The Strong Women Podcast

In this final episode of the  Strong Women  Podcast, Maggie Hudson is back to help me reflect on this season and look ahead. We chat about slowing down to  observe  the season of Advent, what  I've  learned through this season's conversations, what it looks like to find and embrace  God's  calling in changing seasons, and more. I hope  you'll  take some time to listen to this reflective conversati...

Elisa Morgan knows what it's like to mother through every season—from raising young kids to walking alongside adult children through different challenges. She spent years investing in mothers as the first president of MOPS International (now MomCo ), but in this season of life she's discovering something sacred about aging: The purpose isn't to do more — it's to grow more like Christ. We talk abou...

Lisa Steven said yes to God when she had no idea how to run a residential program for single moms—and He's been showing up ever since. From miraculous provision to stories of young mothers discovering their dignity as image bearers, Lisa shares what it looks like to build Hope House on total dependence on God rather than her own strength. This is a conversation about saying yes even when you're no...

What if your calling is already right in front of you? Steve Garber helps us see that vocation isn't primarily about the perfect career path or the unique occupations we have; it's about responding to a God who speaks and calls us to faithfulness in the small, everyday moments that make up our lives. Steve joins me this week to talk about calling, living with integrity, and why the "little moments...

Jean Marie Davis endured childhood abuse that led to decades of exploitation in drugs and sex trafficking. At 29, she encountered Jesus at a pregnancy resource center. Through that experience, the Lord eventually led her to serve as director of a PRC. Today, Jean Marie is a powerful advocate for the pro-life movement, using her testimony to bring hope and change to others. She joins me today to sh...

Lisa Eldfrick is the daughter of Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker who faced years of backlash and legal battles after declining to create a same-sex wedding cake. Through intense public scrutiny and threats as they stood firm in their convictions, the Lord reignited Lisa's faith and brought her family closer to Him than ever before.   __________ The   Strong Women   Podcast is a product of the Co...

How can we know God's will for our lives as women? What does it look like to make the most of the opportunities set before us and prioritize the Kingdom of God? Jen Oshman—a wife, mom, writer, and ministry leader—shares her journey of following Jesus across different seasons and continents. We discuss how women can faithfully steward the circumstances God has placed them in, prioritize the Kingdom...

Abortion Pill Reversal has saved over 7,000 babies, giving them a second chance at life—and yet it's under attack in so many states. Today, I'm excited for you to hear Mackenna's story of how God used Abortion Pill Reversal to save her little girl and bring Mackenna back to Himself.     Show Notes:   Alliance Defending Freedom   Truth Rising      __________ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of...

When Kelsey and Frankie Dame couldn't conceive naturally, they were offered IVF as the obvious solution. But as believers, they didn't want to assume that they should pursue IVF just because they could . Instead, they asked, "What does the Christian worldview say about this?" Their journey through infertility is thought-provoking and redemptive. It helps us think well about navigating conversation...

Right now, between one million and ten million embryos created through IVF are frozen in storage. At a time when IVF is legal and widely accepted, how should Christians think about this technology? How does it treat children? Is there a way to participate ethically? I'm grateful to have the brilliant children's rights advocate Katy Faust on to help us think like Christians about this important and...

In The Chronicles of Narnia , Aslan tells Lucy, "Every year you grow, you will find me bigger." The same is true of every day we spend in God's Word. If you've ever felt intimidated about reading the Bible, this episode is for you. Amanda Bible Williams from She Reads Truth joins me to talk about the beauty of reading Scripture communally and the joy of discovering more of God through His Word. ht...

How do we help boys and girls trust that God's design of them is right and good? Dr. Kathy Koch joins me to talk about the five things kids need most and how we can be the kind of wise, loving adults they need in this gender-confused world.     Celebrate Kids   Raising Gender - Confident Kids : Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design by Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch   Our Bodies Tell God's...

"Would you rather have a dead daughter or a living son?" That's what Chloe Cole's psychiatrist asked her parents when they sought guidance about her pursuit of "gender transition." Well, Chloe did transition, until she realized the devastating consequences of this choice . I'm grateful to talk with Chloe this week as she shares her story of transition, detransition, and meeting Jesus. Truth Rising...

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the  Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! D ependence i nvites us   to experience greater joy in the Lord —and   Joni   Eareckson   Tada ' s life testifies to this joy .   S he joins us   today   to share the wisdom   she's   gained through years of following Jesus. Pour yours...

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the  Strong Women  podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Christianity is exploding across India. For the last 26 years, Rebecca Stanley has participated in God's work there through evangelism, church planting, and advocating for the vulnerable. Rebecca joins us in studio to share how God is...

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the  Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Stories have a profound way of shaping us. They form our attention, affections, and our character for better or worse. That's why reading what's good, true, and beautiful matters—and this takes practice. Jessica Hooten Wilson returns t...

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the  Strong Women  podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy!   Sometimes we forget how radical and powerful God's grace is. This week's guest, Toni McFadden, has not forgotten. Toni travels the country to speak about abortion, promote healthy sexuality and relationships, and advocate for the un...

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the  Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy!   What is motherhood all about?   Elizabeth Schlueter helps us perceive the beautiful truth about motherhood   amid cultural extremes . She joins us this week to challenge common myths about motherhood and cast a Christian vision for t...

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the  Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Many of us struggle with body image. Our bodies matter and we are called to care for them—but how do we do that without obsessing? Today, I chat about this with Lainey Greer, who uses her  background of exercise science and systematic...

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Our world is so confused about what it means to be male or female. Some speak as if men and women are interchangeable, and others as if we're totally different species. But God's creation of men and women is bigger and better than these...

We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season six of the  Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guest today is Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope. At 21, Rachelle felt God calling her to minister to women trapped working in strip clubs in her city of Louisville, KY. Today, she shares some of the stori...

Do you have a stack of books in your house making you feel guilty? Maybe you don't remember the last time you read a good book, or maybe you're itching to find your next good read. Well, today's episode with Maggie is all about reading. We chat about what we're reading, how to develop our "reading muscles," why reading is good for our souls, and more. Also, tune in to hear what's planned for Stron...

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is really the parable of two brothers: one who's ruled by unchecked desire, and the other who's ruled by legalism and pride. I think a lot of us can resonate with both brothers. We feel torn between what we want to do and what we ought to do. But God designed these two things to be united within us! Using this parable as a framework, my friend Heidi White joins me a...

If the Church is a "hospital for the sick," then we should expect it to be full of people who are sinful, broken (just like we are), and different from us. This week, Katie McCoy and I talk about what our relationship with the C hurch has looked like throughout our lives, and why the C hurch is worth committing to, even in the face of church hurt. We discuss the trends we're seeing in church tradi...

If everything belongs to God, how do we manage the things He's given us in a way that honors Him and blesses others? How can we find out where He's calling us invest our time, talents, and energy? Today's guest, Dana Wichterman, joins me to answer these questions and encourage us to invest everything we have in the Kingdom of God. Impact Foundation   Crown   Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Alignin...