The Sheepdog Wife Podcast

I bet you can guess the news I'm sharing this week! This is a short episode, but includes my top 3 tips for buying/selling/moving house...

Just do it!

I bring a break from the planned topics for this season because I want to share what's happening in our lives... Listen in now!

Where are you looking for your friends? Are you struggling to build healthy, supportive, and lasting friendships?

This "self-care" topic can be considered a touchy one... but should it be?

I am BACK! Season 2 Episodes are officially being recorded, after a hiatus much longer than I intended (but was entirely in God's plan!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This week I just tell you a little bit about the decisions we made in our home regarding this school year, and a little bit of our thought process behind making those decisions. I do share a couple of specific things we are using, and want to be clear that there is no "affiliate" or "affiliation" involved here, I'm just mentioning them because I am using/enjoying/loving them, and want to share them with you! For anyone who would like more information, or to stay up-to-date regarding the little girl and her family that I mention in this episode, I'm including a link to their GoFundMe below (this is the only place they are sharing updates, in order to keep it as simple for the family to keep up with as possible): https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-oaklyn-hails-family --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

Join me this week in discussion with Kelly, a Faithful and talented woman married to a Federal Corrections Officer. Kelly and I discuss some of the difficulties specific to her husband's role (and others that carry to all LEO/First Responder/Military roles), their experiences walking down this road together and with their kids, and what works for them to make the most of the moments they have to keep stay connected to each other and their kids. Next week I'll be going to a little lighter topic of discussion: Jumping into the Fall, our homeschooling experience (so far!), and working through choosing and schedules/activities for our family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

My thoughts after studying Matthew 22 at our church this week. This is probably more of a 'thought stream' episode than anything else, but I hope it helps you in some sort of thought process and is a blessing to you this week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This is it! The long-awaited (for me anyway!) interview with the lovely Melissa Humes, author of the book we've worked through as a series called A Police Wife Bible Study. Getting to finally speak to Melissa, and hear her perspective on her book, and LE Family life from her voice/own immediate words was a joy. Grab a cup of tea, or coffee, and listen in to this conversation about Faith, Family, and the importance of Community. Thank you for joining me on the journey of this series! If you are just discovering us now, please feel free to listen to this episode first, and then purchase the study book and go back to start at the first chapter. I think hearing this conversation, and Melissa's perspective will add even more to the experience of the study! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This week we take a look at feelings of resentment, and bitterness, through the scope of the Amor of God, discussed in Ephesians 6. Put your thinking caps on for your personal study time here, because there is some great depth into the language and translations in this passage! Sabrina and I also take a brief rabbit trail about social media, so be prepared. Next week I will be interviewing the wonderful lady who authored this book, Melissa Humes, so if you have any questions you would like to ask her please send them to me ASAP! Thanks for listening ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This week's study is on the struggle of "Single" Parenting, that we often experience with long (sometimes strange!) shifts of overtime and who knows what else in this industry! Take heart: you do not need to be alone (or feel) alone! We all struggle with this sometimes (and not just us, first responders aren't the only ones that struggle with work-life balance sometimes). It is okay to ask for help! And what is more important: cultivate healthy relationships when you are not struggling, so you know you have people who are safe to share those struggles with when they do arise. If you have any questions or are struggling to find a healthy home church, please reach out! I'd be happy to share some more information about our own hunt for a new church home after our move last year. We only have one more chapter in our study after this! Chapter 10, on Resentment, is next! After that, I'll be interviewing the lady of the hour herself: Melissa Humes, who published this book we have been using to deep-dive into scripture these past episodes. Email me with any questions you have thought of, or been wrestling over, that you would like me to ask her during this interview! I'd love to include as many of them as I possibly can. Send all contacts to: thesheepdogwife@yahoo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

In this episode, we chat after studying 1 Corinthians 13 for the chapter discussing Marriage. This is a complex and many-faceted topic; we only scratch the surface! I would encourage you to read Proverbs 31, Titus 2, and other scripture on Biblical Womanhood and scripture discussing marriage in conjunction with 1 Corinthians 13 for a deep dive into this topic. Next week we discuss and delve into Chapter 9 of the book: A Police Wife Bible Study by Melissa Humes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This week's episode discusses the importance of Integrity. If you haven't gone through the book, which guides and prompts a deeper study of this topic, please do so! That facilitation will give you a more thorough look into what integrity is, the weight and importance it carries, and the gravity of its role in our lives as Christians. This discussion is a brief overview and highlight track, if you will, on what jumped out to us as we worked through this week's chapter. Dictionary definition of Integrity: 1. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. 2. the state of being whole and undivided. 2a. the condition of being unified, unimpaired, or sound in construction. 2b. internal consistency or lack of corruption in electronic data. Next week we get into Chapter 8, and discuss Marriage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This week's topic is Jealousy - we study the stories of Cain and Abel, Saul and David, Herod and the infant Jesus, and the Pharisees' interactions with Jesus. We cover a lot of text, but tried to be succinct due to some scheduling constraints we faced this week We hope you enjoy! As always, reach out on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok) or email The Sheepdog Wife at thesheepdogwife@yahoo.com Next week we look at Chapter 7 of our study, on Integrity! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This episode of The Sheepdog Wife Podcast tackles a slightly less difficult topic than previous weeks, but one that heavily impacts the First Responder world all the same. Everyone will experience Fatigue at some point in their lives: so what can we learn about how to approach this topic from scripture? Join me in chapter 5 of A Police Wife Bible Study, in reading Ecclesiastes 3.1-14. Reach out on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok if you want to see funny content) or via email at: thesheepdogwife@yahoo.com Next week, in Chapter 6, we look at the topic of Jealousy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This week's discussion is on Depression, Chapter 4 of our book A Police Wife Bible Study by Melissa Humes. Next week we will move on to Chapter 5, and discuss Fatigue. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

Our third week of the Bible Study authored by Melissa Humes, finds us working through Chapter 3 of the book, on the topic of Harassment. Tune in as we discuss this extremely difficult topic from a perspective in Acts 16. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

In this episode, we discuss Fear, what it can look like, who it impacts, and some practical application steps to work on conquering it. We hope that this episode will be a real encouragement for those walking through these feelings. That said, by nature this topic is sensitive, because we do discuss what *could* happen, I think what is in this episode is truth that you need to hear in the hard times, but use your discretion to time hearing when it will reach you best. If you are struggling to conquer your fear or worry, and need someone to talk to, please reach out to us at thesheepdogwife@yahoo.com, or contact us via social media (on Facebook, Instagram, or even TikTok). Teaser for next week, we will cover Chapter 3, discussing Harassment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

Sabrina and I dive into this Bible Study, after studying Chapter 1 of A Police Wife Bible Study by Melissa Humes this week. If you have read it already, awesome! If you haven't, please listen and see what God leads you to glean from as you go through the chapter yourself. If you have any additional thoughts or questions, regarding the chapter, or that you would want to ask the book's author at the end of the study, please reach out and send me an email at: thesheepdogwife@yahoo.com Look us up on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Next Week's episode will cover Chapter 2: Fear --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This episode introduces Sabrina, and man does she drop some great jewels of wisdom! Sabrina will be co-hosting our upcoming Bible Study, starting on June 25th, 2022, and is a PSP Wife, Mom of two, talented Photographer, and Daughter of the King. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

ETA: This episode was updated, and the playing of the songs was removed to enable it to be available to stream across multiple platforms, instead of just Spotify. It was originally published during National Police Week in Washington DC 2022. A nod to this week meant to honor, appreciate, and acknowledge our law enforcement officers who protect us at their own peril each day, and especially those (and their families) who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Songs featured in this episode (in order of play): Courageous by Casting Crowns Thin Blue Line by Austin Wahlert The Weight of the Badge by George Strait Stay in the Fight by Chase Curl One Call Away by Charlie Puth The Ones that Didn't Make it Back by Justin Moore Officer Down by Chase Curl Thin Blue Line by Justin Heflin The Thin Blue Line by Eddie Bush --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This week we have an update on our upcoming Bible Study (starting June 25th!). I also interview my husband, as we talk about the journey into law enforcement more from his own perspective, including what he found helpful from me during the whole shebang. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

Please join me in working through a Bible Study put together, especially for Police Officer's wives. A special surprise for the end of the study series is also included in this episode, along with a gentle reminder of what we are working for, for the Mamas listening . This book - A Police Wife Bible Study: Finding Answers in the Bible for the Unique Issues Law Enforcement Wives Face by Melissa Humes A link to purchase this book is included below. This is not an affiliate link, nor am I making any kind of profit off of its mention or recommendation. https://www.amazon.com/Police-Wife-Bible-Study-Enforcement/dp/1080806946 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

A recap from last weekend's adventure, with a Special Guest to add some additional thoughts and flavors to our topic: the Recent LYFE Women's Conference. For details on LYFE Conference 2023, I've included the link here: https://lyfe.clarkssummitu.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

A little explanation for my lack of episode this weekend! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

The second part of our What to Expect Series, navigating loss of family members, or emergencies, while your loved one is working, and may be unable to offer support other lines of work may afford. Full disclosure, this does discuss the loss of a loved one due to dementia and leukemia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

This is the first of what will be a number of episodes in our 'What to Expect' series. This particular episode is going to delve into what the hiring process and timeframe was like for a Federal Law Enforcement position, what the most difficult aspects of it were for our family, and the ultimate question: was it worth it all in the end? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message

It's nice to meet you! A quick breakdown about this podcast, and your host. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesheepdogwifepodcast/message