Rachel is the founder of Refine and Restore, a blog pouring out “R&R for the Heart and Soul," revealing the relatable, real-life issues and God’s grace.
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This week's story is from best-selling author, Jay Payleitner, who has sold over half a million books on parenting, family life, and connecting to God.
Breaking past needing your family to "look" a certain way and setting your husband up for success.
Most of us yearn for romance in our marriage, but that can be unpredictable and fragile. Cherishing, on the other hand, is quite intentional.
Life coach Christy Baca shares three types of friends a mom needs, creative ways to get kids off screens, and how to fight for the hearts of our kids.
FamilyLife Canada's Sharol and Neil Josephson sit down for a 'Snapshot' with Davina Japaul.
It seems more and more couples are waiting to get married these days. But how come? Davina JaPaul asks Neil and Sharol Josephson of FamilyLife Canada!
While her experiences are not typical, her journey will help you realize that no matter what you’ve faced, you can live a life of wholeness.
This week, Davina Japaul sits down for a Snapshot with Neil and Sharol Josephson of FamilyLife Canada. JOY Radio is pleased to be sponsoring their Ontario Marriage &...
This week’s ‘Snapshot’ is all about The Case For Christ, as Lee Strobel gives his honest thoughts on the movie and Leslie explains her journey to...
Mom Struggling Well #43 This girl is authentic. She is honest and not afraid to speak up about her struggles because she knows that’s how others can know they are...
An atheist journalist who looked to disprove his wife’s Christian faith, Lee Strobel describes why it took more faith to maintain his atheism and the key point...
Amber Newberry Struggles with Crazy Incredible Redemption of Horrific Things
Some of us are able to tell stories eloquently. Some of our stories have rough places that can seem too dark to overcome.
Ashley Hackshaw's story has twists and turns that will leave you wide-eyed and the perspective she has gained is one we can all benefit from.
Christie is a wife to a cop, a mom to three, and a newspaper columnist who actively seeks opportunities to turn bad situations into good ones.
Jolene Underwood’s Struggles with Incremental Steps Toward Enjoying Life
Jolene Underwood cares deeply for the "least of these" and loves to help women through traumatic or difficult situations.
Rebecca is a wife, mom, and (accidentally) a business owner who started Better Life Bags.
Christine McDermott’s Struggles with Reps, Respect, and Thanking Your Jeans
Christine has struggled through anxiety and depression and has made a lot of progress in the areas of marriage and cleaning out her house.
Retha Morgan’s Struggles with ‘What If You Don’t Get the Evening?’
Retha Morgan shares what she hopes her kids learn by watching her, offers advice to wives after becoming a widow, and helps you be a light in the household.
Wynne Elder’s Struggles with The “Real Mom’s Club” and Haven Making
On Mom Struggling Well, Emily Thomas speaks with Wynne Elder, a mama and wife striving to live in a deep and authentic community in Bryan, Texas.
Emily Thomas speaks with author Stephanie Rische about her adventures in blind dating while waiting for a husband and discovering God's love.
Christa Maney is Struggling with Partners, Anxiety and Seeing the Choice
Christa Maney is a wife and mom of four who enjoys yoga, creating in her Etsy shop and learning about better health through a holistic diet.
This week's Mom Struggling Well is Brandi Lea, who speaks with Emily Thomas about starting a nonprofit, healing from a broken marriage, and healing prayer.
Caroline Kline Struggles with Maintaining Margins and Sewing Up A Storm
Emily Thomas speaks with Caroline Kline about starting a small business, how to avoid being the "mom who yells," and what to do when noise hurts.
Rachel Baxter Talks Orphan Care and the Hunt For a Dreamy Mom Job
Rachel Baxter is a daughter of the King, wife to a pastor, mother to five (almost six) children, underdog cheerleader, special needs parent, adoption advocate, hope...
This week's Mom Struggling Well is Lauren Pinkston, who chats to Emily Thomas about wishing for a different personality and how to decide what's important.
Logan Wolfram Struggles Heartbreaking Haircuts and Laundry on the Lawn
This week's Mom Struggling Well is Logan Wolfram, a passionate leader who desires to see women live fully in Christ. Learn to pursue curiosity and faith.
Stephanie Holden talks Finishing Your Race with Joy and People’s Messes
She had so many good things we ended up with a part two to this conversation with Stephanie Holden!
Stephanie Holden Talks In-Laws, Contentment, and Parties That Matter
There are a handful of people whose social media posts grab my attention every time. Stephanie Holden is one of them. She is funny, encouraging, and really convicting...
Making the jump from the corporate world to mommyhood is a big change. Nothing can truly prepare women for the full-time job of caring for tiny humans. But learning from...