Tried + Truly

Communication can be hard, but the good news is it doesn't have to be!  On this episode Lori Milliken and Michelle DeReus  share personal stories of how the powerful study I Said This You Heard That by author, speaker and communication expert Kathleen Edelman has helped them alter their communication style for the better.  We are all wired with a unique temperament that affects how we communicate and the things we need to hear from others.  Understanding our temperament and that of those around us can help us to live out God's design for communication - to build others up according to their needs, not ours.   Check out this episode to learn more about this impactful study and the lessons that they learned!To learn more about Kathleen Edelman and her book study I Said This You Heard That along with many other powerful resources, go to isaidyouheard.study or follow along on Instagram @isaidyouheard. To see show notes and much more, check out triedandtrulypodcast.com.   If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave a rating or review or share this episode with a friend! 

Faith over Fear – Is the phrase cliché or profound? We vote profound as the world is a scary place. There are times of chaos and turmoil that can consume our thoughts and steal our joy if we don't battle against it. So, what's a girl to do?! First of all, check out this episode of the T + T podcast as Lori Milliken, Michelle DeReus and their good friend Jackie Frailey share what their fears look like today and discuss the fears found in the book of Daniel. You'll leave encouraged knowing that God's provision and protection are ever-present for us today just as they were for Daniel in the lion's den. To see show notes and much more, check out triedandtrulypodcast.com.   If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave a rating or review or share this episode with a friend! 

We have all been offered grace, but do we really understand the true meaning of grace?  Can we give ourselves grace?  Can we offer it to others?  Is it just a buzzy word to make ourselves feel better when our imperfections shine through?  Grace as described in the bible is powerful, life-changing, and ours for the accepting.  Listen in and deepen your understanding of God's abounding grace.To see show notes and much more, check out triedandtrulypodcast.com.   If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave a rating or review or share this episode with a friend!  

Do you find yourself losing hope?  Hope for a brighter future?  Hope for a COVID-free life? Hope that the chaos of this world will end?  You're not alone!  Thankfully, you can rest assured there are ways to find encouragement and hope even while living through challenging times.  Lori and Michelle share three pro tips that are working for them as they pursue a heart of hopefulness.  Listen in, have some laughs, and let your hope be a light and change for a brighter tomorrow.  To see show notes and much more, check out triedandtrulypodcast.com.   If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave a rating or review or share this episode with a friend!  

Do you feel unfulfilled in a life of busyness?  Do you question your worth despite a successful and abundant career? Do you feel a loss of purpose while giving your all to motherhood?   These emotions are evidence that your identity is anchored in the ways of this world and not in the ways of the Lord.  Scripture tells us that fulfillment and purpose come from our identity in Christ and nothing else regardless of how noble it is.  Join Lori and Michelle as they chat with Abbey Lightbody about how to set our hearts and minds on who God says we already are.  To see our show notes and much more, check out triedandtrulypodcast.com.   If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave us a rating or review or share us with a friend!  To learn more about Abbey visit sacredsaltshop.com!

Does your patience run thin on the daily? Thin patience is nearly a badge of honor in the 21st century. Although comforting that we're not alone in this struggle, it's not a place to stay.  During this episode, Lori and Michelle share valuable lessons learned on patience that have enhanced their relationship with others and with God.  In the midst of chaos, we can cultivate a heart of patience and endurance which ultimately brings about peace.  Listen in and hear how a dose of patience changed their relationships and lives forever.To see our show notes and much more, check out triedandtrulypodcast.com.   If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave us a rating or review or share us with a friend!  

Marriage is one of the most intense and intimate relationships this side of heaven. The topic spurred a lot of interest in our prior T + T episode so we're talking about it again!  Sometimes we want to kiss our hubbies; sometimes we want to...kick them straight out of bed when snoring!  Kara Barker brings the energy as she shares thought-provoking guidance she's learned throughout her 25-year marriage. Kara is an author, CEO, mentor, podcast host, wife and faithful servant of the Lord.  A Holy Spirit-filled marriage is the path to a happy, healthy relationship so don't miss out on this uplifting episode. Learn more about Kara at karabarker.net.To see our show notes and much more, check out triedandtrulypodcast.com.   If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave us a rating or review or share us with a friend!

If you have kids, regardless of age, then we have some encouragement to share with you!  Lori and Michelle were honored to be joined by Jill Savage, a fourteen-time Christian author, public speaker, podcast host, and founder of Hearts at Home ministry. Together, they discuss our sweet yet imperfect little angels and the highs and woes of raising them. Jill is passionate about helping women find joy in the many seasons of motherhood.  This is one episode you don't wanna miss!To learn more about Jill, check out https://jillsavage.org or listen in to The No More Perfect Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.For show notes and more, please visit https://triedandtrulypodcast.com.  If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave us a rating or review or share us with a friend! 

Are you familiar with the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary from the town of Bethany? If not, check it out in the Gospel of Luke 10:38-42 and then check out this episode.  Mary's wise choice to sit in the presence of Jesus, soaking up every word, serves as a great example of prioritizing time with God. But that's not the only lesson in this famous true story. Her sister Martha all too often gets the bad rap as the frantic sister who becomes consumed by the busyness of lesser duties. Sound familiar? Don't shake your head at Martha though... Listen in as Lori and Michelle work as myth busters to highlight that Martha is also a faithful servant that knows and serves the Lord. Hit play and help redeem our girl, Martha.For show notes and more, please visit https://triedandtrulypodcast.com.  If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave us a rating or review or share us with a friend! 

Shame!  It's real, it's intense, and we all battle it in some form or another. Just like that of Adam and Eve, shame holds us back from being in close relationship with God.  It keeps us hiding in a place of pain and sin; preventing us from doing the good works we've been individually called to.  The comforting news is you're not alone in the struggle against shame and the Good News is there is freedom to be found through Christ Jesus.  Listen in as Jenny Luttrell shares her heart and how she overcame a sinful past by saying “yes” to Jesus. For show notes and more, please visit https://triedandtrulypodcast.com.  If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave us a rating or review or share us with a friend! 

Whether your kids are headed to kindergarten, college-bound or somewhere in between, change can be difficult on a mother's heart.  Listen in as we learn how to let go of control, manage our feelings of fear and embrace change by trusting the One who controls it all.  Letting go of our grip means letting God work His plan for our children, which is far greater than anything we can imagine.  Lori and Michelle give you three easy steps so you can let go and let God.  For show notes and more, please visit https://triedandtrulypodcast.com.  If you're enjoying the Tried + Truly Podcast, leave us a rating or review or share us with a friend!

The mom guilt struggle is real!  Social media and society are quick to tell us what it takes to become the ideal mother.  The real question we need to ask is - what are God's instructions for us as moms?   Thankfully, He keeps it pretty simple!  In the finale of season one, Lori and Michelle share their own mom guilt struggles and three ways we can cancel mom guilt for good.  We are certainly not perfect, but we were perfectly chosen by God to be the parent to our children.  There is no condemnation for those in Christ - that includes you, mama!Check out triedandtrulypodcast.com for show notes and more! 

Do you long for a more intimate relationship with God?  Have you ever felt lost in a religious routine?  Erica Goode, wife, mom and author of the blog Living A Goode Life, has been there too!  Listen in as she shares her powerful story of finding faith with honesty, humility and lots of laughs.  Erica strayed far from her childhood faith and found herself in seasons of denying and questioning the presence of God, yet He never left her side.  In the most unexpected of circumstances, Erica surrendered her heart to God and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Check out triedandtrulypodcast.com to connect with us, see show notes and learn more.  Follow us on IG @triedandtrulypodcast.Learn more about Erica at livingagoodelife.org and follow her on IG @living.a.goode.life.

Sorrow and grief are part of everyone's story this side of Heaven.  Thankfully, there is hope and healing to be found!  By holding fast to the truth of who God is and how He loves us, we can find hope in the midst of heartbreak.  Listen in and we promise you'll find encouragement as Kaitlyn Fiedler shares her journey through the tragic loss of her parents and siblings at the young age of 8.  Kaitlyn is now a proud mama, wife, talented blogger and a beautiful soul on a mission for God.  Her words are POWERFUL and lovely…and MUST be heard. Check out https://triedandtrulypodcast.com to connect with us, see show notes and more.Learn more about Kaitlyn and follow her at https://abeautifulbelonging.com.

Let's do a little heart check, ladies!  Are we unknowingly falling into the self-care trap? Can something that sounds so positive really be bad?  YES!  The answer is yes! If you are anything like Lori and Michelle, you may want to reflect on how you view and practice self-care.  It is a slippery slope from caring for our personal needs to distorting our thinking and motivation into a self-focused mindset.  The true refreshment for our souls comes from time with God, not time in the spa or gym.  Self-care from a biblical perspective is the ultimate goal.  Visit https://triedandtrulypodcast.com to learn more and see show notes.Learn more about Jaclyn by checking out https://courageousfitfemale.com.  Be sure to check out her episode The Self-Care Deception (Episode 46) here! You can also listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.  Thank you to Brainiac Kids for sponsoring this episode! Learn more by visiting their website at https://brainiackids.com and use the promo code triedandtruly to get 20% off your order. 

Armed only with love, Lori and Michelle join the global dialogue on allyship and the fight against racism and social injustices.  Together with Toya Christine, a mom, wife, strong woman of God and advocate for change, they explore the Bible and the example of Jesus as the true guidance on how we are called to respond and care for all God's people.  Check out https://triedandtrulypodcast.com to see our show notes and connect with us.This episode was brought to you by Brainiac Kids.  Order online at  https://brainiackids.com and use promo code triedandtruly to get 20% off your order.

With energy soaring and passion pumping, Lori and Michelle chat with author, mentor, mom and wife Kara Barker about her new devotional, prioritizing, finding your purpose and much more. Whether you're celebrating a hallelujah moment or going through a hiccup, Kara brings encouragement and tips on how to tackle each situation with a God-centered mindset.Check out https://triedandtrulypodcast.com to see our show notes and connect with us.To learn more about Kara and pick up a copy of her 100-day devotional book, Hallelujahs & Hiccups, visit https://karabarker.net.  Her book is also available at Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble and more.Be sure to check out Kara's 14-day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan - Hallelujahs and Hiccups.Shout out to the sponsor of today's episode Brainiac Kids.  Order online at  https://brainiackids.com and use promo code triedandtruly to get 20% off your order.

Has your marriage even been shook to the breaking point? Do you know someone in a struggling marriage?  Our natural response to difficult, scary and unknown situations is often fight or flight and that's true in a marriage struggle as well.  Lindsey Price, slay-at-home mom of four, joins Lori and Michelle to share her most difficult marriage battle - and the pain and  powerful redemption that came with it.  Spoiler alert- Lindsey chose to fight!Check us out at https://triedandtrulypodcast.com to see our show notes and more.Shout out to the sponsor of today's episode Brainiac Kids.  Order online at  https://brainiackids.com and use promo code triedandtruly to get 20% off your order.

Christmas may look different this year, but the true celebration of Christmas remains  unchanged.  Joined by a sweet and wise friend, Lori and Michelle discuss challenges and tips for keeping Christ at the center of Christmas.  Listen in and prepare your heart for a season of hope, peace, joy and love! https://triedandtrulypodcast.com

Gratitude is not just a feeling, it's an act of love and obedience that brings the gift of peace in the midst of the storm.  Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Lori and Michelle talk about the spiritual act of giving gratitude in all circumstances and seasons.  Jesus provides the perfect example of gratitude even under the most difficult situations. Listen in as they learn and challenge each other to commit to an attitude of gratitude!        IMWoSNegtBt85ldzjYXQ

There's no latest diet trend in this episode, only the true testimony of how God can provide help and healing in restoring a healthy relationship with food and fitness.  Robyn Wright, owner of Faithfully Living Fit, is a personal trainer and  nutrition coach who joins the conversation to shed light on God's truth and reveals how she found healing after a career in professional bodybuilding and a battle with disordered eating.  Robyn has a passion for helping busy mamas redeem their relationship with food and fitness and is here to answer all our questions.https://triedandtrulypodcast.comLearn more about Robyn at https://faithfullylivingfit.com

Lori and Michelle welcome a dear friend  and licensed professional counselor, Jennifer Belle. This trio embraces the topic of anxiety that's been taking a toll and challenging many of us in new ways.   Jennifer brings hope and insight on how to identify and manage anxiety.  Together, these ladies celebrate the true peace that is offered to us by our loving God. 

Lori and Michelle don't hold back as they share honest examples of overcoming insecurities and the sin of comparison that separates us from God. Whatever your insecurity struggle may be, from scrolling social media to playdates and workplaces, our confidence should be rooted in the truth that we were made in the image of God. 

We are all called to receive and share the Good News of Jesus!  Get to know your hosts Lori and Michelle as they share the backstory that inspired the Tried and Truly podcast.  We're all equipped with unique talents, life journeys, and perspectives that are powerful when used for the glory of God.  Let's get started!

Check out  a warm hello from your new girlfriends!  Lori and Michelle invite you on a journey as they seek to follow Jesus everyday.