We know that everyone has their own opinions and perspectives. But it seems that in sharing those differences, some have lost the true meaning of Christianity. Because it’s not about turning our backs to others who think or act differently than us. It’s about loving those people, just as God loves us.
Is Your “Christianity” Turning People away from Christ? Read More »
My mom and I are talking about the circle of forgiveness – what it looks like and the importance of doing our part.
Forgiveness: The Full Circle Read More »
After 23 years as a wife, homemaker and homeschool mom, Jenna suddenly found herself living through the thing that was never EVER going to happen. Divorce. Having risen from the ashes, Jenna inspires others with hope that one can totally thrive despite what they’ve been through.
Thriving after Divorce Read More »
Jodi Stout is a Wife, Mom, and Grandma who is sharing her journey of grief after two of her grandsons have entered heaven in the last 6 years.
In this episode, Courtney opens up to us about her journey through something that 1 in 4 women will experience in their lives…miscarriage.
Miscarriage and the Path to Healing Read More »
A candid discussion with Mary Yoder about what it was like to grow up Amish, navigate the rules, and later leave the Amish community.
Growing up Amish with Mary Yoder Read More »
It was a treat to sit down with the woman who raised up the man I love. That’s right. My mother in law, Joy Hedrick and I got together to have a conversation about one thing… what it was like to be the parent of my husband.
Are You Raising an Ornery Child? Read More »
Once upon a time, on a cruise ship headed to Mexico, a country boy from Missouri met a bubbly girl from Iowa. Tune in as we share how it all unfolded. It’s the 2nd greatest love story ever written and you guessed it, it’s ours.
The 2nd Greatest Love Story Read More »
Erin Forsythe is a fun-loving, energetic girl from small-town Iowa. After moving to Dallas, TX in her early 20’s to “find herself” she discovered that the big city wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Eleven years later, she moved back home to Iowa and met her future husband, Ryan. At age 35, they got married and today they have a beautiful baby girl, Brynn. Their love story is one of the sweetest that you’ll ever hear!
I Didn’t Get Married Until I Was 35 Read More »
Back to School is right around the corner and there’s one particular group of people who are on my heart: incoming High School Freshman Girls. I remember those days and all the anxiety, fear and excitement that was in my heart as I was about ready to enter high school. I’m spilling the deets on #allthethings: Popularity, Peer Pressure, Friendship, Dating, Sex and Life after Graduation in this bonus episode of the Stepping into a Joy Filled Life podcast.
Dear Incoming High School Freshman Girl: Read More »
