Terri Bonin At Home!

Today on Terri Bonin, At Home, we have a very special interview with Laura Gallier, the award winning author of The Delusion: We All Have Our Demons! We discuss what inspired Laura to start her journey in writing this series, her major influences, the conflicts and how she prayed and fasted during the writing of this book! Here is a brief synopsys of the story: By March of Owen Edmonds’s senior ye...

Ep. 46 - Wellness Wednesday - I am about to CHANGE YOUR LIFE with ONE WORD! Methylsulfonylmethane.  No, I don’t expect you to know how to pronounce that word. Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM or Sulfur, is a nutritional supplement that has MANY incredible benefits for the body, such as: Pain Relief, Joint Mobility, Glowing Skin, Thickening Hair, Aiding Digestion, Supporting Immunity. MSM is a non tox...

Halloween… A controversial topic in many Christian circles! What are the origins, the history, the meaning and the point of Halloween? Should we, as Christians, celebrate Halloween? Let’s discuss! This episode is not to condemn anybody’s fun, upright traditions on October 31st, but to simply give an overview of how the Bonins celebrate and the reasons behind our celebrations! If we believe that Je...

Introducing my mom! My mother, who so elegantly raised my 3 sisters and I, gave us a strong foundation of faith! In this episode, we jump right into a valuable conversation with the woman who has poured into my life, has always been there for me and gave up so much to raise me! We talk about choosing PEACE over FEAR, especially with little children running around, how there is a time and place for...

Ep. 43 - Wellness Wednesday - My mysterious friend, who lives many hours away, had excruciating stomach pain for HOURS! It was unlivable! I recommended that she take a specific regime of Young Living digestive support, enzyme blends and oils (for absorption) and wow! She was 90% better in just ten minutes! That, my friends, is the power of introducing enzymes into your daily life! I have so many o...

Hi! I am Terri! I am a wife, mother, business owner, grandma and, most importantly, a Child of God! Terri Bonin, At Home, is a space I speak words of life over married, single, older and younger Christian women about their vital role as culture creator, life giver and supporter! I have been married for 34 years (at the time of this podcast posting!) We have 11 children, and yes, I bore each of the...

Everybody’s life is balanced on two rails, like a train: The track of blessing and the track of trials. We all have blessings and trials happening at the same time! From those two options, we have the challenging but rewarding ability to choose our own narrative: to choose our own perspective! Our lives go in the direction of our thoughts, our expectations often predict our outcomes! God calls us...

People of ALL ages suffer from gut or digestive issues! That should not be the case! You shouldn't be subject to a life of family dinners that you regret afterward! That is why this episode about Enzymes is a foundational beginning to your journey to gut health! Our bodies employ enzymes to extract the nutrients from the food we eat and deliver it to our blood. They are an essential part of th...

Traditions in a household are fundamentally important for memory-making and foundation building! I grew up in a household with many traditions and I wanted to pass on traditions to my children, as well. Traditions are the things that you do. Rituals are the way you do those traditions! As we are nearing the holiday season, I want to encourage you to plan ahead, be intentional and implement traditi...

Every spouse desires a strong marriage, then disappointment hits hard and it feels like the rug was pulled out from under the you. To be honest, avoiding disappointment is a silly journey to embark on! Life is full of heartache, dashed expectations and sad moments. But God. Disappointments often come from an overemphasis on your own selfish feelings and vision of how things should look. So, dealin...

Ep. 37 - Wellness Wednesday: Turmeric, a golden spice, crushed into powder and traditionally used for cooking: What is all the hype about? Over 6,000 publications have been focused on uncovering the benefits, so there must be some! Turmeric has so many health benefits that can be found HERE! Before you write turmeric off, because you tried it once and it didn’t work for you, consider the processin...

The Pomodoro method of time management has been LIFE CHANGING for my day. So many things beckon me from my work. Sometimes I even battle hopping in my car to drive to McDonalds for a morning coffee just to put off work a bit longer.! So, in today’s episode I explain how the method works to keep ADDHD people like me focused and how you can use it in your own life!  Something I’m Loving: LAYING FLAT...

My 16 year old son, Samuel, was in a car accident last week. He is alive. We are thankful. Through the heartache and the tears, it has been so amazing seeing what wonderful things God can do in times of distress. My heart is so warm seeing how my family has stepped up, been kind and considerate to one another, and has cherished and loved each other.  In today’s episode, I just wanted to sit down a...

My 16 year old son, Samuel, was in a car accident and has been in a hospital bed for the last couple of days. We are so thankful for Western Medicine and for the doctors, who are working hard to help him recover. In today’s episode, I discuss the supplements I am using and the oils I’m diffusing to help Samuel with flushing out the trauma in his body, the pain, and the damage. Shop Samuels Protoco...

To have a happy household you must have the secret ingredient, HAPPINESS! As the woman of the home, your mood sets the temperature of the environment. Your children will be affected by your attitude, your day will be affected by your attitude and the culture of your home will be affected by your attitude, no matter what! In today's episode, I will discuss a few things you can do to make sure y...

Raising each of my 11 has been a stretch, a gift, hard, wonderful, crazy, a blessing... Unfortunately for me they are incredibly different which keeps me on my toes. I fall and fail and get back up again, seek Jesus, and start over and in turn they learn to do the same. It's messy, but it's good. In this episode, from homeschooling, to fostering their creativity and launching them into the...

In today's Wellness Wednesday we discuss all things PEPPERMINT! Peppermint oil has been my best friend this year as my body is changing and growing. Peppermint oil has met me where I was at in ALL thirds of a lady’s life. It's incredibly calming and invigorating. Peppermint helps with:  Body temperature regulation  Breathing Headaches Digestion Mental clarity I promise, having peppermint a...

Let’s first deal with the biggest question you may have! Can loneliness in marriage even exist? Yes! It can! If you experience loneliness in marriage, it is not because you married the wrong person, it just means you are a normal human being! Loneliness doesn’t exist in a way where you may be literally alone all day, but it can exist in an emotional or spiritual way! You can feel detached from or...

Your first years of marriage, and many after, will be highlighted by passionate fights, disagreements and heated arguments. If you are a passionate person, like me, you will butt heads with your partner maybe multiple times a day! But let me tell you something: Fighting as a married couple is normal. Everyone has fights. Everyone has disagreements. Everyone has squabbles. No married couple is exem...

Have you ever struggled with sleeping? Chances are that if you’re a human, you have. We can all agree that sleep is important. I know when I’m deprived of it, you do not want to be my friend. It affects every part of our lives: Health Emotions Relationships Good quality sleep is a life essential - but that doesn’t mean MORE sleep is the answer. In today's episode I talk through some lifestyle...

I bet you can get anxiety about knowing if he’s the right man for you? Choosing your life long spouse is the second most important decision you’ll ever make, after your salvation. So, it can’t be a hasty decision! I hope this episode helps prevent at least 1 single lady from pursuing the wrong man and wasting her precious singleness! No matter how old you are or what stage of life you’re in, it’s...

Today, on Terri Bonin, At Home, we discuss how every romantic relationship goes through four stages: Intellectual Emotional Spiritual Physical In that order! Each level has a seriousness to it, all the while the attraction will stay throughout! When you are dating, it is easy to want to rush forward through all of the phases before there is a ring, but waiting is always better and safer for you! M...

Raising strong and healthy boys is no easy task, because toddler boys gravitate towards ALL things dangerous and messy. But guess what? You don’t need to spend your days at the ER!  My sweet daughter in law Sydnie Bonin, who’s a mother of 2 rambunctious boys, joined me on today’s Wellness Wednesday to share her wisdom on children’s health.  Western medicine is NOT always the answer and in some cas...

Doesn’t it sound beautiful to have a long lasting, romantic, and beautiful marriage?  Well friend, you can have that! Yes, with YOUR hubby! Men love our God given delicacy, gentleness, nurturing spirit, and sensitive emotions. It’s such a blessing that we’re created differently from men. If we were the same, there wouldn’t be a reason for marriage! Allow yourself to be feminine. Allow yourself to...

“Start your day out well, and end your day well. Ask for forgiveness for everything in between.” - Terri Bonin There is no one size fits all to build a home and create a culture of love in your household! As women, our very important job is to build a home’s culture and vibe. Alexis Houston, mom of two boys, gives us her strategies on building a loving culture! A special gifting of a woman is to p...