Friend, I pray this encourages you to sit at the feet of Jesus. Few things are needed, or indeed only one.

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:38-41

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KATIE BLACKBURN. YOU GUYS. This gal is the real deal. What do I mean by the real deal? Well, I walked away from this conversation so refreshed and encouraged. This gal's humility, honesty, joy, warmth...I could feel the fruit of the Spirit through the screen while chatting with her. So I guess what I mean by the real deal is that this gal depends on the LIVING GOD. And it was evident. This was one of my favorite convos to date and I can't wait for you to be spurred on by what God has done and is doing in her life!!! Enjoy!!!


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Katie's Website, Photography, Substack (writing) & Book

Song - Power of Your Love by Darlene Zschech

Being Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn

Start with Hello by Shannan Martin

Courageously Soft by Charaia Rush

Matthew 9:19-22

Song - Good News by Bryan and Katie Torwalt

The Hymns albums by Shane and Shane

Radical with David Platt

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We survived (and might I say thrived...well, some of the days!!) our first year of homeschooling! And I kind of loved it. A lot. Yes, I was someone who said they would NEVER homeschool. Well, God always does something with our "nevers" doesn't He!

We are currently doing a hybrid homeschool classical education model with our oldest, Zan. We are just a mere one year in! There is no expert status here! (nor will there ever be!) In this episode I walk through what the classical education model is (7:01), what hybrid homeschooling is (22:30), how we found ourselves homeschooling (26:47), what our day-to-day looks like homeschooling (34:38), rhythms we have implemented (that now are just a part of our life!) (40:58), and at the end I answer some questions you guys had about it all (54:12)! Ultimately, my prayer is that this episode and information is helpful for you as you're sifting through with the Lord what direction He may be specifically leading you + your family in!
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An Intro to Classical Education by Christopher A. Perrin

Classical Conversations

Logic Of English

Rod and Staff (Math)

Telling God's Story: Year One

The Story of the World

Pray for the Persecuted PDF

The Voice of Martyrs

Unreached of the Day Website/App

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This conversation stirred me up and freed me up!!! Gosh, I can't wait for you to hear Courtney encourage us in our work for the Lord. She is a wife, mama and serves as the Director of Ministry Content for an organization called Women & Work which exists to see women confidently step into their God-given calling and view their work as meaningful to the Kingdom of God. She is passionate about that, along with discipleship and theologically equipping women– y'all are going to love this conversation!!! Enjoy!

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womenwork.net

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Women & Work: Bearing God's Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work by Courtney Moore

Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren

Colossians 3:17

Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus

Matthew 28

The Dwell App - 30% OFF

The Gospel Coalition Website

Crossway’s Knowing the Bible

Reformed Theological Seminary App.


Knowing Faith Podcast

The Bible Recap Podcast

Gospel In Life

Timothy Keller Podcast - Gospel In Life
Ray Ortlund

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East of Eden

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Okay, I just got straight counseled for an hour 40!!! What a gift this conversation was with Ben Hamilton. Ben is a husband, father, and the Director of Care at a church here in Omaha called Citylight. We talk about caring for one another, empathy, listening, their journey with infertility, and so much more. So many golden nuggets of wisdom from Ben in this one!!! I left this conversation changed!!! Enjoy!

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The Wounded Healer by Henri J. M. Nouwen

Dr. Dan Siegal - Non verbals Markers of Communication
1) Eye contact
2) Facial Expressions
3) Tone of Voice
4) Posture
5) Gestures and Appropriate Touch
6) Timing of Response
7) Intensity of Response

Reclaiming Hope in Marriage: Infertility (Ben and his wife, Joy's, podcast episode mentioned)

Psalm 62

Psalm 73:26-28

Knowing God by J.I. Packer

The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes

Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson

Someday Soon by Russ Mohr

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Josh and Katie Walters are GOLD!!!! Oh my goodness. I adored this conversation. Josh and Katie are parents to 7 beautiful children. Josh pastors at Seacoast Church in South Carolina while Katie is an author + speaker + runs their home and is the founder/visionary of Francis + Benedict. Their book, New Marriage Same Couple: Don't Let Your Worst Days Be Your Last Days, is out! After walking through something that should have destroyed their marriage, God redeemed and restored it to better than it was before like only God can! I've been impacted by this thriving marriage for years now on the internet and getting to chat with them was such a treat. Jesus exudes out of both of them. You guys are going to be so impacted by their story. Enjoy!

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New Marriage, Same Couple: Don’t Let Your Worst Days Be Your Last Days by Josh and Katie Walters

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John 3:16

2 Corinthians 1:3-5

John 10:10

Romans 2:4

Simply Pray: How to Ask, Seek and Knock for Answered Prayer by Deb Hopper

Date Night with the Walters Podcast

Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind by Brenda Yoder

Hebrews 12:11

Matthew 10

The Power of A Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian

Brandon Lake

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It was SUCH a joy to chat with Cheyenne Boluyt. She is a mother of three girls and the Director of Women's Ministry at her church in Michigan. She shares about God meeting her in the darkest time of her life through His Word and His people and I won't ever forget what she shared. She is also passionate about bible literacy, cultural analysis(what are you worshipping?), and lament as the path to joy. This gal loves God and that is evident!!! I'm so excited for you to hear this episode! Enjoy!

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Psalm 63

Gentle and Lowly Dane Ortlund

James 5:16

Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation by James K.A. Smith

Confessions by Augustine

Psalm 84

Cheyenne’s Good Reads

Church History in Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley

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The Church History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith by Stephen J. Nichols and Ned Bustard

Church History by Simonetta Car

Corrie Ten Boom Children's Book

Wendell Berry Books

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson

Ephesians 6

Romans 10

Exodus 33:18

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Today's conversation with Colin Provart has been one of my favorite conversations to date!!! This dude gets me fired up about God and His mission. Colin and his bride, Rachel, reside in Colorado, where he is the Salt Director (College Ministry) at Storyline Church. Gosh, we cover so much. Biblical literacy, suffering well, God's providence, and more.

God has also made Colin passionate about helping people discover who God has made them to be and training them to be great at that-- both within and outside the church! He walks us through super helpful tools and questions. Y'ALL IT WAS SO HELPFUL. You do not want to miss this episode! Grab and pen and paper, you'll want to take notes! Enjoy!

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The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

Deep Discipleship by J.T. English

Tangible tips for someone who is longing to grow in their biblical literacy

1) See it as important.

2) See it takes time.

3) See it takes commitment.

The Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

You’ve Already Won by Shane and Shane

The Band Camino

J.T. English's Sermons

Mark Vance - Equip Podcast

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