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11/26/2025

S6 13: Looking Back and Looking Forward with Sarah Stonestreet

In this final episode of the Strong Women Podcast, Maggie Hudson is back to help me reflect on this season and look ahead. We chat about slowing down to observe the season of Advent, what I've learned through this season's conversations, what it looks like to find and embrace God's calling in changing seasons, and more. I hope you'll take some time to listen to this reflective conversation and bookend to the Strong Women Podcast. Hope House The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis Light Upon Light: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany by Sarah Arthur Truth Rising The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
07/23/2024

Did God Really Say Same-Sex Relationships Are Wrong? | Rebecca McLaughlin

A cottage industry of authors and speakers has sprung up claiming that the Bible's teaching on homosexual behavior has been misunderstood, and that Christians can affirm gay relationships. Shane welcomes author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin to refute their most common arguments.
11/05/2025

S6 10: What is my Calling? With Steve Garber

What if your calling is already right in front of you? Steve Garber helps us see that vocation isn't primarily about the perfect career path or the unique occupations we have; it's about responding to a God who speaks and calls us to faithfulness in the small, everyday moments that make up our lives. Steve joins me this week to talk about calling, living with integrity, and why the "little moments" in life are more significant than we think. Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steve Garber The Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving Together Belief and Behavior by Steve Garber The Gospel in a Pluralist Society by Lesslie Newbigin David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Truth Rising – truthrising.com/colson "Give, Save, Spend" equips you with a biblical foundation for financial stewardship and practical tools to manage money wisely and plan for long-term stability. Sign up at colsoneducators.org/courses. __________ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
11/19/2025

S6 12: Growing in Christ as You Grow Older with Elisa Morgan

Elisa Morgan knows what it's like to mother through every season—from raising young kids to walking alongside adult children through different challenges. She spent years investing in mothers as the first president of MOPS International (now MomCo), but in this season of life she's discovering something sacred about aging: The purpose isn't to do more—it's to grow more like Christ. We talk about leaning into our limitations, praying for our kids, and asking what God is calling us to give birth to in each new season. Elisa's Podcast, God Hears Her The MomCo Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison Jobs to be Done: Theory to Practice by Anthony W. Ulwick Truth Rising ___________ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
04/28/2021

44. Navigating Spiritual Abuse with Teasi Cannon

What do you do when someone is misusing their spiritual influence? What are the red flags of spiritual abuse? Teasi Cannon has a powerful and personal story of redemption. She shares about the heartache and the healing of spiritual abuse, and how God was faithful to her through it all. Teasi Cannon Show Notes: Teasi's Website: https://www.teasicannon.com/ "Lord, Where's My Calling (Updated and Revised): When the Big Question Becomes a Big Distraction" by Teasi Cannon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YQ3L9P1/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1 "My Big Bottom Blessing: How Hating My Body Led to Loving My Life" by Teasi Cannon: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-big-bottom-blessing-teasi-cannon/1110782915?ean=9781617950919 Mama Bear Apologetics: https://mamabearapologetics.com/ "Mama Bear Apologetics™: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies" by Hilary Morgan Ferrer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mama-bear-apologetics-hillary-morgan-ferrer/1129847406?ean=9780736976152 "My Spiritual Abuse Journey: Reflections, Encouragement, and Prayers" video by Teasi Cannon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsoPUY-5sIk "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/horse-and-his-boy-c-s-lewis/1100426907?ean=9780064471060 The Bible Recap: http://www.thebiblerecap.com/ "Suffering and the Heart of God" Diane Langberg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/suffering-and-the-heart-of-god-diane-langberg/1122654886?ean=2940151007320 Michael Kruger Resources: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/tag/spiritual-abuse/ Spiritual Abuse Resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/spiritual-abuse Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women
10/29/2025

S6 09: Breaking Chains - From Sex Trafficking to Pro-Life Leadership with Jean Marie Davis

Jean Marie Davis endured childhood abuse that led to decades of exploitation in drugs and sex trafficking. At 29, she encountered Jesus at a pregnancy resource center. Through that experience, the Lord eventually led her to serve as director of a PRC. Today, Jean Marie is a powerful advocate for the pro-life movement, using her testimony to bring hope and change to others. She joins me today to share her story, which demonstrates the redemptive power of Jesus. Content Warning: This episode addresses sensitive topics including abuse, prostitution, abortion, and violence. Breaking Chains Against All Odds by Jean Marie Davis House of Hope ADF Legal __________ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
01/27/2021

30. A Mentoring Posture with Barbara Masoner

Barbara Masoner was Sarah's mentor during her early married years and had an immense impact on her. Barbara loves the Lord and she loves coming alongside women and pointing them to the truth. Who has mentored you? Who are you mentoring? How can you make the most of "mentoring moments"? These are the types of questions that will be sparked as you listen to Barbara share what she's learned throughout her life. Barbara Masoner Show Notes: "Robison Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe: https://www.amazon.com/Robinson-Crusoe-Daniel-Defoe/dp/150329238X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=robinson+crusoe&qid=1611596769&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFVWlQ0V09KMDgzSTAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MTMzMTdRNUdXUElLNlNMWFcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDgyNjkzOTJISExEUTBCQUVVQ0Ymd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl "The Marriage Builder" by Dr. Larry Crabb: https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Builder-Creating-Oneness-Transform/dp/0310336872/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+marriage+builder&qid=1611596815&sr=8-2 "Rethinking Sexuality" by Dr. Juli Slattery: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Sexuality-Gods-Design-Matters/dp/0735291470 "Poor Sinner Dejected with Fear" Song by William Gadsby: http://hymnbook.igracemusic.com/hymns/poor-sinner-dejected-with-fear The Quaker Questions: Where were you born? When you were 7 years old how did your family heat your home? What person in your real life growing up influenced you in a way that makes you who you are today? (Barbara asked it this way: Who was the source of human warmth for you as a child?) When, if ever, did God become more than a mere word to you? "Conviction to Lead" by Albert Moler – https://www.amazon.com/Conviction-Lead-Principles-Leadership-Matters/dp/0764211250 "Treasures of the Snow" by Patricia St. John: https://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Snow-Patricia-St-John/dp/0802465757/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=treasures+of+the+snow&qid=1611597172&sr=8-1 "Shattered Dreams" by Larry Crabb: https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Dreams-Gods-Unexpected-Path/dp/0307459500/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=shattered+dreams&qid=1611597234&s=books&sr=1-1 "Suffering and the Heart of God" by Diane Langberg: https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Heart-God-Destroys-Restores/dp/1942572026/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Suffering+and+the+Heart+of+God&qid=1611597315&s=books&sr=1-1 "Father Brown" by G.K. Chesterton: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Father-Brown-Stories/dp/1853260037/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=father+brown+books&qid=1611597363&s=books&sr=1-3 Margery Allingham Mystery Books: https://www.amazon.com/Margery-Allingham/e/B000APJE7K "Campion" – TV Series based on Margery Allingham Mystery Books: https://www.amazon.com/Campion-Complete-First-Season-Various/dp/B00008DDXE Cecilia Beaux – Artist: https://americanart.si.edu/artist/cecilia-beaux-300 Alisa Childers Website: https://www.alisachilders.com/ Nancy Pearcey Website: http://www.nancypearcey.com/
03/05/2024

The Hope and Joy of the Colson Fellows | Michael Craven

Something happens to Christians who join the largest worldview fellowship in existence. Confusion turns to confidence, fear turns to hope, and they discover how their lives fit into God's grand story. This week Shane welcomes Michael Craven, dean of the Colson Fellows, to cast a vision for this remarkable and growing program.
06/12/2024

Is Intelligent Design Science? | Stephen Meyer

Christians have long taught that God's existence and power are evident in the world He has made. Yet secular, materialistic science says the universe looks exactly as we would expect if God didn't exist. Shane welcomes philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer in this interview from the 2023 Colson Center National Conference to explain why "the God hypothesis" is making a comeback. *This episode originally aired on June 6, 2023.
01/20/2021

29. Everyday Hospitality with Molly Geiger

When there is so much to be done, how do you show hospitality to those around you? Molly Geiger, a program coordinator with Summit Ministries, shares about the many "hats" she wears hosting students through Summit's summer conferences, bringing foster babies into her home, working with the fire department, and arranging flowers. Molly exemplifies creating space for people to be seen, cared for, and loved. Molly Geiger Show Notes: Summit Ministries - https://www.summit.org/ "A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael" by Elisabeth Elliot: https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Die-Life-Legacy-Carmichael/dp/0800730895 "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1611100194&s=books&sr=1-1 "Little Britches" by Ralph Moody: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Britches-Father-Were-Ranchers/dp/0803281781/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+britches&qid=1611100263&s=books&sr=1-1 "Trial by Poison: Introducing Mary Slessor" by Dave and Neta Jackson: https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Poison-Introducing-Slessor-Trailblazer/dp/1939445140/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=trial+by+poison&qid=1611100299&s=books&sr=1-2 Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which "exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ." Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women

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S6 13: Looking Back and Looking Forward with Sarah Stonestreet

Did God Really Say Same-Sex Relationships Are Wrong? | Rebecca McLaughlin

S6 10: What is my Calling? With Steve Garber

S6 12: Growing in Christ as You Grow Older with Elisa Morgan

44. Navigating Spiritual Abuse with Teasi Cannon

S6 09: Breaking Chains - From Sex Trafficking to Pro-Life Leadership with Jean Marie Davis

30. A Mentoring Posture with Barbara Masoner

The Hope and Joy of the Colson Fellows | Michael Craven

Is Intelligent Design Science? | Stephen Meyer

29. Everyday Hospitality with Molly Geiger

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