The Again Podcast for Christian Moms: Encouragement In the Repetition of Biblical Parenting

We can avoid laundry for awhile. We can put off cleaning. We can let those dishes pile up, but if the kids are hungry they are going to let us know! If meal planning feels more like an unceasing punishment and less like a picnic, listen in as Jen and Steph talk about ways to reduce decisions to make this unavoidable, repetitive task feel less overwhelming! Recipe Links coming in Part 2!

Betsy and Stephanie talk about some of their favorite summer treats, why creativity and free time is so great for kids, and what you can encourage your kiddo to do this summer if they have an entrepreneurial itch! This conversation is silly, but full of great ideas! There's also a brand-new announcement about Entrusted with a Child's Heart! Scriptures Mentioned: Malachi 3:2-3 Recipes We Recommend:...

Betsy, Jen, and Steph are back in person and excited to give all their best tips to help Christian moms order their days, weeks, and months! Listen to hear lots of practical tips, wisdom, and resources that put people first and promote peace in our homes! Scripture Referenced: James 1:5 Resources Recommended: Learn Do Become PowerSheets Additional tip from Steph: I wait until these go on sale, and...

Betsy, Jen, and Steph are back in person and excited to give all their best tips to help Christian moms order their days, weeks, and months! BUT FIRST, they're making sure our hearts are right. Instead of embracing routines, they point us to embrace a Savior. Rather than running to quick-fixes, they remind us to put on a posture of peace that only comes from a heart surrendered to Christ. They als...

In this episode, Stephanie prays a blessing over your summer. This is for the mamas with toddlers and the mamas with teens! Listen with your kids or alone, but give us a moment to bless your sunny season! And don't forget to listen to... Episode 7: Untangling Our Commitment to the Word for incredibly practical tips to prioritize Scripture... even when the kids are swarming around you!

If you're lonely... you're not alone in it. In Part 2 of this episode Emily shares how difficult her entrance to motherhood was due to the lack of fellowship and community in her life. In this episode she reveals how God worked in her baby, herself, her marriage, and her community. But how long did it take? And has she been able to maintain the fellowship she found? Scripture Mentioned: Titus 2:3...

In this episode Emily shares a how difficult her entrance to motherhood was. Rushing to the hospital to deliver a very premature baby was not at all how she pictured welcoming her first child into the world. Not only was this a difficult time financially for their family, it also revealed a deep lack of community in their lives. Premature births account for somewhere between 9-15% of births. Let's...

Again might not be the first word you think of to describe motherhood--or even Christian parenting--but we think it fits perfectly. Join us to untangle from the confusion and overwhelm you feel as we share the heart of Again from Entrusted Ministries (the ministry that brought you Entrusted with a Child's Heart ). The Bible truly is the way to find peace and joy in your parenting. Let's look to Hi...

You love the Word. You're at church every week. Still, there are a lot of messages to sort through... and many seem to make sense. If you need a little clarity to stay the course in your Christian parenting when the culture is making it hard to discern truth, we hope this interview brings clarity and peace. Biblical motherhood may not be easy, but it promises blessings if we look to Him above all...

Happy Mother's Day! The purpose of this podcast is to encourage all of you Christian moms raising your children for the Lord... so how could we not take a little time to remind you how important all your efforts are to your Savior?! We are replaying one of our very first episodes to tell you that every little again matters! We hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day and even if it's less than a rel...

Sylvia is back bringing a vibrant perspective straight from God's Word! She speaks convicting truth in a winsome way that makes you want to take action! If you wonder if God is for you as you parent, be convinced as you listen! If you struggle to draw boundaries between sports/extracurriculars and church, you will gain a clarified perspective to move forward. If you are a Christian mom that needs...

Do you feel like you are constantly swimming against the current of the culture? This episode will affirm all your efforts and confirm that you are on the right track! Your efforts are not in vain, Mama! Sylvia Zuiderveen is the Women's Ministry Director at Coram Deo Bible Church and she brings biblical conviction with fire in this episode! For more information about pointing your children to the...

If you've ever thought we seemed like we had it all together, listen in. If you feel discouraged with how difficult it is to be a Christian parent and feel like you're continually failing, we hope you are encouraged to know you are not alone! Motherhood is continually refining us, and we can be thankful we have a Savior that is not only drawing our children to Himself... but also us as mothers. Bo...

This episode relates to Lesson 9 of Entrusted with a Child's Heart as Jen, Emily, and Stephanie discuss how Christian parents can discern if their child's emotions, will, or mind need to be addressed in a discipline issue. They also cover how to adjust if impulsiveness is at play and give encouragement if a strong will is wearing mom and dad out! Scriptures Mentioned: James 1:5 Philippians 4:8 Psa...

In families, our ideal is rarely our real. We believe it helps to know we aren't alone in our trials. In this episode, a very personal, anonymous testimony is shared of a woman that pursued Christ in a deeply-painful situation. While facing continually rejection and disapproval, this sister in Christ chose to become more and more like her Savior. May this bring hope and encouragement to those deal...

Parenting is exhausting. And as Christian moms, we don't just have the to-dos of the world, we are also trying to honor the commands of The Word. What if God already has a plan for our rest and what if we are too busy seeking temporal solutions to our stress and overwhelm to see the solutions He already has in place? Emily and Steph look to Scripture to clarify the topic of rest, peace, and self-c...

In this episode, Stephanie guides Christian moms in keeping Christ at the center of their celebrations in simple, meaningful ways. The easier it is to implement, the more likely it is that we will be able to be consistent, joyful, and peaceful! May you be inspired to focus on Christ with your children that blesses--instead of stresses--your family. Don't forget to head to the Entrusted Ministries...

It's official--head to the Entrusted Ministries website to get the hour long teaching with Betsy Corning! Lesson 10 is all about helping Christian parents ensure they are disciplining in a biblical way that is honoring to God and connected to a child's heart. This lesson also provides a quiz for mothers to take to evaluate if they are parenting according to Scripture or if they are exasperating th...

We don't claim to have it all together--and this is one topic we need to be reminded of too! Whether it's a busy season that is taking us by storm, needing to reevaluate priorities and commitments, or just wrapping up the school year well, the topic of self-care can be a convicting one! Christian moms are called to serve, but where does it end? When is it to sacrificial? There are some truly disce...

Do you wonder if you could ever homeschool? Are you feeling called to start homeschooling? Are you needing a reminder of why you do homeschool? This episode is for you! Jen and Steph encourage you why you are a fantastic option for your child's teacher, who really controls their learning, and pitfalls to avoid along the way. This episode is full of encouraging Scripture, so even if you homeschooli...

As Christians we are called to love sacrificially and without limit. Listen to part 3 of a radical testimony in which Jen and her husband Eric love without a guarantee of a return, obediently following God's prompting. The Sovereignty of God is undeniable in the conclusion of this powerful story. Jen also shares practical ways to discuss adoption with our children, increase sensitivity in those ar...

As Christians we are called to love sacrificially and without limit. Listen to part 2 of a radical testimony in which Jen and her husband Eric love without a guarantee of a return, obediently following God's prompting. The Sovereignty of God is undeniable in this powerful story. Scriptures Mentioned: 1 John 4:18 Isaiah 61:3 Matthew 13 Daniel 3 Songs Referenced: "Oxygen". "Loved", and "Mountains" b...

As Christians we are called to love sacrificially and without limit. Listen to the beginning of a radical testimony in which Jen and her husband Eric love without a guarantee of a return, obediently following God's prompting. Jen also shares some of her best natural solutions to help families struggling with symptoms of discomfort or sickness.

In this episode, Betsy Corning, author of Entrusted with a Child's Heart , and respected Christian journalist Tom Strode discuss the implications of the reversed Roe v. Wade case, what we can do as believers regarding the Sanctity of Life, and how scientific and technological advancements require us to evaluate our convictions before we proceed. Their compassionate dialogue on a truly sensitive to...

This very special episode is in celebration of Sanctity of Life Sunday. Listen in as Entrusted Ministries Director and longtime Christian journalist Tom Strode discuss the biblical basis for the dignity of life, the historicity of this debate, and what we can do as believers to live this principle out.