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A Force To Be Reckoned With234. Summer’s Coming- Will Your Kids Want to Be Around? 5 Practical Ways to Prep Your House for Hosting KidsEver feel that tug-of-war between wanting to open your home and also just wanting a quiet, clean space? Us too.Summer has this way of stirring things up — kids are out of school, the backyard suddenly becomes the neighborhood hotspot, and somehow your house turns into the unofficial sleepover headquarters. So how do we prepare our homes and hearts for hospitality?In this episode, we’re taking an honest look at the mess and the ministry of hospitality. We’re sharing five simple things that have helped us over the years — things like keeping...
2025-05-1336 minA Force To Be Reckoned With233. Replay: Making your Home a Place of Mission with Victoria DuerstockWhen is the last time you have invited someone into your home to sit down and dive into the parts of life that go deeper than everyday conversation?If this isn’t something that you do, or have done recently, what’s holding you back? Is it space? Is it clutter? Is it fear of what people might see when you let your walls down?For me, at one point or another it’s been all of those things, and I know I’m not alone in that. That’s why I’m so excited t...
2025-05-0732 minA Force To Be Reckoned With232. Debt, Marriage, and Morning Coffee: Small Acts, Big ImpactsWhat if paying off debt didn’t mean putting life on hold?This month we knocked out some debt, paid off a line of credit, and finally feel the snowball rolling. It’s gonna take a few years—and that's okay. We’re in it for the long haul without putting life on hold.Instead of extreme cuts that leave us burned out, we're learning to be intentional: letting the kids play sports (no $6 concession stand nachos for us), fixing up the backyard, and choosing joy where we can.Funny thing—getting se...
2025-04-2936 minA Force To Be Reckoned With231. When Motherhood Brings You to the End of Yourself with Whitney NewbyWhat if the hardest moments of motherhood weren’t something to escape—but a holy invitation?In this episode, we sit down with Whitney Newby, the heart behind Brighter Day Press, who opens up about the messy, beautiful collision of motherhood and faith. A former nurse turned homeschooling mama of four, Whitney shares how an early, overwhelming moment with her newborn led her to a deep realization: her own love and strength would never be enough—but God’s grace would be.With wisdom forged in the trenches, Whitney offers practical rhythms for weary ma...
2025-04-2237 minA Force To Be Reckoned With230. We Should Talk More - On Not Raising Socially Awkward KidsRemember when eye contact, please-and-thank-you, and real conversations were just... normal? These days, it feels like we’re raising kids in a world that’s slowly forgetting how to be human.We see it everywhere—from the cashier who barely looks up, to parents missing “watch me!” moments at the playground because they're glued to their phones. It’s not just about manners—it’s about teaching our kids how to truly connect.The good news? It doesn’t take much to turn the tide. Let your kid order their own food. Chat with “safe strange...
2025-04-0830 minA Force To Be Reckoned With229. On Suffering and Hard ThingsWhat if the struggle you're avoiding is the very thing meant to make you stronger?Across the pages of the Bible, scripture doesn’t shy away from suffering. Instead, it calls us to embrace it, learn from it, and find joy in the middle of it. Because maybe pain isn’t punishment—it’s preparation.Jesus didn’t promise a trouble-free life. He promised victory through the struggle. And when He said, “Take up your cross and follow me,” he wasn’t inviting us to a life of ease. He was inviting us to a life of pur...
2025-04-0145 minA Force To Be Reckoned With228. Whatchu Doin’ With That Tax Return? - Debt UpdateWhat are you doing with your tax refund this year?In this episode, we’re getting real about our financial journey—how small, consistent habits have helped us make meaningful progress in paying down debt. We kick things off with a fun game (yes, it involves singing—and no, we’re not auditioning for American Idol). Expect a few missed notes and a lot of laughs along the way.We also talk about the curveball we got during tax season when our refund didn’t come through as expected, reminding us that it’s better to...
2025-03-2531 minA Force To Be Reckoned With227. PGE: Peeing In The Shower (Spoiler Alert- We All Do It)Be honest… Do you pee in the shower? Or are you now questioning every shared shower you’ve ever stepped foot in? This time on Parents Google Everything, we dive into some highly scientific research (aka Google) to uncover the surprising truth about bathroom habits across generations.But that’s just the beginning. We’re also talking about the unexpected yet powerful Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll collab on Hard Fought Hallelujah—why it matters, how it’s pushing Christians outside their comfort zones, and what it says about the church’s need to love people...
2025-03-1142 minA Force To Be Reckoned With226. Why We Stepped Into Foster CareWhat would happen if we stopped seeing foster care as someone else’s problem?Right now, there are nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system, and behind each number is a real child, a real family, a real story. In this episode, we’re sharing a bit about our own journey into foster care—what led us to say “yes” when so many step back, and why the fight for families is more urgent than ever.We dig into the hard truths about why families are struggling, the ripple effects on communities, and what it re...
2025-03-0450 minA Force To Be Reckoned With225. Money and Marriage: Failure is Not an OptionHow would you define your relationship with money in your marriage—a seamless partnership, a constant tug-of-war, or something you avoid talking about altogether?In this episode, we’re getting real about marriage and money—because if there’s one thing that can test a relationship, it’s finances. We’re pulling back the curtain on our own experiences, sharing the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) about handling bank accounts, tackling debt, and navigating different spending styles without losing our minds.Talking about money in marriage doesn’t have to feel like a high...
2025-02-2532 minA Force To Be Reckoned With163. Take Charge of Your Health with Traci ZizzaToday, Bethany is diving into the topic of health with functional nutrition health coach, Traci Zizza. Traci and her husband are the owners of Zizza Nutrition, and she has been a strong motivational and informational force in Bethany’s life. After she had her children, Traci realized that more than just her outward appearance, her body didn’t feel the way she thought it should. She was irritable and tired and wanted to make a change for her health and her family. She went to doctor’s appointments, and they all told her everything was fine, but she kne...
2023-04-1132 minA Force To Be Reckoned With154. Unexpected Part 1: Our Story of Unexpected Pregnancy**Disclaimer-This is a sensitive topic and covers points that may not be appropriate for children. Viewer discretion is advised.**Unexpected: Imperfectly and Unexpectedly Going Places That God Calls UsToday Corey and I share a huge piece of our journey walking through an unplanned pregnancy together and how it helped to mold our perspectives on certain hot topic issues in our culture.This is part one of our five-part series called Unexpected, and we are covering sensitive and heavy topics. We are utilizing our life-changing story to launch a s...
2022-09-211h 07A Force To Be Reckoned With153. Some of You Are Doing a Good Job, and Some of You Are NotThis week we are talking about all kinds of things, including a challenge that Corey gave me (Bethany): spelling supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.No, but really, today we are talking about priorities, attitude, and how to get yourself out of a funk. We hope you enjoy today’s episode.Make sure you’re following our show because next week we are starting an amazing series you won't want to miss.Episode Highlights: Kids are our best teachers.How to get yourself out of a funk.Prioritizing your “big rocks”The power...
2022-09-0641 minA Force To Be Reckoned With152. Don’t Underestimate the Power of WordsOne of the best things about having kids is that we often need to be reminded of the lessons we teach them. This week I (Bethany) am sharing about a lesson that I was walking Carter through, and it spurred me on to this episode idea.We all know that words can be powerful, but we forget how much control we have over the quality of words we consume. Today we are diving into that, the story of the lesson with Carter, and also sharing our favorite books of all time. We hope it encourages y...
2022-08-3054 minA Force To Be Reckoned With148. “Lighten Up Bubs!” - Stop Taking Life So Ding Dang Seriously!Can we just stop taking life so ding dang seriously!? Ding dang - it’s a thing…not made up and not stolen from anyone else…and Corey will definitely be adopting this phrase in the near future. Perhaps the last two years, life has made us all just a little more uptight and overwhelmed - it seems now more than ever. But to the Overthinker, Billy Buzzkill, Negative Nancy, and Debby Downer…you need to let loose a little bit. On today’s episode, we try out our new piece of equipment and you get to hear all ki...
2022-05-1035 minA Force To Be Reckoned With138. Rooted Part 1: Faith- “Be Willing To Say Yes” with Alli Corley and Lisa RobertsonWould you describe yourself or your family as rooted? In your faith? In friendships? In your community? In today’s episode, we are kicking off a new series that I’ve been thinking about and praying about for quite some time. Over the last two years especially, Corey and I have noticed the lack of connection that the Millennial generation culture has as a whole. It’s something we, personally, felt we were lacking in our lives and the idea of being “rooted” has been stirring in our hearts. So I just knew it was time to sha...
2022-03-1555 minA Force To Be Reckoned With137. Nothing is Wasted with Stephanie Byler from The French RoosterHave you ever gone through a difficult season and wished it never happened?Life is beautiful, but it can also be full of days of discouragement and trials. If facing difficulty is something you can resonate with, you will undoubtedly find encouragement through today’s episode.This week, we are sharing a conversation with our friend Stephanie Byler. Stephanie is a wife, mom, business owner, and faithful follower of Christ. If you looked at her life today, you’d see a hard worker, faithful servant, and successful entr...
2022-03-0846 minA Force To Be Reckoned With134. Feeling Burned Out?Has anyone else been feeling like they have been running on all cylinders and about ready to combust?What the heck is causing it? Today we are sharing our thoughts on this topic and inviting you along on our studies on this topic over the next several weeks. Whether it’s our own dang faults, or simply because this world is going crazy, we are excited to dive in and find a solution. Will you join us?Listen today to hear more, and thanks for...
2022-02-1538 minA Force To Be Reckoned With133. At Your Breaking Point?The last two years have been packed full of changes, obstacles, and trials. In addition to everyday challenges, we’ve all dealt with COVID, cancel culture (more to come on that), and all kinds of crazy stuff.All of this has forced us to adjust more times than we’d like to, and if you’re anything like us you’ve felt unsettled in a lot of ways. Today, we are talking about the unrest we’ve been feeling in our own lives, and what we’ve been doing about it.We’ve ha...
2022-02-0840 minA Force To Be Reckoned With132. Didn’t Make Resolutions for 2022?! Us Either!Wheew! We certainly hope you guys enjoyed your holiday break as much as we did!A lot of changes have been happening in the Adkins household, and we are glad to be back updating you on everything as well as sharing where our heads are around resolutions this year.We are so excited for another year of podcasting, learning, and growing with all of you so that we can RISE UP together and become the people that God has called us to be!Episode Highlights: A life u...
2022-01-1857 minA Force To Be Reckoned With130. Get your Crap Together with Weekly ResetsWe’ve talked about family meetings before, today we are diving into the nitty gritty per your requests. Think you have it all together and have no need for family meetings? You’re still going to want to listen because where else can you find awful dad jokes and awkward conversations like this?!Episode Highlights: Bethany and Corey have a debate about Corey’s beardMore awkward conversation.What family meetings are.Bethany and Corey answer your questions about family meetings.Freebie!More on The Millennia...
2021-11-2330 minA Force To Be Reckoned With129. Obedience is HardToday we are talking about obedience. The truth is obedience is hard, but at the end of the day we have to choose: Will we obey and trust God even in the unseen, or will we choose our own ways and deal with the repercussions of disobedience?Listen today to hear our thoughts!Episode Highlights: Bethany and Corey give a brief life update.The difference between obedience and compliance for the sake of this episode.The importance of knowing what the wo...
2021-11-1646 minA Force To Be Reckoned With127. Why we should talk about the things that no one wants to: A candid conversation on sin, trust, biblical marriage, and more with Lindsey MaestasSo it’s a pretty long title this week. And that’s because we have one of our wonderful friends, Lindsey Maestas BACK on the show again. You guys, every time Lindsey comes on, she shares so many good tidbits which leaves us with an amazing conversation and we always cover so much. As you guys know from our previous conversation, just like us, Lindsey loves to talk about the tough things because if no one is talking about them, how can we fix them?Corey and I have had t...
2021-11-0231 minA Force To Be Reckoned With125. Making your Home a Place of Mission with Victoria DuerstockWhen is the last time you have invited someone into your home to sit down and dive into the parts of life that go deeper than everyday conversation?If this isn’t something that you do, or have done recently, what’s holding you back? Is it space? Is it clutter? Is it fear of what people might see when you let your walls down?For me, at one point or another it’s been all of those things, and I know I’m not alone in that. That’s why I’m...
2021-10-1931 minA Force To Be Reckoned With123. Unplanned Grace: Tackling the Topic of Unplanned Pregnancy with Natasha SmithLast week I told you Corey and I were going to start being more vocal about our convictions on the show, and here we are.Today we are sharing a conversation I had with Natasha Smith. Natasha works with a ministry called save the storks, and she just co-wrote a book with Brittany Smith called unplanned grace.First, I want to say that while I loved our conversation, I feel like I didn’t completely do it justice this week as I was interviewing solo and also right in the heat of our whole family be...
2021-10-0538 minA Force To Be Reckoned With117. Marriage is HARD- Here's 7 Ways to HelpFeel like you’re living with an annoying roommate rather than your spouse?A couple weeks ago, we talked all about conversation starters to help initiate deeper communication in your marriage. Well, today we are taking that a step further, and giving those conversations legs so that you can start taking action. In this episode we share 7 different ways to deepen your relationship with your spouse. Some might seem common sense, but chances are you’re still not doing them. The challenge this week? For a month, pick one item...
2021-08-3129 minA Force To Be Reckoned With119. Make your Life Easier by Having These Notes in your PhoneEver made a to-do list on a piece of paper, and then lost the paper?Communication, organization, and being on the same page are all things Corey and I have struggled through. Over the last several years, we have tried to implement tools to help us with all of those things, but sometimes the tools that people “sell” are cumbersome and don’t stick.We are all about simple. The simpler, the better and the more it will stick with our lives. We are about taking away from the chaos...
2021-08-2424 minA Force To Be Reckoned With116. Communication is Key-Stop Having a Surface Level MarriageDo you ever feel like you are just going through the motions in your marriage? It's just another day. Or have you felt like you are working towards different things and not together? You’re just not on the same page.We have, and still do sometimes. The problem for us? Lack of communication.In this episode we talk about 5 Weekly “Touch Base” Topics to Discuss with your Spouse. These are not the “end all be all” but they are 5 conversation starters that have helped us, when we do them.
2021-08-0328 minA Force To Be Reckoned With113. Life Hacks from the AdkinsOk we all love life hacks. Who doesn’t love a little shortcut here or there to make their lives a little easier? Can you blame us? Today, we are sharing some of our favorite everyday life hacks. Some you might already know, but most will likely blow your minds! The best part? We (Bethany and Corey) are competing with life hacks. Think rap battle- but only we go back and forth spitting out our favorite life hacks...and YOU get to pick who wins.Episode Highlights: Wh...
2021-07-1333 minA Force To Be Reckoned With112. 5 Questions to Spark Conversation with your KidsWhat are your conversations like with your kids? If you are anything like us, they go something like this:Us: “How was your day?”Kid: “Good.”Us: “What did you do?”Kid: “Played.” or “Learned.” or “I don’t remember.”LAME…We saw this as a problem, and wanted to develop a deeper relationship with them. Get to know them better. Make them feel comfortable talking to us about anything. Their struggles. Their dreams.So we used a s...
2021-07-0629 minA Force To Be Reckoned With110. Are your Weeks Chaos?! 5 Ways to Set Your Week up for SuccessLife is busy and sometimes chaotic! At the end of the day or the week, have you ever said “What just happened? The house is a mess, the car is a mess, I have nothing clean to wear, and I have no idea what any of us are doing this week?!” I know we have. The day or week blew by and we were super reactive to everything that came at us. In this episode, we discuss 5 ways that have helped us over the years to have more successful and intentional weeks. We are not perfec...
2021-06-2228 minA Force To Be Reckoned With108. What are we Even Doing with our Lives???Are we living in a houseboat? Moving to Sri Lanka? Moving back to SoCal? Nashville anyone? Living in an RV? Or Staying in Ohio? We have not had clarity on what is next for us for quite some time. Over the past thirty days we have realized that we have been seeking God’s direction on a surface level. We decided to double down and dive deep with Him. All the while keeping all options on the table, and asking God to take the things off the table that He does not want. We have bee...
2021-06-0859 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With107. No Screens for 30 Days is Over, Did We Even Learn Anything?Our 30 days of no TV and Social Media is officially over! Or is it? While we thought on day 30 we’d be running back to Netflix, and re-downloading Facebook and Instagram, other plans may have taken place. Today we are talking about the pros and cons of screens, the importance and scarcity of time, and how this all plays into living life on a MISSION. Episode Highlights: What we missed about social + tvThe benefits of socialWhat we realized during our time offWhy wasting time is such a problemThe outcom...
2021-06-0155 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With106. Parenting with Purpose with Jimmy and Kristin ScrogginsYou guys are lucky today’s episode even exists, because if I (Bethany) had caved into my selfish desires, I’d have cancelled this interview and used this hour with today’s guests all to ourselves for some one-on-one coaching! Today on the show, we have Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins from Family Church. These two are a power couple Corey and I wouldn’t mind being a little more like, and I’m so grateful for our time with them. Jimmy and Kristin are the perfect couple to teach us on parenting today as they are the parent...
2021-05-2550 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With105. Plant the Seeds and Follow the Gentle Nudges with Natasha RohrThis episode is extra special to me (Bethany) because it’s a bit of a full circle moment. For those of you who have been here since the beginning, you know one of the reasons I started our blog + podcast is because I wanted to share the real and relatable parts of life. I felt disconnected and inadequate every time I looked online at the picture perfect feeds, and it was super discouraging and lonely. I wanted to change that and build a community of people who could relate and wanted to share the “real” and gro...
2021-05-1836 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With104. Do You Struggle with Hard Conversations? with Nicole UniceI (Bethany) have been WAITING to share this episode with you, and I’m so glad that today is finally the day! Nicole Unice is a counselor, leadership coach, sought after speaker, and we have been looking forward to having her as a guest on the podcast to talk to us about something I feel we can all improve on: having tough conversations. But before we even dive into the topic of tough conversations, Nicole shares some absolute gold for us parents in the first few minutes of the episode. We recor...
2021-05-1148 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With102. Why We Fail When We Count on Our Own Strength with Jeannie CunnionIf I (Bethany) saw this topic on a podcast episode five years ago, I more than likely would have moved right past it and said it wasn’t for me. The Holy Spirit is such an important part of our lives as Christians, but yet for some reason it seems foreign and is wildly misunderstood by many of us. That’s why today we were honored to have Jeannie Cunnion on the show as she bravely and articulately dives into this topic. Jeannie is releasing a book this month all about the pow...
2021-05-0447 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With100. We Got Rid of Our Kids’ Screen Time and Here’s What HappenedDo you notice a change in behavior when your kids have had too much screen time or is it just us? Today Corey and I are having a conversation about what happened when we realized that our kids were watching WAY too much tv. Our decision to get rid of screens may have felt like we were punishing ourselves in the beginning, but in the end what we took away and decided to implement going forward was not what we expected at all. After over a year of living through a pa...
2021-04-2052 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With93. Mentorship… Is it Really that Important? with Kelsey ChapmanMentorship vs Discipleship… What is the difference? Listen to today’s episode to find out. In this episode we chat with Kelsey Chapman, and author and podcast host. Kelsey shares her purpose journey of studying abroad and looking to become a missionary, when she felt God pushing her in a different direction. She felt God telling her, “There is nothing more noble than to do what I created you to do”. So she started writing, and started in marketing, before she became an author and podcaster. We also dive in on the importance of mentorship. I can spe...
2021-03-2343 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With91. What Can You Do to Make Their Day? With Karen EhmanHave you ever had someone do something random but super thoughtful for you? Have you ever wanted to do something like that for someone else but you weren’t quite sure what to do? I’ll be honest, this is something I always think about doing, but rarely do I make the time to execute it. It’s unfortunate too because so many people in my life have done this for me and my family. A while back, Corey and I did a podcast episode on the “special touch” that the Millennial ge...
2021-03-1636 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With88. Should Mission Driven People Be Concerned About Their Health?In this episode we introduce the topic of health. Now before you go running away… It is not what you are probably thinking. These popular dieting trends like Keto, Whole30, Paleo, and so on are not one size fits all, and often are not sustainable or practical for all people. But is it still important to take care of our bodies? Do these trends have anything in common? Do you feel like you have a good relationship with food or exercise? I know that both Beth and I did not, and it is still something that we still work th...
2021-03-0417 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With87. How Often Should You Change Your Underwear?This episode is more light hearted and fun. We posted on Instagram for you to ask us anything, and you did. We even get into how often I (Corey) change my underwear!??... Listen to this week’s episode to hear us answer your questions off the cuff… At least for me… It was the first time that I saw the questions, as we were answering them! Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights: Your questions:Do you guys plan to homeschool next year?How is homeschoo...
2021-03-0235 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With85. Here’s to Nine Years: All the Dirty Deets on our Last Nine Years of MarriageOur wedding anniversary is this week, so we thought it would be fun to ask each other questions reflecting on our last nine years of marriage. Some of the questions are serious, some are funny, but almost all of them expose Bethany and make her sound like the total fool she is. So, if you’re into that---you’re in for a treat. In all seriousness, we have learned a lot over the last nine years of our marriage, and while this episode is fun and lighthearted there are still...
2021-02-2343 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With81. Finding Hope After Suicide with Kayla StoeckleinToday on the show we had the absolute honor to share a conversation with Kayla Stoecklein. Kayla is a mom to three adorable little boys and she lives in southern California. A lot of you are probably familiar with her story as it’s reached the masses over the last few years, but some of you might not be. Kayla’s story has to do with mental illness, suicide, and ultimately finding hope through loss. As Corey and I were discussing this topic for February I knew that we needed to have Kayla come on....
2021-02-0942 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With75. Let’s Stop Avoiding the Hard Things with our KidsBeing a parent is such a huge responsibility and an amazing privilege. It’s so cool to see a tiny infant grow and transform into a grown human that can form their own thoughts and opinions. One of the responsibilities of being a parent is protecting our kids from things they might want but we know aren’t good for them. Over time, we have found that sometimes, it’s also easy to avoid things that are uncomfortable for the sake of protecting them, but is that always helpful? The reality is that real life is hard...
2021-01-1947 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With71. What’s Holding you Back?! with Hannah BrencherToday I (Bethany) was excited to take on this interview with Hannah Brencher solo. Corey was at basketball, and while I love his company on the podcast, I was selfishly looking forward to picking Hannah’s brain all on my own! Hannah is an author, speaker, and one of the very first “writing mentors” I chose to learn from early on in my writing journey just as my blog was beginning. Back then, there was no podcast, I was just finishing my first manuscript, and I would have paid a good amount of money to sit down and spend an hou...
2021-01-0551 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With66. PARENTING: Are You Disciplining Your Kids All Wrong? With Wendy SnyderWendy Snyder is a positive parenting educator, family life coach, and founder of The Fresh Start family. Today Wendy dives into what it takes to raise a strong willed child, and this episode very quickly turned into a therapy session for Corey and I on what we could be doing differently with our own strong willed children. Learning from Wendy was such a breath of fresh air, and we learned so much. Be prepared to get inspired and learn a ton. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!Find Out More About Wendy/Links Mentioned In Episode:
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A Force To Be Reckoned With64. PARENTING: Does Praying For Our Kids Truly Make a Difference? with Jodie BerndtWe know that prayer is important, but does praying specifically for the desires that we have for our kids actually make a difference, or does God's plan take place either way? As parents, Corey and I always have prayed for our kids' well being, their hearts, and over meals, but as far as deep prayer goes, it might be something we have dropped the ball on. Today we are talking to author Jodie Berndt about praying scripture over our children, and I have to say this book has changed the way I pray for my kids, and lifted a...
2020-11-1246 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With58. PARENTING: Our Family PledgeThis week we are sharing something that we have implemented with our kids to help with their attitudes and thoughts. It's not anything we are perfect at, or that we can even say that we do every single day, but when we doo we can tell the impact it makes on their little brains. We thought we'd share in case you find this is something your family could use. We are raising the next generation, so it's imperative we raise them to be problem solvers and action takes with great attitudes!Viral Video Bethany Talked About
2020-10-2222 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With52. PARENTING: We Wanted to Hear From YOU--Listener Thoughts on 'Why I Didn't Rebel' by Rebecca LindenbachThis episode is a little out of the ordinary, but we are so excited about it! We asked a few of our listeners to read the book 'Why I Didn't Rebel' and share their pressing thoughts--and then we added in a little commentary! We cannot wait for you to hear this! Thank you so much for doing this Julie and Aaron, Nick, and Whittni! Rebecca Lindenbach EpisodeMore on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only ou...
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A Force To Be Reckoned With51. How Can I Be Sure I am Pursuing the Right Plan for my Life? with Pastor Ryan SharpThis week we are talking with Pastor Ryan Sharp. While we were living in California, we were lucky enough to attend church at Impact which is the church where Ryan is head pastor. Not only did we learn so much from his teachings during our time there, but we found true community as well. Listen this week hear Ryan's thoughts on what it truly means to find your purpose and be sure that you are living out the life intended for you. IG: @rwsharpieHear more from Ryan at https://www.impactmenifee.com
2020-09-2953 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With50. PARENTING: The Importance of a Family NameWhat's the first thing people think when they hear your last name? This week we talk about the importance of a family name and why we instill this responsibility in our kids so young.More on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bethany@millennialmission.co
2020-09-2426 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With49. "Standing Strong" in Who God has Called You to Be with Alli WorthingtonAlli Worthington is a bestselling author, speaker, and business coach, and we are honored to have her on our podcast this week. She has an amazing story that ties so amazingly into purpose and the faith that it takes to trust God through trials. She also has a book coming out next week called Standing Strong, and after listening to this episode you are going to want to get your hand on it fast! If you preorder the book you get over $250 worth of Alli's courses and content for FREE!Click Here to Preorder Standing Strong
2020-09-2234 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With48. How to Be A Purpose Driven Millennial in Your Marriage, Job, and LifeMeredith and Justin Boggs are Nashville natives who are crushing the Millennial game. Not only are they an amazing power couple, but like us, they love to share the REAL parts of life. We covered a lot in this episode---from marriage to job hopping as Millennials-- and we cannot wait to hear it! Get Meredith's FREE Download HERE www.facebook.com/meredithwboggshttps://www.instagram.com/meredithwboggs/https://www.instagram.com/justindboggs/https://www.meredithwboggs.com/ More on The Millennial Miss...
2020-09-151h 00
A Force To Be Reckoned With47. PARENTING: We Should Be Letting Our Kids Face Rejection Early On Christian Parenting Article More on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bethany@millennialmission.co
2020-09-1024 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With46. September Debt Update!Our September debt update is here!!!How to Own Your FInances So They Don't Own YouFree Budget SheetMore on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bethany@millennialmission.co
2020-09-0822 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With45. A Conversation About Grief After Unexpected Loss with the Adkins BrothersBethany Here--I am so happy that I get to call these three men my family. Today, we are sharing a conversation that Corey and his brothers Nick and Christian had about how they dealt with grief after losing their dad suddenly last fall. There are definitely some elements to the conversation that only took place because there were three guys in the room, so be prepared for that. Their conversation was honest and candid, and through this episode, their hope is that what they went through might help one of you out there navigate grief. Disclaimer: this is not...
2020-09-011h 12
A Force To Be Reckoned With44. Miscarriage Update + Ways to Support Someone Walking This JourneyHey everyone! You all have been so supportive as we have shared our journey through miscarriage. Our first episode on this topic had a massive response, and we were overwhelmed by the amount of people who have gone through this. Today, we just wanted to update you on what's taking place in our journey and share the resources that have helped us. Resources: Loved Baby @SeededHope Promises from God for Life's hard moments Willow Tree Figurine More on The Millennial Mission...
2020-08-2542 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With43. Some Random Thoughts on Pursuing Your Passions Even in the Midst of ParenthoodToday is a more casual episode where Corey and I share some recent thoughts we've been having about pursuing dreams as parents. Is it selfish or is it a great example and learning opportunity? We'd love to hear your thoughts, so come hang out with us on Instagram @bethanyandcorey More on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bethany@millennialmission.co
2020-08-1831 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With42. Trusting God with the Unknown with Lisa RobertsonToday we share our interview with Lisa Robertson who talks about how she had her fairytale life until it was turned upside down by an unexpected tragedy. In a world that is currently full of lives turned upside down and plenty of unknowns, we know that this interview will inspire you to keep trusting God in every season--especially the unknown ones. Lisa share so much inspiration through her story and we cannot wait for you all to hear! It's ok to Wonder BookConnect with Lisa:@lisa_messintoamessage @fosterlovefarmhouseMo...
2020-08-1152 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With41. How to Own Your Finances So They Don't Own YouClick Here To Get Your PDFUse the code PODCAST for $5 offMore on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bethany@millennialmission.co
2020-08-0415 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With40. Should I Homeschool This Year? Q&A on School OptionsWith all that's going on in the world right now, lots of questions are being raised about what route to take for school this year. This week, Jaime McLaughlin from The Mac House Co., Jenny Clark from Love Your School, and Bethany Adkins from The Millennial Mission do a Q&A of the most frequent questions that they have been asked when it comes to school options for next year. Find Jaime At: @themachouseco and The Unfiltered Motherhood PodcastFind Jenny At: @Loveyourschoolaz and The Love Your School PodcastFind Bethany A...
2020-07-281h 34
A Force To Be Reckoned With39. Finding Purpose and Joy on the Other Side of Postpartum Depression with Stephanie ClarisseStephanie Clarisse is a wife, mom, coach, and fellow podcast host. Today Stephanie shares the struggles that she had post-partum, gave some tips on what she did to overcome those struggles, and talked about how all of that played into her living out her God-given purpose! She has so many resources, and was gracious enough to give our listeners some of her downloads for FREE so be sure to check out everything she is offering below.Click Here to Get Her RecourcesPodcast Name: 500 Seconds to JoySchedule 30 minute coaching call with Stephanie
2020-07-2147 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With38. Your Limitations Are Just An Excuse with Aaron GolubAaron Golub is the first legally blind D1 athlete, a NFL free agent, and a keynote speaker--and this week's episode is packed full of amazing insight from him. This week, Aaron talks to us about using the fact that he was born legally blind as fuel rather than excuse to be a victim. His tenacity and work ethic shine through every word in this episode and we cannot wait for you to listen and leave feeling inspired to chase after your dreams.@aaronjgolubwww.aarongolub.com More on The Millennial M...
2020-07-1442 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With37. How Do I Encourage My Kids to Step into Their Purpose? with Rebecca Lindenbach, Author of Why I Didn't RebelToday we had a great talk with Rebecca Lindenbach who is the author of the book, "Why I didn't Rebel." I cannot tell you how much this book has impacted us in our parenting, so it was an honor to get to pick Rebecca's brain. She shared so much insight on what it takes to raise children to step into their purposes. There were so many lightbulb moments. If you are a parent, are planning to become a parent, or know a parent you will benefit by listening today. Enjoy! www.whyididntrebel.comw...
2020-07-071h 11
A Force To Be Reckoned With36. End of June Debt Update + Staying Disciplined When Your Budget isn't as TightHere's our end of June Debt Update! We love sharing these with you guys, and LOVE even more when you guys reach out and let us know you're doing this along side with us! We love this community, and appreciate you all following along. Download the FREE Budget Sheet HEREMore on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bethany@millennialmission.co
2020-06-3024 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With35. An Open Conversation About Current Events and Black Lives with Rennie CurranBONUS EPISODE: Earlier this week you heard us talk with Rennie Curran, and today he was gracious enough to sit down and share some dialogue with us about all that is going on in the world right now. As we said in this interview, we aren't always going to get it right or say the right things, but we are always open to listening, growing, and learning from other people.More on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info on...
2020-06-2539 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With34. Your Purpose is Bigger than You with Rennie CurranRennie Curran is a former NFL player, author, speaker, and CEO at Game Changer Coaching. This week we had the opportunity to talk with him about qualities that were instilled in him as a kid that helped him pursue his purpose in life, his time in the NFL, and also what he has learned about his purpose especially during big life transitions. To learn more about Rennie or book him for coaching or speaking engagements, click the links below:Website: www.RennieCurran.comSchedule a meeting: Meetwithrennie.appointlet.comTwi...
2020-06-2357 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With33. Finding the Confidence to Pursue Your Purpose with Ashley SpriggsAshley Spriggs is a mom, wife to a busy youth pastor, AND the CEO of her own business. This week we had the opportunity to ask Ashley how she balances it all. She also openly shares her story about how she got to where she is today, and explains what it takes to pursue your God given purpose. More on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: bet...
2020-06-1658 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With32. How Can I Build My Credit Score without Getting into Debt?Starting out adulthood debt free seems like an amazing step in the right direction, however, there is one problem that it seems many young adults run into--"I'm debt free, but I don't have a credit score, so how do I get a car loan, an apartment, or buy a house?" In this episode, we share some tips that we have learned along the way to help build credit. Since the best way to go about this is to begin young, we also talk about ways to start teaching your kids about financial literacy early. Like this e...
2020-06-0938 min