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From Fairytale Romance to Marriage Disaster with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Mar 27, 2023

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Ep. 120 - They met at a summer camp in the Carolina mountains at age 15 and 16 in 1978, then married four years later. Little did they know how ill-prepared they were for marriage and the first five years were horrific, with continuous disconnection and pain.
It took MANY years of relational suffering for the Dr. Glenn & Phyllis to finally discover tools that worked for their marriage.
They share their wisdom, expertise and hope-filled story in today's episode.
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Bethany's Three Hour Home Birth with Baby Audrey Mar 16, 2023

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Ep. 119 - I had been planning a home birth since I found out I was pregnant with Audrey. The birth tub was ready to go and I felt mentally and physically prepared. I woke up on December 22nd to the exciting realization that baby girl was COMING. My water was breaking and I knew that meant her arrival was going to happen one way or another.
The next twelve hours went nothing like I had planned. That's because absolutely nothing happened. My water broke... but that was it. No contractions. NO progress. Nothing. I was beginning to feel stressed out. Thankfully my midwife came over and we came up with a plan.
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Rebelling Against Mediocre Motherhood w/ Abbie Halberstadt (M is for Mama) Mar 13, 2023

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Ep. 118 - She has 10 kids and is only 40 years old! She homeschools, writes books, potty trains, hosts a podcast, and still goes on weekly date nights with her husband. Say whaaat?? Meet Abbie Halberstadt, the woman behind the popular Instagram account called "M is for Mama." She's a mom on a mission leading thousands of women in a rebellion against mediocre motherhood. And she wants us to join her!
Let's talk all things motherhood, raising kids, prioritizing marriage, getting in the Word, managing our homes, self care vs. soul care, and more! Whether you're a mom or not, you'll find this episode super encouraging.
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When You Can't Break Free from Sexual Sin Mar 06, 2023

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Ep. 117 - Have you been wrestling with a specific sexual sin and can't seem to break free? No matter how hard you pray or read your Bible, the sin persists? As a Christian woman, this can feel extremely discouraging. You might even begin to doubt if freedom is possible. If that's you (or someone you know), then this episode is for you!
Although sin is strong...Jesus is stronger! Don't give up hope. Jesus wants freedom and victory for you. His power is made perfect in our weakness. By His grace, you can walk the path of freedom from sexual sin.
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Rejecting Legalism, Bill Gothard, and the Theology of Her Childhood w/ Jinger Duggar Vuolo Feb 27, 2023

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Ep. 116 - Growing up in a family with 19 kids and living most of her childhood on reality TV, Jinger Duggar Vuolo has a unique life to say the least. Millions of people loved watching the 19 Kids and Counting show, but often wondered why the Duggars had such strict rules about modesty, romantic relationships, and music. Most people had never heard of a man named Bill Gothard, but behind the scenes, his teachings were the driving force behind the Duggar's ultra-conservative lifestyle.
As an adult now, Jinger has been on a journey of her own, questioning the rules and theology of her childhood. Rather than throwing out her faith altogether, she's seeking to disentangle the lies from the truth. Today, we get to chat with Jinger firsthand and ask her all about her new book, Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith From Fear.
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Sharing Jesus with Women in Strip Clubs w/ Rachelle Starr Feb 20, 2023

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Ep. 115 - Imagine walking into a strip club for the first time with one simple goal - to share the gospel with the women who work there. This is exactly what a woman named Rachelle Starr has been doing for years now. Her heart is burdened and broken for the thousands of women who find themselves (for one reason or another) stuck in a repetitive cycle of working in the sex industry. You will be blown away by what God is doing through Rachelle's work as the gospel of Jesus pierces some of the darkest industries on our planet.
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Our Best and Worst Valentine's Days EVER (in Singleness and Marriage) Feb 13, 2023

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Ep. 114 - Let's be honest. Valentine's Day isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Regardless of what we see on the Hallmark Channel, rarely do things turn out that perfectly. In singleness, we often feel bummed because we don't have that special someone. Then in marriage, we often feel bummed because our special day isn't turning out to be as romantic as we'd imagined!
We can attest to feeling both of these ways. In today's episode, we're going to spill the beans and tell you about our worst and best Valentine's Days ever. Then, we're going to get honest about how we can all benefit from pursuing a more Christ-centered "Agape love" this Valentin'e Day and ditching the shallow version of "Hallmark Love."
To take a deeper dive into all things love, romance, dating and marriage, check out our book, Love Defined: Discovering God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships

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Christian Dating Done in a Radically Better Way w/ JP Pokluda Feb 06, 2023

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Ep. 113 - *Enjoy this replay! After ministering to singles for over a decade, JP Pokluda knows what it takes to date with success as a Christian. He’s seen the pitfalls and struggles firsthand and is here to offer you a radically better way to date.

In today’s episode, JP brings powerful insight and wisdom directly to the Girl Defined Sisterhood! He covers everything from the pitfalls of modern dating, what to look for in a guy, how to know if you have the gift of singleness, how to ask your boyfriend if he struggles with porn, physical attraction, arranged marriages, and much more.

Don’t miss this incredible conversation as JP helps you date intentionally and find love that lasts.
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Sex Questions Married Women are Too Afraid to Ask with Francie Winslow Jan 30, 2023

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Ep. 112 - Married women have tons of burning questions about intimacy and sex. "Where did my libido go the second I got married?" and "I've never had an orgasm. How can I overcome this?" and "How to know what's okay in bed and what's not?" The list goes on. Christian married women need help, direction and hope in this area. Google isn't cutting it. We need real advice from a real sex expert.
Join us today as we ask Francie Winslow many crucial questions about married sex.
To learn more about God's design for sexuality, gender, and Biblical womanhood, grab a copy of: Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girls Heart.
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Former Drag Queen Ditches Mascara for Biblical Manhood w/ Blake Howard Jan 23, 2023

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Ep. 111 - Today we're talking to Blake Howard, a man who was once a drag queen and living his life as an openly gay man. He shares how his homosexual relationships and drag performances provided temporary happiness and purpose, but ultimately left him feeling more alone and empty than before.
Blake shares his journey of finding Jesus and ultimately leaving everything behind to pursue Biblical manhood instead.
To learn more about God's design for sexuality, gender, and Biblical womanhood, grab a copy of: Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girls Heart.

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