This episode is part of our series walking through the book Motherhood Unplugged. We are discussing Chapter 5: "What's an iPhone" with an emphasis on Cultivating a Rich Inner World. Our guest this week is author and speaker Susan B. Arico who writes on human flourishing at the intersection of cell and soul. Her wisdom was so encouraging and rich, t…

This episode is part of our series walking through the book Motherhood Unplugged. We are discussing Chapter 4: Service vs. Celebrity. Motherhood Unplugged by Heather Lake is available on ⁠⁠Amazon.⁠⁠

This episode is part of our series walking through the book Motherhood Unplugged. We are discussing Chapter 3: Trying to Be Everywhere at Once. In this episode we discuss: Quotes and Resources Mentioned: "If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look at yourself, you'll be depressed. If you look at God, you'll be at rest." - Corrie Te…

This episode is part of our series walking through the book Motherhood Unplugged. We are discussing Chapter 2: Influencer Culture and Me. In this episode we discuss 3 pressures facing young people today as a result of Influencer Culture, especially the many who aspire to be influencers themselves. News Articles Mentioned: Most Gen Zers think it’s e…

This episode is part of our series walking through the book Motherhood Unplugged. We are discussing Chapter 1: Welcome to the Attention Economy. In this Bonus Episode we have some extra snippets of wisdom from our chat with my Dad, Tim Ryan. Motherhood Unplugged is available on Amazon.

This episode is part of our series walking through the book Motherhood Unplugged. We are discussing Chapter 1: Welcome to the Attention Economy. Building a family in the Attention Economy isn't easy, today we talk with my dad, Tim Ryan about the realities of what tech companies today are focused on, and a few practical ways to continue to build our…

This episode is part of our series walking through the book Motherhood Unplugged. We are discussing the Introduction: A Brave New World. Today we answer two key questions about parenting and technology: What is not your role? What is your role? Join us as we kick off our discussion on parenting in the digital age as we work our way through Motherho…

Elisabeth Elliot was a missionary and speaker who experienced great trials and troubles during her lifetime, but she followed God wherever He led, regardless of the cost. She worked as a missionary in Ecuador even after the death of her husband Jim Elliot at the hands of the people they had come to serve.Later, she returned to America and served by…

Viktor Frankl was a Austrian neurologist who was also a Jew during World War 2. He lost his entire family during the Holocaust, and spent time in a Nazi concentration camp himself as well. After he was released, he wrote a book called ”Man’s Search for Meaning” which was the world-wide best seller that year. Join us as we delve into his story today…

James P. Moore Jr., ”American Prayers, on D-Day and Today,” Washington Post, June 6, 2004, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/2004/06/06/american-prayers-on-d-day-and-today/0872ee3e-c6f9-446c-94ae-05ab814a7175/.Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. “’A Might Endeavor:” D-Day.” https://www.fdrlibrary.org/d-day“Transcrip…

Today we talk about the importance of praying for leaders, such as the Ukrainian President Zelensky, in times of conflict, and specific ways we can be praying for Ukraine right now. Show Notes: 1 Timothy 2:1 YWAM Kyiv - www.ywamkyiv.orgBởi Beth Tomko and Heather Lake

Amy Carmichael was a missionary to India at the turn of the century. She lived there for 55 years, and rescued many children from the evil practice of selling children as slaves to the temples. She cared for them, raised them, gave them a home, and taught them about the Lord. Her work still continues today. For more information: A Chance to Die by …

Note: This episode contains mature content and is not appropriate for children.Josephine Butler fought for the rights of women and girls in England in the late 1800s. She is campaigned specifically against the Contagious Diseases Act which in practice caused much more harm than good for women, and saw great changes happen in her lifetime. We share …

Joseph La Flesche was a Native American chief in the 1800s who saw change on the horizon for his people. Equipped with a faith in God and a belief that He could lead them into a new age, Joseph navigated and created a ”New Normal” for his people, paving the way for them to have a new future where they could thrive, even as change raged around them.…

Casper Ten Boom was the father of Corrie Ten Boom, author of the book the Hiding Place. His faithful leadership of their family led them through dark places, without losing their faith. Hear part of his deeply moving testimony and what he said, when offered the chance to stay home, rather than be taken away to a Nazi prison.…

The extraordinary story of the Japanese village, completely transformed by one Bible, a visiting missionary, and two faithful elderly men.Notes and Sources: Jun Hongo, ”Suicide Is Sometimes Means of Atonement in Japan,” Wall Street Journal, August 5, 2014. https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-JRTB-17573Karleen Chinen, “The Battle of Okinawa: 50 Years La…

Welcome to the 10 Minute Hope Show! We are sisters, Heather and Beth, one in New Zealand and one in Texas. We wanted to do something to encourage ourselves and our friends during the pandemic. This podcast will share stories of hope and light from history, one story each week about people whose stories encourage us, and give us light to live by in …