EP 118
Christi explores how to pursue joy by answering the following questions: What are misconceptions people have about joy? What are things that can hinder our joy? And what are ways that God pours joy into our heart? Transcript coming soon!
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I'm Christi Rose
I’m a 37 year old Californian native working for a Christian ministry, I am active in my church, I love spending time with my family, and I am the founder of the Smiling at the Future Podcast. When I am not studying and reading for an upcoming episode, I love to spend my time with other believers in settings that provide for deep conversations, in the kitchen baking, on a hiking trail, or with my little nieces and nephews.
I am surrounded by a group of women who pray over every episode. My behind the scenes team includes Andrea Cline (who does the audio editing) and Lara McVicker (who does social media). I am also so grateful to the many friends and family who have poured into the podcast through their prayers, conversations centered around the episode topics, and encouragement all along the way.
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EP 117
Lynne Brown returns to help our perspective in dating by answering the following questions: For the woman who is burned out by dating, when should she step back and take a break, and when should she continue to persevere? What are encouraging reminders for the woman who is discouraged by multiple failed relationships? What did God teach you in the ups and downs of dating? What would you tell the woman who is tired of being a disappointment to her family and friends in the area of dating? And what encouragement would you give the woman who has never been on a date or in a relationship? Dating Fatigue or Never Dated with Lynne Brown Welcome to the Smiling at the Future podcast. My name is Christi Rose and this is my pursuit to glean practical wisdom on femininity, homemaking, finances, relationships, and singleness from the God fearing men and
EP 116
Donna Barlow is a midwife and a mother of 5, and she helps bring clarity to the topic of fertility and children by answering the following questions: Should a single woman go to an OBGYN and have her fertility checked? Or should she wait until she is engaged to look into that area of her health? What are common myths about fertility? If someone has a condition that may impact fertility, how early should they disclose that in a dating relationship? What practical steps can a single woman do to help her fertility and hormones? What would you tell a woman who doesn’t have a strong desire to have children? Should couples seek to have children right away after marriage? For a woman who is thinking about freezing her eggs, what should she consider before a decision like that? And what comfort can you offer to women who are beyond
EP 115
Chris Hamilton addresses some common concerns surrounding money in a marriage relationship by answering the following questions: What do you see are common struggles married couples have with money, and what can single women do now to prevent those future conflicts? What attitude should a woman have when she submits to her husband’s leadership in this area? For a dating couple, who should pay for the date? And if the couple is in a long-distance relationship, is it appropriate or even expected for the man to help with the woman’s travel expenses? In marriage is there a principle for who should handle the money? How do men and women think differently about money? And for a married couple who wants to keep their finances separate, what biblical wisdom can you offer on that decision? Smiling at the Future – 115. Money in Marriage: Preparing for Financial Unity with Chris Hamilton
EP 114
Marie Clark helps us see how subtly manipulation can show up in our communication by answering the following questions: How would people manipulate others without fully realizing it? What is the opposite of manipulation that we are called to put on?
EP 113
Biblical counselor Marie Clark helps us understand manipulation and navigate manipulative people by answering the following questions: What does a godly response to manipulation look like? What character flaws make is easier for someone to manipulate you? How do we know if something is flattery or sincere praise? Introduction (Christy Rose) Welcome to the Smiling at the Future podcast. My name is Christy Rose and this is my pursuit to glean practical wisdom on femininity, homemaking, finances, relationships, and singleness from the God fearing men and women in my life. Hope you enjoy this journey with me as we learn to smile at the future. Hey friends, today I have the delight of having a conversation with Marie Clark who has come on the show a couple of different times before. Once to discuss the negative examples of women in Proverbs and then the second time to teach
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