Hey Girl

Bethany chats with Becky Woods! Becky is a wife, a mom of two boys, sings with her husband Jonas Woods and a small business owner! Becky walked through a season of cancer and she opens up about the ways God showed up in that time and all He revealed to her. We also chat motherhood, the life of a band wife, the beauty  of praying for others and the power in praising during suffering. Be sure to check out Becky’s business, Rivkah Designs, and all the beautiful ways she weaves scripture into her designs!

In this episode, Bethany chats with Heather Avis! Heather is a wife, a mom of three, speaker and author. Heather shares her incredible story of walking through infertility, saying yes to adoption, parenting children with Down Syndrome and so much more! She shares the everyday joys of her family on the instagram account @macymakesmyday. To hear more from Heather, be sure to subscribe to her podcast and order her book, The Lucky Few!

In this episode, Bethany sits down to chat with her real-life friend Evan Reininger! Evan is a proud Oklahoma native, living in Massachusetts with her husband and two kiddos. Listen in friends: Evan shares about the challenges and changes she is currently experiencing in this season--we’re sure you can relate to where she’s at. She talks about her family’s move to New England, motherhood, life in ministry and the enneagram! There is something for everyone in this conversation!

In this episode, Bethany interviews Michelle Weston! Michelle is a wife, a mom of three and  blogger! Michelle gives us a glimpse into the years she has spent walking with the Lord--the highs, the moments God was silent, what waiting on Him looks like and His faithfulness through it all! You will love this conversation! To keep up with Michelle and hear more of her incredible wisdom, go find her over at her blog, My Happy Little Thoughts.

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks In this episode, Lori Brown Harris returns! Lori was one of our guests in season one and we are SO GLAD to have her back! It’s been 8 months since Lori was on “Hey Girl” and there was so much to catch up on! She gives us an update her husband is doing, the new rhythms her family is settling into and what God has been showing her in this unique season. You’ll LOVE this conversation!

Bethany sits down for a very candid, truth-filled, hope-saturated conversation with her good friend David Larson. David opens up about the challenges of his adolescence, being Christian who has homosexual desires, and how in everything his struggles point him back to Jesus time and time again. He talks candidly about God challenged him with the question "Am I enough for you?" and the journey of answering that question.

This is a conversation full of wisdom, joy, quotables and reflecting the power of God! Samantha and her family live in Puebla, Mexico as missionaries. We hear the story of how God opened her and her husband’s heart to adoption and eventually led them to Mexico to open a home for orphaned children. Samantha shares with us about seasons in her life where she wrestled and found answers to the questions--”Is God who He says He is?” and “Is He good?”.

In this episode, Bethany interviews Kate Merrick. This is a conversation full of goodness! Kate Merrick is a writer, speaker, pastor’s wife, mama of a teen and a toddler, surfer, part-time cowgirl, and self-proclaimed chicken whisperer. She has been married to Britt for 19 years and they live in Carpinteria, California, where they founded the Reality family of churches.

In this episode, Bethany interviews Regina Robinson. You are going to love this story! Regina and her husband Jua planted a church in Boston, MA back in 2007. She is a wife and mother of 4, while also serving as Dean of Student Affairs for Cambridge College, as a member of our Boston Public School committee, and as a powerful advocate for those whose voices aren’t always heard.

In this episode, Bethany interviews her new co-host, Laurie Casagrande (you can also call her Wilson)! She shares her journey back to God and finding a church home at Chapel of the Cross. She talks about the jobs she has held and how her passion for healthy, natural food ties into her work. Laurie also shares the ways she connects with God and how she continues to grow. There’s talk of life groups, boundaries, trampolines, stewarding our health, and lots of laughter!

Welcome to season 2 of “Hey Girl!”! In this episode, Jenn’s back! She gives us an update on what’s been happening in her life the past few months, how her son Charlie is doing and her decision to take a step back from “Hey Girl!”. Jenn and Bethany talk through about life--the highs, the lows, learning to say no, the expectations we put on ourselves, looking ahead to the 2018, love of laminators, and God’s goodness in the midst of it all!

Hey Girl Alum Rachelle, Kristine, & Mikella sare TED Talk style at Simply Beautiful 2017

Bethany's breakout session for moms & mentors at Simply Beautiful 2017

Bethany's closing session talk at Simply Beautiful 2017

Bethany's morning talk at Simply Beautiful 2017