Maria Bower's guest appearances

Maria Bower

The Wonder Podcast

Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

The Journey: PCA Parent Podcast

Eric Metaxas

Angie Smith

Mark Batterson

Sadie Robertson

Kayla Stoecklein

Christine Caine

Allie Casazza

Sally Clarkson

David Thomas

Ruth Chou Simons

Sarah Harmeyer

Levi Lusko

Priscilla Shirer

Kay Wyma

Mia Mbroh

OwlTail

  Maria Bower shares her testimony of faith in this episode. All we can say is buckle up! God  does a work in her heart and uses Chrissie in the process. Maria was searching, tired of religion, and wanted a relationship. And God answered her prayers.    From her first prayer for direction  and clarity to her everyday prayers, she unrelentingly trusts God. She doesn’t question His plan for her life or her family’s, and she walks confidently because of His love for her. She is a woman of deep faith.     We loved hearing about Maria’s faith journey so much that we ran out of time! But she wanted to ensure our listeners were reminded of two things: Maria reminds us NOT to get discouraged in our daily bible reading. No time to read? Then listen!    God doesn’t want to guilt  us into spending time with Him. As a desire of our heart, we want to spend time with Him, and  sometimes listening to His word in the car, on a walk, or at home is the best way to “hear” from Him! She also reminds us not to lean on our own understanding. We’ll never see the whole picture as God does, so we’ll never understand everything that happens in this world.    Rest in  Him today!     Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends!   Could you help us share the word? And we’d love to hear from  you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *     Instagram  @talkwithchrissieandlisa  www.lisaclarkspeaks.com  www.chrissiedunham.org    In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.”  Check it out!

Maria Bower shares her testimony of faith in this episode. All we can say is buckle up! God does a work in her heart and uses Chrissie in the process. Maria was searching, tired of religion, and wanted a relationship. And God answered her prayers. From her first prayer for direction and clarity to her everyday prayers, she unrelentingly trusts God. She doesn’t question His plan for her life or her family’s, and she walks confidently because of His love for her. She is a woman of deep faith. We loved hearing about Maria’s faith journey so much that we ran out of time! But she wanted to ensure our listeners were reminded of two things: Maria reminds us NOT to get discouraged in our daily bible reading. No time to read? Then listen! God doesn’t want to guilt us into spending time with Him. As a desire of our heart, we want to spend time with Him, and sometimes listening to His word in the car, on a walk, or at home is the best way to “hear” from Him! She also reminds us not to lean on our own understanding. We’ll never see the whole picture as God does, so we’ll never understand everything that happens in this world. Rest in Him today! Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Could you help us share the word? And we’d love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! * Instagram <a> @talkwithchrissieandlisa</a> <a href="https://www.lisaclarkspeaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.lisaclarkspeaks.com</a> <a href="https://www.chrissiedunham.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> www.chrissiedunham.org</a> In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.”  Check it out!

Prayer and Fasting with Maria Bower :: (Episode 172)

Parents, join me as we welcome Maria Bower to PCA where she will serve as our Director of Spiritual Development! You can reach Maria at 972-930-4127 or at mbower@prestonwoodchristian.org   About Maria (from her website): Maria serves as the Director of Spiritual Development, Wellness Coordinator, and as a Biblical Counselor for the  Prestonwood Christian Academy School System.  She is also the founder, teacher, and podcaster of Faith Vs. Weight: Slaying the Sugar Dragon based on the Faith Vs. Weight Series, and her two books, Faith Vs. Weight: Magnifying the Glory of God by Reclaiming Your Energy to Serve the Kingdom and Faith Vs. Weight: Daily Strength to Shine Action Guide.    Through her Faith Vs. Weight podcast, classes, and books she empowers clients to identify strongholds and experience life-changing breakthroughs with regard to their spiritual, emotional, and physical health. Biblical inspiration is introduced with practical and proven behavior, nutrition, and fitness strategies that have helped hundreds of clients lose weight and regain their energy to serve the kingdom.    Growing up in an abusive home, Maria has personally dealt with emotional eating, depression, drug abuse, and other unhealthy behaviors.  She understands the very real spiritual warfare involved in these struggles.  She also knows what it is like to live in VICTORY and loves leading others to that same freedom in the LORD, JESUS CHRIST!!   Maria is a former U.S. Navy Health Information Systems Officer (ACHE) and White House Military Social Aide.  She graduated from The George Washington University with an MBA and has completed certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer specializing in Metabolic Health, Behavioral Change, Fitness Nutrition, Weight Loss, Pilates, and Women’s Fitness.  She has also served as a YMCA LIVESTRONG cancer survivor trainer.    She currently teaches Faith Vs. Weight at Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano Texas.     Maria has also completed certificates in Biblical Counselor through Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (MABTS) as well as Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS).   As a fifty-six year old wife of fellow Navy Veteran, Mark Bower, and the mother of two sons; Benjamin,  a High School Junior and Matthew, a Freshman at Texas A&amp;M studying Engineering,  the joy of the LORD is her strength! Nehemiah 8:10   Maria was brought up in the Catholic faith - she talks about how spending time in the Word of God completely transformed her understanding of God’s grace and mercy in her life.   Maria found that listening to the Bible was helpful - a way to spend time in God’s Word without adding one more thing to her plate - and found playing worship music was a powerful addition as well. Maria also suggests putting Christian Bible books in your car so that our kids have access to some good reading material instead of them wasting time on technology!   Check this out to find out more about Faith vs. Weight   GIGO - Garbage In, Garbage Out - you will reap what you sow - what you fill your time and mind with will influence your thought process and develop your worldview.   Don’t worry - God’s plans for your children will not be thwarted!   Model your spiritual journey for your children - let them see you read God’s Word and get involved in church! Most efficient use of your day - start it in the Word of God!   Join me in praying for Maria as she begins to serve the PCA community in this role as our Director of Spiritual Development!  Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

Parents, join me as we welcome Maria Bower to PCA where she will serve as our Director of Spiritual Development! You can reach Maria at 972-930-4127 or at <a href="mailto:mbower@prestonwoodchristian.org">mbower@prestonwoodchristian.org</a> <a href="https://mariabower.com/about-maria" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About Maria</a> (from her website): Maria serves as the Director of Spiritual Development, Wellness Coordinator, and as a Biblical Counselor for the  Prestonwood Christian Academy School System.  She is also the founder, teacher, and podcaster of Faith Vs. Weight: Slaying the Sugar Dragon based on the Faith Vs. Weight Series, and her two books, Faith Vs. Weight: Magnifying the Glory of God by Reclaiming Your Energy to Serve the Kingdom and Faith Vs. Weight: Daily Strength to Shine Action Guide.  Through her Faith Vs. Weight podcast, classes, and books she empowers clients to identify strongholds and experience life-changing breakthroughs with regard to their spiritual, emotional, and physical health. Biblical inspiration is introduced with practical and proven behavior, nutrition, and fitness strategies that have helped hundreds of clients lose weight and regain their energy to serve the kingdom.  Growing up in an abusive home, Maria has personally dealt with emotional eating, depression, drug abuse, and other unhealthy behaviors.  She understands the very real spiritual warfare involved in these struggles.  She also knows what it is like to live in VICTORY and loves leading others to that same freedom in the LORD, JESUS CHRIST!! Maria is a former U.S. Navy Health Information Systems Officer (ACHE) and White House Military Social Aide.  She graduated from The George Washington University with an MBA and has completed certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer specializing in Metabolic Health, Behavioral Change, Fitness Nutrition, Weight Loss, Pilates, and Women’s Fitness.  She has also served as a YMCA LIVESTRONG cancer survivor trainer.  She currently teaches Faith Vs. Weight at Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano Texas.   Maria has also completed certificates in Biblical Counselor through Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (MABTS) as well as Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS). As a fifty-six year old wife of fellow Navy Veteran, Mark Bower, and the mother of two sons; Benjamin,  a High School Junior and Matthew, a Freshman at Texas A&amp;M studying Engineering,  the joy of the LORD is her strength! Nehemiah 8:10 Maria was brought up in the Catholic faith - she talks about how spending time in the Word of God completely transformed her understanding of God’s grace and mercy in her life. Maria found that listening to the Bible was helpful - a way to spend time in God’s Word without adding one more thing to her plate - and found playing worship music was a powerful addition as well. Maria also suggests putting Christian Bible books in your car so that our kids have access to some good reading material instead of them wasting time on technology! Check this out to find out more about <a href="https://mariabower.com/about-faith-vs-weight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith vs. Weight</a> GIGO - Garbage In, Garbage Out - you will reap what you sow - what you fill your time and mind with will influence your thought process and develop your worldview. Don’t worry - God’s plans for your children will not be thwarted! Model your spiritual journey for your children - let them see you read God’s Word and get involved in church! Most efficient use of your day - start it in the Word of God! Join me in praying for Maria as she begins to serve the PCA community in this role as our Director of Spiritual Development! Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at <a href="https://www.jaredwoodmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JaredWoodMusic</a>!

Welcome to PCA - Maria Bower

As you know, this month on Pardon the Mess we’re doing a miniseries we’ve lovingly nicknamed “New Year, New You.” We’re tackling some of the messy areas in life that are often the basis of resolutions this time of year, like physical health, emotional health, and financial health. This week we’re thrilled to have Maria Bower, author of  Faith Vs. Weight, join us to discuss physical health and weight loss. Maria approaches nutrition from the perspective of how to best fuel our body to accomplish God’s kingdom work in our lives. Discussing the “why” behind losing excess weight, Maria puts it this way: "Like all other distractions from the devil, it is a problem that is stealing your energy from serving God, making you miserable in the process. It is time to reclaim your energy for His glory and serve His kingdom with love. This epidemic no longer needs to stop you and your family from reaching your full potential in Christ." Maria has worked as a US Navy health care administrator and is a certified personal trainer. She’s funny, she’s direct, she’s passionate about our health, and she loves Jesus and approaches nutrition from a biblical perspective. Food and dieting can consume our thoughts and be a tactic the enemy uses to distract us from God’s best in our lives. Let’s take a few minutes to consider God’s Word in this area and the steps we might take in 2020 to regain our energy for serving God and our families. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As you know, this month on Pardon the Mess we’re doing a miniseries we’ve lovingly nicknamed “New Year, New You.” We’re tackling some of the messy areas in life that are often the basis of resolutions this time of year, like physical health, emotional health, and financial health. This week we’re thrilled to have Maria Bower, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Vs-Weight-Magnifying-Reclaiming-ebook/dp/B07LGHBZ91" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Faith Vs. Weight</a>, join us to discuss physical health and weight loss. Maria approaches nutrition from the perspective of how to best fuel our body to accomplish God’s kingdom work in our lives. Discussing the “why” behind losing excess weight, Maria puts it this way: "Like all other distractions from the devil, it is a problem that is stealing your energy from serving God, making you miserable in the process. It is time to reclaim your energy for His glory and serve His kingdom with love. This epidemic no longer needs to stop you and your family from reaching your full potential in Christ." Maria has worked as a US Navy health care administrator and is a certified personal trainer. She’s funny, she’s direct, she’s passionate about our health, and she loves Jesus and approaches nutrition from a biblical perspective. Food and dieting can consume our thoughts and be a tactic the enemy uses to distract us from God’s best in our lives. Let’s take a few minutes to consider God’s Word in this area and the steps we might take in 2020 to regain our energy for serving God and our families. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Faith Vs. Weight with Maria Bower