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Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done - Homemaking, Life Organization, and Mom Productivity TipsThe Most Important Tool for Organizing Your Attitude, with Bethany BarendregtLearn how to handle perfectionism with my free workshop: NoMorePerfectionism.comThe best antidote to perfectionism is to pray. Being in prayer is fruitful and most necessary to our spiritual walk and fighting sin in our lives. We should be thanking God for everything we have been given, and asking him to make us aware of our sinful desires. So ask God for grace, ask to be reminded of his perfection, ask for an increased awareness of his holiness and ask that God’s goodness and faithfulness would be manifest in your home even when thi...2023-01-1718 min
Simply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking, Homeschooling & Mom Life—Without BurnoutThe Most Important Tool for Organizing Your Attitude, with Bethany BarendregtNEW - Simply Convivial Library - simplyconvivial.com/libraryLearn how to handle perfectionism with my free workshop: NoMorePerfectionism.comThe best antidote to perfectionism is to pray. Being in prayer is fruitful and most necessary to our spiritual walk and fighting sin in our lives. We should be thanking God for everything we have been given, and asking him to make us aware of our sinful desires. So ask God for grace, ask to be reminded of his perfection, ask for an increased awareness of his holiness and ask that God’s g...2023-01-1719 minSimply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking, Homeschooling & Mom Life—Without BurnoutWhen Life Feels Upside Down, with Bethany BarendregtNEW - Simply Convivial Library - simplyconvivial.com/libraryLearn how to handle perfectionism with my free workshop: NoMorePerfectionism.comSometimes our desire to do well at our vocations turns into a desire for perfectionism which leaves us discouraged and defeated. Bethany gives us the truth straight: perfectionism is idolatry we must repent of and replace with worship of our Creator. You're not going to do yourself any favors if you cling to idols. Perfectionism leads us into pride and a critical spirit and all manner of other sins. It is not the same...2023-01-1016 minSimplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done - Homemaking, Life Organization, and Mom Productivity TipsWhen Life Feels Upside Down, with Bethany BarendregtLearn how to handle perfectionism with my free workshop: NoMorePerfectionism.comSometimes our desire to do well at our vocations turns into a desire for perfectionism which leaves us discouraged and defeated. Bethany gives us the truth straight: perfectionism is idolatry we must repent of and replace with worship of our Creator. You're not going to do yourself any favors if you cling to idols. Perfectionism leads us into pride and a critical spirit and all manner of other sins. It is not the same thing as a high standard or a love of excellence - both...2023-01-1015 min
Women EncouragedHe Will Be Enough - with Katie FarisIn today’s episode, Bethany talks with Katie Faris about her book He Will Be Enough: How God Takes You By the Hand Through Your Hardest Days. Listen in to this conversation as Bethany and Katie discuss the Faris’s story of running to the Lord as they faced a difficult diagnosis in their children and how the Lord has met them and been trustworthy in the mist of pain and trials.Support the show2022-06-0243 min
Women EncouragedLike Our Father - with Christina FoxAuthor Christina Fox joins Bethany in today's episode to discuss her newest book "Like Our Father" and chat about how we can look to our Father in Heaven's example to shape our parenting. Support the show2022-03-3128 min
Women EncouragedGod's Comfort For UsIn this devotional episode, Bethany discusses how God's comfort for us is sufficient because His word and promises are sufficient. In the midst of any and all suffering, we can know that not only does Christ share his comfort with us (2 Corinthians 1:3-11), we serve the God who resurrects! Support the show2021-11-1613 min
Women EncouragedThe Means of Grace - with Tim ChalliesBy God's grace, we're back with another season to share with you! Today's episode is a conversation with author and blogger Tim Challies on "The Means of Grace". God initiates and establishes a relationship with His people but how does he maintain the relationship and nourish it? And what ought our responses and responsibilities be in view of God’s initiation and care for this relationship? What are some different views of the means of grace and some common misunderstandings about this topic? Bethany talks with Tim about these topics, and he tells us about his newest book, Knowing an...2021-11-0130 min
The Resilient Heart PodcastBethany BarendregtBethany Barendregt is the Creative Director of Women Encouraged Podcast. She is a follower of Jesus, wife, and a mother to 5 kids. She helped found the Women Encouraged Conferences with the goal for women to grow in Christ and to be shaped by his word. She had a lot of conversations with women who were looking for more than the fluffy and a pat on the head. She knew the power of the word in her life was real and, that the Holy Spirit works through the word. She...2021-08-1035 min
Women EncouragedGood Theology: As Christian Women - with Abigail DoddsIn this episode, Abigail Dodds joins Bethany to talk about the importance of good theology for Christian women. Abigail and Bethany discuss differences between complementarian and egalitarian theology as it relates to our understanding of who God is, what it means to be a Titus 2 woman, and so much more. Support the show2021-03-1953 minWomen EncouragedGood Theology: As Mothers - with Nana DolceWriter and Bible teacher Nana Dolce joins Bethany on the podcast to talk about what it means to be good theologians and how important it is to be conscious of our theology as mothers. As Christian women, our mothering does not begin and end with us. It begins with knowing and believing the one true God, loving him, and parenting out of the overflow of what he has done in our hearts. We're praying this episode encourages you to consider the impact of your theology on your mothering.Please note: we apologize for the sound issues with...2021-03-0540 minWomen EncouragedGood Theology: As Bible Readers - with Joanna Kimbrel and Stefanie BoylesJoanna Kimbrel and Stephanie Boyle of the Daily Grace Co. Podcast join Bethany to talk about how we should be readers and students of the word of God. They discuss how our theology informs our Bible reading and whether we read scripture in a God-centered or a self-centered way. Joanna and Stephanie also share some tips for both new and seasoned readers for becoming more faithful readers of the Word.Support the show2021-02-1948 minWomen EncouragedGood Theology: Loving Our Neighbor - with Ruth Chou SimonsRuth Chou Simons joins Bethany to talk about how our beliefs about God impact the way we love our neighbor. She and Bethany discuss the biblical definition of love, the importance of engaging in Christian fellowship, and how we should practice repentance and forgiveness in our relationships.Support the show2021-02-1248 minWomen EncouragedGood Theology: What Is It and Why Does It Matter? - with Mark JonesPastor Mark Jones, author of "Living for God," joins Bethany on the podcast to kick off our series on the importance of good theology in every area of our lives. This conversation centers on what Christians mean when we talk about doctrine and theology, and how what we believe about God shapes the way we live.Support the show2021-02-0529 minWomen EncouragedSharing the Hard Truth - with Laura KlassenLaura Klassen, founder of Choice 42, joins the show to talk with Bethany about her work sharing the hard truth with women about abortion. Our prayer is that this conversation with Laura will encourage you to be fearless as you love others well by speaking God’s truth, and as you speak up on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.Support the show2021-01-2936 min
Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyBelonging | Bethany Barendregt | Ep. 138For the world, belonging is turned upside down from the way God designed it. The belonging movement, led by voices like Brene Brown and Glennon Doyle Melton, tells us true belonging is found in unconditional self-acceptance. In many ways, this movement isn't much different than Satan's offer in the garden - "Did God really say?" Culture offers us something it doesn't have authority to give - and that's what we explore in this episode. Sponsor: Kindled Firestarters Join to get a BONUS episode every Friday for $10/month! 2020-11-161h 06Women EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Patience - with Lindsey TollefsonWe're wrapping up our Matters of the Heart series with this conversation with Lindsey Tollefson. She shares her own story of how the Lord has taught her patience and worked in her life while she has waited for him. She also helps us to correct common misconceptions about patience and talks about some specific Scriptures that encourage our hearts to cling to God's character while we wait for Him. Lindsey also answers specific questions from some listeners about patience and she offers all of us excellent and practical encouragement for whatever season we're in.Support the show2020-11-0551 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Trust - with Chelsea StanleyChelsea Stanley joins Bethany for a conversation about why we can be sure God is trustworthy, and how being sure of God's faithfulness also enables us to trust other people. Chelsea also offers insight into how a relationship can be rebuilt after trust has been broken.Support the show2020-10-2935 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Godly Courage and the Fear of the Lord - with Katie WestenbergKatie Westenberg joins the show to talk about her book I Choose Brave and what it truly means to fear God and embrace holy courage. She and Bethany also discuss why it’s so dangerous for us to adopt a worldly definition of courage and why Christian women are often pulled toward wanting to fit in and be acceptable to the world. Support the show2020-10-2329 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Doubt and Unbelief - with Alisa ChildersAlisa Childers joins Bethany for a conversation on doubt and unbelief. Alisa shares about her book Another Gospel, which tells the story of her encounter with progressive Christianity, and how that led to the deconstruction and eventual reconstruction of her faith. She and Bethany discuss the difference between doubt and unbelief, as well as how progressive Christianity falls short of the true gospel. Alisa’s message offers encouragement and hope for every Christian, but will especially minister to the Christian who is struggling to hold on to their faith, or who has a loved one in the process of de...2020-10-1551 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Diligence - with Lauren WasherLauren Washer joins Bethany for a conversation about keeping our hearts diligently. They discuss what this looks like in the Christian’s daily life and how Christ has modeled diligence for us in the way he lived. Lauren shares encouragement from the Scriptures for the woman who is questioning whether her work is pleasing to God, and for the one who feels too busy and overwhelmed to be diligent. Support the show2020-10-0146 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Being Faithful With Our Emotions - with Courtney ReissigBethany is joined by Courtney Reissig for a conversation about the Psalms. Courtney gives us an overview of the structure of the book of Psalms and the types of different Psalms, as well how they offer us encouragement and hope for every season of life. Courtney shares from her own experience how God has used the Psalms to uphold her during trials. She and Bethany discuss what the Psalms teach us about our emotions.Support the show2020-09-2444 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Humility, Self Love, and Not Being Enough - with Allie Beth StuckeyIn this episode, Allie Beth Stuckey joins the show to talk about self love and her book You're Not Enough (And That's Okay). Allie shares why it's a liberating truth that we're not enough, and how to face our feelings biblically and determine whether they're valid. She shares vulnerably from her own story of trying to live in her own sufficiency and ultimately receiving the truth of God's grace and sufficiency for her. Support the show2020-09-1039 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Grief and Loss - with Abbey WedgeworthIn this episode of our Matters of the Heart series, Abbey Wedgeworth joins Bethany today to talk about grief and loss and the importance of processing both through Scripture and understanding God's character. Abbey is the author of Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage. This excellent resource walks you through Psalm 139 and helps you to center your heart on the truth of who God is and how he cares for you, helping you grieve with hope. Support the show2020-09-0449 minWomen EncouragedMatters of the Heart: Idolatry and Allegiance to Christ - with Christine HooverWe're kicking off this new season and our "Matters of the Heart" series with this conversation with Christine Hoover, talking about idolatry and allegiance to Christ. Christine shares about how idolatry is a heart issue and explains the wholehearted allegiance Jesus calls us to. Listen to hear her explain what it means to live for the kingdom of God versus the kingdom of self. Support the show2020-08-2740 minWomen EncouragedForming Our Moral Imagination - with Betsy Childs HowardToday, author Betsy Childs Howard joins Bethany to talk about the value of forming our moral imagination through literature. Betsy explains what moral formation is and she has some wonderful insight that will help you consider your family's book and media choices (as well as your own). She also some encouragement to help you develop conversations with your children about what they're reading and how it's shaping them. Support the show2020-08-1433 minWomen EncouragedFinishing Up the Ask-Us-Anything: Discussing the Enneagram and More - with Katie Morin and Bethany BarendregtIn this episode, Katie and Bethany finish up their "Asking for a Friend" conversation, discussing a couple of listeners' questions about the Enneagram and any concerns they have with this tool. They also answer a question from a listener about how to answer the issue of transgenderism from Scripture. Support the show2020-08-0630 minWomen EncouragedAsking for a Friend - with Katie Morin and Bethany BarendregtAwhile back, we invited listeners to participate in our "ask us anything" episode, which we’ve affectionately titled Asking for a Friend. We’ve decided to break up this episode into two shorter parts because one episode would have been too long. This week, Katie Morin and Bethany are sitting down to chat about the first few questions related to what we’ve done during COVID and how the Lord has blessed us during this time. We also answer a listener’s request for Christian advice on how to navigate loneliness and feeling like an “outsider”.2020-07-1620 minWomen EncouragedTruth, Grace, and Progressive Christianity - with Haley WilliamsIn this episode, Haley Williams joins Bethany to talk about discerning between truth and lies in online voices and understanding the messaging of progressive Christianity. Haley shares a bit about what progressive Christianity is and the false teachings associated with it. She and Bethany discuss how we can be rooted firmly in Scripture, and share some practical ways to discern what is true and godly.Support the show2020-07-0952 minWomen EncouragedComforting Our Kids Through Hard Times - with Christine ChappellChristine Chappell, author of Help! My Teen is Depressed, joins Bethany for a conversation about how to give our kids true, biblical comfort when they’re hurting. This isn’t about empty platitudes or band-aid fixes, but rather acknowledging our children’s suffering while pointing them to the trustworthy and eternal promises of God. Christine and Bethany discuss how we should respond to our children in these situations, and take a look at the comfort God’s word offers.Support the show2020-06-2545 minWomen EncouragedRaising Counter-Cultural Kids - with Lee NienhuisBethany is joined on the podcast this week by Lee Nienhuis, author of Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise. Lee candidly recounts some of her own difficult experiences as a parent, and shares the wisdom she’s learned about raising children to walk in obedience to Christ. She and Bethany discuss the importance of modeling godliness to our children, how to respond when they fall into sin, and how we can support other parents.Support the show2020-06-1834 minWomen EncouragedGrowing Together in Mentoring Relationships - with Melissa KrugerIn this episode, Melissa Kruger comes on the podcast to share about her newest book, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests. Melissa talks about the importance of mentoring, practical steps for getting started in a mentoring relationship, and some common pitfalls to guard against. She and Bethany discuss mentoring with an ultimate purpose in mind— the edification of the church and the glory of God.Support the show2020-06-1133 minWomen EncouragedEveryday Faithfulness - with Glenna MarshallIn this episode, Bethany is joined by Glenna Marshall, author of Everyday Faithfulness: The Beauty of Ordinary Perseverance in a Demanding World (Crossway, 2020). Glenna shares about what faithfulness looks like in our normal, daily lives, and how we can grow in spiritual maturity. She and Bethany discuss the importance of spiritual discipline, faithfulness in difficult times, and what some common barriers are to living a faithful life.Support the show2020-06-0444 minWomen EncouragedThinking About Food Like a Christian - with Tilly DillehayIn this episode, Bethany is joined by author Tilly Dillehay to talk about food and what the Christian’s attitude towards it should be. Tilly shares biblical truth that teaches us how we can bring glory to God in what we eat. She and Bethany discuss dealing with guilt and shame, glorifying God in what we eat, and how hospitality can build the kingdom of God.Tilly's book Broken Bread: How to Stop Using Food and Fear to Fill Spiritual Hunger is available for pre-order now (it will be released June 2, 2020). ...2020-05-2832 minWomen EncouragedGod's Unchanging Goodness - with Kelly StreiffThis week's episode is a powerful and moving testimony of God's unfailing goodness in the midst of an incredible trial. Bethany is joined by writer and speaker Kelly Streiff to talk about trusting in God’s goodness when life is hard. Kelly shares about how after the unexpected loss of her first child, she learned what it meant to trust God for who He is, rather than just what He can do for us. She and Bethany discuss having faith in the midst of trials, understanding the character of God, and how God works in the midst of our pa...2020-05-2150 minWomen EncouragedLearning to Love the Local Church - with Megan HillMegan Hill, author and editor for TGC, joins Bethany to talk about her book A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church. Megan shares the importance of growing as a believer in Jesus in the context of His church and how our identity is uniquely connected to the body of Christ.This episode is brought to you by Hope*Writers, an online community of working writers dedicated to the success and creativity of each member. Find out more at hopewriters.com/womenencouraged.Support the show2020-05-1439 minWomen EncouragedHope for Marriage When Life Hurts - with Jeff and Sarah WaltonIn this episode, Bethany and her husband Alex sit down with Jeff and Sarah Walton to talk about their new book, Together Through the Storms. Speaking from their own experience, the Waltons share biblical encouragement to help couples to strengthen their marriage during times of trial. The Waltons discuss the role of suffering in the Christian life, and how we ought to respond to it as believers. For both the married and the single, this is a message that both challenges and encourages the Christian to live with an heavenly perspective.Support the show2020-05-071h 12Women EncouragedFeminism and Christianity - with Summer Jaeger (Sheologians)Today, I’m talking with Summer Jaeger about the topic of feminism. We hit a variety of topics related to this worldview, including legalism, faithfulness, Bible reading, agreeing with God, and cultivating discussion about hard topics with our friends. Summer is a great encouragement to us to be living for God’s approval and to evaluate all things through Scripture. You can check out her show Sheologians wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the show2020-04-3042 minWomen EncouragedVulnerability, Shame, and Belonging: WE ChatWhat is the goal of vulnerability for a Christian woman? What do we do with our shame? And how do we look at these in relation to finding belonging? In this episode, I sit down with WE team member Katie Morin to talk about these topics from a Christian perspective. We discuss some of the problems with the worldview and answers offered to us by a popular writer and researcher, and talk about how the gospel answers those problematic solutions. Support the show2020-04-2341 min