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How To Help Your Introverted Child (encore episode) Jul 18, 2024

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We all know that there are extroverts and introverts. But how do we help our children who are more introverted? How do we help them feel affirmed in their design? Today we talk with Holley Gerth. Holley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of many books. She is a counselor and life coach, with a masters of science degree in mental health. Holley is the host of More Thank Small Talk podcast and is the co-owner of The Potentialist Agency. She is also a mother and grandmother and we’re excited to talk with her today about helping our kids who are introverted by design.

Learn more about Holley.

Order Holley's Book:
The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You
In this transformative book, Holley Gerth dives into the brain science behind introversion to help you understand the psychological, relational, and spiritual aspects of being an introvert. She explores how introverts can make meaningful connections, experience quiet confidence, cultivate soul-filling solitude, exercise unexpected influence, and much more.

If you're an introvert, or if you love, lead, or share life with an introvert, you need this empowering, insightful book!

Unsung Hero (encore episode) Jul 11, 2024

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Join Becky as she has a real conversation with Helen Smallbone about the upcoming release of “Unsung Hero” movie. Helen discusses how their family navigated through her husband’s successful music company collapses and moving the family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.

Official Site: https://unsunghero.movie/
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HELEN SMALLBONE grew up in Australia as the daughter of a Methodist minister and the youngest of four children. Even though she grew up in church, her faith became real in her mid-teens when she committed her life to Christ at a Billy Graham Crusade in Sydney.

Trained as an Occupational Therapist, Helen’s greatest desire was to serve God and become a wife and mother. At age 20, she married the love of her life, David Smallbone, and over the next 14 years, they added seven children to their family.

In 1991, after experiencing a financial crisis in Australia, the Smallbone family relocated to the Nashville, TN, area, where David began a career in music management for Christian artists. This new adventure required every family member to place their trust in God and live by faith.

Helen’s love for God and family has only grown stronger as she and David have supported their children’s creative career paths. Their daughter, Rebecca St. James, and two of their sons, for KING & COUNTRY stars Luke and Joel Smallbone, have collectively earned five Grammys. When not busy with her children and grandchildren, Helen is dedicated to sharing her passion and love for God with those around her. She is the co-founder of MUMlife, (www.MUMlife.org), a ministry of “mothers uplifting mothers,” and co-host of the MUMlife Community Podcast. David and Helen Smallbone live just outside of Nashville with a small menagerie of animals.

Are There Different Praying Personality Types? (encore episode) Jul 04, 2024

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Have you ever thought about how your personality impacts how you pray? So interesting! In this episode, Becky and Sarah discuss the topic of prayer with guest Janet McHenry. They explore the concept of praying personalities and how each person is wired differently when it comes to prayer. This is a NO judgement zone and meant to encourage you! Listen in and think about how your personality impacts how/where/when you pray.

How to Remain You While Raising Them. (encore episode) Jun 29, 2024

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So. Much. Pressure. is out there to be an amazing mom. From the moment we find out we're pregnant, we start thinking about our child's needs...and all too often forget that we have real needs, too! Join us for a conversation that is sure to lighten the pressure and bring refreshment. We talk with author Alli Worthington about her newest book "Remaining You While Raising Them" and her insights are sheer gold!

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Alli Worthington's goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, and the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve.

She's a popular Christian women's speaker who travels the country sharing her humor, practical advice, and encouragement. She hosts her top-rated weekly podcast, The Alli Worthington Show, and brings us friends she loves, experts to learn from, and coaches listeners in life, business, and faith.

Alli built her business in 2008 after her family went bankrupt with $42, a broken laptop, and millions of Google searches. She is now a sought-after coach and consultant who has helped individuals, small business owners, and Fortune 500 companies be more successful.

Alli's no-nonsense, guilt-free take on motherhood, parenting, and balance lead to appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America.

Alli spends way too much time on Instagram at @AlliWorthington and you can download free resources and gifts at AlliWorthington.com

ABOUT THE BOOK: REMAINING YOU WHILE RAISING THEM
Bestselling author, life and business coach, and mom of five boys Alli Worthington believes too many moms have neglected to take care of arguably the one person who matters most: themselves. In Remaining You While Raising Them, Alli shares guilt-free, often hilarious, empowering, and research-informed advice to help you:

Intentionally care for yourself--spiritually, emotionally, and physically--amidst the demands of motherhood
Drop the "good mom" myths that have been stealing your happiness
Take back your own identity by discovering the unique type of mom you are
Let go of social pressure, conquer mom guilt, and stop toxic comparison once and for all
Discover easy tools for building your confidence and developing a healthy mom mindset

Raising children who are spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy is essential, but to accomplish that heroic feat, mothers also need to be healthy in those areas. It's time to rediscover the beauty, the joy, and the sacred and secret art of confident motherhood together.

Hope For Parents With Kids On The Spectrum (encore episode) Jun 20, 2024

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With humor, vulnerability, and stories from her own limited life as a mom of five—two who struggle with severe autism—pastor and podcaster Jessica Hurlbut ignites hope in hearts of overwhelmed moms to believe that forces outside you can’t stop the God within you. Revealing 12 limits that hinder mothers—like exhaustion, distractions, and disillusionment—Jessica shows how to overcome them. Join Becky as she speaks with Jessica today about autism, foster care, adoptions and how there is hope for parents of kids on the spectrum.

Get Jessica’s book: “Unlimited Motherhood”

Jessica and her husband Greg founded All 4 One Adoption Awareness, an organization focused on highlighting the 110,000 children in foster care who are freed to be adopted and need a forever home. She was also a contestant on Season 8 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, featured in Runner’s World Magazine and had the privilege of presenting a TEDx Talk in 2020 entitled, “How to Win at the Race Called Life.” To find out more: https://www.jessicahurlbut.com/

Finding Courage When It Is Falling Apart (encore episode) Jun 13, 2024

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Sometimes life is so heavy that it seems hard to hold onto our faith. Have you been there? You're not alone. Our guest Michele Cushatt has been through THREE cancer episodes and the many complications that come with that--both physically and spiritually. She reminds us that having questions about what you believe is not a lack of faith.

About Our Guest: Michele Cushatt
With a unique blend of storytelling, Bible teaching, and humor, Michele Cushatt speaks inter- nationally to a wide variety of audiences on faith in the hard places. A three-time head-and-neck cancer survivor and foster-adopt parent, Michele is a (reluctant) expert on trauma, faith, and our deep human need for authentic connection. She and her husband, Troy, have six children and they live on 8 acres outside of Denver, Colorado. Find out more about Michele at www.MicheleCushatt.com.

About Michelle's Book . . .
A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart

In this book, beloved author and Bible teacher Michele Cushatt presents a better way. By exploring powerful personal, historical, and biblical stories of people of extraordinary faith, she curates and shares ten practices to help you deepen your confidence and certainty in the God who can be trusted with your worry, questions, confusion, and grief. As a woman who has been through immeasurable suffering, she writes with both deep compassion and practical insight as she guides you to:

Practice lament and process grief without guilt or shame
Understand what keeps you from trusting God and how to navigate doubt with truth
Learn simple ways to foster shalom and gratitude on a daily basis
Develop a fresh, eternal perspective that delivers both peace for today and hope for tomorrow
Savor daily "faith-builder" practices to strengthen your confidence in God's love and purposes for you, no matter what happens

Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe (encore episode) Jun 06, 2024

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Need some fresh ideas on how to best pray for your child? Listen in! Becky and Sarah talk with Sharon Jaynes about "Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe"--a book Sharon wrote that is a 30-day guide to "powerful and effective Scripture-based prayers." Sharon shares insights on praying for different areas of a child's life, starting with the mind and going down to the feet. She also encourages moms to pray for other children and reminds them that God is always at work, even when it seems like evil is winning. The episode concludes with a prayer for encouragement and a reminder to trust in God's love and provision.

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Learn more about Sharon.

Enneagram for Moms May 30, 2024

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This episode is one that you want to listen to more than once! Join Becky and enneagram expert, Beth McCord as they talk about the enneagram, true transformation and clarity to motherhood.

Pre-order Beth's newest book: The Enneagram for Moms: See the True Colors of Yourself and Your Children as God Intends

Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach is an Enneagram speaker, coach and teacher for over 20 years. Her podcast has over 3.3 million downloads.

In her newest book, Beth showshow motherhood is divinely intended to be a transformative journey where momsnot only help paint a portrait of their family, but also cultivate resilience,self-awareness, and deep connections with God, their spouse, and theirchildren.

The Enneagram for Moms provides mothers with invaluable insights through the Enneagram, helping them better understand themselves and their children while fostering resilience.

Faith Based Films & Storytelling May 24, 2024

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Is choosing a family film hard to find? Join Becky & Chevonne today as they discuss the film industry, the impact of faith-based storytelling and the mission behind American Cinema International.

To connect with Cheyenne - https://americancinemainspires.com
Linkedin - @chevonne-o-shaughnessy

Chevonne O'Shaugnessy is the co-founder and president of American Cinema International. She began her career as the President of International sales for PM Entertainment. Her 10 years in the position resulted in the production and sales of over 176 feature films and two successful television series. PM produced and distributed original prime time product for numerous international TV clients and domestic cable networks, with the distinction of being one of the first suppliers of HBO World Premier Movies. PM remains one of few companies amid the competitive world of independent filmmaking that consistently generates high quality Action Adventure feature films. She has also served as the executive producer of numerous films and TV mini-series including the Jack Hunter trilogy, El Dorado, Born to Race, and many more.

Taking the 5 Leaps May 16, 2024

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When is the last time God called you to do something that felt terrifying? When God nudges us into the unknown, it can be thrilling and exciting but also overwhelming and risky. Join Becky and Rachel Scott as they discuss motherhood, blended families and taking a leap of faith. As they discuss taking a risk, be encouraged and empowered to taking that leap of faith to what God has called you to do.

Rachel's Book: Taking the 5 Leaps: Experiencing God's Faithfulness as You Respond to His Call

Rachel is a wife and a mother. She is an Ohio native and a graduate of Kansas State University and the University of Mary where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Sociology and Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

As a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur, she has been featured nationally and internationally on television, podcast, radio, devotionals, and blogs.

Rachel is the Founder of the I Can’t Come Down movement, an organization dedicated to helping women walk in their purpose and assignment with focus. She is a former Huffington post contributor and current YouVersion and Moody Radio Cleveland Partner.

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