May 26, 2026
Susan Merrill - Discipling Women Through The Bible Book Club - S4-Ep. 78
<p>Susan Merrill chats with Kim Moeller.</p> <p><br /> Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Generous Girl podcast! In this heartfelt conversation, host Kim sits down with Susan Merrill, Chief Marketing and Program Officer for Family First, author, and co-host of the Bible Book Club podcast. Susan shares how she and her husband Mark, were called to step away from secure careers to build Family First, a ministry dedicated to strengthening families through fatherhood, motherhood, and marriage programs. From surviving a cardiac arrest at age 17 to adopting two children from Russia, Susan's life is a remarkable testimony of obedience, resilience, and faith. Together, Kim and Susan explore the invisible load women carry, the power of reading God's word together in community, and why following your calling, no matter how hard, is a roller coaster you'll never regret. Whether you're in a high season or a low one, you'll walk away encouraged to give your 110% in time, talent, and treasure!</p> <p>Guest's Recommendations:<br /> Family First – familyfirst.com<br /> All Pro Dad – allprodad.com<br /> iMOM – imom.com<br /> Bible Book Club Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts and all major platforms)<br /> Praying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie Berndt<br /> Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens by Jodie Berndt<br /> Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt<br /> Marco Polo App – for Bible reading accountability groups<br /> Revelation 3:8<br /> Costco Organic Almond Milk (Kim's bargain pick: Trader Joe's, Costco & TJ Maxx!)</p> <p>Outline:<br /> (00:00) Introduction – Susan Merrill and the Generous Girl Podcast<br /> (02:15) Why Susan and Mark Founded Family First<br /> (06:40) From Public Policy to Changing Hearts: The Evolution of Family First<br /> (10:55) All Pro Dad Is Born: Tony Dungy and the Power of Fatherhood<br /> (14:30) The iMOM Movement and the Invisible Load on Working Mothers<br /> (18:45) A National Study on Motherhood and Social Media's Impact<br /> (22:10) The Bible Book Club Podcast: Two Million Downloads and Counting<br /> (27:00) Reading the Word in Community: The Marco Polo Accountability Method<br /> (30:20) Susan's Cardiac Arrest at 17 and Her Near-Death Experience<br /> (36:00) Adopting Two Children from Russia: A Roller Coaster of Faith<br /> (41:15) Encouragement for Women in Tough Seasons<br /> (45:30) Favorite Bible Verse: Revelation 3:8<br /> (47:00) Book Recommendation: Praying the Scriptures by Jodie Berndt<br /> (49:10) Bargain Pick and Closing Prayer</p> <p>About the Guest:<br /> Susan Merrill is the Chief Marketing and Program Officer for Family First, the faith-based nonprofit organization she co-founded with her husband Mark Merrill over 30 years ago. What began as a desire to invest together in a ministry grew into one of the most impactful family organizations in the country, home to well-known platforms All Pro Dad and iMOM. Susan is also the author of multiple books including The Passionate Mom, Listen to Love By, and From Me to You. A gifted Bible teacher, she co-hosts the Bible Book Club podcast, which has surpassed two million downloads, taking listeners through the entire Bible one book at a time. Married to Mark for 37 years, Susan is the mother of five children, three biological and two adopted from Russia, and the proud grandmother of three. Her life has been shaped by a near-death cardiac arrest at age 17, which left her with an unshakeable conviction that she is here for a purpose, and a pacemaker that reminds her at every checkpoint to keep pressing forward. Susan is based in Tampa, Florida, and is passionate about seeing women embrace generosity with their time, talent, and treasure.</p> <p>Meet the Host: Kim Moeller<br /> Kim Moeller is a dynamic Charitable Advisor in Philanthropy CAP® based in sunny San Diego. With a passion for faith, generosity, and living a meaningful life, Kim brings her expertise in financial services, business development, and life coaching to every episode of the Generous Girl podcast. Kim has spent years inspiring others as a women's event speaker, teaching leader, and professional life coach. She employs a unique blend of transparency, depth, humor, and real-life stories to inspire personal growth and significance. She is passionate about celebrating generosity in all forms, whether in faith, family, fitness, finance, or friendship, and thrives on helping women take their next step toward a life of purpose. Known for her talent as a connector, Kim loves introducing women to the people, resources, and ideas they need to know, all while sharing her favorite bargain finds and hot tips. When she's not hosting the podcast, Kim enjoys life as a devoted wife, mom to four grown kids and their spouses, and "dog mom" to her sweet yellow lab, Rey. She finds joy in long beach walks, meaningful conversations, and cheering others on in their journeys of faith and generosity. Join Kim on Generous Girl as she celebrates stories of impact, inspires a spirit of giving, and reminds us all of the incredible power of generosity.</p> <p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kimmoeller100<br /> Learn more, listen, and subscribe at www.generousgirl.com</p>
