Purity Culture: What Went Right and Wrong

Ep. 012 – When did Christians start talking about virginity and purity like it was the most important thing? When did sex become the big “no-no?” And how did purity culture become such a hot button issue? Kristen and Bethany both grew up in the height of the purity movement. Purity rings and true love waits were a part of their young adult years. They both had purity rings and both advocated for things like… saving your first kiss until marriage. Their insight on the issue of sex, purity and purity culture come from a unqiue perspective. Having grown up in the movement they speak from personal experience, as well as bring biblical insight to the table.

In today’s episode, Kristen and Bethany debunk three false narratives about purity and unpack the truth of what God actually says about sex.

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BOOK: Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart

FREEBIE: Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian Girls

January 25, 2021 by Kristen Clark

Christian Girls With a Radically Different Purpose

Ep. 011 – Do you find yourself struggling to be a girl of the Word instead of the world? Kristen and Bethany have found themselves in that place many times. There are constantly things pulling us, as girls, away from our greatest purpose, identity, and mission as Christians. We need to remember that we aren't just girls. We are Christian girls. And that should radically change everything about us.

We should have a radically different purpose in our:

Goals
Relationships
Identity
Sexuality
Politics
Family
Social Media
etc.

Thankfully God is the one who gives His children the strength to live for Him despite opposition.

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Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity, and Identity

FREEBIE: 15 Verses to Give You Hope During Hard Times

January 18, 2021 by Kristen Clark

Tips for Reading Your Bible Every Day

As Christian girls, we know it’s important to read our Bible’s on a regular basis…but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start or what to read.

The struggle is real!

If you can relate at all, watch this video for the helpful tips and encouragement.

January 13, 2021 by Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal

Bible Reading and Personal Devotions

Ep. 010 – The struggle to get into God's Word on a daily basis is real. It seems like there are a million distractions and things pulling us away from being quiet before God. If we're totally honest, sometimes reading the Bible can feel like a boring chore or simply a box to check off. Have you ever felt that way? Instead of continuing on with the same plan (or no plan) and hoping for different results, let's take a step back and rethink the entire purpose of the Bible. Let's ask ourselves, "why should I read my Bible?"

In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany unpack five strategies to help you create a plan to get into God's Word on a regular basis. They share their personal favorite Bible Study plans and resources to make Bible reading an exciting part of your daily life.

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January 11, 2021 by Kristen Clark

Book and Podcast Ideas for 2021

Growing in your faith doesn’t happen on it’s own but takes intentionality and discipline. Over the years, we’ve grown a lot in our faith through reading solid Christian books and listening to Biblically grounded podcasts.

Here are a few that we’re excited about this year…

January 6, 2021 by Kristen Clark

Long Distance Christian Dating with Ellissa Baird

009 – Long-distance dating is hard. It takes a ton of commitment and perseverance to truly get to know someone. Ellissa Baird knows this all too well. She's spent the past year getting to know a man who lives thousands of miles away from her home. The road wasn't easy, but it was totally worth it. Ellissa and Andrii are just days from getting married and spending their lives together.

In today's episode, Ellissa shares her long-distance dating story. She opens up about the ins-and-outs of the dating phase and shares what it takes to truly get to know someone.

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January 4, 2021 by Kristen Clark