God on the Go by AllMomDoes

Imagine yourself lounging in a hammock, feeling as content as a cat in the warmth of the sunlight. These moments of calm can be rare in our busy lives, where stress is often an unwelcome companion. This week, we're visiting a powerful story about Jesus who, during a crazy stressful storm, actually took a nap! It's a great reminder to pull out when you're not feeling calm. We also have a fun quick...

We're going on a fascinating journey of the mind this week as we explore the perplexing emotion of confusion. I have a fun fact to share, and says that being confused isn't such a bad thing! So, instead of shying away from those confusing moments, embrace them... With God by our side, even the most confusing moments can lead to beautiful revelations! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48rKnIx

Do you ever feel awkward? You are not alone! Feeling awkward is a common experience and studies show that about 25% of people notice when something awkward is happening. Moses sometimes felt awkward and inadequate, especially when God chose him to lead the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt. Find out how Moses grew into his leadership role and became a great leader, the perfect example that feelings...

Okay friends, we're quizzing on facts discussed in our previous episodes on "getting ready." We're refreshing what we learned about Advent, the importance of readiness, and some trivia facts. I've loved this series because it's helped me, and hopefully you too, to always "be ready!" Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3RvCtHa

Do you stay up late on Christmas Eve, eager to see what gifts will be under the tree? I've been thinking about if I feel the same level of excitement and readiness for Jesus' return. This week we're talking about how we need to always be prepared for His return, and how this anticipation will change our lives. It's truly the most life-changing return of all time. We have a lot of good stuff to tal...

Do you get excited before you go on a vacation, or a trip, and think about all the things you're going to do? Sometimes we get so excited ahead of time, but circumstances change and then we have to stay put. God wants us to wait until His timing is right... How do you handle that? It can be hard, but I have a challenge for you in this week's episode. Let's dive in! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3RleK...

Julie Lyles Carr shares her experience of discovering an eye condition at the age of 10 that affected her central vision. She talks about how she had to learn to look at things differently, and how this experience taught her the importance of perspective. Find out more ways to be ready to see what God can do in your life, even in challenging situations. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3T8Kd4h

We're talking about what it means to get ready this week. Is it hard for you to be ready on time? Getting ready also includes having a good attitude, being honest, taking care of your things, and getting a good night of sleep. Lots goes into this, but one big takeaway is do not procrastinate. Living a life with God means we should always be ready for where he's leading us. This is a fun one - Let'...

There's a word that you might hear a lot in the next few weeks, and that is Advent. And if you listen to the word adventure, you can hear the word advent in there too. The first handmade wooden advent calendar was made in 1851, and today you can find a lot of advent calendars at places like your grocery store, places like that. Advent means that something's coming, and that's what we're talking ab...

Today we’re testing our memory of previous episodes on gratitude! It’s okay if you don’t know all of the answers! The bonus in going over this will help you remember all the good stuff we’ve been talking about the last couple of weeks. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Qu7Jpa

This week we're talking about the importance of gratitude and how complaining effects us. Have you ever noticed how easily negativity can spread? How about we change that by flipping the scenario into being a "gratitude leader," focusing on the positive aspects of situations, and encouraging others to do the same. How we act can influence others in a positive way, so lets lead with gratitude and p...

I had multiple experiences of moving around the country when I was young, due to my Dad's job promotions... and that made me mad at first. Those experiences though, taught me a lot. For example, I learned how to make conversations with strangers, learned how to adapt to new environments, and how to handle change. This week, we're finding gratitude in the lessons learned from difficult situations,...

Gratitude when you're angry? That doesn't seem possible but Julie Lyles Carr shares an example that will help you see that it's possible. It's normal to feel angry when things don't go as planned, but it's important to manage this anger and not let it escalate. Find out how to deal with it and find positives in the midst of it! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Fet299

Gratitude is so important in our everyday life. We're going to use the idea of Hide and Seek this week to dig deeper into it. We'll discover how sometimes the things we should be most grateful for are hiding in plain sight. Finding things to be grateful for on a regular basis will help you live a life filled with gratitude. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46Fxg5e

It's easy to feel grateful in good times, but what about in hard times? This week we're taking a look at David, who despite being persecuted and misunderstood, shared his gratitude to God. We can do this too! Seek God in both the good and hard times, share your gratitude with Him during both, and you will find so much joy in your life because your focus is on Him! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Qd0Iu...

We're continuing our discussion on the importance of gratitude, and this week we're focusing on gratitude during times of success. King Hezekiah, is a great example of what we're touching on. He became very proud and forgot to thank God when things were going well. It's not wrong to be proud of our achievements, BUT it's crucial to remember that it's God who makes it possible for us to do great th...

Gratitude. Have you thought about its meaning? Do you truly feel gratitude? Julie talks about how we say 'thank you' on a daily basis, but often it's done without truly considering the depth of how it's meant or said. Today, the story of Jesus healing ten lepers, and only one returning to express gratitude, is an excellent illustration of this point. We think you'll express genuine gratitude diffe...

This week we're talking about the concept of embracing new experiences and situations. We have something a little different and that's a Car Quiz to help us remember the previous episodes; the biblical stories, scientific facts, and practical advice for making friends, building habits, and setting goals. Most important though, lets remember to ask each other questions to encourage and support each...

Human emotions are complex AND also a gift from God. This week we're talking about experiencing conflicting emotions, embracing them and discussing them, even if they are new or confusing, is so important. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/44NWBc5

Goals. Do you like making them? This week we're talking about the importance of setting goals and working towards them, using the story in the Bible of Nehemiah. We have a great tip that will help you set goals! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47MwZyY

Today we're talking about the importance of routines and habits, and how changes to these can sometimes be challenging. Jesus's life is a great example though of embracing change and new experiences. Let's find out more! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3PbMucl

This week we’re talking about the importance of friendship! Did you know that God created us for friendship? Making friends can take courage sometimes but we have two simple ways to help you get started! Click PLAY to listen and find out what they are. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3OZyHFV

Is it hard for you to meet new people? Some of us can feel shy or nervous, but the good news is that Jesus shows us, and teaches us, how to meet new people! In the Bible we’re going to read about Abraham, who treated three new people kindly and they ended up meeting messengers from God! Listen and find out how, with God’s help, you can make new friends! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3KVgwij

Welcome to God on the Go! This is a new podcast designed to help you infuse Jesus into your busy routine. It's perfect for listening in the car with your kids on the way the school, in the drive through or out and about. This week we look at new situations. This is the time of year where many of us are heading into new situations with back to school. We look at Joshua and Caleb as the head into a...

How often do you wish you had a simple, short, and easy to use tool to help you transform everyday moments into something extraordinary? God On the Go is a new type of podcast from AllMomDoes to help you reclaim daily moments with your kids and infuse Jesus in your on the go lifestyle. God on the Go is a short podcast. It's released each Sunday evening, so you'll have it for the week ahead. We des...