Starlight: Conversations With Women About Finding Real Rest And True Life

Whether you're anticipating a long-awaited vacation, looking forward to quality time with loved ones this holiday season, or hoping to achieve a new career goal, it's easy for desire to become demand. Most of the time, we don't realize we went from hoping for something to expecting something until things don't go our way. Anger, frustration, even depression can ensue. In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss the role of expectation in their lives and how they struggle to balance dreaming with humility and seeking with acceptance.

Depression. Self-imposed isolation. Distance from God. For Amy and Jon Glass, these are some of the byproducts of dealing with infertility. So what are they doing to fight for their hearts and their marriage? What gives them hope? In this episode, the Glasses continue to have a very honest conversation about their struggle with infertility.  To reach Amy, email her at amy@seestarlight.com.

For Jon and Amy Glass, infertility isn't in the rearview mirror; it's the reality of their day-to-day lives. They're facing circumstances neither of them anticipated, and they have no idea how the story will end. In this emotional, honest, no-holds-barred interview, the Glasses share their journey through infertility thus far and how it has impacted their lives and marriage. Whether you're in the midst of your own struggle to conceive or you are dealing with another issue that causes you to question yourself, God, and your future, you won't want to miss this powerful episode. For more on the retreats/expeditions to which Amy and Jon refer, see www.adventuresoftheheart.org.

Cue "Under Pressure" by David Bowie and Queen...we're all under pressure and incredibly busy. But some of us handle this busyness with grace and humor, while others try desperately to conquer it. In this episode, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss "to-doing"--trying to do everything that needs to get done and finding that it's utterly impossible. How does this make us feel? Who do we take it out on? And what are some tools we've found helpful? Suggested reading: The Search for Significance by Robert McGee.

What does it look like to rely on God in our everyday lives? What benefits does this bring? Why, despite these rewards, is relying on God so difficult? In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss their struggles in surrendering their lives totally to God--especially when things are going well. 

Most of us were raised believing that our lives were up to us. We were supposed to create a plan for our future and make it happen. But our big ideas don't always work out, and that can lead to serious self-pity, anger, and blame. Is it only then that we should ask Jesus to take the wheel? Or is there a way to truly surrender our lives and our dreams to him on the front end? In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss self-reliance and how it shows up in their lives. They also take a look back to see how relying upon themselves has led them down paths they probably shouldn't have taken.

Whether you're dating, engaged, newly married or 15+ years into wedded life, being good to your partner's heart can be tough. In this episode, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin talk about caring for, loving, and respecting their husbands--where they succeed and where they fail (a lot). They also offer encouragement to women who feel very disconnected from their significant other right now. Wondering about the Expedition Allison and Amy's husbands are on? Check out www.adventuresoftheheart.org.

In today's world, it's easier than ever to compare ourselves against others--our looks, fitness levels, wealth, marriages, children, travel. We can even compare our spiritual journeys. It all serves to damage our relationships and leave us filled with self-pity and envy. So, how do we begin to take a stand against comparison? What are some common "triggers" for comparison, and what can we do in the face of them? Is it really possible to gain ground against comparison in the day and age in which we live? Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin think so. Join them for this raw and honest podcast.  

All of us want to connect with others, to be fully known and accepted. But how often do we let people see who we truly are? Is it possible that much of what we show to the world is actually a self-protective pose? In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss the "masks" they've worn at various times in their lives, and where those masks originated. They also share the ways they've been able to drop their masks (albeit imperfectly) and the freedom they've found in knowing and sharing their true selves.  If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! And let your friends know about it!

On the heels of her Costa Rican vacation, Amy Glass reflects on the lessons she learned when she turned her phone off and her adventurous side on. Whether she was facing her fears on an ATV or paying attention to the beauty all around her, she kept hearing whispers from God, whispers she doesn't want to forget now that she's home.

What if our truest identity comes not from what the world thinks of us or even what we think of ourselves--what if it comes straight from God? In this episode, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin talk about how they've come to believe this is true, and how they've begun to explore what God says about who they really are.  For more on hearing from God, listen to "Feeling God's Love" Parts 1 & 2 on the Starlight podcast.  If you're in the Atlanta area and are interested in healing prayer, Amy and Allison both recommend Linda Harrington at Clarity Keys: www.claritykeys.org.

You are someone's daughter. You might also be someone's mother. Someone's sister. Someone's wife. Someone's friend. But as important as these roles are, do they truly define you? In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss the words, roles, and expectations that formed their identities as they grew up--and what happened when these careful constructions stopped fulfilling them.

In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss some of the hardest seasons of their lives. During those times, the suffering felt never-ending and God seemed disengaged. But with the benefit of hindsight, both women see those seasons in far different ways.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review it. We're very grassroots and rely on YOUR feedback to make our podcast easier for others to find!

Besides the holidays, summer is usually the time of year that elicits our strongest emotional longings. So, what does summer mean to you? What were the summers of your childhood like? If you have children, what do you want their "summer stories" to one day be? And what are the desires of your heart for the summer of 2019? In this episode, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin (stage name: Allie E) talk about the summer ahead--their hopes, fears, and goals. If you enjoy this podcast, please give Starlight a 5-star rating on iTunes, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Can't figure out how to create peace in your marriage? Feeling like you and your spouse have fallen into living parallel lives? Don't throw up your hands--pick up some tools.  In this episode, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin share the various marriage tools that have helped them the most in their respective marriages. From asking God to show you how he sees your spouse and marriage, to identifying your core desires, fears, and reactions, these are practical lifelines that will do wonders for your relationship. Check out the Desires/Fears/Reactions Worksheet on seestarlight.com, courtesy of Dr. Mike Sytsma of Building Intimate Marriages. Also, you might want to revisit the Forgiveness Prayer on our site, as well as order/read Can You Hear Me: Tuning In To the God Who Speaks by Brad Jersak. If you're interested in experiencing healing prayer but don't know who to ask, please email us at connect@seestarlight.com.

Sometimes marriage is easy. You have a companion who understands you, is on the same journey as you, and seems to love you unconditionally. But sometimes...marriage is hard. Painful, in fact. You don't fight well. You wonder if you're going in separate directions. You feel deeply misunderstood. In fact, you question whether you chose the right person.  In this episode of the Starlight podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss the loaded topic of marriage. What are some key ingredients for a healthy marriage? What are common roadblocks? Neither Amy nor Allison would ever claim to be marriage experts; they simply share their own stories of what has helped and hurt their marriages the most.  Suggested reading: Love & War by John and Stasi Eldredge

Do you ever find yourself reacting to difficult situations not as a grown up, but as an angry or fearful child? Do you talk to others--or yourself--the way your parents (especially your dad) talked to you? Do have recurring dreams or memories about childhood experiences that you just can't shake? There may be younger parts of you that need attention and healing. In this episode of the Starlight podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin discuss significant stages of their lives that have needed (and continue to need) Jesus' love and restoration. Even though we understand our childhoods better now that we're adults, we still have younger selves who haven't made sense of it all. And ignoring that little person inside does not make him or her disappear. Suggested movie: The Kid, starring Bruce Willis https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0219854/

A year ago, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin recorded the very first episode of the Starlight podcast in Amy's kitchen. Their goal? To release one a month. Twelve months and 42 episodes later, the podcast just keeps surprising them. In this anniversary edition, they discuss their favorite episodes so far, the most challenging subjects they've tackled, and the ways they've changed as a result of the podcast. They also share their hopes for what lies ahead. If you're a loyal Starlight listener, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple iTunes. Allison and Amy would consider it a one-year birthday gift! 

Have you ever blown up at someone and found yourself wondering where all that anger came from? Do you find yourself stuck in that same old destructive pattern of rejecting people before they can reject you? Have therapy sessions and self-help books failed to bring about lasting change? Then consider healing prayer. Psalms 34:18 says the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Healing prayer is a way of inviting Jesus to do just thatl. In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin share some of their experiences with healing prayer and walk listeners through an example of a basic "Break In" healing prayer. To download the "Break In" worksheet, click here: https://seestarlight.com/blog/2018/10/27/break-in-prayer As always, feel free to contact the Starlight ladies with questions at connect@seestarlight.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review it in iTunes.

So much has been said about the uptick in anxiety and depression among Americans of all ages--but precious little has been discussed about the spiritual aspects of these issues. In this podcast, Amy Glass and Allison Entrekin share their own relationships with anxiety and depression, their beliefs about some of the root causes of these problems, and ways people can fight for their hearts and minds in the spiritual realm. While help can certainly be found through chemical interventions such as medicine, rarely can full healing occur without a deep dive into the trauma of the past...a place where Jesus is already waiting to meet his children.