Practical Family Podcast

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Episode 013 | Cultivating Brave Beauty in Our Girls Nov 02, 2017

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It's a tough world for young women, and our girls are getting messages about identity and beauty with every swipe of their screen, flip of the channel, and turn of a magazine. The little girl inside every woman wants to believe she is worthy of love, acceptance, and valued for her ideas.

Join me and Proverbs 31 author and speaker Lynn Cowell as we discuss what it takes to be brave in today's world, the messages facing our young daughters, and how we can give them the courage to be brave and discover where true beauty is found.

Connect with Lynn:

www.lynncowell.com

Episode 012 | Finding Time for Bible Study as Busy Moms Oct 20, 2017

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Making time to study anything can be challenging, especially in a season of raising young children. But the Bible is full of practical help and inspiration awaits when you make time to dive in and get to know the God who created you for amazing things.

Join me in this heart-filled interview with writer and speaker Sarah Koontz, as she gives you simple tips for finding time to study the Word of God.

Connect with Sarah

www.SarahKoontz.com

Worthy of the Calling Bible Study

www.sarahkoontz.com/worthy

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

My Utmost for His Highest - Oswald Chambers

Chronological Reading Plan - Blue Letter Bible

Audible - Audio Book Downloads

First 5 App - Proverbs 31 Ministries

Spiritual Gifts Survey - printed | electronic

Episode 011| How to Be Anchored In During Difficult Times Oct 16, 2017

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When life happens, it's difficult to understand how to respond in faith when we can't see the final outcome. Mothers tend to take on the heaviest emotional burdens, which leave us drained, hopeless, and searching for meaning.

Micah Maddox, author of Anchored In: Experiencing a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World, walks us through her journey of disappointment, heartache, and loss, and how she has been able to stay anchored in to God's truth in the midst of tragedy.

Connect with Micah

www.micahmaddox.com

Free Download on Her Website:

5 Days to Peace in an Unknown Future

Reading Resources

Kindle Paperwhite

Audible

Micah will be speaking at the One Love Ministries Women's Retreat 2017, Wailua, Hawaii. "Rooted in Love." Sign up by November 1st.

Episode 010 | Keep Calm While Staying Connected Oct 12, 2017

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In our age of rapid communication and ever-changing technology, it's easy for parents to be sidetracked by devices while overlooking the needs of our children.

Author and speaker Arlene Pellicane gives practical insights as to how we can reprioritize our focus and keep our eyes on family while staying digitally connected.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Calm, Cool, & Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life

Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World

Kindle Paperwhite

Connect with Arlene

Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

Episode 009 | Practical Tips for Helping Hurting Families Oct 09, 2017

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Death and loss are experiences we all have to face sooner or later. Every person will have their own personal response to tragedy, and it's important that we are prepared to respond to their grief.

Sarah Beckman, author of Alongside: A Practical Guide for Loving Your Neighbor in their Time of Trial, gives us constructive insight into how to respond appropriately and specifically when loved ones are hurting.

Connect with Sarah

www.sarahbeckman.org

www.alongsidebook.com

Find Sarah on...

Facebook: facebook.com/sarahbeckman

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahbeckmanspeaker

Twitter: twitter.com/sarahbeckman14

Resources for Grieving

www.mealtrain.com

www.griefshare.org

Episode 008 | Taking the Pressure Off of College Prep - Part 2 Oct 05, 2017

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{ PART 2 of a 2 Part Series }

Has the thought of saving for college just overwhelmed you as a parent? Do you find yourself wondering how you're going to prepare your children for such an important time in their lives? Our guest Jeannie Burlowski has written a fantastic resource, from over 20 + years as an academic counselor, she helps families prepare to apply to the most rigorous colleges and prepare a plan to survive debt free, which is almost unheard of today.

Speaking from experience as a guidance counselor, but also a wife and mother, Jeannie is author of the book Launch: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward, will inspire you with practical and spiritual advice for one of the most important milestones of your children's lives. Episode 1 in a 2 part series, listen in and learn how to take the pressure off of college prep.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

-Purchase from Amazon: LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward.

-Jeannie's med school consulting: GetIntoMedSchool.com

-Jeannie on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/jeannieburlowski

-Follow Jeannie on Twitter: Twitter.com/jburlowski

-Free downloadable article 30+ Common FAFSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

-To subscribe to Jeannie's free weekly email newsletter:

1. Click on "Get Email Updates" at JeannieBurlowski.com

2. "Whitelist" Jeannie so she shows up in your primary email inbox every Monday.

Episode 007 | Taking the Pressure Off of College Prep - Part 1 Oct 02, 2017

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

-Purchase from Amazon: LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward.

-Jeannie's med school consulting: GetIntoMedSchool.com

-Jeannie on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/jeannieburlowski

-Follow Jeannie on Twitter: Twitter.com/jburlowski

-Free downloadable article 30+ Common FAFSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

-To subscribe to Jeannie's free weekly email newsletter:

1. Click on "Get Email Updates" at JeannieBurlowski.com

2. "Whitelist" Jeannie so she shows up in your primary email inbox every Monday.

Episode 006 | Easy Nutrition for Busy Families Sep 21, 2017

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Who has time to prepare healthy food when there are so many unhealthy grab-and-go options? Sarah Jonsgaard talks real food for real families from navigating through grocery stores to helping kids choose healthy snacks.

Episode 005 | 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Got Married - Part 2 Sep 21, 2017

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Join me and my sister Jaclyn Flores and our mama, Valerie Logan for part 2 of this episode. We will recap the first five points and continue points six through ten in our list of 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Got Married. Resources and downloads in the show notes!

Episode 004 | 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Got Married Sep 17, 2017

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There is more to marriage than meets the eye. More than when two people meet and fall in love. More than just hanging out and making plans, or even sex. Listen in as my sister and I unpack the first 5 of 10 things we've learned so far, and what we've had to adjust to make our marriages work.

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