Podcast appearances and mentions of rebecca st james

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Lisa Stilwell, a veteran of Christian publishing. She rose to the position of senior acquisitions editor with major Christian publishing houses, and then moved into authoring devotionals and ghostwriting memoir for Christian leaders and people from the music industry. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to gracewriters.com for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: How Lisa first moved into writing, unexpectedly, after stepping down from her long career as an acquisitions editor to care for her husband who had Parkinson's. The initial uncertainty Lisa felt about her ability to write, despite so many years of working with words, and her tips for others who long to write but are not sure if they have the ability. How Lisa sets herself deadlines, which helped her cope by establishing a sense of routine during the years of caring for her husband. Counting back from the deadline to work out how much needs to be written per day, but also allowing grace for when things don't go to plan. How Lisa – reluctantly at first! – moved into ghostwriting. Lisa hadn't ghostwritten before and thought the timing was wrong for her to work on this project because her husband had just moved to hospice, but God knew what He was doing. The process of being selected to work with Helen Smallbone, mother of singers Rebecca St James and the duo For King & Country. The gentle and respectful process for Lisa of working with Helen Smallbone, welcomed into the home, and guiding Helen regarding how much she asked her children vs her own memories of what happened. How to set word count targets relevant to the project, and stick to them. Connection and trust as the core of a relationship when ghostwriting someone's memoir. Having the courage and skill to ask probing questions, while respecting the person's right not to answer. You have to write in their voice, not your own. Listen constantly, for key phrases and the pace of their speech, for formal vs casual expression, for seriousness vs humour and how the two moods interact. Transcribing interview recordings is a painful task, but it's a process where you can really absorb elements of the story and see what extra questions you need to ask. Protecting yourself, because ghostwriting is draining work. The initially rocky and then smooth road to getting The Heavens Proclaim His Glory published – a coffee table book with Hubble telescope images combined with excerpts from authors and pastors Lisa had worked with across her editing career. How Lisa worked her way up to the senior position of Acquisitions Editor.

She's an author, actress, and Grammy Award-winning Christian music legend. Rebecca St. James will talk about her life, her music, and an upcoming Christmas concert tour with Moody Radio. This season is a great time of year to remember God's kindness and generosity in the gift of his Son. Don't miss the music and conversation with Rebecca St. James and Chris Fabry on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here. Christmas with Rebecca St. James Concert TourBecome a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca St. James is a GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker, and actress. And... she’s celebrating Christmas with us in Tampa Bay, Friday night, December 20th! She stopped by and shared a bit of her life story and what we can expect during her visit next month. https://moody.ticketspice.com/wkes-rsj See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, we welcome special guest, Rebecca St. James to talk to us about our upcoming Christmas concert on Thursday, December 19 for a one-of-a-kind holiday musical experience. Join us at First Baptist Church Ft. Lauderdale where you and the whole family can enjoy Christmas filled with the sounds of celebration, a sermon by Pastor David Hughes, worship, joy, and wonder. For Tickets or For More Info - Christmas with Rebecca St. James - Dec. 19, 2024 - 7 p.m. (6 p.m. doors open) - First Baptist Church Ft. LauderdaleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Among the most defining artists in Christian music history, GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker and actress Rebecca St. James catapulted into the global spotlight following the release of her self-titled Forefront Records debut in 1994. The Australian native's modern pop sensibilities and uncompromising lyrics set a benchmark in Christian music, leading a new generation of artistry in the genre. St. James recently partnered with world-renowned worship collective Bethel Music and her label debut released July 24, 2020. Her most recent work was partnering with her younger brothers on the hit 2024 film, "Unsung Hero," which details the harrowing journey for their family from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee in the early 90s. The film also spotlights Rebecca's first dip into music, and her dad's role in that breakout. To learn more visit: https://www.rebeccastjames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may have seen the movie "Unsung Hero" and learned a little about the childhood and career of Christian singer and songwriter Rebecca St. James. But we thought we would revisit an earlier episode of This Grit and Grace Life podcast when Rebecca joined the show to chat about another important part of her life: dating and finding "the one." Landing your forever-after prince isn't always so clear-cut. We wonder whether he's out there, how long it'll take to find him, and if we'll even recognize him when the moment arrives. We can even get so frustrated with the wait that we might be tempted to settle for a good man but not the right man. But is it worth waiting for the right one? Rebecca insists it is. She shares the ups and downs of her own journey through dating and how she ultimately found her husband (and knew he was “the one” almost instantly). She, Darlene, and Julie also discuss what character traits to look for in the right man, how you can stay committed to the values you set for yourself without settling, and whether you're giving too many husband privileges to a boyfriend who won't commit. Rebecca St. James is a GRAMMY-winning Christian singer/songwriter, author, and speaker. She is also the co-host of the podcast Practice Makes Parent alongside Dr. Danny Huerta where they discuss strategies and inspiration for parenting kids of all ages. You can follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccast.james, on Facebook @RSJames or on her website at rebeccastjames.com. Quote of the episode: “There was this soul connection where it's like he has the same spirit, same values, same heart, same true, core desires in life.” —Rebecca St. James on finding her husband Resources Mentioned Watch "Unsung Hero" here Listen to this podcast episode for more on Rebecca's family: “Meet the Extraordinary Mom Behind the New Movie 'Unsung Hero' – 238” Listen to Rebecca's podcast, Rebecca St. James Friends and Family Related Listen to Rebecca's newest co-hosted podcast, Practice Makes Parent Read now: “These 10 Red Flags in Dating Should Make You Run” Follow Us on Social Media! Facebook Instagram   Twitter Pinterest

Unsung hero is the mostly true story of Australia's Smallbone family, who emigrated to America and ended up spawning two leading Christian music acts - Rebecca St James and pop duo For King and Country. Starring Josh Smallbone as his father David and popular Australian actress Daisy Betts (Last resort) as his mother.

Laura Bennett and Russ Matthews discuss the film "Unsung Hero" directed by Richard L. Ramsey and Joel Smallbone. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold on to theirs. The family that raised Rebecca St James and For King and Country, share their story. Have your say on their take or just drop us a comment at hopepodcast.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Mother's Day Weekend, Clayton had an extra special guest to join him on the program. Helen Smallbone (mother of Rebecca St James and Luke and Joel Smallbone [of For King and Country]). The movie, Unsung Hero, being released shortly is the remarkable true story of Helen and how her faith inspires her husband and children to hold on to theirs as they left Australia broke and started a new life in Christian music in the states.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on your show we have the mumma of Rebecca St James and For King and Countr: Helen SmallboneYour support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca St. James, a popular Australian American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and actress, is here to talk about the amazing new movie Unsung Hero, which chronicles her family's journey to rebuild their lives from the ground up. She shares personal stories from her childhood and how their mom's faith stands up against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold on to theirs. Rebecca vulnerably shares her own  marriage and motherhood struggles as she longed to be married and have children and how God shaped her through the waiting. Once she started a family all of the spiritual disciplines that her parents instilled in her have become an important part of how she and her husband lead their children today.  This movie and conversation reminds us that every Christian family is called to a unique adventure- they are not all the same but God has a plan for every one of us. When we settle for cookie-cutter lives we are missing out on the miracles He has for us. Be encouraged today that God has an adventure for your family when we step out in faith.  Connect with Rebecca St. James:  Website:  RSJ (rebeccastjames.com) Facebook: Rebecca St. James Instagram:  Rebecca St. James (@rebeccast.james) Links Mentioned:   Unsung Hero | Now Playing In Theaters Thank-You-Poster.pdf (focusonthefamily.com) Related Episodes: Summer of Mentorship 2019 Week Four :: Helen Smallbone Raising Rock Stars on a Firm Foundation :: Helen Smallbone [Ep 166] The Day Fear Died :: Courtney Smallbone [Ep 201] Lasting Parent-Child Relationships :: Summer of Mentorship 2022 Week 1 Featured Sponsors:  Thrive Causemetics- 10% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/DMA Vegamour- Get twenty percent off your first order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/DMA and use code DMA at check out Greenlight- This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to GREENLIGHT.com/dma Find links to this week's sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors. 

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St James discuss how to help kids with anxiety with Dr. Josh Straub. Separation anxiety and social anxiety in children under 10 are common. In today's episode we cover the signs and practical ways to help.   Receive the book What Do I Do with Worry? for your donation of any amount!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Genucel Skincare - Mother's Day Sale! Get an additional 25% off your order, 2 FREE gifts, and FREE shipping at https://genucel.com/KnowlesYT  Join Michael Knowles as he sits down with the chart-topping band for KING & COUNTRY to delve into the heartfelt and inspiring journey behind their new movie, "UNSUNG." They discuss the impact of faith and family values in shaping their music and this cinematic venture, providing a fascinating contrast to the usual Hollywood storytelling.

In this special bonus episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Patti Garibay, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director, welcomes GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker, and actress Rebecca St. James. Together, Patti and Rebecca explore the Smallbone family's story of incredible resilience, as detailed in the new feature-film Unsung Hero, available in theatres nationwide. The film details the Smallbone family's journey from Australia to America, their determination in establishing Rebecca's legendary-Christian music career (and how her brothers, Joel & Luke went onto their KING & COUNTRY success), and how one woman—their mother, Helen Smallbone—had faith against all odds and inspired her husband and children, including Rebecca, to hold onto theirs.   Learn more about the film, find a theatre and showtimes near you, visit unsunghero.movie  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org  Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com  

Bringing your family's story to the big-screen is something Sadie is all too familiar with and she's delighted to host Joel and Luke Smallbone (for KING & COUNTRY) and their sister Rebecca St. James in the studio for a very special conversation about their new movie, "Unsung Hero." Joel directed and starred in the film — playing his dad! — but he shares why it was so important to not shy away from the hard parts of his dad's story. Sadie points out why seeing a dad say they're "sorry" to their child is so powerful. Rebecca says we should all trust God to redeem our stories, no matter what we've experienced or gone through! And Luke remembers his mom often telling him that learning to overcome disappointment is a good thing, especially true for kids! Buy your tickets to see "Unsung Hero" in theaters here: https://unsunghero.movie/ This episode of Whoa That's Good is sponsored by: https://liberty.edu/Sadie — Get your application fee WAIVED when you start your future with Liberty University today! https://www.trymiracle.com/whoa — Get 40% off + 3 FREE towels with code WHOA at checkout! https://give.cru.org/good or text GOOD to 71326 — Get a free copy of Sadie and Christian's new book "How to Put Love First" with your monthly gift! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si and Jase Robertson get a chance to sit down with Grammy Award-winning musicians Rebecca St. James and For King & Country to talk about their new movie "Unsung Hero." Si reveals who the unsung hero of his life is and finds he has more in common with these Aussies than he ever thought. Phillip was moved to tears by the movie and Jase might have found his Aussie twin! https://www.songfinch.com/duck — It's the ultimate gift! Get your original, studio-quality song & upload to Spotify FREE for a limited time! https://www.mypillow.com/duck — Get huge discounts during the $25 Extravaganza with promo code DUCK! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel and Luke Smallbone, of For KING + COUNTRY fame, join their chart-topping sister, Rebecca St. James, to discuss the new film about their lives, "Unsung Hero." The film follows their faith journey through hardships and challenges, while highlighting the ever-present promise of God's purpose and plan. Don't miss this incredible deep dive into their story as Mike Huckabee speaks with Joel, Luke and Rebecca, as well as their mother, Helen, and actors from the film. This is one you don't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to hear so much wisdom from and be inspired by Helen Smallbone- the mother the movie UNSUNG HERO is about-  she raised seven children, including top-selling Christian artists Joel and Luke from For King & Country and Rebecca St James.  The journey of this family is quite unbelievable, and Helen's unfailing trust in God is inspiring!   Learn more about how this family turned struggle into epic adventure.https://unsunghero.movie/Thank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends! This episode is brought to you by: BAREFACED SKINCAREwww.barefaced.comUse MOMMA15 for 15% off your first purchase! TEXT a Skincare Specialist at 25169 for complimentary consults and to answer any skin questions.Welcome ABLE Clothing! www.ableclothing.comCode: MOMMA20 gets you 20% off your first purchase sitewide.ABLE is a Nashville-based fashion brand focused on empowering women - both the women who make their products, and the women who wear them. ABLE is famous for leather bags, handmade jewelry, shoes, and the best denim jacket around! You are going to love these high-quality, gorgeous pieces! COAT DEFENSEwww.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off SUITSHOPOwnership at rental prices! Hundreds of suit selections- high quality / fast shipping!Use this code to shop: https://suitshop.com/?sscid=21k8_ugchk&Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tv(Become an Insider!)Host- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast

In this bonus episode, Luke Smallbone sits down with his sister, Rebecca St. James, to talk about the Unsung Hero movie and learn what it was like to see her story portrayed on the big screen. In this conversation Rebecca reflects on the early days in her career, shares her favorite scenes from the movie, and describes what she hopes people will take away from this story. Get ready for more official Unsung Hero behind-the-scenes episodes! Subscribe now on AccessMore or wherever you listen or watch podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Unsung Hero is in theaters nationwide on April 26th. Get more info here: https://tickets.unsunghero.movie/

Before the fame, the hits and the life on stage...it started with a dream and a little bit of faith.  In this episode, you're going to experience the incredible story of how pursuing the dreams on your heart can change the world forever. You'll hear how Rebecca St. James' career started, how people like Eddie DeGarmo and Matt Smallbone helped support her, and what it was like for Rebecca to see her life played out on the big screen...   Unsung Hero is in theaters nationwide on April 26th. Get more info here: https://tickets.unsunghero.movie/ Get ready for more official Unsung Hero behind-the-scenes episodes and watch the full length interviews with Eddie, Matt and Rebecca! Subscribe now on AccessMore or wherever you listen or watch podcast, or click the links below! Eddie DeGarmo Full Interview Matt Smallbone Full Interview Rebecca St. James Full Interview

You know KING + COUNTRY and their sister Rebecca St. James as some of Christian music's biggest hitmakers, but did you know that their story began long before they won their first of four GRAMMYs? AccessMore is proud to present the Unsung Hero podcast, giving an inside look at how the movie was made, and the revealing stories behind the scenes with the family and cast of the movie including Candace Cameron Bure, Daisy Betts, Hillary Scott, Lucas Black, and Terry O'Quinn. Subscribe now HERE or wherever you listen or watch podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Unsung Hero is in theaters nationwide on April 26th. Get more info here: tickets.unsunghero.movie/

You know KING + COUNTRY and their sister Rebecca St. James as some of Christian music's biggest hitmakers, but did you know that their story began long before they won their first of four GRAMMYs? AccessMore is proud to present the Unsung Hero podcast, giving an inside look at how the movie was made, and the revealing stories behind the scenes with the family and cast of the movie including Candace Cameron Bure, Daisy Betts, Lucas Black, and Terry O'Quinn. Subscribe now HERE or wherever you listen or watch podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Unsung Hero is in theaters nationwide on April 26th. Get more info here: tickets.unsunghero.movie/

Over the next 4 weeks, we are releasing BONUS episodes with members of the Smallbone Family – Rebecca St. James, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, and their beautiful mother, Helen Smallbone. Together, we worked on Unsung Hero - a movie about their family's incredible story of coming to America; it hits theaters on April 26! In this first conversation in the mini-series, Candace sits down with Rebecca St. James to talk all things motherhood, being women in ministry and entertainment, stepping away from the spotlight for a season, and so much more. They also answer several listener questions - from planting seeds that grow in your kids (especially teenagers), regulating your emotions as a mom, and battling loneliness, fear, and the pressures of being in high school. Tune in + don't forget to mark your calendar for the premiere of Unsung Hero on April 26! Connect with Candace and Rebecca: Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccast.james

Over the next 4 weeks, we are releasing BONUS episodes with members of the Smallbone Family – Rebecca St. James, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, and their beautiful mother, Helen Smallbone. Together, we worked on Unsung Hero - a movie about their family's incredible story of coming to America; it hits theaters on April 26! In this first conversation in the mini-series, Candace sits down with Rebecca St. James to talk all things motherhood, being women in ministry and entertainment, stepping away from the spotlight for a season, and so much more. They also answer several listener questions - from planting seeds that grow in your kids (especially teenagers), regulating your emotions as a mom, and battling loneliness, fear, and the pressures of being in high school. Tune in + don't forget to mark your calendar for the premiere of Unsung Hero on April 26! Connect with Candace and Rebecca: Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccast.james

When it comes to entertainment and its potential influence on our kids, you may think screentime is the issue. But the reality is that different forms of entertainment can affect us in different ways. The Plugged In team explores the impact of various kinds of entertainment has had on them and how to navigate different media. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist Rebecca St. James about her new biopic Unsung Hero.   Get your copy of Becoming a Screen Savvy Family!   Listen to the new podcast with Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta – Practice Makes Parent!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

http://www.ceilirain.com   https://www.facebook.com/CeiliRain/   New album - buy from the artist and show your support: http://www.ceilirain.com/en-us/merchandise/default.aspx   New album - streaming: https://open.spotify.com/album/3y9UQi1YZjL5ajoWm6g4ok?si=5V06rZBlRBWm1IgMsEuzjQ   Bob Halligan Jr has written over 1,100 songs, 200 of which have been recorded by artists internationally with sales over 30 million units. Cher, KISS, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest, Kathy Mattea, Rebecca St James and many others have helped put 9 Gold & Platinum records on Halligan's wall, including the hit song “Don't Close Your Eyes” by KIX. Bob has sung on recordings with Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Felix Cavaliere and Michael McDonald, and was nominated as a songwriter for a CABLE ACE Award for Original Song of the Year. He was an Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University for 12 years, where he taught songwriting, film scoring, music business and a Beatles class. He has composed & performed scores for 4 silent films at The Julien Dubuque International Film Festical. In 2017 he was given the Distinguished Alumni Award by Christian Brothers Academy. Mr. Halligan was recently the only American invited to sing at a Papal gathering of 100,000 people in Italy, and met Pope Francis. Bob is the leader/singer and songwriter for the band Ceili Rain, a Celtic pop-rock group that has been together for 28 years. Kaylee Rain has played some of the top venues in the country including Reliant Stadium, The RCA Dome and The Georgia Dome. They have played many festivals from Kingdom Bound to Creation Fest to World Youth Day. They have been invited to perform at numerous Celtic and community events from the Slainte Festival to the Bethlehem Musikfest, and Irish fests in Syracuse NY, Cheyenne, WY and many more. They have played at major conferences including NCYC and Youth Specialties and have even performed for major corporations like Nextel. Billboard Magazine says: “These guys deserve to be heard by the entire world. Their potential is limitless because they have an appeal that knows no boundaries. Ceili Rain music makes your feet want to dance and your soul soar!

How do we transform our prayer lives? Inspired by Rebecca St. James' 1996 hidden track Psalm 139, Dr. Ashley as he discusses how you can pray the Scriptures.  Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=28281Purchase Praying the Bible by Dr. Donald S. Whitney: https://a.co/he2A333 (aff link)Mixtape Theology is part of the NRT Podcast Network. Discover more Christian music related podcasts at NewReleaseToday.com, and tell 'em Mixtape Theology sent ya.Come hang out with us and fellow mixtape theologians on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @MixtapeTheology or by visiting linktr.ee/mixtapetheology.Come check out 90s Christian swag at our merch store at mixtapetheology.comWe are part of the NRT (New Release Today) podcast network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at newreleasetoday.com

HELEN SMALLBONE is the “Unsung Hero” of the Smallbone family. A movie about her extraordinary family's life will be out this summer.  As mother to Joel & Luke of Christian music's “For King & Country” and Rebecca St. James, this mother of seven led her family on a faith-building journey that changed her family forever!  Parts of their story are quite unbelievable, however the faithfulness of the Lord is not! Enjoy this one and share with another mom who needs encouragement.   Thank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends at BAREFACED, we have this discount code to use: www.barefaced.comUse MOMMA15 for 15% off your first purchase! TEXT a Skincare Specialist at 25169 for complimentary consults and to answer any skin questions.www.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tvHost- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast

This week I'm talking with Rebecca St. James at Lifest 2022. Rebecca is a GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker and among the most defining artists in Christian music history. She also comes from a family that is firmly rooted in the music business, with a father who is a successful manager and brothers who make up the duo for KING & COUNTRY. We are discussing being part of musical family that works together in the industry, the role of a producer and a label and not letting yourself buy into what people say about you. Sponsors: Edenbrooke Productions - We offer consulting services and are offering listeners a 1-hour introductory special. To request more info on consulting services, email Marty at contact@johnmartinkeith.com.  In this episode we discuss: *Mentoring artists. *The co-writing process. *The role of a producer and a label. *Structuring songs. *Don't buy into what people say about you. *Being part of musical family that works together in the industry. *Bloom where God plants you. *Be faithful with the little things. *Practice your art. *Rebecca St. James: Friends and Family Podcast. *https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Rebecca-St-James-Friends-and-Family *www.rebeccastjames.com   BIO: Among the most defining artists in Christian music history, GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker and actress Rebecca St. James rocketed into the global spotlight following the release of her self-titled ForeFront Records debut in 1994. The Australian native's modern pop sensibilities and uncompromising lyrics set a benchmark in Christian music, leading a new generation of artistry in the genre.     St. James has earned multiple Dove Awards, nine #1 Christian radio singles and two GOLD®-certified recordings, and her discography includes such iconic albums as Pray, God and Transform. Author of the best-selling titles Wait For Me (Thomas Nelson) and Pure (Hachette/Faithwords), among others, she starred in the 2009 film Sarah's Choice; portrayed Mary Magdalene in the groundbreaking rock opera !Hero; and voiced "Hope, The Angel" in VeggieTales' best-selling DVD The Easter Carol, in addition to other diverse roles. An award-winning songwriter, St. James co-penned multiple selections on for KING & COUNTRY's blockbuster 2019 recording, Burn the Ships, and she is also the host of Rebecca St. James Friends & Family, a new weekly podcast on marriage and parenting available on K-LOVE Radio's Accessmore platform.

Many of our guests and listeners (and ourselves) grew up in religious contexts that packaged the abstinence-only sex education curricula developed during the Reagan era and continued in the 40+ years since then through the concept of “purity”. Spiritual success happens to those (especially the female segment) who avoid having sexual relationships prior to marriage, either with their partners or with themselves (with or without the assistance of sexually explicit material) and who avoid same-sex relationships. Much of the work on our podcast is dedicated to debunking the painful and toxic implications of purity culture. Because, as Julia summarizes in this episode, “There's no such thing as the good girl. It doesn't matter how good you are, you're never good enough.” We talk with Abby Kubicek, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addictions Counselor, and owner of Durango Relationship Counseling in Durango CO. There she focuses on helping those in all types of relationships, whether with themselves, a partner, multiple partners, kinky or BDSM. A great deal of her work is focused on LGBTQ2IA+ identity and relationships, sexual health, the impact of religion on relationships and more. Abby discusses her experiences of navigating purity culture, including: The inconsistent messages around pleasure (27:00): Masturbation feels good, as Abby discovered as a child. However, “the church doesn't talk to you about sex until you hit puberty, and then the message is that it's painful, you're not going to enjoy it, it's gross. However, I learned that when I do that to myself, it feels fine, so why would it hurt for someone else?” Julia describes the numerous forms of media that reinforced these messages, from the magazine Brio to Christian groups like Barlow Girl and Rebecca St James. Good girls and bad girls (34:00): Abby explains, “Christian culture sets up a dichotomy of the good girl and bad girl. There's no in between, even though, spoiler alert, the good girl doesn't exist. But you can aspire to be a good girl, or you're a bad girl. Those are your only two options. You become a bad girl when you decide to have a sexually consensual experience, but even that wasn't free and separated from the confines of what you learned about your body.” Competitive relationships with other women (42:00): Abby reflects on her adolescent and young adult position, “I'm not really a girls girl, I mostly have guy friends.” She describes, “If your main goal in life is to find a Godly Christian husband, than any women in the church can compete with you and you shouldn't be friends with her, because she may jeopardize your possibility of finding a spouse. It took me a long time to unlearn that women are competition and rather embrace them as lovely people who enhance my life and bring me joy. You turn the shame on yourself, and onto other women.” The contexts of eating disorders (46:00): Julia reminds us that the 90s and 00s, “girls who were celebrities were asked in these abusive interview about whether or not they were virgins and saving themselves for sex. Their bodies were commented on in public way. The marriage of the greater context of messaging toward girls with the ways that the church doubled down on these messages was so intense.” Jeremiah adds a family systems approach, discussing research about the impact of dads investing in the sexual, relational, and menstrual health of their daughters goes a long way in increasing self-efficacy and decreasing eating disorders and other manifestations of people rebelling against themselves. Body neutrality (1:03:00): The discourse of purity culture is rooted in dichotomys. Pure or unpure. Good or bad. Heaven or hell. Abby describes the process of holding two ideas at once as an important way to heal from the tension and stressors of these dichotomys. She encourages people to practice saying, “I don't love this part of myself today. I don't hate it either. It's just a part of my body.” Abby closes her time with us by reminding us that Jesus' ultimate message was love—love for yourself, and for your fellow humans. Healing begins with loving people and yourself. Let's heal together!

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Rebecca is joined this week by her mum, Helen Smallbone, for a conversation on nurturing your child's heart. In this episode, she shares wisdom on fostering connection within your family, creating teachable scenarios in the home, and turning to Jesus in parenting. Guest Helen Smallbone is a loving wife, mother of seven, grandmother of thirteen, and new author who recently released her first book, Behind The Lights: The Extraordinary Adventure of a Mum and Her Family. She is also the co-founder of MUMlife Community and co-host of AccessMore's MUMlife Podcast.

This week, Rebecca is joined by fellow musician and new friend Jordan St. Cyr. In this episode, they share about showing compassion, sitting with people in their pain, and resting in knowing that God is in control. Guest Jordan St. Cyr is a singer, songwriter, husband, and father. He recently released his self-titled debut album, featuring the top five radio hit “Fires'' and his first number one single “Weary Traveler.” Jordan was born in Canada, but now calls Nashville home with his wife and four children – two daughters and two sons.

Rebecca and friend Tasha share about parenting, healing from shame, expressing your authentic self, moving truth from your head to your heart. This episode focuses on finding freedom from the past and freedom in who God created us to be. Tasha Layton is worship leader and former American Idol contestant. She recently released “Boundless” a guided prayer journal, and you can find her on tour at tashalayton.com.

Rebecca and new friend Jim discuss marriage and the important role that it plays in parenting. He shares wisdom on how to exhibit grace and humility as a parent, teach children responsibility, and encourage them in their own faith. Jim Daly is the head of Focus on the Family, an international Christian communications ministry based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He succeeded founder James Dobson in 2005. Alhambra, California, U.S. Daly is the main host of the Focus on the Family radio program.

Rebecca and long time friend Ginny share an encouraging conversation on finding hope amidst suffering. This episode focuses on how to look forward when you feel stuck. Ginny Owens is singer-songwriter and author of new book “Singing In The Dark” and recently released her first worship EP “Sing Hope In the Darkness” which are both available here. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics transcend genre definition and have taken her to diverse venues, including the White House, the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair, and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C

Rebecca and fellow musician and friend Michael sharing about marriage, parenting, touring with families and the story behind Michael's book “The Way of the Father. Lessons from My Dad, Truths About God.” This episode focusing on family life and how to navigate the seasons well. Guest Michael W Smith is multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor. He releases new music regularly and performs around the world to sold-out crowds of loyal and inspired fans. During Michael's storied career, he's not only been honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and has sold more than 15 million albums, he's also given back to the global community. Michael has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa alongside longtime friend Bono, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope, and has helped more than 70,000 children's lives through Compassion International.

This week, Rebecca sits down with friend Danny. They discuss being grateful for the invitation of parenthood, being open to constructive criticism as a parent and spouse, and raising your children to become contributors to God's kingdom story. Guest Danny Huerta gets to serve as Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family and thoroughly enjoys spending time with his family playing, serving, working, resting, and being outdoors. He has counseled families for over 20 years and has been interviewed on Fox News and various other outlets around the world, and recently released “7 Traits of Effective Parenting”.

“Us sharing stories of what Jesus has done is so powerful.”The Happy Hour podcast is slowly becoming the official sponsor of The Smallbone Family! Today's guest is Christian singer-songwriter, Rebecca St. James. We absolutely loved having her sister-in-law Moriah Smallbone on back in November, and will have her brother Joel on in just a few weeks! I am so excited to have Rebecca here to talk about her newest project, Kingdom Come.In today's episode, we chat about what it looks like to do ministry for 20 years and what truly keeps us still wanting to follow Jesus. We talk about family relationships and what a beautiful thing it is to invite our children into hard journeys so that they can see the goodness of God come through. We also really dive into winter seasons and why sharing our stories with one another produces deep community and prepares us for the spring. Our stories matter because they point people to the goodness and faithfulness of God - so thankful for that reminder today!Connect with JamieFacebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Rebecca and long time friend and mentor Wess share about hope. This episode focuses on finding forgiveness and joy through God's hope. Guest Dr. Wess Stafford is President Emeritus of Compassion International and is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. He is an avid outdoorsman and he and his wife, Donna, live on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, CO. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie- the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.

I have a love-hate relationship with hard questions. I love that they inspire me to think critically and put in more thought and effort. I hate that the answer is often not as tidy as I would like. In her song "Kingdom Come," Rebecca St. James sings about the Kingdom of God and leads me to seek the answer to some ambitious questions this week. Join me in the book of Matthew to see what Jesus has to say about the Kingdom of God as we consider these two questions: What is the Kingdom of God? And is the Kingdom of God here, or is it coming? In this week's episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in context Mark up the text Slow down Make observations of the text Compare and contrast Consult outside resources Share with a friend Reading the text of Scripture for yourself first Recognizing the historical sacrifices made so we could have a copy of God's Holy Word at our fingertips in our own language Reading the entire Sermon on the Mount in one sitting Backing up to Matthew 3 to see the first mention of the Kingdom of Heaven - Matthew 3:1-2 Identifying that we should pray for the Kingdom of God to come, but that it's also already here - Luke 17:20-21 Highlighting where the Kingdom of God is mentioned and making observations around those texts Matthew 3:1-2 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 4:23 Matthew 5:3 Matthew 5:10 Matthew 5:19-20 Matthew 6:10 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 7:21 Matthew 8:11-12 The thoughts of my friend Vince over at thebereantest.com about the four elements of a kingdom King Dominion Servants Law Cataloging the observations we make of the text as it relates to the Kingdom of God John Piper's thoughts on how to define the Kingdom of God - Desiring God Podcast Transcript An excellent article on the idea of "already and not yet" - GotQuestions.org More Than a Song Playlist Additional Resources Story Behind the Song "Kingdom Come" by Rebecca St. James - NewReleaseToday.com Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com What is Kingdom Theology? - GotQuestions.org Article Preaching the Word - Matthew Commentary by Douglas Sean O'Donnell & R Kent Hughes - Amazon Paid Link Weekly Challenge Read Christ's sermon in context (Matthew 5-7). Perhaps back up to Matthew 3 and read forward, marking every instance of the Kingdom of God. Make observations of the text. Write down what you discover as you focus on the Kingdom and discuss your findings with a friend. Recognize that the Kingdom is here, AND it is coming. See how important it is to Christ. Incorporate the petition for God's Kingdom to come into your regular prayer life-giving it priority over your needs and name.

Rebecca sits down with author and new mom, Sadie Robertson Huff, who is known for her role on Duck Dynasty and Dancing With The Stars. In this episode they discuss parenthood, marriage, turning to God as you walk through fear, and her new book Who Are You Following? which is available now. Guest Sadie Robertson is an American actress, author and businesswoman, who rose to fame on the A&E reality television show Duck Dynasty. She is a prominent Christian media personality and the host of WHOA, That's Good Podcast. She loves spending time with her husband Christian and daughter Honey!

Lead vocalist of Casting Crowns and long-time friend Mark Hall speaks with Rebecca about family, worship, marriage, God's influence on his life, and helping his children find their faith. This episode focuses on making Christ the foundation of life and family. Guest Mark Hall has served as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Casting Crowns since the band's creation in 1999. Casting Crowns is known for its seamless blending of music and ministry and is one of the most successful Christian bands of all time. Mark is a youth pastor, loving husband, father of four, and is now excited to embrace his new role as a grandfather!

Grammy Award-winning vocalist and long-time friend Mandisa joins Rebecca to share about her time on American Idol, overcoming seasons of depression, finding true community, and the stories behind her new book, “Out of the Dark” which is available now. Guest Mandisa is one of the most commercially successful contemporary Christian and gospel vocalists of the late 2000s and early 2010s. After sharing stages with Trisha Yearwood and Shania Twain, Mandisa went on to compete on season five of American Idol, where she placed in the top ten. The gospel & CCM artist's solo career took off quickly after departing the show. Through all Mandisa has experienced, she continuously shows audiences the meaning of being an overcomer.

Oh y'all. You knew Rebecca St. James a few decades ago, and you loved her then. But you are about to LOVE HER AGAIN in a million ways. Her new album, Kingdom Come, is about to be your new favorite. . . . . . Have a question about prayer? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31st. Thrive Cosmetics: Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/TSF Prose: Try your own custom hair supplements and you'll get 15% off! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in depth hair consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements.

Rebecca and brothers Joel and Luke from for KING & COUNTRY share about the importance of family in their lives. This episode focuses on early memories as siblings, lessons learned in family life and glorifying God through mission together. Guest for KING & COUNTRY is a 4 time Grammy Award winning duo. Their 9 no.1 songs have produced an astonishing accumulation of over one billion on-demand streams. They have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including the legendary Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE, Timbaland, Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin, and others. Luke is father to 4 and Joel is godfather to those 4 as well as dog and cat dad. Their fourth studio album “What Are We Waiting For?” is available now at forkingandcountry.com.

Every woman wants to find the right man, but finding your forever-after prince isn't always so clear cut. We wonder whether he's out there, how long it'll take to find him, and if we'll even recognize him when the moment arrives. We can even get so frustrated with the wait that we might be tempted to settle for a good man, but not the right man. But is it worth waiting for the right one? According to Christian singer and songwriter Rebecca St. James, it definitely is. She joins Darlene Brock and Julie Bender on This Grit and Grace Life podcast to chat about her own dating journey and how she ultimately found her husband (and knew he was “the one” almost instantly). They also discuss what character traits to look for in the right man, how you can stay committed to the values you set for yourself without settling, and whether you're giving too many husband privileges to a boyfriend that won't commit. Rebecca St. James is a GRAMMY-winning Christian singer/songwriter, author and speaker. She is also the host of her own podcast, called Rebecca St. James Friends and Family, where she discusses marriage and parenting as a wife and mom of three. You can follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccast.james, on Facebook @RSJames or on her website at rebeccastjames.com.   Quote of the episode: “There was this soul connection where it's like he has the same spirit, same values, same heart, same true, core desires in life.” —Rebecca St. James on finding her husband Resources —Click here to check out Rebecca's podcast, Rebecca St. James Friends and Family   Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, Grit and Grace Life may earn a small commission.