Dealing with that burst of mom anger… What to do after you’ve yelled at your kids (and a few ideas to stop it from happening in the first place) // Episode 62

What are we talking about today? Mom guilt, mom anger, mom anxiety… there can be a lot of stress involved in motherhood! We love our kiddos so much. There is a lot of emotion involved in loving them well.  And sometimes, that emotion boils over and we wind up yelling at our kids. We don’t […]

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You have to prioritize your OWN faith if you want to have success with family discipleship // Episode 61

What are we talking about today? How is your spiritual growth looking these days, mama? Sometimes, we get so focused on teaching and training our children about the Lord, we forget to invest in our own personal relationship with Him. As moms, we are spiritual leaders of the most precious people on earth – our

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What if you’re the only one trying? 5 steps to setting goals and creating change in your family relationships. // Episode 60

What are we talking about today? Whatever your goals are for this year, I hope that you have a high priority on building or maintaining godly family relationships. We sometimes put a lot of pressure on ourselves to create meaningful goals, to stick with our New Years resolutions, or to change problems in our family

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25 quick, practical tips for your family’s year: build a happy marriage, peaceful home, and a great relationship with your kids // Episode 59

What are we talking about today? In the chaos of real life, sometimes all a busy Christian mom really wants are a few good tips and tricks to make her family life a little bit better.  Sure, you can set big and ambitious goals for your family. That’s great! But if you’re feeling a little

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9 lessons from Jesus’ life about how we can (and should!) love our people well in the modern world // Episode

What are we talking about today? What does Jesus’ life teach us about Christian family relationships in the modern world? He is the only one who can love perfectly, so let’s try to follow him. In today’s episode, we’ll look at his principles, strategies, and actions for loving his people well, and apply them to

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My 10 favorite books, tools, and free resources (aka… gift ideas!) from marriage to biblical worldview and beyond // Episode 57

What are we talking about today? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 list of recommended resources for busy Christian moms. As a family therapist, I often get asked about my recommendations for books, tools, or ideas to help women strengthen their family relationships. Most of them are free, others are definitely low-cost… and

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What to do while you’re waiting for God to do a miracle in your family, life, or church // Episode 56

What are we talking about today? We all have seasons of waiting for God to act – but sometimes it is far more intense, important, and emotionally difficult. So how do we wait well? That’s our conversation today. My goal in today’s episode is that you will walk away feeling encouraged and strengthened in your

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7 family discipleship strategies to teach your children how to love others, give back, and make an impact // Episode 55

What are we talking about today? Do you want to raise children who love God, help others, and make an impact in this crazy world? I am confident that your answer is YES! This is what we all want as moms.  If we want this to happen, we know that we need to be intentional

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How To Enjoy Family Time At The Holidays Without All The Family Drama, Anger Issues, And Conflict // Episode 54

Use these 7 tips to manage emotions, avoid conflict, and enjoy family time during the holidays and other family gatherings. Enjoy family time during your big events There is something about family holiday gatherings that brings out the conflict. In fact, this isn’t actually limited to the holidays. Yes, Thanksgiving and Christmas can bring out

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How the Gospel changes us, shapes our family life, and brings us peace and happiness // Episode 53

What are we talking about today? The truth of the gospel changes our lives. But how?  If we want spiritual growth that gives us the peace and joy Jesus promises, we must understand the fullness of the gospel.  Today, we’re looking at the book of Colossians to better understand… what is the gospel? How is

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