Return to Radiance

About Return to Radiance

The Counter Culture Mama Podcast is for women who refuse to conform. Hosted by Danielle Venables, this show is a raw, real-time look into what it means to raise a family, nurture a marriage, and build a business that honors your values in a world that’s lost its way. Here, we talk about faith, family, freedom, and the new kind of motherhood emerging — one rooted in conviction, simplicity, and strength. Expect honest conversations, unfiltered reflections, and countercultural truths about womanhood, leadership, motherhood, marriage, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating business from home, raising kids to think critically, or redefining what “having it all” really means, this podcast will challenge, ground, and remind you that you’re not alone in walking the narrow path. Keywords: Christian motherhood, countercultural parenting, values-based business, faith-driven moms, motherhood podcast, marriage and motherhood, truth-based living, family freedom, biblical womanhood, entrepreneur mom podcast

Publisher

Danielle Venables

Category

business · kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Feb 2022

Latest episode

10 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

131 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2026

   130. How to Find Peace When Everything Feels Out of Control

   Something happened that completely shook our world and forced me to ask a hard question: When everything feels out of control, what do I reach for first? In this episode, I'm sharing why I've been away, what's been happening with our family, and what God has been teaching me through one of the hardest seasons we've faced. We talk about: • My son's baptism and the spiritual warfare that followed • The devastating accident involving my husband's best friend • Stress, anxiety, and le...

2. 

   5 Jun 2026

   129. Who's Discipling You? The Hidden Influence of Friendships

   Your closest friendships are forming you, whether you realize it or not. The people you trust, confide in, seek advice from, and spend the most time with have a powerful influence on your marriage, your convictions, your business decisions, and even the direction of your faith. In this episode, we examine the popular self-help phrase, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with," and ask a deeper question: What does Scripture say about influence? And what changes when...

3. 

   29 May 2026

   128. Spiritual Warfare Is Real: Facing Hard Times After You Choose Jesus

   The moment you start following Jesus… why does everything suddenly feel harder? If you’ve ever recommitted your life to Christ, gone back to church, or made a bold step of faith—only to be hit with anxiety, conflict, temptation, or chaos—you’re not alone. And you’re not imagining it. In this episode, Danielle Venables breaks down what the Bible actually says about spiritual warfare, why the battle isn’t just about willpower, and how Ephesians 6 reframes everything. We talk about: Why th...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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