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Hope for Marriage: 3 Lessons To Teach God-Honoring Marriage to the Next Generation | Interview with Malachi and Courtney Green

Better Together with Barb Roose

Release Date: 09/15/2021

When Past Hurts Start Hurting Again | Interview with Michelle Nietert show art When Past Hurts Start Hurting Again | Interview with Michelle Nietert

Better Together with Barb Roose

As much as we love that God can heal us from our hurts in the past, what do we do when past hurts start hurting again? Does this mean that we aren’t healed or that God didn’t do His job? Today, Barb has a powerful conversation with licensed professional counselor and best-selling author Michelle Nietert. Michelle and Barb have been friends for years and she shares helpful and encouraging insights for those who don’t understand how or why past wounds can open up again. Michelle recently lost her father and personally, she’s rewalking the journey from her childhood trauma again as well....

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Better Together with Barb Roose

Have you ever read about one of the feasts in the Bible and thought to yourself, "What is that all about?" Well, in today's episode, Barb speaks with author and recovering expat Alicia Akins about how the feasts of the Bible relate to us today and how we can live with faith in the truth that we are called to live an abundant life.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Alicia Akins is a writer and recovering expat based in Washington DC. She is a student at Reformed Theological Seminary and serves as a deaconess at her church. She’s the author...

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SPECIAL RELEASE: The Accidental Homesteader: What Chickens and Compost Taught Kathi Lipp about Creating Home | Interview with Kathi Lipp show art SPECIAL RELEASE: The Accidental Homesteader: What Chickens and Compost Taught Kathi Lipp about Creating Home | Interview with Kathi Lipp

Better Together with Barb Roose

Becoming a homesteader may sound totally out of reach, but chances are you may already enjoy some of those activities in your day-to-day life. Do you enjoy whipping up a home cooked meal, taking care of your house plants, or creating a cozy home for your family? Well in this episode, our special guest proves that there is a little bit of homesteader in all of us.  In today's conversation, Barb speaks with author and friend Kathi Lipp about her move from Silicon Valley to the mountains of California and her journey to becoming an accidental homesteader. Even if you don't aspire to grow...

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Better Together with Barb Roose

For the past decade, Christ follower and social media influencer Sade Solomon has been praying and waiting on God for her Mr. Fabulous and Forever. At the same time, she’s wrestled with topics around sex, singleness and abstinence. In 2013, Sade began openly sharing her life changing commitment to abstinence on social media. In today’s conversation, Barb and Sade talk about the beauty of God’s blessing in trusting Him, but also the ups and downs of waiting to see how God’s promises will come to pass. Sade’s message will uplift and encourage single Christian women who’ve been on...

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Better Together with Barb Roose

Guarding our hearts against temptation is not just something we should strive for before the day we finally get to say "I do". Temptations to sin and compromise can continue into marriage, and as women we need to be aware and on guard. In today's conversation, Barb speaks with author Sarah Wells about two tough seasons in her marriage when she was tempted to stray away from keeping her vows, and how we can all resist our own temptations to sin whether physically, emotionally, or mentally.  Whether you are in a season of wrestling right now or not, this honest and vulnerable conversation...

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Better Together with Barb Roose

When we are walking through seasons of loneliness, weariness, or feeling abandoned by those we love, it can feel like no matter how hard we try to manage the pain, things just aren't getting better. In today's episode, Barb speaks with author Ashley Morgan Jackson about her season of struggling with mental health and how God showed her that He was always present even when she felt invisible to everyone around her.  If you are feeling alone or unseen, this episode is for you.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE     ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Ashley Morgan Jackson is...

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The Race Wise Family | Interview with Michelle Reyes show art The Race Wise Family | Interview with Michelle Reyes

Better Together with Barb Roose

Across the country we’re still wrestling with how to talk about race well. Where do we even begin the conversation on a topic that is so big and heavy? If you are a parent or grandparent, how do you respond to your children’s questions and how often should you talk about race in your home? Today, Barb is talking with Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes, co-author of the book The Race Wise Family, a 2023 recipient of the Christianity Today Book Award. During today’s conversation, you will learn a roadmap for how to talk about race in your home as well as many practical tips and fantastic resources to...

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Hope for When Your Dad Has Let You Down | Interview with Kia Stephens show art Hope for When Your Dad Has Let You Down | Interview with Kia Stephens

Better Together with Barb Roose

When our earthly fathers hurt, harm or abandon us, it can leave a deep wound that feels like it will never fully heal.  In today's episode, Barb chats with author Kia Stephens about her experience with an absent father in her life, and the beautiful hope and healing that all women can experience, even if their relationship with their father is never fully restored. We don't have to stay wounded forever, and that is GOOD news! Join us for this hopeful conversation and share it with a friend who needs it. Let's all get better together.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE   ABOUT...

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The 3 Signs That You're Spiritually Malnourished and How To Fill Up With God Again | Interview with Amy Seiffert show art The 3 Signs That You're Spiritually Malnourished and How To Fill Up With God Again | Interview with Amy Seiffert

Better Together with Barb Roose

Are you feeling spiritually malnourished? Like no matter how hard you try to make it through life, you still feel empty, tired, overwhelmed or exhausted? In today's episode, Barb speaks with author Amy Seiffert about how we can experience life, fullness and satisfaction in Christ. In a world that is preoccupied with staying busy and checking a neverending to-do list, Amy challenges us to practice rest, remember the steadfast love and care of our God, and experience true peace and nourishment in Him. Take a deep breath, grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee, and join us for this encouraging...

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Better Together with Barb Roose

Would you say that your thoughts are more positive or negative? Too often we underestimate the damage that negative thinking and toxic beliefs have on our faith. Barb’s guest author, speaker and music artist Denise Pass discusses how to overcome negative mindsets and position ourselves fully in God’s truth and how we can live that out. As one who has faced some of life’s greatest disappointments and heartaches, Denise offers powerful Scriptural insights and hope for you today.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Biblical mindset coach, author,...

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Marriage is a good thing! God is still raising up the next generation of husbands and wives who are passionate about godly marriage. 

 

If you are a parent of young adults, you don’t want to miss this episode as Barb talks with Malachi and Courtney Green about hope for marriage and the lessons that they are teaching about God-honoring marriage to the next generation. Malachi and Courtney are passionate about growing together as a couple as well as growing God’s kingdom. In this episode, they are sharing with Barb and Tabitha important lessons that you can share with the young adults in your life. 

 

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Malachi and Courtney's YouTube Channel

As You Wait Academy

 

ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS

Malachi and Courtney Green are the Pastors of Heart of God Ministry although online many know them as The Greens. Their mission is to normalize Christ and never dilute his power. Their ministry focus is to train, and disciple Christians in all aspects of life. They also share a strong passion for Christ centered singleness and relationships.

 

NOTE: New episodes of the Better Together Podcast are released every first and third MONDAY of the month!