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The Savvy Sauce Laura Dugger

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 153 Ratings

Expect encouragement, surprises, and hope here. Each episode offers lively interviews with fascinating guests such as therapists, authors, non-profit founders, and business leaders. They share their best practices and savvy tips we can replicate to make our daily life and relationships more enjoyable!

    Top Ten from 2023 #3 Making Your Home a Place of Love and Peace With Late Author and International Speaker, Devi Titus

    Top Ten from 2023 #3 Making Your Home a Place of Love and Peace With Late Author and International Speaker, Devi Titus

    Top Ten from 2023 #3 Making Your Home a Place of Love and Peace With Late Author and International Speaker, Devi Titus
     
    “Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.” -Titus 2:3-5 (NIV) 
     
    Devi Titus was wife of Larry Titus and an international Christian conference speaker and author. She was an award winning communicator with the Washington Press Women’s Association and spoke to multiple thousands annually, both nationally and globally. She first came to the attention of women nationwide in 1978 when she founded and edited VIRTUE magazine, a successful Christian alternative to secular women’s magazines. VIRTUE magazine raised a standard of excellence for women’s lives for 22 years. She was an author and founder of The Mentoring Mansion (eventually called the TITUS HOME). Married for over 58 years, Larry and Devi had two children, six grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. She and her husband resided in the Dallas/Ft Worth, TX area and traveled extensively worldwide.
     
    At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.  
     
    Devi’s Website 
    Home Experience by Devi Titus and Trina Loranzo 
    The Table Experience by Devi Titus
    When Leaders Live Together by Devi Titus
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsor: The Sue Neihouser Team
     
    Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website 
     
    Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!
     

    Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)
     
    Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
     
    Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
     
    Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” 
     
    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” 
     
    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 
     
    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 
     
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
     
    Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” 
     
    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
     
    Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”
     
    Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of his glory.”
     
    Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in

    • 55 min
    Top Ten From 2023 #4 Parenting for the Relationship with Sandra Stanley

    Top Ten From 2023 #4 Parenting for the Relationship with Sandra Stanley

    Top Ten from 2023 #4 Parenting for the Relationship with Sandra Stanley
     
    Proverbs 27:18 a “He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,“
     
    Questions and Topics We Discuss:

    Will you share the story of how you and Andy arrived at your overall vision and goal for parenting?


    How does the “law of the harvest” apply to parenting?


    Will you share your family's personal "keystone habits" you chose to set in place, rather than creating a long list of rules?

     
    Sandra Stanley received her bachelor of science degree from Georgia Tech and master of arts from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sandra has a heart for foster kids and foster families, as she and Andy have been foster parents since 2010. Her ministry passion is promoting foster care in the local church. Much of her time these days is spent working on various writing projects and continuing her involvement with Fostering Together, the foster care initiative of North Point Ministries.
     
    North Point Community Church Resources
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsors: For Girls Like You
     
    Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website
     
    Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!
     
    Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)
     
    Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
     
    Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
     
    Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” 
     
    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” 
     
    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 
     
    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 
     
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
     
    Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” 
     
    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
     
    Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”
     
    Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of his glory.”
     
    Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”
     
    Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves,

    • 47 min
    Top Ten from 2023 #5 Planting Seeds of Faith in Our Children with Courtney DeFeo

    Top Ten from 2023 #5 Planting Seeds of Faith in Our Children with Courtney DeFeo

    Top Ten from 2023 #5 Planting Seeds of Faith in Our Children with Courtney DeFeo
     
    Galatians 6:7 (NIV) Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
     
    Questions and Topics We Discuss:

    When you reflect back on parenting, what are you most pleased with, regarding ways you and your husband chose to invest in your family?


    What are a few of your favorite ways to plant and cultivate seeds of faith in everyday family life with your own kids?


    How can we disciple our children to be a friend to God?

     
    Courtney DeFeo wants to be a resource and help to YOU, more than she want you to be impressed by HER. She believes God gifted all of us with unique talents and passions. She's had fun discovering a few of hers and using them to support her fellow moms, parents and women in this journey called life. What’s the point of great ideas if we just hoard them to ourselves? However, it’s important to note – she in a “Season of Rest” right now! Find out more on her website: www.courtneydefeo.com.
     
    Other Episodes Mentioned:
    Finding Your Purpose as a Mom with Courtney DeFeo
    *Special Patreon Release* Ideas for Spreading Generosity with Courtney DeFeo
    Self-Care in Motherhood with Karen Stubbs
    Life is Better with the Holy Spirit with Jeannie Cunnion
    Special Patreon Re-Release: Patreon 2 Discipline Strategies and Managing Mom Guilt with Karen Stubbs, Founder of Birds on a Wire
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsor: Spark Academy (Mention The Savvy Sauce to Unlock Your Special Discount!)
     
    Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website
     
    Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!
     
    Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)
     
    Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
     
    Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
     
    Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” 
     
    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” 
     
    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 
     
    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 
     
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
     
    Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” 
     
    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
     
    Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”
     
    Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of his glory.”
     
    Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right ha

    • 53 min
    Top Ten from 2023 #6 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma

    Top Ten from 2023 #6 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma

    *DISCLAIMER* This episode is intended for adults
     
    Top Ten from 2023 #6 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma
     
    Micah 6:8 (NIV) "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
     
    Questions and Topics We Cover:

    Will you share a few practical sexual education tips with us?


    What are the best ways spouses can practice communicating well about sex and what are the potential benefits?


    How does "desire tend to work differently for men and women"?

     
    Dr. Michael Sytsma is a certified sex therapist, ordained minister, and co-founder of sexual wholeness.  Dr. Mike has been working with couples in a variety of capacities since 1987. He currently works with Building Intimate Marriages in Atlanta, GA as he meets with clients, teaches, and speaks at various conferences. He and Karen have been married since 1985 and have two sons, Josiah and Caleb, and one daughter-in-law.
     
    Secrets of Sex and Marriage Website
     
    Building Intimate Marriages Website
     
    Previous Episodes with Dr. Mike on The Savvy Sauce podcast:
    Ten Common Questions About Sex, Shared Through a Biblical Worldview with Dr. Michael Sytsma
     
    Enjoying a God-Honoring, Healthy Sex Life with Your Spouse with Certified Sex Therapist and Ordained Minister, Dr. Michael Sytsma
     
    Desire Discrepancy in Marriage with Dr. Michael Sytsma
     
    Patreon 29 Remaining Sexually Engaged Through The Years with Dr. Michael Sytsma
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsor: The Sue Neihouser Team
     
    Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website
     
    Donate to Savvy Sauce Charities here!
     
    Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!
     
    Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)
     
    Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
     
    Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
     
    Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” 
     
    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” 
     
    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 
     
    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 
     
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
     
    Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” 
     
    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
     
    Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”
     
    Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of his glory.”
     
    Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the work

    • 49 min
    Bonus Re-Release: Enriching Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen

    Bonus Re-Release: Enriching Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen

    *DISCLAIMER* This episode includes adult content and is not intended for young ears.
     
    Bonus Re-Release: Enriching Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen
     
    1 Corinthians 6:12 (NIV) “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.
     
    Questions We Discuss:
     

    What are a few benefits of orgasm?


    What is the treatment plan for clients who have never experienced an orgasm?


    What is Perimenopause?

     
    Dr. Kris Christiansen is a board-certified family physician who specializes in sexual medicine. She attended medical school and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Minnesota. She practiced full spectrum family medicine for 10 years and then pursued additional training to specialize in sexual medicine. She works as a sexual medicine specialist at two different clinics in the twin cities.  Her clinical interests include both male and female sexual dysfunction, and she loves working with individuals and couples to restore an important part of life. 
     
    Dr. Christiansen is involved with teaching medical students and residents at the University of Minnesota Medical School, and she has presented at multiple local, national, and international medical conferences. She is involved with the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and serves on committees, collaborates with other experts to publish articles for medical journals, and edits informational articles for the society’s new patient facing website. She is passionate about teaching patients, students, and colleagues about the importance of sexual health and well-being.    
     
    In her free time, she started her own business called Intimate Focus which provides information and quality products to enhance and restore sexual health and wellness. She also enjoys shopping, hiking, and spending time with her family.
     
    Dr. Kris Christiansen's Website
    North American Menopause Society
    Women's Sexual Health Information
    ISSWSH Website
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsor: Savvy Sauce Charities
     
    Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website
     
    Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)
     
    Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
     
    Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
     
    Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” 
     
    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” 
     
    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 
     
    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 
     
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
     
    Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” 
     
    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
     
    Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”
     
    Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of his glory.”
     
    Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep askin

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Top Ten from 2023 #7 Enriching Sexual Function, Part One with Dr. Kris Christiansen

    Top Ten from 2023 #7 Enriching Sexual Function, Part One with Dr. Kris Christiansen

    *DISCLAIMER* This episode includes adult content and is not intended for young ears.
     
    Top Ten from 2023 #7 Enriching Sexual Function, Part One with Dr. Kris Christiansen
     
    Hosea 4:6a (KJV) "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge,"
     
    Questions We Discuss:
     

    What type of sexual dysfunctions are common for your clients to experience?


    What all can you teach us about hormones?


    Will you educate us on hormone therapy?  

     
    Dr. Kris Christiansen is a board-certified family physician who specializes in sexual medicine. She attended medical school and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Minnesota. She practiced full spectrum family medicine for 10 years and then pursued additional training to specialize in sexual medicine. She works as a sexual medicine specialist at two different clinics in the twin cities.  Her clinical interests include both male and female sexual dysfunction, and she loves working with individuals and couples to restore an important part of life. 
     
    Dr. Christiansen is involved with teaching medical students and residents at the University of Minnesota Medical School, and she has presented at multiple local, national, and international medical conferences. She is involved with the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and serves on committees, collaborates with other experts to publish articles for medical journals, and edits informational articles for the society’s new patient facing website. She is passionate about teaching patients, students, and colleagues about the importance of sexual health and well-being.    
     
    In her free time, she started her own business called Intimate Focus which provides information and quality products to enhance and restore sexual health and wellness. She also enjoys shopping, hiking, and spending time with her family.
     
    Websites Mentioned:
    Dr. Kris Christiansen's Website
    North American Menopause Society
    Women's Sexual Health Information
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsor: Ring Bandits (Use code SAVVY at checkout to receive 20% off your order!)
     
    Other Episode Mentioned from The Savvy Sauce:
    216 Enriching Women's Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen
     
    Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website
     
    Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)
     
    Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
     
    Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
     
    Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” 
     
    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” 
     
    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 
     
    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 
     
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
     
    Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” 
     
    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
     
    Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”
     
    Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of his glory.”
     
    Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love fo

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
153 Ratings

153 Ratings

Meg A J ,

Good listen!

Recently listened to some episodes of the podcast and really enjoy it. It is nice to have so many various topics and guests that all focus on God! Thankful for Laura’s heart to create this a few years ago to teach and encourage others.

ABennett88 ,

A Well for My Soul

I have been listening to the Savvy Sauce for probably over a year now. It is such a rich, challenging, gracious and informative space for my growth in Christ. Laura is such a great listener; she asks pertinent questions of her guests and the practicality and application to my life are not nebulous nor hard to grasp, but clear and inviting.

Katiej108 ,

So encouraging!

Laura does a phenomenal job of leading impactful discussions that provide opportunities for growth, conviction and encouragement - all rooted firmly in Biblical truth. I love how Laura tackles hard topics and allows God to lead her as she navigates discussions that are so timely for our world today! Every time I listen to another episode, I feel more equipped and encouraged in my own life as a wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend and lifted up in my walk with Jesus! Thank you so much for all that you do!

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