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Do you feel defeated when it comes to parenting or do you parent with a victory mindset?I’m talking with Victoria Riolla...
08/19/2024

Do you feel defeated when it comes to parenting or do you parent with a victory mindset?

I’m talking with Victoria Riollano about how to equip ourselves to fight for our families, as our kids get ready to go back to school and every day. It starts with us.

But today’s show isn’t just for moms. It’s for any woman in a position to fight for the kids they love.

You’ll hear us talk about…

▶️ defeated thinking vs. victory-minded
▶️ how we equip our hearts to fight
▶️ having a war plan for our children
▶️ prayers for our kids as they go back to school

Victoria Riollano is a mother of eight, military spouse, and Psychology professor at three universities. Victoria holds an MA in child psychology and is currently a doctoral student of Social Psychology at Liberty University. Her ultimate passion is to write and speak to inspire others to know Christ more.

She is the creator of the Victory Speaks blog and the author of two books, The Victory Walk: A 21-Day Devotional on Living a Victorious Life and Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Family’s Faith. Victoria has been featured on the 700 Club, Family Life Today, Christianity Today, and more.

When she is not writing, you can find her serving in her local church as the pastor’s wife, watching crime documentaries, shopping for deals on Amazon, or leading worship. Ultimately, she desires to empower women to live a life of victory, hope, and love.

Press play on episode #142 [Fight for Your Family] with Victoria Riollano!
girlstalkinglife.com/podcast/142-victoria-riollano-fight-for-your-family

Join me Monday for a brand new episode! I'm talking with Victoria Riollano about equipping ourselves to fight for our fa...
08/17/2024

Join me Monday for a brand new episode!

I'm talking with Victoria Riollano about equipping ourselves to fight for our family's faith. It starts with us.

Follow or subscribe now so this episode will automatically find its way to your podcast player! 🎧
https://link.chtbl.com/girlstalkinglife

In episode 141, Yolanda and I spend some time talking about the CULTURAL BAGGAGE we might be bringing into our faith and...
08/09/2024

In episode 141, Yolanda and I spend some time talking about the CULTURAL BAGGAGE we might be bringing into our faith and sharing with others.

The Kingdom of God is counter-cultural. It opposes mainstream values because Jesus has called us to a different way of living.

Wondering if you have cultural baggage? Look to Scripture. It's all in there.

And tune into [Follow Jesus in Your Real Life (and Help Others Do It Too)] to hear more!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/141-follow-jesus-in-your-real-life-and-help-others-do/id1440625981?i=1000663659868

You are invited to join the conversation on Girls Talking Life! Be encouraged by other women’s stories and get in a litt...
08/07/2024

You are invited to join the conversation on Girls Talking Life!

Be encouraged by other women’s stories and get in a little girl time when you can't be with your girlfriends. ⠀⠀⠀
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We’ve heard from some phenomenal women and talked about some great things like:⠀⠀
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Living Slowly (.grubbs)
Being a Bridgebuilder ()⠀⠀
Loving Your Home ()
Studying the Bible ()
Braving Change ()
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Be sure to get caught up on these 👆 (https://www.girlstalkinglife.com/podcast) and let me know what you'd like to hear next. Tell me your ideas! 😊 👇

We get to know Jesus better by getting to know people who know Him. Yolanda Solomon so beautifully breaks down disciples...
08/05/2024

We get to know Jesus better by getting to know people who know Him.

Yolanda Solomon so beautifully breaks down discipleship for us in episode 141. It's not this huge job you're called to do on your own. It's partnering with God, working alongside Him as you live your life and show others His love.

Hear more from Yolanda on how to [Follow Jesus in Your Real Life (and Help Others Do It Too)].
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/141-follow-jesus-in-your-real-life-and-help-others-do/id1440625981?i=1000663659868

My friend Kate, from Hide and Seek Scriptures, has just released a 30-Day Devotional to encourage you through God's Word...
08/02/2024

My friend Kate, from Hide and Seek Scriptures, has just released a 30-Day Devotional to encourage you through God's Word.

This original Devotional consists of 30 messages of encouragement to help you hide God’s Word in your heart and seek Him daily. Each entry concludes with reflection questions or journaling prompts to encourage you to apply the lesson to your own faith journey.

What makes this devotional UNIQUE is you can PERSONALIZE it!

Order yours today! 💕
https://www.hideandseekscriptures.com/collections/devotionals/Devotionals

Yolanda Solomon is on the show talking about what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus in our real walking-around liv...
07/31/2024

Yolanda Solomon is on the show talking about what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus in our real walking-around lives. She shares about a mentor of hers and how she showed her, through her actions, what it was like to "follow Jesus without being a weirdo."

Let's learn from Yolanda's wisdom. Press play on episode #141 [ [Follow Jesus in Your Real Life (and Help Others Do It Too)]! https://www.girlstalkinglife.com/podcast/141-yolanda-solomon-follow-jesus-in-your-real-life

Have you ever wondered how to actually follow Jesus in your real life?Do you know if you're following Christ or followin...
07/29/2024

Have you ever wondered how to actually follow Jesus in your real life?

Do you know if you're following Christ or following the culture?

Does discipleship sound way too hard?

Yolanda Solomon, author of Discipleship as Holy Collaboration: Helping Others Follow Jesus in Real Life, is on the show today to help us answer some of these questions.

You’ll hear us talk about…

▶️ Following Jesus without being a weirdo
▶️ Discipleship as a group project – holy collaboration
▶️Following culture or following Christ

Yolanda M. Solomon is the director of discipleship at Epiphany Church in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches and creates discipleship curriculum and resources. She has also worked in campus ministry at Columbia University in New York, where she was blessed to serve undergraduate students for seven years.

Yolanda is a disciple of Christ, a Brooklyn native, and a lifelong Knicks fan, which richly fuels her prayer life. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Listen in to episode #141 [Follow Jesus in Your Real Life (and Help Others Do It Too)] with Yolanda Solomon! https://www.girlstalkinglife.com/podcast

07/25/2024

Listen in to my conversation with the lovely Patrice Burrell Grant where we talk about renewal in friendship. 💕

If you are not in community with other women, you are MISSING OUT on something GOOD from God. It's part of living life t...
07/05/2024

If you are not in community with other women, you are MISSING OUT on something GOOD from God. It's part of living life to the full (John 10:10).

Isolation is one of the enemy's tactics. Don't fall for it.

If you're feeling socially out of shape or wonder whether you’re really needed in community, press play on episode 81 to hear loads of encouragement from !
https://www.girlstalkinglife.com/podcast/81-rachael-wade-you-are-called-to-community 🎧

It's summer! And on the podcast, we're talking about SLOW LIVING.While slow living can mean slowing down on the inside, ...
07/03/2024

It's summer! And on the podcast, we're talking about SLOW LIVING.

While slow living can mean slowing down on the inside, it also has an external component.

My favorite ways to relax and recharge are getting outside for a walk, spending time with friends, and reading my bible! ⠀
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How do you relax and recharge? Let us know. 👇😊😊

One of .grubbs' slow-living practices is Lingering With Intention.I love the idea of lingering.Some of its definitions a...
07/01/2024

One of .grubbs' slow-living practices is Lingering With Intention.

I love the idea of lingering.

Some of its definitions are:
💗 to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected
💗 to dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment
💗 to walk slowly

As we enter July, how will you practice lingering with intention? Tell me below.

.grubbs is on the show and we are talking about SLOW LIVING. It's slowing your pace externally and internally in order t...
06/26/2024

.grubbs is on the show and we are talking about SLOW LIVING.

It's slowing your pace externally and internally in order to be more present with God and the people we love. There are no hard and fast rules, just some practices and rhythms to try.

And what better time to slow down than summer!

Press play on #140 [Live Slowly This Summer] with Jodi Grubbs!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-talking-life/id1440625981

Are you ready to shift into a slower gear?Summer is naturally a time to live at a slower pace. School’s out, you probabl...
06/24/2024

Are you ready to shift into a slower gear?

Summer is naturally a time to live at a slower pace. School’s out, you probably have fewer activities on your calendar, and you might even have extra time off work.

Let’s take advantage of this season and create some intentional rhythms that allow us to slow down, and connect with God and with people.

My friend Jodi Grubbs is on the show gently guiding us into slower living and sharing some practices to help us be unhurried.

You’ll hear us talk about...

▶️ Creating slow-living rhythms for summer
▶️ Slowing down to deepen friendships
▶️ How Jesus modeled slowness
▶️ Finding your Soul Care Sanctuary

Jodi H. Grubbs is the podcast host of Our Island in the City and a slow-living advocate. She is the author of a children’s book, The Island Adventures of Lili and Oliver, and coauthor of a Bible study called The Friendship Café. Jodi, her husband, Dean, and their daughter, Lili, live in outside Raleigh, North Carolina.

Listen in to episode #140 [Live Slowly This Summer] with Jodi Grubbs! 🌴

As the weather warms we wear less and show more of our bodies, but for many of us that ramps up negative feelings becaus...
06/19/2024

As the weather warms we wear less and show more of our bodies, but for many of us that ramps up negative feelings because we’re not happy with how our bodies look or function.

In episode 113, , author of Your Good Body, helps us make an intentional mindset shift when it comes to how we view our right-now bodies AND encourages us in our whole-self wellness journey.

Listen in to [Intentional Reset: Your Good Body] to hear more! 🎧
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/113-jennifer-taylor-wagner-intentional-reset-your-good/id1440625981?i=1000614837048

Looking for a creative way to gather this summer?Start a Girls Talking Life Group! Listen to an episode and then get tog...
06/17/2024

Looking for a creative way to gather this summer?

Start a Girls Talking Life Group!

Listen to an episode and then get together with a small group of friends to discuss, reflect, and apply it to your lives.

Grab my QuickStart Guide to get started!
https://mailchi.mp/1418671067b2/gtl-group-quickstart-guide

I feel overwhelmed and paralyzed when I think about changing big systems. But it doesn't need to be that way! shares how...
06/14/2024

I feel overwhelmed and paralyzed when I think about changing big systems. But it doesn't need to be that way!

shares how you and I can effect change one small step at a time.

Tune in to episode 139 to hear how she got started in this work, wanting to treat people the way Jesus treated people, Scripture’s instruction for justice and unity, and taking action.

Do you have a heart for healing and restoration? Confronting systemic racism feels overwhelming, but you and I CAN help ...
06/12/2024

Do you have a heart for healing and restoration?

Confronting systemic racism feels overwhelming, but you and I CAN help dismantle it one small step at a time.

Latasha Morrison, founder of Be the Bridge, is on the show today sharing a little of her story and walking us through why this should be a priority, especially in the life of a believer, and what we can do to make a difference.

You’ll hear us talk about…
▶️ How understanding culture lessens our biases
▶️ Prioritizing relationships with people who are different from us
▶️ Scripture’s instruction for justice and unity
▶️Steps of action toward transformation

Latasha is a distinguished author, renowned for her transformative work in fostering racial reconciliation and unity. As a New York Times best-selling author, she has captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide with her powerful words and insightful perspectives. Her influential book, “Be the Bridge,” has become a beacon of hope, guiding individuals and communities towards a future free from racial division.

She founded the nonprofit, Be the Bridge in 2016 to encourage racial reconciliation among all ethnicities, to promote racial unity in America, and to equip others to do the same.

Through her work, Latasha Morrison continues to ignite conversations, challenge societal norms, and empower others to take action towards a more inclusive and equitable world. Her commitment to fostering unity and dismantling racial barriers has made her a beacon of hope and an inspiration to all who aspire to create lasting change.

Listen in to episode 139 [You Can Be a Bridge Builder]!

One of the biggest obstacles to becoming a mentor is believing we won't have all the answers, that we're not qualified. ...
05/31/2024

One of the biggest obstacles to becoming a mentor is believing we won't have all the answers, that we're not qualified.

And the truth is we won't have all the answers and we're not qualified...on our own.

But, as teaches us, it's not about DOING. She says just BEING with someone as you are, with your unique personality, Spiritual gifts, and imperfections will foster deep, authentic connection when you put the focus on God and allow Him to use you.

Mentorship does not have to be a formal program. Press play on episode 138 to hear more about creating authentic connections.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-talking-life/id1440625981

When was the last time you experienced authentic connection?It’s becoming more and more rare as our country faces an epi...
05/29/2024

When was the last time you experienced authentic connection?

It’s becoming more and more rare as our country faces an epidemic of loneliness.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is power in authentic connection and you have the ability to create it.

Nancy Lindgren in on the show today to tell us how. She has over 35 years of mentoring experience and she’s sharing how simple it can be to come alongside someone, and also how powerful those connections can be with Jesus at the center.

You’ll hear us talk about…

Overcoming the feeling of inadequacy

The importance of investing in people

Prayer-focused mentoring

3 steps to get you started

Nancy Lindgren is a self-described “simple, ordinary woman who loves, serves, and believes in an extraordinary God.” She is the Founder and CEO of MORE Mentoring, a renowned organization dedicated to mobilizing mentors.

Nancy’s passion for mentoring shines through her book Mentoring Made Real: The Power of Authentic Connection. This book gives an in depth look at a mentoring adventure that might not only change your life, but also transform families, communities, churches, and the world.

Nancy’s dedication to mentoring, and her unwavering faith, have led her to inspire and guide countless individuals. Nancy’s greatest joy lies in walking alongside others, providing support, and pointing them towards Jesus.

Listen in to our conversation, episode 138 [Create Authentic Connection Through Mentorship]! https://link.chtbl.com/girlstalkinglife

It's all about relationship.Nancy Lindgren joins me for a conversation about mentorship. She explains that it doesn't ha...
05/27/2024

It's all about relationship.

Nancy Lindgren joins me for a conversation about mentorship. She explains that it doesn't have to be complicated.

The very first time Nancy agreed to mentor a woman in her neighborhood, she felt fear and insecurity wondering what her neighbor was expecting. She pulled out books and Bible studies, but all that woman wanted was to talk and build a friendship.

Even if you think you're not cut out to be a mentor to someone else, listen in as Nancy shares the simplicity of this relationship in episode 137.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-talking-life/id1440625981

Summer is coming! 🌤️It might be my most anticipated summer yet. (I say this every year!) I'm working on sprucing up my p...
05/24/2024

Summer is coming! 🌤️

It might be my most anticipated summer yet. (I say this every year!) I'm working on sprucing up my patio so we can take full advantage of it while the weather is good. My plan is to have lots of gatherings out there this summer. Gatherings with my family, with other families and with my girlfriends!⠀
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What plans are YOU most excited about for your summer?

As you look ahead to the new season, you have the ability to RESET your PRIORITIES.In episode 63 Amanda and I talk about...
05/22/2024

As you look ahead to the new season, you have the ability to RESET your PRIORITIES.

In episode 63 Amanda and I talk about how NAMING what’s important to us isn’t the hard part. It’s KEEPING what’s most important to us first. Amanda points us to the perfect example when she says, “[Jesus] displays priorities and how to live our top priority with it at the top, all through scripture.”

Since summer is upon us and mothering on purpose is Amanda’s heart, we wrap up by talking about things we can do to have a successful summer with our most important people.

Listen in to our conversation [Mothering on Purpose in a World of Distractions]!
https://www.girlstalkinglife.com/podcast/63-amanda-bacon-mothering-on-purpose-in-a-world-of-distractions

joins me to talk about her new book - The Way of Belonging: Reimagining Who We Are and How We Relate - in this special...
05/20/2024

joins me to talk about her new book - The Way of Belonging: Reimagining Who We Are and How We Relate - in this special bonus episode!

This topic is so close to my heart and the mission of Girls Talking Life. Whether you’re in a season of longing to belong or you want to better understand how to extend belonging to others, you’ll want to listen in. 💞

Sarah E. Westfall is a writer, speaker, and host of the Human Together podcast. Her previous work includes serving as director of community for online writing groups and as a student development professional on college campuses.

She has been published in RELEVANT, Fathom Mag, and (in)courage. Sarah lives in Indiana with her husband, Ben, and four sons.

Press play on this GTL Extra to hear more!🎧

Sarah E. Westfall joins me to talk about her new book The Way of Belonging: Reimagining Who We Are and How We Relate in ...
05/20/2024

Sarah E. Westfall joins me to talk about her new book The Way of Belonging: Reimagining Who We Are and How We Relate in this special bonus episode!

This topic is so close to my heart and the mission of Girls Talking Life. Whether you’re in a season of longing to belong or you want to better understand how to extend belonging to others, you’ll want to listen in. 💞

Sarah E. Westfall is a writer, speaker, and host of the Human Together podcast. Her previous work includes serving as director of community for online writing groups and as a student development professional on college campuses.

She has been published in RELEVANT, Fathom Mag, and (in)courage. Sarah lives in Indiana with her husband, Ben, and four sons.

Press play on this GTL Extra to hear more!🎧
https://link.chtbl.com/girlstalkinglife

Who (or what) is driving your bus? 🚌 I hope I let God drive most of the time, but I know there are days when my emotions...
05/17/2024

Who (or what) is driving your bus? 🚌

I hope I let God drive most of the time, but I know there are days when my emotions take over (looking at you PMS 👀). , LPC-S, joined me on episode 62 and to share how we can gage our mental health status.

May is Mental Health Awareness month so here's your friendly reminder to check in with yourself.

Press play on #62 and ask "who is driving my bus?"
https://www.girlstalkinglife.com/podcast/62-michelle-nietert-mentally-healthy-moms-and-kids

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Hollie Daniels joins me today for a BONUS EPISODE! Hollie joined me on episode 19 and shared her story of radical transformation. She was using drugs and involved in prostitution before she was old enough to drive. After 17 years of living that lifestyle, Hollie completely turn it all around after encountering God in prison. Today she is sober, she’s earned her associates degree, and is helping other human trafficking victims through her organization and outreach @theshiningstarz614. Listen in to this GTL Extra to find out what this amazing women is up to now!🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/girlstalkinglife

I had the privilege of sharing how the podcast got started with a nudge from God on Don’t Ignore the Nudge. Take a listen! 🎧😊 https://www.dontignorethenudge.com/podcast/episode/4b65b4ef/no-thank-you-with-yohanna-smith

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