Starlight: Conversations With Women About Finding Real Rest And True Life

In the last episode of the Starlight Podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin reflect back on laughs shared, lessons learned, and what lies ahead.  Special thanks to all those who contributed to the podcast over the years, including: Shannon and Brandon Reynolds, Chelsea Chiarelli, Whitney and Michael Eddy, Molley Moody, Sandy and Reese Bricken, Linus Morris, Emily and Chad Johnson, and of course, the husbands: Jon Glass and Ward Entrekin.

So often, we opt for the safe route. But what if God is leading us toward taking a risk? In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss their relationships with risk taking, as well as the chances they're taking right now as they follow God into the unknown.

In this episode, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin share their perspectives on change. What are some of the best changes they've made in their lives? Have they experienced any changes they didn't choose--and how do they view those situations now? They also announce an important change for the podcast at the end of the episode. In case you're wondering which book Allison is reading on silence, it is: An Invitation to Silence and Solitude by Ruth Haley Barton

Living in the present is never easy--but during these trying times, it's especially difficult. Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss the pull they feel to fantasize about the future rather than accept the present. Helpful prayer (special thanks to the Lectio 365 app and Richard Foster): Today, O Lord, I yield myself to You. May Your will be my delight today. May Your way have perfect sway in me.  May Your love be the pattern of my living. I surrender to You my hopes, my dreams, my ambitions. Do with them what You will, when You will, as You will. I place into Your loving care my family, my friends, my future. Care for them with a care that I can never give. I release into Your hands my need to control, my craving for status, my fear of obscurity. Eradicate the evil, purify the good, and establish Your kingdom on earth. For Jesus' sake, Amen

Over the last few weeks, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin have encountered unexpected obstacles and devastating loss. In this podcast, they talk about finding God in the midst of these trials.

In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss forgiveness--both giving and receiving it--and the powerful impact it has had in their lives. 

As the world continues to change and social unrest boils over, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin continue their discussion on how their hearts are doing and how they're trying to connect with God. Suggested podcast: Ransomed Heart's Social Upheaval episode.

As spring turns to summer amidst the backdrop of a worldwide pandemic, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin check in with each other. In ways both big and small, things have become more challenging for both of them, and they provide an honest summary of the impact that difficulties and disappointments are having on their hearts.

During this strange and turbulent time, we often hear what adults think and feel. But what about children? How are they interpreting all that is happening to and around them? In this episode, seven children from three families share what life is like right now.

On April 1, 2020, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin offered a virtual talk for the Peachtree Church MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers, mops.org) groups to discuss some of the ways they are experiencing God through these difficult times. This is a recording of their talk. Special thanks to Morgan Eddy for inviting them to speak; you can find out more about the Peachtree Church MOPS group by emailing eveningpeachtreemops@gmail.com.

As COVID-19 continues to loom, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss how nature is helping them. Suggested scripture: Hosea 6:3 Here is a Spotify playlist we put together that you might find helpful.

As the world grapples with a spreading virus, our everyday norms evaporate and fear whispers constantly in our ears. Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin ask: How can we respond in a way that's helpful--and even hopeful?  Suggested scripture: Psalm 121: 7-8; Isaiah 43: 1-2; Psalm 84; Romans 15 Here is a Spotify playlist we put together that you might find helpful. Here is a worksheet from Betty Swann ministries to help you claim your true source of safety.

Shannon Reynolds, Whitney Eddy, and Allison Entrekin discuss the joys and challenges of teaching their kids that God is speaking to them--and they can discern his voice. From encouraging their  children's imaginations to inviting God to speak into bedtime anxieties, the three moms share what has helped in their families, and why the effort is worth it. Suggested reading: Children Can You Hear Me? by Brad Jersak

Friendship can be one of the greatest things in life. It can also be one of the trickiest. In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss how they navigate friendships, and how their own friendship has impacted the women they are.

The Bible is full of examples of God giving people new names. Abram became Abraham. Simon became Peter. Saul became Paul. What if God has a new name for you too? Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss this powerful subject.

There is nothing quite like feeling connected to God--being unified with Him and trusting him completely. But finding union with God doesn't come naturally. If it did, we'd see more people experiencing incredible freedom and and deep meaning in their lives. So what does it take to be unified with God? What are some common obstacles that stand in the way? In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss their own journeys of seeking unity with God--what has helped, what has hindered, and why they believe it's so worth pursuing. 

As 2020 begins, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin talk about the year and decade ahead. What are their hopes? What is God saying to them? And what practices are they putting into place to approach the year in a new way? Suggested reading:  The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr

As the world waves goodbye to 2019, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin take a look back on the year. What kind of impact did it have on their their relationships, their connections with God, their souls? And what are they doing about the place in which they find themselves as the new year begins?

In the insanely busy world in which we live, there are practical steps we can take to preserve our sanity. In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss some of the strategies they learned at the recent Ransomed Heart Homecoming. Suggested reading: Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge

Fresh off the Ransomed Heart Homecoming gathering in Colorado Springs, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin share some of what they learned--especially as it relates to the pace of their lives. What are "soul barometers" that indicate they might be moving too fast? What sort of toll does their frenetic schedule take on their union with God? And do venerable Christians like John Eldredge feel rushed all the time too?