- 37 minutes 20 secondsEp. 161: I’ve Loved You from the Start (A Chat with Tabitha Paige)
Bestselling children’s author + illustrator, Tabitha Paige joins me on this episode to talk about her precious new book, I’ve Loved You From the Start.
She shares the deeply personal story behind its creation (inspired by her special needs son, Ducky) and gives so much encouragement in motherhood, Christian perseverance, and joy through struggle.
I loved this conversation, and I know you will too!
Guest Info:
Tabitha Paige is a bestselling children’s author, illustrator, artist, speech-language pathologist, and mother of four. Her beautiful watercolor books are created to help little ones learn, grow, and feel deeply loved.
Check Out Her Books at Her Site - Tabitha Paige
Interested in Tabitha's Works? Order Her New Book I’ve Loved You From the Start
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Bible References:
Isaiah 43:19
Ecclesiastes 3:11
James 1:17
John 12:24
Esther 4:14
Isaiah 55:8-9
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30 September 2026, 3:40 pm - 44 minutes 44 secondsEp. 160: She Reads Truth (A Chat with Rachel Myers)
If you know one thing about me, it’s that I think you should read your Bible. A lot. And then read it some more.
And this episode’s guest agrees with me!
Raechel Myers, co-founder of She Reads Truth, joins me to talk about how busy Christian women can incorporate Bible reading into their everyday lives, the impact our faithfulness to God’s Word can have on the rest of our family, and the importance of doing whatever it takes to minimize distractions that lead us away from Bible reading.
Join us as we chat all things Scripture, and be encouraged that God’s Word is transformative for every Christian at every stage of her life.
Guest Info:
Raechel Myers is the co-founder and CEO of She Reads Truth, a worldwide community committed to helping women read and engage with God’s Word every day. She leads the organization out of a deep love for Scripture and the conviction that all of the Bible is good news.
The Bible Is for You: A Devotional Journey Through Every Book of the Bible
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Bible References:
Esther 4:14
Titus 2
Matthew 1
Luke 6
Proverbs 27:17
Matthew 19:20
Exodus 3:6
John 1:1
Isaiah 55:11
Hebrews 12:11
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23 September 2026, 5:00 am - 1 hour 33 secondsEp. 159: A Biblical Look at Sleep Training (A Chat with Jessie Martin)
If you have questions about sleep training, this is the show for you!
Not only is Jessie Martin a pediatric sleep specialist who has helped numerous clients find the best plan for optimizing sleep in their individual homes, but she’s also a Bible-believing Christian who desires to honor God with her work.
Sleep training has become a hotly debated topic, especially on social media. It’s common to find opposing groups of thoughts passionately debating (aka: screaming at each other about) their views.
But the truth is there is so much freedom in Christ to find what works best for your family. And we want to encourage you to diligently seek wisdom from the Lord before getting caught up in Facebook wars.
Guest Info:
Jessie Martin is a pediatric critical care nurse, mom of four, and double-certified pediatric sleep consultant. Through The Goodnight House, she helps families pursue better sleep using personalized, practical, and evidence-based support.
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Bible References:
Titus 2
Luke 9:23
Matthew 20:16
James 1:5
Genesis 1:28
Psalm 127
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16 September 2026, 4:55 am - 45 minutes 20 secondsEp. 158: WWKW (Dating + Friendships + Sibling Relationships)
We’re back with another round of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday, podcast style after a long break!
This episode, I’m tackling your questions about teen dating guidelines, how to move forward after a friendship breakup, how to foster great sibling relationships, and more!
It’s always fun to do a catchup episode with you, dear listeners. Enjoy!
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Bible References:
Mark 12:30-31
2 Corinthians 6:14
Galatians 5:22-23
Romans 12:15
Matthew 18:15
Matthew 7:3-5
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Galatians 6:9
Ephesians 4
Romans 12:18
Philippians 2
Hebrews 4:12
Ephesians 6:4
Proverbs 22:6
Deuteronomy 6:7
Mentioned in This Episode:
A Candid Q&A About Catholicism—Part 1 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)
A Candid Q&A About Catholicism—Part 2 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)
Spiritual Self-Talk (The Art of Preaching Truth to Yourself)
Promoting Peace in Our Homes (Constant Sibling Fighting Doesn’t Have to Be the Norm!)
Peanut Butter in a Cup by GoNoodle
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9 September 2026, 5:00 am - 38 minutes 14 secondsEp. 157: Built on Faith (A Chat with Dr. Ben Carson)
Today’s show welcomes Dr. Ben Carson who shares with us about how the Lord grabbed ahold of his life in his teens and had guided him ever since—through an illustrious medical career, influential positions in government, and writing bestselling books.
Through it all, he emphasizes personal responsibility and returning to the roots of our nation’s Christian faith.
Be encouraged that you have so much agency to direct your children toward Truth and hard work. Dr. Carson credits his mother with greatly influencing his growth and success and with setting him on a path away from destruction.
As we invest in our own children, we have the opportunity to do the same!
Guest Info:
Dr. Ben Carson is a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and bestselling author whose work emphasizes faith, personal responsibility, education, and America’s founding principles.
Check Out Dr. Carson's New Book: Built on Faith
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Bible References:
Matthew 6:33
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2 September 2026, 4:46 pm - 38 minutes 7 secondsEp. 156: Teaching Toddler Theology (A Chat with Lauren Groves)
If you’ve ever struggled with how to convey deep theological concepts in a simple way to your toddlers, this episode is for you!
In it, we talk about the common obstacles that keep parents of young children from engaging with and catechizing them. So often, it’s less about a lack of desire and more about feeling intimidated and not knowing where to start.
Lauren Groves has written a series called Toddler Theology to address this pain point for parents. I can personally attest to how much my little ones enjoy her colorful, simply structured board books, and I know upper will too!
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Guest Info:
Lauren Groves is a writer, children’s book editor, and mom who is passionate about helping families teach big truths about God to little hearts. She is the author of the Toddler Theology board book series, which uses simple questions, memorable answers, and colorful illustrations to introduce young children to foundational theology.
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Bible References:
Deuteronomy 6:6-8
Ephesians 6:4
Psalm 119:11
Psalm 119:105
Romans 6
Philippians 2
Ephesians 4
2 Timothy 3:16
Psalm 23
1 Corinthians 13
Hebrews 4:12
Isaiah 55:11
2 Peter 1:3
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26 August 2026, 2:59 pm - 46 minutes 7 secondsEp. 155: Double Delights (A Chat with Evy and Nola Halberstadt)
My twin girls, Evy and Nola, are some of the most delightful humans I know, and they join me on the show to chat all things Double Delights (the baking book they wrote with me).
We talk about how much we learned in the process of writing this book, how it came to be in the first place, and which recipes we love the most.
I know you’ll love hearing from Evy and Nola as much as I loved having them on the show!
Double Delights is available for preorder now and officially launches on October 6!
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Bible References:
Zechariah 4:10
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19 August 2026, 3:38 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesEp. 154: Does It Really Take a Village? (A Chat with Jennifer Flanders)
We’re back with season 4 of the M is for Mama podcast, and we’re kicking it off with one of my favorite people, Jennifer Flanders.
In this episode, we chat about all things “village” in motherhood.
It’s no secret that moms need help, but the ultimate question is from where? And what do we do when we’re in seasons of little or no help from our community?
We tackle these questions (and lots more) with personal experience and, so much more importantly, truth from God’s Word.
Whether your mom lives down the street and comes over every day to help or you live 500 miles from your closest family member and don’t even have a reliable babysitter you can pay, be encouraged that the Lord’s strength is sufficient for all He has called you to, and that strength is perfected, not diminished, in your weakness.
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Bible References:
Titus 2:3-5
Deuteronomy 6:7
Ephesians 4:9-12
Phillipians 4:19
Galatians 6:9
1 Kings 18-19
Proverbs 22:6
Isaiah 55:8-9
1 Corinthians 10:31
1 Timothy 6:6
Psalm 28:7
Romans 8:29
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12 August 2026, 2:53 pm - 1 hour 45 minutesEp. 153: A Candid Q&A About Catholicism—Part 2 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)
In our Part 1 of this series, we answered common questions about Catholicism from the Catholic perspective with help from a Catholic priest. In Part 2, we’re sharing answers from a Protestant viewpoint.The number one question I get asked from Catholics is, “We seem so aligned on a lot of topics, so why aren’t you Catholic?”We answer this question and so many more in this episode—particularly focusing on the biblical passages on which we are basing our beliefs and convictions. (You’ll find all those references below!)We also highlight the key theological differences that mean our answers must diverge from the Catholic stance.We pray this episode is a blessing and an encouragement to all who listen/watch, and we’re so glad you’re here, regardless of where you fall in this discussion.
Bible References:
Ephesians 2:8-10
Hebrews 13:8
John 19:30
Ephesians 2:9
2 Corinthians 5:21
James 2:17
Philippians 2:12
John 13:35
John 14:15-31
Hebrews 10:11
1 Peter 3:18
Romans 14:5
Romans 6:12
Matthew 6:16-18
Matthew 6:9-13
Hebrews 10:14
2 Corinthians 5:89
Luke 23:43
Isaiah 6:5
1 Corinthians 2:9
Romans 7
Romans 8:1
2 Peter 2:3
1 Corinthians 2
Galatians 1:6-8
Mark 1:14-15
1 Corinthians 15
Matthew 9:23-25
Revelations 21:5
Hebrews 11
Luke 1:46-55
Luke 2:11
Mark 10
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Matthew 17:1-8
2 Thessalonians 2 :15
Isaiah 55:11
1 Corinthians 11-14
Galatians 6:14
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24 June 2026, 5:00 am - 1 hour 34 minutesEp. 152: A Candid Q&A about Catholicism—Part 1 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)
You asked, we’re answering! After months of receiving questions about Catholicism, I decided it was time to dive in.
I’ve invited Wit (my pastor) to join me as we address FAQs about Catholicism from Protestants (Part 1) and answer questions about Protestants from Catholics (Part 2).
For Part 1, Wit interviewed a local Catholic priest, Father Gavin, to ensure that our answers accurately reflect the Catholic perspective. Any answers he gives in this episode either come directly from Father Gavin’s responses or from other sources accepted by the Catholic Church.
Although we provide some commentary in this episode, our goal is primarily to faithfully convey the Catholic viewpoint on some of the most common questions I received (such as whether Catholics worship Mary or why they believe in purgatory).
We hope this episode provides clarity for those non-Catholic listeners who find themselves wondering about common points of confusion.
Enjoy!
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Bible References:
Habakkuk 1:13
Isaiah 6:3
Romans 3:23
Revelation 20
Romans 6:23
1 Corinthians 15
Mark 1:14-15
Acts 16:16-40
Genesis 3:15
Acts 2:38
John 20:22-23
Matthew 18
James 5:16
Hebrews 4:14-16
Matthew 3:8
Jeremiah 17:9
Exodus 2:1-17
Matthew 5:16
Romans 6:1
2 Corinthians 13:5
1 Corinthians 6
John 19:11
Romans 8:34
John 19:26-27
Exodus 20:3-5
Luke 1:28
Matthew 6:7
Matthew 16:18
Acts 11:26
Matthew 23:2
2 Thessalonians 2:13-15
Genesis 1:27
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17 June 2026, 5:00 am - 44 minutes 55 secondsEp. 151: Why Family Devotionals Matter (With Melissa and Michael Kruger)
We know we’re supposed to read the Bible with our kids. But sometimes, we overlook the why of its importance. In this episode, Melissa and Michael Kruger approach the topic of family devotionals in a way that makes it seem doable—because it is! It’s not about perfection but instead intention. And with their new book. The Good News Family Devotional, they’ve created a resource that walks parents through the process of teaching God’s Word (in this case, the gospel of Mark) to our children. Our best advice? Just start somewhere, and then stay the course, trusting the Lord to direct your path and sustain you every step of the way.
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Voetberg Music Academy
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Guest Info:
Melissa and Michael Kruger - Authors of The Good News Family Devotional: 52 Weeks Through the Gospel of Mark
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Bible References:
2 Peter 1:3
Ephesians 2:8-9
Romans 3:23
2 Timothy 1:5
Isaiah 55:11
2 Corinthians 12:9
Deuteronomy 6:5-8
John 15:11
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