How do you form habits that make a lasting difference? Lara Casey, CEO of Cultivate What Matters, tells her personal story of transformation and growth from brokenness to thriving. Lara has a good grasp on the reality that the decisions we make and the intentional choices we make in forming habits lead us somewhere and that God’s grace never leaves us.    Lara Casey Show Notes:  Lara’s Website: https://laracasey.com/  Cultivate What Matters Website: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/  “Cultivate” by Lara Casey: https://laracasey.com/cultivate/  “Make It Happen” by Lara Casey: https://laracasey.com/book/  “Gracie’s Garden” by Lara Casey: https://laracasey.com/gracies-garden/  “Hello Dolly” Musical: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-hello-dolly-barbra-streisand/3631416?ean=0024543075790  “Carousel” Musical: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-live-from-lincoln-center-rodgers-hammersteins-carousel-audra-mcdonald/30631376?ean=0841887032070  “Singing in the Rain” Musical: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-singin-in-the-rain-gene-kelly/3623915?ean=0883929266777  Southern Weddings Magazine: https://southernweddings.com/  “For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School” by Susan Schaeffer MacCaulay: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/for-the-childrens-sake-susan-schaeffer-macaulay/1012895880?ean=9781433506956  ”A Season for the Spirit: Readings for the Days of Lent” by Martin L. Smith: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/season-for-the-spirit-martin-l-smith/1102043821?ean=9781596280229  Books by Marguerite Henry: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/marguerite%20henry  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 

Julie and Abby LaQuey are a mother and daughter who love the Scriptures. Abby is a flawless child of God with downs syndrome who speaks for Celebrate Kids reciting the book of Ruth from memory. Julie shares what God has taught her as she has mothered Abby and recites the Scriptures that encourage her. Julie and Abby's powerful testimonies will uplift you.    Julie and Abby LaQuey Show Notes:  Dr. Kath Koch’s Website: https://celebratekids.com/  Faith Comes by Hearing Scripture Audio Download: https://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/audio-bible-resources/mp3-downloads  Mission Aviation Fellowship: https://maf.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 

A fascinating journey from atheist to prayer warrior is shared by Christopher Yuan and his mother, Angela. They discuss how Angela's prayers led Christopher to leave his life of sin and love Jesus. The podcast explores faith, transformation, and the power of prayer amidst personal turmoil

What do you do when someone is misusing their spiritual influence? What are the red flags of spiritual abuse? Teasi Cannon has a powerful and personal story of redemption. She shares about the heartache and the healing of spiritual abuse, and how God was faithful to her through it all.    Teasi Cannon Show Notes:  Teasi’s Website: https://www.teasicannon.com/  “Lord, Where’s My Calling (Updated and Revised): When the Big Question Becomes a Big Distraction” by Teasi Cannon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YQ3L9P1/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1  “My Big Bottom Blessing: How Hating My Body Led to Loving My Life” by Teasi Cannon: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-big-bottom-blessing-teasi-cannon/1110782915?ean=9781617950919  Mama Bear Apologetics: https://mamabearapologetics.com/  “Mama Bear Apologetics™: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies” by Hilary Morgan Ferrer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mama-bear-apologetics-hillary-morgan-ferrer/1129847406?ean=9780736976152  “My Spiritual Abuse Journey: Reflections, Encouragement, and Prayers” video by Teasi Cannon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsoPUY-5sIk  “The Horse and His Boy” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/horse-and-his-boy-c-s-lewis/1100426907?ean=9780064471060  The Bible Recap: http://www.thebiblerecap.com/  “Suffering and the Heart of God” Diane Langberg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/suffering-and-the-heart-of-god-diane-langberg/1122654886?ean=2940151007320  Michael Kruger Resources: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/tag/spiritual-abuse/  Spiritual Abuse Resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/spiritual-abuse  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  

Betsy Hake, founder of Jericho Ministries, has been serving as a missionary in Honduras for 40 years. Betsy's life is full of amazing stories of redemption and provision for the women she works with, for the children's home she started, and for herself. Betsy exemplifies that following Jesus is often doing the next right thing and trusting God every day.   Betsy Hake Show Notes:  Jericho Ministries: myjericho.org  Fellowship of Christian Athletes: https://www.fca.org/  “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Boom: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hiding-place-corrie-ten-boom/1116615493?ean=9780800794057  “The Autobiography of George Mueller” by George Mueller: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/autobiography-of-george-muller-a-narrative-of-some-of-the-lords-dealings-with-george-muller-written-by-himself-vol-i-george-mueller/1102423448?ean=9781849027441  Books by Helen Roseveare: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/helen%20roseveare   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 

Luella Moulton is a 14-year-old who has an amazing adoption story. While being adopted was initially a struggle for her, Luella has come to realize God’s great love for her. She is now passionate about the pro-life movement and wants to make an impact. She spends time writing government officials about her story and the value of every human life. Luella Moulton Show Notes:  “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Boom: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hiding-place-corrie-ten-boom/1116615493?ean=9780800794057  “Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-screwtape-letters-c-s-lewis/1116762579?ean=9780060652937  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 can we do to thrive in turmoil? Rod Dreher joins us on the podcast today to talk about his book, “Live Not By Lies”, and the courage it takes to stand firm in a post-Christian culture. Rod points out that being courageous includes telling true and good stories, showing hospitality, and not being afraid to look different from those around us as followers of Jesus.    Rod Dreher Show Notes:  Win 4 tickets and airfare to Wilberforce Weekend: https://bit.ly/3m1t0XT  Wilberforce Weekend: https://wilberforceweekend.org/  “Live Not by Lies” by Rod Dreher: https://www.eighthdaybooks.com/product/sku/187850  “The Benedict Option” by Rod Dreher: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-benedict-option-rod-dreher/1124485979?ean=9780735213302  “The Little Way of Ruthie Leming” by Rod Dreher: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-little-way-of-ruthie-leming-rod-dreher/1112412048?ean=9781455521906  The American Conservative: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/  Alliance Defending Freedom: https://adflegal.org/  “When Harry Became Sally” by Ryan T. Anderson: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-harry-became-sally-ryan-anderson/1125792437?ean=9781641770491  “1984” by George Orwell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1984-george-orwell/1100009100?ean=9780451524935  “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brave-new-world-aldous-huxley/1100158848?ean=9780060850524  Books by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/tolkein   “The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-screwtape-letters-c-s-lewis/1116762579?ean=9780060652937  "The Power of the Powerless" essay by Vaclav Havel: https://hac.bard.edu/amor-mundi/the-power-of-the-powerless-vaclav-havel-2011-12-23  Eighth Day Books: https://www.eighthdaybooks.com/  Books by Flannery O’Connor: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/flannery%20o'connor/_/N-0  Books by Sigrid Undset: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/sigrid%20undset/_/N-0  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  

Sherri Seligson became a Christian and a marine biologist and had a dream job with the Walt Disney company. After she got married and started having children, she decided to step away from her career and stay home with her children to care for them and educate them. We talk to Sherri about why she chose that path and how God is still using her gifting and love for nature to teach and encourage those in her sphere of influence.    Sherri Seligson Show Notes:  Win 4 tickets and airfare to Wilberforce Weekend: https://bit.ly/3m1t0XT  Wilberforce Weekend: https://wilberforceweekend.org/  Sherri Seligson Website: https://www.sherriseligson.com/  “Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible” by J. Warner Wallace: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/person-of-interest-j-warner-wallace/1138270095?ean=9780310111276  Apologia Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/  Sherri Seligson Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRgU9RgcrShPOEbqJGqZew  “Signature in the Cell” by Stephen C. Myer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/signature-in-the-cell-stephen-meyer/1103371825?ean=9780061472794  “Madame How and Lady Why” by Charles Kingsley: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/madam%20how%20and%20lady%20why  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   Do you have questions for Sarah and Erin? You can write to us at strongwomen@colsoncenter.org or join our Facebook group and submit them here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567802873885320           

Do you want to make an impact in this cultural moment? What do good stories have to do with law? Kristen Waggoner, who oversees the U.S. Legal Division and Communications for Alliance Defending Freedom, is knowledgeable in civil litigation, in employment, education, nonprofit, and constitutional law. She is an example of what it means to respond to the need before you, stand for truth, and represent people who would otherwise be dismissed.    Kristen Waggoner Show Notes:  Alliance Defending Freedom: https://adflegal.org/  “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” by Abigail Shrier: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/irreversible-damage-abigail-shrier/1133754701?ean=9781684510313  “When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment” by Ryan T. Anderson: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-harry-became-sally-ryan-anderson/1125792437?ean=9781641770491  “Live Not by Lies” by Rod Dreher: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/live-not-by-lies-rod-dreher/1136997635?ean=9780593087398  Homeschool Legal Defense Association: https://hslda.org/  Matt Chandler’s Series on Revelation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FXqdzyGU3A  “What Would You Say?” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7Gikp1j0uAIrcEJDTriyQ  The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/  Sign up for the Breakpoint Daily: https://breakpoint.org/subscribe/  “Garden City” by John Mark Comer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/garden-city-john-mark-comer/1120663227?ean=9780310337348  “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World” by John Mark Comer:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-john-mark-comer/1131176390?ean=9780525653097  “Culture Making” by Andy Crouch: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/culture-making-andy-crouch/1116943527?ean=9780830837557  Colson Fellows: https://colsonfellows.org/   “Joan of Arc” by Mark Twain: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/joan-of-arc-mark-twain/1100737578?ean=9780898702682  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    Do you have questions for Sarah and Erin? You can write to us at strongwomen@colsoncenter.org or join our Facebook group and submit them here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567802873885320   

Why do we love stories and how does it fit into a Christian worldview of who we are as human beings? Should we make reading fiction apart of our lives? Do we need to cultivate our imaginations? Young adult fiction author, K.B. Hoyle, reminds us how stories shape us and good stories make us better.   K.B. Hoyle Show Notes:  K.B. Hoyle’s Website: http://www.kbhoyle.com/  K.B. Hoyle's E-mail Address: author@kbhoyle.com Books by K.B. Hoyle: http://www.kbhoyle.com/books.html Christ and Pop Culture Magazine: https://christandpopculture.com/  “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-kill-a-mockingbird-harper-lee/1100151011?ean=9780446310789  “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chronicles-of-narnia-movie-tie-in-box-set-c-s-lewis/1103130920?ean=9780061992889  “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hobbit-and-the-lord-of-the-rings-j-r-r-tolkien/1000478022?ean=9780547928180  Books by Madeleine L'Engle: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Madeline%20L%E2%80%99Engle  Books by George MacDonald: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/george%20macdonald/_/N-0  “Mythology” by Edith Hamilton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mythology-edith-hamilton/1125490849?ean=9780316438520&aug=1  “Harry Potter” by J.K. Rowling: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/harry-potter-paperback-boxed-set-books-1-7-j-k-rowling/1108948862?ean=9780545162074  “I’m a philosopher. We can’t think our way out of this mess.” by James K.A. Smith: https://www.christiancentury.org/article/how-my-mind-has-changed/i-m-philosopher-we-can-t-think-our-way-out-mess  “The Iliad & The Odyssey” by Homer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/iliad-the-odyssey-homer/1100816689?ean=9781523645800  “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/anna-karenina-barnes-noble-classics-series-leo-tolstoy/1105958283?ean=9781593080273  “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-pride-and-prejudice-jane-austen/1106658784?ean=9781435159631  “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-tale-of-two-cities-barnes-noble-classics-series-charles-dickens/1106017525  “The Inferno” by Dante Alighieri: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inferno-dante-alighieri/1100006504?ean=9781593080518  “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/piranesi-susanna-clarke/1134016335?ean=9781635576757  “WandaVision” TV Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9140560/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3  “Lost and Found: The Tie that Binds (WandaVision to the MCU)” article by K.B. Hoyle: https://christandpopculture.com/lost-and-found-the-tie-the-binds-wandavision-to-the-mcu/    “WandaVision Recap: Therapist Says What? (Episode 8)” article by K.B. Hoyle: https://christandpopculture.com/wandavision-recap-therapist-says-what-episode-8/  “Stranger Things” TV Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1  “Captain Marvel” Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154664/  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   Do you have questions for Sarah and Erin? You can write to us at strongwomen@colsoncenter.org or join our Facebook group and submit them here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567802873885320