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The Girl Next Door PodcastEPISODE 304 Colab with Milkrun Podcast A Chat with Jake, Efrat and Renee on Growing up in Single Parent HomeFor the first time ever, Girl Next Door has done a colab with The Milkrun Podcast. Jake, Efrat and Renee are real and raw as they discuss what it's like to grow up in 3 very different single parent homes.
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2023-11-2140 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 248 PARENTHOOD How to Drop the Day NapThe routine of day naps is crucial for a young child's development. Today Renee gives practical tips on when and how to transition out of them.
2023-02-0217 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 241 What Made the Headlines ft Isaiah SimmonsWell it's 2023 and what's been happening over Summer? Isaiah and Renee chat about the headlines, from Meghan and Harry to New York composting humans. It's fun and will have you in stitches!
2023-01-1144 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 236 PARENTHOOD How to Raise a Sensitive ChildSensitive children can be the most wonderful of little humans but also challenging to raise. With first hand experience Renee helps us navigate their little hearts to raise strong adults.
2022-12-0830 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 226 STRANGER THINGS COLLECTION Have New Age Practices Crept in to the Church?New Age practices were once seen as a not so popular alternative to western traditions. Today Renee explores if some, such as manifesting, self affirmation and yoga are creeping in to the church.
2022-11-0137 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 223 PARENTHOOD Essentials to Raising a Pastor’s KidAs a follow on from last episode, Renee gives her greatest essentials for how to raise pastor's kids who thrive.
2022-10-2027 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 222 Myths of Growing Up a Pastor’s Kid ft Georgia BennettThere are lots of opinions out there about pastor's kids and a lot of advice on how to manage them. Today you'll hear a candid conversation between Renee and Georgia, exposing the honest truth, some of the lies and the good, bad and ugly advice.
2022-10-1839 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 221 PARENTHOOD Ditching the Dummy (and other props)Ditching the dummy and other comfort props can be as hard for us parents, as for our children. You'll find a lot of comfort and practical advice in today's episode, as Renee guides us in how to help our kids grow up.
2022-10-1322 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 209 PARENTHOOD Why Dads Matter and What to do if You’re Without OneIt's Father's Day, so we have to talk about why Dads are necessary. Renee shares some of her personal battles in this area and what she has done to overcome them.
2022-09-0226 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 206 COLLECTION Hey Girls, Did You Know? 20 Things Guys Want Us to Know with Sarah MinchioToday Renee and guest Sarah Minchio give us some insight into a guy's brain and what they want us to know. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
2022-08-2342 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 205 PARENTHOOD 6 Secrets to Calm ParentingHow nice does that sound - calm parenting instead of chaos! Renee gives 6 ways you can have a calm and serene home and enjoy, not endure parenting!
2022-08-1825 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 204 COLLECTION Hey Girls, Did You Know? How Do I Know He’s InTo Me? with Sarah MinchioEver seen the movie, He's Just Not That Into You? Well today brand new guest Sarah Minchio, has the best chat ever with Renee about how to read the signs of when a guy is 'into you'!
2022-08-1640 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 200 Our 200th Episode with Guest Rachel ReevesTo celebrate 200 episodes we bring you a guest from the other side of the world, Rachel Reeves from Virginia, USA. This conversation will delight you as Renee chats with another person who shares her passion for exposing our toxic culture and finding better ways to live. Follow Rachel on instagram @rightbooks4kids
2022-07-2745 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 189 PARENTHOOD How to Protect Your Kids From Gender IdeologyAfter the eye-opening chat from last week about the kinds of sex ed being taught in highschools, you guys asked what does it look like to teach our kids the truth, in real time. Renee gives loads of practical advice on how to have these chats for all ages.
2022-06-1534 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 184 You Lost Me - why young adults move church or leave altogetherWith decades of experience with reaching and keeping young adults, Renee gives two key things we need to do to engage their hearts. Young adults are actually the easiest to engage...when you know how!
2022-05-3130 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 178 Hearts on the Highschool Floor - a nod to our new bookRenee chats all things behind-the-scenes of her brand new book, Hearts on the Highschool Floor. It's her life's work on paper, so we think you'll enjoy this candid chat.
2022-05-1036 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 177 PARENTHOOD Things I Find Hardest About Being a MumAs a tribute to Mother's Day, Renee chats honestly about all the things she finds hardest about being a Mum. No doubt you will see yourself in these too.
2022-05-0628 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 175 PARENTHOOD Teaching Kids to have Conviction part 2In this second part, Renee unpacks exactly how we can actively teach our kids right from wrong and how to be rooted in Godly convictions which will see them through every season of life.
2022-04-2826 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 173 PARENTHOOD Teaching Kids to have Conviction part 1Listen in to find out how to raise kids who know WHAT they believe and who will stick by it! Over two episodes Renee offers 4 ways we can teach our kids to live by their convictions.
2022-04-2124 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 172 EASTER Special: Bennett’s Are BackYou guys loved the Bennett family chat for Christmas, so the whole fam is back with life updates!
2022-04-1825 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 165 COLLECTION Hey Boys, Did You Know? Girls Want to be Protected with Jake MinchioToday Jake is back with more words of wisdom about what it really means for boys to lead, the importance of vulnerability and so much more! Plus you'll enjoy hearing Jake and Renee's personal stories.
2022-03-2334 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 160 PARENTHOOD Marriage Counselling with Cam & ReneeCam and Renee share the marriage counselling tips that has seen their marriage stay strong for 24 years.
2022-03-0340 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 158 Think Again Collection: Is Google Manipulating You?Since we all use google, shouldn't we be aware if they are manipulating us? Join guest Erin and Renee as they 'think again' about the world's largest search engine!
2022-02-2243 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 149 Novak is No Health RiskThe controversy surrounding tennis star Novak Djokovic has created headlines worldwide. If he wasn't deported for breaking any rules, then what is the real reason? Renee unpacks the unfolding Djokovic saga.
2022-01-1831 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 146 Special Edition: A Bennett ChristmasA VERY special edition with Cam and the kids joining Renee to discuss all things Christmas with the Bennetts!
2021-12-1633 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 145 Crime Club ft Isaiah SimmonsWhether you're in to crime or not, this will intrigue you! Isaiah and Renee explain their obsession and tell a few fascinating tales of their own!
2021-12-1437 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 130 PARENTHOOD Key to Life Management with KidsEither we manage life or life manages us. Today Renee gives us some very practical keys on how we can not only manage but enjoy life with kids.
2021-10-1425 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 123 Telling Covid Border Stories: MarianneMarianne's story will break your heart like it did Renee's! A mother trying desperately to get back to her home of over 55 years, to be with her daughter on her wedding day.
2021-10-0423 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 121 REPLAY - PARENTHOOD Why I expect first time obedienceIf there was only one principle you had to know to parent, this would be it! Renee unpacks the why behind obedience and discipline. You'll never parent the same again!
2021-09-3026 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 120 Have Men Become Less Manly ft Isaiah SimmonsRenee and Isaiah had so much to say week, they did a part 2! Are men these days less manly? They dig up some absolute gold in response, so don't miss this one!
2021-09-2831 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 118 Lil Nas X is Having a Baby ft Isaiah SimmonsLil Nas X 'pregnancy' announcement leads us to the question, can men have babies? Isaiah Simmons is shook when Renee asks him to google this very question! Join us for a really enlightening conversation!
2021-09-2131 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 116 FREEDOM CHRONICLES Australia is NOT Ok!Last week was R U Okay day where open discussion is meant to be encouraged! Today Renee shares 3 reasons we are NOT doing ok and the Australia we once knew is fast slipping from our grip.
2021-09-1424 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 110 A BIBLICAL SEXUAL ETHIC Most Powerful Question to Ask About SexIn the final episode in this collection we find out the one question we should all ask ourselves when it comes to sex! Renee also explores the two biggest complaints when it comes to the idea of keeping sex for marriage.
2021-08-2425 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEPISODE 105 PARENTHOOD 5 Ways to have Mentally Strong Kids During Covid CrisisToday Renee shares 5 reasons why her own kids are thriving mentally and emotionally during this covid crisis.
2021-08-0517 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 103 PARENTHOOD Are You Overscheduling Your Kids?In contrast to how most of us parent today, Renee advocates for less is more! Find out the gift of NOT over scheduling our kids!
2021-07-2921 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 96 PARENTHOOD Best Car Behaviour Management Trick Ever!You will love all of Renee's ideas on helping your child love a trip in the car! Plus she gives an almost magical trick to dealing with undesirable car troubles!
2021-07-0122 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 95 BEHIND THE MIC COLLECTION How to Nail a SermonEveryone is different when it comes to sermon prep, but today Renee shares what she does. But more important than WHAT we say is our ability to CONNECT with hearts! That's what brings true transformation!
2021-06-2930 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 94 PARENTHOOD 7 Tools for Navigating Teen FriendshipsIt's crucial that we continue to parent our teenagers when it comes to their friendships! Today Renee gives us 7 tools to help us do this in the most effective way possible!
2021-06-2427 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 91 BEHIND THE MIC COLLECTION The Call to PreachIn this brand new collection, Renee takes us behind the microphone, to unpack the art of powerful and effective communication. Today she dives into the responsibility we have when called to preach.
2021-06-1534 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 90 PARENTHOOD Get your Baby Sleeping Like a DreamDoes that sound too good to be true? It is way more attainable then you think! Not only Renee but all her friends had babies sleeping through the night by 3 months of age. Listen in to find out how!
2021-06-1028 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 85 I Love Jesus but I'm Not Churchy ft Isaiah SimmonsRecently Lecrae (hip hop artist) tweeted that he loves Jesus but doesn't resonate with the western construct and culture of the church. Today Renee and Isaiah unpack not only what he said but why a generation are resonating with this.
2021-05-2538 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 82 PARENTHOOD How to Deal With TantrumsTantrums are a normal part of child development, but how to deal with them is widely debated! Through years of experience, Renee helps us navigate them simply and effectively. Our kids are counting on it!
2021-05-1332 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 81 Not a Fair Fight for Athletic GirlsTransgender women competing in women's sport is an excellent example of how equity is NOT the utopia we hoped for. Today Renee explains how levelling up the playing field for one group, is disadvantaging another. But why are we too afraid to speak up?
2021-05-1132 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 76 PARENTHOOD Is My Child Addicted to Choice?In this second part of Parenting Inside the Funnel, Renee discusses the dangerous pandemic of giving our child too many freedoms of choice. What is the price our kids will pay? And how can I as a parent, turn this around?
2021-04-2236 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 75 Khloe Kardashian and the Big Fail of Body PositivityKhloe Kardashian has blown up the internet with THAT unedited photo but really it shines a light on something far deeper - that the body positivity movement has FAILED! Renee has some incredible insight as to why and what we can do about it!
2021-04-2035 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 73 Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?Considering only about 5% of people are virgins when they get married, it seems nobody really cares what God thinks about who we sleep with. But today Renee gives 6 reasons on why God does care, and perhaps why we should too!
2021-04-1332 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 71 PARENTHOOD Practical Tips for Choosing a SchoolRenee walks us through some incredibly practical tips on how to choose a primary AND highschool that is right for you family! You'll love all her personal stories too!
2021-04-0128 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 70 6 Ways Girls Can Lead Difficult Guys99% of the time, guys respond to girls' leadership really well! However there is always the 1% exception, yet it's that small minority that can drain all our emotional energy and even confidence. Today Renee helps us out with 6 practical tips!
2021-03-3029 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 69 PARENTHOOD Christian Vs Public SchoolingWhere on earth do should we send our children to school? Ever wrestled with that question? Having had experience as a teacher and parent in both Christian and Public schools, Renee helps shed some light on the pros and cons of both! A must listen for every parent!
2021-03-2527 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 68 Are Girl Bosses Mislabelled Bossy?Are girls in leadership misunderstood and more often labelled as 'bossy'? And if so, what can we do about it? Renee encourages us not to forsake strong leadership and gives us 6 interpersonal skills to help our leadership journey.
2021-03-2334 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 66 YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTION Tips for Life Changing Communication to Young PeopleCam and Renee might not be the best preachers on the globe, but put them in front of a bunch of young people for an hour and they sure as heck know how to speak in such a way that will touch their heart and change their life. So tune in and listen to their top tips so you can do the same!
2021-03-1634 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 65 PARENTHOOD Why I Didn't Consent to the HPV VaccineThe HPV Vaccine has been one of the most controversial ones to ever hit the market. Here Renee gives her reasons why she didn't consent for it to be given to her kids.
2021-03-1125 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 64 YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTION 10 Things the Best Squad Leaders DoSquads are the secret weapon behind great youth ministries and they are run is crucial to their success. Cameron and Renee explore the 10 things the BEST squad leaders should be doing. An episode not to be missed by any youth pastor or leader!
2021-03-0930 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 63 YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTION How to Lead LeadersIn the second episode of our Youth Min Collection, Cam and Renee explore how to be a transformational leader of leaders. They also unpack how to run a life changing discipleship with your leaders.
2021-03-0231 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 61 YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTION The 3 F's of Youth Ministry with Cam BennettJoin us for a brand new Collection you WON'T want to miss...all things Youth Ministry! You will love this first episode as Cameron joins Renee to discuss the 3 core values to build a great youth ministry. Cam and Renee run National Youth Alive Australia and are youth min experts, so be sure to check this out!
2021-02-2332 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 60 PARENTHOOD Consequences when they won't Obey First TimeSo why are consequences important and how do we implement them when our child won't obey us first time? Renee provides simple, clear and easy to follow steps.
2021-02-2130 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 59 Tips on Dealing with a Difficult MumDealing with a difficult mother can leave us alternating between feeling guilt and anger. Renee sets out some helpful advice on how we can deal with this one relationship we can't avoid! Plus you'll want to hear how the Bible defines our family!
2021-02-1626 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 58 PARENTHOOD How to Implement First Time ObedienceIn this second episode on obedience and discipline, Renee unpacks the 4 steps on how to train your child in first time obedience. She also gives easy to follow guidance on what to do when your child won't obey. The rewards are incredible!
2021-02-1421 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 57 How Our Mother Affects Us TodayWe all have this in common...we have a mother. Whether present or absent, complicated or wonderful, our mothers have shaped who we are today. Renee looks at 6 different 'mothering types' and the impact they have had on how we now relate, parent and lead.
2021-02-0931 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 56 PARENTHOOD Why I Expect First Time ObedienceIf there was only one principle you had to know to parent, this would be it! In this two part series Renee unpacks the why behind obedience and discipline. You'll never parent the same again!
2021-02-0726 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 54 PARENTHOOD Intro plus The #1 Parenting QuestionWelcome to the very first PARENTHOOD episode! Renee introduces what you can expect plus begins with the number one question all parents should ask themselves! Your parenting depends on it!!
2021-01-3128 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 51 Transgender Collection A Biblical PerspectiveWith mainstream conversation being so dominant, how on earth are we meant to think about transgenderism as Christians? Renee presents a very easy to understand biblical perspective, how to approach the use of pronouns and how to approach this ideology as leaders.
2020-12-2238 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 49 Transgender Collection Why Suddenly Teenage Girls?In our brand new Transgender Collection, Renee hopes to have a compassionate and honest conversation about a topic becoming more prominent in our society! Based on a new book, Irreversable Damage: the transgender craze seducing our daughters, she explores why transgender has moved from mainly boys, who presented as gender dysphoric in their childhood years, to teenage girls with no history at all.
2020-12-0841 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 48 So What, Harry Styles Wore a Dress?So Harry Styles wore a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine and it caused a stir! What did you think? Is there a deeper message at play here or was it just pure fun?! Renee brings in Youth Alive Anchor, the hilarious and intelligent Erin Ham to discuss!
2020-12-0142 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 47 3 Tips for Navigating Friendships in LeadershipSo you wanted to hear more about how to navigate friendships within leadership! Great topic guys, since the people you do life with are one of the most important things. Today Renee talks about different kinds of friends, how to approach it as a leader and how to find life long best friends!
2020-11-2435 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 46 3 Reasons People Lose their ReligionToday we discuss the 3 most common reasons people walk away from their faith. When the God of our childhood no longer makes sense to our now adult world, we need answers. Renee presents 3 thought provoking reasons to why we don't need to walk away altogether.
2020-11-1738 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 45 Deconstructing DeconstructionDeconstruction is about pulling apart systems and beliefs that might be considered 'oppressive'. What is this new religion of deconstruction? Renee unpacks what it is, if it will last and the impact it will have on young people.
2020-11-1032 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 44 BONUS The Sexual Gospel Collection Your Questions AnsweredAs a final wrap up to our popular Sexual Gospel Collection, Renee and Nikki answer all the questions sent in by you!
2020-11-0638 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 43 The Sexual Gospel Collection The Season of SinglenessThe older we become, the more we seem to want to rush through this 'season of being single' in our life. This conversation with Renee and Nikki will help you to see this season in a whole new light and realise how we approach this season matters more than what you might have ever thought!
2020-11-0341 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 41 The Sexual Gospel Collection Virginity and PurityPurity and Virginity is not only often confused, or considered one and the same, but is a topic that brings many shame and guilt. Renee and Nikki discuss where 'purity culture' comes from, why it's unhealthy and the way forward for those of us that need healing in this area.
2020-10-2130 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 39 The Sexual Gospel Collection What is the Sexual Gospel?Renee and her guest, Nikki, teach on sex in a way that is raw and very real as they discuss how those words 'sexual' and 'gospel' can go together. Put sex in the world's hands and we get a perverted version. Nikki unpacks how we can take God's idea and work out how it applies to culture today.
2020-10-0637 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 36: 1 Way to Massively Increase Your InfluenceThere's a tonne of leadership advice out there, but really, to increase your leadership influence it comes down to one thing! And it has a lot to do with bringing back the seemingly old fashioned standards of teaching our girls to be ladies. Is it old fashioned though? Renee will show you how it's the greatest gateway to massive influence.
2020-09-1637 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 35: Lessons I Learned Growing up Without a DadFatherlessness is the single most underrated reason we have so many issues in society today. We've been lead to believe that because it's common, it's normal. But ask anyone who grew up in a single parent home and they will tell you of the lasting impact! Today Renee shares 11 lessons she's learned from growing up without a Dad.
2020-09-0838 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 34: Making of a Great Leader ft Isaiah SimmonsRenee interviews one of her all time favourite people, Isaiah Simmons! They've worked together for a couple of years now and Isaiah is one of the best loved youth communicators in Australia. They chat all things about what makes a GREAT leader!
2020-09-0140 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 33: Girl Power Collection Should Women be Senior Pastors?This episode Renee discusses the many facets of women in senior pastor roles. It's a discussion fraught with many different views, so in her usual style she'll bring some clarity to this issue. And perhaps even raise more questions than she answers!
2020-08-2535 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 32: Girl Power Collection Why Women can be in Ministry incl PlatformIn this next episode of our Girl Power Collection, Renee chats about one of the most asked about topics - women in ministry! With so many views out there, she brings some clarity and wisdom on this long debated issue.
2020-08-1834 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 31: Girl Power Collection The False Utopia of Gender EqualitySociety has created this idea that when we reach gender equality, we will have finally reached some sort of utopia. Renee raises some excellent thoughts and examples to show we might just be getting way more than we bargained for!
2020-08-1235 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 30: Ministry, Motherhood & More Girls on PlatformPart 3 of our Girl Power Collection we take a little break from feminism and Renee gives us a look in to her life and how she has successfully navigated ministry and motherhood. What's the one question we should ask to help guide our decisions? Plus Renee provides some insight in to how we can raise more incredible girls in our churches, especially on the platform.
2020-08-0435 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 29: Girl Power Collection: Is Gender Equality Possible?This episode Renee explores Second Wave Feminism which leads her to a very important question - is gender equality possible? Since God has made men and women different, has the feminist narrative actually done women more harm than good?
2020-07-2837 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 27: Boy'friends', True Friends and Avoiding DramaFriends - a topic you've been asking about! Renee covers everything like being friends with boys; how to deal with friendship drama including youth groups; 'divine' friendships; cliques and even how to help your kids navigate friendships!
2020-07-1537 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 26: When It's Ok to Question AuthorityA follow on from Ep 25, Renee delves deeper into the huge topic of honouring authority. Is it ok to ever question authority, especially if it's corrupt, immoral or we simply don't share the same values? She also sheds some light on what the Bible means when it says to honour our parents!
2020-07-0738 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastSTORY COLLECTION Episode 25: The Girl who got CancerWhen Renee was first teaching, she had a girl in her class also called Renee. They formed an instant connection that deepened after little Renee's diagnosis of cancer, at the age of 5. This is a moving story about friendship, grief and getting through dark seasons. Together, theirs is a story that seems make believe, that only God could orchestrate.
2020-06-3051 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 23: 3 Things About Leadership I'd Tell My Younger SelfThere are 3 things that would have made Renee's leadership journey so much easier if she had known them earlier! Of course hindsight is a beautiful thing! So tune in and listen, because they might just change your leadership life!
2020-06-1735 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 22: God Dreams ft Georgia BennettRenee and Georgia chat all things dreams! First they give us a life update before getting into the nitty gritty! How do you know if a dream is from God? What if you don't really have a clear dream, what do you do? And how do we make our dreams a reality? Whether you are a parent, a leader or if it's for you personally, there's gold in this chat for everyone!
2020-06-0936 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 21: What Guys Need Most in a GirlA few episodes ago, Renee and her hubby, Cameron, chatted about what girls need most in a guy. Today, we turn the tables and discuss what guys need most in a girl! Plus they share what all the guys in the GND tribe said (and it's very interesting)
2020-06-0238 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 19: 1 Thing Girls Need Most in a GuyTo celebrate our 10 000 downloads, we are giving you your favourite topic! Renee invites hubby Cameron back, to chat about what girls want in a guy. They chat through your ideas but then leave us with some incredible insight into what strong girls (aka leaders) look for and the one thing that is a must have in the guy you choose to spend the rest of your life with.
2020-05-2044 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 18: Adulting Like a BossYou're told you can be anything, do anything, and then we keep you in a car seat until you're at least 7, take away the monkey bars and tell you to stop climbing trees! No wonder we have a generation afraid to adult! This episode Renee answers the question WHEN do we become an adult and she asks the big question we all need to ask in order to do so.
2020-05-1232 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 17: Girl Boss CollectionUNCOMMON HABITS OF A GIRL BOSS
Ever wondered what habits make highly successful girls? Not the usual list of habits, today is about exploring the more uncommon and even quirky habits of people who make something of their lives. Then at the end, Renee answers a whole bunch of questions everyone has sent in.
2020-05-0535 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 14: Girl Boss CollectionHOW TO BE A GIRL BOSS IN A GUY WORLD
Welcome to the Girl Boss Collection. No matter what space you find yourself leading in or if you are developing girls in leadership, this is a must listen! In this episode, Renee talks straight from her heart on the good, bad, the ugly and the challenging of being a girl boss in a guy saturated world.
2020-04-1440 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 13: Botox, Bed Hair & Stain Glass WindowsRenee finally gets around to telling us why she won't get botox, plus how is bed hair the keeper of some pretty amazing truths and what stain glass windows teach us about not only liking ourselves but embracing everything about us.
2020-04-0732 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 12: The Secret to Enduring Hard SeasonsFind out the one true secret, to enduring the hard seasons we face. Particularly in this unsure climate we are all facing with Coronavirus right now, we can learn to rise above, flourish and hold tight no matter what is happening around us. Plus Renee answers some of the questions YOU have in this season.
2020-03-3132 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 11: Why It's Girls who Change the WorldYou will be completely inspired by today's podcast on why it's often girls who change the world! Renee uses biblical examples as well as the stories of some of history's most inspiring girls, to remind us that we are built for difficult times. It's in running toward the things that make us most afraid, that we end up transformed and catalysts for change in other people's lives.
2020-03-2430 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 10: How Selfish are Selfies and Other Social Media TipsA thought provoking episode about all things social media. Are selfies selfish, how much is too much information and so much more. Renee gives us 8 ways to lead well in this space, plus her thoughts on the trend of taking a 'social media break'.
2020-03-1730 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 08: Has being Depressed and Anxious Become Trendy?In 2019 it was all about being sad online. How has this affected our generation? The first in a 2 part series, Renee and her guest Amy consider if perhaps we are overdiagnosing mental health disorders. Having completely different experiences and yet a similar life story, they explore this question, explaining the difference between anxious tendencies and those of an anxiety disorder.
2020-03-0334 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 07: 6 Wardrobe Hacks for Stage DressingOur clothes tell the story of who we are. How we dress on stage says a lot about us. Renee helps us navigate the qualities of an ideal stage wardrobe by sharing 6 tips and tricks to help you! Plus an announcement about a new social media segment we know you're going to love!
2020-02-2531 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastHelp! Why Don't People Listen to Me?Are you frustrated in a world of oversaturated opinions? How do we get people to listen to us when we are leading? Renee gives 6 take aways on how to get people to want to listen to you! Plus, as promised, she answers another Listener question.
2020-02-1821 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 05: Valentine's Day SpecialA very special Valentine's Day podcast edition, with Renee and her husband Cameron. Together, they answer all the questions you sent in. You'll love their banter and all the wisdom they share on dating and marriage. Hold on to the end as they answer the age old question, is there such a thing as 'the one'. Their answer just might surprise you! Renee x.
2020-02-1340 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 04: Handling our HurtRenee goes deep into ways we can learn to handle the hurt that inevitably comes with leadership, including not using social media as therapy. Renee also answers a listener's fantastic question on how to be a female leader in an environment that doesn't support female leadership. Renee x
2020-02-1127 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 03: No Ordinary Guy ft Chris EstradaFind gold in Renee's conversation with Chris Estrada, who serves on the Exec Leadership team of Missions Me, a global movement mobilising the church in incredible unity to impact an entire nation in a day. They discuss a host of things that are a must hear, especially about social media and how notoriety, likes and spotlight will not carry you to freedom but the opposite place to where you will find identity. And a warning, find out what experience Chris would find much better if he could change the colour of it.
Renee x
2020-02-0431 minThe Girl Next Door PodcastEpisode 01: No Ordinary Girl ft Victoria BeattieWelcome to episode one where our heart is not to have a podcast with just more information but transformation and revelation.
Renee's conversation with special guest Victoria Beattie is just that! Reinventor of the Round Beach Towel and founder of The Beach People, Victoria is open, raw and candid about what it takes to live no ordinary life.
Renee x
2020-01-2333 min