The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast

I am delighted today to re-release the very first episode of the podcast, an episode that first released 5 years ago last month! In this first episode of the show I had a chat with my dear friend from church, Angela Parsley . Angela is an absolute gem. Though she has struggled with an oftentimes debilitating chronic illness for nearly half her life, she nevertheless is always seeking to serve thos...

Two weeks ago we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World".  In that first episode we covered the introduction and first chapter of the book, while this week we're zeroing in on chapter 2. This chapter is all about friendships of the Bible, and ou...

Alexandra Hoover is a wife, mom, speaker, worker in church ministry, and author of the brand new book, " Eyes Up: How to Trust God's Heart by Tracing His Hand ". She'll inspire you on the show today to look back at God's faithfulness in your past as a way to build your faith in the present and future.      What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Alexandra's new book, "Eyes Up: How to Trust God's H...

Today we kick off a brand new solo podcast series, and I could not be more excited! My last solo series was based on my book, Lies Moms Believe, and this new one will be based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World".  Let's get started! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~God's design for f...

Victoria Duerstock is a wife, mom, speaker, and author who is passionate about home design, hospitality, and God's Word. She comes on the show today to share her passion for inspiring women to understand how they can partner with God to cultivate peace in their homes.   What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Victoria's new book, , what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~Using our h...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am finishing out the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the final 3 lies covered in the book, "The most important thing is my child's education", "Good moms do 'xyz'", and "You have to 'do' motherhood the way the culture tells you". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind trans...

Naomi Vacaro is a wife, mama, small business owner, founder of the WholeHearted Community ministry, producer of the Quiet Time Companion Journal , and brand new author of the book, "Quiet: Creating Grace-Based Rhythms for Spending Time with Jesus" . Her prayer is that   you would come away from this episode feeling equipped and encouraged to begin cultivating a grace-based quiet time in your own l...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lies "My focus should be on rules and regulations" and "The 'experts' know better how to raise and educate my child than I do". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind transformed and your heart encouraged by the truths o...

Sadie Robertson Huff is a wife, mama, founder of the ministry Live Original , sought-after speaker, podcaster, and author of the new book, "Who Are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World" .  Our prayer is that, whether you are simply a social media consumer or a content creator, you would come away from this conversation feeling so freed and encouraged.       What We Chat...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lies "Children are Really Expensive" and "Children Ruin a Marriage". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind transformed and your heart encouraged by the truths of the gospel! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The ne...

Durenda Wilson is a wife, homeschooling mom of 8, podcaster, and author who is passionate about seeing homeschooling moms be encouraged and equipped. She is the author of the wonderful new book, The 4 Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life" , and comes on the show to encourage homeschool mamas to reorient their view of education, daily rhythms, and routines in a w...

Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast and on today's solo show she is covering the topic of "Bible Study 101".  Though this is a re-release of an episode originally recorded two years ago, it seems timely again as we are feeling fearful in these times and needing to grow in our knowledge of the Bible and our ability to study it. May you come away from this episode feeling en...

Marian Jordan Ellis from This Redeemed Life is a wife, mom, author, and Bible study teacher who is passionate about helping women grow in their Bible literacy and love for God's Word.   Our prayer is that you come away from this conversation fired up about truth and your pursuit of it.   What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Marian's radical conversion story - how Jesus found Marian in a bar fol...

On this week's solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to talk all about New Year's resolutions, goals, walking by the Spirit, and holding fast to the gospel in the midst of it all. What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Why so many of our resolutions "fail" and why wrong theology is shooting us in the foot here ~The impact of the gospel on our guilt surrounding "failing" in our resolutions...

Tama Fortner is a wife, mom, writer, and author of the new book, "Simply Christmas: A Busy Mom's Guide to Reclaiming the Peace of the Holidays" . Our hope for you today is that you would walk away from this episode feeling far better equipped to cultivate a truly peaceful, joyful holiday season this year. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Tama’s new  book, "Simply Christmas: A Busy Mom's Gui...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to share about the importance of cultivating a truly Spirit-led holiday season and how we can go about doing so. My prayer is that you would walk away from today’s talk feeling inspired and equipped to really live out the fruits of the Spirit this Christmas! What She Chats about in Today’s Episode: ~The importance of walking by the Spirit du...

Jessica Hottle is a wife, author, podcast host of the show, "What's the Truth?" , and passionate about helping women to find freedom from the lies that hold them back. Today she comes on the show to talk about her soon-to-release book, "Face off with Your Feelings: Break Up with the Lies of Your Past and Embrace the Truth of Your Future" . Our prayer is that you come away from today's conversation...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lies "My Postpartum Body has to be a Certain Way" and "Children are a Nuisance and an Interruption". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind transformed and your heart encouraged by the truths of the gospel! What I Chat a...

Kayla Craig is a wife, mama of 4, former journalist, and writer who just released a brand new book entitled, "To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents". She comes on the how today to encourage us with the truth of how liturgies and prayers can help us through even the hardest seasons of parenting. What we Chat about in This Episode ~Kayla's book, To Light Their Way: A...

Julie Plagens is a wife, mom of adult children, and author who has experienced the pain of family estrangement. That is what we will be talking about today, with our prayer being that you would walk away from this conversation encouraged to know that you are not alone and that God is not yet done with your story, as well as equipped to truly walk by the Spirit in the midst of this hard season. Wha...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lie "I don't have time" and how it leads to our common views of friendship, creativity, marriage, and time alone with God. I hope you'll walk away from this episode encouraged and inspired by just how much time you truly do have to pur...

Heather Creekmore is a wife, homeschooling mom of four, podcaster, and author of the new book, The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest. This is by far the best book I have ever read on the topic of comparison, and today Heather comes on the show to talk about the book and its overarching message: that it is the gospel alone that can actually free us from the...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about what success in motherhood looks like, what it is, and what it isn't.  I hope you walk away from today's conversation feeling encouraged. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next 2 lies covered in my book: 21.  My success as a mom is...

Jeannie Cunnion is a wife, mom of 5 boys, writer, counselor, and author. Today we chat about her brand new book, Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit, and Jeannie helps us grow in our understanding of the important work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. What we Chat about in This Episode ~Jeannie's new book, Don't Miss Out:  Daring to Believe Life is Better with the...

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book,  Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about what we are and are not responsible for as moms, the happiness of our children, what to do when we feel like life is passing us by, and help for our mothering journey.  I hope you walk away from today's conversation feeling encouraged. Wha...