Ep. 185 Practicing Presence during the Holidays (and everyday) with Kate Merrick A girlfriend chat about family, good and hard seasons, and the importance of showing up for it all! Today I am sharing a podcast episode that could transform your holiday season…maybe even your whole life. Seriously, that’s a big claim, but have a listen and I think you’ll agree — it’s that powerful. I’m so happy to bring back this conversation I had with Kate Merrick in 2019. If you aren’t
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Holidays with Boys, and More {Episode-184 with Ruth Chou Simons]
If you're like me, you always intend to keep the holidays Christ-centered, but in reality it isn't easy. In the busyness of the holidays, we often finish the Christmas season feeling defeated and depleted. Today’s guest, Ruth Chou Simons knows the hectic nature of the holidays; raising 6 sons and running a retail business that is thriving over the holidays, the Simons family has to be intentional to keep Christ at the center. Pour a cup of coffee (or some holiday cider!) and join
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes {Episode-183 with Lysa Terkeurst}
Don't miss this great conversation about healthy boundaries, which seems especially timely as we head into the holiday season. Boundaries can be challenging – in marriage, in family, work, church, and all relationships. Lysa Terkeurst, best-selling author and founder of Proverbs 31 ministries, joins us to talk about a biblical understanding of boundaries. She offers helpful guidelines for recognizing when and where we need to set boundaries, and she shares a bit of her own difficult story
Preparing for a Grace-Filled Holiday Season {Episode-182 with Lana Stenner}
Ep. 182 A Grace-Filled Holiday Season with Lana StennerA refreshing perspective on family life and holiday traditions. This week's guest ushers us into the holidays with wisdom, grace, and laughter. Lana Stenner is a homesteading, goat-and-chicken raising, garden-growing mom who doesn’t take herself too seriously. Her new book, The Grace-Filled Homestead is irresistible, with the most beautiful photos, delicious recipes, helpful household tips, and wisdom from the farm. In today’s
Your Son Needs an Emotionally Healthy Foundation {Episode-181}
Ep. 181: Raising Sons to grow up to be Emotionally Healthy What we can do now to prepare our sons for an emotionally healthy future This is the 10th part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 11 – A Lot Going On. In this chapter I focus on the things we can do as parents to prepare our sons for an emotionally healthy future. I talk about the importance of an
Live Your Truth and other Lies being fed to our children. {Episode-180 with Alisa Childers}
Ep. 180 LIVE YOUR TRUTH and other Lies Confronting our Children, with Alisa Childers Tackling some of the most prevalent cultural deceptions confronting our children today. “Live your truth,” “Follow your heart”, “God wants you to be happy”…the list goes on of popular cultural messages that sound so good…but do not line up with Scripture. As harmless as these memes and messages may seem, they have great potential to lead our kids down a very dangerous path. These cultural messages are not
Big Announcements and Parenting Q&A {Episode-179 with Monica}
Ep. 179 Big announcements + Parenting Q & A! I've got some big news and I'm responding to questions sent in! This is an episode I have been so excited to share…for so long! I begin with a few announcements, one of which I need your help with! With my new book, Raising Amazing, coming out in February, I am also considering some changes to the podcast...Like a new name and a wider focus! 😲🥰 But before I do, I really want to hear from you so find a survey on that topic
Finding Joy in Painful Seasons {Episode-178 with Nicole Jacobsmeyer}
Ep. 178 Take Back Your Joy, with Nicole Jacobsmeyer Fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handle. Life can be incredibly challenging, and pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. (I wish they were not.) We will all face difficult times, and when you are a parent, the way you respond to difficulties has an impact on the generations that follow you. Today’s guest, Nicole Jacobsmeyer has faced her fair share of difficulties. From being a medical residency
