Treasured with Courtney DeFeo

Wendy Henderson has been married to her amazing husband Jeff for 23 years.  Jeff is the pastor of Gwinnett Church, a campus of North Point Ministries.  They have two children, their daughter Jesse and son Cole.  Jesse is in her Junior year at Samford University and Cole is in his Senior year of high school.  Wendy has been a stay-at-home mom for almost 21 years now and has learned a lot along the way.  Enjoy this fun chat with Wendy and her daughter Jesse on friendship!

Kari Kampakis is a blogger, author, speaker, and newspaper columnist from Birmingham. Her two books for teen and tween girls, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For, have been used widely across the country by teen youth groups and small groups to empower girls through faith.

Courtney DeFeo is the founder of this podcast and the creator of TreasuredStudy.com. In this episode, she shares on the topic of "Friendship" which is a common struggle and great teaching opportunity for our girls. Tune in to hear ideas on how to guide your girls through friendship conflict and most importantly how to be the friend you want to find.

All mom and daughters (age 10 and up) will love this chat with Allie and Sandra Stanley on the topic of emotions. Sandra and Andy (North Point Ministries) have been married 31 years and have three children, ages 27, 25, and 23.  Allie has a passion for pouring into younger generation and currently works with middle school students at a church in Alpharetta, Ga. Allie and Sandra are both pursuing a Master’s Degree in Theology from DTS.

Diana King has been teaching over 30 years and is a dear friend of the DeFeo family. She is currently changing little lives in the classroom every day at Grapevine Faith. She also has a passion for The Kukhoma Project which is where she spends some of her favorite summer days in Zambia.  The Kukhoma Project exists for God’s glory to rescue teen mothers in Lusaka, Zambia who have been victims of abuse, to restore, equip and empower these girls and their communities.

Courtney DeFeo, founder of Treasured Girlz, shares some encouragement and guidance around the topic of EMOTIONS. In addition, she gives some practical tips for those walking their daughters through the Treasured Study and what to expect for Session 3: Emotions. 

Tammy Franklin is an Arlington, Texas native who is passionate about family and women. She’s been happily married to her best friend, GRAMMY Award-winning gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, for 23 years. Together, they have four children ranging from ages 19 to 30. Carrington Franklin is 30 years old. She and her husband Maxx just celebrated 3 years of marriage. They’ve live in Dallas, Texas where Carrington is CEO and Creative Director of her boutique branding firm, Liz Kennedy Brand Management.

Kinsey Ringenberg is a Treasured Podcast listener and a PA in the Denver area. This is a perfect episode for this month as we focus on "body" and how we can help our girls navigate a tough topic. Kinsey holds a BA in Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University and a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Colorado, and has worked as a Physician Assistant at the same pediatric clinic since graduating 11 years ago. 

Sarah Bragg is a popular host and communicator. You can find her on iTunes hosting the podcasts Raising Boys and Girls and Surviving Sarah. Her book titled Body. Beauty. Boys. The Truth About Girls and How We See Ourselves - helps young women find their value in the One who made them. Sarah and her husband, Scott, and their daughters, Sinclair and Rory, reside in Marietta, Georgia. You can find her online at SarahBragg.com

Courtney DeFeo talks about all things BODY today! This topic is critical for our girls. It's an area of struggle for moms and girls and often a topic we face with fear. We don't want to be the reason our girls struggle. Courtney addresses this fear and gives encouragement and hope in this episode. In addition, she gives you tips on how to lead your groups around this sensitive topic and some lessons learned from her recent experience with her daughter's group.

Gabriella Graves, or to her friends Gabi, is a Texas born actor. Gabi is currently starring on the Disney show Coop and Cami Ask the World as well as multiple animated shows on Netflix, DisneyJr. and Amazon. Gabi's passion is to share Jesus through her acting.  Her motto is DREAM BIG, BE KIND and LOVE ALWAYS. On this episode, we talk with Gabi and her mom about her experience working in Hollywood, their relationship as mom and daughter and how to keep their identity rooted in Christ.

SISSY GOFF, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of eleven books, including her newest, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls).

We're back! it's a new season of Treasured with Courtney DeFeo. In this episode, Courtney will chat about all things Identity. This is a topic that is a common struggle for our daughters. Every girl young and old tries to find her way. And it is TOUGH as the mom to watch that rollercoaster. Listen in as Courtney shares her journey with her own daughters and gives some practical advice about this topic. Plus, she'll share some ideas on how to walk her through "Identity" in the new Treasured Study.

Kelli McBrayer is one of Courtney's best friends in the world and one amazing mom of two girls. She's a proud wife to Blake, a teacher and loves her home and her community. She's southern as can be, with a tea and monogram nearby at all times. She's the kind of neighbor you love to know and is there for you no matter what. Some of her most memorable food that our family loves for her to bring ... is her USA flag cake, cheese ball with crackers,  chicken salad and oreo surprise. 

Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, and a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over 4 million users daily. She has written 14 books and Bible studies including KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It; When to Say Nothing at All and Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love You’re your Love Drives You Crazy. Connect with her at karenehman.com.