Heroes For Her

Superheroes are everywhere. Their films dominate the box office. Their merchandise monopolizes store shelves. They have even dethroned princess costumes as the most popular choices for dress up and imaginary play. It’s easy to get caught up in what our culture has to offer, but have we placed a bit too much emphasis on fictional heroes and not enough on teaching our children to become real ones? Have we allowed our kids to spend a little too much time play fighting and not enough time preparing them for the spiritual battles they will face? In today's episode, Erin shares how to talk to your children about their lives as they relate to God’s story. Learn how to lead them to think more deeply about their God-breathed destiny. Show them that, no matter how crazy, busy, or complicated life gets, seeking God’s will and finding ways to become equipped for the battles they will face is more important now than ever before.  Register for Erin's brand new subscription, Bible Belles Monthly, at BibleBelles.com.                                                                                                    Join the Truth Becomes Her Community & sign up for Erin’s emails at truthbecomesher.com Connect with Erin on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook 

Today is all about celebrating the true spirit of giving. In other words, it's time to lift up everything God is doing in this season to draw people closer to Him. In this episode, Erin shares more about her family's generosity journey, what's in the Weidemann Giving Portfolio, and how they decide on how to give and to whom. She also gives you a special peek inside her personal SANTA Switch journal to share stories and experiences from this season, PLUS easy ways to implement a 'flip the focus' approach to Christmas in your own home!  Be sure to check out the following resources:  To learn more about creating a family giving portfolio + investing in God's Kingdom, be sure to check out TheSignatry.com   Join the Truth Becomes Her Community & sign up for Erin’s emails. Connect with Erin and share more about your life and leadership in this season: Instagram | Facebook

This year's SANTA Switch is officially underway! For most of us, generosity is something that needs to be intentionally nurtured and encouraged. In today's episode, Erin shares 5 simple steps for promoting generosity at home (during this season and all year long!).  If you're looking for fun and easy ways to level up your generosity this holiday season, be sure to check out the following resources:  To get Bible resources into the hands of girls all over the world, donate to Dawn of Grace Ministries at dawnofgrace.org.                                                                                                  Join the Bible Belles Community & sign up for Erin’s emails at biblebelles.com. Connect with Erin on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook 

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Even though we battle cultural norms daily, can we still be intentional and strategic about flipping the focus this Christmas? The answer is YES. In today's episode, Erin shares some of her favorite SANTA Switch memories and ways to make this new tradition the best part of Christmas for you and your family. If you're looking for fun and easy ways to pour into your girl this holiday season, be sure to check out the following resources:  Register for Erin's brand new subscription, Bible Belles Monthly, at BibleBelles.com.                                                                                                    Join the Truth Becomes Her Community & sign up for Erin’s emails at truthbecomesher.com Connect with Erin on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook 

As the Christmas season rapidly approaches, we all know just how easy it can be to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose focus on what really matters. For kids, the focus at Christmas is more about getting than it is giving. And who can really blame them? Between the Elf on the Shelf, and making lists for Santa, we as a society give thanks for all we have on one day, and spend the next 30 days talking about everything that we want. Born out of the desire to “flip the focus” from opening presents to opening hearts during the holiday season, Erin launched a new Christmas tradition called the SANTA Switch. In today's episode, she shares how to take a few intentional steps back to realign our hearts with the true meaning of Christmas and the spirit of the original Santa Claus and legendary gift-giver, St. Nicholas of Myra. Awaken the joy that comes with generosity and enjoy today's episode!  If you want to join the fun this holiday season, be sure to check out the following resources:  Read Erin's blog, How To Flip The Focus From Greed To Gratitude, at BibleBelles.com.                                                                                                    Join the Truth Becomes Her Community & sign up for Erin’s emails at truthbecomesher.com Connect with Erin on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook 

This week's special episode is shining a light on gratitude, as Erin shares a simple framework for helping your girl see the big picture when it comes to building and deepening relationships.  The ‘ebb and flow’ of friendships can throw girls for a loop, stirring up feelings of insecurity, inadequacy, and disappointment. Today, Erin shares how to support your girl when it feels like her friendships change and shift like the tide. There’s no avoiding the waves when you’re standing at the water’s edge, but your girl can plant her feet in the hard-packed sand of God’s truth, and the waves won’t knock her over.  If you or your girl are struggling in relationships, either with others or each other, be sure to check out the following resources:  Order Erin’s book series, Bible Belles, available at BibleBelles.com.  Join the Truth Becomes Her Community & sign up for Erin’s emails at truthbecomesher.com Connect with Erin on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

What a mother knows and what a mother can do is special. We know our children in a way that no one else on this earth can know them. Being a mom is a precious gift, so why then do we worry that we’re messing it up? In today's episode, Erin reassures you that no matter how small the contribution, you are making a difference in the lives of your children.

Do you ever wonder, like I used to, how you’re going to teach your girl to process her emotions in healthy ways? We want to help our girls manage themselves and their relationships, but sometimes we don’t even do that very well. In today's episode, Erin shares her game-changing strategy for helping your girl (and YOU) process feelings in real time through guided reflection.

Leadership is so much more than simply being in charge or telling people what to do. One of the most important skills every great leader needs is the ability to give support, confidence and hope to others, otherwise known as encouragement. God wants us to encourage: to inspire others and incite them to action. The word ENCOURAGEMENT literally means to "put courage" into somebody. So how do we do it? In today's episode, Erin shares three simple steps to begin teaching and modeling this skill. 

The current cultural moment has sown and continues to sow a lot of division and strife, but the latin writer Syrus gave us a sweet sentiment that packs a powerful punch today. He said, "Where there is unity, there is always victory."   In today's episode, Erin discusses how we can recommit ourselves to gather and seek unity, no matter what issues aim to divide us. We need the victory that unity always brings, and we need it NOW. 

Children today face an uncertain future, and one thing is clear: they need a new set of skills to succeed. For girls, in particular, they need a mindset shift now more than ever. Our daughters need to develop the essential qualities that will see them through these unsettling times. In this episode, Erin shares the roadmap for teaching your girl to develop traits like grit, resilience, and adaptability.

Should acts of kindness be random or intentional? In this episode, Erin shares her simple 3 step formula for teaching kids to be kind on purpose.

It's easier to point out someone else's flaws instead of wrestling with our own. Today, Erin explains how to avoid the insecurity trap and choose daily to be joyful rather than judgmental.

Miracles are the evidence God puts in our path to show us who He is and what He can do. In today's episode, Erin shares how to use the miracles in your own life to build a meaningful relationship with your girl. 

Success in life depends on how well you perform inside the worldly grading systems, but Jesus came to turn things upside down. In this episode, Erin talks about what eternal rewards look like in Christ’s Kingdom and how to be people who produce fruit that lasts.

As followers of Jesus, every one of us is called to prioritize a life of eternal significance over worldly success. In today's episode, Erin breaks down how to truly understand the call of God and how to live in practical ways that prioritize what really matters.

"Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist." -Pablo Picasso  If you've been feeling a weird sort of pressure to try to replicate the school day and schedule that your children are used to in this season, you can breathe a little easier. In today's episode, Erin is sharing how to implement the learning routines and rhythms that will work best for your family.

Values are the ties that bind a family together, but how do you discover and develop them? In today's episode, Erin shares how family values can help steady each family member to provide a bigger sense of hope, meaning, and significance, despite the challenges we face.

Erin is kicking off a brand new series called Lead At Home, and it's everything you need as you prepare for back to school. Regardless of where they're enrolled, your children need to be learning from you in this season in a whole new way. In today's episode, Erin shares her 4 tips for helping them transition back to school in the best way possible.

Are you tired of things like politics and culture trying to keep us all in a perpetual state of worry? In today’s episode, Erin shares what she's learned as a 5x cancer survivor about overcoming fear no matter what you're facing.

Do you sometimes think that you don’t have what it takes to raise your daughter to live to her full potential? In today's episode, Erin shares the one thing you need to lead your girl with real boldness and genuine enthusiasm.

It's not that caring about our appearance is all bad, but as you well know, it's easy for that caring to turn into an unhealthy obsession. That stops now. In today’s episode, Erin shares three quick reminders about biblical beauty that you can use to inspire, train, and lead your girl (and yourself).

Join Erin as she interviews Rooney about the positive women in her life who are spending time to affirm, guide, and encourage her. If you've ever struggled to find positive females who can compliment your leadership, do not miss this episode.

Merriam-Webster defines a role model as “a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others.” In today's episode, Erin explains what we need to do to get serious about showing our daughters positive women whose behavior they might imitate.

It's no secret that culture is relaying a bunch of messages to our kids. One of the things the world is telling them is that, in order to be a strong, successful leader, they need to be pushy, authoritative, and domineering. It’s all about leading LOUD. In today's episode, Erin shares the real secret to achieving authentic leadership in ourselves and our girls.

Distracted or dissatisfied in your current stage of life? Today, Erin interviews her friend Alyssa Bethke to talk about motherhood and how parents can maintain peace and contentment, in themselves and at home.

Nobody gets it right 100% of the time. When you make a mistake, what you do next says a lot about your leadership. In today's episode, Erin shares her 3 step process for making a relational mess and then cleaning it up.

Girls often face extreme pressure to meet strict and rather unrealistic ideals when it comes to beauty, body and build. It can feel like a never ending quest for perfection that she'll never attain, and these feelings about her body can wreak havoc on her mind, heart, and soul. Listen as Erin interviews Terra Mattson to tackle the subject of body image and what it means for your girl.

Stanford psychology professor Dr. Carol Dweck describes “two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve.” Operating in this space—just outside of your comfort zone—is the key to improving your performance. People approach these problems with the two mindsets. “Are you not smart enough to solve it...or have you just not solved it yet?” In this episode, Erin shares practical tools to develop your girl's growth mindset.

"It’s not the load that breaks you down. It's the way you carry it." In this episode, Erin discusses the key ingredient for teamwork and the heart of effective leadership: the ability to make agreements.

God can do so much when we step out in just a little bit of faith. In today's episode, Erin shares the one thing we have to do to be part of what God is doing.

Join in for a very special Mother's Day tribute as Erin is interviewed by her daughter, the one and only Rooney Cruz!

How do you teach your girl to manage her use of technology, both today and in the future? How do you keep her life from one day revolving around her smartphone? In today's episode, Erin dives into how you can help your girl develop habits that will positively shape the way she interacts with the world (both digital and physical).

As moms and mentors, we all want our girls to develop a strong sense of self. We want them to move gradually toward independence from us while they strengthen their dependence on God. Today, Erin explores how the current culture of selfies hinders that growth and what to do about it.

Where do you immediately turn when you need help? In this digital age, many of us grab our phone or computer. We quickly Google a question to find out the answer. In today's episode, Erin discusses how to find the answers you need by going to God, not Google, first.

In honor of World Health Day, Erin is kicking off a brand new series focused on young women and their mental health. In today's episode, she shares wisdom and guidance from fellow AccessMore family member, Arlene Pellicane on how to cultivate a real connection with your girl: one that will stand the tests of time, trials, and even technology. 

"Does your girl struggle with confidence? Faith. Family. School. Friendships. Social interactions. Managing emotions. Healthy habits.Do you look at all these areas of her life, know that it's your job to help her, but you're not sure where to begin? In today's episode, Erin explains the secret to increasing your girl's confidence and invites you to join her 5 Day Confidence Challenge on April 15."

How do you approach teaching empathy to the young woman you lead? Do you model it? Use stories? Point out other people's behavior? The truth is that we are not going to see eye to eye with everyone all the time. This is a guarantee. If we aren’t aiming for empathy, it can be very easy to misunderstand the other person’s perspective or, in many cases, not even to consider it at all. In today's episode, Erin shares simple steps for aiming to understand and truly empathize with someone else's point of view.

Accountability is making an agreement to do something and then putting guard rails and protections in place so you can see your agreement through to completion. In today’s episode, find out my simple, three-step process for fostering a relationship culture of accountability.

In this week’s podcast I’m unpacking the five most essential traits needed to build your girl’s character, increase her confidence, and help her live out of her true identity. Your girl needs to embrace her worth, and you can show her how. If you’ve ever struggled to reach your girl and train her to see herself through God’s eyes, do not miss today’s episode. 

The art of deal making is invaluable. It is the heart and soul of practicing and receiving accountability, and it’s how we get things done (instead of just talking about them). In this week’s podcast Erin explains how to lead someone (and yourself) through a tough conversation where you need to hash it out and then decide together how things will be moving forward. This is the most challenging part of this podcast series on Communication, so be sure to email Erin directly or ask questions on her socials after you listen and let her know any questions, comments, or concerns you have about Deal Making in real time.

Asking a good question can be valuable in and of itself, irrespective of the answer. It communicates your respect for the other person. Why are questions key? In today's episode I will be teaching the secret to asking good questions. Listen in and gain the insight and wisdom you need when you find yourself inside even the toughest conversations!

“You’re doing it wrong.”Expressing needs, I mean. Have you ever struggled to effectively get your point across to another person? Get what you want? Ask for what you need? Admit that you need some help? Today’s episode is for you.The struggle to communicate effectively is real and it only gets worse when you’re communicating with someone who does not receive or process information the way you do. So, how do you navigate tough conversations like these? In today’s episode, I’m going to give you the framework I use any time I need to communicate need. It’s a simple, five-step process and the key to being clear, concise, kind, and to the point.New shows release Thursdays. Write us a review and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Leadership is about being a person who others can trust + also a person who YOU can trust. Do you trust and believe in yourself? Women can have a lot of trouble in this area because of things like discomfort or anxiety about their abilities or a general lack of confidence. Pair that with negative self-talk and we’ve got a few hurdles in front of us. Don’t worry. In this episode Erin is going to tell you about the single greatest asset you have to learn to listen and trust in yourself: your Body Compass. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe now so you never miss a Thursday episode.

With so many loud, angry, and competing voices out in the world right now, I felt like it was time to right our perspectives, not about speaking but about listening. We talk a lot about effective leadership in our corner of the world, and the most effective way to transform the way you lead is to change the way you listen. Will you listen to this week’s episode and then tag me on social with your favorite quote or takeaway? @erin.weidemann Also, if you’ve got questions, comments, or ideas (really anything that comes up for you), shoot me a text (858) 221-9057. Let’s chat!

Have you been wounded and hurt? Rest assured, the pain youre feeling is valid. And the resistance to forgive is normal. It's possible to feel hurt, but not live hurt. Listen in to find out how to be empowered to forgive what you can't forget.Click HERE to learn more about Lysa TerKeurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries .

We have a different meaning for SANTA in our house - SANTA stands for something: See A Need Take Action. This flips the script from gimme gimme to giving giving! In this throwback episode, Erin outlines what the Santa Switch entails and how you join the Truth Becomes Her Tribe in creating a movement this Holiday Season that will be your family's favorite part of 2020. See our social media to be featured and to see how other families are adopting this concept!

 Max is entering his 35th year as a published author, 140 million books in print, Max has occupied positions on every major national bestseller list. His writing has been translated into more than 54 languages and most recently during the COVID crisis, Max has become a really rich source of pastoral wisdom via daily video check-ins and virtual messages. He continues to serve as Teaching Minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX. Learn more about Bible Belles and Erin's new book, Ringleaders, HERE.  

How stressed are you, mama? Is the political climate in this country just about driving you crazy? In her most transparent and raw episode yet, Erin gets real and offers real solutions in the wake of the elections. Resources to help your children be the solution and channel your concerns: worldvision.org/ignite What Is Ignite: https://youtu.be/goZzMiXtBb4 Student testimonial – what kids don’t learn on mission trips: https://youtu.be/DJzkzocJMqY Part of Ignite – the Social Innovation Challenge: https://youtu.be/372EZ-4u6Rc 

Erin Weidemann and World Famous Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton discuss women in leadership and being led well and leading well as a mother is a process and a work in progress.