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Beth Shields shares her family's journey as missionaries in Panama, including their unexpected path from Mexico, cultural adjustments, and ministry to indigenous communities in remote mountain region…

Melissa Schworer shares her family's journey from years of ministry in Idaho to pursuing mission work in Papua New Guinea. She discusses the long-awaited call, challenges of deputation life, and prep…

This episode continues the discussion of Jonah and what his reluctant obedience teaches us about our own attitudes toward evangelism and missions today.

• Jonah's need for a second command to "arise a…

Our exploration of the book of Jonah reveals important truths about missions and our often-reluctant hearts toward sharing the gospel.

• God calls us out of our comfort zones to reach the lost.
• Jonah…

Have you ever found yourself feeling simultaneously blessed and overwhelmed? The podcast returns after a much-needed break as April welcomes a new baby into her family, now juggling the needs of a fo…

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress, especially as a mother, is a struggle many of us face. Join us as we unravel ways to realign priorities by discerning truth from lies, and asking God for guidan…

Are you a gentle person? Join us as we explore the concept of gentlenss in the believer's life, challenging the notion that gentleness is simply a personality trait and instead uncovering its roots a…

Feeling weighed down by guilt and struggling to find the path to true repentance? Join us as we unravel the distinctions between these two experiences from a biblical perspective. Through the lens of…

In this new series we look at our new devotional "Issues of the Heart." We kick things off by sharing some personal stories and biblical insights that reveal the transformation our hearts undergo thr…

Yay! A project we have been working for some time is now ready to share with you all! We have been looking forward to this! Our devotional is called Issues of the Heart. As the title suggest it is de…

Network Marketing and Multilevel Marketing opportunities have made their way through the Christian wife circles for years. Estie and April share their experiences with you in this episode and ask som…

We often overlook the treasure troves among us—those mothers who have journeyed through adulthood with a steadfast faith, nurturing not just their families but potentially our growth as well. In this…

Join our guest host, Christina Palma, and host April Fruchey as they navigate the contentious topic of deconstruction in modern Christianity. Unveiling the nuances between mere reflection and an outr…

Join Cohosts April Fruchey & Estie Woodard as we bring the Biblical perspective to the growing trend of the Homestead Lifestyle. Shining a light on ideals in the movement that are Biblical as well as…

As we conclude our exploration of 'The BE YE's', we dive into the essence of Christianity, discussing how the Holy Spirit gives the fortitude needed to face life's challenges. We connect our trials t…

Ever wondered how to teach your children about the true meaning of Christmas through music?  We discuss the power of hymns in fostering faith in the younger generation. We'll challenge the status quo…

As the Christmas season approaches, its helpful to do a heart check and see how thankful we really are! 

Kind or nice...is there a difference? Listen to this episode to see what we think! 

Being merciful is very countercultural in today's society. We are quick to "cancel" people, label them toxic, or write them off without considering the attributes of mercy, compassion, forgiveness an…

Join the continuing, conversation on what a believer should BE. In this episode April an Estie talk about the idea of holiness and how it should playout in the everyday life of the believer. 
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