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Jen Weaver is no stranger to having hard conversations with God. After the loss of a baby, and undiagnosed fertility struggles, Jen found herself deep in grief and going "God-adjacent," instead of running to Him with her heart and problems. It wasn't until she pivoted and chose to bring her heartbreak before the Lord in conversation, that she began to find healing.   You know, sometimes we just do...

Have you ever found yourself sweating bullets over a hard conversation that NEEDS to happen?   Conflict might not feel good, especially if you're non-confrontational, but unresolved conflict can feel even worse. Like a wound that festers, sometimes the problem continues to grow and it can create bitterness in your heart.    The answer? Have the conversation. Even when it's hard.   Lyncon Martinez,...

If you're anything like me, then you know that there's nothing worse than being faced with a situation and not knowing what choice to make.    I'm talking about the tough decisions, like "I'm supposed to be in two places at once. Which one do I choose?" Or "there's a hard situation at my workplace. My husband gave me this piece of advice, my best friend gave me that piece of advice. How should I a...

The term "anxiety" seems to get thrown around like a hot potato these days. Like it or not, it's coming your way at some point. Catch!?    Worry, stress, overwhelm… whatever you call it, anxiety can be a tough thing to manage.    Take heart… today on the podcast, I'm sharing two ways that you can reduce your anxiety.   Join me to hear about the P3 method and the Re-Frame/Pre-Frame strategy. These...

Pssst. I know a secret… I know what it takes to create the life you want. In fact, I know the exact recipe.   There are 4 simple parts. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing it all as one cohesive road map . Tune in as I walk you through the process and show you exactly how you can fine tune the little choices you make every day, create the life you want AND find joy in the journey!  ————— Find this E...

The weather was a nightmare. My kids were sick. The pipes were frozen. I found myself standing over the stove, boiling snow down into water just so we could make the toilets flush and I was… Angry.  (Have you found yourself in a moment so frustrating and overwhelming that you actually experience anger?) Where was the joy in this moment?  I couldn't find it. I didn't want to find it.  And then…. Go...

Olivia Kay knows what it means to speak boldly for Jesus, even when it's hard.     As a child, her family didn't spend much time in church, but she did experience God by attending church with friends. As she grew in wisdom and her faith, Olivia began to heed the whispers and calling that God placed on her heart.    From witnessing to her family, to writing a book about how to make Jesus your habit...

"Divorce is the death of a dream."   I got chills the moment those words came out of Mikki Gardner's mouth.    Mikki is a Certified Life and Conscious Parenting Coach who's walked the path of divorce herself and she knows every twist and turn well. Her wisdom comes from personal experience, and she's joining me on the podcast today to talk about it.    Sharing practical advice to help divorced mom...

Are your kids dealing with big emotions? (Or maybe YOU are the one wrestling with big emotions.) You're not alone, mama friend. We all have plates that are full and things that we're struggling with.    Marley Hayman is in the same boat. She's a wife and mama, as well as a private practice Christian Counselor. Marley loves helping kids and parents work through their big feelings… things like anxie...

Dalia Monterroso is a chicken keeper. (Yes, I'm talking about real chickens.)    She's also the President and creator of a magical place called Chickenlandia. (You can't make this up!) Having found herself living an unexpected dream, Dalia finds joy in the everyday tasks of both motherhood and chicken keeping. She also spends time educating the world about how to raise healthy birds successfully. ...

Tis' the season! We're getting closer and closer to Christmas… a time for baking cookies and family gatherings and twinkling lights and…. Possibly a time where you feel like you're endlessly rushing around and racing against the clock. (Am I right?)   As believers, I believe that we genuinely WANT to focus our hearts and minds and homes on Christ, especially in this season. But if we're being hone...

Do you ever have so many things rattling around in your mind that you actually feel stuck? Like you're paralyzed and standing still amidst the brain clutter?   (One time, I was stuck at the bottom of the Grand Canyon ((true story)) and it did NOT feel good! You'll hear the full story inside of today's podcast episode.)   There are a few common reasons that women often feel "stuck" in their own min...

This past summer, our area was going through a major drought. We went days, then weeks, then months without a single drop of rain. It became so intense that it was almost as if you could hear the earth crying out in desperation for the rain to come.    I walked down to our pond, which was 6 feet lower than usual. I studied the ground closely. It was parched, dusty and barren. There were cracks in...

Hey friend. Have you ever found yourself replaying past pain over and over in your mind? Or even reliving the pain and asking "why?"    I've been there, too.   Recently, I attended a women's conference and God spoke some eye-opening things into my heart. He reminded me that there is purpose in the pain. There is growth in the pain. And perhaps most importantly…. God sees us in our pain.   In the B...

Let's talk about the STUFF in your house.    Did you know that the amount of "stuff" around you affects you in more ways than one? Too much stuff can make you feel stressed out, mentally and emotionally. It can even affect your physical health.    Knowing that information raises the question: Is all of the "stuff" that you are hanging on to absolutely necessary? Or could letting go of some things...

As a mom who loves Jesus and who wants to faithfully raise up the kids you've been trusted with, it can feel like a blessed, yet heavy burden to be discipling them in today's secular world.    What's right? What's wrong? And how can you teach your kids to stand firm in BOTH their faith AND their conviction, while still showing love…   Author Catherine Parks joins me on the podcast today, to discus...

Join me for a deep dive on the 6 Styles of Homeschooling, including: Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, Unit Studies and Eclectic   I'll share what each method looks like, talk about the pros and cons, and give curriculum recommendations.   Knowing the 6 different styles of homeschooling will help you outline the flow and structure of your homeschool. Plus, knowing what style su...

The #1 thing I get asked about as a homeschool mom is "What curriculum are you guys using?!"    While most homeschool moms are quick to answer that question with… "the curriculum is NOT the most important thing," (I agree) I always add… "but it's also NOT the least important thing!"   Your choice of curriculum DOES matter! And you want to know… which one is the BEST one?!    Today, I'm sharing wha...

Calling all (future) homeschoolers. 📣   This is a sign that you CAN and SHOULD homeschool if the Lord has laid it on your heart.    He put it on mine and it took me 2 1/2 years to obey his call. When I did… it held mountains of blessing. (It will for you too!)    Inside of this episode, we'll discuss what homeschool is NOT, what it IS, what matters most and why you should consider stepping into i...

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Can we talk about "mom emotions?" They are real. They are big. (Sometimes they are really big.)    And if we're being honest, they can be hard to manage.    The thing is… there is nothing new under the sun. Moms have been wrestling with their emotions since the fall of mankind.    Can you imagine the guilt and shame that Eve must have felt right after she ate the forbidden fruit? Or the emotions t...

Are you battling toxic positivity?   (One time, someone actually told me I was "too happy." True story!) Join me for a deep dive on what toxic positivity is, what it looks like, why it's hurtful and what we need to do sometimes instead of being "eternally optimistic."   It's not all sunshine and rainbows on the show today… in fact, we'll be talking about giant slugs, vomit, anger and so much more....

A while back, I was chatting with a friend about some issues I'd been having and before long, we were deep diving into gut health. Turns out that your gut health is hugely important and the truth is, it can directly impact MANY of your body's systems and functions (we're talking brain, hormones, skin, and more).    So I'm all ears today, and I'm sure you will be too, as Katie Lovitt, a functional...

New forms of technology seem to be popping up overnight. First came Alexa and Siri. Then, Tik Tok and crypto currencies. Now, we're all hearing the buzz around Artificial Intelligence, specifically ChatGPT.    What is AI, really? What is ChatGPT capable of exactly? And how in the world are you going to navigate it? More, importantly, how are you going to help your KIDS navigate it safely?   Today...

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