Heidi was diagnosed with cancer at 23, as she walked through the worst-case scenario she found a hope-filled response to the questions of doubt that plagued her. Heidi reminds us that when we walk straight into the heart of God’s Word we will experience His peace, find confidence in His good plans, and be set free to meet the future we were made for. You can find Heidi on Instagram and her book " PS it's Going to be Good " You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at...
Mar 28, 2023•20 min
Some of us adore staying at home. Some of us have kids that do and we just don't understand that. Today Caroline and I talk about the deeper picture that home is for Christians. Our houses are important to us, but it's more than just cleaning, and cooking. In them we find, even in the brokenness, we find glimpses of home lost and home that will come again. You can find Caroline Saunder's HERE and her book " Story of Home ". Another book we talk about is " Same Here Sisterfriend " You can find El...
Mar 21, 2023•19 min
Have you thought about starting a podcast, a YouTube channel, writing a book, or becoming a photographer, but it seemed out of reach in this stage of life? Often as women, we feel apologetic about choosing to take time to create things. What if instead of taking us from our families we looked at these opportunities to serve them even better and with more joy? Today Ashlee Gadd and I talk about what it looks like to Create Anyway as moms and busy women! We talk about common hurdles and how we hav...
Mar 14, 2023•20 min
Understanding the trinity seems like an impossible task for even adults. How in the world do we break that down for kids? Today Quina walks us through how she has done that in her children's book series. We also discuss the beauty of the trinity, what we have been learning about it, and why examining it is so important. Quina also tells how she got into spoken word poetry and her testimony! Overall, you'll be blessed by this and feel like you got to sit down with friends and chat for a bit! You ...
Mar 07, 2023•19 min
In order to retain faith our kids have to understand where they fit into the Bible's story, but also to understand how the hard things of the Bible make sense for a modern world. Today Ryan Coatney walks us thought how to teach kids the Bible's themes and the way they rest on Genesis!! You can find Saga of the Seed Ryan's book on Genesis HERE and his Cross-Formed Kids Curriculum HERE You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram Or get ...
Feb 28, 2023•19 min
Do you feel at a loss when it comes to teaching your kids to pray? Today I chat with Joanna Kimbrel who works for the Gospel Coalition. We talk about how to teach our kids about sin and salvation, how to pray, and what to tell them when we don't know an answer to their theological questions! I think if you are trying to raise Christian kids you'll be blessed by this conversation! You can find Joanna's book of Romans for kids HERE or follow her on Instagram ! You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpf...
Feb 21, 2023•19 min
Loneliness is the new pandemic. More than ever before we are iscolating ourselves from others even in the church. It's easy to see the job of welcoming as only one for pastors or staff, but we are all called to welcome others! Join Jen and I as we discuss how we've done this in our homes, hearts, and lives! You can find Jen on Instagram and her new book "Welcome" 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 "P...
Feb 14, 2023•17 min
If you've had a miscarriage, or are walking through one with a friend who has had a miscarriage this conversation with Jenny will be encouraging. We cover what it's like to be pregnant after a miscarriage. Things you should say to someone who has miscarried. Things you should never say to someone who has miscarried. We also talk about things to help honor the loss of a baby. You can find Jenny Albers HERE or you can buy her book "Courageously Expecting". You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful h...
Feb 07, 2023•18 min
Do you wake up dreading every day or excited to be part of your family and life? Leslie tells us step by step how to identify what your ideal family life is going to look like, and how to create that for yourself. Be sure to grab a pad of paper at the end because the questions she has you ask yourself are going to have you wanting to write them down!! You can find Leslie Martino and her speaking schedule HERE and on her INSTAGRAM ! You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being ...
Jan 31, 2023•20 min
In order to raise kids that don't go along with whoever sounds smartest we have to teach them to think critically. Culturally we throw around the phrase "Being a Critical Thinker" a lot, but what does that mean? Today Julie Bogart breaks down some critical thinking myths and then gives us tools for how to help our own kids think critically. You can find Julie Bogart HERE or you can buy her book "Raising Critical Thinkers" . You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-a...
Jan 24, 2023•19 min
Did you know yelling begins with lies we believe about our lives and our kids? Tyler talks us through how to identify the lies we are believing and then tells us how God's word changes our hearts to address those! In the first half I give her a scenario that has been happening at our house. We talk through what lies may lead to stress, how to check my body for telltale signs that yelling is coming, and then how the Word of God can change my heart! You can find Tyler on Instagram and her website ...
Jan 17, 2023•20 min
Do you ever feel like there are all these things you "should be doing" for your kids? Maybe it's the way they are learning, maybe experiences you wish they could have. Today Leah and I talk about peace in motherhood, and what it looks like to let go and trust that your child will learn. She has spent years teaching her kid's in a "Charlotte Mason" approach, and now coaching parents. But maybe you don't homeschool, or you don't know who "Charlotte Mason it. Words like "homeschool" "Child-led educ...
Jan 10, 2023•20 min
Have you wondered how to talk to your kids about the kid at the park who uses a walker? Or what to say to the new mom you met whose child has a disability. Today Laura talked to me about: How to teach your kids about disabilities before you meet kids who have them in real life. What it looks like to get a diagnosis for your child and how it changes everyday life. How we can support a friend whose kid just got a diagnosis? What do you say when you meet a new family and one of the kids has a disab...
Jan 03, 2023•23 min
Does the Christmas season feel like it's lost its magic as an adult? Asheritah and I talk about how to use the names of Jesus to recapture the meaning of the Advent season. We also talk about the importance of building the faith of our kids by telling them our stories of God's faithfulness. You can find Asheritah on I nstagram and Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for adults and for kids You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram Or get ...
Nov 01, 2022•20 min
We all want to have a meaningful Christmas, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start! Join Holly and I today as we talk about what we keep on our lists, what we skip, and how we decide what goes on each list. We also talk a little bit about what Advent is, why people celebrate it, and how it makes Christmas even more special! You can find her activity book Connected Christmas here! GET THE FREE - "One Minute in the Word" resource! You can find Holly and her two books on Advent at @hollymac...
Oct 25, 2022•18 min
Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff and activities in life? Today Jodi Mockabee and I talk about simplifying life for young children. We discuss why she chooses mostly natural products and to live with less for her family! Jodi has teenagers now and it’s beautiful to hear from a mom a step ahead talk about the life lessons she took away from the stage I’m in now!! You can find Jodi on Instagram and the wool slippers we talk about HERE You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on t...
Oct 18, 2022•19 min
Today Kristen Wetherell and I talk about what it means when Christ humbled himself. Often we think of humility as something in relation to sin and shame, when it is something else entirely! " Humble Moms " is a walk through the book of John. In John, we see the humility of Jesus and how it reflects into the life of a believer as we reflect Christ more in our lives. GET THE FREE - "One Minute in the Word" resource! You can find Kristen on her website HERE and purchase her books where ever books a...
Oct 11, 2022•19 min
Kids often struggle to include everyone in group settings. They may avoid another kid because of a disability, skin color, or because they aren't wearing "cool" clothes. Today Trillia and I talk about how to help our kids understand James 2 in a way that helps them overcome favoritism in social situations. She shares a little secret for what she hopes parents get from her books too! You can find The Big Wide Welcome here from Amazon! Trillia has more resources on her website! You can find Elizab...
Oct 04, 2022•18 min
Is teaching your kids an uphill battle? Tonight Jess and I sit down and talk about what it looks like to create a love for learning in your kids. Jess is a former teacher turned homeschool mom. She talks about what education is, what it is not, and how to make learning fun with your children! GET THE FREE - "One Minute in the Word" resource! You can find Jess on her website or her I nstagram . You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagr...
Sep 27, 2022•20 min
How do we find peace when everything seems to be falling apart? Today Ann Swindell and I talk about the hardest seasons we've had in our lives (coincidentally they were the EXACT same months). We talk about how we learned to trust God in a different way during those months as we were taught peace when everything was falling apart. GET THE FREE - "One Minute in the Word" resource! You can order The Path to Peace HERE . Or follow her on Instagram or read more on her website You can find Elizabeth:...
Sep 20, 2022•20 min
Is there something in life so consistently irritating that you think you can never get used to it? Today Jamie Erickson and I talk about what it looks like to be settled in the life we have even if the circumstances right now feel like an itchy sweater. A favorite quote from this episode was "I can have joy in the snow, or be discontent, but either way there will be snow." You can find Jamie's book here , and the wool socks she mentioned here . Jamie is frequently on Instagram , or you can find ...
Sep 13, 2022•19 min
Do you struggle with anxiety? Long nights we spend staring at the ceiling wishing for sleep to come. Sharon and I talk about what trying to control our environment costs us. She explains why we all crave control and how the control we seek is different from the real power God promises us! We also take a sidebar into what it means to influence people into the full potential God has for them, and how the hearing of the Word can produce change. You can find Sharon's book, "The Cost of Control: Why ...
Sep 06, 2022•20 min
Can learning about history lead to raising empathetic kids who advocate for others? Today Jasmine Holmes and I talk about her book "Carved in Ebony". Learning about the work of Black missionaries and activists gives us a deeper understanding of who God is and a broader understanding of the work of the church through history! Follow Jasmine on Instagram or access her resources via her WEBSITE You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram...
Aug 30, 2022•19 min
How do you teach your child grace? Today Melissa Kruger and I talk about her children’s book “His Grace is Enough”. The refrain is “God’s grace is enough. It’s so BIG and so FREE His grace is enough both for YOU and for ME. We talked about how to teach our children that we sin too and how no matter where they go in life God is waiting to offer grace! If you want to find Melissa's other books and writings you can find them on her website or follow her on Instagram You can find Elizabeth: Writing ...
Aug 23, 2022•18 min
Today Korrie Johnson and I are talking about how to find books that align with your family's values. For each of us, the books we choose to introduce to our kids are very personal. The ones we choose look really different. Korrie talks us through how she and her husband frame their conversations. It's an episode you won't want to miss. If you want to find Korrie's list of books you can find it on her website or follow her on Instagram You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Bei...
Aug 16, 2022•20 min
I just made 25 freezer meals in 3 hours. I was going to write out all the directions, but I was too tired, so this is the phone call "how to" version. I'm sure in the future there will be more of these because talking things out is easier than trying to write and edit a blog post. Also, let's be honest no one wants to hear another person's life story before they get to a recipe! Here's the link to the recipes! You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mom co-...
Aug 14, 2022•5 min
What do you do when you feel discouraged? Do you try harder, read another book, or buy a course on how to be better. Today Lindsey Carlson invites us to see how Jesus meets us in our pain and offers us hope in the dark places. "A Better Encouragement" reminds us that suffering is part of our walk, and we can trade self-help for true hope! GET THE FREE - "One Minute in the Word" resource! You can find Lindsey Carlson HERE or visit her website HERE . "A Better Encouragement" is published by Crossw...
Aug 09, 2022•19 min
Do you feel like you parent out of peace or anxiety? Today veteran homeschool mom Jennifer Pepito and I talk about how to add less anxiety and more peace to the parenting experience. She shares how she overcame anxiety in her parenting through reading and enjoying good books with her kids. She became so passionate about reading to her kids she created the Charlotte Mason-friendly curriculum Peaceful Press!! You can find her pre-order book bonuses here . Or follow her on Instagram at @jenniferpep...
Aug 02, 2022•15 min
Today Hunter Beless and I talk about why Scripture memory is important for ourselves and our children! It is more than just for the sake of brain growth it is one of the best ways to meditate on Scripture! Hunter’s picture book “Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it” helps make principles of Scripture memory clear and practical, but reminds us that the most important job of the Bible is to point to Jesus and grow in relationship with Him through it. You can order Hunter's Book here . Find her on Inst...
Jul 26, 2022•17 min
Have you wondered how to add more than European cultural education to your homeschool? While curating our favorite book lists I realized how little variety there was in what we were loving. Since then I've been making it my mission to change that for our family! N icole Cottrell has been such an amazing person to turn to for book lists that include varied cultural experiences in our children's feast of beautiful education!! We are so blessed when we look at the strengths and gifts that people br...
Jul 19, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
