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The Mom's WeeklyCulturally Accepted vs. Truth: the Clash Between Popular Sayings and Biblical TruthIn today's world, we hear countless sayings and mantras that promote self-fulfillment, personal happiness, and chasing after what feels good. But what happens when these cultural norms clash with the teachings of scripture? In "Culture vs. Truth ," we dive into the tension between what society often accepts and what the Bible actually says. From the mantra "Do what makes you happy" to the belief that "follow your heart" leads to true fulfillment, we'll explore how these ideas compare to biblical truths like seeking God's kingdom and carrying our cross. Join us as we navigate the words and wisdom that...2025-03-1414 min
The Mom's WeeklySmall Things, Big Impact: Cultivating Growth in our Family LifeLet's dive into the powerful yet often overlooked small actions that can have a big impact on both our children's lives and our relationships with them. As moms, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle of daily life, but it’s the little things—a kind word or a simple gesture of love—that can make all the difference. Tune in for thoughtful insights and actionable ideas that will help you cultivate a richer, more meaningful connection with your kids, one small step at a time.2025-03-0125 min
The Mom's WeeklyNavigating Friendship & Change: a heartfelt conversation with my teenIn this heart-to-heart episode, I sit down with my teenage son as we reflect on the ups and downs of friendships—losing them, finding new ones— from a personal experience perspective, and learning what truly matters in a friend. Plus, we talk about the books that are shaping his perspectives right now!2025-02-1517 min
The Mom's WeeklyReframing your day- from waking up on the wrong side of the bed to powerful shiftWe’ve all had those mornings—waking up feeling off, frustrated, or just plain out of sync. But what if you could turn that feeling around? In Reframing Your Day, we explore how to shift your mindset and reclaim every minute of your day, even when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Join me as we dive into the mindset hack that help you transform your day from the inside out. 2025-01-3111 min
The Mom's WeeklyGoin beyond new year's resolutions- how to break away from unmet expectations in exchange for real transformation We're not talking about typical New Year's resolutions today. Instead, let’s dive into going beyond the usual goal-setting and explore true transformation—rooted in the Word of God. Let's discover how embracing God’s truth can set us free in this new season, empowering us to confidently set goals, knowing that we won't be afraid of falling short. This simple truth will help us pursue growth and purpose without fear.2025-01-1712 min
The Mom's WeeklyHow do you react to hard questions from your kids- challenge or opportunity? - Part 3 of our Intentional FamiliesLet's talk about the times our kids question our motives or question the things we say. Yep, we are going there! In today's conversation, we jump into family VALUES, as I ask you to answer some hard questions with me. Let's discuss a few action points that we as parents can set into place that will not only change our family life but will strengthen our relationships with each other when put into practice.2024-09-2019 min
The Mom's WeeklyHow do you react to hard questions from your kids- as a challenge or an opportunity? - Part 3 of our Intentional FamiliesLet's talk about the times our kids question our motives or question the things we say. Yep, we are going there! In today's conversation, we jump into family VALUES, as I ask you to answer some hard questions with me. Let's discuss a few action points that we as parents can set into place that will not only change our family life but will strengthen our relationships with each other when put into practice. 2024-09-2019 min
The Mom's WeeklyDon't fall into the parenting trap! - part 2 of our intentional families seriesLet's not be okay with staying comfortable- let's ask ourselves the hard questions. In today's episode, I give you a few challenges that encourage looking into our motives behind parenting. We talk about having a growth mentality and pursuing parenting in that light. ALSO, exciting news on the podcast today! NEW RESOURCE COMING YOUR WAY!2024-08-2616 min
The Mom's WeeklyWHERE DO I START? - part 1 of our intentional families seriesI am passionate about intentional parenting, this new series will be so much fun as we develop conversations around questions many of you have posed and answer some questions I have had over the years of parenting. today we answer the very first question, where do I start? It is a good launching point as we jump into intentional parenting. In other news, you do not want to miss out on the book 🎉 GIVEAWAY! 🎉 Over @ellieandtheboys on Instagram. One of my favorite parenting books, "Grace Based Parenting" written by Dr. Tim KimmelDon't forget to commen...2024-07-1916 min
The Mom's WeeklyThrive this summer- 3 ways I am going into this season intentionallylet't talk voices, showing up, and resetting! Three ways I am beeing intentional this season and three tips I believe will make a difference in the way this summer plays out in our family life. What are some ways you are centering your family life on whats important these next few months? I would love to hear from you! over on Instagram @ellieandtheboys.co LETS CONNECT! 2024-06-1214 min
The Mom's Weekly3 lessons learned that shifted my mindset on Mother's Dayfrom unmet expectations to seeing motherhood through the wrong lens, in today's podcast, I share some vulnerable places I have been in my walk as a mother and ways I have kept myself from fully enjoying Mother's Day because of my mindset. I also share a special message for those who are painfully walking through Mother's Day, may it be from the loss of your mother, the loss of a child, or a longing that has been unanswered... however the pain is showing up in your life today, I pray the words that have been spoken breathe life over...2024-05-0718 min
The Mom's WeeklyIDENTITY CRISIS- a reminder of who God says I am [Part 2]Reminders and a blessing in this episode! I mean, who doesn't like blessings?! I was encouraged as I was recording these episodes, going over the truth and speaking it out loud over my heart and mind. I hope you are just and encouraged by these reminders of WHO God says you are! 2024-04-0914 min
The Mom's WeeklyIDENTITY CRISIS- a reminder of who God says I am [part 1] A gentle reminder for our spirits and hearts of who God says we are, who He has called us to be and a reminder to live fully in knowing these truths. Happy April 1st! 2024-04-0212 min
The Mom's WeeklyRECLAIMING A HARD WEEK- steps I take when things are "off" in our family lifeHard days are not foreign to any family life, we are human, therefore we will have off days. But it makes a difference how we choose to live in those moments, days, or weeks and the outcome we will have. On today's podcast we talk about chosing the hard route in taking and inward inventory. We dive into what "looking inward" looks like for us as moms, instead of only looking to fix the problems we see arrise in our children's hearts. This idea is hard and takes time and intentionality but it is always worth it! 2024-03-1916 min
The Mom's WeeklyFINDING GOD IN THE MIDDLE OF MOTHERHOOD [Fighting discuragement over what our "quiet time" looks like]"It's ok if our quiet time looks messy or loud and if our prayers look like scattered thoughts" motherhood may not be a season of deep and long devotionals, but it is a season of finding God in moments. There is grace for you in the season of motherhood. Let's seek the Kingdom of God above all else in whatever capacity we can and find a way to embrace the messy and embrace the imperfection and above all else, embrace the Father. 2024-03-1211 min
The Mom's WeeklyTHE NAMES OF GOD- speaking life over our dayThere is power and life in the name of Jesus. Let these words wash over you and as you listen, I pray your heart and soul are filled with truth.2024-03-0506 min
The Mom's WeeklyHelping our children LIVE WITH IMPACT [Whole-Hearted Parenting]"Our children are an extension of God’s grace. Like you and I, they have the same father, who has given them gifts to share with others and they don’t have to wait to be adults or wait to grow up to leave a mark on this world" 2024-02-2715 min
The Mom's WeeklyFOSTERING LOVE IN THE FAMILY [Whole-Hearted Parenting]I share 6 things that we do as a family to intentionally foster love within the relationships in our home as well as give you practical applications we can start implementing today. Join us for a great conversation on whole-hearted parenting, and don't forget to answer my poll! It will be on Instagram @ellieandtheboys.co 2024-02-0627 min
The Mom's WeeklyTHE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION in family life- [Whole-hearted Parenting]Today, we will talk about two things: "the importance of teaching our children to communicate respectfully" & "the importance of how we [as parents] respond". Let's jump into scenarios that involve raw emotions instead of calm communication and what happens when we change the phrase “because I said so” in our vocabulary. 2024-01-3021 min
The Mom's WeeklyBEYOND THE BOAT: when faith meets fear- how we respond changes the story we have to tellA moment in history when the divine collided with the natural. In this episode, we are taking a deeper look at what happens when great faith meets overwhelming fear and what it looks like to have a story of faith instead of a spectator's story2024-01-2312 min
The Mom's WeeklyLines in the sand. A REAL LIFE STORY of a less than perfect family moment [Whole-hearted Parenting]This was going to be an amazing adventure, but something was simmering below the surface. Come with me as I share a real story with you of what a messy moment in life looked like and how a not-so-perfect moment turned into a God moment. This episode's questions: How often do we focus on the tasks at hand and forget about the hearts in our home? and How can we create an atmosphere in our home where we can start over?2024-01-1615 min
The Mom's WeeklySTAYING CONECTED in busy seasons [Whole-hearted Parenting]Sometimes life is less than ideal, with schedules pulling at us, projects to be done, and endless activities, leaving no time for real connections to happen in our family life. In today's episode, I share three things I have been intentional about that help create connections in these seasons of life.2024-01-0914 min
The Mom's WeeklyLET'S TALK ABOUT LOSS Let's jump into what some of the darkest moments of my life looked like and how God showed up. We talk about faithfulness, vulnerability, and the choices we make in life-altering moments.2024-01-0712 min
The Mom's WeeklyDO WE DARE? When God-sized dreams scare us, do we step into them or walk away?"So often we would rather conform to the spaces we have outgrown by making ourselves fit the confines of what was instead of stepping into the unknown". Let's choose to face this next year with a bold, fierce, beautiful, & living-out-loud kind of attitude and see what God can do through us together.2024-01-0611 min
The Mom's WeeklyINTRO to the Live Out Loud PodcastOur first episode together! I've shared my thoughts & heart on Instagram for quite some time, and now it's time to talk about it out loud, with you. A quick intro as to what you can expect from our time together & a short overview of the voice behind the podcast. Welcome to this space!2024-01-0602 min