About the Girls

Infertility. Miscarriage. Joy. Triumph. Sadness. Grief. Pain. Celebration. Loneliness.  We are talking about all of the pieces that are a part of Motherhood. This week, as we look ahead to Mother’ Day, we are joined by Lauren Frampton, Connie Greenhagen and Kristin Miller. 3 moms with 3 very different stories to bring you encouragement and maybe even some laughs. These women are graciously and honestly opening up about mothering in quarantine, failures, and diving into the different and sometimes painful roads to becoming moms. No matter what your story is and whatever this day brings up for you we hope you feel seen, find hope and in the end we hope the stories of these incredible women point you to Jesus. Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Thanks to Connie, Kristin and Lauren for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Attention all you HGTV lovers and Pandemic Home Project DIY-ers! If you’re anything like us, staring at the same walls has you doing projects and coming up with lists of things you want to do around your house. Or maybe you’re now realizing a move is in the plan when all of this is over. We’ve invited Interior Designer and successful Real Estate Agent, Jordan Stephens to join us for a fun conversation on all things home. She’s sharing tips and tricks on updating your home without the overwhelm, how to achieve “your style” and even some advice on getting your house ready to sell. Join us for a fun episode of About the Girls: Home Edition! 

Maybe you’re exhausted and just need to hear some encouraging words or maybe you’re looking for practical tips to help you thrive in this season. Either way, this conversation with Erin is a great one. A few of our favorite takeaways:1. Do what works for YOUR family. 2. Don’t forget the long game, but also have some grace for yourself. 3. Use what you have. 4. Just add water and/or music   Thank you so much, Erin for joining us today and we will be the first listeners when you start your podcast for moms 😉If you are a momma (or even if you’re not), share with us some tips,tricks, activities or just encouraging words that are helping you through this time! We would also love for you to tag a mom friend and let her know just how awesome she is. We will all get by with Jesus and a little help from our friends ❤️Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:Erin on social: @eeschmidt (instagram), Erin Schmidt (Facebook) Thanks to Erin for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

ATG Book Club - I Am NotLooking for a fun distraction from the news and a way to connect during #socialdistancing? Join ATG Book Club hosts April and Whitney for this month’s book, I Am Not by Simi John. We are talking about the ways they related to the book, the things that challenged and what was learned. Tune in for some quarantine fun and then come let us know what other books you’re loving! You may see them on the list of books we read for Book Club! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:I Am Not Book - http://simijohn.tv/i-am-not-book/Thanks to Whitney and April for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Whether you’re trying to keep it together for your kids as you watch the news and take in all that is happening, you need some encouragement while you’re stuck inside with your littles, or if your heart just needs a reminder for the everyday, this episode is for you! We have invited two incredible moms to join us for a special episode where we talk about the hard parts of motherhood and the lessons they’ve learned. The point of this episode is not to focus on the Coronavirus or the craziness that seems to be happening all around us. The point of this episode is to shift our focus, encourage our hearts, and remind us that our call to show our kids Jesus hasn’t changed. We are not powerless, things are not hopeless, and we GET to raise little people that see us continue to point to Jesus. Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Thanks to Lisa and Heidi for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

About The CrawlKourtney is a mom of two sweet kids, a NICU nurse and just an incredible human being. You know that thing that you never thought would be your story? The heartbreak that brings you to your knees and knocks the breath right out of you? Kourtney shares the story of walking through deep pain and becoming a single mom when her marriage suddenly ended, despite her desire and prayer that it would be saved. Kourtney’s story is hard, but beautiful. She uses her words to remind us of God’s faithfulness. Kourtney shares her story with respect, care, and such grace, even as she details the moments she felt like she couldn’t get back up. We talk about how hard it is when you feel like you’re praying for the “right” thing and the answer is no, and how God is so faithful in giving us His best. She talks about the power of showing up for your girlfriends, whether it’s an encouraging text at the right time or a 4am coffee drop. This story is one that will remind you that God is near the broken-hearted, and that because of the hope we have in him, we can keep going, even if we have to crawl at first. Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North Church, www.north.churchActs 2 Church https://acts2umc.org/Thanks to Kourtney for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

About ATG Book ClubThe About the Girls Book Club has launched and we want to tell you about it! Whitney Grimes and April Haddock, ATG Book Club Hosts, are joining the show to talk more about the why, the how, and the when of this fun new feature of the ATG community. There are many of our listeners who either love to read or crave community, so we’ve added book club. This will be a chance for us to discuss real-life issues raised by the books we read from different perspectives, build community through reading together and even meeting up every now and then, and to have something fun for all the readers to look forward to each month. Tune in for all the details and let us know what books you’re loving! You may see them on the list of books we read for Book Club! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North Church- www.north.churchI Am Not Book - http://simijohn.tv/i-am-not-book/Freedom House - https://www.okteenchallenge.com/freedom-house-women-18Thanks to Whitney and April for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

About Love and ParentingRodney and Shannon Fouts share three children and they are the pastors of North Church in Oklahoma City. For the final episode of February’s “Love and…” series, Kayla sat down with North Church pastors, Rodney and Shannon Fouts to talk Parenting. While they wanted to make it clear that no one has it all figured out, they offered so much wisdom and encouragement on raising kids and leading our homes well. This conversation is all about navigating activities while prioritizing church, loving our spouses well while we parent together, practical tips for making Jesus known in our homes and more. We even talk a little about the empty nest stage! This is a conversation we hope every parent, every person who hopes to be a parent, or anyone who has influence over children will listen to. They say “it takes a village” and what better way to grow as parents than to take in wisdom from the people around us who do it well and are ahead of us? We are so grateful for Pastors Rodney and Shannon and their willingness to have this conversation. We hope you love it! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North Church, www.north.churchThanks to Pastors Rodney and Shannon for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

About “I Am Not”Simi John is a pastor’s wife, mom, physical therapist, author, speaker and so much more. Simi John is back on the show to share some exciting news! She is releasing her first book, titled “I Am Not” out now! Simi is giving About the Girls friends some background information and behind the scenes on what you need to know about it and why you NEED to grab it. This devotional addresses topics that are so relevant to all women, and if you remember Simi from her first time on the show, then you know there is so much wisdom in her message. From her website:“Are you tired of struggling with your identity and settling for a lesser version of you? Are you ready to erase the stories that culture teaches about women and tell a different story? Are you willing to change not just your mindset but the way you live? Then “I AM NOT” is for you.” Get your copy today at the link below:http://simijohn.tv/I-am-not-book/Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North Church, www.north.churchhttp://simijohn.tv/I-am-not-book/Thanks to Simi for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

About Love & FriendshipKay Newberry is a wife, mom, grandmother, business owner and minister. Deb Anderson is a wife, mom, grandmother, and mother in law to show host, Kayla Anderson. In part two of the “Love and…” series, Kayla sat down with her mother in law, Deb and Kay, Deb’s best friend to talk friendship. Deb and Kay have a friendship to be admired and they’re sharing insight and wisdom in what Godly friendship looks like, handling conflict, showing up for each other, how Jesus modeled friendship for us, and more. This episode is both encouraging and challenging. It will make you thankful for your “person” while pushing you to grow to be the best friend you can be. If you don’t have a “person” they are also talking about how we can ask God for that and trust him to bring the right people into our lives. This is a fun listen and you will love hearing from Deb and Kay on how they’ve grown to have such a beautiful friendship of over 25 years! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North Church, www.north.churchBoundaries by John Townsend and Henry Cloud: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454Thanks to Kay and Deb for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

About Love & MarriageGreg and Lisa Woodson are parents of 3, pastors, and retired military. Kayla’s mom and dad, Greg and Lisa, are kicking off February’s “Love And” series, and they are starting us off with a bang! If you’ve ever been around them then you know they LOVE Jesus, they love each other BIG and the laugh ALOT. Celebrating 39 years of marriage this year, they are sharing funny stories, wisdom, and encouragement for not just a long-lasting marriage, but one built on Jesus and full of love and laughter. They are keeping it real with the fact that marriage has hard days and they have had hard times, but they also share some of the important things they have done to weather storms and live a life of joy together. This episode is one that will make you laugh but also encourage you in so many ways. Whether you are married or hope to be someday, this one is fun! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North Church, www.north.churchCheck out Greg and Lisa’s Church, Living Water for Sunday School on Sundays at 9:30 am, worship service at 11:30 am, and Wednesday evening prayer and bible study at 6:30 pm.Thanks to Greg and Lisa for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Elizabeth Ward is one of the worship leaders at North Church. She is a wife to Jordan and mom to baby Noah. So many women experience trauma or just really difficult circumstances bringing children into their families, whether it’s through labor and delivery or another means of adding to the family. So much of that pain isn’t spoken about for fear of being “dramatic” or not being “strong enough.” Elizabeth shares about missing some of her son’s newborn moments, the fear of being a burden to others and letting them see us at our low points, and the lie that we are alone in our suffering. Elizabeth goes on to share the reality of PostPartum Depression and the shame that can come with it. Out of the pain she experienced, Elizabeth talks about God’s faithfulness and how he has used her story to help others through her worship album, titled Selah. We talk about having a BIG dream and not letting fear keep you from it and the power that comes from sharing your story. The album can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, or wherever you get your music. You will want to get this album ASAP! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North Church, www.north.churchCheck out "Selah" by Elizabeth Ward on Amazon Music. https://www.amazon.com/Selah-Elizabeth-Ward/dp/B07NGNMJZL/ref=nodl_Thanks to Elizabeth for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Tiana Monsi is a wife, mom, stylist, and worship leader. Tiana tells the hard story of being diagnosed with Lupus. She shares the reality of her diagnoses but she shares her incredible faith in a God who heals and who hears us. She talks about the power of our words and choosing HOPE. There are so many women who struggle in silence with illnesses or just struggles that we can’t see. We are thankful for Tiana’s voice for women who are battling something. She reminds us to be brave enough to open up to our people and let them love us and encourage us. She encourages us to be friends who check on our people and love them well. Tiana also shares about her most recent worship album, Created (can be downloaded on Spotify, Amazon Music, and more) and her recent concert @North Church. Don’t miss this incredible episode of hope in the midst of big prayers! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchCreated, album by Tiana MonsiThanks to Tiana for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Jessica Koester is a wife, rodeo competitor, aunt, and more. At the start of the new year, most of us have major goals and dreams we are passionately pursuing. But what happens when the dream you know God gave you seems to be taken away? Jessica shares the hard story of being homeless,  pursuing a dream, and getting back up after a MAJOR setback that almost took her leg. This episode is the motivation you need to get through the setback. Jessica shares how Jesus brought her through her darkest days. She keeps it real about how hard recovering from setbacks can be, but she shows us all a picture of what it looks like to fall down but get back up again. She reminds us that the messy middle of the process can be where the beauty happens and that sometimes the goal ends up looking a little different than what we thought. You will LOVE Jessica as much as I did!Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchThanks to Jessica for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Kathryn Thompson, is a wife To high school sweetheart, Robert, soon to be mom of two sweet kiddos, and she and her husband oversee a non-profit for single mothers that they started earlier on in their marriage based on a calling and pure obedience. On this weeks episode, Kathryn shares her story of success in the corporate world, trusting God through a BIG move from Oklahoma to California, and some big and hard life changes, PPD, and trusting God in the unknown after moving. If you need some big-time encouragement to start the year with boldness to trust God, peace in the midst of a hard season, if you have dealt with depression, or if you just need tools for how to rest and when to say, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Not only will you walk away encouraged, you will absolutely love the phenomenal woman that is Kathryn Thompson! Go checkout REAL Ministries after you listen. They’re doing great work in the lives of single moms and their families. Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchREAL Ministries: realsinglemoms.org Thanks to Kathryn for joining the show today! Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

It’s the last episode of 2019 and Kayla is joined by girlfriends to talk Christmas in NYC, best of 2019 and encourage listeners for 2020. This episode is a light-hearted and fun listen to laugh a little during this holiday season. There is encouragement and honesty from four very different personalities and perspectives and we hope you will join us for some fun Christmas girl talk this Christmas season! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchThanks to Hope, Whitney, April, and Kourtney for joining About the Girls today. Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Sarah Lovejoy is a wife to her firefighter hubby, Izea, mother to three sweet girls, and will forever be a California Girl. Sarah and Izea are joining us on the show today because there is something they do so well, and that is hosting. Sarah and Izea are talking about what it looks like to have a “happy home” and to host people in a way that makes them feel loved. This is a season where many of us will open our homes to loved ones for celebrations and fun holiday gatherings! This episode is such a fun reminder that opening our homes is about presence and “being Jesus” and not about having the perfect decor or best house on the block. Join us for this episode with a couple who truly lives their last name, and prepare your heart to open your home with love and to be present with your people this season! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchThanks to Sarah and Izea for joining About the Girls today. Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

April Haddock is back on the show, with her bestie Whitney, for part II of their holiday episode. On this episode, the second of a two-part show, April and Whitney are back to share some more Holiday goodness. We are talking fun ideas for traditions with kids, comparison, expectations versus reality, seeing our friends who don’t have kids during the Holidays, and settling our hearts on Jesus during this season. It’s another fun one and this duo is sure to brighten your Tuesday! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchNorth Pole City: https://northpolecity.comThanks to Whitney and April for joining About the Girls today. Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Whitney Grimes is a NICU nurse, wife to Patrick, and momma to their fur baby, Daphne. Her best friend, April Haddock, is also a NICU nurse, wife to Curtis and momma to sweet Jonah. On this episode, the first of a two-part show, Whitney and April are making us laugh and getting us in the holiday spirit! Whitney is helping us with some great ideas on what to get the people we love for Christmas, in hopes that your shopping will be a little easier this year. April is sharing fun holiday traditions. We also talk about staying focused on the true meaning of Christmas.  *all items mentioned linked on our website. We know there are Holiday Gift Guides everywhere you look, and while we want to be helpful with your shopping and have a little fun, we hope you remember the presents are not what Christmas is about. Join us for a fun episode and don’t miss Whitney and April hanging out in our stories live later today on Instagram to show you some of the awesome items mentioned on the show! Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchGift Guide: www.aboutthegirls.comThanks to Whitney and April for joining About the Girls today. Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire

Ryan and Lauren Frampton have been married for ten years and share two kiddos together. They love time at the lake, spending time with friends, and cheering on the Thunder!On this episode, we talk about navigating grief and hard things during the holidays, and how we can choose Jesus and show up for the joy, even while navigating the grief. We do not by any means have grief figured out and we are not therapists or licensed professionals at dealing with hard stuff. But when you’ve walked through hard, sometimes your experience is the best way to encourage others going through it. Whether it’s a pregnancy that hasn’t happened, a pregnancy that didn’t end with a baby in your arms, a death , broken relationships, anything that is hard we just want to remind you that you’re not alone, encourage you to lean into your people who love you and let them support you and let them point you to Jesus. He is the reason we celebrate, and no matter what we walk through, he is still good and God still sent his son and that is something we can all celebrate.Available on the Podcast App, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on our website at www.aboutthegirls.com. Mentioned:North ChurchThanks to Ryan and Lauren for joining About the Girls today. Production and Editing by: Zack AndersonGraphics and social media: Lauren Frampton Intro and outro music provided by: Scott Holmes_Aspire