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Before she got married, Katie Jones became immersed in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early). An early goal of hers was to retire by the age of 40. But over time, she began to question the concept of passive income and her approach to both money and work. She began to ask “What does my faith have to do with that and what does God say about it?”

“Financial independence in and of itself isn’t wrong. It becomes wrong when it crosses the line so that I’m relying only on myself, and not on God.” Katie Jones

WHOA...THAT^^^^^

Listen in and be encouraged! 

Also, check out the Show Notes: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/0201

In order to celebrate the 200th episode of Friends of a Feather podcast, Monique Scrip interviewed ME. Whaaaa…??

Although I was on “the other side of the mic,” so to speak, Monique is a wonderful host and interviewer, and the episode was so much fun for both of us. Below are the topics you won’t want to miss: 

---“behind the scenes truth” about my humble beginnings.

---I “pull back the curtain” a bit on ME. Y’all, I’m usually highlighting my guests, so this was a really unusual place for me to be.

---how I came up with the name “Friends of a Feather”...

AND MORE!

Listen in and let me know what you think of it on Instagram! www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

Detailed Show Notes: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/200

When Abby Turner’s oldest child was in 4th grade, his teachers suggested they screen him for ADHD. In the middle of doing the assessment, they realized that their 2-yr-old daughter actually scored higher on the scale.

Thus, their adventure began.

Abby talks about the unique specifics regarding their children’s characteristics, and what fueled her current calling to encourage and support parents of children with ADHD, using both Biblical and psychological tools.

Connect with Abby at FlourishingFamilyCoaching.com and on Facebook @fam_flourish 

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For FULL Show Notes, go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/199

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Years ago I started sharing with you my top 10 gift-giving guides to kick off your Christmas shopping. These are 12 small, Christian-based businesses that I support and have personally purchased from.

So, without further ado, it is once again a privilege to share this year’s picks -  get started with your shopping this Friday (if you haven’t already!).

For complete Show Notes go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/198

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Ginny Owens has spent the last two decades as a singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics have taken her to many diverse venues, including the White House, the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair, and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, DC. She has served as an adjunct professor at her Alma Mater, Belmont University in Nashville, TN, as a worship leader, and has partnered with non-profits. Her latest book, Singing in the Dark, is available on Amazon and in local bookstores.

Music has always been a part of her life, and she was the recipient of the Gospel Music Association’s New Artist of the Year in 2000, recording over 10 albums since that time.

As a child, she climbed trees, rode bikes, and played with the neighborhood kids.

What might also be mentioned - for those who do not know her - is that Ginny Owens accomplished all this after losing her sight at age 3.

We sat down for a conversation recently and talked about finding peace during these turbulent times. It was a conversation surrounded by grace, and she had some gentle, encouraging thoughts to share with us...

For full Show Notes go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/191

Melanie Kendall is a Personal Stylist and Owner of the Ann & Grace Boutique.  

Melanie enjoys empowering women to feel CONFIDENT in their own skin by having a great pulled-together look!

You will love this episode.  We go deep and I even tear up a little!

I hope you enjoy listening! Find full show notes at www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/180

Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy, Master Herbalist, Natural Health Consultant, Dr. Rachel Rauch is an amazing Natural Doctor as a problem solver to help to her clients. 

Connect with Rachel and see the Show Notes here>>>>>www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/179

We talk about how to recognize stress in our lives, resting, and how to combat against it! 

Lindsay Leiviska, a wife, mom of three, and an educator with her Masters in Teaching, equips moms with the truth of God’s heart for the broken of this world. Anchored in the Gospel, current understanding of brain science and her training in her 20 years of experience working with children in a variety of capacities, she shares her 4-step framework for parenting higher-needs children in her book. Lindsay founded her organization, A Heart For All Students, with a mission to equip moms to confidently parent, educate, and love their uniquely-designed child to thrive with confidence and purpose.

For FULL Show Notes, go to www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/178

Stacie Maze is a wife, mom to James (born FOUR days ago!) and is the Director of Ministry Relations at Life Choices of Memphis.  

Stacie and Josh have been on a journey to become parents for a few years and they give all the glory to God for the blessing of their son, born this past week! 

Their story is incredible!  Don't stop listening until the very end when you will hear a song Josh wrote called, To Be Honest which will speak to your heart! 

For FULL Show Notes along with links to their blog and books mentioned, go to www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/171

RELATED EPISODES:

ep. 170: Sarah Rollandini shares her story of infertility, adoption, and gestational surrogacy

ep. 169: Caroline Harries shares her story of infertility, waiting, and gratitude 

Vina Bermudez Mogg is rebuilding life with wood, paper and canvas in a century old cottage by the Puget Sound. She shares numerous stories about empty nesting, motherhood, Alzheimer's and caregiving, and how it all relates to restoring a 1926 abode.

Vina’s loves are her husband and four children, painting, and paddle boarding, and her cat, Bear.

Her heart includes a ministry started by her family members, the Kamay Project, which reaches out to the Ati People, an indigenous tribe of the Philippines that live on the island of Boracay.

For FULL Show Notes and links go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/168

RELATED EPISODES:

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: ep. 139: 7 Types of Rest

Alicia Byers: ep. 149 Integrating Rest in your Daily Life

Carla Gasser: ep. 165: The Beauty of an Uncluttered Soul

Amber Cullum: ep. 166: Sabbath Rest in your Family 

Christy Nockels ep. 167: A Spiritual & Physical Call Home

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Connect with Vina: https://www.vinabermudezmogg.com

Amber Cullum joins me for this episode on how to integrate Sabbath Rest as a family!

Amber is a wife, mom of three and podcaster of the Grace Enough Podcast.  She loves connecting with people and learning the stories of God's grace in their lives.  

I learned so much from Amber about Sabbath rest and I know you will be encouraged through hearing from her as well!

For FULL Show Notes click here: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/166

Glad to have you here!

Today my guest is Carla Gasser.  She is a wife, mom and author of "The Beauty of an Uncluttered Soul".  Carla's ministry is all about connecting faith and life.

We have an incredible conversation about Carla hearing her diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, Myasthenia Gravis. She takes us through her journey of her first panic attack and how she leaned into Jesus during that time.  Carla is a beautiful lady who has a beautiful heart and I loved our time together. 

For FULL Show Notes go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/165

Crystal Paine, a.k.a. "The Money Saving Mom" is on the podcast today!

Crystal is an amazing New York Times Bestselling Author, a wife, a mom to four biological children and a foster mom.  

She shares her parenting journey with us.  Don't miss it!

For FULL Show Notes, go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/164

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Dr. Kathy Koch is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a cofounder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events.

Dr. Kathy earned a Ph.D. in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She was a tenured associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a teacher of second graders, a middle school coach, and a school board member before becoming a full-time conference and keynote speaker.

For FULL Show Notes, go to my Wren's web site at wrenrobbins.com/podcast/163

In this episode, my friend Caroline Saunders shares about how to cultivate a genuine delighted faith in your tween/teen gal!

Modeling, equipping, and knowing what to expect as we pour into our teen girls is what we dive deep on!  (In 30 minutes!)

"We can't apply God's word appropriately if we don't comprehend God's word."

Join us!

The sponsor of today's episode is Grace Enough Podcast.  Follow along with Amber in hearing stories to led us closer to Jesus!  www.graceenoughpodcast.com

For full podcast show notes, check out my web site at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/160

Tiffany Jefferson is married to Hendrix and is homeschool mother of 10. Over the last decade she has served in leadership and teaching roles for various community based women's ministries.  And, with her husband they have been strengthening families through discipleship.  

As a mentor she's passionate about teaching women how to honor their husbands, love their children and create peaceful home environments.  

As founder of Your Homeschool Helper, Tiffany uses over a decade of experience to help parents get off the homeschool hamster wheel so they can educate their children with clarity and confidence.

As a writer and speaker her work has been featured on various blogs, podcasts, and a magazine and video project with the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. 

For FULL Show notes go to www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/159

We are continuing the Biblical Literacy series on the podcast this month!  I welcome Amy Gannett to come on the podcast to share about why our theology matters, ways we can worship, the get to do's vs. the have to do's, and sitting in our questions when reading the Bible. 

Amy Gannett is a writer, a wife, mother and church planter with her family in Greenville, North Carolina.  She equips women to know and love God through His word through theological training and verse-by-verse studies.  

Amy brings the FIRE and I would love for you to leave a review if you are encouraged by the Friends of a Feather Podcast guests who come on the show!

Also, January 2021 is bringing NEW opportunities for community this year!  Starting Friday, January 29th, I will be leading a small group over Zoom to chat about the January episodes!  The group is free, and you can find more information out on my home page at: www.wrenrobbins.com 

RELATED EPISODES:

ep. 139: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: SACRED REST

ep. 136: Iva May: Biblical Literacy

ep. 156: Colleen Searcy: Punching Pause-God's Presence in the Waiting-Questions to Ask when Studying the Bible

For FULL SHOW NOTES and LINKS to Amy's amazing resources and books Wren mentions, go here. 

Colleen enjoys cheering on her two teenage/college sons and her husband, Wes as he mobilizes students to help plant churches around the world.

Today, Colleen shares about the presence of God, submission to God in the heartache of waiting, and the peace of “punching pause.”

She gives us the “inside scoop” of how to study your Bible on your own.   She shares practical questions to ask ourselves after reading the Bible. She gives us encouragement to JUMP IN right where we are with our children!

To hear from Colleen is a breath of fresh air!  

This is a WONDERFUL episode to start out with for January 2021!

For FULL Show Notes, go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/156

Related episodes for you to check out! 

ep. 139: Sacred Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

ep. 136: Biblical Literacy with Iva May

ep. 149: Integrating Daily Rest with Alicia Byers

Stephanie is a pastor’s wife, mom to two college girls and a son in kindergarten.  She is the Director of North star Academy, an online accredited private Christian school for 4th-12th graders.

Today, Stephanie shares with us how she walked through a severe depression a few years ago and how God is faithful in our times of struggle.

She says, “God prepares the way. He knows exactly what’s going to happen, what’s in your heart and mind, and what you are going to need in the moment.”

What is unique about this episode is that Stephanie has not shared this part of her story on a podcast before.  There is a lot of stigma and shame surrounding depression in the Christian community and especially as a Pastor’s wife.  I’m grateful to Stephanie for  being vulnerable in sharing in order to provide encouragement to us. 

This is part one with Stephanie and part two will be on her podcast called The Northstar Narrative where I had the opportunity to share how faithful God is in all of our stories.

For full show notes, go to www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/155