A Double Match-Day Reflection | Katie Portolese and Megan Baer

From Study Dates to Married in Medical School | Natalie DeKryger and Nicole Hull

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/fan_mail/new] A big welcome to Natalie DeKryger, our guest for this week's podcast! Natalie is an oncology nurse, new mom, and wife to a fourth year medical student who just matched into general surgery. This conversation was recorded just before the birth of her son and match day, so hearing Natalie's trust in the Lord prior to these big life changes was so encouraging to us! She shares... * rhythms her and her husband established to intentionally cultivate their marriage. * their pregnancy journey while navigating residency interviews and an upcoming match day. * what trusting the Lord looks like as her husband approaches a surgical specialty and unknown match results. We're grateful for Natalie's reflection and testimony, and pray it is exhorting to you! Scriptures referenced: Philippians 1:6, Proverbs 16:9 SLS on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/surrenderinglikesarah]and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/surrenderinglikesarah/]. Support the SLS Ministry [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]. Purchase SLS Stickers [https://forms.gle/a9L5KKrG8SCppA9K9] Connect with your local Side By Side Ministry! [https://www.sidebysidecmda.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]

A Double Match-Day Reflection | Katie Portolese and Megan Baer

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/fan_mail/new] Join us for an early Match Day podcast release, featuring our friend, Katie Portolese! Katie is wife to a PGY5 general surgery resident who just completed the match process for a colorectal fellowship. Join us as Katie reflects on and compares her family's residency match experience to their recent fellowship match.  She shares... * how God has grown her faith in the seven years between both Match Days, * the rich blessings God revealed after a disappointing residency match, * practical advice on how to prepare for an upcoming Match. If you are looking for Gospel hope as you're processing an upcoming (or recent) Match Day, then this episode is for you! Scriptures referenced: John 15:4, Romans 1:19-20, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Proverbs 16:9. SLS on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/surrenderinglikesarah]and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/surrenderinglikesarah/]. Support the SLS Ministry [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]. Purchase SLS Stickers [https://forms.gle/a9L5KKrG8SCppA9K9] Connect with your local Side By Side Ministry! [https://www.sidebysidecmda.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]

A Conversation of Grace and Endurance with an Orthopedic Surgeon's Wife and (now!) Mom of Four | Karyssa Davidson, Nicole Hull, & Brooke Avon

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/fan_mail/new] What a treat to kick off Season 3 with our friend, Karyssa Davidson! Karyssa is wife to a PGY5 Orthopedic Surgery resident and a mom to now (as of January 2026) four beautiful children! As she reflects on the past five years of training prior to a move for fellowship, her words speak to the heart of wives in the throes of challenging training years.  Karyssa exhorts us to give grace to our husbands during long and difficult seasons of training, reminding us to look to Jesus as the perfect example of steadfast endurance as He endured the cross. She shares ways God has spoken to and encouraged her through long seasons of waiting to get married, have children, finish a season of long-distance while married, and completing surgical residency. We pray God uses her words as balm to your soul if you also are walking through a long and difficult season as a medical wife! Scriptures Referenced: Proverbs 3:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9 SLS on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/surrenderinglikesarah]and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/surrenderinglikesarah/]. Support the SLS Ministry [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]. Purchase SLS Stickers [https://forms.gle/a9L5KKrG8SCppA9K9] Connect with your local Side By Side Ministry! [https://www.sidebysidecmda.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]

Founding Side By Side & Listening to God's Call | Robin Morgenthaler & Megan Baer

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/fan_mail/new] Robin Morgenthaler, wife to a pulmonologist and founder of Side By Side joins us in our Season 2 Finale! She shares about the numerous times she has surrendered to God's calling, from moving all over the country, to adoption, to founding Side By Side!  We are so excited for you to hear the wisdom she shares with us!  SLS on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/surrenderinglikesarah]and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/surrenderinglikesarah/]. Support the SLS Ministry [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]. Purchase SLS Stickers [https://forms.gle/a9L5KKrG8SCppA9K9] Connect with your local Side By Side Ministry! [https://www.sidebysidecmda.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]

Striving Together As One with Side By Side Executive Director, Rebecca Lehman | Rebecca Lehman, Megan Baer, & Brooke Avon

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/fan_mail/new] We are honored to have Side By Side's Executive Director, Rebecca Lehman, join us for this episode! We've packed a lot of her story into this one - starting with her early life when the Lord laid a foundation of faith and ministry, and leading to how that foundation prepared her for her current leadership of Side By Side!  Rebecca traces her experience with Side By Side, from first joining after having twins, to co-starting a chapter during residency, to joining the executive team, and finally to how she came to her current role as Executive Director. She gives the best practical advice: like when to say "yes" and "no" to ministry opportunities, and how to reassure your husband in his identity in Christ. Her wisdom is timeless and has been inspiring to us - we're thrilled to share this conversation with you! Scriptures referenced: Philippians 1:27, Ecclesiastes 5:6, Romans 8:28, and Romans 5:2 SLS on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/surrenderinglikesarah]and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/surrenderinglikesarah/]. Support the SLS Ministry [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]. Purchase SLS Stickers [https://forms.gle/a9L5KKrG8SCppA9K9] Connect with your local Side By Side Ministry! [https://www.sidebysidecmda.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312219/support]