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#138: The Lifegiving Parent with Sally Clarkson May 07, 2018

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Sally Clarkson is the beloved author of multiple bestselling books including Own Your Life, The Lifegiving Home and Desperate. As a mother of four, she has inspired thousands of women through conferences, resources, and books with Whole Heart Ministries. She has also advocated relentlessly for the power of motherhood and the influence of home through her Mom Heart conferences, speaking to audiences on several continents. What we chat about: the unlikely series of events that led to Sally's eye injury choosing to believe in God's goodness at all times building solid foundations and community being intentional about directing your children to Christ the "8 heartbeats" discussed in The Lifegiving Parent what concerns Sally about the new generation of parents how to correct without criticizing Links mentioned: The Lifegiving Parent: Giving Your Child a Life Worth Living for Christ Yorkshire Gold Tea Connect with Sally: website // podcast // facebook // instagram // twitter // youtube // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Secret Prep Dish: get two weeks free by visiting prepdish.com/msw Care Of: 25% off your first month with promo code MSW An Intentional Life: A Life-Giving Invitation to Uncover Your Passions and Unlock Your Purpose Ways to support the show: Patreon Amazon Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram because I want to hear YOUR thoughts! If you've been encouraged, share the episode with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Just Em #11: A Compulsion to Love May 03, 2018

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This week we're reading John 4:1-15. When was the last time you were compelled by God to do something? When we're obedient to His cues, He can use us to impact lives both directly and indirectly - even if all we're actually doing is giving a bowl of stinky tofu to a homeless woman. For those of you who are "weary from the journey," take some time today to rest. Jesus gives you permission - He did it Himself. And lastly, if you're feeling lonely, rejected or left out, know that you're in good company. Jesus often felt the same way and He is near. You don't have to go it alone. Read along at Bible.com or download the free YouVersion Bible app. Episode Sponsor: Phonics Museum: get a two-week free trial by visiting phonicsmuseum.com/msw

Problem Solved: April (but really May) Edition May 01, 2018

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This month we talk about Emilio Smith, the dog I once took back to a shelter, what to do about biting kids and the world of car seat dilemmas. I also tried to intimidate Rebecca into sending me some Better Life Bags product ASAP but it remains to be seen if that worked.

#137: Mom Anger and Knowing Our Triggers with Wendy Speake Apr 30, 2018

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As a trained actress and heartfelt Bible teacher, Wendy Speake ministers to women’s hearts through storytelling and Biblical life application. During her career in Hollywood, Wendy found herself longing to tell stories that edify and encourage women. Today she does just that, writing books about mommy anger and gentle parenting and performing dramatic Bible lessons for women’s groups, taking every opportunity to point audiences to Jesus. What we chat about: how Wendy's passion for storytelling led her to become an actress and author finding margin in your life internal and external triggers defining what triggers you and finding coping mechanisms Deuteronomy 11 sharing your triggers with your spouse Connect with Wendy: website // instagram // facebook // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: ProFlowers: get 100 blooms with a free glass vase for just $19.99 by clicking the blue mic in the top right corner of ProFlowers.com using the promo code MSW Canvas People: get a free 11x14 canvas free using promo code MSW An Intentional Life: A Life-Giving Invitation to Uncover Your Passions and Unlock Your PurposebioClarity: get your first month for $9.95 + free shipping with coupon code MSW Ways to support the show: Patreon Amazon Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram because I want to hear YOUR thoughts! If you've been encouraged, share the episode with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#136: Questions for God with Kitty Slattery Apr 23, 2018

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Known by millions as a long-time Contributing Editor for Guideposts magazine, Kathryn “Kitty” Slattery has written hundreds of stories of hope and inspiration for a wide variety of publications, including Parent Life, Today’s Christian Woman, and Angels on Earth magazines. Kathryn resides in beautiful New Hampshire with her husband Tom, and they are the parents of two grown children. What we chat about: what appeals to Kitty about being a ghostwriter how sharing other people's stories has strengthened her faith God's awesome ability to redeem the worst things in life how God used Kitty's interest in fortune telling to lead her to Him what she learned from talking with Fred Rogers (and his puppets) why we should all be asking questions the strength that's built by going through pain and struggles Links mentioned: If I Could Ask God Anything: Awesome Bible Answers for Curious Kids 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids: An If I Could Ask God Anything Devotional Connect with Kitty: website // facebook Episode Sponsors: Canvas People: get a free 11x14 canvas free using promo code MSW Butcher Box: free bacon and $20 off your first order using promo code MSW ProFlowers: get 100 blooms with a free glass vase starting at $19.99 by clicking the blue mic in the top right corner of ProFlowers.com and use the promo code MSW Teami Blends: get 15% off on orders of $29.99 or more using the promo code MSW15 Ways to support the show: Patreon Amazon Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram because I want to hear YOUR thoughts! If you've been encouraged, share the episode with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Just Em #10: Set Our Seal Apr 19, 2018

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This week we're reading John 3:31 -3:35. Have you ever received a letter with one of those wax seals? It seems so fancy and official; it also authenticates who sent it. That's what we are to Christ - his wax seal. Each day we should be living in a way that authenticates Him, His nature, and His love for us. Read along at Bible.com or download the free YouVersion Bible app. Episode Sponsor: Phonics Museum: get a two-week free trial by visiting phonicsmuseum.com/msw

#135: Truth and Grace with Amber Runyon Apr 16, 2018

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Amber Runyon is hospice nurse who became a social entrepreneur. She founded Legacy and Eleventh Candle Co. out of the desire to bring hope to women both in the United States and in Ethiopia who’ve been vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation, and addiction, focusing on providing a therapeutic work setting that allows all women a fair chance and opportunity to grow. The bottom line: Amber believes that if we teach little girls to dream, they will the force that changes this world. But more than that, if we can teach broken women to dream like little girls again, it will be a force that the world has yet to see. Get 25% off your order from Eleventh Candle Co. using the coupon code strugglingwell! What we chat about: what lead Amber to start a candle company how Eleventh Candle Co. is helping women who have been exploited, part of sex trafficking, or have struggled with addiction identifying women who genuinely want help EMDR therapy how Amber has seen God change the lives of the women she employs extending grace without enabling why Amber celebrates failures encouragement for women who feel overwhelmed by their calling Links mentioned: Ep. 32: You Are Loved and Worth Loving with Brandi Lea Ep. 58: Journey Toward Healing with Brandi Lea The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaStop Teaching Our Kids to Kill: A Call to Action Against TV, Movie & Video Game Violence Connect with Amber: website // instagram // facebook // twitter Episode Sponsors: Pursuit Community: get $325 off registration for the Mastermind Retreat in Nashville, TN using promo code MSW Daily Harvest: 3 free cups using promo code MSW Tommy John: use the link and get 20% off your first order Ways to support the show: Patreon Amazon Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram because I want to hear YOUR thoughts! If you've been encouraged, share the episode with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#134: Just Open the Door with Jen Schmidt Apr 09, 2018

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For the last decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her popular lifestyle blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. With a variety of topics—from easy dinner ideas and personal finance to leaving a legacy—Jen equips others to live life to its fullest, reminding them it's the little things that really are the big things in life. A popular speaker, worship leader and founder/host of the annual Becoming Conference, Jen shares with humor and authenticity as she invites others to join her on this bumpy, beautiful life journey. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, a few too many animals, and an available sofa for anyone who needs it. What we chat about: giving her newly married son and daughter-in-law space intentional decisions for building family relationships making your home a safe place for your children's friends the importance of preserving quality family time breaking generational parenting patterns allowing insecurities prevent us from building community Links mentioned: Just Open the Door: How One Invitation Can Change a Generation Becoming ConferenceGather and Love Tour with Kristen Schell (Turquoise Table) Connect with Jen: website // instagram // facebook // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Pursuit Community: get $325 off registration for the Mastermind Retreat in Nashville, TN using promo code MSW Prep Dish: get two weeks free by visiting prepdish.com/msw GLAM: GodLovesallOfMe.org/resources Ways to support the show: Patreon Amazon Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram because I want to hear YOUR thoughts! If you've been encouraged, share the episode with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#133: Living a Purposeful Life with Kat Lee Apr 02, 2018

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Kat Lee is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is a writer, speaker, podcaster and founder of HelloMornings.org. She and her husband, Jimmy, live in Waco, Texas, with their three children. What we chat about: the joy of having older kids (that you can watch Hallmark movies with) why Kat has chosen to use homeschool, provate school and public school to educate her kids Kat's yearly family road trip adventures tactics for limiting your children's screen time how narrowing your focus will help you accomplish more the importance of starting your day with healthy choices Links mentioned: Episode 7: On Building an Impressive Eulogy with Kat Lee Circle Go Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better Connect with Kat: podcast // website // instagram // facebook // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Pursuit Community: get $325 off registration for the Mastermind Retreat in Nashville, TN using promo code MSW Care Of: 25% off your first month with promo code MSW Daily Harvest: 3 free cups using promo code MSW Ways to support the show: Patreon Amazon Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram because I want to hear YOUR thoughts! If you've been encouraged, share the episode with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Just Em #9: I Must Decrease Mar 29, 2018

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This week we're reading John 3:22 -3:30. When was the last time you saw someone create a Pinterest board with ideas to be the perfect bridesmaid? Maybe it's time to change our perspective.

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