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Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 120: The Final FarewellAfter six amazing years and 120 episodes, it’s time for us to say goodbye.— With love, Kate, Jamie, and SeptemberWe’ve spent these years covering it all — raising littles, grandparenting, homeschooling, women’s health, pregnancy loss, discipleship, meal planning, personal care, and finding our true identity in Christ.This podcast has been a journey we were honored to take with you.The laughs, the tears, the real-life moments — we’re so thankful you shared them with us.While we won’t be recording new ep...
2025-05-0533 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 119: Raising PeacemakersIf our homes aren’t places of peace, where will our children ever learn how to resolve conflict, show empathy, and extend forgiveness? As moms, we see it daily—sibling squabbles, hurt feelings, and the challenge of guiding our kids through disagreements. But raising peacemakers isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about stepping into hard moments with the goal of restoration.In this episode of Mom to Mom, September McCarthy, Kate Battistelli, and Jamie Erickson unpack what it means to cultivate hearts that seek harmony. We’ll talk about how to model peace in our own r...
2025-02-2432 min
Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschool, Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family326. Rejecting Apathy And Embracing Excellence In Your Homeschool With September McCarthy Of September And Co.DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
Homeschooling well is a day by day decision, but homeschool parents should have a long range vision for how that will actually be carried out.
September McCarthy of September and Co. joins me in this episode to share her story of homeschooling the past 30 years. She'll share whether she has always loved homeschool, if it was easy, and her concerns about the future of homeschooled ch...
2025-01-1321 minLittle by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschool, Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family326. Rejecting Apathy And Embracing Excellence In Your Homeschool With September McCarthy Of September And Co.DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
Homeschooling well is a day by day decision, but homeschool parents should have a long range vision for how that will actually be carried out.
September McCarthy of September and Co. joins me in this episode to share her story of homeschooling the past 30 years. She'll share whether she has always loved homeschool, if it was easy, and her concerns about the future of homeschooled ch...
2025-01-1321 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 116: The Slow Fade: Guarding Against Spiritual Drift in Your HomeSpiritual drift doesn’t happen all at once—it’s the little things, the subtle shifts, the busyness that sneaks in and quietly pulls our hearts, and sometimes our families, away from Christ. In Episode 116 of the Mom to Mom Podcast, September invites us to take a closer look at these small but significant moments and ask the big question: how can we keep our homes anchored in God’s truth amidst the chaos of life?
We talk about recognizing the quiet signs of spiritual drift, why seemingly small compromises—like skipped prayer times or misplac...
2025-01-1322 min
Rooted HomeLife: Cultivating Home, Chasing AdventureHope for Your Homeschool, with September McCarthyIn today's episode I'm sitting down with September McCarthy to talk all about hope for our homeschools! September is the cohost of the popular podcast "Mom to Mom," speaker, and author of Hope for Your Homeschool and Why Motherhood Matters. She is the founder September & Co., a homeschool resource company that specializes in Biblical character education.
September is a wife and mom of 10, who has been homeschooling for almost 3 decades and is now helping to homeschool her grandchildren!
Connect with September here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septemberandco?igsh=MTJmZDR5aHA2OGpuMQ==
Website: https://septembermccarthy.net
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2024-11-1421 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 110: Raising Kids in an Age of Cultural RelativismIn a culture where the lines between right and wrong often seem blurred, our children are being bombarded with messages of “my truth” and cultural relativism. As Christian moms, it can feel overwhelming to teach our kids to stand firm in God’s absolute truth when the world says otherwise. But here’s the good news—we’re not alone in this journey!
In this episode of the Mom to Mom Podcast, Kate, September and Jamie dive deep into raising kids in an age of cultural relativism. We explore how to equip ourselves and our children...
2024-10-2126 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 108: Developing Spiritual Patience and EnduranceWe are living in a world of quick fixes and instant everything. In just a few clicks, we can have nearly anything we want in less than 24 hours. We want it fast, and we want it now.
But God isn’t in a hurry, and as we grow in our relationship with Him, we have to learn to trust His timing in everything, no matter how long it takes.
As moms, how do we resist the urge to expect immediate results in both our spiritual lives and with parenting our kids?
How...
2024-09-2317 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 107: We're Back!!The Mom to Mom Podcast is back with Season 6!! Kate, September and Jamie are excited and ready to dive into a fresh new season focusing on the need for steadfastness—in our faith and motherhood.
In today's episode we're catching you up on what’s been happening in our lives and previewing where we’re headed next in this new season. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just tuning in for the first time, we invite you to come along with us as we talk about the real-life joys and chal...
2024-09-0918 min
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 324: (Homeschool Special #3) In an Anxious World, Our Children Need a Slower Pace | September McCarthy, Hope for Your HomeschoolJoin host Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast as she sits down with September McCarthy, author of the new book "Hope for Your Homeschool," to explore the vital role of homeschooling in today’s fast-paced world. With a wealth of experience from raising ten kids and enjoying 12 grandchildren, September shares her insights on creating a nurturing, engaging home environment. They discuss the courage it takes to begin homeschooling, strategies for avoiding overwhelm, and the importance of embracing a slower pace for our children's well-being. This episode offers practical advice on managing multiple grade levels, fostering a supportive homeschool co...
2024-08-0453 min
Teach Them DiligentlyNavigating Triggers and Traps in Homeschooling | 261Welcome to the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today we are joined by the amazing September McCarthy. In today’s episode, Leslie and September will tackle a topic that resonates with many homeschooling parents – recognizing and navigating the triggers and traps in our homeschooling journey. Do you ever find yourself homeschooling because of external expectations? Have you felt alone and stuck in the same cycles, unsure of how to break free? We all have triggers, and September is here to help us identify them, explore ways to change, and ultimately find joy in the homeschooling journey.Meet the...
2023-11-2830 minMom to Mom Podcast{Rewind} Ep. 9: Summertime Self-care for MomsWe are mothers but we aren’t superwomen and we’re not supposed to be. When we are recharged, we're better able to cope with the issues that are bound to come up during the summer. In this episode, Kate, September, and Jamie share their best tips for using summer to refuel.
This episode originally aired in Season 1 of our show. Be sure to head to https://momtomompodcast.com/9-2/ for the show notes.
2023-07-1140 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 106: Personal Convictions vs. Biblical Commands in MotherhoodThere are plenty of issues that can divide Christian moms, with well-meaning and Jesus loving women on both sides of any argument. Yet the debate runs deeper than the typical "mommy wars" because at the heart of the division is our commitment to God and His Word. Today, we’re going to be talking about the differences between personal convictions (sometimes called freedoms) and Biblical commands. As we chat, we’re not necessarily going to share our individual beliefs about specific issues, but rather how to put our convictions in their rightful place.
This episode will conclude seas...
2023-06-2740 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 105: Q&A 2023 EditionRecently, Kate, September, and Jamie had the privilege of hosting a Q&A panel at the Teach Them Diligently convention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The room was packed with moms eager to ask them some hard questions about mothering, faith, homeschooling, discipleship, and so much more. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to get to all of the questions and there were several that were quite universal, so they thought it would be beneficial to discuss them on the podcast.
In this episode, they return to that stack of questions and do their best to answer them as if...
2023-06-2031 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 103: The Side HustleOur culture in general seems obsessed with the idea of "hustle." But for some of us, a side hustle can make all the difference in meeting our desire to stay-at-home with our kids as well as providing additional income or bringing personal satisfaction in an area of interest outside of motherhood.
Listen as Jamie, Kate and September delve into the topic of side-hustles (specifically for stay-at-home moms) and share insights and practical tips on how to balance family life and side-hustles, as well as how to identify profitable opportunities that may be better suited than others to...
2023-05-2327 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 102: Teaching Life SkillsWe live in a crazy, mixed-up world, vastly different from the world 20 years ago. Back then, there were no cell phones, only very rudimentary computers, no internet or social media and the world seemed much calmer as we all had more time to spend in face-to-face communication. We weren’t looking more at our phones and less at the world around us, the way many of us do today. Just stand in line at a restaurant or sit at your gate in the airport: ninety percent of people are staring at their phones rather than interacting with the ones ar...
2023-05-0939 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 101: Parenting Adult ChildrenMonths after Jamie wrote her first book, Homeschool Bravely, she was being interviewed on a podcast. And while she doesn’t remember much about that particular show, she does remember one particular question the host lobbed her way. She was asked, do you still have fears when it comes to your mothering? The podcaster was specifically referring to fears about homeschooling, and so Jamie's answer took the conversation in a different direction than she was shooting for. Jamie answered, “Yep, I fear what will happen when everything I have poured into them over the years is now theirs to do w...
2023-04-2537 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 99: No Fuss Ideas for a Christ-Centered EasterA few years into her mothering, Jamie decided that she wanted to put more emphasis on Easter in her home. It bothered her that Christmas–the day set aside to remember the birth of Christ--had become an entire season of celebration and yet Easter–the day honoring His ultimate sacrifice on the cross and His miraculous resurrection was just defined by most of the evangelical church, herself included, with a few lilies at the front of the sanctuary, maybe some new dress clothes most kids didn’t want to wear, and a basket of candy. She wanted her kids to see...
2023-03-2834 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 97: No More Entitled Kids“But so-and-so has one.” “It’s all your fault.” “That’s not fair.” As moms, we’ve all heard these dramatic declarations on occasion–often at full volume and packaged in tears. But while in their immaturity, kids can be prone to selfishness, if left unchecked these self-seeking desires can morph into an unholy trinity of Me, Myself, and I.
Today, Kate, September, and Jamie chat about curbing this “self” epidemic prevalent in our culture in adults and kids alike. Some folks would call this me-first attitude "privileged." Others might use the word “spoiled.” But for the sake of this conversation, th...
2023-02-2835 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 92: The Well-Read Mother with Jennifer PepitoThe best kind of mentor for motherhood is a real life one, but sometimes that’s just not possible. When needed, a book can be a great alternative. Fortunately, we've had Titus 2 examples and the wisdom of other trusted women in our lives because we’ve always surrounded ourselves with good books. Voices of encouragement, discipleship, and practical help have rung out to us from these pages and have helped shape our day-to-day faithfulness to our husbands, our children, our ministry commitments, our walk with the Lord…pretty much every area of our lives!
In today's episode, Jamie E...
2022-12-2032 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 88: Raising Christian Kids in an Unstable WorldThere’s a spiritual battle going on in our culture today, Mama, and it’s a battle for our children’s hearts, minds, and bodies. Just turn on your TV and watch the news, or scroll through Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram. It’s everywhere your kids are and everywhere you don’t want them to be. What can we, as moms, do to stem the tide of corruption targeting our kids?
In today's episode, September, Jamie and Kate chat about how they are raising Christian kids in an unstable world and how we can help our children to not only...
2022-10-2518 minMom to Mom PodcastEp. 87: Holy Hygge for Invitational LivingAre you curious about the lifestyle called hygge? According to co-host Jamie Erickson, the word comes from the British and Norwegian words for hug, and it's a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality from fostering a life of comfort, contentment and rest.
In today's episode, Jamie discusses her newly released book, Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow, with Mom to Mom co-hosts, Kate Battistelli and September McCarthy. While the book breaks down each of the tenets of hygge and examines them in light of the Gospel, the ladies discuss wh...
2022-10-1125 min
Knowing Motherhood29. Healing from Hormonal Imbalance with September McCarthyHormones affect every part of our mental, emotional and physical health and are often ignored by the professionals we see for our healthcare support.
Medication for anxiety or pill/devices to control bleeding are often a first resort to fix symptoms of an imbalance but as you will hear in todays discussion, there is a better way and it starts with acknowledging that something feels "off" with our body and then taking the time to be educated. Balancing hormones requires patience but the results can be life changing.
My guest today is September McCarthy, who joined me here for the...
2022-05-1957 min
THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A PHOENIX RISING FC SUPPORTERS' PODCASTEp.23 x-Phoenix Rising clinch a playoff spot. Cheers Tacoma! Guest: Kelley McCarthyWelcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 23!
Phoenix Rising beat Tacoma Defiance 2-1 earning a playoff spot, the top spot in the division and the most points of any team in the league!!!
This episode includes:
- A game round up with guest analyst Kelley McCarthy
- Standings and highlights from all four divisions in the USL Championship including recommendations on which games to watch in the coming week.
- A preview of Phoenix Rising's two upcoming AWAY games: LA Galaxy 2 (Los Dos) on Wednesday, September 27, and Orange County on...
2021-09-2835 minTHE FAN EXPERIENCE, A PHOENIX RISING FC SUPPORTERS' PODCASTEp.21 Phoenix Rising last minute heartstopper VS Los Dos - Guest Kelley McCarthyWelcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 21!
This episode includes:
- Kelley McCarthy is our guest analyst who is with us to discuss Phoenix Rising's away game against LA Galaxy 2! Phoenix managed to win 3-4 but it wasn't easy as our boys had to overcome a red card in the 82nd minute and had to come from being behind - twice!
- Standings and highlights from all four divisions in the USL Championship including a discussion on who gets the top spot when teams are tied on points.
- A preview of t...
2021-09-1439 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 63: Fall Routines & Rhythms to Keep Your SanitySeptember has arrived and school has begun all around the country. Kids are back in school and whether you homeschool or send your kids to public or private school, you’ve likely run into some issues in the morning or evening dealing with attitudes and habits that may have developed over the summer months.
How do you get back into the rhythm of the school year without losing your cool and keeping your sanity at the same time?
2021-09-0730 min
Everyday Prayers with Million Praying MomsWhy Does Prayer Matter, with September McCarthyMom of ten. Homeschool teacher. Working mom. Wife. Community member. Author. All of those titles describe today's guest on the Million Praying Moms podcast, September McCarthy. September's story of being a very busy mom and struggling to find the time to pray was one of our top responses to the reader survey that became the book, Praying Mom. In this chapter, Brooke offers tons of practical tips. It's kind of where the rubber meets the road, so to speak, and you'll find it very handy on your road to becoming a praying mom. So many of our r...
2021-08-2323 min
Halfway There229: September McCarthy and Suffering as Sanctification
September McCarthy has been married to her husband Dan for 30 years. Together they have ten children and four grandchildren. They have been homeschooling their children for 24 years, and have launched six, with four more still at home. Today, September shares how she met Jesus at family camp, how losing multiple children shaped her, and why she took a whole year off. Her sabbatical brought healing and clarity for where God is taking her and her ministry. September’s story reminds us that suffering and sabbath is for our sanctification.
Listen to September’s story now!
2021-01-1849 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 48: The Money Savvy Mom with Rachel CruzYour wallet tells the story of what you value. Your behaviors declare your beliefs. Perhaps that’s a scary thought for you. If so, the good news is that once you determine why you handle money the way you do, you can take steps to change those behaviors. You can determine what story your wallet tells from here on out.
2021-01-0526 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 47: Habits of a Healthy Mom with Rebekah FedrowitzOur guest today is Rebekah Fedrowitz, a board-certified holistic nutritionist and a women’s health speaker and author. Her passion is helping women identify, combat and recover from stress and hormonal health challenges so they can thrive in their health, life and purpose.
2020-12-2244 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 46: Talking About the Birds & the BeesThe "talk" doesn't have to be awkward. It only becomes uncomfortable when we ignore it. Talk early. Talk often and create an on-going conversation that continues to peel back the layers at age-appropriate times to help steer your child towards a healthy view of Biblical sexuality.
2020-12-0854 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 45: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Productivity Hacks to Start TodayIn today's episode, you'll hear many simple ideas and tips that can make a huge difference in your sanity! Organization is key and whether you’re naturally organized or not, taking time in this area will go a long way toward making life easier for you and your family.
2020-11-2447 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 44: Preparing Hearts & Homes for Christmas with Victoria DuerstockChristmas will be here before we know it and now is the perfect time to begin preparing for it, finding small ways each day to embrace the beauty of the birth of Christ and to engage our children in ways that will encourage them to keep Him as the focus.
2020-11-1029 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 43: God's Heart for Adoption with Tricia GoyerOn any given day there are nearly 438,000 children and youth in foster care. Nearly 110,000 are waiting to be adopted, waiting year after year for their forever home. Tricia Goyer, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of 10, seven of whom are adopted has joined us to talk about God's heart for adoption.
2020-10-2755 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 42: What a Black Mom Wants You to Know with Quantrilla ArdToday, we're joined by Quantrilla Ard, PhD who has come to chat with us about what it means to be a black mother raising black sons in America today and to share the disturbing truth about the disparities in both maternal and infant health within the black community.
2020-10-1343 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 41: Organization for Real Moms with Kristi CloverKristi Clover, author of M.O.M: Master Organizer of Mayhem, is here to teach us how to organize for the long haul--to makeover our spaces in a way that will work for us, not add more work for us.
2020-09-2943 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp.40: Helping Your Girl Feel Loved & Cherished with Lynn CowellHow can we raise our girls to have a strong foundation of faith, to know the one who holds her heart so she can confidently face the challenges of growing up? The girl who knows she’s loved will never need to look for love in all the wrong places. Today we’re talking with Lynn Cowell about raising girls and how we can help them discover God’s perfect, unconditional love.
2020-09-1536 min
Mom to Mom Podcast39: Visionary Motherhood with Sally ClarksonFrom working on college campuses to sharing the Gospel behind the Iron Curtain as a missionary, traveling around the world to speak on discipleship, Sally Clarkson has tenaciously sought after God's kingdom and has used her ministry to encourage others to do the same. From her best-selling books and ministries, Sally has shared from her heart and home about the value of motherhood and the potential for home to cultivate life, love, and faith.
2020-09-0150 min
Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyThe Purpose of Motherhood | September McCarthy | Ep. 125Motherhood is full and glorious - but also filled with trials and suffering. If we don't understand the purpose of our motherhood, we will get lost in everyday difficulties and no way to reclaim perspective. That's what I discuss today with September McCarthy, mother of 10 and homeschool mama. She has a unique perspective of generational motherhood with children spanning from age 28 to 8 years old. She has grandchildren and children of her own still in her home, affording her the perspective of a multi-generational mother and seeing how unique and beautiful our purpose is in God's kingdom. She s...
2020-08-2451 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 38: A Mother's Impact & Legacy with Chrystal Evans HurstAlmost all of us desire to leave a godly impact and a legacy, but are not always sure we are hitting the mark in our everyday love and efforts. Join us as we chat with speaker and author Chrystal Evans Hurst as she shares about the lasting impact that her mother Lois had on her life and the lives of so many others and how that has shaped the way she mothers her own children.
2020-07-2148 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 37: Small & Large Family LogisticsLoads of people are choosing to limit their families to one child. But is it biblical? We'll tackle that question in a future episode. But for today, we’re talking about the dynamics that different family sizes bring into play and how they affect our parenting styles.
2020-07-071h 03
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 36: The Girl MomAs mothers of girls, we're trying to raise up strong, Godly women in an ungodly world. A large part of who our daughters will become is deeply connected with what we model for them. We’re a blueprint. They watch how we dress, how we act, how we treat others. They’ll listen as we talk to our friends, our husband, our not-so-loving neighbors. They’ll pay attention to what we do, not what we say to do. And most importantly, they’ll observe how we live out the truth of God’s Word to the world.
2020-06-2359 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 35: The Boy Mom with Monica SwansonToday, we're passing the mic to Monica Swanson wife, mom, blogger, podcast host, and author of The Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You. Monica is passionate about encouraging moms who are raising boys in today's world and she's joined us today in a candid discussion about a mother's influence in the life of her sons.
2020-06-0934 min
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneSeptember McCarthy Motherhood MattersDiscover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Tired of mom guilt and feeling overwhelmed all the time? Complaining, arguing, and sibling rivalry don’t have to control your home. Homeschooling mom of ten, September McCarthy reminds us why motherhood matters and what you can do to make motherhood manageable and actually joyous. Learn about trigger points, handling conflict, and the importance of connecting with other moms.
Learn more about Sep tember McCarthy and her book Motherhood Matters.
2020-06-0122 min
Learning Little Lessons33. The Introverted Mom Life with September McCarthyDuring this episode I chat with author and speaker September McCarthy. We are talking about the introverted mom life; boundaries and balance at home, in ministry, and social invitations. September gives introverts permission to make time to refuel in purposeful ways. Be sure to connect with September on Instagram at SeptemberAnne. Check out her products for moms also on Instagram at SeptemberandCo
2020-05-2733 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 34: The Praying MomNothing we do is more important than prayer, and time on our knees will bear more fruit in our children’s lives than any other activity we engage in. Prayer is powerful and the sooner we learn to harness its incredible power correctly, the better. It’s the best investment we can make in anyone’s life, especially in our children's.
2020-05-2751 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 33: Foundations to Shape a Family with Ruth Chou SimonsIn today’s culture, families struggle to find the time and the urgency to be in the Word together. Today, we are joined by Ruth Chou Simons, bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, speaker, and mother to six boys who will help us build a Biblical foundation that will shape our family for eternity.
2020-05-1241 min
Joyfully HomeschoolingIntentional Homeschooling with September McCarthyToday I am chatting with September McCarthy. I first heard of September at the beginning of the school year. I was looking for a character study and came across her cards. Now, I am a huge fan and listen to her podcast, and can’t believe I didn’t know about her earlier. She is such a wealth of knowledge and was a huge blessing to chat with. In this episode, we go back to the basics and do a traditional Fess Up Friday interview. September and I chat homeschool regrets, struggles, joys and so much more. I can...
2020-05-0139 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp.32: The Theological Mom with Phylicia MasonheimerOur theology, or lack thereof, doesn’t just affect our eternity. It also affects our today. Simple, childlike faith is the start. But as you develop a deep relationship with God, it stands to reason that you’d want to know Him better--who He is and what He does. Theology is not for the Christian elite. It is for moms like you and me. The truth is, if we’re not living with right theology, chances are, we’re not rightly reflecting our Holy God.
2020-04-2829 min
The Tricia Goyer ShowWhy Motherhood Matters with September McCarthyWalk It Out Episode #96 Why Motherhood Matters with September McCarthy! September and I tackle how to handle schooling kids at home with success. We talk about morning time routines, giving our kids BIG goals, setting the mood for our home, and teaching our kids to have godly character! You don't want to miss it! For notes and links for everything we talked about on the show, visit: https://www.triciagoyer.com/096
2020-04-1858 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast092: Mothering in the Midst of a Pandemic with September McCarthySeptember McCarthy is a wife of 30 years, homeschooling mama of 24 years, has ten children ages 28-8, and is a grandma, as well. She is in the midst of multiple seasons of life all at once, and at the same time is a business owner, podcaster, and author. September is incredibly passionate about motherhood and joins me on the show today to inspire and encourage us in how we can mother well in the midst of a world-wide pandemic. What We Chat about in Today's Episode: ~Inspiration for moms who are trying to find passion for...
2020-04-151h 08
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 31: A Simple Start to Morning TimeSome folks prefer to call it Morning Basket, Morning Meeting, others who maybe choose to slot it at other times in the day instead of the morning have been known to call it Symposium or Power Hour. No matter what you call it, if you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you definitely know that Morning Time is a current buzzword in homeschooling circles. It seems that everyone has caught the fever. Today we're sharing our very favorite resources for Morning Time.
2020-04-1457 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp.30: Help for Schooling-at-HomeNow that life has shifted and we are all schooling at home, let’s spend some time chatting about what we’re supposed to do and how we should begin. If you’ve never homeschooled and this is brand new overwhelming territory, never fear!! Thank goodness for Jamie Erickson and September McCarthy, two seasoned and experienced homeschooling moms who, between them, have homeschooled 15 children from preschool through high school.
2020-04-0744 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 29: Is Your Teen Driving You Crazy?Raising teens can be both tricky and tremendously exciting at the same time. Your teen is dealing with hormones he or she hasn’t dealt with before. They might feel insecure or maybe because of social media, they’re being pressured to be cool. They are beginning to wake up to the reality of the world around them and starting to figure out what they love to do and what they’re good at.
2020-03-3140 min
The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women’s wellnessEp. 48 You Have What it Takes to Homeschool, with September McCarthySeptember McCarthy, homeschool Mom to 10 kids (yes, 10!) joins me to share from her wisdom and experience. September has a huge heart for family, and she is such an encouragement to me as a homeschool mom. In today's conversation, September shares life-giving perspectives as well as some of the simple methods she uses to make her day run smoothly. In light of the Coronavirus and most people currently being "locked in" with kids, I think this conversation will be incredibly practical and encouraging. Be sure to check show notes for the curriculums September and I have used over the year...
2020-03-311h 02
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 28: The Big Adjustment: Covid-19In this episode, we're talking about the real issues we’re all facing right now in the midst of dealing with Covid-19 and how that affects us as moms.
As hectic as it may seem, with all the change and upheaval and news reports to digest every day, we can find the silver lining if we look for it.
2020-03-2740 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 27: The Working-When-You-Don't-Have-A-Choice Mom with Stacey ThackerTo round out our three-part series of the working mom, we want to focus on a category of mothers who tends to get overlooked or perhaps, not considered when she is seen in the workforce or doing both working from home, working outside the home and raising a family. This is the woman who is working when that wasn’t necessary “the plan,” or the vision her family had made a choice for when considering who would work and why.
2020-03-1744 min
The Homeschool Solutions ShowHS 212: September McCarthy — Why Homeschooling MattersSeptember McCarthy has been homeschooling for 24 years! She is the mom of 10, grandma to 7, and her youngest is only 8. Which means that she’s still in the trenches with us, but has great-gobs of wisdom to share. September is the author of [Why] Motherhood Matters and is talking with us today about [Why] Homeschooling Matters. Her top reasons for choosing to homeschool her children are to help them: Know their identity Grow in character Develop strong relationships Discover their mission for life In today’s conversation we talk a lot about all four of these...
2020-03-1744 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 26: The Work-at-Home Mom with Heather MacFadyenToday we’re joined by Heather MacFadyen, wife, mother of four boys, and host of the wildly popular Don’t Mom Alone Podcast. She shares some great insight into finding the balance between work and home, setting good boundaries, and learning to delegate when necessary.
2020-03-0348 minKnowing Motherhood17. Why Motherhood Matters with September McCarthySeptember McCarthy joins me today to share her story of incredible loss and the many blessings that followed. You’ll be so inspired by the way that God has used her willingness to share to impact the lives of many other mothers and women of all ages. September is the author of Why Motherhood Matters; An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting. She is also a speaker, a podcast host, a small shop owner and homeschooling mama to 10 children, ages 8-27! I know this conversation will speak to your heart today, no matter what you’re walking through.
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2020-02-191h 01
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 25: The Working Mom {Part 1} with Emily ThomasIn part one of a three-part series about The Working Mom, Kate and September welcome Emily Thomas, who not only works full-time as a supervising RN at an eating disorder clinic but hosts the popular Mom Struggling Well podcast.
2020-02-1838 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 24: Ask Us Anything Q&AThe podcast is turning one and to celebrate we’re passing the mic to you. Over the last few weeks, we’ve invited you to share with us some of your burning questions: things you’ve always wanted to ask a mom a little further along on the journey. And you took us up on the offer. Dozens of questions poured in and today, we’re gonna try and tackle as many as we can.
2020-02-0447 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 23: Protecting Our Kids From PornToday, on the Podcast, we have a special guest, author Kristen A. Jenson. She’s here joining us to help give us some tools to have hard conversations with our kids in order to protect them from porn. Kristen is the author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books including the best-selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds.
2020-01-2144 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 22: The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible?What’s the crazy dream God has dropped in your heart, the wild adventure He’s inviting you to join? What is He asking you to do that you know you couldn’t possibly do on your own? In fact, if you try to do it on your own, you're pretty much guaranteed to fall flat on your face?
Has He given you a wild, preposterous, secret, scary, or enchanting dream or idea?
That’s what we call a God Dare.
2020-01-0739 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 21: When Anxiety Threatens to Pull You UnderFor the mom who struggles with anxiety and depression, the holiday season can magnify feelings of loneliness, despondency, and hopelessness. The holidays can be a trigger for past wounds and losses.
So today, we want to have a raw discussion around the table about our own struggle with anxiety and depression and share some physical and spiritual tools that have helped the three of us during some dark times in our lives including the holidays.
2019-12-2352 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 20: Mom Hacks for the Christmas SeasonSome of us LOVE the Holidays and everything that comes with it. And then some of us wish we could wake up and have the house decorated, everything wrapped, the food cooked and the festivities planned. Because, let’s just be honest… As a mom, the Holidays can be a tad bit overwhelming. It’s not that we don’t love our families or the special memories, but the hype and the expectations, the lists and the to-dos can sometimes overtake us.
So, today, consider this Episode to be your sanity saver.
2019-12-1043 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 19: The Digital FamilyIf your child is between the ages of 6 and 23, born between 1995 and 2012, then they are part of what’s called I-Gen or Gen Z. Seventy-four million Americans or 24% of the population fit this category. They are the generation that has never known life without the internet and they are the most smart-phone addicted generation in history. Though there are pros and cons to the digital world, the cons are winning.
What are parents to do? How do we reach the most isolated, loneliest generation in history?
2019-11-2638 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 18: Generational Influence of GrandparentsEvery grandparent has influence over their grandkids, whether good or bad. Let’s be honest: some of us did not grow up with examples of Godliness in the far reaching branches of our family tree. But, that just means that the inheritance can start with us. We can be the start of a generational line of faith. We can be a Lois.
As Deuteronomy 4:9 says, let us make the Lord and His faithfulness known to our children and eventually to our children’s children.
2019-11-1241 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 17: Come On In: Biblical HospitalityEntertainment puts on airs and shoots for the making of good impressions; hospitality opens arms and doors wide and allows us to live transparently for Christ. When we practice hospitality, we live out our real, messy, and redeemed lives before strangers and brothers alike.
Today, we look forward to creatively covering the Hospitality basics and breaking apart the myths that may keep us from living out a calling to live with welcome arms and open hearts.
2019-10-2947 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 16: Infant Loss & MiscarriageOctober is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month--a time each year set aside for us to remember and encourage those who have lost a child through miscarriage or early on in infancy. So today, we want to honor those mothers who grieve and also provide some helpful tools for those friends and family members who want to lovingly support a mother whose arms ache from the loss of her baby.
2019-10-1546 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 15: Devos for Busy Moms with Asheritah CiuciuThe words quiet and morning can feel like a weight. In most of our homes, things are only quiet for what feels like 2 seconds in any given 24 hour period. And for some of us, meeting God in the afternoon or evening ends up being much more meaningful.
We're joined today by Asheritah Ciuciu, author of Bible & Breakfast. She's come to share some great encouragement for spending time in God's Word.
2019-10-0144 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 14: Helping Kids Navigate FriendshipsFriendships are important for all of us and maybe even more so for our children as they begin to navigate growing up and start to figure out how to relate to others in a kind, Christ-like way. As children grow, their friendships will too and issues are likely to arise as they learn to deal with all different types of attitudes and upbringings that might be different from what they are used to.
2019-09-1743 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 13: Back to SchoolIt’s that time of year again! When we line up backpacks, lunch bags, piles of notebooks and return to a routine of academia, more structure and new beginnings for our kids. Back to School Season always brings a mix of emotions for moms. We're excited to have more routine after some much-needed summer flexibility. We're happy to see our kids back to learning and growing and we crave the newness of another school year.
2019-09-0340 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp.12: Meal Planning HacksThe busyness of fall will be here before you know it. And while you won’t be able to control every part of those chaotic days, you can take charge of a few things. You can control what you can control. Meal planning is one of those easy wins. By just putting a few systems in place, you can not only save your sanity, but also your time, your budget, and in some ways, your waistline and health because a plan will help you eliminate the need to eat out or eat easy.
2019-07-2347 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 11: Marriage & MotherhoodWe all know a great and godly marriage takes work. And it's also fair to say that motherhood is a full-time job of its own as well. It's a delicate balance. How DO we find the time, the space, the energy, and the focus to keep both relationships healthy and strong? Is it possible?
2019-07-0935 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 10: Building Character in Our KidsAs the old saying goes, “More is caught than taught.” And there aren't too many examples of that proverb that carry more weight than character. Mamas, whether we want to admit it or not, little eyes are watching us. And they are going to parrot back, not just what we say, but what we do. So it goes without saying that if we want to raise kids with character, we have to lead by example.
2019-06-2534 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 9: Summertime Self-Care for MomsIt’s summer, school is out, and now it’s your chance, mama, to take a little “me” time. You’ve been making lunches, carpooling, driving the kids to soccer or ballet or violin lessons or whatever your children might be interested in every week for months on end so, not having to drive endlessly every day is a blessing! However, summer can become just as busy as the school year. We're hoping you’ll have some time to yourself over the next couple of months.
2019-06-1135 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 8: The Introverted MomMothering is no easy task. It requires much of you and can often leave you feeling overworked, understaffed, and pulled at every angle. But couple the never-ending job of mothering with an introverted personality--a personality that craves alone time in quiet spaces--and you add extra layers of guilt, frustration, and overwhelm.
2019-05-2844 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 7: The After PartyYour children are growing up. They’re heading out of the nest soon and all those years of love and sacrifice, cooking and cleaning, disciplining and discipling, yelling and listening are coming to an unceremonious end. This is your invitation to Act 2, to Motherhood: The After Party.
2019-05-1628 min
Mom to Mom Podcast[Bonus] Motherhood Favorites for Mother's DayBecause Mother's Day is right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to share some of our top favorite mom tips, recommendations, and ideas for all moms!
It doesn't matter which season you may be in right now, this special Mother's Day bonus episode was made with you in mind.
From hospitality to busy days, here are our favorite mom favorites!
Be sure to check out the show notes for all the links.
2019-05-0741 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 6: The Girl Power GospelThe world would like women to believe that faith in Christ pushes women down and makes them “lesser than”--that the church holds women back or more aptly, that Jesus holds women back. Perhaps in an attempt to right that wrong, the current Christian culture has swung the pendulum in the opposite direction, encouraging women to rise up, to demand platforms and blow horns, to power grab for what is rightfully ours. This Girl Power Gospel has invaded the church and is a dangerous message.
2019-04-3028 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 5: Mom OverwhelmToday anything you want is right at your fingertips and though life might be more convenient, it isn’t easier. In fact, it’s busier than ever! Today we’re chatting about the overwhelm of motherhood. Between the three of us, we have 16 children and have experienced more than our share of overwhelm in our mothering journeys.
The stress of a jam-packed schedule can actually alter a child’s DNA and it shrinks brain capacity. That’s terrifying! So, let’s talk about Mom Overwhelm and how we can c
2019-04-1631 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 4: The Comparison TrapA 2017 Gallup poll showed the largest decline of overall feelings of well-being (or joy) in the last 10 years. We’re lonely, disconnected, and discontent with our lives. Now, I don’t think we can pin all of our troubles on comparison. But, I do think that the longing of all of humanity to be more like this, and less like that--to have more of this and less of that--our tendency to make tally marks and tier levels out of virtually everything contributes greatly to our overall joylessness.
2019-04-0225 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 3: Teaching Kids About JesusThere is no greater gift to give your children than God's Word hidden in their hearts. Motherhood is a wide-open invitation to living a life led and loved by Jesus. You are the walking, talking example of God’s love they will remember.
Today, we want to talk about the two biggest obstacles that intimidate us from teaching our kids about Jesus: Time and Knowledge. God’s Word is not intimidating, but it is our fear of not bringing it alive that can sometimes stall us.
2019-03-1923 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 2: The Power of a Parent's WordsWe’ve all heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Right? I hate to tell you, friends, but that saying couldn’t be further from the truth! Proverbs 18:21 tells us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Today we’re talking all things words--how our words are either going to build up or tear down our children (not to mention husbands and all the other people in our lives!)
2019-03-0534 min
Mom to Mom PodcastEp. 1: Letting Others InThank you for joining in the conversation today as we chat about allowing other women into your space, tearing down the walls of fear in perfection, and asking for help from Biblical Mentors. We know that Motherhood can feel lonely and isolating. But, Titus-2 type relationships can create safe places to not only get answers and directions but also to feel loved and encouraged.
2019-02-1630 min
Mom to Mom PodcastThe Meet and GreetWe are 3 generations of moms--each about 10 years apart--whose paths to motherhood have all been unique. Though our methods and perspectives are quite different, our mission is the same: to draw others, especially our children, to the Gospel.
In this episode, we share our greatest mothering struggles and strengths.
2019-02-0434 min
Finding Beautiful HereEpisode 13 - September McCarthyIn this episode Kendra has an encouraging conversation with author and mom of ten, September McCarthy. September shares practical tips on ways to improve these long winter days. We talk about pressing on during difficult times and the dual roles we play. If you're questioning your choice or maybe others are this will be a great listen for you! September is a joy to talk to and has such a heart for motherhood. We know you will enjoy our conversation!
Connect with September:
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2019-01-1837 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastRest for the Exhausted mom September McCarthy Ep 189As an author, event planner, teacher, wife, mom of 10 and grandmother to 2, September McCarthy has plenty to fill her days. She relates to the universal exhaustion on our mom souls–the beating ourselves up and the fighting for joy. September has so much wisdom to share from what God has taught her in seasons of busyness and motherhood in different stages. Listen as we go through questions from GCM listeners on motherhood topics including finding joy in the hard times, the value of rest and bringing your children alongside you in your work as a mom...
2018-01-1547 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastRest for the Exhausted mom September McCarthy Ep 189As an author, event planner, teacher, wife, mom of 10 and grandmother to 2, September McCarthy has plenty to fill her days. She relates to the universal exhaustion on our mom souls–the beating ourselves up and the fighting for joy.
September has so much wisdom to share from what God has taught her in seasons of busyness and motherhood in different stages.
Listen as we go through questions from GCM listeners on motherhood topics including finding joy in the hard times, the value of rest and bringing your children alongside you in your work as a mom...
2018-01-1547 min
How to Grab Audiobook in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWhy Motherhood Matters by September McCarthy | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Why Motherhood Matters
Author: September McCarthy
Narrator: September McCarthy
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-06-17
Publisher: christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
Mama, your work has deep worth
Do you ever wonder if your efforts as a mom make any difference?
Take heart. Whether you're struggling through sleepless nights with your toddler or endless battles with your teen, September McCarthy's story offers practical insights and powerful inspiration to encourage you on your own mothering journey.
As a mom for 25 years who continues...
2017-11-076h 36
Discover This Addictive Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting by September MccarthyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/486500to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting
Author: September Mccarthy
Narrator: September Mccarthy
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes
Release date: October 31, 2017
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Mama, Your Work Has Deep WorthDo you ever wonder if your efforts as a mom make any difference? Take heart. Whether you're struggling through sleepless nights with your toddler or endless battles with your teen, September McCarthy's story offers practical insights and powerful inspiration to encourage you on your own mothering journey. As a mom for 25 years who continues to raise...
2017-10-316h 35Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalWhy Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting by September MccarthyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/486500to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting
Author: September Mccarthy
Narrator: September Mccarthy
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes
Release date: October 31, 2017
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Mama, Your Work Has Deep WorthDo you ever wonder if your efforts as a mom make any difference? Take heart. Whether you're struggling through sleepless nights with your toddler or endless battles with your teen, September McCarthy's story offers practical insights and powerful inspiration to encourage you on your own mothering journey. As a mom for 25 years who continues to raise...
2017-10-316h 35Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWhy Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting by September MccarthyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/486500to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting
Author: September Mccarthy
Narrator: September Mccarthy
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes
Release date: October 31, 2017
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Mama, Your Work Has Deep WorthDo you ever wonder if your efforts as a mom make any difference? Take heart. Whether you're struggling through sleepless nights with your toddler or endless battles with your teen, September McCarthy's story offers practical insights and powerful inspiration to encourage you on your own mothering journey. As a mom for 25 years who continues to raise young...
2017-10-316h 35
Struggle Well School#112 Catch and Release with September McCarthySeptember McCarthy is the Founder and Hostess of the non-profit, Raising Generations Today; an author; wife to her "builder" and the mother of ten children. Although as a parent she considers her primary responsibility to raise kingdom builders and world changers, as an individual God has called her "to encourage all women to be brave and to embrace the gifts that God has placed upon them to hand the torch of the Gospel to their family and those around them."
What we chat about: What sparked her to start Raising Generations Today The crux of motherhood - catch and rel...
2017-10-3055 min
DeclareAs Real As It Gets :: September McCarthy {EP 60}MEET SEPTEMBER:
September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, ministry creator, wife, and a home school mom to ten beautiful children. She also writes with a compassionate heart for broken lives and shares hope in her words for women in every season of life. In addition, she is now the author of “Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation To Purposeful Parenting.”
WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:
* The first Declare Conference and why Declare is her favorite.
* How God transformed her through her children.
* Her new book: Why Motherhood Matters.
* Why writing in a cabi...
2017-09-1239 min
DeclareAs Real As It Gets :: September McCarthy {EP 60}MEET SEPTEMBER: September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, ministry creator, wife, and a home school mom to ten beautiful children. She also writes with a compassionate heart for broken lives and shares hope in her words for women in every season of life. In addition, she is now the author of “Why Motherhood […]
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2017-09-1239 min
The Declare PodcastAs Real As It Gets :: September McCarthySeptember McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, ministry creator, wife, and a home school mom to ten beautiful children. She writes with a compassionate heart for broken lives and shares hope in her words for women in every season of life. She is now the author of “Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation To Purposeful Parenting.” WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The first Declare conference and why Declare is her favorite. How God transformed her through her children. Her new book: Why Motherhood Matters. Why writing in a cabin bored her. The Holy Grail of book...
2017-09-1239 min
Off The Bench with Heidi St. JohnWhy Motherhood Matters, with September McCarthy – Part 2 – 505I have my friend, September McCarthy, joining me for a couple days and today we’re talking about Biblical communication within your home. Hmmm… we could use that! Listen in and be encouraged.
September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, wife, and a home-educating mother to ten beautiful children. She is juggling the stages of motherhood, from adult children to toddlers, and is now a grandma to two more blessings.
September writes with a heart of compassion for broken lives and shares hope in her words for women in every season of life.
She is the foun...
2017-09-0124 min
Off The Bench with Heidi St. JohnWhy Motherhood Matters, with September McCarthy – Part 1 – 504I have my friend, September McCarthy, joining me for a couple days and we’re talking about why motherhood matters, just in case you’re not so sure anymore! Listen in and be encouraged.
September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, wife, and a home-educating mother to ten beautiful children. She is juggling the stages of motherhood, from adult children to toddlers, and is now a grandma to two more blessings.
September writes with a heart of compassion for broken lives and shares hope in her words for women in every season of life.
She is the...
2017-08-3021 min