Podcasts about girl defined ministries

Is modern dating broken?  On this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter sits down with Bethany Beal of Girl Defined Ministries to discuss the challenges of dating, marriage, and purity in today's hookup culture. Bethany shares her personal journey, insights on navigating relationships with intention, and offers powerful advice for both men and women on topics like pornography, sexual addiction, and building healthy community.  This is a must-listen for anyone seeking Godly relationships and struggling to navigate the complexities of love and purity in a world that often contradicts Christian values.GIRL DEFINED MINISTRIES:https://girldefined.com/BETHANY BEAL:https://www.bethanybeal.com/_______________________________LEARN HOW COVENANT EYES WORKS:https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme_______________________________HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

In this episode we celebrate International Women's Day and grapple with the huge throbbing phallus of Christian fragility. Engorged and swollen with an urgent pressure it must release. But first we should ask ourselves the question, did Jesus hate women? Coz his followers sure do!This episode features special guest appearances from DEI, disciples, Progressives, apologists, feminists, YHWH, Genesis, Tertullian, Christian bloggers, INCELs, Bishop of Milan Ambrose, Paradise, Eve, Adam, Serpent, Wendy's, John Chrysostom, St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Girdle of chastity, Northern Italy, Franciscan Friar Cherubino of Siena, Douglas Wilson, The Feminist Mistake: The Radical Impact of Feminism on Church and Culture, Professor Mary Kassian, The Southern Baptist Seminary, Obamacare, birth control, Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, Washington Post,The Great Reckoning: Surviving a Christianity That Looks Nothing Like Christ, Stephen Mattson, The Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Oklahoma Senator, U.S. Vice President, JD Vance, Eric Weinstein, The Joe Rogan Experience, The Case for Christian Nationalism, William Wolfe, Dusty Deevers, #metoo, Deuteronomy, Texas pastor, Joel Webbon, Bill Cosby, Girl Defined Ministries, Kristen Clark, Einstein,   #666 #SketchComedy #Sketch #Comedy #Sketch Comedy #Atheist #Science #History #Atheism #Antitheist #ConspiracyTheory #Conspiracy #Conspiracies #Sceptical #Scepticism #Mythology #Religion #Devil #Satan #Satanism #Satanist #Skeptic #Debunk #Illuminati #Podcast #funny #sketch #skit #comedy #comedyshow #comedyskits #HeavyMetal #weird #leftist #SatanIsMySuperhero #RomanEmpire #Rome #AncientRome #Romans #RomanEmperor 

Send us a textEp 195 - Many conservative Christian women saved sex for marriage only to wake up on the other side of their honeymoon feeling disappointed and disillusioned. What happened? Why is sex such a huge disappointment to many Christian women? Take a deep dive with us on all things sex, intimacy, orgasm and how to make it GREAT. NEW BOOK - MADE TO BE SHE Support the showJOIN US ON PATREON FOLLOW US:GirlDefined.comInstagram YouTube

Ep. 130 - Women have become obsessed with physical perfection. Filters on social media are no longer "enough." Millions upon millions of women have decided to alter their physical bodies to achieve a certain look. Nose jobs. Lip fillers. Breast implants. Butt lift. Buccal fat removal. The list of procedures that women get done are endless. It's time to take a step back and take a look at cosmetic procedures from a christian worldview. Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality NEW Personal Retreat Journal Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the showFOLLOW US:GirlDefined.comInstagram YouTube Facebook Pinterest

Ep 126 - Many married women find themselves having intercourse with their husband physically, but they're a million miles away in their minds. Sexual temptation doesn't disappear when you get married. The lustful heart that was there before marriage is the same lustful heart that goes into marriage. This isn't a comfortable or easy topic. Opening up about sinfully lusting and fantasizing about other men isn't easy.Let's jump into this uncomfortable but needed conversation. God, Sex, and Your MarriageHow to Deal with Intrusive Thoughts During Sex Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality NEW Personal Retreat Journal Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the showFOLLOW US:GirlDefined.comInstagram YouTube Facebook Pinterest

Ep. 125 - Growing up in a family with five sisters gave us tons of room for comparison. We're all different heights, weights, body types and just look different. We all had to work hard to appreciate and THANK God for our differences. In today's episode, the two of us open up about our own insecurities and how we've handled body image issues as christian woman through the changing seasons of life. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the showFOLLOW US:GirlDefined.comInstagram YouTube Facebook Pinterest

 What does it look like to be brave and tell the truth, when so many are saying, "Maybe I'm not a girl..."? And what is the truth about a person's gender? Also, why is masturbation wrong if it's not hurting anyone? And how can we respond like God does, when someone opens up about sexual sin?Kristen and I talk through these questions and more, offering advice found in our Origin Story, from Genesis 1-3. God doesn't leave us to wonder about our gender and sexuality. Will you live like this Story is true?Guest: Kristen ClarkBible Passage: Genesis 1-3Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned Resources: Sex, Purity and Longings of a Girl's HeartIn His Image movieEpisode with Mary KassianEpisode with Kim Cash TateShannon's book Comparison GirlKristen's Girl Defined episode on MasturbationRecommended Resources: (Scroll down)Music: Cade Popkin Music Kristen ClarkKristen Clark is married to her best friend, Zack, and is the newly adoptive mom to two precious boys from Ukraine. She is co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, author of several books, including Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story, and is passionate about promoting the message of God-defined womanhood through blogging, speaking, mentoring young women, and hosting Bible studies in her living room. In the end, she's just a fun-lovin' Texas girl who adores all things outdoors and is an unashamed dog-lover who snuggles with her little maltipoo whenever she can.Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's HeartWebsiteInstagramFacebook 

All the things you wished you knew before you said I do.    Whether you're engaged, newlywed or find yourself in a mentoring relationship, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on preparing for sex before you say, “I do.”   Join this vulnerable chat as a welcome Bethany Beal, from the Girl Defined ministry and podcast.    How should you prepare for your wedding night? What advice and resources are helpful (and how to know if it's not)? What kinds of expectations should you set for the wedding night?   And, most importantly, this is an invitation to take a breath of fresh air and view physical intimacy as a journey that happens over the course of your marriage, not something you arrive at on your wedding night.   Tune in and get real talk about fears, insecurities, hygiene and even lubricants. Friend, this is a true girlfriend chat that I pray will bless you.   Resources Mentioned: Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discovering the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality, by Bethany Beal and Kristen Clark   More about Bethany Beal: Bethany Baird is a Texas born and raised girl, wife, mother of two and is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries. You can learn more at girldefined.com or at the Girl Defined Show.   Related Episodes: Inner Healing, Sri Lankan Honeymoon & Sex for a Year, Episode 1 Rethinking Sex: Recovering a Biblical Lens, Episode 3 Your Wonderful Female Body Series - Episode 104 to Episode 113 Great Sex Grows Series - Episode 119 to Episode 124 You're Invited: Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God's heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God's heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle   Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You'll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click  here Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter  Website Instagram

Ep. 106 - Enjoy this replay. Almost every young Christian woman asks this question at some point in her life. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really great? OR is it mostly super awkward and weird? Is saving sex for marriage actually worth it? Does God really care that much? In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their own stories of saving sex for marriage and answer this question from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that can be super helpful in mentally, emotionally and physical helping you prepare for your own honeymoon one day. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this is an episode every girl/woman won't want to miss.FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian GirlsBOOK - SEX, PURITY AND THE LONGINGS OF A GIRL'S HEART GIRL DEFINED WEBSITE AUTHENTIC INTIMACY JAVA WITH JULI INTENDED FOR PLEASUREDEAR YOUNG MARRIED COUPLESupport the show

Life is unpredictable. The plans we dream about and make don't always become our realities. Today on Connections, Bethany Beal, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, reminds us that true hope doesn't come from getting the life we've always dreamed of but from trusting God with the life he has for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has your life gone precisely as you would have chosen? In one way or another, we all would probably answer that question with a resounding “no.” It's no secret that life can be unpredictable. The plans we dream about and make don't always become our realities. When that happens, we can feel let down, disappointed, and lost.My guest, Kristen Clark, understands this better than most people. She believes joy does not come from getting the life you always dreamed of. Instead, it comes from trusting God with the life He has for you and believing that His plans truly are good.Kristen and her sister, Bethany Beal, are the founders of Girl Defined Ministries. They are also the authors of several books, including Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity, and Identity, and their most recent book, Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story.In this episode, you'll hear:Kristen's journey walking through several miscarriages, unexplained infertility, and overcoming expectations around adoptionWhy it is important to have a clear understanding of God's characterThe danger and disappointments of expectationsHow we can trust God with the futureAnd more!I loved talking with Kristen, and this conversation is such an important one. Listen in!Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/kristen-clark-119

Kristen Clark joins the conversation to tell us about the book that she has written with her sister, Bethany Beal, titled Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God With the Twists and Turns of Your Story. Kristen reminds us that hope doesn't come from the life we've always wanted but from trusting God with the life he has for us. She is a co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, and author. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last few months or so, my perspective on single this has changed drastically — I'm not just surviving, im thriving! In this episode, Bianca shares a very funny dating story and advice on finding community amidst struggle in friends. Singleness resources: Brittany Dawn, She Lives Freed: https://instagram.com/shelivesfreed?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Clark & Beal, Girl Defined Ministries: https://instagram.com/girldefined?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therealifegirl/message

Ep. 095 - If you are familiar with our ministry you know that, we created GirlDefined Ministries to help girls “get BACK to God's design.” As a whole, Christian girls are really struggling to understand what God's design is for their lives and how to practically live that out.In short, don't believe feminism is the answer to our womanhood questions.Yes, feminism has done some good over the years, but by and large it has left women more confused and unfulfilled than ever before. Why? Because whenever you try to define the creature apart from the Creator, you end up with problems. Feminism is an entire belief system and worldview built by women in an attempt to redefine womanhood.Let's jump in to today's episode and unpack 8 reason I'm not a feminist and why you shouldn't be either. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the show

Ep 094 - The two of us found ourselves without children for all of our thirties. That gave us plenty of time to focus on Girl Defined Ministries and all that running a non-profit entails. The past two years changed all of that though. We both became mothers and our lives suddenly looked very different. We wondered, "How can we balance both motherhood and running a ministry?"   It's been a journey of figuring it out. Here's what we've learned so far and how we balance it during this season of motherhood. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the show

In a culture that's obsessed with love and romance, why are there so many women not enjoying satisfying, long-term relationships? Today you'll hear from Girl Defined Ministries co-founder, Bethany Beal, who will unpack God's original design for romance. She'll address today's popular hook-up culture, common dating mistakes, appropriate physical boundaries, and if it's possible to experience your own happily ever after. So, if you're single, single again, or wanting to encourage a single woman in your life, you'll appreciate this Christ-centered perspective for the modern woman. SHOW NOTES: 413podcast.com/210

Hey Girl! Thank you so much for coming to today's episode! In this episode, I interview Kristen Clark from Girl Defined Ministries. Kristen shares amazing advice that includes how to work on finding your self worth in God, ways you can find more time in your day to spend time with God, how to balance working hard toward your purpose while also taking care of a family, and so much more! What a great interview. I hope you enjoy Kristen's story and advice as much as I did! -- If you want to learn more about Girl Defined Ministries, please check out the links below: Girldefined.com Girl Defined Instagram Girl Defined YouTube The Girl Defined Show Kristen's current favorite worship song: Battle Belongs by Phil Whickham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgFYTdyIBAM -- If you have questions, prayer requests, or episode ideas, please contact me: Girl, God's Got You Instagram: @girl.godsgotyou Girl, God's Got You Email: girlgodsgotyou@gmail.com

What do you do when you have a plan but it's not working out? Maybe you just had a big setback, heard a tough no, or you've been working hard but nothing is happening. Truth talk! How do we know what to do? Life throws us curve balls:  health issues, rejection, comparison, insecurities, and doubts, but today's show will share How to Trust God's Plan for Your Life. From miscarriages to building a business, to fitness goals in the midst of hormone imbalance we covered a lot!  Join us! You will laugh and learn and you will be blessed. My guest Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, author of several books, including Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood. Join my Power Up Challenge! All you have to do is tell me how this episode spoke to you on Facebook or Instagram. When you do, you're automatically entered into my Power Up Challenge!  I pick one winner every week, and you'll either get a coaching call from me, a copy of my brand new Strong Confident His Faith and Fitness Devotional, my best-selling Christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., or the F.I.T. Workout Series. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, here. If you love this episode, it would mean the world to me if you left a review for The Strong. Confident. His Podcast on iTunes. Thank you in advance, friend!   Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His. From my heart to yours, God bless, Kim Dolan Leto Sign Up for Free Faith and Fitness Tips Start the Faith Inspired Transformation Workout Series For Free on Pure Flix Links Mentioned in This Episode Get Your Strong. Confident. His. Faith & Fitness Devotional Watch the Strong. Confident. His. Devotional Videos Series Faith Inspired Transformation Book and Workout Series Free Faith Filled Fitness Resources Other Ways to Enjoy This Episode Edifi  iTunes  Spotify Soundcloud Stitcher  Google Play  iHeart Radio  

Wouldn't you agree that life is too short to waste time? I think you would probably say yes to that statement. However, how many times do we go about our days not giving our best efforts because we've taken on too much? In this week's episode, Bethany Beal from Girl Defined Ministries joins me for a conversation about how to use our yes and no wisely. In this episode, we cover: Why we feel the need to fill our calendars How we can misplace our worth instead of placing it in Christ How mentoring can help you walk through overcoming a busy schedule What happens when we say yes too often How our health can be affected by a busy schedule How shifting our focus to what God wants us to do can help us say no more often Setting boundaries around your yes How to experience joy when setting boundaries around your time Why we need to embrace rest How to let things go and embrace rest Where to find Bethany: Website YouTube Podcast Facebook Girl Defined Instagram Bethany's Instagram Personal Retreat Journal https://girl-defined-shop.myshopify.com/collections/personal-retreat

I had the great pleasure of speaking with co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, Kristen Clark, on the podcast today! You might remember her sister, Bethany, from a few episodes ago. Kristen's story is a powerful one of beauty, faith, and perseverance.  Kristen Clark is married to her best friend, Zack, and is the newly adoptive mom to two precious boys from Ukraine. She is co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, author of several books, including Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story, and is passionate about promoting the message of God-defined womanhood through blogging, speaking, mentoring young women, and hosting Bible studies in her living room. In the end, she's just a fun-lovin' Texas girl who adores all things outdoors and is an unashamed dog-lover who snuggles with her little maltipoo whenever she can.

Kristen Clark discusses the various challenges that come with marriage, and helps us understand the critical difference between "spouse" and "savior." Kristen is an author and co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries. For more information about Kristen and her ministry, check out girldefined.com!

Get ready for some mind-blowing wisdom on marriage and motherhood. We're hearing from Susan Macias on today's episode. She is a wife of thirty-seven years, mother of seven, and grandmother to ten. Her passion is to help you understand God's amazing design for marriage and motherhood. You asked your most pressing questions and she gave amazing answers. This is Titus 2 in action. You don't want to miss this session between Kristen Clark and Susan Macias. Follow Susan on InstagramConnect with Susan Macias and check out her books Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined Book Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart BookGirl Defined Book Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the show

The twists and turns of life are hard but they are also an opportunity to lean in and learn more about the character and goodness of God.  In this episode, author and co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, Kristen Clark shares her story of infertility, miscarriage and God's perfect plan for her family through adoption.  Kristen and I discussed: How to prepare for the twists and turns when you are in a blissful season Giving permission to grieve and rejoice at the same time How disappointment can lead to God's perfect plan for you Her adoption story Her biggest lesson through the twists and turns of life Resources mentioned: Attributes of God FREE download at girldefined.com/god Connect with Kristen on Facebook, Instagram and at girldefined.com Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram Sign up to receive weekly emails and resources from Somer HERE!  

The twists and turns of life are hard but they are also an opportunity to lean in and learn more about the character and goodness of God.  In this episode, author and co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, Kristen Clark shares her story of infertility, miscarriage and God's perfect plan for her family through adoption.  Kristen and I discussed: How to prepare for the twists and turns when you are in a blissful season Giving permission to grieve and rejoice at the same time How disappointment can lead to God's perfect plan for you Her adoption story Her biggest lesson through the twists and turns of life Resources mentioned: Attributes of God FREE download at girldefined.com/god Connect with Kristen on Facebook, Instagram and at girldefined.com Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram Sign up to receive weekly emails and resources from Somer HERE!  

“But we know there is peace there is comfort there is hope because we can look in his presence and say ‘God one day I will be with you forever, one day every tear will be wiped away, one day I will be in your presence.'”  Author and Co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, Bethany Beal knows about the twists and turns life can bring. That is why she has a passion to encourage Christian women to look to God when things happen that they just don't understand. In this episode Bethany shares her story of waiting for marriage longer than she had planned followed by her heartbreaking experiences with miscarriage. Through it all, Bethany has a message of hope and encouragement for you today... We discussed: typical responses when we experience unexpected twists and turns how to struggle well when the unexpected happens head knowledge vs. heart belief in the goodness of God shifting your expectations and focusing on relationship with God how to love where you are in unexpected seasons of life Bethany's passion for women and love for God is infectious and I can't wait for you to hear her story and learn from her experience! Connect with Bethany on Instagram and at girldefined.com Get your copy of Not Part of the Story: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story and check out their adorable merch HERE Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram Sign up to receive weekly emails and resources from Somer HERE!   FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS: Don't let your circumstances keep you from God   The World won't tell us to go to Christ, we in our flesh won't naturally go to Christ; it's a relationship, it takes time and growing into.    “God, you are my strength”  Run the race that God has set before you, YOUR race, not someone else's.    Grieving with people, whatever they're going through, their journey is different than yours, we can't put labels and values on individual's life experiences and suffering.    “There are so many things we could do to bash other women and diminish the things that they're going through instead of saying ‘no, we are called to love one another, support one another, serve one another.' So I think for each of us we need to have that mindset saying, ‘God this is the race you've set before me.'”    So important we don't diminish or abandon people in suffering.      God wants us to be image bearers and reflect His character.    Having one or two godly women around you to reach out for support, to maintain focus on the Word of God and maintaining that relationship with God, being held accountable and look up to as examples and rolemodels.    “God, I desire to know you.”    Proverbs 3:5-6     Connect with Bethany on Instagram and at Girl Defined: https://girldefined.com Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram   Sign up to receive weekly emails and resources from Somer HERE!

“But we know there is peace there is comfort there is hope because we can look in his presence and say ‘God one day I will be with you forever, one day every tear will be wiped away, one day I will be in your presence.'”  Author and Co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, Bethany Beal knows about the twists and turns life can bring. That is why she has a passion to encourage Christian women to look to God when things happen that they just don't understand. In this episode Bethany shares her story of waiting for marriage longer than she had planned followed by her heartbreaking experiences with miscarriage. Through it all, Bethany has a message of hope and encouragement for you today... We discussed: typical responses when we experience unexpected twists and turns how to struggle well when the unexpected happens head knowledge vs. heart belief in the goodness of God shifting your expectations and focusing on relationship with God how to love where you are in unexpected seasons of life Bethany's passion for women and love for God is infectious and I can't wait for you to hear her story and learn from her experience! Connect with Bethany on Instagram and at girldefined.com Get your copy of Not Part of the Story: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story and check out their adorable merch HERE Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram Sign up to receive weekly emails and resources from Somer HERE!   FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS: Don't let your circumstances keep you from God   The World won't tell us to go to Christ, we in our flesh won't naturally go to Christ; it's a relationship, it takes time and growing into.    “God, you are my strength”  Run the race that God has set before you, YOUR race, not someone else's.    Grieving with people, whatever they're going through, their journey is different than yours, we can't put labels and values on individual's life experiences and suffering.    “There are so many things we could do to bash other women and diminish the things that they're going through instead of saying ‘no, we are called to love one another, support one another, serve one another.' So I think for each of us we need to have that mindset saying, ‘God this is the race you've set before me.'”    So important we don't diminish or abandon people in suffering.      God wants us to be image bearers and reflect His character.    Having one or two godly women around you to reach out for support, to maintain focus on the Word of God and maintaining that relationship with God, being held accountable and look up to as examples and rolemodels.    “God, I desire to know you.”    Proverbs 3:5-6     Connect with Bethany on Instagram and at Girl Defined: https://girldefined.com Connect with Somer on Facebook and Instagram   Sign up to receive weekly emails and resources from Somer HERE!

What an incredible conversation with the fantastic Bethany Beal! Bethany is a co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries. Her and her sister, Kristen Clark, are on a mission "to help modern girls understand and live out God's timeless truth for womanhood."  They share their stories, struggles, celebrations, and everything in between on YouTube, Instagram, and podcast. I think the greatest thing about Girl Defined is they don't sugarcoat anything. They talk about real, difficult, honest questions. They will truly lead you to God's calling in your life, and they will love and embrace you for who you are.  In today's episode, Bethany opens up about what to do when life doesn't look the way you thought it would. From being single, to getting married, and then on to an extremely difficult postpartum season, Bethany had to learn how to trust God in the little moments instead of worrying constantly about the future.  You will fall in love with Bethany today. I can't wait for you to listen! Find more of her material here... https://girldefined.com/ @girldefined YouTube Girl Defined Podcast The Girl Defined Show

Ep. 073 - Guy drama is a HUGE issue for many women. It can quite literally tear good friendships apart. Women who were once the best of friends end up going their separate ways... over a guy! Kristen and Bethany are no strangers to the drama of who-likes-who and the comparison that plagues many friendships. In today's episode, they are going to unpack how to focus on and live for what truly matters. You don't have to let the good (or bad) going on in other peoples lives to ruin yours. You can thrive EVEN if your life isn't going the way that you wanted it to. Let's dig into God's Word and figure out how to live fully for Christ, even when it's hard. JOIN THE BOOK CLUB Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined Book Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart BookGirl Defined Book Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/girldefined)

Ep. 070 - Let's jump back to the year 2014. This was the year that Girl Defined Ministries came into existence. Talk about a step of faith. We didn't know what in the world we were doing. We just knew that we needed to TRUST God and follow His leading. Is there something in your own life that you know you need to trust God with? Maybe it's taking a step of faith towards something. Or, maybe it's ending a bad relationship that should have ended a year ago. In today's episode, we're going to unpack what it looks like to TRULY trust God even when its hard. Even when the future seems scary. Even when you're not sure what will happen. Let's jump in. JOIN THE BOOK CLUB Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined Book Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart BookGirl Defined Book Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/girldefined)

Kristen is one half of sister duo Girl Defined. Since launching Girl Defined Ministries in 2014, Kristen and Bethany have helped modern girls understand and live out God's timeless truth for womanhood. In a day and age when girls and women receive so many conflicting messages about their value, purpose, and identity, they desperately need to know that the only one who can define them is the One who created them.Through their blogs, videos, conferences, and online webinars, they are building an online “sisterhood” where girls and women can find the encouragement and answers they're searching for.Here are the questions Kristen and Emma discuss:1. First, tell us a little bit about why you felt led to start Girl Defined and what your ministry offers to women and girls around the world? (This is where I will also have you share about your social media platforms) 2. Why is mentorship so important for Christian women today? 3. Who was a mentor in your life who impacted you in a specific way? What did that relationship look like?4. How have you worn the hat of mentor and invested in younger women and what are some practical tips to others who are pouring into the next generation?5. What would you say to someone who wants to find a mentor but doesn't know how?6. What would you say to someone who wants to be a mentor but doesn't know how to get started?Website: https://girldefined.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girldefined/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/girldefinedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girldefinedBe sure to check out their newest book!Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Part-Plan-Trusting-Twists/dp/0801094720/Follow Emma: https://emmadanzey.wordpress.com/

From Girl Defined's website:Since launching Girl Defined Ministries in 2014, our goal has always been the same – to help modern girls understand and live out God's timeless truth for womanhood. Through our blogs, videos, conferences, and online webinars, we are building an online “sisterhood” where girls and women can find the encouragement and answers they're searching for.  Our hope is that Girl Defined Ministries will challenge, encourage, and open your eyes to God's incredible design for womanhood.insta: sydneydavisjrjrtwitter: SydneyDavisJrJryoutube: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.patreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.website: sydneydavisjrjr.com

Today I get to share my conversation with Bethany Beal of Girl Defined Ministries. Bethany and her sister Kristen Clark have written a timely book called Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story where they both share their stories of learning to trust God and deepen their faith in Him as they experienced seasons of longing and waiting. Bethany shares from her journey of singleness and longing for marriage, and Kristen shares her journey of infertility, multiple miscarriages and ultimately pursuing adoption. In this conversation Bethany and I talk about more of their story, what led them to create Girl Defined ministries, and growing hearts that are for women to have a place to truly find their identity in Christ so that they could cling to the hope of Christ no matter what happens in their lives.  We also talk about what it looks like in seasons where you do receive answers to prayer, but then those answers aren't what you thought they would be, how to steward those experiences, and just generally how do we live by faith and wrestle with God well, not perfectly, but with perseverance.  The only thing constant this side of Heaven is Christ and as we begin this Lenten season, I felt so called to look at stories of people who have really grieved, and wrestled and continue to do so, as we wait and long for Christ's coming at Easter and Him coming again to make all things new, and I think Bethany's story and her infectious hope for the Gospel is a really beautiful place for us to start.  Additionally, they have a deep connection to what is going on in Ukraine and are walking out a deep season of grief and trusting God in a way they've never experienced before. On of their sisters and her husband live in Ukraine and are fleeing from the attacks happening there. They are sharing their story transparently on instagram in particular, specific ways to pray for their sister, her husband's family, their friends. Additionally, Kristen Clark's adopted children are Ukrainian, so there's this whole other level of grief for their homeland and people they love still in crisis there. The boys and their cousins are actually trying to help raise money for their orphanage in Ukraine, so if you would like to support their efforts, I have included Kristen's venmo and cashapp links over in the show notes, and in my stories as well. Be sure and follow them, check out ways you can support them, and then maybe check out the resources they present on their website, in their book, and other books they've written that are designed to help us stand firm in what God says is true when life is happening in a way you never saw coming. No matter what happens, next, friends. You matter, and your story matters. God is not finished with your story. He will carry it through to the day of completion.    Connecting with Bethany Beal and Girl Defined Ministries: Books Facebook Instagram for Bethany Instagram for Girl Defined Website YouTube   Today's episode sponsor: Tony Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty Home buyer guide: http://bit.ly/buyersguidecrabtreehomes Seller guide: http://bit.ly/sellerguidecrabtreehomes Facebook Instagram Website YouTube References: Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma  by Besser van der Kolk  Resources on their website Their mentorship course The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst Ukraine Support: Follow Kristen Clark- the other half of GD and her boys from Ukraine- on instagram Follow their sister Ellissa Petrenko on instagram for updates Kristen's Venmo: @KristenClark73 Kristen's Cash App: KristenClark123 Proceeds from their shop are going 100% to Ukrainian support  Scripture References: Genesis 3- Part of Eve's curse from the garden  Proverbs 3:5-6- “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” Proverbs 16:9- Man makes his plans, but the Lord determines His steps  Mark 10:35-45-Disciples arguing about who will sit next to you in Heaven? Hebrews 11, 2 Corinthians 5:7-By faith, what can happen John 10:10- Life abundant in Christ  Genesis 2:18, Romans 12:4–5, Colossians 3:13–14, Hebrews 12:1- We weren't made to live alone/Surround yourself with other believers Deuteronomy 31:6- God will never leave you or forsake you  Psalm 27:12-14- God is good even when things don't feel good ( a picture of the psalmist- despairing, but my hope is with You) 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:1-8- All things will be made new  Psalm 25:1-3 We have a hope that will not be put to shame  Psalm 73:26- My heart and my flesh may fail Hebrews 10:23- Hold unswervingly to the hope we profess 1 Peter 5:7- God cares for you Daniel 3:18- “And if He will not” Jeremiah 29:11- I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord  Revelations 3:7-13, Revelation 21- Where we are now, is not all there is  Ephesians 3- God's given us insight into the mystery of the Gospel Philippians 3:14-We press on toward the goal that calls us Heavenward Philippians 1:6- He will complete the work He began in you Micah 6:8, Ephesians 4:1-6- Who does God call us to be  Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2- The Good News that the church is founded on God came to be among us John 15:1-17, 1 John 4:13- We allow Him to make His home in us Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

We're talking about cultivating faith in our daughters, especially if they don't like or have a church, youth group, or para church group. Beth talks with Bethany Beal, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries a popular YouTube channel, conference, podcast and book series for young Christian women. As you listen, consider:Do you know of a young woman who could serve as a mentor?What are the positive messages you and/or daughter hear and listen to? What is God's view? Do you see this as a stumbling block for faith?Do you feel equipped to have hard conversations about sexuality, identity, and more with her? What can you do to feel more prepared?Check out the Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses HERE.Learn more about the ReStory™ Universe HERE.

What does it really mean to be beautiful? What defines our worth and value? My guest today is Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries. We're talking about the true beauty of God-defined womanhood because we've believed too many lies about what defines us. Kristen shares the heart journey God led her on in discovering what true beauty really means. Now she and her sister, Bethany, are sharing the God-defined truth about beauty, worth, value, sexuality, purpose, relationships, and more with women of all ages. The world would have us think we're defined by our appearance, relationships, accomplishments. When we believe that lie, we'll never be satisfied or discover our true purpose. Hear Kristen's story about being signed to a modeling agency, the heartbreaking season God brought her through, and why she is so passionate about women knowing what truly defines us. I know what she shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you--so listen in while I have a chat with Kristen Clark. By The Way... Did you know Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network found on the Edifi App? Fierce Calling is one of many Christian podcasts available on the Edifi app. To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app today! I hope today's show blessed you and resonated with you in a powerful way. What were your takeaways? Favorite Quotes from The True Beauty of God-Defined Womanhood... "I don't choose how God builds His Kingdom, He chooses how He's gonna build His Kingdom--my job is to be faithful however He sees fit...""The way we know it's a lie is it's not centered on us glorifying God...""Our purpose never changes." --Kristen Clark Connect with Kristen! You can connect with Kristen at girldefined.com. There you'll find links to everything she mentioned in the show, including books, courses, conferences, and social media links! More about Kristen... Kristen Clark Kristen Clark is married to her best friend, Zack, is co-founder of GirlDefined Ministries, and author of Girl Defined, Love Defined, and Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart. She is passionate about promoting the message of God-defined womanhood through blogging, speaking, mentoring young women, and hosting Bible studies in her living room. In the end, she's just a fun-lovin' Texas girl who adores all things outdoors and drinks coffee whenever possible. Kristen Clark and sister, Bethany Beal have written countless blog posts on such topics as marriage, relationships, culture, feminism, fashion, and much more. Their posts have reached tens of thousands of women across the globe, encouraging and uplifting them with the truths of Scripture. Since launching Girl Defined Ministries in 2014, their goal has always been the same – to help modern girls understand and live out God's timeless truth for womanhood. In a day and age when girls and women receive so many conflicting messages about their value, purpose, and identity, they desperately need to know that the only one who can define them is the One who created them. Let's Stay Connected! Scroll down and grab my free resources. When you do you will also receive a monthly newsletter with encouragement and great resources! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris

On this week's episode of The About Her Podcast, I chatted with Bethany Beal. Bethany and her sister Kristen Clark are the founders of Girl Defined Ministries, a ministry founded in 2014 to help modern girls understand and live out God's timeless truth for womanhood. Bethany and Kristin firmly believe that the only one who can rightly define women is the one who created women, and they have made it their goal to correct the conflicting messages we often hear from the world regarding our identity, value, and purpose. They seek to communicate God's timeless truth for womanhood through their blog, Youtube channel, podcast, books, conferences, and online webinars. Bethany and I specifically chat about their recent book, Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of your Story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaboutherpodcast/support

On this episode, Keeley Schafer, the host of Generation Arrow, welcomes a very special guest, Bethany Beal, from Girl Defined Ministries.  The world is pounding and pressing and coming after our girls, trying to mold and shape them into a cookie-cutter idea of beauty. It's something we need to be prepared to talk about with our kids, especially our daughters.Keeley and Bethany take a deep look into:How the world deceptively portrays what's beautifulThe superficial vortex of social mediaHow God defines beautyHow to develop the heart of a daughterPractical ways to model beauty for our childrenGather your beautiful daughters and listen to this truth-filled and inspiring episode.  Girl Defined Ministries Resources:YouTubeInstagramFacebookGirlDefined.comPodcastGirl Defined BookConfession for Daughters:I am blessedI am loved I am fearfully and wonderfully madeI can do all things through Christ which strengthens meGod has made me pretty from the inside outGeneration Arrow Parenting Resources:Follow our Instagram page @generationarrow_officialhttps://www.instagram.com/generationarrow_official/Like us on Facebook at Generation Arrowhttps://www.facebook.com/generationarrowFor more information about Generation Arrow or to contact us, please go to https://www.generationarrow.life

Over the years, we have received several emails and DM's from christian women who have expressed their concern to us at Girl Defined Ministries, asking why we waste time writing about “secondary” issues rather than keeping the focus exclusively on the gospel. They've expressed disappointment that we take time to write about “minor” issues like romance, dating, modesty, and femininity. Let's talk about this.Why do we take time to write about topics like love, romance, modesty and femininity? I mean, as Christian women, shouldn't we focus on loving Jesus and loving others? Yes and absolutely. Loving Jesus and loving others are the greatest commandments (Matthew 22:36-40). This should be the engine that drives everything else in our lives. However, loving Jesus and loving others isn't just a passionate feeling — it's an action. True love for God should result in a heart change that ultimate leads to a life change. People don't know we're Christians by our inner desires…they know we're Christians by the Fruit of our life (John 15, Romans 12:9-21). As followers of Jesus, we reflect the gospel and show our love for Christ through our heart-transformed actions. That's why each of these topics matter. NEW BOOK -  Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story MUST GET: Girl Defined Book Love Defined Book Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart BookShine Bright Devotional LINKS True Love: What it is and What it isn't The Naked Truth about Why We Wear Clothes Choosing Feminine Faith in a Feminist World 5 Biblical Truths that Define Your Identity Recovering Womanhood from Toxic Femininity Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/girldefined)

Life is unpredictable. The plans we dream about and make don't always become our realities. Today on Connections, Bethany Beal, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, reminds us that true hope doesn't come from getting the life we've always dreamed of but from trusting God with the life he has for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I interview Kristen Clark from Girl Defined Ministries and we talk about mental health, mentorship and how that can improve your mental health, and discipline in your devotion and relationship with God and how big of an impact that has on your mental health. Thanks so much to the Girl Defined Ministries for this super exciting opportunity! Go check them out right here: https://girldefined.com

Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, is on the show today to talk about their newest book, "Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story."   Do you have unfulfilled longings? Unanswered prayers? Do you struggle to trust God with things don't go your way and in your timeline? This is a must-listen to episode where we have a conversation about what it looks like to practically trust God, how to navigate unanswered prayers, the beauty of God's plan over ours and so many practical nuggets of wisdom.   Grab your copy of "Not Part of the Plan": https://www.amazon.com/Not-Part-Plan-Trusting-Twists/dp/0801094720/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Not+Part+of+the+plan&qid=1629397911&s=books&sr=1-1   Follow Girl Defined on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girldefined/   Follow your host, Tara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/   Sign up for Tara's monthly, encouraging newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16   Visit Tara's website for bible study resources, blog posts and more: https://www.tarasunministries.com/

Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mom of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries, author of several books, including Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God, and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood. To her family and close friends, she is simply a tall blonde Texan who is obsessed with iced lattes and can't get enough of her sweet little family. Find out more about Girl Defined here: https://girldefined.com/ Chicken of the Month Club! ➡️ fh.org/joy

We have Bethany Beal from Girl Defined on the podcast this month! She and her husband Dav share with us a bit of their love story and share more about Bethany and her sister's ministry Girl Defined. The heart behind the ministry is this: to help modern girls understand and live out God's timeless truth for womanhood. In a day and age when girls and women receive so many conflicting messages about their value, purpose, and identity, they desperately need to know that the only one who can define them is the One who created them.Find out more at www.girldefined.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Writing a book doesn't need to be hard for many writers. All you need to do to write faster is learn how to get out of your own way. Our guest today is cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and author of several books for young girls, including Girl Defined and Love Defined. Kristen Clark, welcome […] You can listen to this episode How to Write a Book in 90 Days with Kristen Clark on Christian Publishing Show.

Writing a book doesn't need to be hard for many writers. All you need to do to write faster is learn how to get out of your own way. Our guest today is cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and author of several books for young girls, including Girl Defined and Love Defined. Kristen Clark, welcome […] You can listen to this episode How to Write a Book in 90 Days with Kristen Clark on Christian Publishing Show.

The world has much to say about what it means to be a woman and there is a lot of pressure to buy into that image. Yet what if the Creator didn't leave the job of defining womanhood up to our cultural whims? What if He created us unique and for a specific purpose? Parents, in a world filled with counterfeit ideas of what it means to be a woman, this podcast could not be more important! Join us as Bethany Beal of Girl Defined Ministries dives into the topic of biblical womanhood.

How does it feel like when you're dating the one? What do you need to do differently as a single woman? Join me and Bethany Beal in this DETAILED episode to learn EXACTLY what you should be doing as you wait for the right man. Bethany also breaks down how to know when he's right for you. Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries. She is simply a tall blonde Texan who is obsessed with iced lattes and can't get enough of her sweet little family. You can follow Girl Defined on Instagram here: @girldefined You can get a copy of Love Defined here: https://amzn.to/2W8ZV3Y You can also get a copy of 60 Days To Becoming A Girl Defined By God here: https://amzn.to/2WeflUg If you'd like to get a copy of our FREE Guide on identifying the wrong man click here: http://tolufalode.com/dating-waitlist You will also get insight into tips on dating for the purpose of marriage if you join us here: http://tolufalode.com/dating-waitlist Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to our podcast!

81. Did you know that God created women in a unique, wonderful way? Yep! He even calls you a masterpiece, sister friend! He designed you on purpose for a time such as this! Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries joins me on the podcast today as we deep dive into God's Radical Design for Femininity and Sexuality. It might be different than what you think and it's definitely different from what the world says!  Tune in as we discuss the difference between femininity and feminism, as well as sexuality and ways that we can have a healthy, fulfilling sex-life, within our marriage. Sex is a beautiful gift, after all!  With Great Joy!  Katie ———————— Hey girl! If you feel like you're constantly trying to juggle #allthethings or if you're desperately trying to find “balance” but you feel like you're falling short, I'm here to help!  I love helping stressed-out, Jesus loving mamas turn their overwhelm into clarity and confidence. Head over to KatieHedrick.com/ClarityCall and let's spend an hour together designing your life intentionally, so that you can chase after your marriage, your kids and your dreams instead of chasing perfection! We'll map out your next steps forward in creating a life that you love… one that's full of purpose, fulfillment and joy! ————————— Work with Katie | KatieHedrickCoaching.com Community | facebook.com/groups/happychicks  Connect | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Free Gift | KatieHedrick.com/eBook Support the Show | KatieHedrick.com/Patreon 

Chris V interviews Bethany Beal from Girl Defined about her newly released devotional Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God and also talks about being a girl defined by God in everyday life. About Bethany Beal: Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries, author of several books including Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God, and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood. To her family and close friends, she is simply a tall blonde Texan who is obsessed with iced lattes and can't get enough of her sweet little family. Girl Defined Links: Girl Defined Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girldefined/ Girl Defined Website: https://www.girldefined.com/ Girl Defined YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/girldefined Shine Bright Book Link: https://www.girldefined.com/shine Girl Defined Book Link: https://www.girldefined.com/girldefinedbook A Message for Christian Girl Links: Website/Blog: https://amessageforchristiangirls.weebly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amessageforchristiangirls1/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amessageforchristiangirls/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqzu_nHhBbvILoqFsqcNjQ?view_as=subscriber Podcast: https://amessageforchristiangirls.weebly.com/podcast.html

In this episode I talk with Kristen Clark, who is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and cohost of the podcast, Girl Defined Show. Perfectionism is something that so many of us struggle with, especially Christian women. We talk about how perfectionism is not something we should strive for as children of God, and how it gets in the way of our relationship with the Lord. We explain the importance of humility versus perfection, and how our ego can get placed before God when we strive to be perfect.   Follow Kristen on IG @girldefined and check out her website www.girldefined.com Ready to connect? Visit my website: www.thisismirandalee.com Schedule a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/thisismirandalee/meeting Say hi to me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismirandalee/ Join my Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mirandasempowermentcommunity

Kristen Clark, Cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries, shares so much helpful insight on walking through seasons of recurrent miscarriages and infertility. If you are like Kristen or know someone who is, you're going to want to listen to this episode. You can contact Kristen through Girl Defined: www.girldefined.com @girldefined + @krstnclark kristen@girldefined.com Check out the books by Kristen and Bethany at Girl Defined: Girl Defined Love Defined Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Shine Bright: 60-Day Devotional Not Part of the Plan Other Resources that Kristen recommended: Dealing Hope in the Darkest of Nights (article on John Piper's website) Therefore I have Hope by Cameron Cole 30 Days of Praying the Names and Attributes of God Stay in conversation with us on IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple or on our website: www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com   Join us for the next Monthly Live Date Night where we dig into some of these topics with you LIVE for 90 minutes this month!

Physical beauty is something that we think about. For some of us, it takes up more mental real estate than we’d like to admit. In fact, it’s a point of insecurity for us. We’re bombarded with different definitions of beauty; so much so that it can be exhausting! What is truly beautiful? Can the Bible actually help us have a healthy outlook on physical beauty? Can this not be a point of insecurity for us as Chrisitan women? Bethany Beal from Girl Defined Ministries helps us work through this.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________   Resources mentioned in this episode: @girldefined Girl Defined Blog Girl Defined Conference Books by Girl Defined The Girl Defined Show Revive Our Hearts Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Proverbs 31 1 Samuel 16:7 Psalm 139:14  Revelation 21:4 Psalm 16:11   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast).  Or follow us on Spotify! We would love if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast!   **The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.**

As most of you know there has been a shift that has happened recently in the podcast. I am not only talking about God's good design for birth but also his beautiful design for marriage and motherhood.   The deeper you go the more you will find how everything about our femininity is so connected. Birth is such a beautiful thing but it's not just a physical event. It is also emotional and spiritual. I believe that our Creator God designed birth so well! Carrying a child and birthing that child is a wonderful event in a woman's life.   Today on the show I interviewed Bethany Beal from Girl Defined Ministries. Bethany is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries, author of several books including Shine Bright: 60 Days to Becoming a Girl Defined by God, and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood. To her family and close friends, she is simply a tall blonde Texan who is obsessed with iced lattes and can't get enough of her sweet little family. I was so excited to have her on the show to take a deeper dive into what Biblical womanhood looks like and how feminism has creeped into homes with out us even really knowing. She shares her Homebirth story and we just had a great time! SHOWNOTES: https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/post/_ep53 Connect with Bethany at:  IG: @girldefined      @bethany.beal Website: https://www.girldefined.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-girl-defined-show/id1539982603   Connect with Aly:  IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast FB: facebook.com/groups/empoweredmamastribe   Private Membership Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/empoweredbirthpodcast   www.empoweredbirthpodcast.com

Bethany Beal and I discuss womanhood on this episode of WWL. In this age-- when sexuality is the currency and gender roles can be thwarted-- Bethany encourages us to look to our Creator and his design rather than ourselves and our desires. She reminds us of our purpose and urges us to walk the path of being a girl defined by God. A little bit about the guest: Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood through writing, speaking, and mentoring young women. To her family and close friends, she is simply a tall blonde girl who is obsessed with iced lattes and can’t get enough of her sweet baby Davey Jr. Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: Shine Bright: 60 Days to Become a Girl Defined by God by Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal Girl Defined Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart Bethany is reading The Well Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles, and listening to Exploring My Strange Bible, and The Briefing. She is being refreshed by taking baths and drinking iced coffee. Noteworthy quotes: “The essence, truly, of Biblical femininity-- of Biblical womanhood-- [...] it truly is about becoming less about me and more about Christ.” - 14:28 “Bringing our sins into the light was the most freeing thing that ever happened to us.” - 30:39 Questions for consideration: In what ways are you seeking to make your name great, rather than Christ? Sponsors for this episode: #TWENTYSOMETHINGSBOOK by Cimber Cummings GO GET TWENTY SOMETHINGS RIGHT NOW! Through these words, you'll feel the familiarity of a close friend as Cimber encourages us through stories with how to: - Create more fun, freedom, and purpose than you've imagined. - Work through expectations and dreams and a few disappointments. - And getting to know how God's character and goodness transform and inform every area of our lives! I personally enjoyed every second of this book and laughed so hard. Cimber is REAL and every gal can relate to what she writes about. So grab "Twenty Something" by Cimber Cummings on Amazon today. Dwell Differently: This next sponsor is one of my new personal favorite products. Dwell Differently creates scripture designs to help you memorize one Bible verse every month. Each letter in the design represents the first letter of each word in the verse. You see it, recall it, and repeat it! Their monthly memberships come with temporary tattoos, a key tag, a print, and access to digital kits from the current and past months. They have memberships for individuals, families, and larger groups! They also provide a weekly email, devo, and podcast to help you dig further into learning about the verse of the month. I get asked all the time about my tattoos and it becomes a great conversation and a quiz for me to remember my verse of the month! Dwell has offered us a 10% discount on their membership using the code LEMON10. Go check them out, ladies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waterwithlemon/support

Join Dominique for Part 2 of her encouraging conversation with Kristen Clark of Girl Defined Ministries about dating God's way, sharing their experiences, and encouraging women to honor God through their romantic relationships. In this day and age, it's important to be connected to someone that will help us be the women that God has called us to be! Follow Girl Defined IG: @girldefined YouTube: Girl Defined Apple Podcasts: The Girl Defined Show

Join Dominique as she has an encouraging conversation with Kristen Clark of Girl Defined Ministries about dating God's way, sharing their experiences, and encouraging women to honor God through their romantic relationships. In this day and age, it's important to be connected to someone that will help us be the women that God has called us to be!  Follow Girl Defined  IG: @girldefined YouTube: Girl Defined Apple Podcasts: The Girl Defined Show

Ep. 011 - Do you find yourself struggling to be a girl of the Word instead of the world? Kristen and Bethany have found themselves in that place many times. There are constantly things pulling us, as girls, away from our greatest purpose, identity, and mission as Christians. We need to remember that we aren't just girls. We are Christian girls. And that should radically change everything about us. We should have a radically different purpose in our: GoalsRelationships Identity Sexuality Politics Family Social Media etc.Thankfully God is the one who gives His children the strength to live for Him despite opposition. Girl Defined Website Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity, and Identity FREEBIE: 15 Verses to Give You Hope During Hard Times

007 - A recent cover of Vogue featured Harry Styles wearing a dress. Yes, a dress. Is this a big deal or is it not? We see people responding on both ends of the spectrum. Some are applauding Harry as being bold, edgy, and forward-thinking. Others are appalled that a man is being praised for wearing women's clothing. The goal of today's episode isn't to discuss personal opinions. It's to figure out how we, as Christians, should we respond to this. Join Kristen and Bethany as they dig into God's Word and unpack what He says about our designs as male and female. www.girldefined.comwww.girldefined.com/mentorship www.girldefined.com/girldefinedbook

003 - Do you struggle with being single? Do you doubt God's goodness and struggle to trust Him with your love life? Do you believe the lie that your life is on "hold" and will begin once you get married?  If so, you're not alone. These are the very questions and struggles that Bethany faced during her unexpected journey of being single. In this personal conversation, Kristen and Bethany share three lies they believed about their singleness and three truths that helped them to thrive instead. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 5 Strategies to Help You Thrive as a Single Girl: www.girldefined.com/singleLove Defined Book: https://www.girldefined.com/the-booksFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girldefined/

002 - Have you ever thought to yourself, “if only I were prettier then I'd be happy?” Or, “if only guys would notice me, then I wouldn't be insecure?” Or, “if only I had more followers on social media, then I'd have influence?” In a culture that idolizes physical beauty, romantic relationships and success, it's tempting for us, as Christian girls, to find our identity in these things. But if this is the answer, why are so many girls unhappy and discontent with their lives? In this honest and raw conversation, Kristen and Bethany expose three of the most popular places Christian girls misplace their identity and show you how to find your identity in Christ instead. Free 30 Day Devotional: https://www.girldefined.com/devotionalGirl Defined Book: https://www.girldefined.com/the-booksFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girldefined/