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christ is the still small voice | hear him May 17, 2020

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In this episode I walk you through a way I am gathering Israel at home by preserving my own story with pictures and narrative. I also share the story of a close friend and the profound impact listening to the spirit had on both of us.

https://homeschoolduet.wixsite.com/mysite/letters

heavenly mother | a poem May 04, 2020

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I want to acknowledge The mother of us all, The Matriarch of Heaven, our heavenly mother.

There is very little doctrine that we have of Her within the church and of that little revealed truth none of it fully illustrates the depth of my feeling. I have often pondered on this divine feminine being and my relationship with Her. Recently, as I was exploring the words of our leaders about Her and the records of Her mentioned in the early days of the church, I was awoken one morning with an impression from The Spirit.

He invited me to sit, be tutored by Him, and use my spiritual gift of poetry. What should I write about? I inquired. Heavenly Mother was the reply. Today, I will share with you the revelation that followed. I want to remind you that these are my personal feelings and implications of knowledge that I have gained for myself. Nothing should be received as doctrine or representative of official gospel teaching, But rather, view this poem as the spiritual stirrings of my own heart and a reflection of the connection I personally feel to my mother in heaven.

To you, sweet sister, wherever this finds you, and whatever is on your heart in this moment - Happy Mother’s Day.

abundance in family life | interview with kristie gardner May 04, 2020

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In a letter, written as episode #32 I discussed the topic of abundance and the reality that as Christ-centered homeschooling mothers we are uniquely blessed with the capacities and opportunities to immerse our children in gospel living and to partake of the goodness Christ offers us.

Until recently, this abundance of homeschooling was out of the reach of many mothers around the world. Today, with the threat of COVID-19 many have found themselves unexpectedly homeschooling temporarily. During this quarantine season in our global history, I have felt impressed to provide this discussion today. I hope it will be one of hope and help. I pray it will provide solace and inspiration. Ultimately, as the Savior is the source of all the goodness we receive in this life, I hope it points you to Him.

Today, we will reflect on the positive possibilities available to the mothers of Zion right now. The abundance that can be found in this moment. Today is a gift of time. You can bless it and make it holy by intentionally approaching it with care. You can consecrate it and make it sacred if you choose. You will do this by not only teaching academic subjects in the home from the perspective of restored truth, but by integrating your gospel learning study into it.

In this moment, almost every mother has the potential to walk this road for a season, and view the landscape of family life from this perspective. For me, the view is breathtaking. Walking away from the world, sanctifying the home, purifying hearts, and honoring God in this way fills my heart with joy. Regardless of your personal feelings about homeschooling as a full time profession, or familial lifestyle, I invite you to consider the magnificent possibilities available beyond what initially may meet the eye.

Personally, I feel privileged every day that I get to do this homeschool gig. It fills me with purpose, fuels me with the sense of living up to my privilege, and beckons me to the divine call of my personal motherhood ministry.

In today’s episode we visit with Kristie and delve into the practice of seeing God’s providence, being grateful for every moment we have with our children, and making the most of them.

hope of israel | a mother's letter for troubled times Mar 30, 2020

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In this episode I take a moment to address COVID-19 in a letter to my children. Times are uncertain, as is the future, but Christ is certain, and our future with Him is sure. In light of recent events and considering who we are as Latter-Day Saint, covenant keeping women living through these latter day events, I have searched my heart for words to express the feelings I have about our present struggle to my children. President Nelson has said, “We have great cause for concern. But we do not need to let our fears displace our faith. We can combat those fears by strengthening our faith.” I have labored spiritually to know, for our family, what vital Gospel teachings will strengthen our faith now.

As a product of that I have been compiling a Gathering Israel Unit for my children. In conjunction with today’s letter I invite you to join me and my family in our study of Gathering Israel. Walk with us as we learn more about what the gathering is, how we can play a part in family history and missionary work, as well as how to keep our own records. In the expectation of this unit, my daughter, and I compiled a copywork and activity handbook that we initially designed to fill her current handwriting needs. I have decided to make it available as a download for free on my website for you and your family to use as well. The workbook was designed to be a companion to the current issue of The Millennial Instructor, Volume 3 - The True Olive Tree, which you can purchase separately, but you can use the workbook without it. This workbook and unit ideas is a free resource that could bless both full time and emergency homeschoolers.

I hope it will be a valuable tool as you seek the spirit to guide you and your family as you learn together. Our family’s goal is to start this unit right after Easter, and you can join us. I will share on Instagram and YouTube as we do it. Please share with us using the hashtag #MyStoryTheirStory. Now more than ever, it is vital that our children know and understand who they are, and what they are here to do. Teaching them, I believe, is a part of our life’s mission and purpose.

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The Millennial Instructor Volume III

the courage of mother eve | interview with lyndsi bennion Mar 09, 2020

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President Russell M. Nelson told us in 2015 that, “Attacks against the Church, its doctrine, and our way of life are going to increase. Because of this, we need women who have a bedrock understanding of the doctrine of Christ and who will use that understanding to teach and help raise a sin-resistant generation. We need women who can detect deception in all of its forms. We need women who know how to access the power that God makes available to covenant keepers and who express their beliefs with confidence and charity. We need women who have the courage and vision of our Mother Eve.”

Join me and homeschooling mother in Zion, Lyndsi Bennion as we discuss and apply the message of Mother Eve and its application to the decision to homeschool. How do you, and I, have courage and vision in this great work of salvation?

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the song of the heart | interview with bethany struthers Feb 17, 2020

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As mothers in Zion one of the most powerful teaching resources we have is music. If you do not consider yourself to be musical it can feel intimidating to incorporate music into your homeschooling or home gospel instruction with your children. But, the Lord has said, "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." —Doctrine and Covenants 25:12

This scripture reminds us that heart is all that is needed to worship God through song. Regardless of our musical exposure, experience, or skill God invites us to use this universal language to invite the influence of The Holy Ghost into our homes and teach our children spirit to spirit.

Today, Bethany Struthers, a mother and integrated art and music instructor joins me in a conversation about the power of music and the simple ways we can incorporate it into our mother ministry of teaching the gospel to our children. Bethany is the musical heart behind “The Songs of the Heart” Instagram Feed dedicated to helping mothers find connection with their children through music. Bethany helps us understand the power of music and how to use it to teach the gospel, inspire our children, and find the savior through song.

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our title of liberty | a letter to the latter day saint mother Feb 02, 2020

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As society shifts further and further from the laws of God, it is the mothers of Zion who must rise to defend the faith, protect the family, and raise the next generation and truth. This letter explores a handful of inspired ensigns raised throughout history and the effect they had on the hearts of the people and parallels them to a modern day title of liberty raised by a living prophet today.

https://www.comeuntochrist.org/

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng

christ and your true identity | interview with brooke snow Jan 27, 2020

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I recently read a book by author, speaker, and fellow podcaster Brooke Snow. Brooke has written a book entitled “Living in Your True Identity,” the premise of her message is that in this life we have a divine identity that God has placed in us, and a competing false identity that is the fallen, corruptible, natural man or woman within us.

The False Identity is easily influenced by Satan and the lusts of the world; it is our ability to choose that lets us determine which one of these identifies will determine who we are. In her book, she maps out this human condition and the struggle we all face, each day, as we strive to be true to the identity that our Heavenly Father created in each of us.

In her book she presents clear tools, exercises, and journal prompts to guide the reader through a clarifying understanding of the two identities and how to feed the one you want to flourish.

As mothers of faith Brooke’s book provides a resource for each of us to apply in our journey with the savior in educating our children in light and truth in the home. As we make an effort to leave the world behind, create sanctuaries of faith, and embrace the call we feel Christ has placed in our hearts we are each faced with the inner conflict of our two identities. Join me in a conversation with Brooke Snow, the author who will help us discern between the two and instruct us in intentionally nurturing our true, divine selves. Brooke brings us a message of freedom and hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

www.brookesnow.com

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home of learning panel questions | discussion with seek learning Jan 06, 2020

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In July 2019 a group of Christ centered, home focused women of faith gathered at the This is the Place Monument for a Conference. The event was organized by A Home of Learning and at that conference I had the opportunity to host a panel discussion. All the questions were pooled from the audience and with only an hour of discussion time, I brought home a small pile of unanswered, little, white cards.

Because I believe in synergy, in community, and in the import of each individual I have not forgotten these little white cards, or the women who wrote them. I have kept them by my bed and used them as inspiration in addressing you here on the podcast.

Today, I am bringing back Becky and Graceanne from a previous episode and in the spirit of the panel we will discuss some of the questions from the stack that correlate well with the mission of Seek Learning.

www.homeoflearning.com

www.seeklearninghome.com

seek learning magazine | interview with its creators Dec 30, 2019

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Mother members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have been invited, in companionship with their husbands and in coordination with the collective, worldwide membership of the church to remodel their homes into sanctuaries of faith. The prophet has counseled us to shift our paradigm from a church centered gospel to a home centered system of spiritual education and practice. The Family: A Proclamation to the World states that, “Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children.” In this charge, the women of Zion are heeding the call and advancing to the front lines of their motherhood. For all of us, this can seem a daunting task. If we are wise however, we will see that this prophetic instruction to realign priorities and more fully convert our hearts and homes is a blessing granting us increased spiritual power, courage, and conversion.

If, like me, you feel there is a steep learning curve that you are still grasping to climb, and you are seeking a little structure or hand holding to inspire and encourage you, this episode will hopefully provide some possibilities.

We will meet Becky Pitcher, and Graceanne Oswald, two Christ-centered homeschooling women who are on a mission to provide a resource for other mothers to provide hands on support and tactile steps of applying this higher and holier ministry in your home. Join us as we learn about their exciting project and continue our discussion on the great mandate, that as mothers we are given by God.

www.seeklearninghome.com

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