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The Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 138 Beyond "Just a Mom" to a Mission-Driven MotherHave you ever felt like you’re “just a mom”… even though you’re doing one of the most important jobs in the world?
In this episode of The Mission-Driven Mom Podcast, Audrey Rindlisbacher speaks to the quiet identity loss so many mothers experience and why modern motherhood often leaves women feeling unseen, depleted, and unsure of who they are becoming.
This episode explores:
• why so many moms feel invisible and exhausted
• how culture and education failed to prepare women for motherhood
• what it really means to move beyond “just a mom”
2026-01-2232 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 132: The Truth You’re Missing—and Why It Matters: An Overview of My New Book!Get Your FREE Chapters in Audio format from The Mission Driven Life: Discover and Fulfill Your Unique Contribution to the World: https://www.themissiondrivenmom.com/
In this episode, Audrey Rindlisbacher introduces her new book How Truth Makes You Free, the culmination of 25 years of studying the meaning of Jesus’s teaching that “the truth shall make you free.” She explains how objective truth—known historically as the natural law—governs every aspect of human life and cannot be broken, only broken against.
Audrey outlines how understanding first principles, governing principles, and their applications creates a reliable f...
2025-11-2919 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 92: Feminism pt. 2: Women in Medieval Times pt. 1“It is shortsighted to say that feminism is a Biblical problem or that it is predominantly a Western problem.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher Although most women in medieval times did not have the opportunity to utilize all of their gifts and talents , some amazing women were able to rise above their status and have a positive impact on society. Here is your introduction to seven of them! Through learning their stories we are introduced to a different view of women in this time period. We see women leading in political positions, as artisans, through running organizations, as writers, and other capacities. We also...
2025-01-1621 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 55: Principles of Vision and Why They Matter“It is peculiar to humankind that they can only live by looking to the future. This is man's salvation in the most difficult moments of his existence--although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task.” ~Viktor Frankl What crisis are you facing? Rebellious child, troubled marriage, financial setbacks, poor self-image? The Principles of Vision, when understood and practiced, empower you to face those troubles with newfound hope and energy. Principles are the tools for overcoming obstacles permanently. Join Audrey this week as she shares powerful stories of those whose faced insurmountable difficulties and overcame them with the Prin...
2024-04-2543 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 53: Choose to Be Happy!By the time Audrey Rindlisbacher was 19 years old, her father and two close friends had passed away unexpectedly. Through these trials Audrey learned for herself that life is very fragile. She knew that we have to make the most of the day we are in, because we never know when it might be the last day for us or someone we love.
"Many people live as if someday they’ll arrive at “happiness” like one arrives at a bus stop. They figure that someday everything will fall into place, they will take a deep breath and say, 'Here I...
2024-04-1119 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 49: The Confidence Formula“Confidence is something we can choose! It is something we can work on today!” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher One woman recently shared struggles that so many women are experiencing today: “Where do I start if I’m at zero? Last week you asked us to write down things we liked about ourselves and I went blank. I thought about it for a couple of days and still came up empty. All the things I’ve been saying about myself lately are negative ones and I’ve struggled [to get] away from them. They are really loud.” What is happening? Why are good, honest...
2024-03-1431 min
Audrey Rindlisbacher PodcastEP 123: Is Sameness Another Word for Equality? Group Discussion of Emotional Coddling and Other Relevant Themes from The GiverFebruary Book Club pick is The Giver! This novel is rich with themes that are incredibly relevant today:sameness vs equalitysafety vs freedomwisdom and sufferingmoral law vs civil lawconstrained vs unconstrained visionsJoin us as we discuss these and other themes that help us make sense of the cultural unraveling we are watching right before our eyes!Discuss The Giver with us! Join the Audrey Rindlisbacher Library for a discussion community, resource guide and more: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/Follow my Audrey Rindlisbacher Author FB page for...
2024-02-1651 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 39: The Quickest Shortcut to Principle Centered Living You’re Ever Going To Get!“Our culture is moving further and further away from principles and truth. What we really ultimately hope to give you, and to build and create, is a community that has the power to shift the culture. We do that by beginning with shifting the culture in our homes and raising principle-centered children. But we also do that by reaching out into our communities and building bridges through emphasizing that there are fundamental truths that can unify us all.
And all of that begins with empowering every mom with a clear understanding of true principles and how...
2024-01-0445 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 37: Facing My FearsFor months Audrey felt like she was stuck. She knew what she needed to do but couldn't bring herself to do it. Has this ever happened to you? Thinking the time just wasn't right, Audrey continually put off the next step until it was clear that she was drowning and had to do something. Yet, every time she tried to take action, she just couldn't bring herself to pull the trigger. Finally, the realization struck - she was immobilized by fear! Through recognizing that fear was stopping her, taking the time to name all her fears and then working t...
2023-12-2129 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastEP 117: Charles Dickens' "Ghostly IDEA" discussed!Join me, Lindsey and Kim for an enriching and inspiring discussion of my December Book Club pick A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens--you'll love it! For further discussion, and to access the principles list, study skills, and other tools, join my library: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/storeGet your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/Gain the tools for learning and living truth by subscribing to the Audrey Rindlisbacher Library: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/Check out MY BOOK "The...
2023-12-0548 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 33: 10 Steps to Presenting Your Principles Persuasively“If the conversation is worth having, it's worth doing right.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher We LOVE principles! We know they matter and we desperately want to share them with those we love. But... sharing principles can be tricky! When wanting to share the truths we've learned, we might be asking ourselves: How do I know I'm right? How much should I say? What if they won't listen? What if it hurts our relationship? Yet, we should actually be asking ourselves: Is it my place to be talking to them? Are my motives pure or am I trying to "fix" them? Do we ha...
2023-11-2334 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastEP 116: How to Choose the BEST Books for Your Book Club (and You)With literally THOUSANDS of new books being published every day, how in the world can we choose things to read and discuss that are WORTHY of our time and life energy?! Here I outline 3 RULES for choosing readings that are enriching, insightful, and full of discussion points and true principles! Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/Gain the tools for learning and living truth by subscribing to the Audrey Rindlisbacher Library: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/Check out MY BOOK "...
2023-11-2130 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 30: The 7 Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 3When moms in The Mission Driven Mom Mastermind FB Group were asked, “What is your greatest strength?” some of the responses included: “I don’t really know.” “I’m uncomfortable talking about this because it seems wrong to focus on my strengths.” “How can I be righteous and overcome my weaknesses if I’m focused on my talents?” “Maybe my greatest strength is to see my weaknesses?” What is wrong with this picture? Why are mothers unable or unwilling to honestly assess and admit their greatest strengths? And what are the repercussions for them, their families and their communities when they don't know or don...
2023-11-0245 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastEP 114: How to make sense of Woke, Trans, and other modern Ideologies - answers from Thomas SowellIt seems like things are changing so fast that our culture is becoming almost unrecognizable. Thomas Sowell in his book A Conflict of Visions, provides a framework for understanding the world that once you've learned, you WON'T be able to unsee it! The current conflict of visions in Western society is driving ideologies like wokeness, post-modernism, and others. Stick with me through the full hour to see how PROFOUNDLY this model applies to your life, right now!Get the Reading and Discussion Guide with notes and charts from today's episode in the Audrey Rindlisbacher...
2023-10-2459 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 28: The 7 Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 1“Your relationship with God and yourself is the foundation of ALL your other relationships.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher As busy moms, we all have one trait in common - putting ourselves last. Be honest, you've done it far more often than you should have - and to the detriment of your own health and well-being. While this is a very admirable trait in many ways, the horrible consequences we all seem to experience include negativity, burn out, overwhelm and sometimes even depression. But it doesn't have to be that way! Although sacrifice is inherent in the mothering world, not understanding or not m...
2023-10-1934 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 27: The Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 3“It is the most courageous act in this world to put God's will first in our lives - to listen to what our conscience is asking us to do.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher There are important questions that have consumed the thinking of men and women through all the ages. Do we have free will or are we only acted upon? What does it mean to be willing? What role does conscience play in action? Should God have anything to do with our actions? Understanding natural laws and first principles can help us understand what is true concerning our ability to act or...
2023-10-1225 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 26: The Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 2“As the rest of the world grew stranger, one thing became increasingly clear....our Bible was the center of an ever-widening circle of help and hope. Like waifs clustered around a blazing fire, we gathered about it, holding out our hearts to its warmth and light. The blacker the night around us grew, the brighter and truer and more beautiful burned the word of God.” ~Corrie ten Boom This is a central classic. It is the book that gives your life meaning; the book that tells you who you are, why you are on earth and where you will go a...
2023-10-0524 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastEP 113: Why Self-Help Doesn't Help and What To Do InsteadFor many years I thought I was the problem, and that was why EVERYTHING I tried didn’t seem to work! Then, through a series of experiences and deep study, I realized that I was NOT the problem (and neither are you), SELF-HELP is the problem! In this podcast I reveal WHY self-help is not helping you and show you how the TRUTH is what will truly set you free.Get your FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit": https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/Gain the tools for learning and living truth by...
2023-10-0435 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 25: The 7 Laws Series – Law 1, Principle 1Do you ever wish you could figure out why you aren't as happy as you think you should be? Do you struggle with a sense of insecurity? Does social media make you feel inferior because, as a social mirror, you don't look as good as your friends. Do you struggle to change deeply embedded habits? Are you ever immobilized when what you want is to be productive. Have you felt a yearning for a deep sense of worth, the capacity to change for the better, a desire to feel whole? As she began learning about principles and laws, these we...
2023-09-2837 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 24: Mission Driven Moms: Marlene Peterson“If all you do is give your kids a desire to keep learning you have done your job.”~Marlene Peterson Meet Marlene Peterson, the founder of Libraries of Hope and finder of the Well-Educated Heart pattern for learning. She and her husband Brent have raised eight daughters and one son and are thoroughly enjoying the grand-parenting stage of their lives. Although she has a degree in Child Development and Family Relations from Brigham Young University, her real learning took place in the laboratory of her own home. She currently lives in the beautiful countryside of Appomattox, Virginia, blissfully surrounded by th...
2023-09-211h 12The Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 23: The Enemy of Self-doubt"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” ~The Holy Bible, James 1:6-8 When Audrey found herself struggling with deep self-doubts, she assumed that these doubts were valid. She spent lots of time listening to them, evaluating them and striving to consider how much truth was in them. She wanted to be humble, self-evaluating and honest with herself. Sh...
2023-09-1439 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 19: What Is A Mother of Principle?“MDM has quenched a thirst to really be consistent in applying principles. It has broken open the doors of empowerment, freedom, and joy by helping me apply principles daily.” ~Leanna Irving
"Understanding principles fundamentally changes you." ~Lindsey Wright
“Permanent change is hard but living principles is the road to permanent change.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
“When you are a Mother of Principle you no longer are so easily deceived.” ~Kim Miner
Listener's Guide:
Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast.
5:25 Audr...
2023-08-1744 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 12: Stuck In Your Hero’s Journey?“There is an exhilaration in knowing who you are.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
The first time I learned about "The Hero's Journey" by Joseph Campbell, I was blown away. It was everywhere! The idea that there was a form for the way the best stories are told - across time and culture - spoke to how similar we really are as humans.
But for me, it was much bigger than that. My question was: WHY? Why do we tell the same kinds of stories, century after century, and why are these stories made up of...
2023-06-2900 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 10: How I Teach My Children ResponsibilityEarly in Audrey's parenting, she realized how difficult it can be to teach children responsibility, especially in today’s “entitlement” environment. It can seem like everyone has their hand out and is focused on what’s in it for them. How, she wondered, can moms raise conscientious, responsible adults in a positive, empowering way? Then she ran across a phrase in Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - responsibility is actually two words: response and ability! With this new insight, Audrey was able to fashion and practice a new way of teaching responsibility to her children t...
2023-06-1539 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 9: 5 Principles I Live ByFor many years Audrey and her family have been pursuing principle-centered living. It is a journey that has been bumpy but rewarding. Through all of the books, all the experiences and all the trial and error, a few governing principles have emerged as most powerful for obtaining and maintaining peace--peace of conscience, peace in the home and peaceful interactions in the world. Audrey and her life are far from perfect, but the re-centering these principles provide is a constant source of aid in difficult times and direction in good times, as she diligently strives to be more than she i...
2023-06-0837 min
The Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Quickest Shortcut to Principle Centered Living You’re Ever Going To Get!“Our culture is moving further and further away from principles and truth. What we really ultimately hope to give you, and to build and create, is a community that has the power to shift the culture. We do that by beginning with shifting the culture in our homes and raising principle-centered children. But we also do that by reaching out into our communities and building bridges through emphasizing that there are fundamental truths that can unify us all.
And all of that begins with empowering every mom with a clear understanding of true principles and how to apply them in he...
2021-08-2645 min
Audrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe Quickest Shortcut to Principle Centered Living You’re Ever Going To Get!“Our culture is moving further and further away from principles and truth. What we really ultimately hope to give you, and to build and create, is a community that has the power to shift the culture. We do that by beginning with shifting the culture in our homes and raising principle-centered children. But we also do that by reaching out into our communities and building bridges through emphasizing that there are fundamental truths that can unify us all.And all of that begins with empowering every mom with a clear understanding of true principles an...
2021-08-2645 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastStuck In Your Hero’s Journey?“There is an exhilaration in knowing who you are.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
The first time I learned about "The Hero's Journey" by Joseph Campbell, I was blown away. It was everywhere! The idea that there was a form for the way the best stories are told - across time and culture - spoke to how similar we really are as humans.
But for me, it was much bigger than that. My question was: WHY? Why do we tell the same kinds of stories, century after century, and why are these stories made up of the same components? Why do our best stor...
2021-03-0336 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastStuck In Your Hero’s Journey?“There is an exhilaration in knowing who you are.” ~Audrey RindlisbacherThe first time I learned about "The Hero's Journey" by Joseph Campbell, I was blown away. It was everywhere! The idea that there was a form for the way the best stories are told - across time and culture - spoke to how similar we really are as humans.But for me, it was much bigger than that. My question was: WHY? Why do we tell the same kinds of stories, century after century, and why are these stor...
2021-03-0300 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastPrinciples of Government Part 2: Rights of Life, Liberty, Property, and Conscience“Whatever is at the center of a person's life forms the fabric of his conscience. The conscience must be educated from divine sources in order for it to be keen and sharp, responsive and sensitive to God. ” ~Stephen Covey
The rights of life, liberty, and property seem pretty straight-forward and self-explanatory, but the right of conscience?! What does that mean? And more importantly, why does it matter?
In this podcast, Audrey and Lindsey explore the 2 Consciences taught by Stephen Covey and why understanding them is so critical. With so much confusion in the world around rights and entitlement, absolute or relati...
2021-02-2546 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastWhat Is A Mother of Principle?“MDM has quenched a thirst to really be consistent in applying principles. It has broken open the doors of empowerment, freedom, and joy by helping me apply principles daily.” ~Leanna Irving
"Understanding principles fundamentally changes you." ~Lindsey Wright
“Permanent change is hard but living principles is the road to permanent change.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
“When you are a Mother of Principle you no longer are so easily deceived.” ~Kim Miner
Listener's Guide:
Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast.
5:25 Audrey Rindlisbacher-My introduction to the Law of Nature and Principles
13:18 LeeAnna Irving-My introduction to the Law of Nature and Principles...
2021-02-1744 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastWhat Is A Mother of Principle?“MDM has quenched a thirst to really be consistent in applying principles. It has broken open the doors of empowerment, freedom, and joy by helping me apply principles daily.” ~Leanna Irving"Understanding principles fundamentally changes you." ~Lindsey Wright“Permanent change is hard but living principles is the road to permanent change.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher“When you are a Mother of Principle you no longer are so easily deceived.” ~Kim Miner Listener's Guide:Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast. 5...
2021-02-1744 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastPrinciples of Government Part 1: Natural Law, Rights, and Duties“It is the lack of knowledge of natural law and principles over the last century that has gotten us to where we are now.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
In this time of great civil unrest, do you know the principles of government that can save us? Do you have a clear understanding of the natural laws and fundamental ideas that shaped the first American documents? Do you know for yourself how these principles, ideas and documents led to the greatest amount of freedom for the largest number of people than ever before in history?
Most importantly, do you know how important all of t...
2021-01-2152 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastPrinciples of Government Part 1: Natural Law, Rights, and Duties“It is the lack of knowledge of natural law and principles over the last century that has gotten us to where we are now.” ~Audrey RindlisbacherIn this time of great civil unrest, do you know the principles of government that can save us? Do you have a clear understanding of the natural laws and fundamental ideas that shaped the first American documents? Do you know for yourself how these principles, ideas and documents led to the greatest amount of freedom for the largest number of people than ever before in history?
2021-01-2152 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastPrinciples that Rescued Us in 2020“Telling myself the truth was my guiding light." ~Heidi Mathews
At The Mission Driven Mom, we make a big deal about principles. We know that principles are timeless, absolute truths that can guide us through hard times, show us how to change for the better, and make our way in life a little bit smoother. We work hard to make the concepts of natural law, first principles, and principles as clear as possible. We know that one of the key reasons we are floundering as individuals, as families, as communities, and as a nation is precisely because we have lost to...
2021-01-1329 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastPrinciples that Rescued Us in 2020“Telling myself the truth was my guiding light." ~Heidi MathewsAt The Mission Driven Mom, we make a big deal about principles. We know that principles are timeless, absolute truths that can guide us through hard times, show us how to change for the better, and make our way in life a little bit smoother. We work hard to make the concepts of natural law, first principles, and principles as clear as possible. We know that one of the key reasons we are floundering as individuals, as families, as communities, and as a nation is...
2021-01-1329 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastChoose to Be Happy!By the time Audrey Rindlisbacher was 19 years old, her father and two close friends had passed away unexpectedly. Through these trials Audrey learned for herself that life is very fragile. She knew that we have to make the most of the day we are in, because we never know when it might be the last day for us or someone we love.
"Many people live as if someday they’ll arrive at “happiness” like one arrives at a bus stop. They figure that someday everything will fall into place, they will take a deep breath and say, 'Here I am at last…...
2020-11-2419 min
Audrey Rindlisbacher PodcastChoose to Be Happy!By the time Audrey Rindlisbacher was 19 years old, her father and two close friends had passed away unexpectedly. Through these trials Audrey learned for herself that life is very fragile. She knew that we have to make the most of the day we are in, because we never know when it might be the last day for us or someone we love. "Many people live as if someday they’ll arrive at “happiness” like one arrives at a bus stop. They figure that someday everything will fall into place, they will take a deep breath and say, 'Here I...
2020-11-2419 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastIs Perfectionism a Sin?“All you have to give is what you’ve been given to give.” ~Max Lucado
Years ago a trusted mentor challenged Audrey when she was ready to give up her studies. With four small children and many demands on her time, Audrey felt it might be best to put off her online courses and focus more on her family. But this mentor knew how long and hard Audrey had searched for this educational opportunity, she also knew the spiritual conviction about its importance that Audrey had expressed when she had begun mentoring.
The problem was that not only did Audrey want to...
2020-11-1042 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastIs Perfectionism a Sin?“All you have to give is what you’ve been given to give.” ~Max Lucado
Years ago a trusted mentor challenged Audrey when she was ready to give up her studies. With four small children and many demands on her time, Audrey felt it might be best to put off her online courses and focus more on her family. But this mentor knew how long and hard Audrey had searched for this educational opportunity, she also knew the spiritual conviction about its importance that Audrey had expressed when she had begun mentoring.
The problem was that not only did Audrey want to...
2020-11-1042 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastIs Perfectionism a Sin?“All you have to give is what you’ve been given to give.” ~Max Lucado
Years ago a trusted mentor challenged Audrey when she was ready to give up her studies. With four small children and many demands on her time, Audrey felt it might be best to put off her online courses and focus more on her family. But this mentor knew how long and hard Audrey had searched for this educational opportunity, she also knew the spiritual conviction about its importance that Audrey had expressed when she had begun mentoring.
The problem was that not only did Audrey want to...
2020-11-1042 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastMission Driven Moms: Marlene Peterson“If all you do is give your kids a desire to keep learning you have done your job.”~Marlene Peterson
Meet Marlene Peterson, the founder of Libraries of Hope and finder of the Well-Educated Heart pattern for learning. She and her husband Brent have raised eight daughters and one son and are thoroughly enjoying the grand-parenting stage of their lives. Although she has a degree in Child Development and Family Relations from Brigham Young University, her real learning took place in the laboratory of her own home. She currently lives in the beautiful countryside of Appomattox, Virginia, blissfully surrounded by the s...
2020-11-031h 12The Mission Driven Mom PodcastMission Driven Moms: Marlene Peterson“If all you do is give your kids a desire to keep learning you have done your job.”~Marlene Peterson
Meet Marlene Peterson, the founder of Libraries of Hope and finder of the Well-Educated Heart pattern for learning. She and her husband Brent have raised eight daughters and one son and are thoroughly enjoying the grand-parenting stage of their lives. Although she has a degree in Child Development and Family Relations from Brigham Young University, her real learning took place in the laboratory of her own home. She currently lives in the beautiful countryside of Appomattox, Virginia, blissfully surrounded by the s...
2020-11-031h 12The Mission Driven Mom PodcastMission Driven Moms: Marlene Peterson“If all you do is give your kids a desire to keep learning you have done your job.”~Marlene Peterson
Meet Marlene Peterson, the founder of Libraries of Hope and finder of the Well-Educated Heart pattern for learning. She and her husband Brent have raised eight daughters and one son and are thoroughly enjoying the grand-parenting stage of their lives. Although she has a degree in Child Development and Family Relations from Brigham Young University, her real learning took place in the laboratory of her own home. She currently lives in the beautiful countryside of Appomattox, Virginia, blissfully surrounded by the s...
2020-11-031h 12The Mission Driven Mom PodcastIntro to Worldviews, Pt. 2: 10 Areas of Reference“Every worldview requires a healthy amount of faith to believe it, because no one has all the evidence yet.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
Now that you have been introduced to what worldviews are and why they matter (Intro to Worldviews, pt. 1), it's time to learn how to begin evaluating them. In this podcast Audrey shares 10 areas where all worldviews attempt to answer the fundamental questions of life and provide answers to how people ought to live.
Using this 10 areas, Audrey then compares two hugely influential worldviews: Biblical Christianity and Secular Humanism. Join her as she deconstructs them and shows how they have impa...
2020-10-0650 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastIntro to Worldviews, Pt. 2: 10 Areas of Reference“Every worldview requires a healthy amount of faith to believe it, because no one has all the evidence yet.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
Now that you have been introduced to what worldviews are and why they matter (Intro to Worldviews, pt. 1), it's time to learn how to begin evaluating them. In this podcast Audrey shares 10 areas where all worldviews attempt to answer the fundamental questions of life and provide answers to how people ought to live.
Using this 10 areas, Audrey then compares two hugely influential worldviews: Biblical Christianity and Secular Humanism. Join her as she deconstructs them and shows how they have impa...
2020-10-0650 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe Enemy of Self-doubt"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” ~The Holy Bible, James 1:6-8
When Audrey found herself struggling with deep self-doubts, she assumed that these doubts were valid. She spent lots of time listening to them, evaluating them and striving to consider how much truth was in them. She wanted to be humble, self-evaluating and honest with herself. She wa...
2020-09-2239 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Enemy of Self-doubt"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” ~The Holy Bible, James 1:6-8
When Audrey found herself struggling with deep self-doubts, she assumed that these doubts were valid. She spent lots of time listening to them, evaluating them and striving to consider how much truth was in them. She wanted to be humble, self-evaluating and honest with herself. She wa...
2020-09-2239 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastIntro to Worldviews Pt. 1“Understanding worldviews makes it 100 times easier to navigate current events and world issues. It especially makes it easier to extend empathy and understanding to people of all faiths and worldviews.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
There are so many things that modern mothers say are confusing to them: Black Lives Matter; riots; educational approaches and methodologies; religion and spirituality; why people think and behave the way they do.
How can we navigate all of the confusing and conflicting ideas that we hear and see in our world?
An understanding of worldviews can help us sort through the confusion and gain clarity. But there is a...
2020-08-1834 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastIntro to Worldviews Pt. 1“Understanding worldviews makes it 100 times easier to navigate current events and world issues. It especially makes it easier to extend empathy and understanding to people of all faiths and worldviews.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
There are so many things that modern mothers say are confusing to them: Black Lives Matter; riots; educational approaches and methodologies; religion and spirituality; why people think and behave the way they do.
How can we navigate all of the confusing and conflicting ideas that we hear and see in our world?
An understanding of worldviews can help us sort through the confusion and gain clarity. But there is a...
2020-08-1834 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastPrinciples of Vision and Why They Matter“It is peculiar to humankind that they can only live by looking to the future. This is man's salvation in the most difficult moments of his existence--although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task.” ~Viktor Frankl
What crisis are you facing? Rebellious child, troubled marriage, financial setbacks, poor self-image? The Principles of Vision, when understood and practiced, empower you to face those troubles with newfound hope and energy. Principles are the tools for overcoming obstacles permanently.
Join Audrey this week as she shares powerful stories of those who faced insurmountable difficulties and overcame them with the Principles of V...
2020-07-2243 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastPrinciples of Vision and Why They Matter“It is peculiar to humankind that they can only live by looking to the future. This is man's salvation in the most difficult moments of his existence--although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task.” ~Viktor Frankl
What crisis are you facing? Rebellious child, troubled marriage, financial setbacks, poor self-image? The Principles of Vision, when understood and practiced, empower you to face those troubles with newfound hope and energy. Principles are the tools for overcoming obstacles permanently.
Join Audrey this week as she shares powerful stories of those whose faced insurmountable difficulties and overcame them with the Principles of V...
2020-07-2243 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe 7 Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 3When moms in The Mission Driven Mom Mastermind FB Group were asked, “What is your greatest strength?” some of the responses included:
“I don’t really know.”
“I’m uncomfortable talking about this because it seems wrong to focus on my strengths.”
“How can I be righteous and overcome my weaknesses if I’m focused on my talents?”
“Maybe my greatest strength is to see my weaknesses?”
What is wrong with this picture? Why are mothers unable or unwilling to honestly assess and admit their greatest strengths? And what are the repercussions for them, their families and their communities when they don't know or don't de...
2020-07-1445 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe 7 Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 3When moms in The Mission Driven Mom Mastermind FB Group were asked, “What is your greatest strength?” some of the responses included:
“I don’t really know.”
“I’m uncomfortable talking about this because it seems wrong to focus on my strengths.”
“How can I be righteous and overcome my weaknesses if I’m focused on my talents?”
“Maybe my greatest strength is to see my weaknesses?”
What is wrong with this picture? Why are mothers unable or unwilling to honestly assess and admit their greatest strengths? And what are the repercussions for them, their families and their communities when they don't know or don't de...
2020-07-1445 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Danger of Expectations"Expectation is the root of all heartache." ~William Shakespeare
We all set expectations--it's just part of our human nature. In fact, we are so accustomed to creating expectations, that we often don't even know we have!
Here's the problem--expectations can be dangerous! Why? Because expectations create a standard that we begin to believe must be met. And even more dangerous is the fact that much of the time we want others to meet the expectations we set!
How can we overcome this? How we can set goals and plan for the future without letting unmet expectations upset and discourage us?
J...
2020-06-1634 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe Danger of Expectations"Expectation is the root of all heartache." ~William Shakespeare
We all set expectations--it's just part of our human nature. In fact, we are so accustomed to creating expectations, that we often don't even know we have!
Here's the problem--expectations can be dangerous! Why? Because expectations create a standard that we begin to believe must be met. And even more dangerous is the fact that much of the time we want others to meet the expectations we set!
How can we overcome this? How we can set goals and plan for the future without letting unmet expectations upset and discourage us?
J...
2020-06-1634 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Confidence Formula“Confidence is something we can choose! It is something we can work on today!” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
One woman recently shared struggles that so many women are experiencing today: “Where do I start if I’m at zero? Last week you asked us to write down things we liked about ourselves and I went blank. I thought about it for a couple of days and still came up empty. All the things I’ve been saying about myself lately are negative ones and I’ve struggled [to get] away from them. They are really loud.”
What is happening? Why are good, honest, well-i...
2020-05-1931 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe Confidence Formula“Confidence is something we can choose! It is something we can work on today!” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
One woman recently shared struggles that so many women are experiencing today: “Where do I start if I’m at zero? Last week you asked us to write down things we liked about ourselves and I went blank. I thought about it for a couple of days and still came up empty. All the things I’ve been saying about myself lately are negative ones and I’ve struggled [to get] away from them. They are really loud.”
What is happening? Why are good, honest, well-i...
2020-05-1931 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe 7 Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 1“Your relationship with God and yourself is the foundation of ALL your other relationships.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
As busy moms, we all have one trait in common - putting ourselves last. Be honest, you've done it far more often than you should have - and to the detriment of your own health and well-being. While this is a very admirable trait in many ways, the horrible consequences we all seem to experience include negativity, burn out, overwhelm and sometimes even depression.
But it doesn't have to be that way!
Although sacrifice is inherent in the mothering world, not understanding or not makin...
2020-05-1234 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Seven Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 1“Your relationship with God and yourself is the foundation of ALL your other relationships.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
As busy moms, we all have one trait in common - putting ourselves last. Be honest, you've done it far more often than you should have - and to the detriment of your own health and well-being. While this is a very admirable trait in many ways, the horrible consequences we all seem to experience include negativity, burn out, overwhelm and sometimes even depression.
But it doesn't have to be that way!
Although sacrifice is inherent in the mothering world, not understanding or not makin...
2020-05-1234 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 3“It is the most courageous act in this world to put God's will first in our lives - to listen to what our conscience is asking us to do.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
There are important questions that have consumed the thinking of men and women through all the ages. Do we have free will or are we only acted upon? What does it mean to be willing? What role does conscience play in action? Should God have anything to do with our actions?
Understanding natural laws and first principles can help us understand what is true concerning our ability to act or be a...
2020-04-1425 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 3“It is the most courageous act in this world to put God's will first in our lives - to listen to what our conscience is asking us to do.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
There are important questions that have consumed the thinking of men and women through all the ages. Do we have free will or are we only acted upon? What does it mean to be willing? What role does conscience play in action? Should God have anything to do with our actions?
Understanding natural laws and first principles can help us understand what is true concerning our ability to act or be a...
2020-04-1425 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastFeminism pt. 2: Women in Medieval Times pt. 2“If every man in history had believed that women were inferior and should never be listened to, then these women would not have had the tremendous influence they did.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
Julian of Norwich wrote the earliest surviving book in the English language to be written by a woman. She challenged the notion of a God who wanted to damn mankind and put forth the idea of a God who loved like a mother loves.
Christine de Pizan was the first female professional writer of the Middle Ages and the first woman of letters in France. During her own journey to unde...
2020-04-0726 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastMy Response to ‘The Secret’In 2006, an unknown woman was instrumental in creating and releasing a little documentary titled "The Secret." Its fame grew rapidly through unconventional avenues until it achieved massive worldwide impact. Now, in 2020, a sequel to this documentary is being released in movie form titled: "The Secret: Dare to Dream."
The release of the new movie reminded Audrey of how deeply she had been impacted by the original version in 2006. She decided to returned to it and reviewed its teachings from the new place she finds herself in 15 years later. As she studied it, she was struck by how much she agreed...
2020-03-1726 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastMy Response to ‘The Secret’In 2006, an unknown woman was instrumental in creating and releasing a little documentary titled "The Secret." Its fame grew rapidly through unconventional avenues until it achieved massive worldwide impact. Now, in 2020, a sequel to this documentary is being released in movie form titled: "The Secret: Dare to Dream."
The release of the new movie reminded Audrey of how deeply she had been impacted by the original version in 2006. She decided to returned to it and reviewed its teachings from the new place she finds herself in 15 years later. As she studied it, she was struck by how much she agreed...
2020-03-1726 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 2“As the rest of the world grew stranger, one thing became increasingly clear....our Bible was the center of an ever-widening circle of help and hope. Like waifs clustered around a blazing fire, we gathered about it, holding out our hearts to its warmth and light. The blacker the night around us grew, the brighter and truer and more beautiful burned the word of God.” ~Corrie ten Boom
This is a central classic.
It is the book that gives your life meaning; the book that tells you who you are, why you are on earth and where you will go afte...
2020-03-1024 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 2“As the rest of the world grew stranger, one thing became increasingly clear....our Bible was the center of an ever-widening circle of help and hope. Like waifs clustered around a blazing fire, we gathered about it, holding out our hearts to its warmth and light. The blacker the night around us grew, the brighter and truer and more beautiful burned the word of God.” ~Corrie ten Boom
This is a central classic.
It is the book that gives your life meaning; the book that tells you who you are, why you are on earth and where you will go afte...
2020-03-1024 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastFeminism pt. 2: Women in Medieval Times pt. 1“It is shortsighted to say that feminism is a Biblical problem or that it is predominantly a Western problem.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
Although most women in medieval times did not have the opportunity to utilize all of their gifts and talents , some amazing women were able to rise above their status and have a positive impact on society.
Here is your introduction to seven of them! Through learning their stories we are introduced to a different view of women in this time period. We see women leading in political positions, as artisans, through running organizations, as writers, and other capacities. We also co...
2020-03-0421 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastFeminism pt. 2: Women in Medieval Times pt. 1“It is shortsighted to say that feminism is a Biblical problem or that it is predominantly a Western problem.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
Although most women in medieval times did not have the opportunity to utilize all of their gifts and talents , some amazing women were able to rise above their status and have a positive impact on society.
Here is your introduction to seven of them! Through learning their stories we are introduced to a different view of women in this time period. We see women leading in political positions, as artisans, through running organizations, as writers, and other capacities. We also co...
2020-03-0421 minAudrey Rindlisbacher Podcast10 Steps to Presenting Your Principles Persuasively“If the conversation is worth having, it's worth doing right.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
We LOVE principles! We know they matter and we desperately want to share them with those we love.
But... sharing principles can be tricky! When wanting to share the truths we've learned, we might be asking ourselves: How do I know I'm right? How much should I say? What if they won't listen? What if it hurts our relationship?
Yet, we should actually be asking ourselves: Is it my place to be talking to them? Are my motives pure or am I trying to "fix" them? Do we have...
2020-02-2534 minThe Mission Driven Mom Podcast10 Steps to Presenting Your Principles Persuasively“If the conversation is worth having, it's worth doing right.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
We LOVE principles! We know they matter and we desperately want to share them with those we love.
But... sharing principles can be tricky! When wanting to share the truths we've learned, we might be asking ourselves: How do I know I'm right? How much should I say? What if they won't listen? What if it hurts our relationship?
Yet, we should actually be asking ourselves: Is it my place to be talking to them? Are my motives pure or am I trying to "fix" them? Do we have...
2020-02-2534 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe 7 Laws Series – Law 1, Principle 1Do you ever wish you could figure out why you aren't as happy as you think you should be?
Do you struggle with a sense of insecurity? Does social media make you feel inferior because, as a social mirror, you don't look as good as your friends. Do you struggle to change deeply embedded habits? Are you ever immobilized when what you want is to be productive. Have you felt a yearning for a deep sense of worth, the capacity to change for the better, a desire to feel whole?
As she began learning about principles and laws, these were so...
2020-02-1137 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastThe 7 Laws Series – Law 1, Principle 1Do you ever wish you could figure out why you aren't as happy as you think you should be?
Do you struggle with a sense of insecurity? Does social media make you feel inferior because, as a social mirror, you don't look as good as your friends. Do you struggle to change deeply embedded habits? Are you ever immobilized when what you want is to be productive. Have you felt a yearning for a deep sense of worth, the capacity to change for the better, a desire to feel whole?
As she began learning about principles and laws, these were so...
2020-02-1137 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastHow I Teach My Children ResponsibilityEarly in Audrey's parenting, she realized how difficult it can be to teach children responsibility, especially in today’s “entitlement” environment. It can seem like everyone has their hand out and is focused on what’s in it for them.
How, she wondered, can moms raise conscientious, responsible adults in a positive, empowering way?
Then she ran across a phrase in Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - responsibility is actually two words: response and ability!
With this new insight, Audrey was able to fashion and practice a new way of teaching responsibility to her children that has b...
2020-01-2839 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastHow I Teach My Children ResponsibilityEarly in Audrey's parenting, she realized how difficult it can be to teach children responsibility, especially in today’s “entitlement” environment. It can seem like everyone has their hand out and is focused on what’s in it for them.
How, she wondered, can moms raise conscientious, responsible adults in a positive, empowering way?
Then she ran across a phrase in Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - responsibility is actually two words: response and ability!
With this new insight, Audrey was able to fashion and practice a new way of teaching responsibility to her children that has b...
2020-01-2839 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastFacing My FearsFor months Audrey felt like she was stuck. She knew what she needed to do but couldn't bring herself to do it.
Has this ever happened to you?
Thinking the time just wasn't right, Audrey continually put off the next step until it was clear that she was drowning and had to do something. Yet, every time she tried to take action, she just couldn't bring herself to pull the trigger.
Finally, the realization struck - she was immobilized by fear! Through recognizing that fear was stopping her, taking the time to name all her fears and then working things t...
2020-01-2229 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastFacing My FearsFor months Audrey felt like she was stuck. She knew what she needed to do but couldn't bring herself to do it.
Has this ever happened to you?
Thinking the time just wasn't right, Audrey continually put off the next step until it was clear that she was drowning and had to do something. Yet, every time she tried to take action, she just couldn't bring herself to pull the trigger.
Finally, the realization struck - she was immobilized by fear! Through recognizing that fear was stopping her, taking the time to name all her fears and then working things t...
2020-01-2229 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastIdeas Rule the WorldIf you were asked what rules the world, what would you say? Money, politicians, scientists? Incredibly, what really rules the world is none of these, but an intangible entity: ideas. From ancient Greece to the French Revolution, history is replete with evidence of the power of ideas.
Join Audrey Rindlisbacher for this podcast as she gives evidence supporting the claim that ideas do in fact rule the world. You'll hear how Athens and Sparta were shaped on dramatically different ideas and how they developed for good or bad as a result of those ideas. You'll also hear about The Great Ideas...
2019-08-2835 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastIdeas Rule the WorldIf you were asked what rules the world, what would you say? Money, politicians, scientists? Incredibly, what really rules the world is none of these, but an intangible entity: ideas. From ancient Greece to the French Revolution, history is replete with evidence of the power of ideas.
Join Audrey Rindlisbacher for this podcast as she gives evidence supporting the claim that ideas do in fact rule the world. You'll hear how Athens and Sparta were shaped on dramatically different ideas and how they developed for good or bad as a result of those ideas. You'll also hear about The Great Ideas...
2019-08-2735 minThe Mission Driven Mom Podcast5 Principles I Live ByFor many years Audrey and her family have been pursuing principle-centered living. It is a journey that has been bumpy but rewarding. Through all of the books, all the experiences and all the trial and error, a few governing principles have emerged as most powerful for obtaining and maintaining peace--peace of conscience, peace in the home and peaceful interactions in the world.
Audrey and her life are far from perfect, but the re-centering these principles provide is a constant source of aid in difficult times and direction in good times, as she diligently strives to be more than she is.
Li...
2019-08-2037 minAudrey Rindlisbacher Podcast5 Principles I Live ByFor many years Audrey and her family have been pursuing principle-centered living. It is a journey that has been bumpy but rewarding. Through all of the books, all the experiences and all the trial and error, a few governing principles have emerged as most powerful for obtaining and maintaining peace--peace of conscience, peace in the home and peaceful interactions in the world.
Audrey and her life are far from perfect, but the re-centering these principles provide is a constant source of aid in difficult times and direction in good times, as she diligently strives to be more than she is.
Li...
2019-08-2037 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastInsights On DiscernmentDo you ever feel confused about who or what to believe? News articles, sound bites and competing voices can leave your head spinning. If you have felt this, you’re not alone. As mothers, we desire greater discernment—especially when it comes to leading our families.
In this podcast Audrey Rindlisbacher and Lindsey Wright discuss the 1st Annual MDM Celebration Event centered around the theme “Mothers of Discernment.” You’ll hear the backstory behind the creation of the event, details about the event itself, and why the MDM Celebration will support mothers in their quest for greater discernment.
“To become better mothers of d...
2019-07-1732 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastInsights On DiscernmentDo you ever feel confused about who or what to believe? News articles, sound bites and competing voices can leave your head spinning. If you have felt this, you’re not alone. As mothers, we desire greater discernment—especially when it comes to leading our families.
In this podcast Audrey Rindlisbacher and Lindsey Wright discuss the 1st Annual MDM Celebration Event centered around the theme “Mothers of Discernment.” You’ll hear the backstory behind the creation of the event, details about the event itself, and why the MDM Celebration will support mothers in their quest for greater discernment.
“To become better mothers of d...
2019-07-1632 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastMeet Our Team: Audrey RindlisbacherJoin Lindsey Wright, MDM board member, as she interviews Audrey Rindlisbacher, founder and CEO of The Mission Driven Mom. Listen to this episode to hear about the first inklings of The Mission Driven Mom, Audrey’s experience discovering the 7 Laws of Life Mission, and her vision for MDM in the future. You'll also hear Audrey’s words of encouragement for mothers.
“Don’t limit God and don't limit yourself. Start where you are and take a step.”~Audrey Rindlisbacher
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2019-06-1933 minAudrey Rindlisbacher PodcastMeet Our Team: Audrey RindlisbacherJoin Lindsey Wright, MDM board member, as she interviews Audrey Rindlisbacher, founder and CEO of The Mission Driven Mom. Listen to this episode to hear about the first inklings of The Mission Driven Mom, Audrey’s experience discovering the 7 Laws of ...
2019-06-1833 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Fear of KnowingAs mothers in a modern Information Age, we are inundated with information from every direction. Yet, very little of this "information" is truly valuable to us and our families. As mission driven moms, our job becomes to filter through this information and find the most essential principles that will build a strong family and home. And, of course, Freud was right when he said the most important knowledge we need is knowledge of ourselves:
“To be completely honest with oneself is the very best effort a human being can make.” ~Sigmund Freud
This is so critical because it's only when we se...
2019-06-1229 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastPrinciples of Addiction In ActionWhen trying to resolve a problem with one of your children, have you ever felt something wasn't quite right but weren’t sure how to discern what was really going on? Have you sometimes questioned yourself, your methods or the consequences you administer? Have you wondered if you were making a bigger deal of things than they need to be? Or worried that you weren't taking their behavior seriously enough?
So have we! And while we can't offer solutions to every one of the parenting problems you face, we can tell you that the 5 Triggers of Addiction have brought tremendous cl...
2019-05-0131 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastMeet Our Team: Julie GreenmanMeet Julie Greenman, board member and Director of Public Relations at The Mission Driven Mom. Join Audrey Rindlisbacher as Julie shares with Audrey her personal journey to learning to love God and self, how the classics have influenced her life, and the greatest thing in her life right now. You’ll hear what motivates Julie to teach mothers and youth about the power of principles and why they matter.
"'The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.' I feel like so many moms know that to be true, but they are really struggling to find princ...
2019-04-1730 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastMothers – The Bulwark of Morality“I have nowhere seen woman occupying a loftier position; and if I were asked, now that I am drawing to the close of this work, in which I have spoken of so many important things done by the Americans, to what the singular prosperity and growing strength of that people ought mainly to be attributed, I should reply: To the superiority of their women.” ~Alexis de Tocqueville
In 1831, Alexis deTocqueville, a French diplomat and political philosopher, visited the United States of America where he observed the positive and negative effects of democracy. After much observation, de Tocqueville wrote the landmark book...
2019-04-1030 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastFinding Principles in ScriptureAs a mother, have you ever had a child approach you with an idea that sounded ok on the surface, but didn’t feel completely right after a closer look? We live in a world that’s at times tricky to navigate.
What if we could organize our minds in a way that would allow us to unravel the gray issues, discerning the true from the false?
This is where principles come to our rescue. If we can identify first principles and principles, we’ll better be able to isolate the truth and error. Fortunately for us, God, in his mercy, has m...
2019-04-0427 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastMothers Are More Powerful Than Professors“Are we prepared to defend democratic principles? Of course not.” ~Robert M. Hutchins
Robert M. Hutchins said this in 1940! If society was steeped in relativism then, what about now? As a mother, you may ask, "What can I do about it?" The answer is more simple than you may think: create a principle-centered home.
According to Mortimer Adler, those who teach are more influential than those who write a country’s novels and make its laws. As a mother, you are your children’s most impactful teacher.
Listen to this episode to find out what you can do to recapture your children...
2019-02-0632 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe Types of People In Hell“When we are not who we should be, we become shadows of ourselves. We are not real. We are not the real person we were meant to be when we’re petty,…jealous,…aggressive,…ruled by our passions and prideful. That is not who we really are.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher
On life’s journey, we may stumble into traps without realizing it. These pitfalls can unwittingly keep us from becoming who we want to be. How can we become more self-aware? How can we know where we might be getting tripped up--where our own self-blindness is keeping us from the personal growth we long for...
2019-01-0832 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe 7 Laws of Life Mission"Does everyone have a mission? Yes, if they want one. God will always use us if we want Him to."~Audrey Rindlisbacher
If everyone has mission, then how do they set about discovering it? What does life mission really look like? And how do we ensure that the mission work we do will positively effect others--ourselves and our families included?
Through examining the lives of dozens of influential men and women, Audrey Rindlisbacher noticed a pattern emerge: Every individual whose lasting impact brought others closer to God and truth had lived 7 specific laws.
Listen to this episode to learn about each of...
2018-12-0533 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastHow to Discover Your Life MissionWhat do Albert Schweitzer, Mother Theresa, and David Green all have in common? They all began their life mission the same way!
Yep! No matter the time, place or culture you live in, life mission ALWAYS starts in a very similar way. Why? Because in order to take the steps necessary to find and fulfill your life mission, you must begin in the same place - you must BECOME the sort of person that sets their foot on that path.
How do you get there? How do you become and especially how to help your children become the kind of peo...
2018-11-2728 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastDoes God Exist? What I Learned Watching DebatesIn a world full of conflicting voices, IMAGINE youth who clearly discern truth. IMAGINE youth who can powerfully articulate the evidence of their faith. IMAGINE youth who can stand up and lead others to believe in God.
So, what is the key? Help them gain evidence for faith by teaching them to find and live true principles.
“This habit of questioning rules to find principles is a good one. If adolescents find enough good principles behind man-made and natural rules, they develop faith that principles validate even God-given laws that transcend their present capacity to understand.”~Neil Flinders
As youth learn to...
2018-11-1335 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastThe 3 Keys of Clear ThinkingAs mothers, we are often faced with difficult decisions. We want to move forward with clarity and confidence. But sometimes it feels as though all we DO is make decisions - who is washing the dishes; which schools should we choose; how can we inspire our kids! It can quickly become overwhelming!
In this episode, you'll learn the story of Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan Holocaust. You'll hear how she faced difficult decisions in a world turned upside down, finding clarity, and even becoming stronger by applying these 3 Keys of Clear Thinking.
Even though you and I don't...
2018-11-0629 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastIntro to Principles III: PrinciplesHow can you know if you've really found a true principle, or if it's just an opinion? Put it to the test: Does it have the 12 Characteristics of a True Principle?
Now that you have a better understanding of Natural Law and First Principles from part 1 and 2 of this 3-part series on principles, take a closer look at principles themselves. Listen to this episode to gain practical skills for identifying true principles and applying them to your life!
In this episode you will learn:
Clear definitions of what principles are
Examples of principles from authors and thought leaders
The difference bet...
2018-10-2934 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastIntro to Principles II: First PrinciplesNow that you've learned about Natural Law in part 1 of this 3-part series, how do you start discerning principles that you can apply to your life, enabling you access the power of Natural Law? The answer: First Principles.
“First principles have been written by the finger of God on the very hearts of men.” ~Thomas Reid
First Principles are the starting point from which all other principles flow. Understanding them gives you the starting point to begin searching for true principles.
In this episode First Principles will come to life as you learn:
What First Principles are and how to recognize...
2018-10-2234 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastIntro to Principles I: Natural LawIn this chaotic world of "your truth and my truth," are you looking for an ANCHOR for you and your family?
Steven Covey said, “The internalization of correct PRINCIPLES is the foundation upon which enduring happiness and success are based.”
You're probably familiar with the idea of principles but it may seem like an abstract or elusive concept. You may wonder not only what principles are but why they matter! Why do we need to live principle-centered lives and have principle-centered homes? Why are principles powerful and how do they work—especially in real life?
This three-part podcast series on the nature...
2018-10-0829 minThe Mission Driven Mom PodcastKickstart Your Self-Discovery!As Mission Driven Moms, it is CRITICAL that we engage in regular self-discovery and gain a clear understanding of who we are and the gifts we bring to our mission work. As you learn new things about yourself, your confidence will grow and you'll gain greater insight into how to begin developing your unique talents. The BEST PART is that you can use what you learn to help your own children discover their gifts as well!
In this episode, you'll be introduced to a NEW way of looking at yourself - focusing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses. You'll...
2018-09-2534 min