christmas and seek true joy in Christ. Carole Leathem was a Hollywood commercial actress and pastor's wife. When her husband developed anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, C...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George is joined by Shannon Popkin to delve into the topic of peace. Shannon reflects on personal experiences and the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the need to focus on Jesus rather than getting caught up in the swirl of busy-ness. From the platform, page, and podcast mic, Shannon Popkin invites you to drink deeply of God’s story, and live...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George is joined by Tasha Calvert to delve into the topic of hope. We talk about how hope can coexist with suffering and difficulties without bringing shame, and the unwavering hope found only in Christ. Tasha shares her own discouragements and struggles, acknowledging the difficulties we all face in life. Tasha is an author, speaker, Bible teacher...

In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, host Rebecca George shares exciting details about the upcoming Advent series called Prepare Him Room . Over the course of the next four weeks leading up to Christmas, Rebecca and her special guests will explore the Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love each Friday! Rebecca also announces the launch of a resource called the Prepare Him Room: Ra...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with guest Heather Creekmore to discuss the complex relationship between faith, food and body image. They explore the cultural influences that shape our perceptions, and challenge the societal norms centering around diets. Heather reveals her personal struggles with eating and shares valuable insights from her upcoming workbook aim...

In this episode of the Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with her literary agent, Blythe Daniel, and her daughter Calyn Daniel to discuss their newest book Let's Be Friends. This conversation talks about the challenges and frustrations of friendship, particularly for tween girls. Blythe shares about her role as a literary agent and how she helps shape and bring ideas to life, whi...

In this special episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, host Rebecca George announces an exciting surprise for the Advent season. Instead of our usual Tuesday episodes, the podcast will release four special Advent episodes every Friday in December for a special series called Prepare Him Room. Each episode will explore a different Advent theme: hope, peace, joy, and love, featuring conversations w...

In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, host Rebecca George (and her husband Dustin George) sits down with Professor Nancy Pearcey to talk about the toxic war on masculinity. From mainstream publications promoting negativity towards men to books questioning their necessity, the episode explores the alarming trend. The episode also tackles issues such as the decrease in life expectancy for...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George welcomes author and friend Elizabeth Lang Thompson to discuss her new book When a Friendship Falls Apart: Finding God’s Path for Healing, Forgiveness, and (Maybe) Help Letting Go. The conversation includes talk about friendship breakups, offering listeners wisdom, insight, and advice on navigating these difficult experiences in a Christ-like...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca George chats with Keri Eichberger about her newest book Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar with the One Who Overcomes. Join us as we learn to trust in God's character and choose Him over worldly solutions to overcome worry and fear, allowing us to experience His peace. Tune in as we dive into the reality of worry, the lies we believe,...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca sits down with author Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright to discuss her new book Preparing to Meet Jesus . Rachel-Ruth, daughter of Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter of Billy Graham, shares how her family's strong faith and legacy have shaped her own relationship with God. She recalls the influence of her grandparents, their dedication to prayer and Scripture...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca George is joined by Cally Logan to chat about her new book Dear Future Husband: A Love Letter Journey while Waiting for God's Best . The episode delves into the heart behind the book and explores the struggles and desires of single women, particularly those who long for marriage as a believer. Cally shares her journey in writing the book and how it...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca George sits down with her friend Sarah Frazer to chat all about her newest book I Didn't Sign Up for This. We delve into the depths of disappointment and find hope in the midst of life's unexpected plot twists. In this episode, we'll examine how disappointment can feel slow and gradual, but also how it can shape and refine us. Sarah shares p...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca George is joined by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the bestselling book The Five Love Languages . Get ready to dive deep into growing closer as a family as well as communicating better as Dr. Chapman discusses his latest resource, Five Traits of a Healthy Family . From developing an attitude of service to teaching children to honor their parents, our conve...

In this episode, host Rebecca George welcomes guest Kelly Needham to dive deep into the topic of purpose and calling. Drawing from her own journey, Kelly shares profound insights and challenges listeners to rethink their understanding of purpose. Despite her natural inclination for teaching and communication, she found herself questioning the meaning of her gifts after her husband unexpectedly gai...

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George chats with founders of Her True Worth, Brittany Maher and Cass Speer, about the immutability of God, finding certainty in His unchanging character and more! They share personal stories of relying on God's faithfulness in uncertain times and the importance of remembering His past goodness. She reminds us to lean on God's sovereignty a...

In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, Rebecca is joined by Alli Worthington as they discuss her newest book Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood. Drawing from her personal journey and extensive research, Allie challenges common myths about motherhood and offers empowering insights for moms everywhere. You'll be encouraged in how to embrace your ow...