Equipped To Be with Connie Albers: Christian Parenting, Homeschooling, and Family Life

Did you know only 31% of people read their Bible every week? I'm not sure if that surprises you or not, but It did me. That got me wondering why. What are the hindrances to consistently reading God's Word? How can you fall in love with God's word? Brittany Ann of Equipping Godly Women joins me on the program to talk about her newest book, Fall In Love With God's Word. About Brittany Ann Brittany A...

Are you feeling unmotivated, uncertain, or stuck? You aren't alone. Though your social media feed is full of 5-day challenges, organizational hacks, and scripture memory designed to help you start the year off right, you can't seem to do them. You aren't alone! Let's talk about how to improve motivation when you're stuck. Sometimes we need help getting motivated. In this episode, we will cover sim...

Has your child been bullied? Do you find out or did they tell you? How do you know if they are dealing with bullying or if it's general conflict that they can resolve? It's vital that children understand the difference between bullying and general conflict so they can properly navigate each scenario wisely. Parents often teach their children to resolve conflict, but the problem is bullies aren't i...

Have you or your child been on the receiving end of bullying? If so, you know how emotionally traumatic it can be for your child. Bullying is a repeated pattern targeted at someone weaker, younger, or more vulnerable. So, how do you handle bullying? What is bullying? The act of bullying is an intentional behavior designed to hurt another person by wanting to intimidate or get their way. Anti-Bully...

Misty Phillip joins me for part II of our conversation on how to listen and trust God's leading in your life. Today we focus on the steps she's learned about waiting that will help you learn how God is working in your life as you wait for his lead. In this episode, Misty shares valuable wisdom on how to wait on the Lord. She says, "Trusting God to lead can be hard. But, His timing is good." Listen...

Learning to listen and trust God's leading takes intentionality and practice. These are disciplines Misty Phillip put into practice early in her life. She joins me to discuss how God led her from corporate work to homeschooling to writing and speaking and then to creating a podcast conference for Christian podcasters. During our conversation, Misty and I chat about her decision-making progress and...

When I saw other children publicly act up or act out, I thought my child would not do THAT. My children knew right from wrong. Have you thought that too? While it is true that children do the darndest things, we never expect our children to disobey, be unkind, lie, or steal. Those aren't acceptable to the Lord or us. As a young mom, I was certain that my kids would behave properly. I convinced mys...

Tis the holiday season to be jolly! A season full of thanksgiving and joy and family. While many people are welcoming this season with great anticipation, there are an awful lot of people experiencing hurt and heartbreak over the holidays—an empty seat at the table, a painful relationship, a wayward child. I know the world is preparing for the holiday season. House lights are up, trees are decorat...

Heaviness is not an uncommon feeling these days. But what if we could turn heaviness to hopefulness? Well, we can! In today's episode, we are going to unpack specific steps you can take to rid yourself of the heaviness that is robbing you of the hope God wants you to experience in this season of life. How do we turn heaviness into hopefulness? Acknowledge the source of heaviness? Listen as we disc...

How do we raise children in a culture of chaos when confusion and strife surround us? And how do we remain steadfast while adjusting along the way? While the culture is in chaos, you can tune out the turmoil and provide the stability in your home. Parenting has never been easy, but today's climate makes it much harder to navigate raising kids. But, with the Lord's help and guidance, raising kids a...

Today, I'm joined by author and speaker Wendy Speake to discuss her new book The 40 Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distractions for Real-Life Devotion. Wendy shares how our spiritual lives are impacted when we run to social media or sugar or anything other than God's Word. About Wendy Speake Wendy Speake is a wife, mom, host of the annual 40 Day Sugar Fast, and co-author of a number o...

It's time to exhale; the election is over! Now it's time to discuss the winners and losers with your children in a constructive way so you can get on with daily life. Assign everyone a job Don't start with a list you want to discuss Listen when your kids talk Don't allow siblings to mock or put down each other Affirm each other Don't get into arguments Ask leading questions Your children will lear...

Elections can create tension between family members. But, we can discuss politics, share our positions, and engage in dynamic conversations with our children without blow-ups and slammed doors!   Connie share some election week tips in this episode. Listen in and the read the full show notes here: https://conniealbers.com/election-week-tips   Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and...

Do you know people who believe they know the right way to parent children? I sure do. Over the years, I've encountered many well-meaning people eager to help me get it right! Some of the advice I've been given has been good, but some haven't! That is why you must choose who you listen to carefully.   Read the full show notes here: https://conniealbers.com/ who-you-listen-to /   Love this episode?...

Do you know how to walk through seasons of loss or grief? It's a question many are asking. If we are honest, we've all gone through tough seasons: losing a job, a parent, a child, or a friendship. How you process the loss is critical to your emotional well-being.   Connie shares 6 things to help you during seasons of loss in this episode. Read the full show notes here: https://conniealbers.com/sea...

Do you want to be a wise woman? You can be! I'm always asked how I decide what projects to accept and what to decline. Today, I share what I've learned from Proverbs 31:16a and how to apply it in your life. You can be like the Proverbs 31 woman who considers wisely.   Read the full post with links here: https://conniealbers.com/ she-considers-wisely /   Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/...

Did you know 73% of parents feel parenting is their greatest challenge? Did you know 80% of those parents believe parenting can be learned, but wished they knew more positive approaches? Daniel Huerta joins me to discuss the Seven Traits of Effective Parenting. You'll be encouraged and equipped to become the parent your child needs. You can learn how to become an effective parent!   About Daniel H...

How does understanding Strengths improve family relationships? Why should we be more intentional about teaching to our child's strengths? Understanding your child's talents are recurring and consistent patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior will help you teach them how to process the world around them. Read the full show notes with links to resources here: https://conniealbers.com/ strengths-p...

How does understanding Strengths improve family relationships? Why should we be more intentional about teaching to our child's strengths? Understanding your child's talents are recurring and consistent patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior will help you teach them how to process the world around them. Read the full show notes with links to resources here: https://conniealbers.com/strengths-pa...

Does your child wonder about their world? Is there a vision for your family that your child can hold onto? Sally Clarkson, and I discuss how to make your family thrive by awaking wonder in your home.   About Sally Clarkson Sally Clarkson is a best-selling author, world renowned speaker, and beloved figure who has dedicated her life to supporting and inspiring countless women to live into the story...

Do your words roll off your tongue and land in a tender place of your child's heart or do they wound their spirit? We know words have power, so using them carefully will help you strengthen your relationship and reduce conflict. It's not always what you say, but what others hear that matters. You can build relationship by monitoring your mouth!   Read the full show notes with links here: https://c...

Do you find yourself getting angry more than ever before? Did you know anger follows fear? While these are God-given emotions, they don't have to control our reaction to others or God. Joël Malm author of Love Slows Down joins me to discuss how to respond to the patterns of anger in a Biblical way. Listen in for tips on how to respond to anger and disappointment.   About Joël Malm Joël Malm is the...

Have you felt fearful lately? Do you want to speak up, but know what to do? As a Christian, how can we starve the fear that is taking over our country. If you are afraid, you're not alone. Millions of people feel the same way you do. Want to know how you can stop living in fear?   In this episode, Heidi St. John and I talk about what's happening across America and how you can stop living in fear a...

Do you wish you knew how to resolve sibling conflict in your family? Do your children fight or argue? Does their conflict make you concerned about the long-term health of their relationships? I have good news: you can help your children learn how to resolve conflict in a healthy way and build closer relationships in the process.   Listen to this episode and read the full show notes here: https://c...

Does your child wrestle with finding peace? Are uncertain times causing fear or worry or disappointment to rob your child of living a peace-filled life? Confusion and uncertainty can hinder you and your child from experiencing the peace that passes all understanding, but there are three things you can do today that can bring peace to your child and in your home.   Read the full show notes with lin...