In the modern age of DISBELIEF, Andrew Klavan offers wisdom and insights on the 3 MODERN PROBLEMS of: Unbelief, Science, and Radical Politics. Join me, Lindsey, and Kim as we discuss his profound work The Truth and Beauty, looking especially at theme of FEMININITY and its connection to modern loss of faith. Check out other videos on book club tips …

Here's an image of the Spiral of Silence for reference with this podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_spiral_model.jpg Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit" here: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/ The more I learned about the history of the sexual revolution, the more I asked myself the question: "WHY?!" I get that people want to …

Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/ When God had to whittle down all His commandments to 10, it seems crazy that the Sabbath made it on the list. Scripture tells us He "rested" on the 7th day--but what did He actually do? What does that even mean? And if God is love, how do the Sabbath, and rest, and reve…

Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/ When a woman sent in the question, "What can I do if my husband thinks that pornography isn't hurting him or me?" I knew my husband -- with a Marriage and Family Therapy degree, years of working with addicts, and himself a pornography addict--was the best one to answer!…

Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/ In a world that is arguing about "what is real", going back to our roots and looking at what Plato, Aristotle and other early philosophers taught can be incredibly enlightening. Their perspective on the physical and the metaphysical and how they fit together, can help us…

Alli Deeble has been teaching The Mission Driven Teen Academy for 3 years. All 58 youth she has taught have grown in significant ways, learned life-changing principles, are meeting their needs better, are inspired to move toward life mission, and have a strong sense of who they really are! In this podcast, she shares her experiences about how the p…

Having just celebrated our 30th anniversary, it seemed appropriate to talk about what is probably the single most important thing that kept us married--through addiction, loss, betrayal, financial and health challenges and more. If you listen carefully, and take to heart what I share here, your life will never be the same. REMEMBER: you have the po…

In studying forgiveness as a moral action, I dug deeper into the idea of morals and morality itself. What I often call "natural law" can also be called the "natural moral law" so I wanted to better understand the moral component of the natural law. I had some huge insights -- things I'd never thought of before that make my own inner battles with my…

February Book Club pick is The Giver! This novel is rich with themes that are incredibly relevant today: sameness vs equality safety vs freedom wisdom and suffering moral law vs civil law constrained vs unconstrained visions Join us as we discuss these and other themes that help us make sense of the cultural unraveling we are watching right before …

What holds any organization together, whether it's a family, business, or nation? SHARE VALUES. And the nature of those values, how they're taught and promoted, and whether or not people are held accountable to them, is the fabric that makes individual lives and organizes work, or fall apart. That is precisely what is happening to our culture today…

Through ideologies like "wokeness," LGBTQ+, postmodernism and others, we are fed a constant diet of the "your truth, my truth" paradigm. Although there is some truth to the idea that you and I see things very differently, we don't have to choose between the concept of "your" truth and "the" truth--when we properly understand what they really mean, …

Awakened one morning with quotes in my mind, I spent the day researching and making connections until I saw the central problem we face--what comes before the natural law. If we want to present God's laws and principles as the solution to today's problems, we need to first show others that there actually is a problem to solve. With beginning insigh…

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, first published in 1879 was, at one point, the most frequently performed play in the world and has continued to be performed regularly throughout the 20th and into the 21st century. In addition to its popularity with the public, many scholars list Ibsen right after Shakespeare as the greatest playwright in history. I…

I'm sorry I haven't been more clear about what the truth is and how it can set you free! This is a RESET for 2024, and from now on I'll be bringing you all the insights from my study of truth and natural law as I write another book that will demonstrate HOW the truth can truly set you free! Get the "TRUTH SEEKERS Starter Kit" for FREE: https://audr…

Join me, Lindsey and Kim for an enriching and inspiring discussion of my December Book Club pick A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens--you'll love it! For further discussion, and to access the principles list, study skills, and other tools, join my library: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/store Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https:/…

With literally THOUSANDS of new books being published every day, how in the world can we choose things to read and discuss that are WORTHY of our time and life energy?! Here I outline 3 RULES for choosing readings that are enriching, insightful, and full of discussion points and true principles! Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https://ww…

What do Benjamin Franklin, Louis L'Amour, and Mortimer Adler have in common?! Along with thousands of other great influencers throughout history, they saw the power of reading, writing, and discussing classics as the KEY personal development. This is something YOU can do right now to kickstart your own personal growth! Join My Book Club and discuss…

It seems like things are changing so fast that our culture is becoming almost unrecognizable. Thomas Sowell in his book A Conflict of Visions, provides a framework for understanding the world that once you've learned, you WON'T be able to unsee it! The current conflict of visions in Western society is driving ideologies like wokeness, post-modernis…

For many years I thought I was the problem, and that was why EVERYTHING I tried didn’t seem to work! Then, through a series of experiences and deep study, I realized that I was NOT the problem (and neither are you), SELF-HELP is the problem! In this podcast I reveal WHY self-help is not helping you and show you how the TRUTH is what will truly set …

“Our culture is moving further and further away from principles and truth. What we really ultimately hope to give you, and to build and create, is a community that has the power to shift the culture. We do that by beginning with shifting the culture in our homes and raising principle-centered children. But we also do that by reaching out into our c…

"I feel the sustaining presence of the Savior and a deep sense of calm." ~Sharidean Flint One year ago, my sister was healthy and happy —as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, neighbor, and community leader. If you were part of our community then you probably watched or listened to an interview I did with her about her childhood, motherhoo…

“There is an exhilaration in knowing who you are.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher The first time I learned about "The Hero's Journey" by Joseph Campbell, I was blown away. It was everywhere! The idea that there was a form for the way the best stories are told - across time and culture - spoke to how similar we really are as humans. But for me, it was much b…

“Whatever is at the center of a person's life forms the fabric of his conscience. The conscience must be educated from divine sources in order for it to be keen and sharp, responsive and sensitive to God. ” ~Stephen Covey The rights of life, liberty, and property seem pretty straight-forward and self-explanatory, but the right of conscience?! What …

“MDM has quenched a thirst to really be consistent in applying principles. It has broken open the doors of empowerment, freedom, and joy by helping me apply principles daily.” ~Leanna Irving "Understanding principles fundamentally changes you." ~Lindsey Wright “Permanent change is hard but living principles is the road to permanent change.” ~Audrey…

“Moral philosophy is the science of virtue and vice and therefore the true doctrine of the Laws of Nature is the true moral philosophy.” ~Thomas Hobbes After sharing a difficult situation we are facing with a friend, and coming to the conclusion that there's nothing more we can do but wait, one of us will often finish the conversation with, "Well..…

“What is the difference between my books and those of other writers, is that I prefer to describe and perpetuate the best I have known in life." ~Gene Stratton-Porter As a young girl growing up on a farm in Indiana, Gene had the idyllic life. The youngest of 12 children, Gene was given free-range of her large farm to fall in love with nature - her …

“It is the lack of knowledge of natural law and principles over the last century that has gotten us to where we are now.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher In this time of great civil unrest, do you know the principles of government that can save us? Do you have a clear understanding of the natural laws and fundamental ideas that shaped the first American docu…

“Telling myself the truth was my guiding light." ~Heidi Mathews At The Mission Driven Mom, we make a big deal about principles. We know that principles are timeless, absolute truths that can guide us through hard times, show us how to change for the better, and make our way in life a little bit smoother. We work hard to make the concepts of natural…

At the end of a tough Covid-19 year, we have all struggled with things that feel out of our control. Societal issues like quarantines, riots, illness, contentious debates, and even fraud have caused even the best of us frustration and heartache. Often these were compounded by personal challenges such as job loss, struggling children, and lack of co…

“I'm 100% certain that Becky is called to Africa. And I am called to her.” ~Tom Rogers Meet Becky Rogers, mother of 10, music major, and violin teacher. Although she used to live a typical American family life, through her vigilance in the 7 Laws of Life Mission, she prepared herself and eventually heard the call to become a passionate advocate for…

By the time Audrey Rindlisbacher was 19 years old, her father and two close friends had passed away unexpectedly. Through these trials Audrey learned for herself that life is very fragile. She knew that we have to make the most of the day we are in, because we never know when it might be the last day for us or someone we love. "Many people live as …

"That is what you had to do to live in the camp: be engaged, not live for yourself alone. The self-centered life has no place in the world of the deported. You must go beyond it. Lay hold on something outside yourself.”~Jacques Lusseyran Born to loving, devoted, faithful parents, Jacques Lusseyran had a very happy childhood. Even the accident that …

“All you have to give is what you’ve been given to give.” ~Max LucadoYears ago a trusted mentor challenged Audrey when she was ready to give up her studies. With four small children and many demands on her time, Audrey felt it might be best to put off her online courses and focus more on her family. But this mentor knew how long and hard Audrey had…

“If all you do is give your kids a desire to keep learning you have done your job.”~Marlene PetersonMeet Marlene Peterson, the founder of Libraries of Hope and finder of the Well-Educated Heart pattern for learning. She and her husband Brent have raised eight daughters and one son and are thoroughly enjoying the grand-parenting stage of their lives…

“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. What makes life difficult is that the process of confronting and solving problems is a painful one.” ~M. Scott PeckSo often in life we face problems that bring feelings of overwhelm, confusion, frustration or anger. What do we choose to do when we feel these uncomfortable emotio…

“Every worldview requires a healthy amount of faith to believe it, because no one has all the evidence yet.” ~Audrey RindlisbacherNow that you have been introduced to what worldviews are and why they matter (Intro to Worldviews, pt. 1), it's time to learn how to begin evaluating them. In this podcast Audrey shares 10 areas where all worldviews atte…

"William Wilberforce knew if he discovered a truth to his satisfaction he would have no choice but to embrace it and act upon it.” ~Eric MetaxasWilliam Wilberforce began life as the son of wealthy merchants. Attractive, charming, funny and sweet, he was the favorite of all who knew him. As a youth he experienced a short conversion and attempted to …

"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” ~The Holy Bible, James 1:6-8When Audrey found herself struggling with deep self-doubts, she assumed that…

“Leadership is a gift. You can’t buy it, you can’t sell it, you can’t trade it. You either have it or you don’t. It is the most valuable commodity on the planet, and it is the rarest commodity we have. But it’s not just any type of leadership, it’s leadership without ego. It’s servant-leadership.” ~Bob DavidsAs moms, we often practice principles of…

“Where there is no vision, the people perish...” Proverbs 29:18, Holy BibleAs mentors for the upcoming 'Mothers of Vision' MDM Celebration event, Audrey, Tresta, and Julie discuss their insights and favorite takeaways. Listen as they share how the principles that will be taught are changing the way they think, feel and live! And if you haven't sign…

“It always comes back to the family.” ~Gayle RuzickaAs a young girl, Gayle's parents forced her to go to church, even though they didn't attend themselves. This caused her to look inward--to forge her own relationship with God and determine the belief system that would guide her through life. She clung to Christianity, and its moral principles beca…

“Now I speak of thanking God, I desire with all humility to acknowledge that I owe the mentioned happiness of my past life to his divine providence, which led me to the means I used and gave them success.” ~Benjamin FranklinThis podcast is different from other our other Mission Driven Stories podcasts. We usually focus on how proper preparation in …

“Understanding worldviews makes it 100 times easier to navigate current events and world issues. It especially makes it easier to extend empathy and understanding to people of all faiths and worldviews.” ~Audrey RindlisbacherThere are so many things that modern mothers say are confusing to them: Black Lives Matter; riots; educational approaches and…

"Truth is seldom pleasant; it is almost invariably bitter." ~Aleksandr SolzhenitsynWhile it is empowering and ennobling to striving for truth, it's important to remember that truth is also bitter. Truth requires attention, it requires commitment, it requires change. These aren't always things we want to give in our pursuit of a mission driven life,…

“It was no more glorious or joyful to lead a rally than it was to bathe my children.” ~Phyllis SchlaflyPhyllis Schlafly often said that women can have it all...just not at the same time. Her life exemplifies that truth. Driven, intelligent, kind-hearted and devout, Phyllis made the most of every season of her life. First, as a young woman, she work…

To youth, Grandma Moses gave this advice: “Keep in good company, always try to improve your mind and body in every way. Never lose faith in what is ahead of you.” These were principles she not only believed in, but lived herself. A simple farmers wife, Anna Mary Moses never dreamed she would someday become known around the world. She never laid up …

“It is peculiar to humankind that they can only live by looking to the future. This is man's salvation in the most difficult moments of his existence--although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task.” ~Viktor FranklWhat crisis are you facing? Rebellious child, troubled marriage, financial setbacks, poor self-image? The Principles of Vision,…

When moms in The Mission Driven Mom Mastermind FB Group were asked, “What is your greatest strength?” some of the responses included: “I don’t really know.” “I’m uncomfortable talking about this because it seems wrong to focus on my strengths.” “How can I be righteous and overcome my weaknesses if I’m focused on my talents?” “Maybe my greatest stre…

Although feminism can seem like a good thing, and definitely attempted to make things better for women in several ways, the real story behind feminism is seldom told. Like an iceberg, the true story of modern feminism has a lot more below the surface than most of us see above it. As in everything that's truly important, glancing at the tip of the i…

"I enjoyed this podcast immensely. I could relate on so many levels. It mirrored many of my own experiences and has encouraged me to remain courageous as I fill my own missions." ~Mary Ann Johnson Have you ever wanted to peek in the window of a successful and influential mom and see what her day looks like, what struggles she faces, and how she ove…