For the last episode in 2017, we are jumping back in for a full-length episode on body image. We tackle what the Bible says the body is, lies we believe about our bodies, and how we each work on overcoming body image issues.
The body is:
-the temple of the Holy Spirit
-made in the image of God
Lies about the body:
-the body is an ornament
-the body is for our glory
-the body is for attracting men
-the body defines worth
-the body can make me happy
Merry Christmas!
In this short Q+A session, we discuss how long a woman should wait for a man to decide he's ready to move on to a commitment. Short answer? Get counsel from a godly person in both lives.
This week we are talking Christmas! In this short episode, we both share how our families celebrate Christmas in a way the children can join too.
Here's the carnitas recipe and the advent activities.
This week, we are tackling the subject of modesty! The first thing we discuss is why we both hate the word "modesty" and the words we prefer instead.
Then we move right on to four reasons modesty matters:
-how we dress should reflect that we are set apart
-we are dressing the temple of God
-dressing well is a form of self-respect
-how we dress reflects our heart toward God
And we also chat about three things modesty is not:
-it's not a safeguard for men's purity
-it's not a list of rules
-it's not a measuring stick for other women
Then to round out the episode we discuss how we are preparing to approach this volatile issue with our kids since Lisa has all boys and Phylicia only has girls.
We also give a special shoutout to one of our favorite marriage/sex bloggers Sheila Gregoire!
In our second solo episode, Lisa is tackling how motherhood is just an extension of our call to discipleship. She gave this talk to a MOPS group earlier in November and we're excited to share it with you!
Sometimes motherhood isn't fulfilling. When we don't feel the warm fuzzies, we don't have to freak out. We just have to stick to the assignment. What assignment? Making disciples of the children God has given us. And who better to teach us about discipleship than Jesus?
Since we are both writers we frequently get asked how to get started as a writer. First thing? Start writing! Then decide if/how you want to share that writing with others.
Then we move on to some work tips: a work ethic is invaluable to learning to write well. Write consistently, be in it for the long haul, read a lot, and write down all your ideas.
You too, can be a writer!
For our second episode in our "How Do We" series, we're discussing Bible study. How should we approach the Bible? What does Bible study look like with small children? What are some of our favorite resources?
Lisa gives you three questions to consider when coming to the Bible and shares some encouragement if you've ever fallen asleep while reading the Bible.
Phylicia breaks down her process for stepping through a passage of Scripture and how she uses outside tools for historical and literary context.
I asked Phylicia what to name the episode and well, that's what happened. But literally, we are talking about how we talk about sex and why it matters.
What does the Bible really say about birth? In this first solo episode, Phylicia tackles Genesis 3 and how Christians should approach birth and babies.
New Age ideology dominates the birth conversation largely because the church has been silent besides to terrify women with whispers of "their curse." But man was cursed too, right?
There is a promised Redeemer that comes through childbirth and that knowledge affects how we view birth today.
-God designed our bodies to work this way. It is largely complicated by the fall but still on the framework of God's beautiful design.
-We live in a world unaccustomed to discomfort or suffering. But God never leaves us even when things are hard.
A Biblical attitude toward birth matters.
In this week's listener Q+A, we tackle how we both handle meal planning. (Just for context, Lisa has a family of 6, Phylicia has a family of almost 4.) Our meal planning strategies have changed some over the years but it still saves the evening witching hour.
Here are some ideas for menu planning:
-make a list of easy to cook, easy to modify meals and cycle through those
-repeat the same breakfast and lunches
-keep a pinterest board of new recipes and try one a week
-start food prep earlier in the day
-pick a time to prep food for the week
-pack your lunches if you're regularly gone at mealtime
There's not one right way to meal plan. Just find something that works!
This week you get your first "How Do We" episode! We both take a turn discussing how we handle surprises in life. Not fun surprises like birthday parties but surprises that are more like interruptions or unwelcome circumstances.
Lisa's advice:
-Remember God is sovereign
-Pray
-Share with trusted friends
-Make a game plan
Phylicia's take:
-Look to Jesus as model
-Remember reactions affect others
-Pray and apply Scriptures
In this episode, we discuss where we've been the past two months (hi, again!) and go over some thoughts on dealing with trials in your life. It's mostly an unedited, off-the-cuff discussion of how God's been working in our hearts that we hope encourages you in your own hard moments.
We're back!! While breaking for a few months (when Lisa had Luke and we both dealt with some personal issues), we have changed the format of the podcast to allow us to produce more content with less recording time. This week, however, you get a normal podcast episode. Thank you for listening!
This week we are tackling the topic of comfort zones: why people like them and why we should embrace opportunities to step outside them.
This week we are tackling an issue that plagues conservative circles: basing worldviews on a reaction to the world instead of on what the Bible says.
We provide a few examples of this, such as holding motherhood as the highest calling of women, viewing women as objects of sexual temptation instead of humans made in the image of God, and advancing courtship as the answer to hookup culture.
But not to worry, we also discuss the answer. We don't have a five-step program that fixes all the problem but we do remind you that your personal theology matters. Get in the Word, know what it says, and build your worldview on that.
We're baaaaack! After a slightly unexpected break (we really did intend to record a few episodes while Phylicia was visiting Lisa but we talked too much and did Facebook lives), we are back with a new episode! We intentionally titled this episode "how to build a life" because a life you love doesn't magically appear. You don't luck into it and no one else does either. Here are a few ideas to make this happen.
This week we are tackling a sensitive subject surrounding the topic of infertility. We delve into being open and honest with friends, letting them guide where the relationship goes, and following God's call for our own families while being compassionate toward others.
Today, we're tackling the next episode in our friendship series and discussing both how to prepare your heart for deeper friendships as well as how to keep the bonds of those friendships strong. We women long for friendships but in so many seasons of life they seem beyond our grasp.
This week we are answering a question from Sarah who wants to know how she can learn to at least tolerate, if not enjoy, cooking. Listen for a few tips from two women who do love cooking (and think you might can to!).
Based on feedback we received at the podcast meetup last December, we are starting a series on friendship. This week we are discussing what Biblical friendship looks like, why we need friends of different ages, and using technology to stay in touch. Plus, you'll get a brief glance into the life of our friendship.
This week, we are discussing a topic brought up at the podcast meetup we hosted in December. How do you acclimate to a new life after you move? Moving changes your whole life and it can take a while to find your footing.
Also, we had some sound issues with this recording and while we edited out as much as we could, this episode has a lower sound quality than our typical podcast. Thanks for your understanding and for listening!
We also add a few thoughts on moving back to the same town as your family since that can hold its own difficulties.
This week, we are answering a commonly asked questions: how did we meet? It's a fun story that didn't involve meeting in person until December of 2016. The internet can be a lovely place, friends!
Inspired by this article, we are discussing how to enjoy being a mom. Motherhood is hard and it's a gift from God and that dichotomy often needs an attack plan in our daily lives.
This week we are talking about dealing with postpartum hormones. We include some ideas for weathering the baby blues and dealing with hormonal changes as well as resources if you struggle with postpartum depression. Don't walk this part of life alone!
Because there's nothing magical about January 1st, this week we are discussing our goals and words of the year. We also talk about how we arrived at our words and how we break down our goals into practical steps.
This week we are answering a listener question from Sarah. She asks how we can let people into our lives when we have been hurt in the past or know that we could be hurt.
If you have a question, send us an email at uniquelywomanpodcast@gmail.com.