The Strong Women Podcast

Oct 29 2024 302 ep. 386
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In 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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S5 13: Making Abortion Unthinkable: The Church’s Role in Supporting Women with Amy Ford

Oct 29 2024 40 mins  
God doesn’t need you to do big things for Him. He wants you to take the small steps of obedience that are right in front of you. These small steps eventually led Amy Ford to start Embrace Grace, a ministry dedicated to helping churches support women and families facing unplanned pregnancy. Tune in to hear how the Church can make abortion unthinkable by creating a culture of love

S5 12: How to Pray When You Don’t Have Words to Say With Jessika Sanders and Eric Schumacher

Oct 22 2024 39 mins  
Have you ever grieved so deeply that you can’t find the words to pray? In seasons of suffering, praying prayers written by other believers can help us bring our weary hearts to the Lord. Jessika Sanders and Eric Schumacher have written a book of these prayers, In His Hands: Prayers for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis. They join us this week to talk about the comfort and p

S5 11: Ditch “The Talk”: How to Sexually Disciple the Next Generation With Kristen Miele

Oct 15 2024 47 mins  
In our sexually confused culture, “The Talk” just doesn’t cut it anymore. But neither does silence about sex, especially from the Church. If talking to the next generation about sex makes you feel overwhelmed, unprepared, or just plain awkward, this conversation is for you! Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, equips us to disciple the next generation toward healthy,

S5 10: From Abuse and Abortion to God’s Redemption With Sheri Friedman

Oct 08 2024 61 mins  
Do you wonder if God will forgive that sin or heal that wound? The one that still haunts you? You’ll want to listen to today’s episode. After a dysfunctional family life, sexual abuse, and two abortions, God saved Sheri Friedman and led her on a long journey of healing. Sheri’s story reminds us that God redeems the darkest parts of our stories and frees us to offer His redem

S5 09: Are Christians Really Pro-Life? With Riley Schneider

Oct 01 2024 54 mins  
What anti-life lies do pro-life Christians believe? According to Riley Schneider, many Christians have subtle assumptions about children, parenting, and flourishing that contradict their pro-life convictions. And these lies are hindering the pro-life movement. As a young woman who faced death head-on, Riley is passionate about promoting life by advocating for unborn babies and par

S5 08: Sharing Christ One Coffee at a Time With Jullie Love

Sep 24 2024 36 mins  
When Jullie and Matt Love opened The Well, their goal wasn’t just to serve great coffee, but to share the life Jesus promises in John 4:14. Through deep conversations and ongoing relationships, they’re making disciples in one of the most diverse and busy cities in the country. Tune in to see how their commitment to loving their literal neighbors over the long haul has transfor

S5 07: Caring for the Wounded: The Church and Gender Ideology With Katie McCoy

Sep 17 2024 62 mins  
How can the Church lovingly engage with the transgender movement? This week, Dr. Katie McCoy guides us through the complexities of gender ideology, celebrating the diversity between men and women, and exploring how Christians can effectively care for those affected by transgender ideology. Join us to understand the balance of truth and love in this challenging conversation. Summ

S5 06: Does Your Church Reflect Heavenly Beauty? With Roberta Ahmanson

Sep 10 2024 48 mins  
“When our churches are ugly, it’s a bad witness.” That’s what this week’s guest believes—what do you think? Roberta Ahmanson is Christian, journalist, and art lover. Alongside her husband Harold, she advocates for Christians filling the world and the Church with beauty. Tune in to discover why art matters and why our sacred spaces should reflect the beauty of the Heave

S5 05: The Truth That Put Me on Trial With Päivi Räsänen

Sep 03 2024 40 mins  
In 2019, Päivi Räsänen was charged with “hate speech” after publicly sharing her biblical convictions about marriage. Through three public trials, Päivi has continued to speak the truth in love. Tune in to hear her story and what she has learned about God through it all. Show Notes: Strange New World by Carl Trueman No habit is neutral. To help you develo

S5 04: Waiting, Wanting, & Restless for More with Ruth Chou Simons

Aug 27 2024 42 mins  
Are you waiting for different circumstances to flourish in your faith? You don’t have to wait, because God is at work right where you are. Ruth Chou Simons, author of Now and Not Yet, reminds us that we can deepen our relationship with God even when we’re not yet where we want to be. Tune in for an encouraging discussion on seasons of waiting, freedom from striving, and restin