The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith

Whether you are expecting your first child or have been parenting for a number of years, we all benefit from taking a moment to look at our parenting style and our lives and ask ourselves, "What kind of parent do I want to be?" Angie shares from her heart to encourage and equip us in this gift of motherhood. As we consider our parenting goals and our history let's battle the lies we...

ADULT CONTENT- Parenting small children is tough, parenting teens and young adults can be no less of a struggle. Amy Oberg was that prodigal and later, she parented a prodigal. Her story will encourage you and give you some practical tips and the truth of scripture to hold onto if this is your road. Hang in there mom. Trust God with the impossible.  You can find out more about Amy and catch up wit...

Parenting is tough. Add in being a single mom of a special needs child and it is a downright challenge. Wyvonne Williams is rising above and growing through this journey. She will be a source of encouragement to you as she shares the hope of what it looks like to live in a supportive community and pursue an intentional and life giving relationship with her child. You can connect with her over at W...

Kicking off the new year with your host, Pam Fields! Let's just chat a little bit about the year past and look into the future. How has community played a part in your life? In your journey of faith and in your motherhood? Are you making deposits into those you meet along the way? Join me in the conversation here and over in the Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas group over on Facebook. (now ca...

Today, your host Pam Fields shares about her own Christmas traditions and celebrations. Wishing you the merriest of Christmases.  More information about the Waiting Tree and also our St. Nicholas Day traditions just click!  A few great resources...(Amazon affiliate links) Celebrating the Christian Year by Martha Zimmerman                                       Jotham's Journey by Arnold Ytreeid...

Goldie found new life in Christ after a painful past that included family hurt and also abortion. Today, she shares from a joyful heart that has been recycled and redeemed!  You will want to get to know her more so make sure to follow her over on her website, JaneGoldieWinn.com . She is also on Instagram @goldsiewinn. If your heart was touched today and you would like to contact her directly, plea...

Brittany has spent years as a therapist, leader, and coach, helping people move out of the spaces they have been stuck in. She has also walked through her own journey of healing from miscarriage. We pray that you are encouraged today as you hear her testimony along her faith journey. You can find Brittany over at the "Morning Mama" podcast , on her Facebook group , or of course, on Insta...

Are you a musical family? Considering an instrument for your child? Today Jennifer Galicinski shares from her experience of being a mom of 10 musicians. We chat about beginning music, singing together, listening to music, practice, sacrifice and investing in not only ministry but in our children's futures. Your family may not be hitting the road or traveling internationally but Jennifer's...

Jennifer Galicinski is a Titus 2 woman with practical knowledge and advice for managing a busy home. Her experience in raising 10 children, homeschooling them and organizing their family band has given her lots of opportunity to practice and apply the truth of Scripture in daily life. To find out more about Jennifer and follow their adventures, go to Galicinski Family Band They are on Facebook at:...

Laura Padgett is a delight to visit with! Today she encourages us to walk in obedience to God, letting go of the outcome and finding peace in His plan for our lives.  Make sure you find her podcast Livin' What You're Given and go to her website Laura L Padgett As always, you can join me in my virtual living room Tending Fields Mom's Group (formerly "Less Than Perfect Christian Wom...

If you are a grandmother or expecting to be, you are in for a treat! Nancy Campbell joins me and we talk about the visionary and generational role of grandmothering. Check out Nancy's website at: AboveRubies.org she is also on Instagram @_above_rubies_ The wonderful book that encouraged me in my early years of mothering The Power of Motherhood , by Nancy Campbell (affiliate link) also Be Fruit...

Karol and her husband could not have imagined the parenting journey God had planned for them. Their story is a wonderful testimony of God's hand through adoption, special needs, surgeries and child loss. You will want to read the complete story in Karol's book, "Grace According To Gifts".  You will be blessed by Karol's book Grace According To Gifts (Amazon Affiliate Link) Yo...

If 2020 wasn't a rocky year, I don't know what else is. The truth is, there are many bumps along the road of life. Sharon Czerwien shares today about how her core was challenged after a car accident. But even more, how the Lord used that very thing to teach her more about her relationship with Him.   To catch up with Sharon, check out her website at https://www.bumpsareokay.com            ...

Cathy Taylor has grown through the seasons of her own life and her parenting years. If you are a mom who is hurting from the choices made by your children, Cathy wants you to know that you are not alone. We can't fix our children but, we can learn how to surrender them to the Lord and trust Him for the future. You can find Cathy on Instagram @hurting_moms                               on Faceb...

*adult content* Though she had a foundation in church, Renee went her own way in her youth. Through many trials of life she eventually learned to surrender her life to Him and trust Jesus. You can hear more about her testimony and follow Renee over at: YouTube: Psalms 51 girl Instagram: @Psalms51girl Facebook: Psalms 51 Girl Also find Pam on Instagram @TendingFields or join the Facebook Group at T...

Jill's journey of life in the church gives a good perspective of how we can be authentic in our walk and our role in the body of Christ. If you are a leader or the wife of a leader in the church I think this will be blessing to you. If you desire to encourage ministry women, this will open your eyes to ways that you can speak words of life into them.  If you are interested in the men's min...

*ADULT CONTENT- Honest discussion about sexuality and marriage.   Gina has joined us before and she is back to give us a Titus 2 and Physician's perspective of menopause, marriage and motherhood. She addresses some really practical questions and also the spiritual ones like, "What does God have for me in the next phase of life?". I hope that you are encouraged by this authentic conve...

Breast cancer attacked but it wasn't Anna Mitchell's time to go. I think you will be encouraged by her story and how God healed her and grew her in her walk with Him through the cancer journey. To read about her story and connect with Anna find her on  Instagram @Itwasnotmytime  Facebook @Itwasnotmytime and also It Was Not My Time Her book is also available on Amazon (affiliate link) It Wa...

Rachel Risner is back and sharing how she navigates through life as a busy mom of eight. Do you wonder how you can best tackle that "to-do" list? Always trying to juggle what is the best choice and the best way to manage your time? Sisters, we want to encourage you today to find the Lord's heartbeat for your life. You can find Rachel at Rachel Risner.com   and Instagram @Rachelcrisne...

Today Candy Kane Thompson takes us through the heartaches and challenges in her life that ultimately led her to where she is today. Beginning with the root of feminism, abortion and divorce shadowed over Candy's life and stole her joy. Today she clings to the word of God to renew her mind and her body for His glory. You can find Candy at https://liberatedbylove.org/about-candy/ also on faceboo...

With joyful resilience Angela Ruth Strong shares her testimony through divorce and cancer. Her beautiful story illustrates the power of God to heal a wounded heart and exchange it for healthy relationships.   To learn more about and connect with Angela, head over to  Angela Ruth Strong.com Or on Facebook at Strong Readers Check out Angela's books on Amazon (affiliate link) Please join Pam and...

 After 14 months of podcasting, it's time to get to know your host, Pam Fields. We hope you will enjoy this episode as Sonia makes a return appearance to run the interview. Be blessed! Some of the resources we talked about today are: Above Rubies It is here that you can find out more about Nancy Campbell The book " Power of Motherhood " is available on Amazon (affiliate link) Pam&#39...

Dana Dirkson joins us today to share the heart behind an excellent resource that trains our children in Biblical truth. It's never to early to teach the deep and rich theology of the Word. My family has been blessed by the ministry of Dana and her family . We are praying that this will be a solid resource to add to your parenting toolbelt.  Check them out Songs for Saplings and on Instagram @s...

You are going to love my friend Gina as she walks us through some very practical steps to manage stress in our lives. She's a wife, a mom and a retired doctor but her greatest love, that for the Lord, shines through as she shares her story of faith.  Some resources mentioned today are: Read Scripture App and Bible Project.com Names of God by Nathan Stone (Amazon affiliate link) Safe People by...

(Sensitive content) We don't all start off from the same place in life. But God is able to find us, just as He did with Caitlin. We pray that her story ministers to your heart and gives you hope wherever you may be. May you and the ones you love be overcomers through Christ.  If you are in need of encouragement or community, please join us over at: My Blog: Tending Fields Less Than Perfect Chr...