Podcasts about for girls like you

Today you are in for a treat! Recently I connected with Linsey Driskill from the For Girls Like You company at MOMCON 2024 in Denver.  The For Girls Like You company is an amazing non-profit organization dedicated to minister and encourage tween girls.  Through a magazine specifically designed for tween girls, and so many other resources, For Girls Like You created spaces to encourage and equip tween girls to grow in their identity in Christ and to unfold their story within God's greater story.  In this episode, Linsey will talk about the For Girls Like You company and the amazing resources they have for tween girls.  My daughter has enjoyed this magazine for years, so I am so excited to introduce you to this amazing organization.  Let's dive in!    You can connect with For Girls Like You at:  Instagram: @ForGirlsLikeYou.com Website: ForGirlsLikeYou.com Contact Linsey: Linsey@forgirlslikeyou.com Special Discount Code: 20% off our magazine subscription and store: Moms2024 I pray this blesses you! Michelle PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn't working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at: Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

248. Stories Series: Discipline of Celebration in the Midst of Unexpected Loss and Grief with Jonathan Pitts   Psalm 37:4 (ESV) "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."   Questions We Discuss: How did your magazine, For Girls Like You, originate? How did life unexpectedly change during this season of your life? Will you catch us up to speed on what God had planned for you next?   Other Episode Mentioned from The Savvy Sauce: Unexpected Grief and What Helped Me Through It Can Help You Too with Singer and Blogger, Brittany Price Brooker   Jonathan Pitts is a pastor and author. Since the passing of our founder and his late wife, Wynter, in 2018, Jonathan Pitts has been steering the ship at For Girls Like You. A ministry executive for almost 20 years, Jonathan is a pastor and a relationship-minded visionary leader who is passionate about reaching girls with the hope of Jesus and how the hope that He gives shapes their identity and purpose.   Jonathan is the father of the four girls that have inspired the ministry from the very beginning, Alena, Kaitlyn Camryn & Olivia, and a son, Jonathan Joshua Arrow Pitts. He is married to his best friend, Peta, and an avid golfer.   Follow Jonathan on Instagram For Girls Like You Website Church of the City Website   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Leman Property Management Company   Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Have you ever wondered if the family dinners, notes in the lunchboxes, and all the other little ways you intentionally show love and disciple a child are making a difference?  You'll want to tune in to hear our guest, Jonathan Pitts, as he discusses how hope, intentionality, consistency and even friendship has a lasting impact in the life of a child.    Ready to be inspired? Let's go....   JONATHAN PITTS Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. For nearly 20 years, Jonathan has served in executive leadership roles in Christian media, entertainment and the Church, including Executive Pastor at Church of the City, Executive Director at Dr. Tony Evans' The Urban Alternative, manager to recording artist Anthony Evans, Jr., and current President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry to tween girls and their parents. He is also on the leadership team and a chief strategist at a kingdom focused marketing and fundraising organization called Dunham and Company. Jonathan is the author of 3 books including My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief, a memoir that recaps his journey of being overwhelmed by God's kindness through the loss of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He also co-authored She Is Yours: Trusting God As You Raise the Girl He Gave You. Jonathan co-founded For Girls Like You Ministries and continues to have a passion for raising and discipling the next generation of young women.  The father of four beautiful daughters, Alena (20), Kaitlyn (17), Camryn and Olivia (15), and a newly born son, Jonathan Joshua Arrow, Jonathan has a rich redemptive story and is married to his best friend, Peta Pitts. Their family resides in Franklin, TN.   Resources For You: Psalm 34:7 - The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him My Wynter Season - Book Psalm 128 - Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord For Girls Like You Christian Parenting Connect with Jonathan @pittsjr26 Connect with For Girls Like You @forgirlslikeyou   Next Steps: Share this podcast with a friend Subscribe to You CAN Tell the Children Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Connect with us on FB & IG Explore Bible2School!

Join weekend host Patti Garibay and guest Jonathan Pitts for a poignant episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast. As the culmination of a week-long theme on helping daughters navigate grief, Jonathan shares his family's journey through immense loss following the sudden passing of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. Despite the heartache, Jonathan leaned on God's strength to continue raising their four Godly girls in the years that followed. Drawing from his book My Wynter Season, Jonathan shares how God revealed His glory in their lives amidst the darkness of grief. Through candid conversation and heartfelt reflection, Patti and Jonathan offer hope and encouragement to families facing their own season of grief. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on finding God's grace and purpose in the midst of unspeakable difficulties.  Learn more about Jonathan and his work with For Girls Like You, visit forgirlslikeyou.com  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org  Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com   

Hey friends! We are continuing to count down to our 10th birthday! An entire decade of incredible people telling meaningful stories! If you haven't had the chance to listen to the other episodes from the first season of The Happy Hour, we encourage you to go back and listen now! On today's show we have a very special memory: Jamie's first conversation with Wynter Pitts. Wynter is an author of several books, including She Is Yours. She is also the founder of For Girls Like You. Wynter Pitts started For Girls Like You magazine in 2012 when she was trying to find Christian resources for her four young daughters. In just a few short years, she created a national magazine, devotionals, books and many other tools for girls and their parents. For Girls Like You, equips girls to boldly walk in the person God created them to be! In 2018 Wynter suddenly went to be with the Lord. Her sudden death impacted us immensely, but not as much as her legacy continues to impact girls for generations to come! Wynter's husband and daughters carry on her legacy through For Girls Like You and today we are offering you a discount code! Use the code "happyhour10" to get 25% off the entire website! Trust me, if you're a mom with daughters, you want to get this! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS:-For Girls Like You - Use code "happyhour10" for 25% off the website!-Connect with Jamie

Courtney DeFeo is known for being a factory of ideas for families & leaders. As a former marketing professional for Chick-fil-A, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs & products. She is the host of the "Pardon the Mess" Podcast and is the author of "In This House, We Will Giggle" and "Treasured". Courtney loves encouraging moms wherever possible and serving on the boards of "Lighthouse Family Retreat" and "For Girls Like You". Her most honorable mention is her husband Ron and their two wildly fun girls (Ella, 16 and Larson, 13). They reside in the DFW area and love to consume table-side guacamole. In this outstanding episode, host Mindi Linscombe and Courtney discuss: Courtney's decision to leave Chick-fil-A marketing and being a stay-at-home mom who did consulting. How there is no exact formula for working moms. It's personal and it's seasonal when you make changes in your career. How Courtney and her husband view seasons of their careers as high functioning people. The importance of discerning when it is time to pull back. What Courtney has done to be intentional with her daughters. The resources she has created for others to do the same. How Courtney was there the day Truett Kathy announced that the Chick-fil-A team will say “My Pleasure”. How Courtney tapped into her creative side to create products, resources, and a blog while being a mother.Courtney's "ABC Scripture Cards" and how they were featured on "The View". Parenting in a way that is scriptural. The importance of connecting the gap between the head and the heart. Courtney's mistake of putting too many expectations on her best friend.Why Courtney widened her circle and sought out counseling to fix that. You cannot be amazing at everything! The things that Mindi let go of as a mom. Things she does not do for her kids. : )How you can show up for friends who have a lot on their plate. Asking your kids what is important to them and having good expectations together. Why Courtney's daughter doesn't want her at her soccer games. : ) How Mindi and Courtney encourage each other while serving on the board of Lighthouse Family Retreats. Mindi and Courtney's wild plan for writing their next book on a plane.How you can enter to win one of Courtney's books!  ***Connect with Courtney Defeo:

“It's not a sprint, it's a marathon, so just take one day at a time” - this is the advice that Linsey Driskill, author and For Girls Like You Director of Development & Partnerships, wants to encourage you with as you navigate raising children in today's culture. She shares stories from her mother-daughter devotional book, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible, as well as conversational prompts and activities that will help you engage the girls in your life with scripture without being preachy! Her goal is to mold hearts for Jesus - hearts that want to follow Him no matter what the world around them says.  LINSEY DRISKILL is the Director of Development & Partnerships for For Girls Like You, a non-profit ministry to tween girls and their parents. She is also the Author of Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible: A Creative Mother-Daughter Devotional for 6-10 year old girls and their moms. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, their triplets, and their Rhodesian Ridgeback pup. Linsey is passionate about encouraging families in following Jesus and His words, to love God and others.    Resources: Psalm 78:4 For Girls Like You website  For Girls Like You on FB For Girls Like You on IG Free Digital copy of For Girls Like You Magazine Subscribe to For Girls Like You (enter coupon code “Bible2School”) Linsey's website Linsey's Devotional, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible Linsey's Beautiful Hearted Parenting on FB  Linsey's Beautiful Hearted Parenting on IG    Next Steps: Rate & Review this podcast on your favorite podcast channel! Subscribe to this Podcast Engage with us on FB & IG Share this episode with a friend

Satay I let me daughter have the floor. Ann read from her book called For Girls Like You! This is a teen devotional book. Also if you Need anything customized. Lifestyle Tea Customs online shop- www.lifestyleteacustoms.com    email- lifestyletea4@gmail.com       phone number- 469~248-6236. Also want to send a treat the cashapp is $lifestyletea4 https://anchor.fm/marquita4/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marquita4/message

Linsey Driskill was reading books about women of the Bible to her daughters when she realized that they weren't engaging with the topics and story as much as she wanted them to. It was this lack of engagement and age appropriate stories, that inspired Linsey to create her own, hands-on, discussion-driven devotional, geared for mothers and their daughters ages 6-10 to read and do together! The devotional, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible, is brimming with impactful studies on Scripture's most memorable female role models and jam-packed with easy, fun activities for moms and daughters to complete at home with little cost or setup required. This exciting devotional teaches about warrior women God wants us to emulate.   TAKEAWAYS We should be showing others how to live and love, not necessarily how not to live Linsey manages For Girls Like You, a magazine that is clean, Christ-centered, and inspiring for teen and tween girls The activities in Linsey's devotional are simple and accessible - all you need are a few items that can be found at home The reflective and imaginative questions in Linsey's devotional will help moms and daughters create a closer bond.  

Linsey Driskill was reading books about women of the Bible to her daughters when she realized that they weren't engaging with the topics and story as much as she wanted them to. It was this lack of engagement and age appropriate stories, that inspired Linsey to create her own, hands-on, discussion-driven devotional, geared for mothers and their daughters ages 6-10 to read and do together! The devotional, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible, is brimming with impactful studies on Scripture's most memorable female role models and jam-packed with easy, fun activities for moms and daughters to complete at home with little cost or setup required. This exciting devotional teaches about warrior women God wants us to emulate. TAKEAWAYS We should be showing others how to live and love, not necessarily how not to live Linsey manages For Girls Like You, a magazine that is clean, Christ-centered, and inspiring for teen and tween girls The activities in Linsey's devotional are simple and accessible - all you need are a few items that can be found at home The reflective and imaginative questions in Linsey's devotional will help moms and daughters create a closer bond

What does it take to be a dad who leads his family well -  even when life doesn't go according to plan? For author, speaker, and pastor Jonathan Pitts, it means relying on God to provide the path forward for his family as he learns from the highs and lows of fatherhood. In this episode, Jonathan joins Steve Alessi at The Family Business table to share his powerful story of love, loss and renewal. Despite losing his wife Wynter suddenly in 2018, he has continued to guide his four daughters to love God and serve others with the same generous spirit their mother possessed . Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. For more than 15 years Jonathan has served in executive leadership roles in Christian media, entertainment and the Church including Executive Pastor at Church of the City, Executive Director at Dr. Tony Evans' The Urban Alternative, manager to recording artist Anthony Evans, Jr., and current President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry to tween girls and their parents that includes a magazine, books and other resources.Jonathan recently authored My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief, a memoir that recaps his journey seeing God's kindness through the loss of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. Jonathan co-founded For Girls Like You and co-authored two books with Wynter prior to her sudden passing.The father of four beautiful daughters, Alena (17), Kaitlyn (15), Camryn and Olivia (12), Jonathan is newly married to Peta Sergeant, and he continues to see God's kindness unfolding in his life.Follow Jonathan  On: Website | Twitter  | Instagram Listen to Jonathan's Podcast "The Journey With Jonathan Pitts" Learn More about For Girls Like YouWant to watch this episode? Find it on our YouTube page and make sure to subscribe! Tap Here to Watch This Episode on YouTubeJoin our family business as we talk about life, and help you build a great future with your family, no matter what business you are in. New episodes are uploaded on Wednesdays!Learn more about Metro Life ChurchFollow Us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook

Why Intentionality Matters in the Life of a Child Have you ever wondered if the family dinners, notes in the lunchboxes, and all the other little ways you intentionally show love and disciple a child is making a difference?  You'll want to tune in to hear our guest, Jonathan Pitts, as he discusses how hope, intentionality, consistency and even friendship has a lasting impact in the life of a child.  Ready to be inspired? Let's go.... JONATHAN PITTS is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, TN.  For more than fifteen years, Jonathan has served in executive leadership roles in Christian media, entertainment, and the Church including Executive Pastor at Church of the City, Executive Director at Dr. Tony Evans' The Urban Alternative, manager to recording artist Anthony Evans , Jr., and current President of For Girls Like you Ministries, a ministry to tween girls and their parents that includes a magazine, books, and other resources.  Jonathan is also a spokesperson for Christian Parenting and a Chief Strategist for Durham and Company. Jonathan recently authored _My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief_, a memoir that recaps his journey seeing God's kindness through the loss of his late wife, Wynter Pitts.  Jonathan co-founded For Girls Like You and co-authored two books with Wynter before her sudden passing. The father of four beautiful daughters, Alena (18), Kaitlyn (15), Camryn and Olivia (12), Jonathan is newly married to Peta Sergeant, and he continues to see God's kindness unfolding in his life. Resources For You: Psalm 34:7 Psalm 128 For Girls Like You Christian Parenting Perfectly Imperfect Connect with Jonathan @pittsjr26 Connect with For Girls Like You @forgirlslikeyou Next Steps: Share this podcast with a friend Subscribe to You CAN Tell the Children Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Explore Bible2School!

Jonathan Pitts joins the co-hosts to talk about his book "My Wynter Season," the life and legacy of his late wife Wynter, and his journey through loss, grief, and moving forward as a father of 4 with trust in God's divine providence. Plus, Jonathan shares about "For Girls Like You," a magazine & ministry Wynter started to encourage young girls to do big things for God. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 24 of the Ministry at Scale Podcast, we get to speak with Jonathan Pitts, who is a chief strategist at Dunham & Company, Co-founder of For Girls Like You, Author, and Pastor.  Jonathan shares with us why it's important to invest in digital, how to bring new ideas into ministries, and shares his personal story of seeing God's hand while walking through grief. Be sure to listen to the full episode hear Jonathan's powerful story. Don't forget to participate in the https://fiveq.com/ministry-benchmarks-study-registration (Ministry Benchmarks Study.) Resources: https://jonathanpitts.net/ (Jonathanpitts.net) https://forgirlslikeyou.com/ (For Girls Like You) https://tonyevans.org/ (The Urban Alternative) https://www.dunhamandcompany.com/ (Dunham & Company)

We're talking with Jonathan Pitts who's a bestselling author, speaker and he's an executive pastor at The Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee.  He's also the proud dad and a big dream advocate for his 4 amazing daughters.  Jonathan has pursued a number of big dreams… and has encouraged his family to dream big too.  In fact, his oldest daughter had a major role in the movie “War Room” at the age of 10! But Jonathan will be the first to tell you that life can bring major challenges and tough setbacks too.  In fact, Jonathan was married to his beautiful bride Wynter… who was a successful author and magazine publisher.  And just as they were putting the finishing touches on their book on marriage… Wynter passed away unexpectedly… leaving him a widower and the father of four grieving daughters.  As you can imagine… this totally rocked his world and the future and the big dreams Jonathan and Wynter had planned together completely dissolved. So he… along with his daughters had to decide how they were going to live life and move forward.  And it's been a tough… beautiful… messy… and wonderfully inspiring journey since.  Now… Jonathan has written a new book that offers us a real... intimate… raw... and ultimately hope-filled look at grief… and how to live life to its fullest after tragedy.  It's called, My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief. We're going to talk about it… and what it takes to continue to dream… and encourage others to do the same on the other side of grief.  Let's do this! RESOURCES: Jonathan's newest book: My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief. Jonathan and his wife, Wynter, co-wrote Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage and She is Yours: Trusting God as You Raise the Girl He Gave You.  Jonathan now serves as president of the ministry he and Wynter founded together, For Girls Like You––a nonprofit organization featuring a magazine and resources for girls that grew out of Wynter's desire to empower and equip their own girls and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong women.  Jonathan's Instagram: www.instagram.com/pittsjr26   THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: As you probably know… this year we're going after launching 1 million dreams this year!  It's been amazing to see your response and your support.  LOVE that so many of you are on board with this mission. At the same time… we need to acknowledge that in the midst of a global pandemic where many people are hurting from the loss of family members, it's important to speak to the “tough stuff” too.  That's exactly why we're talking with Jonathan Pitts… because his unique perspectives can bring comfort and encouragement based on his own first-hand experience with unfathomable loss.  In his book, “My Wynter Season,” Jonathan takes his readers on the emotional journey from “love at first sight” to complete blindsided loss in the midst of a season of losing family members (in a period of two years the Pitts family lost 6 family members including Wynter), to finding the beauty in seeing Wynter's continued impact on the world.   During our conversation… we talk about the importance of finding hope amidst the hardest days and the deepest grief.  Plus, we dig into ways to dream and/or dream again… after experiencing loss.  I think you're going to love this conversation.  I sure did!   DREAM THINK DO MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:08 Download the Dream Together App 3:12 Meet Jonathan 5:05 Conversation starts 5:59 When Jonathan and his wife started dreaming 8:45 The best thing about dreamers 11:24 When Jonathan and his wife started building the company together 15:35 When everything changed for Jonathan 19:20 How Jonathan and his family started to move forward 23:22 Jonathans advice for anyone learning how to dream again 30:05 Who Jonathan's new book is for 31:36 Mitch's final thoughts   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Powerful stuff.  What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment below and let me know what stuck out to you!  And hey… please share this episode with someone who might need it!  Thanks.  

We know we just had Jonathan Pitts on the podcast this last January. (Listen to episode #60). But we just wanted more! He just released his book, “My Wynter Season” and there was more to learn.   As you may remember, if you have been hanging with us for awhile, Jonathan is an author, speaker, and the executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. He previously served as the executive director at the Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans. Jonathan has co-authored two books alongside his late wife, Wynter Pitts and his current book was released 2/1/2021. He is also President and co-founder of For Girls Like You, an equipping and resourcing ministry for tween girls and their parents.   Listen in as we talk about Jonathan’s book, his marriage to Wynter, and what leadership looks like when her personal life needs more attention. There is something for everyone in this podcast!   Subscribe to the Living Wholehearted Newsletter and become a part of wholehearted leaders everywhere who are shrinking their integrity gaps. We are drawing one winner each month to receive some of our favorite books from podcast guests, friends, and colleagues. This month we are giving away a copy of “My Wynter Season” and “Healthy Me, Healthy Us” by relationship experts, Les & Leslie Parrott. Winners will be announced each month on our socials IG @living_wholehearted @terramattson and FB @WeAreLivingWholehearted.com 

Just 27 days after the joy of celebrating 15 years of marriage to the love of his life, Wynter, author and pastor Jonathan Pitts' joy jolted into heartbreak when she unexpectedly passed away. Along with her husband, Wynter left behind four grieving daughters and a legacy Jonathan committed to carrying on. Before her passing, the couple founded a nonprofit called, "For Girls Like You," which began with a desire for resources for their daughters. Megan talks with Jonathan about grief, community, and his journey of life that has come after loss.

WIO #137 For Girls Like You with the Pitt Girls. This is such a sweet episode. You're going to love getting to know the daughters of Winter n Jonathan Pitts. For links to everything we chatted about in this episode, visit: https://walkitoutpodcast.com/137 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/walkitoutwithtriciagoyer/support

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Jonathan Pitts and his 16-year-old daughter, Alena Pitts! Jonathan is a pastor and father of four girls in Franklin, TN! He runs For Girls Like You, a Christ-focused ministry and magazine founded by his wife, Wynter. They aim to introduce young girls to Christian values in a way that they are able to palate and digest, so they can walk passionately and boldly in who God has created them to be! We’re talking about:

What to Do When Your Heart Is Broken   0:51 Do This When You Feel Hopeless 12:59 How to Overcome Loss with Jonathan Pitts 35:17 Remember This When Life Is Hard . . . Resources Christy's 5-Day Confidence BoostSign up for my free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You'll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/3hLeH6m Christy Wright 2021 Goal PlannerYou can do hard things. You just need a plan. My brand-new 2021 Goal Planner will help you manage your schedule, grow as a person, and reach your goals—whether your goals are centered around your money, career or personal life. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when the planner is available: https://bit.ly/2Di9jbW     On today’s show, we’re talking about trusting God . . . even when your heart has been broken. Then, my friend Jonathan Pitts is joining us to talk about his story of faith. He’s the executive pastor of Church of the City here in Nashville, and I know you’re going to be unbelievably encouraged by his story. Finally, we’ll spend some time journaling through what it looks like to have peace that passes all understanding. Let’s go!   Do This When You Feel Hopeless  We’ve all had disappointments in our lives. I’ve had my heart broken in many different ways. I’ve been in the hospital with my 3-year-old as he was hooked up to all these monitors to see if he was going to be okay. And he was. But at that moment I was terrified. I've lost family members. I've had family members and close friends go through tragedies in their life. I’ve also gone through seasons of darkness and wilderness where I felt like God didn't see me and didn't remember me and wondered if He was mad at me. Have you felt like that? Have you gone through disappointments or heartbreaks or tragedies? The kind where all you can think in those moments (even if you’ve had a lifetime of faith) is, God, where are you? Do you even see me? Do you even hear me? Do you know what I'm going through? We look to our heartbreak and draw conclusions about the character of God. But when you look at Scripture, God never said it would be easy. There’s example after example of disappointment, trials, valleys, temptations and seasons of darkness. It’s full of people feeling lost and scared and forgotten. It's full of those moments when we feel like He doesn't see us, or that He's left us or abandoned us. Or maybe it’s that He's just not good. But you know what? Scripture also reminds us that even though we’ll go through those seasons, God is with us. Even though we’ll go through darkness, God is good. And even though we’ll go through seasons where we’re full of fear and anxiety of the unknown and experience heartbreak, disappointment and tragedy, He sees us, He's with us, and He’s still good.   How to Overcome Loss with Jonathan Pitts I’m so excited to be sitting down with Jonathan Pitts today. He’s the executive pastor of Church of the City in Nashville, co-author of Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage, and President of For Girls Like You. Jonathan had to learn how to trust God after losing his wife Wynter Pitts. His story of faith despite the hardest circumstances really moved me, and I know it will move you too. Here are a few highlights from our conversation: Centering yourself on the present—especially when your heart is broken Choosing a posture of gratitude, even in hard times Knowing who you are and whose you are Having hope despite life’s disappointments Believing that God works all things out for good   Remember This When Life Is Hard . . .  “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 (NIV) There are so many things in life that we want but can’t necessarily have. We can’t have control or every desire fulfilled. We can’t always have our plans work out exactly as we want them to. Things aren’t always going to be easy. But what Jesus reminds us again and again is that we can have peace that passes all understanding despite our circumstances, our heartbreak and our tragedy. Remember: This world is not our home. We will have trouble, but God is still good—He is with us and He is for us. Here are a few questions to ask yourself as you process what it means to have faith—even in your heartbreak. Think back on some past times when you’ve been disappointed and remember where God showed up. Write down specific examples of how God carried you during those difficult times. How did you change as a result of that suffering, tragedy, disappointment or heartbreak? What changed in you? How did going through that actually strengthen your faith? Where do you need God to show up right now?

What to Do When Your Heart Is Broken   0:51 Do This When You Feel Hopeless 12:59 How to Overcome Loss with Jonathan Pitts 35:17 Remember This When Life Is Hard . . . Resources Christy's 5-Day Confidence BoostSign up for my free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You'll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/3hLeH6m Christy Wright 2021 Goal PlannerYou can do hard things. You just need a plan. My brand-new 2021 Goal Planner will help you manage your schedule, grow as a person, and reach your goals-whether your goals are centered around your money, career or personal life. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when the planner is available: https://bit.ly/2Di9jbW     On today's show, we're talking about trusting God . . . even when your heart has been broken. Then, my friend Jonathan Pitts is joining us to talk about his story of faith. He's the executive pastor of Church of the City here in Nashville, and I know you're going to be unbelievably encouraged by his story. Finally, we'll spend some time journaling through what it looks like to have peace that passes all understanding. Let's go!   Do This When You Feel Hopeless  We've all had disappointments in our lives. I've had my heart broken in many different ways. I've been in the hospital with my 3-year-old as he was hooked up to all these monitors to see if he was going to be okay. And he was. But at that moment I was terrified. I've lost family members. I've had family members and close friends go through tragedies in their life. I've also gone through seasons of darkness and wilderness where I felt like God didn't see me and didn't remember me and wondered if He was mad at me. Have you felt like that? Have you gone through disappointments or heartbreaks or tragedies? The kind where all you can think in those moments (even if you've had a lifetime of faith) is, God, where are you? Do you even see me? Do you even hear me? Do you know what I'm going through? We look to our heartbreak and draw conclusions about the character of God. But when you look at Scripture, God never said it would be easy. There's example after example of disappointment, trials, valleys, temptations and seasons of darkness. It's full of people feeling lost and scared and forgotten. It's full of those moments when we feel like He doesn't see us, or that He's left us or abandoned us. Or maybe it's that He's just not good. But you know what? Scripture also reminds us that even though we'll go through those seasons, God is with us. Even though we'll go through darkness, God is good. And even though we'll go through seasons where we're full of fear and anxiety of the unknown and experience heartbreak, disappointment and tragedy, He sees us, He's with us, and He's still good.   How to Overcome Loss with Jonathan Pitts I'm so excited to be sitting down with Jonathan Pitts today. He's the executive pastor of Church of the City in Nashville, co-author of Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage, and President of For Girls Like You. Jonathan had to learn how to trust God after losing his wife Wynter Pitts. His story of faith despite the hardest circumstances really moved me, and I know it will move you too. Here are a few highlights from our conversation: Centering yourself on the present-especially when your heart is broken Choosing a posture of gratitude, even in hard times Knowing who you are and whose you are Having hope despite life's disappointments Believing that God works all things out for good   Remember This When Life Is Hard . . .  "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33 (NIV) There are so many things in life that we want but can't necessarily have. We can't have control or every desire fulfilled. We can't always...

This is a special episode, I interview pastor Jonathan Pitts, executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. Before becoming a pastor in Tennessee, he ran Dr. Tony Evan's national ministry for 7 years and managed Anthony Evans Jr. music career for 7 years. He also serves as the President of an organization called For Girls Like You. It is a national magazine, devotionals, books and tools for helping girls and their parents on their journey together. He has an AMAZING story and is the dad of 4 daughters. I know his story will encourage not just dads, but everyone who listens. Follow him on Instagram @pittsjr26 and @forgirlslike you. I know his story will transform the way you look at fatherhood! Please share this episode with a friend and support the podcast if you would like by donating to my cash app $bharrison1987 or https://anchor.fm/brandon-harrison7/support All proceeds will go towards new production equipment, booking more guests, or toward San Diego black owned businesses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-harrison7/support

Our kids are experiencing more anxiety than ever. Let’s talk about some of the ways we can come alongside the kids in our lives and help them fight anxious thoughts with truth! Download the Anxious Thoughts Guide and the GOOYH Kids Tool Kit: http://jennieallen.com Give your kids a BIG God: http://theolaby.com Listen to episode on pressure here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-you-cant-have-purpose-without-pressure/id1466667116?i=1000451152128My niece's article in For Girls Like You magazine: http://bit.ly/FGLYMadeForThis

Wynter and Jonathan Pitts were married for fifteen years and twenty-seven days, until July 24, 2018, when Wynter unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord. Wynter left behind a family of four girls, a handful of books, and a ministry to tween girls—For Girls Like You. The niece of Tony Evans and the cousin of Priscilla Shirer, Wynter came from a strong family of faith. Jonathan Pitts is a speaker and executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, TN. He joins us today to speak about seeing God’s goodness in the middle of the pain of loss. His testimony is faith-filled and rooted in the knowledge that God allowed his wife to complete her mission before he took her to heaven.  Jonathan shares some of the truths found in the last book Wynter and he completed just hours before her passing—Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage. Jonathan and I talk about marriage, raising girls, living life in quarantine, and so much more. Jonathan’s mission to carry out Wynter’s ministry, while raising their daughters, is going to encourage you! Be sure to follow us on social media @pardonthemesspodcast to get notices on our Instagram Live events as well many other encouraging parenting resources. We want to walk the parenting road with you!

Kaitlyn, Camryn and Olivia Pitts are young collaborating authors from a ministry family of authors. They are the sisters of actress, author and vocalist, Alena Pitts, and daughters of the late author and founder of ​For Girls Like You​ magazine, Wynter Pitts. They each have their own creative energy, spunk and talents that they use together to entertain, inspire and engage young girls, just like them. Each of the sisters lend their voice and talents to the family ministry as executive producers of ​For Girls Like You​ magazine. Most recently, their lives have inspired the story and books in ​The Daniels Sisters​ series, with each of their personalities being captured for the characters of Ansley, Ashton and Amber, respectively. They live with their dad, pastor, author and speaker, Jonathan Pitts in Franklin, TN.

What would you do if your young child asked you to find her birth father? Our guest today experienced that exact situation when her young daughter told her she wanted to see her birth father. The relationship with her daughter's birth mom had already evolved from being nearly closed to completely open. But this was a big step. Listen as Tonya shares her story of listening, trusting God, and putting her child's needs above her personal comfort. Books Tonya Recommends: In Their Own Voices* In Their Parents' Voices* In Their Siblings' Voices* All By Rita Simon and Rhonda Roorda* The Open Adoption: A Birth Father's Journey* by Darrick C. Rizzo God Found Us You*  by Lisa Tawn Bergen Tween magazine, For Girls Like You, had an issue on adoption.  March/April 2019. Relevant Links: The Adoption Connection Facebook Group *Affiliate links  

What would you do if your young child asked you to find her birth father? Our guest today experienced that exact situation when her young daughter told her she wanted to see her birth father. The relationship with her daughter's birth mom had already evolved from being nearly closed to completely open. But this was a big step. Listen as Tonya shares her story of listening, trusting God, and putting her child's needs above her personal comfort. Books Tonya Recommends: In Their Own Voices* In Their Parents' Voices* In Their Siblings' Voices* All By Rita Simon and Rhonda Roorda* The Open Adoption: A Birth Father's Journey* by Darrick C. Rizzo God Found Us You*  by Lisa Tawn Bergen Tween magazine, For Girls Like You, had an issue on adoption.  March/April 2019. Relevant Links: The Adoption Connection Facebook Group *Affiliate links  

While the holidays are often dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year”, we recognize that this expression does not always align with reality. For some, Thanksgiving and Christmas can be an incredibly exciting time. For others, this time of year can be really hard.This week we sat down with our first ever father-daughter duo, Jonathan and Alena Pitts, who talk to us about grief and how we can walk forward from circumstances that are out of our control.We hope this conversation will be an encouragement to you as we head into this holiday season. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!Scripture Mentioned:Psalm 46:10Acts 13:362 Corinthians 12:7-10James 1:2 Links:To download Rebekah’s Friendsgiving guide click HERETo get a copy of Rhythms of Renewal, click HERETo grab the Rhythms of Renewal Curriculum, click HERETo learn more about Wynter and For Girls Like You, click HERETo get $10 off your annual subscription of For Girls Like You Magazine, click HERE and use code lyonsgirls19 at checkoutTo purchase Alena's books, Lena in the Spotlight, click HERETo learn more about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie, click HERE As we conclude Season One of the Rhythms for Life Podcast, we want to say a special thanks to our partner for the season, rTribe. If you haven't taken advantage of their FREE 30-minute counseling session, you can still do so by texting RENEW to 555888.

“For Girls Like You is going to go on.” Jonathan Pitts has prayerfully stepped into the ministry that his wife founded, ministering and discipling girls in a fun-filled Christ centered way.  Today Lee and Jonathan talk about God’s providence in leading his family in a story that only He could write.  From the beginning of the ministry through his wife, Wynter, the beginning of a magazine for tweens, books, the acting career of the daughter, to the calling of his wife home to heaven six months ago, Jonathan sees the leading and faithfulness of the Lord.  This one is a must listen.  About our Guest: Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, and executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, TN. Prior to pastoring, Jonathan was executive director at The Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans in Dallas, Texas. Jonathan lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his four daughters. Jonathan now serves as the President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry founded by his late wife, Wynter Pitts.   For Girls Like You is a ministry to young girls and their parents, that also includes a bi-monthly print magazine, journal, and other print and web resources. Their passion and drive is to introduce young girls to Christian values in a way that they are able to palate and digest, so they can walk passionately and boldly in who God has created them to be.   For more information about For Girls Like You and all of their resources   https://forgirlslikeyou.com/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

My guest for The Happy Hour # 232 is Jonathan Pitts. Jonathan is the Executive Pastor at Church of the City and husband to my friend Wynter Pitts, who God called home July 24, 2018. Jonathan and Wynter have four daughters, and on the show today I had the honor to talk with Jonathan about what life has looked like since her passing. Jonathan starts off sharing how the ministry Wynter started, For Girls Like You, is continuing and growing. We then get to hear so many incredible stories of how God has shown Jonathan and his family that He's always been with them as they've walked this road. He talks about learning how God is with us in the present, and because of this truth it is possible to grieve and experience joy in the same space. My faith was so encouraged listening to Jonathan speak about hope amidst suffering. I was reminded that even when there is pain now, it is not wasted. God can use all things for His good and His glory, and there is joy coming in the end because of the cross. Friends, I loved Wynter and am so honored to get to share Wynter's life. If you aren't familiar with her and her ministry, please check out the links from the show - I know you will be encouraged, inspired, and pointed to Jesus. Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Sponsors Nations Photo Lab Prints use code HAPPYHOUR15 for 15 free prints thredUP - get 30% off your first order ButcherBox - get 2 free filet mignons, free bacon, and $20 off your order with code HAPPYHOUR GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, and Executive Pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, TN. Prior to pastoring, Jonathan was Executive Director at The Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans in Dallas, TX. Jonathan resides in Nashville, TN with his four daughters. In this special episode, we pause to remember and honor Jonathan's wife, Wynter Pitts, that went home to Jesus far too soon. Wynter brought so much to the world with her ministry and magazine, For Girls Like You. We want to learn from her incredible life and legacy as a mom, mentor, wife and follower of Christ. 

Jonathan and Wynter Pitts have four beautiful girls. At one point, three of them were in diapers at the same time. As you can imagine, Wynter was overwhelmed. But in the middle of the exhaustion and discontentment, she found purpose and contentment. During this time, the Lord revealed to her a need he wanted her to fill for girls in today’s culture. Today, she leads a ministry called For Girls Like You, a magazine for girls that unravels the heart of God for them. Her passion for raising girls who find their identity in Christ is contagious. In this episode, Wynter, along with her husband Jonathan, who serves as Executive Director for the Urban Alternative (the ministry of Dr. Tony Evans), describe practical ways they shepherd the hearts of their girls. Fellow dads, you also want to listen to what Jonathan has to share. The conversation in this episode is so rich and applicable to each of us, but to dads especially, Jonathan will encourage you. Here are a few highlights from this episode: How to see the art of parenting as Kingdom work What it means to invite our kids into our world How to strive for presence, not perfection Why we need to give our kids more credit The power of turning things outward for our kids The difference between good intentions and intentionality You cannot listen to Jonathan + Wynter without one of their many insights sticking on you. As they state, “The degree we reflect Christ as parents is the degree to which our kids will see Christ.” Show Notes: Visit For Girls Like You and subscribe to the quarterly magazine, click here! Click here to purchase She is Yours by Jonathan + Wynter Pitts                 Podcast Sponsors:  To find a LifeWay Women event near you, click here!               We would absolutely LOVE to have you join the 22:6 Parenting Community! Click here to learn more.

Wynter Pitts is the founder of For Girls Like You, a resource ministry for tween girls and their parents. She is the author of several books, including You’re God’s Girl!: A Devotional for Tweens and She is Yours: Trusting God As You Raise The Girl He Gave You. The mother of four girls herself, Wynter's mission is to empower and equip women of all ages to walk boldly into becoming who God has created them to be and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong Christ followers.  What we chat about: How God changed Wynter's perspective of motherhood Getting your kids to spend time with God Handling teenage hormones Helping your children find the truth through their feelings How her daughter, Alena, got a role in the movie War Room and how her siblings responded Why Wynter decided to homeschool after being firmly set against it Breaking the cycle of poverty in your childhood Links mentioned: Electric blanket Connect with Wynter: website // facebook // instagram // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Ora Organic: 15% off your first order using promo code MSW Buy Josh Lovelace's new album Young Folk Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

"Lord, she is Yours and I trust You with her." My guest for today's episode is Wynter Pitts. Wynter is the founder of For Girls Like You Magazine and the author of several amazing resources that are very popular in the Weidemann household - For Girls Like You, You're God's Girl Devotionals For Tweens and She is Yours- Trusting God as You Raise the Girl He Gave You. She is the proud wife of Jonathan and mom of four girls. Wynter has made it her mission is to empower and equip girls to walk boldly into becoming who God has created them to be (sound familiar?) and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong Christ followers. That's the goal: to walk alongside our girls as they live out their God-breathed destinies. To do that, we've got to remember that everything we have belongs to God, even them. Check out today's episode, "She Is Yours."

“Lord, she is Yours and I trust You with her.” My guest for today’s episode is Wynter Pitts. Wynter is the founder of For Girls Like You Magazine and the author of several amazing resources that are very popular in the Weidemann household - For Girls Like You, You’re God’s Girl Devotionals For Tweens and She is Yours- Trusting God as You Raise the Girl He Gave You. She is the proud wife of Jonathan and mom of four girls. Wynter has made it her mission is to empower and equip girls to walk boldly into becoming who God has created them to be (sound familiar?) and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong Christ followers. That’s the goal: to walk alongside our girls as they live out their God-breathed destinies. To do that, we’ve got to remember that everything we have belongs to God, even them. Check out today’s episode, “She Is Yours.”

Jonathan and Wynter Pitts join me for Episode 97. I was so happy to invite Wynter back on the show and loved getting a chance to chat with her husband, too. Wynter is the Founder of For Girls Like You and the author of several tween books. Jonathan is the executive director of The Urban Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans. They recently wrote a book called She Is Yours—Trusting God as You Raise the Girl He Gave You.You see, they have four daughters. So their house is loud, messy, busy and fun. They fully understand what many of us are walking through as we raise our daugthers. We waste no time and dive right in to the hard stuff. We talk about what to do if we have a hard time viewing our kids as gifts from the Lord. We talk about the power of prayer when it comes to raising our kids. And we talk about how to help them develop their relationship with God, with their parents and with the world around them. Takeaways From Our Conversation: I think one of my favorite parts of the conversation about influence. I know this is true for me that so often we worry about the influence that others will have on our kids. We wonder if we should change schools or churches or sport teams. Scott and I just had a conversation about this very thing last week—fearful that one of ours would succumb to peer pressure as a teenager. But Wynter said to think more about what God can do through her—how she can impact and influence the world rather than worrying out how the world may influence her. This requires a shift in perspective. Notice the ways that your child has a positive influence on another. Give your child opportunities to be a positive influence on others and opportunities to impact the world around them. That is a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach to influence.  Parenting is about investing a lot of hard work. Children are the types of gifts that require assembly; they aren't batteries included type of gifts. Ask God to help you see them as a gift. Its hard to see beauty when we are distracted by other things. We often view our kids as distractions rather than gifts. Relationship always requires more than anything else does. So much of it is building into what you are already doing. Look around at what you already have in place and work from there. If we want our kids to love others then we need to give them opportunities to flex those muscles. My best first play is to give her back to the Lord. What did you enjoy about this episode? What was your takeaway. Let's continue the conversation  on Instagram or Twitter or you can send me an email here.  Thank you for following along life with me. I love being apart of your day. And as always, I hope this show helps you survive a little easier.

Wynter Pitts joins me for Episode 57. She is the founder of For Girls Like You which is a resource ministry to tween girls and their parents. She produces some really amazing resources and can't wait for my oldest girl to get them. Since Wynter is a mom of 4 girls, we have a conversation about motherhood. We talk about how God changed her perspective on being a mom, how to know when your child is ready for social media and how to foster the relationship between your daughters. I really, really enjoyed my time with her and I know you will, too. So pull up a chair to my kitchen table and join the conversation. I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Wynter. I loved every bit of it. I especially loved hearing that it is possible for God to change your perspective about your children. I am truly honest when I say that motherhood isn't my favorite role. Doesn't mean I don't love my children, but it's just difficult. Ever since my conversation with Wynter, I have been asking God to give me the desires of my heart--to make my desires His desires towards my children. She said, "God's word will react in our lives." Praying for God to react in my heart. Check out the show notes at SurvivingSarah.com for links to all of Wynter's resources. You'll find custom amazon links so if you choose to purchase the books then the show will get a small kickback. In fact, if you type in SurvivingSarah.com/amazon then anything you purchase whether it is laundry detergent, cat liter or pull ups, then Surviving Sarah will get a small portion of your purchase. What part of our conversation struck you? Let's not let the conversation end here. Come find me @sarahwbragg on Instagram or Twitter or SurvivingSarahPodcast on Facebook. Thank you again for listening. And as always, I hope that this show helps you survive a little easier. 

Our interview with mother and writer Wynter Pitts delighted us with surprises. With four girls at home Wynter unknowingly founded a magazine for tween girls. By unknowingly, we mean she didn't set out to make a magazine, she simply was a mom wanting to create something for her daughters. Appropriately named, For Girls Like You, organically developed into a quarterly magazine and is now a project her entire family works on together. But the family's creative flare is not isolated to the written word. Wynter's eldest daughter Alena acted alongside Priscilla Shirer in the box office hit War Room. In this podcast episode we hear what the movie taping process was like, how Alena trained for the double dutch stunts and how a mother's understanding of God's use of her children was broadened. Wynter's interview inspired us to broaden our thinking about how we could be world changers WITH our children right where we are. God's plans for Wynter's family are unique and suited just perfectly for who they are. What next step might you take with your family to walk through a door that God has opened?

Ever feel like you are in a battle? With your kids. A friend. Your spouse. / / What if we viewed the battle differently? / / Instead of using the same (failing) tactics, trying a new approach. / / Well, the latest hit movie, "War Room" helps define the true enemy and disciples viewers in a battle strategy. / / We know the Sunday School answer is to "pray without ceasing". / / But when do you pray in your day? / / Maybe you pray in the morning. Before meals. When you put your kids to bed. / / What do you pray? / / For your needs to be met. Out of gratitude. Or desperation. / / Have you ever considered writing down Scripture and praying for God to move in specific areas of your life? With fervent prayers? / / If you want to be inspired for how prayer can impact your life and change your attitude towards others, then please see this new movie. / / On today's podcast episode child actress, Alena Pitts (11 years old) and her mom Wynter Pitts (author of "For Girls Like You", tween girl devotional) give us a behind-the-scenes look into the "War Room". / / WynterAlenaPittsEp86 / / Alena & Wynter also share how filming the movie impacted their prayer lives. Hear about their favorite clips in the film. And at the end of the episode my 10 year old son gives his movie review. / / My hope is you see the movie, get inspired, and start praying with a real battle strategy. If you need help, I found women who have mentored me in prayer. Ask someone whose prayer life you admire to meet with you once a week for an hour. / / What we chat about: / / Fabulous resources Wynter produces for moms of girls / How the Kendrick Brothers cast Alena in the role of Danielle / Behind the scenes on how Kendrick Brothers led the cast spiritually / How has making the movie changed Alena's prayer life / How the Holy Spirit groans on our behalf...when you don't know what to pray / What is the meaning behind the title "War Room" / Alternative ideas to creating your own war room or creating a prayer notebook / The importance of reviewing answered prayers / What we can be praying for Wynter & Alena / How does a man get to a point of surrender / Connect with Wynter or Alena: / / For Girls Like You :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram :: Pinterest / / Alena Pitts :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram / / Links Mentioned: / / For Girls Like You: A Devotional for Tweens **Amazon Affiliate Link / For Girls Like You Podcast / Leaving Ordinary: Encounter God Through Extraordinary Prayer (InScribed Collection) by Donna Gaines / "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." (Proverbs 11:2) / " If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14) / War Room Resources / Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer / by Priscilla Shirer

Wynter Pitts shares how she struggled to let go of selfishness, learned how to face her trust issues, opened herself to vulnerability, and in the end, how she relinquished control to God. Wynter has a ministry to tween girls called For Girls Like You, and has just released her first book entitled, For Girls Like You: A Devotional For Tweens.