The Strong Women Podcast

Kelly Needham, author of the book  Friend-ish: Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion , loves Jesus and has a desire for God's Word that radiates from her. Kelly has a passion for friendship, what friendship is for, and how through friendship we learn to find our roots in God. This conversation is full of encouragement to enjoy the gift of those around us and, ultimately, to pursue a...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Carl Trueman.     Carl Trueman Reflection Show Notes   Donate and receive A Strange New World by Carl Trueman   The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman   When Harry Became Sally by Ryan T. Anderson   Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier   Join Strong Women on Social Media: htt...

Today we talk with Carl Trueman about his latest book,  Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution . In a time where much cultural conversation focuses on gender identity, we often wonder, "How did we get here?" Carl offers insight into how our culture has been formed and what we can do to help bring the beauty of God's design back to our com...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part two of their conversation with Debbie Greisen.     Debbie Greisen Reflection Show Notes - Part Two   Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreher   The Strong Women Podcast 41. Faithfulness in Turmoil with Rod Dreher   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc   Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know...

Our guest today on the podcast is Debbie Greisen. After being raised on the mission field of Hong Kong, she began her journey teaching grade school in Australia, the Marshall Islands, Africa, and the Middle East. Debbie adopted both of her daughters from China while teaching overseas. Upon moving to the United States, Debbie continued teaching in Washington state until her recent retirement. But r...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part one of their conversation with Debbie Greisen.     Debbie Greisen Reflection Show Notes – Part One   The Epic of Gilgamesh   The Iliad & The Odyssey by Homer   Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen    The Strong Women Podcast S2 11: Being Differently Abled with Emma Faye Rudkin   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linkt...

Our guest today on the podcast is Debbie Greisen. After being raised on the mission field of Hong Kong, she began her journey teaching grade school in Australia, the Marshall Islands, Africa, and the Middle East. Debbie adopted both of her daughters from China while teaching overseas. Upon moving to the United States, Debbie continued teaching in Washington state until her recent retirement. But r...

GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!   How has the Strong Women podcast impacted you? Who is your favorite guest and why? Why do you listen to the Strong Women podcast? We want to hear from you!   Record a voice memo on your phone sharing about your experience with the Strong Women podcast and email it to us at strongwomen@colsoncenter.org .   The winner will get to listen in on a virtual podcast interview with Sara...

Today, we are sharing a Best of  Strong Women  episode featuring Barronelle Stutzman. We want to re-share this episode with you because Barronelle will be receiving the Wilberforce Award at Wilberforce Weekend in Orlando this May! If you'd like to learn more about the Wilberforce Award and join us at Wilberforce Weekend, go to  wilberforceweekend.org . Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene's Flower...

Today, we are sharing a Best of  Strong Women episode featuring Virginia Prodan. We want to re-share this episode with you because Virginia will be speaking at Wilberforce Weekend in Orlando this May! If you'd like to learn more from Virginia and join us at Wilberforce Weekend, go to wilberforceweekend.org . What would you do if someone came to assassinate you because you're a Christian? Virginia...

Join Sarah and Erin as they answer your questions and reflect on self-care.     Answering Listener's Questions on Self-Care with Sarah and Erin Show Notes   The Strong Women Podcast 82. Motherhood: A Thousand Tiny Moments to Worship with Emily Jensen Emily Jensen    Confessions Saint Augustine   Risen Motherhood Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler   The Strong Women Podcast 67. How Am I Smart? A Faceboo...

https://wilberforceweekend.org/   Join the Strong Women Team May 13-15 in Orlando, FL for Wilberforce Weekend! We will be doing a live podcast recording with Nancy Guthrie and hosting a listener meetup. Bring a copy of a favorite new or lightly used book to exchange if you have one, or just come and enjoy the company.

Jennifer Allen grew into advocacy for those with disabilities after her son Sam was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. With a background in broadcast news and television production, Jennifer shares how God used those skills to help her bring awareness to the topic of autism. She has recently been focusing her energy on public policy and laws to enhance the lives of those living with disabilities....

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Rachel Gilson.   Rachel Gilson Reflection Show Notes Rachel Gilson's Website Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson   You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith   Norms and Nobility by David Hicks   Susanna Wesley: Servant of God by Sandy Dengler   Susanna Wesley by Charles Ludwig   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strong...

Rachel Gilson, author of  Born Again This Way , has experienced same-sex attraction since she was a young woman. After coming to Jesus as a student at Harvard, Rachel shares how she learned to trust and obey God even when it's hard. Rachel also shares how to think well about our desires and submit them to Christ. We learn from Rachel how to approach the topic of homosexuality with thoughtfulness,...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part two of their conversation with Emily Colson, author of Dancing with Max .     Emily Colson Reflection Show Notes - Part Two   Emily's Website   Dancing with Max by Emily Colson   Heart by Max Card   Heart by Max Onesie   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc   Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next...

Emily Colson, artist and author of Dancing with Max , joins us today on the podcast. Her story is a powerful and engaging testimony of God's faithfulness through the joys and struggles of life. Emily also shares about her dad, Charles Colson, who founded the Colson Center and also about her son, Max, who is diagnosed with autism.     Emily Colson Show Notes - Part Two   Emily's Website   Dancing w...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part one of their conversation with Emily Colson, daughter of Chuck Colson.     Emily Colson Reflection Show Notes - Part One    The Strong Women Podcast 100 th Episode Giveaway!   Emily's Website   Dancing with Max by Emily Colson   Prison Fellowship   Angel Tree Christmas   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc   Erin and her husba...

Emily Colson, artist and author of Dancing with Max , joins us today on the podcast. Her story is a powerful and engaging testimony of God's faithfulness through the joys and struggles of life. Emily also shares about her dad, Charles Colson, who founded the Colson Center and also about her son, Max, who is diagnosed with autism.     Emily Colson Show Notes - Part One   The Strong Women Podcast 10...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Emma Faye Rudkin.     Emma Faye Rudkin Reflection Show Notes   Emma Faye's website   Aid the Silent   Young Life   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc   Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ...

Emma Faye Rudkin, founder of Aid the Silent, lost her hearing when she was 3 years old. She shares how her relationship with Jesus helped her to overcome the challenges of being deaf and how Aid the Silent comes alongside the deaf community. Emma Faye is a role model of perseverance, hard work, and hope throughout suffering and struggle.   Emma Faye Rudkin Show Notes   Emma Faye's website   Aid th...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with author Cynthia Heald.     Cynthia Heald Reflection Show Notes   Cynthia's Website   Becoming a Woman of Excellence (30th Anniversary Edition) by Cynthia Heald   The Faithful Way by Cynthia Heald   Living Wisely by Cynthia Heald   Strong Women Podcast 13. Great Struggle, Great Faith with Marie Wood   Epic of Gilgamesh   Strong Women Podcas...

Cynthia Heald, author of several books for women, has a love for God and His Word that radiates from her. She shares about coming to know Jesus and learning to say, "If it pleases You, Lord, it pleases me." Delighting in mentoring younger women, she shares with them how God and His Word can be trusted even when it doesn't seem to make sense.       Cynthia Heald Show Notes   Cynthia's Website   Bec...

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part two of their conversation with Hilary Morgan Ferrer, author of Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality .     Hilary Morgan Ferrer Reflection Show Notes – Part Two Mama Bear Apologetics   Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast   Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hilary Morgan Ferrer   Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality:...

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