A Force To Be Reckoned With
A Force To Be Reckoned With.Life is full of hardships and trials. It’s easy to feel defeated, broken, lost, and weary—which is exactly where the enemy wants you. Each of us are called to fight our own battles, and we have to choose how we will respond when things get hard. Will you wave a white flag in surrender, or will you press on and let battle scars be part of your legacy?We are choosing to rise up and not go down without a fight. We are A Force to Be Reckoned With.Will you join us?
Episodes
238 episodes
238. This One’s for the Boy Moms (and Dads): Reclaiming Boyhood in a World That Silences It with Rebekah Lovell
"Boyhood is not a disease."Boys deserve to know they're not broken—that their energy, curiosity, and desire to test limits aren't flaws but strengths to be channeled. Parents aren't alone in this battle to resurrect boyhood, and small st...
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237. When Good Isn't Great: How Purpose Changes Everything with Elizabeth Dixon
Ever feel like you're drowning in good opportunities but missing what's truly great? This candid conversation with Elizabeth Dixon cuts through the confusion to reveal how defining your purpose transforms decision-making from overwhelming to cr...
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236. The Bittersweet Season of Back to School
The seasons are shifting, and school is back. How can we make sure that summertime bliss doesn't fade with the season? Listen in to hear things we are working on with ourselves and our family to be a unified front.
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235. Summer is Over, Now What? Life and Debt Update
It's been a while! Listen in to hear what we've been up to and how our debt free journey is coming,
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234. Summer’s Coming- Will Your Kids Want to Be Around? 5 Practical Ways to Prep Your House for Hosting Kids
Ever feel that tug-of-war between wanting to open your home and also just wanting a quiet, clean space? Us too.Summer has this way of stirring things up — kids are out of school, the backyard suddenly becomes the neighborhood hots...
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233. Replay: Making your Home a Place of Mission with Victoria Duerstock
When is the last time you have invited someone into your home to sit down and dive into the parts of life that go deeper than everyday conversation?If this isn’t something that you do, or have done recently, what’s holding you bac...
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232. Debt, Marriage, and Morning Coffee: Small Acts, Big Impacts
What if paying off debt didn’t mean putting life on hold?This month we knocked out some debt, paid off a line of credit, and finally feel the snowball rolling. It’s gonna take a few years—and that's okay. We’re in it for the long ...
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231. When Motherhood Brings You to the End of Yourself with Whitney Newby
What if the hardest moments of motherhood weren’t something to escape—but a holy invitation?In this episode, we sit down with Whitney Newby, the heart behind Brighter Day Press, who opens up about the messy, beautiful collision of...
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230. We Should Talk More - On Not Raising Socially Awkward Kids
Remember when eye contact, please-and-thank-you, and real conversations were just... normal? These days, it feels like we’re raising kids in a world that’s slowly forgetting how to be human.We see it everywhere—from the cashier wh...
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229. On Suffering and Hard Things
What if the struggle you're avoiding is the very thing meant to make you stronger?Across the pages of the Bible, scripture doesn’t shy away from suffering. Instead, it calls us to embrace it, learn from it, and find joy in the mid...
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228. Whatchu Doin’ With That Tax Return? - Debt Update
What are you doing with your tax refund this year?In this episode, we’re getting real about our financial journey—how small, consistent habits have helped us make meaningful progress in paying down debt. We kick things off with a ...
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227. PGE: Peeing In The Shower (Spoiler Alert- We All Do It)
Be honest… Do you pee in the shower? Or are you now questioning every shared shower you’ve ever stepped foot in? This time on Parents Google Everything, we dive into some highly scientific research (aka Goog...
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226. Why We Stepped Into Foster Care
What would happen if we stopped seeing foster care as someone else’s problem?Right now, there are nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system, and behind each number is a real child, a real family, a real story. In this epis...
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225. Money and Marriage: Failure is Not an Option
How would you define your relationship with money in your marriage—a seamless partnership, a constant tug-of-war, or something you avoid talking about altogether?In this episode, we’re getting real about marriage and money—because...
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224. Lies From the Enemy: I Can Walk This Road Alone
Do you have a friend you can be completely real with, no masks, no pretending—just you?This episode is all about the power of deep, intentional relationships—whether in marriage, friendship, or community. We talk about what it mea...
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223. Life Update: Honest Feedback, Healthy Conflict, and Spiritual Warfare in Relationships
Anyone else wondering how we’re already in February?Feels like we were just ringing in the new year, and now we’re knee-deep in real life. This episode, we’re hitting pause to reflect, laugh at the messiness, and talk about what’s...
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222. Healing Through Adversity: The Story Behind The Bohemian Mama
Have you ever thought about how the hardest moments in life can become the foundation for something beautiful?In this episode, we chat with Vivian Brinkman, the force behind The Bohemian Mama, a natural skincare brand with a heart...
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221. Money and Marriage
What do car payments, surprise home repairs, and clashing love languages have in common? They’ve all put our marriage to the test—and taught us some unforgettable lessons.In this episode, we’re spilling the tea (and maybe a few te...
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220. Lies From the Enemy: Did God REALLY Say That?
How do you discern the voice of God when life feels overwhelming?In today’s episode, we’re cutting through the noise to expose the lies of the enemy and uncover the truth about the spiritual battlefield we all face. From the very ...
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219. 2025 is Gonna ...SUCK!
How can we turn the twists and turns of last year into opportunities for growth?As we step into 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the past year—the resolutions that got derailed, the unexpected messes, and the lessons learned.
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47:34
218. Lacking Peace?
Ever feel like you're just stuck in a funk?In this episode, we dive into finding peace in the middle of life’s chaos. If you’ve ever felt lost or uncertain about your path, you’re not alone. We chat about how doubt can sneak into ...
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217. Family Meetings
Do you have family meetings at your house?It might seem like a small thing, but these casual hangouts can actually be a game-changer when it comes to staying organized and keeping everyone connected. We chat about how weekly famil...
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216. Thanksgiving Traditions: Connection Over Perfection
Ever wondered what it truly means to be thankful without the pressure of perfection? With a healthy dose of humor and a pinch of nostalgia, we’re hitting pause to reflect on what truly matters: family, home, and the incredibl...
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