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The Girl Defined ShowIs He a Godly Guy or Smooth Talker? How to Tell the DifferenceSend us a textMarrying a man of godly character sounds amazing... but how can you know if he’s actually walking the walk — not just talking the talk? You need more than good vibes and sweet words. You need real answers to questions like:“What kind of character does this guy really have?” “Where does his heart stand when it comes to God’s Word?” “Is his love for the Lord visible in his daily actions?” “Does he truly live with Scripture as the highest authority...2025-06-0944 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhy Christian Women Should be Beautiful but not Seductive | REACTIONSend us a textGod created women be beautiful AND to posses the allure of feminine seduction. But beauty and seduction are not the same thing. In our celebrity society today, beauty and seduction have become synonymous. In this episode, Kristen and Bethany react LIVE to their 2016 video about this topic and share honestly where they stand today. NEW BOOK - MADE TO BE SHE FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian GirlsMUST READ - Sex, Purity and the...2025-01-1529 minThe Girl Defined ShowKristen's Birth Story (After 12 Years of Infertility)Send us a textAfter 3 miscarriages and 12 years of infertility, having a baby seemed like an impossible dream.Then, to my complete astonishment, God answered our prayer! In the summer of 2024, I gave birth to our precious daughter, Caroline Marie. Holding my daughter for the first time was a moment I will never forget. Here’s my birth story.WATCH ON YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/8CXKWgTDTK4KRISTEN'S PREGNANCY STORY (Ep. 180): https://youtu.be/jI9B3PRfepQ?si=dvnMGKFbI-d5xNmeZACK & KRISTEN'S ADOPTION STORY (Ep. 036):http...2024-09-3046 minThe Girl Defined Show"My singleness feels like a punishment and why I ask guys if they’re watching porn.” w/ Alex ClarkSend us a textEp. 186 - Alex Clark has risen to fame through her daily pop culture show, Poplitics. She's a conservative Christian woman with a deep desire to get married and start a family. Sadly, that hasn't happened yet. Despite going on dates and putting herself out there. I'm taking a deep dive into her life and asking questions like:Do you think men struggle to commit? Does singleness feel like a punishment from God? How can a woman put herself out there? Should women have higher physical boundaries...2024-09-1143 minThe Girl Defined ShowKristen and Zack's Incredible Pregnancy Journey and StorySend us a textEp. 180 - Dealing with the pain of unexplained infertility is something no woman wants to go through. Kristen and Zack have experienced thirteen years of this heartbreaking diagnosis. In an incredible turn of events God worked a miracle. Kristen and Zack are expecting a baby. This is a God story. Listen in if you want to hear about God's mighty faithfulness in their lives. NEW - The Biblical Womanhood Bootcamp FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian GirlsM...2024-06-171h 18The Girl Defined ShowKristen’s Pregnancy Announcement + Our Personal Summer GoalsSend us a textEp. 179 - Kristen is pregnant and weeks away from maternity leave. Bethany is getting off of social media for the summer. The two of us want to inspire you to set some goals and make this summer count. Not in the "bucket list item" sort of way. We want to inspire you to grow as a Christian woman and pursue God with your whole heart. NEW - The Biblical Womanhood Bootcamp FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian Girls2024-06-0333 minThe Girl Defined ShowAre Trump, Biden, and Politics Dooming Christian Women to Anxiety?Send us a textEp. 169 - Politics has many American Christian women crippled with anxiety. The stress of voting and the ramifications of that vote are weighty. In fact, a few years ago Kristen actually begged her husband to run for president because she was so stressed about the current political climate of the day. How can we, as Christian women, find peace and rest in Christ during these unknown times? How can we put our TRUST in Him? Let's dig in. NEW MEMBERSHIP FREE BOOK - Battling...2024-03-1838 minThe Girl Defined ShowStruggles of being a Christian YouTube Couple w/ Paul and MorganSend us a textEp. 166 - Paul and Morgan have been braving the world of YouTube for most of their marriage. They've been proclaiming biblical truth and working to point others toward Jesus. It's not always easy though. The pressure to create and produce can be overwhelming. Not to mention the constant pushback and negativity that comes with being in the online space. In today's episode, Paul and Morgan open up and show us a behind the scenes look at what it really takes to be a Christian youtube couple. FOLLOW PAUL AND...2024-02-2639 minThe Girl Defined ShowShould a Christian Single Woman Pray for Her Future Husband?Send us a textEp 163 - The two of us used to be HUGE proponents of the "praying for your future husband" concept. I, Bethany, wrote letters and prayers for my future husband from age 14-30 when I got married. That's a lot of time spent thinking and dreaming about someone that might not have even existed. Is it a good idea for single Christian women to focus on a future husband? In today's episode, we're going to unpack the pros and cons of praying for your future husband. F...2024-02-0634 minThe Girl Defined ShowHow to Discern a Guy's True CharacterSend us a textEp. 159 - Marrying a man of godly character sounds great...but how can you know if he's ACTUALLY a godly man? You need answers to questions like, “What kind of character does this guy have?” “Where is his heart in regard to what God’s Word teaches?”“Does he genuinely love the Lord, and is this evident in his actions?” “Does he uphold God’s Word as the greatest authority in his life?”In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany unpack what it takes to truly get to know a m...2024-01-0844 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhen Kristen Almost Dumped Zack Because He Drank BeerSend us a textEp. 150 - When Kristen heard that Zack drank a beer while they were dating her jaw hit the floor. She was a staunch "no alcohol" girl and thought Zack was too (only a staunch no guy). This brought up some intense conversations and forced both of them to take a deep dive on what the Bible actually says about this subject. Let's discuss how we as Christian women should approach the topic of alcohol from a wise and balanced view point. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A...2023-10-2330 minThe Girl Defined ShowIs it Awkward Being a Virgin on Your Wedding Night as a Christian Woman?Send us a textEp. 146 - Enjoy this replay! Many Christian women wonder if being a virgin on their wedding night will be awkward. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really that great? OR is it mostly super awkward and weird? Is saving sex for marriage actually worth it? Does God really care that much? In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their own stories of saving sex for marriage and dig into these questions from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that are helpful in mentally, emotionally, physical, and spiritually...2023-09-2544 minThe Girl Defined ShowKristen Shares about Mom Life, Raising Boys, and Keeping God at the CenterSend us a textEp. 142 - Motherhood is a beautiful blessing and an incredible challenge all at the same time. Kristen opens up and shares about the past two years since adopting her boys from Ukraine. She shares the practical things she does on a daily basis to disciple her boys in the Word and show them the love of Christ every single day. Motherhood has its hard moments and having a deep relationship with Christ is the key to loving well during those moments. Recommended Resource: Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for B...2023-08-2844 minThe Girl Defined ShowFinding Freedom From Porn, Masturbation, and EroticaSend us a textEp 141 - Sexual struggles are rampant amongst christian women. Sadly, women are often left to fend for themselves and figure it out with google. The shame and embarrassment of feeling like she is "the only one" is not helping either. Women need answers. They need help. They need freedom. In today's episode, Kristen gets raw and real about her own past struggle with masturbation and shares the practical steps she used to find lasting freedom. The Ultimate Sex Mentorship Course for Single Women The Ultimate Sex Mentorship...2023-08-2142 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhy Barbie is a Boring Feminist and Ken Steals the Show w/ Dav & BethanySend us a textEp. 138 - Barbie has overtaken the world with her pink outfits, blonde hair, and handsome low commitment fragile blonde boyfriend. The trailers and teasers captivated the world causing the movie to explode opening weekend. The movie was definitely packed with surprises...and not good ones. The movie had a strong agenda and basically used barbie to get its message across. It was less about Barbie and more about very specific talking points. In today's episode, Dav and Bethany unpack the movie and share their pros and cons. Recommended Resource...2023-07-3143 minThe Girl Defined ShowMasturbation: A Conversation for Single & Married WomenSend us a textEp. 132 - Masturbation is a topic that Christian women typically do not discuss. Sadly, the silence surrounding this topic has only confirmed in women's minds that, "I must be then only woman in the world struggling with this!" That is not truth though. Kristen has also bravely shared her own story many times in the past to help you know that you're not alone and that freedom can be had. Let's take a deep dive and unpack this conversation and all of the nuance it holds. NEW GUIDE: Finding...2023-06-1949 minThe Girl Defined ShowIs Watching Porn Less Sinful Than Committing Adultery? w/ David BealSend us a textEp. 128 - A prominent conservative recently made some comments about porn that got everyone talking. Many started discussing whether viewing porn was an okay substitute for actually going out and cheating on (committing adultery) your spouse. Do men need sexual variety and therefore need porn as a way to handle their sexuality well? Is porn an okay addition if you and your spouse have a committed relationship? Should you be thankful your husband is viewing porn rather than sleeping around? Let's unpack all of this a...2023-05-2248 minThe Girl Defined ShowOur Most Open Marriage Conversation Yet w/ Dav and BethanySend us a textEp. 122 - You've been here with us through our dating, to engagement, to marriage, to having babies and now to this. We've been pretty open about our marriage...but this is the MOST vulnerable we've ever been with you. We're answering these questions: Does it bother Dav that you talk so openly about sex online? What did you think of your age gap at first VS now?How do you resolve conflict and do you do it away from your kids? What do you and Bethany disagree on and...2023-04-1050 minThe Girl Defined ShowBethany's Three Hour Home Birth with Baby AudreySend us a textEp. 119 - I had been planning a home birth since I found out I was pregnant with Audrey. The birth tub was ready to go and I felt mentally and physically prepared. I woke up on December 22nd to the exciting realization that baby girl was COMING. My water was breaking and I knew that meant her arrival was going to happen one way or another. The next twelve hours went nothing like I had planned. That's because absolutely nothing happened. My water broke... but that was it. No contractions. NO p...2023-03-1753 minThe Girl Defined ShowOur Most Favorite Family Christmas Traditions with Kristen & BethanySend us a textEp. 108 - It's the most wonderful time of the year. This is the time where we get to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Where would any of us be without His amazing birth, life, sacrifice, and resurrection? This is why we celebrate big. Family. Traditions. Food. Gifts. All the things. This episode is filled with fresh ideas to make this Christmas season special. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality 2022-12-1921 minThe Girl Defined ShowMarriage and Family Life After Adoption with Zack and Kristen ClarkSend us a textEp. 107 - It’s been over a year since Zack and Kristen brought their boys home from Ukraine and finalized the adoption. Life has been full, fun, and wild with lots of joys and some challenges. In this down-to-earth conversation, they share openly about how becoming an “instant family” has impacted their marriage, and what life looks like today as a family of four.NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's...2022-12-1232 minThe Girl Defined ShowIs it Awkward Being a Virgin on Your Wedding Night?Send us a textEp. 106 - Enjoy this replay. Almost every young Christian woman asks this question at some point in her life. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really great? OR is it mostly super awkward and weird? Is saving sex for marriage actually worth it? Does God really care that much? In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their own stories of saving sex for marriage and answer this question from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that can be super helpful in mentally, emotionally and physical helping you...2022-12-0544 minThe Girl Defined ShowHow Do I Know If I Have the Gift of Singleness?Send us a textMany Christian single women wonder if they have the gift of singleness. If marriage hasn't happened yet... maybe singleness is God's calling on your life. This is a legit line of thinking and one that deserves good/biblical answers. Join Kristen and Bethany as they bring clarity to this confusing conversation. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not P...2022-10-3141 minThe Girl Defined ShowAnswering Your Assumptions About UsSend us a textEp. 100 - Lets celebrate the 100th episode with an extra special conversation. We've covered some pretty intense topics over the lifespan of this podcast. Masturbation, feminism, birth control, drag queens, marriage, biblical womanhood and more. It's time to take a little break and have some fun. In today's episode, we're answering your assumptions about us! Everything from "Bethany is the black sheep of the family" to "you two are leaving Girl Defined." Let's dive into what's true and what's not!NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and...2022-10-2333 minThe Girl Defined ShowHow Purity Culture & Sex Education Failed Us Miserably with Kristen MieleSend us a textEp 097 - Purity culture gets a major bad rap amongst millennials who grew up in the church. I get that. Purity culture had some major pitfalls and did a lot of damage. But, what about public health sex education? What about the sex ed class you took in school? It's time to give both purity culture and sex ed their fair evaluation. In today's episode we are chatting with public health expert and founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, Kristen Miele. She's been in the public health space for over 12 years and h...2022-10-0351 minThe Girl Defined ShowMasturbation and the Christian Woman's Struggle to Find FreedomSend us a textEp. 090 - This wildly popular episode is back for a much needed replay. If you’re a girl or woman who has struggled with any sort of lustful sin habit, you’re not alone. Millions of Christian women (single and married) are facing similar temptations every day. And by God’s grace, many of them are finding freedom and victory over their struggles! I (Kristen) am going to be very open and transparent in this post because I want you to know that Christ has the power to help us overcome our sin and to...2022-08-1557 minThe Girl Defined ShowBethany's Exciting Pregnancy Announcement & Personal Life UpdateSend us a textEp. 089 - It's time for a VERY exciting announcement. Many of you have followed my life journey here on Girl Defined. I started out talking about singleness and how to thrive in that season of life. I then took you on my dating and engagement journey with my now husband Dav. Motherhood followed shortly after marriage and you were right there with me. Sadly, three miscarriages came after that. Today, I get to share some amazing news with you. I am twenty weeks pregnant with my sweet baby GIRL! Jump into...2022-08-0826 minThe Girl Defined ShowIncredible Wisdom on Marriage & Motherhood with Susan MaciasSend us a textEp. 080 - Get ready for some mind-blowing wisdom on marriage and motherhood. We're hearing from Susan Macias on today's episode. She is a wife of thirty-seven years, mother of seven, and grandmother to ten. Her passion is to help you understand God's amazing design for marriage and motherhood. You asked your most pressing questions and she gave amazing answers. This is Titus 2 in action. You don't want to miss this session between Kristen Clark and Susan Macias. Follow Susan on InstagramConnect with Susan Macias and check...2022-06-061h 01The Girl Defined ShowWhen Guy DRAMA Gets Out of ControlSend us a textEp. 073 - Guy drama is a HUGE issue for many women. It can quite literally tear good friendships apart. Women who were once the best of friends end up going their separate ways... over a guy! Kristen and Bethany are no strangers to the drama of who-likes-who and the comparison that plagues many friendships. In today's episode, they are going to unpack how to focus on and live for what truly matters. You don't have to let the good (or bad) going on in other peoples lives to ruin yours. You...2022-04-1830 minThe Girl Defined ShowBethany's Story of Miscarriage and Loss over the Past YearSend us a textEp. 072 - It’s been a long year. I (Bethany) never imagined I’d be sharing a story like this one. I knew miscarriages could be a possibility, but I never imagined I would have three back-to-back-to-back. My faith has been challenged in new ways. My relationship with my sweet husband has grown and deepened because of these losses. I know God is good. I know He has a plan. I trust Him. I don’t know what the future holds. I don’t know why I’m having thes...2022-04-1148 minThe Girl Defined ShowMy Unexpected Path Toward MarriageSend us a textEp. 071 - Imagine walking into a church and standing a few feet away from your future husband WITHOUT realizing it. This is Bethany's story. In 2010 she walked into a small church having NO idea she was about to meet her future husband. It would be years before God would bring them together. During those years of her knowing David, but having no idea he was her future husband, Bethany struggled with her singleness. She struggled to trust God. If you're in a season of waiting, this episode is for...2022-04-0426 minThe Girl Defined ShowAre Your Emotions CONTROLLING You?Send us a textEp. 069 - The moment was perfect. Kristen was in the getaway car heading to her honeymoon. Life couldn't get any better. The emotions were joy-filled. She thought to herself, "Wow! God, you're so good." Little did she know the intense grief and heartbreak that was in her near future. If you're wondering how to handle the highs and lows of your life in a biblical way, this episode is for you. Kristen opens up her story to offer hope to any woman who's wrestled with difficult feelings and hard emotions. 2022-03-2132 minThe Girl Defined ShowGod Are You Even Good?Send us a textEp. 068 - Hard moments in life cause many of us to ask the question, "God, are you even good?" or "How could a good God let such evil happen?" Those are legit questions. They need answers. In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany open up about the difficulty their families have been walking through. They never could have anticipated the War in Ukraine would impact them so personally. But, it has. Their sister fled the country at 38 weeks pregnant. It's been scary. Hard. And heartbreaking. Listen as they...2022-03-1427 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhat my HONEYMOON taught me about TRUST in GodSend us a textA honeymoon is supposed to be the happiest moments in a couples life... right? That was not the case for me (Kristen). Yes, there were amazing parts! Don't get me wrong. But, there were several days that taught me some HUGE lessons about trusting God. If you desire to trust God in deeper ways, today's episode is for you. This is Week 1 of the Not Part of the Plan Book Club! JOIN THE BOOK CLUB Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists...2022-02-2838 minThe Girl Defined ShowChristian Men Answer Your Q's About Love, Romance, and SexSend us a textEp. 064 - We're bringing in the men to answer your questions. This is a special day and it calls for a special episode. Today we're hearing from Kristen, Zack, Bethany and Dav. They're bringing us some married wisdom about all things love, romance, dating and sex. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this is an episode you will love .FREE VERSE CARDS Love Defined Book Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart BookNot Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists a...2022-02-1439 minThe Girl Defined ShowCan I Be Satisfied if I NEVER Get Married?Send us a textEp. 063 - Do you currently have a desire for love, romance, and marriage that's going unfulfilled? Sister, you're not alone. This is one of the hardest unfulfilled longings that single christian women face. You PRAY for God to give you a man, but it's just not happening. In today's episode, Bethany opens up about her own story of unfulfilled longings for marriage. She shares her crazy story of purchasing a wedding dress... only to have it collect dust for the next decade. Love Defined Book ...2022-02-0739 minThe Girl Defined ShowHow Fear and Anxiety Almost Kept Me from Adopting my BoysSend us a textEp. 057 - Adoption had never been something I (Kristen) saw myself doing. I always imagined I'd have biological children. Little did I know that 10 years into my marriage, I'd only have three miscarriages, dozens of doctors visits, and an unexplained diagnosis of infertility to show for it. Although I felt lost and broken, God had a perfect plan. I'll be totally honest. The thought of adoption scared me. I was extremely fearful and often overcome with anxiety about the "what ifs." Thankfully God never left me. He never gave up on me...2021-12-0645 minThe Girl Defined ShowHow Modesty, Romance, and Femininity Point to the GospelSend us a textOver the years, we have received several emails and DM’s from christian women who have expressed their concern to us at Girl Defined Ministries, asking why we waste time writing about “secondary” issues rather than keeping the focus exclusively on the gospel. They’ve expressed disappointment that we take time to write about “minor” issues like romance, dating, modesty, and femininity. Let’s talk about this.Why do we take time to write about topics like love, romance, modesty and femininity? I mean, as Christian women, shouldn’t we foc...2021-11-3038 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhy We’re Not Declaring Our Gender PronounsSend us a textGender pronouns are all the rage right now. Instagram has even updated their bio feature to include your pronouns as a feature of who you are. Youtube will kick you out if you do not refer to someone by their preferred pronouns. Commercials have resorted to actors verbally communicating their pronouns so that everyone knows who they are. Guess what? We're not a fan of this movement. We think the issue of pronouns is a big one. We need something more helpful than pronouns. Let's unpack what God's Word has to...2021-11-2245 minThe Girl Defined ShowSister, she is NOT your competitionSend us a textEp. 54 - I’m sure you’ve had, or have, your own comparison trap. Maybe it’s with a sister or a cousin or a friend. Maybe you’re tempted to compare yourself with that flawless social media influencer. Or maybe it’s with that successful coworker who constantly seems to be two steps ahead of you. (Can’t she just quit already?) None of us can escape the fact that there will always be people around us living the life we desire. Which means there will always be opportunities for comparison.2021-11-1543 minThe Girl Defined Show5 Biblical Truths that Define Your IdentitySend us a textEp. 053 - The word identity has become one of the biggest buzz words of our day. Our modern culture is passionate about spreading the message that our truest identity can be found within ourselves. We’re told that who we are has nothing to do with God, but everything to do with us. As we live in the midst of this popular narrative, we need to remind ourselves that our truest identity doesn’t come from within, but from within God’s design for us. If we want to experience true freedo...2021-11-0851 minThe Girl Defined ShowHow to Be "Just Friends" with GuysSend us a textEp. 052 - The two of us strongly believe it is possible for single women to have male friends. With the right heart attitude, wise boundaries in place, and a true desire to honor Christ, guy/girl friendships can be encouraging and beneficial. The two of us would love to see more single guys and gals interact ing in Christ-honoring and mutually beneficial ways. When done with the right focus, for the right reasons, and in an appropriate way, being just friends with a guy can be a beautiful thing. If you're m...2021-11-0154 min
GroundedHope for Life’s Detours, with Bethany Beal and Kristen ClarkWhere can you find hope when your plans fall apart? Hear Bethany Beal and Kristen Clark’s perspective about life’s detours.2021-11-0100 minThe Girl Defined ShowUnfulfilled Longings and Unanswered Prayers with Morgan OlligesSend us a textEp. 051 - We all have desires that go unfulfilled. We all have prayers that feel unanswered. We all have circumstances that we wish we could change. None of us can escape this reality of life. Kristen Clark and Morgan Olliges are no strangers to this conversation. They both open up the most raw areas of their lives with us today. Both of these women have wrestled with a deep longing for biological children. Neither have had that desire fulfilled yet. How do they deal with that disappointment? How do they avoid...2021-10-2557 minThe Girl Defined ShowFreedom from Porn & Sexual Struggles for Women with Joy SkarkaSend us a textSexual struggles are often portrayed as a "guy only" issue. This is a major disservice to women. God created both men and women as sexual beings. One is not more sexual than the other. Both struggle with sexual temptation and addiction. Both need the help and hope of the gospel. In today's conversation, Joy Skarka shares her story of date rape in college and how the pain from that experience led her into sexual struggles of her own. Her story is one of healing, freedom and victory. If you desire hope f...2021-10-1842 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhen Dreams Don’t Come True (Chapter One)Send us a textWe hope you enjoy the first chapter of our brand new book, Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story. Not Part of the Plan Book Support the showRESOURCES: Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying RelationshipsSex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Support the Show FOLLOW U...2021-10-1219 minThe Girl Defined ShowFinding Joy in the Midst of DisappointmentSend us a textEp. 049 - The question we should be asking isn’t “Will I experience disappointment?” but rather “How can I still find joy in the midst of my disappointment when it strikes?” Over the past few years, God has been teaching Kristen and Bethany a lot about finding joy in the midst of their own disappointments. As they’ve walked through hardships, like infertility, miscarriage, singleness, an unworn wedding dress, the death of their baby brother, the deaths of grandparents, the sudden passing of a good friend, a sports injury that put them on the b...2021-10-1133 minThe Girl Defined ShowNot Part of the Plan (Pre-order FREEBIES!)Send us a textWe have some gifts for you!! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with our amazing publisher to bring you some fabulous gifts as our way of saying thank you for pre-ordering our new book, Not Part of the Plan. You may not realize this, but pre-orders of any book tremendously help it get into more stores (in-person and online). Retailers will decide whether or not to carry a certain book based on how well it does during pre-orders. So, if you’re considering grabbing a copy of our ne...2021-10-0704 minThe Girl Defined ShowSame Sex Attraction with Ellen DykasSend us a textSame sex attraction is a topic we've been wanting to cover for a long time. Many of you have DM'd us asking us to bring biblical truth and gospel centered hope to this conversation. We know this can be a very sensitive topic... that's why we've waited this long to bring the right person onto the show. Ellen Dykas has spent years loving and ministering to women who are wrestling with this struggle. If you desire hope and freedom with your own same sex attraction, this episode is for you. Ellen...2021-10-0448 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhen Your Dreams of Getting Married Come Crashing DownSend us a textEp. 047 - Imagine purchasing the wedding dress of your dreams only to have it collect dust in the back of your closet for a decade. That's the story Bethany is sharing on today's episode. She saw her dream wedding dress when she was in her early twenties. She thought marriage would become her reality in the next two to three years and so she decided to snag the dress. Little did she know that her journey of singleness would last much longer than she ever hoped or dreamed it would.In...2021-09-2726 minThe Girl Defined ShowLife After Our Adoption - How We’re Doing NowSend us a textEp. 046 - It’s been five whole months since Zack and Kristen brought their two precious boys home from Ukraine. Life has been full, exciting, wonderful, and challenging for them - all at the same time. Many of you have been asking questions like, “How are they doing? What are their biggest joys and challenges? How are the boys adjusting?” In this episode, Kristen opens up and shares her heart on how the adoption transition is going and what the past five months have looked like. Not Part of the Plan...2021-09-2054 minThe Girl Defined ShowOur Best Advice for Surviving a BreakupSend us a textEp. 045 - Nobody goes into a relationship hoping for heartbreak. The dream is that the relationship will draw you closer to each other and eventually end with a happily ever after fairy tale ending. Sadly, the fairy tale ending doesn't seem to always work out. Many of us are faced with the reality that the relationship isn't at all what we'd hoped it would be. For one reason or another the relationship ends. Hearts are broken. Friendships are severed. Sadness follows. If you're going through a breakup, or know someone who i...2021-09-1353 minThe Girl Defined ShowCan I Be Satisfied if I Never Have Sex?Send us a textEp. 044 - God intentionally created each one of us to be sexual beings. From the beginning of time He made us with sexual desires. Sexual longings. Sexual yearnings. He designed us this way on purpose and for a purpose. He’s not a killjoy in the sky wanting to squash our sexual feelings. He’s a loving Creator who wants to help us steer our affections and desires in the right direction—all for His glory. Out of love, He’s given us beautiful parameters for how to embrace our sexuality in the right wa...2021-09-0650 minThe Girl Defined Show3 Truths for Fighting Fear, Anxiety and WorrySend us a textEp. 043 - Have you ever found yourself lying in bed at night, wide awake, with your thoughts racing with worry and anxiety? Or maybe you’ve found yourself sick to your stomach as fear consumed your heart? Kristen has been there herself, and knows how crippling and discouraging these moments can be. In this candid and honest conversation, she’ll share with you 3 Biblical truths that have personally transformed her life from being ruled by fear, anxiety, and worry, to instead finding complete freedom in Christ. PRE-ORDER: Not Part of the Plan...2021-08-3049 minThe Girl Defined ShowTrusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your StorySend us a textEp. 42 - Life rarely turns out exactly the way that any of us thought it would. From unexpected loss, to unfulfilled desires, to massive disappointments, life can be really hard. Trusting God through those twists and turns isn't always easy. Many of us struggle to believe that God is good. Many of us question if His ways are really for our best. Many of us want to grab the reigns and trust in ourselves to lead the way instead of trusting God. Ever been there? In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany...2021-08-2334 minThe Girl Defined ShowOur Christian Dating Love Story with Dav and BethanySend us a textEp. 041 - It's love story time! Today on the show you're going to hear from Dav and Bethany Beal. They're sharing how they met, fell in love, and eventually got married. Dav and Bethany had many obstacles in their way, mainly being 5 1/2 years apart (with Bethany being older). They met way back in 2011 while Dav was a teenager and Bethany was already in her twenties. Their friendship didn't begin to form until several years from this first meeting. Through years of friendship their attraction toward one another eventually grew. Slowly but...2021-08-161h 03The Girl Defined ShowSexual Identity and Same-Sex Attraction with Dr. Rosaria ButterfieldSend us a textEp. 040 - Dr. Rosaria Butterfield was an English professor at Syracuse University, specializing in queer theory, lobbying for LGBTQ+ groups, was in a committed lesbian relationship and living the life she thought would bring her true happiness. Until the day she was confronted with the true gospel of Jesus Christ. In an effort to prove Christianity wrong, Dr. Rosaria read through the Bible seven times looking for flaws and issues with the Word. The opposite happened though. Through the love of other believers and the power of the Holy Spirit, Rosaria’s h...2021-08-091h 12The Girl Defined ShowGuys Q & A: Answering Your Most Pressing QuestionsSend us a textEp. 039 - We have four godly men taking over The Girl Defined Show. They answer your most pressing questions about love, purity, dating and marriage. They even answer the much asked question, "Would a Christian guy date a girl who isn't a virgin?" You don't want to miss that answer. It was gold. Listen to Zack, Dav, Daniel and Gonz bring truth and encouragement to this conversation. Shine Bright Devotional Girl Defined Love Defined Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart ...2021-08-0232 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhen God Doesn’t Give You What You Desperately WantSend us a textLife is full of disappointment, unfulfilled longings, and heartbreaking moments. It's so hard to have hope when life feels so hopeless. It's hard to trust that God is good when you've been praying for something for YEARS and He never gives it to you. It's hard to continue on when you see everyone else laving out their dream and you're still struggling. In today's conversation, Kristen shares her own struggles with ongoing disappointment and unfulfilled longings. She opens up about her internal battle to trust that God is good. If you're...2021-07-2652 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhy Our Modern Culture of Self-Love Is More Harmful than HelpfulSend us a textThe messages of self-love, follow your heart, and be true to yourself are permeating our culture today. But this formula of looking inward to find value within our own goodness isn’t working. Many of us are finding ourselves on a never-ending cycle of striving to be good enough but never measuring up. This is not what God intended for us. He never asks us to be enough or to love ourselves more. God sent Jesus to be enough for us. That’s what the Gospel is all about. That’s where true hope a...2021-07-2029 minThe Girl Defined ShowYou're INVITED to the Girl Defined ConferenceSend us a textOnce a year the Girl Defined Sisterhood gathers in person for a time of encouragement, fellowship, worship and fun hangs together. The dates are set. The venue is ready. Join us in San Antonio, TX on July 30-31 for the 2021 Girl Defined Conference. We will be covering main stage sessions like: SESSION ONE: Living as a Daughter of the Light.SESSION TWO: Your Truest Identity Doesn’t Come from Within.SESSION THREE: Living for Christ in the Face of Cancel Culture.SESSION FOUR: Beco...2021-07-1603 minThe Girl Defined ShowOur Ukrainian Adoption StorySend us a textEp. 036 - With almost a decade of marriage and unexplained infertility, Kristen and Zack struggled to trust God. Why would He withhold something so good from this godly couple? Why would He leave them searching with no answers? Doesn't God want godly couples to raise up godly children? If so, why isn't He blessing them with the desires of their heart? Little did they know that God had a perfect plan. In His perfect timing, God worked in Kristen and Zack's hearts and directed them towards international adoption. Their c...2021-07-121h 28The Girl Defined ShowDealing with Toxic Relationships in a Biblical Way with Ellen DykasSend us a textEp. 035 - Does your happiness currently feel dependent on someone else's presence in your life? Do you feel like your world would fall apart if a certain person was no longer your friend? Are your thoughts consumed by this person day-in-and-day-out? If so, your relationship has become skewed. We want you to find freedom before it becomes a relational prison.In today's conversation, Ellen Dykas asks you a few pointed questions that are sure to reveal if your relationship has turned toxic. She gives you practical steps to find true freedom in...2021-07-0544 minThe Girl Defined Show4 Popular Lies About Your Sexual IdentitySend us a textEp. 034 - Sex and sexuality are two of the hottest topics in society right now. With so many voices expressing opinions, it can be confusing to know what's truth and what's not. What did God actually say about our sexuality in comparison to what we're seeing happen in our society? If we, as Christian women, are not vigilant to discern lies from truths, we will will end up listening to whichever voice is shouting the loudest. When we choose to embrace anything but God's good and original design for our sexuality, w...2021-06-2842 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhat Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and Abortion Have in Common with Professor Nancy PearceySend us a textEp. 033 - In many ways, it feels like having an open and honest conversation about homosexuality, transgenderism and/or abortion, is off limits. If the thoughts don't line up with the cultural norm, you better keep them to yourself. Despite the pressure to stay silent on these issues, we're not staying silent. There is too much at stake. God's Word isn't silent on these topics and neither should we be. In today's conversation, Professor Nancy Pearcey, brings her wisdom and expertise to the conversation. She unpacks what homosexuality, transgenderism...2021-06-2155 minThe Girl Defined ShowAre You Boy-Crazy? with Paula MarstellerSend us a textEp. 032 - When was the first time you really noticed a guy? What about your first crush? Most of us never take the time to figure out how we ended up where we are today. If you find yourself boy-crazy, how did you get there? When did it happen? In today's episode, Paula takes us on her own boy-crazy journey. She shares how her obsession with getting guys to notice her, completely robbed her of true joy and satisfaction in Christ. Getting another boyfriend didn't make her happy, but more insecure and needy t...2021-06-1434 minThe Girl Defined ShowTop 5 Books that will Radically Shape Your View on WomanhoodSend us a textLiving out God's radically good design for womanhood doesn't just happen. You won't drift into biblical womanhood. You won't accidentally land into following God and His Word. It takes pursuit. Effort. Focus. And a willingness to humble yourself before God and submit to His design for your life. If you desire to learn more about your Creator's beautiful design for your life, you must get serious about it. You must take action. In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their journey of learning about biblical womanhood. They share the top 5 books t...2021-06-0731 minThe Girl Defined ShowHow to Prepare for Sex on Your Honeymoon with Adam and Karissa KingSend us a textEp. 030 - Getting married is one of the biggest moments in a woman's life. The engagement, wedding prep, premarital counseling, and honeymoon anticipation, is exciting and totally overwhelming. That's why it's crucial to enter those first few weeks of marriage with a solid biblical understanding of sex and intimacy. Instead of going into marriage based on what you've seen in the movies or learned from your peers, equip yourself with wisdom from a godly older couple who can guide you and your soon-to-be-husband from God's Word. In today's episode...2021-05-3155 minThe Girl Defined ShowThe Best Dating Advice with Gary ThomasSend us a textEp. 29 - What if dating isn’t about finding “the one” but making a wise choice so you can better serve the One who loves you most? What if God didn’t design relationships to make you happy but to make you holy?This conversation with Gary Thomas on The Girl Defined Show will transform the way you look at romantic relationships. Whether you are single, dating, or engaged, Gary’s unique perspective on dating will prepare you for a satisfying, spiritually enriching marriage even before you walk down the aisle. As Gary re...2021-05-2453 minThe Girl Defined ShowLegalism and Eating Disorders with Gretchen SafflesSend us a textEp. 28 - Growing up in a loving Christian home can often make someone feel invincible. Almost like the struggles of the world world will never be their own personal struggles. Gretchen Saffles knows what that's like. She remembers hearing about eating disorders and thinking to herself "that's something I will never struggle with." How did she go from thinking those thoughts, to finding herself in that very place only a few short years later? In this open and honest conversation, Gretchen Saffles from The Well Watered Woman shares her journey of...2021-05-1736 minThe Girl Defined ShowNavigating the Opportunity and Pitfalls of Social Media with Tara SunSend us a textEp. 027 - Social media is a tool that can be used for good or for bad. We've seen some amazing good come out of it (that's how we stay connected to most of you), but we've also seen it misused as well. Should we ditch it? Should we have it? Should we use it? In today's episode, we chat with Tara Snyder. She's the founder of Truth Talks with Tara and an avid promoter of God's Word through the avenue of social media.Her insight...2021-05-1052 minThe Girl Defined ShowSuicide and a Broken Life - Part 2 with Kim JaggersSend us a textEp. 26 - Kim Jaggers has experienced more trauma, pain and heartbreak than most of us can even imagine. After being told that she might lose her son due to his extreme health issues, she was faced with the tragedy of suicide. While grieving the potential loss of her baby, she now had to grieve the loss of her husband. Being a single mom was never even a possibility in her mind. But that's exactly where she found herself. In today's episode, we jump into part 2 of Kim Jaggers life story. She...2021-05-0352 minThe Girl Defined ShowSuicide and a Broken Life - Part 1 with Kim JaggersSend us a textEp. 025 - She had everything a young woman could dream of. The perfect house, dream husband, and a sweet little newborn baby. This was Kim Jaggers fairytale life. Her dreams were coming true and she was planning to live happily ever after. Little did she know that her entire world was about to turn upside down. Everything she knew and loved was about to get ripped away. In today's episode, we talk with author and speaker Kim Jaggers. She opens up and shares the raw, honest, and heartbreaking moments of her...2021-04-2632 minThe Girl Defined Show5 Questions to Ask on a First DateSend us a textEp. 24 - Going on a first date can be super exciting and totally awkward at the same time. Let's talk about how to best prepare for a first date. Questions to ask. Things to look for. How deep to take the conversation. The goal of the date. And more. With the right questions and mindset in place, it's possible to figure out if you should even go on a second date with this guy. In today's episode, Bethany shares her experiences with first dates. She talks about what went right, the qu...2021-04-1929 minThe Girl Defined ShowShine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God | BONUS EPISODESend us a textWith so much pressure to conform to cultural norms and popular trends, it’s hard to live out your faith each day.That’s why you need to stay connected to the source of truth and power. By staying grounded in your relationship with Christ, you’ll have the daily strength you need to live boldly as a Girl Defined by God.Our new devotional, Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God, is filled with encouraging verses, relevant topics, questions for reflection, and some good laughs, this s...2021-04-1605 minThe Girl Defined ShowIs Masturbation Wrong for the Christian Girl?Send us a textEp. 23 - If you’re a girl or woman who has struggled with any sort of lustful sin habit, you’re not alone. Millions of Christian women (single and married) are facing similar temptations every day. And by God’s grace, many of them are finding freedom and victory over their struggles! I (Kristen) am going to be very open and transparent in this post because I want you to know that Christ has the power to help us overcome our sin and to find lasting victory. In today's episode, I'm going t...2021-04-1257 minThe Girl Defined ShowShould You Date a Non-Christian Guy?Send us a textEp. 022 - What’s the harm in dating a non-Christian guy? What if he’s a highly moral guy, but he’s not a Christian. Is dating okay? We love each other and love is bigger than religion, right? We get asked these questions and more on a regular basis. Christian girls want to know if it's biblically okay for a christian girl to date a non-christian guy. The argument goes, "It's not like we're getting married. It's just dating." In today's episode on The Girl Defined Show, we dig deep into Go...2021-04-0537 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhat to Look for in a MentorSend us a textEp. 021 - Having the opportunity to sit under the wisdom of a godly woman is a huge blessing. Don’t try to figure life out on your own. Don’t look to social media, magazines, movies, or music to be your guide. Don’t only surround yourself with peers. Instead, take some time to begin praying and asking God to provide a godly older woman to mentor you. It’s been a huge help in our lives and we're convinced it will be the same for you. In today's episode, we're talking a...2021-03-2933 minThe Girl Defined ShowOvercoming Crazy-Girl EmotionsSend us a textEp. 020 - Do your emotions sometimes feel like a roller coaster of ups and downs? Do you ever feel so tightly wound up that you just want to scream? Do tears often seep into your pillow at night? If so, you’re not alone. For most of us as girls, emotions can feel like our greatest friend one minute and our deepest enemy the next. Thankfully, God isn’t surprised by this. He created us with emotions and wants to help us learn how to lead our feelings with the truth. ...2021-03-2231 minThe Girl Defined ShowWhy I Waited Until 30 to KissSend us a textEp. 019 - I never thought I'd wait until I was 30 to experience my first kiss on my wedding day. I made the decision when I was a teenager, but I thought I'd get married in my early twenties. God had a different plan though. A few weeks ago I posted a reel to Instagram of me and my husband kissing for the first time at the altar. For whatever reason, it sparked a ton of interest. Over 3 million people viewed that video and left a ton of love on it as w...2021-03-1539 minThe Girl Defined ShowSex and the Single Christian Girl with Dr. Juli SlatterySend us a textEp. 018 - Has your sexuality ever felt more like a curse rather than a blessing? Have you ever wondered why God gave single guys and gals a sex drive? Have you ever strived to truly overcome and find freedom from masturbation, porn, or some other habit? These are concerns and questions that most every single woman thinks or asks at some point in her life. They are important thoughts and they need to be discussed. That is why we brought Dr. Juli Slattery on to The Girl Defined Show to share her insight...2021-03-0842 minThe Girl Defined ShowIs it Awkward Being a Virgin on Your Wedding Night?Send us a textEp. 046 - Enjoy this replay! Many Christian women wonder if being a virgin on their wedding night will be awkward. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really that great? OR is it mostly super awkward and weird? Is saving sex for marriage actually worth it? Does God really care that much? In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their own stories of saving sex for marriage and dig into these questions from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that are helpful in mentally, emotionally, physical, and spiritually p...2021-03-0144 minThe Girl Defined ShowRecovering Womanhood from Toxic FemininitySend us a textEp. 016 - As women, we ALL want to be happy, fulfilled, content, worthy, and loved… but so many women (whether Christian or not) find themselves feeling the opposite. In fact, in researching for Kristen and Bethany's first book, Girl Defined, they came across a study published in the UK Daily Mail which stated, quote: “Women are less happy nowadays despite 40 years of feminism. Despite having more opportunities than ever before, they have a lower sense of well-being and life satisfaction.”This is heartbreaking. Instead continuing down the same path and hoping for di...2021-02-2256 minThe Girl Defined ShowShould You Date a Guy Who's Addicted to Porn?Send us a textEp. 015 - We’re talking about the hush-hush topic of porn and answering your question about whether or not you should date a guy who’s addicted to it. According to a recent survey, we're told that at least 75% of christian guys ages 18-30 view porn at least several times a month. Those are not encouraging statistics. So what are we supposed to do? How should we approach this topic? Are guys who struggle with porn on the no-no list"? In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany address the often avoided topi...2021-02-1542 minThe Girl Defined ShowFriendship, Dating, Engagement and Marriage with Zack ClarkSend us a text014 - You like him, he likes you...now what? How do you you show him you’re interested? Should you wait for him to ask you out, or should you take the first step? And if you do start dating, what should you be looking for in one another? How do you know if they’re the one?! Join Kristen and her husband, Zack, for this exciting episode as they share the nitty-gritty details of their relationship journey from friendship, to dating, to engagement, to marriage. Now, with almost 10 years of marr...2021-02-0843 minThe Girl Defined ShowOnline Dating, Mood Swings & Finding The OneSend us a textEp. 013 - Most women have big questions about guys, dating, marriage and emotions. Love and romance can be extremely challenging to navigate. That's why Kristen and Bethany have dedicated this entire episode to answering your most pressing questions. How do you get over a guy when I really thought he was the one?How do I deal with mood swings and crazy emotions? What do you think about Christian online dating? And more. In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany unpack the pros and cons...2021-02-0133 minThe Girl Defined ShowPurity Culture: What Went Right and WrongSend us a textEp. 012 - When did Christians start talking about virginity and purity like it was the most important thing? When did sex become the big “no-no?” And how did purity culture become such a hot button issue? Kristen and Bethany both grew up in the height of the purity movement. Purity rings and true love waits were a part of their young adult years. They both had purity rings and both advocated for things like... saving your first kiss until marriage. Their insight on the issue of sex, purity and purity cult...2021-01-2544 minThe Girl Defined ShowChristian Girls With a Radically Different PurposeSend us a textEp. 011 - Do you find yourself struggling to be a girl of the Word instead of the world? Kristen and Bethany have found themselves in that place many times. There are constantly things pulling us, as girls, away from our greatest purpose, identity, and mission as Christians. We need to remember that we aren't just girls. We are Christian girls. And that should radically change everything about us. We should have a radically different purpose in our: GoalsRelationships Identity Sexuality Politics Family Social Media etc.Thankfu...2021-01-1833 minThe Girl Defined ShowBible Reading and Personal DevotionsSend us a textEp. 010 - The struggle to get into God's Word on a daily basis is real. It seems like there are a million distractions and things pulling us away from being quiet before God. If we're totally honest, sometimes reading the Bible can feel like a boring chore or simply a box to check off. Have you ever felt that way? Instead of continuing on with the same plan (or no plan) and hoping for different results, let's take a step back and rethink the entire purpose of the Bible. Let's ask ourselves, "why sh...2021-01-1135 minThe Girl Defined ShowLong Distance Christian Dating with Ellissa BairdSend us a text009 - Long-distance dating is hard. It takes a ton of commitment and perseverance to truly get to know someone. Ellissa Baird knows this all too well. She's spent the past year getting to know a man who lives thousands of miles away from her home. The road wasn't easy, but it was totally worth it. Ellissa and Andrii are just days from getting married and spending their lives together. In today's episode, Ellissa shares her long-distance dating story. She opens up about the ins-and-outs of the dating phase and shares what...2021-01-0445 minThe Girl Defined ShowDo I Have to Be a Feminist to be Pro-Woman?Send us a text008 - We are NOT feminists. Yes, we are women. Yes, we value women. Yes, we love the sisterhood and genuinely want to see every woman thrive in her life. We absolutely stand against anything that demeans women. Yes, we believe that God cares for women greatly and loves women deeply. But, we are NOT feminists and we never will be. In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany dig into the ins and outs of what it means to be pro-woman without claiming the feminist title. They open up Scripture and use God's...2020-12-2834 minThe Girl Defined ShowMen Wearing Dresses...What's the Big Deal?Send us a text007 - A recent cover of Vogue featured Harry Styles wearing a dress. Yes, a dress. Is this a big deal or is it not? We see people responding on both ends of the spectrum. Some are applauding Harry as being bold, edgy, and forward-thinking. Others are appalled that a man is being praised for wearing women's clothing. The goal of today's episode isn't to discuss personal opinions. It's to figure out how we, as Christians, should we respond to this. Join Kristen and Bethany as they dig into God's Word and...2020-12-2137 minThe Girl Defined ShowFour Myths about Biblical WomanhoodSend us a text006 - The words "biblical womanhood" often bring up a variety of thoughts and opinions with them. Thoughts like, "biblical womanhood turns you into a wimpy doormat" or "biblical womanhood assumes you are less valuable than a man." Although those thoughts might be popular to believe, they are definitely not from God's Word. In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany unpack four popular myths about biblical womanhood and show you why God's design isn't nearly as dull or wimpy as many think. www.girldefined.com/shopwww.girldefined...2020-12-1448 min
Looking For The Middle: The Christian’s Guide to Modern DatingSex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart - An Interview with Kristen Clark
We had such a wonderful time chatting with Kristen Clark from Girl Defined Ministries last week. She had so much great Biblical insight and encouragement on these topics of sex, purity, lust, and overcoming temptation and sin!
If you enjoy this, be sure and grab a copy of her book Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart here.
2020-12-0953 minThe Girl Defined ShowKristen’s Journey of Infertility and MiscarriageSend us a text005 - Kristen got married in her early twenties and felt like her life was a perfect fairytale. Little did she know that the next decade would hold great sorrow, grief, unmet longings, and a big question mark for her future. Three miscarriages and a diagnosis of unexplained infertility later, she’s left with more questions than answers. In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into Kristen’s journey of heartache, loss, and how she’s fought to trust God with her future. If you’ve ever struggled to trust God wit...2020-12-0749 minThe Girl Defined ShowBattling Lust as a Christian GirlSend us a text004 - Most Christian girls feel like they are fighting the battle for purity on their own. The church is silent on the topic and other Christian women are silent as well. It’s time to break the silence and let girls know that lust isn’t just a guy problem. Lust is a girl problem too. In today’s episode, Kristen and Bethany get open and honest about the nitty-gritty sexual struggles most Christian girls are facing. The Bible doesn’t tip-toe around these topics and neither s...2020-11-3040 minThe Girl Defined ShowSingle and Surviving or Single and Thriving?Send us a text003 - Do you struggle with being single? Do you doubt God's goodness and struggle to trust Him with your love life? Do you believe the lie that your life is on "hold" and will begin once you get married? If so, you're not alone. These are the very questions and struggles that Bethany faced during her unexpected journey of being single. In this personal conversation, Kristen and Bethany share three lies they believed about their singleness and three truths that helped them to thrive instead. Listen on...2020-11-2341 minThe Girl Defined ShowThree Popular Places to Misplace Your IdentitySend us a text002 - Have you ever thought to yourself, “if only I were prettier then I’d be happy?” Or, “if only guys would notice me, then I wouldn't be insecure?” Or, “if only I had more followers on social media, then I’d have influence?” In a culture that idolizes physical beauty, romantic relationships and success, it’s tempting for us, as Christian girls, to find our identity in these things. But if this is the answer, why are so many girls unhappy and discontent with their lives? In this honest and raw...2020-11-1641 minThe Girl Defined ShowBecoming a Girl Defined By GodSend us a text001 - The pressure to measure up to an impossible standard of womanhood is something Kristen and Bethany have faced over and over again. Most girls have an internal checklist that they’re trying to find their identity and worth through. Whether it’s being perfectly skinny, getting married by a certain age, or having cellulite-free legs, most girls have an image of womanhood that they’re chasing after. In this down to earth conversation, Kristen and Bethany share the truth that transformed their lives and set them free from th...2020-11-1632 minThe Girl Defined ShowWelcome to the Girl Defined ShowSend us a textWhat is God’s design for women? In a world that is constantly redefining our worth and identity, we need to know that the only one who can define us is the One who designed us. The Girl Defined Show is for Christian girls everywhere, offering a distinctly God-centered view of beauty, femininity, identity, and worth. Join Kristen and Bethany every Monday for a hope-filled, counter-cultural, and totally down-to-earth conversation about God’s radically better vision for femininity. https://www.girldefined.com/Support the showRESOURCES: 2020-11-1107 min