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Go deeper with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook .   Episode 272 // None of us can enjoy family life without having healthy boundaries - with those outside our family and inside it! There are different types of boundaries and they will look different with each person. But they all boil down to the same thing:   What are you willing and able to say NO to?   Saying “no” is...

Get biblical help for those big emotions with the Keep Your Cool, Mama 40-day devotional.   Episode 271 // Getting stuck in a pattern of negative thinking is never helpful. It doesn’t feel good, and it doesn’t help us love our husbands and kids well. But, it’s a really common struggle!   Thankfully, like most areas of life, God has hope for us. There are practical action steps that can help us bre...

Enjoy my devotional workbook on Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy!   Episode 270 // Every moms wants a deep bond with her kids… and the more kids you have, the harder that can get to manage!   I’ve been a family counselor for 15 years, and I’ve got four little ones of my own: triplets and another little one behind them. They’re all still 5 and under. Life is busy - and I know that if I want str...

Find a great resource to strengthen your Christian Marriage right here .   Episode 269 // Every marriage will go through hard seasons. Those seasons may be big or small, impacting the whole family or just you as a couple. But your goal is to get through it stronger and closer on the other side.   Which is definitely possible. I’ve been a marriage counselor for over 10 years, and I’ve helped a lot...

Build the family life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook   Episode 268 // Personal devotional time or quiet time is a HUGE part of spiritual formation as a Christian. Just because mom life is busy and tiring doesn’t mean our Bible time stops being important!    In fact, I think it’s fair to say it’s even more important for us to get this time as Christian pa...

Find biblical joy during hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional   Episode 267 // I love my kids. I love my husband. I love my family. But let’s be real… I also love some “me time” when I’m able to get it.    Lots of moms feel guilty about wanting, needing, or enjoying some alone time. Yet, Jesus himself sometimes got away from other people in order to be alone! To...

Build your own daily devotional time with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide.   Episode 266 // Life is always changing. But the Bible is not.   Scripture never changes! It does not adjust to accommodate our busy schedules or reliance on technology. God does not change his mind on what is good or right just because we don’t understand or like it.   There is a biblical picture of wha...

Grab the FREE E-book - Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect   Episode 265 // We’re entering the fall season. For most of us moms, that means new family routines, and getting back to “regular life.” This is not only the perfect time to consider tweaking and strengthening some family rhythms, but also the time when you might be feeling the itch for something to cha...

Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025!   Episode 264 // Let’s set some goals today for the incoming Fall season of our families’ lives… how do you feel about the Proverbs 31 woman?   She’s intimidating, but she can be a very helpful picture to lead us into setting goals and clarifying priorities for our families.    Hop in to join me for a few devotional thought...

Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025!   Episode 263 // What are your plans for the day? Are you SURE they’re God’s plans for your day?   I’ve loved Proverbs 16:1 for a long time, because it challenges my natural desire for lists, schedules, and controlling my own plans. I’ve got 4 little kids… any thoughts of controlling the plans are an illusion.    But God al...

Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025!   Episode 262 // No one wants to be thought of as stupid. But none of us really enjoy discipline and correction either. So how do we make sense of Proverbs 12:1 - “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”   Join me today for a Christian mom-to-mom devotional for encouragement and he...

Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025!   Episode 261 // The book of Proverbs gives us wisdom, hope and encouragement. And today, we’ll take a look at Proverbs 21:9 and find wisdom for ourselves as wives.    It’s not an easy proverb to read, but it should hit close to home for all of us: “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsom...

Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon!   Episode 260 // God is always with you. He hears every prayer, and He responds.    Of course, that doesn’t always look like we hope it will. And He does not always act in ways that we desire. But our prayer journeys build a connection with God that carries us through hard and difficult seasons.    Join me tod...

Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon!   Episode 259 // Psalm 90:12 is a powerful verse that should point us not only toward the wisdom and goodness of God, but also toward a reality check for our own busy lives.    Our days are numbered. This may feel especially true when we consider the realities of family life. How long will your children be inn...

Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon!   Episode 258 // Prayer is the centerpiece of Christian life. But it’s easy to spend too much time on the day-to-day little things and miss out on praying for the deeper, richer priorities of life.    Today’s psalm will help us get back on track. We’ll take a look at Psalm 139 and consider together how our pra...

Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon!   Episode 257 // “But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Why, LORD, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” Psalm 88:13-14.   Not an easy prayer. But this psalm is so REAL for us. We’ve all had these seasons, where we are desperate for the Lord’s help and yet we feel...

Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon!   Episode 256 // We’re diving into the Psalms for the month of July, and starting right at the beginning today! Psalm 1 is such a helpful reality check for each of us - for our own lives, but also for our responsibility as moms.   Summer can bring a lot of fun and freedom… so perhaps it’s even more important t...

Go deeper with the Stress Relief Workbook for Christian Moms .   Episode 255 // Summertime is a chance for great fun and family bonding… and a chance for extra bickering, cranky kids, and one million repetitions of “I’m bored.”   No more, friend.    Today, we’ll tackle a few angles to Summer Mom Life: a few reality checks about how to manage summer stressors, 10 fun and free ideas for family bondi...

Grab my Family Faith Challenge on Etsy !   Episode 254 // Family discipleship is a key responsibility for Christian parents. But what does that really mean? What can it look like for toddlers or teens?   As you dive into the summertime, this is a unique chance to try something new and go deeper with your kids. Yes, you want a fun summer - but you also want it to be meaningful!   Join me today for...

Dive into Scripture and build the home life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook .   Episode 253 // Today, I want to offer a few quick ideas on how to make your summer more meaningful - for yourself and for your whole family!   Yes, do the big vacations and the fun events and the special summer things. But summer is also a unique (and perfect!) time for self-r...

Grab my 40-day devotional on marriage communication: Communicating To Connect   Episode 252 // Did you know that your relationship can grow deeper, closer, and better if you figure out how to handle conflict well?   I’ve been a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years. And in today’s episode, I want to share my process for healthy, happy, and holy conflict resolution.    You can just grab t...

Grab the devotional workbook today: Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.   Episode 251 // Can you enjoy a healthy, happy, and holy family life without serving one another out of love?   The idea of serving others is counter-cultural. We think it won’t feel good, it will feel hard, we might get taken advantage of… Yet, this is how Jesus calls on Christians to show their love for each other!   And...

Grab your FREE Holy Habits 45-day Bible And Prayer Challenge here !   Episode 250 // It’s a cliche in Christian circles… “I should read the Bible more.” Or maybe, “I wish I read the Bible more.” Sometimes we beat ourselves up about it: “Gosh, why can’t I seem to regularly read my Bible?!”   It’s a thing many of us wish to be more consistent with. So why aren’t we? Does it really matter anyway? How...

Deepen your Christian walk with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook!   Episode 249 // It’s easy to get caught up in the flow of everyday life. But do you realize that there is an Enemy at war against you? At war against your family?   As Christians, we often think about the power of Jesus Christ in our lives and we pray for the Holy Spirit’s help as we struggle, grow, and journ...

Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood .   Episode 248 // There’s nothing more painful than watching your kids struggle. But when they are struggling, there are ways that you can help!   Last week, we looked at caring for our hearts when our kids struggle. Today, let’s dive into some practical tips for how to HELP them when they are...