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Overwhelmed at Christmas? The Women of the Bible Who Understand :: Mary DeMuth [Ep 553] (00:48:42)
In this episode, author, podcaster, and speaker Mary DeMuth returns to share the inspiration behind her latest work, which spotlights overwhelmed women in the Bible—women whose stories have often been minimized or overlooked. From Mary the mother of Jesus to Hagar to the widow with two mites, these women model faith, resilience, and wholehearted trust in God.
We talk about how Christmas can be both beautiful and heavy. Mary opens up about her own seasons of overwhelm, from her water breaking on Christmas Eve to sleeping in a barn the week before Christmas. She reminds us that Mary, the mother of Jesus, lived through the deepest fears a mother can face, yet she remained faithful as a disciple. Here is some of what we cover:
Why Christmas often heightens grief, trauma, and unmet longings
The consumerism of the holiday season vs. the simplicity of God with us
What Shalom really means: wholehearted, whole-bodied peace rooted in surrender
Jesus’ care for the overlooked, the aging, and the marginalized
The definition of “Whelm” which refers to out-of-control stress, “overwhelmed” is that same stress amplified beyond capacity
Connect with Mary DeMuth:
Instagram: Mary DeMuth // Healing from Trauma (@marydemuth)
Facebook: Mary DeMuth
Website: Mary DeMuth
Links Mentioned:
Nobody's Mother: By Sandra Glahn
90-Day Bible Reading Challenge: By Mary DeMuth
Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible: By Mary DeMuth
The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: By Mary DeMuth
The Most Overwhelmed Women of the Bible: By Mary DeMuth
Podcast - Pray Every Day Mary DeMuth
Church Hurt Checklist
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Building the Family You Never Had :: Mary DeMuth [Ep 156]
Nobody’s Mother :: Dr. Sandra Glahn [Ep 443]
From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God’s Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544]
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How to Feel More Secure in Your Marriage and Family :: Marc Cameron [Ep 552] (01:01:12)
In today’s episode, I sit down with Marc Cameron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to explore one of the most influential (and often overlooked) elements of our emotional lives: attachment styles. Drawing from more than 80 years of research, Marc breaks down how our earliest experiences with our families shape the way we connect, communicate, handle conflict, and relate to the people closest to us well into adulthood.
This episode offers a compassionate and scientifically grounded roadmap for understanding yourself and the people you love. Whether you identify as avoidant, anxious, vacillating, disorganized, or relatively secure, you'll walk away with clarity, validation, and practical tools for building healthier patterns of connection. Here is some of what we cover:
Why attachment styles are not personality traits, but relational survival strategies formed early in life
Why “secure” doesn’t mean perfect; it means the relationship feels predictable and safe most of the time
How attachment ruptures can be healed in adulthood through awareness and practice
Why the holidays amplify attachment triggers—family roles, old wounds and unresolved expectations
How to move toward secure attachment by learning emotional language, practicing repair, and using the comfort circle
Connect with Marc Cameron:
Instagram: How We Love (@howwelovebook)
Facebook: How We Love
Website: How We Love – Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage
Links Mentioned:
How We Love: By Milan and Kay Yerkovich
Understanding Your Attachment Style:By Marc Cameron
Love Style Quiz – How We Love
Freebies – How We Love
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Building Healthy Relationships by Exploring Adult Attachment Patterns (Part 1) :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 498]
Building Healthy Relationships by Exploring Adult Attachment Patterns (Part 2) :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 499]
How to Align with Your Spouse in Parenting :: Dr. Kim Kimberling [Ep 491]
What Does my Child Need :: Amy and Jeff Olrick [Ep 480] SofM 2024
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The Case for Miracles, Christmas, and Faith :: Lee Strobel [Ep 551] (00:47:32)
In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel to explore some of the most profound questions of faith: Are miracles real? What evidence supports the Christmas story? What are angels like?
Lee was famously an atheist, and when his wife came to faith in Christ, he set out to prove her wrong. In the end, he discovered that the evidence for Jesus was too substantial to ignore and he became a Christian. Since then, he has helped countless people wrestle with life’s biggest questions: Is God real? How do we navigate a spiritually mismatched marriage? How can we help our kids understand the evidence that Jesus came, died, and rose again?
Now, he has a new movie coming out called The Case for Miracles, bringing the supernatural to life in a powerful and compelling way. In this interview, we explore:
Documented cases of divine healing
Spiritual Mismatch in marriage and how to have hope
The evidence surrounding Christmas and the incarnation
Do angels exist? Do we have guardian angels? What Scripture and research reveal
How God is using miracles and dreams around the world to draw people to Him
Connect with Lee Strobel:
Instagram: Lee Strobel (@lee_strobel)
Facebook: Lee Strobel
Website: Lee Strobel
Links Mentioned:
The Case for Miracles Movie
Spiritual Mismatch: By Lee Strobel
The Seeing the Supernatural: By Lee Strobel
The Case for Christ: By Lee Strobel
The Case for Miracles: By Lee Strobel
Is God Real? for Teens by Lee Strobel
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Moms and the Best Christmas Pageant Ever :: Dallas and Amanda Jenkins [Ep 501]
“What is My Responsibility in My Child’s Salvation?” :: Vela Tomba [Ep 431]
Seek Him First :: Lillian Richey [Ep 494]
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What Comes Next When Life Falls Apart: An Honest Conversation with Jess Connolly [Ep 550] (00:52:45)
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Jess Connolly—author, podcaster, and speaker—invites us into a season of her life marked by heartbreak and uncertainty.
Jess opens up about the winter of 2023, when her husband experienced panic attacks, heart issues, and a mental health crisis. At the same time, her family was facing major loss as her stepfather passed away after heart surgery, while also preparing for a book release. Followed by one of her children walking through a dark trial. Jess brings so much truth and gentle encouragement to anyone walking through a season that desperately needs hope, not the shallow Christian clichés we often hear, but a deep and steady hope that God is with us in the valley. Here’s some of what we cover:
The myth of the “prosperity gospel of parenting” and why 1+2 does not always equal 3
The pressure to assign purpose to a painful season
Rethinking Psalm 23 and understanding the rod and the staff
Learning to lament: why anger expressed to God is actually intimacy
An exclusive sneak peak at her next book!
Connect with Jess Connolly:
Instagram: Jess Connolly | Author + Bible Teacher (@jessaconnolly)
Facebook: Jess Connolly
Website: Jess Connolly
Links Mentioned:
What Comes Next: By Jess Connolly
Tired of Being Tired: By Jess Connolly
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: By Lysa TerKeurst
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Your Body is GOOD :: Jess Connolly [Ep 329]
Worth Repeating // Jess Connolly
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The Type C Mom: Finding Peace Between Perfection and Chaos :: Ashleigh Surratt [Ep 549] (00:45:02)
As a young mom, I felt the tension of wanting to have it all together: the boys in matching outfits, the house spotless, and dinner on the table. But no matter how hard I tried, it always felt just out of reach.
Today, Ashleigh Surratt joins me to talk about what it means to be a Type C mom — a blend of Type A and Type B — and how this mix shapes the way we experience motherhood. She is a mom and faith-filled encourager who speaks honestly about motherhood, identity, and finding God’s grace in the messiest seasons of life. Her perspective helps moms release perfectionism and embrace the freedom found in authenticity. We talk about:
How to stop comparing yourself and embrace what truly matters to you
How “ideal mom” expectations can become an idol
Why authenticity and vulnerability invite connection rather than shame
Create simple “catch-all” systems to manage chaos in your home
When you feel drained, pause and invite God into the overwhelm
Connect with Ashleigh Surratt:
Instagram: Ashleigh Surratt (@ashleigh.surratt)
Facebook: Ashleigh Surratt
Links Mentioned:
The Lazy Genius
The Ashleigh Surratt Show - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Podcast with her husband
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The Lazy Genius Kitchen :: Kendra Adachi [Ep 365]
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How Churches Can Reflect Every Family: Disability Inclusion with Sandra Peoples [Ep 548] (00:47:35)
When life doesn’t go as planned, it can be hard to see where God is working. In this powerful conversation, Sandra Peoples, author, special needs mom, and ministry leader, opens up about her journey from growing up with a sister with Down syndrome to parenting a son with autism.
Sandra shares how her family’s story revealed a gap in the church for families impacted by disability, and how God called her to help fill it. From starting a special needs ministry to creating sensory rooms and buddy systems, Sandra offers practical and spiritual wisdom for pastors, volunteers, and parents alike. Here is some of what we cover:
Disability families are often unreached — the church has an incredible opportunity to serve and love them.
Support for the whole family — offer counseling, respite nights, and peer connection for parents and siblings.
The church should be a whole picture of the body of Christ including those with disabilities who often enter into worship in the most beautiful ways.
What questions to ask your friends who are hesitant to come to church with their special needs child.
Hope for the mom that feels unseen or hopeless. Psalm 126:5- Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
Connect with Sandra Peoples
Website: Sandra Peoples: Equipping Churches and Encouraging Families
Instagram: Sandra Peoples (@sandrapeoples)
Facebook: Sandra Peoples
Links Mentioned:
Accessible Church: By Sandra Peoples
Held: Learning to Live in God's Grip: By Sandra Peoples
Unexpected Blessings: By Sandra Peoples
99 Balloons
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Adopting Special Needs :: Alice and Candace [Ep 213]
Mothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515]
Parenting Neurodivergent Children–Summer Edition :: Carrie Cassell [Ep 413]
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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on Bravery and Motherhood [Ep 547] (00:34:20)
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins us to talk about parenting, faith, and finding courage, especially in the spotlight. Katherine opens up about her new children’s book, Kat and Brandy, an inspiring story about overcoming fear, bravery, and the bond between animals and humans.
She shares how growing up in a politically influential family shaped her values, why protecting her kids’ privacy matters deeply to her, and how faith and humor help her stay grounded in motherhood. From her childhood journals to her love of animals Katherine reveals the experiences that built her courage, and how she hopes to pass those lessons on. Here is some of what we cover:
Balancing Fame and Family: How Katherine and Chris Pratt navigate parenting in the public eye while prioritizing a grounded, private childhood for their kids.
Why boredom, journaling, and quiet moments sparked her lifelong passion for storytelling and creativity.
Motherhood with Humor and Grace: Katherine’s honest reflections on mom life, finding laughter in chaos, and building a community that uplifts and supports.
Encouragement for Overwhelmed Moms: find humor in things, get outside, and give yourself grace.
Connect with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt:
Website: Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Instagram: Katherine Schwarzenegger (@katherineschwarzenegger)
Facebook: Katherine Schwarzenegger
Links Mentioned:
Kat and Brandy: By Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Jingle All the Way Christmas Movie
Black Beauty: By Anna Sewell
BDA Baby® Podcast
Related Episodes:
Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466]
Raising Rock Stars on a Firm Foundation :: Helen Smallbone [Ep 166]
From Blockbusters to Blanket Forts: Patricia Heaton on Parenting, Faith, and Comedy [Ep 521]
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Love, Limits, and Delight: What Grace-Based Parenting Really Looks Like :: Cody Kimmel [Ep 546] (00:44:52)
What does it really mean to parent with grace? Does choosing grace-based or gentle parenting mean we throw out discipline or become permissive? In today’s episode, Cody Kimmel and I, explore the deep spiritual truths behind parenting the way God parents us, full of grace, full of truth, and full of delight. Parenting is not about perfection. It’s about partnering with God in the work He’s doing in our kids' lives. When we align ourselves with His heart—gracious, truthful, joyful—we parent from a place of rest, not reaction. Here is some of what we cover:
How to respond to a talking-back teen with both love and limits
How our own sanctification plays a role in how we approach our kids and discipline
The role of trust and play in your relationship with your kids
Grace doesn't mean permissiveness, it means parenting the way God parents us
How modern parenting gets it wrong by saying parenting is death to joy and freedom but there is incredible beauty and delight in motherhood
Connect with Cody Kimmel:
Website: Home - Gracebased
Facebook: Gracebased
Instagram: Gracebased (@gracebasedfamilies)
Links Mentioned:
Grace-Based Parenting: By Tim Kimmel
Blueprint Pathway - Gracebased
Gracebased Home Journal - Gracebased
Podcasts lightcatchers - Gracebased
Related Episodes:
Grace Based Discipline for Kids with Unique Needs :: Karis Murray [Ep 237]
Grace-Based Discipline :: Karis Kimmel Murray [Ep 150]
“What Does My Child Need?” :: Amy and Jeffrey Olrick [Ep 480]
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How to Stay Informed of the News without Anxiety or Cynicism :: Kathleen Wadkins [Ep 545] (00:44:31)
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kathleen from The Pour Over, a news outlet known for delivering the world’s biggest headlines with clarity and Christian perspective. We unpack the emotional weight of our 24/7 news cycle, especially in a world where social media pulls on your emotions and algorithms scream, “Why aren’t you talking about this?”. Moms are expected to stay informed, care deeply, and somehow shield their kids from the fear and confusion that often comes with breaking news. Here are some of the topics we cover:
How to talk to your kids about heavy headlines without additional fear
Discernment in the age of social media and video “evidence”
Monitoring your time consuming the news — and its effect on your mood
Staying informed while still showing the fruits of the Spirit
Connect with Kathleen Wadkins:
Website: Your politically neutral, Christian news source. - The Pour Over
Instagram: The Pour Over | News & Perspective (@thepourovernews)
Links Mentioned:
Decaf - The Pour Over
Subscribe for FREE to The Pour Over
The Pour Over - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Related Episodes:
Factual News, Flexible Thinking and Family Moral Imperatives :: Sharon McMahon [Ep 332]
Do Not Grow Weary :: Sharon McMahon [Ep 495]
Raising Critical Thinkers :: Julie Bogart [Ep 474]
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From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God’s Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544] :: Erica G (00:49:28)
In this episode I chat with the lovely Erica Gwynn, author, podcaster, and mom about her new book That’s Just Not True. She shares how easily we start believing lies about our worth, purpose, and identity. From the pressure to “have it all together” to the quiet voice that whispers “you’re missing out” or “you’re not enough,” the conversation dives deep into how these thoughts take root — and how God’s truth brings freedom. Through honest stories and truth, Erica reminds us that you are not enough — but Jesus is enough. God hasn’t asked us to do everything; He’s gifted us to play our part in the body of Christ. Here is some of what we cover:
Turning ordinary (or in between) moments into “breath prayers”
Recognizing lies like: I’m missing out, I missed my shot, and I can manifest my dream life
We talk about how mom’s can make their kids their whole life and identity
How to shift worldly affirmations to Godly affirmations
How social media has become a place of “curated messy” and fake authenticity
Connect with Erica Gwynn:
Website: Popular Philadelphia Lifestyle Blog | Coming Up Roses
Facebook: Coming Up Roses
Instagram: Erica Ligenza Gwynn // PHILLY (@ericaligenza)
Links Mentioned:
That's Just Not True: By Erica Ligenza Gwynn
You Are Special; by Max Lucado
Must Be Nice Hat from Sidetracked Podcast
Thrive Podcast | Coming up Roses
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If You’re Tired of Feeling Like You Don’t Measure Up… :: Hosanna Wong [Ep 538]
The Shift: Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Imposter Syndrome, and Critical Inner Monologues :: Mary Marantz [Ep 520]
Unpacking Moms’ Mental Load :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 503]
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Strengthening the Relationship with Your Adult Child :: Kathy Cunningham [Ep 543] (00:54:07)
Is it too late to rebuild your relationship with your adult child? What if there’s grief, resentment, or even silence between you?
In this episode, Kathy Cunningham, a Christian counselor, ordained minister, coach, and inner healing ministry leader shares her deeply personal journey of healing, transformation, and restored connection with her adult children. Kathy went through a journey with both of her kids and started to see more and more parent child estrangement in her counseling practice. This led her to start a ministry that helps parents grow and be a cheerleader instead of controlling their adult kids. Here is some of what we cover:
Why your own healing journey is key to restoring connection
Setting healthy boundaries in your home while honoring your child’s independence
What to do when your child has cut off contact
Radical acceptance: creating space for disagreement without division
Moms whose identity has been wrapped up in parenting find themselves feeling lost and unsure of who they are once their kids leave home- what to do next
Connect with Kathy Cunningham:
Website: Grace For The Journey
Facebook: A Seed of Hope
Instagram: Katherine L Cunningham (@kathycunningham717)
Links Mentioned:
Doing Life with Your Adult Children: By Jim Burns
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones | Support Group for Parents, Spouses, Family of Addicted Loved One
FREE resources for parents to reconnect with adult children
Grace Restored Membership
Related Episodes:
“How do I connect better with my kids?” [Ep 475]
Building Healthy Relationships by Exploring Adult Attachment Patterns (Part 1) :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 498]
Building Healthy Relationships by Exploring Adult Attachment Patterns (Part 2) :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 499]
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Loving Women Impacted by Unexpected Pregnancy :: Amy Ford [Ep 542] (00:46:43)
What happens when love meets fear head-on in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy? Today, Amy Ford, from the ministry "Embrace Grace" is here to share her own personal testimony and how God is moving through local churches to love on women. Amy’s own story of an unexpected pregnancy that ends in total redemption is amazing. From that she started Embrace Grace, an organization that provides baby showers, support before and after birth, and a community that goes beyond. Here is some of what we cover:
What “Love Boxes” are and why 30,000+ were given out last year
The powerful symbolism of Hagar, the first single mom in the Bible, who encountered the God who sees
A support group for fathers called Embrace Legacy and the vital role they play
The vision of being in 23,400 churches by 2050
How your church can become a place of welcome and grace for single moms and dads
Connect with Amy Ford:
Website: Unplanned Pregnancy Support Groups | Embrace Grace
Facebook: Embrace Grace | Hurst TX
Instagram: Embrace Grace (@embracegraceinc)
Links Mentioned:
Write a Brave Girl Letter | Encourage a Single and Pregnant Mom
Love in a Box – Embrace Grace Shop
Help Her Be Brave Podcast
Hannah Kirkman’s IG story of healing from her abortion journey
Forgiven and Set Free by Linda Cochrane
Forgiven and Set Free Bible Study by Linda Cochrane
Surrendering the Secret Bible Study by Pat Layton
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Is This Normal Teen Behavior—or a Red Flag? :: Mark Gregston [Ep 541] (00:51:12)
Have you ever felt like your teenager is pulling away, and no matter how much you talk, nothing seems to get through?
In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Gregston, a ministry leader who has spent over 50 years walking with teenagers through crises, often welcoming them into his home. His insights challenge a lot of the assumptions we make about parenting teens. Mark reminds us that relationships are the most important thing and shares ways to make that connection, and how to transition from parenting littles to older kids. Here is some of what we cover:
What to do when mom shame pops up
How to know when your teen is just being a teen... and when it's a red flag
What to do when your teen surprises you with behavior you didn’t see coming
How to give them more responsibility and be less controlling
Creating a home where relationships flourish is possible—even when things feel hopeless
Connect with Mark Gregston:
Website: Parenting Today's Teens with Mark Gregston
Website: Heartlight Ministries
Facebook: Parenting Today's Teens with Mark Gregston
Instagram: PTT with Mark Gregston (@parentingtodaysteens)
Links Mentioned:
Family Crisis Coaching Program - Parenting Today's Teens
Heartlight Ministries
Parenting Today's Teens Podcast with Mark Gregston
eBooks - Parenting Today's Teens
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Help for the Unspoken Challenges of Parenting Teens :: Amy Betters-Midtvedt [Ep 493]
Three Faith Pillars for Parenting Teens :: Melissa Kruger [Ep 457]
Important Topics to Cover with Tweens and Teens about Manners, Technology and Friendship :: Lee Cordon [Ep 408]
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The Role of Parents in Youth Sports :: Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith [Ep 540] (00:54:15)
Is your child really doomed if they don’t start soccer by age 2? Do you feel the constant pressure to sign your kids up for the “right” teams and keep pace with the families around you?
In this episode, longtime youth sports leaders Ed and Brian pull back the curtain on the fear-driven culture so many parents get caught in. They challenge the myth of early specialization and share a hope-filled vision of what true success looks like for our kids—on and off the field. You’ll hear practical wisdom on how to stay connected with your child while letting them own their sports journey.
Here’s what we cover:
The silent killer: what’s said in the car ride home
What the fruits of the Spirit look like on the sidelines
Creating spiritual rhythms around practice and game day
The myth of “early start or fall behind”
Plus, a little Napoleon Dynamite and Uncle Rico fun!
Connect with Ed and Brian:
Website: Away Game
Instagram: Ed Uszynski
Instagram: Brian Smith
Links Mentioned:
Away Game: By Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski
Related Episodes:
Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280]
How to be Calm and Kind Under Pressure :: Candace Cameron Bure [Ep 223]
Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 347]
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Reclaiming Sex Ed: Teaching God’s Truth About Bodies, Boundaries & Identity :: Kristen Miele [Ep 539] (00:43:05)
Do you feel embarrassment or shame around talking to your kids about sex? Do you wish someone else could come talk to them for you?
Well today Kristin Miele is here to share her curriculum called Sex Ed Reclaimed. Kristin very reluctantly dove into this topic, she kept trying to run from it but God kept putting her in spaces to teach the truth of how our bodies are made. Here is some of what we cover:
Teaching about boundaries, safety, and abuse prevention
The "STOP" acronym for responding to porn exposure
The difference between recognizing our feelings and declaring that they are truth
Talking to your kids about abortion, same-sex attraction, and gender questions
The harm of 90s purity culture—and a healthier, more grace-filled way forward
Connect with Kristen Miele:
Website: Christian Online Sex Ed Courses | Sex Ed Reclaimed
Instagram: Finally, Sex Ed You Can Trust Just For Kids! (@sexedreclaimed)
Links Mentioned:
Good Pictures Bad Pictures: By Kristen Jenson
Sex Ed Reclaimed Curriculum –use code DONTMOMALONE for 15 percent off.
Related Episodes:
Porn-Proofing Our Kids :: Kristen Jenson [Ep 256]
Birds and Birds? Oh Help Me Please :: Mary Flo Ridley [Ep 25]
Let’s Talk about Sex :: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson [Ep 328]
Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy :: Nancy Houston [Ep 206]
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If You're Tired of Feeling Like You Don't Measure Up.. :: Hosanna Wong [Ep 538] (00:45:45)
Who does God say you are? And how do you step into your true identity when the world (and even yourself) have told you otherwise? If you (or your kids) feel unseen, unworthy, or unwanted, this episode is for you.
In this powerful conversation, Hosanna Wong shares her journey of growing up on the streets of San Francisco with a father who battled addiction, only to see God transform his life and spark an outdoor church that reached the hurting. Her story goes on to share how she went through some hard years that were full of disappointment and lies from the enemy. She continued to press into the word and God reminded her who she is in Christ, through that season her spoken word ministry was born. Here is some of what we talked about:
How God uses ordinary moments and people, like a mother opening her door to a vacuum salesman and sharing faith, to change generations
The struggle of feeling like you don’t measure up to “good Christian molds” and learning freedom in Christ
Why God delights in your unique personality, schedule, and situation, He made you that way on purpose
Hosanna reminds us that we have freedom in how we connect with our creator and God wants to meet us where we are
Connect with Hosanna Wong:
Website: HOSANNA
Facebook: Hosanna Wong
Instagram: Hosanna Wong (@hosanna.wong)
Links Mentioned:
SPOKEN WORD: I Have A New Name
What God Says About You: By Hosanna Wong
You Are More than You've Been Told: By Hosanna Wong
Related Episodes:
Exchange False Beliefs with True Identity :: Jamie Winship [Ep 433]
When You Need a Personal Revival :: Cleere Cherry Reaves [Ep 504]
Fighting Toxic Thoughts :: Jennie Allen [Ep 272]
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How to Declutter Clothes, Pantries, and Memories :: Tara Bremmer [Ep 537] (00:50:07)
Do you ever feel like clutter is taking over your home? In this episode, Tara Bremmer, professional organizer is here to dive into the heart of decluttering. We will talk about where to start if your home feels out of control, and how to tackle overwhelming projects in small, manageable steps instead of turning your whole house upside down. You’ll also hear tips for pantry organization, dealing with “rage areas,” and how to maintain chaos resilience by scheduling time to keep things in order. We also cover:
Practical tips for decluttering books, laundry, and pantries
The emotional side of clutter and why we hold on to things in stressful times
Decluttering with kids: teaching them to let go, manage clothes, and organize their space
Tips for closet organization: including deciding what sizes of clothes to hang onto
Connect with Tara Bremmer:
Website: House Peace
Instagram: Therapy for your house. (@house.peace)
Related Episodes:
Declutter Like a Mother :: Allie Casazza [Ep268]
From Chaos to Calm: Practical Tools to Manage Anger and Overwhelm in Motherhood :: Elizabeth Andreyevskiy [Ep 513]
Choose What Matters to YOU :: Kendra Adachi [Ep 293]
House Rules and Learning to Love your Home :: Myquillyn Smith [Ep 462]
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How to Stop Shame Spirals :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Summer of Mentorship Wk 6] (00:42:41)
Our kids begin to feel and respond to shame as early as 15 to 18 months of age. Those early moments can begin a lifelong struggle with feeling unworthy, inadequate and unlovable. Shame also disintegrates us (separating our thinking brain from our feeling brain) and isolates us from others.
My guest is Dr. Curt Thompson, a psychiatrist and expert on the effects of shame and how to find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that come after us and our family.
“One of the things that we notice about shame is that because we are immobilized and we are hiding, shame does not actually ever allow us to move toward God. This is why we have to have someone come and find us. This is why when our children are experiencing shame, we have to go and find them. This is why it's important for us as parents to have others who are coming to find us.”
YES! Moms don’t let moms sit in shame. We can choose to seek out others when they are stuck in the shame cycle. Who are your 2 or 3 moms that will help you tell your story more truly?
Dr. Thompson walks us through some practical ways to build in memories and physical reminders to work against shame in the future for both ourselves and others. And throughout our conversation he points back to how God doesn’t leave us to deal with shame alone.
“The beautiful thing is Jesus isn’t worried about our kids. He's not worried about your mothering. He's delighted. He knows how hard this work is and he knows that we will do it imperfectly. Even when we have our worst moments in which we foist to shame upon our kids or when our kids experience shame against everything that we're doing to try to combat it, God is saying: ‘I'm not worried. I never run out of options.’”
Summer of Mentorship Discussion questions PDF
Connect with Dr. Thompson:
Website: https://curtthompsonmd.com
Facebook: https://curtthompsonmd.com/
Instagram: @curt_thompson_md
Links Mentioned:
BOOK: The Soul of Shame
BOOK: Anatomy of the Soul
BOOK: The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community
BOOK: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope
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Group Discussion Questions:
Have you studied shame before? Were you familiar with what it does to our bodies?
What was the last thing you felt shame about? How did it isolate you or disrupt a creative process?
Talk through how a friend or spouse could help you walk out of a shame cycle (whether minor or major).
Who are 2 or 3 women that could help you feel loved or speak truth back to you that “Jesus isn’t surprised”?
Discuss meeting your children in their shame and how we can rely on God in those moments.
A Pep Talk for Reading the Whole Bible :: Tara-Leigh Cobble [Summer of Mentorship wk 5] (00:39:01)
Have you read the whole Bible? That was the question my guest Tara-Leigh Cobble struggled to answer while talking to a pastor friend. As she thought back through her life growing up in a Christian home, being involved in church and now working in full-time ministry, she couldn’t say for sure that she’d really read ALL of the Bible.
So she started a chronological reading plan to read it all, even the genealogies. But as she read, Tara had to wrestle with stories she’d never heard from the pulpit.
“I was questioning the Bible because I was reading the Bible and I was questioning not is this true, but is he good? Yeah. Do I like him? My mentor said the places where you have difficulty with God lean in because the good stuff is on the other side of this. The good stuff is on the other side of this struggle.”
After completing her own journey of reading the full Bible and seeing scripture and God in a new way, Tara-Leigh created The Bible Recap podcast and book to help others encounter God through his Word. And she’s here to give us a pep talk for reading the full Bible too.
“You behold the living God in scripture, and all of a sudden, instead of feeling burdened by your to-do list, you're going to be buoyed and carried along by the love of the God of the universe and by the person of who he is. And that's what I want you to take away from scripture every day, a vision of the God who loves you and who has already accomplished all that he requires of you.”
Summer of Mentorship Discussion questions PDF
Connect with Tara-Leigh:
Website: www.taraleighcobble.com
The Bible Recap: www.thebiblerecap.com
Instagram: @taraleighcobble
Links Mentioned:
The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
Listen to the Bible on YouVersion
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Healing Past Wounds for More Freedom :: Jennifer Barnett [Summer of Mentorship wk 4] (00:49:01)
There is often a disconnect from what we read in scripture and how we experience life. God says, “I have not given you a spirit of fear,” but we keenly feel fear and anxiety. We know that God has saved our souls through Christ's death and resurrection, but we still feel like past wounds/choices/lies come between us and hearing His voice.
One powerful way to work towards freedom in these areas is through a biblically-based program of inner healing prayer. My guest Jennifer Barnett of Freedom Prayer joins me to talk about inner healing prayer or freedom prayer, a powerful process that helps restore individuals to a more fruitful and fulfilling walk with God.
“Inner healing prayer is its own sort of type of prayer. If you're not familiar with it, we would say it's some really intentional time devoted to allowing God to remove anything that would hinder someone from a full abiding relationship with him. That could look like sin, wounding, ungodly beliefs, or lies that we believe about ourselves, God or other people.”
My experience with inner healing prayer has been so powerful and I believe it can be for you too. For more information on Freedom Prayer visit their website at https://freedomprayer.org.
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Connect with Freedom Prayer:
Website: freedomprayer.org
Facebook: facebook.com/freedomresources
Group Discussion Questions:
Is there something in your life you need freedom from to connect more with God?
Can you find an inner healing prayer ministry near you to pray?
How has prayer impacted your walk with Christ? Is it something you do regularly?
Is there someone else you need to share inner healing prayer with?
Other Episodes on the topic:
True Intimacy with God :: Mo Isom Aiken [Ep 318]
Soul Freedom :: Francie Winslow (Encore)
For Freedom Be Set Free with Francie Winslow {Ep. 4}
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Learning to Listen to God's Voice :: Kelsey Phillips [Summer of Mentorship wk 3] (00:47:24)
A few years ago, my friend Kelsey Philips hit a crisis in her life. She felt physically unwell, depressed and desperate for healing. She connected with a missionary couple from her church who prayed with her and over her for two hours. It was in that prayer time that Kelsey recognized God’s voice for the first time.
“He had been speaking to me for a long time. I just didn't know it was him. When you have an encounter like that, he speaks to these places that are so deep. He is healing wounds that are so far back and he is breaking you free of chains that are so heavy and hard and real. You don't ever want to go back to a place where you don't have that.”
I believe we can hear God’s voice and that he is still speaking today. As Kelsey reminds us, there’s no better time than now to practice listening to the Lord.
“It does require solitude and quiet and that is not our nature. But here we are in a season where we are in worldwide rest. We are forced into this place of quiet. We've all had to come off of the hamster wheel and this has been an incredible time to allow space to listen to him about what he's doing on so many levels.”
*this episode originally aired in March of 2020
Summer of Mentorship Discussion questions PDF
Links Mentioned:
Novo Missions [WEBSITE]
Listening Prayer [ARTICLE]
Where to Start in Listening Prayer–Friendship Questions [PDF]
Hello Mornings [WEBSITE]
Additional Resources:
Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard
The Joy of Listening to God: Hearing the Many Ways God Speaks to Us by Joyce Huggett
Whispers: How to Hear the Voice of God by Mark Batterson
Group Discussion Questions:
Take a few moments to check in with your group. How is everyone feeling? Give space for members to share how they are dealing with the uncertainty and stress. Practice listening to one another without judgement or advice.
What has been your experience with “listening to the Lord”? Is that a familiar or unfamiliar concept?
Have you ever had a moment like Kelsey’s when you recognized God’s voice for the first time? Share!
How could asking God for a vision for your kids change your perspective on parenting them?
What is one step you can take to make space to hear God this week? Brainstorm with one another.
Is there someone you can encourage by sharing this episode with them? Take a moment to share it right now!
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When You Don't Know What to Pray :: Jodie Berndt [Summer of Mentorship -wk 2] (00:51:20)
We know that God’s word is living and active. Today’s guest Jodie Berndt takes us through using Bible verses as prayers that can powerfully influence your children’s lives.
There is so much encouragement in this episode for standing on the truth of God’s word and relying on scripture to help shape your children, teens and adult children. Of course, we as moms can’t help but be changed when we hide his word in our hearts and pray them over our family.
What we chat about:
Using God’s word for prayers is powerful.
There isn’t a need we’ll face in parenting that God hasn’t provided for in his word.
Specific scriptures to pray for your child’s salvation
Asking God what we can nurture and pray for in each child’s unique giftings
God will accomplish the changes in your child’s character. Our job is to partner with him.
Praying against fear and for protection
Asking God to shape your children into good friends
Processing popular media with your kids and discussing how it aligns or doesn’t align with a Godly world view
The power of having others pray for your kids in community
When prayers aren’t answered the way we want, God is still writing their stories.
Free resources available at https://jodieberndt.com/resources
Summer of Mentorship Discussion questions PDF
Scriptures Mentioned:
Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
John 15:7 - If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Psalm 121:7-8 - The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Acts 26:18 - Open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!
Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Philippians 2:13 - for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Psalm 91:11 - For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
Proverbs 17:17 - Shape my child into a friend who loves at all times
Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 16:28 - A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
Links Mentioned:
https://jodieberndt.com/
Mom Life Unscripted YouTube Channel
Jeannie Cunnion’s “Mom Set Free” Book
Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children: By Jodie Berndt
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: By Jodie Berndt
Praying the Scriptures for Your Life: By Jodie Berndt
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Discussion Questions:
Do you have scriptures you pray for your children? Were there scriptures Jodi shared you wanted to start using?
What is a need you have right now in parenting that you need a verse to pray for?
How can you incorporate praying for your children into your daily rhythm?
Pick one of the verses/prayers Jodie shared and write it down on a Post-it or notecard. Put it somewhere you will see it and pray.
Share a need for one of your children with the group. Pray for each other and ask God to breathe new hope and faith into your parenting.
How Holiness Helps Mothers :: Jackie Hill Perry [Summer of Mentorship--wk 1] (00:45:07)
If God is holy, then He can’t sin. If God can’t sin, then He can’t sin against you. If He can’t sin against you, shouldn’t that make Him the most trustworthy being there is?
I’m thrilled to have Jackie Hill Perry back on the podcast to share about her much anticipated book, “Holier Than Thou”.
She walks us through Scripture, shaking the dust off of “holy” as we’ve come to know it and revealing it for what it really is: good news. As it turns out, God being “holier than thou” is actually the best news in the world, and it’s the key to trusting Him.
“Holiness is really abstract, but what does it have to do with me? The truth is it has everything to do with the way we live because the way we engage with the world around us is symptomatic of what we believe is true about God.”
We also chat about how Jackie doesn’t “mom alone,” about her growing family and the holy calling of motherhood. This is a powerful episode!
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Connect with Jackie:
Website: https://jackiehillperry.com
Facebook: facebook.com/jackiehillperrypage
Instagram: @jackiehillperry
Links Mentioned:
BOOK Holier Than Thou: How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him
[Ep 214] Gay Girl, Good God :: Jackie Hill Perry
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Group Discussion Questions:
How would you describe God’s holiness?
Does understanding his holiness help you trust him more?
Discuss: “We cannot allow our experiences to define God’s nature.”
Heather talks about how the first 5 years really matter and that the act of mothering is holy. Does that resonate with you? How does that change how you look at parenting in the little years?
The Bible Simplified : Going Deeper in Faith, Teaching Kids the Bible, and Seeing Jesus in Every Story :: Zach Windahl [Ep 530] (00:44:06)
Do you long to go deeper in your faith and help your children fall in love with Scripture — not just the stories, but the whole story?
Today Zach Windahl shares what led him to dedicate years to studying scripture. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying the Bible for others, particularly for those who feel overwhelmed or confused. After moving to Australia and enrolling in a transformative Bible study program, everything changed. He discovered how the entire Bible connects — from Genesis to Revelation — and how understanding Scripture through a Hebrew lens opens up a whole new depth of meaning. The Bible isn’t random. Every story, every verse, every command points to Jesus. Here is some of what we cover:
Why modeling your faith matters more than preaching to your kids
The difference between a Greek vs. Hebrew mindset when reading Scripture
What to do when Christian culture and actual Jesus living don’t align
Connect with Zach Windahl:
Website: Zach Windahl
Facebook: Zach Windahl | Facebook
Instagram: Zach Windahl (@zachwindahl)
Links Mentioned:
The Bible, Simplified: By Zach Windahl
The Bible Study: By Zach Windahl
See the Good: By Zach Windahl
Practicing the Way: By John Mark Comer
Revolutionary Parenting: By George Barna
Zach Windahl – The Brand Sunday
Related Episodes:
Consistency in Bible Study :: Katie Orr [Ep 352]
Every Mom a Theologian :: Phylicia Masonheimer [Ep 389]
Why Read the Entire Bible :: Tara Leigh Cobble [Ep 312]
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Helping Your Teen Choose College with Purpose, Not Pressure : Insights from a College Strategist :: Shellee Howard [Ep 529] (00:53:00)
Many of you have been on this journey with me since the potty-training days, and now you’re facing the incredible milestone of sending your kids off to college. In this episode, my friend Shellee Howard joins us to discuss the complexities of the college application process, the importance of early preparation, and strategies for securing scholarships and financial aid.
Shellee shares her journey into becoming a college strategist and offers insights on how parents can support their children in navigating their educational paths. Here is some of what we cover:
What to do if your teen doesn’t know what they want to be yet
How to help your child discover their core values and articulate their “why” for college
How to negotiate the cost of college like a pro (yes, it’s possible!)
Pursue meaningful extracurriculars (music, leadership, service projects, and more)
Which college stats matter most—and how to see through the sales pitch on college tours
Connect with Shellee Howard:
Website: College Counseling Services | Graduate Debt-Free with Expert Guidance
Facebook: Shellee Howard
Instagram: College Ready Plan
Links Mentioned:
College Ready Questionnaire (Shellee)
Personal Values Assessment | Discover Your Values
Podcast — College Ready | College Admissions Consulting
The College Admissions PLAN Simplified: Shellee Howard
How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money Shellee Howard
Related Episodes:
Navigating Senior Year: College Prep, Family Talks, and Faithful Waiting :: Lee Cordon and Barrett Ball [Ep 523]
Demystifying Financial Aid :: Kristi Steele [Ep 440]
Long Game Parenting :: Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson [Ep 337]
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