Comparison is the thief of joy. We've all heard it -- and my guest today -- Richella Parham -- has lived it. She's a mom of three, and writer and author of the book, "Mythical Me: Finding Freedom From Constant Comparison." Throughout her life, Richella has struggle with comparison -- from appearance to achievements to personality traits. As an adult, she finally found a breakthrough and writes about the many cultural and spiritual myths so many women believe to their detriment. In today's interview, I chat with Richella about growing up with a rare skin condition that she felt set her apart, and how that contributed to her comparison mindset. We also talk about how she's dealt with the health conditions her children have endured and … [Read more...]
Mary DeMuth: Sexual Abuse and the Church (Podcast)
Mary DeMuth has written over 40 books and her recent "We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis" -- took a lot out of her. Mary is still healing from wounds of sexual abuse in her past, as she many likely will be for a lifetime. As the #MeToo movement traveled across the country several years ago, the #ChurchToo movement followed close behind. There is abuse in the Church, beyond what was previously known, and there are those who would protect rather than preserve justice. Mary is a leading voice in helping churches choose differently and act justly. Churches have begun to change and address these things more recently, but it's simply not enough. There's a lot going on in the world but sexual … [Read more...]
Sharon Hodde Miller: God Calls Us to Use Our Voices
My episode today is with Sharon Hodde Miller, author, speaker, church planter, mom -- and a very wise soul in my opinion. In Sharon's latest book, "Nice," she covers the concept of Christian "niceness" and how we've confused being "nice" with being a Christ follower. This episode was recorded just before COVID and definitely before the recent racial justice protests in our country, but I found so much of it extremely relevant to the current conversation. We have a responsibility as Christians to speak out for justice. We discuss how Jesus approach situations like the ones we are seeing today. It always helps to consider the age old question: What would Jesus do? Sharon enlightens me on why she values the Church s much -- and … [Read more...]
Safe Haven Baby Boxes: An Interview with Founder Monica Kelsey
I'm speaking with Monica Kelsey, Pro-life Speaker, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes! In the past 18 months, 6 babies from Indiana have been safely surrendered in a Baby Box. Listen to the podcast here: In today's interview, Monica shares her story of being abandoned as a baby and great redemption she found in her life. Her story is hard to hear, but beautiful to recognize how God can work in every situation. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are saving lives and giving moms who are scared and unable to parent, an option, even when they feel they have run out of options. I did this interview on Facebook Live, so watch it here if that's your thing: National Safe Haven Crisis line: 1-866-99BABY1*Make sure your community is … [Read more...]
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