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The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast226: “Cultivating a Life of Passion, Productivity, and Rest” with Karen EhmanKaren Ehman is a wife, mom of grown children, author of numerous books, and Bible teacher who is passionate about writing and speaking to encourage women to live their priorities and display the gospel to the watching world. Our prayer is that you would come away from this episode feeling equipped and encouraged to cultivate a life of passion, productivity, and rest this new year!What We Chat About on This Episode:~The new book Karen co-authored with Ruth Schwenk, what readers can expect, and what led to this being their...2025-01-0459 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast225: "Mary's Contemplative Nature" with Rebekah HargravesI am delighted to be joining you on the show for an episode I have wanted to record for a while now! Today we will be covering the important and timely Advent topic of “Mary’s Contemplative Nature”. May you come away from this episode inspired and encouraged for the busy days ahead!What I Cover on this Episode:~The glimpse Luke 2:19 gives us into Mary’s contemplative nature~The striking comparison and connection between the content of Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1 and what we observe her doing...2024-12-2132 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast224: "When God Leaves Something Out" with Jill AtogweJill Atogwe is a wife, mom of 4, writer, and author of a brand new children’s book, “Left Out: Believing My Story is for God’s Glory”. She is passionate about encouraging others with the truth of the goodness and wisdom of God’s plan - even when it doesn’t look like we want it to. Our prayer is that you would come away from this episode deeply encouraged and better equipped to walk the path of your own unique and challenging life story.What We Chat About on This Episode:...2024-12-141h 14
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRe-Release: "Cultivating a Spirit-Led Holiday Season" with Rebekah HargravesThis week on the show I am re-releasing a previously-recorded episode on cultivating a Spirit-led holiday season. I hope it is an encouragement to your heart this week!What I Cover on this Episode:~How to go from the holiday season being a stressful, hurried time to one of peace as you are led by the Spirit and walking in step with Him~Listening to God rather than man this holiday season~Prayer as the first step in walking by the Spirit 2024-12-0642 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast223: "Experiencing a Thrill of Hope This Advent" with Chelsey DeMatteis*One little housekeeping note: GarageBand, the platform we use to bring together the intro, interview file, and outro to produce each episode, was not allowing me to import this week’s interview file for some reason. So, unfortunately, all I could do was upload the interview itself here to Substack, without an official intro or outro like we usually have. But you’re really just here to hear from our guest today, anyway, so hopefully that’ll be ok. I appreciate your understanding and am praying GarageBand works for me next time!Chel...2024-11-2349 min
Tapestry of ConversationSeason Two, Episode 3: On Gratitude with Rebekah HargravesI am absolutely overjoyed to be able to introduce my dear friend, Rebekah Hargraves, to the show! Bio- Rebekah Hargraves is a wife, homeschooling mom of two, she and her family live on a farm in Tennessee. She is a writer, podcaster, speaker and co-host of our annual conference Women Living Redeemed, all of which she does to Lord willingly encourage and equip women through the truths found in the Gospel. Summary – Being the week before Thanksgiving, this episode is all about gratitude. We aim to take the maybe “abstract” idea of what it means to be grateful and help t...2024-11-2134 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast222: A Truly Christian Response to the Election Results with Rebekah HargravesI am delighted to be joining you on the show for the first solo-podcast episode in ages! Today we will be covering the important and timely topic of what a thoroughly and truly Christian response looks like to the election results of last week. May you come away from this episode edified and encouraged for the days ahead! What I Cover on this Episode:~The responses to the election results I’m seeing from various Christians online and what a truly, thoroughly Christian response would actually look like...2024-11-1529 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast221: “Cultivating a Life Well-Lived” with Sally ClarksonSally Clarkson is a wife, mom of four adult children, grandmother, bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster whose passion is to disciple and encourage women in their great task of passing on a kingdom-impacting legacy.Beyond the Boxes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What We Chat about on this Episode:~Sally’s newest book, Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace, what led to her writing it, and what readers ca...2024-11-091h 00
Rising Tide Co.Practical Tips for Living Intentionally in Biblical Womanhood w/Rebekah HargravesOn today's episode we chat with my beautiful friend, Rebekah Hargraves, about walking out biblical womanhood with intention. She has a heart for this and i hope this encourages you too!
You can find Rebekah Hargraves on Instagram and iTunes podcast at The Home and Hearth Podcast. 2024-10-0921 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast220: Rethinking the Church's Approach to the LGBTQIA+ Community with Jen Crowder Jen Crowder is a wife, mom of 4, physical therapist, and founder of the ministry She is Emboldened. She has a heart for both the body of Christ and the lost. To that end, she comes on the show today with the desire to encourage and equip believers to truly be the hands and feet of Christ towards the LGBTQIA+ community. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~What has led to Jen’s passion for today’s topic ~Understanding that our mishandling of how we talk about and interact with the LGBTQUIA+ communi...2024-06-301h 11
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastFrom the Archives: 194: How to Raise Your Littles in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #41)On today’s re-release of a previous solo show, we are tackling the topic of how to raise your littles in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. My prayer is that you'll come away from this episode feeling equipped and encouraged, knowing that raising your littles in this way does not have to be complicated. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Ephesians 6:4 and what is interesting about the word "nurture" coming before the word "admonition" ~The crucial foundation of nurture and why our training of our children in theology and righ...2024-04-1156 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast219: Loving Samaritans like Jesus Does with Terry Crist Terry Crist is a husband, father, pastor, and the author of the new book, “Loving Samaritans: Radical Kindness in an Us vs. Them World“. He has a heart for inspiring people to follow Jesus and love others well, and that comes through really well in our conversation today. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Terry’s new book, what led him to write it, and what readers can expect ~How a love for the church does not negate our passion to call the church up to be her best - that that is a...2024-03-291h 11
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastFrom the Archive: 113: The Most Important Thing for Christians to Remember This Election Year with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 6)As we find ourselves in the middle of yet another election year, I felt it to be the right time to re-visit a podcast episode I first recorded and released 4 years ago during our last presidential election year. Today we will be addressing again the topic of the most important thing for Christians to remember this election year. I pray this episode will prove to be helpful and encouraging to you. What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~A post ("The Most Important Thing for Christians to Remember This Election Year") I wrote ba...2024-03-1540 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast218: Even if He Doesn't with Kristen LaValley Kristen Lavalley is a wife, mom of 5, writer, and author of the brand new book, Even if He Doesn't: What We Believe about God When Life Doesn't Make Sense. She is passionate about helping people who have been harmed by the church or walked through pain that has left them reeling and with theological questions. Our prayer is that you will come away from this episode feeling seen, understood, loved, and helped in whatever you may be walking through. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Kristen’s new book, what led her to write...2024-02-2948 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast207: "What is Love?" with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #46)During this Valentines week of love, we are journeying back to the podcast archives and addressing the topic of love, the importance Scripture places on it, and how God's Word defines it. I hope you will walk away from this chat feeling well equipped to better understand and live out love in a culture and time that is very confused. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The topic of love, and why it is such an important topic for believers, especially, to grasp ~The importance of understanding the Bible's definition of lo...2024-02-1652 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast217: Raising Our Kids with a Biblical Worldview with Elizabeth UrbanowiczElizabeth Urbanowicz is the founder of Foundation Worldview, where her passion is on display for creating resources to equip parents to be able to help their kids carefully evaluate all the ideas that are regularly coming at them so that they can understand and enjoy the goodness and beauty of biblical truth. Our prayer is that you would come away from this episode inspired and equipped to raise your kids in a biblical worldview and with love for others. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~How Elizabeth first put this passion to w...2024-02-091h 03
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASE- 089: Bible Study 101 with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Podcast 2)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast and on today's solo show she is covering the topic of "Bible Study 101". Though this is a re-release of an episode originally recorded three years ago, it seems timely again as we are feeling fearful in these times and needing to grow in our knowledge of the Bible and our ability to study it. May you come away from this episode feeling encouraged and equipped in your ability to study, understand, and interpret the Bible for yourself. What She Chats about in Today's Episode: 2024-02-0244 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast216: Living Free and Fully Alive with Karrie GarciaKarrie Garcia is a wife, mom of 3, runs the organization Freedom Movement and is author of “Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be". Her passion is to equip people to heal in their story and begin to step into their God-given calling by helping them be trauma-informed, Biblically-sound, and Spirit-filled. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Karrie’s new book, "Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be", what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~The...2024-01-241h 04
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastFrom the Archive: 127: New Year's Resolutions and the Gospel with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 13)On this week’s solo podcast episode, I am re-releasing an episode where I took to the show to talk all about New Year’s resolutions, goals, walking by the Spirit, and holding fast to the gospel in the midst of it all. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Why so many of our resolutions “fail” and why wrong theology is shooting us in the foot here ~The impact of the gospel on our guilt surrounding “failing” in our resolutions and goals ~The important first steps to take when drafting up yo...2024-01-1030 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast215: Exploring the Wonders of God's Creation with Hannah AndersonHannah Anderson is a wife, mom, and author of several books, most recently a children’s book entitled “The World God Made”, based on Psalm 104. We hope you come away from this episode more in awe of God than before and feeling more equipped to share the wonders of God's creation and majesty with your children. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Hannah’s new children’s book, The World God Made, what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~The impact that the beauty of the natural world can ha...2023-12-2258 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast214: The Politics of Advent with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #49)On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of Advent and, through a study of both Isaiah 9:6-7 as well as Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1, coming to understand the political nature of Advent. May this episode be enlightening and inspiring to you as we approach an election year and begin to prayerfully consider the way of the Kingdom in the political sphere. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Isaiah 9:6-7 and Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1 and how they reveal the very political nature of Advent ~The political implications of Adve...2023-12-1338 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast213: Parenting in Hard Seasons with Caroline SaundersCaroline Saunders is a pastor’s wife, mom of 3, and author, most recently of the new children’s books, The Story of Home and The Story of Water. She has a passion to equip and encourage parents to know how to raise their children with the truths of God's Word even in hard seasons. We pray you come away from this episode deeply encouraged and inspired. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Caroline’s two new children’s books, The Story of Water and The Story of Home, what led her to write them, and...2023-12-0655 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast212: Giving Thanks in All Things with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #48)On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of giving thanks in all things - what it means, what it doesn't mean, and why it is actually what is best for you - no matter what you are going through. I hope you will come away from this episode feeling encouraged and inspired this Thanksgiving week. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~1 Thessalonians 5:18 and what it does and does not mean ~The common misconception we make of thinking we are being called to give thanks *for* all things, and why...2023-11-2331 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast211: Adoption, the Pro-Life Movement, and the Body of Christ with Herbie NewellHerbie Newell is the President and Executive Director of LifeLine Children’s Services, an organization that is an adoption, orphan care, and foster care ministry. His passion with this organization is to see the Church be equipped to manifest the gospel to orphans, vulnerable children, and vulnerable women. This ministry exists to see the Church carry out their God-given mission in the gospel of justice and caring for the widow and the orphan, the stranger, the alien, the ones in need. This mission has been given to the Church, and it is the Church that is to do this wo...2023-11-161h 04
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast210: "Why Did Jesus Come?" with Rebekah HargravesOn today’s solo show, we are answering the question, "Why did Jesus come?" At face value, this seems like a very open and shut, easy question to answer - after all, He came to save sinners! And that's true! But Scripture actually outlines 22 other reasons why He came, as well - in addition to 2 things that were NOT reasons why He came. In other words, the full-orbed answer presented in this episode just might surprise you! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Answering the question, "Why did Jesus come?" ~The 23 reaso...2023-11-1037 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast207: "What is Love?" with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #46)On today’s solo show, we are addressing the topic of love, the importance Scripture places on it, and how God's Word defines it. I hope you will walk away from this chat feeling well equipped to better understand and live out love in a culture and time that is very confused. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The topic of love, and why it is such an important topic for believers, especially, to grasp ~The importance of understanding the Bible's definition of love ~The extremes that are on both...2023-08-2452 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast205: Refuting False Gospels with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #45)On today’s solo show, we are addressing the topic of 7 different false gospels that are alive and well in our day that we need to refute with the actual gospel as found in Scripture. I hope you will walk away from this conversation feeling well equipped to know, discern, live out, and proclaim truth. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The book of Galatians and what it reveals to us concerning the issue of teaching or believing a false gospel ~7 common false gospels we need to refute and how they diff...2023-08-0455 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast203: Living in the Power of the Spirit with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #43)On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of living in the power of the Spirit, how to do that, and the blessings and benefits we receive when we do so. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The importance of walking by the Spirit as the key to living the victorious Christian life ~What you acquire when you do: *the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) *victory over sin (Galatians 5:16-18) *help and counsel (John 14:16, 26; John 15:26; Romans 8:26-27 *comfort (John 14:26) *g...2023-07-2331 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast201: How to Love the LGBTQIA+ Community Well with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #43)On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of how we as believers can love well those image bearers who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. My prayer is that you would come away from today's episode equipped to be the hands and feet of Christ in this area as you seek to fulfill the Great Commission. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Understanding that just because "Pride Month" is now over does not mean that we as believers should now shelve this topic until June of next year ~T...2023-07-0740 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast146: Success in Motherhood (Lies Moms Believe Series #8) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 22)Today’s solo podcast episode is a re-release of an episode from my podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about what success in motherhood looks like, what it is, and what it isn’t. I hope you walk away from today’s conversation feeling encouraged. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next 2 lies covered in my book: 21. My success as a mom is directly tied to how my children turn out. 22. I don’t know what it means...2023-06-2127 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast198: Being "Woke" and Pursuing Truth with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #42)On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of "wokeness" and the importance of pursuing truth as a Christian. My perspective on these topics may just surprise you a bit, and will hopefully give you something to mull over this week! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The importance of truth for a Christian; the priority we are given to pursue truth ~The apostle John and how he was very passionate about truth ~How Jesus describing Himself as being THE truth in John 14:6 shows us just how impor...2023-05-2444 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASE - 111: Patriotism and the Christian with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 5)For today's solo podcast episode I am actually re-releasing the fifth solo podcast I ever recorded. As we are quickly approaching yet another big election year (how are we here again already?), I felt it important to talk again today on the topic of patriotism and the Christian. On today’s show we chat a bit about nationalism, the nationalization of Christianity, and what a believer’s role is regarding patriotism. May you find this episode helpful as you prayerfully begin to think through how to use your vote next year. What She Chats about in Today’s Epis...2023-04-2635 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast194: How to Raise Your Littles in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #41)On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of how to raise your littles in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. My prayer is that you'll come away from this episode feeling equipped and encouraged, knowing that raising your littles in this way does not have to be complicated. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Ephesians 6:4 and what is interesting about the word "nurture" coming before the word "admonition" ~The crucial foundation of nurture and why our training of our children in theology and right living must first come...2023-03-3056 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast192: The Gospel, Social Justice, and Kingdom Living Now with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #40)On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topics of what the gospel is, social justice, and the importance of kingdom living now. I hope you come away from this episode edified, encouraged, and fired up to live out your God-given call to be the hands and feet of Jesus every day of your life. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Asking (and answering!) the question, "What is the gospel?"; understanding that, at its foundation, it is first and foremost about our eternal salvation, but that it does not end there ~T...2023-03-1554 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASE: 096: The Plague of the Mommy Wars with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 3)Today I am re-releasing the third solo podcast episode I ever recorded, this one on the topic of the mommy wars. This is a topic I have written about extensively and shared about on other podcasts, as well, so I'm excited to be sharing about this topic again on this podcast! What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~Defining the term "mommy wars" and covering a bit of its history ~How the mommy wars show up in our current culture ~8 problems with the mommy wars - 8 main ways in w...2023-02-2551 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast189: Busting Myths About Women in the Bible with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #39)On today’s solo show, we tackling some common myths surrounding women in the Bible. My prayer is that you would come away from this episode feeling encouraged and better equipped in your ability to study, understand, and interpret the Bible for yourself, to allow Scripture to interpret Scripture, and to delight in God's design for and view of women. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~5 common myths surrounding women in the Bible (and what the Bible actually says!): *Bathsheba seduced David and was guilty of adultery *The woman at t...2023-02-0951 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASED - 089: Bible Study 101 with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Podcast 2)On today’s solo show, we are re-releasing my talk on the topic of “Bible Study 101”. Though this is a re-release of an episode originally recorded three years ago, it seems timely again as we are feeling fearful in these times and needing to grow in our knowledge of the Bible and our ability to study it. May you come away from this episode feeling encouraged and equipped in your ability to study, understand, and interpret the Bible for yourself. What She Chats about in Today’s Episode: ~*How* to study the Bible, and then moving on...2023-01-2644 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASED: 127: New Year's Resolutions and the Gospel with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 13) On this week’s solo podcast episode, I am re-releasing an episode where I took to the show to talk all about New Year’s resolutions, goals, walking by the Spirit, and holding fast to the gospel in the midst of it all. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Why so many of our resolutions “fail” and why wrong theology is shooting us in the foot here ~The impact of the gospel on our guilt surrounding “failing” in our resolutions and goals ~The important first steps to take when draft...2023-01-1130 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast185: Peace for the Weary Heart (Advent Series #4) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #38)This week we are bringing to a close our solo podcast series based on my book, "Good News for a Woman's Heart: An Advent Devotional Study", with our final podcast episode of 2022. Today we are focusing on week 4 of the study, which centers on remembering the peace we can have in Christ for our weary hearts. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The fact that it is no accident that this very week - when the enemy most tries to steal our peace - is the very week of peace in the Advent trad...2022-12-2344 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast183: Embracing Our Joy (Advent Series #3) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #37)This week we are kicking off week 3 of our brand new solo podcast series, this one based on a book I wrote a few years back entitled "Good News for a Woman's Heart: An Advent Devotional Study". Today we are focusing on week 3 of the study, which centers on embracing the joy we can have in Christ. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~This season as one that can too often being really lacking in joy for many ~They enemy's conniving ways of stealing our joy right at the time of year...2022-12-0744 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast181: Living Out of Love (Advent Series #2) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #36)This week we are kicking off week 2 of our brand new solo podcast series, this one based on a book I wrote a few years back entitled "Good News for a Woman's Heart: An Advent Devotional Study". Today we are focusing on week 2 of the study, which centers on living out of the love we have in Christ. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~An in-depth look at Mary's life and what we can learn from her example ~Why studying Mary's story is a great way to commemorate the Advent week of lo...2022-11-1742 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast179: Finding Hope in Christ (Advent Series #1) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #35)This week we are kicking off a brand new solo podcast series, this one based on a book I wrote a few years back entitled "Good News for a Woman's Heart: An Advent Devotional Study". Today we are focusing on the introduction and week 1 of the study, which centers on the hope we have in Christ as seen through a study on the life stories of the five women found in the geneaology of Christ. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~What to expect from this book and podcast study ~The stre...2022-11-0453 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASE 122: Friendship Matters Q&A (Friendship Matters Series #10) with Amber Durgan and Rebekah HargravesThis is a re-release of an episode which first came out right before Friendship Matters was published. Today we share it again as a way to end our Friendship Matters podcast series. ~~~~~ Amber Durgan and Rebekah Hargraves are joining forces on the show today to talk all about their new book releasing December 1, “Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World.” They also answer in a series of questions sent in by readers and listeners on the topic of friendship. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Answerin...2022-10-2254 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast176: Becoming the Friend You Want to Be (Solo Episode 34) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #9)A few months ago, we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World". Today we are focusing on chapter 9, the last chapter official chapter of the book and one that is all about becoming the friend you want to be. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The importance of becoming the kind of friend we want to be (and the kind of friend we want to have!) ~Steps to take...2022-10-0132 min
Girls Talking Life#99 Rebekah Hargraves [Don't Believe The Lies, Mama]Are you believing lies about your motherhood? Do you feel like you have to keep it all together or that you are responsible for your child’s happiness? Rebekah Hargraves and I are digging into some common lies moms believe, starting with where they come from, and how we can use the gospel to fight against them. You’ll hear us talk about… How Motherhood is Important Work, but Not Your Highest Calling How “Keeping Your Act Together” Hurts Your Testimony How You Are Not Responsible for Your Kid’s Happiness Refuting Any Lie with Gospel Trut...2022-09-1942 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast172: Boundaries are a Thing (Solo Episode 33) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #7)A few months ago, we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World". Today we are focusing on chapter 7, a chapter that is all about boundaries and forgiveness and how to deal with friends who are guilty of the five red flags we talked about last time. For Amber's perspective on this chapter, head on over to her podcast episode tomorrow! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The "good little Christian girl...2022-08-1944 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRe-Release: 85: Navigating Difficult Friendships with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #6)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until this point, has always been an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the first of (what will hopefully be many – that’s up to the feedback she gets from you!) her solo podcasts to talk on the topic of “Navigating Difficult Friendships”. What She Chats about in Today’s Episode: ~A bit of Rebekah’s own experience with difficult friendships ~How friendship is messy as a result of our living in a fallen world; why this should...2022-07-2748 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast168: Answering the Call of Online Friendships (Solo Episode 32) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #5)About two months ago, we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World". Today we are focusing on chapter 5, a chapter that is all about online friendships. For Amber's perspective on this chapter, head on over to her podcast episode tomorrow! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The blessings that online friendships can be; the folly of believing them to be "less-than" ~Technology and the advent of online friendships 2022-06-3036 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast167: Deepening Your Friendships by Jesus' Example (Solo Episode 31) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #4)About a month and a half ago we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World". Today we are focusing on chapter 4, a chapter that is all about deepening our friendships according to Jesus' own example. For Amber's perspective on this chapter, head on over to her podcast episode tomorrow! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The 3 reasons Christian friendship is so crucial (and how Jesus Himself emulated this fact): 1...2022-06-1551 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast166: Cultivating Life-Giving Friendships (Solo Episode 30) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #3)A month ago we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World". In the first episode we covered the introduction and first chapter of the book, and in episode 2 we zeroed in on chapter 2. Today we are focusing on chapter 3, a chapter that is all about cultivating friendships - the how-tos, as well as the things which tend to stand in our way. For Amber's perspective on this chapter, head on over to her podcast episode tomorrow!...2022-06-0142 min
Java with Jen: Hear God’s Voice Every Day for a Spirit-Led Life (Real Stories, Tips and Inspiration)Ep.99- 6 Lies Moms Believe (& How the Gospel Refutes Them) w/Guest & Author Rebekah HargravesLet me tell you, moms are on God's heart! Last week's episode about Crushing Mom guilt was put together by the Lord after a little prayer, and the same happened with this episode which I share in the intro. Momma, you're front and center in God's thoughts. And in today's episode, we tackle just six of the thirty-two lies my guest Rebekah Hargraves tackles in her book "Lies Moms Believe (and How the Gospel Refutes them)". This episode is rich and so encouraging, and you're going to want to go out and buy her book and Bible study once you'v...2022-05-2652 min
Rooted + Established PodcastEpisode054: Lies Moms Believe | Rebekah HargravesThe full title of this episode should be: Lies Moms Believe and How the Gospel Refutes Them, but that felt a little long. If you're a mom of any age or stage, this one is for you. Motherhood is a beautiful and hard job, and we have a huge responsibility as mothers. So Satan would love nothing more than for us to believe the lies he puts on us to question ourselves, our capabilities, and even our God. But the Truth - the Word of God - helps us refute those lies so we can walk boldly and freely...2022-05-1933 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast165: Life-Giving Friendships of the Bible (Solo Episode 29) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #2)Two weeks ago we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World". In that first episode we covered the introduction and first chapter of the book, while this week we're zeroing in on chapter 2. This chapter is all about friendships of the Bible, and our focus today will be on friendships of the Old Testament and what we can learn from them. For a conversation all about friendships of the New Testament, head on over to Amber's p...2022-05-1851 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast163: Why "Friendship Matters" (Solo Episode 28) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #1)Today we kick off a brand new solo podcast series, and I could not be more excited! My last solo series was based on my book, Lies Moms Believe, and this new one will be based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World". Let's get started! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~God's design for friendship; how the need for community and fellowship is woven into our DNA and how Genesis 2:18 proves this ~The current epidemic of lon...2022-05-0343 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast161: "Mothering by the Book" (Lies Moms Believe Series #13) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 27)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am finishing out the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the final 3 lies covered in the book, "The most important thing is my child's education", "Good moms do 'xyz'", and "You have to 'do' motherhood the way the culture tells you". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind transformed and your heart encouraged by the truths of the gospel! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The final 3 lies covered in m...2022-04-2248 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast159: Rules,"Experts", and Your Mothering (Lies Moms Believe Series #12) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 26)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lies "My focus should be on rules and regulations" and "The 'experts' know better how to raise and educate my child than I do". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind transformed and your heart encouraged by the truths of the gospel! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next lies covered in my book: 28. "My focus shou...2022-04-0638 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast157: Children, Finances, and Your Marriage (Lies Moms Believe Series #11) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 25)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lies "Children are Really Expensive" and "Children Ruin a Marriage". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind transformed and your heart encouraged by the truths of the gospel! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next lies covered in my book: 26. "Children are Really Expensive" 27. "Children Ruin a Marriage" ~The reality that children *can...2022-03-2343 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASE- 089: Bible Study 101 with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Podcast 2)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast and on today's solo show she is covering the topic of "Bible Study 101". Though this is a re-release of an episode originally recorded two years ago, it seems timely again as we are feeling fearful in these times and needing to grow in our knowledge of the Bible and our ability to study it. May you come away from this episode feeling encouraged and equipped in your ability to study, understand, and interpret the Bible for yourself. What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~*H...2022-02-2344 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life PodcastRE-RELEASE: 127: New Year's Resolutions and the Gospel with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 13)On this week's solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to talk all about New Year's resolutions, goals, walking by the Spirit, and holding fast to the gospel in the midst of it all. What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Why so many of our resolutions "fail" and why wrong theology is shooting us in the foot here ~The impact of the gospel on our guilt surrounding "failing" in our resolutions and goals ~The important first steps to take when drafting up your resolutions and goals...2021-12-1630 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast153: RE-RELEASE - Cultivating a Spirit-Led Holiday Season with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 12)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to share about the importance of cultivating a truly Spirit-led holiday season and how we can go about doing so. My prayer is that you would walk away from today’s talk feeling inspired and equipped to really live out the fruits of the Spirit this Christmas! What She Chats about in Today’s Episode: ~The importance of walking by the Spirit during the holiday season, and listening to the Lord rather than man ~Three steps for walking by the Spirit this C...2021-11-1742 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast151: Postpartum Body Image and Viewing Children as Interruptions (Lies Moms Believe Series #10) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 24)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lies "My Postpartum Body has to be a Certain Way" and "Children are a Nuisance and an Interruption". I hope you come away from this episode with your mind transformed and your heart encouraged by the truths of the gospel! What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next lies covered in my book: 24. "My Postpartum Body has to be a Certain Way"2021-10-2828 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast148: Understanding Priorities and Redeeming the Time (Lies Moms Believe Series #9) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 23)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat addressing the lie "I don't have time" and how it leads to our common views of friendship, creativity, marriage, and time alone with God. I hope you'll walk away from this episode encouraged and inspired by just how much time you truly do have to pursue the priorities God has in mind for you in this season. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next lie c...2021-09-0248 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast146: Success in Motherhood (Lies Moms Believe Series #8) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 22)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about what success in motherhood looks like, what it is, and what it isn't. I hope you walk away from today's conversation feeling encouraged. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next 2 lies covered in my book: 21. My success as a mom is directly tied to how my children turn out. 22. I don't know what it means to be a mom if...2021-08-1827 min
Where Sparrows Sing The Podcast001 - Biblical Hospitality with Rebekah HargravesRebekah Hargraves is a wife, homeschooling mama of two littles, blogger, podcaster, and author whose passion is to edify, equip, and encourage women in their journey of biblical womanhood, particularly with an emphasis on the gospel and its implications for everyday life. Rebekah's first book Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) released the fall of 2017, and the Lies Moms Believe the Companion Bible Study came out the following spring. Since then, Rebekah has written Advent and Lent devotional studies for women, co-authored a book on walking by the Spirit and living the Spirit-filled life, and most...2021-08-1257 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast144: Responsibilities, Happiness, and Doing This "Mothering Thing" Well (Lies Moms Believe Series #7) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 21)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about what we are and are not responsible for as moms, the happiness of our children, what to do when we feel like life is passing us by, and help for our mothering journey. I hope you walk away from today's conversation feeling encouraged. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next 3 lies covered in my book: 18. My Life is Passing Me By...2021-08-0734 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast142: Bad Days, Sin Struggles, Messy Houses...and the Gospel! (Lies Moms Believe Series #6) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 20)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about bad days, sin struggles, messy houses...and the gospel! I hope you walk away from today's conversation feeling encouraged. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next 3 lies covered in my book: 15. Motherhood has to be Hard (And Hard is Bad!) 16. I have to "Keep my Act Together" 17. I can't have a Clean House While Raising Children 2021-07-211h 00
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast140: "Me-Time" and the Gospel (Lies Moms Believe Series #5) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 19)On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about the concept of "me-time" from a biblical perspective. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The next 2 lies covered in my book: 13. I'm Selfish if I have any "me-time". 14. I need a lot of "me-time". ~How Jesus' own example refutes both of these lies ~The reality that Jesus did not meet every need, answer every question, or he...2021-06-0342 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast138: For When You Feel Like the Worst Mom Ever (Lies Moms Believe Series #4) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 18)On today's solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about what the good news of the gospel has to say for us when we feel like bad moms whose children would be better off with someone else. I hope you walk away from today's show feeling encouraged! What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~The next 2 lies covered in my book: 11. My children would be better off having a different mom. 12. I...2021-05-2143 min
The SpeakeasyLies Moms Believe | Rebekah Hargraves | Ep.126Rebekah Hargraves joins Blake to talk about what is often the hardest part of motherhood, combating lies, guilt, & shame thrown at us by the enemy. Listen in as they tell their personal stories of struggling with believing lies as well as the redemptive power of the Father’s truth in the face of doubt and fear. Rebekah is a podcaster, speaker, and the author of Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them), available everywhere! This week’s podcast sponsors: Charlotte’s Web CBD is the world’s most trusted hemp extract that supports a sense...2021-05-1237 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast136: Perfectionism, Being Enough, Doing it All - And What the Gospel has to Say! (Lies Moms Believe Series Episode #3) with Rebekah HargravesOn today's solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about perfectionism, being enough, doing it all - and what the Gospel has to say about all that! What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~The next 3 lies covered in my book: 8. I have to be a perfect mom. 9. I have to do it all. 10. I am enough. ~How perfectionism as a goal flies in the face of the...2021-05-0547 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast133: Mommy Guilt and the Gospel (Lies Moms Believe Series #2) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 16)On today's solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about the importance of theology in the life of a mother, mommy guilt and how the gospel does away with it, and more! What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~The next 3 lies covered in my book: 5. Mommy guilt is just something I have to deal with. 6. It's wrong for me to go to God again and again after I fail. 7...2021-03-2546 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast131: Motherhood, Identity, and a Woman's Highest Calling (Lies Moms Believe Series #1) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 15) On today's solo podcast episode, I am kicking off a series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a foundational chat on motherhood, what a woman's highest calling is, and finding our identity in Christ. What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~The first 4 lies covered in my book: Motherhood is a woman's highest calling. Mothering is unimportant work. I'm to find my identity in motherhood. I'm to find my ultimate fulfillment in motherhood. ~What God's Word shows is a woman's t...2021-02-2449 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast129: Men as Providers and Women Workers with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 14)On today's solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to talk all about the common idea that only men are created by God to be financial providers. We're going to allow Scripture to interpret Scripture as we do a survey of God's Word to discover God's true design for men and women and to see what He has to say about women working to provide for their families, as well as the call to manage our homes well. What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~The difference between merely appreciating a God-given gift (s...2021-02-1027 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast127: New Year's Resolutions and the Gospel with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 13) On today's solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to talk all about New Year's resolutions, goals, walking by the Spirit, and holding fast to the gospel in the midst of it all. What I Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Why so many of our resolutions "fail" and why wrong theology is shooting us in the foot here ~The impact of the gospel on our guilt surrounding "failing" in our resolutions and goals ~The important first steps to take when drafting up your resolutions and goals for the year2021-01-2730 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast125: Cultivating a Spirit-Led Holiday Season with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 12)On today's solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to share about the importance of cultivating a truly Spirit-led holiday season and how we can go about doing so. My prayer is that you would walk away from today's talk feeling inspired and equipped to really live out the fruits of the Spirit this Christmas! What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~The importance of walking by the Spirit during the holiday season, and listening to the Lord rather than man ~Three steps for walking by the Spirit this...2020-12-0242 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast123: A Christian Response to the Election Results with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 11)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the eleventh of her solo podcasts to talk about a Christian response to this year's election results. Don't let the title fool you - listen in to today's show for a most timely chat! What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~The 5 things Christians must remember and live out both now, when things are up in the air as to who the winner of the...2020-11-1828 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast122: Friendship Matters with Amber Durgan and Rebekah HargravesAmber Durgan and Rebekah Hargraves are joining forces on the show today to talk all about their new book releasing December 1, "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World." They also answer in a series of questions sent in by readers and listeners on the topic of friendship. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Answering the following questions that were sent in: *"What do I do if someone wants to be closer friends with me than I want to be with them?" *"How does personality pla...2020-11-1154 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast121: Understanding 1 Timothy 2:11-15 with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 10)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the tenth of her solo podcasts to piggy-back a bit off the topic of her last few solo shows, which have been on the topic of Biblical womanhood. Today she comes on the show to do a deep dive of 1 Timothy 2:11-15 in the hopes that what she shares today will help equip you to better understand this oftentimes confusing passage. What She Chats about in Today's E...2020-11-0429 min
Born Again BirthS2E3: Birth Stories and Fighting the Mommy Wars with Rebekah HargravesIn today's show, podcaster and author Rebekah Hargraves joins us! Her birth stories could not be more different, but Oh! they are so deep and impactful. We talk homebirth, NICU, high-risk pregnancy, induction, and more. Rebekah's heart for helping moms to see the faults in fighting the mommy wars. We talk about pride in parenting, and how the Gospel offers us grace and the opportunity for repentance. Make sure you visit us on Instagram @bornagainbirth for a giveaway of Rebekah's book 'Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them)'. 2020-11-0256 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast119: Women and Leadership with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 9)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the ninth of her solo podcasts to piggy-back a bit off the topic of her last few solo shows, which have been on the topic of Biblical womanhood. Today she comes on the show to do a survey of the Scriptures to see what God's Word has to say about women and leadership. What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~The reality that both men an...2020-10-2047 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast117: The Involvement of Women in the Ministries of Jesus and Paul with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 8)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the eighth of her solo podcasts to piggy-back a bit off the topic of her last solo podcast on the topic of God's beautiful "ezer" design for women, to show many examples of women living out this very design as they partnered together with both Jesus and Paul in their earthly ministries. What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~A NT survey of how women l...2020-10-0647 min
Living With Less PodcastThe Lies Moms Believe and How The Gospel Refutes Them with Rebekah HargravesThis week I sit down with my friend and host of the Home and Hearth podcast, Rebekah Hargraves to talk about the lies moms believe and how the gospel refutes them. Rebekah shares about how the Word is what equips us for the work God has called us to, how the enemy always uses extremes, and why we must always turn to The Lord before answers from the world. Rebekah is also the author of 4 books. Lies Moms Believe, Lies Moms Believe companion Bible Study, Advent Devotional, and co-authored Walking by The Spirit. 2020-09-3032 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast115: God's Ezer Design for Women with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 7)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the seventh of her solo podcasts to talk today on the topic of God's beautiful "ezer" design for women and its implications for our understanding of Biblical womanhood. What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~The full definition of the Hebrew word "ezer" translated as "helper" in Genesis 2:18 ~A survey of the OT Scriptures to discover the 21 times this word is u...2020-09-2243 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast113: The Most Important Thing for Christians to Remember This Election YearRebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the sixth of her solo podcasts to talk today on the topic of the most important thing for Christians to remember this election year. What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~A post ("The Most Important Thing for Christians to Remember This Election Year") she wrote back in 2016 during the last presidential election ~What our name-calling, personal attacks, hand-wringing, and political anxiety reveal a...2020-09-1040 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast111: Patriotism and the Christian with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Podcast 5)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the fifth of her solo podcasts to talk today on the topic of patriotism and the Christian. This is a timely topic given that we are in the midst of an emotionally-charged election year, so on today's show she chats a bit about nationalism, the nationalization of Christianity, and what a believer's role is regarding patriotism. What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~The emotionally-charged...2020-08-2635 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast109: "What is Biblical Womanhood?" with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Podcast 4)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the fourth of her solo podcasts to talk today on the topic of what Biblical womanhood actually is. This is a topic Rebekah has written about extensively and shared about on other podcasts, as well, so she's excited to now be branching out into discussing it on her own podcast! What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~Answering the question "What is Biblical womanhood?" as a...2020-08-1235 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast096: The Plague of the Mommy Wars with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 3)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the third of her solo podcasts to talk today on the topic of the mommy wars. This is a topic Rebekah has written about extensively and shared about on other podcasts, as well, so she's excited to now be branching out into discussing it on her own podcast! What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~Defining the term "mommy wars" and covering a bit of i...2020-05-1351 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast089: Bible Study 101 with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Podcast 2)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until this point, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the now second of (what will hopefully be many - that's up to the feedback she gets from you!) her solo podcasts to talk today on the topic of "Bible Study 101". This episode was recorded back at the end of January, but the timing has worked out perfectly. As we are feeling fearful in these times and find ourselves at home with more free time, what better thing...2020-03-1944 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast085: Navigating Difficult Friendships with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 1)Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until this point, has always been an interview-style podcast. Now, however, she is branching out into recording the first of (what will hopefully be many - that's up to the feedback she gets from you!) her solo podcasts to talk on the topic of "Navigating Difficult Friendships". What She Chats about in Today's Episode: ~A bit of Rebekah's own experience with difficult friendships ~How friendship is messy as a result of our living in a fallen world; why this should...2020-02-0548 min
Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyEDUCATION MINI-SERIES: Homeschool | Rebekah Hargraves | Ep. 103Join me for the sixth and FINAL conversation in the Education Mini-Series! I'm chatting with Rebekah Hargraves regarding her family's choice to educate their kids in homeschool. Rebekah shares about whether this was a difficult decision for their family, what considerations and factors played into the decision as well as how they ultimately made their choice. Rebekah and I were also both homeschooled ourselves, so we discuss from the KID'S perspective how we liked it and what were some of the pros and cons of being educated that way. Check out the shownotes for more resources on education! WE DISCUSS:2020-01-2843 min
Grace Enough Podcast44: Rebekah Hargraves | Christian LegalismRebekah and I chat about what her Christian life was like when it was legalistic driven vs. Bible and grace driven. We chat about reading Scripture in context and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. We also chat about some red flags of Christian legalism.
5:10 Legalism is heavily weaved through Rebekah's story. She shares how she came to know Jesus and what her faith journey was like in its early years?
Titus 2: 4-5
Situational ethics can be easy to fall into as a child or new believer.
Deut. 22:5
"I took it personally th...2019-11-1251 min
Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyThe Lies Moms Believe | Rebekah Hargraves | Ep. 69"Your post-partum body isn't as good."
"You should feel guilty for working as a mom."
"My success as a mom is dependent on how my children turn out."
"You are enough all on your own."
Have you believed one of these lies? I certainly have.
In today's episode, I chat with Rebekah Hargraves about the lies we as women and mothers often believe. Rebekah shares with us what she has learned about 2 Corinthians 10:5 - "taking every thought captive" - rather than be controlled by them.2019-07-0152 min
The Better Life Project™Learning to Walk by the Spirit with Rebekah HargravesAs we prepare to head into a new year my friend Rebekah and I are sharing a conversation about the importance of seeking God for our next steps in life, and what it looks like practically to walk by the Spirit in our everyday lives. For episode show notes visit kelseyvankirk.com/podcast/walk-by-the-spirit-rebekah-hargraves To join our online community visit kelseyvankirk.com/community This episode has been brought to you by Audible.2018-12-1144 min
Surviving SarahEpisode 133: Rebekah Hargraves | Lies Mothers BelieveI sat down with Rebekah Hargraves back in the early spring. She is a mom of two little kids, podcaster and author. Our worlds became very small when we realized that she got married at my parents event space in Tennessee. Is that funny? Rebekah joins me to talk about lies that we tend to believe as mothers, mommy guilt and how she overcomes the temptation to allow her identity to be defined by her ability to mother. What did you enjoy about this episode? What was your takeaway. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram or Twitter or you...2018-07-0300 min
Real Talk with Rachael Podcast#07: Lies Moms Believe & Overcoming Mom Guilt with Rebekah HargravesIn this episode, we do some real talk with Rebekah Hargraves on lies moms believe and overcoming mom guilt. Rebekah is the author of "Lies Moms Believe and How the Gospel Refutes them". A few things we chat about in our short 30 minutes: Real talk on "what is motherhood"? Common lies moms believe How to be real with each other about motherhood The truth about identity and how it relates to motherhood How to take our thoughts captive in motherhood What God taught her as she wrote a book on motherhood How I (Rachael) really felt w...2018-05-2329 min
Theology GalsRelationships in the Church, Lies Moms Believe and Mommy Wars with Rebekah Hargraves | Episode 61On this week's episode of Theology Gals, Coleen talks Rebekah Hargraves. They discuss friendships in the Church and some of the barriers to those relationships, including the Mommy WA, along with other topics involving women's friendships in the Church.
Episode Resources:
Rebekah’s blog
Lies Moms Believe: (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) book by Rebekah
The 5 Biggest Barriers to Christian Mama Friendship
Seeing Other Moms as Image Bearers of God (And Thereby Ending the Mommy Wars!)
Mama, You are too Busy NOT to Have Friends!
When the Mommy Wars Enter the Church
More info on her book and other ar...2018-05-081h 09
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast034: 1 Year Podcast-A-Versary with Rebekah Hargraves and Kayla NelsonTomorrow marks the Home and Hearth Podcast's 1 Year Anniversary! I cannot believe this show has been going strong for a full year already! It doesn't seem possible, and yet I almost can't even remember life before I started podcasting! I have had the honor and joy of getting to chat with some of the most encouraging, inspiring, amazing women who have shared their wisdom and insight with us on a whole host of topics ranging from motherhood, marriage, and homemaking, to the Christian walk, health and fitness, and current even issues in the culture. It's been a truly amazing...2018-04-231h 03
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast028: What Our Husbands Wish We Knew with Owen HargravesOwen Hargraves, my sweet husband and the man behind so much of what happens on the blog and podcast, joins me on the show today to share his insight into what husbands wish their wives knew on a whole host of topics ranging from sex and intimacy to communication and work. I think you will be encouraged, intrigued, and inspired by all he had to share today! What we Chat about in This Episode ~Why men tend to find their identity in their work, and what their mindset actually is...2018-02-131h 32
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast019: Lies Moms Believe with Rebekah HargravesMy sweet friend, Kayla Nelson, joins me today for a special episode of the podcast - she is actually coming on the show to interview me! It was a fun change to be the interviewee rather than the interviewer! :) For today's episode Kayla asked me a series of questions surrounding my new book, Lies Moms Believe. I hope you enjoy! What we Chat about in this Episode ~What initially sparked the book idea for "Lies Moms Believe" ~The way the writing process was; the amount of...2017-10-251h 10
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast013: Surviving Toddlerhood with Rebekah ThompsonMy friend Rebekah Thompson joins me on the podcast today in what I know will be a super helpful episode for all you mamas! Rebekah is a wife, homeschooling mom of 3 (with baby #4 on the way!), blogger, doula, piano teacher, and aspiring author who is passionate about seeing mamas thrive in the toddler season (thus the name of her blog, Surviving Toddlerhood!), as well as when they are newly postpartum (she is currently working on an ebook for newly postpartum mamas!). I know you will be inspired and encouraged as you hear her share so much wisdom in both...2017-08-091h 24