Girl / Build Your House!

By Jen

Welcome to Girl Build Your House- I’m your host Jen Simmons and I’m so glad you’re here!

This podcast is for women of every age and in every season of life who want to unpack Proverbs 14:1

“A wise woman builds her house" but how does this apply in the lives of real women Luke yourself? I hope you find encouragement as we dive in together. I'll invite different guests to share takeaways and resources for you in each episode.

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14 Things To Build Your Spiritual Home Wisely

Girl / Build Your House!Feb 22, 2022

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#13 - JILL TOLLES - A FAITH THAT ENDURES TOUGH TIMES

Jill Tolles, a former Nevada State Assemblywoman, is a communicator, a life builder and a personal friend. Through seasons of single life, marriage and family, business ownership and community building, she has learned how to navigate the faith life through the toughest often crushing times. She’ll share how sometimes you have to disassemble your faith to rebuild it for the long haul. She shares her firm belief that we don't walk with God, God walks with us through the good and bad. He never lets go of us. Her testimony will inspire you that there is hope around the corner. For more of Jill's talks, you can also hear her sharing on a Ted Talk and at a Grace Church Ladies night. See the links below. You can also find Jill's Ted Talk here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGR079qsqTI AND her talk at Grace Church Ladies Night here - STARTS AROUND 44 MINUTES IN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvRTZMTy1rw&feature=youtu.be LinkedIN- https://twitter.com/jilltolles?lang=en

Mar 27, 202332:30

#12 TEIGE MORRELL - SURRENDER IS A KEY IN LIFE

WELCOME LADIES! So glad to introduce you to my friend Teige Morrell, a 26 yo semi-pro basketball player currently playing for the Joondalup Wolves in Perth, Australia. Much of her life story, as we uncovered it, is a life of surrender, and watching God's blessings come in. We talk about the reality that for those who believe - surrender is a huge key and there are a lot of little surrenders along the way. Letting go of what you think you are and what you think you should/could do and be to make room for who God says you are and what He wants to unfold for you - it's a key to your believing life. We talk briefly about the act of practicing the Sabbath. Thank you Teige for sharing your story!

If you want to connect with Teige, find her here on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teige3/

Here are some of Teige's KEY RESOURCES if you want to dig in deeper on Surrender and resources that have encouraged her

JOHN MARK COMER - Practicing the Way https://www.practicingtheway.org/
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - book by Comer on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4k_XJUcL2JJFvROEjLedsZ3218jjlSWmGilDHGzGYprY7q0UWthnjxoCVrwQAvD_BwE&hvadid=413684884949&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030898&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7064826605753269948&hvtargid=kwd-866693339271&hydadcr=1718_11258634&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6mpz457sf6_e

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LAURA DOYLE - The Empowered Wife

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Oct 18, 202251:46

#11 Emma Scofield - EYES WIDE OPEN - Be wise- Be aware - Practice self-defense!!!

** WARNING!** This episode may contain some disturbing content if you’ve been a victim of assault or domestic violence. Please make room for your self care if it triggers you! But ladies let’s get this information turned into action for all of us! In this heartfelt personal story you will hear something that happens to women every single day! There are thousands of these stories and some don’t end well, By Gods grace and wisdom Emma is a survivor and a huge reminder that your safety and your protection is some thing you need to take seriously! Please take a self-defense class course soon and be smart for you and your family! Resources - article references www.ripleycounty.in.gov/sheriff/rape.htm and also the book “The Gift of Fear” by Gavin De Becker and “The Body Keeps The Score” by Besser Van Der Kolk

Aug 31, 202201:05:24

#7 BEAUTY - FAITHFULNESS - Lara Izokiatis

Lara Izokiatis is a former division 1 athlete, model, author, and has been involved in ministry for over two decades! Join us as she hits on faithfulness, beauty and endurance - building our lives and homes in wisdom. Her book “Caterfly” can be found on Amazon. We also referenced another tool - Joyce Meyers book “Battlefield of the Mind” you can follow Lara on Instagram and Facebook under her name.

Apr 19, 202237:19

#6 LIVING INTENTIONALLY - Terina Dutton

Terina Dutton has been married to her husband of 21 years and is the co-founder of the Dutton Family Foundation, an Olympic level athlete, a nonprofit leader, businesswoman, a missionary, wife and mother, and co-author of the book “Keep the Faith”. In this episode you’ll be inspired to go beyond good intentions and turn your life into moments of taking inventory and taking action so your life more fully aligns with your goals. You can find “Keep the Faith” on Amazon or Thriftbooks, Find her Facebook page for One Heart Global Boutique, She mentions watching movie Queen of Katawa and works for Athletes for the Nations in Uganda, Ethiopia, Croatia and Mexico.

Apr 02, 202236:14

#5 HOPE LOOKS GOOD ON YOU! With Stand-up comedian Dorie McLemore

Do you need an infusion of hope for your future and Joy in this journey? Pause for a few minutes and let’s hear the perspective from stand-up comedian Dorie McLemore! She’s traveled with Michael Jr, Sisters United, The Unknown Tour, Dorie & Missy’s comedy show to name a few! Find her on Facebook, Instagram, and her website @Doriecomedy. Author of bestseller “Hope Looks Good On You; A Comedians Joy Inducing Daily Devotional” Ladies let’s laugh together. It’s good medicine.

Mar 22, 202233:28

#4 - Build Yourself Up In Kindness & Gentleness

Have you ever heard that inner mean girl tearing you down? Let’s talk about it and what we can do to silence it. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyers www.dailychristianaffirmations.com. Www.raiseyoursword.com/31-biblical-affirmations-for-courageous-faith/

Mar 01, 202214:29

14 Things To Build Your Spiritual Home Wisely

If we’re going to talk about building our spiritual house, what “spiritual” materials are needed along the way? Proverbs 14 prompted thoughts of 14 things that, no matter where you are in your journey, may be a key for what you need to focus on and strengthen in this time in life. Whether it be faith, hope, love, contentment, joy, perseverance, peace, rest, resourcefulness, restraint, renewal, relationships, reverence, or respect - these are all key aspects of wise building that I hope to delve into on this podcast. We’ll look at the spirit filled life and it’s fruit found in Galatians 5:22-23 “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” Thank you for joining me in this journey! Looking forward to building with you!

Feb 22, 202214:23

#3 - RELATIONSHIPS - Donna Newkirk McCullough and a brief outro with sister Noel Scofield

Ladies, thanks for being here!! There is so much value in building relationships with other women. Please listen and consider how you can expand and grow in this area of building relationships with younger, peer aged and older women as we walk together! Donna touches on learning your spiritual gifts and personality to better understand friendships too. Noel mentions a book that’s amazing on learning to give up your anxieties and make the great exchange for peace! Links below! RESOURCES - SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEST - http://myeiken.com/pdf/houtsspiritualgifts.pdf, Organic Mentoring by Barbara Neumann, Anxious For Nothing by Max Lucado, Two free types of Enneagram tests here www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/introduction#types

Feb 21, 202248:09

#2 - JOY - Lean in and access His joy! You need it to survive! Let’s do this

I talk about the power of joy as a building block in your life! My recommended reads are Joyce Meyers Battlefield of the Mind and a 3 minute daily devotional called Choose Joy

Feb 14, 202213:21

#1 - PERSEVERANCE - Megan Bowen

Mother of five, pastors wife and director of Women’s and Children’s ministries at Foundations church in Lafayette Louisiana, Megan shares her perspective on endurance! We’re going to talk about building our spiritual house, and what “spiritual” materials are needed along the way? Proverbs 14 prompted thoughts of 14 things that I’m listing here again for our listeners - Megan chose endurance! - We hope to dive into all of these in the months ahead - faith, hope, love, contentment, joy, perseverance, peace, rest, resourcefulness, restraint, renewal, relationships, reverence, or respect - and SO much more! Thanks for being here! Girl, you’ve got this!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Passion and Purity, by Elisabeth Elliot
Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas
Gritty Ninja, by Mary Nhin
I Choose To Try Again by Elizabeth Estrada
Press On by Jennifer McAlister

Jan 28, 202237:50

An Ode to my Dad

There are certain things in life that forge us into who we are as individuals. Parents obviously play one unique role in that journey. I’ve always had a love for words and looking back I realize my dad‘s career in broadcast journalism had a big impact on that. Back in the day when ON AIR meant something, I found that I too loved to communicate. In the early days for me that took the form of poetry and writing and a small stint as a Saturday night DJ for Renegade Radio. But I wanted him to share some of the fun highlights of being a DJ in South Lake Tahoe when, as a young adult he brushed shoulders with some "stars". I hope you enjoy this episode which has NOTHING to do with the podcast content to come but in general was a fun way to get some of his story out there for others to hear!

Dec 20, 202113:55

Intro To Girl Build Your House!

Proverbs 14:1 says in the GOOD NEWS version of the Bible that "homes are made by the wisdom of women" or that a wise woman builds her house. This podcast will talk to women in all seasons of life (single, single mama, married, married with kids (and all the varieties), married wanting kids, divorced and widowed) to try and unpack some nuggets of life and hope and truth as you're building in your season. I'll post takeaways and resources so you can dive in further if you want. Let's connect with other women and unpack what it means to build our home wisely in whatever season we find ourselves.

Dec 17, 202102:43

Girl / Build Your House!

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14 Things To Build Your Spiritual Home Wisely

Girl / Build Your House!Feb 22, 2022

#13 - JILL TOLLES - A FAITH THAT ENDURES TOUGH TIMES

#12 TEIGE MORRELL - SURRENDER IS A KEY IN LIFE

#11 Emma Scofield - EYES WIDE OPEN - Be wise- Be aware - Practice self-defense!!!

#10 - Women and Self-Defense with Vicki Kawelmacher

#9 The Bones! Inspired by this song!

#8 Happy (belated) Mother’s Day!

#7 BEAUTY - FAITHFULNESS - Lara Izokiatis

#6 LIVING INTENTIONALLY - Terina Dutton

#5 HOPE LOOKS GOOD ON YOU! With Stand-up comedian Dorie McLemore

#4 - Build Yourself Up In Kindness & Gentleness

14 Things To Build Your Spiritual Home Wisely

#3 - RELATIONSHIPS - Donna Newkirk McCullough and a brief outro with sister Noel Scofield

#2 - JOY - Lean in and access His joy! You need it to survive! Let’s do this

#1 - PERSEVERANCE - Megan Bowen

An Ode to my Dad

Intro To Girl Build Your House!