Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George Rebecca George

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with Donna Jones to talk about her recently released book Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life. They tackle the critical role of humility in approaching conflict. Donna shares a compelling personal story about overcoming potential resentment in a friendship through confronting the conversation with a question, highlighting the importance of listening and understanding before drawing conclusions about others' motives.


Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter and pastor's wife. A graduate of UCLA with a degree in interpersonal communications, she hosts the weekly That’s Just What I Needed podcast, is the author of Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God, Taming Your Family Zoo, the Get Healthy Bible study series, and is a contributing author to the devotionals A Moment to Breathe and Arise, Daily. A contributor to Crosswalk.com, she has had several articles make the “Top Ten of the Year” list and has been on numerous television and radio shows and podcasts, including Focus on the Family Broadcast and Good Day, Dallas. Donna is passionate about equipping others to know, love, and follow God in their real, everyday lives. She wants to know, love, and follow God this way herself. She and her husband, JP Jones, make their home in Southern California.

Rebecca and Donna chat about:


The importance of addressing conflict to create unity
Humility as the key quality in handling conflict
Initiating difficult conversations by asking questions and actively listening
People are often only 20% accurate in assigning motives to others' actions
The focus of Donna's book on healthy conflict resolution and its relevance to relationships
The role of humility in resolving conflicts
Initiating difficult conversations and honoring God


Order Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life on Amazon



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Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we’re highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers ⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠with promo code LWW70.



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PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…


See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.


Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.


Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.


Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.


Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!



…then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.

After all, if not now…when?

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George speaks with Victoria Riollano, author of the book Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Family's Faith. Victoria shares her personal journey as a mother of eight and discusses the challenges and overwhelm many moms face. She emphasizes the importance of relying on God in motherhood and offers insights on transitioning from passive to active parenting. Listeners will be encouraged to embrace a gospel-centered approach to motherhood and find strength in reliance on God.


Victoria Riollano is a military mom of seven who holds an MA in child and adolescent psychology. Her writing has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, the YouVersion Bible app, and Christianity Today. Learn more about Victoria at victoryspeaks.org.

Rebecca and Victoria chat about:


Introduction to Victoria's book Warrior Mother
The challenges of motherhood and the message behind the book
Overwhelm experienced by moms and common sources of overwhelm
Victoria's personal story of relying on God's protection for her child's health
Specific ways to pray for your children and encouragement for intentional prayer
Passive parenting vs. active parenting through intentionality


Order Warrior Mother on Amazon today



Sponsors:

Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we’re highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers ⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠with promo code LWW70.



⁠⁠Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE!⁠⁠



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PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…


See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.


Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.


Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.


Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.


Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!



…then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.

After all, if not now…when?

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George is joined by Nichole Suvar, author of Numbering Our Days, to explore the theme of living intentionally amidst the buzz of modern life. They discuss the pressures of staying connected in an online world and how this contrasts with previous generations. Nichole shares her battle with anxiety, revealing how focusing on small, intentional moments helps to manage her condition. They discuss Nichole's seven key areas of focus for living a more intentional life.



Nichole is a recovering perfectionist, anxiety-fighter, and seeker of all things declared good. She desires for others to know that they are created for a purpose and that even the struggle of anxiety can be a tool to help point us to our Savior and live a life that brings Him glory.

Nichole has contributed to several devotionals, one of which includes Freedom from Worry through Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has also published devotionals for Advent - Prepare Him Room: an Intentional Advent and Easter - Victory in the Wilderness: an Intentional Easter, that can be purchased through her website. Nichole is a writer for the Self Care 365 app, a daily reminder app from Remedy Live that helps you focus on wellness with your mental health. She has also been a guest on numerous podcasts and blogs as well as a speaker on empathy for Great Kids, Great Communities, an initiative in Fort Wayne, IN. She recently published her book, Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety in the Power of Small Intentional Moments.

Rebecca and Nichole chat about:


Personal stories of giving and receiving help, and the importance of community
The contradiction between a culture of independence and the human need for community
Nichole Suvar discusses finding strength through God in her struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Nichole shares resources on living intentionally and combating anxiety
Emphasizing presence and intentionality in everyday life amidst challenges
Seven areas of focus in Nichole's book
Nichole's morning routine that avoids smartphones and starts with Bible study and coffee
The challenges posed by smartphones in managing time and maintaining relationships
The importance of noticing small things and being present in the moment.


Order Numbering Our Days



Sponsors:

Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we’re highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers ⁠HERE ⁠with promo code LWW70.



⁠Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE!⁠



__________________

PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…


See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.


Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.


Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.


Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.


Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!



…then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with author and speaker Cally Logan to discuss her latest book The Wallflower that Bloomed: Finding Your Place at the Lunch Table of Life. They talk about finding confidence in who God has uniquely created them to be. They explore the impact of childhood labels, the power of a gospel-centered narrative, and the need to confront the "bully in the mirror."


Cally Logan is a US History teacher and Senior Writer for Crosswalk.com. She served as a small group leader for High School girls for several years, and enjoys challenging her students to develop deeper relationships with God and to live fearlessly and authentically. She received her B.A. Degree from Regent University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, genuine connection chats over coffee, and woodworking.

Rebecca and Cally chat about:


Her newest book The Wallflower that Bloomed
Introversion versus extroversion
How childhood labels can affect us in adulthood
Embracing a gospel-centered narrative about our identity
"The bully in the mirror" and forgiveness



The Wallflower That Bloomed - order here!



Sponsors:

Radical Radiance is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. This month we’re highlighting the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible! This Bible is designed to assist women of any age to go deeper in their study including an in-depth collection of articles, devotionals, study tools and more brought to you by some of your favorite women (and mine!): Lauren Chandler, Priscilla Shirer, Kelly Minter, Angie Smith, Lisa Harper, and other Lifeway Women Authors. There are 7 cover options! Get one for yourself and for a loved one and save 70% on select covers HERE with promo code LWW70.



Shop Crunchi Makeup & Skincare HERE!





PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…


See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.


Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.


Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.


Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.


Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!



…then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.

After all, if not now…when?

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George interviews Lara d'Entremont about her book ⁠A Mother Held: Essays on Motherhood and Anxiety⁠. Lara shares her personal struggles with anxiety and motherhood, and offers practical wisdom and encouragement for women facing similar challenges. The episode explores the cultural narratives surrounding mental health and faith, and provides valuable insights for both those experiencing anxiety and those seeking to support loved ones.



Rebecca & Lara chat about:


Lara's personal struggle with anxiety and her inspiration for writing the book
The importance of addressing anxiety in motherhood and how it affects women
Overcoming polarizing narratives about anxiety, including pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps
Practical steps for listeners struggling with anxiety, such as reaching out to friends and family, seeking professional help, and addressing physical needs
The need for women to open up about their struggles and seek support
How friends can support those struggling with anxiety through practical acts of kindness and compassion
Lara's perspective on Jesus' compassion and how it has impacted her life



⁠A Mother Held - order here!⁠

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Meet your new favorite Bible study companion - the Old & New Testament Handbooks! These handbooks contain charts, maps, word studies and more for each book of the Bible. They intersect beauty, goodness, and truth and they’re designed to last a lifetime as a valuable resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship. I know they are a resource I’ll grab off my shelf while studying scripture for years to come. Available in two different cover options for each, buy one, get one free at ⁠⁠⁠http://lifeway.com⁠⁠⁠ with promo code HANDBOOKBOGO.



________________________

PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…


See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.


Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.


Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.


Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.


Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!



…then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.

After all, if not now…when?

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George interviews guest Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home: Nine Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families. Jennifer shares her journey as a mother and the importance of cultivating a sense of peace and refuge within the home (and how intentional habits such as prayer, reading the Bible, and embracing work can push back against the chaos of modern life). The episode provides valuable insight into creating a nurturing family culture and the power of being present with Jesus.

Jennifer Pepito is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Mothering by the Book, and founder of ThePeacefulPress.com. Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and live with wonder and purpose. Her resources help create joyful memories among families, which lead to deeper connections and lasting relationships. Jennifer lives with her beloved family in the mountains, where she enjoys reading aloud, working in her garden, and watching the sunset.

Rebecca and Jennifer chat about:


Habits for a Sacred Home: Nine Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families
Jennifer's background as a mom and her journey with fear
What it means to create a family culture
How to create a home that feels like a refuge
Finding your own version of intentional living and not feeling pressured to keep up with other families



Order Habits for A Sacred Home


Sponsor:

Meet your new favorite Bible study companion - the Old & New Testament Handbooks. These handbooks contain charts, maps, word studies and more for each book of the Bible. They intersect beauty, goodness, and truth and they’re designed to last a lifetime as a valuable resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship. I know they are a resource I’ll grab off my shelf while studying scripture for years to come. Available in two different cover options for each, buy one, get one free at ⁠http://lifeway.com⁠ with promo code HANDBOOKBOGO.

_________________________

PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…


See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.


Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.


Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.


Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.


Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!



…then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.

After all, if not now…when?