Ash Marsh and her husband, John, founders of The Marsh Collective, have the vision of returning buildings and spaces back to their intended glory. Ash shares her story of how Christ restored her life, her marriage, her home and now her city.    Ash Marsh Show Notes: The Marsh Collective: https://marshcollective.com/  Wilberforce Weekend 2021: https://wilberforceweekend.org/  “The Great Blue Hills of God: A Story of Facing Loss, Finding Peace, and Learning the True Meaning of Home” by Kreis Beall: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Blue-Hills-God-Learning/dp/1984822241  “Live Not by Lies” by Rod Dreher: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Not-Lies-Christian-Dissidents/dp/0593087399  “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters” by Priya Parker: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634920   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 

Alisa Childers, author of “Another Gospel”, joins Sarah and Erin on the podcast again for the first ever live interview with an audience. They discuss some common lies that we as believers come across in the church and the truth that replaces them. Alisa Childers Show Notes:  Strong Women’s first conversation with Alisa - “15. Doubt and Progressive Christianity with Alisa Childers”: https://strongwomen.libsyn.com/15-doubt-and-progressive-christianity-with-alisa-childers  “Another Gospel” by Alisa Childers: https://www.amazon.com/Another-Gospel-Christian-Progressive-Christianity/dp/1496441737/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=another+gospel&qid=1615329810&s=books&sr=1-  The Alisa Childers Podcast - “#44, Pretty Little Lies: Spotting Bad Ideas in Women’s Books, Blogs and Other Media”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-pretty-little-lies-spotting-bad-ideas-in-womens/id1260262855?i=1000434066444  “You’re Not Enough (And That’s Okay)” by Allie Beth Stuckey: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Not-Enough-Thats-Self-Love/dp/0593083849#:~:text=You're%20Not%20Enough%20(And,9780593083840%3A%20Amazon.com%3A%20Books  “The Story of Reality” by Gregory Koukl: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+story+of+reality+gregory+koukl&i=stripbooks&crid=VMVK2QF390W7&sprefix=the+story+of+reality%2Cstripbooks%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_20  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     

Ellen Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author and speaker, shares with us about a great woman of faith from her book, “Becoming Elisabeth Elliot”. Ellen helps us see Elisabeth as she was – a strong woman who had struggles and heartbreaks but had a heart truly surrendered to God.    Ellen Vaughn Show Notes:  Ellen Vaughn’s Website: https://ellenvaughn.com/  “Becoming Elisabeth Elliot” by Ellen Vaughn: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Elisabeth-Elliot-Ellen-Vaughn/dp/1535910933/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A3JWRXC8VM8Y&dchild=1&keywords=becoming+elisabeth+elliot&qid=1614019444&sprefix=becoming+elisabe%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1  All Books by Ellen Vaughn: https://ellenvaughn.com/index.php/books/  Books by Elisabeth Elliot: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=elisabeth+elliot&crid=2UGYW2AJ515O5&sprefix=elisabeth%2Caps%2C207&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_9  “Do the Next Thing” Poem: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/do-the-next-thing/  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/   You can find out more about the Maven 2021 Conference here: https://www.mavenconferences.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   

Is there a Christian view of race? Does it match with what the culture is telling us? Monique Duson, founder of The Center for Biblical Unity and co-host of the All The Things Podcast, explores the false narrative of Critical Race Theory, a view she once advocated, and instead puts the emphasis on the Gospel. Monique has a heart for unity among all people, especially those of us in the Church.    Monique Duson Show Notes:   The Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/  “All The Things” Podcast: https://www.allthethingsshow.com/  “Confronting Injustice without Compromising the Truth” by Thaddeus Williams: https://www.amazon.com/Confronting-Injustice-without-Compromising-Truth/dp/0310119480  “Race, Critical Theory & Christianity - A MAVEN Event w/ Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager” YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgqzPAKqG7Y  “How to be an Antiracist” by: Ibrahim X. Kendi: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283  “Whiteness as Property”: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1341787?seq=1   “Live Not by Lies” by Rod Dreher: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Not-Lies-Christian-Dissidents/dp/0593087399/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=live+not+by+lies&qid=1613002913&sr=8-1  “Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice” by Scott David Allen: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Social-Justice-Not-Biblical/dp/1625861761/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=white+biblical+justice+is+not+social+justice&qid=1613003121&sr=8-1-fkmr0  “Just Thinking” Podcast: https://justthinking.me/podcast-home  “Proverbial Life” Podcast: http://theproverbiallife.com/  “Theology Mom” Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-mom-all-the-things/id1195394811  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/   You can find out more about the Maven 2021 Conference here: https://www.mavenconferences.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   

Using both personal stories and professional research as an economist, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, president of the Ruth Institute, discusses with Erin and Sarah the irreplaceable importance that families have in establishing and maintaining a thriving society.   Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Show Notes:  The Ruth Institute: http://www.ruthinstitute.org/  “Love & Economics: It Takes A Family to Raise a Village” by Jennifer Roback Morse, PhD: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Economics-Takes-Family-Village/dp/0981605915/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Love+and+Economics&qid=1612883926&s=books&sr=1-1  “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self” Carl Trueman: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332   “The Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe - Volume I – Letters”: https://www.amazon.com/Writings-St-Maximilian-Maria-Kolbe-ebook/dp/B0741V9QX4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+writings+of+st.+maximilian+kolbe&qid=1612884058&s=books&sr=1-1  “The Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe - Volume II – Various Writings”: https://www.amazon.com/Writings-St-Maximilian-Maria-Kolbe-ebook/dp/B0741VB53J/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+writings+of+st.+maximilian+kolbe&qid=1612884139&s=books&sr=1-3  “American on Trial: A Defense of the Founding” Robert Reilly: https://www.amazon.com/America-Trial-Founding-Robert-Reilly/dp/1586179489/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=american+on+trial&qid=1612884213&s=books&sr=1-1  “The End of Democracy” collection of essays from First Things: https://www.firstthings.com/article/1996/11/the-end-of-democracy-the-judicial-usurpation-of-politics  “The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture by Toxic Femininity” by Carrie Gress, PhD: https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Mary-Exposed-Rescuing-Culture-Femininity/dp/1505110262/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30IP9LUCG7PL5&dchild=1&keywords=the+anti-mary+exposed&qid=1612884356&s=books&sprefix=the+anti-mary+%2Cstripbooks%2C183&sr=1-1  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 

So often, the conversation around masculinity and femininity starts with the question of roles. We ask questions like, “What should we do?” rather than asking, “What are men and women for?” In our conversation with Christopher West, president of the Theology of the Body Institute, we talk about our design, especially the physical design of our bodies, and how this design proclaims the Gospel.   The Theology of the Body Institute: https://tobinstitute.org/  “Our Bodies Tell God’s Story” by Christopher West: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Bodies-Tell-Gods-Story/dp/158743427X  “The Theology of the Body” by Pope John Paul the II, translated by Michael Waldstein: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Woman-He-Created-Them/dp/0819874213/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+theology+of+the+body&qid=1612283448&s=books&sr=1-1  G.K. Chesterton: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gk+chesterton&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2  “Earthen Vessels” by Matthew Lee Anderson: https://www.amazon.com/Earthen-Vessels-Bodies-Matter-Faith/dp/076420856X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=earthen+vessels&qid=1612283542&s=books&sr=1-2  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     

Barbara Masoner was Sarah’s mentor during her early married years and had an immense impact on her. Barbara loves the Lord and she loves coming alongside women and pointing them to the truth. Who has mentored you? Who are you mentoring? How can you make the most of “mentoring moments”? These are the types of questions that will be sparked as you listen to Barbara share what she’s learned throughout her life.    Barbara Masoner Show Notes:  “Robison Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe: https://www.amazon.com/Robinson-Crusoe-Daniel-Defoe/dp/150329238X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=robinson+crusoe&qid=1611596769&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFVWlQ0V09KMDgzSTAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MTMzMTdRNUdXUElLNlNMWFcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDgyNjkzOTJISExEUTBCQUVVQ0Ymd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl  “The Marriage Builder” by Dr. Larry Crabb: https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Builder-Creating-Oneness-Transform/dp/0310336872/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+marriage+builder&qid=1611596815&sr=8-2  “Rethinking Sexuality” by Dr. Juli Slattery: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Sexuality-Gods-Design-Matters/dp/0735291470  “Poor Sinner Dejected with Fear” Song by William Gadsby: http://hymnbook.igracemusic.com/hymns/poor-sinner-dejected-with-fear  The Quaker Questions:   Where were you born?  When you were 7 years old how did your family heat your home?  What person in your real life growing up influenced you in a way that makes you who you are today? (Barbara asked it this way: Who was the source of human warmth for you as a child?)  When, if ever, did God become more than a mere word to you?  “Conviction to Lead” by Albert Moler – https://www.amazon.com/Conviction-Lead-Principles-Leadership-Matters/dp/0764211250  “Treasures of the Snow” by Patricia St. John: https://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Snow-Patricia-St-John/dp/0802465757/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=treasures+of+the+snow&qid=1611597172&sr=8-1  “Shattered Dreams” by Larry Crabb: https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Dreams-Gods-Unexpected-Path/dp/0307459500/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=shattered+dreams&qid=1611597234&s=books&sr=1-1  “Suffering and the Heart of God” by Diane Langberg: https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Heart-God-Destroys-Restores/dp/1942572026/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Suffering+and+the+Heart+of+God&qid=1611597315&s=books&sr=1-1  “Father Brown” by G.K. Chesterton: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Father-Brown-Stories/dp/1853260037/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=father+brown+books&qid=1611597363&s=books&sr=1-3  Margery Allingham Mystery Books: https://www.amazon.com/Margery-Allingham/e/B000APJE7K  “Campion” – TV Series based on Margery Allingham Mystery Books: https://www.amazon.com/Campion-Complete-First-Season-Various/dp/B00008DDXE  Cecilia Beaux – Artist: https://americanart.si.edu/artist/cecilia-beaux-300  Alisa Childers Website: https://www.alisachilders.com/  Nancy Pearcey Website: http://www.nancypearcey.com/ 

When there is so much to be done, how do you show hospitality to those around you? Molly Geiger, a program coordinator with Summit Ministries, shares about the many “hats” she wears hosting students through Summit’s summer conferences, bringing foster babies into her home, working with the fire department, and arranging flowers. Molly exemplifies creating space for people to be seen, cared for, and loved.    Molly Geiger Show Notes:   Summit Ministries - https://www.summit.org/  “A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael” by Elisabeth Elliot: https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Die-Life-Legacy-Carmichael/dp/0800730895  “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1611100194&s=books&sr=1-1  “Little Britches” by Ralph Moody: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Britches-Father-Were-Ranchers/dp/0803281781/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+britches&qid=1611100263&s=books&sr=1-1  “Trial by Poison: Introducing Mary Slessor” by Dave and Neta Jackson: https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Poison-Introducing-Slessor-Trailblazer/dp/1939445140/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=trial+by+poison&qid=1611100299&s=books&sr=1-2  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: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women     

Dottie McDowell, wife of author and speaker Josh McDowell, is an example of a life lived faithfully. Dottie shares about how she came to know Jesus and her work with Cru, along with how she and Josh met and how they’ve kept their marriage strong. This is an encouraging and delightful conversation you won’t want to miss!    Dottie McDowell Show Notes:   Josh McDowell Website - https://www.josh.org Sean McDowell Website - https://seanmcdowell.org Cru - https://www.cru.org/ “Evidence That Demands a Verdict” by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell: https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-That-Demands-Verdict-Life-Changing/dp/1401676707/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T29T9JHGVLVO&dchild=1&keywords=evidence+that+demands+a+verdict&qid=1610495879&sprefix=evidence+that+d%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1 “More Than a Carpenter” by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Carpenter-Josh-McDowell/dp/1414326270/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=more+than+a+carpenter&qid=1610495914&sr=8-1 “The Christian Home” by Shirley Rice: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Home-Womans-View/dp/B00072SSFK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ILYWNQG4U2JU&dchild=1&keywords=the+christian+home+by+shirley+rice&qid=1610495955&sprefix=the+christian+home+by%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 Bible Gateway App - https://www.biblegateway.com/app/ “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” by Abigail Shrier: https://www.amazon.com/Irreversible-Damage-Transgender-Seducing-Daughters/dp/168451228X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 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: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women   

Megan Almon of Life Training Institute shares her unique perspective on beauty as an act of war, the importance of the pro-life movement in our tumultuous culture, and the value of every human life, born or unborn. This conversation is the best reminder that Christians are vessels for truth and beauty!   Megan Almon Show Notes: Life Training Institute:  https://prolifetraining.com    Summit Semester: https://www.summit.org/programs/summit-semester/    Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org    Biola Apologetics: https://www.biola.edu/talbot/academics/apologetics    What Would You Say? featuring Megan Almon as a guest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OGhYYA41RU    “You are Special” by Max Lucado: https://www.amazon.com/You-Special-Lucados-Wemmicks-Book-ebook/dp/B0053HVPZY    “For the Children’s Sake” by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay:  https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H2T38316724K&dchild=1&keywords=for+the+children%27s+sake+by+susan+schaeffer+macaulay&qid=1609873892&sprefix=for+the+childre%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1    “Our Bodies Tell God’s Story” by Christopher West: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Bodies-Tell-Gods-Story/dp/158743427X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FWRSRZH2BUQE&dchild=1&keywords=our+bodies+tell+god%27s+story+christopher+west&qid=1609873957&sprefix=our+bodies+tell+g%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1    “Piranesi” by  Susanna Clarke: https://www.amazon.com/dp/163557563X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Z3u7Fb95C5DGN    “Greatest Drama Ever Staged” by Dorothy Sayers: http://www.gutenberg.ca/ebooks/sayers-greatest/sayers-greatest-00-h.html    “Creed or Chaos?” by Dorothy Sayers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/091847731X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_B5u7FbMN3GZT2    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: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women