SIX years.   Six years of God stories being shared every Friday. Six years of encouragement, spurring us on in our Faith walks, and leading us in closer fellowship with Jesus. I am honored to have journeyed this with you, my friend. These 212 episodes will still live on, so feel free to go back and catch those you may have missed! www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast Oh, and if you JUST GOTTA HAVE WREN every week, head on over to my podcast ABOUT podcasting  Don't Wing It!

SIX years.   Six years of God stories being shared every Friday. Six years of encouragement, spurring us on in our Faith walks, and leading us in closer fellowship with Jesus. I am honored to have journeyed this with you, my friend. These 212 episodes will still live on, so feel free to go back and catch those you may have missed! <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast</a> Oh, and if you JUST GOTTA HAVE WREN every week, head on over to my podcast ABOUT podcasting <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-wing-it-podcast/id1587821656" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Don't Wing It</a>!

ep. 212: The Farewell-For-Now episode

Brian Dixon

In college, Brian Dixon started out heading down the “music-and-theatre” road, until a life-changing car accident redirected him. After being told he may never have kids (he now has 3) and not walking again (he’s completed numerous marathons and a number of triathlons), he views his life as a picture of God’s redemption and grace. Dr. Dixon ended up training to be a teacher, where he met Julie, now his wife of 20 years. They are raising their children in Charlotte, NC to be entrepreneurial, kingdom-minded humans. Living life as a believer means we need to have God’s Word in our hearts. But how does one DO that in these busy times? As Brian points out, we need to get into the Word every single day. It most likely means that we will have to sacrifice something; and, like Jesus, we may have to get up early and “get away.” Brian starts every day reading, praying, listening to the Abide app…doing whatever it takes to get God’s Word into his heart. Listen in for encouragement to keep on keepin on, friend!  For full show notes, go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/212 Connect with Dr. Brian Dixon on Instagram Join Brian's book club! Connect with Wren on Instagram

In college, Brian Dixon started out heading down the “music-and-theatre” road, until a life-changing car accident redirected him. After being told he may never have kids (he now has 3) and not walking again (he’s completed numerous marathons and a number of triathlons), he views his life as a picture of God’s redemption and grace. Dr. Dixon ended up training to be a teacher, where he met Julie, now his wife of 20 years. They are raising their children in Charlotte, NC to be entrepreneurial, kingdom-minded humans. Living life as a believer means we need to have God’s Word in our hearts. But how does one DO that in these busy times? As Brian points out, we need to get into the Word every single day. It most likely means that we will have to sacrifice something; and, like Jesus, we may have to get up early and “get away.” Brian starts every day reading, praying, listening to the Abide app…doing whatever it takes to get God’s Word into his heart. Listen in for encouragement to keep on keepin on, friend! For full show notes, go to: <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/212" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/212</a> Connect with <a href="http://www.instagram.com/brianjdixon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Brian Dixon on Instagram</a> Join <a href="http://www.briandixon.com/bookclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian's book club</a>! Connect with <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wren on Instagram</a>

ep. 211: Living Life With a Scripture-Filled Heart with Dr. Brian Dixon

I know we can all agree that we all want to fight to help our kids have a happy, healthy life.  And, part of that is teaching them to be healthy in their screen time.   Listen as I chat with Tracy Foster, one of the co-founders of S.T.A.R.T. (Stand Together and Rethink Technology). Practical tools to prepare us as parents...YES MAAM!  Connect with START on Instagram Connect with Wren @ Friends of a Feather Podcast on Instagram

I know we can all agree that we all want to fight to help our kids have a happy, healthy life.  And, part of that is teaching them to be healthy in their screen time.   Listen as I chat with Tracy Foster, one of the co-founders of S.T.A.R.T. (Stand Together and Rethink Technology). Practical tools to prepare us as parents...YES MAAM!  Connect with <a href="http://www.instagram.com/we.start.now" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">START on Instagram</a> Connect with Wren <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ Friends of a Feather Podcast on Instagram</a>

ep. 210: Protecting Your Children Online with Tracy Foster

Busy raising three children, working hard to open her own brinks-and-mortar business in her hometown, managing her third marriage, totally burning the candle at both ends… Complete chaos! Can you relate to any of this? My guest today, Carmen James, was so busy working hard at trying to achieve success according to the world’s definition, that she forgot a crucial piece enabling her to enjoy the fruits of her labor: self-care and stress management. Now can you relate? But a dramatic and unexpected cancer diagnosis was followed by a three-month-long wait to see a specialist, a time which Carmen described as “the scariest, darkest, most horrific experience ever,” proved life-changing in ways she never expected. Listen and go find Show Notes, here: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/210 To connect with Carmen, go to:  ​​http://carmenjamesfitness.com Reach out to her on Instagram @carmenjamesfitness And on Facebook, Desperately Seeking Healthy and Happy

Busy raising three children, working hard to open her own brinks-and-mortar business in her hometown, managing her third marriage, totally burning the candle at both ends… Complete chaos! Can you relate to any of this? My guest today, Carmen James, was so busy working hard at trying to achieve success according to the world’s definition, that she forgot a crucial piece enabling her to enjoy the fruits of her labor: self-care and stress management. Now can you relate? But a dramatic and unexpected cancer diagnosis was followed by a three-month-long wait to see a specialist, a time which Carmen described as “the scariest, darkest, most horrific experience ever,” proved life-changing in ways she never expected. Listen and go find Show Notes, here: <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/210" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/210</a> To connect with Carmen, go to:  <a href="http://carmenjamesfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">​​http://carmenjamesfitness.com</a> Reach out to her on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/carmenjamesfitness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@carmenjamesfitness</a> And on Facebook, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maxkindalife/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desperately Seeking Healthy and Happy</a>

ep. 209: When You Get a Wake Up Call with Carmen James

Angie Luce

In today’s episode, I hope you will be touched and ministered by the conversation I had with my childhood friend, Angie. She and Nathan have been married for 20 years, and are parents to Mariana (16), Adrian (13), and Graham (11). She works in Women’s Ministry at Faith Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.  Years ago, they walked through the pain of losing a child, and she shares that journey with us today. Don't miss this raw, emotional but uplifting episode with Angie! For full Show Notes go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/208 Connect with Angie on Facebook Connect with Wren on Instagram

In today’s episode, I hope you will be touched and ministered by the conversation I had with my childhood friend, Angie. She and Nathan have been married for 20 years, and are parents to Mariana (16), Adrian (13), and Graham (11). She works in Women’s Ministry at Faith Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.  Years ago, they walked through the pain of losing a child, and she shares that journey with us today. Don't miss this raw, emotional but uplifting episode with Angie! For full Show Notes go to: <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/208" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/208</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/angie.luce.3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Angie on Facebook</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Wren on Instagram</a>

ep. 208: Surrendering Our Will to Know "Why?" with Angie Luce

Melinda Patrick

In 2007, Melinda Patrick found herself going through a divorce that she didn’t want. Thinking she had done #allthethings a good, Christian wife was “supposed” to do, she realized that this was an example of mankind’s free will being exercised. The day after her family (they had a 13 yr-old and 16-yr-old) moved into the home she and her husband had designed and built themselves, he walked out. Reeling, she remembers thinking “I don’t understand.” Melinda’s story is both heartbreaking and mesmerizing; alternately filled with pain and promise. Throughout the process of her divorce, one piece of Scripture was especially life-giving: "The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4 Listen in and share this episode!  Grab the FREE download Melinda mentions here:

In 2007, Melinda Patrick found herself going through a divorce that she didn’t want. Thinking she had done #allthethings a good, Christian wife was “supposed” to do, she realized that this was an example of mankind’s free will being exercised. The day after her family (they had a 13 yr-old and 16-yr-old) moved into the home she and her husband had designed and built themselves, he walked out. Reeling, she remembers thinking “I don’t understand.” Melinda’s story is both heartbreaking and mesmerizing; alternately filled with pain and promise. Throughout the process of her divorce, one piece of Scripture was especially life-giving: "The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4 Listen in and share this episode! Grab the <a href="http://%20https//mailchi.mp/1cbb5d16f1f7/flourishinlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE download Melinda mentions here</a>:

ep. 207: How to Flourish in Between the Complicated & Hard with Melinda Patrick

Charlotte Easley

Charlotte Easley is a life coach with a background in clinical counseling work, specializing in trauma. She works with women to help them understand that their worth doesn’t come from what they do, but rather, who they are. When she was 56 years old, her youngest child went off to military school, but she knew that God wasn’t done with her yet! So she embarked on a “second journey” and began on a Master’s of Social Work program - in a classroom full of 20-somethings. So much gold in this episode. It’s like sitting and listening to a sweet, loving friend and mentor… Listen to our entire interview and then download her “10 Thought Habits that May be Sabotaging Your Relationships” from her website at CharlotteEasley.com Reach out to her on Instagram @thewomanslifecoach And feel free to reach out to me, too, on Instagram @friendsofafeatherpodcast

Charlotte Easley is a life coach with a background in clinical counseling work, specializing in trauma. She works with women to help them understand that their worth doesn’t come from what they do, but rather, who they are. When she was 56 years old, her youngest child went off to military school, but she knew that God wasn’t done with her yet! So she embarked on a “second journey” and began on a Master’s of Social Work program - in a classroom full of 20-somethings. So much gold in this episode. It’s like sitting and listening to a sweet, loving friend and mentor… Listen to our entire interview and then download her “10 Thought Habits that May be Sabotaging Your Relationships” from her website at <a href="https://charlotteeasley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CharlotteEasley.com</a> Reach out to her on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thewomanslifecoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thewomanslifecoach</a> And feel free to reach out to me, too, on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendsofafeatherpodcast</a>

ep. 206: Creating Space for Others with Charlotte Easley

We’re not “real life” friends yet, but Sharon Tedford and I have been connected, via Instagram, for a while now. Artist, painter, worship leader, singer, mom, and now also a podcast host…this is gonna be a wide-ranging episode! Sharon was born in the south, too - southern England (Weymouth, in Dorsett), although she’s lived in Texas for the last 12 years. Her bucolic childhood included summers of selling souvenirs to “grockles”  (tourists) and talking to people about Jesus at seaside church services. And then, in the dark winters, spending time enjoying family and going cycling in the dark. Listen in to this great episode with Sharon! To connect with Sharon, find her on Instagram, 61-things To connect with Wren, find her on Instagram as well!

We’re not “real life” friends yet, but Sharon Tedford and I have been connected, via Instagram, for a while now. Artist, painter, worship leader, singer, mom, and now also a podcast host…this is gonna be a wide-ranging episode! Sharon was born in the south, too - southern England (Weymouth, in Dorsett), although she’s lived in Texas for the last 12 years. Her bucolic childhood included summers of selling souvenirs to “grockles”  (tourists) and talking to people about Jesus at seaside church services. And then, in the dark winters, spending time enjoying family and going cycling in the dark. Listen in to this great episode with Sharon! To connect with Sharon, find her on Instagram, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/61-things" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">61-things</a> To connect with Wren, find her on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> as well!

Ep. 205: Finding God in the Ordinary with Sharon Tedford

Bailey T. Hurley

I caught up again with Bailey Hurley recently to talk about friendship. But we talked a LOT about a whole bunch of other things, too. It was fun catching up with her. Since she was last on the show, in episode 69, much has changed, both in her life and the world around us. Because her upcoming book is all about friendship, I asked her for some practical tips she could share with us as we all renavigate friendships these days. And off we went! For FULL Show Notes, go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/204  To connect with Bailey, go to: www.baileythurley.com To connect with Wren, go to www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

I caught up again with Bailey Hurley recently to talk about friendship. But we talked a LOT about a whole bunch of other things, too. It was fun catching up with her. Since she was last on the show, in episode 69, much has changed, both in her life and the world around us. Because her upcoming book is all about friendship, I asked her for some practical tips she could share with us as we all renavigate friendships these days. And off we went! For FULL Show Notes, go to: <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/204" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/204</a> To connect with Bailey, go to: <a href="http://www.baileythurley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.baileythurley.com</a> To connect with Wren, go to <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast</a>

ep. 204: How to Navigate Friendship in a Post-Pandemic World with Bailey T. Hurley

Kate Elmore

When Kate Elmore turned 27, she had a baby. Five months after giving birth, she discovered she had thyroid cancer. And went through surgery. And radiation. And isolation. And more. Her faith is what carried her through. It was the light in a bad day, the peace that God gave her, the strength she didn’t know she had… And what brought her to the other side of her pain. Kate sat down with me recently and told me about her journey.  To connect with Kate go to: www.instagram.com/shopwordwarriors

When Kate Elmore turned 27, she had a baby. Five months after giving birth, she discovered she had thyroid cancer. And went through surgery. And radiation. And isolation. And more. Her faith is what carried her through. It was the light in a bad day, the peace that God gave her, the strength she didn’t know she had… And what brought her to the other side of her pain. Kate sat down with me recently and told me about her journey.  To connect with Kate go to: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shopwordwarriors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/shopwordwarriors</a>

ep. 203: Purpose in the Pain with Kate Elmore

I pray that this is the place where you be encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share! Every time you download an episode I want for you to feel seen by God, to feel encouraged in your daily life, and be spurred on to honor Him with the gifts and talents He has given you.  If this is the first time you’ve tuned in or if you’ve been joining in for a while, you are welcome here, friend!

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Friends of a Feather

Victoria Strader

Happy New Year! It has been a while since we’ve talked and I’m so excited to be back with you! The pausing I did over the month of December was much needed and so enjoyable to me! If you are needing to press pause in one way or two this January, I will link that 5 minute Monday Boost episode in the Show Notes for ya! So many GREAT conversations I can’t wait for you to hear this year!! I’m planning a lot, so stick around! You are gonna love them! ----Anybody want to give me a last minute new years happy? I would love for you to  click the stars to rate the podcast! A click on all 5 stars would be so great. And, if you want to go one step further to write a sentence or two to review the podcast, oh my goodness I would be so grateful for that!!! On today’s episode you will hear Victoria’s story. You will hear my conversation with Victoria Strader, who was born in Paris, is a wife, mom to two, and a blogger. She’s been in the States ever since she learned to walk, and is Southern as Sweet Tea. She is now a Texan and loves all things Southern. At the beginning of our interview, I wasn’t sure how long Victoria had been living in the states and thought there may have been a slight chance, she still spoke with a British accent. HA. Nevertheless, Victoria and I instantly connected in our conversation. I haven’t walked the road she is on, but when you know Jesus, He connects us all, doesn’t he? We talk about how Victoria’s son, Beau was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.   What I think is so precious about Victoria is that she is navigating a hard road as a momma, but continues to have a heaven perspective on it reflecting on God’s kindness. She mentions that she keeps going back to the verse in Romans that we can know that God causes ALL things to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) In this episode we talk about: Wonderful Wednesday, being a Special Needs Family, we camp out on the type of friend Victoria wants to be, how her friends met some tangible needs and stepped into uncomfortable places for her family in a small, yet huge way. We also talk about how Victoria needs your help in finding a recipe…listen to the end for that! And, a lil reminder…. Show Notes will be at wrenrobbins.com/podcast/113 You can sign up to receive those in your inbox if that’s easier for you! At the bottom of my home page there is a form to get my freebie of 5 ways to be a good friend and get on my email list. One more thing, as always, you can find me on Facebook and Instagram. I would love to connect with you over there!

Happy New Year! It has been a while since we’ve talked and I’m so excited to be back with you! The pausing I did over the month of December was much needed and so enjoyable to me! If you are needing to press pause in one way or two this January, I will link that 5 minute Monday Boost episode in the Show Notes for ya! So many GREAT conversations I can’t wait for you to hear this year!! I’m planning a lot, so stick around! You are gonna love them! ----Anybody want to give me a last minute new years happy? I would love for you to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> click the stars</a> to rate the podcast! A click on all 5 stars would be so great. And, if you want to go one step further to write a sentence or two to review the podcast, oh my goodness I would be so grateful for that!!! On today’s episode you will hear Victoria’s story. You will hear my conversation with Victoria Strader, who was born in Paris, is a wife, mom to two, and a blogger. She’s been in the States ever since she learned to walk, and is Southern as Sweet Tea. She is now a Texan and loves all things Southern. At the beginning of our interview, I wasn’t sure how long Victoria had been living in the states and thought there may have been a slight chance, she still spoke with a British accent. HA. Nevertheless, Victoria and I instantly connected in our conversation. I haven’t walked the road she is on, but when you know Jesus, He connects us all, doesn’t he? We talk about how Victoria’s son, Beau was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.   What I think is so precious about Victoria is that she is navigating a hard road as a momma, but continues to have a heaven perspective on it reflecting on God’s kindness. She mentions that she keeps going back to the verse in Romans that we can know that God causes ALL things to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) In this episode we talk about: Wonderful Wednesday, being a Special Needs Family, we camp out on the type of friend Victoria wants to be, how her friends met some tangible needs and stepped into uncomfortable places for her family in a small, yet huge way. We also talk about how Victoria needs your help in finding a recipe…listen to the end for that! And, a lil reminder…. Show Notes will be at <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/113" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrenrobbins.com/podcast/113</a> You can sign up to receive those in your inbox if that’s easier for you! At the bottom of my home page there is a form to get my freebie of 5 ways to be a good friend and get on my email list. One more thing, as always, you can find me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I would love to connect with you over there!

ep. 113: Victoria Strader: Seeing God's Kindness in Our Story

Mary Flo Ridley

Happy Friday, friends💗 Today my guest is my new friend, Mary Flo Ridley. Mary Flo is a wife, mother, grandmother, speaker, author, and founder of the company, The Birds &amp; The Bees 🐝 (@birds_bees). On this episode, we talk about what led Mary Flo to start her company, how you can start confidently talking with your child about the birds and the bees in an age appropriate manner, and an awesome resource you can use to help make this very awkward conversation turn into an ongoing knowledgeable conversation! Such a great practical episode! Don’t miss it! Link is in my profile or find the Friends of a Feather Podcast on ITunes to subscribe❤️! SHOW NOTES: Find more on the In Home Gathering on her web site,  The Birds &amp; The Bees Connect with Mary Flo over on The Birds &amp; The Bees on Instagram and FB! Books Mary Flo recommends on this subject: The Story of Me by Brenna and Stan Jones  Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jenson and Gail Poyner ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can always connect with me over on Instagram or on FB at The Friends of a Feather Podcast!  See you over there!

Happy Friday, friends💗 Today my guest is my new friend, Mary Flo Ridley. Mary Flo is a wife, mother, grandmother, speaker, author, and founder of the company, The Birds &amp; The Bees 🐝 (@birds_bees). On this episode, we talk about what led Mary Flo to start her company, how you can start confidently talking with your child about the birds and the bees in an age appropriate manner, and an awesome resource you can use to help make this very awkward conversation turn into an ongoing knowledgeable conversation! Such a great practical episode! Don’t miss it! Link is in my profile or find the Friends of a Feather Podcast on ITunes to subscribe❤️! SHOW NOTES: Find more on the In Home Gathering on her web site,  <a href="http://www.birds-bees.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Birds &amp; The Bees</a> Connect with Mary Flo over on The Birds &amp; The Bees on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/birds_bees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/birdsandthebeeshelpplease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB</a>! Books Mary Flo recommends on this subject: The Story of Me by Brenna and Stan Jones  Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jenson and Gail Poyner ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can always connect with me over on Instagram or on FB at The Friends of a Feather Podcast!  See you over there!

Ep. 52: Mary Flo Ridley: The Birds & The Bees

Melanie Shankle

Hi friend!  Last week I loved having my husband, Jim join me on the podcast talking about things we wished we knew before we got married. It’s fun, lighthearted and he had a little bit too much fun with the sound effects. #ohyeah You can listen to it,  here.  Today’s episode is with Melanie Shankle. Melanie is wife to Perry, mom of her only child, Caroline, blogger, speaker, and author.  She loves fashion, reading, watching Netflix and spends her extra time watching Caroline play Soccer.  You will hear Melanie share how she went from blogger to author on the New York Bestsellers list with her books about motherhood, marriage, and friendship.  We talk about what it looks like as a mom of an only child, what God taught her when she walked through a difficult time in her life losing one of her best friends, and about comparing ourselves to other women.  She also shares about her new book coming out called, “On the Bright Side” and her first children’s book called Piper and Mabel about her two super active yet fun dogs! Don’t worry about grabbing a pen and a piece of paper, you can  check out the full list of links including what Melanie is eating, reading, and loving in the Show Notes at wrenrobbins.com/podcast/120 

Hi friend!  Last week I loved having my husband, Jim join me on the podcast talking about things we wished we knew before we got married. It’s fun, lighthearted and he had a little bit too much fun with the sound effects. #ohyeah You can listen to it,  <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/119" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Today’s episode is with Melanie Shankle. Melanie is wife to Perry, mom of her only child, Caroline, blogger, speaker, and author.  She loves fashion, reading, watching Netflix and spends her extra time watching Caroline play Soccer.  You will hear Melanie share how she went from blogger to author on the New York Bestsellers list with her books about motherhood, marriage, and friendship.  We talk about what it looks like as a mom of an only child, what God taught her when she walked through a difficult time in her life losing one of her best friends, and about comparing ourselves to other women.  She also shares about her new book coming out called, “On the Bright Side” and her first children’s book called Piper and Mabel about her two super active yet fun dogs! Don’t worry about grabbing a pen and a piece of paper, you can  check out the full list of links including what Melanie is eating, reading, and loving in the Show Notes at <a href="https://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/120" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrenrobbins.com/podcast/120</a>

ep. 120: Melanie Shankle: Looking for the bright side

Elizabeth Sirven

Let’s get to todays episode with my guest Elizabeth Sirven. Elizabeth is a supportive wife to Chris, encouraging mom to four, she loves Jesus with all her heart, and she desires to empower others to use their gifts!  I love Elizabeth and I know you will, too!  She is like a magnet to those around her.  I love her kindness, the love for her family, and her passion about health and wellness!  All of these come through on Elizabeth’s instagram page and I just felt so special after chatting with her.  Its episode 67 and we talk about how Elizabeth struggled after having her second baby.  She did not feel healthy and felt like she was in a fog.  Post partum emotions got the best of her and she was ready for a change! Hear from Elizabeth about her journey and how searching out tools to enhance her wellness has made all of the difference!  And, what she found has rocked her world in the best way: a family she could lead in their wellness journey, a business that came to her that she was not expecting, a husband whom recently she brought home from his job to go full time alongside her. I know for sure that Elizabeth is living out her gifts well and she is such an encouragement! SHOW NOTES:  Connect with Elizabeth online on Instagram and HERE Book Elizabeth is reading: Imperfect Courage by Jessica Honegger ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would love to connect with you over on Instagram! Are you encouraged after listening to these incredible stories on the podcast?  I know I am! If you have never left the Friends of a Feather podcast a review, I would love if you could do that today! Hop on over to  ITUNES and give the podcast a 5 star, one line rating and review! And, while you are there, make sure you go ahead and subscribe so that each weekly episode will drop right into your phone! So easy, right?  Reviews and ratings are important because it helps other women find the Friends of a Feather community so that they can be encouraged just like you!  We are ALL friends of a feather!  Let's Stick Together! Wren 

Let’s get to todays episode with my guest Elizabeth Sirven. Elizabeth is a supportive wife to Chris, encouraging mom to four, she loves Jesus with all her heart, and she desires to empower others to use their gifts!  I love Elizabeth and I know you will, too!  She is like a magnet to those around her.  I love her kindness, the love for her family, and her passion about health and wellness!  All of these come through on Elizabeth’s instagram page and I just felt so special after chatting with her.  Its episode 67 and we talk about how Elizabeth struggled after having her second baby.  She did not feel healthy and felt like she was in a fog.  Post partum emotions got the best of her and she was ready for a change! Hear from Elizabeth about her journey and how searching out tools to enhance her wellness has made all of the difference!  And, what she found has rocked her world in the best way: a family she could lead in their wellness journey, a business that came to her that she was not expecting, a husband whom recently she brought home from his job to go full time alongside her. I know for sure that Elizabeth is living out her gifts well and she is such an encouragement! SHOW NOTES:  Connect with Elizabeth online on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myfourarrows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://linktr.ee/myfourarrows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Book Elizabeth is reading: <a href="https://jessicahonegger.com/book/imperfect-courage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imperfect Courage</a> by Jessica Honegger ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would love to connect with you over on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Are you encouraged after listening to these incredible stories on the podcast?  I know I am! If you have never left the Friends of a Feather podcast a review, I would love if you could do that today! Hop on over to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ITUNES</a> and give the podcast a 5 star, one line rating and review! And, while you are there, make sure you go ahead and subscribe so that each weekly episode will drop right into your phone! So easy, right?  Reviews and ratings are important because it helps other women find the Friends of a Feather community so that they can be encouraged just like you!  We are ALL friends of a feather!  Let's Stick Together! Wren

Ep. 67: Elizabeth Sirven: Empowering Others to Walk in Their Gifts

Emily Cook

⭐️NEW podcast episode! ⭐️ Today on the Friends of a Feather podcast, I want to share with you the story of my friend, Emily. Emily is wife to Zach (who she met when she was six years old!) 👦🏻👧🏼and mom to three children ages, 8, 6, and 3. Emily is a blogger👩🏼‍💻, a professional photographer📷, and a painter 🎨among many other things that keep this mom busy! What I love about Emily is her warm, southern charm, her willingness to share a really hard time that changed the trajectory of her life, and her heart for revival in her town.  We chat about a practical way she dealt with grief as a teenager. And, about a precious moment that Jesus gave her when she woke up at 3 am the morning we recorded this episode! She also shares her fav breakfast snack that I bought after we recorded because it sounded so good!! You will be encouraged and uplifted by hearing Emily’s story.🙌🏻💖 Remember, we are all friends of a feather! Be encouraged and share with a friend!! 🙋🏼🎙💗 Link in profile or you can search in iTunes or Stitcher!

⭐️NEW podcast episode! ⭐️ Today on the Friends of a Feather podcast, I want to share with you the story of my friend, Emily. Emily is wife to Zach (who she met when she was six years old!) 👦🏻👧🏼and mom to three children ages, 8, 6, and 3. Emily is a blogger👩🏼‍💻, a professional photographer📷, and a painter 🎨among many other things that keep this mom busy! What I love about Emily is her warm, southern charm, her willingness to share a really hard time that changed the trajectory of her life, and her heart for revival in her town. We chat about a practical way she dealt with grief as a teenager. And, about a precious moment that Jesus gave her when she woke up at 3 am the morning we recorded this episode! She also shares her fav breakfast snack that I bought after we recorded because it sounded so good!! You will be encouraged and uplifted by hearing Emily’s story.🙌🏻💖 Remember, we are all friends of a feather! Be encouraged and share with a friend!! 🙋🏼🎙💗 Link in profile or you can search in iTunes or Stitcher!

Ep. 23: Emily Cook: Beauty through Brokenness

Jamie Ivey

Today on the Friends of a Feather Podcast, my guest is Jamie Ivey.  Jamie is wife to Aaron, mom to four kids, and a podcaster.  Jamie and I chat about her family, how she started her podcast, and her new book coming out next week, If You Only Knew.   I enjoyed sharing with her what her podcast has meant to me and she was kind enough to share parts of her story with me.  You will not want to miss this episode! Share with a friend and be encouraged!! We are friends of a feather; let's stick together!! XO, Wren Preorder Jamie's book  HERE on Amazon, or HERE !  Jamie's Podcast: The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Social: Instagram //Facebook // Twitter Photo by Jenna Kutcher

Today on the Friends of a Feather Podcast, my guest is Jamie Ivey.  Jamie is wife to Aaron, mom to four kids, and a podcaster.  Jamie and I chat about her family, how she started her podcast, and her new book coming out next week, If You Only Knew.   I enjoyed sharing with her what her podcast has meant to me and she was kind enough to share parts of her story with me.  You will not want to miss this episode! Share with a friend and be encouraged!! We are friends of a feather; let's stick together!! XO, Wren Preorder Jamie's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Only-Knew-Unavoidable/dp/1462749720/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1516942142&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=if+you+only+knew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE on Amazon</a>, or <a href="http://ifyouonlyknewbook.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> !  Jamie's Podcast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jamie-ivey/id880741976?mt=2&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey</a> Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamieivey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> //<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JamieIvey5678/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/jamie_ivey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Photo by Jenna Kutcher

Ep. 30: Jamie Ivey If You Only Knew

Val Woerner

It’s episode 78 and my guest is Valerie Woerner. I remember ‘meeting’ Val through a Direct Message on Instagram a few years ago. Val has a heart for women to know God’s truth, and she is so relatable and real in her faith.  Today on the podcast, Val and I talk about her new book that is coming out April 9, which is next week! I am reading it and let me just tell you, I have underlined so much of it; I‘m like Val, you are writing about me! I have followed along with her since first meeting on instagram and have since been able to interview her along with her twin sister about their God stories. If you missed hearing the episode they were on, check out their episodes,  46 and 47.  Check out the show notes at wrenrobbins.com/podcast to get the links mentioned.  LIKE the podcast? Would love to hear about it on an  iTunes review! FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast XO, Wren LOGO by: Meredith Design Co PHOTOGRAPHY by: Nicole V. Cole Photography 

It’s episode 78 and my guest is Valerie Woerner. I remember ‘meeting’ Val through a Direct Message on Instagram a few years ago. Val has a heart for women to know God’s truth, and she is so relatable and real in her faith.  Today on the podcast, Val and I talk about her new book that is coming out April 9, which is next week! I am reading it and let me just tell you, I have underlined so much of it; I‘m like Val, you are writing about me! I have followed along with her since first meeting on instagram and have since been able to interview her along with her twin sister about their God stories. If you missed hearing the episode they were on, check out their episodes,  46 and 47.  Check out the show notes at <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrenrobbins.com/podcast</a> to get the links mentioned.  LIKE the podcast? Would love to hear about it on an <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> review! FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast</a> FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast</a> XO, Wren LOGO by: Meredith Design Co PHOTOGRAPHY by: Nicole V. Cole Photography

Ep. 78: Val Woerner: Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday

Caroline Saunders

⭐️NEW podcast episode! ⭐️ Today on the Friends of a Feather podcast, I want to share with you my friend, Caroline! Caroline is a pastors wife, mom to two (soon to be three), blogger, writer and co creator of the Story &amp; Soul Weekend! 👩🏻‍💻💓 On this episode we talk about how motherhood changes you in the best way, how Caroline’s faith fleshes out in her role as a pastor’s wife, and why she prays for her children to stay weird. If you are one of Caroline’s insta followers you know I’m gonna ask her about the frozen old bananas 🍌and her word of the year🍪! You will be encouraged and uplifted by hearing from Caroline! Remember, we are all friends of a feather! Let’s stick together! Be encouraged and share with a friend!! 🎙💗Link in profile or you can search in iTunes or Stitcher! Wren  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHOW NOTES:  Find Caroline's blog  Follow Caroline on Instagram Follow Caroline on FB Find Story &amp; Soul Weekend  SPONSOR OF THE SHOW: MEREDITH DESIGN &amp; CO: Stacey Meredith is a local freelance graphic designer with a background in advertising, print, and web design. She has been part owner of two stationery companies. She also taught graphic design at the college and high school levels. On any given day you might find her polishing a PowerPoint presentation, rebranding a local business, creating a brochure, designing a website, or lettering a custom invitation. She often joins forces with her husband, JD, who has an equally amazing but different set of skills including video, photography, and illustration. For all of your design needs, you can find Stacey on Instagram at @meredithdesignco or go to her web site www.Meredithdesignco.com

⭐️NEW podcast episode! ⭐️ Today on the Friends of a Feather podcast, I want to share with you my friend, Caroline! Caroline is a pastors wife, mom to two (soon to be three), blogger, writer and co creator of the Story &amp; Soul Weekend! 👩🏻‍💻💓 On this episode we talk about how motherhood changes you in the best way, how Caroline’s faith fleshes out in her role as a pastor’s wife, and why she prays for her children to stay weird. If you are one of Caroline’s insta followers you know I’m gonna ask her about the frozen old bananas 🍌and her word of the year🍪! You will be encouraged and uplifted by hearing from Caroline! Remember, we are all friends of a feather! Let’s stick together! Be encouraged and share with a friend!! 🎙💗Link in profile or you can search in iTunes or Stitcher! Wren  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHOW NOTES:  Find Caroline's <a href="http://www.writercaroline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a> Follow Caroline on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/writercaroline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Caroline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/writercaroline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB</a> Find <a href="http://www.storyandsoulweekend.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Story &amp; Soul Weekend</a> SPONSOR OF THE SHOW: MEREDITH DESIGN &amp; CO: Stacey Meredith is a local freelance graphic designer with a background in advertising, print, and web design. She has been part owner of two stationery companies. She also taught graphic design at the college and high school levels. On any given day you might find her polishing a PowerPoint presentation, rebranding a local business, creating a brochure, designing a website, or lettering a custom invitation. She often joins forces with her husband, JD, who has an equally amazing but different set of skills including video, photography, and illustration. For all of your design needs, you can find Stacey on Instagram at @meredithdesignco or go to her web site <a href="http://www.Meredithdesignco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Meredithdesignco.com</a>

Ep. 35: Caroline Saunders Stay Weird

Hey friends!!  Today my guest is Kelly Stamps. You may know her from the blogging world at kellyskornerblog.com or as @mrskellystamps over on Instagram! I have read Kelly’s blog for years and it was super fun to catch up with her live over Skype!    On this episode we chat about: •different seasons of waiting⏱ •how Kelly &amp; Scott met💏 •the scariest day of Kelly’s life when Harper, her baby, was born not breathing. •when Harper was two they realized she had a hearing impairment and needed hearing aids💜 •fun part time gigs that Kelly does✏️ •the most FUN thing Kelly does on her blog🎉🎉 •a new way to look at friendship👭 •a great book she is reading that I’m a big fan of📗! Kelly is the real deal and you will love her!! Link is in profile or find the Friends of a Feather Podcast on ITunes to subscribe! ~~~~~~~~~ SHOW NOTES:  Kelly's blog: Kelly's Korner Kelly's instagram: Mrs.KellyStamps Book she's reading: Same Here, Sisterfriend

Hey friends!! Today my guest is Kelly Stamps. You may know her from the blogging world at <a href="http://kellyskornerblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kellyskornerblog.com</a> or as @mrskellystamps over on Instagram! I have read Kelly’s blog for years and it was super fun to catch up with her live over Skype! On this episode we chat about: •different seasons of waiting⏱ •how Kelly &amp; Scott met💏 •the scariest day of Kelly’s life when Harper, her baby, was born not breathing. •when Harper was two they realized she had a hearing impairment and needed hearing aids💜 •fun part time gigs that Kelly does✏️ •the most FUN thing Kelly does on her blog🎉🎉 •a new way to look at friendship👭 •a great book she is reading that I’m a big fan of📗! Kelly is the real deal and you will love her!! Link is in profile or find the Friends of a Feather Podcast on ITunes to subscribe! ~~~~~~~~~ SHOW NOTES:  Kelly's blog: <a href="http://www.kellyskornerblog.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly's Korner</a> Kelly's instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mrskellystamps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs.KellyStamps</a> Book she's reading: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sameheresisterfriend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Same Here, Sisterfriend</a>

Ep. 49: Kelly Stamps: Waiting on God 

Amy Hale

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast104 I would love to connect with you on social media! FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast TO SUBSCRIBE &amp; LEAVE A PODCAST REVIEW:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559

Find all the Show Notes at: <a href="http://www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast104" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast104</a> I would love to connect with you on social media! FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast</a> FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast</a> TO SUBSCRIBE &amp; LEAVE A PODCAST REVIEW: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559</a>

ep. 104: Amy Hale: Heeding God's voice

Ashley Anthony

Hello!!  Glad you are here!  On the Friends of a Feather podcast, I love chatting with friends who have a dream they are pursuing or an encouraging story to tell.  We are all friends of a feather! On this episode, I chat with my friend, Ashley.  Ashley is a wife to Ken, mom to three elementary school-age kids, and owner of Ashley Anthony Artwork.     I love talking with Ashley about how she balances it all; raising kids and flourishing in her company.  We also talk through the tears about how her art has helped her through the grieving process of losing her mother in law and mother recently.   And, new feature...blooper reel at the end;) Be encouraged and encourage a friend today!   XO, Wren

Hello!!  Glad you are here!  On the Friends of a Feather podcast, I love chatting with friends who have a dream they are pursuing or an encouraging story to tell.  We are all friends of a feather! On this episode, I chat with my friend, Ashley.  Ashley is a wife to Ken, mom to three elementary school-age kids, and owner of Ashley Anthony Artwork.     I love talking with Ashley about how she balances it all; raising kids and flourishing in her company.  We also talk through the tears about how her art has helped her through the grieving process of losing her mother in law and mother recently.   And, new feature...blooper reel at the end;) Be encouraged and encourage a friend today!   XO, Wren

Ep. 8: Ashley Anthony: Grieving through Losses

Hey friends and welcome to the Friends of a Feather Podcast!  A podcast in which you will walk away encouraged by hearing my friends stories that I share!  I am Wren and if this is the first time you’ve tuned in or if you’ve been joining in for a while, I am so glad you are here! Let’s get to todays episode with my guest Bailey T. Hurley. Bailey is a  wife to Tim, mom to Hunter and a little girl on the way. She’s an avid reader, a community-builder, blogger, writer, and speaker in the Denver area.  Bailey invites women to creatively build rooted community in their corner of the world.  In this episode we talk about being a community builder, tips on being a great friend, how she does that practically.  I also ask her about this quote she wrote about in an article in the Dearly magazine,  Bailey said, “Truly, every woman is a community-builder, but she just needs to be empowered to make some friendship moves with the resources and talents she already has.”  Goodness I love that.  Bailey has the sweetest soul and motivates me to be more intentional with those around me.  She uses her gifts by being an encouraging bright light andher smile is contagious. We just had the best time together! I'm sure if I lived in Denver we would be the best of friends:) Show Notes: Find Bailey online at Bailey T. Hurley  Find Bailey on Instagram Bailey's Favs! What Bailey is eating: Popcorn What Bailey is loving:   Seraphine Maternity Coat What Bailey is Reading:  Even Better Than Eden by Nancy Guthrie  A Well Behaved Woman by Terese Anne Fowler ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would love to connect with you over on Instagram and FB!  Here is the  iTunes link for you to go leave a review for the podcast!  It really makes a difference. Thank you. Any ideas for the podcast? Email me! friendsofafeatherpodcast@gmail.com XO, Wren

Hey friends and welcome to the Friends of a Feather Podcast!  A podcast in which you will walk away encouraged by hearing my friends stories that I share!  I am Wren and if this is the first time you’ve tuned in or if you’ve been joining in for a while, I am so glad you are here! Let’s get to todays episode with my guest Bailey T. Hurley. Bailey is a  wife to Tim, mom to Hunter and a little girl on the way. She’s an avid reader, a community-builder, blogger, writer, and speaker in the Denver area.  Bailey invites women to creatively build rooted community in their corner of the world.  In this episode we talk about being a community builder, tips on being a great friend, how she does that practically.  I also ask her about this quote she wrote about in an article in the Dearly magazine,  Bailey said, “Truly, every woman is a community-builder, but she just needs to be empowered to make some friendship moves with the resources and talents she already has.”  Goodness I love that.  Bailey has the sweetest soul and motivates me to be more intentional with those around me.  She uses her gifts by being an encouraging bright light andher smile is contagious. We just had the best time together! I'm sure if I lived in Denver we would be the best of friends:) Show Notes: Find Bailey online at <a href="http://www.baileythurley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bailey T. Hurley</a> Find Bailey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bailey.t.hurley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Bailey's Favs! What Bailey is eating: Popcorn What Bailey is loving:  <a href="https://www.seraphine.com/en-us/catalogsearch/result/?q=maternity+coat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Seraphine Maternity Coat</a> What Bailey is Reading: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Even-Better-than-Eden-Everything/dp/1433561255/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548350782&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Even+better+than+eden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Even Better Than Eden by Nancy Guthrie</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Well-Behaved-Woman-Novel-Vanderbilts/dp/1250095476/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548350695&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Well+Behaved+woman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Well Behaved Woman by Terese Anne Fowler</a> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would love to connect with you over on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB</a>!  Here is the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> link for you to go leave a review for the podcast!  It really makes a difference. Thank you. Any ideas for the podcast? Email me! <a href="mailto:friendsofafeatherpodcast@gmail.com">friendsofafeatherpodcast@gmail.com</a> XO, Wren

Ep. 69: Bailey T. Hurley: Creatively Loving Others

Colby Crisler

Colby is an amazing worship leader, wife to John, mommy to Lola, and just recently had a double lung transplant after her lungs continued to decline due to having Cystic Fibrosis.  So many God moments in our conversation.  I loved hearing about how Colby was called only 9 days after being put on the transplant list that they had lungs for her!  How Colby's community was lifting her up in prayer during her surgery, many who did not even know her!  Such a raw part of the conversation when we talk about the thought of Colby not being around to raise her daughter, Lola.  But, hearing the faith of Colby and what a good father God is and how she KNEW He would take care of her.   SHOW NOTES: Connect with Colby on her web site, FB, and Instagram Find Colby's album on iTunes. Books Colby is reading:   Everybody Always by Bob Goff Driven by Eternity by John Bevere Colby's song was featured on: The Frey Living  Today's Show Sponsor: Elora Inspired: Elora Inspired is a Christian children's brand offering apparel and their newest product... silicone scripture placemats! Everything they offer has scripture incorporated into it with hopes of pointing everyone to Christ. The business started out of Megan's desire to fill everyday tasks such as getting ready for the day and feeding littles with scripture and opportunity to encourage Christ centered conversations. You can find Elora Inspired at EloraInspired.com or on Instagram @elorainspired  I would love to connect with you over on my Instagram page @friendsofafeatherpodcast! 

Colby is an amazing worship leader, wife to John, mommy to Lola, and just recently had a double lung transplant after her lungs continued to decline due to having Cystic Fibrosis.  So many God moments in our conversation.  I loved hearing about how Colby was called only 9 days after being put on the transplant list that they had lungs for her!  How Colby's community was lifting her up in prayer during her surgery, many who did not even know her!  Such a raw part of the conversation when we talk about the thought of Colby not being around to raise her daughter, Lola.  But, hearing the faith of Colby and what a good father God is and how she KNEW He would take care of her.   SHOW NOTES: Connect with Colby on her <a href="http://www.colbycrisler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web site</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/colbycrisler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB</a>, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/colbycrisler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Find Colby's album on iTunes. Books Colby is reading:  <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/everybody-always-becoming-setbacks-difficult-people/bob-goff/9780718078133/pd/078130?en=google&amp;event=SHOP&amp;kw=christian-living-0-20%7C078130&amp;p=1179710&amp;dv=c&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIst3bkfn_3QIVTl8NCh2uvwo5EAQYASABEgLSevD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Everybody Always</a> by Bob Goff <a href="https://www.drivenbyeternity.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Driven by Eternity</a> by John Bevere Colby's song was featured on: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freyliving/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Frey Living </a> Today's Show Sponsor: Elora Inspired: Elora Inspired is a Christian children's brand offering apparel and their newest product... silicone scripture placemats! Everything they offer has scripture incorporated into it with hopes of pointing everyone to Christ. The business started out of Megan's desire to fill everyday tasks such as getting ready for the day and feeding littles with scripture and opportunity to encourage Christ centered conversations. You can find Elora Inspired at <a href="http://elorainspired.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EloraInspired.com</a> or on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/elorainspired" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @elorainspired  I would love to connect with you over on my Instagram page <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@friendsofafeatherpodcast</a>!

Ep. 61: Colby Crisler: Purpose through Pain

Ashleigh Gurley

⭐️NEW podcast episode! ⭐️ Today on the Friends of a Feather podcast, I want to share with you the story of my friend, Ashleigh. Ashleigh is wife to Brett and mom to two sweet babies, born eight weeks apart!! 👫👧🏽👦🏻. She has a heart for women and speaks life into them through her ministry, @Flourish_inc. What I love about Ashleigh is her authentic heart, her sense of humor😂, her passion for Jesus and the way that passion exudes out of every aspect of her life.🙌🏻💜(And, I may have texted her after our conversation and told her I feel like she's gonna be the next Beth Moore! Y'all this gal is so wise beyond her years and she can BRING IT!) We chat about what it was like when she found out she was pregnant with her baby, Todd 👱🏼which was a week after finding out her baby girls birth mom had chosen them!! 👧🏽You will hear us chat about how she started her ministry, Flourish.🌳 We also talked about how a time of refining is happening in her life right now and how it's going.🏡🙏🏼She shares her fav snack which I'm gonna have to try! And, ya'll...I even shared my childhood story of why I love her name so much😉🙋🏻😳 You will be encouraged and uplifted by hearing Ashleigh's story.🙌🏻Remember, we are all friends of a feather! Be encouraged and share with a friend!! 🙋🏼🎙💗Link in profile or you can search in iTunes or Stitcher!

⭐️NEW podcast episode! ⭐️ Today on the Friends of a Feather podcast, I want to share with you the story of my friend, Ashleigh. Ashleigh is wife to Brett and mom to two sweet babies, born eight weeks apart!! 👫👧🏽👦🏻. She has a heart for women and speaks life into them through her ministry, @Flourish_inc. What I love about Ashleigh is her authentic heart, her sense of humor😂, her passion for Jesus and the way that passion exudes out of every aspect of her life.🙌🏻💜(And, I may have texted her after our conversation and told her I feel like she's gonna be the next Beth Moore! Y'all this gal is so wise beyond her years and she can BRING IT!) We chat about what it was like when she found out she was pregnant with her baby, Todd 👱🏼which was a week after finding out her baby girls birth mom had chosen them!! 👧🏽You will hear us chat about how she started her ministry, Flourish.🌳 We also talked about how a time of refining is happening in her life right now and how it's going.🏡🙏🏼She shares her fav snack which I'm gonna have to try! And, ya'll...I even shared my childhood story of why I love her name so much😉🙋🏻😳 You will be encouraged and uplifted by hearing Ashleigh's story.🙌🏻Remember, we are all friends of a feather! Be encouraged and share with a friend!! 🙋🏼🎙💗Link in profile or you can search in iTunes or Stitcher!

Ep. 22: Ashleigh Gurley: Flourish, Mama, Flourish

Holly Mackle

Happy Friday, friends!!  NEW episode!   My guest for today's episode is my friend, Holly Mackle.  Holly is wife to David, momma to two little bitties, a writer, blogger, editor, curator, and gardener!  Holly is a busy momma, but she still found time to chat with me this week!  And, I'm so glad she did!    We talk about how God's plans for her to be a writer were better than her plans, how finding those sister friends as a adult are hard but so worth it, and the moment she knew she was to curate the book, Same Here Sisterfriend.   What I love about Holly is her wisdom, her humor, her love for God, and her peppy attitude about every single thing.  You will love Holly and will feel she is one of your sister friends!   SHOW NOTES:  Connect with Holly: Holly Mackle Holly on FB  Holly on Instagram Go check Holly out as editor of Engaging Motherhood She blogs about her itty bitties and gardening at: Digging Suburbia And, don't forget to check out Holly's guest posts at Joe Gardener Holly's books:  Little Hearts, Prepare Him Room Engaging Motherhood   Same Here, Sisterfriend And, don't forget about your 20 % off discount code through Shopify! Use link above and use the code FEATHER20 to get your discount! 

Happy Friday, friends!!  NEW episode!   My guest for today's episode is my friend, Holly Mackle.  Holly is wife to David, momma to two little bitties, a writer, blogger, editor, curator, and gardener!  Holly is a busy momma, but she still found time to chat with me this week!  And, I'm so glad she did!    We talk about how God's plans for her to be a writer were better than her plans, how finding those sister friends as a adult are hard but so worth it, and the moment she knew she was to curate the book, Same Here Sisterfriend.   What I love about Holly is her wisdom, her humor, her love for God, and her peppy attitude about every single thing.  You will love Holly and will feel she is one of your sister friends!   SHOW NOTES:  Connect with Holly: <a href="http://www.hollymackle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Mackle</a> Holly on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sameheresisterfriend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB</a> Holly on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sameheresisterfriend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Go check Holly out as editor of <a href="http://www.engagingmotherhood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engaging Motherhood</a> She blogs about her itty bitties and gardening at: <a href="http://www.diggingsuburbia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digging Suburbia</a> And, don't forget to check out Holly's guest posts at <a href="http://www.joegardener.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Gardener</a> Holly's books: <a href="https://www.pcabookstore.com/p-12743-little-hearts-prepare-him-room.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Little Hearts, Prepare Him Room</a> <a href="https://www.pcabookstore.com/p-12548-engaging-motherhood.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engaging Motherhood</a> <a href="https://dexterity-books.myshopify.com/products/same-here-sisterfriend-mostly-true-tales-of-misadventures-in-motherhood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Same Here, Sisterfriend</a> And, don't forget about your 20 % off discount code through Shopify! Use link above and use the code FEATHER20 to get your discount!

Ep. 38: Holly Mackle: Same Here, Sisterfriend

Megan Jenkins

Hey Friends!! On today's episode, I enjoyed chatting with my new friend, Megan!  Megan is wife, mom to three sweet children, and shop owner of Elora Inspired! What I love about Megan is her strong desire to pour the love of Jesus into everyone around her!  She pours into her husband, her children, those she meets in real life and those on her Instagram page!  Megan and I talk about the family vacation she came back from when she knew her marriage was over.  However, her husband came home with a different set of feelings.  You will hear about the incredible change that Jesus made in their lives, their marriage, and in how they raise their children. Such an encouraging episode to hear how God's power intervened in Megan's life and why God led her to start her company, Elora Inspired!! SHOW NOTES: Connect with Megan over on Instagram and on Facebook  Check out Megan's adorable products in her shop, Elora Inspired    I would love to connect with you over on Instagram and on Facebook Love the podcast? Click  HERE to leave a 5 star rating and review!

Hey Friends!! On today's episode, I enjoyed chatting with my new friend, Megan!  Megan is wife, mom to three sweet children, and shop owner of Elora Inspired! What I love about Megan is her strong desire to pour the love of Jesus into everyone around her!  She pours into her husband, her children, those she meets in real life and those on her Instagram page!  Megan and I talk about the family vacation she came back from when she knew her marriage was over.  However, her husband came home with a different set of feelings.  You will hear about the incredible change that Jesus made in their lives, their marriage, and in how they raise their children. Such an encouraging episode to hear how God's power intervened in Megan's life and why God led her to start her company, Elora Inspired!! SHOW NOTES: Connect with Megan over on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/elorainspired" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/elorainspired" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Check out Megan's adorable products in her shop, <a href="http://www.elorainspired.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elora Inspired</a> I would love to connect with you over on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com.friendsofafeatherpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Love the podcast? Click <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-of-a-feather!/id1105529559" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a> to leave a 5 star rating and review!

Ep. 57: Megan Jenkins: God's Got You

Angie Wilson

☀️Happy Friday, Friends!☀️ Today on the podcast my guest is my friend, Angie. Angie is wife to Tim of 17 years, mother to two boys, ages 13 and 9. I knew I wanted Angie to come on the podcast because I wanted you to hear her story of restoration that God did in her marriage! During our conversation, we chat about: 🌻how Angie and her husband struggled in the early years of their marriage and how they got past it 🌻what God graciously showed her during that lonely time 🌻action steps for you to do if you are in the same boat she was in 🌻the prayers she prays for her boys 🌻her prayer box that she uses to pray with everyday. Angie is a prayer warrior and her love for Jesus is so very evident. She is very relatable and shares her heart! You will be encouraged!💓💓💓 Link is in profile or search in iTunes or Stitcher to listen!🎙🎧

☀️Happy Friday, Friends!☀️ Today on the podcast my guest is my friend, Angie. Angie is wife to Tim of 17 years, mother to two boys, ages 13 and 9. I knew I wanted Angie to come on the podcast because I wanted you to hear her story of restoration that God did in her marriage! During our conversation, we chat about: 🌻how Angie and her husband struggled in the early years of their marriage and how they got past it 🌻what God graciously showed her during that lonely time 🌻action steps for you to do if you are in the same boat she was in 🌻the prayers she prays for her boys 🌻her prayer box that she uses to pray with everyday. Angie is a prayer warrior and her love for Jesus is so very evident. She is very relatable and shares her heart! You will be encouraged!💓💓💓 Link is in profile or search in iTunes or Stitcher to listen!🎙🎧

Ep. 41: Angie Wilson: Jesus is Enough

Emily Thomas

Happy Friday!!   Today, my guest on the podcast is Emily Thomas!  You may know her as the Mom Struggling Well over on instagram and on iTunes!  Emily is a wife, mother, nurse, podcaster, speaker, and friend to many.  Emily shared her story with me and it's incredible how she escaped an abusive marriage when she was a 21 year old newlywed in a foreign country.  You will hear how her friend reached out to her and how hearing from her gave Emily the freedom and willpower to leave.   We also chat about the next part of her story of meeting her second husband, moving to China for 3 years as missionaries and walking through infertility during that time.  I hear about how Emily forgave her husband after a short time of infidelity in their marriage.  Emily and her husband adopted two precious children when they were toddlers and we chat about the challenges and the joys through the lens of adoption.   Don't miss this episode!!  You will love Emily and see God's hand all over her story.  

Happy Friday!!   Today, my guest on the podcast is Emily Thomas!  You may know her as the Mom Struggling Well over on instagram and on iTunes!  Emily is a wife, mother, nurse, podcaster, speaker, and friend to many.  Emily shared her story with me and it's incredible how she escaped an abusive marriage when she was a 21 year old newlywed in a foreign country.  You will hear how her friend reached out to her and how hearing from her gave Emily the freedom and willpower to leave.   We also chat about the next part of her story of meeting her second husband, moving to China for 3 years as missionaries and walking through infertility during that time.  I hear about how Emily forgave her husband after a short time of infidelity in their marriage.  Emily and her husband adopted two precious children when they were toddlers and we chat about the challenges and the joys through the lens of adoption.   Don't miss this episode!!  You will love Emily and see God's hand all over her story.

Ep. 45 Emily Thomas: Mom Struggling Well

☀️Happy Friday!!☀️ Today on the podcast is my friend, Dondra. Dondra is a dear friend of mine who shares her story of walking through the joys of motherhood with her daughter while yearning for a second child, two miscarriages, a failed adoption, a successful adoption, and how she ultimately surrendered her plans to God to what her family would look like. We talk about: •the journey of motherhood with her daughter while walking through secondary infertility •struggling with two miscarriages •what her husband wrote in a letter that changed their lives for the better •the excitement that God gave Dondra of looking differently than a typical family Don’t miss this episode!! You will laugh, you will cry and you will be encouraged to walk your faith out in a whole new way! Link to listen in my profile or subscribe in ITunes for IPhone or Stitcher for Android🎧🎙❤️

☀️Happy Friday!!☀️ Today on the podcast is my friend, Dondra. Dondra is a dear friend of mine who shares her story of walking through the joys of motherhood with her daughter while yearning for a second child, two miscarriages, a failed adoption, a successful adoption, and how she ultimately surrendered her plans to God to what her family would look like. We talk about: •the journey of motherhood with her daughter while walking through secondary infertility •struggling with two miscarriages •what her husband wrote in a letter that changed their lives for the better •the excitement that God gave Dondra of looking differently than a typical family Don’t miss this episode!! You will laugh, you will cry and you will be encouraged to walk your faith out in a whole new way! Link to listen in my profile or subscribe in ITunes for IPhone or Stitcher for Android🎧🎙❤️

Ep. 43: Dondra Fite: A Surrendered Heart Part 1

Krystal Whitten

Welcome to the Friends of a Feather podcast!  I am so glad you are here!   On this episode, I chat with Krystal Whitten.  Krystal is an amazing wife, mom, and letterer.  I loved talking with Krystal about her love for the Lord and His word, how she journeyed through a difficult time in her life a few years ago, and how she is using her gift of lettering through her company.     Be encouraged!  

Welcome to the Friends of a Feather podcast!  I am so glad you are here!   On this episode, I chat with Krystal Whitten.  Krystal is an amazing wife, mom, and letterer.  I loved talking with Krystal about her love for the Lord and His word, how she journeyed through a difficult time in her life a few years ago, and how she is using her gift of lettering through her company.     Be encouraged!

Ep. 4: Krystal Whitten: Letter for the Lord

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