The Strong Women Podcast

Join Sarah and Erin as they reflect on their conversation with Lila Rose, founder of Live Action!   Reflection on our Conversation with Lila Rose Show Notes:  Live Action: https://www.liveaction.org/  Fighting for Life by Lila Rose: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fighting-for-life-lila-rose/1137721958?ean=9781400219872  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 56. Victim or Victor? with Virginia Prodan: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/56-victim-or-victor-with-virginia-prodan  Pro-Life Replies to Pro-Choice Questions: https://prolifereplies.liveaction.org/  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 27. Beauty As an Act of War with Megan Almon: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/27-beauty-as-an-act-of-war-with-megan-almon  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 51. Speaking Truth with Jannique Stewart: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/51-speaking-truth-with-jannique-stewart  Life Training Institute: https://prolifetraining.com/  The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/case-for-life-scott-klusendorf/1111441604?ean=9781433503207  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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     

Lila Rose founded Live Action, a pro-life media organization, as a teenager after she was exposed to the heartache of abortion. Lila shares about the heroes that inspired her to take a stand against the injustice of abortion and personal experiences of how God showed her the beauty of newborn life. We also talk to Lila about some practical apologetics for being pro-life.    Lila Rose Show Notes:  Live Action: https://www.liveaction.org/  Fighting for Life by Lila Rose: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fighting-for-life-lila-rose/1137721958?ean=9781400219872  Pro-Life Replies to Pro-Choice Questions: https://prolifereplies.liveaction.org/   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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 

Sayeh was a little girl when the Iranian Revolution in the 1970s took place. With her father being a high-ranking official in the Iranian government, Sayeh's mother recognized that their family was in danger of being harmed and they fled to America. Sayeh shares the many miracles that led to them being able to flee Iran and how she came to know Jesus. Sayeh is currently in the Colson Fellows program and she shares with us about the tremendous impact it is having on her life.    Sayeh Sparr Show Notes:  Colson Fellows: https://colsonfellows.org/  Iranian Christian International: https://www.iranchristians.org/  Surf the Nations: https://stn.global/  Downtown Discourse in Colorado Springs, Colorado: https://www.stgac.org/downtown-discourse.html  Carpe Diem Redeemed by Os Guiness: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/carpe-diem-redeemed-os-guinness/1130765771?ean=9780830845811  Books by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/c.s.%20lewis  BreakPoint: https://www.breakpoint.org/  How Now Shall We Live by Chuck Colson and Nancy Pearcey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-now-shall-we-live-charles-colson/1026904142?ean=9780842355889  Books by Flannery O’Connor: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/flannery%20o'connor  Why You Think the Way You Do by Glenn Sunshine: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/why-you-think-the-way-you-do-glenn-s-sunshine/1100268690?ean=9780310292302  Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mere-christianity-c-s-lewis/1100549216?ean=9780060652920  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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    This episode was recording at the Anselm Society Conference. Learn more about Anselm here: https://www.anselmsociety.org/ 

We are so thankful for all of the Strong Women listeners who have journeyed with us in 2021! In this episode, Sarah and Erin reflect on the themes that revealed themselves through the stories of our 2021 guests and some of the life-changing mentoring moments that have happed through the Strong Women Podcast. We hope this year has blessed you as much as its blessed us!   Reflection on 2021 Show Notes:  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 79. From Assisting in Abortions to Helping Prevent Them with Kathy Lesnoff: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/79-from-assisting-in-abortions-to-helping-prevent-them-with-kathy-lesnoff  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 57. My Amazing Grace Story with Catherine Wheeler: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/57-my-amazing-grace-story-with-catherine-wheeler  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 72. Loving Women and Children Through Unplanned Pregnancy with Brittany Smith and Natasha Smith: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/72-loving-women-and-children-through-unplanned-pregnancy-with-natasha-smith-and-brittany-smith  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 51. Speaking Truth with Jannique Stewart: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/51-speaking-truth-with-jannique-stewart  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 27. Beauty As an Act of War with Megan Almon: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/27-beauty-as-an-act-of-war-with-megan-almon   Live Action: https://www.liveaction.org/  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 38. Why We Need Good Stories with K.B. Hoyle: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/38-why-we-need-good-stories-with-kb-hoyle  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 80. The Scandal of Flannery O'Connor and the Power of Stories with Jessica Hooten Wilson: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/80-the-scandal-of-flannery-oconnor-and-the-power-of-stories-with-jessica-hooten-wilson  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 37. Curating Beauty with Ash Marsh: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/37-curating-beauty-with-ash-marsh  Marsh Collective: https://marshcollective.com/  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 31. Our Bodies Proclaim the Gospel with Christopher West: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/31-our-bodies-proclaim-the-gospel-with-christopher-west  Our Bodies Tell God’s Story by Christopher West: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/our-bodies-tell-gods-story-christopher-west/1131928622?ean=9781587434273  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 50. Beyond Pink and Blue with Glenn Stanton: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/50-beyond-pink-and-blue-with-glenn-stanton  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 71. The Beauty of Our Design as Women and Men with Shaunti Feldhahn: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/71-the-beauty-of-our-design-as-women-and-men-with-shaunti-feldhahn  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 48. Adversity is Part of Our Grooming with Tammie Jo Shults: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/-48-adversity-is-part-of-our-grooming-with-tammie-jo-shults  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 65. His Promises Can Be Trusted with Barronelle Stutzman: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/65-his-promises-can-be-trusted-with-barronelle-stutzman  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 56. Victim or Victor? with Virginia Prodan: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/56-victim-or-victor-with-virginia-prodan  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 55. Weak Woman, Strong God with Dr. Jean Sutherland: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/55-weak-woman-strong-god-with-dr-jean-sutherland  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 62. The Next Right Thing with Missy Wallace: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/62-the-next-right-thing-with-missy-wallace  A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/grief-observed-c-s-lewis/1100616072?ean=9780060652388  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 76. The Women of the Reformation with Glenn Sunshine - Part One: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/76-the-women-of-the-reformation-with-glenn-sunshine-part-one  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 77. The Women of the Reformation with Glenn Sunshine - Part Two: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/77-the-women-of-the-reformation-with-glenn-sunshine-part-two  The Strong Women Podcast Episode 34. The Life of Elisabeth Elliot with Ellen Vaughn: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/34-the-life-of-elisabeth-elliot-with-ellen-vaughn  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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   

J. Warner Wallace uses his abilities as a homicide detective to investigate the history around Jesus. In this Christmas episode, we learn about the time in which Jesus came and all the factors that lead up to it being God's perfect timing for the Savior to enter the world. We are reminded that God is in the all the details of history and in our lives.   J. Warner Wallace Show Notes – Part Two:   A Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/person-of-interest-j-warner-wallace/1138270095?ean=9780310111276  J. Warner Wallace's Website: https://coldcasechristianity.com/  Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cold-case-christianity-j-warner-wallace/1110899173?ean=9781434704696  Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/harry%20potter%20series  Hollywood Heroes by Frank Turek and Zach Turek: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hollywood-heroes-frank-turek/1140121866?ean=9781641583510  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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           

J. Warner Wallace uses his abilities as a homicide detective to investigate the history around Jesus. In this Christmas episode, we learn about the time in which Jesus came and all the factors that lead up to it being God's perfect timing for the Savior to enter the world. We are reminded that God is in the all the details of history and in our lives.   J. Warner Wallace Show Notes – Part One:   A Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/person-of-interest-j-warner-wallace/1138270095?ean=9780310111276  J. Warner Wallace's Website: https://coldcasechristianity.com/  Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cold-case-christianity-j-warner-wallace/1110899173?ean=9781434704696  Strong Women Episode 31. Our Bodies Proclaim the Gospel with Christopher West: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/31-our-bodies-proclaim-the-gospel-with-christopher-west  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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 

What is God's design for sex? Dr. Juli Slattery is a leading voice on what it means to have a right perspective on sex and she speaks with gentleness, wisdom, and encouragement on this sensitive topic. Juli shares with us how to understand verses in Scripture about intimacy that are often taken out context and the goodness of the gift intimacy that God has given us.   Juli Slattery Show Notes – Part Two:   Java with Juli: javawithjuli.com  Authentic Intimacy: https://www.authenticintimacy.com/  Finding the Hero in Your Husband by Dr. Juli Slattery: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-the-hero-in-your-husband-revisited-dr-juli-slattery/1138725480?ean=9780757323928  The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-rise-and-triumph-of-the-modern-self-carl-r-trueman/1136017129?ean=9781433556333  The Saving Life of Christ by W. Ian Thompson: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/saving-life-of-christ-w-ian-thomas/1103788144?ean=9780310332626  Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fault-lines-voddie-t-baucham-jr/1138418916?ean=9781684511808  Books by A.W. Tozer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/aw%20tozer  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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       

Dr. Juli Slattery discusses the purpose of sex from a biblical perspective, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the importance of genuine intimacy in marriage. She explores the intersection of faith, spiritual growth, and relationship dynamics, emphasizing the need for a balanced view on sexuality within the Christian community.

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Join Sarah and Erin as they reflect on their conversation with Frederica Mathewes-Green who authored The Illumined Heart!   Frederica Mathewes-Green Reflection Show Notes:  Ancient Faith Ministries Website: https://www.ancientfaith.com/  The Illumined Heart by Fredrica Mathewes-Green: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-illumined-heart-frederica-mathewes-green/1112023117?ean=9781612611679  Other Books by Fredrica Mathewes-Green: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Frederica%20Mathewes%20Green  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  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