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In this episode, Bethany sits down with her girl Tanya Legro. Bethany was 16 when she first met Tanya and credits her for the “matchmaking” of her and her husband Andy. Tanya’s journey has been one of faithfulness through difficult seasons and painful loss. From singleness, adoption, to losing a child, we cover a lot in this conversation. Grab some tissues and a pen to take notes, you will need them both. To hear more about KK’s beautiful story, you can go back to season one “real talk” episodes when Bethany shares with Jenn about walking those final days with Tanya.   Connect with Tanya Legro Instagram || Website     Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks Today’s episode is our second audio recording from this year’s Simply Beautiful Conference. Stefanie Cassetto brought this powerful message to close out our day, and we were so blessed to have her teach our afternoon session. We hope this taste of Simply Beautiful will be an encouragement for you to join us next fall for our 7th Year! Check out berea.org for next year’s conference dates and location when they release.   Connect with Stefanie Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Berea Instagram || Website   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: PREP DISH Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 1-3 hours of pr

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks Today’s episode is our audio recording from this year’s Simply Beautiful Conference. Bethany opened up the day with this message about “fighting the good fight”. We hope this taste of Simply Beautiful will be an encouragement for you to join us next fall for our 7th Year! Feel free to reach out to Bethany with any questions or comments, and check out berea.org for next year’s conference dates and location when they release.   Connect with Berea Instagram || Website   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: PREP DISH Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals

On this special Thanksgiving Week episode, we are bringing back one of Bethany’s all-time favorite interviews with author Alica Chole. Alicia shares her incredible story with us: she was a devout and argumentative atheist until her life was “interrupted” by Jesus and she was never the same. Bethany and Alicia discuss the books Alicia has written, the miracle of adoption, the importance of mentoring and so much more! This is an unforgettable interview, one you may need to listen to again to take it all in! Alicia’s Books   Connect with Bethany Website || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter

It's that time of the month - time for the best bonus show, period hosted by Mercy Needham. In this second episode, Mercy and her BFF Lindsay sit down with Mom to talk about turning 13 and mom reveals a big surprise. Enjoy, and let us know what you think of the new feature.

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks In this episode, Bethany sits down with Alison Rheaume. Bethany first met Ali as her daughter’s elementary school gym teacher and then connected as friends on Facebook. When Ali began to share pieces of her story over social media, we knew her’s was a story we wanted to share with our listeners. Ali is has walked an incredibly challenging and scary road, but she has intentionally pointed her “audience” towards the grace and faithfulness of her Savior, Jesus Christ. We encourage our listeners to use the links below and follow Ali as she continues her journey, running her race in her place. Connect with Alison Rheaume Instagram || Facebook   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: PREP DISH   Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll rec

In this episode, Bethany gets to talk with Brittany Crosby from season 2. Brittany and Bethany share a love of laughter and choosing joy in the midst of difficult things. There will be a lot of laughter, just as much real talk, and plenty of moments you will wish you could bring Brittany home as your new BFF. Since the episode was recorded Brittany has faced some incredibly difficult news with the treatment mentioned. Bethany will give a brief update on the back end of the episode, as well as a call for all our listeners to be in prayer for Brittany.   Connect with Brittany Instagram || Facebook |   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks In this episode, Bethany sits down with Emily Saxe. We met Emily through our girl Kristine Rego when she nominated her to be a guest on Hey Girl and to come to teach a lab for Simply Beautiful! Emily was so fun to get to know, and she was such a blessing at Simply Beautiful this fall, we know you are going to be so encouraged through her story. You should definitely check out her website linked below and enjoy her beautiful writings. Thank you, Emily, for using your gift of writing to point others to Jesus!   Connect with Emily Instagram || Facebook  ||Website   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: PREP DISH Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your mea

In this episode, Bethany sits down with John and Jane Ray. The Ray Family was in Mexico building a home the first trip Bethany got to go on with her church. They have since gotten to build a home together in Mexico, and John and Jane flew to Boston to share at Bethany’s church. The Ray Family has impacted so many lives over the years through their mission work around the globe, their ministry building homes through “Olivia’s Basket”, and their incredible heart for people everywhere to know the love of Jesus! Their story is powerful, and their wisdom overflows throughout this episode. We hope this story is life-changing for you today! We would also encourage you to consider joining the Ray’s in one of their future builds. Once you spend a week with them, you will never want to say goodbye!   Connect with John Ray Instagram || Facebook     Connect with Jane Ray Instagram || Facebook  ||  Website   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks   In this episode, Bethany sits down with the Jenn Crider. Jenn was a nominated guest this season, and we are so glad she accepted our invitation to be on the show. Jenn shares her story of being a daughter of a well known Christian artist, growing up in a blended family, and overcoming a fear of marriage when she met her now husband. Hearing Jenn share makes you want to sit with her over coffee and be real life friends. We know you will enjoy this episode!   Connect with Jenn Instagram || Facebook || Website   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: PREP DISH   Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 1-3 hours of preppi

In this episode, Bethany sits down with Elle Campbell. Bethany was first introduced to Elle through her Blog and the resources her and her husband created for youth ministries. They have since met face to face on various occasions, and share a heart for serving the church. This episode is a mix of coffee shop conversation and “snort-inducing laughter”. We hope this story encourages you to courageously pursue the opportunities God puts in front of you, even if it could mean leaving your dream job, twice! If you work with students you should definitely check out their website and their ‘GROW’ curriculum! (linked below)   Connect with Elle Campbell Instagram || Facebook || Twitter  || Website   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks In this episode, Bethany sits down with Stefanie Cassetto. Stefanie and Bethany met at Simply Worship and shared a bond over their hearts for the local church and New England! Today Stefanie shares her story of following Jesus to serve in New Hampshire at Manchester Christian Church, and then move across the country to serve at Saddleback Church in their Worship ministry.  We talk about ministry, family, and surprises she didn’t see coming;). You are going to live this dear friend!   Stefanie will be joining us for Simply Beautiful this October 20th, and then her husband and some of their team will fly in for Simply Worship October 27th.     Connect with Stefanie Instagram || Facebook |   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: PREP DISH   Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based m

In this episode, Bethany gets to sit down and catch up with her girl Jenn Parker. Jenn was the co-host of Hey Girl in Season 1 when her son “Sir Charles” was diagnosed with cancer. Jenn and her family have walked a long journey since then, and she’s back to catch us up on all the things. Bethany and Jenn will chat through their recent move, job changes, and adjusting to a “new normal” with Charlie starting preschool and being declared NED. (no evidence of disease) If you haven’t heard Jenn’s story before we encourage you to go back and listen to her previous episodes. Connect with Jenn Parker Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter  

It's that time of the month - time for the best bonus show, period hosted by Mercy Needham. In this debut episode, Mercy discusses the real life for an almost 13-year-old and grills mom with rapid-fire questions.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think of the new monthly feature.

In this episode, Bethany sits down with the Anna Mullen. Anna is a recent graduate of Grove City College who is now on the staff team at Manchester Christian Church in NH. The journey to and through those experiences has been anything but simple and straight. Anna shares some of the challenges of her teenage years and unpacks the winding path to full-time ministry. In one key moment of her story, she reveals how Hey Girl helped her process what God was doing. This is a great episode with a vibrant young guest that is running her race in her place and growing day by day.   Connect with Anna Instagram || Facebook   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter  

In this episode, Bethany sits down with her real-life friend Loyda Burk. Loyda shares her unique story growing up in Puerto Rican family living in New England. She unpacks the challenges of navigating adolescence with few friends who shared her faith and how a  short-term mission trip changed her life. With candor and grace, she unfolds the hard journey of losing her husband Dane to cancer. This story has highs and lows and even a surprise new chapter that is just beginning. -- Join Bethany and an amazing team of women from all over New England for Simply Beautiful. This is a one day conference for teen girls and their moms & mentors. October 20. Uxbridge, MA. Details at berea.org/simplybeautiful   Connect with Loyda Instagram || Facebook   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter

This episode is brought to you by Prep Dish. Go to PrepDish.com/heygirl for your first 2 weeks   In this week’s episode of Hey Girl Bethany is catching us up on her own race, and filling us in on what to expect in season 3! She talks about the struggle it has been transitioning out of full-time work at her church, and how God showed up in an unexpected way. There is laughter and tears, but the tears are mainly from Andy after Bethany procrastinated her recording till last night. We are excited to be back for another season, and we hope you enjoy this special kick-off episode!   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: PREP DISH   Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 1-3 hours of prepping on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with a Tri

As we prepare for Season 3 we are bringing you some of Bethany’s absolute favorite episodes from the archives. Enjoy! In this episode, Bethany sits down for a very candid, truth-filled, hope-saturated conversation with her good friend David Larson. David opens up about the challenges of his adolescence, being a Christian who has homosexual desires, and how in everything his struggles point him back to Jesus time and time again. He talks candidly about God challenged him with the question "Am I enough for you?" and the journey of answering that question. This is a conversation you will need to listen to over and over again to gather all it’s truth!   Hinds Feet on High Places   Connect with David Instagram || Facebook   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Laurie Instagram

As we prepare for Season 3 we are bringing you some of Bethany’s absolute favorite episodes from the archives. Enjoy! Today Bethany interviews Hanne Larson. Hanne lives in Worcester MA with her husband, Scott. Hanne talks about how God first called her to love the least of these on the streets of Chicago. Hanne shares how God called her and her husband to create of Straight Ahead Ministries. She talks about a tragedy that deeply affected them and brought them to open a home for boys who came out of lockup. Hanne is a woman who shares her experiences and wisdom with grace and humility. You don’t want to miss this episode!   “God has been so gentle with me in regards to what my kids have been called to.” -Hanne Larsen   Cold Oatmeal ¼ c. oats ¼ c. yogurt ⅓ c. Milk (dairy, almond, any) 2 tsp chia seeds Dash of cinnamon Put in a glass and store in the fridge overnight Add berries on top the next morning Enjoy! Links from the Show Straight Ahead Ministries Child Evangelism Fellowship My utmost

As we prepare for Season 3 we are bringing you some of Bethany’s absolute favorite episodes from the archives. Enjoy! In this episode, Bethany interviews Regina Robinson. You are going to love this story! Regina and her husband Jua planted a church in Boston, MA back in 2007. She is a wife and mother of 4, while also serving as Dean of Student Affairs for Cambridge College, as a member of our Boston Public School committee, and as a powerful advocate for those whose voices aren’t always heard. Regina shares about moving to the Northeast on the trajectory of higher education, and the day her life changed when they went for the ultrasound for their second child. Her story of fighting for her son before he was even born and the incredible opportunities she has had since Josiah was born with down syndrome will have you shouting for joy while you’re reaching for tissues. Connect with Regina Instagram || Facebook ||Twitter   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Beth