Sunshine in My Nest

Latest Episodes:

74. How to Live on Mission at Home with Amy DiMarcangelo Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

Have you felt called to do good globally, but functionally that lifestyle is out of reach? Amy DiMarcangelo and I are suburban moms who both want to live with a heart of service to people in need in our own communities. Join us as we brainstorm how to live out Christ's call without relocating our families.

TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Text a friend and ask, "Have you ever seen someone live out missions well? How do they do that?"

Text another friend who inspires you to let them know you're grateful for their example.

You can find "Go and Do Likewise" HERE, and follow Amy on Instagram.

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

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Mini: Are You're Feeling Alone? Oct 26, 2023

Show notes

The Psalms are a collection of poetry and songs that provide us with a beautiful template for honoring God in our human emotions! As God's child, you can know that he sees YOU. He is there with YOU in this exact moment and stage of life!

SHOW NOTES:

-Go to the ⁠"Get Started" page⁠ for all the information on how to use this Bible study

-⁠Join thousands of women⁠ who receive the lessons

-⁠Invite a friend⁠

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-Print more cards from ⁠the shop⁠

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73. Keeping Faith When Doubt Overwhelms with Lore Wilbert Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

There's a lot of loaded language when it comes to putting on and taking off our beliefs, but today Lore Wilbert and I talk about what it looks like to imitate Jesus in his response to doubt. We share a bit of our own struggles that lead us to ask if God is good and end with a conversation about how to give and take in real friendship.

You can find "A Curious Faith" HERE, and Lore Wilbert on Substack and Instagram

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

Mini: Are You Spiritually Hungry? Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

When Jesus offers himself as the bread of life he is offering to bring fullness and hope to your heart and life.

If you want access to the prayer card, as well as the collection of resources, you can have them emailed to you with this link!

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

72. How to Study the Bible Without a Bible Study with Felicity Carswell Oct 17, 2023

Show notes

If you're like me you've read the Bible and you've done Bible studies, but you wonder how people take notes and study the Bible without any direction.

Today Felicity walks me through how she has learned to study the Bible. For reference, I'm going to include the notes I took during this conversation. These are now written in the back of my Bible to help guide me through future studies.

"What is happening?" Take the time to jot an outline as you go to help you slow down and focus on each piece.

Pick out repeated words

"How does this tie to the Old Testament?"

"What makes me uncomfortable?"

Homeschool questions that Elizabeth uses with her kids but realized would help with Bible study.

I notice...
I wonder...
That reminds me of...

"What is the 'so what' for my life?"

"What is the 'so what' for an unbeliever?"

You can find Felicity's podcast "Two sisters and a cup of tea" linked. Or follow her on social media HERE

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

71. How to Find a Deep Bible Study with Lydia Brownback Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

Have you noticed a difference between non-fiction devotionals and Bible study books that really help you dig in and study the Word of God? My guest, Lydia, is an editor for Crossway and has worked on several Bible study projects. She lays out how she sees the two to be distinct and how realizing how few there are inspired her to write her own studies.

You can find Lydia HERE, and her study on Ephesians HERE if you want to dig in and dig deeper yourself!

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

70. Using Spiritual Growth to Evangelize with Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel Oct 03, 2023

Show notes

In our episode a couple of weeks ago Jen Wilkin shared with us that 43% of Christians believe that Jesus was just a good teacher and not God. Today you get to join us a living room theological conversation. Courtney, Joanna, and I are going to talk about how scripture shows how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy. Knowing these things intimately will help us cause us to grow and live out resulting in evangelization.

You can find "Behold and Believe" here. Be sure to follow Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel on Instagram to find more of their resources.

Also if you want Joanna's thing she could do an ad for you can find "Flare Calmer" here

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

69. Coping with Anger in Parenting with Bob Flayhart Sep 26, 2023

Show notes

I can't be the only one who struggles with anger as I try to navigate motherhood. Today I'm joined by father and grandfather Bob Flayhart to talk about how as Christians we cope with the days when the anger bubbles up and we end up blowing it. I hope you will listen until the end because the grace and hope offered moved me deeply!

You can find Bob Flayhart at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church and his book "The Gospel Waltz" is linked

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

68. Teaching our Kids to Resist Envy with Melissa Kruger Sep 19, 2023

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Do you have kids who struggle to want everything they see or hear about? Today I'm talking to Melissa Kruger about how we can help our kids identify and deal with the heart behind envy. Not just to convenience ourselves as their parents, but to help them to have more joy!

You can find more of Melissa's writings HERE and linked is her book "Lucy and the Saturday Surprise"

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest

67. Overcoming the Temptation of Comparison with Ruth Chou Simons Sep 12, 2023

Show notes

As we walk through a broken world it is easy to feel alone and disconnected from hope. We get lost and trapped in a hopeless cycle of comparing our difficult circumstances to the journeys of others. Today I’m talking to Ruth Chou Simons about how to find hope as we navigate our walk through the already not yet promise of the gospel.

You can find Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram and her newest book "Pilgrim" is linked.

You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠on the blog⁠

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker ⁠on Instagram ⁠

Or get access to the ⁠"Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! ⁠

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest