In this episode, I get to interview Rhonda Stoppe, the No Regrets Woman. Rhonda brings wisdom with a punch (and a lot of love!) for younger and older women, single and married, moms and spiritual sisters, as she models for us how to live the #invitinglife as a “no regrets woman!”
Here are a few highlights:
Feel like you don’t have wisdom? Rhonda says, “I can teach more passionately from my failures than my successes.” When we are honest about our failures, it gives us the ability to literally impact the trajectory of someone else’s life.
“Older” ladies, invest in those a few steps behind you!
God has called each one of us to pour into the lives of younger women. Here are a few ways you can do that:
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Get into the mess of a younger woman’s life.
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Buy her a Bible study book and study it together (or open your Bibles together and get digging)!
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Expect her to do the work with you – don’t just be a sounding board for complaining.
Want your kids to bring their friends to your home?
Don’t let your “stuff” be more important than people. People over possessions, always. (Listen for the funny story about a football player and a hot dog!)
Looking for some marriage advice?
- Whether you’re long-time married or hope to be some day, these words are wise – grab hold!
- Your husband was never meant to be your “happily ever after.”
- Love your “neighbors,” your husband and children, by falling more in love with God (as He reveals Himself in scripture). Trust Him more and more and He will love through you more and more.
- Falling in love and staying in love is all in your mind.
- Cover unmet expectations with grace.
- Are you finding yourself easily offended? You need more time in the Word.
Scripture mentioned:
…the joy of the Lord is your strength. – Nehemiah 8:10b
Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. – Psalm 119:165
These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you. – Psalm 50:21
And a few more wise words to listen for:
- In all relationships, you can love better by studying to know God’s ways. Know His will. Know His judgment. Know His character.
- When we are disappointed, we need more time with God in His word. Ask Him to change your heart.
- His love will spill out on those around you.
Single sisters, Rhonda doesn’t pull any punches: do not have sex outside of marriage. You will be outside God’s design for you, and you will not find the man who loves Jesus more than you. And that’s what you’re looking for; you do not want to be his god, his idol. Men who want you to disobey God and sleep with them love themselves more than you. And this one is a hard/good reminder: a non-believer can never love you with Christ’s selfless love.
This is just the tip of the iceberg! Dive in, and if you’re not on the move, I recommend you grab a notebook and a pen – you’re going to want to hold onto what you hear in this episode.
Find Rhonda online:
- Rhonda’s Website
- Rhonda on Instagram
- No Regrets Woman on Facebook
- Get a free chapter from Rhonda’s book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men with your email signup
Resources for You:
- Rhonda is offering Everyday Welcome listeners a free chapter from her book, Moms Raising Sons to Be Men; head here for her newsletter signup to get your copy!
- Grab a free video of Rhonda teaching “Your Marriage Can Survive Toddlers & Teens” when you text: NOREGRETS to 55444.
- Free Marriage Series on YouTube
- 5 Secrets of Happy Married Couples
- Tons of free resources on Rhonda’s website
- Offering Hospitality to Our Husbands
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