Show Summary: What do you think are some felt needs for moms? During the 2023 Momcon Conference, we were able to ask moms this question in person. We found that a lot of moms have the same needs, but it’s hard to find the time or space to have those needs met. Join hosts Vivian Mabuni, Elisa Morgan, and Eryn Adkins as they discuss some of those felt needs during this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

• "Rather than look at [children] through our eyes, we can just look at them." —Elisa Morgan

• "God is with us and He is able to redeem and He sees us. His track record is faithful even if our circumstances are not." —Vivian Mabuni

• "Jesus teaches you how to parent because He is the ultimate parent." —Eryn Adkins

• "Our callings never change but our assignments do change over the course of our lives." —Vivian Mabuni

Links:

• MOMCON: https://www.momcon.co/

• God Hears Her creative journaling devotional: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/god-hears-her-creative-journaling-edition.html

• God Sees Her devotional: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/god-sees-her.html

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

• Vivian Mabuni: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/

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Guest Bio: Lauren’s interest in relationship skills began when her parents divorced after almost 20 years of marriage. Seeking to understand better patterns for her own future legacy, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in communication studies from TCU. Lauren is the author of two books: In Their Shoes, a book dedicated to helping parents better understand and connect with children of divorce, and Relationship Essentials, which features skills to help people feel heard, fight fair, and set boundaries in all areas of life. Lauren is the president of The Center for Relationship Education, a national nonprofit whose mission is rooted in providing relationship skills training to everyone. Her speaking experience spans over 20 years, teaching a variety of relationship skills to teens, adults, and corporate teams. She recognizes relationships are key to a successful life, and this drives her passion for energizing others to invest in relationships with proven tools to enhance connection. She and her husband, Josh, love adventures with their three children. All Colorado natives, they are avid skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, and Broncos’ fans.

Show Summary: Have you ever tried really hard to make something happen just for it to fail over and over again? Have you been rejected by something or someone that meant a lot to you? Today’s guest, Lauren Reitsema, knows all about how God can change the trajectory of our lives to make something beautiful come out of the brokenness. Host, Eryn Adkins, had the privilege of talking with Lauren in person at the MomCon Conference in Chicago last fall. Join Eryn as she gets to know Lauren and how God has worked in her life during this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

• “We’re not meant to do everything well all the time.” —Lauren Reitsema

• “Boundaries create more of the freedom we long for.” —Lauren Reitsema

• “Sometimes it’s the denial of what you want that gives you the trajectory.” —Lauren Reitsema

• “He does connect every one of your pain points, and He weaves it into a beautiful story.” —Lauren Reitsema

• “He is the only one who understands us when we don’t think He’s listening.” —Lauren Reitsema

Verses:

• Matthew 27:46

Links:

• In Their Shoes: Amazon

• The Center for Relationship Education: website

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: Laura L. Smith is a popular speaker, best-selling author, and Bible teacher leading women to tear down lies so they can live in truth. Holy Care for the Whole Self is her thirteenth book. Most recently she is known for Restore My Soul: The Power and Promise of 30 Psalms and How Sweet the Sound: The Power and Promise of 30 Beloved Hymns. Laura is a fan of Jesus, her prince charming of a husband, their four kids, almond milk mochas, dark chocolate, music, books, and travel. Smith lives in the picturesque college town of Oxford, Ohio. There you’ll find her running the wooded trails, strolling the brick streets, teaching a local Bible study, shopping at the Saturday morning farmer’s market, or going on a sunset walk with her family.

Show Summary: What do you think about self-care? Do you practice it or feel strongly against it? Today, hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins, are talking with author Laura L. Smith about how the Bible talks about self-care. Laura shares how Jesus wants to take care of us and how He tells us to take care of ourselves. Learn how self-care is holy during this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

• “We are created in the image of God, He calls us His most prized possession, and a masterpiece. And those are His words for us, so we need to take care of ourselves.” —Laura L. Smith

• “We need community.” —Laura L. Smith

• “Jesus loves us so much better than we can love each other.” —Laura L. Smith

• “The brain is another organ that we need to steward for.” —Elisa Morgan

Verses:

• Genesis 2:2–3

• Genesis 2:18

• Exodus 20:8

• Romans 8:1

Links:

• Laura’s book Holy Care for the Whole Self: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/holy-care-for-the-whole-self.html

• Laura’s Website: www.laurasmithauthor.com

• Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurasmithauthor/

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• God Hears Her Ep 24 with Laura: https://www.godhearsher.org/podcast/episode-24-when-we-feel-we-are-not-enough

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Join Elisa Morgan, Eryn Adkins, and new host Vivian Mabuni for all new episodes of God Hears Her starting April 22, 2024. You’ll laugh, cry, relate . . . but most of all feel understood and uplifted as you tune in to these witty and wise women and their stellar line up of guests. Don’t miss a single episode starting April 22nd!

Links:

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
• God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup
• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
• Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author
• Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy
• Vivian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/

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Easter is the time to reflect on the resurrection story and the powerful redemption of the cross. What are some verses in the Bible that make you think of Easter? Join Elisa Morgan, Eryn Adkins, and new host Vivian Mabuni as they each share different parts of Scripture that motivate them to reflect on other aspects of the Easter story. Get out your Bible and a journal for this God Hears Her conversation.

Notes and Quotes:

• “Even if everything in your life is silent about God … what are the stones that cry out to remind you of His existence and faithfulness?” —Elisa Morgan

• “Don’t determine who God is based on your circumstances; you need to evaluate your circumstances based on who God is.” —Vivian Mabuni

• “If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then He was just a really good teacher.” —Vivian Mabuni

• “When we can’t hear from Him, or we don’t know what He’s doing, can we trust who He is?” —Elisa Morgan

• “When I look around my circumstances and there’s a temptation to add a pleasure to my pain quickly, I know it’s not worth it. Jesus is who He says He is.” —Eryn Adkins

• “I can walk with Him in what I feel on a daily basis knowing He knows what that feels like.” —Eryn Adkins

Verses:

• Luke 19:37–40

• 1 Corinthians 15

Links:

• Encounters with Jesus: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/encounters-with-jesus.html

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

• Vivian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/

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Guest Bio: Katie Lewis is the founder of Dear Mushka, a Scripture-based everyday wear jewelry, apparel, and accessories company. She's passionate about the Bible being a very present help and equipping women for everyday life with it by “wearing truth and sharing truth.” When she isn't working or discipling four little boys and her newborn baby girl, she’s an aspiring gardener and is always grateful for a few minutes to read. 

Show Summary: Have you ever felt like God called you to something you weren’t capable of? Do you feel like He changed your direction and plans? Katie Lewis is a woman of moxie who’s continued to lean into God’s presence in the unexpectedness of her life. Her mission is to equip women with Scripture because she’s experienced firsthand how life-changing the wisdom of the Bible is. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they get to know Katie during this conversation on God Hears Her.

Notes and Quotes: 

• “I feel like He’s said, ‘Keep going, I have not released you from this.’ ” —Katie Lewis

• “We do hard things, that’s a part of life.” —Katie Lewis

• “He has promised that His power is what will carry me through to live a godly life.” —Katie Lewis

• “I felt like He was inviting me to ‘test’ Him… in a tender and gentle way.” —Katie Lewis

Verses: 

• Isaiah 43:1 

• Ephesians 3:20 

• 2 Peter 1:3

• James 1:5

• Psalm 143:8

Links: 

• Katie’s Website: https://www.dearmushka.com/

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: Lina AbuJamra is a pediatric ER doctor who now practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time enjoys attending her nephews’ football games, traveling, and lingering over a fine meal. A podcaster, conference speaker, and a popular Bible teacher, she founded Living with Power Ministries to provide medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. She also hosts a radio show and is the author of several books, most recently Fractured Faith and her new Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness. 

Show Summary: What are your needs right now? Do you feel like you need a friend, a spouse, a new job, or a new role? In the midst of your felt needs, how do you depend on Jesus? Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they talk with Unshakeable Moxie guest, Lina AbuJamra, about her needs and how she’s grown to depend on Jesus in the midst of them. We’re so excited to learn from Lina during this God Hears Her conversation. 

Notes and Quotes: 

• “It’s not that I love pain, it’s that we learn in painful places.” —Lina AbuJamra

• “All heartbreak shapes us and it comes to every human in different forms.” —Lina AbuJamra

• “It’s so simple and it's so profound… God never leaves.” —Lina AbuJamra

• “In my moments of failure is when I see Him on the cross even more clearly.” —Lina AbuJamra

Verses: 

• Psalm 139:7–10

Links: 

• Lina’s New Bible Study: Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness

• Lina’s Website: LivingWithPower.org

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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Guest Bio: MŌRIAH is a Mexican-American recording artist, actress, and producer from Los Angeles, CA. Her film credits include the lead role in Because of Gracia (2017), singer Loyce Whiteman in the Dennis Quaid Ronald Reagan biopic (2023), and Bathsheba in the series The Chosen (2023). She co-produced a feature film alongside Candace Cameron Bure called Unsung Hero and acted in a Sony Affirm Christmas musical titled Journey to Bethlehem, starring Antonio Banderas (2023).

Show Summary: We’ve been talking about moxie a bit here to prepare for the upcoming docuseries Unshakable Moxie. How do you understand moxie? Do you feel like you fit the definition of being a woman with moxie? Today we’re talking to singer and actress, Moriah Smallbone, about how her definition of moxie changed as she hosted the docuseries. Moriah shares realizations about herself that she came to while the series was filming. Join God Hears Her hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they get to know Moriah. 

Notes and Quotes: 

• “It’s funny how you have to do the work to let go of something that held you in such safe keeping.” —Moriah Smallbone

• “Moxie is in the tender moments. It’s in empathizing with each other; it’s in sitting with one another in grief and pain. It’s in sitting in the questions and instead of arguing, being okay with not knowing.” —Moriah Smallbone

• “Softness and tenderness is not weakness.” —Eryn Adkins 

Links: 

• Moriah Smallbone’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moriahsmallbone/?hl=en 

• Moriah’s website: https://www.moriahofficial.com/ 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ 

• God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 

• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast

• Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/

• Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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