Living Out Biblical Womanhood

In this month’s podcast, we decided to do something a little different. Rather than address a specific topic, we thought it would be helpful/encouraging to take a look “behind the scenes” in how our podcasts come to life. We’ve had numerous listeners ask us many of the same questions (ie: “Where do you get your topics/questions?”, “How do you prepare?”). We wanted to share with you how truly blessed we feel to experience not only how the Lord uses this podcast in your lives but in ours as well. Join us as we chat about the “podcast journey” we set out on almost three years ago and some of the stories from our times together.
 
Shownotes:
Quote (from a book):
“Approved to God” https://utmost.org/updated/approved-to-god/
 

In Titus 2:3-4, we find some pretty clear verses for what the Lord has for young mothers. They are to be “busy at home.” What exactly does that mean? Could it possibly still have relevance in the year 2025? The Bible is a book written for all time and it lays out a beautiful blueprint for how our Creator wants to use the uniquely designed female to inhabit and influence her home. None of our lives are the same, and many dynamics play into how our homes are run. But as women, we are called to carry out a divinely-inspired plan within our home, marriage, and family. Join us as we talk about the incredible value the Lord places on us being “busy at home” and what it could look like for you, as you walk in faith and trust. 
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“Eve in Exile” Rebekah Merkle
“The Accidental Feminist” Courtney Reissig

Last month we looked at what it means to live a life of submission to one another. We laid some groundwork for how God wants us to live in relationship to one another. (If you haven’t heard it yet, we encourage you to.) This month we’re talking more specifically about submission in marriage. What does the Lord call us to (and not call us to) as we live to please Him as wives? What does this look like in our lives as we trust God through our husbands? What if they make a mistake? Never fear, God is big enough and sovereign enough to work all things for our good as we trust Him. Join us as we talk about the freedom found in the roles He has for us and the grace to live them out. 
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“Men and Women Equal Yet Different” by Alexander Strauch
“Men and Women in the Church” by Kevin DeYoung
“The Excellent Wife” by Martha Peace
 
Teachings:
The Christian and Their Marriage (1 Peter 3:1-7)  The Rock Church February 28, 2021
https://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/recent-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=131&enmse_mid=909
 
Article links:
Submission in Marriage and Beyond  https://www.biblicaleldership.com/2023/05/23/submission-in-marriage-and-beyond/
 
When Submission is Hard  https://www.biblicaleldership.com/2023/06/05/when-submission-is-hard/

What does it mean to live a life of submission? One yielded to His good plans for our lives? This isn’t a podcast about submission as wives, but rather as women who want to live lives pleasing to the Lord. We have daily opportunities to serve, love, and give ourselves to the people and situations around us. But it isn’t always easy. There is a death of the “self” that has to happen and we need His help to be able to “do the next right thing.” Join us as we talk about what this submissive life looks like in our lives (including some practical tips on attitudes, habits and encouragement). Real joy comes from living for the Lord.
 
SHOWNOTES:
Teaching:
Krista Whitney, The Rock Church
https://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/special/enmse=1&enmse_sid=165&enmse_mid=1157&enmse_av=1
 
Podcast:
“Obedience”, The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast, May 6, 2024

Our marriages are full of opportunities to love our husbands and honor the Lord as we do it.  They are also full of opportunities to sin against our husbands and not confidently walk the road of forgiveness when we’ve been hurt or sinned against. Instead, we can harbor a bitter heart and our view of and relationship with our husbands is not at all what it should be. It’s not always easy to “make the next right choice” and seek to cultivate a heart that can truly forgive.  Especially when our feelings get in the way. But God offers us hope! Join us as we talk about what this struggle looks like in our lives and ways we’ve leaned into the Lord to grow in it. 
 
Shownotes:
 
Books:
“Amish Grace” by Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt; David L. Weaver-Zercher
“Bitterness — The Root That Pollutes” Lou Priolo

In our world today, you don’t see a lot of modesty in the way women dress. Culture tends to think it’s an outdated notion and why can’t women wear whatever they want? The Bible may have been written centuries ago, but it’s absolutely relevant for our lives today. The Lord has good and helpful thoughts to steer us in this area. And as we grow in our understanding of who we are in Him, our heart can then be reflected in the clothes we wear. Join us as we talk about what the Bible has to say about modesty, the struggle it can be to live it out in our world, and the goal of honoring Him.
 
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“Modesty — More Than a Change of Clothes” by Martha Peace & Kent Keler
“Girl Talk — Mother-Daughter Conversations on Biblical Womanhood” by Carolyn Mahaney & Nicole Mahaney Whitacre

Comparing ourselves to others is a universal struggle. We’ve all done it. Whether it’s connected to our physical appearance or our abilities or our possessions. It’s so easy to do and it almost never ends well. It can cause bitterness, envy, pride, and insecurity. It’s a matter of the heart and needs God’s truth to help us sort it out and weed it out. We need to apply His ways to our lives and learn to live a life of contentment and thankfulness. Join us as we talk about what the “snare of compare” looks like in our lives and practical ideas we’ve implemented to be women who look to Him first. 
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“Respectable Sins” by Jerry Bridges
“Seated With Christ” by Heather Holleman 
 
Teachings:
Written paper and video teaching by Carolyn Mahaney:
https://asucru.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/snare-of-compare1.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhGcD8ikHGw&t=1148s

Being a mother is an amazingly wonderful calling on our lives. It is also very hard work. We can feel the pressure to be that “perfect” mom or have our “performance/what we do” and the desired outcome of our efforts be what drives us. When that happens, our hope is not in God. God has called us to live by grace and leave the outcome of mothering to Him. Join us as we talk about what this struggle looks like in our lives and ways we’ve navigated keeping our hope in Him to be the mother He has called us to be.

We need to be women who memorize Bible verses. We know that it has the ability to change our lives in so many necessary ways. Everything from transforming our minds to bringing us comfort, encouragement, admonishment, and hope. The list is endless. But it’s not always easy to memorize and when challenges present themselves, we can oftentimes get discouraged and stop trying. Instead, we need to arm ourselves with tips and “practicals” on how to start again (and keep going). Join us as we talk very practically about what verse memorization looks like in our lives and the importance of the “just start today” attitude.
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“The Insanity of God Book” by Nik Ripken  with Gregg Lewis
“Teach Them Diligently” by Lou Priolo
 
Teachings:
Psalm 119 — Delighting in God’s Word
 
App:
Quizlet.com
https://quizlet.com/mobile 
 
Websites:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/

We need to be good stewards of all that He gives us and this certainly includes our money. We should be careful to live in a way that honors Him. This is a call to understanding budgeting and finances. This may seem easier for some as they have more money. But is it necessarily about the money we have or is it a matter of the heart? Join us as we talk very practically about what budgeting looks like in our lives and how we live that out in creative and faith-filled ways. What works for one family might not work for another, but when the heart is to live for Him and His plan for our lives, amazing things can happen.
 
Shownotes:
Books:
“George Muller: The Guardian of Bristols's Orphans” by Janel and Geoff Benge
“The Complete Financial Guide for Young Couples” by Larry Burkett“The Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey
“Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey“Money Matters for Teens” by Larry Burkett“Investing for the Future” by Larry Burkett
The Rock Church and The Rio Church Teachings on Money/Stewardship:
http://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/recent-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=117&enmse_mid=769
http://www.experiencetherock.com/messages/recent-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=137&enmse_mid=950
https://www.experiencetherock.com/2023/03/matter-of-honor-series/
https://theriochurch.com/sermons/putting_money_in_its_place_1_care_provider/