Girls Night #118: Why We Need Strong Christian Women (and How to be One)
IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
Why it’s important that we are encouraged to be strong as Christian women (and what that actually looks like)
What qualities or characteristics are present in a strong, Christian woman
How it’s possible to be strong while also being meek, and humble (and how those seemingly contradictory things work together)
What to do if we find ourselves in a situation where our strength is questioned, or pushed back against
Why Godmother figures or Christian mentors are so important for us to have as women
(You can also listen right here!👇)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!
Our guest today is my new friend Lisa Bevere. Now, if you’re not familiar with Lisa, let me just tell you, you are going to love her. When I think about what it looks like to be a strong, Christian woman, Lisa is one of the first women who comes to mind, and that’s exactly why I wanted to bring her on the show.
And that’s exactly what we’re going to be talking about today. We’re talking about why we need strong Christian women, and how to be one.
This topic is so important to me because as Christians and as women, we’re encouraged to be a lot of things, but “strong” isn’t always on that list. Or if it is, it seems like everyone has a different definition of what “strong” is supposed to look like. Have you ever experienced this?
And sometimes, we aren’t encouraged to be strong at all. We’re not encouraged to speak up, step up, or to bring our full selves to the table. We’re encouraged to be smaller, quieter, to hold back. And I think when we do this, the world is missing out on SO MUCH. And that’s why I’m so happy to have Lisa here with us today.
Today we’re going to talk about what it actually means to be a strong Christian woman, and what that looks like played out in our lives. We’re going to talk about what to do when we meet resistance — people who think we should bring less of ourselves to the table, not more, and that’s seriously just the beginning. Lisa shares so much wisdom with us in this episode, and I cannot wait for you to hear from her!
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LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Steph’s book, The Lipstick Gospel (here’s a paperback copy and here’s a free digital download!)
Steph’s prayer journal, The Between Places
Lisa’s new book: Godmothers: Why you need one. How to be one.
Scripture Mentioned:
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” - Proverbs 31:26 ESV
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” - Psalm 55:22 NIV
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17 NIV
Quotes Mentioned:
"Religion, not Christianity, has diminished women" - Lisa
"My heart is for women to know that God created them as an answer to be embraced, rather than a problem to be controlled" - Lisa
"God always meant for male & female to be a power union, not a power struggle" - Lisa
"Man and woman bring something better together" - Lisa
"God likes our personalities" - Lisa
"Sometimes being strong is being quiet" - Lisa
"Every mistake is an opportunity for growth" - Lisa
"Rejection by people is actually where we find our strength and acceptance from God" - Lisa
"I grow in seasons of hardship more than I grow in seasons of ease and popularity" - Lisa
"I think a lot of people want to be warriors, but they don't want to battle" - Lisa
"It takes more strength to bless those who curse you" - Lisa
"I have found Him faithful when people have disappointed me" - Lisa
"God, you will make a way where there seems to be no way" - Lisa
"Strength happens in community" - Lisa
"Real strength comes in when you take a broken place in your life and make it beautiful for someone else" - Lisa
CONNECT WITH LISA:
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WHILE WE’RE ON THE SUBJECT
here’s another resource I know you’ll love!
Every Single Moment
A 100-day prayer journal to help you savor the present and prepare for the future!