The Godmother with Lisa Bevere

Do you find yourself wearing busyness like a badge of honor? In today’s society, we pride ourselves on to-do lists that create a sense of self-worth. But the truth is busy behavior is usually a byproduct of the things we’re trying to avoid. What if you created space for yourself to enjoy rest and learn the art of casting your cares? Many things hide behind restlessness, but God calls us to lay them down. Throughout scripture, we find that if we do not choose rest, it will choose us. God wants us to trust him as we move through life, but we sell ourselves short when we live as if everything depends on us. In today’s episode, I have the honor of hosting the remarkable Rebekah Lyons, author of Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose. If you've ever struggled with feeling weighed down by anxiety, stress, fatigue, and discouragement, I think you'll be blessed by this conversation. I can’t wait for you to listen in! You can connect with Rebekah on Instagram @rebekahlyons

Often we feel we are waiting on God to reveal His big plans for our lives—but what if God has something incredible for you right where you already are? Sometimes, following God's call doesn't look like moving across the pond but simply living with intentionality and surrender in the here and now. Our culture is living in an unprecedented epidemic of anxiety, but we can live each day as part of the greater reality God has invited us into. On this episode of The Godmother podcast, I'm so excited to bring you a powerful conversation with my friend and fellow author and podcaster Annie F. Downs! She'll be unpacking the essential attribute to fulfilling God's dreams for you and your kiddos—bravery. Are you ready to answer the call? Tune in to join the conversation! Annie F. Downs is an American author, public speaker, and podcaster. She is known for writing Christian daily devotionals and for her podcast, That Sounds Fun. You can connect with Annie on Instagram @anniefdowns

Is life just a set of random circumstances and coincidences, or is God's hand at work in the mess of it all? When life becomes hard, unpredictable, or unfair, it can be difficult to see God's blessings and cultivate a heart of gratitude. However, there is nothing greater than experiencing God in the monotony and familiarity of the day-to-day. Today, on the Godmother Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Roma Downey. We'll be diving into her newest book Unexpected Blessings—a conversation that I believe will help you open your eyes to see God's hand at work in your life. You may know Roma Downey from her years on Television starring in Touched by an Angel. While she loves acting she and her husband Mark Burnett own a production company called LightWorkers Media. They released the mini-series The Bible on the History channel and the movie, The Son of God. Her latest projects have been authoring her book A Box of Butterflies, and her newest book Unexpected Blessings releasing this easter. While she is a multi-talented woman, you’ll love hearing her heart for God and her family, more on the podcast.

Let’s talk about sex! Wait, did I just say that? Yes, I did! As taboo as the church has made this conversation, the importance of talking about a healthy and beautiful sex life remains. In my early married years, God showed me that I had awakened my “love” in the realm of lust and that I must lull the sexual nightmares back to sleep so I could awaken in the realm of true love. Join me and my friend Debra Fileta as we unpack some of the most important ideas related to Married Sex. We often hear about all of the things that hinder us in this area but restoring a sense of normalcy to the topic of cultivating connection is of equal importance to the latter. In this episode, you’ll hear many of the concepts from Debra’s book, along with: * Shedding light on the things that get in the way of intimacy * Addressing core beliefs about sex * Establishing healthy communication and frequencies by learning to ask the right questions * The hallmark of a healthy sex life We are so thankful for Debra taking a stance and shedding light on this topic! You can connect with Debra on Instagram at @debrafileta Grab a copy of Debra’s new book “Married Sex: A Christian Couple's Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life” here. https://truelovedates.com/the-married-sex/

It’s no secret that the past couple years have been a challenge to so many. Between pandemic fears, a charged political climate, and more challenges than ever inside and outside of the church, our culture is navigating some crazy circumstances. On this season of The Godmother podcast, I’m bringing on people who are navigating these challenging seasons well. We’ll have guests from many sectors of society — from business & entrepreneurship, to church, to leadership, to experts navigating current cultural conversations — I can’t wait for you to hear these interviews and meet some of our upcoming guests. To start off season three, I want to introduce you to my friend Heather Torres. 🥳 Heather is a wife, homeschooling mom, entrepreneur, YouTube creator, and COO of Think Media. She has a passion for teaching people how to show up on social media and monetize their hobbies on YouTube! In this episode, Heather shares: —How to get started on YouTube and start monetizing your passions —How she and her husband radically encountered God and converted from Mormonism to Christianity —The importance of sharing your story in social spaces —How to overcome fears and move forward in courage I hope as you listen to this episode you feel encouraged to start sharing your own story — it’s powerful! Do you have a friend who could use this encouragement today? Feel free to share this episode with her! You can find Heather on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherTorresTV and on Instagram at @mrsheathertorres. You can also get more information about the work she’s doing with Think Media at http://thinkmedia.video.

How do we weather the storms of motherhood? While motherhood is extremely rewarding, I think we can all agree it’s more challenging than we could have imagined. The truth is, the only way we make it through the storms of motherhood is by God’s grace. I can’t think of a better person to unpack this with on the podcast than my friend, Pastor Amy Groeschel. Amy Groeschel a wife, mother, and co-founding pastor (alongside her husband, Craig) of Life.Church. I can’t wait for you to hear as she shares from her own experiences about how God graces us for the season we’re in and all the beautiful and sometimes messy moments that come along the way. In this episode, Amy shares: —What it is to be a steward of our children and family —How to operate in the grace God gives for specific seasons of our lives —How to ask for help in the midst of motherhood —The power of praying for the lost I hope as you listen to this episode that you feel permission to ask for help when you need it and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God is gracing you for the season you’re in! Do you have a mama-friend who could use this encouragement today? Feel free to share this episode with her! You can connect with Amy on Instagram at @amygroeschel or on her podcast The Messy Table. For more resources on parenting, dive into my Moms of Men course today on the MessengerX app at NO COST to you 💕

How do you begin to rebuild when your life falls apart? And not just rebuild, but rebuild beautifully? I can’t imagine a better person to dive into this topic on the podcast with than my friend, Kayla Stoecklein. When Kayla’s husband Andrew unexpectedly passed away in August of 2018, Kayla found herself in circumstances she never imagined—a newly single mom of three young boys, desperately trying to pick up the pieces of their lives. Kayla’s mission to rebuild beautiful has inspired so many who find themselves in the midst of pain and circumstances they never saw coming, and her unwavering belief that “God’s Got This” has encouraged thousands of people around the world. In this episode, Kayla shares about: —losing her husband to suicide —navigating single motherhood unexpectedly —what she’s learned about mental health over the past couple of years —practical steps to rebuilding your life beautifully —how to trust God when life takes unexpected turns I hope this episode encourages you that you CAN rebuild beautiful—even in the midst of life’s most unimaginable pain. Do you have a mom-friend who’s walking through circumstances she never saw coming? Feel free to share this episode with her! For more resources on parenting, dive into my Moms of Men course today on the MessengerX app at NO COST to you 💕 You can connect with Kayla on Instagram at @kaylasteck! Books discussed in this episode: -Fear Gone Wild, by: Kayla Stoecklein — https://amzn.to/39STvK3 -Godmothers, by: Lisa Bevere — https://amzn.to/3t1sWKe

How do you raise strong & kind kids? So many moms know that strength and kindness are foundational characteristics for their kids’ lives, but have no clue where to start when it comes to instilling them. Today we’re unpacking this on the podcast with my friend, Korie Robertson. Korie Robertson is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, and TV personality known best for her family’s TV show on A&E, Duck Dynasty. I’m excited for you to hear from Korie today as she shares about the challenges of raising kids in and out of the spotlight. In this episode, Korie shares: —how adoption is woven into the story of her family —the value of inviting feedback from your kids into parenting —the importance of getting to know your kids’ friends —the keys to raising strong & kind kids I hope this episode encourages you in whatever season of life or parenting you find yourself! Do have a mom-friend who could use a little encouragement today? Feel free to share this episode with her! P.S. For more resources on parenting, dive into my Moms of Men course today on the MessengerX app at NO COST to you here: http://onelink.to/3mvb9f You can connect with Korie on Instagram at @bosshogswife and grab a copy of her book “Strong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character” today on Amazon!

Season two of The Godmother Podcast is here and we are tackling all things MOTHERHOOD 💕 I’m so excited to have one of my favorite people on the show today to help me kick off season 2—Lisa Harper! If there’s one thing mamas could use it’s a little encouragement! I believe this episode will empower all moms to walk in their God-given purpose and enjoy the laughs along the way! In this episode, Lisa Harper shares: —her adoption journey as a single woman —how to navigate single parenthood —some hilarious stories from quarantine —why she wrote her latest devotional—LIFE: An Obsessively Grateful, Undone by Jesus, Genuinely Happy, and Not Faking it Through the Hard Stuff Kind of 100-Day Devotional —the books and tv shows she’s currently hooked on Tune in here to join the fun and feel free to share with your mom friends who might need a good laugh today! I’m so excited to have you along for the ride on season two of The Godmother Podcast! You can connect with Lisa Harper on Instagram at @lisadharper or on her website at lisaharper.net! And grab a copy of her brand new devotional—LIFE: An Obsessively Grateful, Undone by Jesus, Genuinely Happy, and Not Faking it Through the Hard Stuff Kind of 100-Day Devotional—here: https://amzn.to/3aR4X8J! Books mentioned in today’s show: —The Mission of God’s People, by: Christopher Wright —Till We Have Faces, by: C.S. Lewis —Spirit Hermeneutics: Reading Scripture in Light of Pentecost, by: Craig Keener

I’m so excited to sit down with Jamie Ivey on this Thanksgiving day podcast. As you cook your turkey or get ready for fun family events, I hope you’ll join us for this conversation on what it looks like to live with a conviction of your ultimate calling and live the life God meant for you! In this conversation we dive into what it looks like to really love others with our lives, how we can bring God glory in everything we do, and how God speaks and guides us through various seasons of our lives. As you listen today, we hope to bring some joy to your Thanksgiving day and challenge you to be the person God created you specifically to be! Grab a copy of Jamie’s new book “You Be You: Why Satisfaction and Success Are Closer Than You Think” at jamieivey.com/youbeyou!

From the time she was in high school, Lila Rose was passionate about fighting for those who have no voice. I’m so excited to sit down with Lila, founder of Live Action—a media and news nonprofit dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects all human life— to discuss her passion and advocacy for the unborn. In this episode, we dive into how this passion developed in her life, how Godmothers and guides have helped shape her life along the way, and how we can really go about changing people’s hearts and minds when it comes to advocating for life. I hope this conversation inspires you to use your voice in whatever sphere of influence God has given you! Connect with Lila on Instagram at @lilaroseofficial and get involved with Live Action on Instagram at @liveactionorg or on their website at liveaction.org.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend & goddaughter Mo Isom Aiken as we unpack what spiritual equipping looks like in life’s messy moments. Even as a mamma of three who are under four years old, God is encountering & equipping Mo in the midst of the mundane. Mo shares what God has shown her about her generation, how God inspired her to write her book “Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot,” and what it has looked like to navigate today’s culture with grace and uncompromising truth. As you tune in today, know this: God is willing to encounter & equip you wherever you are. If you’re in the throes of motherhood or in a single season, the Father will meet you there. All you have to do is invite Him in! Connect with Mo on Instagram at @moisom and on her website at moisom.com. To grab a copy of the Godmothers book, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/godmothers.