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Don't Mom Alone PodcastWitnessing Hope: How Compassion Transforms Families :: Nicki Koziarz [Ep 528]Knox and I recently had the incredible opportunity to go on a Compassion International vision trip to El Salvador. Today, I’m joined by my friend Nicki Koziarz to help recap this life-changing experience. Nicki is an author, Bible teacher, and podcaster—and also a mom of six, including three boys adopted from Haiti. She brings a powerful perspective on the global impact Compassion is making and the heartbreaking reality that, in many cases, poverty is the only reason a mother has to give up her child. We dive into how Compassion is partnering with local churches to go into the h...2025-06-2300 min
SidetrackedDon’t Say Spatchcock and Other Summer SituationsDon’t Say Spatchcock and Other Summer Situations
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Cynthia’s once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy, where Mike has to drink a whole table of wine, and JB finds McDonald's. Heather opens up about the highs and lows of summer with four teenage boys, plus we dive into all our grocery order mishaps. Stick around until the end for an exciting announcement!
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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by reviews of local businesses, Heather rewrites a review while sitting in a gelato shop and Cynthia finds out her local boutique (mentioned a few weeks ago) has a lot of bad reviews. Heather gets into trouble with Meta, and JB gets stuck in a fence at a friend's house while trying to chase down a coyote. They discuss crazy parties from the same height party to Mahjong and Mumu’s, to the hot girl summer party (good looking, not sweaty). Fridays are...2025-06-0642 minSidetrackedThis Feels Like an Intervention: Sidetracked by Brain Health with Dr. Spencer MillerThis Feels Like an Intervention: Sidetracked by Brain Health with Dr. Spencer Miller
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Dr. Miller a neurologist here to talk about brain health, ADHD, and executive functioning. He tells his own fascinating story and path from architecture to neurology. Through getting his degree he discovered brain trauma that he had no recollection of and had to call his mom to get the full story.
Now Dr. Miller helps kids and adults train their brains to focus and be active in the areas of trauma or inactivity s...2025-05-3035 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastNavigating Senior Year: College Prep, Family Talks, and Faithful Waiting :: Lee Cordon and Barrett Ball [Ep 523]Today we are live and in person in my office with Lee Cordon and Barrett Ball! My real-life friends have created a comprehensive guide for senior year and beyond. We cover the logistical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that every family walks through—from managing the college application process to preparing for big transitions at home. This conversation is packed with practical tips, encouragement, and insights every high school parent needs to hear. Here are some of the many topics covered in today’s episode: Building a realistic college list and setting financial expectations early Finding safe support systems that don’t fuel...2025-05-1900 minSidetrackedA ChatGPT’ed graduation speech and Amish ShortsA ChatGPT’ed graduation speech and Amish Shorts
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Cynthia’s upcoming trip to Italy (must be nice!). Another outfit change, they are becoming a regular segment, where Heather shows off her shorts that are large and in charge. And Cynthia recaps graduation weekend when she could not be in all the places at once and the tears were flowing.
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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the many truck issues in the Yanof house (one stuck in the mud and one stolen!). Heather recaps her Turks and Caicos trip and shares her observations from traveling with 60 and 70-year-olds who are active and still love their spouses. The end of the school year comes with all the graduation feelings that Cynthia has difficulty naming, we need the feelings pillow. Stick around to the end where we pop back on after taping Supertrackers for a quick update.
...2025-05-0245 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastWhen Friendships Get Messy: Healing, Humor & Finding Your Chicken-Fried Women :: Melissa Radke [Ep 519]Get ready to laugh! Today Melissa Radke joins me for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation. Her new book Chicken-Fried Women will make you giggle, cry, and think about the women and friendships in your life. We cover many hilarious topics including spray tans, garage sale bras, swim gym, southern church in the 80’s, and laundry on the couch. At the heart of the book is how to navigate adult friendships and here is more of what we talked about: What it means to find your people—your chicken-fried women- battered and bruised but still tender on the inside Healing a moth...2025-04-2146 minSidetrackedSurprise Guest, Orange Thursday, and Chicken-Fried WomenSurprise Guest, Orange Thursday, and Chicken-Fried Women In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by another excellent surprise guest here to talk about her garage sale bras, the women who have impacted her, and she and Cynthia become best friends by the end of the episode. No topic is off limits today including spray tans (if you can’t tone it, tan it), sugaring, getting friendly with TSA, and Cynthia bans the word “lovers”. Did we just get an R rating?Connect with Us:
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Instagram: CynthiaHeat...2025-04-1852 minSidetrackedTrashy or Classy? Mouthwash Hand Soap, and I 💗Jelly RollTrashy or Classy? Mouthwash Hand Soap, and I 💗Jelly Roll In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by how to keep houseplants alive- how many ice cubes do you give an orchid? Cynthia has a new top 5 list called, “things that made me want to not act Christian this week”. They end the episode with an outfit change and dress reveal in a new segment called “classy or trashy”. Connect with Us:
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Heather MacFadye...2025-04-0447 minSidetrackedHeather’s Birthday, Weak Ankles, and Adult Rash GuardsHeather’s Birthday, Weak Ankles, and Adult Rash GuardsIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by why candy Tums signal society’s collapse, the “sick intro” to Sidetracked that got the boys in Heather’s house excited, and reviewing the family Amazon account (why do we possibly need a 48-piece fake mustache kit?). Connect with Us:
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Collection for Mature Skin...2025-03-2147 minSidetrackedGetting Hit on in Macy’s, Adult ADHD, and Candace Payne’s Surprise AppearanceGetting Hit on in Macy’s, Adult ADHD, and Candace Payne’s Surprise AppearanceIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the amazing Candace Payne who shares her journey of being diagnosed with adult ADHD (is this an intervention for Cynthia?), Heather shares her romantic anniversary plans featuring a Sam’s Club key lime pie, and they dive into driverless Ubers and letting ChatGPT plan your weekly menu. Connect with Us:
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Heather Ma...2025-03-0748 minSidetrackedMy teen’s wearing Lulu and I’m in Wal-martMy teen’s wearing Lulu and I’m in Wal-martIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by shipping plumbing parts to Tennessee and dog shock collars to Austin, they both recap their weekend trips and Cynthia gets serious about what home really means, and we contemplate moving the podcast to the medical genre once again with more updates. Don’t miss the news about the exciting events we are both attending soon! Connect with Us:
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Ask Me Anythin...2025-02-2145 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastFlipping the Switch to Hope : from worst-case to unimaginable good :: Heather MacFadyen [Ep 510]I don’t often do a solo podcast but God has been working on my heart when it comes to parenting teens and expectations and I felt prompted to sit down and share what I am learning with you all. So often as parents, we live in the worst-case scenario mindset, when it feels like your dreams and expectations for your child's future are not aligning with the present. We obsess over baby monitors, teen friendships, and grades/sports but comes from a place of worry or fear-based control. God wants freedom and hope in our parenting! We have two choic...2025-02-1700 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastFlipping the Switch to Hope: from worst-case to unimaginable good :: Heather MacFadyen [Ep 510]I don’t often do a solo podcast but God has been working on my heart when it comes to parenting teens and expectations and I felt prompted to sit down and share what I am learning with you all.
So often as parents, we live in a worst-case scenario mindset, when it feels like the dreams and expectations for a child's future are not aligning with the present. We obsess over baby monitors, teen friendships, and grades/sports but this comes from a place of worry, or even fear-based control.
God wants freedom and hope in o...2025-02-1726 minSidetrackedAsking for a friend: Who would make it longer in prison?In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by who would last longer in prison (this includes an update on Cynthia’s IRS situation), how much boys change from freshman to senior year and all of the challenges that come with it, and Mike has a trip to the Doctor that does not go as planned. Connect with Us:
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All It Takes Is a Goal: By Jon Acu...2025-02-0743 minSidetrackedGetting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello MoldsGetting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello MoldsIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by multiple recipes- Mike’s tuna salad (recipe provided by Matthew McConaughey) and a scripture cake. Cynthia brings her adult kids to a 9 year old birthday party and it turns into dead man walking. The unfavorite things party provides bath bombs that could give a UTI. Connect with Us:
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Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthi...2025-01-2453 minSidetrackedThe Skittle Heard Round the WorldIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Christmas including their favorite presents (Heather’s fave shocked Cynthia), Heather recaps her cruise and her concern over lacking etiquette in society today, and Cynthia shares how a candy malfunction rocked their Broken Bow cabin. Connect with us:
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Heather’s...2025-01-1042 minSidetrackedMissing Gravy, Don’t Call Me Nana, and Here’s Your Christmas PresentMissing Gravy, Don’t Call Me Nana, and Here’s Your Christmas Present In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by college student parenting hacks, tracking down the most sought after gifts by meeting strangers in a park, and exchange their own gifts which end up also being a gift for the Sidetracked audience. Featured Sponsors: Dwell Bible App: If you’re ready to infuse your day with God’s word then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your 25% discount today.Connect with us:
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Instagram: C...2024-12-1345 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastFinding God Faithful in All Stages of Motherhood :: Leslie Johnson [Ep 500]I can’t believe it but today we are celebrating 500 episodes of Don’t Mom Alone! I am bringing back my very first guest and mentor Leslie to “recap” the last eleven years. Leslie had been encouraging me from before I started this podcast and her fingerprints are all over my motherhood. We get an update on her life and she shares how to navigate the empty nest phase. Leslie reminds us of Psalms 16:6-8 (which I also wrote about in my book), “The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will prais...2024-12-0200 minSidetrackedGift Ideas, Yeast Rolls and a Good Ole’ Fashioned Wardrobe MalfunctionGift Ideas, Yeast Rolls and a Good Ole’ Fashioned Wardrobe Malfunction In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s wardrobe malfunction at a Chick-fil-a, Cynthia’s yeast rolls that are going viral, and black friday shopping guides. Connect with us:
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Featured Sponsors: Dwell Bible App: If you’re ready to infuse your day with God’s word then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your 25% discount today.Links Ment...2024-11-2942 minSidetrackedLiving on Diet Coke and a PrayerLiving on Diet Coke and a Prayer In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by yet another doctor’s visit for Cynthia (this podcast is becoming her personal medical journal), and chat with a first time caller who has some amazing Christmas planning ideas, and Heather explains what “nyming” is. Connect with us:
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Sidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent Fails :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 442]
Soft Self-Adhesive Clear Rubber Bumper...2024-11-1550 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastWhat’s it like being a mom to all girls or a mom to all boys? :: Courtney DeFeo and Heather [Ep 496]Ever wonder how your mom friends with all boys or all girls handle parenting? Do you often wonder how in the world a “boy mom” or a “girl mom” views the opposite? Today my good friend Courtney DeFeo is here to have an in-depth conversation about her experiences as a “girl mom” and asks me tons of great questions about what life with four boys is like (spoiler alert- active and crazy). Courtney is an author, podcaster, and creative mom of two girls. We bring the conversations we have had many times over the lunch table to the podcast today. Often our wor...2024-11-0400 minSidetrackedSidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?)Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?)In this episode, Cynthia and Heather have their first ever LIVE Sidetracked show! They get sidetracked with a live audience by $16 Cotton candy bacon on a stick, Heather’s blankie that travels with her (including on her honeymoon), and Cynthia’s one-time visit to a Christmas tree farm while her kids were throwing up. Links Mentioned:
Heather’s Costco Christmas tree ($100 cheaper in store)
Women's Clothing- Chico's
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Nobody Wants This (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb
Captain Rodney's Boucan Pepper Glaze
Fine Stitchy Gun...2024-11-0146 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastDo Not Grow Weary :: Sharon McMahon [Ep 495]Do you often feel like what is the point of engaging politically or voting? Are you worried about the direction our nation is headed and what is next? Today Sharon McMahon is here to teach us about how our government functions and encourages us that individuals make a difference. She began as a government, history, and law teacher and then took her passion for educating to Instagram. Her platform grew rapidly as she has a way of helping all of us understand the process and history of the United States. Her new book The Small and the Mighty reminds us t...2024-10-2800 minSidetrackedDon’t call me SturdyIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Christmas card rules, jury duty that includes murder and the Dallas Cowboys, and Cynthia’s trip to Canada where she had sweaty palms on a gondola.Links Mentioned:
BH Fraser Fir® Artificial Christmas Trees | Balsam Hill
Stranger Things Seasons 1-3 DVD
Dancing with the Stars (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb
Inventing Anna (TV Mini Series 2022) - IMDb
New Lapel Mics
What in the World?!: by Leanne Morgan
Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit | Trader Joe's
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Is this the end times? With Pastor Max Lucado...2024-10-1847 minSidetrackedWhat the Flock?In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Supertrackers, how 100,000 people all in orange made Heather tear up, and a new segment called “If it’s on the internet it must be true”. Links Mentioned:
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Washable Rugs & Washable Area Rugs by Ruggable
PRIME HYDRATION+ Strawberry Banana | Hydration Powder Single Serve Sticks
How to Walk into a Ro...2024-10-0441 minSidetrackedSidetracked with Emily P. Freeman (Pt. 2)In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman by endings and closure in life, a Hoda interview, and chips and salsa.
How to know when it’s time to stay and time to leave (today.com)
House Rules: by Myquillyn Smith
Siete Tortilla Chips | Grain free | Gluten Free Chips
Grace for the Good Girl: by Emily P. Freeman
A Million Little Ways: by Emily P. Freeman
Decorative Ceramic Match Holder With Wooden Tray
River Birch Lavender Tip Decorative Matches
Heathers renaissance dress
Suits: The Complete Series 1-9
You can find part...2024-09-2025 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked with Emily P. Freeman (part 1) :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 489]How do you know when it is the right time to leave a season? Do you know how to sit in silence with people? Would you consider yourself a good listener? Today Emily P. Freeman joins us to discuss her new book, How to Walk Into a Room. She is a New York Times bestselling author of six books with a masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Friends University. She has a true passion for teaching us how to listen well and hold grief and silence with those who need it most. Emily states that silence can teach u...2024-09-1600 minSidetrackedGood Samaritan or Scammed?“Good Samaritan or Scammed?” OR “Was Cynthia Almost Trafficked?”In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Bucees mishaps and near misses, exploding mousse cans, and chicken chips.
Redken Big Guts
WILDE Protein Chips Variety Pack
The Bear (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb
How I Met Your Mother The Complete Series
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Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com...2024-09-0629 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked Surprise :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 487]Sidetracked Surprise :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 487] Today Cynthia and I are talking about all things college drop off and how Cynthia missed saying goodbye to her daughter and I share how dropping Quade off in Tennessee went. We talk about back-to-school haircuts and terrible yearbook photos and rehash how we both ended up at the same event but had very different experiences. We end the episode with a cliffhanger story about Bucees and a HUGE exciting surprise you don’t want to miss. Connect with Cynthia Yanoff: Website: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof Instagram: @cynthiayanof Links Ment...2024-09-0600 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked with Jess Connolly :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 484]Are you tired physically, spiritually, or emotionally as a mom trying to do it all? Does the thought of resting make you stressed because you can’t see how? Do you know what kind of rest fills your soul? Today Jess Connolly joins us to talk about her new book and all the research behind the how, where, and why of rest. Jess’s life is full with being an author, Bible teacher, podcaster, and coach so she knows the challenges of finding pockets of rest in a full schedule. I love how we discuss that there is no one-size-fits-all formul...2024-08-1900 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked by the Olympics, Mammograms, and Family Gambling :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 481]Out of the gate today we are into all the TMI topics like how to wear your gown at the Doctor’s office, mammograms, and what stage of menopause we are in. (Did you know there are five?) Cynthia’s family keeps it real as usual by washing their healthy vitamins full of fruits and veggies down with Diet Dr. Pepper. Next up we discuss the Olympics, from what our favorite sports are to handball and break dancing, which we are pretty sure are made-up sports. I rehash my prolific synchronized swimming career and share how I impressed (read tortured) my bo...2024-08-0255 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastHow to Stay Calm with Strong Willed Kids? :: Kirk Martin [Ep 479] Summer of Mentorship Week ThreeI love Kirk’s realistic approach to parenting. He understands what your home dynamics are like. And gives practical tips. After listening to today’s episode you will have at least three different “tricks” to apply. Most of all, I’m thankful for the new perspective he has given me. Kirk helped me recognize how emotionally invested I was in my boys’ behavior and freed me from the need to regulate their behavior for them. The last couple days I’ve enjoyed the boys more. I’m also less tense and frustrated when we are out in public. In fact, I may need to go...2024-07-2233 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked with Makayla Noble :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 478]On September 20, 2021, Makayla Noble, a world-champion cheerleader, suffered an injury that resulted in a severe spinal cord injury. Both Cynthia and I were part of her extended community and were getting updates on her healing journey and how to pray for her. Today we have the honor of interviewing her to see how God has used her life to glorify Him even when things don’t go as planned. From the moment of her accident, Makayla felt the overwhelming peace of God, that He was going to take care of her and had a plan. She has mourned her physical body...2024-07-1500 minSidetrackedSidetracked by Naming Body Parts, Steaks for Lunch, and Summer Dilemmas (when you’re not in Italy)**earbud alert–if you listen with little ones around may want to pop in the ole earbuds or be prepared to have lots of conversations ;) ** We kick off today looking like we are going to two separate events, with one dressed up and one in athleisure. Are you team shorts or team dresses for summer? We give some summer updates including how to feed ALL of the teens that are home and my 1980’s drink that is keeping 4 boys hydrated. Social media has us convinced that everyone is traveling to Italy this summer, was there a BOGO deal...2024-07-0544 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked by Naming Body Parts, Steaks for Lunch, and Summer Dilemmas (when you’re not in Italy) :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 476]**earbud alert–if you listen with little ones around may want to pop in the ole earbuds or be prepared to have lots of conversations ;) ** We kick off today looking like we are going to two separate events, with one dressed up and one in athleisure. Are you team shorts or team dresses for summer? We give some summer updates including how to feed ALL of the teens that are home and my 1980’s drink that is keeping 4 boys hydrated. Social media has us convinced that everyone is traveling to Italy this summer, was there a BOGO deal we missed? Recap...2024-07-0500 minSidetrackedSidetracked with Beth McCordToday’s podcast kicks off with a real-life example of how the enneagram can improve relationships and facilitate healthy conflict resolution. Heather sent our guest, Beth McCord, a less than friendly email recently and Beth responded with grace and understanding because she knows how to navigate our personalities, what a gift. Our guest Beth is a well-known speaker, author, teacher, enneagram coach, podcaster, and more. She has honed her skill of understanding personalities while helping people find freedom in Christ. We ask her the big question of how to approach the enneagram from a Biblical pers...2024-06-1759 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked with Beth McCord :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 473]Today’s podcast kicks off with a real-life example of how the enneagram can improve relationships and facilitate healthy conflict resolution. Heather sent our guest, Beth McCord, a less than friendly email recently and Beth responded with grace and understanding because she knows how to navigate our personalities, what a gift. Our guest Beth is a well-known speaker, author, teacher, enneagram coach, podcaster, and more. She has honed her skill of understanding personalities while helping people find freedom in Christ. We ask her the big question of how to approach the enneagram from a Biblical perspective when there are so many...2024-06-1700 minSidetrackedSidetracked by American Idol, Father’s Day, and EyebrowsToday’s sidetracked starts off with Cynthia airing her grievances. We talk about eyebrows and all of the products we use to get them to grow. Then move on to an update about our Patreons which we find out are the Wal-Mart and Target of that platform. I guess once you start posting content people remember they are paying for it. We also talk about our local celebrity from American Idol, Jack Blocker, and break down the difference between the new American Idol and the era of Simon Cowell. Turns out we are both the Simon Cowell of our fa...2024-06-0744 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked by American Idol, Father’s Day, and Eyebrows :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 471]Today’s sidetracked starts off with Cynthia airing her grievances. We talk about eyebrows and all of the products we use to get them to grow. Then move on to an update about our Patreons which we find out are the Wal-Mart and Target of that platform. I guess once you start posting content people remember they are paying for it. We also talk about our local celebrity from American Idol, Jack Blocker, and break down the difference between the new American Idol and the era of Simon Cowell. Turns out we are both the Simon Cowell of our families sh...2024-06-0744 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked with Toni Collier :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 468]Today kicks off our new sidetracked series with a surprise guest! Toni Collier- author, speaker, podcaster, and single mom- joins us to cover all the topics. Toni is the author of Broken Crayons Still Color and encourages people that even in the hard and dark parts of life God is waiting to use us. In our brokenness, we can see God in the land of the living. She reminds us that regardless of events in our past there is still hope and joy to be found. Toni discusses how we lose wonder and excitement as we become adults and how...2024-05-2045 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 465]As usual, this sidetracked has so much packed into it, especially as we head into Mother’s Day and the end-of-school-year chaos. We recap my son Quade’s final high school musical performance as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Once again the tears are flowing as I process having a senior and all of the final milestones that come along with it. Cynthia tries to describe what her best Mother’s Day would look like and it ends up being a 1980’s party with a clean house and peaceful kids. While I would like to bring back the homemade Mother’s...2024-05-0300 minSidetrackedSidetracked by Instagram Arguments, Chicos, and End-of-School Year EmotionsRight off the bat Cynthia and I get sidetracked by my grumpy mood. A mood I blamed on an instagram battle but probably more about my grief of having a senior who is actually going to college! There’s some rehashing of the Bachelor, Heather’s advice for renting with Turo and discussion whether audiobooks count as reading. We also get sidetracked talking about all of the end-of-school year emotions including Cynthia's current struggle over her first grader’s learning and reading challenges. She claims her stage of life is somewhere between Kidzbop music and shapewear from Soma. W...2024-04-0546 minSidetrackedSidetracked by Throat Gurgles, Unlikely Friendships and Trash Can Valentines :: special guest Rachel GreenToday’s show starts with a small hiccup and then really gets going with our guest and listener Rachel Green (but not that one ;)). We discussed what we had for breakfast and it was everything from a frittata, to coconut milk yogurt with all the toppings, to a Diet Dr. Pepper with saltines. Can you guess who ate what? Rachel admits to being sidetracked by ruminating over her busy calendar, and how Cynthia’s book is helping her, “get comfortable with being uncomfortable so she can bring others in”. We share what the Lord is teaching us lately inc...2024-03-0148 min
The Happy Hour with Jamie IveyHH #647 Some of Our Favs: Occupying Your God-Given Space with Heather MacFadyenDue to an unexpected crisis, Jamie will be delaying her book publicity and tour. She will also be taking a break from social media, public appearances, and recording podcasts until she has had time to process, discern, and recover. The best way you can show Jamie your love and support is to listen to these pre-recorded shows and share with a friend. My friend Heather MacFadyen is back on The Happy Hour today. Heather is the host of the popular parenting podcast Don't Mom Alone, with more than 20 million downloads from around the globe, as well as the...2024-02-2346 min
The Aro PodcastHow to show up as the best version of yourself for your kids with Heather MacFadyenThis week on The Aro Podcast, Joey has an insightful conversation with Heather MacFadyen, the host of the widely popular Don't Mom Alone podcast, which has reached over 21 million downloads. Heather shares the story behind her podcast and opens up about her personal journey in motherhood, sharing how she struggled and isolated herself. Heather and Joey navigate the stages of childhood, discussing the isolating feelings mothers may encounter, and Joey poses the question of what practical advice could Heather give to a mom working to build adult friendships. Heather also highlights a profound insight—that a child's resilience is ti...2024-01-3054 minSidetrackedOut with the Old Cherry Bomb Exhaust and In with the New :: Sidetracked by the New Year feat. Laurel DeniseHappy New Year! We’re starting the year off right with mile-long to-do lists and a complex highlighting system so we don’t forget to wash the dog in the midst of crocheting that giant bow. JK! But we are thinking about what went well in 2023 and what we’re focusing in on 2024. Whether you make resolutions or not, evaluating how things are going is helpful and the flip of the calendar is a natural time to do just that. But because we’ve been victimized by the to-do list just as often as we’ve been help...2024-01-0553 minSidetrackedSidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent FailsReady or not, the holidays are upon us! What are your favorite holiday traditions? What are the ones you could leave behind? Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we discuss everything from trees (real, fake, and Jesse) to gift giving philosophies (more or less presents than Jesus?) to elves and shepherds and the awful name your pie might get if it doesn’t come out just right. There’s even help for the mom who just wants to help her kids see Jesus in the midst of all the holiday stuff! Become a Super Tracker...2023-12-0149 minSidetrackedsidetracked with fall, homecoming and sibling conflictIt’s mum time in Texas, y’all! Both the colorful garden flowers and the personalized faux floral and ribbon creations seen at Texas homecoming football games. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we decode what the kids are saying these days, design our own mums, and talk about the hard things life has thrown at us lately. We discuss the trap of comparison and we finally stop searching for the elusive Conflict-Free Sibling Zone but instead help our kids learn reconciliation. Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the sn...2023-10-0647 minSidetrackedsidetracked with cynthia & heatherIs Back-to-School time a mini fresh-start for you? With all the fresh supplies we get a chance to think again about who we want to be and what our daily life can look like. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we discuss rhythms we are creating for the fall. Cynthia discovers AI and we talk habits, opening our homes for connection, scrapbooking for our younger selves, and new business ventures! Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.co...2023-09-0145 minSidetrackedbeating expectationsWe’re baaaaaack! How was your summer? Maybe you’re like us…a little laughing, crying and even vacation freak-outs. Around here you’re never alone. Listen in for a fun conversation with our friend Cynthia Yanof as we chat about summer adventures and the transition to Fall. We’re talking about expectations as moms. How sometimes things turn out better than expected and other times we grieve the loss of what we thought would be. We discuss surrendering long-held family traditions to embrace what God has next for your family. And, listen closely for a special announcemen...2023-08-1841 minThe Happy Hour with Jamie IveyHH #603 Occupying Your God-Given Space with Heather MacFadyenIf you’re anything like me you may have had a negative definition of humility. A definition that may mean punishment, or to make yourself less than. Maybe it was even used against you in response to an action. What if biblical humility doesn’t start with doing or being less, but instead starts with fully recognizing and living in your God-given space. What if biblical humility begins with stepping into the life God has for you? My friend Heather MacFadyen is back on The Happy Hour today. Heather is the host of the popular parenting podcast Don't...2023-08-1650 min
Restoration Home with Jennifer PepitoThe Rule of Life with Heather MacFadyenBuilding a rule of life is about the practical culmination of the last 10 months into a vision board for how to take what you're learning, and make it your own. A huge part of the ongoing struggle we face in doing so is comparison and becoming sidetracked by other people's "spaces".
Or maybe you're building a family vision and you're not being sidetracked by other people, but you are making a plan that is contained and measured by your limitations, fears, and vows. In doing so, are you ignoring the space and vision that God wants to...2023-07-1428 min
Crystal Paine Show217. How to Identify & Occupy Your God-Given Space (with Heather MacFadyen)Heather MacFadyen and I have both been blogging for a long time, but our paths took very different directions online. And that's exactly what this conversation is about! Heather is a well-known podcaster and author of the book, Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space.In this podcast episode, Heather shares about her journey and how she set out to write a book years ago and ended up getting rejections that led her to podcast instead -- something that has opened more doors and made more impact than she could have...2023-07-0434 min
The Living Room with Joanna Weaver112: Right Where You Belong with Heather MacFadyenWherever you are…be there!
That’s the message of this episode with Heather MacFadyen, author of Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space. But there is so much more to this interview! Heather shares the importance of connecting to God and tapping into the power He provides to become everything He wants us to be. Best of all, she shows us how to do it!
Don’t miss the powerful prayer time at the end. The Holy Spirit wants to minister to your heart and bring the inner healin...2023-06-0741 min
Dwell DifferentlyStepping into Your Gifting // Heather MacFadyenHave you ever felt unsure of how God has gifted you? As Heather MacFadyen says, we’ve all been called to make disciples, but the where and how will look different in everyone’s lives—and that is freeing! Join author and podcaster Heather MacFadyen as she talks with Natalie Abbott about how to identify what God has uniquely equipped you to do, why God gives gifts to his people, and how to not miss out on the goodness that God has for you. This month’s memory verse: “Each of you should use whatever gift you h...2023-05-1033 min
The Alli Worthington ShowHow to Know What God Wants For You with Heather MacFadyenWhat if I told you that shrinking back when you’re called to something big is not a display of humility? It is so ingrained in us, especially as women, to think of ourselves as less-than in an effort to be humble. But what if it’s actually pride that makes us play small?
This idea of understanding true humility was a big focus for me when I wrote Standing Strong, and I couldn’t wait to have a conversation with my friend Heather about it!
Heather MacFadyen is the one to talk about this with bec...2023-04-2448 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalRight Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space by Heather MacfadyenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646563to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space
Author: Heather Macfadyen
Narrator: Heather Macfadyen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes
Release date: April 18, 2023
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Most lifestyle books for women are saying one of two things: 'Hustle!' or 'Slow down!' We are either prodded into endless activity and productivity or told that what we really need is to prioritize rest, relaxation, and simply 'being.' Is it any wonder we feel torn in every direction, worried we're missing the...2023-04-185h 32The Alli Worthington ShowHow to Embrace Imperfection in Motherhood with Heather MacFadyenWe’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But so many moms feel alone. Whether it’s internal pressure of trying to be the perfect mom or external standards we’re trying to meet that we find all over Instagram. Well, friends, my guest today is going to help us be our authentic true selves while raising our kids.
Heather MacFadyen is here to break motherhood down for us. Together, we open up about motherhood and what trying to be the perfect mom really does to us. We also chat about h...2022-03-1443 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityDon't Mom Alone: Growing the Relationships You Need to Be the Mom You Want to Be by Heather MacfadyenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/550564to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Don't Mom Alone: Growing the Relationships You Need to Be the Mom You Want to Be
Author: Heather Macfadyen
Narrator: Heather Macfadyen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes
Release date: October 26, 2021
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Being a good mom isn't about doing everything right to create a set of perfect trophy children—though every mom has felt the pressure to do just that and to do it all on her own. To ask for help feels like defeat. Yet when we try to do it all by our own st...2021-10-265h 39
Don't Mom Alone PodcastHow to Avoid Power Struggles :: Stacy Bellward and Chad Hayenga [Ep 292] With more family togetherness than ever before comes the potential for a lot more arguing and nagging our kids to obey. If you’re stuck in a parenting rut or negative cycle, then our friends from Connected Families are here to help. Stacey Bellward and Chad Hayenga join me to talk about breaking the patterns of defensiveness in our kids and how the power of curious questions can create productive conversations and build wisdom. “I think as we look at scripture and we consider how Jesus approached people, you know, it was surprising to me...2020-06-2941 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastReflecting on Financial Priorities :: Ericka Young [Ep 286]During the ongoing health crisis of COVID-19, there are a lot of changes in household finances. Maybe grocery and electric bills have gone up because everyone is home. You or your spouse may have a reduction in income or you’ve faced losing your job. In the same way we work to protect ourselves with social distancing and wearing masks in public, there are some important things we can do to protect our finances and take time to reflect on where our money goes each month. Financial coach Ericka Young joins me to talk about budgets, cutting cos...2020-05-1835 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastEnneagram and Stress :: Ian Morgan Cron [BONUS]In this bonus episode, we are sharing information from a session Ian Morgan Cron did on Enneagram and Stress. We go through each Enneagram number and talk about their strengths and weaknesses under pressure and some simple ways for each type to flourish in these hard times As we’ve said in previous episodes, the Enneagram is just a tool to help us understand ourselves and others better. At a time when being quarantined at home can cause all kinds of friction, understanding each other’s unique perspective on the world is such a gift. And the...2020-04-1736 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastAnswering Your Questions :: Heather MacFadyen [Ep 276]This week Don’t Mom Alone’s host Heather MacFadyen answers your questions! She shares everything from a favorite weeknight recipe to her personal testimony of faith and what worship song she has on repeat. “That song to me just takes you to a place of setting aside all distraction and anything that's trying to pull you from his presence and his get you to a place of listening. I think sitting and listening to the Lord is probably where are we all struggle the most these days. We want to study, we want to check off someth...2020-03-0238 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast6th Podcast-iversary Heather MacFadyen Ep 265 Wow! Six years into podcasting and the 265 episodes of this show have been downloaded 8.7 million times across 204 different countries. Today we are celebrating our podcast-iversary with a “best-of” show featuring clips from your favorite episodes. We’re also featuring testimonials from listeners who share how the podcast has helped them not mom alone. Like these quotes from moms: “This podcast has really become my one-stop show for all things parenting. I love how you cover such a wide range of topics and how all of your guests are filled with grace...2019-11-1126 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastCompassion Changes Everything :: Jonathan Almonte [Ep 264]Jonathan Almonte’s story shows how sponsoring a child through Compassion International (or other similar programs) can change the course of a child’s life. However, it is the compassion of the people in his story who loved him when he fought back and wrote him letters calling out his identity and inherent worth as a child of God that may have made the biggest difference. “That letter changed my life. I was believing that I was a mistake. I was believing that God was not good for me. This letter helped me to understand that Go...2019-11-0447 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastThe Ministry of Presence in a Broken World Tess Clarke Ep 252After my recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, I’m so excited to introduce you to Tess Clarke. We process some of what we learned on the trip to visit refugees from Central and South America and hear about the work Tess and her husband are doing with their non-profit, Seek the Peace. Tess feels called to a ministry of presence in the same way that Jesus enters into our lives. It doesn’t mean that the circumstances are changed, but He takes away our aloneness, our guilt, our shame and our fear by being present with us in t...2019-06-1757 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast20th Anniversary Q & A Bruce and Heather Ep 242To celebrate our 20-year wedding anniversary, Bruce and I are answering your questions! We have a fun time reminiscing on our wedding, the early years of parenting and all the twists and turns our lives have taken since we joined them together. We talk about parenting styles, balancing our roles and how I learned not to micromanage him when it came to caring for our boys. As much as we enjoy looking back at our years before kids when we traveled a bunch, the fun concerts we went to, and friends we made, we wouldn’t...2019-04-0857 min
Christy Wright's Business BoutiqueInviting Faith Into Your Business with Heather MacFadyenIt’s hard to believe that nearly five years ago, Business Boutique was just a dream in my heart. Wow. That’s hard to grasp on so many levels, but especially because Business Boutique is such a huge part of my life now. But, y’all, talk about humble beginnings. All we really knew is that we wanted to create a place where women could get the support and training they need to make money doing what they love. That’s it. So we went straight to the source: women who knew they were made for more. We talke...2019-03-0547 min
Hope Has A Voice PodcastHeather MacFadyen From Don't Mom Alone Podcast EP3Heather MacFadyen is the founder of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast and the Not Alone Community. She supports and mentors a large community of women and moms, encouraging others to come out of isolation and move toward community. Heather is full of insight and uses real-life stories to convey deep truths about who God is and what He wants to do in our lives. Links mentioned: Novo Ministries Don’t Mom Alone Website The Wonderful World of Wemmecks by Max Lucado The Fogotten God by Francis Chan Con...2018-11-1647 min
DeclareTrends in Podcasting :: Heather MacFadyen {EP 85 }MEET HEATHER: Heather MacFadyen has been married since the turn of the century (sounds more impressive than it is). She is the mother of four young boys (born exactly, to the day, within 6 1/2 years . . . just like she’d always planned). She hosts “The God Centered Mom Podcast” weekly interviewing fellow journeyers […]
The post Trends in Podcasting :: Heather MacFadyen {EP 85 } appeared first on Declare.2018-09-1152 min
chatologieEpisode 51: Hearing the Voice of God with Heather MacFadyenShow Notes: Heather MacFadyen is a wife, mom of boys and host of the popular podcast, God Centered Mom. Don’t forget to support chatologie at Patreon.com for extra content coming your way in June! Follow Heather on all the socials @godcenteredmom Follow Angie @angiebrownelkins Things we talked about on today’s show: Whisper by Mark Batterson … Continue reading "Episode 51: Hearing the Voice of God with Heather MacFadyen"2018-05-2900 min
The Wise IdeaEpisode 015 [Parenting/Family/Moms] – Living As A God-Centered Mom With Heather MacFadyen – Part 2Living As A God-Centered Mom :: A Discussion About Parenting, Motherhood, and Life with Heather MacFadyen (God-Centered Moms) - Part 2Focusing on Moms and Mother's Day, our host Christopher J Harris, welcomes Ms. Heather MacFadyen, host of the The God-Centered Mom Podcast (where Mom's can admit that they're not perfect!) and a mom of four sons for a Two-Part Conversation around her story, her growth as a mom, and what's learning as she leads thousands of mom's around the world. While the focus is on Moms, both Moms and Dads will benefit from hearing her story and insight. Happy...2018-05-1735 min
The Wise IdeaEpisode 015 [Parenting/Family/Moms] – Living As A God-Centered Mom With Heather MacFadyen – Part 2Living As A God-Centered Mom :: A Discussion About Parenting, Motherhood, and Life with Heather MacFadyen (God-Centered Moms) - Part 2
Focusing on Moms and Mother's Day, our host Christopher J Harris, welcomes Ms. Heather MacFadyen, host of the The God-Centered Mom Podcast (where Mom's can admit that they're not perfect!) and a mom of four sons for a Two-Part Conversation around her story, her growth as a mom, and what's learning as she leads thousands of mom's around the world. While the focus is on Moms, both Moms and Dads will benefit from hearing her story and insight. Happy Mother's Day...2018-05-1735 minThe Wise IdeaEpisode 014 [Parenting/Family/Moms] – Living As A God-Centered Mom With Heather MacFadyen – Part 1Living As A God-Centered Mom :: A Discussion About Parenting, Motherhood, and Life with Heather MacFadyen (God-Centered Moms) - Part 1
Focusing on Moms and Mother's Day, our host Christopher J Harris, welcomes Ms. Heather MacFadyen, host of the The God-Centered Mom Podcast (where Mom's can admit that they're not perfect!) and a mom of four sons for a Two-Part Conversation around her story, her growth as a mom, and what's learning as she leads thousands of mom's around the world. While the focus is on Moms, both Moms and Dads will benefit from hearing her story and insight. Happy Mother's Day...2018-05-1037 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastThe Right to Change My Mind Bruce Heather Ep 196Life is full of decisions. We do our best to choose wisely and follow God’s lead. Sometimes God leads us in a different direction. It doesn’t always make “sense” in the moment. And it definitely isn’t easy to share those changes with others. It’s been over a year since we’ve given you a glimpse behind the scenes. In that time A LOT has happened in our world: new job, school shifts, adopting & “re-homing” a puppy. So I’m bringing my hubby Bruce back on the show to share one concept he’s used at work for years...2018-03-0545 min
Simply Joyful with Kristi Clover | Encouragement for your Faith and FamilySJP #028: Heather MacFadyen: Learning How to Remain a God Centered MomEpisode #028 with Heather MacFadyen Learning How to Remain a God-Centered Mom Head to KristiClover.com/028 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you! * Check out this week’s wonderful sponsor: JELLY TELLY! Head over to KristiClover.com/JellyTelly Use the coupon code "SIMPLYJOYFUL" (All caps!) — & get a FREE 7-day trial + a Jesus coloring book download from Jelly Telly Have you heard of Heather MacFadyen from the God-Centered Mom Podcast? I hope you have! Tod...2017-09-2555 min
InspiredToAction.com - Inspiration for MotherhoodIsrael: Where Faith Meets Place with Heather MacFadyen :: ITA #133Through some miraculous circumstances, my guest Heather MacFadyen took a powerful trip to Israel this past spring. She shares how that trip impacted her life, her walk with Jesus and changed her understanding of the Holy Land and the people who live there.
“If Christians want to really know God, and our faith and our roots, we need to know Judaism. We need to know what Jesus did and how he lived. It makes everything come to life more.”
In This Episode, You’ll Hear…
Heather’s miraculous trip to Israel and...2017-08-2554 min
InspiredToAction.com - Inspiration for MotherhoodIsrael: Where Faith Meets Place with Heather MacFadyen :: ITA #133Through some miraculous circumstances, my guest Heather MacFadyen took a powerful trip to Israel this past spring. She shares how that trip impacted her life, her walk with Jesus and changed her understanding of the Holy Land and the people who live there.
“If Christians want to really know God, and our faith and our roots, we need to know Judaism. We need to know what Jesus did and how he lived. It makes everything come to life more.”
In This Episode, You'll Hear...
Heather’s miraculous trip to Israel and how it cam...2017-08-2554 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastParenting Small Shontell Brewer Ep 140Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him. 2016-10-3156 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastWisdom from Grammie Doris Howard Ep 109Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him. /2016-02-2649 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastKnow God by studying His Word in 15 minutes a day Katie Orr Ep 101Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him. /2015-12-3147 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastConnecting with Your Kids in Any Circumstance Jim & Lynne Jackson Ep 98What we chat about:
The busyness of the holidays and how it inhibits connection with our kids.
Showing yourself self-compassion.
What phrases are you repeating in your mind that fuel anxiety.
How to apply the Connecting Families framework to a stressful situation Heather experienced.
Why kids can behave better at school/other places and fall apart at home.
Working with your kids in challenging scenarios.
How to connect with our kids when we don't even like them.
Dealing with your need to get parents' approval (the grandparents) when kids misbehave.
When the lies we believe about our kids...2015-12-031h 03
Don't Mom Alone PodcastFor the Love of God Jenny Supizio Ep 48Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him. /2015-02-0840 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastWhen Your Husband has a Demanding Job :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 38]In today’s episode, my husband Bruce & I share the story of our last 3 years. A period of time where his workload was heavy, children were all-consuming and personal time was almost non-existent. Can you relate? If your husband has (or you have) a demanding career, then hopefully our story will remind you you are not alone. Maybe hearing how we coped will give you ideas to keep your head above water. (And there are a few general marriage tips we throw in as a bonus). What we talk about: Our brief summ...2014-09-0829 min
InspiredToAction.com - Inspiration for MotherhoodITA #35 – Becoming a God Centered Mom and The Art of Raising Boys – An Interview with Heather MacFadyenMy good friend Heather MacFadyen is sharing the art of raising boys - four of them! - and becoming a God-centered mom. She calls herself simply the "self-centered mom trying to be the God-centered mom."
Grab your headphones, join us for a chat and keep reading to learn more!
Heather is the mother of four young boys (born exactly, to the day, within 6 1/2 years . . . just like she’d always planned). Heather writes about motherhood and chronicles the humbling journey of “relentlessly replacing ‘me’ with ‘He’” — sharing the daily struggle of remaining God-centered while mothering four w...2014-03-0333 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastParenting Joy {GCM Podcast Episode 13} with Rachel Anne RidgeHeather interviews Rachel Anne Ridge. 2014-02-1733 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastThe Antelope in the Living Room {Episode 12} Melanie ShankleHeather interviews NYTimes Best Selling Author, Melanie Shankle. They discuss Melanie's new book, "The Antelope in the Living Room". Melanie tells the story of one of her humbling marriage moments. At the end of the podcast, Melanie shares how she stays God-centered and how she chooses what to read from the Bible. 2014-02-1046 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastThe BEST Ever Life {GCM Episode 11} with Nancy WilliamsHeather interviews her mentor's mentor, Nancy William. A grandma to 10 and great-grandma to 4, Nancy provides wisdom and great perspective. She also shares a family gratitude tradition dating back 40 years. Also discussed: mom guilt, best parenting resource, praying with your kids, and husbands who work a lot. 2014-02-0335 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastFirst Time (God-Centered) Mom {Episode 10 with Crystal Stine}Heather interviews Crystal Stine, mother to two-year old Maddie. Crystal shares her story of reluctantly walking into motherhood. The humbling process of experiencing a miscarriage. The joy of having her daughter. She also gives ideas for ways she makes time to spend in God's word throughout a busy day of juggling a full-time (outside the home) job and being a mom. 2014-01-2536 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastDiscipleship 101 {GCM Ep 9 with Cathy Price}Heather interviews her mom, Cathy Price. They discuss the what, how, who, and why of discipleship. If you've ever been curious about what it means to be a discple or to disciple others, this episode is for you. 2014-01-1828 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastGCM podcast-Ep. 8-Redeeming Love (Rebekah Greer)Heather interviews a long time friend, Rebekah Greer. In this episode Rebekah shares her story of marriage at a young age, her husband's infidelity, multiple attempts at reconciliation and their eventual divorce. She also vulnerably shares the challenges of being a single mom with 5 kids and how the church supported her through that time. Make sure you listen to the whole episode to hear how without any plan to find another husband, the Lord graciously provided a wonderful man whom she married several years ago. Rebekah wonderfully communicates the hope in connecting with God over any other relationship and...2014-01-1346 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastGCM Podcast- Ep. 7 with Tricia GoyerHeather interviews Tricia Goyer, an experienced author and mother of 6 children (ages 3 to 24). They discuss balancing working at home with family life. In addition, they encourage the listener to see where God is working and join Him. The conversation also includes ideas on how to select activities for your family and how to include children in your ministries. 2013-12-3034 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastGCM-Ep 6-Donut DatesHeather interviews her father discussing ideas to be intentional in teaching children God's Word and in spending quality time with them. Her dad, John Price, shares how he grew up in a "Christian" culture but never really grasped salvation until adulthood. Listen to how he decided to study the Bible with his kids and his method of doing so. Resources mentioned in the podcast can be found at GodCenteredMom.com. 2013-12-1723 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastGod Centered Mom Episode 5-Serving as a Family {Bruce MacFadyen}Heather interviews her husband Bruce MacFadyen. He shares his experience taking short-term mission trips with his family. Through exposure to other cultures, children gain appreciation, perspective and gratitude for all they have been given. He also found the trips gave him opportunities to try out new skill sets and learn his giftedness. The biggest benefit being how his family bonded through a common purpose. 2013-12-0929 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastGod Centered Mom Podcast-Episode 4 with Francie WinslowHeather interviews Francie Winslow, author of the blog, "Up, In and Out". They discuss the topic of spiritual health. Is there something blocking a deeper relationship with God? A brokenness or past hurt in need of healing? Francie guides the listener through the process of restoration and freedom. She also gives ideas on how to help our children process their own feelings and lies they believe, directing them to the truth in God's Word. 2013-12-0232 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastGod Centered Mom Podcast Episode 3 with Amanda White (OhAmanda)Heather interviews Amanda White about ministering to families while staying home with kids. Finding God's big dream while serving those right in front of you. They also discuss Amanda's Christmas Advent curriculum, "Truth in the Tinsel"...daily devotional and ornament crafts for little hands leading up to Christmas. 2013-11-2432 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastGod Centered Mom-ep 2 with Hayley Morgan (from The Tiny Twig)Heather MacFadyen interviews Hayley Morgan (from the Tiny Twig and author of "No Brainer Wardrobe"). These young moms share thoughts on the hardest part of motherhood. How having more than the social norm of children has made them both more introverted. What it means to "mother openhandedly". They each share personal stories of times they felt distant from God and how He brought them close. 2013-11-1739 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastFirst Episode with Mom Mentor Leslie Johnson (Sursee Gal)Heather MacFadyen interviews Leslie Johnson (from www.surseegal.com), fellow mother of 4 boys. Leslie offers wisdom, encouragement and pratical tips she has gained from growing boys into men. Through this interview the listener will be encouraged on how to replace "me" with "He".2013-11-0937 min