Smiling at the Future

• 109. Appreciating and Understanding Men with Lynne Brown and Ann Bradley

  Drawing from biblical wisdom and real-life experience, Lynne Brown and Ann Bradley offer guidance to help women better understand and value the men in their lives by addressing these key questions: What are misconceptions that women have about men? What are common ways men misunderstand women, and how can knowing this help women respond better to them? Can you explain the importance of respect in dealing with men? How can you respond if there is a man in your life that you do not respect? And can you help us understand the strengths for the different “types” of men? Website: smilingatthefuturepodcast.com Email: [email protected] Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/smiling-at-202430 Day Respect Challenge: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/articles/30-day-respect-challenge/?srsltid=AfmBOoo_65FCJ-3Pmww3ipzOKwt9OgIIwglM4eZEBchMz_mFCV78195d

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• 108. Fine China is for Single Women Too with Lydia Brownback

  Author and speaker Lydia Brownback answers the following questions from her book about singleness: Why is it important to get beyond the constant speculation of “why” we are still single? How can we be encouraged when our social stability changes as friends get married and move into different seasons of life? What would you tell the woman who is doing everything right to try and get married and despite her best efforts, she is still single? How can a better grasp of God’s sovereignty help the woman who is fearful she will miss an opportunity for meeting her future husband, or thinks she may have already passed him up? What would you tell the woman who is forcing herself to be attracted to someone, or simply grasping at an available man for fear that he may be her last chance at marriage? Sometimes single women can refrain from particular activities, purchases, or pursuits because they are afraid that going ahead with them will entrench them in a life of singleness, or they are waiting for the “bridal shower.” What are concrete steps a woman can take to break out of that mindset?Website: smilingatthefuturepodcast.comEmail: [email protected] Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/smiling-at-2024Lydia's Books: "Fine China Is For Single Women Too" https://a.co/d/6UfonPa"Finding God In My Loneliness" https://a.co/d/fVmsGdA

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• 107. Caught in the Crossroads: Navigating Indecision with Philip De Courcy

  Pastor Philip De Courcy charts us through the murky waters of indecision by answering the following questions: God has given us the stewardship of making decisions in life, but can you expand on the blessing and challenge this presents? What are common reasons behind indecision? Should someone seek to have "peace" before moving forward with a decision? When is it appropriate to take a step of faith? What posture should we have before the Lord when making decisions? If I make a decision that doesn't turn out so well, am I now living God's “second best?” Website: smilingatthefuturepodcast.comEmail: [email protected] Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/smiling-at-2024“Off Color” Series by Philip De Courcy: https://ktt.org/sermons/series/off-colorRecommended Books: “How to Know God’s Will” by Wayne Grudem “Decisions Made Simple” by Tim Chester“Found God’s Will” by John MacArthur Related Episodes: 85. Navigating Decisions with Chris Hamilton 48. How to Make Decisions with Chris Hamilton 

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• 106. Balancing Hope Vs. Reality With Pam Hardy

  Author Pam Hardy helps us hold onto reality and hope at the same time by answering the following questions: What are reasons people tend to lose hope? How is hope cultivated in a believer's life? Should believer's hope for things in this life, or is our hope only on eternal matters? If someone loses their balance in the area of hope, what are the symptoms they may see? If someone doesn't have a firm grasp on reality, how might this negatively affect their life and decisions? Website: smilingatthefuturepodcast.comEmail: [email protected] Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/smiling-at-2024Pam Hardy’s Book: “Keeping Your Balance: Navigating Wisely Through the Challenges of Life” 

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• 105. Can I Trust God When I Feel Left Behind? With Lynne Brown

  Returning guest Lynne Brown addresses the common struggles of feeling left behind in life by answering the following questions: How can we avoid comparison to our peers when they seem to be moving effortlessly through life and we feel stuck? How do you answer the “What’s new?” question when nothing is new? How can those getting married later in life navigate the imbalance of having children later in life, or being in the newlywed class with couples much younger than them? Website: smilingatthefuturepodcast.comEmail: [email protected] Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/smiling-at-2024Lynne Brown’s Newsletter “Faith: A Refusal to Panic”: https://lynnemariebrown.substack.com/

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