Category: Relationships
Episode 83: Navigating an Inter-Denominational Marriage – An Interview with Della Bright

Episode 83: Navigating an Inter-Denominational Marriage – An Interview with Della Bright

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What happens when a Catholic and a Protestant get married? Today we talk with Della Bright about her journey navigating an inter-denominational marriage with her husband after she decided to take her Protestant faith seriously and he decided to take his Catholic faith seriously. A few of the questions we asked Della: 

 

  • What tradition were you raised in?
  • How did you navigate being convicted in different traditions of the faith: your husband Catholic and you Protestant?
  • What were some of the main issues you faced in your marriage due to being convicted in different traditions?
  • In what ways did you still feel united, even in your differences? 
  • Do you have advice for those in an interdenominational relationship/marriage? 

 

Della Bright is an aspiring author whose mission is to encourage women to live a fruitful life inside and outside of the home. Inside the home, she enjoys sharing about home cooking, homesteading, and homeschooling. Outside of the home, she loves to help Christians understand the importance of lovingly and respectfully sharing their faith, their stories, and their opinions on the important issues of the day. 

 

Della’s Website: https://www.dellabright.com/

Follow Della on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dellaofthefruitfulfarm/

 

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Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between our faith traditions. On this podcast, we talk about real and difficult topics such as mental health, faith, sex, shame, and more to cultivate a space where we can all just talk about it. In a culture of social media outrage, division, and “canceling”, we want to create an environment in which we can have fruitful discussion & disagreement.

 

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Episode 64: Healing After a Breakup – post 4 months

Episode 64: Healing After a Breakup – post 4 months

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4 months after a major breakup…what are Jacque’s reflections, processing, and practical steps? If you’ve been through a breakup, whether it’s in the past or if you’re currently in the thick of it, we grieve with you. No matter the circumstances of your breakup, it will get better even if it feels impossible now. These are some things that have helped Jacque along her healing journey. 

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“Surviving (and Thriving) Through a Breakup” podcast episode: https://pod.fo/e/16df09

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Episode 59: Toxic mom culture, harmful dating advice…oh my!

Episode 59: Toxic mom culture, harmful dating advice…oh my!

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In this week’s episode, Jacque and Megan discuss the dangers of “social media advice,” especially when it pertains to motherhood and dating. Should we be taking advice from social media influencers? When does it become harmful? How can we protect ourselves from unhelpful and even harmful advice online? Tune in and let us know what you think!

 

Other episodes referenced::

Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari 

On Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-the-wrong-relationship-and-stepping-out-in/id1536068503?i=1000617471706 

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1chjgf4yPaKc2VtxnVA6uV?si=3b0a5b5d2fb148cd

Episode 49: Social Media Influencers, “Caption Advice,” & Paraspiritualism

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-media-influencers-caption-advice-paraspiritualism/id1536068503?i=1000595932343 

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16XLXD4a480i2LvGtXicQl?si=UM767UFZSe24XujEVcwa0w

 

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Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari

Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari

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How do you find the courage to leave a relationship you know is wrong and step out in faith that God has something better planned? We are so grateful to talk to Maria Gari (@runningmyselftogether) about her experience ending a long-term relationship. A few questions we ask Maria: 

  • How did you find the courage to step out of the relationship after investing so much hope and time into that person?
  • What is your advice for healing and moving forward after a break up, especially a long term relationship, where you pictured and planned a future with them?
  • What is your advice for women who feel they could be in the wrong relationship but are scared to leave?
  • What is your advice for a woman in a season of waiting?

Maria Gari is the founder of RunningMyselfTogether, a ministry dedicated to bringing Christ’s light to women through running and mental health awareness. She is a cradle-Catholic who discovered her worth in Christ while working through her eating disorder recovery. She now writes, speaks, is a run coach, and leads pilgrimages to help women understand who they are as daughters of God and eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Church.

Follow Maria on Instagram: instagram.com/runningmyselftogether/

Check out Maria’s website: www.runningmyselftogether.com/

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Episode 56: Navigating Divorce as a Christian – A Conversation with Lauren Juarez

Episode 56: Navigating Divorce as a Christian – A Conversation with Lauren Juarez

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We had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Juarez about her experiences navigating divorce as a Christian at 21 years old. 

 

Lauren Juarez is a digital creator and freelancer who discusses sustainability, slow living, and personal topics such as faith and her divorce story across her platforms. 

 

Lauren’s full divorce story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihhowf2_lGI

 

Subscribe to Lauren’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenJuarez

Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenemilyjuarez/

Follow Lauren on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenemilyjuarez?_t=8ax0lIS14iw&_r=1

Alone Not Lonely Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/995987198046644/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Alone Not Lonely Slack: https://alonenotlonely.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1q0t3mlly-8RXQP5ezWvnB75SrtGEB5w#/shared-invite/email

 

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Episode 40: Should You Save Sex for Marriage?

Episode 40: Should You Save Sex for Marriage?

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It has been the traditional Christian ethic to save sex for marriage, but is it worth it? Will saving sex until marriage be a decision you regret? In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss:

  • Does God call us to save sex for marriage?
  • What is the purpose of sex?
  • Does our biology tell us to wait until marriage?

We also address some common objections we have heard against saving sex for marriage and what our personal thoughts are.

This is obviously a touchy issue for many people, and we would love to hear your thoughts! If you have questions, additional thoughts, or even objections, feel free to reach out to us on our Instagram or by email. 

Resources:

Tobit 8:4

CC#2339

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Episode 31: The Struggles & Beauty of Motherhood

Episode 31: The Struggles & Beauty of Motherhood

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In this episode, Jacque and Megan talk with Jacque’s friend, Haley, about how the struggles and beauty of pregnancy and motherhood. Haley shares her personal fears, growth, changes that were expected and unexpected. A few issues discussed are: body image, marital sex life after a baby, changes in her marriage, and advice for young mothers.

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Episode 29: Purity Culture, Modesty, Body Image, & Healing from Sexual Sin

Episode 29: Purity Culture, Modesty, Body Image, & Healing from Sexual Sin

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Trigger Warning: This episode references sexual assault and disordered eating. 

Jacque and Megan talk to Mary about purity culture: what it is, family dynamics, modesty, body image, and more. Purity Culture is largely understood to be a Christian sub-culture beginning around 1990 in conservative evangelical circles. It is characterized by efforts to promote sexual abstinence prior to marriage as well as emphasizing women to be “appropriately submissive”. While the intentions in this movement may or may not be pure (pun intended), it is important to talk about the lasting effects, and lingering shame, on those who grew up within it. Mary also shares some spectacular wisdom in this episode on healing from sexual sin and managing misplaced shame.

Resources:

History of Purity Culture

 

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Episode 26: Lust as a Feminine Vice – A Conversation with Clare McCallan

Episode 26: Lust as a Feminine Vice – A Conversation with Clare McCallan

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We tend to associate lust as more of a masculine vice but women also struggle. In this episode, Jacque and Megan interview Clare McCallan, author and spoken word poet, who wrote a piece on lust as a feminine vice. Clare talks about the difference between healthy sexual desire and lust, how lust is different from real love, and much more. 

Resources:

Clare McCallan Documentary

Follow Clare on Instagram

Clare’s Website

Clare’s book Stations

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Episode 25: When it is Time to End a Friendship

Episode 25: When it is Time to End a Friendship

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We live in a culture where it’s popular to “cut out toxicity”. This leads to many people cutting people out of their life instead of working through problems. However…there are times when a relationship needs to be cut out because it is truly toxic. When is it time to end a friendship and when is it time to seek reconciliation? Is cutting someone out of your life ever loving or Biblical? Jacque and Megan discuss these questions and more with their friend Alé. 

Follow Alé on Instagram

Book Recommendations:

Changes That Heal by Dr. Cloud

Boundaries by Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend

Resources:

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Toxic Friendships: Thirty Minutes with The Perry’s Podcast

 

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