Mendy invites her husband, Dennis, to talk authentically about his one year journey going from a firm "no" to eventually leading the way for adopting two children. From their home office, on a snow day, they sit and recall the journey that led them to adopt from Sierra Leone, West Africa. 

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Adoption: When your husband says "no" and you keep praying.

Join Mendy as she interviews Andy Forbeck, a counseling graduate student and mens's ministry leader. Andy shares the definition of self-care. He profoundly explains the difference between relief and restoration. He urges Christians to allow their self-care to bring them closer to Jesus instead of themselves and the world around them. 

Christ Centered Self Care: Andy Forbeck

Mendy defines self-compassion. What is it. What is it not? Then she takes a deep dive into how Christians should be practicing self-compassion in a Christ-centered way. We should be leading the charge on self compassion because Jesus is the creator of compassion and love. Just like He gives us forgiveness, grace, and love, we can also allow for compassion to settle in while we worship at His feet. 

23: Christ Centered Self-Compassion with Mendy Shriver

Shellie Tomlinson, the author of several Christian books, shares how she strives to practice good portion control with her favorite southern cuisine. She is a radio host, is a grandmother, and regularly speaks at women's retreat and Christian conventions. Her joyful attitude about living a healthy life for Jesus is contagious. Grab these portion control tips and use them for you own life. 

Shellie Tomlinson

Mendy interviews Lana Stenner, the author of a 60-second devotional for parents and teens to do together before school starts. Lana shares how to create a shield around your home that creates a sacred and safe place for your teenagers to engage in short meaningful conversations. Lana also tells you how teens actually do want to engage in hard topics, hear God's scripture spoken over them, and get a gentle hug each morning before heading out to the war zone known as high school. 

Lana Stenner: Creating a Christ-centered morning routine for your teens

Ashley Christian, an adoption advocate who intentionally eats to regulate her emotions and hormones, shares her favorite tips for success. She even shares her favorite healthy pizza recipe. Hear her story and be inspired to take flour, sugar, and alcohol from your diet. You'll also be motivated to try Kombucha. Ashley is relatable and sincere. Her real life journey will help you feel understood and normal. 

Ashley Christian: Adrenal Fatigue, Motherhood, and Nutrition

Mendy shares why yoga is not congruent with the teachings found in God's word about meditation. She also points out how deeply rooted yoga is in the the Hindu religion and culture. Then, she shares her own journey practicing yoga but eventually feeling a strong conviction to stop. 

Should Christians Do Yoga?

Join Mendy as she shares why the rename, rebrand, and new direction for the podcast. Then listen as she explains and defines what is it like to live a Gospel Centered Healthy Lifestyle. Lastly, grab some awesome practical tips on how to implement a Gospel Centered Healthy in your daily walk with God. 

Living a Gospel Centered Healthy Lifestyle

Join Mendy as she shares vulnerable details about her childhood. She'll encourage you to peel back the layers of your life and deal with your own childhood trauma so you can be the best version of the hands and feet of Jesus. God has a purpose for you. He wants you to move through the pain and live that purpose!

17: Mendy Shriver, Life is not like a box of chocolates

Robyn shares her compelling journey of going on a medical mission trip to Ghana. Shortly after, Robyn felt the call to open a school near Lake Volta, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world. It is a major hub for child trafficking. The school, Prosperity Academy, exists to provide hope, education, and the gospel to families and children in the area. Listen and feel inspired to do that big thing God has been calling you to do!

Episode 16: Robyn Neuerburg

Ashley Christian, the owner of Grace and Treads, tells her compelling story of loss, heart break, exhaustion and debt while also sharing the hardest parts about adopting 2 twin girls through foster care. Ashley is passionate about helping other families who are going through adoption to feel loved and "normal." Through hardships and triumphs she gives only God the glory, and seeks to build His Kingdom rather than her own. 

Episode 15: Ashley Christian - Building God's Kingdom, not man's kingdom

Mendy interviews Chrystan Ferrell about her upcoming collaborative book titled, Sister Walk In Truth. She shares the hard parts about writing in the midst of life's ups and downs while navigating her marriage, motherhood, a ministry, and a job. Chrystan also shares her passion for speaking God's Biblical truths in the midst of a current climate of Christian pop culture. 

Episode 14: Chrystan Ferrell - Sister Walk In Truth

Mendy shares how the "I am worthy" messages of the world are a bit misleading to the Christian women who is ready to do the big things God has been asking her to do. Listen and hear the redeeming truth of God's word. Listen and get ready to do the hard things God is asking of you. 

Episode 13: You are worth it to Jesus

Mendy interviews Jennifer Allwood, a Christian leader in women's business and social media marketing, about saying "YES" to God's call to do those big scary things that God calls us too. Jennifer shares her passion for adoption, her love for Jesus, and a few hard lessons along the way. She drops a lot of encouragement and wisdom in this podcast, offers a free download to the audience, and invites them to her latest adventure- a Christian Women's Conference called "Equipped." After listening, you'll want to jump off your seat and get busy dong all the those things God's been pressing into you heart. 

Episode 12: Jennifer Allwood, Being a "YES" girl to God

Mendy shares 4 ways people try to overcome pain, trauma, and obstacles that do not work, but instead make it worse for us in the long run. 

Part 1 Overcoming: What overcoming does not look like

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