A lot happens in a one summer! -- Let's have coffee and talk about it! Hey Friends! Well - wow, that June-July-August came and went, didn't it? 😮 I hope you had a good one... I'm grabbing something hot and pumpkin-y (obviously)...what will you be having? You might laugh, but I really do imagine we're having coffee as I write these, so hope you don't mind playing along! So, grab a comfy chair and let's catch up! First we have to just sit for a second
Encouragement and faith
Don’t Miss Out! {Episode 119 with Jeannie Cunnion}
After two great books related to parenting, Jeannie Cunnion switched gears to share the greatest parenting tool she has discovered: The power of the Holy Spirit. Now Jeannie doesn’t want anyone to miss out on experiencing the same power. Today Jeannie joins us to talk about the benefits of having the Holy Spirit’s presence in our life, daily. I love how understandable and practical Jeannie makes things, and I love that when we really grasp the Holy Spirit in our own
Learning to Grow Slow {Episode 118 with Jennifer Dukes Lee}
In a culture that embraces hurry, today’s episode with Jennifer Dukes Lee invites us an alternative…one of strategically “growing slow.” Jennifer discovered these lessons after years of fast-paced, high stress living – a season that led her to a breaking point. Jennifer says that the lessons she shares in her book, Growing Slow, are the result of unlearning what the world taught her about success and finding the courage to walk in a world that asked her to never stop running.
Book Birthday + What a Teenage Boy Needs Most Podcast and GIVEAWAY!! – Episode 117
A Boy Mom Book birthday party, a viral blog post read-aloud, and some fun giveaways!! 7 years ago I wrote a blog post that was read by nearly 2 million people in 2 weeks. 😲🥰 That blog post led to many cool things, including the chance for me to publish my book, Boy Mom, and launch The Boy Mom Podcast! 🥳 This week the Boy Mom Book turns two, and I’m full of thankfulness and a bit of nostalgia. On the podcast today I reflect on all of the steps that led to the book, and for
Learning to Live Freely and Lightly {Episode 115 with Emily Lex}
Learning to Live Freely and Lightly, with Emily Lex Emily Lex – watercolor artist and popular blogger, (who also happens to live in my hometown of Gig Harbor, Wa!) joins me today for a candid conversation about her journey from insecurity and anxiety, to quiet confidence and peace. Facing many of the emotions and struggles common to all of us, Emily found the reward of a renewed sense of identity and strength. This conversation inspired me so much, and I think you’ll find
The Most Important Thing a Parent Can Do {Episode 114 with Brooke McGlothlin}
Brooke McGlothlin has become a favorite resource for all things praying for your kids. Her interviews in episodes 27 and 42 were some of the most listened to here on the Boy Mom Podcast, and she is back with more inspiration today. Brooke’s brand new book, Praying Mom: Making Prayer Your First and Best Response to Parenting, just came out and we get a sneak peek into some of the awesome content in the book. Brooke has such a friendly, encouraging tone, I know
Treading Boldly Through a Pornographic World {Episode-113}
Hey Friends. Ok, so maybe I've said this before, but I really mean it: This podcast episode is sooo important. I would put this week's episode at the top of the list of most important Boy Mom episodes to listen to! As we are wrapping up my summer mini-series on Boys and Technology, today we dive into the most concerning issue related to boys and devices: Pornography. Josh Glaser and Daniel Weiss, authors of Treading Boldly through a Pornographic World, join me to
All Q & A: From Homeschooling to the Vaccine, to Parenting A-Z! {Ep.109 with Jonah}
A Q&A episode and last week's giveaway winner announced at the bottom! Aloha Friends! For the past few months I have been saving up questions sent in from blog readers and podcast listeners, and this week I finally get to tackle a bunch of them! I wish I could have covered more, but it already got long! 😜 Not sure if I need to do more of these (in shorter segments perhaps!?) or how I can respond better, but I do enjoy these episodes, and my listeners tell me they do,
