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Impact Without LimitsS4 E39: What Makes a True Leader? with Corey and Bethany Adkins Pt. 2Send us a textIn Part 2 of their conversation with Bethany and Corey Adkins, Dale and Brian get real about leadership behind the scenes—how you handle tough conversations, strengthen trust, and lead with clarity.They break down what it looks like to step into hard conversations with confidence, communicate in a way that actually builds trust, and create teams and partnerships that last. Then they zoom out to legacy—what we’re building, who we’re becoming, and how we want to be remembered.If you’re leading people, building something meaningful, or learnin...
2026-01-2631 minImpact Without LimitsS4 E38: What Makes a True Leader? with Corey and Bethany Adkins Pt. 1Send us a textIn this special crossover episode, Dale and Brian are joined by Corey and Bethany Adkins of A Force to Be Reckoned With for a conversation about what leadership really looks like when it’s not just a buzzword.Together, they explore how leaders are often formed in real time—by stepping into moments they didn’t plan for, learning through mistakes, and choosing humility over image. They talk about imposter syndrome, servant leadership, and the difference between control-driven leadership and leadership that builds people up.If responsibility has stretched you, d...
2026-01-1949 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With234. Summer’s Coming- Will Your Kids Want to Be Around? 5 Practical Ways to Prep Your House for Hosting KidsSend us a textEver feel that tug-of-war between wanting to open your home and also just wanting a quiet, clean space? Us too.Summer has this way of stirring things up — kids are out of school, the backyard suddenly becomes the neighborhood hotspot, and somehow your house turns into the unofficial sleepover headquarters. So how do we prepare our homes and hearts for hospitality?In this episode, we’re taking an honest look at the mess and the ministry of hospitality. We’re sharing five simple things that have helped us ove...
2025-05-1336 minA Force To Be Reckoned With233. Replay: Making your Home a Place of Mission with Victoria DuerstockSend us a textWhen is the last time you have invited someone into your home to sit down and dive into the parts of life that go deeper than everyday conversation?If this isn’t something that you do, or have done recently, what’s holding you back? Is it space? Is it clutter? Is it fear of what people might see when you let your walls down?For me, at one point or another it’s been all of those things, and I know I’m not alone in that. Th...
2025-05-0732 minA Force To Be Reckoned With232. Debt, Marriage, and Morning Coffee: Small Acts, Big ImpactsSend us a textWhat if paying off debt didn’t mean putting life on hold?This month we knocked out some debt, paid off a line of credit, and finally feel the snowball rolling. It’s gonna take a few years—and that's okay. We’re in it for the long haul without putting life on hold.Instead of extreme cuts that leave us burned out, we're learning to be intentional: letting the kids play sports (no $6 concession stand nachos for us), fixing up the backyard, and choosing joy where we can.
2025-04-2936 minA Force To Be Reckoned With231. When Motherhood Brings You to the End of Yourself with Whitney NewbySend us a textWhat if the hardest moments of motherhood weren’t something to escape—but a holy invitation?In this episode, we sit down with Whitney Newby, the heart behind Brighter Day Press, who opens up about the messy, beautiful collision of motherhood and faith. A former nurse turned homeschooling mama of four, Whitney shares how an early, overwhelming moment with her newborn led her to a deep realization: her own love and strength would never be enough—but God’s grace would be.With wisdom forged in the trenches...
2025-04-2237 minA Force To Be Reckoned With230. We Should Talk More - On Not Raising Socially Awkward KidsSend us a textRemember when eye contact, please-and-thank-you, and real conversations were just... normal? These days, it feels like we’re raising kids in a world that’s slowly forgetting how to be human.We see it everywhere—from the cashier who barely looks up, to parents missing “watch me!” moments at the playground because they're glued to their phones. It’s not just about manners—it’s about teaching our kids how to truly connect.The good news? It doesn’t take much to turn the tide. Let your kid order their ow...
2025-04-0830 minA Force To Be Reckoned With229. On Suffering and Hard ThingsSend us a textWhat if the struggle you're avoiding is the very thing meant to make you stronger?Across the pages of the Bible, scripture doesn’t shy away from suffering. Instead, it calls us to embrace it, learn from it, and find joy in the middle of it. Because maybe pain isn’t punishment—it’s preparation.Jesus didn’t promise a trouble-free life. He promised victory through the struggle. And when He said, “Take up your cross and follow me,” he wasn’t inviting us to a life of ease. He was...
2025-04-0145 minA Force To Be Reckoned With228. Whatchu Doin’ With That Tax Return? - Debt UpdateSend us a textWhat are you doing with your tax refund this year?In this episode, we’re getting real about our financial journey—how small, consistent habits have helped us make meaningful progress in paying down debt. We kick things off with a fun game (yes, it involves singing—and no, we’re not auditioning for American Idol). Expect a few missed notes and a lot of laughs along the way.We also talk about the curveball we got during tax season when our refund didn’t come through as expecte...
2025-03-2531 minA Force To Be Reckoned With227. PGE: Peeing In The Shower (Spoiler Alert- We All Do It)Send us a textBe honest… Do you pee in the shower? Or are you now questioning every shared shower you’ve ever stepped foot in? This time on Parents Google Everything, we dive into some highly scientific research (aka Google) to uncover the surprising truth about bathroom habits across generations.But that’s just the beginning. We’re also talking about the unexpected yet powerful Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll collab on Hard Fought Hallelujah—why it matters, how it’s pushing Christians outside their comfort zones, and what it says about th...
2025-03-1142 minA Force To Be Reckoned With226. Why We Stepped Into Foster CareSend us a textWhat would happen if we stopped seeing foster care as someone else’s problem?Right now, there are nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system, and behind each number is a real child, a real family, a real story. In this episode, we’re sharing a bit about our own journey into foster care—what led us to say “yes” when so many step back, and why the fight for families is more urgent than ever.We dig into the hard truths about why families are struggling, the ripple...
2025-03-0450 minA Force To Be Reckoned With225. Money and Marriage: Failure is Not an OptionSend us a textHow would you define your relationship with money in your marriage—a seamless partnership, a constant tug-of-war, or something you avoid talking about altogether?In this episode, we’re getting real about marriage and money—because if there’s one thing that can test a relationship, it’s finances. We’re pulling back the curtain on our own experiences, sharing the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) about handling bank accounts, tackling debt, and navigating different spending styles without losing our minds.Talking about money in marriage do...
2025-02-2532 minA Force To Be Reckoned With222. Healing Through Adversity: The Story Behind The Bohemian MamaSend us a textHave you ever thought about how the hardest moments in life can become the foundation for something beautiful?In this episode, we chat with Vivian Brinkman, the force behind The Bohemian Mama, a natural skincare brand with a heart for community and authenticity. Vivian shares how growing up in a traditional Greek immigrant family shaped her values, how she and her husband turned challenges into creativity, and how parenting—especially raising a son with learning differences—taught her resilience, faith, and the true meaning of patience.We’ll unc...
2025-01-2850 min
ReStoried49. From Foster Care to Family Reunited: Bethany and Jaliyah's Redemption StoryIn this inspiring episode, we explore a powerful story of redemption through an interview with Bethany, a dedicated foster mom, and Jaliyah, the biological mother of Bethany's former foster children. Their journey has been marked by many challenges, but their unwavering commitment to each other has led to a heartwarming reunion.Jaliyah worked incredibly hard to regain custody of her children, showing immense dedication and perseverance throughout the process. Bethany's intentional effort to maintain a supportive relationship with Jaliyah played a crucial role in this family’s story. Her consistent presence and encouragement were vital in helping Ja...
2024-09-161h 14
Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted ChildrenRadically Changed by a Call to Love with Bethany Adkins Part 2Joining me on this episode is author, podcaster, and foster-mom: Bethany Adkins.In this two-part series, Bethany shares part of her story with foster care and the heartache that comes with it... but also the incredible God-filled joy. They also discuss the need for not just people who "love you" but people who "get you" and what the difference is. They also the discuss the refining power of this calling and how it changed her and her husband.You can learn more about Bethany on her website or Instagram, and check out her podcast and YouTub...
2024-08-2726 minCalled to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted ChildrenRadically Changed by a Call to Love with Bethany Adkins: Part 1Joining me on this episode is author, podcaster, and foster-mom: Bethany Adkins. In this two-part series, Bethany shares part of her story with fostercare and the heartache that comes with it... but also the incredible God-filled joy. They also discuss the need for not just people who "love you" but people who "get you" and what the difference is. They also the discuss the refining power of this calling and how it changed her and her husband. You can learn more about Bethany on her website or Instagram, and check out her podcast and YouTube...
2024-08-2029 minReStoried41. Part Two - Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot and How it Emboldens Us Locally with Corey AdkinsIn part two of our mini-series debriefing the movie The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, I sit down with Corey Adkins, a current foster parent and board member at Hope Bridge, to gain his perspective on what Possum Trot means for us locally.Corey shares his feelings about the church's complacency in America, questioning whether we're truly living out our faith beyond checking off boxes. We discuss the challenges and rewards of foster care, emphasizing that despite its difficulties, it is a calling we must embrace. Join us for an insightful and h...
2024-07-2247 minA Force To Be Reckoned With197. Habits of the HouseholdSend us a textEver found yourself in an argument with your spouse over something trivial and wondered how it escalated so quickly? We, the Adkins, open up about those little marital tiffs that can teach us a lot about the bigger battles within ourselves. Our latest episode peels back the curtain on navigating disagreements with humor and grace, and we're letting you in on the secrets to turning conflicts into opportunities for growth. We also dive into the importance of communication and the art of the apology, sharing a personal story that proves even...
2024-04-1737 minReStoried18. Fighting to Preserve Sibling Relationships in Foster Care with Tania ParadezWelcome back to The ReStoried Podcast! Today, we are joined by Tania Paredez and Bethany Adkins. Both of these women have valuable experience and knowledge in navigating the challenges of the foster care system. Specifically, in today’s episode, we highlight the importance of preserving sibling relationships in Foster Care. Keeping siblings together in foster care is of great importance as it helps maintain the crucial bonds and relationships that exist between brothers and sisters. Siblings share a unique and profound connection that provides emotional support, stability, and a sens...
2024-02-0545 minA Force To Be Reckoned With186. Remember When Christmas Used to Feel Warm and Cozy?Send us a textDo you remember when you were a kid and Christmas felt all warm and cozy?Sometimes, as adults, we can get so wrapped up in the hustle & bustle that we forget to slow down and just be present. When you think back to your favorite Christmas memories growing up, are they of big extravagant gifts? Or are they memories of traditions enjoyed with family?We're peeling back the layers on our unique Christmas traditions, discussing ways to make the holidays memorable without the pressure of perfection, and sharing personal...
2023-12-0552 minA Force To Be Reckoned With183. Be Careful What You Pray For: Meet the Adkins Media Co. TeamSend us a textHave you ever felt like God put a desire on your heart that you just couldn't ignore?Here at Adkins Media Co., each of us have had that undeniable nudge on our hearts. We've navigated the rough waters of juggling our professional aspirations and raising our families, but all throughout our journeys, there was a fire on the inside that just couldn't be ignored.Join us as we share how we transformed from our previous careers to create Adkins Media Co, a family-first business that perfectly strikes the balance b...
2023-10-3140 minA Force To Be Reckoned With175. Small Talk and Changing Seasons with the AdkinsSend us a textHow is your summer going? While we often anticipate summer to be a little more slow-paced, sometimes it's just the opposite. There is always something to do, whether it's spending time with friends or going to events - it's easy to get wrapped up in saying 'yes' to so many things that we get overwhelmed.In our episode today, we're sharing about what's been going on with us and how we're learning to be more intentional in our approach to different situations. We'll talk about how our environment, the...
2023-08-1539 minA Force To Be Reckoned With163. Take Charge of Your Health with Traci ZizzaSend us a textToday, Bethany is diving into the topic of health with functional nutrition health coach, Traci Zizza. Traci and her husband are the owners of Zizza Nutrition, and she has been a strong motivational and informational force in Bethany’s life. After she had her children, Traci realized that more than just her outward appearance, her body didn’t feel the way she thought it should. She was irritable and tired and wanted to make a change for her health and her family. She went to doctor’s appointments, and they all told he...
2023-04-1132 min
Time to Thrive - Marketing Strategies For Small BusinessThe Mindset of a SuperMom (LaChelle Adkins)Our guest today is America’s SuperMom LaChelle Adkins! She and her husband Jerome have been married almost 30 years and have 15 children. She raises her family while also working in ministry, running her coaching business and performing charity work. And now we know how she got the title America’s SuperMom!LaShelle Adkins is passionate about sharing her experiences to empower women to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilled life. I’m excited to learn her insights on how we can create our ideal life and achieve our goals.www.lachelleadkins.com D...
2023-03-1341 minA Force To Be Reckoned With154. Unexpected Part 1: Our Story of Unexpected PregnancySend us a text**Disclaimer-This is a sensitive topic and covers points that may not be appropriate for children. Viewer discretion is advised.**Unexpected: Imperfectly and Unexpectedly Going Places That God Calls UsToday Corey and I share a huge piece of our journey walking through an unplanned pregnancy together and how it helped to mold our perspectives on certain hot topic issues in our culture.This is part one of our five-part series called Unexpected, and we are covering sensitive and heavy topics. We are utilizing o...
2022-09-211h 07A Force To Be Reckoned With153. Some of You Are Doing a Good Job, and Some of You Are NotSend us a textThis week we are talking about all kinds of things, including a challenge that Corey gave me (Bethany): spelling supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.No, but really, today we are talking about priorities, attitude, and how to get yourself out of a funk. We hope you enjoy today’s episode.Make sure you’re following our show because next week we are starting an amazing series you won't want to miss.Episode Highlights: Kids are our best teachers.How to get yourself out of a fun...
2022-09-0641 minA Force To Be Reckoned With152. Don’t Underestimate the Power of WordsSend us a textOne of the best things about having kids is that we often need to be reminded of the lessons we teach them. This week I (Bethany) am sharing about a lesson that I was walking Carter through, and it spurred me on to this episode idea.We all know that words can be powerful, but we forget how much control we have over the quality of words we consume. Today we are diving into that, the story of the lesson with Carter, and also sharing our favorite books of all time.
2022-08-3054 minA Force To Be Reckoned With150. All Good Things Must Come to an EndSend us a textMan, oh, man. How in the world did summer fly by so quickly?!It seems like just yesterday we were telling you all that we were taking a break, and now we are back recording. While the time flew by, we are so happy to be back in front of our mics.Today, we are catching you up on our summer, life updates and what we learned during this break. While taking breaks in nothing new around here (we usually do two a year), we learn something new every...
2022-08-1642 minA Force To Be Reckoned With142. Rooted Wrap Up - Living Life IntentionallySend us a textWe are wrapping up the Rooted Series this week with Part 5 and talking about how being rooted in all of the things we’ve touched on in Parts 1-4 impacts our specific family unit. We’ve chatted faith and friendships and real-life and community…so what does all of that mean for our family and how does being rooted in those things change the way we live our daily lives?There is so much that our family unit has gained by choosing to be intentionally rooted. Our kids have witnessed us fighti...
2022-04-1233 minA Force To Be Reckoned With141. Rooted Pt. 4 - Rooted in Community - Choosing and Pursuing itSend us a textYou all have probably heard the idiom “Blood is thicker than water” and most of us know it to mean that familial or blood-related relationships are stronger than non-familial relationships. On today’s episode, we discuss its original meaning and how it is exactly opposite of how most people use it. The original saying is actually, "Blood of the covenant is thicker than water of the womb" - and it’s talking about bloodshed on the battlefield. So, "blood is thicker than water" actually means that bloodshed on the battlefield creates stronger ties than the...
2022-04-051h 01A Force To Be Reckoned With138. Rooted Part 1: Faith- “Be Willing To Say Yes” with Alli Corley and Lisa RobertsonSend us a textWould you describe yourself or your family as rooted? In your faith? In friendships? In your community? In today’s episode, we are kicking off a new series that I’ve been thinking about and praying about for quite some time. Over the last two years especially, Corey and I have noticed the lack of connection that the Millennial generation culture has as a whole. It’s something we, personally, felt we were lacking in our lives and the idea of being “rooted” has been stirring in our hearts. So I just k...
2022-03-1555 minA Force To Be Reckoned With134. Feeling Burned Out?Send us a textHas anyone else been feeling like they have been running on all cylinders and about ready to combust?What the heck is causing it? Today we are sharing our thoughts on this topic and inviting you along on our studies on this topic over the next several weeks. Whether it’s our own dang faults, or simply because this world is going crazy, we are excited to dive in and find a solution. Will you join us?Listen tod...
2022-02-1538 minA Force To Be Reckoned With133. At Your Breaking Point?Send us a textThe last two years have been packed full of changes, obstacles, and trials. In addition to everyday challenges, we’ve all dealt with COVID, cancel culture (more to come on that), and all kinds of crazy stuff.All of this has forced us to adjust more times than we’d like to, and if you’re anything like us you’ve felt unsettled in a lot of ways. Today, we are talking about the unrest we’ve been feeling in our own lives, and what we’ve been doing about i...
2022-02-0840 minA Force To Be Reckoned With132. Didn’t Make Resolutions for 2022?! Us Either!Send us a textWheew! We certainly hope you guys enjoyed your holiday break as much as we did!A lot of changes have been happening in the Adkins household, and we are glad to be back updating you on everything as well as sharing where our heads are around resolutions this year.We are so excited for another year of podcasting, learning, and growing with all of you so that we can RISE UP together and become the people that God has called us to be!...
2022-01-1857 minA Force To Be Reckoned With130. Get your Crap Together with Weekly ResetsSend us a textWe’ve talked about family meetings before, today we are diving into the nitty gritty per your requests. Think you have it all together and have no need for family meetings? You’re still going to want to listen because where else can you find awful dad jokes and awkward conversations like this?!Episode Highlights: Bethany and Corey have a debate about Corey’s beardMore awkward conversation.What family meetings are.Bethany and Corey answer your questions about family meetings.Freebie!
2021-11-2330 minA Force To Be Reckoned With129. Obedience is HardSend us a textToday we are talking about obedience. The truth is obedience is hard, but at the end of the day we have to choose: Will we obey and trust God even in the unseen, or will we choose our own ways and deal with the repercussions of disobedience?Listen today to hear our thoughts!Episode Highlights: Bethany and Corey give a brief life update.The difference between obedience and compliance for the sake of this episode.Th...
2021-11-1646 minA Force To Be Reckoned With123. Unplanned Grace: Tackling the Topic of Unplanned Pregnancy with Natasha SmithSend us a textLast week I told you Corey and I were going to start being more vocal about our convictions on the show, and here we are.Today we are sharing a conversation I had with Natasha Smith. Natasha works with a ministry called save the storks, and she just co-wrote a book with Brittany Smith called unplanned grace.First, I want to say that while I loved our conversation, I feel like I didn’t completely do it justice this week as I was interviewing solo and also right in th...
2021-10-0538 min
Bridge of the FaithfulRaising Kids in a New Generation with Bethany AdkinsFormer pediatric nurse, Bethany Adkins knew that God was telling her it was time to make a change. Like many...
2021-09-2034 minA Force To Be Reckoned With119. Make your Life Easier by Having These Notes in your PhoneSend us a textEver made a to-do list on a piece of paper, and then lost the paper?Communication, organization, and being on the same page are all things Corey and I have struggled through. Over the last several years, we have tried to implement tools to help us with all of those things, but sometimes the tools that people “sell” are cumbersome and don’t stick.We are all about simple. The simpler, the better and the more it will stick with our lives. We are ab...
2021-08-2424 min
The GenTwenty PodcastWhat Is The Point of Our "Purpose" with Bethany AdkinsNicole and Marina discuss the concept of purpose with Bethany Adkins a former Pediatric nurse turned purpose encourager and host of The Millennial Mission Podcast. Together they discuss: What is "purpose" as most people call it? Do we need one? And why are people so obsessed with finding theirs? How did you find your purpose and your mission? How do we go against the grain and cultural norms to pursue what we were meant to? What role does a growth mindset play into all of this? What about your comfort zone? The best piece of advice Bet...
2021-08-0431 min
The Commons with Karla#21: Finding Your Purpose with BethanyHave you ever felt distracted? I think we can all agree that in today’s society - it is SO easy to get distracted from the things that are really important to us in our life. One of the main distractions that comes to mind is Social Media. In our world, Social Media has taken over many of our lives. In this Episode, we are speaking with my podcast manager, Bethany. Bethany tells us how she and her family used a social media hiatus to move them closer to fulfilling their life purpose and gain con...
2021-07-2049 minA Force To Be Reckoned With113. Life Hacks from the AdkinsSend us a textOk we all love life hacks. Who doesn’t love a little shortcut here or there to make their lives a little easier? Can you blame us? Today, we are sharing some of our favorite everyday life hacks. Some you might already know, but most will likely blow your minds! The best part? We (Bethany and Corey) are competing with life hacks. Think rap battle- but only we go back and forth spitting out our favorite life hacks...and YOU get to pick who wins.
2021-07-1333 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With105. Plant the Seeds and Follow the Gentle Nudges with Natasha RohrSend us a textThis episode is extra special to me (Bethany) because it’s a bit of a full circle moment. For those of you who have been here since the beginning, you know one of the reasons I started our blog + podcast is because I wanted to share the real and relatable parts of life. I felt disconnected and inadequate every time I looked online at the picture perfect feeds, and it was super discouraging and lonely. I wanted to change that and build a community of people who could relate and...
2021-05-1836 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With104. Do You Struggle with Hard Conversations? with Nicole UniceSend us a textI (Bethany) have been WAITING to share this episode with you, and I’m so glad that today is finally the day! Nicole Unice is a counselor, leadership coach, sought after speaker, and we have been looking forward to having her as a guest on the podcast to talk to us about something I feel we can all improve on: having tough conversations. But before we even dive into the topic of tough conversations, Nicole shares some absolute gold for us parents in the first few m...
2021-05-1148 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With102. Why We Fail When We Count on Our Own Strength with Jeannie CunnionSend us a textIf I (Bethany) saw this topic on a podcast episode five years ago, I more than likely would have moved right past it and said it wasn’t for me. The Holy Spirit is such an important part of our lives as Christians, but yet for some reason it seems foreign and is wildly misunderstood by many of us. That’s why today we were honored to have Jeannie Cunnion on the show as she bravely and articulately dives into this topic. Jeannie is releasing a book...
2021-05-0447 min
Elevating Motherhood104. Finding Purpose Outside the Box with Bethany Adkins“We’re not all called to live the same life and go on the same path.” -Bethany Adkins
What is purpose and why is it important in life and motherhood? Bethany Adkins is here to do a deep dive with us on this very topic—to help us sort out what purpose means to each of us as individuals, because everyone’s sense of purpose is different. Our culture pushes for all of us to conform to what purpose and success look like but the truth of the matter is, as we’ve discovered over and over here on the...
2021-04-251h 09
Real Talk with Rachel AwtreyPurpose in Parenting and the Power of Journaling with Bethany Adkins | 143This one is for the girls that find themselves struggling with purpose. It's easier to "go through the motions" and not think critically about our next step, letting God speak into our moments and search for Him in everything we do. "We have enough on our plates, already? Right?" What if I told you that life could actually be easier, more full, and abundant when we lean into the intentional?! Today's conversation with Bethany Adkins opens up this idea. Bethany offers up the idea that when we walk in the intentional, make time for life-giving conversations and sit down and...
2021-03-3142 min
Confessions of a SuperMom WannabeRaising Your Kids to Have Faith, with Bethany AdkinsBethany Adkins is a former Pediatric Nurse turned stay-at-home mom who has been so passionate about reading and writing that she finally decided to pursue it full time. She encourages her audience at www.theadkinshighlightREAL.com, is the host of The Millennial Mission Podcast, she's writing her first book, and working on releasing her first online course. The core of her message is one simple thing: you have a purpose. Alongside her husband, Corey, they desire to help people step into their God-given purpose. They aim to break the stigmas of millennials and challenge them to rise up as an ex...
2021-03-2337 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With93. Mentorship… Is it Really that Important? with Kelsey ChapmanSend us a textMentorship vs Discipleship… What is the difference? Listen to today’s episode to find out. In this episode we chat with Kelsey Chapman, and author and podcast host. Kelsey shares her purpose journey of studying abroad and looking to become a missionary, when she felt God pushing her in a different direction. She felt God telling her, “There is nothing more noble than to do what I created you to do”. So she started writing, and started in marketing, before she became an author and podcaster. We also dive in on the...
2021-03-2343 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With88. Should Mission Driven People Be Concerned About Their Health?Send us a textIn this episode we introduce the topic of health. Now before you go running away… It is not what you are probably thinking. These popular dieting trends like Keto, Whole30, Paleo, and so on are not one size fits all, and often are not sustainable or practical for all people. But is it still important to take care of our bodies? Do these trends have anything in common? Do you feel like you have a good relationship with food or exercise? I know that both Beth and I did not, and it is st...
2021-03-0417 min
Living Easy with Lindsey66 | How to Grow Closer to Your Children While Building Openness and Communication with Bethany AdkinsOne of the things that leads the way that I parent my children is the desire for them to feel safe and to openly communicate with me about anything that they have going on in their lives. I want to be a safe place. On today's episode, Bethany Adkins and Lindsey Maestas are talking about how to be intentional with your children, to foster openness as they get older, how conflict is a part of every home but how you respond to that conflict is what matters most. And we also discuss how to find balance in...
2021-03-0151 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With85. Here’s to Nine Years: All the Dirty Deets on our Last Nine Years of MarriageSend us a textOur wedding anniversary is this week, so we thought it would be fun to ask each other questions reflecting on our last nine years of marriage. Some of the questions are serious, some are funny, but almost all of them expose Bethany and make her sound like the total fool she is. So, if you’re into that---you’re in for a treat. In all seriousness, we have learned a lot over the last nine years of our marriage, and while this episode is fun...
2021-02-2343 min
A Big, Happy Life with Whitney Putnam037: A Big, Happy Life with Bethany AdkinsIn this episode we talk all about following God when it doesn't line up with the American Dream. Bethany Adkins and her husband had the big house in California. They had a pretty dreamy lifestyle. And they were working great jobs while raising a family with some darling kids. Then God rearranged their dreams, which left them with a lot of questions until they were obedient and moved across the country. Bethany and I talk all about listening to God when He asks us to do the unpopular thing. She shares her story of joy despite it looking very d...
2021-01-2634 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With71. What’s Holding you Back?! with Hannah BrencherSend us a textToday I (Bethany) was excited to take on this interview with Hannah Brencher solo. Corey was at basketball, and while I love his company on the podcast, I was selfishly looking forward to picking Hannah’s brain all on my own! Hannah is an author, speaker, and one of the very first “writing mentors” I chose to learn from early on in my writing journey just as my blog was beginning. Back then, there was no podcast, I was just finishing my first manuscript, and I would have paid a good amount of money...
2021-01-0551 min
The Connected Mom LifeGoal Setting as a Family with Bethany AdkinsAs adults, we often set goals for ourselves. But how often do we include our kids in the process? In this episode, Bethany Adkins shares how she and her husband include her kids in on their goal setting process, and the surprising benefits they’ve seen it bring to their family - all without it being a huge production! SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/22 CONNECT WITH BETHANY: The Adkins Highlight Real Millenial Mission Podcast CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram @theconnectedmomlife Facebook @theconnectedmomlife
2020-12-2139 min