Struggle Well School

Latest Episodes:

#132: Conflict 101 with Rob Barry Mar 26, 2018

Show notes

What we chat about: conflict as part of a healthy relationship striving for oneness with your spouse four different ways we handle conflict the importance of being heard when and how to confront a friend teaching your kids to take responsibility Links mentioned: Ep. 99: Fired Up About 40 with Leslie Barry The Search For Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's EyesLove & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately NeedsSheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage Episode Sponsors: AdventuresWithArcher.com Canvas People: get a free 11x14 canvas free using promo code MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Problem Solved: Baby Edition Mar 21, 2018

Show notes

Listen. Rebecky (as she likes to be called) has some big news and she decided to reveal it on this nationally-beloved segment of the podcast. She has some excitement and ambivalence that she works through. As always, I am a source of wisdom for her. Besides her amazing news, we talked about my obsessive signing-up of my children for summer camps, how to keep kids from being naked in public, and how to prepare yourself for special "grown up" time with your husband. Buuuut then that got awkward for me so I got off that topic real quick. I don't remember what happened after that. I blacked out from embarrassment.

#131 Watching Your Dream Grow with Carissa Bleeker Mar 19, 2018

Show notes

Carissa is wife to Phillip and mother to Eleanor. She's an adoptive mama, painter, Bible teacher, gardener and avid learner. She is the co-founder and co-director of McKinney Roots, a non-profit 100% food donation garden that supplies organic, fresh picked fruits, veggies, herbs and eggs to the food insecure in McKinney, TX. If you would like to volunteer with McKinney Roots or help support them financially, visit mckinneyroots.org and click donate. For $30 a month, you can sponsor a raised bed in the garden. The funds cover the cost of planting and harvesting that bed and their general operating budget. What we chat about: trusting God and finding contentment during a season of waiting learning to grieve with your spouse the joys of being a mother the amazing story of how God lead Carissa to start McKinney Roots advice for women who are called to do something big, but feel overwhelmed Links mentioned: BraveLove Connect with Carissa: website // instagram // facebook Episode Sponsors: Daily Harvest: 3 free cups using promo code MSW Zip Recruiter: try it for free by visiting ziprecruiter.com/msw Pursuit Community: get $325 off registration for the Mastermind Retreat in Nashville, TN using promo code MSW at checkout Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Just Em #8: So Loved Mar 15, 2018

Show notes

This week we're reading through John 3:16 - 21. Now, we all know John 3:16, but when was the last time you really sat down and thought about what it says? We are so loved. We'll also see what this passage says about the power of talking about things that we really wish we didn't have to... like eating too much guacamole. Seriously. It's a problem.

#130: When You Don't Fit the Mold with Jessica Kastner Mar 12, 2018

Show notes

Jessica Kastner is a journalist and author who serves as CT Coordinator for Straight Ahead Ministries, a non-profit working to see Jesus Christ transform the lives of juvenile offenders. She's also a single boy mom who has chosen to share her difficulty fitting the motherhood mold and everyday struggles. What we chat about: Owning the things about motherhood that make you happy The importance of pretend play and what to do when you hate it The guilt that can come with being a working mom Dealing with a teen that lacks motivation How Jessica has seen her honesty help other women Unrealistic expectations for Christian mothers Walking the line between honesty and complaining Misconceptions about single mothers Avoiding comparison by embracing what makes you unique Links mentioned: Hiding from the Kids in My Prayer Closet: Finding Grace and Laughter When Motherhood Gets Real Episode #86: Taco Tuesdays with Shontell Brewer Connect with Jessica: website // facebook // twitter Episode Sponsors: HelloFresh: $30 off your first week using promo code MSW30 RX Bar: 25% off your first order using promo code MSW Butcher Box: free bacon and $20 off your first order using promo code MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#129: Both Sides of the Story with Jinger & Jessica Mar 05, 2018

Show notes

Jinger and Jessica Lord are a mother and daughter pair whom I have watched and admired first hand. They share a closeness that is often not present between a mom and her 19-year-old daughter. Jinger is on staff at my church in charge of our children’s and family ministries. She is highly organized and administrative with a passion for excellence and the discipleship of children and parents. Jessica is her second-born (in between two boys) and, in contrast to her mother, is a creative, random-thinker who is more passionate about relationships than tasks. We chat about the ups and downs of their relationship and the fruit of intentional discipleship in their home. What we chat about: Expectation vs. reality of what it's like to have a daughter Letting your kids learn by suffering the consequences of their actions Deciphering when to intervene in your children's lives Making sure your children feel like they're being heard Being intentional about spending time together and being quick to forgive Advice for young moms Fitting meaningful moments in everyday life How Jinger modeled contentment and health to Jessica Links mentioned: Family Nights Tool Chest (There are several books in this series. This link is for the introduction.) At Home with Sally Clarkson & Friends podcast God-Centered Mom podcast Marriage Revolution Episode Sponsors: Pursuit Community: get $325 off registration for the Mastermind Retreat in Nashville, TN using promo code MSW at checkout Prep Dish: get two weeks free by visiting prepdish.com/msw Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Struggling Sisters Podcast Sneak Peak Mar 02, 2018

Show notes

Hey ladies! Wanted to let you know there's a new podcast segment around the Mom Struggling Well Empire. It is coming out weekly exclusively for supporters of the show. I think you're gonna LOVE my little sister as much as I do! If the Mom Struggling Well podcast is a project you'd like to support and you'd like to hear this segment weekly, head to patreon.com/momstrugglingwell and join us!

New Names, School Choices, and Manatee Sightings Feb 28, 2018

Show notes

Rebecca wants to ruin the show's theme song by changing her name to Becky. Please send her messages on Instagram letting her know this is the wrong choice. Rebecca went on vacation (again) to visit her parents who are not (but actually are) Snowbirds. I stopped homeschooling this week and made some people mad. We also solved multiple listener problems. Listen and be changed forever.

#128: Striking a Balance with Wynter Pitts Feb 26, 2018

Show notes

Wynter Pitts is the founder of For Girls Like You, a resource ministry for tween girls and their parents. She is the author of several books, including You’re God’s Girl!: A Devotional for Tweens and She is Yours: Trusting God As You Raise The Girl He Gave You. The mother of four girls herself, Wynter's mission is to empower and equip women of all ages to walk boldly into becoming who God has created them to be and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong Christ followers. What we chat about: How God changed Wynter's perspective of motherhood Getting your kids to spend time with God Handling teenage hormones Helping your children find the truth through their feelings How her daughter, Alena, got a role in the movie War Room and how her siblings responded Why Wynter decided to homeschool after being firmly set against it Breaking the cycle of poverty in your childhood Links mentioned: Electric blanket Connect with Wynter: website // facebook // instagram // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Ora Organic: 15% off your first order using promo code MSW Buy Josh Lovelace's new album Young Folk Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#127: Remembering Everett with Laura Kelley Feb 19, 2018

Show notes

Laura Kelley is a mom of five through birth, adoption, and fostering. She's also is no stranger to sorrow. Last year, Laura and her husband Josh accepted God's call to adopt a 3-year-old boy from China named Everett. Tragically, Everett was born with a congenital heart defect leaving his new parents with some very difficult decisions to make about his medical care. He passed away just days before his fourth birthday. Laura is now courageously navigating through her grief one day at a time and sharing her journey publically on social media. What we chat about: What prompted Laura to adopt a child with medical needs The self-inflicted guilt that accompanies the loss of a child The importance of finding moments of joy in times of deep pain Why Laura has chosen to share her grief so transparently Dealing with criticism on social media What daily life looks life for Laura's family now How losing Everett has affected her relationship with God Suggestions on how to support the people around you who are grieving Links mentioned: Episode #61: Breaking the Rules We Made Up with Laura Kelley Connect with Laura: website // instagram // facebook // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Canvas People: get a free 11x14 canvas free using promo code MSW Daily Harvest: 3 free cups using promo code MSW Ora Organic: 15% off your first order using promo code MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected