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Send a text Ep. 184 - Modern women have been trained by culture to obsess over their bodies and everyone else's. We compare butts, boobs, curves, height and everything else. Many of us look in the mirror and cringe at what we see reflecting back. This is not okay for God's daughters. Let's discuss what it looks like to value the body God has given you and take care of it in a balanc...

Send a text Ep. 183 - Trusting God with the size of her family was something Catherine Segars NEVER imagined she would do. She was an actress pursuing a future of fame... not a SAHM. Get ready for a wild story of a woman who put radical trust in God. You are going to laugh, cry, and be convicted in ways you weren't prepared for. Let's jump in. Connect with Catherine MUST READ: Not Part o...

Send a text 182 - Have you every read a passage in the Old Testament and thought, "What?! Does God even care about women?" If so, you're not alone. As modern Christian women it's crucial that we dig deeper to understand the context, history, and culture of what is happening in ancient Israel. As we do, we'll see that God's laws are actually FOR women. Grab Katie'...

Send a text Ep. 181 - Legalism seems to be a constant companion in many conservative Christian circles. The length of ones skirt can become more important than the character of ones heart. Leslie Ludy is joining us on The Girl Defined Show to cast a vision of what true biblical womanhood is all about. Connect with Leslie Ludy NEW - The Biblical Womanhood Bootcamp FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Tempta...

Send a text Ep. 180 - Dealing with the pain of unexplained infertility is something no woman wants to go through. Kristen and Zack have experienced thirteen years of this heartbreaking diagnosis. In an incredible turn of events God worked a miracle. Kristen and Zack are expecting a baby. This is a God story. Listen in if you want to hear about God's mighty faithfulness in their lives.  NEW -...

Send a text Ep. 179 - Kristen is pregnant and weeks away from maternity leave. Bethany is getting off of social media for the summer. The two of us want to inspire you to set some goals and make this summer count. Not in the "bucket list item" sort of way. We want to inspire you to grow as a Christian woman and pursue God with your whole heart.  NEW - The Biblical Womanhood Bootcamp FREE...

Send a text Ep. 178 - Christian womanhood has been shoved to the ground and deemed harmful for modern women. Feminism has become the new definer of what's acceptable to embrace. In today's conversation, we're chatting with Anneliese from "Feminine Not Feminist" about God's true design for women and how to THRIVE in your femininity.  NEW - The Biblical Womanhood Bootca...

Send a text Ep. 177 - Marriage has been held up as the pinnacle of biblical womanhood. Get married. Have babies. Take care of your family. That all sounds great IF you're married. But, what if you're not married? What if you're single for a season or for a life time? Does that disqualify a woman from glorifying God in her womanhood and with her life? Madison Rudkin of the popular ac...

Send a text Ep 176 - Many Christian women have completely suppressed their sexuality and are pretending that they aren't sexual in any way.  This has created a generation of Christian women who believe their sexuality is more of a curse than a blessing. The switch didn't flip when they got married and sex within marriage is miserable as well. We're going to unpack why God's des...

Send a text Ep 175 - Choosing to stay home with your kids isn't the most glamorous job. In fact, there aren't promotions, raises, or a paycheck. You won't get an annual company party with other employees celebrating your achievements and patting you on the back. Most often the opposite is true. You're left exhausted by the end of the day. The accolades are few. The rewards aren...

Send a text Ep. 174 - Motherhood is one of the most beautiful and complicated callings in the world. You'd give your life for your babies and you feel like you're losing your mind at the very same time. That's when the lies enter your mind. It's crucial as Christian women to turn to God's Word for truth to guide our emotions. Connect with Catherine  NEW - The Biblical Woma...

Send a text Ep 173 - Are women bound to a life of misery if they take on this role in the home. Cooking. Cleaning. Caretaking. Sleeping. Wake up. Repeat. Is this brainless work?  The home can be either a prison or a gospel flourishing environment. When you create a space for people to build relationships, nourish their bodies, learn, grow and build one another up, it's a life-giving gift. All...

Send a text Ep. 172 - At thirteen, after being abandoned by her mother one summer and left to take care of her younger brother, Harmon becomes susceptible to a relationship that turns out to be toxic, abusive, and ultimately exploitave. She eventually finds herself working in a strip club under the control of a pimp. Ultimately, she disposers the path to true freedom. Connect with Harmony and TREA...

Send a text Ep 171 - Imagine wanting to change your entire lifestyle because of what you see on social media. That is the reality for many women. We see. We want. We get anxious because we don't have. We do whatever we can to achieve that lifestyle. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.  The anxiety of trying to "measure up" on social media is too much. Let's discuss how we can be rooted in...

Send a text Ep. 170 - Porn had a chokehold on Cortney's life. She longed for freedom and Christ brought that to her. Join us for this special episode brought to you by our friends at COMPELLED. Listen to other powerful testimonies from martyrs, addicts, prisoners, missionaries and more at CompelledPodcast.com Contact Cortney directly at: CortneyBruketta @ gmail.com NEW GIRL DEFINED MEMBERSHIP...

Send a text Ep. 169 - Politics has many American Christian women crippled with anxiety. The stress of voting and the ramifications of that vote are weighty. In fact, a few years ago Kristen actually begged her husband to run for president because she was so stressed about the current political climate of the day. How can we, as Christian women, find peace and rest in Christ during these unknown ti...

Send a text Ep. 168 - Enjoy this replay. The whole idea of freezing your eggs is becoming more appealing to women each year.   Instead of being bound by her (God-designed) biological clock, women can delay having children until their 40s, without the worry of having to produce healthy eggs. The basic idea is that you freeze your strong eggs when you’re in your 20s, and then use them when you’re in...

Send a text Ep 166 - Have you ever seen a Christian marriage where the man appears to be leading, but the wife is actually controlling everything from behind the scenes? Control has been the name of the game since Eve ate the fruit in the garden. Women over the centuries have wrestled with their controlling and manipulative nature.  In todays episode, we're unpacking 5 ways women tend to cont...

Send a text Ep. 166 - Paul and Morgan have been braving the world of YouTube for most of their marriage. They've been proclaiming biblical truth and working to point others toward Jesus. It's not always easy though. The pressure to create and produce can be overwhelming. Not to mention the constant pushback and negativity that comes with being in the online space. In today's episode...

Send a text Ep. 165 - Biblical submission has been misunderstood and abused by many throughout history. Should we toss the biblical term OR strive to understand it in the way God intended? Is biblical submission still relevant for modern women? In today's conversation, we brought on Shannon Popkin to help us with this difficult topic. She's a Bible teacher, wife, mom and amazing mentor t...

Send a text Ep 164 - Have you ever wondered if marriage will cure your ongoing struggles with porn, masturbation, erotica and other sexual sins? Many women have believed the lie that getting married will CURE their sexual struggles. In today's episode, we offer you a better way toward freedom. A way that is rooted in God's truth. Let's dive in. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation...

Send a text Ep 163 - The two of us used to be HUGE proponents of the "praying  for your future husband" concept. I, Bethany, wrote letters and prayers for my future husband from age 14-30 when I got married. That's a lot of time spent thinking and dreaming about someone that might not have even existed. Is it a good idea for single Christian women to focus on a future husband? In to...

Send a text Ep 162 - We've seen thousands of Christian women ditch their faith over the past several years. Many came face to face with issues like gay marriage and decided that "hate-filled" Christianity wasn't for them.  Is it possible to be a KIND Christian and disagree with others? Does God's Word really stand the test of time? In today's conversation, we unpack t...

Send a text Ep 161 - The sourdough biblical womanhood aesthetic is in full force. It seems milking your cow, collecting fresh eggs and wearing a flowy dress are the new standards for biblical womanhood. Is it though? What does the Bible actually say about biblical womanhood? Does God require us to be barefoot and baking to be a Proverbs 31 woman? Let's discuss. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Tem...

Send a text Ep. 160 - Colleen Hoover has exploded onto the scene over the past few years. She is a multi New York Times bestseller and has even outsold the BIBLE. This author has captivated women across the world. Much of the controversy amongst Christian women has been around the erotic scenes in her books. Many say they're pornagraphic and downright sinful. If you've heard of or have r...