Beginner Episode #12 - Shopping

Esther and Ruth talk about the end of a couple's relationship 

Esther and Ruth talk about taking evening classes in the future 

Esther and Ruth talk about hanging out with friends at the beach 

This episode contains discussions of a death by suicide. Please take care listening. Recently, on Where Should We Begin, we've been focusing on the things we sweep under the rug in our relationships—conversations that we have a hard time having with ourselves let alone with other ... Show More

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads chapters 1 through 4 in the book of Esther. Esther is a story of triumph and ultimately God's protection over Israel. We will continue in chapter 5 and finish Esther in next week' ... Show More

Does loving him come with a price? After four months of dating, he’s asking her to cut ties with all of her exes. Is this a sign of love and commitment—or a red flag? In this episode, Esther unpacks the deeper dynamics at play: boundaries, control, trust, and the stories we tell ... Show More

Downsize your wardrobe as Raani talks about her plans to do the same. Find out how you can save money by shopping in your own closet and drawers and being more intentional about your clothing purchases. No time to donate to charity? Find out how to get unwanted items out of your ... Show More

After becoming a mother for the first time, a young woman reflects on the complicated relationship with her own mother. Esther guides her through establishing boundaries with grace, breaking generational cycles, and the importance of self-acceptance. If you have an individual que ... Show More

Minnie questions Ruth Reichl, chef, food writer, and the last editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. Ruth shares how her mother’s bipolar disorder helped her discover a love of cooking, how her introduction to parenthood started with a tragedy that turned into a miracle, and where ... Show More

"Am I too much?" is a consistent frame for a relationship that so many people come to Esther with. This week, a Southern preacher who has made a career out of tending to the needs of others wonders if she's too much or not enough in her romantic relationships. Esther guides her t ... Show More

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’ ... Show More

Esther speaks to a woman who has been estranged from her father for almost two years for reasons she can’t quite figure out. Despite multiple attempts on her end to reconcile, she is now trying to grieve the loss of her still very much-alive father. Esther helps her unravel quest ... Show More

Christmas isn’t about the gifts, the food, or the clothes we wear. It is the anniversary of the Lord’s first advent into the world. - Vivian Bricker SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional Your Daily Bible Verse: ... Show More