The Strong Women Podcast

Rebecca McLaughlin, author of "Confronting Christianity", talks to us about the Genesis 1 command to rule, relate and create as human beings and, more specifically, how we do that as women. We talk about friendship and the beauty that comes from a Christian worldview in all the areas of life. This is a live podcast recording from Wilberforce Weekend. Rebecca McLaughlin Show Notes: Wilberforce Weekend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wilberforce-weekend-online-tickets-153054164125 Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/ "Confronting Christianity" by Rebecca McLaughlin: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/confronting-christianity-rebecca-mclaughlin/1129980529?ean=9781433564239 Books by Jane Austen: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/jane%20austen/_/N-0 Veritas Forum: http://www.veritas.org/ "Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/harry-potter-paperback-boxed-set-books-1-7-j-k-rowling/1108948862?ean=9780545162074 "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sense-and-sensibility-jane-austen/1116668147?ean=9781593081256 "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/homegoing-yaa-gyasi/1122713500?ean=9781101971062 "Finding my Father" by Blair Linne: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-my-father-blair-linne/1138791140?ean=9781784986469 "Persuasion" by Jane Austen: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/persuasion-jane-austen/1116644114?ean=9781435169463 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 prepared a retired Navy pilot to land the Southwest 1380 flight when its engine failed? Tammie Jo Shults shares how the events from her life gave her the knowledge and character to respond in the Southwest 1380 crisis with competence and peace. Tammie Jo's story is one of providence, faithfulness, and hard work. Her example is truly inspiring. Tammie Jo Shults Show Notes: Tammie Jo's Website: https://www.captainshults.com/ "Nerves of Steel: How I Followed My Dreams, Earned My Wings, and Faced My Greatest Challenge" by Tammie Jo Shults: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nerves-of-steel-captain-tammie-jo-shults/1131182618?ean=9781404112506 "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-women-and-other-novels-louisa-may-alcott/1025050486?ean=9781435167179 "Pilgrims Progress" by John Bunyan: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pilgrims-progress-john-bunyan/1116618483?ean=9781593082543 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

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