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In our part two of our Parenting Biblically series, we are talking about parenting toddlers God's way. We tackle topics like: What the Bible says about discipline Do we smack our toddlers? How do we handle tantrums? How we navigate different discipline scenarios with our toddlers We hope that this topic of parenting toddlers God's way is hopeful and helpful for you whether you are in this season or not yet in this season. We are so excited to talk about parenting from a biblical standpoint in the coming weeks and hope you find these episodes enlightening and helpful. If you love our podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and share it with a friend. Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.

Welcome to episode 52, our first episode of our Parenting Biblically Series. In this episode, Bella and Jess kick off the series with an interesting conversation about what they would do and wouldn't do in their parenting that their parents did with them. We are so excited to talk about parenting from a biblical standpoint in the coming weeks and hope you find these episodes enlightening and helpful. If you love our podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and share it with a friend. Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.  

Hey friends, Welcome to episode 51. In this episode we dive into what performative Christianity is on social media and in some churches today. Jesus makes it very clear in the Gospels by rebuking the Pharisees (Matthew 6:5-8) for their self-righteous acts, so we want to lovingly call out Christians who need to check their hearts on social media. We also call out some churches that are very performance-driven and challenge what the true reason for gathering with believers are. This is a topic that we need to talk about, because we are done with performative Christianity online and in the church. If you love our podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and share it with a friend. Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.

50 episodes down! We are so grateful to still be chugging along - all glory to God! Thank you to those who have supported our podcast for these last 50 episodes. To celebrate, we are quizzing each other on how well we know each other as sisters. We hope you enjoy this fun and light-hearted episode! If you love our podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and share it with a friend. Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.

In episode 49, we chat about Christians and hospitality. Why are we less hospitable these days than maybe our grandparents were? Why do we care so much about 'protecting our peace' and not having to be inconvenienced for the sake of meeting a need? Why do we overcomplicate hospitality, when it's actually so simple and what Jesus calls us to? We explore all of these questions and more in this episode.  We hope that you are encouraged and challenged by today's conversation, friend! If you love our podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and share it with a friend. Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. Scripture: Titus 1:8  1 Peter 4:8-9  1 Timothy 5:9-10  Luke 14:12-14  Episode Chapters  00:00:00 Weekly catch-up  00:17:40  Bible verses on hospitality  00:29:50  The inconvenience of hospitality  00:34:04  Discipling through hospitality  00:42:50  Practical ways to act hospitably  00:51:32  Hospitality deepens friendships 

Hey friends, Welcome to episode 48! We are recording our first episode together in the same room and Bella is sharing all the details about their move back to Australia. We hope you enjoy catching up on our lives and hearing Bella's voice again after a few weeks' break :) Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.

In today's episode, Jess chats with Ella Nevada, owner of Holy Homes Australia, an Australian boutique Christ-centred wrapping paper business. Ella has an amazing story and shares about: Her experience being the eldest of eight children. How she called off her pending marriage to a man who went on to study at a Benedictine Monastery, and long story short, they got married in the end. How she was fired as a Nurse two weeks after she rejected the C*VID vaccine. How after dabbling in some creative endeavours, she began to design and print her own Christian wrapping paper, that has now blown up into a thriving business that has sustained her family financially in uncertain times.  Ella's obedience to God when life has thrown her hurdles is proof of her unwavering faith and God's constant faithfulness. You don't want to miss this episode. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. Check out Ella's website, where she is currently offering free Easter resources. Check out Ella's Instagram. Episode Chapters  00:00:00  The weekly catch up with our guest  00:08:28  A little bit about Ella   00:14:18   Ella's faith journey  00:20:07  Ella meeting her husband  00:32:14  Getting fired as a nurse  00:45:04  Starting a business  00:53:49  Advice for others     

In this episode, Jess sits down with her husband Aash as they reflect on 10 years of marriage. They talk about: The early years of marriage and becoming parents Aash opening up about struggling with a porn addiction and Jess learning to trust him again Learning the roles of leading and submitting as husband and wife The reasons that attracted them to each other Their experience of parenting four kids together Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. Scripture  Galatians 5:19-21  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Introducing our guest.  00:03:36  This week in our lives  00:07:45  Listener Questions for Aash and Jess  00:08:06  Favourite Movie?  00:09:49  Favourite death row meal?  00:12:19  Children's names that you didn't choose  00:14:17  What advice would you give younger Aash and Jess?  00:19:53  What shocked you about marriage?  00:25:31  The best and worst parts of marriage?  00:38:44  How do you keep God at the centre of your marriage?  00:47:09  What do you do now that you didn't do before marriage?  00:50:42  Favourite memory of each other?  00:51:30  What qualities were you attracted to in each other?  00:57:23   Advice for our listeners 

In episode 45, we have an honest conversation about seasons of returning to work after having kids and if we believe returning to work for mothers to be biblical. The conversation takes a bit of turn, and we also chat about the reason why mothers go back to work: To cover essentials To pay off debt To be comfortable We talk about the last point especially and how if we are choosing comfort, does that mean we are not trusting God to provide? Let's explore what the Bible says and our opinion about it. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  Check out Jess's pregnancy and postpartum nutrition resources. Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-24 Matthew 6:24 Episode chapters not available for this episode.

Welcome to episode 44 of the podcast, friends!! This episode is one not to miss. Jess chats with Sharon McNamara - wife to one, homeschooling mother to 10, grandmother to 6 and loves Jesus.  Sharon is an advocate for women's health, particularly women who are in the perimenopause and menopause stages, however, she talks about how you can start taking care of your health in your 20s and 30s to prepare for a better menopause. Sharon talks about her journey in having 10 children, her thoughts on contraception, family planning and how to surrender your family size to God. She also shares great advice to young mothers who are in the thick of parenting younger children. It's a really encouraging conversation for women today. You can find Sharon on Instagram. You can check out her podcast The Menopause Movement Podcast. Check out Jess's new program for mothers, Nourish Your Family (with a special bonus offer to those who sign up from listening to the podcast.) Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  Links  Diamond Women  Above Rubies  https://www.instagram.com/sharonmcnamarapowerpause/?hl=en   Scripture  Galatians 5:19-21  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Quick catch up  00:06:34  Nourish Your Family program – special offer for listeners  00:15:06  Introducing Sharon – our special guest  00:32:06  Sharon's thoughts on contraception  00:45:07  Ten siblings – how do they relate?  00:47:36  Perimenopause and menopause  00:59:45  Advice for young mums 

Welcome to episode 43, friends! This week we are chatting all about if Christians should partake in yoga and our thoughts about it. In today's culture, far too many Christian people are nonchalant about things that are acceptable in the world, but not in the Bible. The Bible is very clear about spiritual forces that are at play when we partake in other spiritual practices, like yoga. We also chat about our thoughts on Christian yoga - to do or not to do? Find out by listening to our episode! Our prayer is that as you listen to this episode, you would realise the Father's heart to protect His children from demonic powers, especially found in other cultural practices. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  Shop Jess's pregnancy and postpartum e-books here. Links  https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/5-reasons-i-stopped-doing-yoga-what-every-christian-should-know/   Scripture  Galatians 5:19-21  Deuteronomy 18:10-12  2 Corinthians 6:14-16  Psalm 1:2  Joshua 1:8  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:19:27  Intro to the show  00:24:35  History of Yoga  00:27:38  What about the poses?  00:38:21  Prayer or meditation?  00:44:29  Questions to consider 

In episode 42, we are answering a listener question about how to read the Bible well. In the age of distraction, how can we be women who are reading the Bible faithfully? We explore: What our Bible time has looked like in the past What our Bible time looks like now with little kids The different ways of reading the Bible and how to discern which way is best Our advice on which books to read depending on the season you're in Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's resources for pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, click here.     Links  A Guide to Raising Kids Biblically  https://www.thebiblerecap.com/   https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/   Scripture  Joshua 1:8  2 Timothy 16-17  Hebrews 2:12  Psalm 119:110  Hebrews 4:12  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:03  Episode intro  00:26:57  Avoid being prescriptive  00:37:10  Practical tips on reading the Bible  00:55:00  Fav books of the Bible to get started   

In this episode, we're diving into a topic that should be spoken more about in the church and that is the fear of the Lord. We talk about: What is the fear of the Lord? How the church has taught an unhealthy doctrine of a casual fear of the Lord The consequences of lacking fear of the Lord The difference between the fear of the wrath of the Lord and fear of the Lord for those who love Him How to live with the fear of the Lord daily It's a juicy topic, but a needed one. We hope it inspires you to live and love like Jesus. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here.   Links  A Guide to Raising Kids Biblically  John Piper Fear of God article  Mike Winger YouTube ep  Scripture  Proverbs 9:10  Psalm 111:10  Proverbs 19:23  Matthew 7:14  Hebrews 12:28-29  Isaiah 64:6  Romans 11:19-21  Leviticus 10  2 Samuel 6  1 Thessalonians 4  Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer)  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:19:14  Intro to the show  00:24:07  What is 'the Fear of the Lord'?  00:45:34  Bethel Church controversy  00:52:31  Not enough from the pulpit   00:59:14  Come as you are. Not stay as you are.  01:07:36  Prayer for our dear listeners  01:10:09  Importance of fellowship       

And we are back after a whopping two months' break!  This episode gives a catch up with old friends over coffee vibes. In our first episode of the year, we are updating you on our lives the past two months and diving into our ins and outs of 2026 (even if that trend is long gone!). Plus, Bella has some big news to share! Yes, another new and exciting update in her life. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  We'd love you to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books about pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links  Our free guide: A Guide to Raising Kids Biblically  https://courses.familyteams.com/free  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Bella's big news! (and catch up)  00:28:26  What's in for 2026  00:51:15  What's out for 2026   

WE MADE IT, FRIENDS! It's our very last episode of our first season, our first year of podcasting. We sum up our year with our favourite things from our most played song to our favourite book to what we didn't expect to come out of 2025. We also share behind-the-scenes logistics and funny stories of what it was like to run a podcast together. Plus, Bella shares some big news!!!! Thank you to everyone who has supported our podcast this year - we are so thankful! And we look forward to being back in February, 2026. Links and Resources: Check out our free 20 page guide Raising Kids Biblically in an Ever Changing Culture. We know that this guide will be helpful as you parent God's Way by looking to Scripture and following simple steps to keep your child's heart tender toward you as their parent and ultimately toward their Heavenly Father. Make sure you subscribe to our Substack and you can download the guide here. Subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Show notes: Links: https://www.thebandjaren.com/   https://colinbuchanan.com.au/   https://francinerivers.com/books/novels/the-atonement-child/  https://levilusko.com/the-last-supper-on-the-moon   Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:51  Intro to the show  00:17:14  Our Spotify wrapped  00:20:09  Our favourite things  00:29:56  Bella's big news!  00:31:35  Our unexpected things  00:41:29  Our podcast things  00:49:13  Looking forward to 2026   

This episode is all about Christmas! We chat about our Christmas traditions, what traditions we grew up loving, what traditions we have made with our families, what things we once did that we are no longer doing and our Christmas hot takes. We hope that this episode makes you feel warm and cozy, while also prompting you to reflect and prayerfully consider how you celebrate Christmas. Make sure to enter our CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY, which closes on 28th November at 6pm. Enter here. Check out our free 20 page guide Raising Kids Biblically in an Ever Changing Culture. We know that this guide will be helpful as you parent God's Way by looking to Scripture and following simple steps to keep your child's heart tender toward you as their parent and ultimately toward their Heavenly Father. Make sure you subscribe to our Substack and you can download the guide here. Subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links Hey Sis Christmas Playlist Scripture  Romans 10:17  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:13:27  Intro to the show  00:18:11  Christmas Traditions   00:34:00  Traditions we're ditching  00:45:38  What we're doing different this year  00:49:58  Hot Takes on Christmas 

Check out our free 20 page guide Raising Kids Biblically in an Ever Changing Culture. We know that this guide will be helpful as you parent God's Way by looking to Scripture and following simple steps to keep your child's heart tender toward you as their parent and ultimately toward their Heavenly Father. Make sure you subscribe to our Substack and you can download the guide here. In this week's episode, Bella and Jess chat with Sue Lambert, a wife, mother, grandmother and Author of two books, 'Dancing Daughter' and 'I Beg To Differ.' 27 years ago, Sue was given 3-5 years to live when diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.  With all odds against her, Sue decided that she would begin to speak God's Word over her body until it transformed her mind and became a part of her healing journey. It's been 27 years since her diagnosis and she is here to tell her remarkable story and share the faithfulness of God. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links  https://www.susanlambertauthor.com/   https://cappsministries.com/collections/books/products/gods-creative-power-for-healing   Scripture  Romans 10:17  Hebrews 4:12  James 1:5  Ephesians 6:13-18  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:13:16  Introducing our guest Sue Lambert  00:17:14  Sue's miraculous story  00:31:52  Wisdom in not telling the kids  00:43:21  Faith and wisdom to keep going 

In episode 36, Jess chats with her mum, Vanessa about what biblical discipline looks like.  Parents and parents-to-be, you don't want to miss this episode! It is jam-packed with wisdom from a young mum and a more seasoned mum on what it could look like to parent your children God's way. In this culture, there are so many parenting trends influenced by modern psychology. But what many people fail to realise is that many parenting experts have been influenced by the timeless wisdom of the Bible. We chat about: What Scripture says about disciplining your child Breaking down why discipline is important and what the ultimate goal is Walking you through a biblical discipline framework The many nuances that come with disciplining multiple children and factoring in their personalities, temperaments etc. Real life examples of how we have disciplined our children - what we did wrong, what we did right How we need community to parent, and not parent in isolation. We also officially release our FREE GUIDE today! ~A Guide to Raising Kids Biblically in an Ever-Changing Culture~ Make sure you subscribe to our Substack and you can download the guide here. We know that this guide will be helpful as you parent God's Way by looking to Scripture and following simple steps to keep your child's heart tender toward you as the parent and ultimately toward God. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links  KPop Demon Hunters is Missing Something – Reformed Mythologist   Scripture  Proverbs 13:24  Hebrews 12:11  Exodus 20:12  Romans 3:23  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:13:16  Helpful bible verses for parenting  00:26:43  A guide to biblical parenting  01:05:52  Practical steps to discipline well 

In episode 35, we chat all about Christians and anxiety.  The Bible commands us not to fear for everyday of the year (literally 365 times), and yet, Christians still struggle with anxiety, possibly more than ever. Why is this so? Is anxiety a sin? We are going to explore this question, while considering our own struggles with anxiety. We know how debilitating anxiety can be, but Christ came to save us from its stronghold.  We share practical tips to deal with anxiety and talk about our own breakthroughs from it. We pray that those who deal with anxiety find comfort and encouragement from our conversation. And those who don't know what it's like, we encourage to listen also, to get a glimpse into what people with anxiety deal with and how to support them. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ask-tgc-anxiety-sin/   Culture Apothecary Episode on Anxiety  The Truth behind the verse that says, 'Don't be anxious'  Buy 'Awe' by Paul David Tripp  Scripture  Matthew 6:25-34  Philippians 4:6  2 Timothy 1:7  1 Peter 5:7  Romans 8:28  Exodus 3 and 4 (Moses)  1 Kings (Elijah)  Psalm 57:6  Psalm 6:4-6  Luke 22:42  Ephesians 6:12  Matthew 16:25  Romans 5: 3-4  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:17:50  Intro to the show  00:23:11  Is anxiety a sin?  00:29:07  Biblical examples of anxiety  00:41:01  What about when kids are anxious?  00:46:30  When does anxiety lead to sin?  01:02:26  The context of 'Do not be anxious'  01:08:24  So, how can we confront anxiety? 

In episode 34, we chat with the lovely Jenni Richards, Bella's MIL.  Jenni has been married for over 30 years, has two children and one grandchild (so far) and has been a Paramedic for over 15 years. Jenni opens up about: What it was like to skip uni and get married young The tension between wanting to stay home with your kids and wanting to work (she has great advice for women currently in that season) Her miscarriage and an amazing story that happened long after Being a Paramedic and how that has impacted her faith in Jesus, especially in light of facing death and brokenness How God provided for her even in financial hardship And so much more. Ladies, you don't want to miss this episode.  There is something so special about learning from an older woman as she shares wisdom from her life and her faith in God. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:09:21  Intro our special guest  00:17:50  Raising kids young  00:29:13  God's grace through miscarriage  00:35:46  Becoming a paramedic  00:47:00  Faith when facing death  00:50:46  Managing being a mum and working  00:59:10  Faith in financial struggles  01:08:14  When Liam met Bella 

Have you ever wondered that if Jesus were sitting across from you drinking coffee (or herbal tea), what He would want you to know? In this solo episode, Jess shares what she thinks Jesus might say to women today.  She narrows down three messages she speculates Jesus would say to us, as women living in western society. Jess explores Jesus' interaction with women in three stories in the Gospels that point out critical messages that He would want us women to know today. When reading the Bible, it is hard to imagine yourself in these stories, but God wants us to see ourselves in those sacred pages. That we would know these truths and apply them to our lives with authenticity and by God's grace. It is my (Jess) hope that you would know that the Bible is timeless and true. That Jesus has wonderful, reassuring truths for women, to remind them of their worth and value. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links  Having A Mary Heart In A Martha World - Joanna Weaver When Doing It All Is Undoing You- Alyssa Bethke Scripture  John 4:1-29  John 8:1-11  Romans 2:4  Luke 10:38-42  Matthew 11:28-30  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:05:08  Intro to the show  00:07:37  The Woman at the well  00:16:24  The Woman caught in adultery  00:23:30   Mary and Martha  

In this episode, we chat about why Christians should reconsider celebrating Halloween. It is becoming a growing celebration in Australia and already a significant event in the UK and US. So much so that it is engrained into our western culture. Many Christians still partake in Halloween, even if it is just dressing up for fun. But what if we suggest you put aside your cultural reasons and discuss what it says in the Bible about parterning with darkness? Despite what reasons Christians have for celebrating Halloween or dabbling in it at least, we must look to the Bible for the way we conduct ourselves. And while the Bible does not talk about Halloween specifically, there is a lot to say about partnering with dark spiritual forces, that are a play on Halloween. We also talk about our thoughts on Santa and the Easter Bunny and whether or not we should acknowledge them as Christians. We understand that these kind of conversations can be polarising, but our aim is always to point you to Jesus and challenge you to live against the cultural norm, as Jesus so often teaches. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links  https://www.diamondwomen.com.au/  https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/should-christians-celebrate-halloween/   Scripture  Ephesians 6:12  Leviticus 18: 3-4  Deutronomy 18:10-12  1 Corinthians 10:20-21  Ephesians 5:7-14  Galatians 4:8-10  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:11:30  Intro to the show  00:18:23  Origins of Halloween  00:23:19  Halloween is harmless, right?  00:41:37  God wants to protect you from evil  00:45:53  A warning from ex-witches  00:48:33  Questions to ask yourself  00:54:48  What about Santa and the Easter Bunny? 

In light of Bella's daughter, Hazel's first birthday next week, we thought it would be fun to share our favourite moments of motherhood this year. It's a special, light-hearted episode as Bella shares about the ups and downs, the expected and unexpected moments of her first year of motherhood.  While Jess shares about her adjustments, joys and lows of the first year of having four children. We hope that this episode makes you laugh, makes you feel validated and not alone if you're a mum and gives you more of a glimpse into our everyday lives. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Scripture  Romans 12:10  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:11:58  Intro to the show  00:14:07  Delights and Downs of first year of motherhood  00:28:33  Highs and lows of lots of kids  00:41:46  Our favourite motherhood things  00:57:55  Final reflections 

We made it to 30 episodes guys! Are you proud of us? Ha! This week, we are talking about theological differences between Christians, particularly between friends. As Christians, there are core beliefs that make up the foundation of our faith, like the resurrection of Jesus, Jesus atoning for our sins, the Trinity, God the all-powerful Creator and so on. However, how about the smaller beliefs that are rooted in tradition or in different denominations of the faith, like baptisms, church leadership, communion/sacraments, interpretation of Scripture and more? How do we address these differences whether in person or online, with grace and humility? How do we have healthy debates about theological topics without acting prideful or bitter? We explore what the Bible has to say about these matters and share our own raw experiences. As sinful humans, we will never 'know it all' and our hope is that listeners will ask God to search their hearts for any wayward thinking that has led to pride or bitterness. Let's be Christians who fight for unity regardless of some theological differences! Let's work together to have healthy discussions and wrestlings about our faith.  We need to set the example as Christians to strive for unity, 'for our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of this dark world' (Ephesians 6:12). Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here.   Links  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nicene-Creed   Scripture  Ephesians 2:8-10  1 Corinthians 1:10-17  Galatians 3:26-29  Romans 14  2 Timothy 2:23-24  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:48  Intro to today's topic  00:32:46  Jess' struggle with choosing a church  00:37:34  Common points of disagreement  00:40:52  What we disagree on  00:44:53  How does Jesus handle it?  00:49:26  Conviction and grace for others  00:57:11  Judgement and righteousness in Faith conversations 

Are we overcomplicating sharing the Gospel? Do we live too comfortably to share our testimonies to non-believers? How do we share the Gospel with confidence and conviction without shouting 'repent' on the street corner? In episode 29, we chat about how to simplify evangelism and find organic ways to share the Gospel in every season you find yourself in. Jesus calls us to 'make disciples of all nations' (Matthew 28:19), but what does that look like on a practical level? We encourage mothers, single women, women who work, women who stay at home, to make sharing the Gospel part of your every day life and how to do it in a way that's not cringey or complicated. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here.   Links: https://mamabearapologetics.com/   Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20  1 Peter 3:15  Romans 10:14-15  2 Timothy 4:1-5  John 13:35  1 Corinthians 2:4   Episode Chapters:  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:17:10  Introduction to the topic  00:25:50  Why apologetics?  00:31:45  Ways to evangelise  00:39:19  Don't overcomplicate it  00:43:36  What about at work?  00:46:52  What about family?  00:52:06  What about the neighbourhood?  00:56:04  Praying to evangelise  00:58:37  Using your talents and gifts   

In episode 28, Bella and Jess chat about an unpopular topic among women; lust. Yes, we women struggle with lust too, whether we want to believe it or not. But for women, it can be much deeper than just a physical attraction to men. Jess and Bella talk about their own struggles with lust, what the Bible says about lust and how we can manage it so that it doesn't lead to sin. We as women need to speak more about these conversations because they are something we all struggle with at one point or another. It's important to bring sin to light so that it doesn't stay lurking in the dark and something to live in shame by. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here.   Show Notes: Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30  Colossians 3:5 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 James 1:14-15 Links  Can a husband lust after his own wife? Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:15:06  Introduction  00:28:30  Lust in marriage  00:35:24  Jess' struggle  00:38:57  Bella's struggle  00:43:20  Thoughts on smut  00:45:15  Advice on dealing with lust  00:53:25  Confessing lust   

Welcome to episode 27, friends! Today, Jess and Bella are chatting about the growing movement of homeschooling. Jess has been homeschooling her kids for almost two years now.  Jess shares about the reasons she and her husband, Aash, decided to homeschool, why homeschooling might be for your family and debunking some common myths. Bella asks some great questions on homeschooling that listeners may be questioning too, and why she most likely won't homeschool her children. We hope that this episode is a fun listen and gets you thinking about what schooling option will be best for your family. It's an important decision, so we hope that this episode sheds some light on homeschooling as an option to consider. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show Notes: Links  Pros and Cons of Delayed Education   Unschooling TikTok Trend Video Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Intro for new listeners  00:04:33  Highs and lows  00:22:09  Bella's thoughts on Homeschooling  00:26:12  Why Jess started homeschooling  00:41:50  Jess answers Bella's questions on Homeschooling 

Welcome to episode 26. Today, we are having a casual catch up episode, as if we are talking over FaceTime (as we do most days). We are chatting about what's happening in pop culture right now, from the rise of Forrest Frank, to the Forrest Frank and Cory Asbury situation, to our honest thoughts about Taylor Swift in light of her recent engagement. We also share some of our own personal musings about life and motherhood. Our hope is that in this episode, you will feel like you are just a part of the conversation and to always point you to Christ, even as we wrestle with our own opinions and perspectives on things. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Links https://www.instagram.com/neezapowers/ Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Episode Chapters 00:00:00 Weekly catch up 00:1:31 Highs and lows 00:17:42 The rise of Forrest Frank 00:32:51 Corey Asbury and Forrest Frank 00:44:02 Taylor Swift 01:04: TSITP musings 01:08: Hazel's birthday 01:12: Being present with your kids  

Welcome to episode 25, friends! In this week's episode, Jess and Bella chat about what Sabbath (or Shabbat in Hebrew) means and if Christians should partake in it? We explore what the Bible says that the Sabbath is and how as New Testament Christians, what it means for us today. We talk about our experiences taking Sabbath and how it has changed the way we live for the better. Our hope that if you are not practising Sabbath as a Christian, that you would consider it (not in a legalistic way, but from a desire to receive it as a gift from God). Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show Notes: Links Faithfully Present - Adam Ramsay  https://www.gotquestions.org/Lord-of-the-Sabbath.html Scripture Genesis 2:2-3 Exodus 20:8 Luke 6:1-11 Romans 14:5 Mark 2:27 Episode Chapters 00:00:00 Weekly catch up 00:11:56 Biblical breakdown of the Sabbath 00:27:52 The gift of the Sabbath 00:30:47 Rest in a busy world 00:34:22 Rest is counter-cultural 00:50:16 How we approach rest and Sabbath

Welcome to episode 24 of the Hey Sis Podcast! Jess is BACK after a few weeks' break and she's here to share her story about what has been happening the past few weeks. Disclaimer: there is mention of thoughts of self-harm in this episode, so please be wary of this if it's a trigger for you. Jess talks about how she reached a point of burn out and the events that proceeded. It is Jess's hope that this story helps women to introspect and ask the hard question: "Am I biting off more than I can chew?" In our finiteness, God reminds us that He is limitless and that His grace is sufficient for us in all seasons, especially in our weakness. We hope that this episode brings encouragement to you, regardless of the season that you are in! Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show Notes: Links  https://levilusko.com/the-last-supper-on-the-moon   John Macarthur – Christ is sufficient for all suffering  Scripture  2 Corinthians 12:8-9  Revelations 12:11  Romans 5: 3-5  Romans 8:28  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:02  What's been happening for Jess?     

In episode 23, Bella interviews our dad, Simon, who shares about lessons he learned from his parents as a young boy, life in church ministry and lessons as a husband and father. Our dad walks us through a time where his faith was shaken and when faced with questions of if he truly believed what he believed. He shares how came through to the other side with a stronger faith than ever. Jess is still on break this week, but will return in the next episode! For now, we hope you enjoy this conversation with Bella and our dad. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show Notes: Links  https://www.youtube.com/@SimonRefaloGuitaristOfficial    https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/   https://grilld.com.au/   Scripture  John 15  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Highs and lows of the week  00:15:51  Intro to the show  00:18:17  Quick questions for Papa  00:24:35  Becoming a dad at a young age  00:33:50  Career regrets  00:36:30  Early experiences that influenced adult career  00:39:19  Faith challenged   00:44:44  Parents inspiring parenthood  00:48:34  Hard times as a parent  00:54:27  What does it mean to be a Godly father? 

We are back after a week break with a new and slightly different episode.  Today, it is just Bella on the podcast, as Jess is taking a little break for some personal reasons (explained a little more in the episode). HOWEVER, Bella is accompanied by her husband, Liam and they are doing a little Q&A with questions sent in by some of our lovely listeners. Liam and Bella are answering all of your questions about life, marriage, parenthood, church, and more! We promise it will be back to regular scheduled programming soon, but for now, enjoy! Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here.

In episode 21, we are chatting all about what it means to be the Temple of the Holy Spirit.  Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." What does this mean? How can we live our lives as Temples of the Holy Spirit in a practical sense? What does that mean as women of God? We will be exploring this and sharing our own journeys when it comes to what we watch, listen to and consume that impact our bodies and our faith. So, pop your headphones on or turn that volume up as you drive to work, and let's chat! Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show Notes: Links: What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Romans 12:1 Matthew 6:22  

We made it to 20 episodes, friends! Thanks for coming along for the ride with us! We wanted to share what our 'quiet' time with Jesus looks like right now and what it looked like pre-kids. We use the term 'quiet' very loosely, because if you're a parent, there's rarely a time when it's quiet!! We talk about some practical ways we try to get our quiet time in, what we do when quiet time doesn't look like the way we want and how we practice a rhythm of abiding in Christ every single day. We don't do it perfectly, but we wanted this episode to be an encouragement to women, mothers or not, that there is no secret sauce to quiet time, but there are ways to do it well. Hope this episode encourages you, friends! Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show notes Quotes  'I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the rock of ages' - Charles Spurgeon, 1834-92  Books  Last Supper on the Moon by Levi Lusko  https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start   https://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/having-a-mary-heart-in-a-martha-world/   Articles  https://jamesclear.com/habit-stacking   Songs  Doorkeeper   Scripture  Romans 2:4  Mark 1:35-37  James 4:8  Jeremiah 33: 3  Psalm 143:5  Psalm 84:10  John 15:4  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:21  Intro – rhythms of worship  00:20:44  Helpful scripture verses  00:23:25  Quiet time in God's Word  00:37:07  The pitfalls of routine  00:43:19  Self-condemnation and God's grace   00:47:40  Embrace the change to see God's new thing  00:50:04  Children seeing you reading God's Word  00:50:51  Practical tips for prayer as a mum  00:58:28  A Mary Heart in a Martha World  01:03:22  Spiritual Food and Fasting 

This week we are exploring what God's standard of beauty is versus the world's version of beauty. How can we view beauty the way God does? What is the difference between what God calls beautiful compared to what the world calls beautiful? How can we embrace our beauty without making it an idol in our lives? And how can we as Christians stop giving in to all the beauty trends, that fade, and start being the beauty trend-setters? We chat about all of this and more in episode 19! Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show notes: Podcasts   https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john   Scripture  1 Peter 3: 3-4  Ezekiel 28:17-18  Proverbs 31:30  Proverbs 16:31  Psalms 139:14   Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:17:48  Intro to the show – biblical beauty  00:23:33  Jess' teen experience  00:30:24  Bella's teen experience  00:38:52  Cultural lies of beauty  00:47:46  Botox a sin?  00:54:20  Godly inner beauty  01:01:24  What to do if you want to change  01:03:15  How does the bible deal with beauty?  01:09:16  Final thoughts – the journey continues   

In episode 18, we are exploring how we as Christians should approach the gentle parenting philosophy from a biblical standpoint. We want to make it clear that we are not against the entire philosophy of gentle parenting, there are some great aspects to it. However, the Bible has a lot to say about parenting, and many aspects of gentle parenting do not align. We explore four ways gentle parenting does not align with God's Word and how we as Christian parents should discern from the Holy Spirit how to parent biblically in today's culture. We'd love to hear if you agree or disagree with any of our points! Please DM us on Instagram. We'd be interested to hear other people's views. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show notes: Website  www.goodinside.com   Podcasts  https://www.gingerhubbard.com/blogs/podcast/episode-163-the-false-claims-of-gentle-parenting  Books  Eight Errors Parents Make by Michael Brock https://thewholesomemamanutrition.com/book-review-8-errors-parents-make-by-michael-brock/  Scripture  Romans 7:14-23  Proverbs 14:12  Proverbs 12:1  Revelations 3:19  Proverbs 3:11-12  Proverbs 29:17  Proverbs 13:24  Ephesians 6:1-4  Exodus 20:12  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:10:00  Intro   00:14:55  What is gentle parenting?  00:25:03  Discipline and punishment  00:34:04  Biblical parenting is not abuse  00:38:13  Authority is not a dirty word  00:45:28  Idolising emotions  00:52:01  Striking a balance between mercy and justice 

This week, we are doing our first Q&A, answering our listener questions! We chat about topics like spacing out children and how you know you're ready to try again, marriage after babies, why homeschooling over mainstream school, our mum fail moments and more! Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. Show notes: Website  https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/   The Jinger and Jeremy podcast  Scripture  Proverbs 19:21  Psalm 127: 3-5  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:16  Taking England to Australia  00:17:17  Peace in the chaos of motherhood  00:21:03  Desert island movies  00:24:48  A whole day to yourself  00:29:51  Decision to homeschool  00:41:04  Motherhood and faith questions  00:52:16  Motherhood and marriage  00:56:09  Mixing business and motherhood  01:00:22  Gaps in kids ages  01:11:52  Mum fails       

This week, we are chatting about what we do differently to each other as a first time mum (Bella) and fourth time mum (Jess). Bella opens up about how as a first time mum (FTM), it is like a rite of passage that you must go through, to experience all the FTM things in order to know what to do better or more confidently next time. Jess talks about the things she did with her first two babies that she no longer does with her fourth and some things she wishes she did differently with her girls. We came to an agreement that more seasoned mums should be willing to help out a first time mum and that FTM's should heed advice from seasoned mums, if it comes from a well-intentioned place. Let's be Titus 2 women! _________ Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here. _________ Show notes: Article  The Wonder Weeks review article  Scripture  Joel 2:25  Matthew 5:25-34 Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Highs and lows of the past week  00:13:50  Feedback on last episode  00:15:43  Intro – First time mum vs Fouth time mum  00:27:00  Sleep monitors  00:31:46  Tracking apps  00:36:00  Baths and showers  00:38:07  Routines on overdrive  00:41:01  Baby carrier  00:44:11  Nappy bags  00:46:08  Bored babies  00:49:25  Overtiredness  00:51:35  The Long Game  00:56:11  Sanctification of motherhood 

This week, we are turning up the heat (again) and sharing about red flags (and green!) to look for in a church.   We should be in a church. We should be a part of a church. We ARE the church.   But what does a biblical church look like?   There is no such thing as a perfect church: we are ALL sinners. But, there are churches that do not reflect what a good, Christ-centred, Bible-focused church should have.   If you are a new Christian, you may find this episode to be a helpful guide. And if you're a seasoned Christian and a part of a church, then this will be a good reminder of the kind of church you should be a part of.   Disclaimer: we are not experts here! We are purely speaking from our experience in finding a new church multiple times and doing so with much prayer, discussion, biblical reference and discernment. You may disagree with us on some things, and for the most part, that is okay!    We address the red flags to look for in a church, but we also talk about the good things (or green flags) to look for in a church.   Lastly, we talk about 'beige flags' to look for in a church (so things that are not necessarily a red flag, but just something to consider).   Ultimately, we want this to be an encouragement out there for you to be connected into a church and to find a church that reflects the heart of God in the purest way humanly possible.   Show notes:   Websites:   R. C. Sproul https://www.ligonier.org   Tim Keller https://timothykeller.com/     Scripture:   Matthew 26:16-20   Deuteronomy 4:2  Revelation 22:18-19  Titus 3:9-11  1 Timothy 3:2  Titus 1:6  Acts 2:42-27  Titus 2  2 Timothy 3:16  Acts 20:28  Hebrews 10:25    Episode Chapters:   00:00:00  Highs and lows of the past week  00:07:03  Topic intro – experiences of church and change  00:21:02  – lack of bible-based teaching   00:26:21  – Intentional controversy  00:31:42  – Super rich pastors  00:38:00  – Unapproachable pastors  00:39:57 – No leadership accountability  00:44:20 – Celebrity pastor cult  00:47:21  – Closed door church  00:54:02 – lack of discipleship,   00:55:11  – Songs of me me me  00:57:13 – Lack of diversity  01:00:50  – Opaque finances  01:04:00  – Imbalanced focus on grace/truth  01:05:20  Green Flag – welcoming community  01:06:28 – scripture- focused  01:07:00 – trust in leadership team  01:09:01  – healthy discipleship focus  01:10:10  – opportunities to grow/learn  01:12:20  – strong networks with healthy churches  01:13:35 – emphasis on prayer    If you want to purchase Jess's new book Nutrition For Postpartum Playbook, grab it here.   Thank you for your support! Please kindly leave a rating and/or review if you are loving the podcast. That would mean so much to us.   Sign up to our monthly newsletter here.           ReplyForward   Add reaction

In this week's episode, we are spilling it all - the propaganda we're not falling for. We're not generally ones to jump on the latest social media trends, but we felt like this was a fitting one for the podcast. So, we are sharing some fun, light-hearted ones and some more deep and intense propaganda we're not falling for. Get ready to laugh, possibly be shocked and maybe challenged in some way. While some of what we say is irrelevant to our faith, we want to preface that what we talk about in the podcast is solely our conviction. Our prayer is that we always point people to Jesus, regardless of what each person's conviction may be. If you haven't already, would you take a moment to rate and review our podcast? We are so thankful for your support! Make sure you join our monthly newsletter, where we share little snippets of our life and favourite things. Visit Jess's website to get her new e-book Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook: Your ultimate guide to nourishing your postpartum with ease and confidence. Show notes: Website  Series: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/mad-men   Books:  Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook by Jessica Raj https://the-wholesome-mama.kit.com/products/nutrition-for-postpartum-playbook-e-b   Scripture:  Jeremiah 17:9  Psalm 127:3  2 Corinthians 6:14 Matthew 5:28 1 Timothy 6   No episode chapters this week, sorry!

Hey friends, Welcome to episode 13 of the Hey Sis podcast.  Jess has just released a new book called Nutrition For Postpartum Playbook: Your ultimate guide to nourishing your postpartum with ease and confidence. In light of her book release, we will be diving into the topic of not just surviving motherhood. Our modern day motherhood lingo is that 'I am just surviving' or 'I am so overwhelmed'. While we may feel this way, this doesn't have to be our normal, especially as Christian mothers. We explore how we can thrive as mothers and not just survive, because we have access to the Holy Spirit at work within us.  We chat about: Spiritual ways we can thrive as mothers Practical ways we can thrive as mothers The lessons we are learning about how thrive and not just survive as mothers. Make sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast if you have a spare moment - we would deeply appreciate it! Show notes: Sign up to our monthly newsletter here. Purchase Jess's new e-book here. Website  https://misformama.net/   https://tinyhearts.com/  Protein powder recommendations from Jess  Happy Whey protein powder  Paleo Pro protein powder  MacroMike protein powder  Books  Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook by Jessica Raj https://the-wholesome-mama.kit.com/products/nutrition-for-postpartum-playbook-e-b   Scripture  Galatians 6:9  Matthew 11: 28-30  John 15:4-11  Matthew 6:26-27  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up and weather update  00:11:00  Intro guest  00:23:40  Starting the day well  00:29:46  It's okay to accept help  00:35:16  Top tips for mama nutrition  00:45:07  Careful what you listen to  00:50:00  Know your season  00:54:14  The basic stuff – water  00:56:32  Think of other mamas  01:00:00  A final encouragement     

Hey friends, Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, where we give you a little glimpse into our lives and share our favourite things and links. If you want to learn more about nutrition for mamas and babies head to Jess's business, The Wholesome Mama Nutrition, at thewholesomemamanutrition.com. In episode 12, we are chatting with our beautiful Mum, Vanessa, about how to raise kids to love God in a godless world. Our mum and dad have been married for 32 years and have been parents that many other families have admired and seen as role models over the years. In our western culture, children are more exposed than ever to other world views and philosophies like 'your own truth' as opposed to 'The Truth'.  Our Mum talks to us about: Her inspiring journey to faith What she and my Dad did to raise us to know and love God Encouragement for parents who have children who have walked away from the faith Practical tips on how to cultivate a home where Christ is the centre A study that she learned about on why children grow to walk away from the faith compared to children who grow to continue their love for and faith in God.  We pray that this episode encourages parents of littles, parents of older kids, and not-yet parents, who want some wisdom in how to raise kids to love God. Show notes: Website mentioned: https://growingfamilies.life/growing-kids-gods-way   Books mentioned: On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo and Dr Robert Buchannan  Eight Errors Parents Make by Michael Brock https://thewholesomemamanutrition.com/book-review-8-errors-parents-make-by-michael-brock/  Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer   Videos mentioned: Kathy Keller Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1GhiRpXg4g&t=202s  Honouring your parents by Alan Meyer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmqxymqFeiw  Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 3:7   Titus 2: 3-5  Ephesians 6:4  Micah 6:8  Deuteronomy 6:6-9  Episode Chapters:  00:00:00  Weekly catch up and weather update  00:11:00  Intro guest  00:13:35  Fun questions for our guest  00:22:47  Coming to faith  00:27:14  Surviving a coma  00:32:00  Raising Christians when you don't know how  00:34:32  Growing Kids God's Way  00:38:03  Marriage as priority relationship  00:48:06  Raising kids to love God as adults  00:55:25  Being the authority and getting it wrong  01:00:27  Honouring parents  01:02:49  Should we indoctrinate our kids?  01:10:49  Importance of community 

Welcome to episode 11 of the Hey Sis Podcast! This week we chat about the seemingly harmless things or sins that we allow to creep into our lives and homes, that hurt our faith in Christ.  We're chatting about: The idols we make for ourselves over our faith in God Overconsumption Social media addiction Idleness vs overproductivity And more! We are sharing our own struggles with some of these 'subtle sins' and want to encourage other Christians to pray that God will reveal to you about what you are doing that is hurting your faith. We are chatting not from a place of judgement, but humility, knowing that we too fall short of the glory of God and long to be sanctified every day by God's grace and goodness. Show notes: Books:  The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation/  Videos:  Conformity in waiting room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6kWygqR0L8   Influencer Insanity series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEY8IyB653c&list=PL7Twtitm5QK4K2GaLMhZZs0tA0IlJJFDj  Angel app https://www.angel.com/app    Scripture: Job 1:6-8  Romans 5: 3  Romans 12:2  Exodus 20:4  1 Timothy 6:10  Proverbs 4:23  Matthew 6:22-23  Proverbs 18:9  Luke 10:38-42  Episode Chapters:  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:32  Subtle ways of compromising our faith (intro)  00:21:26  Identifying idols in our lives  00:25:13  Social media as an idol  00:34:12  Over-consumption of fashion  00:40:17  Television and music  00:48:05  Idleness and busy-ness as idols Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, where we give you a little glimpse into our lives and share our favourite things and links. If you want to learn more about nutrition for mamas and babies head to Jess's business, The Wholesome Mama Nutrition, at thewholesomemamanutrition.com.

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Hey Sis Podcast! This week, Bella talks to us about moving from the comfort of her home and family in Australia to foreign England. Bella shares: Why she and her husband, Liam decided to move overseas and why England out of all places? Why she gave up her comfort and chose obedience to God when it was hard What God taught them in a season of waiting for jobs for over five months What's happening in her life right now and what the future holds Her advice to anyone who is feeling called to move overseas This was a listener topic of interest, so we are giving the people what they want to hear ;) Hope you enjoy hearing about what Bella has been up to over the last few years. If you are hoping to move overseas in the future, have gained some practical wisdom from listening to Bella's story. Show notes: Books mentioned:  David and the Very Big Giant by Thornborough and Davison https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/series/very-best-bible-stories/david-and-the-very-big-giant   Scripture: Matthew 19:29  Episode Chapters: 00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:12:45  Intro Bella's journey  00:15:18  Why England?  00:19:02  The plan to get there  00:22:18  The first few weeks  00:26:01  Big surprises  00:30:32  Little surprises  00:34:10  Finding work  00:38:30  Reflecting on 3 years  00:41:35  Advice to other travellers  00:43:40  The sacrifices   Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, where we give you a little glimpse into our lives and share our favourite things and links. If you want to learn more about nutrition for mamas and babies head to Jess's business, The Wholesome Mama Nutrition, at thewholesomemamanutrition.com.

Welcome to episode 9 of the Hey Sis Podcast! Friendship break ups are real and hit hard.  In this episode, we chat about grieving or losing friends as an adult and cultivating a community that you really want. We explore: What the Bible says about friendships How we have navigated our own friendship journeys over the years What it looks like to grieve and part with a friend well as a Christian How we as Christians should be the community creators  One thing we should do if we crave community Show Notes: Netflix Series mentioned:  Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2oKsdI0OZI  Book mentioned: The House of My Mother by Shari Franke https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-House-of-My-Mother/Shari-Franke/9781398547841  Bible verses: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12  Proverbs 17:17  John 15:12-14  1 Samuel 18  Matthew 20:28  1 Corinthians 15:33  Episode chapters: 00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:08:50  Bella's customer complaint  00:14:44  Intro to episode on adult friendships  00:23:36  Bella's reflection on friendships  00:26:56  Jess' reflection on friendships  00:31:30  The lie of 'toxic friendship'  00:35:41  Friendship as Discipleship  00:37:07  Ending Friendships well  00:41:45  Face to Face is better than online  00:46:18  Initiating Friendships  00:50:20  The Grief of Change and Loss  00:54:07  Friendships in Family  00:55:55  Praying for Friendships  00:57:00  Listener Responses  Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, where we give you a little glimpse into our lives and share our favourite things and links. If you want to learn more about nutrition for mamas and babies head to Jess's business, The Wholesome Mama Nutrition, at thewholesomemamanutrition.com.

Welcome to episode 8 of the Hey Sis Podcast! Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, where we give you a little glimpse into our lives and share our favourite things and links. If you want to learn more about nutrition for mamas and babies head to Jess's business, The Wholesome Mama Nutrition, at thewholesomemamanutrition.com. This week, we spill it all! We are sharing our (slightly, but maybe tremendously) unpopular opinions about parenting. We live in a culture where gentle parenting and attachment parenting philosophies are taking over. But as Bible believing Christians, should we adhere to these parenting philosophies? We chat through some of the ways we have decided to parent our children with high regard for what the bible has to say. We know that we aren't perfect parents and pray that God gives us wisdom to parent well every day, which is why we are happy to share with you our opinions and convictions about things like, raising our children to know the Lord, no social media until 18, sleep training and more! We'll also be sharing some unpopular parenting opinions from our listeners, so stay tuned till the very end. Show notes: Websites: https://solidstarts.com/   https://www.eastershow.com.au/   https://growingfamilies.life/growing-kids-gods-way   https://uk-en.superbook.cbn.com/  Videos: Franklin animated series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUIixndCOJ8yauahIoHoWQhKk_NmHpEOb  Little Bear animated series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ0G6PqJBFE&list=PLUIixndCOJ8xIlKX6JnYNlPOtwMKkeaqG  Books: The Women by Kristin Hannah https://kristinhannah.com/books/the-women/    On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo and Dr Robert Buchannan  Eight Errors Parents Make by Michael Brock https://thewholesomemamanutrition.com/book-review-8-errors-parents-make-by-michael-brock/   The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation/   Podcasts: Now that We're a Family https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/  Bible verses: Proverbs 22:6  Joshua 24:15  Proverbs 29:15  Proverbs 23:13-14    Make sure you subscribe to the podcast! We'd love you to take a moment to leave a comment, rating or review. Every bit helps. Thanks friends!  

Welcome to episode 7 of the Hey Sis Podcast! Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, where we give you a little glimpse into our lives and share our favourite things and links. If you want to learn more about nutrition for mamas and babies head to Jess's business, The Wholesome Mama Nutrition, at thewholesomemamanutrition.com. This week, we are answering a listener question sharing our pros, cons and advice for getting married young. We share: Our marriage journeys. The pros of getting married young. The challenges of getting married young. Advice for young couples (or even older couples) who want to tie the knot in a God-honouring way. We also share some of our listener responses, so stay tuned for those at the end! We'd love it if you could take a moment to leave a rating or review for our podcast. Thanks for your support! Show Notes: Bible verses: Matthew 7: 3-5  Song of Solomon 8: 3-4  1 Corinthians 7:9  Proverbs 11:14  Proverbs 12:15  2 Corinthians 6:14  Genesis 2:24    Sources mentioned: The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian Wedding Costs in Australia   Episode Chapters: 00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:08.55  Getting married young intro  00:11:21  Our experiences  00:13:40  Pros to getting married young  00:25:42  Maturity and marriage  00:29:21  Keeping purity  00:35:29  Importance of pre-marriage counselling  00:40:47  Marrying a Christian  00:51:00  Financial Realities  00:54:38  Roles of Wives and Husbands  00:58:08  The Leave and Cleave Principle  01:03:14  Listener Responses   

Welcome, friends!  Make sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter where every month, we'll drop into your inbox with our favourite Christian resources, uplifting bible verses, inspiring links and deliciously nourishing recipes- little gifts to encourage you and bring a breath of fresh air to your day. Follow us on Instagram @hey.sis.podcast Make sure to check out Jess's website thewholesomemamanutrition.com for all things holistic nutrition for mums and babies. On today's episode we dive into the most common trends about marriage online: the rise of 'trad wives' and oversharing about your marriage.  We offer a biblical perspective about: Why the 'trad wife' movement is becoming less about traditional homemaking and more about an illusion of what the ideal wife and homemaker should look like online. Why oversharing about marriage online is dishonouring your spouse and giving undeserving people a peek into something that should be kept private or known to trusted people.  Why we as Christians should be cautious and wise about the type of content we consume to avoid coveting and stirring up jealousy or pride.  How we can be prayerful and discerning about the way God has called us to live, despite how other marriages may be portrayed online.  Bible verses mentioned: Proverbs 31:10-31 Philippians 4:11-13 Romans 5:1-5 Romans 14:13 Ephesians 5:22-33 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 Proverbs 12:4 Matthew 7:6 Sources mentioned: M is for Mama by Abbie Halberstadt Gospel Mom by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler  Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Article about Ballerina Farm How the trad wife social media trend is anti-gospel Allie Beth Stuckey Episode chapters: 00:00 Catch up and books to read 07:30 Reflecting on the trad wife trend 16:37 Hypocrisy of the trad wife influencer 24:14 Ballerina Farm controversy 27:26 Provoking covetousness and envy 30:00 Finding peace in God's plan and purpose 34:53 God's will for mothers is not a stereotype 38:13 Ungodly extremes in roles in marriage 43:37 Sharing and TMI - the upside 48:50 Publicly shaming your spouse 52:40 Respecting our husbands' privacy        

Disclaimer: Jess's audio is not so great quality again, sorry guys (it gets better in future episodes FYI). Episode 5 is a deep dive into our journeys with chronic insomnia and anxiety. Both Jess and Bella have dealt with both mental health challenges for many years and we talk about our experiences with you all. Here is a little time stamp if you want to know what we cover at different stages of this episode: 00:00 Sis catch up 07:45 Our experiences with insomnia 28:58 Lessons learned as Christians   37:51 Trusting God will give you rest   52:05 The illusion of control   57:00 Final thoughts and encouragement   Bible verses we mentioned in this episode:   Psalm 127 Matthew 6:25-34 Proverbs 3:24 Romans 8:28   Helpful links from this episode:   Insomnia Coach Podcast   You're fighting anxiety the wrong way - podcast episode of John and Lisa Bevere   We'd love it if you could subscribe to our podcast AND write a review - that would be so helpful in getting the word out there about our podcast.   Make sure to follow our Instagram page @hey.sis.podcast   If you'd love to know more about holistic nutrition for pregnancy, postpartum and babies, check out Jess's business page thewholesomemamanutrition.com

In Episode 4, we speak about the unexpected events and feelings of our postpartum experiences. We cover: What each of our postpartum seasons looked like. Things we did not expect in postpartum, like breastfeeding challenges, obsession with your baby's sleep schedule and we even dive into some juicier topics. How we leant on God in those early, unpredictable days of newborn life. If you have experienced postpartum, I'm sure you will relate to this episode and if you are yet to, I hope that our conversation is a source of encouragement and enlightenment for you! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow our Instagram page @hey.sis.podcast. If you would like to know more about Jess's pregnancy, postpartum and baby nutrition business and blog, then check out thewholesomemamanutrition.com.