This week we’re joined by author and illustrator Ned Bustard. Ned lost his wife Leslie to cancer last year, but her beautiful spirit and faith are captured in the new book, Tiny Thoughts That I’ve Been Thinking. Leslie saw God’s goodness in life’s smallest details and infused ordinary moments with Christ’s light. Come hear about her legacy of faith and the exercise of trusting God’s plan in the face of grief and uncertainty.    www.WorldsEndImages.com    www.PoeticUnderpinnings.com    www.SquareHaloBooks.com    Tiny Thoughts That I’ve Been Thinking: Sele ..read more

Elisabeth Elliot was an imperfect yet faithful Christ-follower with a complex life story. This week, Ellen Vaughn returns to discuss Being Elisabeth Elliot, volume two of her amazing biography of Elliot’s life. Tune in to hear about Elisabeth’s return from foreign missions, her writings, her struggles with loneliness, and the complexities of her later life and marriages.    Strong Women Podcast 34. The Life of Elisabeth Elliot with Ellen Vaughn  Becoming Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn  Being Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn  These Strange Ashes by Elisabeth Elliot&nb ..read more

Did you know that the U.S. is one of the most active sex-trafficking countries in the world? Amid these sobering statistics, Vicki Proffit spends her time caring for survivors and pointing them to the love of Jesus. Vicki is the Executive Director of Sarah’s Home, a sanctuary for survivors of sex trafficking in Colorado. In this live interview, she shares powerful stories of how God has revealed Himself as the ultimate provider, guiding her work and transforming lives. You’ll be encouraged by Vicki’s testimony of listening to God’s voice, leaning on Him completely, and the miraculous ways He h ..read more

We are forgetful people. But as we rehearse the story of the Gospel together through redemptive spiritual rhythms, we can remember and be shaped by truth. As we commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection this Holy Week, Father Michael Williams joins us to talk about the story of Easter, the Church calendar, and how God forms us through participation in the life of the Church.    The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher  Christian Theology: An Introduction by Alister E. McGrath  Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by C ..read more

Stories have a profound way of shaping us. They form our attention, affections, and our character, for better or worse. That’s why reading what’s good, true, and beautiful matters—and this takes practice. Jessica Hooten Wilson returns to the podcast to help us embrace the practice of reading as a means of spiritual formation.     Doubts and hard questions are a welcome part of the Christian life. But many young Christians today are being encouraged to “deconstruct” their faith. Culture becomes the standard of truth instead of Scripture, and many young believers walk away from fa ..read more

Christians have the privilege of participating with God as He makes all things new. But many believers have unwittingly settled for a small worldview and a privatized faith that has little effect on the culture around them. That’s why the Colson Center is committed to helping Christians develop a Christian worldview that shapes all of life—not just Sunday mornings. The primary way we do this is through the Colson Fellows program. This week, I’m joined by my dear colleague, Michael Craven, Dean of the Colson Fellows. Tune in to hear his story and get a vision for the necessity, beauty, and tran ..read more

Korie Robertson is a wife, mom, grandma, and business owner—but listeners may know her best from the popular reality show Duck Dynasty. From getting married at 18 to saying “yes” to a reality show to starting a media production company, Korie’s pursuits have been marked by a desire to love Jesus, love people, and make Christ known. She joins us this week to share about her family’s unexpected journey into the spotlight and her passion for creating media that brings families together and shapes the culture for good.     Duck Commander  Tread Lively Production Company  T ..read more

When most of their children were grown and out of the house, God called Becky Spencer and her husband to care for children in need in Africa—over 9,000 miles away from their home in Kansas. Becky joins Sarah to share her testimony of following God’s lead and being met by His faithfulness every step of the way. Her testimony of choosing to love before you feel loving, experiencing God’s restorative forgiveness, and following His call to take compassionate action in ministry is an encouraging and provoking example.    Grand Staff Ministries  Child Sponsorship  Donate to Grand ..read more

Dr. Juli Slattery returns to the podcast to debunk the unhealthy assumptions about marriage, sex, and relationships that many Christians have adopted from modern, secular culture. Rather than embracing these cultural views, we can humbly embrace what God has to say about things like sex, marriage, singleness, and the Church community. As we embrace God’s design for these things, we are better equipped to bring truth and love to those who are broken, hurting, and confused.    Are you prepared to make the case for life? Scott Klusendorf’s newly updated edition of The Case for Life prov ..read more

Parents, our kids are being shaped and influenced every day. If we aren’t shaping them, the world is. Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, returns to the podcast to explain how we can teach our children in age-appropriate ways to recognize truth, beauty, and goodness, and to lovingly push against the damaging worldviews assumed by secular culture.    Them Before Us   Strong Women Podcast S2 22: What About Children's Rights? With Katy Faust  Strong Women Podcast 11. High-Risk Obedience with Katy Faust  Them Before Us by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning ..read more