Simply Edify
We are Simply Edify. Our mission is to help strengthen your walk with the Lord. Our goal is to encourage women as we navigate the messiness of life through Biblical studies, personal stories, and practical tips that bolster our walk with Jesus daily.
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Episodes
47 episodes
Missions in Panama: Faith Across Borders
Beth Shields shares her family's journey as missionaries in Panama, including their unexpected path from Mexico, cultural adjustments, and ministry to indigenous communities in remote mountain regions.• Third-generation missionary famil...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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39:19
Life On The Road: A look into the Shworer family's deputation journey and call to the field of Papua New Guinea
Melissa Schworer shares her family's journey from years of ministry in Idaho to pursuing mission work in Papua New Guinea. She discusses the long-awaited call, challenges of deputation life, and preparations for serving in a culture vastly diff...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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50:59
Jonah's Reluctance: What We Can Learn Part 2
This episode continues the discussion of Jonah and what his reluctant obedience teaches us about our own attitudes toward evangelism and missions today.• Jonah's need for a second command to "arise and go" after the fish incident reveal...
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Jonah's Reluctance: What We Can Learn
Our exploration of the book of Jonah reveals important truths about missions and our often-reluctant hearts toward sharing the gospel.• God calls us out of our comfort zones to reach the lost.• Jonah knew God was merciful but didn't...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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19:57
Back At It!
Have you ever found yourself feeling simultaneously blessed and overwhelmed? The podcast returns after a much-needed break as April welcomes a new baby into her family, now juggling the needs of a four-month-old alongside children entering thei...
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Overwhelmed Heart
Feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress, especially as a mother, is a struggle many of us face. Join us as we unravel ways to realign priorities by discerning truth from lies, and asking God for guidance in our day-to-day duties.This epis...
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Gentle Heart
Are you a gentle person? Join us as we explore the concept of gentlenss in the believer's life, challenging the notion that gentleness is simply a personality trait and instead uncovering its roots as a fruit of the spirit. Through...
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Repentance vs Guilt: Identifying Conviction,True Repentance and Guilt.
Feeling weighed down by guilt and struggling to find the path to true repentance? Join us as we unravel the distinctions between these two experiences from a biblical perspective. Through the lens of King David's story and personal reflections,...
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Good Heart or Bad Heart?
In this new series we look at our new devotional "Issues of the Heart." We kick things off by sharing some personal stories and biblical insights that reveal the transformation our hearts undergo through Christ.We also tackle the popula...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:50
New Devotional Launch
Yay! A project we have been working for some time is now ready to share with you all! We have been looking forward to this! Our devotional is called Issues of the Heart. As the title suggest it is designed to go a little deeper into root issues...
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Balancing Faith and Business: Questions Christians Should Ask About Multi-Level Marketing
Network Marketing and Multilevel Marketing opportunities have made their way through the Christian wife circles for years. Estie and April share their experiences with you in this episode and ask some questions about these style companies. ...
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29:49
Bridging Generations: Uniting Wisdom with Youth in Relationships
We often overlook the treasure troves among us—those mothers who have journeyed through adulthood with a steadfast faith, nurturing not just their families but potentially our growth as well. In this heartfelt dialogue, we share the richness th...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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40:01
Deconstruction Movement
Join our guest host, Christina Palma, and host April Fruchey as they navigate the contentious topic of deconstruction in modern Christianity. Unveiling the nuances between mere reflection and an outright rejection of faith in Christ, they urge ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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45:36
Should We Go "All In" with the Homestead Movement?
Join Cohosts April Fruchey & Estie Woodard as we bring the Biblical perspective to the growing trend of the Homestead Lifestyle. Shining a light on ideals in the movement that are Biblical as well as some cautions for motives that may deter...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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35:04
BE YE Final Episode: Discussing Spiritual Maturity and Purposeful Living
As we conclude our exploration of 'The BE YE's', we dive into the essence of Christianity, discussing how the Holy Spirit gives the fortitude needed to face life's challenges. We connect our trials to the eternal, illustrating how perseverance ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:16
Teaching Faith Through Timeless Christmas Melodies
Ever wondered how to teach your children about the true meaning of Christmas through music? We discuss the power of hymns in fostering faith in the younger generation. We'll challenge the status quo by examining the richness of older hymn...
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20:50
Be Ye Thankful
As the Christmas season approaches, its helpful to do a heart check and see how thankful we really are!
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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24:19
Be Ye Kind
Kind or nice...is there a difference? Listen to this episode to see what we think!
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:22
Be Ye Merciful
Being merciful is very countercultural in today's society. We are quick to "cancel" people, label them toxic, or write them off without considering the attributes of mercy, compassion, forgiveness and grace. In this episode Estie and Apri...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:44
BE YE: Holy
Join the continuing, conversation on what a believer should BE. In this episode April an Estie talk about the idea of holiness and how it should playout in the everyday life of the believer. Have any additional ideas or comments on the...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:09
BE YE: Transformed
If you have been around regular preaching chances are you have heard a sermon or two on Romans 12:1,2 its a wonderful passage with great truth for the believer in any stage of growth! Be encouraged as the hosts discuss what it means to BE YE TR...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:14
New Series Introduction: BE YE
What does God want us to BE? Well, in the New Testament there are several verses that give the imperative, BE YE... which often precedes a manner in which we are to conduct ourselves as Saints.We will be looking at several of those...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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14:09
Mother's Day
How could two momma's surrender their children to situations beyond their control? How can we surrender our children to the Lord? Listen to our special episode for Mother's Day and be encouraged!
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