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...]

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...]

Michelle Donnelly is the founder of Agape Moms, a unique ministry designed to speak to and equip single moms. Michelle is a single mom of three and she believes that every single mom can discover a life of peace, power, and purpose, right in the middle of what God is carrying them through. She felt called to minister to women like herself and is providing such an important service. We often hear how the Church doesn't cater well enough to single moms or nontraditional families. We must do better and we can follow the lead of people like Michelle. Agape Moms is a place women who don't know where to go can find guidance, community and Godly support. Even if you are not a single mom, you can learn so much about how to … [Read more...]

In this conversation with the lovely Kim Patton, we speak about her journey through infertility and trusting God to guide her towards adoption. Adoption after infertility isn't talked about as much as it should be -- and that's why I think this is an important conversation. While many turn to IVF, adoption after infertility is a beautiful option as well and I wish more people would consider it. Now mom to Eden, Kim and her husband are expecting a second baby they will be adopting from Edens birth mom. We talk about the incredible love Kim has found for Edens birth mom and how it’s showed her how much God loves us. We also talk about her experience leaving a church and a denomination after a lifetime...her family’s path … [Read more...]