We are in part 3 of the Cancer Survivor Series, and today I am speaking about the struggles of cancer survivorship, how God’s grace can be repulsive (yes, I said REPULSIVE), and how negative feelings stem from a distorted view of God. Throughout this episode, I unpack the struggles of surviving cancer and how God's loving kindness was painful to receive.

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Welcome back to the Cancer Survivor Series! We are in part two and today I will continue to share about my walk through cancer. I’ll focus on 2021 and the six-month period during which I went through chemotherapy. As you listen to the five things I did during chemo to grow in my faith, you’ll also notice this time was a concerted effort to reduce physical and spiritual toxins as I surrendered to the Lord during that time. This episode is meant to be descriptive, not prescriptive. I’m not on a mission to convert or convince anyone to navigate their health journeys in a particular way. I do think there’s value in sharing what the Lord did through my experience, so I pray this is a blessing to you! Let’s jump in!

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Welcome back to the show! We are officially in our Cancer Survivor Series. In today’s episode, I’m going to share about the road to getting the cancer diagnosis, navigating cancer for five years, and what led to me eventually saying yes to chemotherapy. Through this journey, I’ll illustrate just how the Lord used this season to transform me. So, I hope this episode is helpful to you or even someone you love who may be facing a diagnosis or hard time. Let's dig in!

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Welcome to season 2 of Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! I'm so glad to be back with you for this season of the show and excited to share what you can look forward to in the coming months. In today's episode, I give you a preview of what's to come and share a passage that deepened my appreciation and gratitude for my salvation. I take you deep into Ephesians 2:19-22! So, you're going to want to take notes.

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Welcome to part FIVE of our Theology Matters Series. This is the final episode in our Theology Matters Series, and the final episode of this long, almost 3-year season as we prepare to take a break this summer. In today’s episode, I took time to speak with Shanda Fulbright, and answer the question: should you know how to defend your faith as a Christian woman? This episode is all about apologetics, the importance of knowing what you believe and why you actually do need to be able to defend your faith, especially in today’s culture.

Let me tell you about Shanda: Shanda Fulbright is a wife, mom to three boys, and the host of the Her Faith Inspires podcast where she takes cultural issues and tackles them with biblical truth. She is the co-author of Let’s Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God with Dr. Frank Turek, as well as Train Your Brain: An Introduction to Logic and Baseline Apologetics. She is the author and creator of Baseline Apologetics, a curriculum for adults who want to learn apologetics and the Bible.She teaches students of all ages the basics of Christian apologetics, and stresses the importance of biblical literacy as the path to a biblical worldview.

This is a conversation every woman needs to listen to, even and especially if you are a woman who has no intention of engaging in debates or confrontational conversations. In today’s conversation, we offer a very down-to-earth introduction to Christian apologetics and illustrate how to live this branch of Christian theology out in your everyday life.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Check out Shanda's website here!
• Listen to the Her Faith Inspires podcast here.
• Her Faith Inspires Episode 1: Find Your Purpose In The Why, Not The What
• Her Faith Inspires Episode 230: Defend The Faith By Defending The Family with John Ferrer
• Access Baseline Apologetics by clicking here!

Welcome to part FOUR of this Theology Matters Series. Today I take time to answer the question: how does theology affect discipleship and your relationships as a Christian woman?

There are two primary areas I focus on during this episode: discipleship [how you intentionally or unintentionally disciple others] and accountability in your relationships [specifically your relationships with other Christians]. I also touch on culture, more specifically the postmodern era and how to navigate postmodern ideology as a Christian; illustrations of poor theology impacting your ability to properly disciple other Christians; and the affect your theology has on your life and witness to those who are not Christians.

In this episode, I reference a few resources:

• • Who Needs Theology: An Invitation to the Study of God by Stanley J. Grenz & Roger E. Olson
  • A Practical Primer on Theological Method: Table Manners for Discussuing God, His Works, and His Ways by Glenn R. Kreider and Michael J. Svigel

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Welcome to PART THREE of our Theology Matters Series! In today’s episode, I share a conversation I had with Robin Rhine McDonald.

Robin Rhine McDonald is a Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, proud mom and wife with a passion for supporting and empowering Jesus-loving women to gain true health while losing weight through her sustainable, grace-based process. She loves to help women ditch chronic dieting and disease for holistic health and wellness. She mixes her seminary background with her study of integrative nutrition to help women develop the energy and vitality to live out their unique God-given calling.

As we talked through Robin’s testimony and heart for health, we kind of naturally went down the path of weaving theology into the conversation. Robin and I discussed how your theology affects your health, whether you’re aware of it or not. Robin ended our conversation by offering some practical application for taking care of yourself and honoring the temple God gave you. Robin and I had this really natural flow that was, no doubt, led by the Holy Spirit, and despite us initially connecting to discuss a different topic, we ended up here. I’m confident you will enjoy this down-to-earth conversation! I’m excited for you to get to know Robin and will include links to her show and a gift she has for you right here in the show notes. Ready to dive in? Let’s do it!

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Welcome to part two of our Theology Matters Series! Today, I’m sharing a conversation with my friend, Heather Preston.

Heather is a professional writer with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. As a consultant she works with churches and pastors and has a passion for academic collaborations. Heather hosts a podcast called Scripts on Scripture where she discusses all things Bible with pastors and fellow writers. Her most recent book is entitled Between the Lines.

During this conversation, Heather shared her definition of theology and defined some important terms like hermeneutics and exegesis. We dove into how to read the Bible properly, including what information you should know when studying through a particular book of the Bible. Heather also offered an encouraging perspective on why you need to engage in proper study and interpretation of God’s Word. We ended with Heather explaining why she believes Theology Matters. I loved having this conversation. I pray it blesses you big! If I were you, I would grab a notebook or open a note on your phone because you are going to want to take some notes!

We last heard from Heather on:

• Episode 192: How To Bring Scripture To Life When You’re Experiencing A Dry Season In Bible Study with Heather Preston
• 2023 RENEWED Conference Day 1: Confidence In Comprehension with Heather Preston

Scripts On Scripture Episodes Referenced in this Episode:

• Conversation with Ivory McDonald “The Weird One”
• Conversation with Erika Diaz-Castro “Mary Didn’t Know”

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• Heather's Website: https://heatherpreston.com/
• Get Heather’s Book, Between The Lines!

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