GUEST CAST EPISODE: Show notes iWork4Him How to Affair proof your marriageiWork4Him is a show solely focused on the intersection of our Faith in Jesus and our Work. When these two collide – fantastic things happen all around us. People start to benefit from you following Jesus whether they believe in Jesus or not. That’s when the enemy goes full on frontal attack. He wants to compromise your reputation at work so that your testimony is no longer attractive.  What is one way he does this? An Affair with an office mate.  Whether you are a man or a woman, A committed follower of Jesus or one just finding their way in being a Jesus Follower, the enemy wants to see you fail.  How do we protect our reputation and the reputation of our savior? We need to affair proof our marriages. We need to have a solid ground to stand on at home so that our steadfastness isn’t compromised at work. Even if you are not married, an affair at work will significantly dismantle your witness as a Christian.  Today joining Martha and Jim Brangenberg is Rhonda Stoppe with www.NoRegretsWoman.com Rhonda Stoppe returns to iWork4Him for another great interview about marriage. Rhonda and Steve have been married for 42 years and she knows that they continue to need to be transparent with each other and take their advice from scripture.  When they were new parents Rhonda found herself dressing up for church on Sundays and appreciated the compliments of a gentleman there.  After a few weeks of getting compliments she approached Steve and basically explained the situation and told him he needs to compliment her more, as she was looking forward to the compliments of the man at church.  She knew this behaviour could have bad consequences and that is how most affairs get started. Applying that story to the workplace is pretty easy.  We need to set good boundaries and clearly protect our marriages.  We can do this by strengthening our marriages and making them a priority.  We shared the 72-hour intimacy rule with her and Rhonda is going to add that to her messaging.  Rhonda encouraged women to pursue their husbands.  This is a successful way to affair proof your marriage. There is a road to recovery for an affair.  God has forgiven us as far as the East is from the West.  Don’t stop protecting your marriage.  When the kids leave and our lives change we shouldn’t look elsewhere for attention.  Rhonda encouraged marriages to be careful even in our virtual relationships while we work distantly.  It can quickly get out of control. Books: The Marriage Mentor - Becoming the Couple You Long to BeA Christian Woman's Guide to Great Sex in MarriageListen HERE to the original episode at iWork4HimThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

MOPs MomCon Part 1Motherhood Matters - YOU Matter!Billy Graham’s motherLuke Smallbone’s MumSibling Rivalry the one secret that changed everything!Quote:“If we celebrate their differences, they become best friends, and they celebrate each other’s differences.”Foster/Adopted Mom - The influence of a few yearsSEX - DRUGS - ROCK n ROLLInsights…How to talk to your son about SEXAlways use the phrase: “Husband & Wife in the Marriage Bed” (rather than man and woman/boy and girl.)Word Picture: Pink Heart/Blue Heart The Number One Mother/Son Communication Secret you don’t want to miss!  "Shoulder to Shoulder"Pornography - How to equip your son to withstand the temptation/addictionThank you for joining this episode. Please take a moment to rate the podcast/write a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.Your support means SO much in helping us mentor others.TRANSCRIPT: Find complete transcript HERE(00:00):I'm gonna say that again. Motherhood matters. God has chosen us to influence this generation through motherhood because motherhood matters like really, really matters Down through history, the first teachers of men that God raised up in their generation were not scholars. They were their mothers. We are the makers of men, the architects of the next generation. Let that sit with you. Luke Smallbone of Fourth King and Country. Do you guys know them? Love the Smallbone family. He says this about his mom. I probably owe all that I am to my mom because when a man is loved by his mother, he can end up doing great things. And there's an amazing story of him and his mother in mom's raising sons to be men. And go to the next slide. Ruth Graham, who was the mother of Billy Graham, think of her influence on her culture. Every person who came to Jesus Christ because of Ruth Graham's influence on her son, Billy Graham, that's fruit of her work. Helen's Helen's Smallbone was Luke's mom. Every song you hear written, every worship note that he sings. Did you know she's also the mom of Rebecca St. James. Back in the olden days, there was a a singer hold Rebecca St. James <laugh> that's their sister. We don't know how God's gonna use us to influence our kids, but God knows, and he handpicked you to do it. Ruth Graham said to me, motherhood is the nicest, most rewarding job in the world. The second, the, I'm sorry, second importance to none.(01:52):Inspiring, terrifying <laugh>. Yes, but yThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

(c) 2018 Music & Lyrics by Brandon StoppeWatch the slide show on Rhonda's YouTube Channel:Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Part 2*Teachable Moments Come in Times of Disobedience. 20:26Control Freaks Raise Freaks!“Let me live my own life” Men Learn from their MistakesPick them up when they fallAsk God for DiscernmentShow them How to Recover from their mistakeI AM NOT ALONEIsaiah 41:10 Quote:If God calls us to this mission of motherhood - He will help us.Mentors MatterTitus 2 Older women teach the younger women how to love their husbands and love their children.What I learned from Older Mentors:How to Love God’s WordQuote: “You will never know yourself more clearly than through the lens of scripture.”“Get in the word and you will see a reflection of yourself that God can transform”Scripture “Do not be conformed to this world… be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”-Social media conforms us to the world’s view-Scripture transforms our minds to a biblical world view.DAVID’S MOM:Helicopter Moms - Don’t fight his battles for himQuote:“Sometimes God sends the giant and he sends the bear to equip your child to fight a giant that you know nothing about.”Scripture:“As high as the heavens are above the earth so My ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9).Special Needs ChildQuote:“Mom’s Kiss: He knows you kiss him while he’s sleeping”Scripture:“I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You”(Psalm 119:11).“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).Quote:“Sometimes your trial is not about you. Your trial is to show your children, to verify, that what you say you believe you really believe.”Miscarriage:Quote: “You will hold it in heaven”Quote:“We raised our children to direct each other to Christ in a crisis.” “Your children will feel most secure when your love for each other is most genuine.”“Your son will likely marry someone who is like you.”APATHY is our Enemy.Single Moms: God promises to be a father to the fatherless. (Psalm 68:5)We see you. We are here for you.Quote:“No other calling influences our culture as powerful as motherhood.”"It’s terrifying to raise our sons in this culture. And yet, God has called us to change the culture through the raising of our sons.”I AM NOT ALONEMotherhood Matters!Mother’s Day Song… It's All in a Mother's Love (C)Music&Lyrics Brandon StoppeWATCH the slideshow  on my YouTube channelThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”

Abortion - What Does the Bible Say?Oh wow, this was not an easy episode to upload. I know how controversial the subject of abortion can be. I get it. But, I also know how often women ask me, "What does the Bible Say about Abortion?" So, I feel like it's a timely topic. And I also realize that posting this episode has the potential to make or break my podcast subscriber list. But with God's courage, I press on as I press: "Publish" Prayers appreciated my friends. Please pray for the women who will listen. Pray that God stirs in us His compassion and longing to share the hope of the gospel with women who are looking for answers. Please pray that our love for Christ will spill over onto them and show them how Jesus is the one who washes us whiter than snow. And please pray that we will be like Naomi (an old lady who knows stuff) was to Ruth. May our love for God, and compassion for them draw women to trust Him too. Resource Mentioned in this episode:Crosswalk Article: What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?Focus on the Family Resources: by Rhonda Stoppe Lessons From a Teen Abortion Accompliceby Kristie Piper: Abortion Survivors: Does God Forgive Abortion?Post Abortion Emotional StrugglesFocus on the Family Counselors - Free ResourceThank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARESign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.comCONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets WomanNoRegretsWoman.com"This podcast is for the purpose of mentoring only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained biblical counselor for help with your specific situation.”