The Radiant Mission
We are on a mission to encourage and inspire others in their journey with Christ and through all of life’s challenges. We are a sister duo that tackles issues from a Biblical lens: from spiritual warfare to marriage, motherhood, birth, infertility, trauma, mental health, physical health, and more.
Episodes
106 episodes
106. Natural Learning & Unschooling w/Leah McDermott (Part 1)
What if traditional schooling methods are stifling your child's natural curiosity and creativity? Leah McDermott, a former master educator turned radical unschooling advocate, joins us on the Radiant Mission podcast to share her transformative ...
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105. From Public School to Homeschool: Sabrina Freeland’s Journey and TeenPact Insights
Curious about how to transition from a traditional school setting to homeschooling? Sabrina Freeland, the TeenPact Tennessee State Coordinator, shares her inspiring 22-year homeschool journey with her four children. Sabrina's background as a pu...
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104. Homeschool Success: Pam Smith’s 20-Year Journey and Christian Parenting Wisdom
What happens when public schooling isn't the right fit for your child? In this heartwarming episode, join me as I sit down with my mom, Pam Smith, to uncover her 20-year homeschooling journey. We start from the very beginning, discussing the pi...
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103. Homeschooling Teens: Preparing for College and Navigating Social Challenges
Can homeschooling really prepare your child for college and beyond? Join us on the Radiant Mission Podcast as Rebecca and Rachel share their journeys through homeschooling, with Rebecca starting college at 16 and Rachel making the switch to pub...
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102. Top Benefits of Homeschooling: Empowering Your Child's Learning Journey
What if you could take control of your children's education and instill the values and knowledge you deem most important? Join us as we share our personal homeschooling journeys. Learn why more families are choosing this path, the incredible be...
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101. Why Homeschool? Insights, Challenges, and Encouragement for Parents
In this episode of The Radiant Mission Podcast, Rebecca and Rachel dive into the world of homeschooling, sharing their personal experiences, challenges, and tips for creating a balanced, effective, and joyful homeschooling environment. They dis...
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Celebrating 100 Episodes: Parenting Joys, Vaccine Truths, and Holistic Health Journeys
Parenting can be a delightful chaos, and nobody captures it better than Rachel, who joins us to celebrate our 100th episode of the Radiant Mission Podcast! With three energetic boys keeping her on her toes, Rachel’s anecdotes about her youngest...
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99. Reflections on Technology: Addiction, Manipulation, and Societal Impact
Remember the thrill and frustration of your first prepaid cell phone? Join us as we reminisce about our early interactions with technology, from the excitement of new gadgets to the agony of broken skateboards. Michael and I share a poignant st...
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98. Mike's Testimony: Finding Faith Amidst Struggles and Imperfections
Can faith truly transform a life riddled with struggles and imperfections? That’s the powerful question we explore in this heartfelt episode of the Radiant Mission Podcast, where my husband, Michael Twomey, joins me for an intimate discussion o...
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97. What in the WORLD is Going On?
What if everything you thought you knew about childbirth, societal norms, and even your own beliefs had been subtly shaped by unseen forces? This episode of the Radiant Mission Podcast is packed with eye-opening discussions that challenge conve...
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96. From Yoga to Yahweh: Madeline's Testimony of Spiritual Warfare
Ever wondered how a journey from career-focused living and yoga could lead to a profound spiritual awakening? Join us on The Radiant Mission podcast as our special guest, Madeline, a devoted wife, mother, and doula, shares her incredible testim...
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95. From Transgender to Transformed (Part 2)
What happens when faith, love, and identity intersect in a life-changing way? Join us as Lex Renick shares her extraordinary testimony on the Radiant Mission Podcast. Listeners will be captivated by Lex's journey of transitioning and detransiti...
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94. From Transgender to Transformed (Part 1)
How does one find redemption after years of struggle with identity and acceptance? Our guest, Lex Renick, shares her transformative journey from a childhood marred by trauma and rejection in a seemingly perfect Christian household to discoverin...
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93. Intro to God's Goodness: Igniting Hope & Deepening Faith
When was the last time you felt utterly transformed by an experience? Today, we embark on a new journey of faith and inspiration. I'm Rebecca Twomey, and this episode of the Radiant Mission Podcast marks the beginning of a heartfelt series that...
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92. Life is in the Blood: My RhoGAM Story
Have you ever considered the importance of your blood? In this episode, the final installment in our series on God's Design for Women's Health, we bridge the gap between the Bible and science. I invite you into my personal narrative on the comp...
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91. A Biblical Take on Body Image and Self-Esteem
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of perfection on social media? We know how that can chip away at your self-esteem, which is why we are bringing you a refreshing perspective on body image rooted in Scripture. In our latest episode, w...
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90. Empowering Women's Nutrition for Gut Health and Beyond
Embark on a nourishing journey as we welcome back Paula Carper, registered dietitian and women's hormone expert, for a revealing conversation on the unspoken truths of women's digestive health. This time around, Paula sheds light on the pervasi...
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89. Dismantling Diet Culture: Embracing Whole-Body Nutrition with Paula Carper
Embark on a transformative journey with us as Paula Carper, a registered dietitian with an expansive three-decade career, returns to the Radiant Mission Podcast to unpack the challenges and triumphs of women's health in the face of toxic diet c...
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88. Unraveling Feminism and Embracing Life: Lindsey's Journey from Planned Parenthood to God
When Lindsey first stepped through the doors of a Planned Parenthood clinic as an intern, she didn't expect her entire worldview to unravel. Yet, it was here, amidst the convergence of politics, ideology, and raw human emotion, that she began a...
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87. Beyond Birth Control: Empowering Women Through Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning
As I chatted with Nicki, her passion for women's health and the wisdom passed down from her mother illuminated our conversation about God's Design for Women's Health. This episode of the Radiant Mission podcast takes you on a journey through th...
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86. Mothers Protecting Motherhood: Unraveling Marketing Strategies That Undermine Breastfeeding
When Nicki, a passionate birth educator and mother, sat down with us, we knew her insights on the divine intricacy of women's bodies would illuminate our conversation. Her voice, seasoned by experience and advocacy through the Radical Moms Unio...
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85. Hormonal Birth Control: Andrea’s IUD Story
In this episode, nutritionist and fitness coach Andrea Riofrio-Halford joined us to share her wisdom and personal experience using Mirena, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD). Together, we confront the thorny issues surrounding ...
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84. Birth Control vs. Fertility Awareness: An Honest Conversation
Ever found yourself questioning how birth control impacts your body's natural hormonal flow? In our latest episode, we peek behind the curtain of hormonal contraceptives, from the pill to IUDs. We shed light on the obscured truths behind birth ...
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83. Intro to God's Design for Women's Health
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82. A First Time Mom's Wild Pregnancy & Free Birth Story
Sophia's heartwarming journey from a young Texan dreaming of midwifery to embracing the raw, elemental beauty of a home birth is a tale that both mothers and mothers-to-be will find gripping. As she shares her story on The Radiant Mission podca...
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