The Strong Women Podcast

During our season break, we’re looking back at some of our first and favorite episodes. In this conversation with Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni shares her journey from being a young athlete to a quadriplegic and how God has used this as an invitation for her to know Him better. A few years after her accident, she founded Joni and Friends, which has impacted so many families and people with disabilities.     Joni’s Website  Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot   Suffer Strong by Jay and Catherine Wolff   The Warner Boys by Curt and Anna Warner  Susanna Wesley by Charles Ludwig  Colson Center National Conference Online video content is available now on-demand! This year's theme is "Earth Crammed With Heaven: An Invitation to Encounter God and His Mighty Works." For just $49, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for event details and registration and if you use the promo code “Strongwomen” you can receive $5 off. Sign up today to learn from:   Stephen Meyer, Ph.D. | Discovery Institute  Kristen Waggoner | Alliance Defending Freedom  Chris Brooks | Woodside Bible Chapel & Moody Radio  Kristin Collier, MD | University of Michigan  Roland Warren | Care Net  ...and many more!  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/   

We flip the microphone in this episode towards our guest, Erin Kunkle. Erin has been co-hosting Strong Women with me for three years now. The podcast has grown and has become more than the side project it was when we began. Nothing else in Erin’s life has slowed down, so she has made the difficult decision to step out of co-hosting Strong Women. Erin has been and continues to be a strong woman and dear friend in my life, so I wanted to share more of her story with you all.     Maven’s Website  Maven Parent Podcast  Dorothy and Jack: The Transforming Friendship of Dorothy L. Sayers and C.S. Lewis by Gina Dalfonzo  Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan  Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-Porter    Help us equip individuals and institutions to bring restoration to their spheres of influence—for the advance of the Kingdom and the flourishing of culture. Give to support our fiscal-year-end goal at colsoncenter.org/fye23!    Colson Center National Conference Online video content is available now on-demand! This year's theme is "Earth Crammed With Heaven: An Invitation to Encounter God and His Mighty Works." For just $49, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for event details and registration And if you use the promo code “Strongwomen” you can receive $5 off. Sign up today to learn from:   Stephen Meyer, Ph.D. | Discovery Institute  Kristen Waggoner | Alliance Defending Freedom  Chris Brooks | Woodside Bible Chapel & Moody Radio  Kristin Collier, MD | University of Michigan  Roland Warren | Care Net  ...and many more!  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/   

We have been living in a post-Roe America for a year now, and it’s become more evident than ever that abortion has torn our nation apart—affecting babies and mothers, families, civil society, and every area of our common life. This week we’re joined by Alexandra DeSanctis, co-author of Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing. Alexandra gives us a year-in, post-Roe analysis of the pro-life movement. While abortion affects more than just one group of people, this week’s discussion focuses on how it has affected women—even those who have not had abortions themselves. We hope this conversation informs and equips you to have meaningful conversations about this difficult topic. As Chuck Colson would say, culture changes over the backyard fence, which is why it is so important to be knowledgeable on how abortion affects those closest to us—families, friends, and neighbors.    Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing by Ryan Anderson and Alexandra DeSanctis  The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision by Erika Bachiochi  Tactics by Greg Koukl  Mystery and Manners by Flannery O’Connor  Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park That Changed the World by Richard Snow  Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck  Project Rachel     Help us equip individuals and institutions to bring restoration to their spheres of influence—for the advance of the Kingdom and the flourishing of culture. Give to support our fiscal-year-end goal at colsoncenter.org/fye23!    Strong Women listeners, we're excited to offer the Colson Center National Conference...ONLINE! Use promo code Strongwomen (all one word) to get $5 off the $49 ticket price. For one low price, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for full event details and registration.       Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women   Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ 

At this year’s Colson Center National Conference, we sat down with Dr. Kristin Collier, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Program on Health, Spirituality, and Religion at the University of Michigan Medical School. Kristin shares how her faith has shaped her view of medicine, including how God speaks through the suffering and grief in her vocation to show that He suffers with us. She unpacks the temptation among physicians to see people as machines to fix, and shows us that rich theology helps us to see each person as an image bearer to care for.     James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore  Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande  Feminism Against Progress by Mary Harrington  The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington   Help us equip individuals and institutions to bring restoration to their spheres of influence—for the advance of the Kingdom and the flourishing of culture. Give to support our fiscal-year-end goal at colsoncenter.org/fye23!    Strong Women listeners, we're excited to offer the Colson Center National Conference...ONLINE! Use promo code Strongwomen (all one word) to get $5 off the $49 ticket price. For one low price, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for full event details and registration.       Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ 

Dr. Melissa Cain Travis, an Affiliate Faculty member at Colorado Christian University, discusses the importance of intellectual discipleship and fostering a love for God through learning. She explores the intersection of science and Christianity, highlighting the connection between faith and scientific discoveries. Practical ways to cultivate the mind, prioritize lifelong learning, and the inspiring life of Grand Duchess Christina of Lorraine are also discussed.

Maria Keffler is a mother, educator, and author who dedicates her time to helping parents whose children are being taken captive by the lies of the transgender movement. In our conversation, Maria shows us how this social and cultural movement is capturing young people. We discuss how we can join the fight for the hearts and minds of these young people, show them where their identity lies, and highlight the significance and beauty of God’s design for them.    Maria’s Website Advocates Protecting Children   Desist, Detrans, Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult by Maria Keffler  Maria's op-ed in the Washington Post  Beloved by Toni Morrison  Color of Water by James McBride    Help us equip individuals and institutions to bring restoration to their spheres of influence—for the advance of the Kingdom and the flourishing of culture. Give to support our fiscal-year-end goal at colsoncenter.org/fye23!    Strong Women listeners, we're excited to offer the Colson Center National Conference...ONLINE! Use promo code Strongwomen (all one word) to get $5 off the $49 ticket price. For one low price, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for full event details and registration.    Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women   Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/   

We often refer to the Colson Fellows Program on the Strong Women podcast. This week, we’re excited to share the testimonies of six Colson Fellows-in-Training, all of whom are also Strong Women listeners. They share the highlights of their experiences as Fellows-in-Training, what prompted them to join the program, and what they would say to listeners who are considering the Colson Fellows.     Colson Fellows Program  Alisa Childers Unshaken Faith Podcast  Another Gospel by Alisa Childers   How Now Shall We Live by Chuck Colson  Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis    Help us equip individuals and institutions to bring restoration to their spheres of influence—for the advance of the Kingdom and the flourishing of culture. Give to support our fiscal-year-end goal at colsoncenter.org/fye23!    Strong Women listeners, we're excited to offer the Colson Center National Conference...ONLINE! Use promo code Strongwomen (all one word) to get $5 off the $49 ticket price. For one low price, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for full event details and registration.     Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven, which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/   

In part 2 of our conversation with Pam Tebow, she tells us about the challenges she faced when she was pregnant with her son, Tim Tebow, and how God transformed her experience into a story of life and joy—not only for her family, but for thousands of others as well.    Ripple Effects: Discover the Miraculous Motivating Power of a Woman's Influence by Pam Tebow  Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow, Nathan Whitaker   Improving Your Serve by Chuck Swindoll     Help us equip individuals and institutions to bring restoration to their spheres of influence—for the advance of the Kingdom and the flourishing of culture. Give to support our fiscal-year-end goal at colsoncenter.org/fye23!    Strong Women listeners, we're excited to offer the Colson Center National Conference...ONLINE! Use promo code Strongwomen (all one word) to get $5 off the $49 ticket price. For one low price, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for full event details and registration.     Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven, which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/   

Happy Mother’s Day! Our guest today, Pam Tebow is the mother of five children, including Tim Tebow. Through her story, she shares how God has shaped her heart and the hearts of her children through the small, daily habits of reading and memorizing Scripture and looking for ways to serve others. She encourages us that small, faithful things have a much larger impact than we may ever know.     Ripple Effects: Discover the Miraculous Motivating Power of a Woman's Influence by Pam Tebow  Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow, Nathan Whitaker   Improving Your Serve by Chuck Swindoll     Help us equip individuals and institutions to bring restoration to their spheres of influence—for the advance of the Kingdom and the flourishing of culture. Give to support our fiscal-year-end goal at colsoncenter.org/fye23!   Strong Women listeners, we're excited to offer the Colson Center National Conference...ONLINE! Use promo code Strongwomen (all one word) to get $5 off the $49 ticket price. For one low price, you can experience all the main stage talks, breakouts, and panel discussions from our annual Christian worldview conference at your own leisure. Visit colsonconference.org for full event details and registration.      Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven, which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women   Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ 

Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain love to evaluate what’s happening in culture and help Christians navigate the modern world in such a way that upholds and strengthens their faith. They equip Christians to consider how faith shapes the way they respond to and engage with the secular world. Their new podcast and conference series, Unshaken Faith, exists to encourage Christians to live out their faith with grace and courage. This week, they talk with us about the importance of Christians staying informed about what’s going on in culture, and how we can combat despair when we are overwhelmed and discouraged by what we see.   Unshaken Faith Podcast  Alisa Childers Podcast  Natasha Crain Podcast  The Long Goodbye: Dementia Diaries By Margaret R. Miles   Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shriver  Street Smarts by Gregory Koukl  Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory Koukl  Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ By Robert M. Bowman Jr., J. Ed Komoszewski  Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearce  Rosaria Butterfield’s book releasing in September 2023 Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age  Neil Shenvi’s book releasing in October 2023 on Critical Theory Critical Dilemma  How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart  The Strong Women Podcast S1 15: Doubt and Progressive Christianity With Alisa Childers  The Strong Women Podcast 36. Live with Alisa Childers    Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/