Hey Sis Podcast

Jessica Raj and Isabella Richards
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Welcome to the Hey Sis Podcast! We are two sisters, Jess and Bella, living on opposite sides of the world sharing about all the things, including our faith in God, motherhood, relationships, culture and wellness through the lens of the Bible. So, grab a cup of your favourite beverage or pop your headphones on while you're doing a load of laundry and come chat with us. Thanks for joining us!

  1. 5D AGO

    45: Is It Biblical For Mothers To Go To Work?

    In episode 45, we have an honest conversation about seasons of returning to work after having kids and if we believe returning to work for mothers to be biblical. The conversation takes a bit of turn, and we also chat about the reason why mothers go back to work: To cover essentials To pay off debt To be comfortable We talk about the last point especially and how if we are choosing comfort, does that mean we are not trusting God to provide? Let's explore what the Bible says and our opinion about it. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  Check out Jess's pregnancy and postpartum nutrition resources. Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-24 Matthew 6:24 Episode chapters not available for this episode.

    1h 10m

  2. MAR 3

    44: Mother of 10 Talks About Family Planning and Women's Health (with Sharon McNamara)

    Welcome to episode 44 of the podcast, friends!! This episode is one not to miss. Jess chats with Sharon McNamara - wife to one, homeschooling mother to 10, grandmother to 6 and loves Jesus.  Sharon is an advocate for women's health, particularly women who are in the perimenopause and menopause stages, however, she talks about how you can start taking care of your health in your 20s and 30s to prepare for a better menopause. Sharon talks about her journey in having 10 children, her thoughts on contraception, family planning and how to surrender your family size to God. She also shares great advice to young mothers who are in the thick of parenting younger children. It's a really encouraging conversation for women today. You can find Sharon on Instagram. You can check out her podcast The Menopause Movement Podcast. Check out Jess's new program for mothers, Nourish Your Family (with a special bonus offer to those who sign up from listening to the podcast.) Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  Links  Diamond Women  Above Rubies  https://www.instagram.com/sharonmcnamarapowerpause/?hl=en   Scripture  Galatians 5:19-21  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Quick catch up  00:06:34  Nourish Your Family program – special offer for listeners  00:15:06  Introducing Sharon – our special guest  00:32:06  Sharon's thoughts on contraception  00:45:07  Ten siblings – how do they relate?  00:47:36  Perimenopause and menopause  00:59:45  Advice for young mums

    1h 4m

  3. FEB 26

    43: Our Take on Christians and Yoga

    Welcome to episode 43, friends! This week we are chatting all about if Christians should partake in yoga and our thoughts about it. In today's culture, far too many Christian people are nonchalant about things that are acceptable in the world, but not in the Bible. The Bible is very clear about spiritual forces that are at play when we partake in other spiritual practices, like yoga. We also chat about our thoughts on Christian yoga - to do or not to do? Find out by listening to our episode! Our prayer is that as you listen to this episode, you would realise the Father's heart to protect His children from demonic powers, especially found in other cultural practices. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  Shop Jess's pregnancy and postpartum e-books here. Links  https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/5-reasons-i-stopped-doing-yoga-what-every-christian-should-know/   Scripture  Galatians 5:19-21  Deuteronomy 18:10-12  2 Corinthians 6:14-16  Psalm 1:2  Joshua 1:8  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:19:27  Intro to the show  00:24:35  History of Yoga  00:27:38  What about the poses?  00:38:21  Prayer or meditation?  00:44:29  Questions to consider

    50 min

  4. FEB 17

    42: How to Read the Bible Faithfully as Busy Women

    In episode 42, we are answering a listener question about how to read the Bible well. In the age of distraction, how can we be women who are reading the Bible faithfully? We explore: What our Bible time has looked like in the past What our Bible time looks like now with little kids The different ways of reading the Bible and how to discern which way is best Our advice on which books to read depending on the season you're in Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's resources for pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, click here.     Links  A Guide to Raising Kids Biblically  https://www.thebiblerecap.com/   https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/   Scripture  Joshua 1:8  2 Timothy 16-17  Hebrews 2:12  Psalm 119:110  Hebrews 4:12  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:03  Episode intro  00:26:57  Avoid being prescriptive  00:37:10  Practical tips on reading the Bible  00:55:00  Fav books of the Bible to get started

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 10

    41: The Lost Art of Fear of the Lord

    In this episode, we're diving into a topic that should be spoken more about in the church and that is the fear of the Lord. We talk about: What is the fear of the Lord? How the church has taught an unhealthy doctrine of a casual fear of the Lord The consequences of lacking fear of the Lord The difference between the fear of the wrath of the Lord and fear of the Lord for those who love Him How to live with the fear of the Lord daily It's a juicy topic, but a needed one. We hope it inspires you to live and love like Jesus. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's new book for new mamas called Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook, then click here.   Links  A Guide to Raising Kids Biblically  John Piper Fear of God article  Mike Winger YouTube ep  Scripture  Proverbs 9:10  Psalm 111:10  Proverbs 19:23  Matthew 7:14  Hebrews 12:28-29  Isaiah 64:6  Romans 11:19-21  Leviticus 10  2 Samuel 6  1 Thessalonians 4  Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer)  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:19:14  Intro to the show  00:24:07  What is 'the Fear of the Lord'?  00:45:34  Bethel Church controversy  00:52:31  Not enough from the pulpit   00:59:14  Come as you are. Not stay as you are.  01:07:36  Prayer for our dear listeners  01:10:09  Importance of fellowship

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 3

    40: We're Back! Our Ins and Outs of 2026

    And we are back after a whopping two months' break!  This episode gives a catch up with old friends over coffee vibes. In our first episode of the year, we are updating you on our lives the past two months and diving into our ins and outs of 2026 (even if that trend is long gone!). Plus, Bella has some big news to share! Yes, another new and exciting update in her life. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  We'd love you to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books about pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links  Our free guide: A Guide to Raising Kids Biblically  https://courses.familyteams.com/free  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Bella's big news! (and catch up)  00:28:26  What's in for 2026  00:51:15  What's out for 2026

    1h 1m

  7. 12/03/2025

    39: SEASON FINALE | 2025 Wrapped + Bella's News

    WE MADE IT, FRIENDS! It's our very last episode of our first season, our first year of podcasting. We sum up our year with our favourite things from our most played song to our favourite book to what we didn't expect to come out of 2025. We also share behind-the-scenes logistics and funny stories of what it was like to run a podcast together. Plus, Bella shares some big news!!!! Thank you to everyone who has supported our podcast this year - we are so thankful! And we look forward to being back in February, 2026. Links and Resources: Check out our free 20 page guide Raising Kids Biblically in an Ever Changing Culture. We know that this guide will be helpful as you parent God's Way by looking to Scripture and following simple steps to keep your child's heart tender toward you as their parent and ultimately toward their Heavenly Father. Make sure you subscribe to our Substack and you can download the guide here. Subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Show notes: Links: https://www.thebandjaren.com/   https://colinbuchanan.com.au/   https://francinerivers.com/books/novels/the-atonement-child/  https://levilusko.com/the-last-supper-on-the-moon   Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:14:51  Intro to the show  00:17:14  Our Spotify wrapped  00:20:09  Our favourite things  00:29:56  Bella's big news!  00:31:35  Our unexpected things  00:41:29  Our podcast things  00:49:13  Looking forward to 2026

    52 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    38: Our Christmas Hot Takes and Traditions

    This episode is all about Christmas! We chat about our Christmas traditions, what traditions we grew up loving, what traditions we have made with our families, what things we once did that we are no longer doing and our Christmas hot takes. We hope that this episode makes you feel warm and cozy, while also prompting you to reflect and prayerfully consider how you celebrate Christmas. Make sure to enter our CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY, which closes on 28th November at 6pm. Enter here. Check out our free 20 page guide Raising Kids Biblically in an Ever Changing Culture. We know that this guide will be helpful as you parent God's Way by looking to Scripture and following simple steps to keep your child's heart tender toward you as their parent and ultimately toward their Heavenly Father. Make sure you subscribe to our Substack and you can download the guide here. Subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!  Sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  If you'd like to check out Jess's e-books on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, then click here.   Links Hey Sis Christmas Playlist Scripture  Romans 10:17  Episode Chapters  00:00:00  Weekly catch up  00:13:27  Intro to the show  00:18:11  Christmas Traditions   00:34:00  Traditions we're ditching  00:45:38  What we're doing different this year  00:49:58  Hot Takes on Christmas

    1 hr
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About

Welcome to the Hey Sis Podcast! We are two sisters, Jess and Bella, living on opposite sides of the world sharing about all the things, including our faith in God, motherhood, relationships, culture and wellness through the lens of the Bible. So, grab a cup of your favourite beverage or pop your headphones on while you're doing a load of laundry and come chat with us. Thanks for joining us!

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  • Creator
    Jessica Raj and Isabella Richards
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Hey Sis Podcast

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