Best Twelve 12 Ministries Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Infertility with Faith: Finding Hope in the Waiting 15:16

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24d ago15:16

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Nicole and Holly sit down for a heartfelt conversation about what it really looks like to navigate infertility while holding on to faith. They share personal stories of loss, unexpected friendships that became lifelines, and the scriptures that brought comfort in the hardest moments. Together, they talk about the power of perspective, choosing hope…

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So Much More Than Jewelry: Stacked With Purpose 37:52

2M ago37:52

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Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood! Today, we’re joined by our sweet friend Sarah, the heart behind Stacked With Purpose—a prophetic jewelry company on a mission to remind women who they are in Christ. We absolutely loved hearing Sarah’s story—from stepping out in faith to go on a missions trip, to starting he…

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An Invitation to Rest in the Lord with Becky Thompson 26:49

3M ago26:49

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In this impactful episode, we welcome Becky Thompson—USA Today bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional—as she shares her powerful journey of faith, healing, and prayer. Becky opens up about the inspiration behind the Midnight Mom Devotional, a nightly prayer movement that now gathers nearly 2 million women every evening. With …

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Holy Ground: Creating Space for Healing for Bereaved Mothers with Moria Rooney 27:36

4M ago27:36

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In this episode, we sit down with Moria Rooney, the heart behind Mother of Wilde. Moria shares the deeply personal story of losing her son, Noah, who was stillborn at 35 weeks—and how God met her in that place of heartbreak with a calling to create beauty from ashes. What began as simple remembrance prints for grieving moms has grown into a powerfu…

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“So Now What?”: Finding Purpose Beyond Infertility with Lana Manikowski 32:10

5M ago32:10

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Hey friends! We’re so excited to share this conversation with the incredible Lana Manikowski. Lana opens up about her deeply personal journey through infertility. During the pandemic, feeling lost and disconnected, Lana made a powerful decision to reclaim her purpose. That decision led her to launch the So Now What Podcast, become a certified life …

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Mean Girls, Infertility & Jesus 21:57

6M ago21:57

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Y’all- how are we already wrapping up Season 6? This community means the world to us, and we’re so grateful for every conversation, every message, and every moment we’ve shared this season. For our finale, we’re talking about something that affects every single one of us—the power of our words, especially the ones we speak to ourselves. We can be o…

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Finding Grace In Grief: The Power of Lament with Clayr Simnacher 29:49

6M ago29:49

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Hey friends, welcome back to Purpose Beyond Motherhood! We’re so glad you’re here for an honest conversation about grief, lament, and how God meets us in our hardest moments. Today, we sit down with our friend, Clayr Simnacher, who shares her journey through loss, sorrow, and the practice of lament. Clayr, a counseling psychology professor, opens u…

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A Posture of Surrender: A Conversation with Brandie Thomas 31:17

6M ago31:17

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Hey friends! Today’s episode is a special one. We’re diving into a powerful story of faith, surrender, and adoption with our guest, Brandi Thomas—a loving wife, boy mama, homesteader, multipassionate entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. Brandi has a heart for helping women partner with God and live from a place of rest, and her own journey is a bea…

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Faith in the Hard Places with Angela Mackey 30:49

7M ago30:49

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In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Angela Mackey to explore what it means to hold onto faith when the road ahead feels unclear. Whether you're navigating infertility, illness, or an unexpected challenge, this episode is a reminder that you were never meant to bear the weight of it all by yourself. Angela shares her personal experience…

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Joy Is Our Weapon: A Conversation with Tiffany Jo Baker 25:11

7M ago25:11

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Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast. We’ve got a special treat today—Tiffany Jo Baker is back! If you’ve been with us since the beginning, you might remember she was our very first guest in 2020. And let’s be real, we absolutely adore her. This episode dives into a powerful topic: Joy as a Weapon. T…

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Why We’re Here: The Purpose Beyond Motherhood 15:40

7M ago15:40

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Welcome back, friends! In this episode, we’re taking a moment to share the heart behind our podcast and what this journey means to us. We’re talking about how the Lord’s gifts are irrevocable and how He has been so faithful through this platform and Twelve12 Ministries. We’ve seen Him move in incredible ways—not just in our own lives, but in the li…

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Encore Episode: Infertility & the Difficult Conversations that Come During the Holidays 19:32

9M ago19:32

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Welcome back, friends! This encore episode is all about helping you stay grounded and keep the Lord at the center of your heart this holiday season. We know that well-meaning friends and family can sometimes say things that trigger uncomfortable feelings, and we want to equip you with practical tools to navigate those moments with grace. You'll hea…

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Twelve 12 Day Special Episode: Breaking the Stigma of Infertility with Dr. Collins and Legacy Place 20:46

9M ago20:46

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In this episode, we’re sharing a powerful session from Refined Legacy with Dr. Collins, a leading expert in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Collins opens up about his personal journey, his heart for his patients, and how faith plays a pivotal role in his practice. He addresses the emotional and spiritual struggles couples face when …

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Crown Straightener: Creating a More Positive Culture Among Women 19:59

9M ago19:59

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In this episode, we’re chatting about being a “crown straightener”—a friend who lifts others up and helps them see themselves the way God does. Instead of giving in to comparison or criticism, we can create a culture of love and encouragement by celebrating each other’s wins and showing up in the hard moments. Join us for a heartfelt chat about bui…

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Dancing Through Life: How God Transformed Nicole’s Story 23:32

9M ago23:32

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In this heartfelt episode, Nicole shares the incredible journey behind the creation of Twelve 12, a ministry born out of her own story of loss, faith, and transformation. From her days as a backup dancer for Justin Timberlake to navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and the challenge of surrendering her own plans, Nicole opens up about how God le…

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Refined Legacy Men’s Panel: Stories of Strength and Transformation 45:04

9M ago45:04

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In this episode, we are thrilled to share our men’s panel discussion from Refined Legacy, featuring stories of strength, faith, and transformation from the Bible and personal experiences. From Jacob's dual identity to Abraham's conflicts of faith, the panelists share powerful insights into waiting on God, overcoming challenges, and embracing vulner…

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Holding Hope and Finding Community Through Infertility: A Conversation with Emily Landers 29:47

10M ago29:47

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This heartfelt episode delves into the raw journey of navigating infertility, sharing both the deep emotional struggles and the small victories that bring hope along the way. Emily Landers, a passionate advocate and support group leader, opens up to Holly & Nicole about her experiences with infertility, particularly the unique challenges of facing …

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Embrace Grace: Amy Ford on Walking in Obedience and Support for Unexpected Pregnancies 24:50

10M ago24:50

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In this episode, Nicole and Holly sit down with Amy Ford, founder of Embrace Grace, to explore the powerful ways this organization is transforming how churches support women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. Based in Bedford, Texas, Embrace Grace equips churches nationwide with a compassionate, Gospel-centered support model, helping moms …

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Being Bold Is Not the Absence of Feeling Fear With Mary Duperval 27:53

11M ago27:53

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In this powerful episode, Nicole sits down with the incredible Mary Duperval to talk about boldness, vulnerability, and letting God take the lead in every area of your life. Mary shares her personal journey of embracing her identity as a daughter of the King, and how she’s learned to give God access to her weaknesses, trusting Him to use them for H…

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The Power of Friendship: A Conversation with Jaclyn Bowe 29:33

12M ago29:33

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In today’s episode, Holly chats with her close friend, Jaclyn Bowe, for a heartfelt and humorous conversation about the essence of true friendship. They discuss how their bond grew through seasons of motherhood, shared laughter, and deep conversations. Tune in to hear reflections on finding joy in friendship, navigating busy seasons, and balancing …

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Foster Care and Faith: Trusting God’s Path to Parenthood with Nicole Bowman 26:46

12M ago26:46

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In today’s episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood, Holly and Nicole are joined by Nicole Bowman to share an incredible journey of faith, family, and foster care. Nicole opens up about her and her husband’s early experiences with a controlling church, their challenging path through infertility, and how God guided them to foster care. Despite heartbrea…

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Grace in the Waiting: Vivian Smith's Journey Through Secondary Infertility 24:47

12M ago24:47

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Hey everyone, it’s Nicole and Holly! We’re thrilled to have you back for another episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast. This week, we’re joined by our dear friend, Vivian Smith. From the moment we met Vivian, we knew she was someone special—full of grace, wisdom, and the love of Jesus in everything she does. In today’s episode, Vivian op…

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Refined Panel Discussion: A Conversation on Infertility, Loss, and Hope 54:24

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Welcome back, friends! We’re excited to share the panel discussion from our last Refined Conference in the fall of 2023. It was a powerful time of fellowship with others walking this journey of infertility and loss alongside us. Tune in for an insightful and moving episode as they open their hearts and share their stories. Episode Highlights: Meet …

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Hazel's Birth: A Testament to God's Grace and Promise 26:00

1y ago26:00

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In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast, Nicole and Holly return to share personal updates and reflect on God's faithfulness. Nicole recounts her time spent with the Lord and her family during a Sabbath, ready to dive back into ministry work. Holly shares her heartwarming story of her newborn, Hazel, and the redemptive journey that…

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Catching Up and Taking a Breather: Our Summer Sendoff 1:50

1+ y ago1:50

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Hey there, amazing listeners! It's Holly and Nicole, your hosts from the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast. As we cozy up to our microphones today, we can't help but feel a surge of gratitude washing over us. Seriously, you all are the heartbeat of this podcast, and we couldn't be more thankful for your unwavering support and love throughout this i…

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Welcome to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast 1:18

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Welcome to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast. Together we are using our voices to walk alongside women navigating infertility and motherhood. Our heart behind this podcast is to make sure no woman walks this journey alone. We want to share hope in the hard things and encourage you to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in pra…

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Healing After A Medically Advised Abortion with Jenny Foster 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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We’re excited to introduce today’s guest to you! With twenty-four years in human resources and corporate employee benefits, Jenny Smith served as an associate faculty member for the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, for whom she presented nationally. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, …

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Legacy After Infertility with BonnieRuth 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

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BonnieRuth is a pastor, speaker, and podcaster. She has been married to her husband, Jason, for 22 years. The couple’s story has been marked with the pain and disappointment of infertility and multiple miscarriages. Due to continued health issues, she underwent a hysterectomy in 2020, carving an unplanned path of childlessness for her and Jason. De…

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The Heart of the Lord for His Daughters in the Midst of Infertility with Preston Morrison 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

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Whatever you are facing, whatever part of this journey of infertility or loss you are on, God sees you. He loves you, and He not only walks you through the valley to the mountaintop, but He sits with you in the depths of your despair as He strengthens you. His power is made perfect in our weakness. [2 Corinthians 12:9] After serving in ministry for…

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Trusting Jesus in the Storm with Elaine Fisher 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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Welcome back, friends! We have an encouraging episode to share with you today! As a pastor’s kid, Elaine Fisher always had an awareness of the Lord but didn’t develop a personal relationship with Him until she hit rock bottom at 19 years old. For over a decade, she has been traveling and speaking at churches and conferences, sharing her story and t…

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Considering IVF? Let's Talk About It 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

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Hey Friends! With Christmas coming up next week, we wanted to share a little bonus episode with you. Think of it as our gift to you! In this episode, we’re talking about all things IVF. As someone who has walked through IVF herself, Holly is sharing about her experience - the things she wishes she would have known, the things she learned, and every…

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Enduring Faith: Vanessa’s Story of Hope Amidst Twin Pregnancy Loss 38:49

1+ y ago38:49

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Today, we invite you to meet Vanessa Grant. Vanessa is a wife and mother of two. For the first time publicly, she shares her story with us of faith and hope amidst the pain of loss. At Vanessa’s 10 week appointment in her second pregnancy, the ultrasound revealed that she was carrying twins. As the doctor assessed the ultrasound, Vanessa could sens…

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Improving Reproductive Health: Exploring the Creighton Method with Caitlin Estes 36:07

2y ago36:07

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Caitlin Estes is the Owner and Certified FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care. After completing her Master of Divinity degree, God opened her eyes to women’s needs in the area of fertility. She began supporting women in 2017 and soon achieved the highest level of training in her field as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner.…

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God’s Redemption: A Story of Love, Loss, & Adoption with Lisa Robertson 29:06

2y ago29:06

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“Occasionally weep deeply over the life you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Then wash your face. Trust God and embrace the life you have.” - John Piper Today’s guest, Lisa Robertson is sharing her beautiful redemption story with us. Lisa lives in Ohio with her husband, biological daughter, and 3 adopted sons. She is the Executive Director of Hop…

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Walking Hand in Hand with the Holy Spirit Through Infertility with Bailey Henry 29:14

2y ago29:14

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Hey Friends! We’re excited to have Bailey Henry on the show with us today. She is a wife, mother, author, speaker, and a women’s health advocate. A self-proclaimed ‘walking work of progress’ - Bailey is a beacon of hope to the infertility & loss community. Through her journey, Bailey has clung to her faith and has seen the graciousness of God throu…

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Bringing Hope to Loss Moms with Rachel Lohman 26:38

2y ago26:38

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Discovering hope and purpose after pregnancy loss looks different for everyone. For today's guest, it looked like creating polymer clay earrings. 6 years ago, Rachel Lohman suffered a pregnancy loss. Like many of us, this obviously wasn’t what she had anticipated the beginning of her motherhood journey to look like. On the road to healing, Rachel s…

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Refined: Finding Hope in Infertility & Loss with Holly 20:51

2y ago20:51

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Welcome back, friends! We are so excited to share Holly’s talk from our last Refined Conference with you. Holly shares how the Lord carried her on her journey through infertility and loss. In her speech, Holly touches on inviting the Lord in your pain, trusting His timing, advocating for yourself with your doctors, and maintaining healthy relations…

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God Has the Final Word: Dr. Katrina’s Story 31:05

2y ago31:05

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Welcome back to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast. Today on the show, we are so excited to have Dr. Katrina Gallagher with us. Dr. Katrina has an incredible testimony about how God has the final word. As a teen, young Katrina was not having regular menstrual cycles. Her doctor put her on supplemental hormones to chemically induce her period at …

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Discovering Your Identity in Christ with Dr. Irini Fambro 38:18

2+ y ago38:18

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Today, we are talking with Dr. Irini Fambro about our authority in Christ, and how it translates in our lives. Dr. Irini is an author, speaker, consultant, business owner, and podcaster. In this episode, we are diving deeper into our God given authority, speaking truth over our lives, our identity in Christ, taking thoughts captive, and more. We li…

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God’s Design for Men & Women with Cristie Penn 35:55

2+ y ago35:55

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The enemy has a target, and his target is the Kingdom of God. Our identity in Christ is under attack, and we are losing sight of God’s design for men and women. He designed men to be hunters, warriors, & kings and women to be collectors, connectors, & queens. The enemy is constantly at work to emasculate men. He wants to blur the line between male …

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Including Your Spouse In Your Infertility Journey 21:21

2+ y ago21:21

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Including our spouse in our infertility journey can be difficult. We want them to know what to say & not say, and what to do & when to do it... But we aren’t the only ones experiencing this journey. Our spouse is hurting too, so we must keep that in mind while navigating our own hurts and show them grace. Communication is so crucial during this tim…

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Navigating Grief and Loss with Dr. Barbara Byers 37:09

2+ y ago37:09

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To grieve is to know that you’ve loved. Navigating grief and loss can be so lonely, but we can take heart in knowing that we are not alone. Our Heavenly Father is ever present, and He will provide the strength and peace we need to get through each day. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the Word says “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfec…

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What Is Your ‘Word’ for 2023? 25:55

2+ y ago25:55

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Happy New Year and welcome back to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast! In this first episode of the year, Nicole and Holly sit down with their friend Sarah Heath to discuss goal setting and inviting God in to be a part of that! We all have hopes and dreams coming into a new year, but it’s important to include the Lord in our goal-setting. In Mat…

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Refined 2022 Panel 22:19

2+ y ago22:19

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In today’s episode, we are excited to share with you a segment from our Refined 2022 panel discussion. In this segment, Holly is joined by her mom, Cristie, and friend, Jaclyn to share some of her journey. We hope you find comfort in this episode and know that you do not have to walk this road alone! Episode Highlights: Holly’s Story The roles love…

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Infertility & the Difficult Conversations that Come During the Holidays 18:23

3y ago18:23

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Welcome back friends! The goal of this episode is to show you how to keep your cool and keep the Lord first this holiday season. Well-meaning people will say triggering things, and we want to encourage you with helpful ways to navigate those difficult situations and remove yourself from the conversation when you need to. Let the Holy Spirit fill yo…

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Encore Episode: Keeping The Faith 25:28

3y ago25:28

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Can I get an encore? Welcome back, friends! We are excited to share an encore episode with you today! This is one of our most listened-to episodes, and we think you will understand why once you take a listen. This was our first episode together.. Little did we know that it was just the beginning and God was going to bring us together in a new way! …

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Nothing is Wasted 22:15

3y ago22:15

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The definition of refined is ‘with impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing. Purified, treated, developed, and proved.’ In Proverbs 17:3, the Passion Translation says ‘In the same way that gold and silver are purified by fire. The Lord purifies your heart by the tests and the trials of life.’ Friends, what refining is God t…

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Assume The Best 23:05

3y ago23:05

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Assuming the best isn’t always easy. Sometimes people have the best intentions, but what they say doesn’t come across how they intended. They were trying to help or to relate, but instead, it feels a little like salt in the wound. In today’s show, we dive deeper into how to assume the best even when words hurt and people’s motives seem strange. Pro…

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Listen When You Feel God Has Forgotten You 19:25

3y ago19:25

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Have you ever been in a season of life where you questioned God’s goodness? If you have, we want you to know that you are not alone in that. Dear friend, it’s easy to feel discouraged during life’s trials and valleys. But it’s in those moments when the enemy uses his tactics to discourage us the most. Today, we want to share practical things to do …

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Forgiveness Can Be a Challenge 16:30

3y ago16:30

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Listen, friends, forgiveness is hard! In a world full of differing opinions and ever-changing cultures, it’s nearly impossible to walk through this life unscathed. At some point, whether intentionally or not, we will hurt others and others will hurt us. But where do we go once the hurt takes place? Do we press on as if nothing has happened, or do w…