Resources by Topic: Relationships, Friendships & Mentoring

We all have a doctrine. A set of beliefs about God, ourselves, and the world. But is our doctrine sound? Healthy? Consider your own doctrine against the backdrop of Titus 2:1 as Mary challenges us to “hold fast to sound teaching.” After all, it’s right thinking that leads to right living.

Mary Kassian We all have a doctrine. But is it healthy? Consider your own against the backdrop of Titus 2:1. After all, it’s right thinking that leads to right living. Continue Reading 

The stories of our faith aren’t meant for us alone. They’re to be shared and help those who come after us . . . even long after we’re gone.

Acts of Renewal The stories of our faith aren’t meant for us alone. They’re to be shared and help those who come after us . . . even long after we’re gone. Continue Reading 

“What does it feel like to be an old lady?” Lean in close as Susan Hunt shares four truths she wishes she’d known earlier as well as how to age in grace and dependence on God. See for yourself why she received a standing ovation at the end of this message.

Susan Hunt Lean in close as Susan shares four truths she wishes she’d known earlier as well as how to age in grace and dependence on God. Continue Reading 

Can you imagine the scene after the death of Dorcas, when the widows weep in front of Peter? It’s a picture of friendship and faith, don’t cha know.

Acts of Renewal Can you imagine the scene after the death of Dorcas, when the widows weep in front of Peter? It’s a picture of friendship and faith, don’t cha know. Continue Reading 

What does older women training younger women have to do with creation, the fall, redemption, and transformation? Everything, says Susan Hunt. This Titus 2 model might not be the strategy you'd expect to advance the gospel, but this is God’s strategy. “Who but God would have thought of such a strategy,” Susan asks, “using ordinary, weak women to accomplish such …

Susan Hunt What does older women training younger women have to do with creation, the fall, redemption, and transformation? Everything, says Susan. Continue Reading 

A cooking lesson leads to more than just mixing, measuring, and melting. In the process, trust is built, lives are blended, and faith starts to marinade.

Acts of Renewal A cooking lesson leads to more than just mixing, measuring, and melting. In the process, trust is built, lives are blended, and faith starts to marinade. Continue Reading 

What does it mean to be deeply respectful, and why should this mark the believing woman? In this video, Mary explains why every moment is sacred for the believer and challenges us to “start a revival of reverence.”

Mary Kassian Mary explains why every moment is sacred for the believer and challenges us to “start a revival of reverence.” Continue Reading 

Innuendos, gossip in the name of prayer, and even what we don’t say—it all can slander someone else’s reputation . . . and hurt our own at the same time.

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You may not slander others verbally, but has your life slandered or misrepresented the character of God? That is the question Dámaris poses in this message. How might our interactions look different if our underlying desire was that others would think more of Jesus?

Dámaris Carbaugh You may not slander others verbally, but has your life slandered or misrepresented the character of God? Continue Reading 

Be encouraged through one woman’s story of healing to lean in to Jesus, the source of power we have to overcome anything.

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You may not abuse alcohol, but what can you not function without? What do you use in excess—that sometimes even enslaves you? Nancy asks us to examine the task masters in our lives and reminds us that we have been set free to serve a new Master now. May we all experience the freedom from bondage that Christ offers.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Nancy asks us to examine the task masters in our lives and reminds us that we have been set free to serve a new Master now. Continue Reading 

Ever said something in anger that you regret? We’ve all been there. We just don’t want to live there.

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Do you want more self-control? If so, Mary says we need to deal with the beliefs behind our behavior rather than merely focusing on fixing our behavior. “The prerequisite for right living is right thinking.” Let’s pursue “sophron” minds, as that is where self-control begins.

Mary Kassian Do you want more self-control? If so, Mary says we need to deal with the beliefs behind our behavior. Continue Reading 

Moving away from a pure lifestyle generally isn’t a one-moment decision. It’s often a slippery slope, filled with rationalization and justification.

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If you’re struggling to be pure, this message will encourage you to stop “white knuckling it.” “It’s not something we ourselves can do,” Dannah says, “but Jesus can.” Be reminded of what purity is and isn’t, the “why” behind purity, how grace trains us for godliness, and how you can foster communities dominated by grace rather than rules.

Dannah Gresh Are you struggling to be pure? Dannah reminds us that we can’t be pure on our own . . . but Jesus can purify us. Continue Reading 

There are a lot of good things we women can commit to—including church things. But we need to consider the effect on our first priority of our families and our homes.

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Do you prioritize and value your work at home? “I was fit for work in the church and at the office,” this mom shares, “but I was unfit for God's work for me in my home.” In this video you’ll be reminded that your desire to contribute to something bigger than yourself isn’t wrong; we just need to fix our …

Betsy Gómez Do you prioritize and value your work at home? Be encouraged and challenged by Betsy’s testimony. Continue Reading 

What do you see as you look back over your marriage? How did you do in the ups and downs, the good and the bad? Are you loving each other well?

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Whether you have a strong marriage or whether it’s hanging by a thread, Dannah’s transparent story will encourage you to go even deeper in your love for your husband. You won’t want to miss the surprise guest appearance as well.

Dannah Gresh Dannah’s transparent story will encourage you to go deeper in your love for your husband. Continue Reading 

What does it mean to submit? Is it letting your husband lead, no matter what? Get a small peek into how the whole submission thing might work . . . or not.

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Independence has always come easier for Robyn than submission. But seeing as submission is God’s idea, Robyn has sought to do just that. Lean in as she explains what godly submission is—and what it is not.

Robyn McKelvy Is independence more your style than submission? Robyn can relate. Lean in as she shares what godly submission is—and is not. Continue Reading 

Get real about fears, questions, and the importance about motherhood. The joys, how it changes and teaches us, and how our own moms have impacted our lives.

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Do you view children as a burden or a blessing? Robyn shows from Psalm 127 that children are delightful gifts from God—as well as valuable assets. Be inspired by this mom of ten to enjoy children as God does, and to know that your investment in them is worth every minute.

Robyn McKelvy This mom of ten offers an inspiring message from Psalm 127 reminding us that children are valuable assets and delightful gifts from God. Continue Reading 

Getting a meal ready for the Master would have been no easy task. But what was more important? A perfect platter of figs or listening to Him? Don’t miss out on the good part.

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Do you consider kindness weak and wimpy . . . or powerful enough to move mountains? In this message, Nancy shares the surprising power of this overlooked virtue. She also wraps up the conference by discussing what is at stake if we don’t practice Titus 2 life-to-life discipleship.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Do you consider kindness wimpy . . . or powerful enough to move mountains? Learn about the surprising power of kindness. Continue Reading 

Dannah Gresh highlights four qualities of the church in Acts 2, reminding us that we desperately need to be grounded in community.

Dannah Gresh Dannah Gresh highlights four qualities of the church in Acts 2, reminding us that we desperately need to be grounded in community. Continue Reading