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Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba (Part 1) "Shake It Off" may be a hit song for Taylor, but we considered it as a tactic for single parents... who may feel the need to shake off past hurts, judgment, stereotypes and more.  Erin offers up some simple and soothing advice for single parents who'd like to set free. As a Single Mom Blogger, Erin writes about single parenting issues and hears from other...

New Words For The Bible Even Those Who Haven’t Read The Bible May Want To Read... The Passion Translation , translated by Brian Simmons. Brian will be talking about how God inspired him to reveal His love in this new Bible with updated wording.  People report that the new translation is life-changing.... and has helped some, who felt rejected by God or hurt by Christianity, to see God's love for t...

Study Says Time Outs Too Harsh… We Say What? Huh?  New study out of UCLA suggests timeouts are too harsh and alienating.  The flip side is how do we hurt out kids by NOT disciplining them?  Our Behavior Makeover experts, Anne Wiggins & Linda Williams, react to “no more timeouts” idea. More at parentingfromtheheights.com

Debora Coty On New Book, Too Loved To Be Lost Women Need Love… Not Pressure To Be Miss America OK, so women desire to be loved, but where does that go wrong?  You might be surprised how easy it is to get on the right track.  Great insights & advice from Debora Coty, author of Too Loved to Be Lost as well as More Beauty, Less Beast… and Too Blessed To Be Stressed. Beyond The Pressure To Be A Size 4...

Kara Tippetts Blog Mom's Cancer "The interview that changed my life," says ChannelMom Host, Jenny Dean Schmidt. Mom’s Cancer Teaches Huge Lessons To Others Every mother should hear this… Kara Tippetts is a mom to 4 and she has cancer… but she’s doing something unique with her hardship that can teach us all how to be better moms.  Thank you, Kara. More On Kara’s Lessons Almost unbelievable how the...

This Story Changed My Life As A Mom.... If you want a story to change your outlook as a mom, listen to 3 minutes of Kara…. please.  This interview changed my life. Mom’s Cancer Teaches Huge Lessons To Others Every mother should hear this… Kara Tippetts is a mom to 4 and she has cancer… but she’s doing something unique with her hardship that can teach us all how to be better moms.  Thank you, Kara....

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba Continues On Her Sound Rules For Dating Erin talks about some of the typical struggles of single parents with a focus on loneliness and dating.  First, how not to react in desperation when lonely and, second, some sound rules for dating as a single parent.  Great tips and advice for single parents.  More at www.inhotpursuitofgod.blogspot.com

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba's Rules For Dating Erin talks about some of the typical struggles of single parents with a focus on loneliness and dating.  First, how not to react in desperation when lonely and, second, some sound rules for dating as a single parent.  Great tips and advice for single parents.  More at www.inhotpursuitofgod.blogspot.com

Dr. Eggerichs On #1 Marriage Problem For Couples Well, this is one of the biggest… Dr. Emerson Eggerichs explains very typical problem husbands and wives have… it’s more simple to overcome than you might think!  Find out what the pattern is and how to fix it! What Men Won’t Do And Women Love To Do I actually share about my own marriage with Dr. Eggerichs because I think the struggles my husband an...

Most Want Marriage, But What’s Stopping Them? Just when you thought marriage was washed up, we discover most people admit they’d like to be married.  The reasons why people stay away from marriage may ring a bell.  Joy Eggerichs (daughter of Love & Respect founder, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs) lets us in on the research. Marriage Still The Ideal Despite Other Choices Despite divorce and co-habitation, m...

Age Gracefully With The Woman Code It’s a “woman code” for aging gracefully and living successfully. New book by TV commentator, Sophia Nelson, called The Woman Code could be the inspiration you need.  Improve your thoughts AND your behavior! Help For Moms To Feel Comfortable In Their Own Skin If you want to age gracefully and value yourself as a woman, Sophia Nelson has some answers for you in Th...

Expert Questions New Birth Control For Girls You decide.  Could this be a popular new way to keep teen girls from getting pregnant?  One industry insider says “yes” and questions what it might be doing to the girls.  Joneen MacKenzie, The Center For Relationship Education , offers training for parents, teachers & kids on healthy relationships and more.  PLUS, hear “ Keeping Parents Out Of Kids’ Me...

Channelmom Radio Host Jenny Dean Schmidt Shares We’ve all got a past and we’ve all pressed through some problems.  Jenny reveals a few of her own, in hopes of helping other moms, dads, kids and… well… anybody.  Jenny shares some surprising events and several harrowing trials. Danger And Depression Doesn’t Have To Stop Us Jenny recounts one very dangerous moment and a bout with postpartum depressio...

Daddy Issues: How They Look & How To Help Do they play a role in your life… your daughter’s… or a friend’s life?  What those “issues” look like and a new way to fix them from Dr. Michelle Watson .  Get help from her new book, Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You . New Hope For Daughters & Dads There is help for daughters who are acting out their “daddy issues!”  Girls and women, alike, may have...

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba Explains How Breakup Text Teaches Lessons For Single Parents Is this allowed?  Single mom shares hurtful breakup text, but also reveals a new hopeful outlook.  Advice and inspiration for other single moms and dads who have experienced dating struggles. Is There Such A Thing As Bad Texting Etiquette? Single parenting is tough, but sometimes dating makes it harder. I...

Stephanie Shott's Story Of Rape & Sexual Abuse Could Help Others This story could help someone out there.  Hear mom’s story of being conceived through rape, suffering sexual abuse, divorce and single motherhood.  How she found redemption and hope that now helps her minister to other moms. Redemption Led Her To Help Other Moms How one mom lived through brutal past to help other moms.  Stephanie Sho...

Not All NFL Families Are Like This One The moment changed his life forever.  NFL Sports Agent tells incredible story of how he learned his purpose and discovered who he would marry.  Very touching story.  Drew Pittman is an NFL Sports Agent and the author of First Team Dad: Your Playbook For A Winning Family.   He is married to the daughter of former Baylor University Coach, Grant Teaff. Drew Pitt...

3 Tips When Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith OK, so you’re a ‘believer” and your spouse isn’t…. or vice versa.  What do you do?  Bestselling author Lee Strobel offers 3 Quick Tips to help you survive and thrive in a “spiritual mismatch.” Strobel On Spiritual Mismatch With His Wife Strobel wrote Surviving A Spiritual Mismatch In Marriage with his wife, Leslie, to help folks struggling with “unbeliev...

Kerri Pomarolli Says NO To 50 Shades Of Grey Movie... Here’s Why Comedienne reveals why this movie makes her angry.  She claims those who bought the Fifty Shades Of Grey book should boycott the movie… and she points the finger at Christian women. Christian Hypocrisy on Fifty Shades Of Grey? Kerri Pomarolli is known as a “clean” comedienne, whose appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central and mor...

Leslie Ludy Part 1 For moms who need some peace in their homes —- try this plan to make your home into a peaceful sanctuary for you AND your family.  Leslie Ludy , author of Set-Apart Motherhood ,  When God Writes Your Love Story and Authentic Beauty shares EASY tips to help you create a sanctuary within your home environment.  Tips are economical and efficient for moms on a budget! Create A New F...

Dramatic change described by Hoarders TV Show Host His touching story… Matt Paxton gets personal, while discussing his former stint on Hoarders TV show on A&E.   This well-known TV host shares WHAT changed and how it affected his financial life PLUS what happened when he was left to care for his kids for a weekend and how it made him appreciate his wife. 14 Million Hoarders Need Help! Beyond his i...

Why Is Jen Hatmaker Challenging Christians? More to the point, she’s challenging “comfortable” Christianity… author Jen Hatmaker may rock your world if you’re a typical Westernized Christian (some atheists may even be challenged).  Hear what the challenge is and if it applies to you. Tough Questions For Christians Are we blessing the blessed and saving the saved?”  Hear why Jen believes God challe...

A  Life Makeover Or A Faith Challenge? If you’re a Christian who feels empty or a non-Christian who judges Christians for being “empty,” there is THIS.  A Life Makeover? A Faith Walk Do Over? Take Jen Hatmaker’s Challenge It’s a unique, honest approach for what’s wrong with the Western, daily Christian walk… and considering Jesus anew. Jen Hatmaker , author of Interrupted and 7 might just rock you...

Anne Wiggins Behavior Makeover Admits Facebook Addiction To Help Other Moms What did her Facebook addiction look like and how many hours a day did this devoted mom spend on Facebook? Find out the answers… including advice for how to reduce social media & digital addictions to protect you and your kids!  Anne Wiggins is Channelmom’s Behavior Makeover expert and co-author of Parenting From The Heigh...

Kasey Johnson on Key Word To Get Organized Craving order?  Need some balance?  Offering up Mom Essentials: 10 Words Successful Mothers Live By , author Kasey Johnson explains how one word can literally help you get your life organized. Step-by-Step Plan To Get Order Back In Your Home If you’re a mom who needs more order in your life and in your home, try this key word!  Kasey offers up one of the...