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Elizabeth Santelmann
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Sunshine in my Nest
117. How We Get It "All" Done with SolPlanner Sarah Light
For me, the new year feels like it starts in November, so it feels appropriate to have this conversation now. Every October my new planner arrives at the perfect time in October, so I can get started thinking through my new year! By late December I’m way too tired to be objective. Why is planning important? I’ve talked to people before about how I plan and they look at me like I’m a three-headed monster. Thinking about time in seasons What is your favorite question to intentionally ask yourself before a new...
2024-10-29
24 min
Sunshine in my Nest
116. What is your Devotional Personality Type with Asheritah Ciuciu
Discover the unique way God created you to connect most deeply with Him! I love a good personality test. Seeing who we are as individuals in light of the whole community has really helped me kick some of my comparison tendencies. I took the test and absolutely no one will be surprised I got "Word Nerd" Can you tell us what all of the options are? Which one are you? How does knowing our type bring freedom and joy to our relationship with Jesus? What are some things that tend t...
2024-10-22
20 min
Sunshine in my Nest
115. Heroes of Faith Themed Cookbook with Trillia Newbell
The food and traditions our families have are so important. Jesus told stories and disciples around the table with his followers. You may noticed there are so many themed cookbooks that are out there to inspire and disciple us into things like "The World of Hogwarts" or "Gillmore Girls." Trillia has done something really neat. She's taken the stories of Black heroes of faith and combined it with discipleship and mouth-watering recipes! To make learning history a joy! How have stories of your family and how food has played a role in that? I come from...
2024-10-15
18 min
Sunshine in my Nest
Sally Clarkson EXTENDED EDITION: How to Create a Legacy of Gratitude with
Life takes a lot of twists and turns that we don't see coming. What we do with those and how we spend our moments is how we spend our lives. The more I read about psychology the more I believe there is so much choice involved in a half-full or half-empty mentality. No one does half-full quite the way I've seen Sally do it. Sally Clarkson shares how she met Jesus. How she came to have a vision for family discipleship. How Sally Clarkson met Clay Clarkson. How she learned to li...
2024-10-08
31 min
Sunshine in my Nest
113. Aging in Wisdom with Maryanne Challies Helms
If an alien were transplanted to earth, it wouldn't take long scrolling any social media platform to realize humans don't want to age. In fact, they will spend a lot of money not to look like time is passing. I'm encouraged by the way my friend Maryanne talks about how we can age in wisdom when the promise of eternal youth rings hollow. This topic is coming at such an amazing time for me. I'm turning 35 this year, and our season has very much shifted. We went from being the youngest wherever we went to now moms w...
2024-10-01
20 min
Sunshine in my Nest
112. What Happens to Faith When Dreams Die? with Tara Sun
It’s easy to think if we just work hard enough we can get anything we want. The messages of manifesting tell us that if we can dream it we can do it, we just have to want it badly enough. Tara sounds a lot like me when she self-describes as a “control freak." She was chasing her dreams until one day she heard the voice of God saying “You aren’t supposed to be here.” That changed her life. What happened after God spoke to you? What did you do next? How does the “girl boss” mo...
2024-09-24
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
111. The Bible Is Not About You But Will Transform You with Nancy Guthrie
I've briefly mentioned before that I had a crisis of faith soon after I had my first baby. I long story short, I threw away my Bible because learning who Jesus really was felt too overwhelming. A few months later God brought Nancy's "Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament" series to my attention. I used that to re-learn what I believed the Bible taught. At the time I wished she had some New Testament resources too. Since then she has written resources on Revelation and now Acts! What ignited Nancy's passion for going deeper into the Bible...
2024-09-17
21 min
Sunshine in my Nest
110. Is Community Worth it? with Dillon Byrd
Living in community with other believers is mentioned in scripture to help us grow in our faith. But culturally we are moving away from it are we losing anything? Why are you so passionate about community that you've chosen to encourage people toward that for so many years? What benefits do believers get from living in a community? What does it look like to live in a community? Does it have to be local, or can people do it online? What do we lose if we don't have an in...
2024-09-10
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
109. Jesus Centered Parenting in Peace with Flourishing Homes and Families
I thought parenting would be easy. I read all the books looking for the perfect formula and became more and more frustrated that I wasn't being given one. I realized with time each child is so individual that even if someone offered me a formula it wouldn't work. I then entered a phase of overwhelm and fear. Has flourishing always defined your family, or was there a time of desperation for you? How does seeing our failures in our kids help us lean more into Jesus? You talk about framing the concept of obe...
2024-09-03
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
108. How Do I Put the Word Before World with Gretchen Saffles
Today we are talking about how to keep a steady diet of faith even when life gets squirrely. What does your IDEAL time in God’s Word look like? I think it's easy to assume everyone does the same thing we do! How does Bible time change when you're overwhelmed? Have you ever had a season where you felt like you were spiritually starving? What are some unconventional ways you’ve gotten into the Word of God? Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Gretchen's book "...
2024-08-27
20 min
Sunshine in my Nest
107. How to Journal and Find a Hobby with Beth Howard
It’s easy to let our mental growth go on pause. Some of us who loved reading in high school go for years without reading a book. We talk about holding space for our kids to create, learn, and explore, How do we reawaken that desire for ourselves? There’s a concept in Charlotte Mason education that we are to expose our kids to many beautiful things so that their minds have a large room. What areas have you found joy in your continued growth? Journaling is a lost art… can we tal...
2024-08-20
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
106. Use DIY as Worship with Spoonful of Faith
When we take time to create something we find to be beautiful reflects a creative God! Does that sound confusing, listen along as we chat and I think it will get clearer. What led you to create? What stage of life were you when you started? Have you ever had someone reject something you created? How did that affect you, and what did you learn from it? How do you move past creative blocks? What role does faith and worship have in creativity? How do you find a creative passi...
2024-08-13
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
105. Find Calm For Your Soul Even in Stress with Megan Fate Marshman
We try to DO a lot in life. We live in a culture that finds pride in being "busy." This trickles into our spiritual lives also. Often we don't see the rub until something comes along and knocks our feet out from under us. These end up being acts of grace where we truly understand Jesus' completed work for us. Do you tend to be relaxed or more anxious and tempted by hustle culture? What has Jesus' example in earthly ministry taught you about priorities for our earthly life? You lost someone at a young age...
2024-08-06
18 min
Sunshine in my Nest
104. Demystify Studying the Bible in Context with Kristie Anyabwile
We know that technically all Scripture is profitable, but it seems like some of it is more helpful than others. In Bible studies, we discuss what our favorite book of the Bible is and just sayin' Ezra and Numbers has never come up. Kristie is here to talk us into taking a peek into and fall in love with some of these more obscure Old Testament books. How do we answer the question "What's your favorite book of the Bible?" Why do you think we are automatically attracted to some books of the Bible and no...
2024-07-30
20 min
Sunshine in my Nest
103. Finding Balance in Family Life with Leslie Martino
We live in a culture that tends to spiral into MORE. We spend time with a friend and suddenly find ourselves enrolled in a new activity. We scroll social and buy a new product. We walk through Target and suddenly find ourselves "needing" thing we didn't know about when we walked in Has your family always been attracted to slow living, or did you have a breaking point to get there? What benefits does slow and less have on kids? How can we support our kid's natural curiosities? What do we hav...
2024-07-23
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
102. Little Habits To Grow Big Faith with Christie Thomas
For many of us doing “quiet time,” “Bible time,” or “Devotions” with our kids feels like an all-or-nothing experience. We have in our mind what we think it should look like, and if we fall short of that we just give up. What impact do parents have on faith? Can they just leave that for Kid’s church? What happens if we try to copy the way other families teach faith? How do we find our family’s why? How do I have that conversation with my husband or wife? What happens if they...
2024-07-16
18 min
Sunshine in my Nest
101. When You Want to Quit Motherhood with Sharon Jaynes
Many are living out the dream of adult life we had as children. Then some days stressor after stressor keeps piling on, until we wondered why this is something we ever even asked for. It can feel especially guilt-inducing when it involves being a parent to our children. The feelings come up with the wish that we could quit motherhood. How do we give ourselves a time-out? Quitting isn't really an option in motherhood, so what do we do after we've had that outburst, or even secret desire to quit? How does time with Jesus help...
2024-07-09
20 min
Sunshine in my Nest
100. Is Everyone Happier Than Me? with Sarah Bragg
Fear of missing out is real and if we are honest it doesn't just affect teenagers. Many of us struggle with comparison and feel that everyone must be happier than we are. I related a lot to swirling thoughts keeping you awake. You've said FOMO is one of the main things that kept you awake at night! When did you first become aware of that tendency? Why do you think so many of us struggle to process emotions? It's one thing to realize we need change... How did you start creating change in your life? Some...
2024-07-02
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
99. How We Show Kids They Are Valuable with Caroline Saunders
Throughout history, we've been tempted to think of children as less than adults, but when Jesus came he turned that ideology on its head with his teaching. Jesus radically declared "Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them." Today my guest and I are going to talk about what full inclusion for kids looks like in the body of Christ! Where do we first see the idea of all human life being valuable to God? Can you talk about some Old Testament examples of God using children, even though they would ha...
2024-06-25
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
98. How to Support Special Needs Families with Jessica Hurlbut
Have you ever had questions you wish you could ask about special needs, but also don't want to offend? Jessica Hurlbut is here to talk to us about what it looks like living with a child who has special needs. She shares what it looks like to get the diagnosis, decide if you should grow your family further, and live daily like with a child who has special needs. At the end, she talks about how to live in kindness to your community. I hope this conversation makes future conversations more accessible for you!
2024-06-18
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
97. Keep Your Kids From Tuning Out Your Teaching with Carl Laferton
Have you ever been talking to your kids and you see their eyes glaze over? You want so badly to teach them good character, but you feel like you're the teacher from Charlie Brown who is just background noise. Carl Laferton talks about his process for teaching through stories. He shows us how to break down words to be easily digestible and engaging. If nothing else I think you'll have a laugh with us along the way. Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Carl's book "The Ma...
2024-06-11
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
96. How You Can Read the Bible in 90 Days with Mary Demuth
Forget reading through the Bible in a year! Mary DeMuth is going to teach us how to read it all in ninety days. If you're feeling doubtful, she tells about the benefits she's received from this practice and the community she's created to support your pro Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Mary's book "90-Day Bible Reading Challenge" linked, or join the current challenge You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram ...
2024-06-04
17 min
Sunshine in my Nest
95. How Can I Easily Memorize Scripture? Natalie Abbott
Have you wanted to memorize the Bible, but it feels too hard? Today Natalie is sharing her best tips and tricks for easily memorizing the Bible. We talk about the difference between storing things in short-term memory vs the long-term memory. How would it transform the way you live to have the words of God in your heart? You can find her book "Dwell Differently" linked, and Natalie on Instagram Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Elizabeth writing helpful h...
2024-05-28
18 min
Sunshine in my Nest
94. Practices to Anchor Families of Faith with Jennifer Pepito
It can feel difficult to raise kids of faith when culture has lost its Christian moorings. Jennifer wants to introduce us to nine women of faith and discuss how they kept their faith vibrant through historical Christian practices! This will help us foster our own families of faith. Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Jennifer's book "Habits for a Sacred Home" linked, and Jennifer's website You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Ins...
2024-05-21
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
93. How Does God's Story Change Mine? with Courtney Doctor
We may be tempted to think the New Testament is the most important part of the Bible, but Courtney shows us how the Bible from garden to glory can transform us. You can find her book "From Garden to Glory" linked or follow Courtney on Instagram. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with email! *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest
2024-05-14
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
92. Infertility and Infant Loss Within Community with Lauren McAfee
Have you struggled with infertility or infant loss, or have you walked through it with someone from your community? We want so badly to find or be comfort in pain but can feel at a loss to know how. Lauren and I talk about what it feels like to be the one walking through, and also how to be there for someone walking through infertility and infant loss. You can find her book "Beyond Our Control" linked or follow Lauren on Instagram. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog ...
2024-05-07
21 min
Sunshine in my Nest
91. Create a Cozy Home on a Budget! with Myquillyn Smith
You want a cozy home, but you don't have a big budget. A few simple tweaks can go a really long way! Myquillyn encourages us first to observe our spaces. Then, look at the decorating trinity of "seating, lights, and storage". From there we can ditch the clutter and add the layers that make it cozy and our own! TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite someone whose style you love to come and make suggestions for your space. When you visit someone's home observe what is working well, and compliment them on...
2024-04-30
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
90. Reignite a Love for Learning with Dr. Shannon Whiteside
Many people haven't read a book since they finished their college classes, because the process of cramming for tests kept them from ever wanting to learn that way again. How can we delight in learning and keep our kids from facing burn out? TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite someone else to join you in something you're good at, or ask them to teach you about something they love! You can enroll in "CORE course" or find more information on the Charlotte Mason Institute Instagram page. You...
2024-04-23
18 min
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89. How to Ditch Screen Time and Get Outside with Ginny Yurich
Laugh your way to better habits as the founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement Ginny Yurich tells us the story of her early motherhood. We discuss why kids being outside is so important, and practically how to do it even when no one else is. You can find Ginny's new book "Until the Street Lights Come On" linked, as well as her socials HERE! You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with ema...
2024-04-16
20 min
Sunshine in my Nest
88. Good vs. Best in Parenting Teens with Melissa Kruger
Not all years of parenting look the same, and we must first notice that the way we did things 5 years ago may not work for us now. Melissa Kruger talks us through how to analyze what will work best for us in the teen years, and how we can prepare for them now with our little kids. You can find "Parenting with Hope" or find Melissa HERE. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with email! ...
2024-04-09
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
87. Practices for Growing Hope with Amber Haines
Today we talk about what it looks like to look for hope in a season of pain and despair. Amber Haines resigned from the dream position at her church because of abusive leadership. In the process, she and her family lost their community too. Amber points us to the participate with those signs of hope even when daily life is a struggle. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite a friend to join you in a mundane task, and name what is painful together. You can find "The...
2024-04-02
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
86. Colorful Mosaic of Church History with Jerome Gay Jr.
We think of church history through the lens of monolithic culture. Jerome encourages us to go back in history further than the protestant reformation and discover the colorful mosaic of church history. You can find his book "African Heroes" linked or follow him on Instagram. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with email! *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest
2024-03-26
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
85. Beauty in the Brokenness of Chronic Illness with Cassandra Speer
Can you find beauty in the brokeness of your body even in the middle of a chronic illness diagnosis? Cassandra tells us about what she's learning about relying on Christ and humbly accepting help in the middle of a life-altering medical event. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Ask a hurting friend, "What does support look like to you right now?" You can find "There's Beauty in Your Brokenness" or follow Cass on Instagram You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Hel...
2024-03-19
18 min
Sunshine in my Nest
84. Building Resilient Faith in God with Alexandra Hoover
It's easy to believe God is self-absorbed, or not present at all. Alexandra Hoover talks us through what it looks like to trust God day in and day out. She grew up with the odds are stacked against her and has had moments she was left wondering how she would get back up. She believes resilient faith is possible, and wants you to have it too! You can find her book "Without Wavering" linked or follow her on Instagram. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disci...
2024-03-12
18 min
Sunshine in my Nest
83. When God Doesn't Fix It with Kristen LaValley
We often think that if we do the right things we can get the result from God that we want, but most of us as we walk through life start noticing that things don't add up the way we thought they would. Kristen LaValley and her husband worked in full-time ministry when they unexpectedly experienced job loss, infant loss, and she witnessed a murder. Join us as we discuss what it looks like to have faith when everything seems to be going wrong. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY What is t...
2024-03-05
17 min
Sunshine in my Nest
82. You Can Flourish in Each Season with Joy Clarkson
How would it change the way we live if we saw ourselves as trees instead of machines? The words we use about our lives and stages of life matter. Today Joy Clarkson and I talk about seasons for roots and the ones for fruit. No matter what season you are in you can flourish. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Ask a friend "If you were a tree what season would you be in?" The answer may surprise you! You can find "You Are a Tree" or follow Jo...
2024-02-27
17 min
Sunshine in my Nest
80. Training Refrains for Young Hearts with Abbey Wedgeworth
Our kids do something wrong and we respond in anger or start monologing. Abbey walks us through what it looks like to plan ahead for the struggles our kids encounter. Having just one phrase that we use every time protects us from responding in ways we regret, and helps defuse the situation. Take to your community: Hey, can we more toward complimenting the work God is doing in our kids rather than "Good job" or "You're so cute"? You can find the "Training Young Hearts" series linked...
2024-02-13
19 min
Sunshine in my Nest
79. Facing Death with Loved Ones with Whitney Pipkin
If we live long enough, we will experience the pain of losing someone we love. In this episode, Whitney Pipkin and I talk about what it was like for her to lose her mom. We discuss what's helpful for friends to do during this time, and what isn't helpful. We also cover a theology of death, and how to find the God of comfort in that pain. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Don't feel pressured to add "but it's fine" to the end of your explanation of grief! If you have a...
2024-02-06
18 min
Sunshine in my Nest
78. How to Find Community with Holly Coolman
It can feel hard if not impossible to find community when we are also trying to parent kids, and yet we know that our kids need a solid community around them. Today Holly and I talk about how to find healthy community and how to see child-rearing as a vocation to which parents are called that requires them to develop the skills of apprenticeship and invitation. She also locates raising children firmly within the context of the church. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite a friend to meet in a neutral space!
2024-01-30
15 min
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77. Don't Miss the Beauty of your Own Life with Joy Prouty
Joy Prouty is the videographer for JJ Heller's music videos and a beautiful lifestyle photographer. Today we chat about what it looks like to slow down and cherish the littlest moments of our life through the lens of a camera. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Share a photo of a past version of yourself with a friend this week. Open yourself to conversations of where life has taken you over the years! You can find Joy's book "Practicing Presence" linked, and be sure to follow her on...
2024-01-23
19 min
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76. Do You Want to Read the Bible and Understand it? with Amy Gannett
Have you vowed to read through the Bible in a year only to fizzle out somewhere in Exodus or Leviticus? Or you've finished your reading and realized you don't remember anything you read? Today seminary trained, Amy talks about her favorite tools for studying the Bible. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Text a friend and ask, "What has God been teaching you? Not just through what you read, but in life?" You can find The Bible Study Schoolhouse here, or follow Amy Gannett on Instagram. ...
2024-01-16
20 min
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75. How to Find Rest in the New Year with Tyler Drouet
Do you feel stressed by all the demands the new year seems to bring? Everyone is talking about their new programs and goals, and yet we are still exhausted from the marathon of December and Christmas. What does it look like to assess where we are and gently lean into a new week instead of trying to tackle a whole year? TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Identify who your inner circle is and choose to prioritize them this year. You can find Tyler here on Instagram
2024-01-09
19 min
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74. How to Live on Mission at Home with Amy DiMarcangelo
Have you felt called to do good globally, but functionally that lifestyle is out of reach? Amy DiMarcangelo and I are suburban moms who both want to live with a heart of service to people in need in our own communities. Join us as we brainstorm how to live out Christ's call without relocating our families. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Text a friend and ask, "Have you ever seen someone live out missions well? How do they do that?" Text another friend who inspires you to let them know you're grateful for...
2023-10-31
19 min
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73. Keeping Faith When Doubt Overwhelms with Lore Wilbert
There's a lot of loaded language when it comes to putting on and taking off our beliefs, but today Lore Wilbert and I talk about what it looks like to imitate Jesus in his response to doubt. We share a bit of our own struggles that lead us to ask if God is good and end with a conversation about how to give and take in real friendship. You can find "A Curious Faith" HERE, and Lore Wilbert on Substack and Instagram You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on t...
2023-10-24
18 min
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Mini: Are You Spiritually Hungry?
When Jesus offers himself as the bread of life he is offering to bring fullness and hope to your heart and life. If you want access to the prayer card, as well as the collection of resources, you can have them emailed to you with this link! 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 "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunsh...
2023-10-19
03 min
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72. How to Study the Bible Without a Bible Study with Felicity Carswell
If you're like me you've read the Bible and you've done Bible studies, but you wonder how people take notes and study the Bible without any direction. Today Felicity walks me through how she has learned to study the Bible. For reference, I'm going to include the notes I took during this conversation. These are now written in the back of my Bible to help guide me through future studies. "What is happening?" Take the time to jot an outline as you go to help you slow down and focus on each piece. ...
2023-10-17
20 min
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71. How to Find a Deep Bible Study with Lydia Brownback
Have you noticed a difference between non-fiction devotionals and Bible study books that really help you dig in and study the Word of God? My guest, Lydia, is an editor for Crossway and has worked on several Bible study projects. She lays out how she sees the two to be distinct and how realizing how few there are inspired her to write her own studies. You can find Lydia HERE, and her study on Ephesians HERE if you want to dig in and dig deeper yourself! You can find Elizabeth writing h...
2023-10-10
19 min
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70. Using Spiritual Growth to Evangelize with Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel
In our episode a couple of weeks ago Jen Wilkin shared with us that 43% of Christians believe that Jesus was just a good teacher and not God. Today you get to join us a living room theological conversation. Courtney, Joanna, and I are going to talk about how scripture shows how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy. Knowing these things intimately will help us cause us to grow and live out resulting in evangelization. You can find "Behold and Believe" here. Be sure to follow Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel on Instagram to find mo...
2023-10-03
18 min
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69. Coping with Anger in Parenting with Bob Flayhart
I can't be the only one who struggles with anger as I try to navigate motherhood. Today I'm joined by father and grandfather Bob Flayhart to talk about how as Christians we cope with the days when the anger bubbles up and we end up blowing it. I hope you will listen until the end because the grace and hope offered moved me deeply! You can find Bob Flayhart at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church and his book "The Gospel Waltz" is linked You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog ...
2023-09-26
20 min
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68. Teaching our Kids to Resist Envy with Melissa Kruger
Do you have kids who struggle to want everything they see or hear about? Today I'm talking to Melissa Kruger about how we can help our kids identify and deal with the heart behind envy. Not just to convenience ourselves as their parents, but to help them to have more joy! You can find more of Melissa's writings HERE and linked is her book "Lucy and the Saturday Surprise" You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram Or get access to...
2023-09-19
19 min
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67. Overcoming the Temptation of Comparison with Ruth Chou Simons
As we walk through a broken world it is easy to feel alone and disconnected from hope. We get lost and trapped in a hopeless cycle of comparing our difficult circumstances to the journeys of others. Today I’m talking to Ruth Chou Simons about how to find hope as we navigate our walk through the already not yet promise of the gospel. You can find Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram and her newest book "Pilgrim" is linked. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Being...
2023-09-12
18 min
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66. Are you Tired of Trying? with Ashley Morgan Jackson
Do you feel like you have worked so hard for nothing? You want to do what’s best but nothing is going the way you planned? Some stages of life we feel like any time you've made some headway, you get dragged back down again. If you're just really tired of trying, join Ashley Morgan Jackson and I as we chat about what spiritual resilience looks like, and the good things the valley of struggle brings. You can find Ashley Morgan Jackson HERE on Instagram, and linked is her book "Tired of Trying" ...
2023-09-05
19 min
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65. Keeping Christian Love in Politics with Kaitlyn Schiess
As we head into an election year it seems like everyone loses their mind. Fights break out more easily even among people who usually get along. How as Christians do we navigate national sin, and people co-opting the Bible for their own agenda? Be sure to listen to the end as Kaitlyn and I brainstorm good questions to ask when discussing heated topics. You can find Kaitlyn Schiess HERE on Instagram. This is where you can find her book "The Ballot and the Bible" You can find E...
2023-08-29
20 min
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64. Cultivating Intimacy in Marriage with Ike Miller
We all come to our relationships with the experiences that happened in our past, and also the things that have happened to our spouse. Maybe we see how those situations affect us and our marriage or perhaps we are unaware. Today Ike and I are talking about the baggage we bring to relationships. Not as a way to berate ourselves or our partner, but to lean into the tools our past has given to us, and heal from the places that that are causing continued cycles of struggle. You can find Ike Miller HERE...
2023-08-22
20 min
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63. How Stories Shape our Faith! with Karen Swallow Prior
Have you ever thought about what shapes your faith? One of the things I realized coming out of high school is how much music and stories play into that! Listen as Karen Swallow Prior and I talk about the way not only our personal faith, but stories have shaped our modern church culture! If you have your own story to contribute I'd love to hear it! Tag Karen and me to join the conversation! You can find Karen on Instagram HERE. And her book "The Evangelical Imagination" by clicking that link!
2023-08-15
19 min
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62. How Not to be Intimidated by Theology with Jen Wilkin and JT English
If you scan Instagram you’ll see cups of coffee, lit candles, and open Bibles. On Twitter, you’ll find people arguing about the end times or dropping single verses, but if you dig deeper you’ll find a surprising number of Christians don’t understand the essentials of Christianity. Today Jen and JT talk about how to create an environment for learning both in your own heart and in any Bible studies you might lead! You can find Elizabeth's new book HERE!!! Or writ...
2023-08-08
19 min
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61. Nurturing Kids into Open Hearted Faith with Kayla Craig
We know is our job to nurture and guide our children's faith, but it's so hard when we are trying to figure it out for ourselves at the same time. Then we add on packed schedules, education, and jobs and it feels impossible to flourish spiritually. Today Kayla and I talk about what it looks like to teach our kids to see themselves and their calling as Jesus sees it and to step away from having all the answers into learning and growing together. You can find...
2023-08-01
18 min
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60. Why Do Women Need Theology? with Phylicia Masonheimer
When we think about theology we often think about old men with grey beards and church splits. Today Phylicia tells us about why knowing what we believe about God is so important and how we can begin to study when we don't know where to start! I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! You can find Phylicia's personal Instagram here, and their shop "Every Woman a Theologian". You can also find her website with 800+ articles and her newest book "Every Woman a Theologian" (linked)
2023-07-25
20 min
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59. Learning to Rest and Accept Help with Sarah Hauser
There is truly nothing harder for me than to accept help and rest when there's still so much to be done. Today Sarah and I have a light-hearted conversation about a hard topic. We talk about what it looks like to come to the end of ourselves, what God says about rest, and how we can apply humility to receive help. I hope our stories make you feel seen, and that you will remember in your weariness that God will give you ultimate rest! ou can find Sarah HERE and this link will take...
2023-07-18
19 min
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58. How to Give Your Kids Godly Heroes with Hunter Beless
Kids will automatically have heroes. Maybe you look at the things your child is admiring and it makes you cringe. Today Hunter and I talk about the purpose of telling our kids the stories of Christian heroes who have gone before. Specifically, we talk about the life of Amy Carmichael. I'd be so curious to know if you already knew about her before this episode or if she is new to you! You can find Hunter on Instagram HERE as well as the books for every age about Amy Carmichael, and the thing she...
2023-07-11
20 min
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57. How the Psalms Can Help You Pray with Caroline Cobb
Often we imagine spiritual disciplines to be rigorous and slightly unpleasant. But what if we reshaped how we come to know God better. Today Caroline and I talk about the way that music and the Psalms can help us meditate on truths of God's word in a way that ministers to our soul when we are feeling exhausted, anxious, or just want remember him in our everyday life. You can find Caroline Cobb here on Instagram or her album Psalms: The Poetry of Prayer You can find Elizabeth's new book...
2023-07-04
19 min
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56. How to Help your Kids Fall in Love with Reading with Whitney Newby
Do you want your kids to love to read, but you're stuck in the zone where it's a fight all the time. Today Whitney and I discuss how we are raising kids that love to read. Whitney spoke twice on this topic at two separate conferences, as well as building a brand around reading. She has though through this topic well and has some amazing advice on it! You can find Whitney Newby here on Instagram or her Reading Bingo. You can find Elizabeth's new book HERE!!! O...
2023-06-27
19 min
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55. A More Helpful Way to Look at Friendships with Laura Tremaine
Are you the kind of person that has 7 "best" friends? Or maybe you don't have close friends, but you want to move some people you like to the next level. This chat with Laura is excellent to giving words to friendship. She lists 10 different kinds she has had over a lifetime. The thing I loved about thinking of it this way is you don't have to pick a "best" friend, but love each person for who they are! You can find Laura Tremaine's Instagram and podcast on her website or buy her book "The Li...
2023-06-20
20 min
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56. Why we Need to Teach Kids the WHOLE Bible! interviewed by Kaytra Sundem
We tend to teach kids as if they are simple, and it often causes them to be bored. What if we taught them with the assumption that they are intelligent and can make connections? Today I'm interviewed by my friend Kaytra. We chat about how I got involved in children's ministry, and how the way I see teaching kids about God has changed over the years. My goal then was to get them "saved". My goal now is to know the Bible, because to know Jesus is to fall in love with Him! You...
2023-06-13
19 min
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Remembering God in a Distracted World with Katie Westenberg
Our lives are loud and a new notification always reminds us of something we are missing. How do we remember God when he isn't something that yells for attention or pings our phone? Katie Westenberg encourages us to focus on what truly matters and gives us tools to remember God. We think that distractions are new but she reminds us that our struggles are connected to people through time and that the Bible has resources to help us recall God's faithfulness. You can find Katie Westenberg on Instagram or buy her book "But Then...
2023-06-06
19 min
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How to have Conversations that Heal Racial Division with Brytni McNeil
Have you ever wished the church looked more like it will in Heaven? Every nation, tribe, and tongue worshiping together in peace unified with Christ as the one they love. Today Brytni and I talk about some practical things we as believers can do to help hear one another better. We also talk about how to have these hard conversations with our kids and why it isn't enough to be "colorblind". It's also a great reminder that if you see someone talking about hard topics in a gracious way online, to let them know how much you appreciate it.
2023-05-30
20 min
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Helping Your Kids Overcome Lying and Whining with Ginger Hubbard
The things that come our of our mouths are hard to control. Teaching our kids how to control what comes out of theirs feels impossible. So what can we do about lying and whining? Do we ignore it and hope for the best? Today Ginger addresses the heart issues behind lying and whining and helps give some practical steps on what to do. You can find Ginger Hubbard and her books on her website. You can also find her on Instagram! Pre-Order Elizabeth's Book: Other places you can find Eliz...
2023-05-23
17 min
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Hacks to Save Time you Need to Know with Crystal Paine
If you're like me you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get it all done. It's so easy to lay awake stressing about everything we have to get done, or to stay up until 1 am working on everything we missed during the day! Today Crystal Paine is teaching me the methods she uses to get what she needs to do done in the number of hours she has in the day. You can find Crystal here on her website, or follow her on Instagram! This is the Eco-friendly cleaner she...
2023-05-16
20 min
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Prioritizing Jesus Over Busyness with Courtney Tracy
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with bustle and noise in life? It can be so hard to put the first things first. Today Courtney Tracy and I talk about how to keep God's Word front and center in the middle of the busyness of life. Courtney is a young mom and a lifestyle influencer. She talks about how she balances everything she does while maintaining her relationship with Jesus! You can find Courtney Tracy on INSTAGRAM and her new book Putting Jesus First HERE! Pre-Order Elizabeth's Book: ...
2023-05-09
20 min
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Parenting with the Teen Years in Mind with Kristen Hatton
Do you wonder if what you're doing now will make the teen years easier or harder? Today Kristen Hatton and I talk about how your parenting now impacts what life looks like when your kids are teens. If you already have a teen this grace-filled approach will be sure to encourage you and lift you up. Nothing is wasted and it's never "too late". You can find Kristen Hatton at Redemptive Parenting on Instagram. We talked about her book for teens "Facetime" and also the new one "Parenting Ahead". You can...
2023-05-02
18 min
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Are you Building up or Tearing Down Single Sisters? with Deborah Smith
If you're married, don't skip this episode! The words we all use can either build up or tear down singles in the church! Deborah Smith shares with us today what her service to the body of Christ has looked like as a single woman. She shares things that tear down single women in the church, and words and thoughts that can build them up and encourage them. More than anything she points us to the fact that single women are called to be sanctified to Christ himself and Titus 2 mentors to the church! You...
2023-04-25
20 min
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Discipling our Kids Through Tea with Sally Clarkson
We all have days when we need a good cup of tea and a friend to share our burdens. Our kids have that need too. Sally talks to us today about how to create relationship-building rituals in your home so that you have built friendship and trust with your children into their teen years and adulthood. She reminds us of the way Jesus made disciples and the way he calls us to make disciples even in our own families. You can find more information about Sally's new book HERE, or click the link to...
2023-04-18
20 min
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How to Make your Calling a Reality with Rebecca George
Do you have a dream that God gave you but it's been sitting on a shelf gathering dust. Today Rebecca and I talk about how to take the first steps of faith to make those callings active in your life. If you have some time come over and tell me about what you want to do, it helps to say it out loud sometime. You can find Rebecca George's HERE and her book "Do the Thing". You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Be...
2023-04-11
19 min
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You're Limited and Here's why that's Good with Christine Gordon
Did you know humans had limits even in the Garden of Eden? Chris and I talk about what it looks like to embrace our limits as beautiful even when they don't feel that way. Coupled with delighting in God Christine will help walk us through practically how to keep growing even when you struggle with chronic illness, small kids, caring for elderly parents, and more. You can find Christine Gordon and At His Feet Studies on Instagram. The study we talk about in this interview is HERE You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful h...
2023-04-04
19 min
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Stepping Away from Worst Case Scenarios with Heidi Lee Anderson
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 st...
2023-03-28
20 min
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Why is Home Important? with Caroline Saunders
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 Elizabeth: ...
2023-03-21
18 min
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How to Keep Creativity in Motherhood with Ashlee Gadd
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 have overcome them in our lives. We...
2023-03-14
19 min
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How to Teach Kids the Trinity with Quina Aragon
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 can find Quina...
2023-03-07
19 min
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How to Raise Kids with Unshakable Faith with Ryan Coatney
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 O...
2023-02-28
19 min
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How to Teach Your Kids to Pray with Joanna Kimbrel
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 he...
2023-02-21
19 min
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How to Find Friends and Welcome Others with Jen Oshman
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 g...
2023-02-14
16 min
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Walking Through Miscarriage with Jenny Albers
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 hints on the blog
2023-02-07
18 min
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How to Create Your Ideal Family Culture with Leslie Martino
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...
2023-01-31
19 min
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How to Raise Critical Thinkers with Julie Bogart
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-at-home mom co-worker on...
2023-01-24
19 min
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EXCLUSIVE: How to Stop Yelling as a Mama! with Tyler Drouet
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. ...
2023-01-17
19 min
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How to Find Joy in Your Child's Education with Leah Boden
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 education", and "spreading a feast" on Instagram confuse you! Don't be...
2023-01-10
19 min
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EXCLUSIVE: How to Talk about Disabilities with Laura Wifler
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...
2023-01-03
22 min
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ADVENT SPECIAL: Names of Jesus at Christmas with Asheritah Ciuciu
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 Instagram 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 g...
2022-11-01
19 min
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ADVENT SPECIAL: How to Add Meaning to Christmas with Holly Mackle
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...
2022-10-25
18 min
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Creating a Happier Family by Simplifying with Jodi Mockabee
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 helpf...
2022-10-18
19 min
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EXCLUSIVE: Overcoming Mom Guilt with the Humility of Christ with Kristen Wetherell
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 boo...
2022-10-11
19 min
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Helping Kids Overcome Favoritism with Trillia Newbell
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 Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the...
2022-10-04
17 min
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EXCLUSIVE: Teach your Kids a Love for Learning with Jess Collier
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 Instagram. You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mo...
2022-09-27
19 min
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EXCLUSIVE: Peace on the Darkest Days with Ann Swindell
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 fin...
2022-09-20
19 min
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Joy in the Itchy Times of Life with Jamie Erickson
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 fi...
2022-09-13
18 min
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EXCLUSIVE: Overcoming Anxiety with the Power of God's Promises with Sharon Hodde Miller
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 we crave it...
2022-09-06
19 min
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Teaching History to Inspire Activism with Jasmine Holmes
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 Or get access to the "Penpal Re...
2022-08-30
19 min
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Showing Grace to our Kids with Melissa Kruger
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 Insta...
2022-08-23
18 min
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Discernment in Book Choices with Korrie Johnson
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
2022-08-16
19 min
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How does it Look to Embrace Your Life? with Elizabeth Woodson
Has life turned out like you thought it would? For some of us our paths look wildly different than we thought they would. Elizabeth Woodson talks us through her book “Embrace your Life”. Sometimes life takes a turn we didn’t anticipate and we can spend time wishing we were in a previous stage or the next years of life instead of enjoying and truly living where we are at! How can we celebrate our wins? Grieve our losses? And truly embrace the life that we are living today right now without zoning out falling into mindle...
2022-07-12
19 min