The Strong Women Podcast

When Lydia Booth was told that she couldn't wear her "Jesus Loves Me" mask to her grade school in Mississippi, her mother, Jennifer Booth took action. In today's episode, we hear the story of how this mother and daughter team is working with Alliance Defending Freedom to protect Lydia's freedom of speech and how they're learning to rely on Jesus in the midst of it.     Jennifer and Lydia Booth Sho...

Catherine Wheeler has a powerful story of redemption. Catherine grew up in a Christian home with a father who was a pastor but walked away from her upbringing when she went off to college. She shares her journey of becoming an OB/GYN doctor, how she became involved with preforming abortions, and what led her to finally give her life to Jesus. Catherine's testimony shows a God who faithfully guided...

What would you do if someone came to assassinate you because you're a Christian? Virginia Prodan, author of  Saving My Assassin , boldly proclaimed the Gospel to the man that came to kill her. Virginia started sharing the truth when she was a lawyer in Romania and she shares it now as a speaker and an allied lawyer for Alliance Defending Freedom. Virginia's relationship with the God of truth radia...

Even though Dr. Jean Sutherland has been diagnosed with cancer three times, she remains strong in the Lord. Her journey through illness has given her a robust theology of suffering and has taught her about true joy. The conviction with which Jean speaks is evidence of the Holy Spirit in her life and makes us want to have a similar kind of relationship with God.   Dr. Jean Sutherland Show Notes:  ...

In honor of Father's Day, Sarah and Erin reflect on their own fathers and share clips of some Strong Women Podcast guests reflecting on their fathers. We honor and celebrate the men in our lives!   A Reflection on Fathers Show Notes:   Episode #1 of the Strong Women Podcast - The Life Giving Story:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strongwomen/Strong_Woman_Podcast_-_Episode_1_-_Introduction.mp3  ...

How did Shannon Bream's persistence lead her to where she is today? Shannon, the host of Fox News at Night and author of  The Women of the Bible Speak , shares the story of the women who have influenced her, how she and her husband, Sheldon, met, and how she transitioned from being a lawyer to a news host. Shannon radiates humility, joy, and competence in her daily life and on the air.     Shannon...

We have received some great questions at the Strong Women podcast and today Sarah and Erin share their answers! While this episode was recorded several months ago, we are just now releasing it because of how many exciting guests we had to share with you. We hope you enjoy getting to know Erin and Sarah better and we would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, ou...

breakpoint.org/strong2021 Without the right frame, a stained-glass masterpiece is just a heap of shards. Too many Christians experience the truth of God's story as that disordered heap. They have many fragments of truth, dazzling but disconnected, and they don't know how to fit those fragments together in a framework that brings the shards into a single, brilliant story. We're living at a hinge po...

How do we speak truth in a bold and winsome way?  Jannique  Stewart is a pro-life apologist who speaks for Life Training Institute and she is also a Biblical sexuality apologist.  Jannique  travels around the country making a case for God's design for life and sexuality. She grew up in Europe which has given her a unique perspective of American culture.  Jannique's  story is engaging and encouragi...

How do we focus more on our design as women instead of our role as women? Glenn Stanton brings his expertise in the issues of gender, sexuality, marriage and parenting to the conversation and breaks down what it truly means to think beyond gender stereotypes and think more about our design. Glenn Stanton has served as the Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family for over...

Rebecca McLaughlin, author of "Confronting Christianity", talks to us about the Genesis 1 command to rule, relate and create as human beings and, more specifically, how we do that as women. We talk about friendship and the beauty that comes from a Christian worldview in all the areas of life. This is a live podcast recording from Wilberforce Weekend.   Rebecca McLaughlin Show Notes:   Wilberforce...

What prepared a retired Navy pilot to land the Southwest 1380 flight when its engine failed? Tammie Jo Shults shares how the events from her life gave her the knowledge and character to respond in the Southwest 1380 crisis with competence and peace. Tammie Jo's story is one of providence, faithfulness, and hard work. Her example is truly inspiring.     Tammie Jo Shults Show Notes:   Tammie Jo's We...

How do you form habits that make a lasting difference? Lara Casey, CEO of Cultivate What Matters, tells her personal story of transformation and growth from brokenness to thriving. Lara has a good grasp on the reality that the decisions we make and the intentional choices we make in forming habits lead us somewhere and that God's grace never leaves us.     Lara Casey Show Notes:   Lara's Website: ...

Julie and Abby  LaQuey  are a mother and daughter who love the Scriptures. Abby is a flawless child of God with downs syndrome who speaks for Celebrate Kids reciting the book of Ruth from memory. Julie shares what God has taught her as she has mothered Abby and recites the Scriptures that encourage her. Julie and Abby's powerful testimonies will uplift you.     Julie and Abby  LaQuey  Show Notes:...

How did God transform an atheist mother into a prayer warrior? Christopher Yuan and his mother, Angela, wrote a compelling book sharing their journey to faith called "Out of a Far Country." In this episode, Christopher shares more of his mother's story and how after she came to love Jesus, her prayers led him to leave his life of sin and love Jesus as well.     Christopher Yuan Show Notes:   Chris...

What do you do when someone is misusing their spiritual influence? What are the red flags of spiritual abuse?  Teasi  Cannon has a powerful and personal story of redemption. She shares about the heartache and the healing of spiritual abuse, and how God was faithful to her through it all.     Teasi  Cannon Show Notes:   Teasi's  Website:  https://www.teasicannon.com/   "Lord, Where's My Calling (Up...

Betsy Hake, founder of Jericho Ministries, has been serving as a missionary in Honduras for 40 years. Betsy's life is full of amazing stories of redemption and provision for the women she works with, for the children's home she started, and for herself. Betsy exemplifies that following Jesus is often doing the next right thing and trusting God every day.   Betsy Hake Show Notes:   Jericho Ministri...

Luella Moulton is a 14-year-old who has an amazing adoption story. While being adopted was initially a struggle for her, Luella has come to realize God's great love for her. She is now passionate about the pro-life movement and wants to make an impact. She spends time writing government officials about her story and the value of every human life. Luella Moulton Show Notes:   "The Hiding Place" by...

What can we do to thrive in turmoil? Rod Dreher joins us on the podcast today to talk about his book, "Live Not  By  Lies", and the courage it takes to stand firm in a post-Christian culture. Rod points out that being courageous includes telling true and good stories, showing hospitality, and not being afraid to look different from those around us as followers of Jesus.     Rod Dreher Show Notes:...

Sherri Seligson became a Christian and a marine biologist and had a dream job with the Walt Disney company. After she got married and started having children, she decided to step away from her career and stay home with her children to care for them and educate them. We talk to Sherri about why she chose that path and how God is still using her gifting and love for nature to teach and encourage tho...

Do you want to make an impact in this cultural moment? What do good stories have to do with law? Kristen Waggoner, who oversees the U.S. Legal Division and Communications for Alliance Defending Freedom, is knowledgeable in civil litigation, in employment, education, nonprofit, and constitutional law. She is an example of what it means to respond to the need before you, stand for truth, and  repres...

Why do we love stories and how does it fit into a Christian worldview of who we are as human beings? Should we make reading fiction apart of our lives? Do we need to cultivate our imaginations? Young adult fiction author, K.B. Hoyle, reminds us how stories shape us and good stories make us better.   K.B. Hoyle Show Notes:   K.B. Hoyle's Website:  http://www.kbhoyle.com/   K.B. Hoyle's E-mail Addre...

Ash Marsh and her husband, John, founders of The Marsh Collective, have the vision of returning buildings and spaces back to their intended glory. Ash shares her story of how Christ restored her life, her marriage, her home and now her city.     Ash Marsh Show Notes: The Marsh Collective:  https://marshcollective.com/   Wilberforce Weekend 2021:  https://wilberforceweekend.org/   "The Great Blue H...

Alisa Childers, author of "Another Gospel", joins Sarah and Erin on the podcast again for the first ever live interview with an audience. They discuss some common lies that we as believers come across in the church and the truth that replaces them. Alisa Childers Show Notes:   Strong Women's first conversation with Alisa - "15. Doubt and Progressive Christianity with Alisa Childers": https://stron...

Ellen Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author and speaker, shares with us about a great woman of faith from her book, "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot". Ellen helps us see Elisabeth as she was – a strong woman who had struggles and heartbreaks but had a heart truly surrendered to God.     Ellen Vaughn Show Notes:   Ellen Vaughn's Website:  https://ellenvaughn.com/   "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot" by Elle...