The Strong Women Podcast

Join Sarah and Erin as they reflect on their conversation with Emily Jensen of Risen Motherhood!   Emily Jensen Reflection Show Notes:   Risen Motherhood:  https://www.risenmotherhood.com/   Risen Mother by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/risen-motherhood-emily-jensen/1130410628?ean=9780736976220   Strong Women Episode with Dr. Jean Sutherland:  https://strongwomen...

What does it mean to take delight in the everyday duties of motherhood? Emily Jensen, co-founder of Risen Motherhood and co-author of the book of the same name, knows firsthand how challenging motherhood can be. A disordered view of motherhood would tell us that the sacrifice it takes isn't worth it and that we need to escape in order to recharge. Emily proposes instead that the mundane, self-sacr...

The same woman who wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb" also influenced popular American traditions like having a Christmas tree in your home and women wearing a white wedding gown for their marriage ceremony. She also is considered the godmother of our Thanksgiving because of her relentless petitions to Presidents and lawmakers to create the National holiday, which finally happened under President Linc...

Jessica Hooten Wilson is an author, speaker, and professor at the University of Dallas and joined us on the podcast to discuss one of her favorite authors, Flannery O'Connor. Jessica gives us insight on the depth and rich theology of O'Connor's stories - stories that can often be misunderstood as dark and confusing. Jessica explains the power and beauty in O'Connor's writing and how fiction is uni...

Kathy  Lesnoff was working in an abortion clinic at the lowest point in her life. As she was preparing to take her own life, her mother-in-law shared the Gospel with her. Kathy shares the story of how coming to know Jesus changed her heart, her view on abortion, and then her career. Today, Kathy is the president of Mosaic Pregnancy and Health Centers in the state of Illinois and, with the help of...

Maria Baer is an experienced reporter, writer, and podcaster and she co-hosts The Colson Center's weekly podcast, BreakPoint this week. In this episode, we hear Maria's story and how she got into journalism. We also talk to Maria about the topic surrogacy and what she has learned from her research and reporting on the topic. This episode will help you apply the Christian worldview to this delicate...

We welcomed back historian Glenn Sunshine to share with us about several women of the Reformation, including Katharina Luther, and the time of history they were in. We learn about how women and marriage were viewed in the church at that time and the great things that these women of the Reformation contributed to our Christian heritage. We're excited to share this two-part episode with you because...

We welcomed back historian Glenn Sunshine to share with us about several women of the Reformation, including Katharina Luther, and the time of history they were in. We learn about how women and marriage were viewed in the church at that time and the great things that these women of the Reformation contributed to our Christian heritage. We're excited to share this two-part episode with you because...

Are men and women valued as equal partners in the work, ministry, and function of the Church? Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher co-authored the book Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women and joined us to talk about why it is not good for "man to be alone." Our conversation with Elyse and Eric centers around how God views women, how the church is stronger when men and women are working togethe...

Yuri Lopez was a 6-year-old orphan in Honduras when she received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. It was the first Christmas gift she had ever received and was the spark that began her relationship with Jesus. When she was at 13, she cried out to God and He answered her cry! Now Yuri works with Operation Christmas Child telling her incredible story and sharing the hope that is only found...

Yodit  Brooks is a mother of 6 and a pastor's wife of 24 years. Yodit shares what God has taught her through being involved in the church and through her heart for adoption. Yodit also shares the loss she, her husband Chris, and their family experienced when her oldest son went to heaven. Yodit represents what it looks like to be present where you are and how to live faithfully in the moments we'r...

Natasha Smith and Brittany Smith, authors of "Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice", share with us the stories of women who have experienced an unplanned pregnancy. Natasha and Brittany both work for Save the Storks, an organization that supports pregnancy resource centers, and in this conversation, they show just how deeply they care for all life - whether inside or ou...

Shaunti  Feldhahn , author For Women Only and also of For Men Only, started her career as an analyst on Wall Street and she now uses her giftings as a researcher to give insights into relationships. Shaunti understands that women and men were created differently and that when we seek to understand each person in front of us, it leads to thriving and healthy marriages, families, and friendships. Sh...

What should we know about the women in Afghanistan and how can we help? Mindy Belz is the Senior Editor for WORLD Magazine and author of the book  They Say We Are Infidels: On the Run From ISIS With Persecuted Christians in the Middle East . Mindy shares with us her vast knowledge of the situation in the Middle East and what we can do to think about the current tragedy in Afghanistan through the l...

Terri Paulick is a Christian counselor and a dear friend and mentor to Erin. In this episode, we learn about how Terri's grandmother showed her Jesus in her day-to-day life, how Terri surrendered what she thought she wanted for the sake of being faithful, and also how to think Biblically about counseling and its benefits. Terri has a tender heart for women and that radiates all throughout our conv...

Joy Pullmann is the executive editor of The Federalist and the author of "The Education Invasion: How Common Core Fights Parents for Control of American Kids." We talk to her about the shift that was made in public education in America and how many of us were unaware of what was really going on. Joy's courage to find the facts as a journalist challenges us to think about what we can do to make cha...

We welcomed back Dr. Kathy Koch, author of "8 Great Smarts," for a Facebook Live conversation on our design as women. As Kathy likes to say, "We are created on purpose with purpose for a purpose." Kathy has a good grasp on our identity as women and that is displayed in how God made us smart. You won't want to miss this encouraging and thoughtful conversation!     Kathy Koch Show Notes:   Wilberfor...

What does it look like to show radical, ordinary hospitality? Rosaria  Champagne  Butterfield is the author of the book, "The Gospel Comes with a House Key", and she shares her story of being an atheist, lesbian professor who came to know Jesus through the love and hospitality of a pastor and his family. The impact of hospitality is weaved throughout Rosaria's story of her past and her present, an...

Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene's Flowers, has been in the news due to a lawsuit centered around her loving stance on marriage. Barronelle has become a beacon of what it means to stand for religious liberty, not because she sought it out, but because she has been rising up to do the next good thing. In today's episode, we explore Barronelle's story and through that learn that God's promises c...

Emilie Kao is one of the founders of the Promise for America's Children, a coalition of non-profit organizations who work for the wellbeing of American families and also enable parents and concerned citizens to protect children. Emilie shares with us how God directed her steps into studying law to defend religious liberty and human rights. Emilie thinks that words have significant meaning both in...

We're celebrating our one-year anniversary with you by taking a look back at some of our favorite clips from our first 62 episodes! We're also celebrating by offering limited edition Strong Women Podcast t-shirts through the month of August. You can find out more at our website,  strongwomen.colsoncenter.org .     Strong Women's One-Year Anniversary Show Notes:   Get your Strong Women T-Shirt!  ht...

How do you know what  your  calling is? Missy Wallace, Vice President and Executive Director of Faith and Work at Redeemer City to City, shares about how we should view work in light of our relationship with God. This conversation spans topics from Missy's personal story of a child with illness to how to know we're in God's will. Missy has a robust theology of what it means to be called by God - n...

How do you serve in your church as a mom of young kids? How do you love your co-workers who aren't Christians? In today's episode, Sarah and Erin answer some of your questions and also give some great book recommendations. We would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, our topics or anything you would like to ask. You can email them to  strongwomen@colsoncenter....

How do you remain firm in your convictions and your identity in Jesus as a professional athlete? Jaelene Daniels (Hinkle), retired defender for the North Carolina Courage, has played soccer her whole life and in many  ways,  it's formed who she is. She talks about how her love for soccer lead her to committing her life to God, how she courageously stood up for what she believes, and what sports te...

Bessie  Knoester  is a military wife who struggles with chronic illness, but she is also an example of a steadfast woman. Bessie's shares how her faith is rooted in a God who is trustworthy even in the midst of trials.     Bessie Knoester Show Notes:   "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot" by Ellen Vaughn:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becoming-elisabeth-elliot-ellen-vaughn/1137037379?ean=9781535910934...