Tried + Truly
Episodes
26 episodes
T + T Ep 25 - Building Self-Esteem in Kids with Nellie Harden
Hey, parents of tweens and teens, we have an episode specifically designed for you! Join your T+T hosts, Lori Milliken and Michelle DeReus, as they welcome family life and leadership coach Nellie Harden to the show. The ladies ask Nell...
T + T Ep 24 - Communication by Design
Communication can be hard, but the good news is it doesn’t have to be! On this episode Lori Milliken and Michelle DeReus share personal stories of how the powerful study I Said This You Heard That by author...
T + T Ep 23 - Faith Over Fear with Jackie Frailey
Faith over Fear – Is the phrase cliché or profound? We vote profound as the world is a scary place. There are times of chaos and turmoil that can consume our thoughts and steal our joy if we don’t battle against it. So, what’s a girl to do?!...
T + T Ep 22 - What is Biblical Grace?
We have all been offered grace, but do we really understand the true meaning of grace? Can we give ourselves grace? Can we offer it to others? Is it just a buzzy word to make ourselves feel better when our imperfections shi...
T + T Ep 21 - Having Hope
Do you find yourself losing hope? Hope for a brighter future? Hope for a COVID-free life? Hope that the chaos of this world will end? You’re not alone! Thankfully, you can rest assured there are ways to find encourage...
T + T Ep 20 - Finding Our Identity with Abbey Lightbody
Do you feel unfulfilled in a life of busyness? Do you question your worth despite a successful and abundant career? Do you feel a loss of purpose while giving your all to motherhood? These emotions are evidence that your identit...
T + T Ep 19 - A Dose of Patience
Does your patience run thin on the daily? Thin patience is nearly a badge of honor in the 21st century. Although comforting that we’re not alone in this struggle, it’s not a place to stay. During this episode, Lori and Michelle share v...
T + T Ep 18 - Love + Marriage with Kara Barker
Marriage is one of the most intense and intimate relationships this side of heaven. The topic spurred a lot of interest in our prior T + T episode so we’re talking about it again! Sometimes we want to kiss our hubbies; sometimes we wan...
T + T Ep 17 - No More Perfect Moms with Jill Savage
If you have kids, regardless of age, then we have some encouragement to share with you! Lori and Michelle were honored to be joined by Jill Savage, a fourteen-time Christian author, public speaker, podcast host, and founder of Hearts a...
T + T Ep 16 - Myth Busters! Martha + Mary of Bethany
Are you familiar with the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary from the town of Bethany? If not, check it out in the Gospel of Luke 10:38-42 and then check out this episode. Mary’s wise choice to sit in the presence of J...
T + T Ep 15 - Bye Shame! with Jenny Luttrell
Shame! It’s real, it’s intense, and we all battle it in some form or another. Just like that of Adam and Eve, shame holds us back from being in close relationship with God. It keeps us hiding in a place of pain and sin; preventin...
T + T Ep 14 - Embracing Change
Whether your kids are headed to kindergarten, college-bound or somewhere in between, change can be difficult on a mother’s heart. Listen in as we learn how to let go of control, manage our feelings of fear and embrace change by trustin...
T + T Ep 13 - Cancel Your Mom Guilt Trip
The mom guilt struggle is real! Social media and society are quick to tell us what it takes to become the ideal mother. The real question we need to ask is - what are God’s instructions for us as moms? Thankfully, He keeps...
T + T Ep 12 - Finding Faith with Erica Goode
Do you long for a more intimate relationship with God? Have you ever felt lost in a religious routine? Erica Goode, wife, mom and author of the blog Living A Goode Life, has been there too! Listen in as she shares her powerful...
T + T Ep 11 - Grief: Finding Hope through Loss with Kaitlyn Fiedler
Sorrow and grief are part of everyone’s story this side of Heaven. Thankfully, there is hope and healing to be found! By holding fast to the truth of who God is and how He loves us, we can find hope in the midst of heartbreak. ...
T + T Ep 10 - The Self-Care Deception with Jaclyn Castro of Courageous Fit Female
Let’s do a little heart check, ladies! Are we unknowingly falling into the self-care trap? Can something that sounds so positive really be bad? YES! The answer is yes! If you are anything like Lori and Michelle, you may want t...
T + T Ep 9 - Bridging the Gap with Toya Christine
Armed only with love, Lori and Michelle join the global dialogue on allyship and the fight against racism and social injustices. Together with Toya Christine, a mom, wife, strong woman of God and advocate for change, they explore the B...
T + T Ep 8 - Celebrating Hallelujahs and Hiccups with Kara Barker
With energy soaring and passion pumping, Lori and Michelle chat with author, mentor, mom and wife Kara Barker about her new devotional, prioritizing, finding your purpose and much more. Whether you're celebrating a hallelujah moment or going...
T + T Ep 7 - When Marriage Gets Hard with Lindsey Price
Has your marriage even been shook to the breaking point? Do you know someone in a struggling marriage? Our natural response to difficult, scary and unknown situations is often fight or flight and that’s true in a marriage struggle as w...
T + T Ep 6 - Keeping the Christ in Christmas with Nicole Sniff
Christmas may look different this year, but the true celebration of Christmas remains unchanged. Joined by a sweet and wise friend, Lori and Michelle discuss challenges and tips for keeping Christ at the center of Christmas. ...
T + T Ep 5 - Gratitude Always
Gratitude is not just a feeling, it’s an act of love and obedience that brings the gift of peace in the midst of the storm. Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Lori and Michelle talk about the spiritual act of giving gratitude in all ...
T + T Ep 4 - Finding Food and Fitness Freedom through Faith w/Robyn Wright of Faithfully Living Fit
There’s no latest diet trend in this episode, only the true testimony of how God can provide help and healing in restoring a healthy relationship with food and fitness. Robyn Wright, owner of Faithfully Living Fit, is a personal traine...
T + T Ep 3 - Anxiety + the Peace of God with Jennifer Belle, LPC
Lori and Michelle welcome a dear friend and licensed professional counselor, Jennifer Belle. This trio embraces the topic of anxiety that’s been taking a toll and challenging many of us in new ways. Jennifer brings hope and insi...
T + T Ep 2 - Overcoming Insecurities - Who Are You Comparing Yourself To?
Lori and Michelle don’t hold back as they share honest examples of overcoming insecurities and the sin of comparison that separates us from God. Whatever your insecurity struggle may be, from scrolling social media to playdates and workplaces, ...