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Friends of a Feather

The Friends of a Feather Podcast is encouragement for women on the go. This weekly podcast inspires women wherever they are: listening on their commute to work, folding the laundry, or providing a boost of encouragement after a full day. Wren Robbins, the host invites her friends on the podcast each week to share their unique God stories with listeners.
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Hey! Welcome to the Friends of a Feather podcast! I'm your host, Wren! As women, we need to build each other up, to encourage each other in our walks with Jesus. Each week, I get to chat with a friend who has a story to tell, a passion to share, or a dream she is pursuing. Be encouraged! We are all friends of a feather; let's stick together!  

Jul 19, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

Jul 12, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

Jul 5, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast 

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast 

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast 

Jun 28, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

Jun 21, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

Jun 14, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

 

Jun 7, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

 

May 31, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

May 24, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

 

May 17, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast 

 

 

May 10, 2019

Find all the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

I would love to connect with you on social media!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

 

 

May 3, 2019

Find all the links Retha and I talked about in the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast 

Apr 26, 2019

Find all the links Sarah and I talked about in the Show Notes at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

Apr 19, 2019

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

Find the Show Notes for this episode at: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

Be encouraged!

Wren

Apr 12, 2019

 

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY:

www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM:

www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

Be encouraged!

Wren

Apr 5, 2019

It’s episode 78 and my guest is Valerie Woerner. I remember ‘meeting’ Val through a Direct Message on Instagram a few years ago. Val has a heart for women to know God’s truth, and she is so relatable and real in her faith.  Today on the podcast, Val and I talk about her new book that is coming out April 9, which is next week! I am reading it and let me just tell you, I have underlined so much of it; I‘m like Val, you are writing about me! I have followed along with her since first meeting on instagram and have since been able to interview her along with her twin sister about their God stories. If you missed hearing the episode they were on, check out their episodes,  46 and 47. 

Check out the show notes at wrenrobbins.com/podcast to get the links mentioned. 

LIKE the podcast? Would love to hear about it on an iTunes review!

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

XO,

Wren

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PHOTOGRAPHY by: Nicole V. Cole Photography 

Mar 29, 2019

It’s episode 77 and my guest is Jessica White. Jessica is a wife to Joshua, mom to two kids ages 5 and 2, nurse, and podcaster. We talk about how Jessica encouraged her husband during a time of career transition, how she searched for a podcast for her children to listen to, and that all started her podcast, start Kids Bible Stories. You will love our conversation! Ok, let’s get to it! This is episode 77 with my guest, Jessica White!

Find Show Notes at: 

wrenrobbins.com/podcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY:

www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM:

www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

Be encouraged!

Wren

My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link) 

Help support the Friends of a Feather Podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Thanks!

My fav bag I use everyday: Live FashionABLE (affiliate link)

 

Mar 22, 2019

Hey friends and welcome to the friends of a Feather podcast! I’m your host, wren and I’m so glad you are here! I pray this is the place where you will be encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share. Every time you download an episode of the Friends of a Feather Podcast, I want for you to feel seen by God, to feel encouraged in your daily life, and be spurred on to honor Him with the gifts and talents He has given you. If this is the first time you've tuned in or if you've been joining in for a while, you are welcome here, friend!

Ok, ya’ll Spring is here and I’m so thrilled about it. The birds singing, the sunshine, the warmer temps have me smiling when I walk outside!

So I told you in last weeks episode that I had some fun news to share with you! I’m having a giveaway! I rarely host them, but this one you don’t want to miss! My goal here on the podcast is to encourage you in the stories I share, to share helpful content such as books, and podcasts, and products that have helped me, and I want to be able to share that with as many women as I can. In order to do that, Apple podcast reviews help in such a big way! Here’s how you enter the giveaway. All you have to do is go to the podcast app on your phone, search for the Friends of a Feather podcast, scroll until you see the headings Ratings & Reviews and click Write a Review. I would love for you to tap 5 stars, type a sentence or two about what you love about listening to the podcast. Screen shot your review and email or direct message it to me! That’s it! But, what if you are saying, ‘wait, Wren I’ve already left a review on the podcast?' I would first say Thank you! And then I would say, no problem, just screen shot your past review and send it to me! Head to you the Apple Podcast app, Stitcher app or click HERE to write your review.  

Ok. So all who enter can have a chance to win a NEW Val Marie Paper 30 day prayer journal! It’s called A FRESH START FOR MOMS and it hasn’t even been released yet! EEK!! Thank you to Val at Val Marie Paper and Mariah at Tyndall Publishing for gifting the winner this awesome journal. Ok, so go leave those reviews and I can’t wait to see who wins!!

Let’s get to today’s episode! It’s episode 76 and my guest is Jessica Thompson. Jessica is a sunny California resident, a wife, mom, writer, author, podcaster, and frequent guest speaker. Jessica has written books about exploring and infusing your relationships with grace and the love of Jesus. She has also coauthored books with her mother Elyse Fitzpatrick including the book I recently read, Give Them Grace. Jessica and I chat about a conversation she overheard from her son and his friends that focused her attention to write the book, tips for how to integrate gospel conversations with your kids, and an acrostic that can help you in beginning these conversations. Jessica was so fun to interview, is an excellent speaker, and I know this will be a very helpful episode for all of us. 

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER SHOW NOTES:

www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY:

www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM:

www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

Be encouraged!

Wren

My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link) 

Help support the Friends of a Feather Podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Thanks!

My fav bag I use everyday: Live FashionABLE (affiliate link) 

 

Mar 15, 2019

Hey friends!  I'm so excited that Spring weather has been coming and that means Summer is around the bend!

So glad you are here!  I pray this is the place where you will be encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share.  Every time you download an episode of the Friends of a Feather Podcast, I want for you to feel seen by God, to feel encouraged in your daily life, and be spurred on to honor Him with the gifts and talents He has given you.  If this is the first time you've tuned in or if you've been joining in for a while, you are certainly welcome here, friend!

We will have a brand new episode for you next week. But, today, it's a Top Ten with Wren episode! I love these episodes because I love sharing ideas that are easy, practical and intentional! After the next few minutes, you will have 10 great Easter ideas to make this Easter a very meaningful time for you and your family.  Check out all 10 at the link below. 

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER SHOW NOTES:

www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY:

www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM:

www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

Be encouraged!

Wren

My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link) 

Help support the Friends of a Feather Podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Thanks!

My fav bag I use everyday: Live FashionABLE (affiliate link)

 

 

 

Mar 1, 2019

This episode, ya'll.  My friend, Holly sent me a message me one day and said, "Wren. You have got to hear Jess’s story." After Jess had spoken at a Veterans Day event, Holly immediately went up to encourage her.  Holly connected Jess and myself and I’m so grateful for Holly knowing what an impact Jess will make, and that she has been an encouragement for Jess to share. Jess has only spoken in public a few other times and I’m so grateful she entrusted me in sharing her story with you today.

Jess takes me back to her life of searching for her identity as a young preteen girl, and how she kept coming up feeling empty throughout her life. One morning, after putting her five month old baby girl in her swing for a nap, Jess was devastated with a knock on the door with the news that her first husband, Tell had been killed in action while he was stationed in Iraq. God used a sympathy card filled with verses from a friend she hardly knew that drew Jess to God’s word. In her desperation, Jess found a Bible in her home and dove in head first into reading the scriptures. In this episode you will hear how Jess came to faith in Christ after visiting with a friend at his church. This friend eventually became her husband, a man who passionately loved God and those around him. 

This is what Jess said about her story. “Today, I am a mess. But, oh the treasure of Christ. I am seen…a life of feeling unseen and bitter about it. So bitter. Now, God reminds me daily to Whom I belong and there is redemption. There is a breaking of the chain of misaffection and misplaced identity. And, I hope to share that with other women.”

Ya’ll Jess is using all of her story to glorify Him. And, I’m so grateful. I pray you will walk away encouraged, feeling seen and loved by God, and praising God who redeems us. 

All of the links and things Jess and I talked about will be in the show notes below. Ok, One more thing! If you were encouraged by what you heard today, I would love for you to forward this episode on to a friend! I think that we are all better together and today is the perfect time to give that friend in mind some encouragement.

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER SHOW NOTES: www.wrenrobbins.com/podcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER FB COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/friendsofafeatherpodcast

XO,

Wren 

My favorite prayer journal: Val Marie Paper (affiliate link)

Help support the podcast by ordering through our Amazon affiliate link at no extra cost to you! Thank you! 

 

 

Feb 22, 2019

 

Hey friends!

Let’s get to today’s episode! I recently heard about Annie Pajcic.   She’s a wife, a mom of 4, and an amazing artist. She uses her creativity to teach women, teens and tweens about Jesus. We found each other through a friends’ recent podcast episode and we had the best time talking. We chat about so many things, but one surprising event changed her life forever. She lost her best friend in a boating accident on her 17th birthday. God used this tragic accident to move in Annie’ life from a worldly perspective to a life of passion to know the Lord and encourage others to do the same.

Embracing her background in youth ministry and the arts, she founded ThouArtExalted. it combines the study of God’s Word with Annie’s passion for the arts. With 1 Chronicles 29:11 as a guide, ThouArtExalted provides art-based Bible studies, free devotions, speaking events, art camps, conferences, and online resources to help women, teens, and tweens deepen a relationship with Jesus. You will be encouraged how walking through hard and joy filled times will increase your faith and get you excited about your walk with Jesus.

 

Find the SHOW NOTES on my web site at: wrenrobbins.com/podcast 

I would love to connect with you over on Instagram or Facebook

Remember, we are all friends of a feather, so let's stick together!

XO,

Wren  

 

Feb 15, 2019

Hey friends I am Wren and I want to welcome you to the Friends of a Feather Podcast!  A podcast in which you will walk away encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share! Every time you download an episode, I want you to feel seen by God, to feel encouraged in your daily life, and be spurred on to honor Him with the gifts and talents He has given you.  If this is the first time you’ve tuned in or if you’ve been joining in for a while, you are welcome here, friend!

So many new things happening here at the podcast that I’m so thrilled about! One of which is that We launched my new web site, wrenrobbins.com!  I really wanted to have a landing spot where I could share more content with you guys:

I would love for you to go check the web site out, go ahead and sign up for the Friends of a Feather mailing list so you can start getting emails that encourage, and give you resources I have used and love, and perhaps a discount code here and there from my favorite companies! As a thank you for you for signing up to receive the newsletter, you will get a free download of one of my favorite verses directly in your inbox after subscribing! 

Ok!  Let’s get to today’s episode! 

Today’s episode is with my guest Michele Dyer.  Michele is a wife, mom to 2 boys, a Christian Leadership Coach and a Certified Behavior Specialist. Michele loves discovering new ways to help others identify their life’s calling and mission. 

Michele also cherishes her role as wife and mom. She and her husband John have been married since 1997, they have two boys, Alec and Caedon. Though she’s about to be an empty-nester, she’s about to figure this "parenting thing" out, and to help other mom’s “crack the code” of parenting each child according to their natural bent.  After our conversation, I told Michele she needed to write a book on parenting!  Such wisdom she gives in this episode! 

I am thrilled to have Michele join me as my guest today because we dive into two things I’m passionate about: encouraging women to discover the talents God has gifted them with, to put them into practice and how we can use personality tests as a tool in doing so. 

 You may be an Enneagram enthusiast or you may be just shaking your head, but I promise, there is something for everyone in this episode! You will learn so much about parenting, how the Enneagram personality point system can help you identifty your strengths and how God can walk with you through your weaknesses, how we can use personality tests in marriage, so much more!   I enjoyed our conversation so much and I know you will too! 

Show Notes:

Connect with Michele on Facebook 

Her fav snack: Bell Vita bar

Books Michele Recommends:

Different Children, Different Needs by Charles Boyd

The Road Back to You by Ian Cron

Self to Lose, Self to Find by Marilyn Voncil

More by Todd Wilson 

FREE Enneagram test Michele suggests

Ok, One more thing!  Are you encouraged after listening to these incredible stories on the podcast?  I know I am! If you would like to leave the Friends of a Feather podcast a review, I would love if you could do that today! Hop on over to itunes and give a 5 star one line rating and review! Reviews and ratings are important because it helps other women find the Friends of a Feather community so that they can be encouraged just like you!  I read each and every review.

I would love to connect with you over on Instagram and Facebook

And, check out my web site, wrenrobbins.com

We are all friends of a feather, so let's stick together!  

XO,

Wren

Feb 8, 2019

 

Hey friends I am Wren and I want to welcome you to the friends of a feather podcast!  A podcast in which you will walk away encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share! Each week, I chat with a friend who has a story to tell, a dream she is pursuing, or a passion to share with you.  If this is the first time you’ve tuned in or if you’ve been joining in for a while, I am so glad you are here! 

Today is episode 71 and it's a little different.  I've invited back a guest, my friend, Holly Mackle to chat about tangible ways we can make our friends feel special this Valentines Day.  

SHOW NOTES:
Connect with Holly on Instagram

Check out Holly's blog at Engaging Motherhood

Listen as I chat with Holly about her story on Episode 38 of the podcast.

Get Holly's enormously funny book Same Here, Sisterfriend from Amazon.

Hot chocolate balls

Tetrazzini Freezer Recipe

Also, If you are enjoying listening to the podcast, there is something that I would love if you could do to help me out! Right after the podcast is over, could you scroll up on your screen and when you see the show notes, could you click the itunes link and go leave a review for the podcast?  It really helps others to find the friends of a feather community.  Thanks, friends. 

I would love to connect with you over on Instagram!

Email me at: friendsofafeatherpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 1, 2019

 

Hey friends! I am Wren and I want to welcome you to the friends of a feather podcast!  A podcast in which you will walk away encouraged by hearing God stories from my friends that I share! Each week, I chat with a friend who has a story to tell, a dream she is pursuing, or a passion to share with you.  If this is the first time you’ve tuned in or if you’ve been joining in for a while, I am so glad you are here! 

Today’s episode is with my guest Nicole Cole.  Nicole is a wife, mom, lifestyle blogger, photographer, and co-shop owner. Nicole has creativity oozing out of her and she’s just the cutest thing, too.

I met Nicole through a mutual friend (thanks, Courtney!) at the Story & Soul Weekend. We were signed up to go to one of the same break out sessions and as we walked up the stairs and into the room, I asked Nicole about her story.  She began to share with me with such ease and grace about how the Lord brought her through a season of waiting while they desired to grow their family.  Nicole and her husband, Tyler walked through a failed adoption that was so devastating to them but they believe that each and every day was completely ordained by Him.  By grace alone, they are now the parents of not one... but TWO children.  Their sweet Campbell came home to them via adoption in late October 2016 and their Crawford girl was born in January of 2017. Yes, you did the math right.  She has 2 two year olds!!  She is able to stay home with them and she also does some photography work on the side.  Her desire is to continually point to the faithfulness and goodness of Jesus.   As you read her words, it is her desire that you would see Jesus and that you would boldly choose to follow Him in joyful obedience. Ya’ll, she’s the real deal.  Nicole is also passionate about Biblical Literacy.  Toward the end of our conversation, she gives us some ideas and practical resources for that and you will want to stay tuned in for those!  Especially the FREE resource she mentions!  Ok, so here’s my conversation with Nicole!  

SHOW NOTES:  

Nicole on Instagram

Nicole's web site

Nicole's Mock & Stock Etsy Shop

Nicole's Boutique: Holly & Co.

Nicole's blog post about Bible Study Resources that she loves

Nicole's blog post about the Prayer Notebook she uses 

Favs: Coffee-Voxer-Harvest Crisp pea chips

Books Nicole loves: 

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Leaving Ordinary by Donna Gaines

ESV Study Bible

Keyword Study Bible 

Val Marie Paper Prayer Journal

Podcast Interview that Nicole mentions:

Friends of a Feather Podcast Ep. 35: Caroline Saunders: Stay Weird 

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I would love to connect with you over on Instagram or on Facebook 

And, I’m doing something new! If you are on instagram, be looking for the Instagram LIVE on Monday that I’ll be doing with Nicole!  I have one more quick question to ask her!  Like 5 minutes literally! 

Got a question?  Email me at: friendsofafeatherpodcast@gmail.com

Would love for you to leave a review over on iTunes to help others find our community.  Thank you.

Ok, one more thing!  If you were encouraged by what you heard today, I would love for you to forward this episode on to a friend!  I think that we are all better together and today is the perfect time to give that friend in mind some encouragement. 

XO,

Wren 

 

Jan 25, 2019

Hey friends and welcome to the Friends of a Feather Podcast!  A podcast in which you will walk away encouraged by hearing my friends stories that I share!  I am Wren and if this is the first time you’ve tuned in or if you’ve been joining in for a while, I am so glad you are here!

Let’s get to todays episode with my guest Bailey T. Hurley. Bailey is a  wife to Tim, mom to Hunter and a little girl on the way. She’s an avid reader, a community-builder, blogger, writer, and speaker in the Denver area.  Bailey invites women to creatively build rooted community in their corner of the world.  In this episode we talk about being a community builder, tips on being a great friend, how she does that practically.  I also ask her about this quote she wrote about in an article in the Dearly magazine,  Bailey said, “Truly, every woman is a community-builder, but she just needs to be empowered to make some friendship moves with the resources and talents she already has.”  Goodness I love that. 

Bailey has the sweetest soul and motivates me to be more intentional with those around me.  She uses her gifts by being an encouraging bright light andher smile is contagious. We just had the best time together! I'm sure if I lived in Denver we would be the best of friends:)

Show Notes:

Find Bailey online at Bailey T. Hurley 

Find Bailey on Instagram

Bailey's Favs!

What Bailey is eating:

Popcorn

What Bailey is loving: 

Seraphine Maternity Coat

What Bailey is Reading:

Even Better Than Eden by Nancy Guthrie

A Well Behaved Woman by Terese Anne Fowler

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I would love to connect with you over on Instagram and FB

Here is the iTunes link for you to go leave a review for the podcast!  It really makes a difference. Thank you.

Any ideas for the podcast? Email me! friendsofafeatherpodcast@gmail.com

XO,

Wren

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