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.
To start off the New Year we are discussing how to deal with personal insecurities when interacting with other females. There's nothing like a talented, beautiful acquaintance to remind us of all the things that we aren't. But we don't have to live there. Listen in for four tips on interacting with other women.
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!