The Refined Mother

What Christmas traditions would you like to continue with your family in the lead up to Christmas? I discuss some that we found valuable and worth repeating and give some suggestions for you to consider. How do we keep our families focussed on Jesus in this season? Resource links: My Goodnight Christmas book and CD https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/my-good-night-christmas-with-read--sing-along-cd-my-g...

If our preconceived ideas of marriage include - that it will lose its spark, passion and connectedness the longer we are married, we might be shortchanging ourselves, our spouses and our community. Make sure you glean an idea of what marriage should look like from amazing married Christian couples ...and aim higher! Marriage is more beautiful than we could ever hope or imagine!

Being a diligent wife and mother is commendable, until we start taking everything so seriously. Instead of being winsome, relateable and motivational...our bullishness makes us stressed, frazzled and avoidable. Listen to this episode to see if you have any ox-like tendencies and to know what to do about it.

As Christian women, we want to know we are walking in obedience to The Lord. We become discouraged when walking in His will is fraught with challenges. This often causes us to question whether we heard correctly in the first place, or have misunderstood His direction for us. This podcast offers Biblical encouragement for these puzzling times of life.

What is holding you back from embracing the freedom given to you by Christ? What keeps you from stepping into the life of peace, joy and purpose that The Lord has for you? I tell a few stories in this episode to illustrate practically how we can often stay in bondage if we don't assess what is blocking our way. And as usual, the truths are Scriptural.

Loneliness in early motherhood is a very common feeling. This is a frank conversation bringing it out into the open and with some practical insights and actions to help navigate these moments.

In this podcast I talk about some things I wish I had realised and considered when dealing with my mothers. Thinking about these things could foster more meaningful relationships with less misunderstandings...

The quality of loyalty has a significant impact on the intimacy and warmth of our relationships. It is not a quality that gets much attention, but it was a game changer in my family once I truly understood its value and impact, and changed the way I did things.

Another podcast with practical tips to help you homeschool successfully and efficiently. This episode is also helpful for setting up a homework space if you aren't homeschooling and for thinking about setting work standards for your children.

In this episode, we revisit the previous 2 episodes on marriage, clarifying some of the points which could be a little confusing.

Continuing on with the things that have worked for us, as I reflect on 30 years and the great, God-honouring marriage we find ourselves with today. Some of these tips are challenging and tough. So brace yourself. But I wouldn't share them if I didn't believe they were worth it!

Celebrating 30 years of marriage caused me to reflect on what has contributed to a strong marriage over the years. This is the first part of a 2 part series, in which I share those as tips for you.

Is there a better way to solve problems, find solutions and navigate difficulties than the way I'm doing so now? Is there a way to find more peace and less anxiety when facing the cares of everyday life? That's what Im exploring in this podcast!

I share the impact prayer journalling has had on my life, as well as 11 benefits of becoming a prayer journaler. As well as how to start. https://www.notebookandpenguin.com/christian-journaling-benefits/

How do we start the Homeschooling process with our young children? What is the best way to prepare them for their start into the world of literacy and numeracy? How do I know when to start? This episode answers these questions and more and also has a great time sensitive offer on a reading and writing course membership. To learn more about Refined Reading and access the free printable PDFs on Read...

A follow on episode from "Are you in your lane?. This episode features my friend Cindy and her remarkable story of God's golden thread woven through the fabric of her life. She illustrates how we can trust The Lord, surrender and stay in our Lane. Her story is followed by an example of someone who had a lot to learn in this area!

Free yourself from needless worry, distraction and obsessive thoughts, and live more effectively when you consider staying in your own lane and doing what The Lord has given you authority over. This episode delves into all of this, with some practical applications...as always! Book suggestion: "Stay in your Lane ...worry less, love more..and get things done" by Kevin Thompson

In this episode I give an overview of how we went about our homeschooling. Our daily schedule. Some of our curriculum choices. And I explain how I kept it as uncomplicated and focussed as possible... This will give you a bit of an overview, and perhaps an idea or two to consider.

What are the characteristics which constitute femininity? How do we cultivate our feminity to draw our husband towards us magnetically, and to deepen our intimacy? How do we honour all that God has created us to be, as women? Is it all wrapped up in the outward package of how we look, move and speak? Or are there some secret ingredients that we haven't quite understood or practiced? This is an...

A short podcast to help you evaluate if homeschooling could be for your family

With Brookelynne expecting her third baby while recording this podcast, we too took the opportunity to discuss her thoughts and experiences. A valuable listen for anyone planning to start a family or expecting their first baby. https://silveretteaustralia.com/collections/all?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20765428971&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI36W5uMnHjQMVQVsPAh1UtiRsEAAYAyAAEgJfiPD_BwE https://www.em...

A quick story of how we ended up homeschooling our children, why we loved it...and a discussion about the common misconceptions held about homeschooling. If you are questioning whether this is the route God has for your family, I recommend visiting Durenda Wilson’s website  https://www.durendawilson.com , and listening to her podcasts. She also has 2 wonderful books:The Four Hour School Day  https...

Brookelynne and I chat about the Biblical basis for maintaining sexual purity before marriage, some practical helps, and also some helpful tips for parents as they guide their young people in this area.

A short episode to encourage the mothers among my listeners! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-durenda-wilson-podcast/id1273544623

In this conversation with Brookelynne, we discuss all things "Dating and Engagement". Older teen girls and young women (and actually, young men would benefit, too) will enjoy listening in on this conversation, with much food for thought and consideration as we navigate this beautiful and exciting time of life, in a way that glorifies God. A great listen for mothers of girls who are datin...