Shalom Sistas

Hey Sistas,  Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: I chat with my friends, Amber Hornsby and Rachel Hanus, co-founders of ESTHER homes, a beautiful transition home for single mamas and pregnant women. Y'all, I joined the board of ESTHER as the president last month and I have to tell you God has been leading me to this moment for YEARS. This episode means so much to me because when was 20, I was a junior in college and found myself in an unplanned pregnancy and if it were not for women like my guest today, I would have had an abortion and quite possibly lost my faith.     2:  We have a Patreonto help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  3:We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is this cool resource I received from my friend, Shannan Martin who was epis

Hey Sistas,   Here are a few things you need to know about today’s episode:   1: I sit down with my friend Amena Brown today to talk about how she's seeking Shalom in herself. We also talk about taking mission trips to Africa as black girls, beauty standards, and I kissed dating goodbye.   2: We're doing our shalom step of cleaning toilets for people who annoy us... my bathrooms are SPARKLING people.     3: There's a copy of Amena's book, "How to Fix A Broken Record" up for grabs.  Just find the podcast on Instagram and TAG three friends who you think would love this episode.  Reminders! 2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.     3:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.  

Three things you need to know about today’s episode: 1: I sit down with my new friend Claire Swinarski, the host of “The Catholic Feminist” to talk about her favorite saints and how they empower her to be a peacemaker.  She shares with us what it means to be both Catholic and a Feminist.  2: We do a “say this, not that” about common misconceptions about Catholics and Saints.  Then she shares her favorite three: Saint Therese of Liseux, Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, and Saint Teresa of Calcutta. 3: Then we end the show with what is giving us peace right now. Books we discussed in today’s episode Between the Savior and the Sea My Sisters the Saints My Badass Book of Saints: Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live Saint Terese of Liseux: the story of a soul   A few important reminders  1: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.     2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.

Hey Sistas,   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: I answer questions from the “Shalom Sistas” community today: Share about supper club? What do you say to women who are forced to see and interact with their abuser or their rapist during church? What do you tell a woman who has to walk up to the alter next to a man who would rape her or who beat her because they share a child in common and our current legal system and family court is so incredibly broken that they refuse to protect her? I want to know, because no one will give me an answer.   How do we respond when looking back at great tragedies that were stopped by war, such as the Holocaust? Can you share some scripture that calls for nonviolence? Do I still like the snow? What do you mean when you say you are an Anabaptist? 2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are r

Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: Today, my daughter Trinity and I join you for the first episode and snow day edition of Little Sistas.   2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: We've decided Oprah's make up is always on point, we wanna root for the underdogs, and snow days are for baking.       Two Important Reminders: 1:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up later on today.   2: Sharing the podcast AND leaving a five-star review are the BESY ways to support the show. Plus, it helps our peacemaking tribe grow.   Here’s the

Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.  1: My guest today is Abby Norman and we have a much needed conversation on peacemaking and mass shootings in our public schools. Abby is Abby Norman is the mother two girls and the former teacher of over 1000 teenagers. A current seminarian and preacher at New Hope United Methodist, the most instagramable church in the world, she thinks a lot about the stories we tell. She is the author of Consent Based Parenting, and a book being shopped about inner city teaching. Find all of her words at abbynorman.net   2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: Abby gives us FULL PERMISSION to stop following every shooting when it happens.  One Important Reminders:   2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consid

Hey Sistas,     Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: Jerusalem Greer and I have a much needed conversation on the difference between routines to get stuff done and rhythms that give us life.  We used Matthew 11:28-30 The Message (MSG)  as our guide:  “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”      2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: We have five questions we consider to create shalom in our schedules: Is this a stress-inducing routine or a life-giving rhythm? What will bring me into a resting heartbeat?  What will bring wholeness?  Does this rhythm reflect who God made me to be or who

 Hey Sistas,   For those of you who observe, may you have a blessed Good Friday. Here's a song that is giving me so much to consider about Jesus' death and life today: "Wounded Healer" by Audrey Assad https://youtu.be/Ejrg3zXOW-k   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: Cara Meredith and I sat down to talk about “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeline L’engle.  We cover everything from our reading experiences as children, what Christian themes we had hoped to see in the movie, and why positive representation matters as we’re raising bi-racial children.     2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: Cara suggests this book and it is LOVELY: Good Morning, Superman   Two Important Reminders:   1: We’re going weekly now, so make sure to leave your five star reviews so people can find the podcast every week. My favorite five star review came from Emmalouie21 : Here’s the quick step by step for leaving an iT

 Hey Sistas,   Today, I share all the things she's most excited about the return of the podcast for season 3.   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: I met with the Tuesday morning women’s small group at Slate Hill Mennonite church and we talked about my book “Shalom Sistas”. They were drinking my lemonade recipe during the call, which made my day.    2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: The sound quality is a bit spotty here and there because we were talking over Skype and the phone, but it was still a wonderful conversation. We touch on everything from how to choose which manifesto point to work on, what to do about church conflict, what is our Anabaptist life hacks, and how to intervene when we see conflict out in public.    Two Important Reminders: 1: We’re going weekly now, so make sure to leave your five star reviews so people can find the podcast every week. My favorite five star re

  Hey Sistas,   Today, I share all the things she's most excited about the return of the podcast for season 3.   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: We have new music to match our new direction in season 3. It's called "Girl Power" and it. Is. GLORIOUS!    2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: I get vulnerable about my heartbreak in Los Angeles and how it affected my eating, faith, and identity.     Two Important Reminders: 1: Our beautiful co-hosts: Abby, Jerusalem, and Cara are moving to "Friend of the Show" roles. They'll be showing up every once in a while, but not in an official co-host role. Thank you, Ladies for helping me hopefully resist.   2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.

Sistas!   Listen: don’t feel overwhelmed by keeping your New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier in 2018, let our resident Shalom Sista: Christine Brandt encourage you. Christine Brandt is a certified health coach and the owner of Nourished!  She lives in LA with her husband and when she's not watching Scandal, reading Harry Potter, or hanging out at the dog park, she's loving on her clients.  She spends most of her time cooking for local clients, but is starting a new journey into the world of podcasting!  Today we talk about three small changes in our lifestyle diets that to make our favorite comfort foods more nourishing for our bodies. We talk about having a healthy theology of food, offering grace to ourselves, and indulging in moderation. Recipes shared in episode Paleo, vegan pumpkin cheesecake from Minimalist Baker The Pioneer Woman's low carb pizza crust Make sure you check out Christine's podcast, "We Feel Super Nourished" today. The sneak peek to the pilot is in today's episode.   Shalom Steps: 1:

Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself who has a REALLY Fun Giveaway for the Shalom Sistas. Christine Brandt over at Nourished! is excited to host a fun giveaway contest that will also serve as a gift idea this season!  You've heard about the delicious and nutritious Nourish Yourself menus available for sale on her website throughout this season of the podcast...well, for a couple short weeks, every sista who purchases a menu will be entered in the Nourish Yourself Giveaway contest!  Here's the prize (perfect for the winner to either keep for herself or give away as a gift):   A gift basket including a Nourish Yourself menu printout of your choice, some of the staple pantry ingredients for that menu, and a $100 grocery store gift card, mailed to you in time for Christmas!   This contest is open for United States residents only for mailing efficiency (sorry, international sistas!) and here's how you enter: -Purchase a menu anytime between today and December 8th. Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com.

Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself who has a REALLY Fun Giveaway for the Shalom Sistas Christine Brandt over at Nourished! is excited to host a fun giveaway contest that will also serve as a gift idea this season!  You've heard about the delicious and nutritious Nourish Yourself menus available for sale on her website throughout this season of the podcast...well, for a couple short weeks, every sista who purchases a menu will be entered in the Nourish Yourself Giveaway contest!  Here's the prize (perfect for the winner to either keep for herself or give away as a gift):   A gift basket including a Nourish Yourself menu printout of your choice, some of the staple pantry ingredients for that menu, and a $100 grocery store gift card, mailed to you in time for Christmas!   This contest is open for United States residents only for mailing efficiency (sorry, international sistas!) and here's how you enter: -Purchase a menu anytime between today and December 8th. Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com.

Hey Sistas,   Thanks to my amazing publisher, today I'm reading the first chapter of "Shalom Sistas" for you.  So sit back, relax...wait! Who am I kidding? You're probably getting stuff done while you listen to podcasts, so I hope this chapter of the books makes you laughs, think, and make you feel like you're just chatting with a good friend while you work. Have you grabbed you copy of Shalom Sistas yet?  Yesterday, it was shared as one of Sarah Bessey's favorite non-fiction book— yay! I'm so honored but more than that, I'm grateful for this amazing tribe of peacemakers who are reading and responding to the book. Also, today I'm coming at you from a hotel room in Denver Colorado. Oh my goodness y'all, I'm in a room all by myself and it. Is. Magical.   Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself   Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within minutes of purchasing.   Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com and click on the “Nourish Yourself” tab. Wanna be a Shalom Sistas

Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself   Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within minutes of purchasing.   Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com and click on the “Nourish Yourself” tab.     Today for “Beloved” week I brought in my beloved husband, T.C. We answer lots of questions from y’all on family dynamics, non-violence and Halloween, pastoral care, and so much more. TC is the wisest person I know so I am SO CONFIDENT that y’all will love this conversation and take away a few shalom steps. Like I say in “Shalom Sistas” we’re just two nerds who fell in love with each other. Links mentioned in the show: Just Sitting In Our Belovedness Episode Cara’s thoughts on Belovedness as a peacemaking fail then success Black Panther Queen Sugar The Good Place “The Most Lovable Thing About Each Myers-Briggs Personality Type“   Sarah Quesada’s episode #14  on Shalom and Immigration Alice Colegrove’s episode #16 on Seeking Shalom for our Friends experiencing homelessn

Hey Hey Sistas,  On today's episode I invited Meg Tietz back to the podcast to talk about the Myers-Briggs personality test and how it relates to our shalom practices.  In chapter 14, of "Shalom Sistas" I talk about the four types of friends who helped me get through a major tragedy which had me wondering if some personality types gravitate towards specific practices of Shalom. Well, my friend Meg thinks so and so she came on the show today to teach me how the sixteen types divide up into the four Shalom Sistas: Sista Shiva Sista Shock and Awe Sista Safekeeper Sista Shackle-Breaker If you read my post called, "Sistas Squad Up: The Four Friends I Needed When My Son Was Called the N-Word" and loved it then you'll be thrilled at this new resource to help you determine your shalom practices based on the way God made you.   Today's Manifesto Point is: We are Invited   Today's Sponsor is: Nourish Yourself! I Feel Super Nourished! Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within m

    Hey Sistas!   Today is a COMMUNITY EPISODE!!! Which means you'll hear from all three the co-hosts on one topic AND meet some fellow Sistas who love the podcast. This week my first book, "Shalom Sistas" released and so for the fall season of the podcast, we're going to be going through the Shalom Sistas Manifesto. In this episode, we talk about the first four:   We are Invited We are Beloved We are Enough We will see the Beauty With Cara: We talk about Belovedness, a messy but welcoming home, and her new role on the podcast. ALL WHILE HOMEGIRL is SICK!  She's getting better now, but y'all her dedication to the podcast is so appreciated!   With Jerusalem: We talk about her wedding, body image, beauty, and savoring everything without shame.  And Ikea. Always Ikea with that one.    With Abby: We talk about her Hurricane Harvey peacemaking fail then success, how Jared her husband is a saint (BTW I think all of our husband are saints because it's not easy being married to a Shalom Sista), and how we can find o

Hey Sistas! Welcome back to the podcast after a long and much needed break over the summer. Today I sit down with you (with a hazelnut americano in hand) to give you a behind the scenes look of the look of the podcast. I'm going to share more about our new name and cover art because.  This season, is called, "Shalom Sistas!" in celebration of my book release,"Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World" that is available for preorder now on Amazon.  There's a copy for free up for grabs, so make sure you listen to the episode to find out how to win it.  We also have some super cool news! Shalom Sistas has a sponsor this season.    Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within minutes of purchasing.  Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com and click on the “Nourish Yourself” tab. Make sure you follow me on Instagram and comment on to win a copy of the book AND a free copy of the Fall Flavors Menu.   Shalom, Bacon, and Knowing What's For Dinner Tonight, Osheta

Today, I'm checking in with my co-host Jerusalem Greer.  We took the summer off and now we're chatting about her favorite episode from the Hopeful Resistance Series, what her go-to shalom step for celebration and owning our belovedness and why it's super great when your car's radio breaks. This is the first in a four part mini series of check ins this week. I think we all can agree with the past events in Charlottesville, we all need a good dose of hopeful resistance and so I pray these episodes inspire and encourage you, Sista.   Love, O

This week, I'm checking in with my co-host Cara Meredith. We took the summer off and now we're chatting about her favorite episode from the Hopeful Resistance Series, what her go-to shalom step for rest is, and how she uses babysitting as a means of peacemaking.  This is the first in a four part mini series of check ins this week. I think we all can agree with the past events in Charlottesville, we all need a good dose of hopeful resistance and so I pray these episodes inspire and encourage you, Sista.   Love, O