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Kinship Podcast
by Kinship
Though we were meant to walk side by side in deep relationships with church family, the disconnect we feel can be crippling. We’re four church sisters that share our discussions so that you’re encouraged to deepen relationships through meaningful conversation in your local church.
Episodes
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#67: Confession and Vulnerability *LIVE*
Kinship LIVE! In August, Bethany Baptist Church had its first women's conference. It was a joy to be present among women that wanted to be open and kill sin so that they aren't overtaken by it. We did our first live episode in front of a live audience. Also, we had more than two listeners! Show...
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#66: Talking About Sex with Our Kids
Many would agree that having "the talk" or bringing up "the birds and the bees" with our children gives us a lump in our throat! How can we better tackle this necessary conversation and be faithfully discipling our children? Join us as we stumble through this topic. Show notes: God's Design for…
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#65: Introverts
What's it like to be around others and get drained? Introverts know that feeling all too well! There are blessings of being an introvert but cons too. Since data shows there are more extroverts in society sometimes introverts can feel the struggle of keeping up with the the group. Join us as we...
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#64: Extroverts
What's it like to be around others and get re-energized? Extroverts know that feeling all too well! There are blessings of being an extrovert but cons too. According to data there are more extroverts in society than introverts. Join us as we talk about who's an extrovert among us and what it…
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#63: Listening
Listening to people comes easy to some and difficult for others but essential to healthy relationships. How can we listen well to people in order to love them well? Listen in as we discuss how we struggle and we lean on Christ for help in order to listen well. Six Lessons in Good…
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#62: Insecurity
We were asked by one of our sisters to talk about insecurity and the struggles (and blessings) that come with it. Join us as we feel insecure even about the topic! Lay Aside the Weight of Insecurity- Jon Bloom
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#61: Busyness
Busyness is part of the American life. How about the church? Can believers balance being genuinely busy and able to make room for more? Come join us as we chat about how busy or non busy we are! Crazy Busy- Kevin DeYoung Busyness Is Not the Problem- Desiring God
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#60: Pastor's Wives
The pastor of the church is usually well connected but what about his wife? In many local churches there are many ideas of what the pastor's wife should do or be but are they encouraging to the body or hurtful? Join us after a LONG hiatus as we talk about our experience with being a pastor's…
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#59: Resolving Conflict
The dreaded talk that we have to have with someone. We've all felt that at some point. How can we think about conflict in a helpful way? Join us as we compare notes and discuss our imperfect conflict resolutions. The dreaded talk that we have to have with someone. We've all felt that at some…
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#58: Friends with Unbelievers
Being friends with like minded people is easy but God has also called us to live in a hostile world. Our family and friends might oppose God so then how should we engage them? Join us as we talk about loving others with Gospel truth. *technical difficulties for the first 7 mins* Tim Chester...
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#57: Friendship with Guys
In this episode we discuss male and female relationships. In our local churches we are called to be in covenant with our sisters and brothers but what does that look like? Maybe you feel uncomfortable around the opposite sex but want to grow in fellowship with brothers. How should you think about...
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#56: Infertility
The local church is filled with mothers of all sorts. But what about those women who haven't been able to bear children biologically? Infertility is lonely and painful. The local church can walk alongside these women and carry this burden. Join us and listen as we talk about the deep struggle of...
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#55: When You Don't Have Kinship
Finding deep friendships in the local church can be a challenge. What can you do to cultivate those type of relationships? Whatever advice is given is easier said than done but something needs to happen in order to grow your relationships. Join us as we talk about not having deep friendships in…
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#54: Children in the Gathering
Gathering with church family includes chilren. We know children are a blessing because God says so but how do we intentionally incorporate these "blessings" into our Sunday gathering? Join us as we talk about our kids and our local church. Show notes: Should Children Sit Through 'Big Church'? Our...
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#53: Engagement
It's been awhile but we are back! In this episode we talk about our engagement stories and things we learned--or didn't learn-- about this special season in dating/courting. It's good to be back. Show notes: Questions to Ask When Preparing for Marriage- John Piper Dating for God's Glory part 1 of...
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#52: New Motherhood
Being a new mom is hard! There's tons of blessings embedded in motherhood too and seeing through the trials to enjoy Jesus Christ is essential. Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane and talk about our motherhood journey.
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#51: The First Year
For those married, what would you want to tell yourself in your first year of marriage? If you're not married but want to be, listen to us talk about some foolish struggles we had and learn from our failures! Join us at the table of life struggles.
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#50: Politics
With the upcoming election, things seem tense. How about in our church? Is the church able to have conversations about politics? As difficult as it is we should be able to express our thoughts and feelings but with love and clarity. Join us as we unpack what politics looks like for us as we…
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#49: Family Vacation vs. Family Trip
Are we there yet? That's a familiar question when traveling to your family's planned "oasis." But will it be an oasis when everyone's already on edge? Despite it not being summer vacation anymore we thought it still would be helpful no matter the season! In this episode, we talk about the...
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#48: Losing a Loved One
In this episode, we discuss losing a loved one. Grieving is part of a process that looks different for everybody. As we grieve, we can lean on the local church family to help support and give us a place where we can mourn.
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#47: Season 3, Cliques
We're back! Welcome to season 3! In this episode of Kinship Podcast, we think about cliques in the church. How do Christians keep close friendships and yet not leave people out? That's a hard balance. Join us as we discuss this common church issue. Show notes: John Piper- When the "Want To" and...
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#46: Hospitality
This isn't the best time to practice hospitality but when things settle down (Lord willing!) and we get more answers concerning Covid-19 we'll all be itching to be around others. Despite the social distancng, it's still a good topic to talk about and prepare for once confinement is over. It's…
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#45: Confronting Sin
Taking the log out of your eye while removing the speck out of your brother's eye is a tall order. Who can rebuke well all the time? In this episode, we discuss confronting sin and the lessons we have learned and continue to learn. Resources: The Lion King Reframing Foster Care Instruments in the...
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#44: Public School
We like how Tim Challies explains it, "the family goes to public school" as opposed to "sending your children to public school." In this episode, we have a familiar guest back to discuss why her family chooses to go public. Resources: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Public Schooling Going Public Book...
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#43: Date Nights
What do married couples do to increase connection? There are lots to do but one thing we've enjoyed is dating our husbands. In this episode, we discuss what gets in the way of connecting in this way to what makes it quality time together. Resources: A Marriage Checklist Date Your Wife Don't Put...
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#42: Worker in the Home vs Worker Outside the Home
This episode might offend some, encourage others and discourage a few, we are not sure hoe it will fall on our friend's ears but this is an honest conversation among us women who vary in seasons of life, love our families, the Bible and strive to seek Christ first and His Kingdom. Join us as we...
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#41: Finances
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." These biblical words offer great guidance as we handle money. In this episode, join us as we discuss how we manage our finances and think about them. Resources: Money, Possessions, and Eternity Financial Peace University Debt Is Not a...
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#40: Bible Reading With Others
On this episode, we talk about reading the Bible with various people. We briefly talk about our experiences and the blessing they have been. Resources: Six Questions to Ask When Studying the Bible in a Group Faith Hacking: The Swedish Method The Bible Project Read the Bible with Someone Else…
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#39: Sexual Abuse Pt2
*Warning: contains sensitive topics not suitable for children. In episode 39, we discuss sexual abuse within the local church. The recently published Houston Chronicle article brought to light horrific data concerning sexual abuse and the churches cover up. The #MeToo Movement has ignited a fire…
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#38: Sexual Abuse Pt1
*WARNING: contains sensitive topics not suitable for children. In episode 38, we discuss Frances' sexual abuse story. We pray this topic can help other women deal with the repercussions of sexual abuse within their local church. Recovering from Child Abuse: Healing and Hope for Victims Sexual...
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#37: Meet Our New Kinship Member!
With happy hearts, we're proud to introduce our newest member to Kinship. We are now officially back to "four church sisters..." She even got Kelly's blessing. We hope you enjoy getting to know her. She's such a sweet blessing to us and we can't wait to share her with you all.
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#36: Singleness
All the single ladies (All the single ladies) All the single ladies (All the single ladies). In this episode, we talk about being single and ready to mingle. No, we don't. We talk about the local church body and singleness. How does the local church serve and encourage our singles? Come along…
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#35: Homeschooling
To homeschool, or not to homeschool, that is the question. In this episode, we have a disclaimer towards homeschooling yet, we tease out both sides...at least as best we could! Homeschool Will Not Save Them 3 Reasons Not to Homeschool Why I Do Not Homeschool (Part1) The Great Vision of Christian...
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#34: The Lord's Day
The Scriptures remind us to consider how to stir each other up in love and good deeds. What and how should we be thinking in regards to Sunday morning as we gather with our local church family. Dive into the conversation with us as we sift through ideas. How Should Christians View Sunday? Why Do...
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#33: Sermon Application
Sunday after Sunday we hear God's word preached and walk away either applying the text to our lives or forgetting what the point of the text was and how it applies to our lives. In this episode, we discuss not being hearers only but doers. Resources 7 Ways to Become a Better Sermon Listener Take...
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#32: Providing Hope for the Hurting
"Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world." James 1:27 Our very own church sister Linda joins us as we discuss something dear to her heart. She pulls on our heartstrings and asks God…
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#31: Leaving Your Church
Our beloved Kelly returns to help us discuss how to leave a church. She shares the process they are currently in and the deciding factor. We were so thankful Kelly joined the conversation and for the short reunion. We pray this episode can be helpful for the local church. Resources: How to Leave...
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#30: Social Media
In this episode, we walk a tightrope as we balance social media. Join us as we handle this tough topic. This can be a touchy issue to deal with individually and within your local church family. Show notes: A Social Media Heart Check How Has Social Media Changed Bible Reading The Freedom of...
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#29: Season 2, We're Back!
Summer's over in our neck of the woods and that means it's time to get down to business. We begin with quick updates and talk about the new season ahead. Join us as we begin Season 2 of Kinship!
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#28: Joyful Submission
In episode 28, we share our experiences and struggles with learning how to live in joyful submission in our marriages. This is our final podcast before our summer break, so stay tuned for SEASON 2 coming in September! We want to thank you for all the support we have received throughout Season 1,...
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#27: Women and Sexual Sin
* WARNING: contains sensitive topics not suitable for children. In episode 27, we discuss the trend of pornography addiction amongst women in the church and other sexual sins. We share our own struggles, experiences and think through how to relate to one another as we fight sexual sin together.…
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#26: From Dating to Marriage
In this episode, we discuss the progression of a dating relationship towards marriage. As a couple moves towards matrimony, things will evidently change. Time management, communication, and spiritual intimacy differ in each stage. Join us as we seek to unravel this topic. Back in episodes 3, 5…
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#25: Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 1949, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of it, we invited our sister Sally to come and share her story. The mental health stigma harms our culture and our churches. The fear of not knowing how to help overwhelms the church family. Being known as a person with a mental disorder…
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#24: Gossip
In Episode 24 we discuss the "tasty" sin of gossip, and how to help one another avoid falling into this easy and harmful trap. We hope that sharing our struggle with this sin and discussing ways to fight it, is as helpful and encouraging to you as it was to us. Resources: Questions to Ask Before…
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#23: Response to Husbands and Lust
In episode 23, us wives recap the previous discussion between our husbands on lust. We discuss how we, as their spouses, help to fight it and how to navigate confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Caution: blatant language regarding sexual topics is used in this episode.
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#22: Husbands and Lust
In episode 22, the Kinship husband's come in to lend their perspective on the topic of lust. They discuss the sin of lust and how to fight it as married men and as Christian brothers. Caution: blatant language regarding sexual topics is used in this episode. Resources: 15 Ways to Fight Lust with...
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#21: Making Decisions
In episode 21, we discuss the difficulty of making hard decisions. As we all try to decide what is best, many things come into play. How do we as believers think through tough choices? How can we keep from being crippled over every decision? We hope this encourages your journey with your local...
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#20: Ladies Dinners
In this episode, we speak loosely about the idea of getting your church ladies together for the purpose of fellowship and eating good food. For some of us, food HAS to be involved. Sometimes the plan will fail, other times it'll succeed, either way, the effort is not lost if there's a simple goal...
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#19: Anxiety
In episode 19 we answer questions from listeners, cast our own movies, and talk through the issue of anxiety in our own lives and broader culture as a whole. What does anxiety look like? How can we as Christians support brothers and sisters who struggle? What even is the Kinship email address...
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#18: Family Worship
In episode 18, we talk through worshiping God in our homes with our families. We discuss the many different ways to incorporate this precious time into family routines and use it to praise the Lord while encouraging our spouses and training our children. We hope you are encouraged by what you…
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Though we were meant to walk side by side in deep relationships with church family, the disconnect we feel can be crippling. We’re four church sisters that share our discussions so that you’re encouraged to deepen relationships through meaningful conversation in your local church.
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