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Becoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 10: Barren/Spiritual MomsThere's nothing quite like not being able to have children to shake your faith in yourself AND your faith in God. In this episode, we chat with our dear friend Lisa Santinelli, who through her own journey of infertility, has found a stronger faith and stronger purpose. Tune in and share with any woman who struggles in this area to remind her that she's not alone. God will use it all in a way you never imagined!CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joycekelly.nethttps://ww...2023-09-0832 minBecoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 9: Mom Wars w/Ann BilloAre you comparing your journey of motherhood with other moms on social media? Are you tired of the mom guilt and the mom wars around you?Listen in as we chat with Ann Billo, mom of 9, about how she maintains her sanity! We learn practical ways to handle parenting, working, choosing your balance, and all the things that go along with it. Remember, God will give you grace in whatever season you’re in… so… give YOURSELF some grace! CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joycekelly.nethttps...2023-09-0138 minBecoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 8: Real Life as a Special Needs Mom w/Rori BraumLife as a special needs momma is not what you may think. Today we sit down with our dear friend Rori, to discuss the good, the great and the hard of being a special needs momma. We also learn how to best support our friends and even strangers, with special needs in their world. Through the tears there is always hope. There are always miracles. And God is with you every step of the way!CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joycekelly.nethttps://www.iamfreedomgirl.co...2023-08-2545 minBecoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 7 - Single Moms: The Real HeroesMoms, in general, often feel alone. Imagine not having a partner, family, or a community to help. Today we hear Katie Cartner’s story about how she not only survived motherhood as a single mom, but found strength, community, and purpose beyond what she could have ever asked for or imagined. RESOURCES:“Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility” by Foster Cline & Jim Fay - https://a.co/d/1nRexBaSign up for a single moms group at Grace Family Church:https...2023-08-1836 minBecoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 6: Empty Nesting & Parenting Adult KidsWhether you are looking forward to it or dreading it, coming home to an empty house brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and the all-consuming thought --- Now what?In today's episode, we welcome Kathy Cunningham, licensed counselor and mom of two adult children. Together, the three of us are diving into the topic of emptying-nesting and how to effectively transition into parenting adult kids... lessons learned and all!RESOURCES:"Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out" by...2023-08-1138 minBecoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 5: Mom's Sandwiched Between Two GenerationsAre you in the middle of caring for your children and caring for your parents? Do you struggle with boundaries? Experience feelings of guilt for not doing more? Are you torn between time with your kids and your parents? Is the financial burden putting a strain you and your family? Listen to Amy Huth's story of being in the "sandwich generation" and what she learned in hindsight. We are discussing the importance of boundaries, priorities, healing, and community!Follow Amy on Insta: @AmyHuthRESOURCES: Book: Boundaries by Dr. Henry C...2023-08-0437 minBecoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 4: Help! I Have a Teenager!We believe it is possible not just to survive the teen years but to thrive. It's a beautiful time when as parents, we have the honor of helping them prepare for adulthood.On today’s episode, we get to speak with Candy Peake, a mom of two new college boys and a fellow mom who has navigated the teen years and shares her process of letting go and giving them to God. While the teenage years can bring challenges, it can also be an incredible time walking with your teen as they navigate the tension of b...2023-07-2833 minBecoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 3: New Mom! Now What?When you become a mom, it leaves no woman as if found her. It unravels her and rebuilds her. It cracks her open, takes her to the very edge of herself. It's both beautiful and brutal at the same time.Being a mom is a round-the-clock job. It’s a big responsibility and also a superpower. From the words of one of today’s guests, “Motherhood is the hardest job you will ever love.”Join us as we chat with two beautiful new mommas (and a baby), about navigating the first weeks and months of motherho...2023-07-2134 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealSeason 3, Episode 2: The Invisible Mom (w/Kayla Embrey)TRIGGER WARNING... On today’s show we will be navigating a hard but necessary conversation around miscarriage. MOMMAS, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! It happens more often than you would think and it needs to be talked about. In the studio today we have Kayla Embrey, a sweet, courageous girl sharing her raw and real experience walking through 3 pregnancy losses. We talk about how do you navigate loss... where is God in miscarriage... and finally, how to help those who have lost their children.This will be a powerful episode you don’t want...2023-07-1431 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealSEASON 3, EPISODE 1: Mom's Mental HealthWe ALL desire to be a good mom, but what we don't stress enough is that a good mom starts with a healthy mom. As we kick off the first episode of Season 3: #Momlife, we have invited our dear friend and favorite Christian Counselor, Kathy Cunningham, into the studio to help walk us through this discussion on motherhood and mental health. We want to share our own personal stories and uncover the lies that we believe as moms that keep us bound, exhausted, depressed and anxious, and what can we do to maintain strong mental/emotional/physical and...2023-07-0734 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E14: SEASON 2 FINALE - Creative RestDo you want a life that is peaceful, productive, and full? Seems impossible in such a fast-paced society with crazy busy schedules. But, this season of Becoming Her we have learned that rest is not as fleeting as it seems. No matter how crazy your world!Join us as we discuss the 7th and final type of rest from the book, Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith. Finding rest in creation is possible, but we have to decide to slow down and be intentional about it. THIS IS OUR LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 2!! HOORAY!! We ar...2023-04-2138 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2 E13: Sensory RestIn an overstimulated, overproductive and overtired society, the one thing we need is rest. But how? How do we add yet another thing "to do" on our already excessive to-do list? Well, the good news is, it's SO much easier than you think. CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joycekelly.nethttps://www.iamfreedomgirl.comFollow Mary:https://marynastukov.comhttps://www.withloveanonymous.com2023-04-0736 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E12: Social Rest pt. 2What do you think of when you hear the term "social rest?" Solitude? Unplugging from social media? Eliminating the noise in your life? Whelp, it's none of those things. Not in this chapter anyway. The truth is, we were not made to do life alone. God created us for connection and all of us have a deep longing to be seen. To be known. Social rest is when we find comfort in our relationships and social interactions. This week we are on PART TWO in our conversation, where we discuss the power of finding solace in...2023-03-3121 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E11: Social Rest pt. 1What do you think of when you hear the term "social rest?" Solitude? Unplugging from social media? Eliminating the noise in your life? Whelp, it's none of those things. Not in this chapter anyway. The truth is, we were not made to do life alone. God created us for connection and all of us have a deep longing to be seen. To be known. Social rest is when we find comfort in our relationships and social interactions. This week we are on Chapter 8 of "Sacred Rest" by Saundra Dalton-Smith, where we discuss in this two-part ser...2023-03-2426 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E10: Spiritual Rest (pt. 2)On episode 2 of Spiritual Rest, we will continue our conversation by sharing our own personal experiences and help you uncover the signs of spiritual unrest in your own life. You don’t want to miss this episode because Joyce drops a bomb on us all! RESOURCESSacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity https://a.co/d/cjtF5pYCONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joycekelly.nethttps://www.iamfreedomgirl.comFollow Mary:https://marynastukov.comhttps://www.wi...2023-03-1730 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E9: Spiritual Rest pt. 1Where is God when I hurt?How can a loving God allow this?Life’s trials can cause these questions to bubble up and pour out of our mouths. When life punches us in the gut we can be left with anger towards God, a lack of belief in God and feel disconnected with God.On today's episode we will dive into some deep territory of pain, what is looks like to walk it out and how to find peace inside of yourself that offers a personal sanctuary in-spite of the chaos around us. 2023-03-1022 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E8: Emotional Rest pt. 2Just because it’s good, doesn’t mean it’s God. What are some of the signs that you may be suffering from emotional rest deficit? In part 2 of "Emotional Rest," we unpack further the decisions we make everyday that deplete our emotional energy. We go all the way back to Adam & Eve, where we see that our decisions can lead us to peace or to turmoil. When we make bad choices, we often hide, confusing it for safety or rest. Hiding drains and separates. Rest energized and rejoins.CONTACT...2023-03-0327 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E7: Emotional Rest (pt 1)Are your emotions depleted? Are you saying yes to everything? Where are you spending your emotional energy? Between what's going on in the world and what's going on in our own lives, we have SO much coming against us. In this first part of "Emotional Rest" we will talk about how to manage our "emotional bank account" and the importance of being vulnerable with boundaries. Our power as women is in our connection and unity! So we need to learn how to turn our emotional triggers and offenses into opportunities to be inspired, lea...2023-02-2425 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E6: Mental Rest (pt. 2)In today's world of information overload, how do we learn to quiet our minds? How do we shut off the mental noise? In part 2 of mental rest, we will continue our conversation and find out how to: 1. Evaluate our current position2. Talk about the science and research behind mental rest (for the nerds out there).3. How to practically apply this to our every day livesRESOURCES: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your SanityDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith - https://a.co/d/1oTw4oI2023-02-1722 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E5: Mental Rest (pt. 1)The New Year is often a time when many of us deep clean or declutter our homes. There is just something about clearing out our physical spaces that leads to a feeling of refreshing... a lightness. We love the peace that comes with a freshly organized space. Our minds are no different. When left unchecked, just like our physical spaces, our minds collect clutter. There is life changing power of tidying up our minds and it starts with identifying the thoughts and learning to let go our thoughts that are not producing positive effects. In todays world o...2023-02-1024 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2.E4: Physical RestDo you find yourself worn out, exhausted, wishing you could just go on a permanent vacation? Just because the world is running at 100% doesn’t mean we have to!! Today we will dive into the FIRST of 7 types of rest: Physical rest. And not physical rest does NOT mean sleep! BUT, they are designed to work together to ensure every part of you has a way to regenerate and be restored. We talk about:- The passive and active forms of physical rest. - How to listen to your body and learn what it...2023-02-0336 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2E3: The Lie of Striving w/Renee Scott (pt. 2)Ok girls get ready for part 2 of Striving with Renee Scott! We know that God has called us to rest in Him and to know that He is in control, but we also have an enemy who wants to disrupt our rest and kick us into striving. What lies are you believing? Where are you walking in self-reliance vs. God reliance?Do you ever think: “Am I enough?” Or even, “Is God enough?”Tune in and learn from Renew how to rest and reset! Scriptures:Roman...2023-01-2728 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2E2: The Lie of Striving w/Renee Scott (pt. 1)According to statistics, the self-improvement market size is expected to reach $14.0 billion by 2025. And the average consumers are women in their 40s. Wow! I’m pretty sure every single one of us has contributed to this statistic… Striving and “hustling” has become a new word in our vocabulary these days. We’ve been there, done that, and gotten the monthly planner, t-shirt, coffee mug and bumper sticker that reminds us to, “Wake, Pray, Slay,” or “Rise & Grind!” But is that really necessary? Or just another trendy way to keep up with the Joneses and distract us from GOD’s way of...2023-01-2029 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealS2E1: Rest Resolutions for 2023 with Pat LaytonHappy New Year, friends and WELCOME to the season 2 premier of BH! What comes to mind when you think of the New Year? How do you usually approach the start of a fresh new year? Do visions of planners, vision boards, and highlighters dance in your head? Well, you're not alone. Most of us fall into two different camps: 1) Those ready to hit the ground running with new goals and plans, or 2) Those of us who are SO exhausted from the last season that feeling guilty we aren't more “motivated” to plan what we shoul...2023-01-1331 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 16: Hope Part 2 - Perspective (SEASON FINALE)"The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible." - Winston ChurchillWhat narrative are you playing and replaying in your brain? What is really behind the power of perspective?Why and how do we maintain the right perspective?When things get hard, that's when what's IN you is revealed!Join us in part 2 of our HOPE message where we give you practical tips and tools to keep a God-perspective in spite of your circumstances. We talk about the power of mindset, why positivity is important, and the po...2022-12-1623 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 15: Finding Hope (Part 1)Is it possible to have hope when circumstances look hopeless? How many of us have waited and waited and WAITED for something to happen, waited for something to change, but nothing changes?! In these moments we often wonder if God sees us, cares about us or will ever do a miracle in OUR lives to change our circumstances. Proverbs 13:12 states that hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. In today’s episode, Mary and Joyce dive into at two-part series on HOPE. Join us as we di...2022-12-0922 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 14: Surviving the HolidaysThe holiday season is upon us! How is it working for you so far? If you are in a season of grief after the loss of someone you love, facing a major life change or just experiencing a hard season of life, the holidays can seem overwhelming. It can bring a sense of dread where there was once anticipation. You might be wondering how you will make it through or wishing you could just avoid it altogether!In today's podcast Mary and Joyce are going to share some tips to make the the holidays more b...2022-12-0223 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 13: Failing ForwardHow do you respond to failing? How does it make you feel?What do you do next?How do mentally strong people respond when failure happens? What can we learn from them? Join us as we take a very real and personal look at our response to failure and how we can move past it. God created us for so much more, and has given us the ability through the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome.REFERENCES:Founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely https://youtu.be/9JrA...2022-11-2534 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 12: A Voice for the Addict (w/Sandra Terra, founder of FASFA)As we learned in the last episode, deaths from drug overdose have tripled over the last decade. Whether it’s from depression, grief, generational tendencies or bad influences, addiction has been a misunderstood and shameful disease for a very long time. Today we want to help bring a voice to the addict in a very special way. Educating our listeners about not just addiction (because we all know the basic idea), but the deep and impossible stronghold that it has on individuals that sneaks up on them when it’s too late. And what we can do as fr...2022-11-1837 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 11: Addiction in Families (with Christian Counselor, Kathy Cunningham & her son John)Life is already hard... add in division, hate, confusion, alienation and genetic predispositions and you find an increasing number of people looking to escape and numb the pain with drugs and alcohol just to survive. Families are being torn apart and we don't know what to do about it.Joyce & Mary both have stories of being married to an addict. But what about children with addiction? How do we help them? Join us as we chat with a powerful mother and son who are not only on the other side of this horrible disease, but who have...2022-11-111h 04
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 10: Woman ErasedWe are living in a culture that doesn't make sense. So often we get frustrated and fire back. But is that how we SHOULD respond to a hurting world? Yes, we as Christians need to stand up for biblical truth, but what is the right way? In today's episode we will focus on one hard topic in particular: the "erasing" of the words "woman" and "mom" from our society's vocabulary. Is there a need for separate genders? Why? What's the big deal? Is there a reason for our specific gender roles? Listen in and tell us...2022-11-0437 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 09: Walking Through Grief as a Family (With Grant Kelly & Sydney White)Walking through grief is hard enough alone. As moms, we also carry the weight of our children's grief and we often wonder if we're doing enough. How do we talk with our children about their feelings? How do they really feel when they lose someone they love at such a young age? What do we need to do to minimize their trauma and help them heal? In today's episode, we have the privilege to speak with Joyce's two children about their own journey of grief after losing their father, Ron Kelly. Our hope i...2022-10-2156 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 08: Christian Women Building WealthConversations about money have always been hard. We all have our own fears and obstacles when it comes to money and often these feelings will determine how we manage (and multiply) it. In this episode, we will discuss the money mindset as believers. Why is tithing so important? What does God say about women building wealth? Are you willing to trust God? Are you walking in fear and making money an idol? What about those Christians living in huge houses and driving luxury cars? CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.j...2022-10-1429 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 07: XXX - Let's Talk About Sex & PornIt's time to get REALLY real and raw about a pretty difficult and very secret struggle. Is watching porn ever ok? What should or shouldn't we allow in the bedroom of our marriage?We live in a culture that glorifies sex, women and the narrative that it is ok to satisfy every desire. The world of pornography has changed from having to GO OUT to get it, to CLICK A BUTTON to get it, in the privacy of our homes. It’s a billion dollar industry, so money seems to be the driving force. Are w...2022-10-0742 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 06: Dating - Friends Without BenefitsSo you've decided that you're ready to date. Now what?Can you date AND honor God? Why would you want to? Is it even possible? What is the benefit of going it God’s way?Joyce & Mary chat about the challenges of meeting someone, connecting once you've met, and having same sex friendships once you're in a relationship.In a culture that shouts "DO WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT, HOW YOU WANT," it can be challenging waters to navigate. God had clearly given us tools that will help us trave...2022-09-3042 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 05: Dating - Are You Ready?We are shifting gears a bit this episode and and talk about something that many of us are asking ourselves this very moment.... How do I know when I'm ready to date? Whether you're a teenager with a crush, a young adult with a ticking clock, a seasoned single or a divorcee/widow that has been there, done that, got the t-shirt... we have some thoughts to help you make that decision for yourselves. AND, do it God's way, EVEN though we don't always feel like it. CONTACT/FOLLOW US: Follow Joyce: https://ww...2022-09-2338 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 04: Help Me Help You (Through Your Grief)Every single one of us has experienced loss to some extent in our lives. Whether the loss is a job, a relationship or the death of a loved one, grief is always hard and messy. But it should never be awkward or shameful. In this episode, we will not only share what healthy grieving REALLY looks like, but how you can help someone walking through grief right now. Our hope is to equip you with a better understanding of the grief process so that you don't have to feel helpless as a friend or family member, or...2022-09-1641 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 03: Marriage From a Widow's PerspectiveToday we are chatting about marriage from a widow's perspective. If you lost your husband tomorrow, what would you regret? We know marriage can be hard, but some days you just get tired. How do you "do the work" to provide the best atmosphere of healing in your home so that you can have the marriage you desire without regret? As two women who have lost our husbands, the idea of "hard" looks much different. We all know that hindsight is 20/20, so Joyce & Mary each share 3 things they would change if they could go back and do...2022-09-1133 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 02: Digging Up Your DirtIn today's conversation on Becoming Her: Raw & Real, we ask the question, why does it take courage to heal? Joyce's answer is simple: grief requires an excavation of self. In the dictionary, the word "excavation" is an unearthing, uncovering, and revealing of something under the surface. In an archaeological dig, it require exposure, processing and recording of what remains.So how do we know if we are broken? And if we ARE broken, where do we even begin to process and heal? Is this "excavation of self" even worth it? The short answer is...2022-09-1037 min
Becoming Her: Raw & RealEpisode 01: Falling Apart & Following JesusDuring today's conversation on Becoming Her: Raw & Real, we are going to ask the question, "Can you fall apart AND follow Jesus at the same time?” The world that we are living in is delivering some hard blows. No one is exempt. So how can we follow Jesus when we are falling apart? Is God ok with that? In the worst moments of your lives where do we go to find direction? Where do YOU go when your world is falling apart? What role does the Word of God play? Does community help? We w...2022-09-0945 min