Strong Women
In our culture, if a woman is said to have strength it usually means she is competing with a man or acting like a man. What if there is strength in the way God made us, as women? There is and we recognize it when we see it. We are excited to introduce you to women who display true strength, not in spite of being women but because of it.
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S6 12: Growing in Christ as You Grow Older with Elisa Morgan
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, by Latasha Morrison by Anthony W. Ulwick ___________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 11: Sharing the Love of Christ with Single Moms with Lisa Steven
11/12/2025
S6 11: Sharing the Love of Christ with Single Moms with Lisa Steven
Lisa Steven said yes to God when she had no idea how to run a residential program for single moms—and He's been showing up ever since. From miraculous provision to stories of young mothers discovering their dignity as image bearers, Lisa shares what it looks like to build Hope House on total dependence on God rather than her own strength. This is a conversation about saying yes even when you're not equipped, and watching God surround you with exactly what you need. 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 . __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 10: What is my Calling? With Steve Garber
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. by Steve Garber by Steve Garber by Lesslie Newbigin 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 . __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 09: Breaking Chains - From Sex Trafficking to Pro-Life Leadership with Jean Marie Davis
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. by Jean Marie Davis __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 08: When Conviction Costs with Jack Phillips’ Daughter Lisa Eldfrick
10/22/2025
S6 08: When Conviction Costs with Jack Phillips’ Daughter Lisa Eldfrick
Lisa Eldfrick is the daughter of Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker who faced years of backlash and legal battles after declining to create a same-sex wedding cake. Through intense public scrutiny and threats as they stood firm in their convictions, the Lord reignited Lisa’s faith and brought her family closer to Him than ever before. __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 07: How Do I Find God’s Will for my Life? With Jen Oshman
10/15/2025
S6 07: How Do I Find God’s Will for my Life? With Jen Oshman
How can we know God’s will for our lives as women? What does it look like to make the most of the opportunities set before us and prioritize the Kingdom of God? Jen Oshman—a wife, mom, writer, and ministry leader—shares her journey of following Jesus across different seasons and continents. We discuss how women can faithfully steward the circumstances God has placed them in, prioritize the Kingdom, and cultivate selflessness in a culture that prizes autonomy. by Carl Trueman by Mary Wiley by Marilynne Robinson __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 06: A Midwife, a Mom, and a Miracle with Mackenna Greene and Chelsea Mynyk
10/08/2025
S6 06: A Midwife, a Mom, and a Miracle with Mackenna Greene and Chelsea Mynyk
Abortion Pill Reversal has saved over 7,000 babies, giving them a second chance at life—and yet it’s under attack in so many states. Today, I’m excited for you to hear Mackenna’s story of how God used Abortion Pill Reversal to save her little girl and bring Mackenna back to Himself. Show Notes: __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 05: Adopting the Orphans of IVF with Kelsey Dame
10/01/2025
S6 05: Adopting the Orphans of IVF with Kelsey Dame
When Kelsey and Frankie Dame couldn’t conceive naturally, they were offered IVF as the obvious solution. But as believers, they didn’t want to assume that they should pursue IVF just because they could. Instead, they asked, “What does the Christian worldview say about this?” Their journey through infertility is thought-provoking and redemptive. It helps us think well about navigating conversations about IVF in a culture where our ethics haven’t caught up to our technology. Show Notes by Abigail Favale by Victor Hugo __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 04: What's Wrong with IVF? With Katy Faust
09/24/2025
S6 04: What's Wrong with IVF? With Katy Faust
Right now, between one million and ten million embryos created through IVF are frozen in storage. At a time when IVF is legal and widely accepted, how should Christians think about this technology? How does it treat children? Is there a way to participate ethically? I’m grateful to have the brilliant children’s rights advocate Katy Faust on to help us think like Christians about this important and sensitive topic. Them Before Us — Katy Faust’s organization advocating for children’s rights IVF Fast Facts — Download a fact sheet on the risks of IVF to children Restorative Reproductive Medicine — Explore ethical alternatives to IVF NaPro Technology — Natural procreative technologies for infertility treatment __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 03: The Bible is for You with Amanda Bible Williams
09/17/2025
S6 03: The Bible is for You with Amanda Bible Williams
In The Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan tells Lucy, “Every year you grow, you will find me bigger.” The same is true of every day we spend in God’s Word. If you’ve ever felt intimidated about reading the Bible, this episode is for you. Amanda Bible Williams from She Reads Truth joins me to talk about the beauty of reading Scripture communally and the joy of discovering more of God through His Word. __________ 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 02: Raising Gender-Confident Kids with Kathy Koch
09/10/2025
S6 02: Raising Gender-Confident Kids with Kathy Koch
How do we help boys and girls trust that God’s design of them is right and good? Dr. Kathy Koch joins me to talk about the five things kids need most and how we can be the kind of wise, loving adults they need in this gender-confused world. by Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch by Christopher West 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S6 01: When a Daughter Wants to Become a Son with Chloe Cole
09/03/2025
S6 01: When a Daughter Wants to Become a Son with Chloe Cole
“Would you rather have a dead daughter or a living son?” That’s what Chloe Cole’s psychiatrist asked her parents when they sought guidance about her pursuit of “gender transition.” Well, Chloe did transition, until she realized the devastating consequences of this choice. I’m grateful to talk with Chloe this week as she shares her story of transition, detransition, and meeting Jesus. Truth Rising is a new documentary from the Colson Center and Focus on the Family. It features Chloe Cole’s testimony along with other powerful stories. The film points to the reality that truth is not subjective—Jesus is the Truth who brings freedom and life. Watch the full documentary at . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: The Secret to Joy-Filled Suffering with Joni Eareckson Tada
08/20/2025
The Best of Strong Women: The Secret to Joy-Filled Suffering with Joni Eareckson Tada
We’re taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we’ll be re-airing episodes we think you’ll enjoy! Dependence invites us to experience greater joy in the Lord—and Joni Eareckson Tada’s life testifies to this joy. She joins us today to share the wisdom she’s gained through years of following Jesus. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and tune in to hear what God is teaching Joni about Himself in this season of life. Show Notes: by Michael Reeves by Daniel James Brown by Daniel James Brown 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: The Church in India is Persecuted but Flourishing with Rebecca Stanley
08/13/2025
The Best of Strong Women: The Church in India is Persecuted but Flourishing with Rebecca Stanley
We’re taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we’ll be re-airing episodes we think you’ll enjoy! Christianity is exploding across India. For the last 26 years, Rebecca Stanley has participated in God’s work there through evangelism, church planting, and advocating for the vulnerable. Rebecca joins us in studio to share how God is building His Church in India and bringing life and purpose to men and women on the fringes of society. by Jerry Trousdale, Glenn Sunshine, with Gregory C. Benoit by E. Stanley Jones Truth Rising isn’t just a documentary— it’s a call to action at a critical time in our culture. As faith, identity, and morality are being redefined, this documentary exposes the civilizational moment we are living in. Through powerful stories and expert insights, it reveals how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact—by boldly choosing courage over fear. As the world redefines truth, Truth Rising offers clarity, courage, and a Christ-centered path forward. To learn more, visit . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: Read for the Love of God With Jessica Hooten Wilson
08/06/2025
The Best of Strong Women: Read for the Love of God With Jessica Hooten Wilson
We’re taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we’ll be re-airing episodes we think you’ll enjoy! Stories have a profound way of shaping us. They form our attention, affections, and our character for better or worse. That’s why reading what’s good, true, and beautiful matters—and this takes practice. Jessica Hooten Wilson returns to the podcast to help us embrace the practice of reading as a means of spiritual formation. by Jessica Hooten Wilson by Jessica Hooten Wilson by Charles Dickens by William F. Lynch by Fyodor Dostoevsky by Dante Alighieri by Jean Leclerq by Sigrid Undset by F. Scott Fitzgerald by F. Scott Fitzgerald by Leo Tolstoy by G.K. Chesterton of Flannery O’Connor by St. Augustine by Lucy S.R. Austen by Anna Julia Cooper 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: Radical Redemption After Abortion With Toni McFadden
07/30/2025
The Best of Strong Women: Radical Redemption After Abortion With Toni McFadden
We’re taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we’ll be re-airing episodes we think you’ll enjoy! Sometimes we forget how radical and powerful God’s grace is. This week’s guest, Toni McFadden, has not forgotten. Toni travels the country to speak about abortion, promote healthy sexuality and relationships, and advocate for the unborn. After Toni had an abortion in high school, God transformed her life through radical salvation, healing, and a new calling. Her life testifies to how Jesus forgives our sin and redeems our stories. by Toni McFadden or at by Linda Cochrane by C.S. Lewis and Love Line by Diane Mandt Langberg Feb 4, 2020 Commentary from The Heritage Foundation 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: Challenging the Myths about Motherhood with Elizabeth Schlueter
07/23/2025
The Best of Strong Women: Challenging the Myths about Motherhood with Elizabeth Schlueter
We’re taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we’ll be re-airing episodes we think you’ll enjoy! What is motherhood all about? Elizabeth Schlueter helps us perceive the beautiful truth about motherhood amid cultural extremes. She joins us this week to challenge common myths about motherhood and cast a Christian vision for the beauty of self-giving love and sacrifice. Whether you're married or single, raising children or not, you’ll be encouraged to form a virtuous life centered around sacrificial love and committed relationships. 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: A Non-Obsessive Approach to Caring for Our Bodies with Lainey Greer
07/16/2025
The Best of Strong Women: A Non-Obsessive Approach to Caring for Our Bodies with Lainey Greer
We’re taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we’ll be re-airing episodes we think you’ll enjoy! Many of us struggle with body image. Our bodies matter and we are called to care for them—but how do we do that without obsessing? Today, I chat about this with Lainey Greer, who uses her background of exercise science and systematic theology to equip believers with a Christian view of the body. We talk about the big picture of stewarding our health and what that looks like practically. Lainey’s website: by Dr. Lainey Greer Lainey’s curriculum – by by John Piper by Jerry Bridges The Strong Women podcast exists to display the beautifully diverse ways God invites and equips women to participate in His story. Strong Women is a listener-funded program from the Colson Center that is only available for free because it has already been paid for by hundreds of listeners like you. To join the community of women who make this program possible, visit today. 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: The Joy and Wonder of Male and Female with Abigail Favale
07/09/2025
The Best of Strong Women: The Joy and Wonder of Male and Female with Abigail Favale
We’re taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we’ll be re-airing episodes we think you’ll enjoy! Our world is so confused about what it means to be male or female. Some speak as if men and women are interchangeable, and others as if we’re totally different species. But God’s creation of men and women is bigger and better than these false extremes. This week, Dr. Abigail Favale joins me to talk about biblical sexuality, the goodness of our bodies, and the interdependence that God designed us to live out. by Abigail Favale Pope John Paul II on the by Carl Trueman by Freda Mary Oben 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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The Best of Strong Women: Bringing Christ’s Love and Light to Women in Strip Clubs With Rachelle Star
07/02/2025
The Best of Strong Women: Bringing Christ’s Love and Light to Women in Strip Clubs With Rachelle Star
We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guest today is Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope. At 21, Rachelle felt God calling her to minister to women trapped working in strip clubs in her city of Louisville, KY. Today, she shares some of the stories she’s witnessed over 16 years of building relationships through good food and introducing these women to the God who sees and loves them. Scarlet Hope is now in many major cities around the nation, working to bring the hope of the Gospel to places that are often overlooked. 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 47: How to Become a Reader of Good Books
06/25/2025
S5 47: How to Become a Reader of Good Books
Do you have a stack of books in your house making you feel guilty? Maybe you don’t remember the last time you read a good book, or maybe you’re itching to find your next good read. Well, today’s episode with Maggie is all about reading. We chat about what we’re reading, how to develop our “reading muscles,” why reading is good for our souls, and more. Also, tune in to hear what’s planned for Strong Women this summer! by G.K. Chesterton by Karen Kingsbury by Harriet Beecher Stowe by Jane Austen by Leo Tolstoy by Louisa May Alcott by Allen Levi 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 46: Love God and Do What You Want with Heidi White
06/18/2025
S5 46: Love God and Do What You Want with Heidi White
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is really the parable of two brothers: one who’s ruled by unchecked desire, and the other who’s ruled by legalism and pride. I think a lot of us can resonate with both brothers. We feel torn between what we want to do and what we ought to do. But God designed these two things to be united within us! Using this parable as a framework, my friend Heidi White joins me again to talk about how we can not only do what’s right but also desire what’s right ... and find true freedom and joy as a result. by Heidi White by L.M. Montgomery by Harriet Beecher Stowe by Jane Austen by Alessandro Manzoni On Strong Women, we celebrate God’s good design for women in every season of life. It’s all part of a bigger mission: to help the Church be the Church—by celebrating what’s good, resisting what’s evil, restoring what’s broken, and creating what’s missing. As we approach our June 30 fiscal year end, we need your help to keep that mission going. You can support the next year of Strong Women, as well as all the other resources from the Colson Center, by making your best gift today at . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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Live from CCNC 2025: Is the Church Worth it? With Katie McCoy
06/11/2025
Live from CCNC 2025: Is the Church Worth it? With Katie McCoy
If the Church is a “hospital for the sick,” then we should expect it to be full of people who are sinful, broken (just like we are), and different from us. This week, Katie McCoy and I talk about what our relationship with the Church has looked like throughout our lives, and why the Church is worth committing to, even in the face of church hurt. We discuss the trends we’re seeing in church traditions and demographics. We end the episode answering listener questions about when to leave a church, mentorship, being single in the church, and more. This episode and Q&A were recorded live at CCNC 2025. by Mary Eberstadt 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 44: Faithfully Stewarding God’s Gifts with Dana Wichterman
06/04/2025
S5 44: Faithfully Stewarding God’s Gifts with Dana Wichterman
If everything belongs to God, how do we manage the things He’s given us in a way that honors Him and blesses others? How can we find out where He’s calling us invest our time, talents, and energy? Today’s guest, Dana Wichterman, joins me to answer these questions and encourage us to invest everything we have in the Kingdom of God. by Dana Wichterman and Bill Wichterman by Jen Wilkin by Jen Wilken by Randy Alcorn by Paul Bunyan 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: . 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 43: Rising Kites: Turning a Down Syndrome Diagnosis into a Mission of Hope with Danielle Grandholm
05/28/2025
S5 43: Rising Kites: Turning a Down Syndrome Diagnosis into a Mission of Hope with Danielle Grandholm
When Danielle Grandholm’s daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, she and her husband found themselves without adequate support. This experience led them to start Rising Kites, a nonprofit dedicated to helping parents of children with Down syndrome. What began as an unexpected journey became a source of blessing as Danielle witnessed God’s providence and grace throughout the process, demonstrating how God can transform challenges into opportunities to serve others and experience His care. by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Pam Devito (Illustrator) by Kate Beaton by Abraham Verghese Are you a Christian educator? If so, I’m guessing you want to do more than just impart knowledge to your students. You want to help them develop genuine faith and a Christian worldview that will shape their character and their life. If this resonates with you, I want to encourage you to check out the “Worldview Formation 101” course from the Colson Educators. This free online course will help you understand the purpose of worldview formation and give you practical steps to craft lesson plans that incorporate the Christian worldview. Even better, it will equip you to foster a school culture where your students’ faith is nourished. You can sign up for “Worldview Formation” today at . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 42: Knowing Christ in Our Suffering
05/21/2025
S5 42: Knowing Christ in Our Suffering
We will all face hard things. Will we be the sort of people who resist the challenges and become resentful and bitter? Or will we see suffering as an opportunity to be open to the Lord and trust him? Today, my friend Maggie and I both share how Christ is meeting us in the suffering of a broken engagement and a loved one’s Alzheimer's diagnosis. We also dive into the habits of faith that prepare us to suffer well and how God redeems our suffering to help us know Christ more intimately. by C. S. Lewis by Sean Curran On Strong Women, we celebrate God’s good design for women in every season of life. It’s all part of a bigger mission: to help the Church be the Church—by celebrating what’s good, resisting evil, restoring what’s broken, and contributing what’s missing. As we approach our June 30 fiscal year end, we need your help to keep that mission going. You can support the next year of Strong Women, as well as all the other resources from the Colson Center, by making your best gift today at . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 41: Student Revival: God’s Word in Public Schools with Kori Pennypacker
05/14/2025
S5 41: Student Revival: God’s Word in Public Schools with Kori Pennypacker
Kori Pennypacker is the founder and CEO of Bible2School. Today she joins me to share her journey from navy wife to ministry leader, demonstrating how women can lead with biblical conviction while keeping Jesus at the center. I know you’ll be encouraged by her testimonies of children encountering Jesus and how the program is creating ripples of faith in schools across the country. Show Notes: by Kenward Jones by Horst Schulze On Strong Women, we celebrate God’s good design for women in every season of life. It’s all part of a bigger mission: to help the Church be the Church—by celebrating what’s good, resisting evil, restoring what’s broken, and contributing what’s missing. As we approach our June 30 fiscal year end, we need your help to keep that mission going. You can support the next year of Strong Women, as well as all the other resources from the Colson Center, by making your best gift today at . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 40: Embracing the Beauty of Motherhood with Rachael Carman
05/07/2025
S5 40: Embracing the Beauty of Motherhood with Rachael Carman
In a culture that increasingly devalues children and mothering, Rachael Carman challenges us to rediscover the profound beauty and value of motherhood, including the moments that feel tiring or even mundane. The vulnerability, sacrifice, and invisible acts of motherhood aren’t just duties to endure but sacred opportunities to meet Jesus and become more like Him. Show Notes: by Sigrid Undset Hey, listeners! You’ve probably heard me talk about the Colson Fellows Program here on Strong Women. I'm excited to let you know that the Colson Fellows team hosts one-hour, live, informational webinars that allow you to hear an overview of the program and get your questions answered. The webinars are hosted by the Vice President and Dean of the Colson Fellowship – my good friend, Michael Craven. If you enjoy the conversations we have on Strong Women and want to think more deeply about your place in God’s story of redemption, the Colson Fellows Program might be for you. Colson Fellows will take you on a deep dive study of Christian worldview through books, devotionals, meetings with likeminded peers, and more. If you’re interested, but have questions about the workload, cohort formats, or anything else, I encourage you to sign up for the next live, Colson Fellows informational webinar. You can find a full list of webinar dates and register today at colsonfellows.org/webinar. 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 39: Forming Faith in the Next Generation with Billy Hutchinson
04/30/2025
S5 39: Forming Faith in the Next Generation with Billy Hutchinson
As moms or teachers or mentors, how do we help the young people in our lives grow deep roots of faith before they launch into the world? Today’s guest has some practical answers. As Educators Specialist here at the Colson Center, Billy Hutchinson is all about helping Christian educators form their students in the Christian worldview. But this episode isn’t just for educators! If you play any influential role in the life of a young person, you’ll find encouragement and help in this conversation. Show Notes: by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle by Sonia Purnell by Edward O’Keefe Want to know what it takes to be a Colson Fellow? Well, you can find out from someone who’s already been through it by checking out the Pursuit series on the Colson Fellows blog. There, you can read testimonies of men and women like you from different backgrounds who took on the challenge of the Colson Fellows Program and came out on the other side transformed. Start with Catherine Wheeler’s story. She was in my Colson Fellows cohort when I was a leader. She’s an OBGYN and former abortionist whose transformation story really is amazing. You can read Catherine’s testimony and many others by visiting . You don’t have to look far to notice cancel culture is everywhere. Maybe your teen is nervous to speak up at school about being pro-life because she's afraid her opinion will be dismissed. Maybe you're hesitant to voice concerns at work because you're worried about backlash from your co-workers. These situations are common, but speaking the truth with love is our calling as Christians. The Colson Educators course, "Navigating Cancel Culture," can help. In partnership with "No Safe Spaces," the Colson Center and Brett Kunkle teach you how to understand cancel culture, recognize where it shows up, and respond with a Christian perspective. Ready to learn more? Sign up at . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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S5 38: Scripture that Sings with Caroline Cobb
04/23/2025
S5 38: Scripture that Sings with Caroline Cobb
The words we sing matter. They ‘catechize’ us, training us to see the world in a certain way and set our affections on something. Today I’m talking with Caroline Cobb, whose Scripture-saturated songs combine Truth and melody. Tune in for a conversation about the formational power of music and being intentional about the narratives we allow to shape our lives. by Caroline Cobb by Caroline Cobb Song: A Breath of a Prayer by Michael Card by C.S. Lewis by C.S. Lewis by J.R.R. Tolkien by Andrew Peterson by Corrie ten Boom You can provide foundational support to the Colson Center by becoming a Cornerstone Monthly Partner. The support of dedicated Monthly Partners helps us invest in believers worldwide as they seek to live with clarity, confidence, and courage. Monthly Partners provide our most dependable level support and get exclusive benefits from the Colson Center in return. To become a Cornerstone Monthly Partner, go to . 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: 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: Join Strong Women on Social Media:
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