Rare but Real

Audrey explores the moral decline of society through biblical insights, focusing on the importance of motherhood, the consequences of turning away from God, and the urgent need for compassion and justice for children.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Societal moral decline and biblical perspective
01:56 The last days and the list of moral characteristics
03:47 Genesis and the introduction of sin in humanity
06:02 Romans 1 and the suppression of truth
08:53 The progression of turning away from God and worshiping idols
10:47 The consequences of rejecting God and embracing depravity
13:05 The rise of evil in modern culture and the internet
15:08 The importance of biblical motherhood and protecting children
17:04 The tragedy of Andrea Yates and accountability
19:53 Public response to child murders and societal blame
22:50 The dangers of blaming mental illness and societal factors
26:10 The importance of love, sacrifice, and joy in motherhood
29:03 The call for Christians to respond with justice and compassion
31:56 Encouragement for mothers and the importance of faith
34:52 Remembering the victims and the need for societal change
37:47 The hope for turning hearts back to God and children
40:11 Closing thoughts and encouragement for listeners

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Audrey shares her personal journey of homeschooling, from her initial doubts to trusting God's guidance, and how it shaped her family life. She discusses the importance of living life as a continuous teaching moment and trusting God through challenges.

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Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠!

📖 Chapters
00:00 Audrey's homeschooling story
01:51 The influence of Dr. Raymond Moore and initial doubts
04:55 Deciding to homeschool and trusting God's leading
10:02 Living life as a continuous teaching moment
15:01 The importance of prayer and seeking wisdom
19:57 Balancing homeschooling with family life and challenges
25:03 God's faithfulness through ups and downs
30:08 Encouragement for homeschooling parents

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Audrey walks through why a mother's habitual negativity — complaining about her children and husband — can, left unchecked, harden into something far worse, using the disturbing rise of "toxic mommy culture" videos (moms filming their kids' distress for views) as a warning sign of where that progression leads.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠!

📖 Chapters
00:00 Introduction — a concern about how mothers talk about motherhood02:03 Motherhood really is exhausting, and it's okay to say so04:34 The line between honest struggle and resentment08:58 A disturbing trend: children turned into content13:59 How a hardened heart happens — the biblical progression17:17 Children as a sacred trust, not a burden29:07 Old Testament warnings on what happens when we reject God43:39 Guarding our children's dignity — and a word to weary moms

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Audrey answers a listener's anonymous letter about grieving her husband's decision to get a vasectomy without her full agreement. The episode offers grounded, biblical counsel on processing marital hurt, letting go of what can't be changed, and finding contentment and joy in the children already in front of her — without dismissing the real grief involved.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠!

📖 Chapters
00:00 Question00:29 Her letter: grieving her husband's vasectomy decision02:17 Your longing for children is not wrong04:37 Reframe: what you can be thankful for07:40 What to pray instead10:06 Don't let this steal your joy14:11 Lament honestly, but don't stay there17:50 Turn the knob: choosing how you'll live

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Today’s episode features our daughter, GraceAnna. She shares how Grant was not what she was expecting - but learned how God often does the unexpected as she walked with open hands. God still brings a rare woman into the life of a rare man.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

📖 Chapters
00:00 Intro to the journey of discerning God's plan for marriage
02:07 The story of meeting her future husband at the ice cream counter
08:10 Biblical view of marriage and the role of a helper
12:00 How friendships and family relationships prepare us for marriage
15:46 The significance of respecting and trusting God's sovereignty
20:09 How God used past relationships to teach lessons
28:12 Safeguards to protect your heart in dating
31:03 Advice for teens and college girls about trusting God's plan

🗒️ Show Notes
Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

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