My husband, Mark, and I have been married for 38 years now. In our nearly four decades together, we’ve made many beautiful memories and witnessed God do amazing things. We’ve ministered in churches across the U.S. (including the one Mark pastored for 20 years.)...
Life is an adventure, isn’t it? (That’s definitely an understatement!) At some point or another, we all need some support through the highs and lows of what the journey of life includes. Sometimes you find yourself in circumstances you never expected. Your...
There’s nothing better than a story of hope! When we hear of someone who has overcome struggles, it puts things in perspective and inspires us to persevere in the midst of our own challenges. My guest in this episode has risen above truly desperate circumstances....
For this #MarriageMonday, I am sharing an adapted excerpt from my book My Heart is Broken: Your Next Steps for When Your Spouse is Unfaithful. When we are betrayed in our marriage, or when any hard things happen in our life, what can we hold on to for stability? “I’m...
These days, teen girls are under relentless pressure to measure up to peers and social media influencers. The expectations feel impossible to meet. Today, I’m partnering with my friends Lee Nienhuis and Shannon Popkin to share a conversation about this important...
Are you frustrated with getting older? As women, it’s easy to feel discouraged as our lives and bodies change. That’s why I’m so grateful for our guest’s wisdom today! Joining me for this conversation is Heather Creekmore, host of the internationally popular...
Today’s episode is special to me because my guest’s historical fiction books are some of my all-time favorite novels! These days, many of us struggle with anxiety to some degree, and that’s what we’re talking about in this episode. Joining me for this...
Back when our kids were still at home, April Fools’ Day was always a favorite day of the year for some of them. In fact, we used to have a side sprayer on our sink, and their favorite prank each year was to rubber band the handle so it would spray whoever turned...
Jill: The day that firm, written, clear communication was sent to Mark’s affair partner was the day our marriage began to heal. From that point on trust began to be rebuilt. Mark: In our work with couples healing from infidelity, we’re often asked about...
“God is in the resurrection business.” This is a phrase Mark and I love to say, and for good reason! Throughout our lives, we have seen God restore relationships between family members, provide healing from addiction and past hurts, and turn lives around completely....
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