Ep 173 - Are women bound to a life of misery if they take on this role in the home. Cooking. Cleaning. Caretaking. Sleeping. Wake up. Repeat. Is this brainless work?  The home can be either a prison or a gospel flourishing environment. When you create a space for people to build relationships, nourish their bodies, learn, grow and build one another up, it's a life-giving gift. Allow us to change your perspective in this conversation on the cooking, cleaning and the kitchen. NEW - The...

Ep. 172 - At thirteen, after being abandoned by her mother one summer and left to take care of her younger brother, Harmon becomes susceptible to a relationship that turns out to be toxic, abusive, and ultimately exploitave. She eventually finds herself working in a strip club under the control of a pimp. Ultimately, she disposers the path to true freedom. Connect with Harmony and TREASURES  NEW GIRL DEFINED MEMBERSHIP FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for...

Ep 171 - Imagine wanting to change your entire lifestyle because of what you see on social media. That is the reality for many women. We see. We want. We get anxious because we don't have. We do whatever we can to achieve that lifestyle. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.  The anxiety of trying to "measure up" on social media is too much. Let's discuss how we can be rooted in truth and have pease even when our lives are less than Instagram worthy.  NEW GIRL DEFINED MEMBERSHIP FREE BOOK - Battling...

Ep. 170 - Porn had a chokehold on Cortney's life. She longed for freedom and Christ brought that to her. Join us for this special episode brought to you by our friends at COMPELLED. Listen to other powerful testimonies from martyrs, addicts, prisoners, missionaries and more at CompelledPodcast.com Contact Cortney directly at: CortneyBruketta @ gmail.com NEW GIRL DEFINED MEMBERSHIP FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian Girls Support the show Support the...

Ep. 169 - Politics has many American Christian women crippled with anxiety. The stress of voting and the ramifications of that vote are weighty. In fact, a few years ago Kristen actually begged her husband to run for president because she was so stressed about the current political climate of the day. How can we, as Christian women, find peace and rest in Christ during these unknown times? How can we put our TRUST in Him? Let's dig in. NEW MEMBERSHIP FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual...

Ep. 168 - Enjoy this replay. The whole idea of freezing your eggs is becoming more appealing to women each year.   Instead of being bound by her (God-designed) biological clock, women can delay having children until their 40s, without the worry of having to produce healthy eggs. The basic idea is that you freeze your strong eggs when you’re in your 20s, and then use them when you’re in your 40s. Women, young and old, are loving this new freezing technology because it frees them up from having...

Ep 166 - Have you ever seen a Christian marriage where the man appears to be leading, but the wife is actually controlling everything from behind the scenes? Control has been the name of the game since Eve ate the fruit in the garden. Women over the centuries have wrestled with their controlling and manipulative nature.  In todays episode, we're unpacking 5 ways women tend to control the man in their life.  Support the showSupport the Show FOLLOW US: GirlDefined.com Instagram YouTube...

Ep. 166 - Paul and Morgan have been braving the world of YouTube for most of their marriage. They've been proclaiming biblical truth and working to point others toward Jesus. It's not always easy though. The pressure to create and produce can be overwhelming. Not to mention the constant pushback and negativity that comes with being in the online space. In today's episode, Paul and Morgan open up and show us a behind the scenes look at what it really takes to be a Christian youtube couple....

Ep. 165 - Biblical submission has been misunderstood and abused by many throughout history. Should we toss the biblical term OR strive to understand it in the way God intended? Is biblical submission still relevant for modern women? In today's conversation, we brought on Shannon Popkin to help us with this difficult topic. She's a Bible teacher, wife, mom and amazing mentor to many. She brings truth and light to the reality of biblical submission in marriage. Connect with Shannon...

Ep 164 - Have you ever wondered if marriage will cure your ongoing struggles with porn, masturbation, erotica and other sexual sins? Many women have believed the lie that getting married will CURE their sexual struggles. In today's episode, we offer you a better way toward freedom. A way that is rooted in God's truth. Let's dive in. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian Girls Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying...

Ep 163 - The two of us used to be HUGE proponents of the "praying  for your future husband" concept. I, Bethany, wrote letters and prayers for my future husband from age 14-30 when I got married. That's a lot of time spent thinking and dreaming about someone that might not have even existed. Is it a good idea for single Christian women to focus on a future husband? In today's episode, we're going to unpack the pros and cons of praying for your future husband. FREE BOOK - Battling...

Ep 162 - We've seen thousands of Christian women ditch their faith over the past several years. Many came face to face with issues like gay marriage and decided that "hate-filled" Christianity wasn't for them.  Is it possible to be a KIND Christian and disagree with others? Does God's Word really stand the test of time? In today's conversation, we unpack these hard questions with Alisa Childers. A woman who tore her faith down to the bottom and rebuilt it back up again. Let's figure out how...

Ep 161 - The sourdough biblical womanhood aesthetic is in full force. It seems milking your cow, collecting fresh eggs and wearing a flowy dress are the new standards for biblical womanhood. Is it though? What does the Bible actually say about biblical womanhood? Does God require us to be barefoot and baking to be a Proverbs 31 woman? Let's discuss. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian Girls Recommended Resource: Embracing Biblical Womanhood (PDF...

Ep. 160 - Colleen Hoover has exploded onto the scene over the past few years. She is a multi New York Times bestseller and has even outsold the BIBLE. This author has captivated women across the world. Much of the controversy amongst Christian women has been around the erotic scenes in her books. Many say they're pornagraphic and downright sinful. If you've heard of or have read Colleen Hoover's books, this episode is for you! FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for...

Ep. 159 - Marrying a man of godly character sounds great...but how can you know if he's ACTUALLY a godly man?  You need answers to questions like, “What kind of character does this guy have?” “Where is his heart in regard to what God’s Word teaches?” “Does he genuinely love the Lord, and is this evident in his actions?” “Does he uphold God’s Word as the greatest authority in his life?” In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany unpack what it takes to truly get to know a man so you can make...

Ep. 158 - It's easy to be a fearless Christian woman around people who agree with you. But, what about those settings where people disagree? Are you willing  to stand up for God's design at work, school, and on social media? Are you truly willing to live an unashamed life of the gospel of Jesus? It's time to link arms and live bold and courageous lives for Jesus. Let's unpack exactly what it takes to be a fearless woman of God. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit...

Ep. 157 - Enjoy this important replay. Christian women are notorious for giving "feel good" encouragement. It might not be true. It might not be biblical. But, it makes us feel good in the moment. "You're enough." "Your turn is next!" "You'll get that baby soon." "Marriage is in your future." "Good things are coming your way." These all sound nice and great and make me feel good... but are they true? Are they biblical? In today's episode, we're unpacking why this "fluffy feel good"...

Ep. 156 - We surveyed hundreds of single women for our book Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart. The answers were unanimous. Single women desperately need help, guidance and mentorship. They shared their struggles with porn, erotica, masturbation and said that they don't know who or where to turn for help. Married Christian women should be the FIRST ones to reach out with Biblical hope and truth. Married Christian women need to proactively mentor single women in this area. If...

Ep. 155 - Enjoy this replay. The word identity has become one of the biggest buzz words of our day. Our modern culture is passionate about spreading the message that our truest identity can be found within ourselves. We’re told that who we are has nothing to do with God, but everything to do with us. As we live in the midst of this popular narrative, we need to remind ourselves that our truest identity doesn’t come from within, but from within God’s design for us. If we want to experience...

Ep 154 - Is it okay to want to be married? Is there anything a single woman can do to make marriage happen? Candice Watters gives women permission to want Christian marriage and encourages them to believe it's possible. In today's conversation, we're giving you practical steps you can take to make marriage a more likely part of your future. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian Girls Recommended Resource: Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting...

Ep. 153 -  We hope you enjoy this replay. Have you ever wondered anything like this: “How will I know when I meet my future husband?” Or, “How will I know if he’s the one I should marry?” Or, “What signs should I look for to figure out who the one is?!” These are popular questions. Chances are, you’ve probably asked some of them yourself. Trying to “figure out the ONE” is something we’ve asked ourselves over the years too. However, instead of looking for a magic sign or an overwhelming...

Ep. 152 - The booty pics. The cleavage pics. The showcasing the feminine form pics. We've all seen them. We may have even posted them. Some of us have even attached a Bible verse as the caption. The seductive selfie has become a staple for many women's social media feeds. These pics get the likes. They get the attention. It's no wonder many women love to post them.  Should we as Christian women post seductive selfies?  Let's dive into this question on today's episode.  FREE BOOK - Battling...

Ep 151 - The surrogacy industry has boomed over the past decade. The rich and famous have started to rent out the wombs of other women in order to maintain their bodies and fast paced lifestyle. Why carry your own baby when another woman can do it for you? There are some serious concerns about this new way of bringing babies into the world. The dark side of "womb renting" isn't something many are willing to be honest about. But, women deserve to know the truth. We brought on expert Ericka...

Ep. 150 - When Kristen heard that Zack drank a beer while they were dating her jaw hit the floor. She was a staunch "no alcohol" girl and thought Zack was too (only a staunch no guy). This brought up some intense conversations and forced both of them to take a deep dive on what the Bible actually says about this subject. Let's discuss how we as Christian women should approach the topic of alcohol from a wise and balanced view point. FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical...