Equipping Godly Women Podcast

Brittany Ann
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Welcome to the Equipping Godly Women Podcast, the show for busy Christian moms trying to love Jesus, keep their marriage alive, raise decent humans, manage the chaos, and make a real difference… without losing their ever-loving mind in the process. Hosted by bestselling author Brittany Ann, each episode tackles the hard, messy, oh-good-grief-what-now parts of life we all deal with (but rarely admit) with biblical wisdom, spot-on insights, and practical tips that’ll make you say, “Yes!! That explains so much!” If you’re looking for something smart, relatable, fun, faith-filled, and actually helpful… pull up a chair. You’ve found your people.

  1. Your Kid Is Going to Question Their Faith (How to Prepare Them Now) - with Alisa Childers

    3D AGO

    Your Kid Is Going to Question Their Faith (How to Prepare Them Now) - with Alisa Childers

    Your kids are going to hear messages about gender, sexuality, and progressive Christianity—whether you talk to them about it or not. The question is: Will you be the one who teaches them first? In this conversation with Alisa Childers (author of "Another Gospel" and former member of ZoeGirl), we're talking about what progressive Christianity actually is, why it's not just "minor differences in details," and how to prepare your kids to recognize false teaching when they hear it. Alisa shares her own faith crisis story (spoiler: it started in a Bible Belt church with a deconstructed pastor), what makes progressive Christianity a different gospel entirely, and the specific conversations you need to have with your kids starting younger than you probably want to. We talk about the two critical areas to get right (truth and sexuality), how to teach your kids to disagree with people and still love them, and why modeling matters more than lectures when it comes to LGBTQ friends and family. This episode is for you if: •You're worried your kids will lose their faith in college or the "real world" •You don't feel equipped to teach theology to your kids •You need to know how to talk about gender/sexuality without teaching hate •You're concerned about what your kids are learning at church without you there •You want to prepare your kids but don't know where to start •You're confused about what progressive Christianity is and why it matters Alisa gives practical guidance on starting conversations early (younger than you want to!), being the expert your kids turn to instead of Google, and why you can't assume Christian colleges are safe anymore. Plus, the critical distinction between progressive revelation and progressive Christianity that changes everything. Remember: Read the Bible and live by the Bible. When you ground your family in God's Word, you're giving them the foundation they need to stand firm. 📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED: • Alisa's book: Another Gospel: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity: https://amzn.to/3LJeaXe  • Student Edition: Another Gospel Student Edition: https://amzn.to/3LqWAqX • Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer: https://amzn.to/3Nko9Tu 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALISA:  • Website: https://alisachilders.com  • Podcast: https://alisachilders.com/podcast/ Affiliate links mentioned.  Support the show

    33 min
  2. What to Do When Someone You Love Is Struggling with Mental Health - with Shaunti Feldhahn

    JAN 7

    What to Do When Someone You Love Is Struggling with Mental Health - with Shaunti Feldhahn

    Ever feel like you should be doing something to help people struggling with anxiety and depression... but you're not a counselor, so what can you actually do? In this conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn (social researcher and author of "When Hurting People Come to Church"), we're talking about the mental health crisis overwhelming our communities, and why YOU are part of the solution (yes, even without a counseling degree). Shaunti shares shocking statistics: 60 million Americans have diagnosed mental health disorders, and 30 million of them aren't getting any help. Counselors are overwhelmed. Pastors are maxed out. But there's a church on every corner with caring people who could step in—if they just knew how. We talk about what it actually looks like to help (hint: it's simpler than you think), how to be vulnerable so others feel safe opening up, and how to know when God is tapping you on the shoulder versus when it's guilt driving you. This episode is for you if: • You want to help hurting people but feel unqualified or untrained • You're overwhelmed by all the needs and don't know where to start • Someone in your life is struggling and you don't know what to say • You're too busy for "one more thing" but feel guilty about it • You want to make a difference but think that's someone else's job Shaunti gives practical guidance on starting simple (just listening matters!), being vulnerable first to create safe spaces, and recognizing when God is calling you to set aside your to-do list. Plus, we tackle the reality that God will never give you more than 24 hours worth of tasks in a day so if you're constantly overwhelmed, you might be doing things He hasn't actually called you to. If you've ever thought "I wish I could help but I don't know how," this conversation is for you. 📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED: Shaunti's book: "When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis" https://amzn.to/4qTRliH (affiliate) 🔗 CONNECT WITH SHAUNTI & GET FREE RESOURCES: Website: https://Shaunti.com Free Church Cares Kit (listening training, intake forms, workbooks): https://TheChurchCares.com Support the show

    37 min
  3. Want to Be a More Patient, Peaceful Mom? Stop Trying So Hard - with Ava Pennington

    12/23/2025

    Want to Be a More Patient, Peaceful Mom? Stop Trying So Hard - with Ava Pennington

    Ever feel like you're trying so hard to be more patient, more joyful, more loving... and you just keep failing? In this conversation with Ava Pennington (author of "Flourish"), we're talking about the fruit of the Spirit, but not in the way you learned it in Sunday School. Because here's the thing: you can't force spiritual fruit by trying harder. Ava explains why love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control aren't items on your to-do list. They're the natural result of surrendering to the Holy Spirit moment by moment. We talk about the difference between striving and surrendering, why God's definition of these fruits might be different than yours (wait until you hear what she says about kindness!), and how to actually cooperate with what the Holy Spirit is already doing in your life. This episode is for you if: • You're exhausted from trying harder to be a better Christian. • You keep failing at patience, peace, or self-control and feel defeated. • You want to teach your kids about spiritual fruit without it becoming legalistic. • You struggle with anxiety, impatience, or lack of joy. • You're ready to stop striving and start surrendering. Ava gives practical guidance on identifying which fruit you're struggling with most, recognizing the temptations and distractions that work against it, and learning to surrender in the moment instead of white-knuckling your way through. Plus, we tackle how to model these fruits for your kids in a way that's authentic and grace-filled. If you're tired of the try-harder message, this conversation is for you. 📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED: Ava's book: "Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ" https://amzn.to/3YkWoMF (affiliate) 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVA: Website: https://AvaPennington.com/ Support the show

    35 min
  4. How to Have Close Female Friendships (without the Drama) - with Natalie Runion

    12/17/2025

    How to Have Close Female Friendships (without the Drama) - with Natalie Runion

    Ever feel like making friends as an adult is somehow harder than it was in high school? In this conversation with Natalie Runion (author of the USA Today bestseller "I Don't Even Like Women"), we're getting real about why female friendships can feel so complicated and what to do about it. Natalie shares her own journey from literally telling her pastor "I don't even like women" when asked to lead women's ministry, to discovering the lies we believe that keep us isolated. (Spoiler: those old scripts from the junior high lunch table are still playing in our heads.) We talk about the fear of rejection, what to do when someone says "no thanks, I have enough friends" (yes, that actually happened to Natalie), and how to keep putting yourself out there even when it's scary. This episode is for you if: • You want close friendships but don't know how to find them. • You've been rejected and aren't sure you can try again. • You feel awkward at church gatherings or mom groups. • You're in a new season of life and need to rebuild community. • You're tired of surface-level relationships and want something real. Natalie gives practical advice on starting small (like $5.99 wildflower bouquets for neighbors), knowing when rejection is actually about the other person's capacity, and why being what you need for someone else might be the secret to finding the friendship you're looking for. Plus, we tackle the question: how do you know if the problem is them... or you? If you've ever felt lonely in a room full of people, this conversation is for you. 📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED: Natalie's book: "I Don't Even Like Women and Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood" https://amzn.to/4qDr8oo (affiliate) 🔗 CONNECT WITH NATALIE: Website: https://NatalieRunion.com/ Support the show

    31 min
  5. How to Speak Up When Someone You Love Is Self Destructing - with Mike Novotny

    12/10/2025

    How to Speak Up When Someone You Love Is Self Destructing - with Mike Novotny

    What if the thing you're most afraid to say out loud is exactly what could set you free? In this conversation with Pastor Mike Novotny, we're talking about the taboo topics nobody wants to bring up: secret sins, struggling marriages, addiction, and those really hard conversations you know you need to have but keep avoiding. Pastor Mike shares why confession isn't just good theology; it's actually the path to healing. (Spoiler: trying to pray your way out of a problem without ever talking about it? That's not working.) We also talk about the other side of the equation: what do you do when you need to confront someone else? How do you know if it's your place to say something? And how do you start that conversation without destroying the relationship? This episode is for you if: • You're carrying secret shame about something you can't seem to overcome. • You see something concerning in someone you love but don't know how to bring it up. • You've been hurt by bad confrontation and need a biblical framework for doing it better. • You're tired of surface-level Christian community and want real, healing connection. • You need permission to finally talk about the thing you've been hiding. Pastor Mike gives us practical wisdom on knowing who's safe to confess to, when you actually need to speak up about someone else's sin, and what to do when confrontation doesn't go well. Plus, he shares his own story of struggling with pornography addiction and why keeping it secret only made things worse. This is the conversation about confession and confrontation that the church desperately needs. 📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED: Pastor Mike's book: "How to Talk Taboo" https://amzn.to/49gxN0y (affiliate) 🔗 CONNECT WITH PASTOR MIKE: Website: https://TimeofGrace.org Support the show

    32 min

  6. 06/03/2021

    Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Busy Moms with Toni-Ann

    After this interview, we hope that you will see that even if you are a busy, working mom, and you have a whole lot going on, that it doesn't have to prevent you from having that quality, personal time with God in His Word. ​ Some of the things we talk about today will help you figure out: How can I make these tips and strategies work for me in my own busy life?How can I manage my time better so that I have more of it for my family and myself?What easy and practical changes can I make so that I have more time for God?Is it really possible to figure all of this out and without going crazy?​ Support the show

    26 min

  7. 05/13/2021

    Don't Miss Out with Jeannie Cunnion

    "Have I settled for less than everything God has for me?" As a lifelong follower of Jesus, Jeannie Cunnion wrestled with this very question and was surprised to realize that she'd been missing out on so many amazing things in life. That is until she discovered the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us today as Jeannie and I invite you to discover who the Holy Spirit is, what exactly He does, and why it matters SO much. Grab a notebook and pen and "Don't Miss Out"!  Support the show

    27 min

  8. 03/18/2021

    Reach Out, Gather In with Karen Ehman

    Like most women, you want to open your home or your heart (or both) and connect with others. But you don't think you have the time or ability.  Through devotionals and practical tips, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will inspire you to put love into action. You will want to take notes as Karen talks about the difference between entertaining and what the Bible says is hospitality. She will also dive into to just a few of her tips and tricks to simple hospitality from her companion book, "Make Their Day"  -- (fancy house not necessary!) Support the show

    27 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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22 Ratings

About

Welcome to the Equipping Godly Women Podcast, the show for busy Christian moms trying to love Jesus, keep their marriage alive, raise decent humans, manage the chaos, and make a real difference… without losing their ever-loving mind in the process. Hosted by bestselling author Brittany Ann, each episode tackles the hard, messy, oh-good-grief-what-now parts of life we all deal with (but rarely admit) with biblical wisdom, spot-on insights, and practical tips that’ll make you say, “Yes!! That explains so much!” If you’re looking for something smart, relatable, fun, faith-filled, and actually helpful… pull up a chair. You’ve found your people.

Information

  • Creator
    Brittany Ann
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Equipping Godly Women Podcast
  • Show Website
    Equipping Godly Women Podcast

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