Old Ladies Know Stuff with Rhonda Stoppe & Friends

How Divorce Effects Children & What You Can Do to Help 

Welcome to "Old Ladies Know Stuff," where wisdom meets real-life challenges. I’m your host, Rhonda Stoppe, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many hearts: how divorce affects children and what you can do to help. There’s a common belief that kids will be happier if parents are happy—even if that means splitting up—but decades of research, and year...

In this incredibly uplifting and informative conversation, UnTriggered author Amber Lia shares encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation that often accompanies it. This sixty-day devotional touches on heart issues like releasing comparison with other moms, becoming a results-free mom, resisting comparison of children, gaining confidence in listening to the Holy Spirit, embracing the gift o...

Young Women_What I Wish I Knew Then_a message with Rhonda Stoppe. 

Due to laryngitis I had to cancel my interview scheduled to air today. But I think this timely message will be a great substitute as I share from my heart all the insights to help young women step into adulthood with their eyes fixed on Jesus. 

Quote: "May His Word stir in your heart a passion to become all that He has planned for you to be from before the founda...

Kate Battistelli is the mother of the popular Christian Music Artist:

 Francesca Battistelli. In this episode, Kate and I had fun sharing our experiences as moms of Christian Music Artists. While unpacking ways moms can prepare for the day when their kids will launch into the world. 

Many of you have children who will soon graduate from high school and head out to college or on their own. Kate's insights will give you courage an...

How Far is Too Far? Dating Insights to Share with Your Daughter. Girls just wanna have fun, but how far is too far? Momma, it’s time to prepare yourself to have this talk with your daughter. And the timing to have this conversation is more urgent than you might think  

“Choose Wisely” is a message taught by Rhonda Stoppe at a Choose Wisely Conference @ Big Valley Grace Church in Modesto California Single’s Conference.

Please consider...

To Know God is to Know HOPE. In this message, Rhonda Stoppe unpacks practical insights to help you grow in your knowledge of God and HOPE in Christ. Using the acrostic from the word HOPE:

Hope in His Steadfast Love

Open His Word

Prioritize Time with Him

Enjoy Him Forever

Please share this message with a friend who needs HOPE. Or an unbelieving friend who needs Christ. Rhonda clearly lays out the plan of salvation in this talk.

Thank you ...

How to Lose the Mental Script You Have in Your Head. Rhonda Stoppe shares insights from a popular article she wrote for Crosswalk.com 

Rhonda Says, "You know that mantra that plays on repeat in the back of your brain. The one that might have been implanted from childhood? "You're not smart. They'll abandon you. You're fat. You'll never amount to anything." Yea. That one. Even when we grow up and kn...

This is a special episode where Rhonda Stoppe @ Old Ladies Knows Stuff and Monica Swanson @ The Monica Swanson Podcast join forces to create a power packed one hour episode to air on both of their shows! How Cool is that?

Article: 7 Attitudes that Will Sabotage Your Marriage by Monica Swanson

Monicas's Bio:

BIO: 
Monica Swanson is a popular blogger (monicaswanson.com),host of the Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom <...

Rhonda Stoppe reads excerpts from her book: The Marriage Mentor Becoming the Couple You Long to Be. Grab the ebook for only $1.99 (Promo Price ends soon).

You can watch the LIVE Video Recording of this episode on the Old Ladies Know Stuff Play List found on Rhonda's YouTube Channel: Rhonda Stoppe No Regrets Woman

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Every year, millions of men and women stand before friends and family to pledge their lifelong love to each other. Do they know what they’re getting into?
 
Unfortunately, many people have a shallow, superficial idea of what marriage is. As a result, many marriages don’t last, and many more married couples are trudging along looking for something more.

Bob Lepine spent 30+ years as the co-host for the popular radio program: ...

On this Guest Cast Episode, Rhonda Stoppe was invited to share her WOW God Story where it first aired on: The Unfolding Podcast.
Listen to this and other amazing WOW God stories by subscribing to The Unfolding Podcast.
"In everything, give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." These words from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 came to mind for Rhonda at her breaking point as her son battled severe epi...

Our Guest today is Jessica Van Roekel. She is the author of the book: Reframing Rejection -

Are you constantly twist yourself into knots trying to please everyone around you? It's time to break free from the chains of insecurity and embrace the life you were meant to live. Jessica Van Roekel offers a transformative journey from the suffocating grip of people pleasing to the exhilarating freedom of self acceptance. In...

Join us for this incredibly insightful conversation with my friend and best selling author, Kathi Lipp. Just in time for the holiday hustle, Kathi's book Sabbath Soup is the resource you need to enjoy the holidays with family and friends - without regrets.

Bio:
Kathi Lipp is a Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of 20 books, including The Accidental Homesteader, Clutter Free, and The Husband Project; she ha...

"Help My Troubled Teen" with Crisis Expert, Trace Embry. Don't miss this incredibly practical conversation with teen with Expert_ Trace Embry.

BIO:

Trace Embry is the Co-founder & Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy (SHA), a Christian nature-based, therapeutic residential program, as well as a private accredited school for troubled teenagers.  He has over 30 years experience working with families of ...

Today's election is critical to the biblical values we hold dear. Yet, in a post by Focus on the Family it stated that 32 million Christian won't be voting this time around.
In this short but impactful episode, Rhonda Stoppe shares important insights for you to consider. Please don't be one of the 32 million who sits this one out. #govote #vote #2024election #voteyourvalues #biblicalvalues #oldladiesknowstuff

Rhonda Stoppe has been a pastor's wife for more than 30 years. She's learned a few things along the way. With October being "Pastor Appreciation Month" it is tempting to think signing a card, adding a little money to donate toward the annual appreciation gift, but really that's not what your pastor wants from you.

The sweetest way to encourage your pastor's shepherd heart is to live out your ...

Bob Smiley - Your friend & Mine joins us today on this episode of Old Ladies Know Stuff.

Author/Podcast:
The Average Boy books, and Clubhouse Articles. And The Official Average Boy Podcast is aimed at making your kids laugh while encouraging them to be the best God created them to be.

In this episode, Bob tells stories from his Average Boy life, including some of his embarrassing dating moments. And the in...

Becoming the Mom You Meant to Be. You know, the mom who was going to be super fun, patient and kind. Yes. Her. For most of us, that momma gets lost along the way somewhere between hormonal imbalances, sleepless nights, toddler tantrums and teenaged mood swings. But you are not alone, my friend. Rhonda Stoppe has been there - along with countless other mothers down through the ages.

With biblical insights, laugh out loud m...

What's your Prayer Personality? Janet McHenry unpacks incredible biblical insights and inspiration from the different prayer personalities of Bible characters.

Some say you should have a prayer closet and go there every day for an hour to pray. Some say you should write all your prayers out in a journal. And some say you should keep an organized notebook for all prayer requests others give you.

But none of this feels l...