The Journey of Ruth Discipleship Podcast encourages listeners to Love Jesus, Study His Word, and Reach Others. Host Courtney Lowman interviews bold, passionate, and faithful Christian mentors who have a story to tell and wisdom to share. Need encouragement, advice, and discipleship but don't know who to ask? Join our fun conversations and be inspired to find a community and mentors who will enrich your journey as a disciple of Christ.
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Farewell, Thank You, and New Beginnings- Courtney Lowman
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Today's episode is a celebration! 150 episodes later, the Journey of Ruth Podcast is coming to an end. Today we get to celebrate all that has happened in the last 4 years and all that God did. Courtney chats about some of the most popular episodes and guests, Explains what is happening next and where you can continue to see what is next in the Jour…
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Disciple-making: An Anecdote to Shallow Faith- Bobby Harrington
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Bobby Harrington is a lead pastor, author, disciple-maker coach, and trainer of other leaders. Dr. Harrington is the point-leader of renew.org and the Executive Director or Discipleship.org . Dr. Harrington and I chat about the importance of a clear definition of discipleship within every local church, trends he has observed in the area of dsciple-…
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Choosing Adoption- The Ultimate Act of Love- Laura Bruder
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Laura Bruder works for Brave Love, a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision. Laura and I chat about the impact that creating an adoption plan can have for a mom experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. We discussed the emotions that birth mom go through before and afte…
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How To Become A Willing Disciple- Courtney Lowman
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This is the final episode in a series of episodes where I am addressing topics that have come up as I have discipled women through the years. Today I am talking to both those being discipled and those who are discipling. If you have been around for awhile you have heard me talk about our discipleship tree. In fact We talked in detail about the 3 le…
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Taking The Next Step Towards Your Purpose- Courtney Lowman
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This episode is a continuation of topics that i have discussed with women I have discipled. Maybe the first time I came upon them, I wasn’t too confident and it would have been nice to have a couple idea of how to respond or where to go in God’s word for an example. We all come to this point in our life where we want to know what our purpose is in …
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Making, Multiplying, and Maturing Disciples- Jim Baugh
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In this episode, I spoke with Jim Baugh. Jim is the Ministry Partner Development Director for the Global Training Network. He teaches men and women how to understand and apply the Word of God and then how to go and teach others. Jim lets us in on some of the astounding statistics concerning Christians in the developing world, what effective discipl…
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Becoming a Ladder-Holding Leader - Katie Reid
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Our guest today is author and speaker Katie Reid. Katie has written two books and has a beautiful perspective on leading others that matches so well with our mission here at Journey of Ruth. Katie and I chat about being Eternally Focused and Kingdom Building, the loneliness epidemic, how to be a ladder-holding leader and her book that is being turn…
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Biblical Conflict Resolution- Courtney Lowman
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In our relationships with others, conflict is inevitable. Is it possible for your connection to be stronger on the other side of conflict? Learning to deal with conflict correctly will not only benefit your friendships but also your family relationships, your professional relationships and marriage. Today Courtney talk about God’s opinion of reconc…
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Loving Your Parents As An Adult- Courtney Lowman
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The transition to adulthood can be very challenging relationaly and personally. As the relationship changes between adult children and their parents, the words “Honor you Mother and Father” take on a different framework. In this episode I talk about why it is crucial that your relationship with your parents changes, what the words Honor and Respect…
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3 Steps To Building Relationships That Develop Disciples- Courtney Lowman
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In a continuation of our Discipleship Deep Dive Series, this episode addresses the very beginning of the whole discipleship process. If you desire to disciple someone, but don't have someone in your life that needs discipleship, where do you start? How do you begin to build relationships that lead to discipleship? I walk through how to place yourse…
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Don't Let Anxiety Run Your Life- Holley Gerth
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Today I get to chat with life coach, counselor and author Holley Gerth. Holley is a self proclaimed introvert who has struggled with anxiety for many years. Anxiety is a growing issue in today’s culture and Holley was so kind to serve as our own teacher or counselor in this conversation. Holley and I chat about the foundations of anxiety, how we ca…
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Discipleship As A Lifestyle- Caesar Kalinowski
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Caesar Kalinowski is a serial church planter, coach, and the author of several books, including the top-selling, The Gospel Primer. Caesar and his wife are lovers of discipleship and together they help others learn how to incorporate discipleship into their every day lives and today he’s going to be OUR coach! Caesar and I chat about what living a …
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Godly Gains Through Spiritual Disciplines- Jen Evangelista & Arabah Joy
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You know how important I believe community is. Thats what discipleship is all about! My guests today have created an international, online community to encourage women in their walk with Christ called Sojo Academy. Jen Evangelista and Arabah Joy (or AJ) are two women with over half a century of ministry experience between them who have a passion fo…
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How to Practice Being Still with Scripture Meditation- Jodie Niznik
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My guest today is Jodie Niznik, a seminary-trained lover of God’s Word who has served in vocational ministry for over twelve years. She helps people create space for God in their lives through her Scripture meditation podcast and equips them to take another step with Jesus through her Real People, Real Faith Bible studies and teaching. Jodie and I …
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Outrageous Obedience: Loving the Unlovely- Rachelle Starr
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A perfect Valentines Day Release. How can we love those that the world might see as unlovable? I have been looking forward to this episode for almost 2 months now! My guest this week is Rachelle Starr. Rachelle is the founder of Scarlet Hope ministries and she just released her new book Outrageous Obedience in November. Rachelle founded Scarlet Hop…
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Supporting Working Moms at Home and Work- Amy Looper
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My guest today is Amy Looper and our conversation is all for the working moms out there and anyone who knows a working mom!! Amy is a speaker, author, consultant and a business leader who understands the importance of the modern working mom's career. She is a wife, mother of two and spent the past two decades in technology & SAAS sales leadership. …
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The Difference Between Mentorship & Discipleship- The #1 Question I Get Asked at Discipleship Conferences
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Today I’m going to answer the #1 question I get asked when I speak. What is the difference between Mentorship and Discipleship? Are they the same thing? What about Coaching and Counseling? In todays episode, a part of our Discipleship Deep Dive Series, I talk about the difference between Coaching, Mentoring, and Discipling. While they are very simi…
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Equipping Women To Influence Their Community- Sara Reid, Erica Wiggenhorn, & Tracy Steel of My Only Aim
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This week, we are kicking off 2023 with a bang!! If you are a long time listener of the podcast, you have heard past guests Erica Wiggenhorn and Tracy Steel a couple of times. But now they have teamed up, alongside Sara Reid and are ready to help equip women to lead in their communities! This dynamite trio have founded My Only Aim, a discipleship t…
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Unwrapping Christmas Traditions- Pat Hail, Jr
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Here on this final episode of 2022, is my Dad and fan favorite, Pat Hail, Jr. and I are ending this year with a fun discussion about common holiday traditions. Christmas Trees, Holly and Ivy, the Yule log, Navitiy Sets, and Santa Claus himself. We chat about the beginning of each tradition, the cultural and spiritual significance, and how each trad…
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Don't Doubt Your Ability To Disciple- Entrust Conference Opening Session
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This week I am excited to share with you another part of the Entrust Conference. I had the blessing of opening the conference. During the opening session I wanted to encourage all the ladies in attendance that we all have the ability to Disciple, no matter our background, years in the faith, or levels of training. I wanted the women to see the oppo…
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Replay: Family Advent Fun- LeeAnn Reynolds
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Here at the Journey of Ruth, we think that Advent should be fun! Especially if you are hoping to get the whole family involved! In this episode, Leeann Reynolds and I share resources and ideas to help your family celebrate this Advent season!! We have found books, lists, activities, devotionals- all with the purpose of engaging your family in the A…
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Putting God First on your To Do List- Introducing the Bible Journal for Busy Women- Valerie Pierce
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My guest today is Valerie Pierce. You heard her all the way back on episode 28. Thats right, she has been a friend of the podcast for awhile now! Valerie and I have partnered up for an exciting project this fall and today we are going to tell you all about it! We both have been teasing you on social media and now we are so excited to announce that …
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Generational Discipleship: Entrust Panel- Jennifer Porras, Tracy Steel, Margi Galloway
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One of the most amazing moments during the Entrust Conference in September was the Generational Discipleship Panel. During this session I had the chance to interview Margi Galloway, Tracy Steel, and Jen Porras. 3 women who are all in different generations but who are a part of the same discipleship family tree. I had several people let me know that…
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5 Attributes of Effective Discipleship- Courtney Lowman
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This week we are getting practical with discipleship! Sometimes discipleship is as much about What you do as it is about HOW you do it. In this episode of our Discipleship Deep Dive Series we are going to discuss the 5 Attributes of Effective Discipleship. These attributes will help you have successful discipleship meetings, deepen your relationshi…
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Beyond the Music: Making Worship a Lifestyle- Carol Tetzlaff
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Our guest this week is Carol Tetzlaff. Carol is going to help us establish a new perspective on worship and the role it plays in our lives. Carol Tetzlaff is an author and speaker who serves at Redemption Press as content creator along with leading the She Writes for Him events and trainings. Her passion is discipleship of all ages as she has serve…
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Discover the Wrong You Were Born to Make Right: Discipling Gen Z Leaders and Dreamers- Hannah Gronowski Barnett
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Hannah Gronowski Barnett, Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct, Speaker, Preacher and Author has always been wired to abolish cultural complacency, unleash lasting justice, and join the wild adventure Jesus invites us all to live. A passionate movement-maker, social influencer and voice for her generation, Hannah had a jump start at speaking and …
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Discipleship in the World of Podcasting- Eric Nevins
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My guest today is Eric Nevins. After years of working in the financial industry, Eric launched his podcast, Halfway There, to tell the whole story about the spiritual journey. He quickly found the community podcasting is known for and started a group to bring Christian podcasters together. Since then, he’s worked with podcasters to launch and impro…
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Discipling Military Spouses is Mission Essential- Megan Brown
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Today my guest is Megan Brown. She’s a firecracker ya’ll and has hair to match! Megan is a seasoned military spouse and military missionary. She is the Founder and Executive Director at MilSpo Co., the Military Liaison for the Speak Up Conference Global Missions Military Scholarship, and the 2019-Armed Forces Insurance Robins AFB Military Spouse of…
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Replay: Entrust Q & A -Courtney Lowman & Leeann Reynolds
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This week is conference week!! The Entrust Conference is happening this weekend in Glendale, AZ. To get us ready, we are revisiting the Q&A episode Leeann Reynolds and I did about the Conference. Get your tickets today at www.journeyofruth.com/entrust and join us for a great day of encouragement and teaching! Note: The Time of the conference has be…
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Loving and Serving the Widows In Your Life- Sharon Engram & Lori Rohlinger
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This week I am spoke with Sharon Engram and Lori Rohlinger. Both women are widows who lost their husbands in very different seasons of life, and yet shared similar things. Sharon and Lori wanted to create a resource for widows by widows to help disciple women towards hope in a dark situation. On todays episode we discuss their book Surviving Widowh…
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Things You Don't Know About Your Pastor's Wife - Stephanie Gilbert, Jenna Allen, & Jessica Taylor
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I am so excited to invite the 3 hosts of The Pastor’s Wives Tell All podcast. Stephanie Gilbert, Jenna Allen, and Jessica Taylor each have their own careers and gifting, but the one thing that brings them together is they are all Pastor’s wives. They feel blessed to have found one another but they understand how hard it is to find a community as a …
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Discipling Leaders in a Broken World- 2 Timothy- Pat Hail, Jr.
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I welcomed my dad, Pat Hail, Jr. back on this episode of the podcast!! You all loved our last episode about the book of Jonah. So I thought we would do that again and talk about another book. And since we are going to be talking about 2 Timothy at the Entrust Conference, I thought, why don’t we talk about that! In our usual serious…..or not so seri…
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4 Characteristics of a Fruitful Disciple-maker
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Today I am so excited to share with you what I believe are 4 characteristics of a Fruitful Disciple-Maker. Most people have a list in their heads of what it takes to disciple someone. Along with that come a list of necessary qualifications and that list can be QUITE long! What if I told you the list isn’t long and the qualifications are probably a …
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Healing from Church Hurt & Trusting God Again- Emily Louis
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Emily Louis is a grace-centered faith coach, podcaster, and speaker. She is the host of the Abundant Grace Podcast and creator of Abundant Grace Bible Studies. Through coaching and discipleship, Emily helps women OWN their worth and transform their relationship with God. Her mission is to help Christians know that they don't have to fit a box or mo…
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Is Discipleship More Effective Outside the Church Walls?- Debbie G
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My guest today is Debbie G. Debbie is the founder of Beyond Fear to Freedom. Debbie had a great career and all the answers, but she was not ready for a series of events that rocked her life. She ended up in a mess of addiction, divorce, dysfunction, and heartache. She lost loved ones, and knew she couldn’t get her life back. She had to take a step …
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The Keys To Being A Bold Disciple Of Christ- Shayna Rattler
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"We must to be in alignment with His Will, His Ways, and His Word." - Shayna Rattler Today’s Guest is Shayna Rattler. Shayna is an author and speaker and founder of A God Shift Movement. You will hear that she Shayna doesn’t do timid. She is bold disciple of Christ and speaks highly of her Jesus and His power! Shayna and I chat about how we can ste…
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3 Steps to a Productive Discipleship Session- Courtney Lowman
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Have you ever wondered what to do once you start meeting with a disciple? Maybe you are looking to create some consistency in your discipleship time together so it can be more productive. Today host Courtney Lowman is going to share 3 Steps to a Productive Discipleship Session and if you follow these steps you will find that your time with your dis…
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Tools & Truths to Combat the Lies We Believe- Sue Corl
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Sue Corl is an international women’s conference speaker, author, mentor, Bible teacher, Cru missionary, and founder and director of Crown of Beauty International. You will hear more about her impressive resume in the episode. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mother of two adult children. She has a passion to see women set free to live in the po…
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Stop Trying to Earn God's Love and Trust- Melissa Spoelstra
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Melissa Spoelstra is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, and author who is madly in love with Jesus and passionate about studying God’s Word and helping women of all ages to seek Christ and know Him more intimately through serious Bible study. Melissa has a degree in Bible theology and is the author of several Bible studies and books, incl…
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Satisfaction is Found in Dependance on God- Brianne Bell
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Brianne Bell is host of the Passive Income Nurse Podcast and a lifestyle and wellness coach. Brianne disciples and coaches women who are looking for a healthier lifestyle and who desire to make some additional income using the gifts God has given them. As we dive into our conversation, you will hear us say that we are going to talk about nurses, be…
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Taking a Break and Serving Up Videos!
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Everyone needs a vacation! Well, my family and I are on vacation this week and there will be no normal podcast. However, I have been saving a few special clips for this moment and now I have posted them all over on Youtube. Go check out all the new videos and if you find one you like, check out the full episode. Help Courtney with her upcoming book…
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Leeann Reynolds and I chat about the Entrust Conference. You have heard about the Entrust conference on the podcast, but since its the first year, you probably have questions. What exactly is the Entrust conference? What will we be talking about? Who should come to the Entrust conference? Well all your questions will be answered today! So stay tune…
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What if God's Vision Doesn't Match Yours?- Eric & Meagan VanSchoonhoven
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Eric and Meagan VanSchoonhoven are church planters who Pastor at The Bridge Church and parents to Samson. Neither of them started out to be church planters or had dream of serving in ministry, but as so often happens, God had his own plans that didn’t exactly match theirs. Now they are pastoring a thriving church in Glendale AZ with a passion to me…
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The Shackles of Disorganization- Jennifer Ford Berry
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Jennifer Ford Berry is an organizational expert, best selling author, host of The 29 Minute Mom podcast, national inspirational speaker and promoter of God’s plan. She has written 6 books including Purpose over Possessions, her 4 book Organize NOW series, and now her newest release, Make Room: Take Control of your Space, time, Energy, and money to …
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Finding Jesus in the Fruit Section- Shelby Hohsfield
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Shelby Hohsfield and I chat about the dream that shook her faith, how her choice to leave the Mormon church led to finding her true worth in surrender to Christ, and how she has helped her kids to find God while walking her own faith journey. Shelby is a podcaster, artist, motivational speaker and unstoppable enthusiast of living out God's purpose …
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Setting Sabbath Rhythms That Stick- Amber Cullum
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This episode is for anyone feeling tired, rundown, or overwhelmed. Sabbath, do you do it? Do you know what it is? Have you ever observed any Sabbath rhythms in you home? My guest Amber Cullum is a wife, mom, speaker, and podcaster. The Grace Enough Podcast encourages Christians that God can use you to impact His kingdom no matter you story. Amber a…
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How to Stop Finding Your Value at Work & Get Your Priorities Straight- Alexia Carrillo
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Alexia Carrillo is a driven mother, wife, coach and podcaster. After receiving a PHD in Cancer Biology and working as a teacher, Alexia felt called to transition to being a work from home mom to spend more time with her son. However, her transition home was not the fairytale she imagined. She began to experience struggles with balance and unmet exp…
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Is A Boomer Too Old To Disciple Gen Z?- Rev. Robin T Jennings
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Rev Robin T Jennings is a father and grandfather, author and speaker. His book “A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation: Spiritual Growth through the Witness of James” is a walk through the book of James with steps that teach readers how to disciple the next generation. Rev Jennings, a Baby Boomer himself, believes that the older generation …
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Small Changes To Help You Better Disciple Your Child- Christie Thomas
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Christie Thomas is a wife, mom of 3 boys, author of several books, and former child pastor. Her time in children’s ministry convinced her of the importance of family ministry and the value of parents in the spiritual lives of their kids. She helps families live that family discipleship out on her website Little Shoots Deep Roots . Christie and I ch…
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How To Stay Calm When Your Child is Freaking Out!- Sandy Cooper
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This episode is for all the imperfect parents out there. Sandy is a wife, mom, author, blogger at thescooponbalance.com and host of the Balanced Momcast. Her newest book,Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You, just released last week. it is a seamless collection of essays from her adventures in motherhood. Today Sandy is leaving u…
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