Stay ConnectedIn our culture, if a woman is said to have strength it usually means she is competing with a man or acting like a man.
What if there is strength in the way God made us, as women?
There is and we recognize it when we see it.
We are excited to introduce you to women who display true strength, not in spite of being women but because of it.
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Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part one of their conversation with Debbie Greisen.
Debbie Greisen Reflection Show Notes – Part One
The Iliad & The Odyssey by Homer
Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen
The Strong Women Podcast S2 11: Being Differently Abled with Emma Faye Rudkin
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
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Our guest today on the podcast is Debbie Greisen. After being raised on the mission field of Hong Kong, she began her journey teaching grade school in Australia, the Marshall Islands, Africa, and the Middle East. Debbie adopted both of her daughters from China while teaching overseas. Upon moving to the United States, Debbie continued teaching in Washington state until her recent retirement. But retirement hasn't slowed Debbie down, and she shares with us about the challenges of engaging the culture and the encouragement the Colson Fellows program has been in that journey.
Debbie Greisen Show Notes - Part One
OpenDoors (an organization inspired by Brother Andrew)
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
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Today, we are sharing a Best of Strong Women episode featuring Barronelle Stutzman. We want to re-share this episode with you because Barronelle will be receiving the Wilberforce Award at Wilberforce Weekend in Orlando this May! If you'd like to learn more about the Wilberforce Award and join us at Wilberforce Weekend, go to wilberforceweekend.org.
Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene's Flowers, was in the news due to a lawsuit centered on her loving stance about marriage. Barronelle has become a beacon of what it means to stand for religious liberty, not because she sought it out, but because she has been rising up to do the next good thing. In today's episode, we explore Barronelle's story and through that learn that God's promises can be trusted even when hardship comes our way.
Barronelle Stutzman Show Notes
The Cost of My Faith by Jack Phillips
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
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Today, we are sharing a Best of Strong Women episode featuring Virginia Prodan. We want to re-share this episode with you because Virginia will be speaking at Wilberforce Weekend in Orlando this May! If you'd like to learn more from Virginia and join us at Wilberforce Weekend, go to wilberforceweekend.org.
What would you do if someone came to assassinate you because you're a Christian? Virginia Prodan, author of Saving My Assassin, boldly proclaimed the Gospel to the man who came to kill her. Virginia started sharing the truth when she was a lawyer in Romania, and she shares it now as a speaker and an allied attorney for Alliance Defending Freedom. Virginia's relationship with the God of truth radiates from her, and she is full of courage, encouragement, and wisdom.
Virginia Prodan Show Notes
Virginia's Website: https://virginiaprodanbooks.com/
Saving My Assassin by Virginia Prodan
The Strong Women Podcast 39. If Not Us, Then Who? with Kristen Wagonner
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
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Join Sarah and Erin as they answer your questions and reflect on self-care.
Answering Listener's Questions on Self-Care with Sarah and Erin Show Notes
The Strong Women Podcast 82. Motherhood: A Thousand Tiny Moments to Worship with Emily Jensen Emily Jensen
Confessions Saint Augustine
Risen Motherhood Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
The Strong Women Podcast 67. How Am I Smart? A Facebook Live Conversation with Kathy Koch
The Strong Women Podcast 66. Welcoming the Stranger with Rosaria Champagne Butterfield
The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield
The Strong Women Podcast 80. The Scandal of Flannery O'Connor and the Power of Stories with Jessica Hooten Wilson
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women
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Join the Strong Women Team May 13-15 in Orlando, FL for Wilberforce Weekend! We will be doing a live podcast recording with Nancy Guthrie and hosting a listener meetup. Bring a copy of a favorite new or lightly used book to exchange if you have one, or just come and enjoy the company.
Jennifer Allen grew into advocacy for those with disabilities after her son Sam was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. With a background in broadcast news and television production, Jennifer shares how God used those skills to help her bring awareness to the topic of autism. She has recently been focusing her energy on public policy and laws to enhance the lives of those living with disabilities. We learn from Jennifer what can be accomplished through a mother's love.
Jennifer Allen Show Notes
Coping to Excelling: Solutions for School-Aged Children Diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome by Jennifer Allen
The Power of Different by Gail Saltz
Temple Grandin movie on HBO
A Thorn in My Pocket by Eustacia Cutler
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women
Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on their conversation with Rachel Gilson.
Rachel Gilson Reflection Show Notes
Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson
You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith
Norms and Nobility by David Hicks
Susanna Wesley: Servant of God by Sandy Dengler
Susanna Wesley by Charles Ludwig
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
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Rachel Gilson, author of Born Again This Way, has experienced same-sex attraction since she was a young woman. After coming to Jesus as a student at Harvard, Rachel shares how she learned to trust and obey God even when it's hard. Rachel also shares how to think well about our desires and submit them to Christ. We learn from Rachel how to approach the topic of homosexuality with thoughtfulness, truth, and compassion.
Rachel Gilson Show Notes
Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin
10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels by Rebecca McLaughlin
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Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/
The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/
Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women
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