It is a gift to be invited into someone else’s house, to share a meal at their table. Inviting someone to your table says, “you are a part of this family.” I hope you’ve enjoyed listening to The Home Series this summer. I think of it as a little guide to creating a lovely, cozy, beautiful home as much as I have loved talking about it. And this week, Jaclyn Byrd and I talk about table setting. The table is a safe space to feed people and enjoy deeper conversation. So how do you create that safe space? How do you get people to open up and join in deeper conversation? What food do you serve? What if you only have two chairs at your dining room table? All these questions and more are asked and answered on the podcast. Listen in! I hope that you welcome others into your home, to your table, and include them as your family … and I pray that you and your people experience the Holy Spirit at your table and in your home. SHOW NOTES  Get a 5-minute hour glass from my shop to help guide conversation at your table. Listen to my playlist on Spotify at your next table gathering. Listen to Jaclyn Byrd on DD Episode 158; Finding Joy Amid Anxiety. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Learn more about Community First here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

It is a gift to be invited into someone else’s house, to share a meal at their table. Inviting someone to your table says, “you are a part of this family.” I hope you’ve enjoyed listening to The Home Series this summer. I think of it as a little guide to creating a lovely, cozy, beautiful home as much as I have loved talking about it. And this week, Jaclyn Byrd and I talk about table setting. The table is a safe space to feed people and enjoy deeper conversation. So how do you create that safe space? How do you get people to open up and join in deeper conversation? What food do you serve? What if you only have two chairs at your dining room table? All these questions and more are asked and answered on the podcast. Listen in! I hope that you welcome others into your home, to your table, and include them as your family … and I pray that you and your people experience the Holy Spirit at your table and in your home. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/product/5-minute-hourglass/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get a 5-minute hour glass from my shop</a> to help guide conversation at your table.</li> <li>Listen to my playlist on Spotify at your next table gathering.</li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/finding-joy-amid-anxiety-spotlight-mentor-session-with-jaclyn-helton/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Jaclyn Byrd on DD Episode 158; Finding Joy Amid Anxiety</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://mlf.org/community-first/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Community First here.</a></li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Creating a Welcoming Table | The Home Series | DD 204

“Homemaking is surely in reality the most important work in the world. What do ships, railways, miners, cars, government etc. exist for except that people may be fed, warmed, and safe in their own homes.” – C.S. Lewis This week on the Dear Daughters podcast, as we move through our Home Series, Jaclyn Byrd and I talk about creating an office or workspace you love (even if you don’t have a spare room for an office!). God created us in his image and that includes being creative. But it can be hard without a place that inspires us and draws us to Him. For me, it’s important to have things that light me up in the morning in my workspace. I pray that God gives you a space (even if it’s in a re-utilized closet!) that you feel inspired when it comes time to step into your place of work. SHOW NOTES    "Homemaking is surely in reality the most important work in the world. What do ships, railways, miners, cars, government etc. exist for except that people may be fed, warmed, and safe in their own homes." - C.S. Lewis Check out Mary Gregory's Art here! Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Learn more about Community First here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

“Homemaking is surely in reality the most important work in the world. What do ships, railways, miners, cars, government etc. exist for except that people may be fed, warmed, and safe in their own homes.” – C.S. Lewis This week on the Dear Daughters podcast, as we move through our Home Series, Jaclyn Byrd and I talk about creating an office or workspace you love (even if you don’t have a spare room for an office!). God created us in his image and that includes being creative. But it can be hard without a place that inspires us and draws us to Him. For me, it’s important to have things that light me up in the morning in my workspace. I pray that God gives you a space (even if it’s in a re-utilized closet!) that you feel inspired when it comes time to step into your place of work. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>"Homemaking is surely in reality the most important work in the world. What do ships, railways, miners, cars, government etc. exist for except that people may be fed, warmed, and safe in their own homes." - C.S. Lewis</li> <li><a href="https://marygregorystudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out Mary Gregory's Art here!</a></li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://mlf.org/community-first/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Community First here.</a></li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Creating a Home Workspace You Love | The Home Series | DD 203

I love looking back on the homes I have been able to create over the years. They have inspired this summer season on the Dear Daughters Podcast: The Home Series. I’ll guide you, room by room, in creating a lovely, cozy, beautiful home … a space for you and your people to grow together and love each other and honor God. Last week we talked about God being the original homemaker. He is also the original gardener. Life started in the Garden … and we are given a beautiful world to live in. I love that I can feel the peace of God looking up at the big blue Texas sky or surrounded by the mountains in Colorado or even just tending to my geraniums on the patio. Gardening is a beautiful and important piece of homemaking. Listen in to this week’s episode as we talk about why gardening is important … how to use whatever space is available to you, whether it’s a little pot on the window sill inside or a big garden in your backyard … plus, practical ways to create that garden space at home, like collecting pots at estate sales and discovering the plants that suit you. I hope that you give gardening a shot, even if you don’t think you have a green thumb. I pray that you discover it is more than just planting something pretty … I pray that you feel God with you when you are tending to your plants and that you find shalom in His creation. SHOW NOTES    Listen to DD Podcast Episode 183: Joy in the Garden | Veronica Godoy. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

I love looking back on the homes I have been able to create over the years. They have inspired this summer season on the Dear Daughters Podcast: The Home Series. I’ll guide you, room by room, in creating a lovely, cozy, beautiful home … a space for you and your people to grow together and love each other and honor God. <a href="https://susiedavis.org/creating-a-cozy-bedroom/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Last week</a> we talked about God being the original homemaker. He is also the original gardener. Life started in the Garden … and we are given a beautiful world to live in. I love that I can feel the peace of God looking up at the big blue Texas sky or surrounded by the mountains in Colorado or even just tending to my geraniums on the patio. Gardening is a beautiful and important piece of homemaking. Listen in to this week’s episode as we talk about why gardening is important … how to use whatever space is available to you, whether it’s a little pot on the window sill inside or a big garden in your backyard … plus, practical ways to create that garden space at home, like collecting pots at estate sales and discovering the plants that suit you. I hope that you give gardening a shot, even if you don’t think you have a green thumb. I pray that you discover it is more than just planting something pretty … I pray that you feel God with you when you are tending to your plants and that you find shalom in His creation. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/joy-in-the-garden-veronica-godoy/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to DD Podcast Episode 183: Joy in the Garden | Veronica Godoy</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Creating a Garden Space at Home| The Home Series | DD 202

Welcome to the Home Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! God is the original homemaker. That’s what a listener said to me in an email a few weeks ago, inspiring this series. God made a safe, beautiful home for Adam and Eve in the Garden, and He wants us to have a safe, beautiful home, too. So how do we create that? Listen in to the Home Series this summer as, room by room, I’ll guide you in creating a lovely, cozy, beautiful home … a space for you and your people to grow together and love each other and honor God. I have sweet Jaclyn Byrd on the podcast with me. She just got married, is moving to a new home in San Antonio, TX, and has ALL the questions about how to create a cozy home … starting with the bedroom. Here are a few of those questions, asked and answered on the podcast (along with a few decorating and laundry pro tips).  Why is it important to invest in your bedroom? How do you pick a mattress? What kind of sheets are the best? Do you change out the bedding for different seasons? What is the first thing you think of when building a bedroom? Does “less is more” apply to decorating a bedroom? What are the must-have pieces in a bedroom? TV in the bedroom … yea or nay? Do you have a signature touch?  I’m praying that Jac can create a lovely bedroom for her and her husband in their new home. I hope that you, too, can create a bedroom that is a refuge where you can find rest and respite so that you can fully live your one beautiful life. And most of all, I pray that we would all be grateful for the honor of building the home that God has gifted us and that we would be found faithful where we are. SHOW NOTES  Listen to DD Podcast Episode 173: Joy at Home with Whitney Walker. Learn more about Elisabeth Elliot on DD Podcast Episode 144. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

Welcome to the Home Series on the Dear Daughters Podcast! God is the original homemaker. That’s what a listener said to me in an email a few weeks ago, inspiring this series. God made a safe, beautiful home for Adam and Eve in the Garden, and He wants us to have a safe, beautiful home, too. So how do we create that? Listen in to the Home Series this summer as, room by room, I’ll guide you in creating a lovely, cozy, beautiful home … a space for you and your people to grow together and love each other and honor God. I have sweet Jaclyn Byrd on the podcast with me. She just got married, is moving to a new home in San Antonio, TX, and has ALL the questions about how to create a cozy home … starting with the bedroom. Here are a few of those questions, asked and answered on the podcast (along with a few decorating and laundry pro tips). <ol> <li>Why is it important to invest in your bedroom?</li> <li>How do you pick a mattress?</li> <li>What kind of sheets are the best? Do you change out the bedding for different seasons?</li> <li>What is the first thing you think of when building a bedroom?</li> <li>Does “less is more” apply to decorating a bedroom?</li> <li>What are the must-have pieces in a bedroom?</li> <li>TV in the bedroom … yea or nay?</li> <li>Do you have a signature touch?</li> </ol> I’m praying that Jac can create a lovely bedroom for her and her husband in their new home. I hope that you, too, can create a bedroom that is a refuge where you can find rest and respite so that you can fully live your one beautiful life. And most of all, I pray that we would all be grateful for the honor of building the home that God has gifted us and that we would be found faithful where we are. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Listen to <a href="https://susiedavis.org/creating-a-home-you-love-whitney-walker/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Podcast Episode 173: Joy at Home with Whitney Walker</a>.</li> <li>Learn more about Elisabeth Elliot on <a href="https://susiedavis.org/let-me-be-a-woman-elisabeth-elliot/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Podcast Episode 144</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Creating a Cozy Bedroom | The Home Series | DD 201

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Dear Daughters Podcast! Can you believe it? The very first episode of the Dear Daughters podcast was recorded in 2016 in my home, in Sara’s room. I wanted to be a spiritual mother to my daughters and the young women around them who were in and out of this home. And now here we are at the 200th episode and I’ve been wondering what in the world to talk about for weeks. I realized the theme of home has been weaving its way in and out all this time. Even now, my daughters Emily and Sara are here, cozied up on the sofa, to join me on the podcast and I’m just thinking of all the times they’ve been cozied up on the sofa together in this home. Together we reminisce on past seasons and talk about how meaningful home is and what makes a home special. Sara and Emily share their favorite things about home, what they have brought into their homes from childhood to now, and what big dreams they have for their homes. There are a few tears (on my end) and a LOT of laughter. I’m so glad they’re here and I’m so glad you’re here listening, too. I pray that you are able to find delight in building your home. My prayer for my daughters and for me and for you is that our homes are full of comfort and beauty … that in it we and anyone who walks through the doors feel safe and seen and heard. SHOW NOTES  Listen to “Send Me the Moon” by Sara Bareilles here on Spotify. Listen to Episode 187 with Emily here. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Dear Daughters Podcast! Can you believe it? The very first episode of the Dear Daughters podcast was recorded in 2016 in my home, in Sara’s room. I wanted to be a spiritual mother to my daughters and the young women around them who were in and out of this home. And now here we are at the 200th episode and I’ve been wondering what in the world to talk about for weeks. I realized the theme of home has been weaving its way in and out all this time. Even now, my daughters Emily and Sara are here, cozied up on the sofa, to join me on the podcast and I’m just thinking of all the times they’ve been cozied up on the sofa together in this home. Together we reminisce on past seasons and talk about how meaningful home is and what makes a home special. Sara and Emily share their favorite things about home, what they have brought into their homes from childhood to now, and what big dreams they have for their homes. There are a few tears (on my end) and a LOT of laughter. I’m so glad they’re here and I’m so glad you’re here listening, too. I pray that you are able to find delight in building your home. My prayer for my daughters and for me and for you is that our homes are full of comfort and beauty … that in it we and anyone who walks through the doors feel safe and seen and heard. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Listen to “Send Me the Moon” by Sara Bareilles <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2xNCvvLwHconIojhe57JEv?si=zWLSYmzzSAWTSR-n101e0g" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here on Spotify</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/finding-purpose-through-your-story-emily-boone/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 187 with Emily here</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

On All Things Home | DD 200

Bob Gerrie

It’s March! I am sooo glad it’s here because last month was a hard month for our entire family. A little backstory: Shortly after Austin’s February freeze, my dad came down with pneumonia and was hospitalized for two weeks. I am so grateful to report that he’s home from the hospital and getting better every day. He still has the sparkle in his eye. He still tells me he loves me every time he sees me. He still is making everyone laugh. And he still believes with all his heart and soul that “this is the day the Lord has made … I will rejoice and be glad in it.” His faith is inspiring. So this week, listen to Episode 199 … a re-issued, from-the-archives, dad and daughter conversation that’s filled with all the wisdom and all the tears and all the joy. But the best part might be when Papa signs off with Mimi … so listen to the end. :) If you haven’t already, meet my dad, Bob Gerrie. He is an inspiration to all who come in contact with him. People often joke about ‘getting Bob-ed’ by his enthusiastic, warm welcome. At the time we recorded this in 2019, it was Father’s Day, and I asked my dad to come on the podcast this particular week, for a Dad/Daughter conversation. We talk about family legacy, about what real wealth means to him! I’m so deeply grateful to have a father like Bob Gerrie. SHOW NOTES  Here’s the video: Don’t Let the Old Man In  Download Real Wealth by Jay W Gerrie Listen to the episode with my mother here. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

It’s March! I am sooo glad it’s here because last month was a hard month for our entire family. A little backstory: Shortly after Austin’s February freeze, my dad came down with pneumonia and was hospitalized for two weeks. I am so grateful to report that he’s home from the hospital and getting better every day. He still has the sparkle in his eye. He still tells me he loves me every time he sees me. He still is making everyone laugh. And he still believes with all his heart and soul that “this is the day the Lord has made … I will rejoice and be glad in it.” His faith is inspiring. So this week, listen to Episode 199 … a re-issued, from-the-archives, dad and daughter conversation that’s filled with all the wisdom and all the tears and all the joy. But the best part might be when Papa signs off with Mimi … so listen to the end. :) If you haven’t already, meet my dad, Bob Gerrie. He is an inspiration to all who come in contact with him. People often joke about ‘getting Bob-ed’ by his enthusiastic, warm welcome. At the time we recorded this in 2019, it was Father’s Day, and I asked my dad to come on the podcast this particular week, for a Dad/Daughter conversation. We talk about family legacy, about what real wealth means to him! I’m so deeply grateful to have a father like Bob Gerrie. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Here’s the video: <a href="https://youtu.be/yc5AWImplfE" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Don’t Let the Old Man In </a></li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Real-Wealth-by-Jay-W-Gerrie.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download Real Wealth by Jay W Gerrie</a></li> <li>Listen to the episode with <a href="https://susiedavis.org/in-celebration-of-dear-daughters-meet-the-ultimate-spiritual-mama/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my mother here</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Real Wealth | Bob Gerrie | DD 199

We don’t have to fear every trial and testing that comes our way … these things can be the making of a beautiful, steadfast spirit. Who inspires you to keep going when things get hard? Welcome to the Dear Daughters Podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. This week I invited my new friend Katy Rose (that’s her real name!) to be my guest and talk about her latest inspiration Katy is a talented artist, illustrator, and author. She lives in Texas with her husband of 18 years (her high school sweetheart) and their four children, who spark her creativity and greatly influence her art. Queen Elizabeth II experienced many difficult and unexpected things in her life … but she kept going. Her “steadfast spirit” inspired Katy to live her own steadfast life and write her new children’s book, Lilibet the Brave: The Unusual Childhood of an Unlikely Queen. Listen is as Katy and I dig a little deeper into what we can learn from the Queen’s childhood and what we can gain from Katy’s book (children and adults alike). I pray that we can find our light and bravery so we can do the things God calls us to do, right where we are … and cultivate a beautiful, steadfast spirit. SHOW NOTES  Get a copy of Lilibet the Brave: The Unusual Childhood of an Unlikely Queen, written and illustrated by Katy Rose. Learn more about Katy Rose, her book, and her artwork on her website. Follow Katy on Instagram. Get your own copy of A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie. Download the 2023 Role Goals worksheet PDF. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

We don’t have to fear every trial and testing that comes our way … these things can be the making of a beautiful, steadfast spirit. Who inspires you to keep going when things get hard? Welcome to the Dear Daughters Podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. This week I invited my new friend Katy Rose (that’s her real name!) to be my guest and talk about her latest inspiration Katy is a talented artist, illustrator, and author. She lives in Texas with her husband of 18 years (her high school sweetheart) and their four children, who spark her creativity and greatly influence her art. Queen Elizabeth II experienced many difficult and unexpected things in her life … but she kept going. Her “steadfast spirit” inspired Katy to live her own steadfast life and write her new children’s book, Lilibet the Brave: The Unusual Childhood of an Unlikely Queen. Listen is as Katy and I dig a little deeper into what we can learn from the Queen’s childhood and what we can gain from Katy’s book (children and adults alike). I pray that we can find our light and bravery so we can do the things God calls us to do, right where we are … and cultivate a beautiful, steadfast spirit. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Get a copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y8gAzP" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lilibet the Brave: The Unusual Childhood of an Unlikely Queen</a>, written and illustrated by Katy Rose.</li> <li>Learn more about Katy Rose, her book, and her artwork <a href="https://katyrosecollection.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">on her website</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/katyrosecollection/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Katy on Instagram</a>.</li> <li>Get your own copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/40bEVGh" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2.png" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download the 2023 Role Goals worksheet PDF</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Lilibet: Queen Elizabeth | Katy Rose | DD 198

Bailey Hurley

One good friend changes everything. I have a treat for you, friend. It’s a final episode from The Story Series and feel that it’s the perfect time to share it with you. If you missed The Story Series (episodes 185 through 193) I hope that you will go back and listen here. It’s all about stories because I love stories. I love to ask questions, I love knowing people’s stories, and I love that when you dig deeper, those stories always leads to an awe of God and his goodness. My guest for this episode is Bailey Hurley, and her story is no different. Bailey Hurley is a treasure. She lives in Denver with her husband, Tim, and their two children, Hunter and Liv. She has a M.A. in Leadership from Denver Seminary which she uses to build meaningful community and ministry along with all the things God has taught her through her own friendships. Bailey also offers friendship events, coaching calls, and more to help women all over navigate their friendships. And she used all of that experience to write her first book, Together is a Beautiful Place: Finding, Keeping, and Loving Our Friends. Bailey and I talk about how to make friends, how to deepen those friendships, how culture has affected our view of what friendship is and how to adjust expectations. We also talk about how to evaluate a friendship and recognize when it’s time to part ways, how to have hard conversations, and the importance of reconciliation. I think that you will be encouraged and learn so much from Bailey … so listen in! I pray that you find meaningful community where you are. I hope that you you have the courage to be vulnerable and to have the hard conversations and to give grace and to do the work to build a healthy, beautiful friendship. SHOW NOTES  Get a copy of Bailey’s book, Together is a Beautiful Place: Finding, Keeping, and Loving Our Friends. Visit Bailey’s website and read Bailey’s blog to get more encouragement and community-building resources. Listen to my husband’s (Pastor Will Davis) message about “Garden Friends” at our church, ACF. Download the 2023 Role Goals worksheet PDF to help you navigate your role as a friend. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

One good friend changes everything. I have a treat for you, friend. It’s a final episode from <a href="https://susiedavis.org/category/podcast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Story Series</a> and feel that it’s the perfect time to share it with you. If you missed The Story Series (episodes 185 through 193) I hope that you will go back and <a href="https://susiedavis.org/category/podcast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen here</a>. It’s all about stories because I love stories. I love to ask questions, I love knowing people’s stories, and I love that when you dig deeper, those stories always leads to an awe of God and his goodness. My guest for this episode is Bailey Hurley, and her story is no different. Bailey Hurley is a treasure. She lives in Denver with her husband, Tim, and their two children, Hunter and Liv. She has a M.A. in Leadership from Denver Seminary which she uses to build meaningful community and ministry along with all the things God has taught her through her own friendships. Bailey also offers friendship events, coaching calls, and more to help women all over navigate their friendships. And she used all of that experience to write her first book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Immrfc" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Together is a Beautiful Place: Finding, Keeping, and Loving Our Friends</a>. Bailey and I talk about how to make friends, how to deepen those friendships, how culture has affected our view of what friendship is and how to adjust expectations. We also talk about how to evaluate a friendship and recognize when it’s time to part ways, how to have hard conversations, and the importance of reconciliation. I think that you will be encouraged and learn so much from Bailey … so listen in! I pray that you find meaningful community where you are. I hope that you you have the courage to be vulnerable and to have the hard conversations and to give grace and to do the work to build a healthy, beautiful friendship. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Get a copy of Bailey’s book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Immrfc" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Together is a Beautiful Place: Finding, Keeping, and Loving Our Friends</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://baileythurley.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Bailey’s website</a> and <a href="https://baileythurley.com/blog/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">read Bailey’s blog</a> to get more encouragement and community-building resources.</li> <li>Listen to my husband’s (Pastor Will Davis) message about “<a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/sermon/garden-friends/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Friends</a>” at our church, ACF.</li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2.png" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download the 2023 Role Goals worksheet PDF</a> to help you navigate your role as a friend.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Finding, Keeping, and Loving Our Friends | Bailey Hurley | DD 197

You are on a sacred journey with God. Welcome to the Dear Daughters Podcast in 2023! Thank you for starting your year with me. I wanted to spend the first few episodes celebrating the new year and offering some encouragement as you set resolutions and make plans and wonder what in the world are you supposed to be doing with your life. To be able to ask the question, “What am I supposed to do with my life?” … to have the opportunity to wonder … is a gift from God. I understand feeling anxious not knowing what’s next but you don’t need to feel anxious. It’s a time to have faith and be content, knowing you’re right where God wants you. I want to talk to you about how you can lean into this time of ambiguity. Let’s talk about three things:  Why you are here. Who you will be. What you will do.  We all have roles and goals even as we wonder what we’re supposed to do in life. I want to help you discover those roles and goals. So listen in … I hope this helps give you a little direction and encouragement on your sacred journey with God. We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts. — A.W. Tozer. SHOW NOTES  Download the 2023 Role Goals worksheet PDF. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? Email here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

You are on a sacred journey with God. Welcome to the Dear Daughters Podcast in 2023! Thank you for starting your year with me. I wanted to spend the first few episodes celebrating the new year and offering some encouragement as you set resolutions and make plans and wonder what in the world are you supposed to be doing with your life. To be able to ask the question, “What am I supposed to do with my life?” … to have the opportunity to wonder … is a gift from God. I understand feeling anxious not knowing what’s next but you don’t need to feel anxious. It’s a time to have faith and be content, knowing you’re right where God wants you. I want to talk to you about how you can lean into this time of ambiguity. Let’s talk about three things: <ol> <li>Why you are here.</li> <li>Who you will be.</li> <li>What you will do.</li> </ol> We all have roles and goals even as we wonder what we’re supposed to do in life. I want to help you discover those roles and goals. So listen in … I hope this helps give you a little direction and encouragement on your sacred journey with God. We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts. — A.W. Tozer. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2.png" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download the 2023 Role Goals worksheet PDF</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Want to learn more about becoming a Christian? <a href="https://susiedavis.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email here.</a></li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Discovering Your Roles in Life | DD 196

Live quietly and work with your hands. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Happy new year, friend! Here we are … 2023. And I’m so glad you’re here with me. I am excited for the year to come and I wanted to spend the first few episodes of the Dear Daughter’s Podcast celebrating the new year and offering some encouragement as you think about resolutions and plans and what’s in store for you this year. I’m normally the one to make big plans and resolutions but this year is a little different. This year, I feel like God is pressing pause on my plans. I feel like He is asking me to simply be content. Maybe you’re like me … or maybe you do have big exciting things coming up … or maybe you’re somewhere in between. No matter where you are, we are both in a place to be obedient to whatever God has for us. We all have assignments, we all have roles God has given to us, and we are called to be in constant companionship with God. So that’s what I want to talk about today. Listen in … I think you’ll be happy you did. SHOW NOTES  Listen to DD Podcast Episode 142: The Art of Divine Contentment | Thomas Watson. Get a copy of The Art of Divine Contentment by Thomas Watson. Get a copy of The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. Become a Newsletter Friend and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023. Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person. Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here. Stay at The Franklin our treasure in small town, Texas! Airbnb link here. Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music. :) 

Live quietly and work with your hands. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Happy new year, friend! Here we are … 2023. And I’m so glad you’re here with me. I am excited for the year to come and I wanted to spend the first few episodes of the Dear Daughter’s Podcast celebrating the new year and offering some encouragement as you think about resolutions and plans and what’s in store for you this year. I’m normally the one to make big plans and resolutions but this year is a little different. This year, I feel like God is pressing pause on my plans. I feel like He is asking me to simply be content. Maybe you’re like me … or maybe you do have big exciting things coming up … or maybe you’re somewhere in between. No matter where you are, we are both in a place to be obedient to whatever God has for us. We all have assignments, we all have roles God has given to us, and we are called to be in constant companionship with God. So that’s what I want to talk about today. Listen in … I think you’ll be happy you did. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-art-of-divine-contentment-thomas-watson/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to DD Podcast Episode 142: The Art of Divine Contentment | Thomas Watson</a>.</li> <li>Get a copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/3IZjZfu" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Divine Contentment by Thomas Watson</a>.</li> <li>Get a copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/3XKuwzj" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence</a>.</li> <li>Become a <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter Friend</a> and get weekly-ish encouragement and know about all the fun things coming up in 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join us Sundays at my home church, Austin Christian Fellowship, online or in-person</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/missions/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about ACF’s Ministry Partners here</a>.</li> <li>Stay at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/the-franklin/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Franklin</a> our treasure in small town, Texas! <a href="https://airbnb.com/h/thefranklinlagrange" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb link here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to more of Sara Davis Regan’s music</a>. :)</li> </ul>

Notes for Your New Year

Welcome to the Dear Daughters Podcast with author, encourager, and mentor, Susie Davis. This is the place for you to hear about the kinds of things that are practical and helpful in living a godly life. It’s also a starting point for conversations to have with the people in your life you love or lead.

Wow. Episode #124 with K.J.Ramsey is my new favorite, &amp; timely for us all right here, right now. Here’s a quote that spoke deeply to me - ”...God is very comfortable with our honest cries...that’s where hope starts, so welcome...”
I’ve been listening to Susie’s podcasts for... hmmm...close to 3 years now, &amp; she &amp; her guests never fail to encourage me, challenge me, &amp; speak truth into my life on multiple levels.
Thank you, Susie!

Truth in confusing times...

This is the best podcast about mentor ship and love!!!!!!!

Spiritual mamas

Dear Daughters

Jamie Ivey

In episode #4, I talk with Jamie Ivey about her relationship with her husband and her honesty with him about her past. She says the things she's done yesterday or twenty-five years ago don’t define her, only Jesus does. We also talk about her best marriage tips, some favorite books and her newest success in the kitchen.

In episode #4, I talk with Jamie Ivey about her relationship with her husband and her honesty with him about her past. She says the things she's done yesterday or twenty-five years ago don’t define her, only Jesus does. We also talk about her best marriage tips, some favorite books and her newest success in the kitchen.

Jamie Ivey of the Happy Hour

Honey Holden

Do you find yourself enduring the season of life you’re in, rather than embracing it? Do you find yourself always expectantly looking ahead, putting the opportunities of today on hold because you’re distracted by your dreams for what’s next? Maybe you don’t even want to want to be content with what your circumstance is right now, you just want it to end! Well, today’s episode is for you, friend. I’m so excited to welcome Stephanie Holden, otherwise known as Honey Holden, to the show today. She’s a Southern girl, a pastor’s wife and a spiritual mama. She radiates such contentment, wisdom and an awful lot of whimsy – so I wanted you to get to know her. Today on the show, we’re talking about walking gracefully through life transitions, which I know is something you want to do too. And I think you’ll find that what Stephanie shares applies to any season of life where you’re feeling discontent, or where beauty and grief are bumping elbows. Stephanie has been married to her husband Nick for 30 years. And she’s being doing ministry with him for 20 years. They have three adult daughters and 4 grandchildren. She loves thrift stores, popcorn, and little celebrations… and isn’t Honey just the most whimsical grandma name you’ve ever heard? Honey is such a delight. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Here’s the interview on the Dear Daughters Podcast Episode 73. SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES SHOW NOTES  Tara Royer Steele Letter to the 16 year old me ~&gt; Dear Me. Honey’s favorite fall recipe is chili… maybe make a big pot + this delicious creamed cornbread recipe from the Bald Pate Inn I talked about on the show. You’ll definitely want to follow Honey on Instagram Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here and let’s get in the Bible together. 

Do you find yourself enduring the season of life you’re in, rather than embracing it? Do you find yourself always expectantly looking ahead, putting the opportunities of today on hold because you’re distracted by your dreams for what’s next? Maybe you don’t even want to want to be content with what your circumstance is right now, you just want it to end! Well, today’s episode is for you, friend. I’m so excited to welcome Stephanie Holden, otherwise known as Honey Holden, to the show today. She’s a Southern girl, a pastor’s wife and a spiritual mama. She radiates such contentment, wisdom and an awful lot of whimsy – so I wanted you to get to know her. Today on the show, we’re talking about walking gracefully through life transitions, which I know is something you want to do too. And I think you’ll find that what Stephanie shares applies to any season of life where you’re feeling discontent, or where beauty and grief are bumping elbows. Stephanie has been married to her husband Nick for 30 years. And she’s being doing ministry with him for 20 years. They have three adult daughters and 4 grandchildren. She loves thrift stores, popcorn, and little celebrations… and isn’t Honey just the most whimsical grandma name you’ve ever heard? Honey is such a delight. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Here’s the interview on the Dear Daughters Podcast Episode 73. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-daughters/id1155040835?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES</a> SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/graceupongracegirl/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tara Royer Steele</a></li> <li>Letter to the 16 year old me ~&gt; <a href="http://honeyholden.blogspot.com/2012/11/dear-me.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Me</a>.</li> <li>Honey’s favorite fall recipe is chili… maybe make a big pot + <a href="https://susiedavis.org/delicious-creamed-corn-cornbread-mmmm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this delicious creamed cornbread recipe from the Bald Pate Inn I talked about on the show.</a></li> <li>You’ll definitely want to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/honeyholden/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">follow Honey on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://susiedavis.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=622cc3c512b6c741303d36152&amp;id=6a762464bc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here and let’s get in the Bible together.</a></li> </ul>

On Contentment | Honey Holden | DD 72

Today on the podcast, I talk with my very own dear daughter, Sara, about the real life and not so pretty 'in-between Instagram moments' in our life. We talk about how comparison kills creativity and unpack how to get through arguments with people you love ...

Today on the podcast, I talk with my very own dear daughter, Sara, about the real life and not so pretty 'in-between Instagram moments' in our life. We talk about how comparison kills creativity and unpack how to get through arguments with people you love ...

Sara Davis of Davis Music

Becky Powell

“I’ve done something terrible.” Becky Powell faced the unthinkable on May 16, 2013, when her husband Mark called and confessed he’d done something awful. Within hours, she learned that he had taken his own life and, over a period of several years, millions of dollars from friends and colleagues. Everything she believed to be true, the very fiber of her marriage, was called into question. Within a week, rather than planning carpool runs and volunteer fundraisers, she owed almost one hundred creditors millions of dollars and had her own team of ten lawyers. She was also the subject of open FBI, SEC and DOJ investigations-and faced potential criminal charges. And, although she instantly denounced every cent of Mark’s $15M in life insurance and promised to repay every penny taken, her lawyers knew that in reality she faced years of court battles and lawsuits, and possible jail time. Yet from that first horrific moment, God was there. He showed up in his Word, in Becky’s friends, in her lawyers and in the generosity of those around her. He worked miracles. MSNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others covered the first moment, but what about the last? What about the story in which God gives your next breath because you can’t find it on your own? What about the story of a mom and three kids trying to make sense of their pasts, present and future while living under a microscope? Awful Beautiful Life is Becky’s journey through the two years surrounding Mark’s death and how she overcame. It came down to a loving God who surrounded her, a present and dedicated family, and friends, who made her life, offered her sanctuary and showed up for her and her kids in tangible ways. This is a story of remarkable grit, strength and what the Body of Christ in action looks like.  I’m excited for you to meet my friend, Becky, and hear her story.  SHOW NOTES  Join the weekly-ish newsletter! That’s where you’ll hear first about events / gatherings plus get a short encouraging note from me.  Want to find a mentor? Sign up here for The Mentor Map here. Stop by my church if you’re in Austin at Austin Christian Fellowship Join the waitlist for Soul Care Weekend next Spring in Austin!  Find my newest book, Dear Daughters: Love Letters to the Next Generation here! Dear Daughters is a template for those multi-generational conversations and relationships you’re craving. Dear Daughters is meant to be a bridge between two groups of women–dear daughters and spiritual mamas. Dear daughters are young women in search of spiritual guidance and spiritual mamas are women just a little further down the road with age-old wisdom to share. Each group has valuable insight for the other and the hope is that the reader will invite someone to come alongside them, pore over the included letters together, and pass along wisdom and advice that will make both lives more beautiful, wherever they are in their God story.

“I’ve done something terrible.” Becky Powell faced the unthinkable on May 16, 2013, when her husband Mark called and confessed he’d done something awful. Within hours, she learned that he had taken his own life and, over a period of several years, millions of dollars from friends and colleagues. Everything she believed to be true, the very fiber of her marriage, was called into question. Within a week, rather than planning carpool runs and volunteer fundraisers, she owed almost one hundred creditors millions of dollars and had her own team of ten lawyers. She was also the subject of open FBI, SEC and DOJ investigations-and faced potential criminal charges. And, although she instantly denounced every cent of Mark’s $15M in life insurance and promised to repay every penny taken, her lawyers knew that in reality she faced years of court battles and lawsuits, and possible jail time. Yet from that first horrific moment, God was there. He showed up in his Word, in Becky’s friends, in her lawyers and in the generosity of those around her. He worked miracles. MSNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others covered the first moment, but what about the last? What about the story in which God gives your next breath because you can’t find it on your own? What about the story of a mom and three kids trying to make sense of their pasts, present and future while living under a microscope? <a href="https://amzn.to/2BVd8A1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Awful Beautiful Life</a> is Becky’s journey through the two years surrounding Mark’s death and how she overcame. It came down to a loving God who surrounded her, a present and dedicated family, and friends, who made her life, offered her sanctuary and showed up for her and her kids in tangible ways. This is a story of remarkable grit, strength and what the Body of Christ in action looks like.  I’m excited for you to meet my friend, Becky, and hear her story.  SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join the weekly-ish newsletter!</a> That’s where you’ll hear first about events / gatherings plus get a short encouraging note from me. </li> <li>Want to find a mentor? Sign up here for <a href="https://susiedavis.org/mentor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Mentor Map here</a>.</li> <li>Stop by my church if you’re in Austin at <a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Christian Fellowship</a></li> <li>Join the waitlist for <a href="https://susie-davis-ministries.ck.page/cac6ed8c2b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Soul Care Weekend</a> next Spring in Austin!</li> </ul> Find my newest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Aco6ju" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters: Love Letters to the Next Generation here!</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vnf28K" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters</a> is a template for those multi-generational conversations and relationships you’re craving. Dear Daughters is meant to be a bridge between two groups of women–dear daughters and spiritual mamas. Dear daughters are young women in search of spiritual guidance and spiritual mamas are women just a little further down the road with age-old wisdom to share. Each group has valuable insight for the other and the hope is that the reader will invite someone to come alongside them, pore over the included letters together, and pass along wisdom and advice that will make both lives more beautiful, wherever they are in their God story.

Awful Beautiful Life | Becky Powell | DD 108

Lindsey Nobles

Lindsey Nobles  is a gatherer of people, an "architect of affiliation" and one of the builders of IF: Gathering. She has lived all over the country but loves the South (and as you will hear ... the Central Time Zone ;). She writes on the internet at www.lindseynobles.com and currently consults for non-profits. She is one of my favorite people to talk with about ministry, God and food.  I think you'll love hearing her vulnerable thoughts on transition, self-care and where she's headed next.  I’m so excited for you to get to meet her today. Here’s the interview on Dear Daughters Episode 34. All show notes at  www.susiedavis.org

Lindsey Nobles  is a gatherer of people, an "architect of affiliation" and one of the builders of IF: Gathering. She has lived all over the country but loves the South (and as you will hear ... the Central Time Zone ;). She writes on the internet at <a href="http://www.lindseynobles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lindseynobles.com</a> and currently consults for non-profits. She is one of my favorite people to talk with about ministry, God and food.  I think you'll love hearing her vulnerable thoughts on transition, self-care and where she's headed next.  I’m so excited for you to get to meet her today. Here’s the interview on Dear Daughters Episode 34. All show notes at <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/lindsey-nobles-dear-daughters-episode-34/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.susiedavis.org</a>

Lindsey Nobles | Dear Daughters 34

Liz Benigno

I once read that in the next five years, you become just like the people you hang out with … which is why I meet with my friend, Liz. She is a cancer survivor (though she hates me mentioning that) and also a bit of a goof. She is a fantastic wife and mother. And she is a mentor to hundreds of young women. She is the kind of person I want to be like and she is a person I think you’ll really like getting to meet.

I once read that in the next five years, you become just like the people you hang out with … which is why I meet with my friend, Liz. She is a cancer survivor (though she hates me mentioning that) and also a bit of a goof. She is a fantastic wife and mother. And she is a mentor to hundreds of young women. She is the kind of person I want to be like and she is a person I think you’ll really like getting to meet.

Meet Liz Benigno ... a spiritual mama of great wisdom

Emily Davis

The mother-daughter relationship is one that is delicate, beautiful and let’s be honest … sometimes fraught with boundary issues. As a mom of two young adult daughters and a daughter-in-law, my heart goal is to make sure that I love and honor them in the new stage they are in as young married wives. Not always the easiest thing because what I’d really love to do is beg, cajole and/or guilt them into moving back to Austin. (And maybe even living with me. Ha.) Of course, I know this is not the smart thing or the loving thing. So I have to constantly make the choice to be a wise, spiritual mama. A mother who gracefully lets go of the very people she loves the most. Which brings me to this whole notion of working through various seasons of life (like watching your kids grow up and move away) with deep contentment. In light of those two things, I thought it would be a fabulous idea to have my own daughter, Emily Boone, on the show and talk with her. Emily is a photographer living in Navasota, Texas with her darling husband, Kenton, and her furry babies: Bowie and Howie. See all the show notes at www.susiedavis.org

The mother-daughter relationship is one that is delicate, beautiful and let’s be honest … sometimes fraught with boundary issues. As a mom of two young adult daughters and a daughter-in-law, my heart goal is to make sure that I love and honor them in the new stage they are in as young married wives. Not always the easiest thing because what I’d really love to do is beg, cajole and/or guilt them into moving back to Austin. (And maybe even living with me. Ha.) Of course, I know this is not the smart thing or the loving thing. So I have to constantly make the choice to be a wise, spiritual mama. A mother who gracefully lets go of the very people she loves the most. Which brings me to this whole notion of working through various seasons of life (like watching your kids grow up and move away) with deep contentment. In light of those two things, I thought it would be a fabulous idea to have my own daughter, <a href="http://www.emilyboone.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Boone</a>, on the show and talk with her. Emily is a photographer living in Navasota, Texas with her darling husband, Kenton, and her furry babies: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowieboone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bowie</a> and Howie. See all the show notes at <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.susiedavis.org</a>

On Mother-Daughter Relationships (with Emily Davis Boone)

Clare Loughrige

If you know your Enneagram number and sometimes wonder, “What’s next?” then you’re going to love meeting Clare Loughrige.  Not only is Clare is the co-founding Lead Pastor of Crossroads Church and Ministries in Marshall, Michigan which she started with her husband, Scott, more than 25 years ago but she also provides preaching, teaching, and spiritual direction for the leadership team. In addition, she is a formally trained spiritual director for leaders with The Transforming Center in Wheaton, Illinois. And (wait for it) she has written two books about the Enneagram, her most recent being Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation. This book is filled with exercises to engage, challenge, encourage, and sustain you to grow in greater awareness and lead you to spiritual and relational transformation via your Enneagram identity.  Whether you know much about your Enneagram number or not, you’ll love Clare’s rich content about relational and spiritual transformation in this interview. I’m so glad for you to meet her! SHOW NOTES  Clare’s new book, Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation Enneagram Motions of the Soul Training in Michigan with the Loughriges Ruth Hayley Barton’s podcast: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership Scott and Clare’s podcast: Enneagram and Christianity Join the Dear Daughters Launch Team  CLARE’S LETTER TO HER YOUNGER SELF  Dear 30-year-old Clare, You are enough. Rest. Replenish. Retreat. Let solitude and silence quiet your inner performance-oriented driven self. Practice creating for an audience of One. Allow your young children to re-orient you to your essential-self. Let God love you without proving you are worthy of love. Let your acts of justice emerge from silence and listening. Allow the slow wheels of justice to grind slowly. The arc of the moral universe is long, and it is a long way to heaven. Take slow, presence minded, purposeful steps. You desire to do God’s will and that pleases God. Allow the slow work of God to work in you as well as the world you want to serve. You are loved for yourself. Be open. Be present. Be love &lt;3 Want to write a letter to your younger self? Get the free GRACE GUIDE here AND JOIN US AT THE GRACE GATHERING!  MORE INFO AND TICKETS HERE! Finally … grateful, grateful for Davis sharing her music for the DD Podcast. :)

If you know your Enneagram number and sometimes wonder, “What’s next?” then you’re going to love meeting <a href="http://scottandclareloughrige.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clare Loughrige</a>.  Not only is Clare is the co-founding Lead Pastor of Crossroads Church and Ministries in Marshall, Michigan which she started with her husband, Scott, more than 25 years ago but she also provides preaching, teaching, and spiritual direction for the leadership team. In addition, she is a formally trained spiritual director for leaders with The Transforming Center in Wheaton, Illinois. And (wait for it) she has written two books about the Enneagram, her most recent being Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation. This book is filled with exercises to engage, challenge, encourage, and sustain you to grow in greater awareness and lead you to spiritual and relational transformation via your Enneagram identity.  Whether you know much about your Enneagram number or not, you’ll love Clare’s rich content about relational and spiritual transformation in this interview. I’m so glad for you to meet her! SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Clare’s new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2tCQ1Gh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation</a></li> <li><a href="http://scottandclareloughrige.org/?page_id=2436" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Motions of the Soul Training</a> in Michigan with the Loughriges</li> <li>Ruth Hayley Barton’s podcast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/strengthening-soul-your-leadership-ruth-haley-barton/id1214483830?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership</a></li> <li>Scott and Clare’s podcast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-and-christianity/id1450542105?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram and Christianity</a></li> <li>Join the <a href="http://eepurl.com/gfB1vj" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters Launch Team</a></li> </ul> CLARE’S LETTER TO HER YOUNGER SELF Dear 30-year-old Clare, You are enough. Rest. Replenish. Retreat. Let solitude and silence quiet your inner performance-oriented driven self. Practice creating for an audience of One. Allow your young children to re-orient you to your essential-self. Let God love you without proving you are worthy of love. Let your acts of justice emerge from silence and listening. Allow the slow wheels of justice to grind slowly. The arc of the moral universe is long, and it is a long way to heaven. Take slow, presence minded, purposeful steps. You desire to do God’s will and that pleases God. Allow the slow work of God to work in you as well as the world you want to serve. You are loved for yourself. Be open. Be present. Be love &lt;3 Want to write a letter to your younger self? <a href="http://susiedavis.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=622cc3c512b6c741303d36152&amp;id=6a762464bc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the free GRACE GUIDE here</a> AND JOIN US AT THE GRACE GATHERING! <a href="https://susiedavis.org/product/the-grace-gathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MORE INFO AND TICKETS HERE!</a> Finally … grateful, grateful for <a href="http://www.davismusic.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Davis</a> sharing her music for the DD Podcast. :)

Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram | Clare Loughrige | DD 84

Sophie Hudson

I only took one book on vacation this fall. Because well, the aspens were turning and I knew it would have to be one good book to pull me away from porch-sitting and staring out at the front range of the Rocky Mountains. That one book was Sophie Hudson’s  Giddy Up, Eunice. It’s hands-down the best reading on the topic of relationship for spiritual mamas and dear daughters. Sophie pulls from important stories in the Bible that highlight why it’s actually in our spiritual DNA to encourage each other cross-generationally. All the show notes on susiedavis.org

I only took one book on vacation this fall. Because well, the aspens were turning and I knew it would have to be one good book to pull me away from porch-sitting and staring out at the front range of the Rocky Mountains. That one book was Sophie Hudson’s  <a href="http://amzn.to/2eihnNe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Giddy Up, Eunice</a>. It’s hands-down the best reading on the topic of relationship for <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/on-being-a-spiritual-mama/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">spiritual mamas</a> and dear daughters. Sophie pulls from important stories in the Bible that highlight why it’s actually in our spiritual DNA to encourage each other cross-generationally. All the show notes on <a href="http://susiedavis.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">susiedavis.org</a>

Sophie Hudson of Giddy Up, Eunice

Alison Cook

Do you feel like you’re in control of your emotions? Or do you feel like your emotions control you? When you’re caught up in a feeling – whether it’s anxiety or anger or envy – do you feel overwhelmed? I have definitely felt those things before, so I’m particularly grateful to talk with Alison Cook on the show today about boundaries for the soul and Spirit-led self leadership. Alison is a speaker, counselor, and writer who is passionate about helping people fully live out their God-given potential. She received her Ph.D. in religion and psychology and has served as a counselor for over 20 years. She lives in Boston with her husband and two teenage kids, where they are active in The Salvation Army. I can’t wait for you to meet Alison. I hope this will be an important and encouraging episode for you.  SHOW NOTES  Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies DD Episode 64: A Father’s Influence and DD Episode 65: Your Dad’s Influence on How You See God Navigators To get extra resources to go with the book ~&gt; Boundaries for Your Soul Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here.  THINGS TO THINK ABOUT So often we have the negative emotion – the anger or the anxiety – and we think we need to get rid of it, instead of inviting God to be with us in it. ~ Alison Cook  To befriend your feelings: Extend compassion or curiosity to whatever it is you’re experiencing. ~ Alison Cook That inner ‘guilt-tripper’ is often what’s protecting you from grief. It’s guilting you to protect you from what’s really going on, which is feeling grief and sorrow. ~ Alison Cook

Do you feel like you’re in control of your emotions? Or do you feel like your emotions control you? When you’re caught up in a feeling – whether it’s anxiety or anger or envy – do you feel overwhelmed? I have definitely felt those things before, so I’m particularly grateful to talk with <a href="https://alisoncookphd.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Cook</a> on the show today about boundaries for the soul and Spirit-led self leadership. Alison is a speaker, counselor, and writer who is passionate about helping people fully live out their God-given potential. She received her Ph.D. in religion and psychology and has served as a counselor for over 20 years. She lives in Boston with her husband and two teenage kids, where they are active in <a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Salvation Army</a>. I can’t wait for you to meet Alison. I hope this will be an important and encouraging episode for you.  SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2K43noG" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/a-fathers-influence/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Episode 64: A Father’s Influence</a> and <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/your-dads-influence-on-how-you-see-god/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Episode 65: Your Dad’s Influence on How You See God</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.navigators.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Navigators</a></li> <li>To get extra resources to go with the book ~&gt; <a href="https://info.thomasnelson.com/p/boundaries-for-your-soul/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Boundaries for Your Soul</a></li> <li><a href="http://susiedavis.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=622cc3c512b6c741303d36152&amp;id=6a762464bc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here</a>.</li> </ul> THINGS TO THINK ABOUT So often we have the negative emotion – the anger or the anxiety – and we think we need to get rid of it, instead of inviting God to be with us in it. ~ Alison Cook  To befriend your feelings: Extend compassion or curiosity to whatever it is you’re experiencing. ~ Alison Cook That inner ‘guilt-tripper’ is often what’s protecting you from grief. It’s guilting you to protect you from what’s really going on, which is feeling grief and sorrow. ~ Alison Cook

Boundaries for Your Soul | Alison Cook | DD 66

Melanie Shankle

There is so much more good in the world than there is bad. Let’s find the bright side.  Melanie Shankle thought she was too far gone. She wasn’t shown the grace and mercy aspect of being a Christian, so by the time she got to college she felt like there was no hope and no going back. Then God met her in a bar in a bathroom, and he pursued her patiently and faithfully and showed her that no daughter of his has ever too far gone…and how to look on the bright side. Melanie is a speaker, the author of four New York Times bestselling books, and the creator of The Big Mama Blog. She lives in San Antonio with her husband, Perry, and daughter, Caroline. In 2006, she felt God’s call on her to be a full-time writer after pouring over parenting blogs and starting her own while on maternity leave. Her newest book, On the Bright Side: Stories About Friendship, Love, and Being True To Yourself, is described as “the ultimate guide to help you discover the power of relationships, the unchanging truths of life, and importance of giving up comparisons.”  Melanie is an open book and tells us these four things about herself:  “I don’t like Chinese food. So there’s that. In particular, I don’t like water chestnuts. I think they’re a really weird texture.” “I sleep with like seven pillows at night. I’m a very high-maintenance sleeper.”  “I was a Judy Blume nut.”  “As a fourth-grader, I would get up, and eat my cereal and read Erma Bombeck. I thought she was so funny.”  Melanie and I had a blast sitting in my living room, laughing and talking about all sorts of things: how the world seems to have forgotten about love and mercy and grace and that we all need to be reminded that there is light; how God meets us right where we are; the precious role of a mother and how to stay sane while raising kids; our mutual obsession with Cheer on Netflix … I hope she encourages you and helps you look for the bright side! SHOW NOTES  Melanie’s Big Mama Blog Melanie’s book: On the Bright Side: Stories About Friendship, Love, and Being True To Yourself  Melanie’s debut children’s picture book: Piper and Mabel: Two Very Wild But Very Good Dogs Melanie’s Instagram Melanie’s Facebook page Melanie’s Twitter Follow me on Instagram for a chance to win a signed copy of On the Bright Side Stop by my church Austin Christian Fellowship if you’re in Austin Get involved with Young Life Want to find a mentor? Sign up here for The Mentor Map here. Music by Sara Davis Regan Sara Davis Regan’s song about chronic longing. Keep in the know: Sign up for my newsletter here! Come to The Grace Gathering on May 1st, 2020! For $25. off, enter the code EARLYBIRD  Coming soon! The Grace Guide: Live Your One Beautiful Life Dear Daughters is a template for those multi-generational conversations and relationships you’re craving.

There is so much more good in the world than there is bad. Let’s find the bright side.  Melanie Shankle thought she was too far gone. She wasn’t shown the grace and mercy aspect of being a Christian, so by the time she got to college she felt like there was no hope and no going back. Then God met her in a bar in a bathroom, and he pursued her patiently and faithfully and showed her that no daughter of his has ever too far gone…and how to look on the bright side. Melanie is a speaker, the author of four New York Times bestselling books, and the creator of The Big Mama Blog. She lives in San Antonio with her husband, Perry, and daughter, Caroline. In 2006, she felt God’s call on her to be a full-time writer after pouring over parenting blogs and starting her own while on maternity leave. Her newest book, On the Bright Side: Stories About Friendship, Love, and Being True To Yourself, is described as “the ultimate guide to help you discover the power of relationships, the unchanging truths of life, and importance of giving up comparisons.”  Melanie is an open book and tells us these four things about herself: <ol> <li>“I don’t like Chinese food. So there’s that. In particular, I don’t like water chestnuts. I think they’re a really weird texture.”</li> <li>“I sleep with like seven pillows at night. I’m a very high-maintenance sleeper.”</li> <li> “I was a Judy Blume nut.”</li> <li> “As a fourth-grader, I would get up, and eat my cereal and read Erma Bombeck. I thought she was so funny.”</li> </ol> Melanie and I had a blast sitting in my living room, laughing and talking about all sorts of things: how the world seems to have forgotten about love and mercy and grace and that we all need to be reminded that there is light; how God meets us right where we are; the precious role of a mother and how to stay sane while raising kids; our mutual obsession with <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81039393" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheer on Netflix</a> … I hope she encourages you and helps you look for the bright side! SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://thebigmamablog.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie’s Big Mama Blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2P1DYgG" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie’s book:</a> On the Bright Side: Stories About Friendship, Love, and Being True To Yourself </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2PfJoov" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie’s debut children’s picture book:</a> Piper and Mabel: Two Very Wild But Very Good Dogs</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieshankle" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie’s Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/melanieshankle/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie’s Facebook page</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/BigMama" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie’s Twitter</a></li> <li>Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/susiedavis/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for a chance to win a signed copy of On the Bright Side</li> <li>Stop by my church <a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Christian Fellowship</a> if you’re in Austin</li> <li><a href="https://www.younglife.org/Pages/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Get involved with Young Life</a></li> <li>Want to find a mentor? Sign up here for <a href="https://susiedavis.org/mentor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Mentor Map here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://saradavisregan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Music by Sara Davis Regan</a></li> <li>Sara Davis Regan’s song about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saradavisreganmusic/posts/handmade-thieves-i-wrote-this-song-in-the-wake-of-tragedy-its-about-the-chronic-/2407670049461193/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">chronic longing</a>.</li> <li>Keep in the know: <a href="https://susiedavis.org/intro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my newsletter here!</a></li> <li>Come to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grace-gathering-2020-tickets-87971722791" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Grace Gathering</a> on May 1st, 2020! For $25. off, enter the code EARLYBIRD</li> </ul> Coming soon! <a href="https://amzn.to/35cmH9R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Grace Guide: Live Your One Beautiful Life</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vnf28K" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters</a> is a template for those multi-generational conversations and relationships you’re craving.

On the Bright Side | Melanie Shankle | DD 115

Emily Boone

You know, I get a lot of questions about how to build or maintain good relationships in family. And I especially get questions about how to have good relationships between my kids and me. So today, I invited my 29-year-old daughter, Emily Boone, on the show to talk all things about the mother daughter relationship. We talk about a lot of things including what healthy boundaries look like between us. We also talk about what she wished she could have told me when she was younger. And oh my gracious. If you’re in the middle of mothering, you’ve just got to hear that. It will encourage you and challenge you. And it might just make you cry. If you haven’t heard: Emily is going to be at The Grace Gathering in Austin on April 12th! She’ll be sharing about some really big transitions in her life as a newlywed in a new city, figuring out all kinds of things, and the inevitable loneliness and confusion that we all feel in those kinds of big transitions. If you’re listening and you’re in any kind of transition like: the big jump from high school to college or college to post grad or maybe even the really big jump from mom and dad’s house to doing married life as a young wife, Emily will have some incredible things for you to hear about at the Grace Gathering. As will Honey Holden, Hayley Morgan and my youngest daughter, Sara Regan. Yep we’ll all be together on stage and I’d love for you to be there too! You’ll be encouraged and inspired and you’ll laugh and you’ll cry and you’ll feel God’s presence there. So buy your ticket and come on!! MORE INFO AND TICKETS HERE! But for now, here’s my Emily.  SHOW NOTES  Emily Boone Photography Visit Navasota, Texas and be charmed. On Mother Daughter Relationships with Emily DD Episode 18 Join us at ACF on Mother’s Day and hear Emily and me teach together! Look at how brave Howie is … Emily’s insta Bowie’s insta My story from fear to freedom, Unafraid: Trusting God in an Unsafe World My new book, Dear Daughters: Love Letters to the Next Generation  Oh hey, there’s a pre-order bonus when you buy Dear Daughters: Love Letters to the Next Generation!  BUY THE BOOK AND GET 16 CURATED CONVERSATION CARDS + 4 RECIPES FREE!   Finally … grateful, grateful for Davis sharing her music for the DD Podcast. :)

You know, I get a lot of questions about how to build or maintain good relationships in family. And I especially get questions about how to have good relationships between my kids and me. So today, I invited my 29-year-old daughter, Emily Boone, on the show to talk all things about the mother daughter relationship. We talk about a lot of things including what healthy boundaries look like between us. We also talk about what she wished she could have told me when she was younger. And oh my gracious. If you’re in the middle of mothering, you’ve just got to hear that. It will encourage you and challenge you. And it might just make you cry. If you haven’t heard: Emily is going to be at <a href="https://susiedavis.org/product/the-grace-gathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Grace Gathering</a> in Austin on April 12th! She’ll be sharing about some really big transitions in her life as a newlywed in a new city, figuring out all kinds of things, and the inevitable loneliness and confusion that we all feel in those kinds of big transitions. If you’re listening and you’re in any kind of transition like: the big jump from high school to college or college to post grad or maybe even the really big jump from mom and dad’s house to doing married life as a young wife, Emily will have some incredible things for you to hear about at the Grace Gathering. As will Honey Holden, Hayley Morgan and my youngest daughter, Sara Regan. Yep we’ll all be together on stage and I’d love for you to be there too! You’ll be encouraged and inspired and you’ll laugh and you’ll cry and you’ll feel God’s presence there. So buy your ticket and come on!! <a href="https://susiedavis.org/product/the-grace-gathering/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MORE INFO AND TICKETS HERE!</a> But for now, here’s my Emily. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://emilyboone.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Boone Photography</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="https://www.navasotatx.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Navasota, Texas</a> and be charmed.</li> <li>On Mother Daughter Relationships with <a href="https://susiedavis.org/on-mother-daughter-relationships-emily-boone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emily DD Episode 18</a></li> <li>Join us at <a href="https://www.acfellowship.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ACF on Mother’s Day</a> and hear Emily and me teach together!</li> <li>Look at how <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/6PsPv5QeTs/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">brave Howie</a> is …</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyanneboone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emily’s insta</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowieboone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bowie’s insta</a></li> <li>My story from fear to freedom, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unafraid-Trusting-God-Unsafe-World/dp/1601426399/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1532703361&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=unafraid+susie+davis&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=sudathgonegi-20&amp;linkId=08edb3f4919b34e97997eab03eba2354&amp;language=en_US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Unafraid: Trusting God in an Unsafe World</a></li> <li>My new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Daughters-Love-Letters-Generation/dp/150188106X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1XJ1RSRQIFALL&amp;keywords=dear+daughters+susie+davis&amp;qid=1548089888&amp;sprefix=dear+daughter,aps,172&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=sudathgonegi-20&amp;linkId=4495a48df70765a9ffa4fa590f22575d&amp;language=en_US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters: Love Letters to the Next Generation</a></li> </ul> Oh hey, there’s a pre-order bonus when you buy Dear Daughters: Love Letters to the Next Generation!  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/susiedavis/deardaughters" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BUY THE BOOK AND GET 16 CURATED CONVERSATION CARDS + 4 RECIPES FREE!</a> Finally … grateful, grateful for <a href="http://www.davismusic.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Davis</a> sharing her music for the DD Podcast. :)

Building a Healthy Mother-Daughter Relationship | Emily Boone | DD 87

Kate Merrick

"God has equipped you for this season. He has made you strong. Walk in it. Chin high, shoulders back. And fight for what’s important. Fight for connection, privacy, wisdom … these moments are full of wonder and wretchedness. God will use these days." Meet Kate Merrick. She’s an author, speaker, mom of three, and the cofounder of the Reality family of churches with her husband Britt. She also specializes in making up dances to The Greatest Showman soundtrack, riding a surfboard, horse, or roller skates, and adding more butter to pretty much everything. She lives in Carpinteria, California with her family, five chickens, two goats, and two miniature donkeys. Kate’s new book is Here Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overcoming World. She also has another book, And Still She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering, which tells the story of her losing her daughter to cancer. Kate is all joy and I’m glad for you to know her better.  SHOW NOTES  Kate’s new book: Here Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overcoming World. Kate’s interview on DD Episode 21 Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Justin Earley on DD Episode 79 Join the Dear Daughters Book Launch Team  KATE’S LETTER TO HER YOUNGER SELF  Dear 34 year old Kate, “Yes, this is heinous, this awful cancer diagnosis.” And, “You are ultimately not in control, but God is.” I want to say, “Honey, sweet, sweet mama, you’ve got to trust God. Worrying only gives you ulcers and makes everyone around you anxious.” I want to say, “God has equipped you for this season. He has made you strong. Walk in it. Chin high, shoulders back. And fight for what’s important. Fight for connection, privacy, wisdom, for your son who is thrown in the middle of the crisis. These moments are full of wonder and wretchedness. God will use these days.” Want to write a letter to your younger self? Get the free GRACE GUIDE here … grateful, grateful for Davis sharing their music for the DD Podcast. :)

"God has equipped you for this season. He has made you strong. Walk in it. Chin high, shoulders back. And fight for what’s important. Fight for connection, privacy, wisdom … these moments are full of wonder and wretchedness. God will use these days." Meet <a href="http://kmerrick.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Merrick.</a> She’s an author, speaker, mom of three, and the cofounder of the Reality family of churches with her husband Britt. She also specializes in making up dances to The Greatest Showman soundtrack, riding a surfboard, horse, or roller skates, and adding more butter to pretty much everything. She lives in Carpinteria, California with her family, five chickens, two goats, and two miniature donkeys. Kate’s new book is <a href="https://amzn.to/2WxbVYA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Here Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overcoming World</a>. She also has another book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2MIzsBj" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Still She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering</a>, which tells the story of her losing her daughter to cancer. Kate is all joy and I’m glad for you to know her better.  SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Kate’s new book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2WxbVYA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Here Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overcoming World</a>.</li> <li>Kate’s interview on <a href="https://susiedavis.org/kate-merrick-and-still-she-laughs/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Episode 21</a></li> <li><a href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/90-12.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Psalm 90:12</a> Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.</li> <li>Justin Earley on <a href="https://susiedavis.org/8-habits-to-transform-your-life-justin-whitmel-earley/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Episode 79</a></li> <li>Join the <a href="http://eepurl.com/gfB1vj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters Book Launch Team</a></li> </ul> KATE’S LETTER TO HER YOUNGER SELF Dear 34 year old Kate, “Yes, this is heinous, this awful cancer diagnosis.” And, “You are ultimately not in control, but God is.” I want to say, “Honey, sweet, sweet mama, you’ve got to trust God. Worrying only gives you ulcers and makes everyone around you anxious.” I want to say, “God has equipped you for this season. He has made you strong. Walk in it. Chin high, shoulders back. And fight for what’s important. Fight for connection, privacy, wisdom, for your son who is thrown in the middle of the crisis. These moments are full of wonder and wretchedness. God will use these days.” Want to write a letter to your younger self? <a href="http://susiedavis.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=622cc3c512b6c741303d36152&amp;id=6a762464bc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the free GRACE GUIDE here</a> … grateful, grateful for <a href="http://www.davismusic.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Davis</a> sharing their music for the DD Podcast. :)

When You Feel Disconnected | Kate Merrick | DD 82

Vicki Courtney

Parenting in today’s world is always rapidly changing, so it makes me grateful to have a friend that’s a parenting expert. My friend, Vicki Courtney, is speaker and an author of many books about parenting including 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son.  Vicki is a wife of 31 years, a mother of 3 grown children who all have families of their own, and she's a grandmother of 6. OH JOY! So she’s a spiritual mama with some homegrown experience. Together, we generated 6 secrets to being a good mom. I think you’ll like them. I’m so thankful for Vicki. Her experience and wisdom is needed in today’s ever-changing culture. SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES SHOW NOTES  Vicki’s website Find Vicki on Instagram 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son Vicki’s first episode on the Dear Daughters Podcast The Grace Guide The Dear Daughters signed book + bistro mug bundle is here for a limited time! Dear Daughters Coffee &amp; Conversation with Kennesha Poe-Buycks La Grange, Texas Book Signing at The Busy B Come see me in Springdale, Arkansas at Euna Mae’s.  Dear Daughters:Love Letters to the Next Generation is a template for those multi-generational conversations and relationships you’re craving. Dear Daughters is meant to be a bridge between two groups of women–dear daughters and spiritual mamas. Dear daughters are young women in search of spiritual guidance and spiritual mamas are women just a little further down the road with age-old wisdom to share. Each group has valuable insight for the other and the hope is that the reader will invite someone to come alongside them, pore over the included letters together, and pass along wisdom and advice that will make both lives more beautiful, wherever they are in their God story. This book, ideal for a gift, is a casebound hardcover with ribbon. Finally … grateful, grateful for Davis sharing her music for the DD Podcast. :)

Parenting in today’s world is always rapidly changing, so it makes me grateful to have a friend that’s a parenting expert. My friend, Vicki Courtney, is speaker and an author of many books about parenting including 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son.  Vicki is a wife of 31 years, a mother of 3 grown children who all have families of their own, and she's a grandmother of 6. OH JOY! So she’s a spiritual mama with some homegrown experience. Together, we generated 6 secrets to being a good mom. I think you’ll like them. I’m so thankful for Vicki. Her experience and wisdom is needed in today’s ever-changing culture. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-daughters/id1155040835?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES</a> SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="http://vickicourtney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vicki’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vickicourtney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find Vicki on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2YJAv8Y" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2K28ntI" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son</a></li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/a-conversation-with-vicki-courtney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vicki’s first episode on the Dear Daughters Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://mailchi.mp/susiedavis/the-grace-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Grace Guide</a></li> <li>The <a href="https://susiedavis.org/product/dear-daughters-book-bistro-mug-bundle/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters signed book + bistro mug bundle</a> is here for a limited time!</li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/product/coffee-conversation-with-kennesha-poe-buycks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters Coffee &amp; Conversation with Kennesha Poe-Buycks</a></li> <li>La Grange, Texas Book Signing at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2281483031931533/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Busy B</a></li> <li>Come see me in <a href="https://shopeunamaes.myshopify.com/collections/cooking-classes/products/eat-greet-with-author-and-podcaster-susie-davis" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Springdale, Arkansas at Euna Mae’s.</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vnf28K" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Daughters:Love Letters to the Next Generation</a> is a template for those multi-generational conversations and relationships you’re craving. Dear Daughters is meant to be a bridge between two groups of women–dear daughters and spiritual mamas. Dear daughters are young women in search of spiritual guidance and spiritual mamas are women just a little further down the road with age-old wisdom to share. Each group has valuable insight for the other and the hope is that the reader will invite someone to come alongside them, pore over the included letters together, and pass along wisdom and advice that will make both lives more beautiful, wherever they are in their God story. This book, ideal for a gift, is a casebound hardcover with ribbon. Finally … grateful, grateful for <a href="http://www.davismusic.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Davis</a> sharing her music for the DD Podcast. :)

6 Secrets to Being a Good Mom | Vicki Courtney | DD 97

Are you looking for real friends who will walk through life with you? The sort of friends who you can say anything to? Today on the podcast, Jamie Ivey talks about how to find those kind of friends. The kind you can talk to about the hardest things, the kind that speak truth and walk out life with you. We also talk about freedom and authenticity and about parenting. Lots of good stuff. Jamie is a wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and a newly published author of: If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free. She and her husband live in the Austin area with their four kids. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Here’s the interview on Dear Daughters Podcast Episode 50. Show Notes:  Jamie’s new book, If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free Susie’s book, Parenting Your Teen and Loving It: Being the Mom Your Kid Needs Jamie and Aaron’s beautiful glamping retreat center, Green Acres She Reads Truth Proverbs study ~ The Way of Wisdom Jamie’s upcoming Happy Hour Live, May 4-5th Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here. Schedule a consultation here. 

Are you looking for real friends who will walk through life with you? The sort of friends who you can say anything to? Today on the podcast, Jamie Ivey talks about how to find those kind of friends. The kind you can talk to about the hardest things, the kind that speak truth and walk out life with you. We also talk about freedom and authenticity and about parenting. Lots of good stuff. Jamie is a wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and a newly published author of: <a href="http://amzn.to/2BR7boT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free.</a> She and her husband live in the Austin area with their four kids. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Here’s the interview on Dear Daughters Podcast Episode 50. Show Notes: <ul> <li>Jamie’s new book, <a href="http://amzn.to/2BR7boT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free</a></li> <li>Susie’s book, <a href="http://amzn.to/2HMBXQ7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting Your Teen and Loving It: Being the Mom Your Kid Needs</a></li> <li>Jamie and Aaron’s beautiful glamping retreat center, <a href="http://greenacresatx.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Green Acres</a></li> <li>She Reads Truth Proverbs study ~ <a href="http://shereadstruth.com/plan/proverbs-the-way-of-wisdom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Way of Wisdom</a></li> <li>Jamie’s upcoming <a href="https://jamieivey.com/events" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Hour Live</a>, May 4-5th</li> <li><a href="http://susiedavis.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=622cc3c512b6c741303d36152&amp;id=6a762464bc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?notembedded=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Schedule a consultation here.</a></li> </ul>

On Finding Real Friends | Jamie Ivey | DD 50

Shelley Giglio

I’m so excited to have Shelley Giglio join me today because she is basically a professional spiritual mama. Shelley is one of the most intentional people I know about bringing dear daughters alongside her in life and helping them know and love God more. So today, I wanted you to feel like you’re getting a little mentoring/spiritual mama time with Shelley, too. We talked about letting God redeem the disappointments in our lives and how our perspective changes when we put God in front of our circumstances instead of behind them. We also talked about how we are to live as ‘place makers’ in the Kingdom which was incredibly compelling.  Shelley and her husband Louie have spent the last thirty years of their lives either living on campus with college students, or leading students all over the world to live for God. They currently lead Passion City Church in Atlanta, where they have 750 dear daughters connected to mentoring through their womens’ ministry, The Grove. Also on her resume ~ the Passion Conference and sixstepsrecords. Shelley is wise and kind, and I hope that as you listen you feel like you’re sitting in my living room and having coffee with us while we talk about God and life.  SHOW NOTES  Baylor University Shelley and Louie's church, Passion City Church, in Atlanta The Great Divorce, by C.S. Lewis Shelley and her cute dad  DD episode 64: A Father’s Influence and DD episode 65: Your Dad’s Influence on How You See God sixstepsrecords James 1.8 ~ a double-minded man leads himself nowhere Shelley’s women’s ministry ~&gt; The Grove London the super cute, missional golden doodle The Dear Daughters Mentorship Program Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here.  SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES

I’m so excited to have Shelley Giglio join me today because she is basically a professional <a href="https://susiedavis.org/on-being-a-spiritual-mama/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritual mama</a>. Shelley is one of the most intentional people I know about bringing dear daughters alongside her in life and helping them know and love God more. So today, I wanted you to feel like you’re getting a little mentoring/spiritual mama time with Shelley, too. We talked about letting God redeem the disappointments in our lives and how our perspective changes when we put God in front of our circumstances instead of behind them. We also talked about how we are to live as ‘place makers’ in the Kingdom which was incredibly compelling.  Shelley and <a href="https://www.louiegiglio.com/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">her husband Louie</a> have spent the last thirty years of their lives either living on campus with college students, or leading students all over the world to live for God. They currently lead <a href="https://passioncitychurch.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Passion City Church</a> in Atlanta, where they have 750 dear daughters connected to mentoring through their womens’ ministry, <a href="https://passioncitychurch.com/thegrove/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Grove</a>. Also on her resume ~ <a href="https://268generation.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Passion Conference</a> and <a href="http://sixstepsrecords.com/our-story/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sixstepsrecords</a>. Shelley is wise and kind, and I hope that as you listen you feel like you’re sitting in my living room and having coffee with us while we talk about God and life.  SHOW NOTES <ul> <li><a href="https://www.baylor.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Baylor University</a></li> <li>Shelley and Louie's church, <a href="https://passioncitychurch.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Passion City Church</a>, in Atlanta</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2ADMZYI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Great Divorce</a>, by C.S. Lewis</li> <li>Shelley and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkgoUBEjXBj/?taken-by=shelleygiglio" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">her cute dad</a></li> <li> <a href="https://susiedavis.org/a-fathers-influence/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD episode 64: A Father’s Influence</a> and <a href="https://susiedavis.org/your-dads-influence-on-how-you-see-god/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD episode 65: Your Dad’s Influence on How You See God</a></li> <li><a href="http://sixstepsrecords.com/our-story/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sixstepsrecords</a></li> <li><a href="https://biblehub.com/james/1-8.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James 1.8</a> ~ a double-minded man leads himself nowhere</li> <li>Shelley’s women’s ministry ~&gt; <a href="https://passioncitychurch.com/thegrove/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Grove</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl_bxpHDHuq/?taken-by=shelleygiglio" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">London</a> the super cute, missional golden doodle</li> <li><a href="https://susiedavis.org/product/dear-daughters-mentorship-program/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Dear Daughters Mentorship Program</a></li> <li><a href="http://susiedavis.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=622cc3c512b6c741303d36152&amp;id=6a762464bc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter here</a>.</li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-daughters/id1155040835?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES</a>

On Dealing with Disappointment | Shelley Giglio | DD 70

Amy Hannon

Kristin Schell

This week on the podcast, I talked with Amy Hannon of Euna Mae’s and Kristin Schell of the Turquoise Table about true, biblical hospitality. And good news – it’s much simpler than we often make it and often more fun. It doesn’t matter what your house looks like or how good the food is – all that hospitality requires is being available and welcoming. Ordinary moments around the table or in the front yard become holy when we’re truly available. “All the other stuff,” as Kristin says, “is just gravy. Good, Amy Hannon style gravy.” Today on the podcast we talk about the difference between hospitality and entertaining. We hope it will encourage you to have spiritual eyes to see the people around you, to release your expectations, and open your front door. SHOW NOTES  Kristin Schell: DD Episode 6 Amy Hannon: DD Episode 39 Amy’s cookbook, Love Welcome Serve: Recipes that Gather and Give  Kristin’s book, The Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard.  Coffee with Amy Hannon at Kristin’s turquoise table on April 18th Romans 12.13, hospitality means ‘love of strangers’ Join me for the Acts 2.46 Dinner and Worship under the Stars I love Bob Goff’s new book, Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People and especially the idea of making friends in three minutes. Thanks to Davis Music for use of her song Fifty Seven. Sign up for my newsletter. 

This week on the podcast, I talked with Amy Hannon of Euna Mae’s and Kristin Schell of the Turquoise Table about true, biblical hospitality. And good news – it’s much simpler than we often make it and often more fun. It doesn’t matter what your house looks like or how good the food is – all that hospitality requires is being available and welcoming. Ordinary moments around the table or in the front yard become holy when we’re truly available. “All the other stuff,” as Kristin says, “is just gravy. Good, Amy Hannon style gravy.” Today on the podcast we talk about the difference between hospitality and entertaining. We hope it will encourage you to have spiritual eyes to see the people around you, to release your expectations, and open your front door. SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Kristin Schell: <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/kristin-schell-dear-daughters-6/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Episode 6</a></li> <li>Amy Hannon: <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/amy-hannon-dear-daughters-39/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DD Episode 39</a></li> <li>Amy’s cookbook, <a href="https://amzn.to/2IJb3sm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Love Welcome Serve: Recipes that Gather and Give</a> </li> <li>Kristin’s book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2GLW8ku" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard.</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/product/coffee-with-amy-hannon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Coffee with Amy Hannon</a> at Kristin’s turquoise table on April 18th</li> <li><a href="http://biblehub.com/romans/12-13.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Romans 12.13</a>, hospitality means ‘love of strangers’</li> <li>Join me for the <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/product/acts-246-dinner-worship-under-the-stars/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Acts 2.46 Dinner and Worship under the Stars</a></li> <li>I love Bob Goff’s new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2qlAWql" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People</a> and especially the idea of making friends in three minutes.</li> <li>Thanks to <a href="http://www.davismusic.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Davis Music</a> for use of her song <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2IMrk7wYx6VKQmPLnEtRWi" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fifty Seven</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://eepurl.com/cgD9-v" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my newsletter</a>.</li> </ul>

Simplifying Hospitality with Amy Hannon & Kristin Schell | DD 56

Jess Connolly

The world may tell us we’re too much and never enough. But we can walk wildly in who God created us to be and rest freely in the work Jesus did for us. We do not have to be confined or conformed by cultural expectations. We are unchained from our past and unafraid of our future. ~ Jess Connolly   If you want to know what it looks like to run after God, meet Jess Connolly. Aside from starting a church with her husband, Nick, she is a mom to four young children, a small business owner and an author. She started Naptime Diaries Shop in 2011, selling scripture prints out of her home. She helped co-found SheReadsTruth in 2012. After that, she co-founded and led The Influence Network with Hayley Morgan. She also co-wrote Wild and Free with Hayley and is working on her second book which is a solo project. See the show notes at susiedavis.org

The world may tell us we’re too much and never enough. But we can walk wildly in who God created us to be and rest freely in the work Jesus did for us. We do not have to be confined or conformed by cultural expectations. We are unchained from our past and unafraid of our future. ~ Jess Connolly If you want to know what it looks like to run after God, meet Jess Connolly. Aside from starting a church with her husband, Nick, she is a mom to four young children, a small business owner and an author. She started Naptime Diaries Shop in 2011, selling scripture prints out of her home. She helped co-found SheReadsTruth in 2012. After that, she co-founded and led The Influence Network with Hayley Morgan. She also co-wrote Wild and Free with Hayley and is working on her second book which is a solo project. See the show notes at <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/jess-connolly-wild-and-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">susiedavis.org</a>

Jess Connolly | Wild and Free

In 2013 Kate Merrick said goodbye to her 8 year-old daughter Daisy Love when she left for heaven. She wrote on grief, joy, and struggle on prayfordaisy.com. Kate is making her way back toward laughter and finding life to be filled with good things. Kate Merrick is a pastor's wife, writer, speaker, and mom to a teenager and toddler. She and her husband Britt cofounded the Reality family of churches in 2003, which began in Carpinteria, California, and has grown to include Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Stockton, San Francisco, Boston, London, and Honolulu. That's the official bio, but let's be honest ... she's a nouveaux-hippie at heart, Kate has a fondness for her mom’s blouses from the 70s, loves to cook food she grew and meat she raised, and she is one of those people who uses coconut oil for everything—like Windex. She willingly lends her chandelier earrings to her toddler, dances hard at weddings, opens the sunroof when she’s driving, and still checks to see if her dress twirls. Most of all, she enjoys the freedom of being wholly loved by God who has given not only his friendship to a total sinner, but every sweet thing in life.   Show notes at susiedavis.org

In 2013 Kate Merrick said goodbye to her 8 year-old daughter Daisy Love when she left for heaven. She wrote on grief, joy, and struggle on <a href="http://prayfordaisy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">prayfordaisy.com</a>. Kate is making her way back toward laughter and finding life to be filled with good things. Kate Merrick is a pastor's wife, writer, speaker, and mom to a teenager and toddler. She and her husband Britt cofounded the <a href="http://jesusisreality.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reality</a> family of churches in 2003, which began in Carpinteria, California, and has grown to include Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Stockton, San Francisco, Boston, London, and Honolulu. That's the official bio, but let's be honest ... she's a nouveaux-hippie at heart, Kate has a fondness for her mom’s blouses from the 70s, loves to cook food she grew and meat she raised, and she is one of those people who uses coconut oil for everything—like Windex. She willingly lends her chandelier earrings to her toddler, dances hard at weddings, opens the sunroof when she’s driving, and still checks to see if her dress twirls. Most of all, she enjoys the freedom of being wholly loved by God who has given not only his friendship to a total sinner, but every sweet thing in life. Show notes at <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">susiedavis.org</a>

Kate Merrick | And Still She Laughs

Tsh Oxenreider

"This world is huge. It is majestic. It is worth exploring just for the sake of knowing it." ~ Tsh Oxenreider Tsh Oxenreider is a podcaster and blogger at The Art of Simple, and has published several books including Notes from a Blue Bike and her newest, At Home in the World. Her writing has also been featured in the Washington Post, CNN, Real Simple magazine, and more. Tsh currently lives in Georgetown, Texas with her husband and three kids where they live simply, work on their fixer upper, and eat tacos several times a week. I’m excited for you to get to meet her today. Here’s the interview on Dear Daughters Episode 27. All the show notes here: susiedavis.org

"This world is huge. It is majestic. It is worth exploring just for the sake of knowing it." ~ Tsh Oxenreider Tsh Oxenreider is a podcaster and blogger at <a href="http://theartofsimple.net/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Simple</a>, and has published several books including Notes from a Blue Bike and her newest, At Home in the World. Her writing has also been featured in the Washington Post, CNN, Real Simple magazine, and more. Tsh currently lives in Georgetown, Texas with her husband and three kids where they live simply, work on their fixer upper, and eat tacos several times a week. I’m excited for you to get to meet her today. Here’s the interview on Dear Daughters Episode 27. All the show notes here: <a href="https://www.susiedavis.org/tsh-oxenreider-the-art-of-simple/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">susiedavis.org</a>

Tsh Oxenreider | The Art of Simple

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