Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Make time to listen as Carol McLeod chats with Becky and Sarah about how she found JOY in tremendous loss and depression. You are sure to relate with parts of her story or know someone who needs to hear her message. How can we experience the fullness of JOY even in the hardest parts of mothering? We're glad you're listening in. ABOUT OUR GUEST Carol McLeod is a best-selling author and popular speaker at women's conferences and ret...
Jan 12, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World As moms, we want to do all we can to avoid hard times for our family. On today's podcast, we chat with Grace Fox about what we can do when those hard times inevitably come. Listen for "hope" as we discuss these topics: How to deal with the anxious "what ifs" Choosing joy over fear How pain can mold/shape our kids Identifying joy-stealers How we can change our view of "weaknesses" ABOUT OUR GUEST Grace Fox is an author and speaker ...
Jan 05, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World As the new year approaches, we recommend becoming "Soul Strong." What does that mean? Our special guest Lucinda Secrest McDowell talks with us about her book Soul Strong: 7 Keys to a Vibrant Life. These concepts are a great way to begin 2023. Make it the year where you go deeper in your connection with God. ABOUT OUR GUEST Lucinda Secrest McDowell , M.T.S., is a storyteller and seasoned mentor who engages both heart and mind while...
Dec 29, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World The demands of motherhood can leave us feeling exhausted and like we hardly have the emotional energy to pull out our Bibles or have a long prayer time. Running between activities, events, and work can feel overwhelming. On this episode, we get really practical and specific about helping mamas connect with God. At times this goal can feel elusive and ethereal and so we want to have a conversation about what helps us connect with G...
Dec 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World ABOUT OUR GUEST: Julie Lavender is the award-winning author of several books, including 365 Days of Celebration and Praise and Creative Sleepovers for Kids! , and coauthor of Come and Behold Him . Her work has appeared in several anthologies and curricula, as well as many magazines, such as The Upper Room , Guideposts , Homeschooling Today , ParentLife , Clubhouse , Today's Christian Woman , and Focus on the Family . Julie has a m...
Dec 15, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In the busyness of the holidays, we can easily lose sight of why celebrations matter. In this episode Becky reminds us that celebrations were actually God’s idea. So, it's worth spending some time thinking about how celebrations and traditions build connection in our family and even our faith. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Authentic, passionate, funny and Biblical all describe, Becky Harling. A best-selling author, Becky is a popular speaker a...
Dec 08, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Sometimes these BIG emotions can interrupt family life and leave us feeling disconnected. We want to help you--and today's episode is packed with practical advice that can help you and your child deal with the big emotions that come our way. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Michelle Nietert has been a licensed professional counselor for over 25 years and the coauthor of the award winning book Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls along wit...
Dec 01, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World How can you help your kids be filled with gratitude . . . and how can you make that fun? Gratitude is something God honors, and according to the research, it actually makes people more happy in their adult life. Who knew? Today Becky shares lots of ideas to make gratitude fun at any age--from toddlers to high schoolers. We even throw in a few tips for grandparents! Mentioned: Thank You Bear book suggestion for toddlers Mission tri...
Nov 24, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode, we discuss so much! Starting your own business. Managing a budget (not a bad word!). Wise handling of debt. And how to make the best of our crazy economy. Plus, our guest, Katelyn Swiatek shares about her home-based business for women who love fashion and also want to be wise with money. ABOUT OUR GUEST Katelyn Swiatek is the founder of SAVOUR Clothing located in Colorado Springs, CO. SAVOUR Clothing is an online ...
Nov 17, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World We want to say right from the beginning, this is a guilt-free zone! So if you haven't been doing family dinners well, no worries. There's always time to improve. But in this episode, Becky gives some great ideas on how to make time around the dinner table a fun time (you read that right--fun!). It doesn't have to be stressful. It can be fun. Listen in and grab one new idea to try with your family this week! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Authen...
Nov 10, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World You're in for a treat! Becky and Sarah interview Will Daniel, a sixth-grade author and his mom, Blythe Daniel. Will wrote a book with more than 400 laughs and he shares a few on this podcast! You're guaranteed to laugh while listening and also gather some encouragement from Blythe on how important it is to cultivate humor in the home. Will's new book will help you do that...so we encourage you to grab several for the upcoming holi...
Nov 03, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World On our last episode we started a conversation about comparison. As mom, our tendency to compare erodes our connection with God, our fellow moms, and our kids, which is exactly the opposite of what we hope to do on this podcast. Becky shares life-giving truths from Scripture--it's less about being an *achiever* and more about being an *abider.* ABOUT OUR GUEST: Authentic, passionate, funny and Biblical all describe, Becky Harling. ...
Oct 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World The truth is, comparing can damage our relationship with God, fellow moms, and our kids. Listen in as Becky encourages moms to embrace where your kids are and instead lean into helpful, biblical strategies of kicking comparison to the curb! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Authentic, passionate, funny and Biblical all describe, Becky Harling. A best-selling author, Becky is a popular speaker at conferences, retreats and other events. She is a bes...
Oct 20, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Relationships between mothers and daughters can be messy and hurtful. But they don't have to stay that way! Join us as we discuss healing from mother wounds with a very special mother/daughter team, Dr. Helen Mcintosh and her daughter, Blythe Daniel. This is our second podcast on healing from mother wounds. We're continuing the conversation about mending our relationship with our moms. Dr. Helen McIntosh understands the uncertaint...
Oct 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World "I always tell moms, the best thing a mother can do is find healing for herself." --Debbie Alsdorf "We're all broken, Mamas. And we all make mistakes. So I really want our listeners to get that because you are not going to be able to do it perfectly. We have Jesus because we're broken. And so we continually need to go back to Jesus." --Becky Harling ABOUT OUR GUEST: Debbie Alsdorf’s greatest joy is encouraging others. She has a mi...
Oct 06, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Military families face unique challenges that Megan Brown helps us understand in this episode. Listen in to understand how military families can stay connected . . . and how non-military friends can love and care for families who serve. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Megan Brown is a seasoned military spouse, mother of four, and military missionary. She is the Founder and Executive Director of MilSpo Co. - a 501c3 Christian ministry dedicated t...
Sep 29, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World As parents, we need to emphasize connection more than correction. But how can we do that? Becky shares how we can become better listeners to connect with our kids. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Authentic, passionate, funny and Biblical all describe, Becky Harling. A best-selling author, Becky is a popular speaker at conferences, retreats and other events. She is a best-selling author and has written eleven books including, How To Listen So You...
Sep 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this day and age, fear and anxiety for mamas is on the rise. School shootings have increased. There's strange illnesses out there, like monkey pox?! There's so much that we have to let go of as mamas. Right? In this episode, we talk with author Judy Dunagan about how moms can step away from fear and pray Scripture over our children and lives. Judy shares many practical steps, some of which come from her newest book, The Loudest...
Sep 15, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Anxiety is a BIG deal for moms. Between, worries about war, school shootings, strange diseases coupled with work pressures, financial pressures and generalized stress, some of us are like a ticking time bomb ready to explode at any given moment. Anxiety disorders are the most common and pervasive mental disorders in the United States. An estimated 264 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder and women are nearly twice as ...
Sep 01, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
