Best Jake And Bethany Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 39 | Solving Marriage Disagreements 35:25

18h ago35:25

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Marriage is a wonderful gift from God. But it doesn't mean it doesn't come without its share of frustrations and hard times. Throughout our marriage we have had those bumpy seasons of disagreements and learning to be unified on important topics. In today's episode we share how we go about solving marital disagreements but more importantly what the …

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Ep 38 | All About RV Living 1:01:59

10d ago1:01:59

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In today's episode we are pulling back the curtain on RV living and sharing the the good, the bad, and the beautiful. We are chatting everything from having community on the road. what the day to day looks like to the financial side and bathroom breaks. Want us to visit your church? Fill out this document: Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministr…

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SBA 7(a) Pari Passu Lending To Acquire A Business With Bruce Marks | Ep. 9 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 1:19:30

2M ago1:19:30

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Bruce Marks has made a career out of mastering lower middle market business acquisition financing by leveraging the SBA 7(a) loan program coupled with a Pari Passu conventional loan for loan requests that exceed the SBA's $5 Million borrowing limit.In this Episode Bruce pulls back the curtain revealing how to structure a Pari Passu loan for success…

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How To Properly Apply For An SBA Working Capital Term Loan 3:56

3M ago3:56

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Working capital has many meanings and definitions depending on the application of funds. For the purpose of this podcast, I will define working capital as capital provided to a business to fund tangible recurring business expenses or capital expenditures. Working Capital For Growth As an SBA Loan Broker, I often receive inquiries from SMB owners fo…

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Ep 37 | Our 5th Child's Birth Story & Advocating During Birth 58:15

3M ago58:15

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Today we are sharing the wild birth story of our 5th child! From delivering with the flu to changing birth locations hours before her birth we share all the details and God's sovereignty. We also walk you through how to advocate for yourself (as the mother) and as the birth support partner. Whatever Is True Homemaker Challenge Seven Weeks Coffee 10…

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SBA Loan Default Insights And Strategies with John Homan | Ep. 8 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 41:26

3M ago41:26

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Join Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, as he sits down with John Homan, esteemed SBA Loan Workout Specialist. John shares valuable insights into the intricacies of SBA loan defaults, including how to avoid defaulting, how lenders respond to non-payment to mitigation strategies. Discover how to safeguard your assets, negotiate settlemen…

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SBA 504 Green Loan Program Explained With Sol Rosenbaum | Ep. 7 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 33:03

3M ago33:03

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Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, sits down with Sol Rosenbaum of SR Engineering and Consulting, a seasoned mechanical engineer with over two decades of experience in energy engineering. Discover how Sol's firm assists business owners in navigating the complexities of the SBA 504 Green program through meticulous assessments and enginee…

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SBA Business Plans Made Easy With Bethany McClellan President of Rapid Business Plans 28:46

4M ago28:46

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Join our Host Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, as he interviews Bethany McClellan, President of Rapid Business Plans. Bethany dives into the world of crafting SBA ready Business Plans and Feasibility Studies removing anxiety from SBA loan applicants.Discover how Bethany's journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship led to a thriv…

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Purchase Order Financing Factoring & Asset-Based Lines of Credit for B2B Businesses with Fernando Ponce 39:45

4M ago39:45

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In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face to Face, Ryan Smith, Principal & founder of ThinkSBA sits down with Fernando Ponce, Business Development Officer at Primary Funding, a non-traditional lending source based in San Diego, California specializing in Purchase Order Financing, Factoring and Asset-Based Lines of Credit. Learn how non-tr…

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Family-Owned Commercial Real Estate: Transition, Succession and Exit Planning With Glenn Arnold 29:48

4M ago29:48

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In this episode of The My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face to Face Glenn Arnold with Voit Real Estate reveals transition, succession and exit strategies for privately held, family owned business owners who also own the real estate. Glenn Arnold is a Real Estate Broker who's been representing buyers and sellers of owner occupied real estate for thirty year…

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Best Practices To Lease and Purchase Owner Occupied Real Estate With CRE Broker Bryan Geisbauer 48:01

4M ago48:01

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face To Face! In this episode Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, engages in an insightful discussion with Bryan Geisbauer, a seasoned Tenant Representative and Commercial Real Estate Broker with Kidder Matthews. Brian leverages his 20 plus years experience, to level th…

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Ep 36 | When Life Throws You a Curveball 36:24

5M ago36:24

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We're back 16 months later! After a longer than anticipated hiatus from our podcast, we're back with a new episode and a new season and a whole explanation of WHY. Today we're sharing what has happened in our lives for the past year and a half. Buckle up because we're about to take you on a wild road. Our life may have been tuned upside down in 202…

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Mastering Main Street M&A: Legal Tips And Best Practices with Jake Parsley SMB Law Group 39:24

5M ago39:24

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The SMB Law Group has burst onto the scene providing much needed legal advice to the ETA community who are pursuing main street business acquisitions often times funding the acquisition with an SBA 7(a) loan. It's refreshing to collaborate with attorneys who are familiar with SBA financing and are therefore able to help searchers structure their de…

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Top 12 Reasons Why Business Owners Should Buy Owner Occupied Real Estate With Glenn Arnold 21:39

6M ago21:39

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Welcome to a new episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face-to-Face, where we dive deep into the world of buying and selling Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate! Many business owners face the question whether to buy their office space instead of leasing. This question can cause excitement or anxiety. Either way many business owners put off this …

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The King of QofE Elliott Holland and My SBA Pro Ryan Smith Discuss Quality Of Earnings Reports 40:38

8M ago40:38

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In this inaugural episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast: Face to Face, Ryan interviews the King of QoE, Elliott Holland, owner and operator of Guardian Due Diligence.Elliott is an Ivy League graduate, self-funded searcher, and quality of earnings expert. Elliott's primary role in serving the SMB Community is to find the hidden skeletons in busines…

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Demystifying The SBA Loan Application Process - Defining The Term Retrade 4:26

1y ago4:26

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Seldom are surprises welcomed when applying for an SBA loan to acquire a business, execute a change of ownership or purchase real estate. In fact, surprises usually mean a change in terms which may affect the loan's outcome or desirability. The official term for this phenomenon is Retrade. The term retrade simply means the practice of renegotiating…

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How To Bulletproof Your Business Acquisition 39:28

1y ago39:28

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All self funded searchers pursuing ETA, listen up. This podcast episode contains a comprehensive overview of the acquisition process including the following topics. After listening to this episode you will be equipped with the tools and information to make better decisions on your journey. Sell Seller Legal Team Landlord Financing Business Transfer…

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SBA Procedural Notice SOP Update 2023 10:07

1y ago10:07

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The SBA has published updates to the Standard Operating Procedures manual replacing SOP 50 10 6 with SOP 50 10 7. These updates will become effective August 1, 2023. There has been much debate when and how lenders will implement these updates. The short answer is we’ll have to wait and see. For now it’s enough to understand the enormous changes tha…

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SBA Loans Industry Update May 1, 2023 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

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Welcome to another episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast: SBA Loans Industry Update May 1, 2023. In today's episode Ryan will cover the following topics: Lender Appetite Interest Rates Upcoming SBA Rule Changes SBA Behind The Curtain: Everything you need to know about SBA lending that you never knew to ask Remember to subscribe to this podcast to …

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My SBA Loan Pro SBA Financing Industry Update For February 2023 15:44

1+ y ago15:44

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In this episode, your SBA Loan Pro, Ryan Smith covers the following SBA Financing Topics: Access to capital Types of transactions being financed Lender processing times Current 7(a) & 504 loan interest rates Interest rates for prime borrowers Bonus Content - Behind The Curtain of SBA Financing If you liked this content, let's connect on social medi…

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SBA Financing For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly 4:08

1+ y ago4:08

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Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE’s) have become the housing model of choice for our senior population and their loved ones due to the fact that many require increased accessibility, social connectivity, and medical support services that living at home simply cannot provide. As the name implies, RCFE’s, also called assisted living f…

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Ep. 35 | Natural Labor and Birth Tips From Parents of 5 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

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In today’s season 2 finale we are weeks away from Bethany giving birth to our fifth child. We thought it would be timely to share some of our thoughts on birth. With having our firstborn at a hospital with an epidural and the following three with midwives at a birthing center, we have seen how drastically different birth can be. Tune in to hear Jak…

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Ep. 34 | One Year Anniversary: BTS with Jake and Bethany 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

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It has officially been ONE year since we launched this podcast. Today’s episode is an array of everything from favorite moments, bloopers, a behind the scenes look at what having a podcast as a husband and wife looks like and so much more! Thanks for being here. Happy Birthday, Whatever Is True! Like, Follow and Subscribe. Please leave a comment an…

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Ep. 33 | The Christian's Role at the Poll 22:59

2y ago22:59

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With elections just around the corner, we know there are a lot of emotions: excitement, anxiety, fear and hope to name a few. As Christians we know our identity is in Christ first and foremost. So where does voting land for the believer? What does the Bible have to say? Is there a wrong or right way to vote as Christ followers? We hope you'll join …

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Ep. 32 | Why Our Family Doesn't Celebrate Halloween 34:12

2y ago34:12

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“Should Christians celebrate Halloween?” That is the question you probably see posted all over social media currently. While many articles and episodes will take a look into the past and origins of Halloween, we wanted to step back and share a different perspective. There is a lot more to why our family chooses to not celebrate Halloween and it goe…

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Ep. 31 | Rebelling Against Mediocre Motherhood | Guest: Abbie Halberstadt 59:43

2y ago59:43

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In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Abbie Halberstadt, wife, mother to 10 kids and author of M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood. Abbie shares about motherhood, marriage, and her new book all while pointing to scripture. If you are in need of encouragement and a reminder that women are called to thrive daily in C…

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Ep. 30 | Is Disney Actually Family Friendly? 35:36

2y ago35:36

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Disney has become a household name and odds are slim that someone won’t recognize the name. From kids’ movies to family amusement parks and everything in between, Disney is the epitome of family entertainment. Or is it? Is Disney as family friendly as they claim to be? What does the Bible have to say in regards to the messages they send out? Are th…

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Ep. 29 | What Discipline Looks Like in Our Home 37:20

2y ago37:20

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Today we’re talking all about discipline. This is a challenging topic and one that has many views. We went back to Bible basics and how important it is to God (Proverbs is filled with wisdom on this topic!). You’ll also get a look into our discipline journey and what it looks like in our home. We hope you enjoy this highly asked for episode! Affili…

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Ep. 28 | Culture Is Out for Our Children | Guest: Trent Talbot 32:54

2y ago32:54

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Let’s face it: our culture has a target aimed at our children. Whether it be in TV shows, magazines or school book shelves, our world wants to desensitize our children to the truth of God’s Word. Today’s episode is an interview with Trent Talbot, the CEO of Brave Books, a book series designed to teach your children the truth about current events. T…

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Ep. 27 | Overcoming Homeschooling Fears | Guest: Jennifer Pepito 23:08

2y ago23:08

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Our first interview of the season is with Jennifer Pepito, author and homeschooling mom to 7. In this interview Jennifer shares about her new book, Mothering by the Book, life as a homeschooling parent and overcoming anxiety and homeschooling fears. Book link: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/motheringbythebook IG: @jenniferpepito Website: http…

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Ep. 26 | Encouraging Your Husband to Lead 30:43

2y ago30:43

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Welcome back to Season 2! Today we’re talking about how wives can encourage their husbands to lead in their homes. What if your personality as the wife is loud or you are the one who comes up with all the ideas? What if as a husband you struggle to know what are the right things to do? In this episode we are sharing our personal story and struggles…

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Ep. 25 | Pursuing Biblical Womanhood (Summer miniseries: God & Gender) 35:00

2y ago35:00

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We’ve been fighting for women’s rights and roles for what feels like ages now. But what are we fighting for really? What does the Bible say about a woman’s role and how are women to live according to it? We hope to give you encouragement in your God-given role as you minister to those around you daily. Whether you’re single or married the Bible has…

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Ep. 24 | Pursuing Biblical Manhood (Summer miniseries: God & Gender) 29:48

2y ago29:48

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What is a man? What makes men and women different from each other and what does the Bible say about a man's role? Men are given specific instructions on how to act and live. Join us as we dig deep into what God calls men to and their purpose here on earth. Like, Follow and Subscribe. Please leave a comment and review. Subscribe to Bethany's email l…

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Ep. 23 | Talking With Your Children About Pride Month (Summer miniseries: God & Gender) 24:15

2y ago24:15

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Our children are being exposed to ideas and policies that our generation only began to hear of at young ages. It’s not that the idea of homosexuality or transgenderism is new, it’s that it is now celebrated and promoted everywhere. How do we discuss these topics with our young and innocent children in a biblical manner? Tune in to hear how we share…

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Ep. 22 | The War on Gender (Summer miniseries: God & Gender) 22:43

2y ago22:43

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With rainbows everywhere, pride parades and more agenda driven merchandise than you thought possible, we're clearly in June. As Christians we recognize the evil and sin that is homosexuality and transgenderism, but why does this all matter so much to God? Why can't love just be…love? Join us as dig deep into God's design of two genders, its signifi…

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Trailer: God + Gender 8:40

2y ago8:40

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Introducing our summer miniseries: God + Gender. Today's trailer gives you exclusive insight into what to expect over the month of June from us . We have 4 episodes talking about gender, gender roles and an interview with someone to wrap it up with. We want to encourage you to lean into God during this month of June when agendas are heightened. Lik…

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Ep. 20 | Season Finale Q+A 44:04

2+ y ago44:04

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What do you think about the gift of tongues? Should pastors support Disney? Do you expose your children to other cultures? Get the answers to these questions in more on our season one finale of The Whatever Is True Podcast! We will be back in June with our summer mini series! Like, Follow and Subscribe. Please leave a comment and review. Subscribe …

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Ep. 19 | The Crisis of Deconstructionism | Guest: Kyle Lammott 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

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You have probably heard of the term “deconstructionism” floating around–but what does it mean? Our guest Kyle Lammott, pastor of Exodus Church in Wichita gives us a deep exploration into this topic and just how damaging it can be. Join us as we tackle this huge topic and bring clarity to questions like: Why is deconstructionism so popular? Were the…

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Ep. 18 | Part 2: Uncovering Hillsong, Bethel, + Elevation Songs 47:04

2+ y ago47:04

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Today we’re getting to the heart of the matter: should we use songs from these churches to worship God? Should churches be using these songs as part of a Sunday morning worship service? Do they receive our money if we do use them? Join us as we broach this topic, jump into scripture and sharing our perspective. Araza CODE "Bethany15" Like, Follow a…

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Ep. 17 | Part 1: Uncovering Hillsong, Bethel + Elevation Church 54:47

2+ y ago54:47

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Dropping our next two part series on a much anticipated topic: Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation music. Should we be listening to their music at home and at our churches? In order to dig deep into this topic, today’s Part 1 episode is imperative. What is happening in these churches? What do they believe? What do people have to say about the head past…

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Ep. 16 | Does Attending Church In Person Actually Matter? | Guest: Mike Brownfield 33:45

2+ y ago33:45

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Does attending church actually matter? Is online service sufficient? Today we have the privilege of interviewing our head pastor, Mike Brownfield, of our home church Crosspointe. Join us for an uplifting and convicting conversation on the matter of in-person church attendance. Show Notes: Fehrnvi: BETHANY for 15% off @MikeBrownfield1 Crosspoine Con…

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Ep. 15 | What I Wish I Knew Before Homeschooling 31:47

2+ y ago31:47

31:47

While we don’t consider ourselves experts on the topic of homeschooling, we wanted to share some insight while the beginning process is still fresh in our minds. These are the tips we wish someone had shared with us when we first started homeschooling a couple years ago. We hope this eases your mind and encourages you in your education decisions. D…

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Ep. 14 | Talking To Your Children About War 21:41

2+ y ago21:41

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With the war going on between Russia and Ukraine currently and the news our families are faced with, what is the best way to have conversations about these topics with our kids? Today we’re walking you through 8 tips we’ve learned over the last 2 years as the world has seemed to turn upside down. Just how do we talk about tough topics with our kids…

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Ep. 13 | Pro-Life In Action | Guest: Laura Murphey 38:42

2+ y ago38:42

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Today we have the honor of interviewing Laura Murphey, the executive director of Stanton Healthcare of Southern CA. She shares about the pro-life work her organization is doing and gives us an in-depth look at biblical advocacy. This eye-opening interview talks about common misconceptions in abortion and pro-life work, tangible ways to get involved…

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Ep. 12 | Are Children’s Bibles Worth the Hype? 40:13

2+ y ago40:13

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Are all children’s Bibles created equally? Should we read children’s Bibles to our children? Today we’re discussing three popular children’s Bibles at length, pros and cons list style, and how we choose to utilize them in our lives with our four children. Sharing the Bible with our children is a gift and we ought to use it wisely! Show Notes: Like,…

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Ep. 11 | A Valentine's Day Birth Story 42:28

2+ y ago42:28

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Grab a cup of coffee or tea and cozy up to hear us share about our youngest daughter’s birth. This Valentine’s Day we will celebrate her first birthday and we are taking a walk down memory lane and also sharing some of our TOP tips for labor and delivery. We are talking tips for birthing without pain meds, how to best support a woman during childbi…

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Ep. 10 | Ephesians 5 - Part 2: The Loving Husband 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

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In today’s episode we continue our topic of Ephesians 5 but turn our attention towards the men’s role: love and sacrifice. What kind of love is Paul talking about? How do we love our wives? What can a wife do if her husband is not walking in love in their marriage? This part of scripture is just as important as its counterpart about wives and we’re…

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Ep. 9 | Ephesians 5 - Part 1: The Submissive Wife 34:24

2+ y ago34:24

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We are tackling a popular passage on marriage in the Bible in this episode: Ephesians 5. When you hear the word “submission” what comes to mind? Should wives be submissive to their husbands in all things? Are there exceptions? Does that mean the husband controls his wife? What does submission even actually mean? Join us for part 1 of this two part …

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Ep. 8 | Raising Kids in a Culture of Confusion 35:43

2+ y ago35:43

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Are you feeling intimidated about raising kids in our current world? As parents in the 21st century we are being faced with hard topics that we'll need to discuss sooner than later with them. We don’t want you to lose hope though! You and your child(ren) were placed on earth at this exact time in history intentionally by God. Join us as we share Go…

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Ep. 7 | Why Your Family Should Care About Ghislaine Maxwell 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

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Last week Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted for sexual charges against minors. Her story is one of many that gives us a glimpse in the sex trafficking industry that is overtaking our entire world. Considering the 846% increase in reported child sex trafficking cases recently, this is a topic you are going to want to be aware of. How do you combat thi…

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