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It's that time of year again. The College semester is starting, and parents are struggling with their child moving on. We get it, and we want to help you not only survive but thrive in this new time of life that God has brought. Mentioned In This Episode: Praying the Scripture for Your Adult Children: Trusting God With the Ones You Love by Jodie Brendt Legacy of Prayer: A Spiritual Trust Fund for...

In this episode, we will dive into the purpose of anger and how to tap into the way God intends for us to use it. Then we will discuss how we can move from just being angry to actually achieving conflict resolution. Join us!   Mentioned In This Episode: Mark 3:5 Ephesians 4:26 Proverbs 29:11 Numbers 14:18   Conflict: FIFO method F ACTS - Just the actual facts of what happened I MAGINE - What I ima...

In this episode we deal with the heavy topic of grief exploring the different stages, what they look like, and how grief can be a holy process that should give us hope. Mentioned In This Episode: I Thessalonians 4:13-15 Philippians 3:14 Psalms 56:3 John 11:35 Quotes: "People won't remember what you said, and they won't remember what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel." M...

We are continuing our emotions series with this question about sadness. What's the difference between sadness and depression, and how do I know when to seek help? We'll also discuss the most prevalent myths about depression. Mentioned In This Episode: None Like Him by Jen Wilkin Romans 8:26 Mudhouse Sabbath by Lauren Winner What We Love Holly - Refuge by Cline Elaina - The Mysterious Benedict Soci...

In this episode, we will be discussing how resentment turns into bitterness and what the Bible says on how to root it out. Ask yourself, "Am I content?" For, contentment is the opposite of resentment. Mentioned In This Episode: Hebrews 12:15 Romans 12:18-21 Ephesian 4:11-13, 31 Episode 5 How Do You Overcome Hurt and Shame? Fight Hustle End Hurry Podcast with John Mark Comer and Jefferson Bethke Qu...

In this episode we discuss not only why you should look for a mentor, but why you should become a mentor. We lay out for you how to start a mentoring relationship, set up your expectations and how to evaluate it. What should it look like? What do you talk about? How long does this relationship last? Who is qualified to mentor (that's our favorite!)? These relationships are vital to our Christian w...

We are taking the month of July off to rest and relax with our families and friends, but will be releasing our 20th episode on July 13th! That will be the only episode we release this month, and will then return in August on our monthly schedule. Mentioned in this episode: Diapers to Diplomas with Christy and Michael Pritchard Chatologie with Angie Elkins The Bible Binge with Knox and Jamie The Ho...

In this episode we delve into the faulty assumption that Christians don't have fun! Join in our conversation as we explore our culture's obsession with everything being fun and how we can have contentment, joy and fun wherever you are in life. Mentioned in this episode: Jonathan Pokluda's Podcast Becoming Something Annie F. Downs Podcast That Sounds Fun CS LEWIS Quote: "If you go over the fence to...

In this episode we share our favorite vacations from childhood up till now, why we've loved them, and of course, what we've struggled with! Join us in this deep dive into vacation. Mentioned In This Episode: Disney Vacation Planners Free local tour guides in 200+ cities What We Love: Elaina - Hope Always: How to be a force for life in a culture of suicide by Dr. Matthew Sleeth Holly - Alone the TV...

In this episode, we dive into scripture to check our attitudes about government. How should I respond when my leader's religious views don't line up with my own? How do I respond and interact with those whose political views don't match mine? Mentioned in this episode: Romans 13:1-2 I Timothy 2:1-4 2 Peter 2:13-17 Foxes Book of Martyrs Jesus Outside the Lines: A Way Forward For Those Who Are Tired...

In this episode we continue the submission conversation by looking at the child/parent relationship. Why is obedience necessary? How do I make my child obey? When do I have to stop obeying my parents? This is an episode that you will want to have a pen and paper ready my friends! Mentioned In This Episode:   Ephesians 6:1  Luke 2:51  Colossians 3:21 Luke 12:48 Exodus 20:12 Dr. Kevin Lehmann - Ever...

In this episode, we will continue our discussion of why God commands women to submit to their husbands by going all the way back to the beginning - Genesis! What does the garden of Eden have to do with God commanding women to submit in Ephesians? Join us to find out! Mentioned In This Episode: Genesis 3:16 Genesis 3:6 Genesis 2:15-18 Romans 5:12,14 I Corinthians 15:21-22   What We Love: Holly - Sp...

In this episode we tackle the most dreaded word in the Bible for women - Submission! Spoiler Alert! Be prepared to be surprised and encouraged to discover the true meaning of this beautiful command. Mentioned In This Episode: Ephesians 5:21-33 Philippians 2:5-8 James 4:7 What We Love: Holly - Ugg Sandals Elaina - Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors   CONNECT WITH HOLLY: IG: @Hollybird72 Facebook: @Holl...

In this episode we discuss the true meaning of biblical hospitality and what it looks like in today's culture. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling." I Peter 4:9 The Gospel Comes With A Housekey The Simplest Way To Change The World: Biblical Hospitality As A Way of Life QUOTE: "Entertainment talks. Hospitality Listen." WHAT WE LOVE: Holly: The Purple Door...

Today we have the blessing of talking with Michael and Christy Pritchard! They, along with Holly, will share part of their adoption stories, how God prepared their hearts, and how he has continued to provide. WARNING! Get ready with the kleenex!  CONNECT WITH THE PRITCHARDS: IG: Michael Pritchard Facebook: Christy Pritchard   WHAT WE LOVE: Holly - Bite Agave Lip Mask Elaina - Gentle and Lowly by D...

In this episode we tackle the question that leads to the most Mommy guilt! Join us! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lazy Genius Instagram Barb Winters Instagram at Difficult Conversations   WHAT WE LOVE: Elaina - Jupiter Balancing Shampoo   Holly- Angelo's Steak Pit Seasoning   CONNECT WITH HOLLY: IG: @Hollybird72 Facebook: @HollyJohnsonProsser Website: www.hollybirdswords.blogspot.com   CONNECT WITH E...

In this episode we discuss the importance of sitting down with our spouse and laying out hopes, goals, calendars and vacations! Goals give us markers to look forward to and the ability to assess how we're progressing. What conversations are vital to you and your spouse to get to your next right step? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Holiness goals from Episode 2 To Hell With the Hustle by Jefferson Beth...

In this episode we are discussing the growing trend of overwhelming anxiety that colleges are seeing in their students and are alarmed about. What are psychologist and leading experts alluding to as the problem? How is what I'm doing today going to impact my child when they leave home? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Marching Off the Map by Tim Elmore Growing Leaders Website QUOTE: "Pioneers make a pat...

In this episode we are laughing our way through how we were raised, to our own parenting styles and finally new parents today. What techniques have we experienced that have consistently produced good results? Join us as we share wins and fails and what we have learned from them. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Don't let the stability of my identity be placed or changed by the instability of my childre...

In this episode we discuss the question, "How can I be holy?" As Christians, we struggle with this question because no one feels holy, so trying to be holy just feels impossible. Join us as we search the scriptures and apply them to our daily lives!   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Leviticus 11:44-45 II Corinthians 7:1 Hebrews 10:10 I Peter 2:9 (the Message) Proverbs 4:23 Enduring Word Commentary   WH...

In this episode we will be diving into how we can be free of the fear that permeates so much of our culture, especially for women. Do we let it continue to rule us, or do we let God master it and be free? WHAT WE LOVE Instagram The Lazy Genius Bird Feeders   CONNECT WITH HOLLY: IG: @Hollybird72 Facebook: @HollyJohnsonProsser Website: www.hollybirdswords.blogspot.com   CONNECT WITH ELAINA: Instagra...

In this episode, the question "How do you overcome hurt and shame?" is addressed, as Holly shares her own story of moving from sexual assault victim to survivor, solely through the power of the Holy Spirit and forgiveness. Quote: "Bitterness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." Bill Fort "Don't you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my goo...

"Be safe" has become the phrase everyone is saying in our culture today, but is that actually what God is telling us to do? THIS EPISODE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COVID. Join us as we examine how this safety mindset lines up with what God tells us in the Bible, and how it might be hindering you from being a part of what God is wanting to do now.  CONNECT WITH HOLLY: IG: @Hollybird72 Facebook: @HollyJ...

Today we are addressing the question we hear a lot, "Why do your marriages look so easy?" Spoiler alert! They are not, but they are beautiful works in progress. We will share the underlying daily work that goes into our marriages that has given us the relationships we love but will always struggle with.  CONNECT WITH HOLLY: IG: @Hollybird72 Facebook: @HollyJohnsonProsser Website: www.hollybirdswor...

In this episode, we address the question of "What do I do now that I've become a Christian?" We will dive into the four areas we believe are most vital to a growing relationship with God no matter how long you've been a Christian! CONNECT WITH HOLLY: IG: @Hollybird72 Facebook: @HollyJohnsonProsser Website: www.hollybirdswords.blogspot.com   CONNECT WITH ELAINA: Instagram: @barronelaina Facebook: @...