Friends Of A Feather

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Hi friend! Last time we were together, you heard from three of my friends about how they are doing in quarantine. I love how they have each transitioned into quarantine so beautifully and how they encourage me in my walk with Jesus. You can listen one episode back , number 130. In these uncertain times, I find it so refreshing to hear from Godly women raised up to encourage other women in our faith. I so enjoyed my chat with my guest today.   Today’s episode is with Richella Parham, She is a wife, mom to three adult sons, speaker, writer, and new crocheter! Richella’s book, Mythical Me, was the Inter Varsity Press Readers Choice Award winner. On this episode, Richella shares about an illness she was born with and how she overcame the comparison trap as a young adult woman. Richella beautifully speaks as she points us to Jesus through her words. If you enjoyed this episode, I would love for you to leave a review for the Friends of a Feather Podcast here!

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Hi friend! Last time we were together, you heard from Beth McCord when she encouraged us how the Gospel changes us. I LOVE that Beth shared about the core longings that we each have and it was so interesting to hear that. Be encouraged by listening to Beth’s story about how she has found the Enneagram personality system such a great tool when she was a wife and young mother starting her family. You can listen to ep. 128 here. Today’s episode is with Lindsay Leiviska, She is a wife, mom of three, writer, and homeschool coach. I asked her to share her precious story of how 18 months after adopting her son, her family went from a calm home to one of chaos. But, in that, Lindsay shares how God took her brokenness, and mercifully showed her himself. I try not to ask questions that make my guests cry, but you know when us mommas talk about our kids, sometimes the tears just flow! To find full show notes, head to www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/129

Last time we were together, you heard from my friend, Lynn Lyle who encouraged us that God’s Got This. In these really interesting days we are living in, throughout the Covid-19 virus, it is encouraging to hear that we are not alone, that God is still on the throne, He is not wringing His hands and that HE is in control.  To be encouraged by listening to Lynn’s story of walking through cancer as a five year old and because of that losing her arm a few years ago, you can listen by clicking here.  Today’s episode is with Enneagram expert and coach, Beth McCord.  You may have seen her live, on Instagram, or read one of her and her husbands books from their online ministry and company, Your Enneagram Coach. I ask her to share how she started using the Enneagram in her own life and Beth shares each types core longings and she shares a word picture about a cistern  that I will not forget.  Don't forget to check out the complete list of quotes and links in the Show Notes, here. 

Last week I was so excited to visit with Candace Joseph. It was such a great conversation hearing her walk through infertility and how she has honored the Lord through it.  To be encouraged, listen to her story, here. Today’s episode is with my friend, Lynn Lyle.  Lynn has an incredible story of having Ewing Sarcoma as a child.  And, a few years ago, Lynn lost her arm after many weeks of not knowing what was wrong.  Lynn is humble, strong, and shares from her heart that God is the one who gives her peace. For full list of Show Notes visit my web site "When God told me that He was going to take care of it, I believed Him." 

Hi friend!  Last week was a Top 10 with Wren: Ways to THRIVE during quarantine with yours truly.  In case you missed it, check it out here. Today’s episode is with my friend, Candace Joseph.  I first met Candace online after she posted the sweetest picture of a HOPE bird she had received from her friend, Dondra.  Find all the Show Notes at wrenrobbins.com

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Hi friend!  Last week was an episode with my friend, Dondra Fite as she shared her God story of how He is still in the business of God sized miracles! You can listen one episode back here.   Today’s episode is with my friend, Jodi Sappe. Jodi shares her story of struggle as she saw her husband battle a drug addiction over the span of 10 years. You will hear the theme of how God has been enough in her life throughout our conversation. Check out the show notes here for links and quotes from the episode.   

Hi friend!  Last week I re-aired an episode with Glenna Marshall as she shared her God story of how God has taught her how to study His word asking one specific question, how she dealt with adoptive momma guilt, her families recent church merge, and steps we can take toward racial unity in our communities and churches. You can listen one episode back here.  Today’s episode is with my friend, Dondra Fite. You may remember Dondra from episodes 43 and 44 of her story of infertility and adoption. Now is Part 3 and you don’t wanna miss it! We talk about how nothing is impossible with God, her modern day miracle, and prioritizing silence in our lives.  Yes, yes and yes. After listening, you can find the Show Notes at wrenrobbins.com/podcast/123 for the Eat Read Love links and quotes Dondra shared on this episode. 

Hi friend!  Last week I re-aired an episode with Colby Crisler as she shared her God story of walking through Cystic Fibrosis, having a double lung transplant, and seeing God at work in her life.  You can listen to it one episode back, #121. Today’s episode is with Glenna Marshall.  Glenna is a believer, Pastor’s wife, mother, speaker, author, and singer/songwriter. Glenna shares her God story with us and how Glenna overcame the imposter syndrome as an adoptive mama, how she expresses gratitude even when she has a meal that is noncompliant to her auto immune disease.   We spent the last part of the episode talking about the recent exciting church merge Glenna and her husband walked through this past Fall.  God led them to merge with another church and create a Gospel Focused racially diverse church called Grace Bible Fellowship.  We talk about how we can have no racial reconciliation if it’s not based on Jesus.  A much needed conversation to air. After listening, you can find the Show Notes at wrenrobbins.com

We have a few new people joining in the Friends of a Feather community over here, so I wanted to reair this special episode that was first brought to you in the Fall of 2019.   Colby shares her dynamic God story of needing a double lung transplant and I actually recorded with her 5 weeks after her surgery.  I'm thrilled to bringing this conversation back because it's one of my favorites.   You will be inspired, you may shed a couple of tears, and you will hear how gracious our God is in her story. 

Hi friend!  Last week I loved having my husband, Jim join me on the podcast talking about things we wished we knew before we got married. It’s fun, lighthearted and he had a little bit too much fun with the sound effects. #ohyeah You can listen to it,  here.  Today’s episode is with Melanie Shankle. Melanie is wife to Perry, mom of her only child, Caroline, blogger, speaker, and author.  She loves fashion, reading, watching Netflix and spends her extra time watching Caroline play Soccer.  You will hear Melanie share how she went from blogger to author on the New York Bestsellers list with her books about motherhood, marriage, and friendship.  We talk about what it looks like as a mom of an only child, what God taught her when she walked through a difficult time in her life losing one of her best friends, and about comparing ourselves to other women.  She also shares about her new book coming out called, “On the Bright Side” and her first children’s book called Piper and Mabel about her two super active yet fu

My husband, Jim joins me for a special “What we wished we knew before we got married” episode! You will hear: •what we do for Date Nights In

Hi friend!  Last week it was great hearing Sarah Tucker share her story with us when she walked through getting a disease called Endocarditis which caused her to have open heart surgery 10 years ago.  She shares about God’s Faithfulness as her friends and family rallied around her during a really difficult time in her life.  You can go one episode back to hear it on episode 117.  Today’s episode is with my friend, Stacy Myers from the Humorous Homemaking blog. I’ve followed Stacy for years on Instagram and we had we had the best time chatting!  We talk about failures and what to do with them, Stacy encourages us how to stop walking in fear of missing God’s will, and I love how packed full this episode is with resources and the truth we can point our heart toward God’s word. Stacy shares about her recent journey of walking in food freedom.  I love how open Stacy is and so let’s get to it!  Here is my conversation with Stacy! Be sure to check out the full list of Show Notes at wrenrobbins.com/podcast

Hi friend!  I enjoyed having Katie from Dear Mushka on the podcast last week to hear her story of losing her mother, praying and waiting in her adoptiions,  and sharing about discipling her children.  You can go one episode back to hear that episode.  It was 116.  Today’s episode is with my friend, Sarah Tucker.  After an infection going to her heart, Sarah had open heart surgery at the age of 23. We talk about how God was faithful to her through other people ministering to her, what her mom prayed for Sarah during that difficult time, and why Sarah is grateful for the hard things she has walked through. Sarah also gives encouragement to us as  she shares how we are all influencers regardless if its 10 followers on social media or loving our families well. 

Hi friend!  I enjoyed having Polly and Rachel on the podcast last week to hear their stories of how they met and how Thriving Home began.  We talk about their views of food and how that has changed.  You can also find their yummy recipes that they mention. That is one episode back, number 115 if you want to check it out! And, if you are liking what you hear I would love for you to do one of these three things that have to do with you podcast app on your phone….1)leave a star rating..you can even do that one right now if you are on your podcast app! Click the stars right under the title Friends of a Feather.  A 5 star rating would be great!  2) Leave a fun quick review….it could be as simple as: I love the guests on the podcast!  OR I am encouraged by the podcast!  Simple is great!  OK one more thing you could pick…3)tap the three little buttons on your podcast app to send this episode to a friend. I love getting a text from a friend with a podcast attached to it! Thanks ya’ll. Today’s episode is with my frien

Happy Monday, friend! If this is your first time being here or if you've joined me for all 7 Monday Boost episodes, welcome! On Fridays, I invite a friend to come on the episode to share her God story with us and on Mondays I share a practical word from God that He's been teaching me that week! Come for a whole lotta Jesus and a whole lotta encouragement!  Today, I was reading in my One Year Bible and there were a some specific character Qualities that I saw in scripture in Joseph’s story that I desire to have in my own life. And, I thought these may encourage you in your walk as well!  I love Joseph’s story in the Bible and everytime I hear a sermon or read it, I hear something new!  There are three character qualities that I saw in the exerpt of Joseph’s story today and that’s what I’m going to share! Find a transcript of the episode on my blog at wrenrobbins.com/blog/lessonsfromJoseph  

Today’s episode is with my guests Polly Conner & Rachel Tiemeyer. They are the gals from the Thriving Home blog! If you have seen my Instagram Stories lately you have seen what I’ve been making for dinner and it’s been some recipes from their blog! Let’ me just say I tried three of their recipes and they are now in my monthly rotation that’s for sure! On today’s episode you will hear a part of Polly and Rachel’s story. Their journeys of creating and sharing recipes began with two very different stories of their view about food. Rachel’s oldest child was 18 months old when they had to adjust their family eating habits because they found out he had Crohn’s disease and wanted healthy options for him. Polly walked through a weight loss journey that led her to whole food eating. They have perfected fixing food for their families using whole food ingredients and no or fewer processed ones while being versatile for busy women! And all the mommas said AMEN! Grab the Show Notes here