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For The Girl
That Sounds Fun Network
238 episodes
5 days ago
Are you looking for your new favorite podcast that's both entertaining and will challenge you in your walk with Jesus? Welcome to the For The Girl podcast, hosted by best friends Mac and Kenz. Together in college, they started a Bible study called Delight that is now on over 200 college campuses. These days, they're busy juggling being moms, wives, and creating Bible studies and resources specifically for girls in a similar season of life. Every Tuesday, they break down everything they wish someone had told them in their 20s. From faith and relationships to wild career transitions, Mac and Kenz are getting real about all of their missteps and the things God has taught them along the way.
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Are you looking for your new favorite podcast that's both entertaining and will challenge you in your walk with Jesus? Welcome to the For The Girl podcast, hosted by best friends Mac and Kenz. Together in college, they started a Bible study called Delight that is now on over 200 college campuses. These days, they're busy juggling being moms, wives, and creating Bible studies and resources specifically for girls in a similar season of life. Every Tuesday, they break down everything they wish someone had told them in their 20s. From faith and relationships to wild career transitions, Mac and Kenz are getting real about all of their missteps and the things God has taught them along the way.
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For The Girl
How to Build Relationships That Actually Change You (The Wild Invitation Study Ep.2)
Hey FTG Fam! We're tackling Acts 2 this week and the beautiful, radical way the early church lived in community with the Holy Spirit at the center. As we go through Week 2 of The Wild Invitation Bible study, we reflect on what it truly looks like to care for one another, share life sacrificially, and be on mission together. From funny church traditions we’d ditch to the hard-but-holy call to open our hearts and homes, we get real about what a Spirit-filled community looks like in modern life. We for sure don't have all this figured out, but we'd love you to be on the journey with us! In This Episode 03:00 – Icebreaker: Church Traditions We'd Retire 08:00 – Recap of Acts 2: The Spirit Comes at Pentecost 10:00 – What the Early Church Looked Like 13:00 – Radical Generosity & Sacrifice 16:30 – Missional Living in Today’s World 20:00 – Young Life: Living Missionally in Community 22:30 – Facing Outward: Community That Grows 25:00 – When Community Gets Boring or Hard 28:00 – How to Start a Spirit-Led Mission With Your People 29:00 – Closing Encouragement & Small Group Prompt ⁠ORDER OUR NEW STUDY!⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, partners with churches to collect and distribute gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children around the world, telling them the Good News of Jesus Christ, God’s Greatest Gift. For more, visit ⁠⁠samaritanspurse.org/occ.⁠⁠ Piper and Leaf: Visit ⁠⁠PiperandLeaf.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to pick up an Advent Tea set for you or someone you love! NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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5 days ago
33 minutes

For The Girl
How to wait with the Spirit when life feels heavy (The Wild Invitation Study Ep.1)
We’re kicking off a brand new 7-week series in the Book of Acts, inspired by our Bible study The Wild Invitation! In this episode, we reflect on how waiting doesn’t have to be passive or frustrating—it can be a beautiful season of prayer, unity, and expectation when we’re led by the Spirit. Together, we share honest stories, biblical truths, and encouragement for anyone who finds themselves in a holding pattern. We’re learning, growing, and studying right alongside you. In This Episode 01:56 – Why Acts Resonates Deeply 04:08 – The Power of Bible Study in Community 08:16 – Bible Girl Crush: Deborah vs Ruth 11:20 – Reading Acts 1 Together 15:35 – What It Means to Wait With the Spirit 18:45 – Raising Expectations in the Waiting 20:19 – Prayer That Sustains Us 23:12 – Navigating Disappointment With Faith 27:08 – Unity and the Power of Community 31:14 – Listening for God’s Voice in the Silence 34:05 – Final Encouragement & This Week’s Challenge ORDER OUR NEW STUDY!⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, partners with churches to collect and distribute gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children around the world, telling them the Good News of Jesus Christ, God’s Greatest Gift. For more, visit ⁠samaritanspurse.org/occ.⁠ Piper and Leaf: Visit ⁠PiperandLeaf.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to pick up an Advent Tea set for you or someone you love! NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
40 minutes

For The Girl
A Sneak Peak into What's Next on the FTG Pod
Hey For The Girl Fam! Today we are previewing our new bible study The Wild Invitation! We're talking about what it is, why we wrote it and also — surprise — we are going to be walking through the study with you IN OUR PODCAST over the next 7 weeks. We would love for you to join us as we explore the wild invitation that God has for all of us. So click the link below to grab your copy! ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, partners with churches to collect and distribute gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children around the world, telling them the Good News of Jesus Christ, God’s Greatest Gift. For more, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. Piper and Leaf: Visit PiperandLeaf.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to pick up an Advent Tea set for you or someone you love! NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

For The Girl
Interview with She Reads Truth Founders
In this heart-filled and wisdom-packed episode, Kenz sits down with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers, the inspiring co-founders of She Reads Truth. Amanda and Raechel share the beautiful beginnings of She Reads Truth, born from a simple desire to read God’s word consistently and authentically. They dive into what it’s looked like to run a ministry together for over a decade, what has anchored their friendship, and how to stay rooted in Scripture through every season of life. Plus, we get a look into their brand new devotional The Bible is For You, and how Advent can be a deeply meaningful season with intentional rhythms. Whether you’re new to Bible reading or deep in the Word, this episode will make you feel seen, challenged, and wildly encouraged to keep going.In This Episode [00:01:00] Meeting the Founders of She Reads Truth [00:02:30] The Origin Story – A Twitter Bible Reading Movement [00:08:00] Early Days of the Ministry & Learning as They Went [00:13:00] Seeing God's Hand Through Community Testimonies [00:17:00] Fighting for a Friendship in Ministry [00:27:00] Quiet Time Rhythms Through Life’s Seasons [00:34:00] Abiding in Christ Beyond the Quiet Chair [00:42:00] Preparing Your Heart for Advent Season [00:45:00] The Invitation of Advent & What to Expect from the Reading Plan [00:50:00] The Bible is For You Devotional – What It Is & Who It’s For Resources Check out https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/FTG15 OR use code FTG15 to get 15% off the She Reads Truth Advent Study. Thanks to Our Sponsors Piper and Leaf: Don’t just count down to Christmas—make each day count. Visit Piperandleaf.com for 10% off their Advent Tea set Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 weeks ago
58 minutes

For The Girl
Marriage Hot Takes: Unconventional + Controversial Things We Do in Our Marriages
This week, we’re bringing the spice with our hottest takes on all things marriage! From separate bank accounts and family holidays to pooping in front of your spouse (yep, we went there!), nothing is off-limits. Whether you’re newlywed, engaged, or just curious how other couples do life together, this episode is full of laughs, honesty, and real-life wisdom. We also dive into a little thrifting chat, Halloween plans, and our love for Marshall’s. Get ready to laugh with us, nod along, and maybe even rethink a few things in your own marriage! In This Episode [00:00] Intro + Mac’s Orange Nails & The Marshall’s Love Affair A fun catch-up featuring nail talk, thrifting wins, and Halloween costume ideas. [07:00] Bible Study Sneak Peek: The Wild Invitation (Launching Nov 11) Mac & Kenz share exciting details about their new Bible study series based in the Book of Acts. [09:00] Hot Take #1: Separate Bank Accounts vs. Joint Accounts Why they’re both firmly Team Joint—plus the “fun money” debate and gifts in marriage. [13:00] Hot Take #2: Switching Holidays Between Families Thoughts on fairness, language around in-laws, and fully embracing your spouse’s family. [16:45] Hot Take #3: Pooping with the Door Open? Mac is a hard no. Kenz? Let’s just say, things get real. [20:00] Hot Take #4: Talking About Your Exes Why Mac & Kenz think honest convo (with boundaries!) about past relationships can be healthy. [21:00] Hot Take #5: Never Go to Bed Angry? They explore how to approach conflict, when to pause, and why communication wins. [23:30] Hot Take #6: Sleeping in Separate Beds During Fights Why Mac vowed never to do it again after an early marriage argument. Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
50 minutes

For The Girl
Advice for Girlies in their 20’s: navigating your calling, some disagreements, travel tips, and MORE!
We reacted to the best (and worst!) advice you shared about navigating your twenties. From finding faith-filled mentors to practical hacks like travel credit cards, we covered it all—yes, even a slightly controversial convo about giving up a dog. We laughed, we disagreed, and we got real about everything from building community to trusting God’s voice in seasons of uncertainty. Whether we’re looking back on our twenties or walking through them now, this episode reminded us how important it is to stay rooted in Jesus, go all in with our people, and keep saying yes to what He’s doing. In This Episode [00:00] Real Talk on Twenties: Chaos, Faith, and... Dog Drama?[06:00] Friendship, Mentors & Finding Women Who Sparkle for Jesus[10:30] Creating Community & Trusting God with the Next Right Thing[14:30] Travel Hacks, Gut Checks & Discernment vs. Desire[18:30] When You Feel Stuck: Pivoting, Surrendering, and Letting God Lead[24:00] Altar Moments, Obedience, and God's Faithfulness in the Unknown Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
40 minutes

For The Girl
7 Ways to Go Deeper In Your Friendships
We're back together! And we're recording in Kenz's stomping grounds of Vero Beach. We dove into what it really looks like to build deeper, more meaningful friendships. We vulnerably shared our own struggles with loneliness, miscommunication, and seasons where friendships have felt hard. Using our own journey as a model, we outlined 7 simple yet powerful ways to pursue authentic connection. Whether you're in a season of abundance or feeling disconnected, this episode is filled with practical encouragement to go deeper with the people around you. In This Episode [00:00] Mac Visits Vero Beach & Water Bottle Drama [04:30] A Word to Our OG Listeners & Podcast Growth Ask [08:50] Why We’re Talking About Friendship [10:45] Tip #1: Pursue Them [13:15] Tip #2: Pray for Them [17:50] Tip #3: Practice Curiosity [22:40] Tip #4: Prioritize Honesty [27:30] Tip #5: Participate in Their World [32:15] Tip #6: Process the Hard Stuff [37:20] Tip #7: Push Each Other Toward Jesus [42:00] Final Encouragement to Take the First Step Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
43 minutes

For The Girl
An Honestly R-Rated Love Story: How Josh and Kenz Met
In this hilarious, unfiltered, and deeply real episode, Kenz and her husband Josh finally sit down to share their full relationship story—the "rated R" version (okay, not that R-rated, but more real than usual!). From awkward dating app experiences to their messy first kiss and all the bumps in between, they hold nothing back. You’ll hear about cold shoulders, unexpected speeches, long-distance blunders, and how God met them in the middle of their mess. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this story will have you laughing, cringing, and maybe tearing up too. The ultimate reminder that God writes the best (and sometimes the most surprising) love stories. In This Episode [01:30] Josh’s Single Life + Bumble Disasters [05:00] Kenz’s Dating Vibes + The "Sad & Single" Years [08:15] Their First Meeting at a Cocktail Bar [10:40] Cold Shoulder & Dear Diary Moments [12:15] The Church Encounter That Changed Everything [13:30] The DM Slide + The Most Awkward First Date [15:00] Kiss in the Car + Mistakes Were Made [17:00] Too Much Too Soon [19:00] Ghosted... Then Reconnected [20:15] Wedding Invite + Officially Dating [21:30] Falling In Love During a Hard Season [23:00] Why Character Outshines Success Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
39 minutes

For The Girl
Kenz's Birth Story + Postpartum
Okay, friends—today is a super special episode because I have my husband Josh on the podcast with me! We’re telling the full story of how baby Chip came into the world…and let me tell you, it was not what we expected. From thinking I’d just walk into the hospital and get the epidural (lol) to watching a Bin Laden documentary while laboring (double lol), things escalated fast and got real intense. We talk about everything—the painful wait for the epidural, my back labor, Josh going full Enneagram 8 on the nurses, and the sweetest moment when we paused to pray and God showed up big. This episode is raw, funny, and deeply personal. So grateful to share this one with you! In This Episode [06:00] Labor Begins... During a War Documentary?We realize I’m in early labor, and yes—we’re watching an Osama Bin Laden documentary instead of listening to Oceans. [09:00] The Hospital Experience: Confusion, Back Labor & No EpiduralThey didn’t believe I was in labor (spoiler: I was). Then we waited over two hours for an epidural while I was in major pain. [14:00] Josh Goes Full Enneagram 8 & I Hit My LimitJosh has a throwdown with the nurses while I contemplate accepting fentanyl (!!!). We stop to pray—and God really met us. [18:00] Redemption in the Chaos + Chip is Here The anesthesiologist finally shows up. I go from 7cm to pushing, but the wireless monitor throws us off. Once I trust my gut, Chip is born in five minutes. [26:00] Processing the Birth + What We’d Do Differently We reflect on how hospital staff impacted our experience and what we’d change if there’s a baby #3.[30:30] Meet Chip: How We Picked His Name Chip James Durham, y’all! We unpack the story behind the name—including the spicy alternatives like Chip Danger and Chip Legend. [33:30] Life With Two Kids: The Beautiful Chaos What it’s been like going from one to two, how we’re adjusting, and why we’re soaking in every smile from baby Chip. Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
40 minutes

For The Girl
How God Uses Your Past To Shape Who You Are Becoming w/ Tony Miltenberger
This episode is for the girl who's walking through pain, disappointment, or healing from a past she never asked for. Mac and Kenz sit down with author, veteran, coach, and fellow Swiftie — Tony Miltenberger to unpack the deep beauty of healing through your wounds. Tony shares the inspiration behind his new book Wisdom in the Wound, his personal journey of uncovering hidden hurt, and how naming our pain can unlock God’s purpose in it. This one is real, redemptive, and full of practical hope. In This Episode [05:00] Meet Tony Miltenberger: Army Vet, Podcaster, and Swiftie Dad [07:30] The Meet Cute: Tony & Karen's Church Youth Group Love Story [09:00] Wisdom in the Wound: Why Tony Wrote This Book [11:00] Prolonged Stress & How Trauma Shapes Us [14:00] Tony’s Wound: Feeling Unseen and How It Shaped His Life [17:00] Secrets, Shame & Emotional Freedom [20:00] Using the Emotional Intensity Scale to Find Your Wounds [24:00] Your Wound and Your Gift Might Be Connected [27:00] Mac & Kenz Reflect: Discovering Their Own Wounds [30:00] Parenting Through Wounding & Healing in Real-Time [34:00] God’s Redemption in the Broken Places [38:00] Final Encouragement: Name It, Heal It, Watch God Use It Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
43 minutes

For The Girl
The Pressure to be Perfectly Christian
We’re talking to the girl who feels like she has to be the perfect Christian. We’ve been there too—trying to say the right thing, pray the perfect prayer, and never mess up. But that pressure? It’s exhausting. We open up about the ways we’ve struggled with perfectionism in our own faith and how God has gently reminded us that His grace isn’t something we can earn. Together, we’re breaking down lies, uncovering truth, and choosing freedom over performance. If you’ve ever felt like you had to have it all together, this one’s for you. In This Episode [00:00] Let’s Talk About the Pressure to Be Perfect [01:00] What Perfectionism Looks Like in Our Faith [03:00] When Culture Becomes the Standard Instead of Christ [09:00] Where We’ve Seen the Pressure Come From [16:30] What God Actually Says About Being Holy [21:00] God’s Grace in Ephesians 2 [22:30] What We Can Do to Break Free [25:00] How We’re Learning to Be Honest in Community [27:00] Learning to Rest in God’s Love (For Real) [28:00] Finding Growth, Not Guilt, in Our Failures [29:00] Choosing to Be Imperfect on Purpose [31:00] Final Thoughts + Why We’re So Excited About the Bible Study ⁠⁠⁠PRE ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
35 minutes

For The Girl
Parenting Hot Takes: Sleep Training, Vaccines, Public Schools, Discipline, and more!
This week, we’re diving into all the spicy opinions we didn’t know we had until becoming moms! From piercing baby ears to co-sleeping, sleep training, and screen time, we’re sharing our honest (and maybe controversial) thoughts on all the “shoulds” that come with raising littles. Whether you’re deep in diaper duty or just curious what kind of moms we are, this episode is equal parts candid, spicy, and kind. We hope this one makes you laugh, feel seen, and know you’re not alone—even if your parenting choices look totally different than ours. We’re all just figuring it out, and that’s more than okay. [00:00] Why Kenz loves hot takes & Mac’s fear of getting canceled[01:35] What kind of moms are we? (Spoiler: not Pinterest moms)[03:26] Piercing baby ears – not for us, but you do you[05:36] Sleep training – what we did, how it worked, and why people have feelings[11:45] Co-sleeping – why we passed and how that impacted our sanity[17:00] Screen time – our approach, the exceptions, and Friday night movies[24:00] Grace over perfection – the motto we’re learning to live by[27:15] Church + childcare – navigating Sunday rhythms with little ones[30:10] Spanking – our honest thoughts on discipline and alternatives[36:45] Public vs. private school – praying through the decision[43:30] Vaccines – our personal experiences and how we’re navigating it all[50:20] Final thoughts – trusting God in the unknowns of parenting ⁠⁠PRE ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! ⁠⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠Grab your copy today!⁠ Winshape: Learn more or submit your application today! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
58 minutes

For The Girl
For The Girl in the Midst of Transition
We’re talking straight to the girl in transition—whether you just moved to a new place, started a new job, became a mama, or are figuring out what’s next. We’ve both been there, and we get how hard and disorienting it can feel. But we believe this can be a season where your faith grows in radical ways. We’re sharing three super practical takeaways that have helped us keep our faith in motion when everything around us felt new or uncertain. We’ll walk through the “Ask, Seek, Knock” process from Matthew 7:7, talk about why boldness matters in new seasons, and remind you that you don’t have to do this alone. God is with you, and He wants to meet you right here—in the middle of the uncertainty. In This Episode [01:00] Real-Life Transitions – From high school to college, new cities, and motherhood [02:00] Keeping Your Faith in Motion – Avoiding spiritual stagnancy in new seasons [03:30] Ask, Seek, Knock – A practical faith process based on Matthew 7:7 [08:45] Step 1: Ask – How to ask God better questions [10:30] Step 2: Seek – Look for signs of God’s faithfulness [12:00] Step 3: Knock – Take risks, walk through open doors with God [13:45] Boldness Through the Holy Spirit – You have what it takes because He is with you [15:00] Encouragement for the Girl Who Feels New – Be the inviter, the encourager, the pursuer [16:30] Book Reading Storytime – Kenza’s real-life example of small obedience producing big fruit [18:00] Boldness Isn't Just for You – God uses your courage to bless others [19:00] How to Find Boldness – Worship and being in His presence [20:00] Final Word: Spend Your Time Wisely – Steward the season you’re in with intention ⁠PRE ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! ⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Winshape: ⁠Learn more or submit your application today!⁠ NIV Application Study Bible - Grab your copy today! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
28 minutes

For The Girl
Four Moments That Will Define Your Life
We just wrapped up our Delight Ministries Conference and today we are going to go through some of what we taught our leaders there. We're talking the four defining moments that shape our Christian journeys, using the imagery of altar-building in scripture. This episode explores how your life can become a living altar through pivotal spiritual moments with God. Whether you're stepping out in faith or standing in the gap, this episode is full of biblical insight, personal stories, and real encouragement. If you’re asking what’s next in your walk with Jesus, this is for you! In This Episode [01:45] What Is Delight Ministries? [03:15] Why This Work Matters [04:50] The Message Behind the Episode [06:00] Understanding Biblical Altars [10:00] The Altar of Stepping Out [14:30] Mac & Kenz’s Stepping Out Moment [17:15] The Altar of Standing Between [21:45] Living in the Tension: House of God vs Heap of Rubble [25:30] The Altar of Staying Surrendered [31:10] Wrestling with God's Timing and Trusting His Plan [35:00] The Altar of Seeing the Sacrifice [41:00] A Call to Live a Life Marked by Altar Moments PRE ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! ⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Winshape: Learn more or submit your application today! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
45 minutes

For The Girl
Kenz is back + BIG announcement!
She’s back!! After a short break to welcome baby Chip into the world, Kenz is back on the mic with Mac, and y’all—this one’s full of laughs, life updates, and one big announcement you won’t want to miss. We catch up on all the summer highs and lows—from blowout mishaps and photo shoot chaos to cozy newborn cuddles and life in ministry. Mac shares about Young Life camp in Colorado, Kenz opens up about the challenges of navigating two kids while supporting Josh through a busy work season, and together we talk about making space for fun, connection, and God’s faithfulness in every season. Grab your coffee, settle in, and get ready to smile, laugh, and maybe even tear up—this episode feels like a warm hang with your best friends. And seriously, stick around to the end for the big news! In This Episode [00:00] Kenz is back! Baby Chip’s arrival + catching up on life [03:00] Blowout salon drama (and why Kenz shed a tear in Nashville) [07:00] Meeting baby Chip for the first time [09:00] Newborn life, nicknames, and adjusting to two kids [10:40] Summer highs and lows: Kenz’s cozy newborn rhythm + marriage challenges in a busy season [16:40] Mac’s highlight: Young Life camp in Colorado and an inspiring camp speaker [20:00] Ministry, relationships, and craving more time for fun [24:00] Navigating boredom, routine, and connection in this season [??:??] The Big Announcement 🎉 PRE ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
42 minutes

For The Girl
Q&A with Mac and Tyler: Marriage, Parenting, In-law Dynamics, Politics, and Dating Advice
This week on For The Girl, I'm joined AGAIN by my husband, Tyler, for a fun and honest Q&A! From marriage highs and parenting lows to navigating in-laws, friendships, and even the dreaded "Is he into me or just being nice?" question—nothing’s off limits. Whether you're single, dating, married, or raising toddlers, this episode brings a dose of laughter, practical advice, and heartfelt encouragement. Tyler shares wisdom from a guy's perspective, and I keeps it real with vulnerable insights on love, communication, and what it actually takes to stay connected when life gets chaotic. Trust us, you’ll want to send this one to all your girls (and maybe your guy too 😉). In This Episode [02:00]The Story Behind the TB Hat [04:00] The Hardest Part of Marriage [06:00] Best Part of Marriage So Far? [07:45] What’s the Most Attractive Thing About Each Other? [09:30] How Has Marriage Changed Since Becoming Parents? [13:30] How Do You Make Time for Each Other With Toddlers? [16:15] Tips for Supporting Your Spouse Through Exhaustion [20:00] How Do You Know if a Guy Likes You or Is Just Being Nice? [22:30] Should Girls Ever Make the First Move? [26:00] Confidence, Clarity, and Dating Advice from Tyler [28:00] What’s It Like Being Married to a “Strong Woman of God”? [30:30] How Do You Deal with Extended Family Dynamics? [34:00] Thoughts on Church Hurt and Finding a New Community [37:00] Navigating Marriage and Friendship Circles [39:00] Encouragement for the Girl Who’s Still Waiting on Her Person [41:00] How to Handle Being in Different Spiritual Seasons Than Your Spouse [44:00] Advice on Maintaining a Christ-Centered Marriage [46:00] Are Politics a Dealbreaker in Dating or Marriage? [48:30] Encouragement for Navigating Hard Conversations in Relationships [50:30] The Real Deal on Spiritual Leadership in the Home Resources Mentioned Love Your Life Book: Grab your copy today at your favorite bookstore in person or online or you can go to rachelawtrey.com/book. If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

For The Girl
8 things I've learned since becoming a mom with Mallory Riddaugh
In this episode, I sit down with my sweet friend Mallory Riddaugh—one of my go-to girls for all things motherhood—and we got real about the highs, lows, and holy chaos of being a mom. Mallory shared 8 incredible lessons she’s learned since becoming a mama (trust me, they are GOLD), and we chatted about everything from surviving the newborn days to choosing joy in the trenches. We laughed (a lot), maybe cried a little, and kept it super honest about how God has used motherhood to absolutely reshape our hearts. Whether you're eight months pregnant, holding a fussy baby, or just dreaming about motherhood one day, we hope this convo reminds you that you're not alone—and you’re doing better than you think. In This Episode Why We Almost Started a Mom Podcast Motherhood Friendship & Advice Exchange The Podcast We Never Made: Not Your Mother’s Meet the Riddles: Mallory’s Family + Background From Teacher to Instagram Mom Life One Hard Thing a Day: Mental Health in the Newborn Stage Lesson #1: “Hard” Doesn’t Mean “Wrong” Tolerating Hard Feelings Is a Mom Superpower Finding Humor in the Chaos Lesson #2: Who You Marry Affects Motherhood Night Shifts, Diapers, and Dream Teammates Lesson #3: If It's Not In Your Life, It Won't Be In Your Kid's Lives Lesson #4: The Mental Load Is Real Lesson #5: No One Knows What They Are Doing Lesson #6: It's An Incredible Use of Your Time Lesson #7: It's Ok To Not LOVE Your Post-Birth Body. But Be Proud. Lesson #8: Mom Anxiety is Real. Joy Is a Choice When It’s Hard to Like the Season You’re In Mom Hacks & Laugh-Out-Loud Moments Encouragement for the New Mama Follow Mallory Instagram If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

For The Girl
The #1 Thing That Changed Our Marriage for the Better with Mac's Husband
In Part 2 of my convo with Tyler, we’re diving into the number one thing that has completely transformed our marriage. It’s something we’re deeply passionate about—and honestly, it might surprise you. We reflect on how we went from Netflix nights to stepping into something that gave our relationship new purpose and depth. We share the story of how it all began, what we’ve learned along the way, and how it continues to challenge and shape us. Whether you're single, dating, or married, we hope this episode encourages you to think about what it could look like to say “yes” to something bigger—together. In This Episode Why Serving Together Matters Backstory: How We Got the Heart to Serve The Boredom That Sparked Purpose Our Call to Young Life and Choosing Butler A Text, a Taco Spot, and a God Moment Saying Yes to Something Bigger The Reality of Doing Ministry Alone From One Kid to Many: The Power of Showing Up Marriage, Ministry, and the Trench Moments When It’s Not Glamorous — But It’s So Worth It Camp Stories and Catching the Vision When It’s Not Easy to Keep Going Why Showing Up Matters More Than Being Perfect How Ministry Reshaped Our Marriage What We’d Say to Couples Wanting to Do Ministry Together A Word for the Girl Who’s Waiting on Her Person Final Thoughts + The Real Heart Behind It All Mac’s Closing Prayer Resources Mentioned Check out Younglife.org to learn more about what they are doing and how to partner with them! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠Advertise With Us⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
54 minutes

For The Girl
A Real-Life Rom-Com: Mac & Tyler's Story!
In this hilarious and very transparent episode, Mac invites her husband Tyler onto the podcast to finally share their full love story! From an age-gap romance and a snowstorm to a Zoom dating event with 300 women watching, this episode is packed with all the juicy, awkward, and sweet moments that brought them together. Whether you're single and waiting, dating with questions, or just love a good rom-com plot—this one's for you. We had so much fun recording this one and we hope you love it. In This Episode [00:00] Studio Shenanigans – Bare feet and backup co-host vibes [03:00] Why We’re Sharing This Now – Finally telling the full story [04:00] Mac’s Backstory – Single, 28, and living in her parents’ basement [07:00] Tyler’s Backstory – 21, heartbroken, and figuring it out in college [12:00] Virtual Fate – The Zoom call that changed everything [17:00] One Hour Before the Call... – Mac ends another relationship [20:00] The Zoom Date – Tyler’s moment to shine (and Mac takes notice) [23:00] Group Text Beginnings – Mac makes the first move 👏 [27:00] Talking, Dating & DTRs – Texts, FaceTimes, and visiting Nashville [35:00] Long-Distance + Big Conversations – What made them say yes [41:00] From “Too Young” to “This is My Husband” – Letting go of expectations [46:00] What We’ve Learned in Marriage – Honesty, humor, and God’s faithfulness If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠Apple⁠ 🎧⁠Spotify⁠ 📹⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
1 hour

For The Girl
Learning How to Love Your Life Even When You Don't Like It with Rachel Awtrey
This week, we’re joined by the one and only Rachel Awtrey—podcaster, mama, and joy-finder extraordinaire! Rachel is calling in from Birmingham, Alabama and brings such a refreshing perspective on embracing life fully, even when it doesn’t look how you expected. We talk about military life, motherhood, writing her upcoming book, and how she’s learned to chase joy through every season—from grief and moving nine times, to walks in the heat, trampolines, and all the real talk in between. In This Episode [02:10] Life Lately: Kids, Podcasting & Military Wife Life [04:35] Why Rachel Started “Real Talk” and What She’s Learned [06:00] Thomas’ Career as a Pilot & Navigating Military Transitions [08:15] The Realities of Solo Parenting and Managing Rhythms [10:55] What Motherhood Has Taught Her About Joy [13:45] Slowing Down: The Power of a Walk and a Deep Breath [15:30] Her New Book: Love Your Life Even When You Don’t Like It [17:45] Processing the Loss of Her Dad and Holding Space for Grief [21:15] What It Means to Carry On a Legacy [22:40] Finding Joy in the Unseen and Undervalued [24:10] When You Hate Your Bathroom: Practicing Perspective [25:55] Laughter, Toots, and Trampoline Moments with Her Boys [27:40] Encouragement for Anyone in a Mundane or Messy Season [29:00] Closing Words of Wisdom and Prayer for the Listener Connect with Rachel Instagram Podcast: Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey Pre-Order Rachel's Book Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
49 minutes

For The Girl
Are you looking for your new favorite podcast that's both entertaining and will challenge you in your walk with Jesus? Welcome to the For The Girl podcast, hosted by best friends Mac and Kenz. Together in college, they started a Bible study called Delight that is now on over 200 college campuses. These days, they're busy juggling being moms, wives, and creating Bible studies and resources specifically for girls in a similar season of life. Every Tuesday, they break down everything they wish someone had told them in their 20s. From faith and relationships to wild career transitions, Mac and Kenz are getting real about all of their missteps and the things God has taught them along the way.