The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast

  Katie Walters is a pastor's wife, mama to 6 kiddos, serves at her church alongside her husband, Josh, and runs, as founder and CEO, the nonprofit clothing company based in Togo, West Africa called Francis and Benedict. She comes on the show today to inspire working mamas everywhere with the truth that whatever God calls you to do, that He will equip you for.  What We Chat about in Today's Episod...

September McCarthy is a wife of 30 years, homeschooling mama of 24 years, has ten children ages 28-8, and is a grandma, as well. She is in the midst of multiple seasons of life all at once, and at the same time is a business owner, podcaster, and author. September is incredibly passionate about motherhood and joins me on the show today to inspire and encourage us in how we can mother well in the m...

Kim Erickson is a wife of over 20 years, mama of Austin (in heaven) and Ethan, family immigration attorney, speaker, and author of, among others, her newest book, "Surviving Sorrow: A Mother's Guide to Living With Loss". Today she walks us through how we can grieve, how we can help others in their grief, and how the Lord helps us along the way. What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Kim's new boo...

Debra Fileta is a wife of nearly 13 years, mom of 3, licensed professional counselor specializing in relationships, podcaster, author, and runs the relationship advice blog True Love Dates . She joins me on the show today to share about her newest book, Love in Every Season: Understanding the Four Stages of Every Healthy Relationship , and how we can make the most of each season of our relationshi...

Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until this point, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the now second of (what will hopefully be many - that's up to the feedback she gets from you!) her solo podcasts to talk today on the topic of "Bible Study 101". This episode was recorded back at the end of Ja...

  Ruth Chou Simons is a wife, mama of 6 boys, artist, author, and founder of GraceLaced. Most recently (as of yesterday's launch day!) she and her husband, Troy, are authors of the brand new family worship devotional book, "Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family". Her wisdom for mamas in this episode are sure to be a balm to your soul! What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Ruth's newe...

Kevin Downes is a husband, father, actor, and movie producer perhaps best known for films such as Moms Night Out , I Can Only Imagine , and Courageous . Today, I sit down with Kevin to chat about his newest movie, I Still Believe , which releases nationwide March 13th. What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Kevin's newest film, "I Still Believe", which releases nationwide March 13th; what it's ab...

Hannah Anderson is a pastor's wife, mom of 3, writer, speaker, and author of the book "All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment". On today's episode, she shares with us what discernment is, what it is not, and how we as believers can grow in it. What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Hannah's latest book, what it's about, what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~What...

Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until this point, has always been an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the first of (what will hopefully be many - that's up to the feedback she gets from you!) her solo podcasts to talk on the topic of "Navigating Difficult Friendships". What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~A bit...

Catherine McNiel is a wife, mama of 3, speaker, gardener, and author of two books, " Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline " and "All Shall be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World " . She shares about the newest of her two books today and inspires us with that truth that God's unending presence is a promise that all shall be well.   What we Chat...

Jamie Erickson is a wife, homeschooling mama of 5, and author of the new book, Homeschooling Bravely:  . This is an episode for you whether you are a brand new homeschooling mama, just starting to consider homeschooling as your education method of choice, or a mama in the thick of homeschooling who needs her vision for it restored and revitalized. You're sure to come away inspired and encouraged!...

Victoria Duerstock is a wife, homeschooling mom, design guru, speaker, coach, and author. Today she is coming on the podcast to share about her brand new book, Heart and Home for Christmas: Celebrating Joy in Your Living Space . You will come away from this episode built up, inspired, refreshed, and excited for the Christmas season. What we Chat about in This Episode: ~Victoria's newest book, "Hea...

~Natalie's testimony of growing up struggling with anger issues and then struggling with mommy anger; what led to her passion for freeing other moms from it ~What therapy looked like for Natalie as she sought to overcome anger issues ~The power of asking your children's forgiveness for your bouts of mommy anger ~How growing in your walk with God is crucial if you're going to grow in freedom from a...

Corrie Stanway is a mama and woman of God who is passionate about health and wellness. As a certified health and wellness coach and physical education instructor for kindergarten to middle school students. she is excited about educating and equipping others to be healthy in body, mind, and soul.   What we Chat about in This Episode: ~Corrie's testimony of being freed by Christ from a fitness addic...

Kristel Acevedo is a wife, mom of two, and native of Nicaragua who is passionate about equipping others to have a thoroughly Biblical perspective on immigration and the refugee crisis.   What we Chat about in This Episode: ~Kristel's story of growing up in Central America and what led her family to the States. ~Myths and stereotypes about immigrants and refugees which we need to dispel ~Treating i...

Malinda Fuller is a wife to Alex, homeschooling mama of two girls, and brand new author of the book Obedience Over Hustle: The Surrender of the Striving Heart. Malinda's message is a most timely one considering just how prevalent the teachings of hustle culture are today. You will no doubt come away from this two-part episode convicted, encouraged, and inspired to choose obedience over hustle and...

Malinda Fuller is a wife to Alex, homeschooling mama of two girls, and brand new author of the book Obedience Over Hustle: The Surrender of the Striving Heart. Malinda's message is a most timely one considering just how prevalent the teachings of hustle culture are today. You will no doubt come away from this two-part episode convicted, encouraged, and inspired to choose obedience over hustle and...

What we Chat about in This Episode: ~The problem with an "us vs. them" mentality ~What civil discourse is, and how Chelsea became passionate about it ~Being able to contain, monitor, and be self-aware of your emotions while in discussions of disagreements with others ~The vicious cycle of conflict - basing your identiity in your beliefs, being attacked and then becoming self-absorbed, going into f...

Rachel Green Miller is a wife, homeschooling mom of 3 boys, blogger, historian, and author of the new book, "Beyond Authority and Submission: Women and Men in Marriage, Church, and Society". She is well-versed in the historical and pagan roots of the patriarchy movement, as well as the history of feminism. Even more importantly, she knows what God's Word has to say on the topics of God's design fo...

Rachel Green Miller is a wife, homeschooling mom of 3 boys, blogger, historian, and author of the new book, "Beyond Authority and Submission: Women and Men in Marriage, Church, and Society". She is well-versed in the historical and pagan roots of the patriarchy movement, as well as the history of feminism. Even more importantly, she knows what God's Word has to say on the topics of God's design fo...

MacKenzie Koppa is a podcaster, voice over artist, and single Christian mama of 4 kiddos who knows what it's like to go through hard times. In the midst of it all, she is passionate about encouraging women to cultivate loveliness right where they are, in the midst of life's trials and hardships. I know you will come away from this second part of our chat built up and encouraged to see, pursue, fin...

MacKenzie Koppa is a podcaster, voice over artist, and single Christian mama of 4 kiddos who knows what it's like to go through hard times. In the midst of it all, she is passionate about encouraging women to cultivate loveliness right where they are, in the midst of life's trials and hardships. I know you will come away from this chat built up and encouraged to see, pursue, find, and cultivate mo...

Glenna Marshall is a pastor's wife, mama of two boys, and new author who is passionate about encouraging believers with the truth that the ultimate gift in life is the very presence of God Himself. You will walk away from today's chat built up and encouraged! What we Chat about in This Episode: ~Glenna's new book, "The Promise is His Presence" - what led her to write it and what readers can expect...

Porcia Baxter is a wife, mama of two little boys, and speaker with a passion to see others freed by Christ just as she has been. On today's episode of the Home and Hearth Podcast, she shares her amazing testimony of being freed by Christ from a 17-year-long addiction to alcohol and drugs. You will walk away from this chat with hope in your heart and your faith built up! What we Chat about in This...

Pat and Tammy McLeod are Harvard chaplains for CRU, founding members of the Mamelodi Initiative in Africa, parents of four children, including Zack who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, and now new authors as they set pen to paper to chronicle in Hit Hard their story with their son and the subsequent ambiguous loss they have experienced. What we Chat about in This Episode: ~The McLeod's new b...