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Raising the next generation of believers with Korie and Willie Robertson Sep 26, 2023

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It was so fun to be able to sit down and chat with Korie and Willie Robertson. Many of us have spent years following Korie, Willie, and their family, but for those of you who are not familiar with the couple, Korie and Willie are a husband and wife duo, parents of six kids, grandparents to five, authors, speakers, and stars of A&E’s "Duck Dynasty."

Today they are talking about the new movie, The Blind, which tells the story of Willie’s parents, Phil and Kay. Phil had a radical conversion to Christianity that changed the course of his marriage, family, business, and legacy. This movie covers it all! It is a film about hope, redemption, and the power of Jesus.

Willie and Korie share their heart behind making this film and they share their conviction that no family is too far gone for God to redeem. We talk about how Phil was passionate about sharing his faith with others and passed that passion onto Willie, who passed it onto his kids. Now generations of Christians in the Robertson family actively share their faith and continue to make an impact on the world because of one man’s conversion. Our families can do the same!

Willie reminds us that you can leave a legacy of faith in your family by keeping God first, then family, and then your job. We also touch on the importance of family, community and church supporting people during difficult times, how to model faith and character to your kids, and how the decisions parents make have a huge impact on their kids for the rest of their lives.

You will be inspired by this interview and I hope you go see the film on September 28!

Connect with Willie and Korie:

@realwilliebosshog
@bosshogswife
https://theblindmovie.com/
www.korierobertson.com
https://korierobertson.com/strong-and-kind/

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Family Faith Rhythms with Kayla Craig Sep 19, 2023

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It is always a joy to be joined by one of our Christian Parenting Podcast Network hosts. Each host brings something special to the network and Kayla Craig is no exception! She has a heart for helping families slow down and grow spiritually alongside each other.

Kayla is the host of the podcast, Liturgies for Parents and the author of To Light Their Way. Her new book is called Every Season Sacred and it’s an invitation for families to slow down, ask questions, and grow closer to Jesus in an intentional way.

Today Kayla and I talk about the difference between being a consumer Christian and a Christian who is active in faith and relationship with Jesus, how to care for our own souls so we can live into our values and bring our kids into a faith journey, and how family faith rhythms and liturgies can help us connect with Jesus and each other as a family.

I really love the question she challenges us to think about for our own families: what do we want people to see in our family that makes them realize we are different as followers of Jesus?

Connect with Kayla

Instagram:

@kayla_craig

@liturgiesforparents

Website:

https://kaylacraig.com/

Podcast:

https://kaylacraig.com/podcast/

Every Season Sacred

https://kaylacraig.com/newbook/

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Raising Kind Daughters with Kari Kampakis Sep 12, 2023

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I grew up with two sisters so coming from an all-girl family, I was completely unprepared to have two sons. But as soon as I felt adjusted to life as a boy mom, I had a daughter! Raising a daughter is everything I always dreamed it would be, and also as challenging as I imagined it would be. Which is why I am so grateful for wise experts like today’s guest, Kari Kampakis.

Kari is a mom of four girls, the host of the Girl Mom podcast, and author of several books including, More Than a Mom and Love Her Well.

While being a girl is so different today than it was when we were growing up, some things remain relatively the same and one of those things is the challenge of learning to navigate friendships. Today Kari and I cover some of the messaging that girls receive about themselves and how we can reframe those messages, how to raise kind daughters, the importance of speaking truth over our girls, how to navigate friendships, and Kari reminds us that it all goes back to Jesus. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

Connect with Kari:

Website:

https://www.karikampakis.com/

Instagram:

@karikampakis

Links Mentioned:

More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

Girl Mom Podcast

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How understanding God's character changes our parenting with Ruth Chou Simons Sep 05, 2023

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You know that friend who you can go to coffee with and after an hour or two together, you just feel lighter? That’s the type of friend that I’m pretty sure Ruth Chou Simons is. She is joining me on the podcast today and I know you will leave feeling refreshed, encouraged, filled with the Holy Spirit, and a little bit lighter.

Ruth is a bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies. She is an artist, podcaster, speaker, a wife, and a mom of 6 boys. Her latest book is Pilgrim: 25 Ways God’s Character Leads Us Onward

Ruth is so gentle in her encouragement and her wisdom. She reminds us of our need for God and that we are not meant to feel at home here on earth because we are pilgrims on a journey to a deeper relationship with Jesus. We also talk about how our job as parents is to steward our time with our kids in a way that honors God, why we often strive for control and perfection, the importance of sitting in God’s word, and how we can slowly grow into what God calls us to do.

I hope you love this conversation with Ruth.

Connect With Ruth

@ruthchousimons
@gracelaced
www.gracelaced.com
https://pilgrimbook.com/

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The lies we believe about anxiety with Courtney Devich Aug 29, 2023

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3am is when I do all my best worrying. I realize that is not a good or healthy thing, but as someone who has battled anxiety, those middle of the night worries are a real thing! Anxiety is on the rise in kids and in adults, which is why we are talking about it for the second week in a row.

This week I am joined by Courtney Devich who is a mom of three and the author of the book Mama’s Got Anxiety, but it’s not Gonna Steal my Joy. This book is real, vulnerable, relatable, and sometimes even funny as Courtney shares her real life struggles with anxiety and finding joy in the Lord, no matter what her emotions are telling her.

Today we are talking about some of the lies that moms believe about themselves when they experience worry or anxiety, how we can combat those lies, what to do when you’re up in the middle of the night and your brain is going a million miles an hour, and how we can reclaim our joy no matter what situation we are in.

I hope you are reminded that God is the source of all our joy and he is faithful no matter what.

Connect with Courtney:

@courtneydevichauthor
https://courtneydevich.com/

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The Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff Aug 22, 2023

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Anxiety is on the rise in kids, but it’s also on the rise in adults. Especially women. 1 in 3 women are experiencing anxiety and that can make parenting really hard! Sissy Goff is joining me today to talk about how anxiety affects parents and what we can do about it.

Sissy has been counseling kids for over 30 years. She has written multiple books about anxiety in kids and now she has a book about anxiety in parents. The Worry Free Parent is a resource I cannot recommend enough. You guys, parenting has always been hard, but Sissy will tell you parents have never been so stressed out and anxious.

So today we are talking about why parents are so stressed out, different ways our anxiety shows up in our parenting and how we can respond to that anxiety. We get real practical here, so listen for some ways you can help your kids grow more resilient, how you can calm yourself down, and some of the best ways to find a good counselor.

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God’s presence changes everything with Susie Larson Aug 15, 2023

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God’s presence is big. It’s in every nook and cranny in our lives. But as parents, we often miss his presence because we wait for him in the big moments: the birth of our children, first steps, graduation day, wedding days. The truth is, so much of life and parenting is made up of small, simple, and sometimes boring moments: making snacks, playing catch, picking up toys, and driving around town. God is with us in all of those moments and everywhere in between.

Susie Larson is joining me today to talk about God’s presence. Her newest book, Closer Than Your Next Breath: Where is God When you Need Him Most?, helps readers experience God's trustworthiness and love—even when they feel far from him.

Susie and I talk about experiencing God’s presence and goodness in the midst of the noise of parenting, why it’s important to teach your kids to look for and remember God’s miracles in their life, what happens when your parenting ideals don’t come to fruition and your kids don’t walk with God, and how to reframe our thoughts to focus on God’s goodness instead of our disappointments.

Susie is a prayer warrior and a mighty woman of faith. She has been an amazing source of encouragement in my life and I know you will feel the same. Make sure to listen until the end so you can hear Susie’s blessing for us!

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Modern motherhood is broken and what we can do about it with Alli Worthington Aug 08, 2023

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If you have ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, inadequate, or discouraged as a mom, this episode is for you! Alli Worthington is joining me today and we are talking about how modern motherhood is broken and what we can do to fix it.

Alli emphasizes how important self-awareness is as a mom. She challenges mothers to ask themselves: what is my mothering style? What things trigger mom guilt? And what can I do to change this? Alli reminds us that parenting priorities vary from mom to mom and that’s okay because God made us each so unique and he gave us unique kids as well! She challenges us to drop the comparison game and lean into the life that God has called us to with the giftings he has blessed us with.

You are going to adore Alli. She is a wife, a mom, an author, business coach, and podcaster. She is straightforward, yet encouraging. Approachable and real, but convicting in a good way. She’s the best mom-friend we all need!

Connect with Alli:

www.AlliWorthington.com
@AlliWorthington
The Alli Worthington Show
Remaining You While Raising Them

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Discipling the next generation with Jen Wilkin and J.T. English Aug 01, 2023

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We are tasked with the amazing and important role of discipling our kids in the Christian faith. In order to do this well we have to understand what we believe and why. We also need to be familiar with God’s Word. My guests today are here to talk about Bible study, theology, and why they are both important in discipling the next generation.

Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. An advocate for Bible literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in homes, churches, and parachurch contexts.

J.T. Englishserves as a pastor, professor, and is an author. J. T. is passionate about seeing God glorified through discipleship in the context of the local church.

Their new, co-authored book, You Are A Theologian, addresses theological questions so that readers understand theology and become contributors to the conversation, and grow in faithfulness to the Great Commission’s call to make disciples.

J.T. and Jen help us understand the difference between Bible study and theology, how they work together, and why both are important. We also cover a lot of things about discipling the next generation. Jen and JT are in different seasons of parenting kids so their shared perspective and wisdom is encouraging and practical no matter what age your kids are.

Connect with Jen

https://www.jenwilkin.net/
@jenwilkin
@knowingfaithpodcast

Connect with J.T.

@jtenglish
@knowingfaithpodcast

Links and resources mentioned:

You Are A Theologian book

http://newcitycatechism.com/

https://www.tinytheologians.shop/

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Helping our kids pursue their passions with Greta Eskridge Jul 25, 2023

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It brings me so much joy to watch my kids do the things they love to do. It’s so fun to watch my sons fall in love with baseball and karate, and watch my daughter shine in dance.

Today my friend, Greta Eskridge, is sitting down with me to talk about how we can help our kids discover and pursue their passions. Greta is so fun to talk to, I know you will love her. She is a homeschooling mom of four, an author, speaker, a self-proclaimed sprinkle influencer, and is just so much fun! She is passionate about connecting with kids and strengthening family relationships and invites others into the same.

Greta encourages us to study our kids so we get to know what is on their hearts and what makes them excited. She talks about the importance of connection and gives us some practical tips for connecting with our kids. She also talks about parenting in the teenage years and allowing our kids to grow beyond us while maintaining a solid relationship.

See more from Greta:

www.gretaeskridge.com

@maandpamodern

Links from today's episode:

The Hiding Place

100 Days of Adventure

Adventuring Together

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