An Emotional Week: My Due Date, TTC, Mother's Day, and Refusing to Partner with Infertility

***Trigger Warning***  Today, we are going to be talking about abortion and other sensitive topics, such as miscarriage and rape — so if this is something you’re not ready to hear about, please feel free to exit out of this podcast and join us in the next episode. Would you consider yourself a Christian who supports both abortion and women's rights? Perhaps you or someone you know only believes in abortion in extreme cases. I can't think of a topic more polarizing than abortion. My guest in this episode, Lila Rose, has been called the “messenger in chief of the pro-life movement” by Vice News and “the face of the millennial anti-abortion movement” by the Atlantic. And today, we are diving into this controversial discussion headfirst. Lila Rose is a writer, speaker, and activist who founded and serves as president of Live Action, a human rights organization with the largest online impact among pro-life and pro-abortion groups. She has devoted her life to ending abortion and making America a more welcoming place to raise a family. Lila speaks internationally on family and cultural issues. She has addressed members of the European Parliament and has spoken at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Lila is a wife, a mother, and the author of “Fighting for Life: Becoming a Force for Change In A Wounded World.” In this episode, Lila and I are going to be talking about abortion, being pro-life as a Christian, and what God's Word says about this.  Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode with Lila Rose: it's never right to intentionally take a child's life taking a child’s life is not a medical treatment there are medical treatments and ways to care for both mother and child Connect with Lila Rose: Live Action Website The Lila Rose Podcast Lila Rose Podcast YouTube Live Action YouTube Lila Rose Instagram Live Action Instagram Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Apr 202347min

Maybe you think that social media influencers don’t have a “real career”? Or maybe you perceive us as people who have the luxury of sleeping in, scrolling/posting all day, then clocking out early to go shopping. On the flip side, you might be under the impression that God cannot use social media influencers for His glory. But today I’m here to share that these assumptions couldn't be further from the truth… I recently posted a question box on my Instagram stories and asked people to give their thoughts on influencers; you guys did not hold back! In this episode, I answer your questions and bust myths around what social media influencers actually do. Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode: - how social media became my career - how you don’t need to be an influencer to have influence - setting boundaries on social media - God can use an influencer as a vessel for His Kingdom Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Apr 202348min

Why does sex still feel like a sinful subject to talk about – especially in Christian circles? Churches don't discuss it enough, and we are left to our own devices to figure it out along the way. You're left wondering how is sex before marriage a sin? And it can be difficult avoiding the temptations of sex before marriage… I’ve been there. In this episode, I'm bringing back my better half and my best friend, my husband, Jordan. And we are discussing the topic of S-E-X. That's right, and we are answering YOUR questions about it! Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode with Jordan: - why boundaries are vital when it comes to sex in marriage - how sex is a covenant - the things that have helped us most when we have been tempted  - finding healing from a broken, painful past Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Apr 20231h 21min

Can you remember a time when you walked with the Lord with one foot in the world as well? Maybe that’s right now. You go to church every Sunday, but still live a sinful lifestyle – whether it's porn, gossiping, or gluttony. You finish committing a sin, and feel overcome with conviction from the Lord. I am not here to judge or condemn – there is no condemnation in Christ! However, I am here to assure you that you are not alone. Today’s guest, Jamie Lyn, and I have both been there. And sis, we know it's not a fun place to be…  Jamie Lyn and her husband Lance Wallnau Jr. live in the great state of Texas where she hosts the Set Apart Women Podcast and The Next America Show Podcast. She is the founder of Set Apart Women, author of Holy Revolution, and travels the nation preaching the gospel.  Jamie empowers men and women to live a holy, set apart, and consecrated life for Jesus in all that they do. She connects women to Jesus, one another, and equips them to live the great commission. The word of God, prayer, and relationship with Jesus are what fuel Jamie Lyn on a daily basis.  Today, I talk with Jamie Lyn about why you can't live for Christ and live for the world – as well as what to do if you are stuck in a cycle of sin and lukewarm living.  Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode with Jamie Lyn: - we talk about the dangers of living a lukewarm lifestyle - we dig into how to live a life of freedom in Christ - we share advice for those stuck in the lukewarm ways Mentioned Resources https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-apart-women/id1464905548 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-america-show/id1602469537 https://www.uprmdallas.org/ https://www.shelivesfreed.co/  Connect with Jamie https://www.instagram.com/setapartwomen/ https://www.instagram.com/jamielynwallnau/ http://www.setapartwomen.co/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDQd5s-XU8nS_vMH9p7N1g Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Apr 202353min

***Trigger Warning***  Today, we are going to be talking about miscarriage and pregnancy loss — so if that is something you’re not ready to hear about, please feel free to exit out of this podcast and join us in the next episode.  Did you know that 1 in 4 women will miscarry during the first three months of pregnancy? I am sharing this episode with you to gently remind you that we cannot possibly know what someone is going through behind closed doors. We do not know the hardship, the loss, or the battle someone might be facing.  In 2021, I walked through the darkest moment of my life: miscarriage. In spite of my unexpected, heartbreaking miscarriage, Jesus swept into the remnants of my brokenness. I have been preparing my heart for this podcast, knowing full and well that this could speak life into so many women who are listening.  Today, I have my husband, Jordan, here for emotional support as we dive  into such a big and heavy topic. I'm sharing about my miscarriages, the emotional aspect, and finding hope in hopeless situations.  Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode with Jordan: - I share certain things others say that hurt more than they help - I share how to support a partner going through this - I talk about how finding hope is possible even when all seems hopeless Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Mars 202345min

It’s easy to feel punished when you're in a barren place, isn’t it? I get it. It feels like you're being abandoned, right? Especially when you look around and you see all the things that are going wrong. Maybe you lost your job or your marriage ended, and now it feels like your best friend is a stranger to you. Perhaps you just got a negative doctor's report and are struggling to catch your breath. I’ve been there.  Unfortunately, that's life – even life as a Christian. We live in a spiritual world and are actively being attacked by the enemy. The good news? He can’t win because we walk in dominion, power, and authority by the Holy Spirit within us.  In today’s episode, I talk about the refining fire, navigating cancel culture, and a reminder that the Lord is always by your side.  Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode: - God can turn around the worst mistake you've made in life for His glory - when God walks with you into the fire, it's to release you from bondage that's holding you captive - life is not about living how you want to, when you want to – it's about living His way Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Mars 202340min

Does living in today's world of sexual sin, lust, and hook-up culture make you feel discouraged? Are you convinced there are no good men left out there? Maybe you have a far from perfect dating history and are wondering if it’s even possible for you to start over. Girl I was there,  and I'm here to share my story of how the Lord stepped in with an amazing man of God. I’m here to remind you that He is able to redeem your past, too!  I have my absolute, without a doubt, favorite guest in the whole wide world… my husband Jordan. We are diving into something that has been so highly requested, even after sharing pieces of it online… our love story. For those of you that don’t know all that it entails, well,  it’s been a wild ride. One that we have seen the Lord tangibly show up in again and again and again. We navigated our own personal walks with the Lord before we met… and I can say this: His timing is perfect.  Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode with Jordan: - you can live for the Lord and still carry things – He will redeem you - purity conversations are hard, but necessary - it is possible for the Lord to use anything for your good and His glory Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Mars 202343min

Do you wonder if the Lord can put your broken pieces back together? Are you having trouble being of good cheer and pressing forward? Maybe you’ve been walking with God for years, or perhaps you’re tuning in full of questions and doubt. I get it, I’ve been there, too. But take comfort in this –– even as you listen to me share my heart, God is doing a good work in your life. In this short, introductory episode you'll get a sense of what this podcast is about and what to expect in future episodes. Thank you so much for listening in!  Here are a few reasons to listen to the entire episode: - even when things seem hard, God is working in your life - there is a beautiful testimony unfolding right before your very eyes... whether or not you realize it - the Lord can piece you back together for His glory and our good Support the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Mars 20236min