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Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck12. 📖 The Christmas Story Read Aloud: The Birth of Jesus (Chronological Scripture)This Christmas Eve episode is unlike anything I’ve done before.
Instead of teaching, discussion, or commentary, I’m reading the chronological account of Jesus’ birth directly from Scripture using The Passion Translation. This episode flows seamlessly through Matthew, Luke, and John, allowing the story to be heard as one continuous narrative.
There are no pauses to explain when passages change—this is intentional. My prayer is that you can simply listen, reflect, and prepare your heart for Christmas Day.
Even if you’ve heard the story of Jesus’ birth countless times, I encourage yo...
2025-12-2430 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck11. What is Advent? | A Christmas study of Hope, Peace, Joy, and LoveWhat is Advent anyway—and why does it matter for us as busy Christian moms?
In this solo episode, we slow down and walk through the true meaning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas that focus on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Instead of rushing through the season, this episode invites you to study Scripture, reflect deeply, and grow spiritually together.
This is not a passive listen — you’ll definitely want your Bible, paper, and pen ready as we dig into God’s Word and allow Him to speak into our hearts during t...
2025-12-1735 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck10. Feeling "Less Than"? 3 Ways to Know Your WorthIf you’ve been walking around feeling “less than,” this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been comparing yourself to other moms, feeling invisible in your own home, or believing lies about your worth. But friend… God has already spoken the truth about who you are.
In this episode, we’re breaking down 3 powerful, biblical ways to know your worth — even on the days you feel small, unseen, or not enough. You’ll learn how your value comes from the God who created you on purpose, the Savior who died for you, and the Father who bought you at a...
2025-12-1018 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck9. The 5 Love Languages Explained (with Dr. Gary Chapman!) | Emotional Connection, How to Love Spouse and Children BetterToday I had the honor of talking with Dr. Gary Chapman — yes, the author of The 5 Love Languages — and this conversation is such a gift.
We dig into why love can feel so complicated, how we so often miss each other in marriage and parenting, and how simple shifts can transform the emotional climate of your home. Dr. Chapman gives encouragement straight from his heart (and decades of counseling!), and he brings practical wisdom that any mom—overwhelmed, stretched thin, or longing for connection—can put into practice today.
We talk about:
Why the love...
2025-12-0337 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck8. Choosing Intentionality: One Small Habit That Will Change Everything | Overwhelmed, Life on PurposeIf you’ve been feeling like life is dragging you around by the messy bun… this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.
Today, we’re talking about what happens when we stop living on autopilot — constantly reacting, constantly rushing — and start living with intention again. Because let’s be honest, most of us are not making choices… we’re just trying to survive the day without losing our keys, our patience, or our minds.
But spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident.
Peace doesn’t happen by accident.
A steady heart doesn’t happen...
2025-11-2620 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck7. Feeling "OFF" when nothing is wrong | Spiritual Burnout, Reconnecting with God, "It's not just me"Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel dark, distant, irritable, or just off… and you can’t figure out why? Same. And this week hit me hard.
And yes—I know I’m a woman with four hormonal phases… but that wasn’t it. I was feeling this way because I hadn’t been in God’s Word. I hadn’t been nourished. I was trying to run on empty and pretend it was fine.
In this episode, we talk honestly about drifting spiritually without even noticing it. How life gets loud, routine gets...
2025-11-1922 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck6. “Who God Says You Are: Finding Your True Identity in Christ” | Mom Encouragement, Self-Confidence Lies, Losing Yourself to the WorldDo you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m not enough… I’m failing… I’ll never change”? Those lies can take root so easily—but they’re not the truth.
In this episode, we’re digging into who God says you are and how to finally start believing it. We’ll break down powerful truths from 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:1–2, 1 Peter 2:9–10, Psalm 139:13–14, and Romans 8:38–39, and talk about what it looks like to replace the enemy’s lies with God’s Word—right in the middle of your messy, real-life moments.
This one’s for the mom who’s tired of feeling unworthy, unseen, or...
2025-11-1218 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck5. When Motherhood Looks Different with Christina Jamison | Raising a Child With Special Needs, Finding Peace Through Challenges, God's Purpose in MotherhoodWhat happens when motherhood looks different than you imagined? In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with her cousin — one of her best friends since childhood, a devoted wife, and a mom of four — Christina to talk about the real and beautiful journey of raising a child with special needs.
Together, they dive into the story of Lily’s birth, the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with special needs parenting, and the incredible joy that shines through even on the hardest days.
They talk about parenting multiple children, marriage, faith, and what it looks like t...
2025-11-0546 min
Sunday School DropoutsPatriarchy and Purity CultureAndrew and Laura sit down with Dr. Bethany Peake, a trauma-informed counselor and spiritual director at the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, for a raw, thoughtful, and surprisingly hopeful conversation about what happens when patriarchy shapes your idea of God. They dig into how purity culture, control, and the “male gaze of the divine” mess with people’s sense of self, spirituality, and relationships—and how that damage can be undone.Dr. Peake brings deep expertise and compassion as she unpacks how attachment theory helps explain our spiritual development, why our “God image” matters, and how healing begi...
2025-11-041h 36Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck4. I Wanna Grow Up | Get in the Game, Spiritual Growth, Christian HabitsEver feel like you’re stuck in the same spiritual place—like you believe in God but still struggle to actually grow in your faith? In this episode, Bethany gets real about what it means to spiritually “grow up.” She shares the five lifestyle and faith habits that completely changed her walk with God and helped her move from overwhelmed to peaceful.
Using scripture from Hebrews 5, Ephesians 6, and Proverbs 31, Bethany talks about the daily disciplines that build true spiritual maturity—like waking up early for quiet time, reading the Word, praying in silence, honoring God with your body, and...
2025-10-2933 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck3. "Okay okay God, you can have it!" With Brittany Thompson | Letting Go and Letting God, Giving God ControlWhen life feels like it’s spinning out of control, our instinct is to grab the wheel tighter. But what if the peace we’re craving comes when we finally let go?
In this heartfelt episode, Bethany sits down with her friend Brittany to talk about what it really means to surrender—fully. Brittany opens up about how God has been teaching her to give up control, not just in the big, dramatic moments of life, but in the small, everyday ones too. Through her story, you’ll hear what happens when we stop trying to manage everythi...
2025-10-2133 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck2. Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos | Hectic, Mom Life, God's PeaceEver feel like you’re stuck in the middle of a storm—kids melting down, your mind racing, and peace feeling a million miles away? Yeah… same. In this episode, Bethany gets real about what it looks like to find God’s peace right in the middle of the chaos, not after it’s over.
We’ll walk through Philippians 4:6–7 and dive into what it really means to “not be anxious about anything.” We’ll also look at John 14:27 and Colossians 3:15, and I’ll challenge you to take the 7-Day Peace Challenge: every time you feel like the storm is raging, s...
2025-10-2017 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms| Finding Peace, Growing in Faith, Get Unstuck1. Who I am, and Why I'm Podcasting | Raw, Relatable Mom, Faith-CenteredIn this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my story—who I am, what I’ve been through, and how God has been at work in my life. From the chaos of motherhood to the struggles in my faith, I want to meet you right where you are. I’ll share my testimony, the lessons I’ve learned, and why God is calling me to start this podcast—to help moms like you find peace, grow in faith, and survive the everyday chaos while re-claiming your identity.
So grab your favorite snack, put in your ear...
2025-10-1929 min
Movie Night ApologeticsGladiator - "Cluelessness and Humility!"In this episode, Clark and Bethany discuss the best early 2000's movie. They talk about the fun facts and why Russel Crowe hated the script and why Maximus had to die in the end. Plus, Clark and Bethany chat about the difference between vengeance and justice. Clark ponders the question if Maximus was a believer would it be ok for him to pursue killing Commodus like Bonhoeffer did with the assassination attempt on Hitler? And Bethany disagrees with Clark about a view point Clark says about why God allows suffering to happen.Next Movie: Gladiator 2
2025-04-301h 15
80s Flick Flashback#128 - "Say Anything..." (1989) with Bethany WellsIn 1989, Cameron Crowe’s Say Anything became an iconic 80s romance that captured the awkwardness and sweetness of young love. The story follows Lloyd Dobler, a charming high school grad unsure of his future but knows he wants Diane Court, the smart yet emotionally distant valedictorian. This isn’t your typical romance—Lloyd isn’t the usual leading man, and Diane isn’t the stereotypical love interest. Instead, the film subverts expectations to deliver a heartfelt, unconventional love story that still resonates today. Join Tim Williams and guest co-host Bethany Wells as they dive into this classic on the 80s Flick Fl...
2025-02-141h 28
Der Sumpf(Oh) Captain (mein) Captain!
“Master And Commander – Bis ans Ende der Welt”
© Felix Herzog
Wir befinden uns wieder auf hoher See. Fuhren wir letztens noch unter der Totenkopf-Flagge, so ziehen wir heute mit der Royal Navy in die Schlacht, wenn wir Captain “Lucky” Jack Aubrey (gespielt von Russel Crowe) bis ans Ende der Welt folgen, um in den napoleonischen Kriegen ein französisches Kaperschiff zu jagen.
Wir haben uns den Film “Master And Commander – The Far Side of the World” von 2003 angesehen und sprechen heute über viele Themen, die uns auch schon aus MASH bekannt vorkamen: die Notwendigkeiten des Krieges, Dienst, Sa...
2024-11-301h 34
Chasing Elephants PodcastFacing Fear and Rejection: Bethany Barr Phillips on Leading Creatively | Ep 202Bethany Barr Phillips delves into the concept of leading through the lens of an artist. She begins by exploring what it means to be an artist, which involves conceptualizing and expressing emotion and imagination, as well as innovating, shifting, dreaming, and taking risks. Phillips posits that the ultimate artist is God, in whose image humans are created, allowing art to reside within every individual.
Bethany identifies fear of failure and rejection as significant barriers to adopting an artist's perspective. Using David's confrontation with Goliath, she illustrates the importance of leading in new ways without fear. She differentiates between the fear...
2024-07-1239 min
Download High-Quality Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn by Josh Young, Manfred WestphalPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703279 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn Author: Josh Young, Manfred Westphal Narrator: Manfred Westphal, Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 3 minutes Release date: April 16, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: A riveting tell-all biography that delves into the extraordinary life of Hollywood’s most infamous private detective and “fixer” to the stars, revealing newly discovered shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files. During the height of Hollywood’s golden age, one man lorded over the city’s lurid underbelly of forbidden s...
2024-04-1603 min
BandsplainThe Singles Soundtrack with Sean FennesseyIn addition to being a gorgeous rom com, the movie Singles also ended up preserving the Seattle music scene of the early 90’s in film amber. Cameron Crowe’s homage of vignettes to his adopted home brought together now iconic artists like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, and Mudhoney. Whether the artists thought the project was a good idea or not varied, but the results were undeniable. To top it off, Paul Westerberg was airlifted in from Minneapolis to tie it all together and the result is one of the most undeniably important compilations of the...
2023-10-121h 51
BandsplainThe Singles Soundtrack with Sean FennesseyIn addition to being a gorgeous rom com, the movie Singles also ended up preserving the Seattle music scene of the early 90’s in film amber. Cameron Crowe’s homage of vignettes to his adopted home brought together now iconic artists like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, and Mudhoney. Whether the artists thought the project was a good idea or not varied, but the results were undeniable. To top it off, Paul Westerberg was airlifted in from Minneapolis to tie it all together and the result is one of the most undeniably important compilations of the...
2023-10-121h 51
The Locher RoomOne on One - Cady McClain 10-25-2022Three-time Emmy Award-winning actress Cady McClain returns to The Locher Room for a one-on-one interview.Cady will be here to tell us about her work as the Artistic Director of the Axial Theatre. Axial is a twenty-three-year-old not-for-profit institution dedicated to supporting the professional development of the independent voice through audience involvement and a commitment to presenting challenging, intelligent, and culturally relevant theatrical experiences.Cady is currently directing Axial’s latest production, Never the Sinner by John Logan. The star-studded cast features Broadway actor Trent Dawson, Tuesdays With Morrie star Albi Gorn, Michael Howard Conservatory Members To...
2023-08-0452 min
Unashamed: A Smut Lover's PodcastOur 2022 Favorites!Our favorites from 2022!Facebook: Unashamed: A Smut Lover's Podcast GroupEmail: unashamedaslp@gmail.comAuthors Mentioned:Sam Mariano Bethany Winters CM Stunich Auryn Hadley LJ Shen CE Ricci A Jade Nyla K Jennifer Hartmann Ellis James Sara Cate JL Vanders Ashley James KM Neuhold Cara Dee Tal Bauer Emery Rose Charity B Cora Rose
2023-01-0250 min
Broken BulbsPresidential Airspace (300)Patreon!Leave a review for Broken Bulbs!BROKEN BULBS:Leave a ReviewWebsiteInstagramTwitterPatreonDOUG CROWE (GUEST):WebsiteLinkedInSpecial OfferALEX WILLIAMNS (HOST):WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubePatreonCREDITS:Host: Alex WilliamnsGuest: Doug CroweMusic: Brian Claxton & Wesly ThomasCover Art: Bethany GustafsonBroken Bulbs is produced by MeCHo...
2022-08-2511 min
Doing Diversity in WritingDDW - S3 Ep04 - Writing Men - Part 1In this episode of Doing Diversity in Writing, Bethany and guest host Louvie Tucker talk about writing better male characters. This is the first part of a two-part episode on the topic.
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Here’s what we talk about:
Masculinity in terms of definitionÂ
How class affects definitions of masculinityÂ
Deconstructing arrogance, emotionality, and protective instincts assigned to male characters
Should we write all male characters with straightforward personalities?Â
The male character, lust, and ego
Making room in our stories for male characters who aren’t leaders or in search of power
The myth of the capa...
2022-08-012h 14
Broken BulbsUnsuccessful on Success (213)Patreon!Leave a review for Broken Bulbs!BROKEN BULBS:Leave a ReviewWebsiteInstagramTwitterPatreonDOUG CROWE (GUEST):WebsiteLinkedInSpecial OfferALEX WILLIAMNS (HOST):WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubePatreonCREDITS:Host: Alex WilliamnsGuest: Doug CroweMusic: Brian Claxton & Wesly ThomasCover Art: Bethany GustafsonBroken Bulbs is produced by MeCHo...
2022-05-1310 min
Broken Bulbs2008 Happened (131)Patreon!Leave a review for Broken Bulbs!BROKEN BULBS:Leave a ReviewWebsiteInstagramTwitterPatreonDOUG CROWE (GUEST):WebsiteLinkedInSpecial OfferALEX WILLIAMNS (HOST):WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubePatreonCREDITS:Host: Alex WilliamnsGuest: Doug CroweMusic: Brian Claxton & Wesly ThomasCover Art: Bethany GustafsonBroken Bulbs is produced by MeCHo...
2021-11-0311 min
Home Viewing#68: LA Buddy Noir - The Nice GuysJohn and Bethany dig in to Russel Crowe and Ryan Gosling’s take on a buddy cop movie. The Nice Guys is good, but it’s got some stuff it could’ve done better! But not the chemistry or the killer bees: that’s on lock. CORRECTION: Angourie Rice isn’t in American Vandal. She’s in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Far From Home, and John just got his blonde teenagers in American high school media confused.
2021-08-2330 min
It's On My List30 - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2004)
“England is under threat of invasion, and though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home. This ship is England. So, it’s every hand to his rope or gun; quick’s the word and sharp’s the action. After all... Surprise is on our side.”
— Captain Jack Aubrey, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
FIRST TIME VIEWERS:Â ALISA, ANDREW, BETHANY, JOEÂ We've joined the British Royal Navy, as we haul the lines and sail to the far side of the world in pursuit of Peter Weir's Oscar n...
2021-03-261h 23Home Viewing#62: Oceans Are Now Battlefields - Master and CommanderSail with John, Bethany, and special guest Chris to The Far Side of the World, to see what Paul Bettany was up to before he became everybody’s red android husband. Russell Crowe is there too, and maybe they’re married?
2021-03-1755 minChasing Elephants PodcastEpisode 51: Bethany Barr PhillipsThis week Brent and Taylor are joined by an exciting guest, Bethany Barr Phillips. Bethany is a worship leader, song write and author. Listen as they discuss her Christmas song, the meaning of advent and some great resources to use this Christmas season with your family.
2020-11-2642 min