Finding the Courage to Engage Rather than Flee with Elizabeth Laing Thompson

Infidelity, heart-crushing endings, boundaries, and trusting God's timing are just a few things we chat about with Courtney Joseph Fallick! Courtney's new book, Still Standing is a must read for anyone in a difficult season.Still Standing features reflection questions and action steps at the end of each chapter, empowering women to emerge stronger after heart-crushing struggles, cling to God’s promises, and move forward stronger than before.Grab Still Standing, here: https://womenlivingwell.org/stillstanding/Find Courtney Joseph Fallick, here: https://womenlivingwell.org/Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meSupport the show

Do you want to know how to stand confidently in your created identity—affirmed, decisive, and clear about your purpose? Today we sit down with Nicole O. Salmon and discuss how to:Reclaim your voice and become reacquainted with the voice of Holy SpiritInterrupt the cycle of second guessing who you are so you can operate more confidently in your purposeReplace old thought patterns and habits with a thought life that leads to overcoming guilt and achieving more resultsEmbrace your unique identity, operate confidently in your purpose, and be the best version of yourself according to God’s design.Grab Courage and Confidence, here: https://www.tyndale.com/p/courage-and-confidence/9781641588331Find Nicole O. Salmon, here: https://www.nicoleosalmon.com/Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meSupport the show

These days, brokenness feels more comfortable to discuss than holiness. It’s easier to say that we are more messy than holy, and that healing is a long way off. But what if holiness in your everyday is not only possible, but biblical?In today's episode we sit down with Karen Stiller, author of Holiness Here, and hear her offer practical and inspiring ways to transform our lives as we understand that holiness is in fact, here.Grab your copy of Holiness Here, here: https://www.amazon.ca/Holiness-Here-Searching-Ordinary-Everyday/dp/1641587458 Find Karen Stiller, here: https://karenstiller.com/Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meBauman Grief Video: https://youtu.be/cVdLP_SKNcw?si=1a8Fznzm1MV40XX3Support the show

What do we need to do as parents to raise kind, confident, resilient kids? How will our kids become mentally STRONG? We sit down with Dr. Charles Fay, president of the Love and Logic Institute Inc. to chat about all the things we can do as parents to develop well rounded, responsible kids who love the Lord!Grab your copy of Raising Mentally Strong Kids, here: https://www.christianbook.com/mentally-neuroscience-confident-responsible-resilient-children/9781496484796/pd/484796Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meSupport the show

As a mom, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and limited by the demands on your life. Instead of just getting by, what if you learn how to recognize and follow the Holy Spirit's lead so you can experience the abundant life Jesus promised? Today we hear from Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood to learn how we can overcome the 12 limits that overwhelm us as moms!Grab Unlimited Motherhood, here: https://www.jessicahurlbut.com/Grab Anonymous, here: https://goodreads.com/book/show/627266.AnonymousLink to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meSupport the show

In today's episode we discuss ongoing, unrepentant sin as well as the different elements to the Biblical Plan for Separation. Please listen and share with your people so that we as a church body never dismiss this damaging cycle within many Christian (and non-Christian) marriages today.National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 817-369-3970Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meNOTES:Biblical Plan for Separation with the Intent of Reconciliation + RestorationPurposeThe goal of a biblical separation is to provide space to evaluate and repair the broken parts of the marriage, resulting in two healthy people and a restored marriage that both spouses love.Guidelines for HealingTime frame:Boundaries regarding communication with the opposite sex:Types of counseling, consistency and frequency for wife:Types of counseling, consistency and frequency for husband:Expectations regarding enjoyable time together:Expectations regarding communication and intimacy:Living arrangements:Care of the children; schedule for stays at home:Goals that must be met for the separation to end and couple to be reunified:Counseling conditions outlined above have been met.Spouses have demonstrated only healthy behaviors for a prolonged period of time that creates trust and confidence that the spouse is healthy and safe for the couple to be together again.If by the end of the time frame the above goals are not met:Expectations after reunification:If expectations after reunification are not met:Support the show

Could you spot abuse in your or your friends' marriage? In today's episode we clearly define sexual, spiritual, physical, and financial abuse. Please listen and share with your people so that we as a church body never dismiss this damaging cycle within many Christian (and non-Christian) marriages today.National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 817-369-3970Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Galatians 5:13-14; Ephesians 5:25Biblical Submission Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biblical-submission/id1475974345?i=1000569525433Grab The Emotionally Destructive Marriage here.Grab Is It Me? here.Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meNotes:SEXUAL ABUSESexual abuse in marriage is any form of sexual acts that uses force, trickery, or manipulation.Sexual abuse can look like withholding sex as a form of punishment. The abuser might refuse or threaten to remove sex if they don’t get their way. Withholding sex is a weapon to establish or maintain dominance. Using sex as a weapon to control is sexual abuse.Sexual abuse can also look like marital rape. Any time one spouse is not in agreement or has not willingly engaged in a sexual act, it is rape. It is any sexual act committed against a spouse’s will. The abuser may use physical force, threats of force, or psychological force, fear, or manipulation to engage in marital rape. 1 in 10 spouses are raped by their spouse. Any sexual act should be mutually consented - any time it is not, it is sexual abuse.Sexual abuse may also look like criticizing your physical appearance. Abusers might use offensive language about your body or your physical appearance. Abusers might use offensive language about your body or your appearance to undermine your self-worth. This is not love, it is a form of sexual abuse.Sexual abuse might also look like unwanted aggression during sexual acts. Hitting, choking, or using any type of force is also sexual abuse.SPIRITUAL ABUSESpiritual abuse is using Scripture, biblical concepts or belief systems to control, manipulate, or enforce power over anotSupport the show

What is a biblical plan for separation with the intent of reconciliation and restoration, when is it necessary, and what does it look like? We're diving into this as well as one type of abuse, being emotional abuse. Please listen and share with your people so that we as a church body never dismiss this damaging cycle within many Christian (and non-Christian) marriages today.National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 817-369-3970Grab The Emotionally Destructive Marriage here.Grab Is It Me? here.Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meNotes:Emotional abuse involves controlling another person by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate them. It can be subtle and insidious, but it can also be overt and manipulative. The goal of the emotional abuser is to control and have power over their spouse.Emotional abuse might look like one spouse isolating the other spouse, taking away their network of support. The abuser might feel insecure or afraid of their spouse leaving them or finding or thinking anything different than the abuser, so the abuser attempts to keep them isolated, away from the influence of others. Any time a spouse prevents their spouse from support networks and controls who they can and cannot be with, or when and how they can be with them, this is emotional abuse.Emotional abuse might also look like the abusive spouse making threats. The abuser might threaten a certain type of consequence be inflicted, they might threaten to leave, to withhold finances or information, they might withhold sex or affection, a car, a place to stay, the abuser might threaten sharing false information with family or friends, or with an attorny - or they might threaten taking the kids away, or they might threaten self harm or suicide. Any type of threat is emotional abuse.Emotional abuse could also be yelling or name calling. Statements such as “You’re so dumb. You’re fat. You're a freak. You’re an idot.” Or any verbal outbursts - this is emotional abuse.It might also look like gaslighting. Gaslighting is when the abuser makes the victim question their reality to gain power and control. It’s a way to create doubt and confusion. The victim will typically make a statement, and the abuser wSupport the show

Do you ever feel there are parts to your life or story that are too far from God's reach? In this incredible conversation with Shadia Hrichi,  author of Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me, we learn how God uses a prostitute to teach us about God's love and redeeming power.Get your copy of Rahab, here: https://www.shadiahrichi.com/rahab/Find Shadia Hrichi, here: https://www.shadiahrichi.com/Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qgGrab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meSupport the show

What if you were created with a particular style for prayer - and by discovering the style most instinctive to your individual personality, staying in touch with God throughout the day became simple and all the more joyful?In this eye-opening conversation with Janet McHenry, author of Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style, we learn about the different praying personalities so we experience freedom to communicate with God!Grab Praying Personalities, here: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Personalities-Janet-Holm-McHenry-ebook/dp/B0CRX2Y7GVFind Janet McHenry, here: https://www.janetmchenry.com/ Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giveGrab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-dayFind out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-meSupport the show