In this special Christmas episode, we will look at the life of Mary as a teen girl. Mary the mother of Jesus was only 13-14 years old when she gave birth to the Son of God. In this episode I discuss the qualities of godliness and righteousness Mary had at a young age and what teen girls today are tempted to model and chase after. We as godly women, moms, and wives need to know how to combat the world and teach teen girls to model godliness and not worldliness.

Brooke discusses a Christian's understanding of biblical love and how to love. At Christmastime this is especially timely, as we seek to understand this truth and take it into the dark world as Christ did when He condescended as the Light of the World.

Brooke has a huge announcement: her podcast is now part of the B.A.R. Network! In this first episode as a B.A.R. Network podcast, she has a discussion with Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen of the Women's Hope who have also recently joined the network. This conversation covers areas such as women's ministry, biblical counseling, and so much more! Be encouraged, Open Hearts Gals!For more information about Brooke Bartz you can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/justbrookebartz/Join the other Open Heart Gals at their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/526836121526587Subscribe to her YouTube channel so that you never miss an episode or a conference speaker here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Djug27HA_Fp0eivQNXoGwYou can find Brooke's book Chronic Love here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Love-Trusting-Suffering-Illness/dp/1620209241/ref=nodl_Executive Producer: Lee Jones of Guys With Bibles. Soli Deo Gloria.

This is the first episode of The Open Hearts Podcast hosted by author and speaker Brooke Bartz. How can you become an open hearts gal? Listen as Brooke introduces herself, and explains how we can come together as women of faith to glorify God through our open hearts.For more information about Brooke Bartz you can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/justbrookebartz/Join the other Open Heart Gals at their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/526836121526587Subscribe to her YouTube channel so that you never miss an episode or a conference speaker here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Djug27HA_Fp0eivQNXoGwYou can find Brooke's book Chronic Love here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Love-Trusting-Suffering-Illness/dp/1620209241/ref=nodl_

In this episode of The Open Hearts Podcast, Brooke Bartz continues her discussion on the way believers ought to view abortion in light of God's Word. Brooke's recommended resources on this topic:Where Does Joe Biden Stand on Abortion?Breaking down the Democratic nominee's stance and plans for reproductive rights.https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a34205908/joe-biden-stance-on-abortion/abortions make up 95% of Planned ParenthoodDaily signal.comCaliforniafamily.orghttps://www.californiafamily.org/2020/planned-parenthood-releases-annual-report-reveals-345672-abortions-performed/Planned parenthood.orgThe Daily CallerPolicies, Persons, and Paths to RuinPONDERING THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE 2020 ELECTIONhttps://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruinJohn MacArthur says 'true believers' will vote for Trump, can't affirm abortion and trans activismChristianpost.comhttps://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-says-true-believers-will-vote-for-trump-cant-affirm-abortion-and-trans-activism.htmlBrooke Bartz is not only an author, podcaster, and conference host, she is also available for speaking engagements. You can reach out to her by following the links below if you'd like to have her speak at your event.For more information about Brooke Bartz you can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/justbrookebartz/Join the other Open Heart Gals at their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/526836121526587Subscribe to her YouTube channel so that you never miss an episode or a conference speaker here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Djug27HA_Fp0eivQNXoGwYou can find Brooke's book Chronic Love here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Love-Trusting-Suffering-Illness/dp/1620209241/ref=nodl_

The recent Netflix film Cuties has disturbed many of us so in this episode of The Open Hearts Podcast your host Brooke Bartz will deal with the issues it presented. She has also given several recommendations below.Recommendations from Brooke:Passion and Purity-Elisabeth Elliothttps://www.amazon.com/Passion-Purity-Learning-Christs-Control/dp/0800723139Quest for Love-Elisabeth Elliothttps://www.amazon.com/Quest-Love-Stories-Passion-Purity/dp/0800758218Excellent wife Martha Peacehttps://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Wife-Biblical-Perspective-ebook/dp/B008PHZEQAThe exemplary husband Stuart Scotthttps://www.amazon.com/Exemplary-Husband-Biblical-Perspective-ebook/dp/B08H5SG129Disciplines of a godly wife Barbara Hugheshttps://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Godly-Woman-Barbara-Hughes-ebook/dp/B0026IUOJ6Disciplines of a godly family Kent and Barbara Hugheshttps://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Godly-Family-Trade-Paper-ebook/dp/B0028BEE38A plea for purity - John MacArthurhttps://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/90-203/a-plea-for-purity-part-1https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/90-204/a-plea-for-purity-part-2For more information about Brooke Bartz you can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/justbrookebartz/Join the other Open Heart Gals at their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/526836121526587Subscribe to her YouTube channel so that you never miss an episode or a conference speaker here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Djug27HA_Fp0eivQNXoGwYou can find Brooke's book Chronic Love here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Love-Trusting-Suffering-Illness/dp/1620209241/ref=nodl_

Welcome to the Open Hearts Podcast on the B.A.R. Network!