Ever feel like reading the Bible is something you "should" do rather than something you genuinely want to do? You're not alone! In this engaging episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff, Rhonda Stoppe welcomes Keith Ferrin—author, speaker, and "Your Bible Coach"—for an inspiring conversation about transforming your Bible reading from duty to delight.

Keith shares his powerful personal journey of the exact moment (April 18, 1993!) when everything changed for him, taking him from feeling obligated to read Scripture to becoming passionate about God's Word. Discover the simple mindset shift that positions you to actually ENJOY the Bible, practical tools to understand and remember what you read, and the biggest mistake people make when approaching Scripture.

Whether you're a longtime Bible student who's lost your spark or someone just starting to explore God's Word, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable insights. Keith breaks down why reading the Bible relationally—not just informationally—changes everything, and shares his "simplest way to study any Bible passage" (it fits on one page!).

Get ready to laugh, learn, and rediscover that the Bible isn't just true and relevant—it's awesome! No matter your age or stage of life, this episode will inspire you to open your Bible with fresh eyes and a hungry heart.

Resources mentioned: Keith's books, courses, and the BibleLife Community™

Bio:

Keith Ferrin is an author, speaker, and word-for-word biblical storyteller. He is also "Your Bible Coach" on YouTube. He founded his ministry in 1996 and travels around the U.S. and internationally, speaking at conferences, churches, retreats, and universities. He utilizes humor, practical workshops, and word-for-word presentations of whole books of the Bible (we're not kidding!) to help people fall in love with God's Word and its Author.

After earning his undergraduate degree in Psychology, he spent six years as a youth and worship pastor at a church plant in Tacoma, WA. He earned his M.Ed. in Guidance & Counseling and spent a couple years counseling at a public elementary school. Since then, Keith has been speaking, writing and creating videos and resources full-time.

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Best of 2025 Episode: The Power of Imperfect Motherhood: Mandy Arioto on Raising Kids with Authenticity and Grace

In this deeply inspiring conversation, Rhonda Stoppe sits down with Mandy Arioto, CEO of Mom.Co (formerly MOPS), to discuss the profound spiritual calling of motherhood and why moms are some of the most underrated influencers on the planet.

Mandy shares her unexpected journey from turning down a job offer to packing a U-Haul eight days later after a divine wake-up call, reminding us that God's plans often don't make sense in the moment but become crystal clear in hindsight. From managing a ministry reaching over 10 million moms annually to launching the new podcast "The Mandy Show," Mandy brings wisdom, humor, and refreshing honesty to the conversation.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why 93% of moms strive for perfection—and why our kids don't need perfect moms, they need real ones
• How to stop raising your children for what people think of you (this perspective will set you free!)
• The fascinating truth about why marketers call moms "the most powerful evangelists on the planet"
• How to find redemption when you feel like you've failed as a mom
• Why the mundane tasks of motherhood are actually profound acts of eternal significance
• How God uses our trials not just to shape us, but to validate our testimony to those watching

Mandy vulnerably shares her own parenting failures—from catching three kids throwing up in her hands to telling her son "you deserve it" when he got sick from smoking pot—and how modeling authentic apologies shapes our children far more than projecting perfection.

Whether you're in the trenches of toddlerhood, navigating the teen years, or preparing for the empty nest, this conversation will remind you that your influence as a mom matters far more than you realize. Your everyday faithfulness is writing a legacy that will outlast any career achievement or social media following.

Resources mentioned:

• Mom.Co groups and communities
• MomCon 2025 (September 24-26, Orlando, Florida)
• New YouVersion devotional on Motherhood in the Bible
• "The Mandy Show" podcast (launching September 2025)
• Mandy's books: Have More Fun, Starry Eyed, Wild Hope, and Breathing Room

Connect with Mandy at MandyArioto.co and find a Mom.Co community near you at TheMom.Co.

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She had everything. A perfect marriage. A perfect body. Daily walks with God in paradise. Zero conflict, zero shame, zero struggle. So why did Eve reach for the one thing God said "no" to?

In this raw and convicting episode, Rhonda Stoppe unpacks the devastating moment when the perfect woman made the not-so-perfect choice—and every mom since has been fighting the same battle. Because here's the uncomfortable truth: Satan's strategy with Eve is the exact same strategy he's using on you today.

Rhonda reveals the five fatal steps that led to Eve's fall: she trusted herself, investigated the forbidden, questioned God's goodness, compromised truth, and isolated herself from protection. Sound familiar? Whether you're scrolling Instagram wondering why your life doesn't measure up, questioning whether God really has your best interests at heart, or thinking "just a little bit more" will finally make you happy—you're walking Eve's dangerous path.

But this episode isn't just about Eve's failure. It's about Parenting 101 straight from God Himself. Discover how God approached Adam and Eve after their sin (hint: He didn't bark "Go to your room!") and learn how to shepherd your child's heart toward genuine repentance instead of just regret-because-they-got-caught.

Rhonda vulnerably shares the story of a young man whose "harmless" root beer theft at age 5 became a life of crime by adulthood, and challenges moms to recognize their children's "bent" before sinful patterns become second nature. From lying to meanness to emotional manipulation, the habits you ignore today will define who your children become tomorrow.

Plus: Why that mean woman at church didn't just become mean yesterday (and what you need to teach your daughters about hormones, blame, and marriage). The J.D. Rockefeller quote that explains why "just a little bit more" never satisfies. And the daily practice that will keep you from falling for Satan's half-truths when life gets hard.

Godliness with contentment is great gain. Everything else is just chasing wind.

Watch this and other videos of Rhonda teaching on each chapter of her new book: Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed and Faithful (Pre-Order Now - Releases: March 10, 2026).

Join the conversation at NoRegretsWoman.com—and please, don't isolate yourself!

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