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#268: A Day in the Life of a Mom (Feat. Macy Robinson) Sep 11, 2024

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Today's episode targets a day in the life of a mom BUT even if you are a dad- this episode will still inspire and challenge you!

Suz is talking about her wheelhouse today. She has done thousands of hours at home with littles, middles, and bigs AND she has been in the workplace full time. The goal of today's episode is to inspire moms to thrive in the day to day of motherhood AND help families thrive in every ordinary day of your life/season.

Here are main points from today's episode:

Practical tips for making the day THE BEST (especially for stay-at-home moms)
Tricks to getting kid's energy out each day
Ways to rest and recharge throughout the day
"When husband gets home" dynamics and how to communicate expectations
Lots of other ideas/words of wisdom from Suz!

"As a mom, when you are home with your kids all day - the goal is to invite Jesus in and show our kids how to know/love Him along the way." - Macy Robinson

Suz shares her practical tips and tricks on mothering at home, in the workplace, and with your spouse. This episode is timely with Fall coming and the schedules starting to settle in. We don't want the season to pass us by- we want Jesus at the center and relationships to thrive! If you are struggling to thrive in your weekly routines, then this podcast is for you! Listen and share it with someone who needs wisdom in this area too!

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#267: Tackling Your Family's Core Issues (Feat. Abby Shields and Alicia Stickles) Sep 04, 2024

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We are so excited to have Abby and Alicia from No Heart Left Behind on the podcast today. A good podcast with lots of good insight. They really have a focus -- like us -- of getting to the core issues in the heart of the parent and the heart of a child. We talked a lot first about the parent and then about the child. With the parent, we also talked about how to change our own heart through walking with Jesus and the role of friends/small groups in our lives.

When do we go for counseling?

How much should we depend on our close friendships in this process?

How can we help others?

With the kids, they talked a lot about helping the child feel like the matter to the parents. Difference between love and mattering. Also, she said three keys: Significance, belonging, security.  We dove deep into topics like connection, time and relationship. Talked about building our core and then helping our kids build their core.

Highlights from podcast:

No Heart Left Behind birth story
Personal testimonies
The value of counseling – methods they use to help families
Countless mic drop moments/words of wisdom😊

Check out all our resources + Abby and Alicia's website below!

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#266: 3 Ways to WIN at Family this Fall Aug 28, 2024

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It’s the end of summer BUT the beginning of Fall! As we start the Fall, we wanted to highlight the 2024 Olympics and how it brings family together. The inspiration of hard work and celebration of wins is exciting! Our family loves competition and it has unified us throughout the years. Sports, we believe, are a way to win at family –it brings out our character (good and bad!) and forces us to be refined.

But if your family isn’t into sports- don't turn this podcast off! We are using the Olympics as an example of the power of training + winning. We want to help your family WIN this Fall.

Listen to the 3 ways we challenge you to fight and win!

Do you want to WIN at family? We believe you can “get the gold” this Fall with every relationship in your family. This podcast gives you practical takeaways to start building your best family today!

3 Ways to WIN at family:

Invite God into your family’s season
Choose to be a learner of family
Strengthen and Cultivate WEEKLY

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

Family is something we fight for and can win at!
Practical things to value when trying to win at family
How to build a vision for family
Being intentional about your days and investing in each relationship
Hearing God and asking Him to help you win at family
Being a learner of family – forever!
CCF Resources to buy – they will set you up for success!

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#265: 6 Ways to Spark Faith in Your Family this Summer - Living Out His Mission Aug 21, 2024

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6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

Welcome to summer 2024 – there will never be another summer like this one. Your kids will never be this age, your family season will never be like this again and we want to use this special summer season to do some building.

We are devoting the summer to building faith, connecting with family, and making every day intentional and FUN!

If this is something you want – then the next 6 podcasts are for you! We are launching the series today and we will release 1 episode every other week until late August.

Each week we will share a new way to build your family’s faith and strengthen the relational lines within the family. Our relationship with Jesus is the cornerstone to all other relational lines within family! He helps us know how to love each other best!

Week 1: Encountering His Presence
Week 2: Engaging His Word
Week 3: Walking with Him
Week 4: Hearing His Voice
Week 5: Building Our Faith
Week 6: Living Out His Mission

We intentionally slow down our podcasts in the summertime because it allows families to rest, enjoy each other, and practice the concepts we unpack over a few weeks!

Week 6: Living Out His Mission

Main Ideas from this episode:

The value of living on mission with your family
Building a culture of mission/loving others within your family
Understanding God's mission and exposing your kids to the purposes of God
How mission creates spiritual experiences and connection with God
Mission supernaturally strengthens relationships
Practical ways to live on mission as a family

Stick with us this summer as we practice sparking faith in our family - one day at a time!

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#264: 6 Ways to Spark Faith in Your Family this Summer - Building Our Faith Aug 07, 2024

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6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

We are devoting the summer to building faith, connecting with family, and making every day intentional and FUN!

If this is something you want – then the next 6 podcasts are for you! We are launching the series today and we will release 1 episode every other week until late August.

Week 1: Encountering His Presence
Week 2: Engaging His Word
Week 3: Walking with Him
Week 4: Hearing His Voice
Week 5: Building Our Faith
Week 6: Living Out His Mission

We intentionally slow down our podcasts in the summertime because it allows families to rest, enjoy each other, and practice the concepts we unpack over a few weeks!

Week 5: Building Our Faith

Main Ideas from this episode:

Stepping into our God-given identity as a parent - we go FIRST!
We each share our testimonies
How to lean into God through the troublesome times
Establishing Pillars of Faith in your family
Being a learner of God for all of your life
Practical ways to hear God (for you and for your family)

Stick with us this summer as we practice sparking faith in our family - one day at a time!

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#263: 6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer - Hearing His Voice Jul 24, 2024

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6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

We are devoting the summer to building faith, connecting with family, and making every day intentional and FUN!

If this is something you want – then the next 6 podcasts are for you! We are launching the series today and we will release 1 episode every other week until late August.

Week 1: Encountering His Presence
Week 2: Engaging His Word
Week 3: Walking with Him
Week 4: Hearing His Voice
Week 5: Building Our Faith
Week 6: Living Out His Mission

We intentionally slow down our podcasts in the summertime because it allows families to rest, enjoy each other, and practice the concepts we unpack over a few weeks!

Week 4: Hearing His Voice

Main Ideas from this episode:

Why equipping our kids to hear God is SO POWERFUL!
Ways to hear God's voice and teach it to your kids
How to invite your (little) kids into hearing God - talking to God along the way!
Inviting (middle) kids into the conversation with God when making decisions
Teaching siblings how to hear God on behalf of their siblings (encouraging words, pictures, etc..)
Discipling (older) kids on waiting with the Lord and living in the world BUT not of it

Stick with us this summer as we practice sparking faith in our family - one day at a time!

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#262: 6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer - Walking With Him Jul 10, 2024

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6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

We are devoting the summer to building faith, connecting with family, and making every day intentional and FUN!

Week 1: Encountering His Presence
Week 2: Engaging His Word
Week 3: Walking with Him
Week 4: Hearing His Voice
Week 5: Building Our Faith
Week 6: Living Out His Mission

We intentionally slow down our podcasts in the summertime because it allows families to rest, enjoy each other, and practice the concepts we unpack over a few weeks!

Week 3: Walking With Him

Main Ideas from this episode:

Why and how do we walk with God - it's SO important, but why...?
How to include Jesus in your daily life
Living a faith-filled example for our kids and showing them a personal relationship with Jesus
Kids want to see your failures AND victories
The cause and effect of walking with Jesus
Practical ways to show your kids how to walk with God - at every age!

Stick with us this summer as we practice sparking faith in our family - one day at a time!

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#261: 6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer - Engaging His Word Jun 26, 2024

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6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

We are devoting the summer to building faith, connecting with family, and making every day intentional and FUN!

If this is something you want – then the next 6 podcasts are for you! We are launching the series today and we will release 1 episode every other week until late August.

Week 1: Encountering His Presence
Week 2: Engaging His Word
Week 3: Walking with Him
Week 4: Hearing His Voice
Week 5: Building Our Faith
Week 6: Living Out His Mission

We intentionally slow down our podcasts in the summertime because it allows families to rest, enjoy each other, and practice the concepts we unpack over a few weeks!

Week 2: Engaging His Word

Main Ideas from this episode:

Why the Word of God is still relevant for families
Why is it important for us to value the ancient words of God?
The Bible is more than rules, it's about relationship
Practical ways to help your kids LOVE the word of God

Stick with us this summer as we practice sparking faith in our family - one day at a time!

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#260: 6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer - Encountering HIS Presence Jun 12, 2024

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6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

We are devoting the summer to building faith, connecting with family, and making every day intentional and FUN!

If this is something you want – then the next 6 podcasts are for you! We are launching the series today and we will release 1 episode every other week until late August.

Week 1: Encountering His Presence
Week 2: Engaging His Word
Week 3: Walking with Him
Week 4: Hearing His Voice
Week 5: Building Our Faith
Week 6: Living Out His Mission

We intentionally slow down our podcasts in the summertime because it allows families to rest, enjoy each other, and practice the concepts we unpack over a few weeks!

Week 1: Encountering His Presence

Main Ideas from this episode:

What does the presence of God look like?
What does the presence of God look like in our homes during the summer?
What do parents do if they don’t know how to encounter God’s presence on their own? Where should they start?
How do parents invite God into each day? How do they show their kids?
Summer resources to build your personal relationship with God!

We kick off with this topic because we really want you to practice it all summer! Go for it and bring the Presence of God into your home TODAY!

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#259: Capturing Your Child’s Heart this Summer May 29, 2024

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It’s summertime and we cannot wait to help you make the most of your summer! Parents, this season is not made to survive- It's made for investment!

“Summer is a special time. It’s set apart and different. There is a bit of a break and a great chance for kids to be at home and with their parents. It’s needed in a lot of ways for your child’s heart.” - Suz

FIRST THINGS FIRST! Ask your kids what they want summer to hold- see what they want to do and do your best to make some of those things happen!

3 Ways to Invest in family this summer:

1. Speak more life than death

Start with a yes (build a world of yes)
Encourage, build up, invest in identity (You are a mighty man of God, so helpful, kind to sibling, smart, clever, talented).
Speak forth what is not as if it is. Call them up to the actions you want

2. Invest in making memories

Think of your happy childhood memories and build from them
Ingredients for a memory: fun, laughter, activity, productivity, creativity, adventure
Add water to summer fun
Don’t be afraid to make a mess
Be intentional
Embrace the chaos

3. Choose family first

Give family space each week to hang out with each other (slow down with activities and friend hang outs)
See summer as a gift of time to invest in the relationships that might be a little broken

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Today's episode targets a day in the life of a mom BUT even if you are a dad- this episode will still inspire and challenge you!

Here are main points from today's episode:

"As a mom, when you are home with your kids all day - the goal is to invite Jesus in and show our kids how to know/love Him along the way." - Macy Robinson

When do we go for counseling?

How much should we depend on our close friendships in this process?

How can we help others?

Highlights from podcast:

Check out all our resources + Abby and Alicia's website below!

Listen to the 3 ways we challenge you to fight and win!

3 Ways to WIN at family:

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

Week 6: Living Out His Mission

6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

Week 5: Building Our Faith

6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

Week 4: Hearing His Voice

6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

Week 3: Walking With Him

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6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

Week 2: Engaging His Word

6 Ways to Spark Faith in your Family this Summer

Week 1: Encountering His Presence

We kick off with this topic because we really want you to practice it all summer! Go for it and bring the Presence of God into your home TODAY!

Podcast Resources:

3 Ways to Invest in family this summer:

1. Speak more life than death

2. Invest in making memories

3. Choose family first

This is the only summer 2024 we get- let's make the most of it and invest in family this summer!

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