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This is episode 152, with my internet friend, Jessica Epp!

Jessica Epp is a wife, mom to two girls and two boys, a creative, and a small business owner of an earring and top boutique, called Epp & Co.

Today, she shares how the rug was pulled out from under her in finding out her husband had an inappropriate relationship outside of their marriage 2 ½ years ago. We talk about a divine appointment at the entrance of Target that she will never forget. And, the advice that Jess gives to you if you are walking through something hard is worth your listening to the whole episode. Period.

When we started recording this episode, Jessica’s first words were “It was never the story I wanted.”

But, you will be SO SO encouraged because she also said “God is a God that is near.” She encourages us in how she found Joy during that time and how God showed beauty out of the ruins in a unique way. 

Jessica is so loveable and you will be encouraged in hearing her God story!  So, here is my conversation with Jessica Epp!

For FULL Show Notes head over to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/152

Alicia is wife to Chad, mom to two toddlers, and she coaches women online!  She lives on a small farm in South Carolina nurturing her 6 chickens!

Alicia is a recovering hustler…a natural go getter, she has learned how to live a restful life that is freeing her to be the best wife and mom she can be!  And she’s here to share how we can too!!!

You will hear the difference between hustle and habit culture, small steps we can do to integrate rest in our own lives, and we will find out what Alicia means when she said…“It’s life giving to your whole house when you do this.”

And, she shares something special that I did not know about her family and its’ precious. 

Okay, let’s get to it!  Here is my conversation with my friend, Alicia Byers.

For FULL Show Notes go to www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/149

Chrystal is an energetic, life-loving “girl-next-door” who loves encouraging others to fulfill their potential in Christ. With humor and vulnerability, Chrystal tells it like it is but does so with grace, integrity, and love. Chrystal is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of three. She is also a speaker and the best-selling author of She’s Still There and Kingdom Woman and the newly released, The 28-Day Prayer Journey.

We talk how Chrystal has walked through grief losing her mother recently, how spiritual and physical nourishment are similar. Chrystal also shares her story of walking through shame as a single mother but being loved on by people surrounding her during that time. You will also hear a practical reminder of how to pray continually. That’s all coming up in this episode, so let’s get to it. Here is my conversation with Chrystal Evans Hurst!

For FULL Show Notes, go to: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/147

Today's guest is Isabel Tom.  Isabel is a wife, mom to three and enjoyed the gift of growing up in a intergenerational Chinese American household. She was able to spend her life growing up with her other two sisters, her parents, and her grandparents under the same roof. Her grandparents lived to the ages of 98 and 102.

Professionally Isabel has over 13 years of experience working at reputable healthcare organizations in the senior living and hospice care field. She holds a Master in Public Health from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is the author of “The Value of Wrinkles” A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life.

Isabel’s family immigrated from Hong Kong and Isabel said this about her grandparents, “they offered me an additional layer of love and attention.”

I would love to know if you listened to today's conversation.  Screen shot this episode and tag me and Isabel, so I can give you a shoutout on Instagram Stories! 

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Today’s guest is wife, mom, author, and funny lady,  Sophie Hudson. Sophie started writing her blog called BooMama in November of 2005 and has since launched a podcast with writing buddy, Melanie Shankle.  She has written many books where she shares stories from her life in a charming way to share encouragement and hope with fellow believers.  She lives with her husband and son in Birmingham, Alabama.  Sophie loves watching football, loves to laugh, and loves music and Netflix!

On this episode, right out of the gate, I ask Sophie to share about out her latest love of Secret Treasures pajamas from Wal-Mart,  And, yes I did wear them throughout most of my Corona. 

I would love to know if you listened to this episode!  Tag Sophie and me on Instagram, so I can give you a shoutout in my Stories!  

Have you been thinking of starting your own podcast for your business or ministry?  I offer customized podcast coaching for you to go from start to finish.  For more info go to www.wrenrobbins.com/coaching 

Today’s guest is best selling author and business coach Jennifer Allowed. Jennifer is a wife, mom to four, entrepreneur, and podcaster of The Jennifer Allwood Show!  Jennifer started her painting company painting houses then created DIY videos and that business grew to making six figures, fast. People started asking questions about how she built her business which led to her finding her passion which is teaching women how to build a business online.

I love Jennifer because she is so down to earth and she keeps her faith and family a priority.  

You will love her! So here is my conversation with Jennifer Allwood! 

To find FULL show notes with links of how to find Jennifer and those super valuable freebies she shares, check out my podcast web page at wrenrobbins.com/podcast/141

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Hey friends, It’s Wren and if this is the first time you’ve joined us on the podcast or if  you’ve been listening for a while, hey!

Last time we were together, you heard from writer, Catherine Parks. Catherine shared about why vulnerability really does matter in our relationships.  We talked on a practical level about how to point our hearts and our friends’ hearts to Jesus and it was like a balm to my soul.  If you haven’t listened yet, check it out on your podcast app or as always you can find it on my web site wrenrobbins.com if that is easier.

We only have 2 more guests in this series, ya’ll!  It’s FLOWN by!  I hope each conversation with experts in their field have given you excellent strategies and a shot in the arm for living healthy after our time of quarantine! Take a screen shot of an episode, post in instastories, and tag me!  I would love to see it and repost it in my stories as well!

Today’s guest is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.  Dr. Saundra is a board-certifed internal medicine physican and Christian author. She reached her breaking point of burnout a few years back when her two teenage children were toddlers.  At that point, she started doing loads of scientific and Biblical research on the subject of REST and how to integrate it as a daily lifestyle.  She is sharing that with us today and I can’t wait. 

For full list of Show Notes, click here. 

Thanks for joining me!

XO,

Wren

I’m Wren Robbins and I’m glad you’re here!  Happy Summer!

Last time we were together, you heard from family therapist, David Thomas.  Oh my goodness, it was like a mini counseling sesh for me, but I asked questions that would benefit all of us if you are a parent! 

Go to my web site wrenrobbins.com to listen to that episode number 137!

This Summer has been so needed in my heart and so I hope it’s been helpful for you, too!

Today’s guest is Catherine Parks.  Catherine is a wife and mom to two, and an incredible editor and writer!  After speaking with Catherine and reading her book, I’m so grateful for her words to us about relationships.

For complete Show Notes, go to wrenrobbins.com/podcast/138

Thank you for joining me for this conversation today! 

Would you help me out? I would love for you leave a 5 star rating for the Friends of a Feather Podcast.  And, if you want to realllly want to make my day, leave a two sentence review.  Thank you for doing that…I haven’t hugged a friend in months…so here I am sending you a virtual hug right now!!! 

I’ll see you next time when I chat with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith. She is a medical doctor and will be sharing about her own burnout with being busy.  She shares 7 types of rest.  I’ll just tell you right now…I did not look at my notes the entire time until right at the end…that’s how well our conversation flowed! So, stick around for that next Friday!

XO,

Wren

Hi friend, it’s Wren Robbins.  Last time we were together, you heard from Bible teacher, Iva May.  In that episode, Iva shared with us an incredible way to read the Bible as a story!  We then talked about priorities and yes I teared up, ya’ll.  Good stuff.  You can listen to that episode, number 136 on my web site wrenrobbins.com Thanks for your feedback on this series so far! I’ve heard from some of you that are listening to each episode twice!  Wow.

This Summer has been a great way for me to do a reset in my own heart and life and I hope this podcast series has been helpful to you as well! 

Today’s guest is David Thomas.  David is the Director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. He is a husband, dad to three, a speaker, writer, author, family therapist and dad to his therapy dog, Owen.

Thanks for joining in our conversation today! 

I would love you to share this episode and tag @raisingboysandgirls and @friendsofafeatherpodcast on Instagram or on Facebook!  

Today’s guest is Iva May. She is wife to Stan, mom to three adult children, and grandmother to her 1st grandchild.  Iva is a speaker, author, and director of Chronological Bible Teaching.  

She is passionate about getting into God’s word and encouraging others to do the same!  I haven’t been a crier in years, but I get emotional when our conversation goes to setting strong priorities. 

For the rest of the Show Notes of quotes and books Iva mentions, go to www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast/136

Hi friend! Last time we were together, you heard from three of my friends about how they are doing in quarantine. I love how they have each transitioned into quarantine so beautifully and how they encourage me in my walk with Jesus. You can listen one episode back , number 130.

In these uncertain times, I find it so refreshing to hear from Godly women raised up to encourage other women in our faith. I so enjoyed my chat with my guest today.  

Today’s episode is with Richella Parham, She is a wife, mom to three adult sons, speaker, writer, and new crocheter! Richella’s book, Mythical Me, was the Inter Varsity Press Readers Choice Award winner. On this episode, Richella shares about an illness she was born with and how she overcame the comparison trap as a young adult woman. Richella beautifully speaks as she points us to Jesus through her words.

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love for you to leave a review for the Friends of a Feather Podcast here!