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Don't Mom Alone Podcast

Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".

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Emotional Maturity, Teamwork, and 25 years of Marriage :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 458]

Bruce joins me today to discuss 25 years of marriage and answer listener questions like-  What did you learn in year 25 that you wish you knew in year 1? How do you make time for intimacy? How to handle times when your significant other is having a struggle with faith? And, What are you looking forward to when your kids are grown and flown? 

I discuss how I?ve grown in emotional maturity while Bruce talks about how to get out of the ruts and routines of work and family life. We also tackle different personality types and how we handle those when parenting our boys. Teen parenting is hard y?all, there are no formulas but we have learned that teamwork is essential. 

God had been so good and faithful through 25 years of marriage and parenting. Join us today as we share the vulnerable, hard, and good parts of the journey. 

Connect with Bruce:  Website:  zello.com/about-us LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-macfadyen/  Links Mentioned:  

A Drama Triangle explanation A Definition of Locus of Control  Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow  Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age: by Melissa B. Kruger  Sho?gun: The Complete Novel: by James Clavell The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany: by William Shirer
Related Episodes:

Bruce Learns to Label His Feelings :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 316] Talking, Teens, and Twenty-four Years :: Bruce + Heather [Ep 399] Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456] Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451]
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2024-03-25
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Three Faith Pillars for Parenting Teens :: Melissa Kruger [Ep 457]

Do you feel like you are on the hamster wheel of expectations this culture throws at your teen? Do you feel the pressure and pull of having them in every sport, activity, and tutor to excel? Is church becoming a point of struggle every Sunday? 

Melissa Kruger joins me to talk about all things teen and how to raise them in this culture that is pointing to everything but Jesus.  Melissa is an author and Bible teacher who encourages women as they walk through life and motherhood. We talk about how to enjoy our teens instead of curating their lives and how to allow them space to fail. Melissa shares the three pillars that are the foundation of a home focused on Christ- God?s word, prayer, and the Church. We dive into each of these and how to practically walk them out in our homes and with our teens.

Melissa ultimately reminds us that as recipients of God?s unfailing grace, we get to share that identity with our kids as we guide them through these challenging years. 

Connect with Melissa Kruger  Website:  Melissa Kruger (melissabkruger.com) Facebook: Melissa B. Kruger Instagram:  Melissa Kruger (@melissabryankruger) Links Mentioned:  

Pre-order ?Parenting with Hope? Books ? Melissa Kruger Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein   Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know by Melissa B Kruger The Gospel Coalition (TGC) Article on Melissa?s family prayer routine: Now?s the Time! Resources for Family Devotions  Related Episodes:

?What is My Responsibility in My Child?s Salvation?? :: Vela Tomba [Ep 431] Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood ? Ages and Stages ? Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382] Doubt, Questions and Your Teen?s Growing Faith :: Mary Jo Sharp [Ep 375] Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-03-18
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Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456]

Is your home a place of peace or one of anger and frustration? Do you feel exhausted from the arguing and bickering between kids? Does the bedtime struggle make most evenings end in overwhelm? 

Ralphie Jacobs is here to help us understand the science and tactics behind Positive Parenting. She started her career in early childhood education and soon realized through her own parenting struggles that there was a lack of resources for behavior change through Positive Parenting. She teaches parents how to change their own behaviors to change home environments and the practical steps to get there. 

Shifting the atmosphere of our home can feel like turning the Titanic, but Ralphie gives us hope that we can walk a path of gratitude instead of a path of scarcity. 

Connect with Ralphie Jacobs:  Website:  Simply On Purpose - Home Instagram:  Ralphie? Positive Parenting (@simplyonpurpose) Links Mentioned:  

Calm in the Chaos Webinar (watch the replay)  50+ ideas for spending one-on-one time with your kid Related Episodes: Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280] How to Stop Yelling, Lecturing and Power Struggles :: Kirk Martin {Ep 62} The Window of Tolerance :: Charissa Fry [Ep 260] 
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2024-03-11
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Secure Borders and the Compassionate Christian :: Bri Stensrud [Ep 455]

Do you feel the pull between protecting your family and kids while having compassion on the orphan and the widow who are crossing our borders? Do you feel confused about immigration laws and sustainable immigration practices? 

Today Bri Stensrud, author, human dignity advocate, and the Director at Women of Welcome shares her heart on immigration. She began her career as a pro-life advocate and after going to Mexico and seeing the reality of so many women and children, compassionate care quickly became her mission. 

Bri tells us that we can advocate for secure, safe, and legal borders and also the dignity of those arriving here in America. Fear and confusion can often cause us not to engage in the conversation or the communities around us but the Lord has called us to be salt and light. Stick around for the end where she gives practical ideas on how to reach out to those who have fled from desperate situations to bring friendship and hope. 

Connect with Bri Stensrud: 

Website:  Bri Stensrud - Women of Welcome Facebook: Women of Welcome | Facebook Instagram:  Women of Welcome (@womenofwelcome) Links Mentioned:  

Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation: by Bri Stensrud World Relief  Compassion International Show Me the Way by Henri Nouwen (the lent study Heather is doing)  Private Refugee Settlement Program   Related Episodes:

The Ministry of Presence in a Broken World :: Tess Clarke [Ep. 252] Compassion Changes Everything :: Jonathan Almonte [Ep 264] Many Hues, One Humanity :: Dr. Lucretia Berry [Ep 282] Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-03-04
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Sidetracked by Throat Gurgles, Unlikely Friendships and Trash Can Valentines :: special guest Rachel Green [Ep 454]

Today?s show starts with a small hiccup and then really gets going with our guest and listener Rachel Green (but not that one ;)).  We discussed what we had for breakfast and it was everything from a frittata, to coconut milk yogurt with all the toppings, to a Diet Dr. Pepper with saltines. Can you guess who ate what? 

Rachel admits to being sidetracked by ruminating over her busy calendar, and how Cynthia?s book is helping her, ?get comfortable with being uncomfortable so she can bring others in?. We share what the Lord is teaching us lately including Kingdom success vs. the world?s success and how to prioritize relationships over tasks. All while Cynthia starts a new segment called, ?How are we even friends??. Lastly, don?t forget to tag us on socials with your amazing dog names (Heather promises not to judge). 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: Episodes ? Cynthia Yanof Links Mentioned:  

 Life Is Messy, God Is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life: by Yanof, Cynthia Jordan's Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Coffee Syrup, Vanilla Life Is Beautiful (English Subtitled) Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space: by Heather MacFadyen Women, Food and Hormones  Jesus cookies Lume deodorant (use DMA to get $5 off starter pack) Clothes Steamer  Related Episodes:

?Plump it Up?:: Sidetracked by 10 years of Podcasting [Ep 437] Balancing Work and Family Life :: Tricia Goyer [Ep 7] Strengthening Our Friendships :: Susan Seay [Ep 289] Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-03-01
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Hope for the Hopeless Marriage :: Kathy Bush [Ep 453]

If you need a reminder that God can redeem and restore a broken marriage, this week?s guest, Kathy Bush shares her powerful restoration testimony. 

Kathy and Tim have been married for 42 years, many of those years filled with hurt, pain and infidelity. Their story centers around a primary marriage challenge ?bringing two stories,  backgrounds, and expectations together. It took Kathy and Tim hitting rock bottom to begin a two-year process of counseling where they found a place of healing. 

Kathy reminds us that God designed marriage before He designed the church and that it can be a powerful tool against the enemy if we can walk in step together. Today Kathy and Tim run War Room Ministries to serve men, marriages, families, and churches across the country and help families find healing. 

Connect with Kathy Bush:  Website:  Home - War Room Ministries Instagram:  War Room Ministries (@warroomministry)  Links Mentioned:  

Sex on The First Date by Tim and Kathy Bush The Bible Recap Family Life ?Weekend to Remember Conferences Genesis Women's Shelter---resources if you are in an abusive relationship
Related Episodes:

Building Strong Marriages :: Kimberly Beam Holmes [Ep 374] Finding the Courage to Speak Up When You?re Not Ok :: Kristen Glass [Ep 427] Rebuilding from an Abusive Marriage :: Jeni B [Ep 246]  Infidelity, Divorce and Redeeming Love :: Rebekah Greer [Ep 8] Walking Through Divorce :: Lara Williams [Ep 324]  Sinners Married to Sinners?How God Refines Us :: Cheryl Scruggs and Jae Carpenter [Ep 195] Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-02-26
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The What, Why and Work-through of Panic Attacks :: Kasey Van Norman [Ep 452]

Did you know panic attacks can happen even when everything around you looks ?perfect?? 

They can sneak up seemingly out of nowhere and be frightening. But a panic attack is a warning light to slow down and see what is happening in our bodies and emotions.  Panic is a behavioral and physical response to anxiety locked in our bodies. So many of us can feel alone and isolated even when surrounded by people. 

My guest today, Kasey Van Norman, an author, counselor, and teacher, shares the neurological and physical science behind panic attacks and anxiety. She gives us insight into why they happen and reminds us that the key to living a life free of anxiety is a present relationship with Jesus. Kasey dives into Luke 10 where Mary and Martha show the pull between anxiety and peace.  She reminds us that sitting at the feet of Jesus is the way to peace and always available to us.  

Connect with Kasey Van Norman: 

Website:  Kasey Van Norman  Facebook: The Made Well House Instagram:  Kasey Van Norman, LPC | Therapy + Theology (@kaseyvannorman) Made Well House: The Made Well House Counseling and Wellness
Links 

Freedom Prayer Ministries People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership by  John Townsend Ultimate Leadership Conferences Soul of Shame by Dr. Curt Thompson Don't Mom Alone: Growing the Relationships You Need to Be the Mom You Want to Be: by Heather MacFadyen 
Related Episodes:

Freedom from Anxiety :: Ashley Willis [Ep 180]  Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311] Panic Attacks and Growing Trust :: JJ Heller [Ep 238]
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2024-02-19
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Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451]

Boys today are struggling more than ever with social anxiety.  

They feel hesitant, anxious, and struggle to take healthy risks. How do we know when to push them into uncomfortable places? Many boys are even struggling with life milestones like getting their driver's license, asking a girl to the school dance, or applying to college. OCD and ADHD are on the rise and we want to understand when to step in and get them any help that is needed.  

My guest David Thomas, a licensed professional counselor, is back to bring wisdom, advice, and tools to navigate life with our boys. He tells us the top three reasons why these issues are on the rise. David helps us learn how to support, challenge, and help boys be more outward moving and have more purpose. He reminds us that our sons are first a child of God and we can anchor them in that truth as we parent and guide them through life. 

Connect with David Thomas:  Website:  Raising Boys and Girls (raisingboysandgirls.com) Facebook: Raising Boys and Girls | Facebook Instagram:  Raising Boys and Girls (@raisingboysandgirls) ? Instagram photos and videos Links Mentioned:  

Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David  The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff Feeding the Mouth That Bites You: A Complete Guide to Parenting Adolescents and Launching Them Into the World by Kenneth Wilgus  Legacy Changer by Kristen Hallinan Life 360 App  Your Enneagram Coach (a gospel-centered approach to the Enneagram)  Related Episodes:

David Thomas Episodes Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood ? Ages and Stages ? Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382]  The Enneagram and Motherhood :: Suzanne Stabile [Ep 232]  Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-02-12
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Feeding Your Kids Without Mom Guilt :: Kacie Barnes [Ep 450]


Kids plus nutrition often equals a storm of thoughts and emotions. What should I serve my child? How do I get them to eat it? Is what I heard on the internet true? We don?t come to these questions with blank slates either. Words spoken to us or ideas we?ve internalized can make this area of life rife with trouble. 

But my guest this week is mom and registered dietician Kacie Barnes and she is here to help! She?s got broad guidelines and specific tips to help us through snacks and mealtimes. 

The one thing she made sure to say in our interview? 

?Give yourself some credit because I know that you work really hard to feed your kids and it is not an easy job.?

Connect with Kacie Barnes: 

Website:  https://mamaknowsnutrition.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnutrition/  Instagram:  @mamaknowsnutrition 

Links Mentioned:  

 Renzo?s Pick Eater Multivitamin with Iron  Find Simple Mills foods or Harvest Pea Snaps at your favorite grocer
Related Episodes:

Fed is Best || New Baby Series Pt 2 :: Dr. Bridget Young Healthy Habit Building :: Kat Lee [Ep 300] 
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2024-02-05
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Life is Messy, God is Good :: Sidetracked with Cynthia and Heather [Ep 449]

Where do you turn when life gets messy? 

Cynthia said it best, ?98% of life is the messy part.? But that sentence doesn?t have to end there, with us shaking our fists at the sky. Instead, get Sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we dive right into life?s messy parts, clinging to the brilliant hope that God is still good to us, and for us. 

Pre-order Cynthia?s new book, Life is Messy, God is Good and enter our contest to be on a future episode of Sidetracked! 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: MESSmerized  Links Mentioned:  

 Life is Messy, God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life by Cynthia Yanof Enter our Sidetracked Giveaway 
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2024-02-02
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She?s Not Your Enemy :: Jenn Schultz [Ep 448]

How do you measure yourself? How do you decide if you?re succeeding or failing in life?

One ruler we often reach for is comparison. Sometimes comparisons are helpful tools we can use to evaluate our processes or methods. But we?ve all seen comparisons go wrong. Who hasn?t thought, ?I?m not like her. I must be less than?? 

Comparison isolates. It causes us to withdraw from our community or to put up perfect-looking walls that keep people out.  My guest this week is recovering comparison-chaser, Jenn Schultz. 

Her new book, She?s Not Your Enemy, shows us the root of the problem isn?t how we are different from one another, it?s that we don?t truly know who we are. Armed with the knowledge of who God made us to be, we are free to celebrate other women and build God?s kingdom together. 

Connect with Jenn Schultz: 

Website:  https://jennschultzauthor.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennschultzauthor  Instagram:  @jennschultzauthor  Podcast: Called Into Being @calledintobeing    Links Mentioned:  

 She?s Not Your Enemy: Conquering Our Insecurities So We Can Build God?s Kingdom Together by Jenn Schultz Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323] Psalm 103 Romans 8 Ephesians 1 Related Episodes:

Be Vulnerable, Find Your People :: Jennie Allen [Ep 354] Move From Comparison to Compassion :: Karen Ehman [SOM Wk 5] Sidetracked with Fall, Homecoming and Sibling Conflict :: Cynthia & Heather [Ep 432] Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-01-22
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Is This Normal? A Women?s Health Conversation :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 447]

Have you ever asked yourself, ?Is what?s going on with my body normal?? 

So often as women, we are quiet about what?s going on with our bodies.  Our concerns have been dismissed before. We?re worried about what will have to change in our lives to fix this nagging symptom. The doctor is busy.  We have to leave this appointment soon to make it on time to the next thing on our lists. So we just deal. 

But my guest this week, Dr. Kamilia Smith, says that ?quality of life issues should not be extra credit for women.? Our conversation covers a gamut of topics from menopause to sexual health to supplements. 

Dr. Smith is the Founder and Director of Charleston House Gynecology in Dallas. Her practice is geared toward caring for all of a woman on the zig-zag road through midlife healthcare. 

Connect with Dr. Kamilia Smith: 

Website:  https://charlestonhousegyn.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestonhousegyn  Instagram:  @charlestonhousegyn  Links Mentioned:  

 Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women?s Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives ? Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris  Dallas Pyschologist/Therapist: https://behavioralhealthdallas.com/dr-katie-sardone-psychologist-therapist Dallas Counseling: https://www.mend-counseling.com/ NY Times article on Menopause  Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-01-15
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Gathering a Mentor Circle :: Ben Bevis [Ep 446]

What would you do to make sure your child?s faith life is growing strong? Is this something you?re taking on yourself or getting help with?

Join us this week as Ben Bevis, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment through faith, shares insights on gathering Mentor Circles around our young people. As the founder of Encircled, Ben is dedicated to helping to launch the Next Generation with sustained faith. Ben and Encircled do this by helping to equip parents, grandparents and mentors by grounding youth in their identity in Christ, discover their God-given gifts and create a vision for their lives. Listen in about how you as a parent can gather a Mentor Circle around your child! Connect with Ben Bevis: Website: https://encircled.org/ Instagram: @encircled.official Email: [email protected] Links Mentioned: FREE Encircled Parenting Resource (https://encircled.org/parents/) Fuller Youth Institute (https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/) Connected Families (https://connectedfamilies.org/) The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson  Related Episodes:
Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids :: Dr. Kara Powell [Ep 290] Equipping Your Kids for Difficulty :: Kim Sorgius [Ep 356] Relationships you Need to Be the Mom you Want to Be :: Heather Macfadyen [Ep 341] Exchanging False Beliefs for True Identity :: Jamie Winship [Ep 433]  Featured Sponsors: 

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2024-01-08
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Out with the Old Cherry Bomb Exhaust and In with the New :: Sidetracked by the New Year feat. Laurel Denise [Ep 445]

Happy New Year! We?re starting the year off right with mile-long to-do lists and a complex highlighting system so we don?t forget to wash the dog in the midst of crocheting that giant bow. 

JK!  

But we are thinking about what went well in 2023 and what we?re focusing in on 2024. Whether you make resolutions or not, evaluating how things are going is helpful and the flip of the calendar is a natural time to do just that. But because we?ve been victimized by the to-do list just as often as we?ve been helped by it, we brought in professional help. Laurel Denise, better known as Lolly, from Laurel Denise Planners joins us to talk about planning and to help us make sense of all those task-thoughts running around our brains. 

Getting Sidetracked may be a little more productive than usual this month! (but still with plenty of laughs!)

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Podcast: Messmerized Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof 
Connect with Laurel Denise: 

Website:  https://laureldenise.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laureldeniseloves  Instagram:  @laureldenise  TikTok: @_laureldenise

Links Mentioned:  

Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space by Heather MacFadyen Cultivate What Matters PowerSheets Life is Messy God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life by Cynthia Yanof **ENTER to be a guest on our March Sidetracked episode (giveaway ends Feb 9th) Laurel Denise Planners  Pilot Frixion Erasable Pens
Related Episodes:

Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444] Cultivate What Matters :: Lara Casey [Ep 146] 
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2024-01-05
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Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]

How are you handling your mental load? Are you a well-packed Sherpa able to take on any terrain or Sisyphus rolling the ball up the hill only to watch it roll back down? 

This is the time of year when it feels natural to look back and look forward. We can evaluate what worked and what didn?t, but more importantly we can listen to what space the Lord is asking us to occupy. Maybe things need to drop off our list. Maybe God isn?t saying ?let go? but is tasking you with bringing order to your every day. My guest this week is mom and planner creator Laurel Denise. Laurel shares her journey thus far through motherhood and owning a small business and how she made sense of it all. 

Connect with Laurel Denise: 

Website:  https://laureldenise.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laureldeniseloves  Instagram:  @laureldenise  TikTok: @_laureldenise Related Episodes:

Sunday Planning :: Retha Nichole [Ep 349] Listening for God?s Leading :: Caroline Cobb [Ep 405] RWYB Week 4 Cultivate What Matters :: Lara Casey [Ep 146] Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-12-11
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Nobody?s Mother :: Dr. Sandra Glahn [Ep 443]

Have you heard the Bible verse ?Women will be saved through childbearing?? (It?s part of 1 Timothy 2:15) What do you think that verse means? What do you think it means for the woman facing infertility, or singleness? 

My guest this week, Dr. Sandra Glahn, wants to dispel some iffy interpretations of this verse many of us grew up hearing. Dr. Glahn is Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary and has spent over 20 years trying to better understand what Paul meant in these verses in 1 Timothy, and what they mean for us today. Join me for this fascinating conversation that delves into the role of women and the cultural context of Paul?s letter, 1 Timothy. 

Connect with Dr. Sandra Glahn: 

Website:  https://sandraglahn.com/  Instagram:  @sandraglahnauthor  Links Mentioned:  

Nobody?s Mother: Artemis of Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament by Sandra L. Glahn  Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting the Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible by Sandra L. Glahn  
Related Episodes:

On the Role of Women :: Joel Muddamalle [Ep 397] Every Mom a Theologian :: Phylicia Masonheimer [Ep 389] 
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2023-12-04
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Sidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent Fails :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 442]

Ready or not, the holidays are upon us! What are your favorite holiday traditions? What are the ones you could leave behind? 

Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we discuss everything from trees (real, fake, and Jesse) to gift giving philosophies (more or less presents than Jesus?) to elves and shepherds and the awful name your pie might get if it doesn?t come out just right. There?s even help for the mom who just wants to help her kids see Jesus in the midst of all the holiday stuff!   

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Podcast: Messmerized Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Links Mentioned:  

The Jesse Tree Heather?s  Mother-in-law?s Wassail Recipe? combine in a pot: a gallon of apple cider (or juice) with 12 whole cloves, 4 tsp whole allspice, 12 sticks of cinnamon. (optional: 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup orange juice, 6 Tbsp lemon juice). Bring to a slow boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and serve hot.  Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Recipe  Pioneer Woman Chocolate Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie  Courtney DeFeo?s Light ?Em Up  Cultivate What Matters Powersheets  Christmas Eve Service Printable  Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by Paul David Tripp ?Pilgrim Rick? Season 1 Episode 8 of This Is Us Related Episodes:

Truth in the Tinsel with Amanda White (Ohamanda) :: [Ep 3]  Celebrating Advent :: Tsh Oxenreider [Ep 305] Christmas Traditions with Little Ones :: Jacki Rucksdashel [Ep 142]  Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-12-01
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How to Get Real and Savor More (Replay) :: Shauna Niequist [Ep 441]

How are you doing? 
Honestly.
What is the pace of your day? What do you long for and feel you are missing out on? What activities have you crammed in your life out of a ?should? mentality? When do you focus on your spiritual life?

Today we are getting honest about our lives. And discussing ways to deepen relationships, simplify schedules, and connect spiritually.
This week?s podcast guest is the talented, Shauna Niequist. Author of several books (?Cold Tangerines?, ?Bread and Wine?, etc), she has a new devotional available called, ?Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are?.

If you are longing for friends you can share vulnerably with, Shauna offers a simple plan.
If you struggle with the concept of slowing down and ?savoring?, we discuss our own struggle and practical ways to start. If you want to expand your spiritual life beyond time alone with your Bible, then Shauna paints a beautiful picture of what that can look like.
Shauna dishes out oodles of wise words. Enjoy!

Connect with Shauna Niequist: 

Website:  https://www.shaunaniequist.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sniequist/  Instagram:  @sniequist Links Mentioned:  

 Savor: Living Abundantly, Where You Are, As You Are by Shauna Niequist Cheddar Sage Shepherd?s Pie?switch out the sage for thyme and extra cheddar Nigella Lawson?s Guiness Chocolate Cake Brene Brown?s Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Wayne Muller?s ?A Life of Being, Having, and Doing EnoughConcentric Circles of Care
Related Episodes:

Soulful Over Frantic :: Shauna Niequist [Ep 127] Walking Through Seasons of Unbelonging :: Shauna Niequist [Ep 362] Recovering from Mom Burnout :: Nicole Zasowski [Ep 257]

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2023-11-27
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Demystifying Financial Aid :: Kristi Steele [Ep 440]

What do you think of when you hear the phrase ?college tuition?? Does your heart rate speed up? 

Sending a child to college is the culmination of a lot of effort. It?s emotional and there are a lot of logistics to manage. In this hands-on, information-packed conversation Kristi and I cover the basics of applying for financial aid for college. We talk through deadlines and how-to?s to help relieve some of the logistical stress of sending a child to college.  

Connect with Kristi Steele: 

Website:  https://www.kc360.co/  Links Mentioned:  

FAFSA Federal Student Aid  CSS Profile MyCap College Funding Services  Kristi?s The College Project   Lunch and Learn: A Deeper Dive Into Financial Aid and Scholarships: November 27, 11:00am CST (Webinar will be recorded and recording sent to all who register) **Private School Special Circumstance Form will be found with the specific university your child is applying to**  Related Episodes:

Work of Worth :: Kristi Griem [Ep 39] Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-11-20
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Bedtime Rituals to End Worry Spirals :: Emily Ley [Ep 439]

What are two words to describe your mind when your head hits the pillow most nights? 

The quiet space before sleep can be our most vulnerable moments. Whether it?s to-do?s or dredging up memories from the past, our thoughts can feel overwhelming. If we let our mind spiral we?re sacrificing the rest God intends us to enjoy. But my guest this week, Emily Ley has some bedtime rituals that can help us stop the spiraling. Crafted to help herself with the nighttime barrage of thoughts, Emily?s simple routines and reminders can set you on a path to the peace that comes, not from an easy life, but from an abiding trust in God. 

Emily is a mom of three, a best-selling author, and the founder of organizational products and tools company, Simplified.   

Connect with Emily Ley: 

Website:  https://emilyleybooks.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Instagram:  @simplified  Links Mentioned:  

The Simplified Planner Heather uses Raising Them Ready: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own by Jonathan and Erica Catherman   How to Be a Person Camp - Emily Ley on Substack  Near in the Night: 100 Evening Meditations on God?s Peace and Rest by Emily Ley Sure as the Sunrise: 100 Morning Meditations on God?s Mercy and Delight by Emily Ley  Growing Boldy: Dare to Build a Life You Love by Emily Ley A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living by Emily Ley  Related Episodes:

Fighting Toxic Thoughts :: Jennie Allen [Ep 272] Freedom From Anxiety :: Ashley Willis [Ep 180] Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311] Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-11-13
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Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 438]

Do the sights and sounds and feels of parenting overwhelm you some days? Or most days? How can we parent kindly and intentionally when we desperately need a break from all the stimulation? 

My guest this week is Mary Van Geffen. She is a mom who has striven to cultivate good relationships with her children and husband while also navigating life as a Highly Sensitive Person with diagnosed ADHD.  She knows firsthand the struggles moms face with sensory overload and she?s not trying to ?fix? you - you?re not broken! But she does offer a bevy of tips to help us take care of ourselves amidst the din of life and to parent in a calm and connected manner. 

Connect with Mary Van Geffen: 

Website:  https://www.maryvangeffen.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentcoachforspicyones  Instagram:  @maryvangeffen 
Links Mentioned:  

 How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty Class with Mary Van Geffen  Heather and Mary?s Instagram performance?Body Posture in Parenting
Related Episodes:

Body Awareness in Parenting :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 333] When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part 1) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182] When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part 2) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 183] Parenting Neurodivergent Children - Summer Edition :: Carrie Cassell [Ep 413] Parenting Sensitive and Intense Kids :: Lynne Jackson and Lydia Rex [Ep 395] Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues :: Lynne Jackson [Ep 258]
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2023-11-06
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?Plump it Up?:: Sidetracked by 10 years of Podcasting [Ep 437]

Pull out the petit fours and lip plumpers - it?s time to celebrate! Don?t Mom Alone has officially reached double digits!! 

Get Sidetracked with us as Cynthia leads us on a surprising, only mildly teary ride as we look back on 10 years of the podcast.  There?s even a Cameo from Bob Ross! Jk, there isn?t.  But we do have a great lineup of special guests and listeners to help us commemorate 10 years of mom-ing together. 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Links Mentioned:  

Don?t Mom Alone  Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Occupy Your God-Given Space PREORDER: Life is Messy, God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life by Cynthia Yanof   Milani Keep It Full Maxxx Lip Plumper **Plump At Your Own Risk** Related Episodes:

Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338] Raising Girls :: Sissy Goff [Ep 141]  The Worry-Free Parent :: Sissy Goff [Ep 421] Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311] Raising Worry-Free Girls :: Sissy Goff [Bonus] Raising Emotionally Strong Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 368] A Lil Help with Boys and Screens :: David Thomas [Bonus] Understanding Boys Better :: David Thomas [Ep 315] The Art of Nuturing Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 119] Shrinking or Swelling to Fill Your Space :: Courtney DeFeo [Ep 406] RWYB Wk 5  Light ?Em Up :: Courtney DeFeo [Ep 50] ?Help, I?m Tired of Fighting with My Daughter About Clothes? :: Kari Kampakis [Ep 429] Connecting with Your Daughter Through Humility and Compassion :: Kari Kampakis  - Part 1 [Ep 390] Steady Identity in Shifting Roles :: Kari Kampakis - Part 2 [Ep 391] The Goldmine of a Mother?s Hindsight :: Chrystal Evans Hurst [Ep 71] Rescuing the Girl in You :: Chrystal Evans Hurst [Ep 172] Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-11-03
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The Most Memorable Moments :: Celebrating 10 Years of Don't Mom Alone [Ep 436]

Some moments create a ?before? and ?after? in life. Whether it?s a circumstance we live through or a person we encounter, we see the world and our lives differently after these experiences. 

In choosing the most memorable moments to go back to, I thought about, ?What were the conversations that changed my own life and parenting??  Don?t forget, we are walking together down this path of motherhood! I?m sharing these conversations again because they have impacted my journey in encouraging, clarifying, and simplifying ways. 

Full Episodes: 
Anchoring Our Kids? Lovability in Christ :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 91] Motherhood, Career, and Identity :: Kat Armstrong [Ep 171] When to Have the Talk :: Mary Flo Ridley [Encore] The Window of Tolerance :: Charissa Fry [Ep 260]  Gospel Parenting :: Paul David Tripp [Ep 176] Connect with: 
Jeannie Cunnion  Website:  https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeannieCunnion  Instagram:  @jeanniecunnion 
Mary Flo Ridley  Website: https://birds-bees.com/  Podcast: The Birds and Bees  Instagram: @birds_bees 
Kat Armstrong Website: https://www.katarmstrong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katarmstrongauthor  Instagram: @katarmstrong1 
Charissa Fry Lopez Website: https://charissalopez.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharissaFryCounseling/ 
Paul David Tripp  Website: https://www.paultripp.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdtripp Instagram: @PaulTrippQuotes 
Links Mentioned:  
Books by Jeannie Cunnion  Parenting the Wholehearted Child: Captivating Your Child?s Heart with God?s Extravagant Grace by Jeannie Cunnion  Mom Set Free: Find Relief from the Pressure to Get It All Right by Jeannie Cunnion Don?t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit by Jeannie Cunnion  Never Alone: Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit by Jeannie Cunnion  Books by Kat Armstrong  The In-Between Place: Where Jesus Changes Your Story by Kat Armstrong No More Holding Back: Emboldening Women to Move Past Barriers, See Their Worth, and Serve God Everywhere by Kat Armstrong  The Storyline Project by Kat Armstrong   Resources from Charissa Fry Lopez  Regulation Pack  Keys to Playing with Your Kiddo  Resources by Mary Flo Ridley  God?s Very Good Design by Mary Flo Ridley Birds and Bees Courses  Resources by Paul David Tripp Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family  New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional  Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make  Complete List of Paul Tripp?s Resources 
Related Episodes: In Light of Eternity :: Jen Clouse [Ep 100]  Quiet Your Inner Critic and Practice Self-Compassion :: Kim Fredrickson [Ep 188] Lessons Learned in 87 Years (Part 1) :: Vickie Kraft [Ep 73] Lessons Learned in 87 Years (Part 2) :: Vickie Kraft [Ep 74] Donut Dates with John Price [Ep 6] Jeannie Cunnion How to {really} Parent with Grace :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 55] Set Free From Shame :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 190] Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit :: Jeannie Cunnion  [Ep 347]  Kat Armstrong Women Can Be All in for Jesus :: Kat Armstrong [Ep 253]  Mary Flo Ridley  Birds and Bees? Oh Help Me Please :: Mary Flo Ridley [GCM Ep 25] Birds and Bees (Continuing the Conversation) :: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson [Ep 153] Preparing Now for Future Puberty and Masturbation Questions :: Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley [Ep 243] Let?s Talk About Sex :: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson [Ep 328] Charissa Fry Lopez Connecting Through Play :: Charissa Fry [Ep 319]  Ages and Stages Series - The Tween Years :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 380]
Paul David Tripp The Good God Wants for Our Families :: Paul David Tripp [Ep 285] Habits of a Healthy Marriage :: Paul David Tripp [Ep 234] Opportunity vs Disruption :: Paul David Tripp [Ep 212]
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2023-10-30
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The ?Five-Timers? Club :: Celebrating 10 Years of Don?t Mom Alone [Ep 435]


Though I didn?t have a five-timers jacket to send them, the guests on today?s show have all been on DMA at least 5 times (some have been on double that amount!). 

As we celebrate ten years of the podcast we wanted to acknowledge the voices I turn to again and again for support in parenting and life. Trustworthy and encouraging, their episodes are full of hope and help so we don?t mom alone (see what I did there? ;) ). 

Connect with: 
David Thomas and Sissy Goff Website: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/  Instagram:  @raisingboysandgirls Online Courses
Sally Clarkson  Website: https://sallyclarkson.com/  Instagram: @sally.clarkson 
Jim and Lynne Jackson Website: https://connectedfamilies.org/  Instagram: @connectedfams  Online Courses 
Kirk Martin Website: https://celebratecalm.com/  Instagram: @celebratecalm  Podcast: Celebrate Calm Online Courses 
Full Episodes Here: 
Emotional Milestones :: Sissy Goff and David Thomas [Ep 160] Create a Home of Belonging & Becoming :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 107] Help Your Child Feel Safe and Loved :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 80] Calmly Parenting the Strong-Willed Child :: Kirk Martin [Ep 69] The Right to Change My Mind :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 196]
Links Mentioned:  
Books by David Thomas and Sissy Goff 
Are My Kids on Track: 12 Emotional, Social and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach by Sissy Goff and David Thomas
The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy Goff 
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas
Raising Worry-Free Girls by Sissy Goff
Brave by Sissy Goff
Braver Stronger Smarter by Sissy Goff
Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David Thomas


Books by Sally Clarkson
Different: the Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him
Giving Your Words: The Lifegiving Power of a Verbal Home for Family Faith Formation 
Help, I?m Drowning: Weather the Storms of Life with Grace and Hope 
Mom Heart Moments: Daily Devotions for Lifegiving Motherhood 
Girls Club: Cultivating Lasting Friendship in a Lonely World  
The Lifegiving Parent: Giving Your Child a Life Worth Living for Christ
The Lifegiving Table: Nurturing Faith Through Feasting One Meal at a Time
Books by Jim & Lynne Jackson
Discipline That Connects with Your Child?s Heart 
How to Grow a Connected Family 

Related Episodes: David Thomas and Sissy Goff 
Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338]
Raising Girls :: Sissy Goff [Ep 141] 
The Worry-Free Parent :: Sissy Goff [Ep 421]
Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311]
Raising Worry-Free Girls :: Sissy Goff [Bonus]
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 368]
A Lil Help with Boys and Screens :: David Thomas [Bonus]
Understanding Boys Better :: David Thomas [Ep 315]
The Art of Nuturing Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 119]


Sally Clarkson
That?s Me?Sleep Deprived and Needing Jesus :: Jennie and Sally [Ep 106]
Create a Home of Belonging & Becoming :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 107]
Cultivating Friendships in a World of Isolation :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 233]
Weathering Life?s Storms :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 336]
How to Own Your Life :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 54]
Identifying Your God-Given Space (Part 2) :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 404] RWYB Wk 3

Jim and Lynne Jackson
How to Connect, Coach and Correct Your Child :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 81]
Connecting With Your Kids in Any Circumstance :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 98]
Resolving Sibling Conflict :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 126]
The Entitlement Fix :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 200]
Discipline 101 (Live Event - Friday Night) :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 221]
Connected Relationships (Live Event) :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 222]
Helping Your Child With Sensory Processing Issues :: Lynne Jackson [Ep 258]
Grace and Truth for Moms :: Lynne Jackson [Ep 296]
Parenting Sensitive and Intense Kids :: Lynne Jackson and Lydia Rex [Ep 395]

Kirk Martin
How to Stop Yelling, Lecturing and Power Struggles :: Kirk Martin [Ep 62]
Calmly Parenting the Strong-Willed Child :: Kirk Martin [Ep 69]
Summer (and Sibling) Survival Guide :: Kirk Martin [Ep 77]
How to Stay Calm with School Stress :: Kirk Martin [Ep 88]
Q and A with Kirk Martin From Celebrate Calm :: Kirk Martin [Ep 104] 
10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns and Arguments :: Kirk Martin [Ep 139] 
The Legacy of a Calm Father :: Kirk Martin [Ep 210]

Bruce
How to Shine a Light as a Family :: Bruce MacFadyen [Ep 5]
When Your Husband Has a Demanding Job :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 38]
Goals, Roles, & Superpowers :: Bruce and Heather MacFadyen [Ep 112]
This is Us :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 145]
The Right to Change My Mind :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 196]
20th Anniversary Q and A Episode :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 242]
Bruce Learns to Label His Feelings :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 316]
Talking, Teens, and Twenty-Four Years :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 399]

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2023-10-23
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The ?Don?t Miss? List :: Celebrating 10 Years of Don?t Mom Alone [Ep 434]

How do you quantify 10 years of mom-ing together? 

Let?s start with what I want to make sure you don?t miss. As we inch closer to 500 episodes, I selected clips from 5 episodes over the years for us to listen to together this week. 

Some have been transformational for me, all get to the heart of the message I want you to hear as a mom - you?re in the right spot and God is lavishing his love over you as your work to pass on your faith, to really see what your kids need, to release the shame you carry, and to fully occupy your God-given space.  

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Dr Kara Powell - https://karapowell.com/ Instagram: @kpowellfyi   Amy and Jeffrey Olrick - https://www.growingconnected.com/ Instagram: @growingconnected  Jo Saxton  - https://www.josaxton.com/ Instagram: @JoSaxton  Dr. Curt Thompson - https://curtthompsonmd.com/Instagram: @curtthompsonmd  Lisa Harper - https://www.lisaharper.org/Instagram: @lisadharper  Listen to the Full Episodes:

Build Lasting Faith In Your Kids :: Dr. Kara Powell [Ep 290] Six Needs of Every Child :: Amy and Jeffrey Olrick [Ep 322] Embracing the Mom You?re Meant to Be :: Jo Saxton [Ep 283]  Redeeming Shame Through Community :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Ep 308] When Your Wounded Soul Needs a Smiling God :: Lisa Harper [Ep 174] Links Mentioned:  

Books by Dr. Kara Powell  3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family: Over 100 Practical and Tested Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Kids  Books by Amy Elizabeth Olrick and Jeffrey Olrick The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids Through the Science of Connection  Books by Jo Saxton  The Dream of You: Let Go of Broken Identities and Live the Life You Were Made For Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Step into Your Influence  More Than Enchanting: Breaking Through Barriers to Influence Your World Influential: Women in Leadership at Church, Work and Beyond Books by Curt Thompson, MD The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves by Curt Thompson, MD The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson, MD The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community by Curt Thompson, MD Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson, MD  Books by Lisa Harper  A Perfect Mess: Why You Don?t Have to Worry About Being Good Enough for God The Sacrament of Happy: What a Smiling God Brings to a Wounded World Overextended and Loving Most of It Stumbling Into Grace     Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-10-16
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Exchange False Beliefs with True Identity :: Jamie Winship [Ep 433]


What hats do you wear? We?ve all heard the phrase ?She wears many hats.? Maybe we?ve said it about ourselves or others. But do you know what is constant in this word picture about one person performing many roles? The head that the hats sit on. It?s such a simple concept - we remain the same in each job we do or season we?re in. But it isn?t simple at all, is it? If we think of our identity as the hat rather than the person wearing the hat, we?ll continually be shifting, trying to keep up. 

So how do we find our true identity and live in the freedom of who God created us to be? My guest this week is author and storyteller Jamie Winship. In our encouragement-packed conversation, Jamie invites us to learn to hear the voice of love and to live fearlessly in our truest selves. 

Connect with Jamie Winship: 

Website:  https://www.jamiewinship.com/ & https://www.identityexchange.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship  Instagram:  @thejamiewinship  Links Mentioned:  

Antioch Youth Camp --Jamie shares more of his story Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God by Jamie Winship  Related Episodes:

Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323] Listening to the Lord :: Kelsey Phillips [Ep 279] Right Where You Belong Podcast Series Motherhood, Career, and Identity :: Kat Armstrong [Ep 171]  Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-10-09
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Sidetracked with Fall, Homecoming and Sibling Conflict :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 432]

It?s mum time in Texas, y?all! Both the colorful garden flowers and the personalized faux floral and ribbon creations seen at Texas homecoming football games. 

Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we decode what the kids are saying these days, design our own mums, and talk about the hard things life has thrown at us lately. We discuss the trap of comparison and we finally stop searching for the elusive Conflict-Free Sibling Zone but instead help our kids learn reconciliation. 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof 
Links Mentioned:  

Joy (movie about self-wringing mop) QVC meat  HALO usb/bolt charger Cynthia mentioned.  This Dream Is Not For You: Learn to Live by Letting Go by Wady Joye  Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and  Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space by Heather MacFadyen 
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Resolving Sibling Conflict :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 126]
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2023-10-06
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?What is My Responsibility in My Child?s Salvation?? :: Vela Tomba [Ep 431]

What is our role in our children?s salvation? 

It?s easy to hope in a formulaic approach for our kids? salvation - to think if we just pray and have the family bible studies we?re guaranteed our kids will make an early decision to follow Jesus. But what about when they don?t? How do we stay ?ok? when our kids are choosing the things we wouldn?t choose for them? How do we trust in God?s relentless but gentle pursuit of our kids when we don?t see any evidence of it? 

My guest this week, Vela Tomba, says we stay in our own hula-hoop. We let go of the things we cannot control. We allow ourselves grief but we also allow ourselves hope and trust in the way God is writing the story. She draws from her own experience as a mom and from helping other moms struggling with their kids? choices. 

Connect with Vela Tomba: 

Website:  https://www.velatomba.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vela.tomba/  Instagram:  @velatomba  Links Mentioned:  

Cru Campus Ministries Paige Brown Bible Study on Jonah (new videos each Wed with discussion questions?only up for a week) The Bible Recap with Tara Leigh Cobble Strong?s Concordance App Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring For Yourself by Melody Beattie  Pollyanna
Related Episodes:

Hula Hoop-o-logy :: Vela Tomba [GCM Ep 28] Self-Differentiation and Why It Matters :: Nancy Houston [Ep 335]  Summer of Mentorship 2019 Week One :: Nancy Williams  Building Lasting Faith in Your Kids :: Dr. Kara Powell [Ep 290]  Doubt, Questions and Your Teen?s Growing Faith :: Mary Jo Sharp [Ep 375]
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2023-10-02
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Ministry in the Margins :: Angel Ricchuiti and Brittany Turner [Ep 430]

What is your ministry? Of course, motherhood is its own type of ministry, but did you envision something else as your ?ministry?? Whether you had plans you?ve set aside or not, working at something you?re passionate about outside of your home can quite the challenge. 

My guests this week are Angel Ricchuiti and Brittany Turner. Both are moms of 4 and both want to use their giftings and experience to serve Christ. Our conversation explores the tension between caring for children and doing ministry. 

Connect with Angel Ricchuiti: 

Website:  https://angelricchuiti.blogspot.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angel.ricchuiti  Instagram:  @angelricchuiti
Connect with Brittney Turner: 

Website:  https://brittanyjturner.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambrittanyjturner  Instagram:  @iambrittanyjturner 
Links Mentioned:  

Tim Ricchuiti's Math TikTok Account  How to set up your own Amazon Affiliate account

Related Episodes:

Church Hurts, Healed by the Churh :: Angel Ricchuiti [Ep 355] Postpartum Depression :: Brittany Turner [Ep 277] Mom, You are Important but Not Essential, That?s Good News :: Brittany Turner [Ep 361]
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2023-09-25
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?Help, I?m Tired of Fighting with my Daughter about Clothes? :: Kari Kampakis [Ep 429]

Admit it, you?ve seen a girl somewhere and thought, ?I can?t believe her mother let her out of the house wearing that.?

But if you?ve parented a teenage girl, you know it?s just not that simple. 

How can we connect with our daughters and let them know we?re on their side even if we are not on board with certain trends or styles? My guest this week is author, speaker, and mother of four girls, Kari Kampakis. She has walked the road of countless clothing conversations with her girls. She gives practical encouragement for moms to build relationships and learn the art of compromise that doesn?t throw out standards but still lets girls have choices. 

Connect with Kari Kampakis: 

Website:  https://www.karikampakis.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karikampakiswriter/  Instagram:  @karikampakis  Podcast: Girl Mom  Links Mentioned:    Lee Cordon Homecoming Dresses Post   Related Episodes:

Connecting With Your Daughter Through Humility and Compassion :: Kari Kampakis Part 1 [Ep 390] Steady Identity in Shifting Roles :: Kari Kampakis Part 2 [Ep 391] Important Topics to Cover with Tweens and Teens about Manners, Technology, and Friendship:: Lee Cordon [Ep 408] Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-09-18
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My Kid Saw Porn, Now What? :: Mandy Majors [Ep 428]

What would you do if your kid told you they saw porn? What would you do if you discovered porn on your child?s device? 

My guest this week is mom and founder of NextTalk, Mandy Majors. Her daughter was exposed to pornography at age 9 at school and she didn?t see it on a cell phone. That was a wake-up call moment for Mandy and she made it her goal to teach other parents how to talk through the quickly changing digital world.  Fast forward 10 years and NextTalk is spreading the message of fostering real relationships between parents and kids - the kind where both parties can talk about those awkward or taboo subjects freely. Mandy encourages us that if we do our best to create a safe place of open communication between us and our kids there isn?t a tech situation we can?t face together.  

Connect with Mandy Majors: 

Website:  https://nexttalk.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextTalk  Instagram:  @nexttalkorg  Podcast: https://nexttalk.org/podcast/  Links Mentioned:  

Chris McKenna and Protect Young Eyes  Kristen Jenson and Defend Young Minds Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today?s Young Kids by Kristen A. Jenson Fight the New Drug  Related Episodes:

Creating Digital Safe Spaces :: Chris McKenna [Ep 360]  Braving the Tech Landscape Through Connection :: Chris McKenna [Ep 424] Porn-Proofing Our Kids :: Kristen Jenson [Ep 256] Pornography :: Jimmy and Josh Myers of Pairadocs Podcast [Ep 162] Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-09-11
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Finding Courage to Speak Up When You?re Not OK :: Kristen Glass [Ep 427]

Who do you call when it feels like your world is falling apart? Do you share your struggles with trusted friends or is it hard to open up about what is going on in your life? 

Toward the end of her first marriage Kristen Glass broke a habit she?d had for years - struggling silently. For years she suffered alone, carrying shame for her actions and circumstances that left her feeling condemned and isolated. All that changed one weekend in Utah when she found the courage to tell a friend her story. That simple act of speaking up freed her to see the truth of who God made her to be and His great love for her. Join me for her story that has dark times and places but is also filled with the hope of redemption and restoration that only God can bring. 

Connect with Kristen Glass:  Email:  [email protected]  Related Episodes: Walking Through Divorce :: Lara Williams [Ep 324] Forgiving What You Can?t Forget :: Lysa TerKeurst [Ep 304] Good Boundaries and Goodbyes :: Lysa TerKeurst [Ep 387] Coping Mechanisms, Recovery, and Codependency :: Taylor Bashta [Ep 275] Sinners Married to Sinners - How God Refines Us :: Cheryl Scruggs and Jae Carpenter [Ep 195] Rebuilding From an Abusive Marriage :: Jeni B [Ep 246] Featured Sponsors:  Find links to this week?s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors
2023-09-04
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Sidetracked with Cynthia and Heather [Ep 426]


Is Back-to-School time a mini fresh-start for you? With all the fresh supplies we get a chance to think again about who we want to be and what our daily life can look like. 

Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we discuss rhythms we are creating for the fall. Cynthia discovers AI and we talk habits, opening our homes for connection, scrapbooking for our younger selves, and new business ventures! 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof 
Links Mentioned:  

Book a Mahjong training party with Heather and Amber  @Mad4Mahj  Leanne Morgan  Nate Bargatze  Kevin James 
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Previous episodes with Heather and Cynthia
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2023-09-01
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Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Tech :: Joey Odom [Ep 425]

Maybe you?ve wondered if you are addicted to your phone? Or if your kids are addicted to their devices? Is addicted the right word to use? 

Between work and school and life it is nearly impossible to live without some screen interaction, but what if we could change our relationship with our screens? What if they are not something we are powerless against, but something we can put in their proper places? 

My guest this week is dad and entrepreneur, Joey Odom. His own missed moments as a dad served as the impetus for changing his relationship with his phone and creating a system to help us do the same. His encouragement and creativity help us give ourselves (and our spouses and kids) grace and tools to shape our time spent with and away from screens. 

Connect with Joey Odom: 

Website:  https://www.goaro.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goaronow/  Instagram:  @goaronow  Links Mentioned:   Troomi Phone    Related Episodes: The Screen Struggle is Real :: Arlene Pellicane [Ep 331] Time and Space for Flourishing in a Tech World :: Andy Crouch [Ep 208]  Creating Digital Safe Spaces :: Chris McKenna [Ep 360]  Braving the Tech Landscape Through Connection :: Chris McKenna [Ep 424] 
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2023-08-28
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Braving the Tech Landscape Through Connection :: Chris McKenna [Ep 424]

What are your digital fears? What are the things you are afraid will happen if your child interacts with technology regularly? 

We all have digital fears to varying degrees, but anxiety isn?t our friend when it comes to strategies to keep our kids safe in the digital landscape. My guest this week is CPA turned tech expert Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, an organization devoted to keeping kids safe in digital spaces. Chris has a great set of tools to help us protect our kids in their digital spaces and it all starts with connection with them. He encourages us to be transparent and honest with our children regarding tech as well as giving us concrete steps and tools that help us stay informed and create protective layers for our kids. 

Connect with Chris McKenna: 

Website:  https://protectyoungeyes.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protectyoungeyes/  Instagram:  @protectyoungeyes 
Links Mentioned:  

Bone Marrow Registration Drive---Aug 27th 9:30 to 3pm Park Cities Baptist Church (activities building) 3933 Northwest Pkwy.  Gryphon Router  Bark Digital Parental Controls and Phone Covenant Eyes Screen Accountability  Gabb Phones use code DMALONE Protect Young Eyes Ultimate Guide to YouTube for Caregivers  
Related Episodes:

Creating Digital Safe Spaces :: Chris McKenna [Ep 360] Time and Space for Flourishing in a Tech World :: Andy Crouch [Ep 208] A Lil Help with Boys and  Screen Time :: David Thomas [bonus]
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2023-08-21
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Beating Expectations :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 423]


We?re baaaaaack! How was your summer? Maybe you're like us...a little laughing, crying and even vacation freak-outs. Around here you're never alone. Listen in for a fun conversation with our friend Cynthia Yanof as we chat about summer adventures and the transition to Fall. 

We?re talking about expectations as moms. How sometimes things turn out better than expected and other times we grieve the loss of what we thought would be. We discuss surrendering long-held family traditions to embrace what God has next for your family. And, listen closely for a special announcement for Fridays in the fall! 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: MESSmerized 
Links Mentioned:  

Essential Bob Ross Videos (to calm your kids down!) Lahaina GoFund Me  Heather?s ideas for free experiences in Maui Cynthia?s husband flipping of his bike after going up a ramp
Related Episodes:

Summer of Mentorship series with Cynthia Yanof 
2023-08-18
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Back-to-School & Tech Toolkit :: Dr. Kelly Jameson [Ep 422]

What helped you feel ready for a new school year as a kid? All the supplies purchased and organized? The perfect first-day outfit? 

What helps you feel ready for school now, as a mom? How can you advocate for your kids and support their teachers? My guest this week is Dallas-based therapist and speaker Dr. Kelly Jameson. She shares a great set of tools to help us advocate for our children and interact well with teachers and school staff. She also shares her wisdom and experience on how to parent well through our ever-changing technology landscape. 

Connect with Dr. Kelly Jameson: 

Website: https://drkellyjameson.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyjamesonPhD/  Instagram:  @DrKellyJameson 
Links Mentioned:  

 Accommodations Sheet Template  Donation for aid to Lahaina Families

Related Episodes:

How to Stay Calm With School Stress :: Kirk Martin [Ep 88]  Supporting Students with Dyslexia :: Kerri Irvin [Ep 317] Creating Digital Safe Spaces :: Chris McKenna [Ep 360]
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2023-08-14
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The Worry-Free Parent :: Sissy Goff [Ep 421]

What percentage of the anxiety you feel comes from parenting? 

We are often most anxious about the things we care most about. That is normal! We love our kids and want to nurture and protect them, but we know anxiety isn?t helping us. My guest this week is counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff. Her new book,  The Worry-Free Parent, is designed to help us recognize how anxiety makes its way into our everyday lives,  process it in healthy ways rather than passing it along to our kids, and connect more deeply and more freely with our kids.  

Connect with Sissy Goff: 

Website:  https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raisingboysandgirls/?ref=hl  Instagram:  @raisingboysandgirls  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raisingboysandgirls  Podcast: Raising Girls and Boys Podcast 
Links Mentioned:  

 The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff 
Related Episodes:

Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311] Raising Emotionally Strong Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 368] The Window of Tolerance :: Charissa Fry [Ep 260]
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2023-08-07
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Remaining You While Raising Them :: Alli Worthington [Ep 420]


Have you felt that you?ve lost a part of yourself since having children? Maybe even ?lots of?  or ?all? the parts? Motherhood changes us - and it should - but we need to consider our own emotional health and well-being just as important as that of our kids. My guest this week, mom, and author Alli Worthington, encourages us to be set free from mom-guilt by dropping some common ?good mom?-myths. She invites us into confident motherhood where we can love our kids sacrificially and still stay attuned to our own needs. She even shares her Magic Question Habit to help us see ourselves more clearly. 

Alli Worthington is a business coach, speaker, podcaster, and overcomer. Her latest book, Remaining You While Raising Them releases August 8, 2023.  

Connect with Alli Worthington: 

Website:  https://alliworthington.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alli.worthington  Instagram:  @alliworthington 
Links Mentioned:  

How to Break Busy :: Alli Worthington [Ep 105] Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington  
Related Episodes:

Quiet Your Inner Critic and Practice Self-Compassion :: Kim Frederickson [Ep 188] Focus on Growth vs. Guilt :: Lisa Bevere [Ep 291]  Manage Your Life With Guilt-Free Confidence :: Christy Wright [Ep 192]
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2023-07-31
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The Goal Isn?t Happy Children :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - Wk 6 [Ep 419]


How do you give your kids independence? At what stage do you let kids try and fail? 

At the heart of parenting is this job: to give our kids the skills they need to live without us. We know that and we still might spend hours in their rooms trying to help them get to sleep or keeping up with their gym clothes or assignments. We bring our own fears or suppositions about the future to bear on their freedoms. Sometimes this is wise, but sometimes we must stop and watch what God is doing in their lives through difficulty. 

We?re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny.  Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We?ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: MESSmerized  Related Episodes:

Freeing your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood - Ages and Stages - Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382] Doubt, Questions and Your Teen?s Growing Faith :: Mary Jo Sharp [Ep 375] Life-Giving Faith in Every Circumstance :: Lisa Appelo :: Summer of Mentorship - Wk 2  Links Mentioned:  

Priscilla Shirer Speaking Over her Boys http://www.goingbeyond.com/blog/gods-word-spoken-over-our-children/ The Global Munchkins on Instagram Featured Sponsors: 

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2023-07-24
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That Time We Googled Married Sex :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - Wk 5 [Ep 418]

How do you connect with your spouse? And how often? 

It?s easy for us to get busy parenting and adulting and then take our marriage relationship for granted. We may think we?ll focus on it when things slow down or the kids aren?t so needy, but actually, a healthy marriage is a great help to our kids. 

We?re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny.  Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We?ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: MESSmerized  Related Episodes:

Nurturing Your Marriage :: Brent and Janis Sharpe [Ep 299]  Embracing Your Power in Marriage :: Dr. Juli Slattery [Ep 346] Building Strong Marriages :: Kimberly Beam Holmes [Ep 374]  Links Mentioned:  

 Genesis Women?s Shelter  Love Nuggets Episode [Ep 299]
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2023-07-17
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Relationship + Respect (8 going on 18) :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - Wk 4 [Ep 417]


What do you do when your kids are a little sassier than necessary?  How do you respond? Can we shape their responses? When does it really matter? To answer those questions we need both perspective and wisdom. 

We?re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny.  Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We?ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: MESSmerized 
Related Episodes:

10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns and Arguments :: Kirk Martin [Ep 139] The Legacy of a Calm Father :: Kirk Martin [Ep 139]  The Respect Effect :: Emerson Eggerichs [Ep 122]
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2023-07-10
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The Unicorn That is Adult Friendship :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - Wk 3 [Ep 416]


Who are your close friends? What do you do to cultivate friendships in your life? Friendship as an adult can feel like we?re unicorn-hunting, clinging to some childhood ideal or tv show standard. But real life friendship requires risk and it can come and go in seasons. And it is so worth it. 

We?re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny.  Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We?ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot.

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: MESSmerized
Links Mentioned:  

 Find Your People by Jennie Allen 
Related Episodes:

Be Vulnerable, Find Your People :: Jennie Allen [Ep 354]  Friendship is Hard :: Amy Weatherly & Jess Johnston [Ep 350] Healing from Broken Friendships :: Shundria Riddick [Ep 321] Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 338]
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2023-07-03
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Raising Kids Who Can Stand Alone :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - Wk 2 [Ep 415]


What do you feel when your child is struggling? How do you decide when to step in? 

Whether it's fighting for your attention from a new baby or struggling with a new skill there are times for us to intervene and there are times for us to let our kids be uncomfortable. Yes, because we?re limited, but also because, as our summer of mentorship guest puts it, ?If I want to raise kids that can stand alone, then I've gotta let them.?

We?re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny.  Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We?ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof  Instagram:  @cynthiayanof  Podcast: MESSmerized Related Episodes:

Resolving Sibling Conflict :: Jim & Lynne Jackson [Ep 126] 5 Principles to Guide Motherhood :: Rosemary McFadyen [Ep 44]
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2023-06-26
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Little Liar Face :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - wk 1 [Ep 414]

12What do you do when your kid lies? What about when your kid doesn?t make the team? Is this your failure or theirs?or is it something else? 

We?re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. 

Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We?ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 

Connect with Cynthia Yanof: 

Website:  https://cynthiayanof.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof 

Instagram:  @cynthiayanof 

Podcast: MESSmerized

Related Episodes:

Focus on Growth vs Guilt :: Lisa Bever [Ep 291]

Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280]

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2023-06-19
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Parenting Neurodivergent Children--Summer Edition :: Carrie Casell [Ep 413]

How does your child?s behavior reflect on you? 

That?s a trick question -  it doesn?t. But it?s easy for us to feel that it does. Parenting a neurodivergent child can heighten those feelings of guilt or shame when our child doesn?t behave in an expected way or when traditional forms of discipline or parenting simply don?t work. Pile on top of that everyone?s summer activity and vacation social media posts and you might be tempted to believe the lie that your family is less than somehow, or always missing out. 

My guest this week, Carrie Cassell, is mom to some fantastic neurodivergent kids. Her profound encouragement to ?go with the child you have, not the child you wish you had? reaches to every mom. Through her honesty with her own emotions and journey through motherhood thus far she reminds us neurodivergent brains aren?t bad or broken, they?re unique. 

Carrie created a space online for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent kids, Mosaic Connection. She invites parents into community to free them from isolation and shame, to connect them with themselves and do the inner work so they can help their kids believe the best about themselves. 

Connect with Carrie Cassell: 

Website:  https://www.mosaicconnection.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089418138152 

Instagram:  @MosaicConnectionInsta 

YouTube: Mosaic Connection - YouTube 

 

Related Episodes:

It?s Not About the Food :: Angie Buja & Carrie Cassell [Ep 173]

Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues :: Lynne Jackson [Ep 258]

Parenting Sensitive and Intense Kids :: Lynne Jackson and Lydia Rex [Ep 395]

When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part One) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]

When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part Two) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]

ADHD :: Sarah Furlich [Ep 165]

 

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2023-06-12
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Mentoring for Women in the Workplace :: Diane Paddison [Ep 412]

If your God-given assignment is to work outside of your home or the WFH life,  how do you manage the schedules and responsibilities and feelings that accompany those places? 

Mothering well is always hard - whether you work outside of the home or not. But moms who do work outside the home can feel a particular kind of difficulty caught between wanting to be the best mom and the best at work.

My guest this week, Diane Paddison, gives us great encouragement and insight. As a single mom on a global executive team she zeroed in on what was important and built her schedule from those priorities. Diane has served as global executive of two Fortune 500 companies and is a leading advocate for women in the workplace. She is the founder and president of 4Word Women, a mentoring ministry for Christian women. 

Connect with Diane Paddison: 

Website:  https://4wordwomen.org/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4wordwomen 

Instagram:  @4wordwomen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4wordwomen  

Links Mentioned:  

https://4wordwomen.org/ 

Work, Love, Pray: Practical Wisdom for Professional Christian Woman and Those Who Want to Understand Them by Diane Paddison

Be Refreshed: A Year of Devotions for Women in the Workplace by Diane Paddison

 

Related Episodes:

Corporate Working Moms :: Causha Jolly & Stacey McCabe [Ep 205]

Working from Home :: Jehava Brown [Ep 288] 

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2023-06-05
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A Mash-Up of Summer Support [Ep 411]

What do you feel when you hear, ?It?s summertime?? Dread? Excitement? Anxiety? All three? 

No matter how many summers you?ve been mom-ing it?s the same - there will be fun and boredom, magical moments and fighting and we?ll be tired of it and wish it wouldn?t end. Join me this week as we talk about how to ENJOY summer, navigate sibling conflict, and much more. 

Clips from these original episodes:

Summer (& Sibling) Survival Guide :: Kirk Martin [Ep 77]

Summer Strategies :: Laura and Courtney [Ep 249] 

Links Mentioned:

Evil for Evil [DMA BLOG POST]

Laura Hernandez Surviving Summer Course

Courtney Cleveland All the Best Days Travel Guides, Packing Lists and Bags

Kirk Martin Celebrate Calm

Reusable Water Balloons

Water Gun Activity 

Sidewalk chalk

Cynthia Yanof, host of the MESSmerized podcast

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2023-05-29
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The Praying Mama :: Natasha Miller [Ep 410]

What are your patterns of prayer? Has it been hard for you to fall into a rhythm of prayer?

We know that prayer matters and works. It changes us, it opens our eyes to where God is at work around us. We want to pray for our kids, for ourselves, for others we love - why does it feel so difficult to jump in? My guest this week is Natasha Miller, The Praying Mama, and our conversation is full of encouragement for your prayer life. Through her own journey into connection with the Lord through prayer, Natasha invites us to know God?s nearness and to leave a legacy of trust in Him. 

 Connect with Natasha Miller: 

Website:  https://natashaannmiller.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natashaannmillerlive 

Instagram:  @natashaannmiller 

Podcast: Her Freedom Podcast 

Links Mentioned:  

 Praying the Scriptures Journal by Jodie Berndt

Related Episodes:

Praying the Scriptures :: Jodie Berndt [Ep 194]

Listening to the Lord :: Kelsey Phillips [Ep 279] 

When You Don?t Know What to Pray :: Kayla Craig [Ep 344]

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2023-05-22
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Parenting Ahead :: Kristen Hatton [Ep 409]

What?s The Thing you knew that you couldn?t talk to your parents about when you were growing up? Emotions you had or mistakes you made? 

As moms we want to connect with our kids, we want to be their source of truth and guidance as they grow, but how do we cultivate that sort of connection and trust? 

My guest this week, mom and author Kristen Hatton, helps us set the stage for walking alongside our kids through the tween and teen years (and beyond!). Her new book, Parenting Ahead, helps you evaluate your parenting and learn strategies for redemptive living and genuine connection with your kids. She encourages us that from the foundation of deep trust in God and his great love for you and your children, you can faithfully coach them through the realities of growing up.

Connect with Kristen Hatton: 

Website:  https://www.kristenhatton.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristenhattonauthor 

Instagram: @redemptiveparenting  @kristen_hatton 

Twitter: @hattonkb 

Links Mentioned:  

 Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years by Kirsten Hatton  

Related Episodes:

Get Your Story Straight :: Kristen Hatton [Ep 113]

Summer of Mentorship 2018 :: Kristen Hatton [Week Four]

Connecting With Your Daughter Through Humility and Compassion :: Kari Kampakis - part 1 [Ep 390]

Ages & Stages Series - The Tween Years :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 380]

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2023-05-15
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