In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Phylicia Masonheimer, an author and teacher I have come to love and respect so much in the past year. Phylicia makes learning the Bible and understanding hard issues according to a Biblical worldview accessible to everyone. She's a mom of three young kids who has written several books, including "Stop Calling Me Beautiful" and offers multiple online courses in theology basics and leadership. She hosts the popular "Verity" podcast and runs her business, "Every Woman a Theologian" with her husband and a small team of staff. I also love her regular "pop-up shops" where she sells fun, Biblically-based items like t-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers and more. I'm always fascinated at … [Read more...]
Leah Wacek: Choosing a Wildly Generous Life (Podcast)
Ten years ago, Leah Wacek's pastor made a bold statement: You can't out-give God. Generous living would soon become her modus operandi. She and her family put those audacious words to the test. They soon discovered the truth in the statement. "Each time we gave what seemed sacrificial," writes Leah, "We saw the gift somehow make its way back to us." It started with financial giving, but for their family, it's become a mission to build generosity into every part of their lives. From dedicating family days with her kids to service projects to saving money for fun, extravagant giving (like purchasing something someone in their community really needs), Leah has made generosity the focus of her faith and life. Her … [Read more...]
Rachel Pieh Jones: How My Muslim Friends Led Me Closer to Christ
Rachel Pieh Jones has lived overseas for two decades -- and in Djbouti no less. She's American, but these days, more familiar with life in a very different place. In her new book, "Pillars: How Muslim Friends Led Me Closer to Jesus," she talks about all she has learned. It was neat to speak with Rachel on IG Live from around the world and to hear what her experiences have meant to her as a Christian. She is not a missionary, but has still had the opportunity to live out her faith and connect meaningfully with the many Muslim friends around her. So often, we see the meaningful religious rituals demonstrated in religions like Islam, yet don't have or activate similar kinds of rituals in our own lives. How could our … [Read more...]
Brittany Estes: Mom of 7 Reveals Her Joy (Podcast)
Brittany Estes is a pink-haired (sometimes rainbow-haired) mom of 7 and she radiates joy. Luckily for us, she brings it to the internet to share and I got to chat with her on the "Worth Your Time" podcast. I first met Brittany through a random Instagram connection and now she is one of my favorite people to follow because of her fun, empowering content -- including some viral reels and awesome, inspiring messages for young women. >>>> Sign up for my monthly book giveaway! New subscribers each month get two entries! She is a pastor's wife, a biological and adopted mom, a writer, a licensesed coach with Jess Connolly's "Go and Tell Gals" and creator of The Bestie Club. Brittany spreads joy wherever she goes and believes in … [Read more...]
