The Mission Driven Mom Podcast

At The Mission Driven Mom, we are empowering moms with principles and purpose. We know that God in His wisdom created a world run by immutable natural laws. We know that true principles flow from these natural laws. And we know that principles are the answer to life's toughest problems.  Yet, when comes time to actually live those principles, the path can be not only overwhelming but incredib...

“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. What makes life difficult is that the process of confronting and solving problems is a painful one.” ~M. Scott Peck So often in life we face problems that bring feelings of overwhelm, confusion, frustration or anger. What do we choose to do when we feel these uncomfortable emotions? In this podcast you'll learn about four stay-...

“It was no more glorious or joyful to lead a rally than it was to bathe my children.” ~Phyllis Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly often said that women can have it all...just not at the same time. Her life exemplifies that truth. Driven, intelligent, kind-hearted and devout, Phyllis made the most of every season of her life.  First, as a young woman, she worked in a munitions factory while putting her...

Through ideologies like "wokeness," LGBTQ+, postmodernism and others, we are fed a constant diet of the "your truth, my truth" paradigm. Although there is some truth to the idea that you and I see things very differently, we don't have to choose between the concept of "your" truth and "the" truth--when we properly understand what they really mean, and how they can work together. Join me in this po...

Learn more about how principles can bless your family by getting TWO FREE CHAPTERS of the book The Mission Driven Life: Discover and Fulfill Your Unique Contribution to the World:  https://www.themissiondrivenmom.com/ What began as a simple family planning session, turned first into complaining, then arguing, then ALMOST a mom lecture session with accompanying frustration and resentment. What...

“No mere acquisition of knowledge was of any value in her eyes in comparison with a longing to dedicate it to the service of humanity.” ~Francis Tiffany about Dorothea Dix Dorothea Dix was remarkable!  Despite being raised by a mentally ill father, deprived of a proper education, born down by the early responsibility of two younger brothers and suffering from her own physical illnesses, Dorot...

In a world full of conflicting voices, IMAGINE youth who clearly discern truth.  IMAGINE youth who can powerfully articulate the evidence of their faith.  IMAGINE youth who can stand up and lead others to believe in God. - So, what is the key?

“It is peculiar to humankind that they can only live by looking to the future. This is man's salvation in the most difficult moments of his existence--although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task.” ~Viktor Frankl What crisis are you facing? Rebellious child, troubled marriage, financial setbacks, poor self-image? The Principles of Vision, when understood and practiced, empower you to fa...

“She will never assert herself for herself—she will suffer wrong first—but for others she will be perfectly fearless…Throw responsibility upon her.” Mr. Fowler of the young Clara Barton Young Clara Barton struggled with shyness, yet as a young woman,

By the time Audrey Rindlisbacher was 19 years old, her father and two close friends had passed away unexpectedly. Through these trials Audrey learned for herself that life is very fragile. She knew that we have to make the most of the day we are in, because we never know when it might be the last day for us or someone we love.   "Many people live as if someday they’ll arrive at “happines...

In studying forgiveness as a moral action, I dug deeper into the idea of morals and morality itself. What I often call "natural law" can also be called the "natural moral law" so I wanted to better understand the moral component of the natural law. I had some huge insights -- things I'd never thought of before that make my own inner battles with myself and my conscience take on a whole new dimensi...

"As for this superior morality of some non-believers, supposing we grant it, what does it amount to? Just to this, that the universe of mind, as the universe of matter, is governed by unwritten laws of God...

“Now I speak of thanking God, I desire with all humility to acknowledge that I owe the mentioned happiness of my past life to his divine providence, which led me to the means I used and gave them success.” ~Benjamin Franklin This podcast is different from other our other Mission Driven Stories podcasts. We usually focus on how proper preparation in childhood leads to the virtues and successes of g...

“Confidence is something we can choose! It is something we can work on today!” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher One woman recently shared struggles that so many women are experiencing today: “Where do I start if I’m at zero? Last week you asked us to write down things we liked about ourselves and I went blank. I thought about it for a couple of days and still came up empty. All the things I’ve been saying ab...

Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/   Have you heard any of the following statements lately: "I have to figure out what I believe." "I don't believe that." "I can't ask someone to act contrary to their beliefs."   WHAT IF THEY WERE ALL WRONG? Join me in this podcast we explore what it means to "believe," why so many people are currently explori...

I like to call scripture a "standard for truth."   This is the book we go to in order to check our decisions and behaviors against the proper standard, God's standard.   This is a key reason why regular scripture reading is vital to successful living--it can give us life instructions! As a source of truth, we would do well to   be intentional about looking for principles   with...

As mothers in a modern Information Age, we are inundated with information from every direction. Yet, very little of this "information" is truly valuable to us and our families. As mission driven moms, our job becomes to filter through this information ...

“It always comes back to the family.” ~Gayle Ruzicka As a young girl, Gayle's parents forced her to go to church, even though they didn't attend themselves. This caused her to look inward--to forge her own relationship with God and determine the belief system that would guide her through life. She clung to Christianity, and its moral principles became the foundation upon which she built her life a...

“I have nowhere seen woman occupying a loftier position; and if I were asked, now that I am drawing to the close of this work, in which I have spoken of so many important things done by the Americans, to what the singular prosperity and growing strengt...

What do Benjamin Franklin, Louis L'Amour, and Mortimer Adler have in common?! Along with thousands of other great influencers throughout history, they saw the power of reading, writing, and discussing classics as the KEY personal development. This is something YOU can do right now to kickstart your own personal growth!   Join My Book Club and discuss the classics with me in My Library: https:...

"Our talents are given us in order that we may serve ourselves and our fellowmen." ~Calvin Coolidge From a small town boy in Vermont to President of the U.S., Calvin Coolidge remained the same stalwart, honest, clear-thinking man he was trained to be at home. He clung to the values and principles instilled in him through his parents, grandparents and devoted professors, all his life. He never flin...

As mothers, we are often faced with difficult decisions.  We want to move forward with clarity and confidence. But sometimes it feels as though all we DO is make decisions - who is washing the dishes; which schools should we choose; how can we inspire ...

As mission driven moms, we need all the help we can get! Sometimes, though, it can feel as if we are limping along and barely making it. How do we get the help we need? In this podcast, Audrey shares the TRUE story of Christy Huddleston, a middle-class young woman struggling to find herself and her purpose. As she turned to her mentor for answers, Christy was shown the amazing power that was alrea...

“Our culture is moving further and further away from principles and truth. What we really ultimately hope to give you, and to build and create, is a community that has the power to shift the culture. We do that by beginning with shifting the culture in our homes and raising principle-centered children. But we also do that by reaching out into our communities and building bridges through emphasizin...

"I had an inner certainty that I was on the right path in my life—the path God had chosen for me. Great things were going to happen in my life, and I had to do my part by preparing myself and being ready." ~Ben Carson What if we just assumed that God has a specific path for us? What if we knew that "great things were going to happen in our lives"? Would we see our lives differently? Would we see o...