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Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, Rhonda Stoppe shares her Sacred Scar Story of finding hope in the midst of postpartum depression and hormonal imbalance. What began as a season of silent suffering—marked by deep shame, emotional exhaustion, and the sense that no one understood—eventually led her to the help she desperately needed. Now, Rhonda offers encouragement and truth to women facing similar struggles, reminding them they’re not alone and that healing begins when we bring our pain into the light. Quotables from the episode: Living in that one-bedroom house, without electricity, with three children I was so overwhelmed. It wasn’t depression exactly, but I was completely overwhelmed. I was lying in my kids’ bunkbed with the door closing, weeping, when my husband came home and found me like that. He asked what was wrong with me, and I didn’t know. It was just too hard. It was a very dark season for me. I didn’t know that it was post-partum depression—I just knew I was frail, and I was fragile. Slowly, that post-partum turned into PMS/PMD. I remember not being the mom I wanted to be. Two weeks out of the month I wasn’t myself, and then two weeks out of the month I was myself. We lived behind a locked gate on a ranch, so I could hide. So whenever I wasn’t myself, and I couldn’t live my life “out there,” I just stayed home within the locked gate. Imagine if you’re a werewolf, and imagine if every full moon, you were going to turn into a werewolf and you couldn’t stop it, you couldn’t stop that werewolf from taking over your body, and the only hope you had was if someone would lock you in a cage until the full moon passed so you didn’t eat your young. That is what my experience was like with PMS. Before I experienced it, I had said to my mom and to my sister who struggled with it, “Oh come on, you’re just using that as an excuse to hurt people with your words.” Now, I knew enough to not hurt people with my words. Instead, I would pull back. During those times the only fruit of the spirit that I seemed to have was self-control, and I could keep hurtful words from coming out of my mouth that I couldn’t take back. I told my husband that the best way he could help me was to let me pull away in my bedroom, while he played with the kids, and let me just get through it. I would be in my room with my Bible open in my lap, reading, praying and asking God to help me. I felt so ashamed because I knew the Lord and I had the Holy Spirit in me. What happens with a hormonal imbalance is a real medical condition that occurs and can play itself out in a way that you can be very sinful in how you let yourself respond to it. I felt shame, I felt alone, I felt lonely, I felt like no one else was going through what I was going through. I think it’s silent suffering that we often go through as Christian women because it feels so shameful when we have the Holy Spirit but we don’t know why we cannot get a handle on this. What makes it so hard is that we are so ashamed about it, so we don’t want to talk about it because we don’t know anyone else who is going through it so we think we are alone, so then the message we hear is “what’s wrong with ME?” That just brings on more guilt, shame, remorse, regret, fear, and isolation. The isolation is about the worse thing we can do. We need to talk about it so that people know they’re not alone. The enemy convinced me I was all alone, nobody understands, and I was going to have to figure this all out on my own. I ultimately found help when I went to an endocrinologist who specialized in hormonal disorders. She gave me medication that balanced out my hormonal levels throughout the month. My sacred scars came out of this experience because now I can comfort others with what has comforted me. Whenever I share my story, women are desperate to talk to me because they feel so alone and don’t think anyone can understand the struggle, and for some, it’s ruining their marriages. The whole essence of the book Sacred Scars is that God didn’t cause our pain and suffering, but He will use it for good. Even now, my husband, Steve, who is a pastor, can help other men whose wives are going through it, because Steve went through it with me and can understand. Initially, in my pride, I didn’t want others to know about my frailty, but if God can use my frailty to help someone else, who am I to not let Him use my sacred scars to help someone else who’s desperate to know they aren’t alone. Don’t try to find someone to blame for how you’re feeling right now. Recognize what is going on in your body. It’s no one’s fault; you don’t have to find someone to blame for why you’re sad or why you’re mad or why you’re triggered. It’s a hormonal fluctuation and you need to decide how to take care of you and not assign blame or fault for why you feel this way. There is hope and there is help. Find a medical professional who specializes in hormonal imbalances. Don’t give up. Find someone you can trust who you can talk to about it. Isolating yourself makes it worse. Don’t give up and don’t suffer silently. Satan keeps our secrets and makes us feel shame, so when we share it, it disarms his hold on us. Find a safe person to share this with. You need to be careful who you share this with because some people haven’t earned your trust or the right to hear those intimate personal details. Recommended Resources: How to Deal with Hormonal Imbalances That Affect Your Marriage Real-Life Romance: Inspiring Stories to Help You Believe in True Love by Rhonda Stoppe Moms Raising Sons to be Men by Rhonda Stoppe If My Husband Would Change, I’d Be Happy: And Other Myths Women Believe by Rhonda Stoppe The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be by Rhonda Stoppe A Christian Woman’s Guide to Great Sex in Marriage by Rhonda Stoppe Text NOREGRETS to 55444 to access the free video “God uses ordinary people” Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Rhonda Stoppe: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Pinterest For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Guest: Rhonda Stoppe is the Best-Selling Author of 7 books. For more than 30 years Rhonda has helped thousands of women build no regrets lives! Rhonda is a highly sought after Speaker and a popular voice in the Christian Living Community. Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who for 20 years has pastored First Baptist Church of Patterson, California. They live out their own Real Life Romance writing books and speaking at their No Regrets Marriage Conferences, but their favorite ministry is their family. They have four grown children and 10 grandchildren. To learn more about Rhonda’s speaking topics, watch her teaching and to book Rhonda for your next event visit: NoRegretsWoman.com Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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In this episode of The Lex and Lux Podcast, Brian and Lexi dive into deep and reflective discussions about personal growth, mental health, and their respective journeys. Lexi opens up about finding support from the most important people in her life, while Brian reflects on his own experiences with hitting rock bottom and the transformative power of seeking help. The duo also share stories of past hardships, the importance of surrendering to healing, and how personal struggles can lead to stronger connections with others.Tune in for a raw and heartfelt conversation as they explore vulnerability, overcoming trauma, and the importance of love and acceptance in both friendships and relationships. Whether you're dealing with mental health challenges, relationship struggles, or just seeking inspiration, this episode offers an honest look into what it means to grow through pain and come out stronger on the other side.Lex: @fuenlex (TikTok) @fuenlex (Instagram)Brian: @thebrianluxton (TikTok) @thebrianluxton (Instagram)Email us: lexandluxpod@gmail.com

Today, Cam and Ali are joined by musical comedian Michelle Brasier and her partner and collaborator, actor-musician Tim Lancaster. The couple tells the unusual story of meeting during a regional production of Legally Blonde, where they kissed on stage every night, and the romantic gesture involving a pillow fort that sealed the deal. They also open up about why they don't think they'll have kids, why Tim takes Michelle for walks like she's a dog, and how laughing at your partner can be the best way to handle serious moments. LINKS  Listen to Trilogy Mixtape on Spotify or Youtube See more from Michelle at michellebrasier.com or follow her on Instagram @michellebrasier Follow Tim @limtancaster on Instagram Follow Cam @camerondaddo on Instagram Follow Ali @alidaddo on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at separatebathrooms@novapodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This current generation of young men longs to see genuine, risk-taking Christianity in action. They desperately need heroes who are genuine, passionate, and noble. Our young men are aching for someone to show them—by example—all it takes to live for Christ. There's a war raging—and moms are the ones who hold the key to victory. In my conversation with best-selling author and speaker, Rhonda Stoppe, today we are talking about 5 principles godly moms need to keep in mind as they are praying about raising godly sons. No matter how old your son is, you can keep praying for him to become a godly man!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE rhondastoppe.com Moms Raising Sons To Be Men Check out Rhonda's YouTube Channel!  Connect with Rhonda on Twitter!  Connect with Rhonda on IG! Connect with Rhonda on Facebook!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST "I could have listened to Rhonda talk all night", is what audiences say about Rhonda Stoppe's honest, engaging and biblical teaching. Rhonda is the best selling author of 7 books, including Moms Raising Sons to Be Men, Real Life Romance, and The Marriage Mentor - which she co-authored with her husband, Steve. As a popular Christian speaker, mentor and author Rhonda has helped thousands of women build no regrets lives. Her appearance at Focus on the Family was named in their “Best of Episodes”. Rhonda has experienced the challenges of balancing marriage, parenting, ministry and homeschool life, and she's ready to share her insights with you! For 40 years she has ministered along side of her pastor-husband. The Stoppes have 4 adult children and 15 grandchildren. To follow Rhonda's podcast: Old Ladies Know Stuff , connect with Rhonda and to receive a free chapter from her book, Moms Raising Sons to Be Men please visit: NoRegretsWoman.com.

Do you tell your love story? Today, Greg and Erin talk about the importance of love stories! Rhonda Stoppe joins the conversation and shares how God has used her story to help her kids and the people around her. Plus, you'll get to hear Greg and Erin share a little bit about their own personal love story!   Click here to get the book Real Life Romance for a gift of any amount!   Want to hear more of Greg and Erin's love story? Click here to learn more!   Have questions about remarriage after divorce? Check out this article.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Getting older brings a clarity to what's important. While we want our grandkids to remember their times with us, we want to leave them with a godly legacy. With this goal in mind, guest Rhonda Stoppe joins me to look at “10 things every grandparent should tell their grandchildren.” SHOW NOTES: Rhonda Stoppe is the NO REGRETS WOMAN with more than 30 years experience of helping women build a no regrets lives. Rhonda is the author of six books and appears on numerous radio programs including FamilyTalk, Focus on the Family, Family Life Today and hosts The No Regrets Hour. She speaks at women's events, Pastor's Wives Conferences, MOPs, and homeschool conventions. Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who pastors First Baptist Church of Patterson, California. They live out their own Real Life Romance writing books and speaking at their No Regrets Marriage Conferences, but their favorite ministry is their family. To learn more about Rhonda's speaking topics, watch her teaching, and to book Rhonda for your next event visit NoRegretsWoman.com. Books mentioned: Raising Sons to Be Men:https://www.rhondastoppe.com/books/moms-raising-sons-to-be-men/ Her NEXT book, releasing in Spring 2023 – the TENTH anniversary edition of her book Moms Raising Sons to Be Menhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B62GC7Z7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i5 The Legacy Coalition National Christian Grandparenting Summit, THIS WEEK, available in person (Florida) or virtually https://legacycoalition.com/summit/ You can check out Rhonda's podcast here: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1850342.rss More episodes of “Parenting On A Grand Scale” available in the KCBI app at these links:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/90-9-kcbi/id740743044?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firstdallasmedia.kcbi&hl=en (Android)Or at www.kcbi.org!Subscribe and rate this podcast at any of these links!

Getting older brings a clarity to what's important. While we want our grandkids to remember their times with us, we want to leave them with a godly legacy. With this goal in mind, guest Rhonda Stoppe joins me to take a look at “10 things every grandparent should tell their grandchildren." Rhonda Stoppe is the NO REGRETS WOMAN with more than 30 years experience of helping women build a no regrets lives. Rhonda is the author of six books and appears on numerous radio programs including FamilyTalk, Focus on the Family, Family Life Today and hosts The No Regrets Hour. She speaks at women's events, Pastor's Wives Conferences, MOPs, and homeschool conventions. Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who pastors First Baptist Church of Patterson, California. They live out their own Real Life Romance writing books and speaking at their No Regrets Marriage Conferences, but their favorite ministry is their family. To learn more about Rhonda's speaking topics, watch her teaching, and to book Rhonda for your next event visit NoRegretsWoman.com. Books mentioned: Raising Sons to Be Men:https://www.rhondastoppe.com/books/moms-raising-sons-to-be-men/ Her NEXT book, releasing in Spring 2023 – the TENTH anniversary edition of her book Moms Raising Sons to Be Menhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B62GC7Z7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i5The Legacy Coalition National Christian Grandparenting Summit, coming soon, available in person (Florida) or virtually: https://legacycoalition.com/summit/ You can check out Rhonda's podcast here: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1850342.rss More episodes of “Parenting On A Grand Scale” available in the KCBI app at these links:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/90-9-kcbi/id740743044?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 (iPhone)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firstdallasmedia.kcbi&hl=en (Android)Or at www.kcbi.org!Subscribe and rate this podcast at any of these links!

Episode Summary:  Have you ever wondered how to break free from regrets that hold you back? I talk with Rhonda Stoppe (a.k.a. the “No Regrets Woman”) about how God's word gives us hope to break free from the regrets that often hold men and women back from living the abundant life Christ came to give. You won't want to miss the personal anecdotes and Scripture she shares to help us in our pursuit to live a life without regret. Quotables from the episode: Regret keeps us stuck. Regret leads to shame and blame, neither of which are productive. Shaming drives us to sin more. Knowing truth keeps us from being stuck in shame. The providence of God is in the moments of our lives. When we fail, Jesus meets us in the place of our failures. When God forgives, He forgives to the utmost! What you feed your flesh, it craves. What you've done is not who you are—you are a new creation. I am more knit together with those whom I study God's word with than anyone else in my life. God is bigger than your regret!!  Scripture References: Philippians 3:13b-14 ESV “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Psalm 139:23-24 ESV “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts. And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”  Recommended Resources:  Real-Life Romance: Inspiring Stories to Help You Believe in True Love by Rhonda Stoppe Moms Raising Sons to be Men by Rhonda Stoppe If My Husband Would Change, I'd Be Happy: And Other Myths Women Believe by Rhonda Stoppe The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be by Rhonda Stoppe A Christian Woman's Guide to Great Sex in Marriage by Rhonda Stoppe Desiring God by John Piper When I am Afraid by Edward T. Welch Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide  Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Rhonda Stoppe: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Pinterest For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Rhonda Stoppe is the NO REGRETS WOMAN. With more than 30 years' experience helping women build no regrets lives. “I could have listened to Rhonda talk all night, “ is what audiences say about Rhonda's enthusiastic, humorous, transparent teaching, and zeal as an evangelist.   She's committed to fulfill the Titus 2:4 commission by mentoring, teaching and writing books that are inspiring, grounded in Scripture and easy to read––like you're visiting with a friend over coffee.   Rhonda is the author of 6 books and appears on numerous radio programs including: Focus on the Family, Family Life Today and Dr. James Dobson's FamilyTalk, & hosts The No Regrets Hour. She's an evangelist and speaker at women's events, College Women's Chapel, Pastor's Wives Conferences, MOPs and Homeschool Conventions. Sharing the gospel at her NoRegretsWoman Conference is her sweet spot. Rhonda is a regular contributor for Crosswalk and many other magazines. Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who for 20 years has pastored First Baptist Church of Patterson, California.  They live out their own Real Life Romance writing books and speaking at their No Regrets Marriage Conferences, but their favorite ministry is their family. They have four grown children and 10 grandchildren. To learn more about Rhonda's speaking topics, watch her teaching and to book Rhonda for your next event visit: NoRegretsWoman.com. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Hey Friend! Have you ever been in a situation where God brought someone into your life, and you knew you were supposed to say something about Christ but didn't? Did you walk away feeling a little guilty, Did you walk away feeling a little guilty, wondering, why didn't I say something?  Honestly, this has happened to me more times than I care to admit. In this week's episode, my guest (and friend), author Rhonda Stoppe, joins me to chat about how we can share the gospel with those we meet in a way that will bless them and us, too. Rhonda shares how she overcame her fears and became passionate about sharing her faith. You'll be inspired by the stories she shares! Remember, you are loved, Donna   Listen in to learn more about {03:40} How Rhonda found her passion for sharing the gospel with others {07:20} Steps to take so you don't chicken out when sharing the gospel {14:10} Overcoming our fear and getting a heart for the lost {20:00} Look for opportunities to develop boldness and watchfulness {31:20} Being a regular person who shares the gospel   Resources For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog. Pick up a copy of Donna's book : Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2   Connect with Rhonda Rhonda is the author of 6 books and appears on numerous radio programs, including Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, and Dr. James Dobson's FamilyTalk, & hosts The No Regrets Hour. She's an evangelist and speaker at women's events, College Women's Chapel, Pastor's Wives Conferences, MOPs, and Homeschool Conventions. Sharing the gospel at her NoRegretsWoman Conference is her sweet spot. Rhonda is a regular contributor to Crosswalk and many other magazines. Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who for 20 years has pastored First Baptist Church of Patterson, California. They live out their own Real Life Romance, writing books and speaking at their No Regrets Marriage Conferences, but their favorite ministry is their family. They have four grown children and 10 grandchildren. To learn more about Rhonda's speaking topics, watch her teaching and book her for your next event. Website: https://www.rhondastoppe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhondastoppe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoRegretsWoman/   Connect with Donna Instagram: @donnaajones Website: www.donnajones.org Twitter:@donnajonesspeak Vimeo: @DonnaJones  

Episode Summary:  We talk about how God views joy and how to laugh out loud when life is hard. We all go through difficult times that snatch our very breath, and steal our laughter. My guest, Rhonda Stoppe (the “No Regrets Woman”) has experienced her share of heartache. Today, she's going to share what she has learned about how God views joy and how to laugh out loud even when life is hard. Quotables from the episode: Fighting for joy by counting our blessings rather than our concerns is key. The Lord knows what is on your horizon and He will equip you ahead of time. When Scripture tells us to “rejoice in the Lord,” it's not rejoicing in the trial but in the character of God. Joy is different than happiness which depends on our circumstances. Joy is a deep-seeded confidence that my life is in God's hands. It is the Word of God that will speak to your life when you don't know what to do or where to go when life is hard. The God of the Bible takes what was meant for evil and produces good. Happiness increases and decreases based on our circumstances and feelings. Rejoicing in the Lord is a constant because we know He is in control. Joy that comes with gratitude is genuine joy.  Scripture References: Nehemiah 8:10 ESV “The joy of the Lord is our strength.” Philippians 4:4-7 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Recommended Resources:  Real-Life Romance: Inspiring Stories to Help You Believe in True Love by Rhonda Stoppe Moms Raising Sons to be Men by Rhonda Stoppe If My Husband Would Change, I'd Be Happy: And Other Myths Women Believe by Rhonda Stoppe The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be by Rhonda Stoppe A Christian Woman's Guide to Great Sex in Marriage by Rhonda Stoppe Desiring God by John Piper When I am Afraid by Edward T. Welch Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide  Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Rhonda Stoppe: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Pinterest For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Rhonda Stoppe is the NO REGRETS WOMAN. With more than 30 years' experience helping women build no regrets lives. “I could have listened to Rhonda talk all night, “ is what audiences say about Rhonda's enthusiastic, humorous, transparent teaching, and zeal as an evangelist.   She's committed to fulfill the Titus 2:4 commission by mentoring, teaching and writing books that are inspiring, grounded in Scripture and easy to read––like you're visiting with a friend over coffee.   Rhonda is the author of 6 books and appears on numerous radio programs including: Focus on the Family, Family Life Today and Dr. James Dobson's FamilyTalk, & hosts The No Regrets Hour. She's an evangelist and speaker at women's events, College Women's Chapel, Pastor's Wives Conferences, MOPs and Homeschool Conventions. Sharing the gospel at her NoRegretsWoman Conference is her sweet spot. Rhonda is a regular contributor for Crosswalk and many other magazines. Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who for 20 years has pastored First Baptist Church of Patterson, California.  They live out their own Real Life Romance writing books and speaking at their No Regrets Marriage Conferences, but their favorite ministry is their family. They have four grown children and 10 grandchildren. To learn more about Rhonda's speaking topics, watch her teaching and to book Rhonda for your next event visit: NoRegretsWoman.com. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Rhonda Stoppe is challenging you to remember the spouse you dreamed of being on your wedding day, to literally write down your love story, and lean on Jesus as your ultimate unfailing love so you can fully embrace the unique love story God has written in your life. Receive Rhonda Stoppe's book "Real-Life Romance" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-03-03?refcd=1322402 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/embracing-your-unique-love-story/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Rhonda Stoppe reminds us how to live and be a no regrets woman in our home, churches, and community. She shares with us in the middle of our mess, we can have victory and her story will encourage you to live with faith above your circumstances. (Note: This is an interview from 2020 that wasn't able to be aired until now) Resources: To contact Rhonda go to www.noregretswoman.com Real Life Romance book by Rhonda Stoppe Knowing God through the Old Testament Series 2022—It's not too late to join the first study, Ezra: Unleashing the Power of Praise. Click here to join. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cynthia-cavanaugh/message

We are delighted to have Rhonda Stoppe, from No Regrets Woman, talk about how to revive our marriages. With more than 30 years of experience helping women build lives of no regrets, Rhonda is the best-selling author of 7 books and appears on numerous radio programs, including Focus on the Family and Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who for 22 years has pastored First Baptist Church of Patterson, California. They live out their own “Real Life Romance,” writing books and speaking at their “No Regrets Marriage Conferences,” but their favorite ministry is their family. They have four grown children and 15 grandchildren.Thank you to our listener, who sent in a very honest question about her struggle. "Married for a long time, happy but routine dull married life. Getting attention from outsiders (male) feels good. Feeling adulterous. How do I overcome these feelings? How do I revive my marriage?"CONNECT with Sue and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramSUBMIT your own scenarios or questionsEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comVoicemail: 484-872-2940Facebook//InstagramSUPPORT His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalDonation Page// Cru-Crown of Beauty InternationalVerses Mentioned in the Show:Revelations 2: 1-7 Letter to the Church in EphesusProverbs 23:71 Corinthians 10:13James 5:16Resources Mentioned in the Show:Rhonda's website - No Regrets WomanRhonda's books:Real Life Romance - Inspiring Stories to Help You Believe in True Love The Marriage Mentor - Becoming the Couple You Long to BeIf My Husband Would Change I'd Be Happy - And Other Myths Wives BelieveFree Marriage Videos - Rhonda's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEo3Q28uMAgFiYmz01_twU3K3GeWvLmZsFREE AUDIO BOOK FOR OUR LISTENERS: A Christian Woman's Guide to Great Sex in Marriage     https://www.rhondastoppe.com/best-you-2022/

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Join me this week as I chat with Rhonda Stoppe, an international Christian speaker and author to 6 books including Real Life Romance, The Marriage Mentor, and Moms Raising Sons to Be Men. Rhonda shares her raw and honest experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, and I know her story will encourage you as you move forward in your journey.  http://Noregretswoman.com For mentions and more extensive show notes: https://SamanthaMNewman.com      

Do you want to be a "No-Regrets" woman? Rhonda Stoppe tells us today how to be just that.None of us like to live with regret, yet we've all done things and said things we've regretted. How do we get beyond ourselves and live a life "worthy of the life to which we are called?"Paul wrote in Ephesians:Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.  Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. - Ephesians 4:1,2Rhonda Stoppe is the NO REGRETS WOMAN with more than 20 years experience of helping women build no-regrets lives. “I could have listened to Rhonda talk all night,” is what women say about Rhonda’s enthusiastic, humorous, transparent teaching, and zeal as an evangelist. She’s committed to fulfilling the Titus 2:4 commission by mentoring, teaching, and writing books that are inspiring, grounded in Scripture, and easy to read––like you’re visiting with a friend over coffee.Rhonda is the author of six books and she appears on numerous radio programs including FamilyTalk,Focus on the Family, Family Life Today and hosts The No Regrets Hour. She speaks at women’s events, Pastor’s Wives Conferences, MOPs, and homeschool conventions. Sharing the gospel is her sweet spot––she’s an evangelist at heart. Watch this video of Rhonda sharing the gospel.Rhonda ministers alongside her husband Steve, who pastors the First Baptist Church of Patterson, California. They live out their own Real Life Romance writing books and speaking at their No Regrets Marriage Conferences, but their favorite ministry is their family. They have four grown children and 10 grandchildren. To learn more about Rhonda’s speaking topics, watch her teaching and to book Rhonda for your next event visit: NoRegretsWoman.comBonus: Watch this fun video of Steve & Rhonda sharing their own love story.Links:Website:       NoRegretsWoman.comFacebook:    Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets Woman Instagram:  @RhondaStoppe Twitter:       @RhondaStoppe Some of Rhonda's Speaking Topics:Women Who Rock Their WorldMom - You Are Not AloneMoms Raising Sons to Be MenLife on Purpose with No RegretsI Can Build a No Regrets LifeThe No Regrets Marriage Conference with Steve & Rhonda StoppeMommy & Marriage - You Can Be Good at Both Stoppe's Simple Shredded Coconut Macaroons 1 Can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk1 Large Bag Shredded Coconut Mix together thoroughly (I use my hand to mush it together)Spoon onto a cookie sheet Bake 350 for 10-12 minutes (until golden)  ::::::::::: How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life - let’s make the most of it for God, others, and eternity.Subscribe:Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there:    For further thoughts on faith, food, and legacy--follow Sue at WelcomeHeart.com  

What is "real" life? We are so attached to our computers, phones, tablets, and TVs - are we living "real" life? Are we being present with our partners? And if not, are we allowing romance into our lives? The Panty Kickers help you find real life romance this week on Kick on the Panties, enjoy!

Our relationship series continues with a panel discussion. Hear what Pastors Adam and Keira as well as Palo Alto's campus Pastors, Pastor Luke and Michelle, have to say about "Real Life Romance".

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it was so inspiring to so many the first time it aired. In this episode Dr. Kim has special guest Rhonda Stoppe with him. Rhonda is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor's wife, author and speaker. In this episode Dr. Kim & Rhonda talk about her book, Real-Life Romance. Real-Life Romance is a book made up of 25 stories of couples who have found extraordinary love. Rhonda shows how in each case God was at work in the hearts of His people. Tune in to be inspired by these love stories! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!  

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it was so inspiring to so many the first time it aired. In this episode Dr. Kim has special guest Rhonda Stoppe with him. Rhonda is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor’s wife, author and speaker. In this episode Dr. Kim & Rhonda talk about her book, Real-Life Romance. Real-Life Romance is a book made up of 25 stories of couples who have found extraordinary love. Rhonda shows how in each case God was at work in the hearts of His people. Tune in to be inspired by these love stories! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!  

Today on the Podcast we welcome back Rhonda Stoppe. We have had Rhonda on the podcast several times now, and it's a treat to have her back! Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor's wife, author and speaker. Rhonda's new book, The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be, was released just a few months ago. Steve and Rhonda Stoppe have been married for over 30 years and have a marriage that has been tested by many life trials. This new book compiles their success secrets into an easy-to-read, fun, and interactive book. Tune in to hear about becoming the couple you long to be!   RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. You can order Rhonda's latest book The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be. Check out Steve & Rhonda's FREE VIDEO SERIES to go along with each chapter of The Marriage Mentor You can also order her other books “IF MY HUSBAND WOULD CHANGE I'D BE HAPPY-And Other Myths Wives Believe as well as her book Real Life Romance. SPONSORS Thank you to PrepDish for sponsoring this podcast episode! Prep Dish is a healthy meal planning service. When you sign up, you'll receive an email every week with a done-for-you grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You'll do your chopping and mixing ahead, and then come dinner time you just put it all together - without the guesswork. You'll save time and have delicious meals. PrepDish is offering our listeners (THAT'S YOU!) a FREE 2-week trial to try it out. Two weeks of meal planning done for you for FREE. Check out https://prepdish.com/awesomemarriage for this amazing deal!  

Today on the Podcast we welcome back Rhonda Stoppe. We have had Rhonda on the podcast several times now, and it’s a treat to have her back! Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor’s wife, author and speaker. Rhonda’s new book, The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be, was released just a few months ago. Steve and Rhonda Stoppe have been married for over 30 years and have a marriage that has been tested by many life trials. This new book compiles their success secrets into an easy-to-read, fun, and interactive book. Tune in to hear about becoming the couple you long to be!   RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn’t always easy and conversation doesn’t always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. You can order Rhonda’s latest book The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be. Check out Steve & Rhonda’s FREE VIDEO SERIES to go along with each chapter of The Marriage Mentor You can also order her other books “IF MY HUSBAND WOULD CHANGE I’D BE HAPPY-And Other Myths Wives Believe as well as her book Real Life Romance. SPONSORS Thank you to PrepDish for sponsoring this podcast episode! Prep Dish is a healthy meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a done-for-you grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll do your chopping and mixing ahead, and then come dinner time you just put it all together - without the guesswork. You’ll save time and have delicious meals. PrepDish is offering our listeners (THAT’S YOU!) a FREE 2-week trial to try it out. Two weeks of meal planning done for you for FREE. Check out https://prepdish.com/awesomemarriage for this amazing deal!  

He was a fierce barbarian warlord—a man who had stood between his people and the Roman Empire since the sack of Rome. She was a Roman Imperial princess with a core of iron strength. Born enemies, the love of Ataulf and Galla Placidia is marked by tragedy—but in its time, it burned hot enough to reshape an Empire. This is their story. www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com

Today on the podcast we welcome back special guest Rhonda Stoppe. Rhonda is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor's wife, author and speaker. Today Rhonda joins Dr. Kim to talk about her new book, Real-Life Romance. Real-Life Romance is a book made up of 25 stories of couples who have found extraordinary love. Rhonda shows how in each case God was at work in the hearts of His people. Tune in to be inspired by these love stories!

Today on the podcast we welcome back special guest Rhonda Stoppe. Rhonda is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor’s wife, author and speaker. Today Rhonda joins Dr. Kim to talk about her new book, Real-Life Romance. Real-Life Romance is a book made up of 25 stories of couples who have found extraordinary love. Rhonda shows how in each case God was at work in the hearts of His people. Tune in to be inspired by these love stories!

Have you ever struggled being on the same page with your spouse while parenting your children?  Is it difficult to find time to reignite your romance while caring for the chidren? If you are anything like me then you are daily faced with these challenges, and Rhonda provides the wisdom you need to stay united with your spouse through thick and thin in today's episode. Rhonda Stoppe is our first guest to arrive a second time on the podcast.  I would encourage you to check out Episode 5, Episode 6,Episode 7 and Episode 8 to listen to my previous conversation with Rhonda on her book Mom's Raising Sons to be Men.  Today Rhonda is discussing her newest book Real-Life Romance which is true stories of couples who found their deepest satisfaction in God…which opened their hearts to the love of a lifetime.  So whether you are encouraging your teen son or daughter to have patience to wait for the love of their life, or if you are looking to reignite your love with your spouse, you will love the true stories in this book. Rhonda is dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets and has over 20 years experience as a mom and Pastor's wife.

Rhonda Stoppe is our first guest to arrive a second time on the podcast.  I would encourage you to check out Episode 5, Episode 6,Episode 7 and Episode 8 to listen to my previous conversation with Rhonda on her book Mom's Raising Sons to be Men.  Today Rhonda is discussing her newest book Real-Life Romance which is true stories of couples who found their deepest satisfaction in God…which opened their hearts to the love of a lifetime.  So whether you are encouraging your teen son or daughter to have patience to wait for the love of their life, or if you are looking to reignite your love with your spouse, you will love the true stories in this book. In today's episode Rhonda discusses the importance of praying for our children's future spouse, as well as modeling a healthy marraige for them to mirror as they grow up.  Rhonda is a mom to 4 adult children, a grandmother to 5 grandchildren, as well as a sought after speaker and author.  Rhonda is dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets and has over 20 years experience as a mom and Pastor's wife.

Rhonda Stoppe is our first guest to arrive a second time on the podcast.  I would encourage you to check out Episode 5, Episode 6,Episode 7 and Episode 8 to listen to my previous conversation with Rhonda on her book Mom's Raising Sons to be Men.  Today Rhonda is discussing her newest book Real-Life Romance which is true stories of couples who found their deepest satisfaction in God…which opened their hearts to the love of a lifetime.  So whether you are encouraging your teen son or daughter to have patience to wait for the love of their life, or if you are looking to reignite your love with your spouse, you will love the true stories in this book. In today's episode Rhonda discusses the specific conversations she had with her children to encourage them to choose purity and to focus on their relationship with Jesus as they grow and mature.  Rhonda is a mom to 4 adult children, a grandmother to 5 grandchildren, as well as a sought after speaker and author.  Rhonda is dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets and has over 20 years experience as a mom,

Rhonda Stoppe is our first guest to arrive a second time on the podcast.  I would encourage you to check out Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7 and Episode 8 to listen to my previous conversation with Rhonda on her book Mom's Raising Sons to be Men.  Today Rhonda is discussing her newest book Real-Life Romance which is true stories of couples who found their deepest satisfaction in God…which opened their hearts to the love of a lifetime.  So whether you are encouraging your teen son or daughter to have patience to wait for the love of their life, or if you are looking to reignite your love with your spouse, you will love the true stories in this book. In today's episode, we also discuss a previous episode with September McCarthy (Episode 43, Episode 44, and Episode 45) which I would encourage you to listen to as well. Rhonda is a mom to 4 adult children, a grandmother to 5 grandchildren, as well as a sought after speaker and author.  Rhonda is dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets and has over 20 years experience as a mom, mentor, and pastor’s wife.  If you would like to find out more information about Rhonda you can check out her website or check out our Tools and Resources Page as well.