This week we are tackling a question from Anna and discussing how to stay focused on God when you are single and would like a husband. Or in other words, how to cultivate a life where you are when you would like to be somewhere else.
All of us have unexpected events occur in life, but what are we going to do when they come? We can either throw a fit because we aren't getting our way or we can walk a path of grace- because God always goes before us. This week we are discussing some ideas for managing life when the unexpected arrives.
The podcast is back! Our sabbatical did exactly what we needed it to (more on that in a full episode next week) and we are excited to be back with you this month! Today we're tackling a listener question about how to handle awkward encounters, specifically with an ex.
This week we're discussing how to manage the basics of home life and why it's important. Home management cares for your family while also making time for you to pursue other interests.
Please note that we are taking a sabbatical for the month of November but we'll be back in December!
The foundation of home management is self-discipline. Discipline brings freedom.
Then we discuss the various ways that we have handled different aspects of home management and suggest some other options that might work for you. We discuss:
In this week's mini episode, we talk fast and furious for five minutes about how to adult. What are core skills you need to succeed once you get out on your own?
This week we are answering a listener question. No, it's not a mini episode because we're tackling how to move from singleness to marriage. We discuss five areas that will help you share your life with your man.
This week we tackle how you can improve communication in your dating relationship and share date ideas for getting to know the other person.
Phylicia just moved 12 hours and her family is living with her parents while they renovate the house they just bought. Lisa is in the process of transitioning some of some of her son's medical care and we've both been reminded that transitions and waiting for the final solution is often harder than it should be. This week, we're going to discuss how we can walk through transitions in a way that glorifies God.
Thank you for all the questions for this Q+A format! This week, Phylicia and I are tackling the topic of boudoir photography and whether it's appropriate or marriage-enhancing.
We are excited to announce the start of a weekly Q+A mini episode where we will tackle one listener question in (hopefully) under ten minutes.
For the inaugural episode we are discussing whether pursuing a dream conflicts with a wife's role of supporting her husband and if that matters before marriage.
The Q+A episodes will typically air on Mondays with your regular content released on Thursdays. Thanks for listening!
We implemented a technique while recording this week that we discuss in this podcast on productivity and we recorded at naptime. We typically record at night when our children are sleeping but because we have a "plan B" for finishing our work, we could be flexible. In other words, you'll hear a few child noises in the background.
The first step to outlining your schedule is lining up with the Bible and your family needs. It's not enough to cross items off a list. You want to cross the right items off your list.
We both prefer the word "queen" over "princess"; there's an implied maturity difference between the two. This week, we take on why the Christian "I'm God's Princess" mentality often leads to behavior as bratty as Jasmine's in Aladdin. Then we offer a few suggestions to move from a self-centered focus on life to a God-centered focus.
We wanted to point out that preparing for marriage looks a lot like preparing for adulthood. Younger females, especially in Christian circles, tend to idolize marriage and it is not the end-all, be-all of life. Work toward being a well-rounded Christian woman and you'll be on your way to developing the skills to be a good wife.
This week we are talking about why you should read your Bible. Devotionals can be helpful and have their place but nothing replaces opening God's Word for yourself. We are going to walk through Psalm 19:7-11 in this episode so get out your Bible if you want to follow along.
This week we are discussing how to thrive regardless of where you are in your life journey. You don't always get to pick where you are and yet it's important that you show up.
Last week we discussed how college benefited our lives as mamas and that naturally transitions into how to work from home as a mama. We both do different types of work from our homes so that we can be home with our child(ren). These principles don't just apply to paid jobs; you can use the same methods to pursue a side hustle, volunteer, or serve in ministry.
We are both stay at home (or more accurately work at home) mamas. And yet we both have college degrees that we spent time and money pursuing and neither of us feel that was wasted. Why? That's what we're delving into this week. If all you want to be is a wife and mom, why should you consider college?
This week we are tackling the topic of fear. We discuss why fear is a faith issue, doing things scared, how your personality type affects your reaction to fear, and how pride is connected to fear. And, of course, we wrap it up with some practical suggestions to help you live fearlessly.
To celebrate our 50th episode we are running a giveaway! Head over to iTunes before next Thursday and leave the podcast a rating and review to be entered to win.
We have been thrilled with the feedback from the sex series! This week we are wrapping it up with some listener Q+A. You all sent us some great questions about sex and sex-related issues. If you have enjoyed this series, leave us a rating and review in iTunes and share the podcast with a friend!
We went all out for this episode. We received a bunch of questions about birth control so we went for it. No answers but lots of options and honest discussion about how we chose what we do. Neither of us have a problem with preventing pregnancy so if you do and you're fine with your decision, just skip this episode.
Also: probably shouldn't listen with your kids!
1. Attitude: To start a discussion about birth control is to start a discussion about who's plans matter more, ours or God's? We always want to align our hearts with God's values and priorities.
2. Types of birth control: We list multiple options of birth control.
3. Personal Testimonies, er, stories? Anyways, we chat about what we've each done for birth control.
Resources: Woman Code by Alisa Vitti
As we continue the sex series, we wanted to discuss how to establish boundaries in dating and why it's important to do so. There are so many questions about what's ok and what's not ok and how you actually live out your standards. In this episode we go over five thoughts on pursuing purity.
This week we are covering the last two of our five myths about sex. (Go back and listen to last week's episode if you haven't!) Then we move into a discussion about sex in marriage.
Myths 4 and 5
Myth 4: Babies ruin your sex life.
Myth 5: Married sex is boring.
Marriage and Sex
Guidelines for what's "not okay" even in marriage.
You can't believe what Hollywood and secular sources have to say about something that God designed when they aren't using it the way that He intended.
This week we are starting our discussion about sex because, for the most part, the world talks about sex and no one else does. There should be a Christian message about sex because God designed it.
God's design for sex:
We're coming back next week with two more myths but the major thought is that how you think about sex matters. If your sexuality is a burden as a single person, sex becomes a burden after marriage. If your sexuality is something to flaunt then it ceases to be precious and private.
Resources:
We're both big believers in what's now known as the "side hustle." Phy's was a source of fulfillment while she worked an unfulfilling job and Lisa has blogged since her oldest son was almost one. But side hustles can be a lot of different things and sometimes you can convince yourself you don't have time for one. (Hint: you probably do.)
Grow as a person and you'll be a better wife, mom, sister, daughter, and employee.
This week we are talking about ten of our favorite things! Our typical topics are serious and somewhat heavy so we like to throw in some fun conversations occasionally so you can get to know us and we can get your feedback on the questions and know you better too. So ten of our favorites in random categories.
Favorite Podcast
Favorite Book (of the moment)
Favorite Date Experience
Favorite TV Show:
Favorite Songs:
Favorite Food
Favorite Clothing Item
Favorite Drink
Favorite Theological Resources
Favorite Morning Activity