Episodes
-
LGBTQ+: Loving Without Compromise
On this episode we are joined by Tonya Haskin, wife to Roger, mother to three grown children, and grandmother to many! Tonya has served in ministry with Family Life for decades, counseling many couples alongside her husband. On this episode we discuss how best to love and witness to our LGBTQ+...
-
Guarding Your Marriage
On this episode we are joined by Tonya Haskin, devoted wife and mother to three grown children, who has spent decades in ministry through Family Life counseling married couples alongside her husband. We discuss the importance of guarding your marriage from influences, ideas, and pet sins that can...
-
Transactional Marriages
What happens when marriage becomes a constant tally of who did what, who does more, and whose work matters most? In this episode, we talk about the dangers of a transactional marriage, how scorekeeping breeds resentment, and how to replace it with gratitude, generosity, and teamwork. We’ll…
more -
Serving in Love
On this episode we discuss the importance of doing all things in love as you manage your various duties and responsibilities as a woman, as a wife, and as a mother. We also examine what this looks like practically, and how to course correct when you find yourself succumbing to bitterness,...
-
Sabbath Rest
On this episode we discuss the biblical command to set the Lord's Day aside as a day of worship and rest, and what that should look like practically. Listen and be encouraged!
-
Increasing Capacity and Productivity
The "do less" movement promises peace and freedom from overwhelm, but is shrinking our responsibilities really the biblical answer? In this episode, we make the case that God often grows us not by removing challenges, but by increasing our capacity to faithfully bear them. We'll explore why…
more -
Support and Submission in the Midst of Disagreement
On this episode we discuss ways that we can come alongside our husbands in the midst of disagreement to offer support and encouragement so that he can lead the family confidently and have a soft place to land if his plans should happen to fail. We also touch on the pitfalls of digging your heels…
more -
Take A *Mental* Load Off
On this episode we discuss the concept of "mental load" in a woman's work and how we can avoid bitterness over what may *seem* to be an unequal mental burden in marriage. Listen and be blessed!
-
To Game Or Not To Game
On this episode we talk about our principles/philosophy on screen time generally, and video games specifically, when it comes to what we engage in as a family within our own homes. We also talk about some pitfalls Christians can encounter when thinking through these issues. Listen and be encouraged.
-
Mother Culture: A View Of Biblical Self Care
On this episode we discuss the concept of "mother culture" that is popular in the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, and how this could compliment a biblical view of self-care. Listen and be encouraged!
-
Treating Your Work In The Home Like A REAL Job
On this episode we discuss the importance of treating your work in the home like a REAL job - of approaching your tasks with intentionality and efficiency, and the importance of making space for planning and prep so that you can be successful in these endeavors. Listen and be encouraged!
-
The Monetary Value of a Home Manager
On this episode we talk about all of the ways a home-focused woman benefits her household MONETARILY. That's right my friends - we are talking cold hard cash. Even if your work in the home does not lead to an official paycheck, you are making a positive and measurable financial impact on your...
-
The Secret Garden: How To Be A Friend
On this episode Kristin and her son Knox discuss the classic novel The Secret Garden, and their takeaways on how to be a friend.
-
(Part 3) The Tradwife Movement: Educating Our Daughters
On this episode we discuss the importance of preparing our daughters for their role in the home by educating them for more than the domestic arts. Listen and be encouraged!
-
(Part 2) The Tradwife Movement: Diversity in Gifting and Application
In this episode we discuss our tendency to compare our home practices and pursuits to the women we see online or in real life, and how important it is to have solid biblical convictions but to hold them in such a way that they impact your own practice but do not lead you to judge others or meddle...
-
(Part 1) The Tradwife Movement: Examining Foundations
On this episode we discuss the Tradwife movement, and how important it is for any pursuit of right gender roles within the family to be tethered to a biblical worldview and a Christian vision for the family. Listen and be encouraged.
-
Masks of God
On this episode we discuss the idea that there is a division between sacred and secular in the work that we do in the world, and how this unbiblical distinction has impacted our ability to see that as we serve our neighbor, even in the most menial ways, we serve the Lord. The people we serve are...
-
Yes yes. No no.
On this episode we discuss oath making and the importance of being women who do what we say and know how to hold back from making commitments and promises we cannot keep. Listen and be encouraged.
-
Labeling Our Kids According To Their Sins
On this episode we discuss the importance of avoiding the common temptation to label our kids, especially when we are labeling them according to their individual weaknesses and sin habits. Listen and be encouraged!
-
Reassuring the Repentant Child
On this episode we discuss what it looks like to handle a repentant child's doubts over whether they have truly been forgiven for their sin. We discuss what their concern could be pointing to, and how to coach our children to take their thoughts captive and stand on biblical truth in spite of…
more -
*Spicy* Homeschool Myths
We get a little spicy in this episode, and discuss some homeschool myths that are less frequently addressed - Is it important to enroll our children in a public (or private) school so that they might be exposed to sin and learn from their their failures? Is homeschooling just "Plan B" if private...
-
Incorporating Scripture Reading Into Your Homeschool Day
The title says it all! On this episode we discuss the benefits of a plain, direct, systematic reading through of the scriptures with our children, and we focus on the sufficiency of this practice as the "bible curriculum" in our homeschool day.
-
Sharing is Communism: Cheeky Reflections on Sharing and Tattle-Taleing
On this episode we talk about our approach to two of the most common parenting demands - settling disputes over coveted toys and handling the infamous tattle-tale. Listen in and be encouraged!
-
Being a Good Friend in Hard Circumstances
On this episode we talk about what scripture calls us to as the friend of those in hard circumstances. We talk about practical ways we can be a support, and dive deep into discussion over various pitfalls our friends may face when they're in pain and how we can offer a hand out of the ditch…
more -
On Music Education with Sean-David McGoran
On this episode we are interviewing Sean-David McGoran, who is a veteran homeschool dad, lifelong musician, and the founder and director of The Tuned in Academy in Olympia WA. We talk about what music reveals to us about our Creator, why it's important to incorporate music education in the...
-
Mothers Day: A Battle Plan For Bitter Betties
Mother's Day can bring all manner of temptation to weary mothers who are desperate for rest, recognition, and grand romantic gestures. So we decided to work through a battle plan for mamas who, like us, would like to make it through the day without allowing unmet expectations to turn us into…
more -
Open-handed Mothering
On this episode we talk about the importance of generosity towards those in our household - especially our children! We discuss material generosity and general open-handedness with our time, as well as the importance of having a godly and joyful attitude when much is asked of us. Listen and be...
-
The Mythical Office of Pastor's Wife
On this episode we talk about what has become in many Christian circles the "office" of Pastor's Wife. We work through some of the unbiblical expectations placed on her shoulders, and talk about the importance of her ministry to her own household.
-
Sicks and Icks: Tips and Tricks
On this episode we talk about surviving cold and flu season, from practical tips and tricks to good guidelines on what to expect with a house full of kids and when to stay home and keep those germs to yourself. Take a listen and be equipped!
-
On Mommy Wine Culture
On this episode we discuss "Mommy Wine Culture". How should we handle alcohol as mamas stretched thin? Is it okay to unwind with a nightly glass, or two, or three? We know wine is a blessing - a means to relax and to lift the spirit - but where do we draw biblical lines and set wise boundaries…
more -
Giving More Than The Leftovers
So often we succumb to the temptation to push our husband down the priority list, when the Lord has called and created us to be his helper and companion. We give everyone else our best and give our husband "the leftovers". On this episode we talk about ways that a married woman can be intentional...
-
Extending Hope to Abortion Minded Mothers with Rachel Lane
One this episode we interview Rachel Lane, who works for Human Coalition, a national pro-life organization that serves women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Human Coalition works with pregnancy centers all over the country and also owns and operates their own women's care clinics providing...
-
What It Is To Forgive with Rev. Dr. Brant Bosserman
On this episode we interview our pastor, Dr. Brant Bosserman, on the topic of forgiveness. What is forgiveness? To whom is it due? Does God require us to forgive all those who sin against us, or only those who have met certain requirements? When should we overlook an offense, and when do we have…
more -
Meditations on Meekness
On this episode we discuss the topic of meekness - what IS meekness? How do we cultivate this quality? How do we pursue meekness in the way that we approach our work and our roles as women in the home and outside of it? Listen in and be encouraged!
-
Take Pleasure: Christian Hedonism in Homemaking
On this episode we discuss taking pleasure in our work as homemakers - Why it is imperative that we do so, how it connects to our life's purpose: to glorify and enjoy God, and what we can do to savor the graces that He weaves into even the hardest of circumstances. Listen and be encouraged!
-
Homeschool Myths
On this episode we discuss homeschooling, the myths and the realities - what about socialization? Are mothers qualified to provide an education for their child? Is there "one right way" to educate a child? What is the primary goal of educating our children? Listen in and be encouraged!
-
Postpartum Reflections
On this episode we reflect on our various postpartum experiences, and share tips/wisdom we've picked up along the way. We discuss breastfeeding, after-pains, sleep deprivation, bed rest, post-partum depression, and a myriad of other common challenges mamas face in those first weeks/months after...
-
Need Some Cheese With That Whine?
On this episode we discuss how we should view the challenges we encounter in life, and how we should bring our grievances before the Lord. We work through the difference between grumbling/complaining and obeying the command to cast our cares on God in prayer.
-
Christ The Cycle Breaker
On this episode we discuss how familial sin cycles are broken in Christ. We discuss how we should approach our reflections on our childhood, confronting sins committed by our parents, taking responsibility for our own sin, setting new patterns in our own family, and most importantly.. where we…
more -
The Pursuit of Self Esteem
On this episode we talk about how the concept of self-esteem, and the cultural push to pursue it, fits (or doesn't fit) into the Christian life. We focus heavily on where we should and should not find our identity and establish our value as individuals. We work through various pitfalls and common...
-
The Practice of Prayer
On this episode we discuss prayer. What is it? What is the extent of our duty to engage in it? What should we pray for? How do we get out of a prayer slump, when every word seems pointless drudgery and our minds are quick to wander? Take a listen, we hope you're encouraged in the practice of prayer.
-
Setting Biblical Boundaries In Relationships
In this episode we discuss what it looks like (and doesn't look like) to set biblical boundaries in relationships. We dive into our relationships with our parents, our spouses, friendships, and relationships in the church. We cover what our ACTUAL duties are in each of these circumstances and…
more -
The Virtue Of A Messy Home
In this episode we discuss what our priorities should be as we are working in the home, and how to balance those priorities when there is a practical need to keep your home clean, your kids bathed, and your fridge full. We work through what scripture has to say about sloth and productivity, and…
more -
Won By Her Conduct - Part 2 (And Interview with Young and Wifed Up)
Part 2 of our conversation with Young and Wifed up - In this half of the convo we talk more about what it means to win our husbands (without a word), the importance/role of the local church body in the life of unequally yoked spouses, and practical ways we can support women who are in this…
more -
Won By Her Conduct - Part 1 (An Interview with Young and Wifed Up)
In this episode we were invited to join our friends at Young and Wifed Up for an interview on the topic of the unequally yoked marriage. Ash shares her personal experience from before her husbands conversion, and we all discuss biblical wisdom for women who find themselves in this circumstance or...
-
The Family Table
On this episode we discuss ways that we can make the family dinner table a joyful place where our families are blessed by and brought near to the Lord.
-
Host Recos
In our loosiest goosiest, least theologically driven podcast episode yet (and probably ever), we kick back and talk about our favorite things - makeup, gadgets, apps, podcasts, books, the works! We hope you enjoy some laid back schmoozery, and get some good ideas while you're here!
-
Fast Food Hacks and Kid Tips
We are back after a holiday hiatus! On this episode we are joined by a very special guest, Kristin's son Knox Hedgcock! We spend the episode doing something we don't do too much of - shootin the breeze. We discuss fast food hacks and our tried and true kid hacks (from quick breakfasts, to nap...
-
The Marriage Bed - with Pastor Brant Bosserman
On this episode we interview our Pastor, Dr. Brant Bosserman, on the topic of the marriage bed. We go deep into the theological implications in our approach to sexual intimacy, what it means to keep the marriage bed pure, how to maintain sexual fidelity, the importance of maintaining healthy and...
-
Managing Wealth in Marriage
On this episode we interview Elder Scott Hedgcock on the topic of money and marriage - what are some common issues that can crop up in regard to finances? How can we avoid them? How should we think about building and managing wealth biblically? Listen in!
About this show
And the Apta Sophia Podcast we search the scriptures to discover useful wisdom to aid Christian women in the pursuit of biblical womanhood.
Hosted by
Apta Sophia
Categories