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Being a World-Changer
Series Title: Three Essentials for Every Married Woman (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Barbara Rainey
Women can be a powerful influence for good in the family. Barbara Rainey encourages women to raise their vision and discover God's third essential calling on their lives--being women who are world-changers. Priorities of a Christian Woman
Series Title: Three Essentials for Every Married Woman (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Barbara Rainey
Every day, married women have a myriad of choices for spending their day. Barbara Rainey discusses two essentials for every married woman--being a woman of the Word and being a helper to her husband. Embracing Boundaries
Series Title: Set-Apart Femininity (Day 3 of 3)
Guests Include: Leslie Ludy
Where do you draw the line physically? Leslie Ludy recalls the series of shallow relationships she had as a teen that bruised her heart and compromised her morals. Hear Leslie tell why just drawing physical boundaries isn't working and why we need to teach young women to guard their hearts first and foremost. Leslie also shares why she thinks it's good that a man initiates the relationship with a woman and why that strategy proves beneficial in the long run. True Beauty: Exuding a Passionate Love
Series Title: Set-Apart Femininity (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Leslie Ludy
Are you one of the 2% of women who think they're beautiful? Leslie Ludy, tells what it means to live with dignity as God's true beauty. Feminine for a Purpose
Series Title: Set-Apart Femininity (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Leslie Ludy
When Leslie Ludy was 14 she was eager to have the young men drool over her. A few years and a few heartaches later, however, Leslie realized that her first priority was to please God and to find her fulfillment in Him. True beauty, and eventually real love, sprang out of that. Leslie shares some poignant thoughts on purity. Feminism's Impact on Marriage and Family
Series Title: Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World (Day 3 of 3)
Guests Include: Carolyn McCulley
While feminism has been influential in changing women's pay and status in the culture, it has also done harm when it comes to the family. Today author Carolyn McCulley reveals how feminist thought has crept into our homes, leading to stressed out women and confused men. Feminism's Beginnings
Series Title: Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Carolyn McCulley
Is it possible to be a feminist and a faithful, godly woman? Today self-proclaimed former feminist Carolyn McCulley talks about feminism's start and exposes the anti-biblical messages behind it. Waking Up to Faith
Series Title: Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Carolyn McCulley
Are men really the problem? That's what Carolyn McCulley wondered as she grappled her way through her Women's Studies courses in college. Today, Carolyn remembers hearing the gospel clearly taught for the first time and tells how it radically changed her life and her beliefs about feminism. Saved Through Motherhood, Part 2
Series Title: Saved Through Motherhood (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Mark Driscoll
Motherhood is WORK! Pastor Mark Driscoll continues to unpack 1 Timothy 2:15 and explains how motherhood can be the very tool God uses to sanctify the mom. Saved Through Motherhood, Part 1
Series Title: Saved Through Motherhood (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Mark Driscoll
Has your child taught you any unexpected lessons lately? Pastor Mark Driscoll explains the meaning of 1 Timothy 2:15, the controversial and often misunderstood verse which states, "Yet she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control." True Women Speak Out, Part 2
Series Title: True Women Speak Out (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Barbara Rainey, Karen Loritts, Various
Who are the mentors who have shaped you the most? Hear some of the leading ladies of Christianity--Barbara Rainey, Karen Loritts, Mary Kassian, Holly Elliff and Carolyn McCulley--answer that question and offer their own parting wisdom to women attending the True Woman conference held last year in Chicago. True Women Speak Out, Part 1
Series Title: True Women Speak Out (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Barbara Rainey, Karen Loritts, Various
If you could have a "do over" in life, what would you want to redo? Barbara Rainey, Karen Loritts, Mary Kassian, Holly Elliff and Carolyn McCulley comment on the hardest part of living out biblical womanhood in their own lives. Womanhood: The World's Way, or God's Way?
Guests Include: Dennis Rainey, Mary Kassian
This weekend on the broadcast, authors Dennis Rainey and Mary Kassian speak on the differences of womanhood as defined by the world rather than by God. Ladies Loving Learning
Guests Include: Carolyn James, Susan Hunt
This weekend on the broadcast, authors Carolyn James and Susan Hunt talk about seeing the world around you through God's eyes. Taking the High Road
Series Title: The Uncommon Woman (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Susie Larson
Pettiness, bitterness, and gossip can weigh a woman down, but there?s freedom in Christ. Susie Larson, author of The Uncommon Woman, talks with Dennis Rainey about Satan's attempt to keep us tied up emotionally, and about the freedom to be found in Christ. Taking Every Thought Captive
Series Title: The Uncommon Woman (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Susie Larson
Women, throw off the insecurity, because you are precious to Jesus! Author Susie Larson talks with Dennis Rainey about how important it is that a woman's words and actions reflect who she is in Christ. Becoming a Woman of Character
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 5 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of "Revive Our Hearts", illustrates what it means to be a woman of character. A Woman After God's Own Heart
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 4 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the syndicated broadcast "Revive Our Hearts," looks to 1 Timothy for wisdom on what it means to be a woman after God's own heart. Responding to Your Husband
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 3 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Dennis Rainey talks with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the popular broadcast "Revive Our Hearts," about the woman's role as a responder. Nancy Leigh explains how a woman's responsiveness ties into her wifely role as her husband's helper. Living God's Design for Your Life
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 2 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Nancy Leigh DeMoss explains how all women, whether single or married, are called to be nurturers and bearers of life. Hear how moms can teach their daughters how to live out their God-given design. God's Woman in Today's Culture
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 1 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Dennis Rainey talks to Nancy Leigh Demoss about the challenges and benefits of being God's woman in today's culture. Using Wisdom With a Man
Series Title: The New Eve (Day 5 of 5)
Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey
How can a woman best connect to a man? Family experts Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk with pastor and Men's Fraternity founder, Dr. Robert Lewis, about connecting to a man. Don't miss Robert sharing the ten mistakes women most often make relating to the opposite sex. Understanding Biblical Femininity
Series Title: The New Eve (Day 4 of 5)
Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey
What does God want for women? Dr. Robert Lewis, best-selling author of several books including The New Eve, talks with Dennis and Barbara Rainey about five bold moves every woman can take to fulfill her destiny. Understanding Your Kingdom Assignment
Series Title: The New Eve (Day 3 of 5)
Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey
What are women really designed to do and be? Author and pastor Dr. Robert Lewis talks with Dennis and Barbara Rainey about a woman's core callings. Core Issues of Womanhood
Series Title: The New Eve (Day 2 of 5)
Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey
Can a woman really "have it all"? Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk frankly with Dr. Robert Lewis, leader of FamilyLife's Church Initiative and author of the book The New Eve, about the core issues affecting women negatively today. Find out how many women are answering the question, "How can I be most powerful?" What It Means to be a Woman
Series Title: The New Eve (Day 1 of 5)
Guests Include: Dr. Robert Lewis, Barbara Rainey
Defining a woman's role isn't as easy today as it was 30 years ago. Dennis Rainey and his wife, Barbara, talk with noted author and pastor Dr. Robert Lewis about what it means to be a woman in a changing and often confusing culture. Copy of A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 1 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
This week on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks to Nancy Leigh Demoss about the challenges and benefits of being God's woman in today's culture. What to do About Vanity, PMS, and Expectations
Series Title: Damsels in Distress (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Martha Peace
Today on the broadcast, Christian counselor and nurse, Martha Peace, offers biblical solutions to real problems women face, such as vanity, PMS, and legalism. Experiencing God in Extraordinary Ways
Series Title: What Happens When Women Say Yes to God (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Lysa TerKeurst
On today's broadcast, Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, rejoices with Dennis Rainey when she recalls what God has done in the life of her family and church when God's command to "love thy neighbor" is taken seriously. A Meeting With the Master
Series Title: What Happens When Women Say Yes to God (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Lysa TerKeurst
Are you experiencing the adventure of walking with God? Today on the broadcast, join Dennis Rainey as he talks with author Lysa TerKeurst, author of the book What Happens When Women Say Yes to God, as she tells about her profound encounter with the Lord and the big step of faith she and her husband took after hearing His voice. The Skinny on Gossip and Manipulation
Series Title: Damsels in Distress (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Martha Peace
On today's broadcast, Martha Peace, author of the Christian bestseller The Excellent Wife, sheds some light on a woman's weakness for gossip and manipulation. Lies Women Believe About Marriage
Series Title: Lies Women Believe (Day 5 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Nancy Leigh DeMoss, a best-selling author and host of the syndicated radio program "Revive Our Hearts", talks with equally talented author and speaker, Dennis Rainey, about the lies women believe about marriage. Lies Women Believe About Circumstances and Emotions
Series Title: Lies Women Believe (Day 4 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Dennis Rainey talks with award-winning author and speaker, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, about a woman's propensity for believing lies, especially those related to her circumstances and emotions. Find out how to counter these lies with Scriptures like Romans 8:28: "God causes all things to work together for the good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose." Lies Women Believe About Self-Esteem
Series Title: Lies Women Believe (Day 3 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Nancy Leigh DeMoss, best-selling author of the book Lies Women Believe, tells Dennis Rainey how women are more likely to process things through their emotions, which in turn makes them more prone to believe things that aren't true, including the lie that "I'm not worth anything." Lies Women Believe About God
Series Title: Lies Women Believe (Day 2 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Compelling author and speaker, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, talks honestly with Dennis Rainey about the lies women often believe about God. Hear how these lies can lead a person to discount sin and question the Creator's goodness. In the Beginning ...
Series Title: Lies Women Believe (Day 1 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
FamilyLife President Dennis Rainey talks about the frazzled state of women today and the lies the culture promotes with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host and teacher of the syndicated broadcast "Revive Our Hearts". Relating to Women with Powerful Personalities
Series Title: Peacemaking Women (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Tara Barthel, Judy Dabler
How do you get along with strong-willed people? On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Judy Dabler and Tara Barthel, both certified Christian conciliators and co-authors of the book, Peacemaking Women. Judy and Tara share how to relate to other women with powerful personalities. Causes of Conflict
Series Title: Peacemaking Women (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Tara Barthel, Judy Dabler
Today on the broadcast, certified Christian conciliators, Tara Barthel and Judy Dabler, talk to Dennis Rainey about the conflict that almost ended their friendship and halted the writing of their book, Peacemaking Women. An Empowered Woman
Series Title: S.H.E.: The New Femininity (Day 3 of 3)
Guests Include: Rebecca St. James
On today's broadcast, recording artist Rebecca St. James, author of the book S.H.E., encourages women to find a mentor, to set boundaries for themselves, and to look to God for meaning and purpose. A Healthy Woman
Series Title: S.H.E.: The New Femininity (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Rebecca St. James
Do you feel pressure trying to live up to the culture's concept of beauty? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Christian recording artist Rebecca St. James about the freedom of living as a SHE--a woman who is Safe, Healthy, and Empowered. A Protected Woman
Series Title: S.H.E.: The New Femininity (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Rebecca St. James
What defines a real woman? Grammy Award winner Rebecca St. James redefines the new feminism and tells what it means to be a woman who is protected and safe. A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 5 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Today on the broadcast, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of "Revive Our Hearts," illustrates what it means to be a woman of character. A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 4 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
On today's broadcast, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the syndicated broadcast, "Revive Our Hearts," looks to 1 Timothy for wisdom on what it means to be a woman after God's own heart. A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 3 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, host of the popular broadcast, "Revive Our Hearts," about the woman's role as a responder. Nancy Leigh explains how a woman's responsiveness ties into her wifely role as her husband's helper. A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 2 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
On today's broadcast, Nancy Leigh DeMoss explains how all women, whether single or married, are called to be nurturers and bearers of life. Hear how moms can teach their daughters how to live out their God-given design. A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood
Series Title: A Biblical Portrait of Womanhood (Day 1 of 5)
Guests Include: Nancy Leigh DeMoss
This week on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks to Nancy Leigh Demoss about the challenges and benefits of being God's woman in today's culture.