Friends Of A Feather

  This is episode 62 and my guests are Katie Norrid and Amy Mobley.   In 2017, Katie & Amy decided to take a leap and start City Hill Design and turn their talent and passion into something more by working with builders, remodelers, and homeowners in the Memphis area. With a combined 8 years of experience, they have a fantastic eye for design, a love of working hard, and a desire to help people achieve a home they can enjoyand be proud of. Amy finds joy in bringing a laid back touch into spaces with a little bit of modern aestheticwhile Katie loves crafting spaces with an old world charm while keeping things calm, neutral, and timeless.  We talk about growing up together with a famous basketball brother, the memories they love about growing up,  how they ended up working at the same homebuilding company and something unplanned in March of 2017 that changed everything in the best way.  This feels like a conversation between friends, even if we just met the day of recording in my kitchen.  I could not stop

Colby is an amazing worship leader, wife to John, mommy to Lola, and just recently had a double lung transplant after her lungs continued to decline due to having Cystic Fibrosis.  So many God moments in our conversation.  I loved hearing about how Colby was called only 9 days after being put on the transplant list that they had lungs for her!  How Colby's community was lifting her up in prayer during her surgery, many who did not even know her!  Such a raw part of the conversation when we talk about the thought of Colby not being around to raise her daughter, Lola.  But, hearing the faith of Colby and what a good father God is and how she KNEW He would take care of her.   SHOW NOTES: Connect with Colby on her web site, FB, and Instagram Find Colby's album on iTunes. Books Colby is reading:  Everybody Always by Bob Goff Driven by Eternity by John Bevere Colby's song was featured on: The Frey Living  Today's Show Sponsor: Elora Inspired: Elora Inspired is a Christian children's brand offering apparel and the

  Welcome to the Friends of a Feather podcast where my friends share their story of how they have been changed by Jesus.  Receive encouragement from my friend Kathryn on episode 60 today!   Kathryn is a wife, mom to two high schoolers, Bible teacher, encourager, and friend to those she meets.  A few years ago, Kathryn was called out of her comfort zone in order to fully use the gift of teaching that God had placed within her.  Her life has been changed because of learning and teaching God's word chronologically.  We talk about how Kathryn used to plan her life (or so she thought), down to when she would have her children biologically.  Three IVF procedures later and God called her to drop what she thought as "perfect" and came to know him personally.  Kathryn and her husband Jay were called to adopt their daughter and then their son 11 months later.   Throughout Kathryn's life, you will hear how God has moved and you will be encouraged to hear the wisdom she shares, how she points us all back to Jesus, and ho

 Picture this: teenage girl dealing with a loss of a family member through suicide, alcohol, drugs, husband leaving for his contracting job in Afghanistan six days after her baby boy was born, moving cities many times, husband addicted to pain medication, filing for divorce, separating from her husband for ten months, life spiraling out of control as she looked for love, for acceptance, for care.   Through all of this Brandy realized her need for Jesus and Jesus transformed her life and she, her husband, her family, and her marriage have been forever changed.    Hear my friend Brandy’s incredible story today and share with a friend!  Link in profile.

  Today's episode is with my friend, Ashleigh.   Ashleigh is a sweet in real life friend, wife to Matt, mother to four children and a part time pharmacist!  Ashleigh's  story begins when her husband, Matt, went to China on a work trip, saw the poverty in the area, and was burdened for the children there.  He came home from that trip and talked with Ashleigh about adopting a child from China! In this episode hear the details of how God's timing was 7 1/2 years later and they would see their baby girl for the first time and the joy that she has brought to their family.  Hear Ashleigh's advice for someone walking that road today!  Feel free to share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement journeying through the adoption process.   SHOW NOTES: Connect with Wren over on Instagram and FB    

  Hey Friends!! On today's episode, I enjoyed chatting with my new friend, Megan!  Megan is wife, mom to three sweet children, and shop owner of Elora Inspired! What I love about Megan is her strong desire to pour the love of Jesus into everyone around her!  She pours into her husband, her children, those she meets in real life and those on her Instagram page!  Megan and I talk about the family vacation she came back from when she knew her marriage was over.  However, her husband came home with a different set of feelings.  You will hear about the incredible change that Jesus made in their lives, their marriage, and in how they raise their children. Such an encouraging episode to hear how God's power intervened in Megan's life and why God led her to start her company, Elora Inspired!! SHOW NOTES: Connect with Megan over on Instagram and on Facebook  Check out Megan's adorable products in her shop, Elora Inspired    I would love to connect with you over on Instagram and on Facebook Love the podcast? Click HER

✨NEW✨podcast episode!! Today, my guest is Leah Simpson! Leah is a wife, mother, author, teacher, pioneer of bringing Classical Conversations to the Memphis area, homeschool mom, future Pilot and much more!! I love her company called Nurturing My Nest and that the goal of it is to strengthen families.  We had the best conversation! We talked about how Leah and Tim met❤️, what it’s like being married to a TV weatherman during bad weather

  Happy Friday!   Today on the podcast is Rosalynne Martin.  Roz is married to her college sweetheart, Jullian and they have two boys, ages 7 and 8.  Roz and Jullian have been married for 20 years, she is very involved in the Arise 2 Read program in Memphis, she occasionally writes for the Missional Motherhood blog, and loves spending time with her family. You will love hearing Roz's story of how she walked through infertility, miscarriage, 2 IVF cycles, adoption, and finding out she was pregnant while her oldest was still in the NICU.  And, through it all, you can see God's hand at work.  It may seem so simple yet difficult, but trusting God with you whole heart is what Rosalynne knew she had been called to do.   She had delayed motherhood, but now she openly shares her story to many she meets.  And, I'm so happy to share her story with you today!   SHOW NOTES: Adoption Agency: Life Choices of Memphis What Roz is reading: Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch Roz has been featured on th

   Today on the podcast is Megan Benson with Sheep Farm Felt.  Megan and I met over Skype this past week but I felt like I already knew her and her adorable sheep from following her on Instagram!!   We talk about how Megan began her company, the best advice her dad gave her, and how she makes the felt balls!  We also chat a little about Megan's family story of her parents as makers, losing everything in a fire when she was only four years old, and what her parents did for their community as a thank you for their help in the rebuilding of their home. We chat about when Megan found out her oldest daughter was diagnosed with Autism Five, also called Asperger's syndrome.  Megan gives great advice for moms who are walking that journey.  I love how Megan speaks about community and connections in our conversation. It's a great, meaningful episode and I would love for you to listen and share with a friend! SHOW NOTES: To Connect with Megan on Instagram Find Megan's felt ball garlands at her web site: Sheep Farm Felt 

Happy Friday, friends

Happy Friday, friends

Hey friends!   Today my guest is my friend, Tracey. I met Tracey a few months ago standing in the hallway into my moms office at work. She is honest, lovable, sweet, and funny.   On this episode we talk about Tracey’s story of feeling betrayed by and lied to by her husband, Dwight while he was secretly hiding his addiction to gambling. You will hear the ups and downs of their marriage relationship that eventually led to their separation.   But, God.   You will hear about the moment that started the healing in their marriage. And, when Tracey fell back in love with him and started to trust him again.   Ya’ll. Tracey’s and Dwight’s story has the gospel weaved all through it. This story could have ended so much differently, but God brought them both to their knees and their marriage was saved.   Be encouraged through this amazing story of redemption, restoration, and love again.   edited to add: If you are reading this and no matter how hard you tried or prayed for it, your story did not end up in this way, kno

Today's episode is special because it's my 50th episode!!!  To celebrate this milestone, I brought my husband on the podcast to share our journey of infertility.   We chat about how we were naive thinking we would get pregnant easily according to "our" plans, the sweet moment our friends gave us, and what it was like realizing giving birth may not happen for us. I may or may not have teared up once!!! We also chat about how I struggled but learned how to close my mouth and pray during a time when I needed to submit to my husband.  God changed our circumstances, but not in our timing. God had a plan!   We chat a little about the podcast, my passion for encouraging women, and something you can do to encourage me!  (Rating and review;) You will get to hear what Jim is eating, reading, and loving these days!   Great episode!  We had a blast!! Link in profile or subscribe in iTunes! Wren  

Hey friends!! Today my guest is Kelly Stamps. You may know her from the blogging world at kellyskornerblog.com or as @mrskellystamps over on Instagram! I have read Kelly’s blog for years and it was super fun to catch up with her live over Skype!   On this episode we chat about: •different seasons of waiting⏱ •how Kelly & Scott met

  ☀️Happy Friday!!☀️ Today my guest on the podcast is Sallie Dean! Sallie is a wife of 10 years, mom to twin kiddos, is a brilliant artist/illustrator and her family is in the process of adopting her third child. We talk about: •the point when Sallie was no longer closed fisted but rather open handed in her fertility. •unity in the husband/wife relationship •the journey for Sallie and her husband to adopt and the surprise when they found out they would be bringing twins home

  We continue our conversation from the last episode on the Friends of a Feather podcast!!  If you want to hear Part 1, go to the previous recorded episode (Ep. 46).  On this episode, Val, Nat, and I talk about how Valerie began @valmariepaper after seeing there was a need in her own life for more focused prayer.  She launched her first prayer journal of 50 copies and now has sold over 40,000 of all prayer journals/devotionals!!  We hear about how she and Natalie traveled to Waco, Texas to participate in the Spring at the Silos event this past Spring.  So many neat stories and I loved hearing about it!  We also hear of a practical way that Val prays for her friends using her phone!   I loved our conversation so very much and loved hearing about their new projects that are in the works!!  You will be encouraged and will want to try out one of their journals right away!  Be encouraged, friends!! XO, Wren  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHOW NOTES:  Natalie: Natalie's web site Natalie on Facebook Natalie on Instagram ~~~~~~~~~~~

  Such a fun episode with Valerie Woerner and Natalie Lewis!  These twin entrepreneurs were sweet to take the time to chat with me over Skype one morning!  We had so much fun and I'm convinced we would all be BFF if we knew each other IRL.  For. Sure. We chat about their relationship as children, friendships, going away to college, and the time when their relationship was strained, and what they did to resolve their conflict.  We talk a lot about personality traits and of course, the Enneagram!  I also hear about how Natalie began her company and the new project she has coming out this Summer!! Don't miss next weeks episode when we hear how Valarie started her business, Valmariepaper in part two.    Be encouraged, friends!!! XO, Wren  Click on the affiliate link below to order!   https://shop.valmariepaper.com/?rfsn=853133.266a1

Happy Friday!!   Today, my guest on the podcast is Emily Thomas!  You may know her as the Mom Struggling Well over on instagram and on iTunes!  Emily is a wife, mother, nurse, podcaster, speaker, and friend to many.  Emily shared her story with me and it's incredible how she escaped an abusive marriage when she was a 21 year old newlywed in a foreign country.  You will hear how her friend reached out to her and how hearing from her gave Emily the freedom and willpower to leave.   We also chat about the next part of her story of meeting her second husband, moving to China for 3 years as missionaries and walking through infertility during that time.  I hear about how Emily forgave her husband after a short time of infidelity in their marriage.  Emily and her husband adopted two precious children when they were toddlers and we chat about the challenges and the joys through the lens of adoption.   Don't miss this episode!!  You will love Emily and see God's hand all over her story.  

Happy Friday, Friends! My favorite day of the week! This episode is Part 2 of the conversation with my friend, Dondra! Dondra is a wife to Eric, mom to Madelynn who is in a sophomore in college and Ellington who is a two year old toddler. She has an amazing story of tears, loss, surrender, but full of sweet details, thankfulness, faithfulness, and joy! In the episode we hear about: •the sweet confirmation God gave Dondra that they were to adopt •the devastating failed adoption but seeing God’s hand so vividly through it •the prayer Dondra prayed throughout the adoption process •the gasp when they first saw their sweet Ellington and the similarity of how God looks at us •the faithfulness of God and why Dondra is thankful for her infertility •the details God graciously gave Dondra and her family will blow you away! Don’t miss this episode!! You will laugh, you will cry (like for realz) and you will be encouraged to walk your faith out in a whole new way! Link to listen in my profile or subscribe in ITunes for

☀️Happy Friday!!☀️ Today on the podcast is my friend, Dondra. Dondra is a dear friend of mine who shares her story of walking through the joys of motherhood with her daughter while yearning for a second child, two miscarriages, a failed adoption, a successful adoption, and how she ultimately surrendered her plans to God to what her family would look like. We talk about: •the journey of motherhood with her daughter while walking through secondary infertility •struggling with two miscarriages •what her husband wrote in a letter that changed their lives for the better •the excitement that God gave Dondra of looking differently than a typical family Don’t miss this episode!! You will laugh, you will cry and you will be encouraged to walk your faith out in a whole new way! Link to listen in my profile or subscribe in ITunes for IPhone or Stitcher for Android