The Sword and Story Podcast

Wonderful Words of Life Do any of you remember the old hymn, Wonderful Words of Life?  I remember my Grandma singing it to me as a little girl.  LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE “Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life. Let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life.” Speak […] The post Speak Words of Life to Your Kids with Lee Ann Mancini — RTC 54 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

Raising Prayerful Kids We know that prayer is important. We know praying for our kids is important. But what about teaching our kids how to pray by themselves?  I know for me, that has been one of the biggest challenges regarding prayer. I know how to pray FOR my kids, and I know how to […] The post Teaching Kids How to Pray with Stephanie Thurling- RTC 53 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

My Baby Has Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure. That’s an old-person disease, right? I might have expected to hear this diagnosis while accompanying my grandmother to a doctor’s appointment. I never expected these words to describe my three-month-old baby boy.  Welcome to Episode 52 of Redeeming the Chaos.  I’m your host, Laurie Christine. I’m […] The post Can I Trust God with My So...

When Your Soul is Dry Like a Dusty Desert Hey momma, are you thirsty? It’s September here in PA, but it still feels like summer most days. A nice, cold, iced coffee might sound pretty good right now. (Hey, if you want to go grab Starbucks, I won’t tell anyone!)  But actually, that’s not the […] The post How to Satisfy Your Thirst When Your Soul is Dry with Hannah C. Hall — RTC 51 appeared first on...

Should I Advocate for My Son? When should I advocate for my son and when should I just leave it in God’s hands? Should I be the mom who micromanages every detail of my son’s life? Or should I take a more fatalistic approach that says “Well, I guess that’s what God wanted.”  Or perhaps […] The post How to Advocate for Your Son and Trust God with the Result — RTC 50 appeared first on Laurie Christin...

2022 Summer Survival Guide – 10 tips to maintain your sanity this summer with your boys Hey Mommas!  Summer is here!  How are you feeling? Excited? Overwhelmed?  If your kids are in school, you likely only have a few days left until the chaos descends upon your household. So, what will you do to maintain […] The post 10 Tips To Survive (and Thrive) this Summer With Your Boys – RTC 49 appeared firs...

Is My Life Making an Impact on My Kids? Do you ever wonder if you’re making a difference in the lives of your kids?  Are you trying to raise your kids to love the Lord and obey his word, yet you sometimes wonder if you are having any impact or influence at all? If this […] The post You Are Making an Impact — RTC 48 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

Do you struggle with burnout? Do you feel like you can’t give one more ounce of yourself to your family?  In today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos, we discuss a solution to motherhood burnout… and it’s not another day at the nail salon.  Welcome to episode 47 of Redeeming the Chaos. I’m your host, Laurie […] The post How to Avoid Burnout as a Busy Mom – With Kelly Jo Wilson – RTC 47 appeared firs...

Do you struggle with comparing your kids? Listen to my interview with Amanda Trumpower. Do you struggle with comparing your kids to each other? Do you ever feel guilty for loving one of your children more than another?   My guest and I will discuss these topics and more on today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos. […] The post Help! I Can’t Stop Comparing my Kids — with Amanda Trumpower – RTC 46 app...

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WELCOME TO EPISODE 44 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS.   PREPARE YOUR HEARTS FOR EASTER Did you ever think about the fact that we spend a whole month getting ready for Christmas, but Easter often seems to sneak up on us?  Well, not this year! Easter is April 17th this year and I have a special resource […] The post Family Devotions for Easter – RTC 44 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

It’s giveaway time! Enter to win this collection of 8 Bible stories and devotionals for boys! Giveaway ends March 24, 2022. Learn more about the books in the giveaway. (Affiliate links below). Bible Stories & Devotionals for Boys, ages 8-12 The post Bible Stories and Devotionals for Boys – Giveaway 2022 – RTC 43 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

What do you do when your son wanders away? Single parenting, racial biases, boys who wander away, and God’s faithfulness through it all. These are just a few of the topics I discuss with our guest on the show today. WELCOME TO EPISODE 42 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS.   I’m your host, Laurie Christine. This is […] The post When Your Son Wanders – with Sharon Norris Elliott – RTC 42 appeared first on Laur...

Where do you find your identity? Does your value as a person depend on the behavior of your kids or the cleanliness of your house? That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s show.   WELCOME TO EPISODE 41 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS.   I’m your host, Laurie Christine. This is the podcast for moms who […] The post Where Do You Find Your Identity? with Mindy Kiker – RTC 41 appeared first on Laurie C...

What do you hope your kids will remember about you when you’re gone? What type of mom do you want to be remembered for?  What will your kids and grandkids say about you after you’re gone? That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s show. WELCOME TO EPISODE 40 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH […] The post How Will Your Kids Remember You? – RTC 40 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

No one is immune to pain. And being a mom brings a unique set of struggles and pain into our lives. But what do we do with this pain? How do we handle difficult circumstances? Can God redeem the pain in our hearts? We have a guest on the show today who is going to […] The post Trusting God Through the Pain of Parenting – With Misty Phillip – RTC 39 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

How can moms connect with their boys? How can we better understand our preteen and teenage sons? In today’s episode, I continue my conversation with David Thomas, author of Wild Things. He’s going to help us understand how moms can connect with their boys and what mistakes we need to avoid with our preteen and […] The post How can Moms Connect With Their Boys? Interview with David Thomas (part 2)...

What Do Boys Need From Their Mom? Moms, do you ever feel like you’re living in a zoo? Do you look around and wonder where these little animals came from?  Who let them in?  What do I feed them? How do I train them and tame them?  I want to assure you… You’re not alone.  […] The post What Do Boys Need From Their Mom?—Interview with David Thomas (Part 1) – RTC 37 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

In our last episode of Redeeming the Chaos, we talked about the first two stages of a boy’s development: The Explorer and The Lover. WELCOME TO EPISODE 36 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH LAURIE CHRISTINE Today we are going to continue our discussion of the book Wild Things by Stephen James and David Thomas. (Affiliate […] The post 5 Stages of a Boy’s Development (Part 2) – RTC 36 appeared first on Lau...

In today’s episode, we are talking about the 5 stages of a boy’s development. Do you ever wish your son came with a handbook? Have you ever wished for a resource that could tell you exactly what to expect from your boy at each stage of development and what he needs from you as a […] The post 5 Stages of a Boy’s Development (Part 1) – RTC 35 appeared first on Laurie Christine .

Do you wish your kids would be more happy and satisfied? Do you wish they would stop whining and be content with what they have? In this episode of Redeeming the Chaos, I’m going to give you some practical tips and resources to help you teach your kids about contentment.  WELCOME TO EPISODE 34 OF […] The post Practical Tips to Teach Your Kids About Contentment – RTC 34 appeared first on Laurie Chr...

Do you want to be more intentional about discipling your kids?  In today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Katie J. Trent and we talk about some fun ways to fuel the faith of our boys. WELCOME TO EPISODE 33 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH LAURIE CHRISTINE. Listen to Episode 33 below, or keep reading […] The post How to Fuel the Faith of Your Boys – With Katie J. Trent – RTC 33 appeared firs...

How do I know if homeschooling is right for my family? Listen to episode 32 of Redeeming the Chaos below, or keep reading to find out! WELCOME TO EPISODE 32 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH LAURIE CHRISTINE. SHOULD I HOMESCHOOL MY KIDS?  IS HOMESCHOOLING RIGHT FOR MY FAMILY? Have you ever thought about homeschooling your […] The post Is Homeschooling Right for My Family? With Katie J. Trent – RTC 32 ap...

We have ceremonies for weddings, funerals, graduations and birthdays. But what about ceremonies for manhood? How does your boy know when he has officially become a man? Last week on Redeeming the Chaos, we talked about the 3 building blocks of manhood, as discussed in Robert Lewis’ book, Raising a Modern Day Knight. If you […] The post How to Plan Manhood Ceremonies – RTC 31 appeared first on Laur...

You want to help your son on his journey to manhood. You want your boys to grow up to be strong, confident, courageous young men who love Jesus. But how do you do that? What steps do you take? What does this look like in real life?  In our show today, we’re going to answer […] The post How to Guide Your Son on His Journey to Manhood appeared first on Laurie Christine .