Mama's Mission: Recent Episodes

Deborah Smith

Mama's Mission is a podcast that unpacks the mission of discipling your kids into a real and loving relationship with the Lord as well as exploring all we do in the crazy journey of mamahood.

The podcast will inspire you to disciple your kids and give you tools to do so, as well as make your journey as a mama that little bit easier.

Mama, I didn't want to take a break and not let you know why you haven't been hearing from me.

Basically, in a nutshell, I am feeling like I can't pour from an empty cup. With all the change life is throwing at me recently, including a fair amount of spiritual attacks, I feel it's time to have a rest.

For how long? I'm not too sure. All I know is that it won't be forever.

So until the next time you hear from me, be blessed in your journey of pointing your kids to Jesus.

Much love,

Deb

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Mama, is it possible to form one habit and for it to transform your motherhood AND your walk with the Lord?

I think so. In fact, I know so.

In this episode I share how I have formed the habit of reading the word and how it has transformed the way I parent and my relationship with God.

Don't fret Mama. I don't leave you hanging with nothing else. I also share how I have formed the habit and what I would do if I did it all over again.

My heart is to inspire you to pick up your word and develop this habit of your own. And watch how your parenting and walk with the Lord changes in the process.

XO
Deb

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She Reads Truth Bible.

Hosanna Revival Bibles.

The Bible Recap.

Mama, one of the most requested desire I hear from Mama's is that their kids develop a real and intimate relationship with God.

I wish I could give you a 3 step program to work through and boom, you will have a little Christ follower on your hands. Sadly, it doesn't work like that. Your kids need to make the decision for themselves.

But I can offer 3 tips that will help your kids to develop a personal, real relationship with God.

I pray that these tips encourage you to keep at it with this what can seem at times mammoth task. I swear it's not as difficult as it may seem.

Be blessed Mama!

Let's Chat Mama: Life Updates on Moving Countries and What's God Being Teaching Me

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Want to be a fly on the wall in my life? I can't promise you it's extremely thrilling. But it will hopefully fill in any questions you may have on what life has been like for me as of late.

We have moved countries so we are navigating how to obtain a new home, school, church and hopefully new friends.

Not everything has gone as smoothly as we might have wished. But through it all, God is evident and drawing us closer to Him. And you can't really get any better than that can you?!

So if you'd love to hear more about the girl behind this mic, listen on.

I pray it blesses you in some way.

XO
Deb

Mentioned in the podcast: Workouts I am using: Nourish Move Love.

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Mama, just because our toddlers struggle with words and can't seem to do a heck of a lot for themselves at times, doesn't mean they can't pray and be exposed to the word of God.

In this episode, I share how I am teaching my 2 year old son how to pray and how I am reading the bible with him.

I share where I would start in the process and what I would do next.

Even if you don't have toddlers, I hope this episode blesses you to pray more with your kids or get in the word more.

Much love to you Mama.

Deb

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Bible mentioned is the Adventure Bible Storybook.

It's my birthday Mama. Today I have hit the big 4-0! Am I wise in my 40 years of life? Nope. In fact, the older I get, the less I realise I actually know.

Despite that, I do want to share 5 lessons I have learned along the way. I share a lesson I have learned in my finances, faith, Parenting, Marriage and Health.

My hope and prayer is that you take one of these lessons and apply it to your own life.

And that you would join me in my Facebook community called Teaching Your Kids about Jesus to share your own lessons!

Much love Mama.

Deb

Mentioned in the Podcast: Money, God and Me by Paul De Jong

Nourish Move Love Workouts

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Hands up if you want to point your kids to Jesus but you cannot be bothered? No judgement here Mama. I have been there for sure. Sometimes the things that have the best long term investment are hard.

In this episode I want to share 3 easy ways you can use a few moments of your time to intentionally point your kids to Jesus. Maybe it's the time before bedtime, maybe it's just after breakfast. Whenever works for you and your family.

These are simple to do, fun and effective. What more could you ask for?!

I pray you run with one (if not all) of the ideas and use some of the precious time you have with your kids to make a heavenly deposit in their lives.

Much love,

Deb

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Mama, are you wanting to keep your kids engaged when reading the bible together? Are you wanting them to really get what you are reading instead of looking at you with a blank face when you ask them what they thought of the reading?

I have been there. My daughter struggles to stay focused. But we have turned a corner, and I want to share the 3 tips I have that helped her engage with scripture.

Getting in the word with our kids might sound like a mammoth task, but it's not really.

I pray this inspires you to open your bible with your kids to speak words of life to them.

Much love Mama

Deb

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Is fear something you are wrestling with right now? Is it a companion you could really do without?

With life being fairly chaotic right now, fear has been entering my life and weighing me down.

In this episode, I share how I have been struggling with fear, and how I have managed to combat it and replace it with peace.

It's as simple as opening your word, getting still with God and letting Him minister to you.

God doesn't want fear to rule you Mama.

I pray this episode encourages you, takes root and flourishes in your life.

Much love Mama.
Deb

The scripture talked about in this episode is Psalm 119: 165

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Mama, are you in the season of overwhelm? With all the things being a Mama entails, sometimes it can feel like you’re in survival mode. I think we have all been there at one stage or another.

In this episode, I want to share 3 ways you can find pockets of time in your day to help point your kids to Jesus.

They are simple to implement and I promise that if you put at least one of them into practice, you will have at least an extra 10-15 mins in your day to point your kids to Jesus.

And I think that’s a whole lot better than you being overwhelmed having no time to teach your kids about Jesus.

I pray you are inspired and encouraged with this episode.

XO

Deb

Mentioned in the episode: Episode 147. 5 Christian Conversation Starters to Encourage Your Kids to Chat About God in an Authentic and Natural Way

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With teaching your kids about Jesus, sometimes you can wonder if you’re ever really getting anywhere. Or is that just me?

In this episode I want to share my number 1 secret to making your teaching effective! Where what you say resonates with your kids and you feel like you are getting somewhere.

This secret isn’t earth shattering by any means. But once you implement it, I know you will have the desired results. And I can say that confidently, because you aren’t doing this by yourself.

I don’t want to give too much away in the description.

I pray this episode inspires you to have a chat to God and involve Him more in the way you teach your kids about Jesus.

Much love Mama.

Deb

Mentioned in the episode 147. 5 Christian Conversation Starters to Encourage Your Kids to Chat About God in an Authentic and Natural Way

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Mama, do you sometimes try to teach your kids something and wonder if anything is even going in?

They might be nodding yes that they understand, but you can tell that is so not the case!

In this episode, I share 5 tips to use to see if you're kids have been listening to what you are trying to teach them. I use examples relating to faith and pointing your kids to Jesus, but the tips I give can be used in all areas of parenting.

I pray that you can take and run with at least one of these tips and that you feel that feeling of success that what you are trying to teach is being received.

Much love to you Mama!

Deb

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Are you in a season where you are weighing up whether a move might be the right thing for your family?

It’s a big decision to make for sure. And not one you want to do without God being involved.

In this episode, I want to share how we came to this decision, and give you some tips on what to do if you are in that season of uncertainty.

Hopefully, with the Lords help, it might help shed some light on the decision making process.

Be blessed Mama!

XO

Deb

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Confession time today Mama.

We all get it wrong sometime with this biblical parenting thing, and I had a revelation where I realised I was getting it wrong in a big way.

Basically, what was important to me in parenting (pointing my kids to Jesus) was not being reflected in my schedule and I discovered that I had a habit that was hindering me.

Listen in on the habit I had that hindered me in my biblical parenting, and how I am changing things up.

I pray this encourages you Mama,

XO

Deb

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When you hear the term 'fire for God', what do you think of? I think passion!

In this episode, I interview Alicia Tucker from the YouTube channel Alicia and Joshua where we chat habits and how they can help us grow our desire for God.

Alicia shares her top habit that helps her grow her relationship with God. She shares how to start the habit in the first place and she offers encouragement to the listener who desires change in creating good habits, but is unsure on where to start.

Mama, I know you will get something from this conversation.

I pray what you get, you implement and start seeing the fruit. Believe me, God can work with little seeds, and that's what these habits are.

Thanks for listening Mama. I appreciate you and am rooting for you!

XO

Deb

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Are you wanting to chat to your kids more about God in an authentic way, but you aren't sure on where to start?

In this episode, I unpack 5 conversation starters you can use whenever, wherever with your kids. These conversation starters aren't a one and done thing. They can be used all the time.

And they aren't conversation starters that are formal and awkward. Ain't nobody got time for that. These conversation starters can be used naturally and are authentic.

I guarantee that one of these conversation starters will get you and your kids chatting about God.

I pray this episode blesses you to bits.

XO

Deb

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Mama, do you have a plan in your parenting journey? Don't worry, neither do I. But I think after hearing this episode, you might just change your mind.

In this episode, I chatted with Amy Weichel from Faithful Parent. Amy shares how motherhood was overwhelming for her with 4 kids under 5. Her and her husband desired for their kids to know and love God, but their lives were so hectic, and they were unsure if they were parenting with this end goal in mind.

So, they changed things up. They were encouraged to create a plan for their parenting, and little by little they made changes and created a vision as a family.

Now, life is a lot calmer and intentional with a greater focus on showing their kids Jesus.

Mama, I know you will be inspired by this episode.

Much love,

Deb

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Matariki is a holiday we have here in New Zealand to celebrate the Maori New Year. It is an event that causes confusion within the Christian community. Some ignore the holiday, some view it as demonic and some can use it as an opportunity to point their kids to Jesus.

In this episode, I unpack what the holiday is, how we should navigate it with our kids as believers and how we are going to use the holiday to point our kids to Jesus.

It's an awesome episode and can be relevant for others who have national holidays that cause confusion and how they should navigate it with their kids.

I pray this episode blesses you!

XO

Deb

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In this episode, I had that privilege of chatting to Amy Davis from the podcast Generate Joy.

We unpack what habits are, why they matter, how we can make them and how they can bring us closer to God and help us disciple our kids.

Amy shares that the word habit used to be a trigger word for her. She thought it was restrictive and meant there would be no time for fun. But after implementing simple habits, she discovered the opposite.

Habits created freedom in her day to do more of what she loved. They helped her in her relationship with God, and helped her point her kids to Jesus.

If you've been on the fence about implementing habits, this episode will totally shift your mindset.

I pray this episode blesses you as much as it did me!

XO

Deb

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Mama, what would you do if I told you that I had a rhythm you could implement today and be a better mum and point your kids to Jesus more effectively if you implemented it? I would think you would say what is it??? Spill already!

It’s simpler than you might think. The BEST rhythm I have implemented that has transformed my ability to parent and disciple is getting up before my kids.

This isn’t as hard as you think. In this episode, I unpack how I have started this rhythm and why it has changed my parenting and discipling journey for the better.

I pray that this episode blesses you and that you take the challenge to get up before your kids (even 5 minutes helps).

Much love

Deb

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Mama, is the concept of pointing your kids to Jesus one that causes anxiety? Are you overwhelmed with where to even start?

I want to take all of that confusion away today. I want to share a devotional we use that if I had to start all over again with showing my kids Jesus, I would start with this.

This devotional is fun, engaging, easy to follow and takes no time at all. Need I say anymore? The devotional is Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids.

I pray that this inspires you and helps you on your journey to pointing your kids to Jesus!

Rooting for you Mama!

Deb

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I am not a Swiftie by any means, in fact, I only recently listened to Taylor Swifts latest album for research purposes.

But I felt a stirring in my spirit to answer this question - Should we be okay with our kids listening to Taylor Swift as believers?

In this episode, we look a some of the more controversial lyrics from Taylor's recent album and I share my thoughts on whether you should be okay with this as a Christian Mama.

Hear me, I am not out to tell you what you should and shouldn't be doing. That's not my heart. I want you to think about this and take it to the Lord if you are unsure of where you stand.

I pray this episode blesses you and maybe challenges you a teensy bit.

XO

Deb

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Mama, the art of getting still in the busyness of life is somewhat foreign to a lot of us.

But I think taking the time to get still with God, and fixing our eyes on Him is something that can only be good.

In this episode, I share how I practice stillness in 2 minutes each day, and how it can help you point your kids to Jesus.

This is part 5 of a 5 part series where we are learning to cultivate 5 habits that will help point our kids to Jesus.

The previous 4 episodes are: 136. Let's Consistently Point Our Kids to Jesus With 5 Simple Habits (Part 1/5), 137. How to show your Kids Jesus Consistently with the Habit of Appreciation (Part 2/5), 138. 5 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Easily Memorize Scripture (Part 3/5), 139. The Habit of Spending Time With God and How It Will Help You Point Your Kids to Jesus (Part 4/5).

I pray this episode inspires you to carve out a bit of time to get still with Him.

XO

Deb

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Mama, in order to point our kids to something, we need to know what that something is.

Here at Mama's Mission, our aim is to point our kids to Jesus. So as Mama's we need to be spending time with Him.

In this episode I unpack what my time with God looks like. I don't want you to think that yours needs to look like mine, but I share it to help you.

Your time with God should be YOURS. However, I do share a couple of non- negotiables I have with spending time with the Lord.

I pray this episode inspires you on your journey to pointing your kids to Jesus.

Much love,

Deb

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The other episodes in this series: 136. Let's Consistently Point Our Kids to Jesus With 5 Simple Habits (Part 1/5), 137. How to show your Kids Jesus Consistently with the Habit of Appreciation (Part 2/5), 138. 5 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Easily Memorize Scripture (Part 3/5).

Commentary mentioned in the episode: Enduring Word

Mama's you have let me know that teaching your kids is something you want a hand with. We all know that it's something we should strive to do as mama's, but sometimes knowing is easier than doing.

In this episode I share how we memorize scripture in our home in 5 easy steps.

Seriously Mama, if you are super unsure on where to start, this is the episode that will give you clarity and hopefully help launch you into teaching your kids how to memorize scripture like a pro.

It's not as hard as you may think and takes only a few minutes a day. And did I mention there is minimal prep.

Basically, you have no excuses Mama. (Sorry, not sorry hehe).

I pray this blesses you!

XO

Deb

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Previous episodes in this mini series: 136. Let's Consistently Point Our Kids to Jesus With 5 Simple Habits (Part 1/5)

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Hey Mama,

We are heading into part 2 of our 5 part series on how to show your kids Jesus consistently with 5 simple habits.

In this episode we are unpacking the A of our SALTY acronym which is appreciation. I share examples on how practicing an attitude of gratitude has changed things in my life and we look at God and His thoughts on the matter.

Practicing gratitude is something you can do aloud or in written form, but it changes things and helps us take our eyes off what we don't have and onto Him.

I pray this episode encourages you.

XO

Deb

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Part 1 of the 5 part series

Mama, I have been inspired to do a discipleship version of 75 Hard.

75 Hard is just that, 75 days of Hard Stuff to make you a better version of yourself.

Ours is not going to be for 75 days, and it is not going to be hard.

But it will help us on our journey in pointing our kids to Jesus.

In this episode, I unpack the programme that is easy (and free) and the first habit that we are gonna put into practice.

My heart is that you take this habit, implement it so that it becomes part of your everyday.

I can't wait for you to join me in this!

XO

Deb

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Mentioned in the episode is crosswalk.com

Hey Mama,

I’ve recently deep dived into the book of Daniel and I found some gold. Especially on how I can point my kids to Jesus in a better way. He’s inspiring and we as Mama’s can learn a lot from him.

In this episode I share 5 tips on how Daniel has impacted on the way I disciple my kids.

I pray that this episode inspires you to take one (or all) of the tips I mention and implement them into your parenting journey.

Or, that it inspires you to open the book of Daniel and soak up all the 12 chapters have to offer.

Heck, I pray that you do both of these things.

Thanks for listening Mama and coming along for the journey of pointing our kids to Jesus.

Much love,

Deb

Mentioned in the episode: Enduring Word Commentary

Episode 133 - Is Reading Your Bible a Chore? How to Fall in Love with Reading the Word

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Does the thought of routines make you cringe? Do you think you don't need them. And you don't need them in the journey of pointing your kids to Jesus?

I'm here to change your thinking. In this episode I share 5 reasons why routines are a good thing and will help you in pointing your kids to Jesus.

My desire is not for you to create a bunch of new routines, but to inspire you to create some routine to help you in your journey of creating passionate Christ followers.

I pray this episode blesses you to bits.

XO

Deb

Mentioned in the episode is Big Truths for Young Hearts.

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Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God

Hey Mama!

Is reading the word a chore for you? Is it something you know you should be reading, but you have no desire to do so?

Mama, I have been there! And I want to share in this episode how I fell in love with reading my bible. I share my journey where I barely opened my word, let alone had a desire to apply it, to where I now open it daily and soak it up.

My hearts desire is for you to be inspired to fall madly and deeply in love with reading your word. It may seem impossible, but if my stance has changed on the word, yours for sure can be.

Much love Mama.

XO

Deb

Mentioned in the episode: Enduring Word Commentary

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Does the concept of change freak you out Mama? Does it cause anxiety and feelings of anything but peace?

Mama, change doesn't have to be something you need to resist.

In this episode, I share 3 ways you can gain peace in the unrest that change can bring. I share my current journey with change and how I have been resisting it. But I have begun to find peace.

This episode also points us to what God has to say where I use scripture to help share my ideas.

I pray this blesses you big time Mama.

XO

Deb

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Mama, do you desire to chat to your kids about Jesus, but you’re not too sure on how to do it?

In this episode, we unpack 3 ways to intentionally chat to your kids about Jesus. We want our chats to be normal, and not awkward, and these tips will hopefully achieve just that.

In this episode I give examples of what each tip looks like in my life, so this episode is packed full of practical advice which you can implement today.

I pray this blesses you Mama.

XO

Deb

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In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Danika Cooley where we chat about how to help our kids learn and love the bible.

Danika is the author of the book Help Your Kids Learn and Love the Bible. I read the book and got heaps from it, and knew I had to chat to her.

We discuss why we should read the word with our kids, how we can do this easily and heaps more.

I was blessed by our conversation and I know you will be too.

XO

Deb

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Connect with Danika at Thinking Kids Blog and Thinking Kids Press.

Mama, do you have a desire to connect with your husband, where you can get on the same page about things?

Do you want to involve God more in your marriage?

I have the resource for you!

In this episode I unpack how my husband and I have a weekly marriage check in. We got this resource from Awesome Marriage and we love it.

It has transformed our marriage where we are now on the same page about finances, schedules, parenting etc. It has encouraged us to share more with each other and to involve God more in our marriage.

I pray this is something you can use yourself and watch as your marriage is impacted.

XO
Deb

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Are you the kind of Mama who is letting her frustrations come out in her words? Maybe your kids have a bit of an attitude and instead of speaking out what God thinks of them, you speak the first thing that comes to mind. (And it’s usually not what God would have us say)

No judgement here Mama, as I am in this boat. My words lately have been anything but mindful. And that’s why I had to get Kimberly Muhtar on the podcast where she shares how we need to be speaking what God thinks over our kids and not what we think. For example, instead of saying our kids are lazy, we could say they are growing in diligence.

Kimberly shares her journey of changing the words she spoke over her husband and her kids and the way it changed her life.

She shared that we are the product of the words spoken over us. It’s a scary thought.

But rest assured, after this episode you will be equipped on how you can alter your mindset and the words that you speak.

I pray this blesses you to bits!

XO

Deb

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Connect with Kimberly on Instagram, or listen to her podcast Renewed Mama.

Mama, is one of your desires in pointing your kids to Jesus, to help develop an authentic faith for them?

Mine sure is!

In this episode, I share 3 ways to model an authentic faith to your kids.

Research shows that our kids learn through things that are caught rather than taught. No pressure right?!

So, we need to be walking the talk. Don't worry though, it's not as intense as it sounds.

I pray that this episode encourages you and maybe convicts you ever so slightly.

XO

Deb

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Mama, does the concept of pointing your kids to Jesus sound great in theory, but it seems like too daunting a task.

In this interview, Julie Parido explains how simple discipleship is. We unpack the resource (Draw the Verse) she has created to help you and your kids memorize scripture through drawing.

Take it from me Mama - art is not my forte. But even I got into this resource and found that drawing scripture can be fun even with minimal skill.

Julie also touched on how she was too consistent with discipleship (yes that is a thing).

I learned heaps from our chat, and I know you will too.

Be blessed Mama!

XO

Deb

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Are you finding this journey of pointing your kids to Jesus tough? You're doing the work, but not seeing a whole lot of fruit.

In this episode, I want to encourage you in the wait. We head into James and unpack what he speaks about waiting for Jesus. James talks about a farmer and what they do before the harvest. We can be encouraged that in this waiting, there is purpose to point your kids to Jesus.

I pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to dive more deeply into scripture.

Much love

Deb

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Mentioned in the podcast: Outside of Sunday Podcast

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Mama, are you wanting more structure to your day, but the thought of keeping to times freaks you out? And are you wanting to point your kids to Jesus consistently in your day, but don't know how to achieve that?

This episode will help you for sure.

We unpack rhythms. What they are and 3 truths about them and how they will help you disciple your kids more effectively.

I know you will be blessed.

XO

Deb

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Podcast episodes that will help with rhythms are Episode 107. Rhythms - How to Form Them, Implement Them and Use them to Point Your Kids to Jesus with Kyann Molina, Episode 94. Want Structure to your Day with More Flexibility? How Daily Rhythms can help get you there!

Episodes that will help with ideas on discipleship are Episode 90. The Basics on How to Disciple Your Kids Even When You are Unsure How to, Episode 74. How to Intentionally Show Jesus to Your Kids With Heidi Franz, Episode 68. Ditch the Overwhelm with Intentionally Discipling Your Kids with 3 Easy, Fun and Quick Discipleship Activities

Mama, are you like me and you've heard about Sabbath but don't have a clue on where to start?

In this episode, I chatted with Samantha Semans from The Abundant Woman Collective. We unpack what Sabbath is, why we should start implementing it as believers and most importantly - HOW.

Sam makes it simple using heaps of real life examples. She highlights that Sabbath will look differently for every family, and is not a law based concept. It is a gift from God and there is a bunch of fruit that comes from practicing this ryhthm.

I know you will be blessed beyond belief with this episode. I sure was!

XO

Deb

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Samantha's podcast is The Abundant Woman Collective Podcast.

The New Year is upon us Mama, and if you're like me, you have big plans.

And some of those plans involve getting more intentional with pointing my kids to Jesus consistently.

That's the key word here - consistently. I often have all these ideas, and manage to do them once or twice and then I fizzle and loose motivation.

Mama, this episode is not one to be missed. It is crammed full of ideas on how to easily point your kids to Jesus, how to get your kids engaged, and how to help you to not do as I have by loosing motivation, and manage to do this consistently.

I pray this blesses the socks off you!

XO

Deb

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Mentioned in the podcast is Episode 99. Put off By Play? Let This Change Your Mind with Joy Wendling

Welcome back Mama!

In todays episode, I unpack how I am doing goal setting this year. It's simple, easy and manageable.

If you are wanting to set goals that you can manage to achieve, through creating habits, this episode has your name all over it!

This year, I plan on having 6 main areas that I plan on focusing on one every 2 months. From there I am going to create 3 mini goals and schedule them into my day planner to achieve them.

In the episode I share real life examples.

I pray this encourages and inspires you to set a few goals Mama.

Be blessed!

XO

Deb

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Can you believe that another year has been and almost gone?

Are you wanting to reflect on the year that is done in a simple way that doesn't require you to answer hundreds of questions? And are you wanting to enter the new year in a way that keeps God at the centre?

This episode shares how to do all that.

I share with you 4 steps on how to reflect on the year and 4 steps on how to set your 2024 up for success.

It's a good one to end the year Mama.

Grab a sweet treat and cozy up to go through this episode.

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Here at Mama's Mission we are chatting all things reflecting and resetting.

In Part 1 we looked at Reflecting and Resetting our weeks. In this episode, we unpack what it looks like to reflect and reset our months with a Christ Focus.

My hearts desire is for this to be done with Christ in a simple way. This reflecting and resetting is a time that you'll love Mama and will be super productive, giving you a clearer idea on what God wants for you and your life.

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Reflection and Resetting is an important thing for us to do as Christians.

This is part 1 of a 3 part mini series where we look at how you reflect and reset your week, month and year.

In this episode, we unpack my 3 W's system on how I reflect on my week in a God honoring way.

This reflection will get you closer to God and ensure that you are walking in the way He wants you to go.

It's won't take a lot of time, and I know you will find it super beneficial in your Mamahood and journey as a child of God.

I pray this blesses you Mama!

XO

Deb

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In my search for an object lesson to teach my kids about the real meaning of Jesus, I came across a blog post from Tracey Brewer about unwrapping the gifts of Jesus.

I read the post and was hooked. So I thought why not reach out to Tracey and get her to share the idea with you.

This object lesson is perfect if you are wanting a way to point your kids to Jesus this Christmas in a fun, no fuss way. You can do this today and I swear you won't need to buy a thing. I found all the objects around my home and I live in a tiny house!

I pray this blesses you Mama!

XO

Deb

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Mama, are you feeling like a failure this Christmas?

You may have had grand plans to point your kids to Jesus this Christmas, but the busyness of the season has got on top of you.

I can relate for sure. In fact, I need to confess that I think I have planned too much in the realm of pointing my kids to Jesus. And also apologize because I think I have put that onto you too Mama.

In this episode, I share that we are to boast in our weakness and get humble.

We are not to do this in our own strength.

Pointing our kids to Jesus this Christmas is a lot simpler than we make it out to be.

I pray this episode blesses you.

XO

Deb

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You may be where I have been mama where you had the best intentions to point your kids to Jesus this Christmas and time got away on you. Before you knew it, you're half way through December and you are feeling all the guilt.

Let this episode rid you of the guilt. I have one simple thing you can do this Christmas to point your kids to Jesus. And it doesn't even need to be done from Dec 1. It can be done whenever.

We unpack prayer and how important it is in pointing your kids to Jesus this Christmas season.

I pray this blesses you to bits Mama!

XO

Deb

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I think it's an understatement when we say the Christmas season gets busy.

We may have plans on how we want to point our kids to Jesus this Christmas season, but the busyness is encroaching and before we know it, our plans head out the door.

This doesn't have to be your reality Mama.

In this episode I share 4 ways of the How we do this whole pointing your kids to Jesus during the busy Christmas period. It's one thing to have ideas. It's another thing entirely to put those ideas into action.

I pray this episode blesses you Mama.

XO

Deb

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Episode 111 - How We're pointing our Kids to Jesus this Christmas is a good one I referred to in the episode.

This Christmas season is busy. We know that Jesus is the reason for the season, but how do we fit Him into our busy schedules?

I'm here today to say I think we have it all wrong. We shouldn't be trying to fit Jesus into our busy schedules, we should be fitting our schedules into Jesus.

A bit easier said than done. But I have got you Mama!

In this episode, I share 3 ways I think we can fit our schedules into Jesus.

They involve a bit of intention, but I think these tips will be helpful to implement into your schedule - anytime of the year.

I pray this blesses you Mama.

XO

Deb

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Covid was a period where we had time on our hands. So Catherine Parks (my guest in this episode), used it to her advantage and created a bible study called 'What to Wear'.

What to Wear unpacks Colossians 3, putting on the 'clothing' that Paul talks about.

In this episode, we unpack her book, identity for our kids, studying the bible as kids and a whole lot more.

I pray this episode blesses you loads Mama!

XO

Deb

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Mama, this year I have decided to step it up. Advent has been a season I have wanted to embrace, but time gets away with me and I end up resorting to plain old choc. Where is the Jesus in that?

This year, we are getting intentional with pointing our kids to Jesus. And without any chocolate in site. Well, sort of.

In this episode, I share what we will be doing this advent. It is simple, fuss free and will (fingers crossed) be a load of fun.

My heart is to inspire you to point your kids to Jesus and I know this will help.

XO

Deb

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Mentioned in the podcast is the Jesus Storybook Bible Study for the Jesse Tree. The ornaments also.

Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner? It feels like it’s snuck up on us.

When you think of the Christmas season, what comes to mind? Is it feelings of rush, panic, stress?

In this episode I chat about how we can enter the Christmas season not with these thoughts, but with a Christ focus.

I share 3 simple ways I will enter the Christmas Season where I am being more intentional, actually pointing my kids to Jesus instead of relying on others to do it for me.

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

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The Church Calendar is not something I was very familiar with, but after this interview, I know how impactful it can be in my walk with the Lord.

In this episode, I chat with Danielle Hitchen where we unpack the church calendar, how it can help us point our kids to Jesus, and how it encourages us to be more intentional in our own walk.

This episode is perfect to listen to before the Christmas Season as Danielle shares ways we can make the season more Christ focused for our kids.

I pray this blesses you to bits!

XO

Deb

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Mama, what are you worshiping with your habits?

Maybe it’s your phone, your kids, your lifestyle. Or are you worshiping God?

We all have habits. Good and bad. But we don’t have to let those habits dictate what we worship. We can mix it up and change our habits.

In this episode, I share a book called The Common Rule which unpacks the 4 daily and weekly habits we should be implementing to help us on our walk with God.

We then look at what worship is and what we could be worshiping with our habits. If you are worshiping what you shouldn't be, I've got you mama! I unpack how to change things so you don't stay stuck with your habits not working for you.

I’m here with you in this Mama!

XO

Deb

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Kyann Molina from the YouTube Channel KyAnn & Mat is my guest today where we talk all things rhythms.

Kyann shares what rhythms are, why she started using them in her life, how she uses them and most importantly, how she uses them to point her kids to Jesus.

This episode is jam packed with examples where Kyann shares how easy rhythms are to implement.

With every guest I have on the show, I am blessed with our conversation. And this was no exception. I was even challenged to get back into the groove of memorizing scripture with my littles, and Kyann gave me some tips on how to do that effectively.

I pray this episode blesses you Mama.

XO

Deb

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Mama, are your finances needing a bit of attention? Are they something that feel like a weight on your shoulders? Are you wanting some tips to simplify things to make your life that little bit easier?

This episode is the one for you!

I share how my husband and I (over 15 years) have simplified our finances where we now know where money is coming and going. It has alleviated heaps of stress and we are on the same page financially.

With this weight off my shoulders, I can now focus on more important things such as pointing my kids to Jesus.

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Does your schedule reflect what’s important to God and to you? A tricky question to answer for sure.

In this episode, we dive into how to simplify your schedule so it will reflect what is important to you and God.

I share 3 ways to do this. I won’t lie Mama. This isn’t for the faint of heart. But it will help make your life easier, freeing up time to do the important things, like pointing your kids to Jesus.

I pray this blesses you!

XO

Deb

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When you are in your home, do you feel calm or chaos?

Do you have systems in place to time for the things that matter - like pointing your kids to Jesus?

In this episode we are unpacking 6 ways to simplify the home. This is part 1 of a 3 part mini series where we are chatting all things simplifying.

There for sure will be something you can take from this episode and implement today to make your home the haven you desire it to be. And not the place that causes stress.

I pray this blesses you Mama!

XO

Deb

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Are you wanting to point your kids to Jesus, but want a resource that is simple to use and effective?

Then look no further Mama!

In this episode, I chat to Kayla Craig. Kayla is a mama of 4, a wife, a podcaster, an author and a modern liturgist. We unpack her book Every Season Sacred which is the resource for you to use to chat about Jesus with your family. It's not dated, and is designed to be used in every season.

I know you will enjoy our conversation.

XO

Deb

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Mama, are you kinda stuck on how you should be going about this whole discipleship thing?

Are you wondering where should you start, and what resources should you use? Or maybe you’re thinking surely someone else could do this for me?

In today’s episode, I wanna take all these questions and give you one simple way back on how to get clear with pointing your kids to Jesus.

And that's by spending some time with God and asking Him.

I share 3 ways I do this. I promise this will help give you clarity in all realms of life. But it will especially help with pointing your kids to Jesus.

I pray this blesses you Mama!

XO

Deb

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Episode 99. Put off By Play? Let This Change Your Mind with Joy Wendling

Mama, are you thinking discipleship is something to put in the too hard basket?

In this episode with Rene Christensen from Training them Wisely, she shares how simple discipleship really is. Basically she blows any excuses we may have to avoid pointing our kids to Jesus out of the water (in the nicest way possible).

We discuss the concept of just talking with your kids. Deuteronomy 6 instructs us simply to talk to our kids, anytime and anywhere about God.

Rene also shares that it’s about finding what works for you in your day and going from there.

Mama, this is one to have with the notepad and pen. I sure did and I wrote screeds of notes.

I pray this episode blesses you!

XO

Deb

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Mama, we have done it!!! 100 episodes!

In this episode I share how I want to bless you for being the amazing listener you are.

All you have to do is join the Facebook group here, give me a review on Apple Podcast, refer a friend to the group or the podcast, show a screenshot (preferably in the Facebook group) and you are in to win a coaching session with me or a $30 voucher of your choice to anywhere!

There is not limit to the amount of entries you make. The competition will be drawn Friday 13 October.

This is episode is for the fence sitters out there that are passive about discipling their kids.

My desire is for you to listen to this to make the call one way or the other. And if you already are keen on pointing your kids to Jesus, maybe this can be some encouragement for those in your life that aren't so enthusiastic.

I pray this blesses you Mama.

XO

Deb

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When you hear the word play do you secretly think (as I once did), it sounds lovely, but not for me?

Does play sounds too time consuming and so not simple?

I was there Mama. But my conversation with Joy Wendling from Created to Play changed all of that.

I think I was making play to be this big thing and it's really not. In fact, I discovered that I have been playing without really knowing it.

In this episode we unpack what play is, how we can use it to point our kids to Jesus, and a whole lot more.

So if you're ready to be converted, this episode is the one for you!

XO

Deb

Joy's podcast is Playfully Faithful Parenting

The episode mentioned in the podcast is Episode 17: Created to Play: God Designed Play Personalities

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Mama, do you want to help your kids develop an authentic faith?

Does the concept of leading by example sound kind of daunting? You know you should be, but you’re not 100% sure on how.

In this episode I aim to make leading by example a little easier for you. I share 5 simple ways you can lead by example to help build an authentic faith in your kids.

You’ve probably heard that when pointing our kids to Jesus, it’s the things that are caught rather than taught that make the most difference.

My prayer is that you take one of the 5 ways to lead by example, implement it today and that it shifts things for you.

You’ve got this Mama!

XO

Deb

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Teaching our kids to hear from God is something we don’t necessarily teach.

We teach our kids to do things like read the word or pray, but teaching our kids to hear from God can sometimes seem a bit trickier.

In today’s episode, I chat with Niki Hardy about why we should be encouraging our kids to hear from God and how we can help them do that. We also unpack trusting God and how we can help our kids do this also.

I pray this episode blesses the socks off you.

XO

Deb

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Mama, do you want to consistently disciple your kids, but you always loose motivation?

Or do you want to create some habits that stick to help disciple your kids?

In this episode, I share 3 easy ways to make habits stick.

We use the example of wanting to get in your word consistently and how you would make that habit stick.

This episode is perfect for you mama in your journey to using habits to help achieve the important things in life.

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Are you wanting to connect more effectively with your kids?

Does the concept of having your kids hearts and parenting with that in mind send your head into a daze?

Then this is the interview for you.

I had the honor of speaking to Belinda Letchford from Heart Focused Parenting.

We talk about what it is to have your child's heart, how you can parent with this as a priority and how it all relates to helping us in our mission of pointing our kids to Jesus.

This interview is packed with tips and I know you'll love it.

XO

Deb

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Does the concept of structure in your day sound good, but you want more flexibility?

Do you want to get things done (like point your kids to Jesus), but have no structure to your day so those things don't get done?

This episode is going to help you Mama!

I'm sharing all things rhythms!

We chat about what are rhythms, why they can work for you and how to create your own.

I share the rhythms I have in my day also.

Mama, rhythms are the best for those who want structure to their day, but don't want to be tied to a clock and desire flexibility too.

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Mama, do you wake to kids and 'to-dos' screaming for your attention?

Do you desire to start your day the right way, but don't want to have to get up hours earlier than your kids?

This episode will be a breath of fresh air to you!

I had the honor of speaking to Kat Lee from Hello Mornings. She shares how you can have the best start to your day through God, Planning and Moving. It may sound overwhelming, but I promise you, she simplifies things and makes it almost too easy.

We chat about how opening the door to parent with God is the best way to do this Mamahood thing.

I know you will be blessed through this episode.

XO

Deb

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Hey Mama!

Do you desire to start doing family devotions, but need a few tips on how to make them easy to do?

In this episode I share 3 secrets to making devotions as a family easier.

Basically, after listening to this episode, you will realize devotions don't have to be this huge, hard thing and you will have 3 tools to make them easier.

I pray this blesses you!

XO

Deb

If you link this episode you might like: 69. What is Kingdom Mindset and How do we Cultivate it in Our Kids - Interview with Heather Shriver Burns, 70. How to Read the Bible With Your Kids or 80. 4 Ways to Encourage You to Intentionally Show Your Kids Jesus.

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Hey Mama!

In this episode, my guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz and I discuss all things LGBTQ+ and our kids. She shares how and why we should talk to our kids about this and so, so much more.

We go into how we need to show the love of Christ to the community, but how we feel we should do that without conforming.

We even go into which pronouns we feel you should use and names.

It's a heavy one Mama, but one that is needed as we want to be proactive in this rather than reactive.

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

Find out more about Elizabeth at Foundation Worldview.

The resources Elizabeth mentions are:

Birds and Bees Online course

Webinar with Rosario Butterfield

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When you hear discipleship, do you think discipleship – yep, I totally need to be doing more of that as a mum, but how do I do it?

Or maybe you think won’t it be too complicated for my busy life? I mean you don’t have time to be making a whole bunch of resources.

Or maybe you think you'll put that on the ‘to-do’ list that I you’ll get to eventually.

Mama, in this episode we unpack the basics of what it means to disciple your kids. And I share 3 ways to do it even when you are unsure how to.

This episode is a good one. Spoiler - to disciple your kids is a lot easier than you might think!

Much love Mama,

Deb

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Are you feeling a bit stagnant with God? Maybe something is holding you back from spending time with Him? Maybe you don't know where to start.

In this episode, I chat about this and more with my friend Rosie from The Intentional Christian Woman podcast.

Rosie shares her story of walking from God and re-connecting with Him and then gives us ways that we can connect with Him.

I pray that this episode blesses you Mama!

XO

Deb

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Do you ask the age-old question to your kids at the end of the day - How was your day - And get the standard reply - good?

Are you wanting to know more about what's going on at school, but you aren't getting a lot from your kids, as they don't seem to want to chat about their day?

I have something to share in this episode that has revolutionized our after-school chats.

Where I used to hear crickets, I now get to know the high and the low part of my daughter's day and more.

It's a short but sweet episode today Mama. But one that will leave you with a tool that you can implement today to connect with your kids more.

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Rebecca is a speaker, podcast host of Radical Radiance, author of 'Do The Thing', wife and dog mom.

In this episode, Rebecca and I discuss calling. We unpack how to discover yours if you are unsure and how we can walk in it even when we are in the throws of motherhood.

I was so blessed by this conversation and I know you will be too.

Much love,

Deb

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Mama, can you relate to wanting to disciple your kids, but not getting to it due to lack of routine?

You want to be consistent in pointing your kids to Jesus, but with no routine, it doesn't happen.

This episode will help you combat your excuses and help to create a routine in 4 simple steps.

Discipling our kids can be easier than we think (there are several examples in the episode), and are achievable with routines in place.

I pray this episode blesses you mama!

XO

Deb

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Do you feel like you are totally winging this thing called mamahood?

Is the concept of being intentional something that sounds too hard?

Do you want to reach the hearts of your kids but are unsure how?

My guest today and I tackle all of this and more.

Jennifer Lovemore is a wife, a mama of 3 grown kids and a mentor to mama's out there in need of help with reducing stress and chaos.

In this episode, we unpack what being an intentional mom is and how it can impact on our parenting and the way we disciple our kids.

Jennifer goes into depth about how we are to strive to reach the hearts of our kids. And when we do that when our kids are little, the teenage years will be the best ones!

I pray this episode blesses you friend.

XO

Deb

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Ever wonder what habits (especially good ones) have to do with discipling?

Or maybe you know, but you are stumped on how to create good habits to point your kids to Jesus.

I'm here to help mama!

In this episode, we discuss habits. What they are and how to make some good ones. I share the habit of scripture memorization I am working on developing at the moment that will help point my kids to Jesus.

I pray this episode blesses you mama!

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Also mentioned in the podcast is the Hello Mornings Podcast.

The thought of discipling your kids might be a daunting one. I mean, what does it even mean to disciple your kids? And how do I add this to my already busy life?

In today's episode, I chat with Katie J Trent. Katie is a mama of two, a wife, a homeschool mom, business owner, author, and a discipleship warrior!

In this episode we discuss what discipleship and why we should be doing it. Katie then shares that this discipleship thing isn't about adding more to the 'to-do' list, it's about using moments in your day to share Jesus in super simple ways.

I pray this blesses you mama!

XO

Deb

Connect with Katie on her website or Instagram. Or check out her book Recipe for a Sweet Child.

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Mama, do you have the desire to get intentional with discipling your kids, but you would love to involve your husband in the journey? You want to chat about it, but have no idea on how to do that, let alone create a plan to actutally disciple your kids.

This episode is for you!

I share 5 steps on how to talk to your spouse about discipleship and how to create a plan to do it.

It's not as hard as you might think.

I pray this blesses you mama!

XO

Deb

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Is biblical parenting a term you're hearing about? Maybe you have an idea of what it is but don't know what it looks like in real life.

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Elyse Rooney from Wholesome Mumma, where we unpack what biblical parenting is and what it looks like in action.

I definitely gained clarity on what biblical parenting entails, and I pray you do too.

Thanks for listening mama!

XO

Deb

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Parenting can be hard. Let alone getting intentional with showing your kids Jesus.

In today's episode, I want to share 4 ways to encourage you to do just this. Hopefully, after listening to the episode, you will be fired up to show your kids Jesus.

Peppered throughout the episode is scripture to support each way I encourage you.

I pray this episode blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Friend,

I am hitting your ears not once but twice this week.

This episode is part 2 of the interview I had with Kara Walker from Money and Mental Peace.

We chat about money and how we need to be teaching our kids about it. We then talk about our relationship with money and what we should be doing if we are struggling with finances.

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Do you ever wonder what you should be teaching your kids about money? Or do you wonder where you should start with your own finances as things aren't as you want them to be?

In today's episode, I interview Kara Walker from Money and Mental Peace.

We chat about what we should be teaching our kids about money. And where we should start if we are not where we want to be financially. I'll give you a clue - it's not what you think it is.

Stay tuned for part 2 of this interview.

XO

Deb

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Do you know that reading the bible is a good thing, but you just don't know how to get enthusiastic about it?

In today's episode, I share how my view of the Bible has changed from being a chore to loving getting in it.

I share 5 ways to encourage you to get into the Word from tools you might need to how to unpack scripture.

I pray this episode blesses you, mama!

XO

Deb

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Melissa Swain is the co-author (along with her late husband Chris) of the book Write it on their Hearts. The heart of this book is to give practical help to parents to disciple their kids.

When I read the book, I knew I had to get Melissa on the podcast.

We discuss the book and why we need to get intentional about discipling our kids. Melissa shares that discipling our kids is not something we can outsource and our kids spiritual health is too important to ignore.

I pray you are blessed by this discussion.

Much love Mama,

XO

Deb

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Strong-willed kids are amazing. They keep you on your toes, and are going to be world changers for sure.

But when you are in the throws of parenting a strong-willed child, the temptation to run away and hide can be strong.

In today's episode, I share 3 tips that have been working for me in my parenting journey.

I pray they bless you and can make your journey as a mama that little bit easier and more enjoyable.

xo

Deb

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Intentionally showing your kids Jesus may sound like a nice idea, but if you're anything like me, you want real-life examples.

In today's episode, you will get that and a whole lot more.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Heidi from Parenting to Impress. Heidi is a wealth of knowledge about parenting (she's a mama to 4), education (she created ABC Jesus Loves Me), and so much more.

I pray you are as blessed as I was by this conversation.

XO

Deb

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Hey Mama!

Does the thought of intentionally showing Jesus to your kids overwhelm you? You want to get intentional, but you don’t know where to start.

My heart is to remove barriers and inspire and encourage you to intentionally disciple your kids.

In this episode, I share 3 tips on how to battle this overwhelm. These tips highlight that discipleship doesn’t have to be this big, hard thing that we sometimes think it can be. That it is easy and dare I say – fun!

I also share examples of how to do this discipleship thing. I’m all about the practical as well as the encouragement.

God’s heart is for you to disciple. If we don’t, the world for sure will.

You’ve got this Mama!

I pray this blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Are you after a super easy, no-prep activity to share the real meaning of Easter with your kids that won't take all day?

This episode is just that!

I was recently convicted by the Lord as to how I was going to share the real meaning of Easter with my daughter. After searching on Pinterest I found this Scavenger Activity from Leann G Taylor that involves finding items and discussing how they relate to the Easter story.

A rock - the tomb

2 sticks – the cross

Something black - sin

Something red - blood

Something white – a clean heart

Something green – growing in Christ

This activity was so easy and my daughter really enjoyed it.

I pray this blesses you and inspires you to do a little something with your kids to share the message about Easter.

XO

Deb

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Have you ever wondered how to hear from God? It is something we hear that we should do a lot of as Christians, but some of us don't even know where to start. And if we struggle to hear from God, how do we teach our kids to do it?

If you can relate, I've got you mama.

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachael Groll from the Hearing Jesus podcast.

We chat about how to actually hear from God, how to teach our kids to hear from God and everything in between.

I pray this episode blesses you as much as it did me.

XO

Deb

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Hey Mama!

Getting in the word is super important for you Mama, but it's also super important that we get into the word with our kids.

In today's episode, I share a bible (Good News Bible - Family Edition) we are using as a family and how we use it. I even share a clip of my daughter and I using her devotional with the bible.

I pray this inspires you to open up a bible with your kids and start them on their journey to knowing and loving Jesus.

Be Blessed Mama!

XO

Deb

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Hey Mama!

In today's episode, I get to interview Heather Shriver Burns about Kingdom-Minded Kids.

Heather is a Master Neuroscience and Biblical Coach. She is the host of the Seek First CEO podcast where her heart is to help you grow your faith and business with biblical-minded principles and brain science.

We unpack what the term kingdom-minded kids means and what it looks like for Heather with her giving real-life examples. She also encourages the Mama out there that needs some inspiration on getting intentional about raising Jesus Loving Kids.

I pray this episode blesses you.

XO

Deb

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Are you ready to ditch the overwhelm when it comes to discipling your kids? You know modeling Jesus to your kids is super important, but you wanna get a bit more intentional and you have no idea where to start.

This episode is just the one for you! I share 3 ways I intentionally disciple my kids that require no prep (ain't no-one got time for that), are easy, fun and quick.

I pray this episode blesses you and your tribe.

XO

Deb

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Hey Mama,

Today my special guest Chelsea from Month of Sundays shares all about the Christian subscription boxes she offers to encourage parents to dive deeper with their kids into certain themes. These themes relate to things kids may be going through and provide a Christ-like perspective on them.

If you have been wondering where to start on your discipleship journey, or are overwhelmed with what to even do when discipling your kids, this resource is your answer.

Chelsea shares all about what to expect in your subscription box and how to use it. She was super generous and sent me one to do with my daughter and we both loved it!

I pray this episode blesses you,

Deb

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Hey Mama!

Have you ever wanted to dream as a family, but you can't find the right way to do it without it taking heaps of time and one or all of the family getting bored?

Today's episode is for you. I share an idea that I borrowed from Month of Sundays. The idea is simple, fun, and short. It also involves no prep so it is hassle-free. Even my other half who is usually so not on board with these kinds of things got involved and shock horror, had fun!

Mama, I pray this blesses you and inspires you to reflect and dream as a family.

XO,

Deb

Hey Mama,

Today I share why I stopped podcasting and what to expect now that I am back!

After the birth of my son in March last year (2022), I initially planned on continuing with podcasting where I would navigate podcasting and all it entails with a newborn as best as I could.

But God had other plans.

He encouraged me to seek Him more on the direction of the podcast. Through that, I realized that things needed a change. So you will see new podcast art, me investing in my podcast more through courses and using a paid platform for the podcast.

My mission to inspire and equip you to raise Jesus loving kids hasn't changed. But there are a few changes been made.

Thank you so much for joining me again as we journey together to disciple our kids.

I pray this blesses you,

XO

Deb

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Todays episode is a short but sweet one.

Change is afoot for Mama's Mission and I just wanted to share briefly with you why we are taking a short break here.

Instead of God giving me something and me running with it, well ahead of Him, I am slowing down and choosing to partner with Him.

We are not going away for good, just taking a wee breather.

Be blessed.

Change is afoot for Mama's Mission. In todays episode I share the journey I have been on with being in a very busy season to a slower one, where God revealed to me how busy is not always best.

I share how my relationship with God changed through these seasons and what my heart is for the future of Mama's Mission.

It could be a name change, it will for sure be about discipleship. But a whole lot more is coming your way to grow your faith in God and to help you simplify things to make the room for your relationship with God to bloom.

Thanks so much for listening to todays episode.

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In todays Weekly Word we are looking at Jacob and the trickery that went on with him and his dad Isaac.

We then find out that despite his deceiving, God blessed him.

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I'll admit it. I Instagram stalked Kayla at Baby Devotions and asked her if I could pick her brain about a few things.

We discuss what discipleship means to her, how she shares the word with her kids and makes it fun using little to no materials, and advice for how to do this discipleship thing if you don't know where to even start.

I hope you're blessed by this episode!

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In this weeks Weekly Word we are looking at some of the lessons Jesus taught. A lot of what Jesus said to the crowds was confusing to them, so Jesus explained further.

He teaches that we need to be heaven minded and that when we become part of God's kingdom, we will have everything.

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In todays episode we look at vision and how to cast it with God.

I unpack with you the way I cast vision with God relating to the podcast which can be applied to any area of life.

We address how goals and vision are different things.

And lastly I share with you the changes that are coming for the podcast.

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In this weeks weekly word we look at how Abraham wants a wife found for Isaac.

We learn how his most trusted servant was sent on a mission, and what he did to find the one that God wanted Isaac to marry.

We even look at how the story of Isaac's wife Rebecca relates to Jesus.

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In todays episode, I interview my real life neighbor Kate on her thoughts on serving as a family.

We unpack how kids can serve in church, from what age, if serving in church translates to serving in the home and a whole lot more.

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This week we are jumping forward to Jesus. We are looking at his 12 disciples. How he got them, who they were and a bit about them.

We are also looking at the character of Jesus. That he was a popular guy and never told the people to leave him alone. That he loved people regardless of what others thought.

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This week for the Weekly Word we are jumping back to Abraham and looking at the sacrifice God asked Abraham to make with his son Isaac.

I've been challenged to find the link in the old testament stories to Jesus. This one was easy as the sacrifice Abraham was prepared to make was the sacrifice God made with his only son Jesus.

I hope you enjoy.

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If we are gonna disciple our kids, why not look to the master himself?

In todays episode we are looking at 5 ways Jesus discipled his disciples and how we can use those with discipling our kids.

I'm sure there are many more ways Jesus discipled, but I pulled the 5 ways that stood out to me.

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In this weeks weekly word we are looking at the first miracle Jesus performed.

In this episode we learn what miracle Jesus performed and what happened as a result of the miracle.

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We are looking at how 25% of people aged 18-29 stayed connected with Christ. It's a 5 part series.

Last week we looked at eating dinner 5 out of 7 meals together.

This week we are looking at having one spiritual experience in the home per week.

In this episode, I unpacked 10 spiritual experiences we have used in our home at one time or another.

All of the experiences are easy and require no prep.

I would love to hear your thoughts on them. Or any that I may have missed.

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Last time with weekly word we looked at Abraham and Lot.

The story got a bit long, so I broke it into 2 parts.

This week we are looking at the city of Sodom. Why God wanted to destroy it, how Abraham tried to bargain with God and who managed to escape the city and who didn't.

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We hear it too often. Our kids are raised in the church, raised to know God, and yet the world gets a hold of them and they fall away.

Well, I discovered 5 ways to keep kids connected to Christ aged 18-29.

Stats show that 75% of kids aged 18-29 leave the church. But what keeps the other 25%?

Today is the first in a 5 week series on how to keep our kids connected to Christ.

In this episode, I unpack eating dinner as a family, as stats show that families that eat 5 out of 7 meals together are more likely to stay connected with Christ.

I unpack how we do family dinners together and what you can do if you currently aren't practicing this but would love to.

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In this weeks Weekly Word we look at Abraham and Lot. As I was writing this episode, I realized that it was getting a bit long, so I made this into two parts.

In Part 1, we look at the promise God gave Abraham, the choice Lot made and how strangers come for a visit with good news and bad news.

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This week on the podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Amy Senter on family goals and mission statements.

Amy is a wealth of knowledge on teaching the fruits of the spirit to your kids and how that can be used in family goals.

In the episode we unpack what family goals are, why they are important and how to create them.

I hope you are as inspired to implement them as I was.

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In todays Weekly Word, we look at what happened when Jesus went through the 40 days of temptation.

We learn about how the devil threw 3 temptations at Jesus and he overcame them.

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Are you in a season of wait at the moment? It's a frustrating season to be in. I have been there twice in my parenthood journey.

In todays episode, I unpack what I did to help me in the season of wait to being a mama. I also share my recent birth story as an encouragement to those who may be going through a tricky season. God is one we can rely on. Wholeheartedly.

I would love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram or better yet, join to receive a newsletter here.

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God's Plan for Pregnancy by Nerida Walker and Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize.

Do you want to disciple your kids but feel like you are not capable? Maybe not even good enough?

In todays episode, we look at three pieces of scripture that will hopefully inspire you to disciple your kids. Each piece of scripture highlights that we are not alone on this discipleship journey, and we can gain our strength from the Lord.

I love hearing from you and connecting with you.

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We are jumping back to the old testament in this weeks Weekly Word. In this episode, I share the story of the tower of Babylon and how the people wanted to build a tower that could reach heaven, but God had other ideas.

I love how this links to there being other languages around the world.

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You're in for a treat today. I can only teach you what's working for me, and to be honest, I love learning off others. And learn today you will. (Hehe Yoda much)

In todays episode, I interview Brenda from Little Kingdom Warriors where we unpack discovering God through play, getting intentional with our kids, discipleship and a whole bunch more.

Learning through play doesn't need to be complicated. We chat about what you can use to make it easier and way more effective for your kids to soak up those amazing stories of the bible.

I learnt heaps from this interview, and I hope you do too.

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In todays episode, we look at John the Baptist and the role he played in Jesus' story.

My heart is to help you disciple your kids, and by listening to these short devotionals, it makes this part of the discipleship journey that little bit easier.

I love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram here. Or better yet, join the family by subscribing to the monthly newsletter here.

I don't know about you, but I'm always keen to discover what screen time looks like for other families.

In todays episode, I unpack why we need to be mindful of what our kids are watching and how we actually use screens in our home.

I also share a tip another family uses for a family of 3 kids which I think we may implement soon.

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This week in Weekly Word we are looking at Noah's Ark.

Noah was a man that chose to be obedient to God and not to what everyone else was telling him.

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Are you a mama and are feeling like you are in survival mode? You may be relating to the concept of being a hot mess, but you don't want that title to be yours?

Then todays episode is for you.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Cason from 'Her Pursuit' where Cason shares her tips on making time for you, for God and for your family. She shares how she was in the season of motherhood where she was just surviving, and now she shares from the perspective of almost thriving.

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Last week we learnt about the serpent and how he tricked Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Today we are jumping forwards to Jesus and we are learning about the time he went missing during a passover festival and Mary and Jospeh found him in the temple.

I would love to hear how your kids are finding the Weekly Word.

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Would you love your other half to be present in discipling your kids but they don't seem to be interested at all?

That was my story for some time. In todays episode, I share our story and a handful of tips to get your husband involved in discipleship.

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Hey everyone. Last week we learnt about Jesus and this week we're jumping back to the old Testament to look at the mistake that Adam and Eve made in the garden of Eden.

As usual, this episode includes a brief story, 3 questions, a catechism and a prayer.

I want to encourage you to pause the podcast at any time to chat about what you are hearing with your kids.

And I would love to hear what you are thinking of these weekly devotionals.

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Are you frustrated with knowing you can hear from the Lord, but not knowing exactly how to go about it?

I've been there. And was there, until I discovered how to hear from the Lord through journalling.

In todays episode, I unpack what journalling is and how you actually do it. So by the end of the episode, you should be able to pick up a pen and paper and hear from God. Well, that's my hope anyway.

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Last week we covered the beginning in our weekly word. The weekly word is designed to pop on when you're with your kids. It's short and to the point, but created to get you chatting about God.

In this episode, we jump to Jesus and unpack his beginning. I then ask 3 questions, we do another catechism and we pray.

Super simple, but I'm hoping super effective.

Let me know what you are thinking of our weekly word.

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Does dinner time arrive and you have no idea what you are going to have?

I think we've all been there.

In todays episode I unpack how I meal plan for the fortnight. I'll be honest, it's not the most thrilling thing I do with my time, but it frees up time in the long run, and I'm all about that.

So if you find dinner time arriving and your stress levels rising, this is the episode for you.

I hope it blesses you in some way, and gives you a bit more time to be intentional with discipling your kiddos.

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I am beyond excited that are you are tuning into todays episode.

If discipling your kids, or even doing a devotional with them seems too much, let me take it from here.

In todays episode, I read a brief story about the beginning of creation to you and your kids. I then ask 3 questions, we do a catechism and then pray. Simple really.

I hope you and your kids enjoy what you hear. I would love to hear your feedback.

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Is the bible real to you, or is it a book that sometimes sits there, unopened and gathering dust?

For some time, that's what it was to me (a dust gatherer I mean), and for our guest Shannon Leibold. But God changed the way she saw the word and she is out to inspire women to soak up what the bible has to offer.

In todays episode we chat about the bible (obviously) and how Shannon uses it in her everyday life. We discuss it's role in discipling our kids and alot more.

I hope you are blessed by the episode and inspired to get in your word.

Mentioned in the episode:

blueletterbible.org - A commentary tool

Shannon's website - Here

Instagram @Scripture and story

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Do you find you have time in the car with your kids and would love to make it that little bit more intentional?

I've decided to release not one, but two episodes per week now.

One episode will be like any other episode. The other one will be a short devotional you can put on for me to help you disciple your kids.

The devotional will have a short bible story where I'll alternate one week with a standard story and the other week with a story about Jesus. II'll then ask about 3 questions for you and your kids to pause and discuss, and then maybe there will be a catechism thrown in there. The devotion will wrap up with a short prayer.

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Do you hear the word disciple and think, I know I should be thinking about this with my kids, but it almost seems too overwhelming. I mean where do we even start?

In todays episode I unpack 3 ways to simplify discipling your kids. I think we tend to over complicate things at times, and discipling our kids doesn't have to be as hard as we may think.

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Do you struggle to disciple your kids? Maybe one of these excuses will resonate with you.

Heck, even I battle these excuses at times.

In todays episode, I unpack the top 3 excuses and give you scripture and a bunch of tips to combat those excuses.

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Are you wondering how you can actually disciple your kids when they are in school during the day? Then this is the episode for you.

In this episode I give you 5 ways I am discipling our daughter despite the fact that she is in school during the day.

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Episode #18 - Interview with Kira Jahn from Alongside Them | All about catechisms

Episode #25 - Tips on establishing a solid quiet time

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Discipline and Discipleship, how does it relate? In todays episode I briefly touch on the answer, but I mainly want to share with you the 3 ways I feel like we are doing a good job in this discipline/ parenting game.

I know as Mama's we are our own worst critics. I am too. But I felt God challenge me on how I feel we (my husband and I) are doing well in this parenting thing. I discovered 3 ways. In the episode I unpack them and hope that at least one can help you on your mamahood journey, and your discipling journey also.

Do you know the importance of a solid quiet time, but have no idea on how to get there?

Well, todays episode is for you. In this episode I share a bunch of tips on how I went from having a pretty blah quiet time, to one where I hear from God daily and really get in His word.

I hope you take one or a few of the tips shared and implement them into your quiet time.

Mentioned in the episode:

For forty years you sustained them in the wilderness; they lacked nothing, their clothes did not wear out nor did their feet become swollen. (Nehemiah 9:21)

Episode #2 - Morning time with God 101

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We know that discipling our kids in important and we can totally do it well organically, but at times it's wise to be intentional with our time to disciple effectively.

But, where do we find that time?

In todays episode, I unpack 3 ways you can free up time to give you more time to disciple your kids effectively.

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I don't know about you, but I love having a word for the year to bring focus to my year. It drives my prayer life, decisions and affects the goals I have to achieve for the year.

In todays episode, I unpack what a word for the year is, why I feel you should have one, and how you actually get your word for the year.

I hope you are blessed in listening to the episode.

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Hey lovely listener, I am the first to admit that my life is not all that interesting. But, I wanted to update you on a few things in todays podcast.

I share what to expect for the future 'Mama's Mission wise', potential podcast topics and what's happening in life for me.

It's a short but sweet one today.

I hope you have the best Christmas and get to spend time with your loved ones. And of course our amazing saviour.

Would love to hear from you on Instagram @adashofDeb

On this journey of motherhood, we are often not appreciated and can feel like we are falling short.

In todays episode, I hope to encourage you a little if you are feeling this way. I share why you are more than 'just a mum', and I share ways that I try to get out of my feeling of discouragement into hopefully embracing motherhood again.

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Episode #20 - Why you should consider taking a break from social media

Do you find yourself looking at social media too many times in the day? Or feeling the need to look at social media but are left feeling anxious and discontent?

Then todays episode is for you.

I unpack why for the last 5 months or so, I have chosen to fast from social media. I share why and how I did it, and the 3 main reasons I think taking a wee break from social media might be the best thing for you.

Thanks for listening!

In todays episode I unpack 3 ways to simplify present buying this Christmas.

Present buying can be stressful, and with all the events taking place in our world right now, we don't have time for more stress.

I share what gifts we will be getting our daughter (hint, it's not that many), how we do Christmas with my whole family that makes present buying a breeze and guarantees they are getting what they want, and ways to simplify others getting gifts for you and your family.

I know present buying is not what Christmas is all about, but it's a way to show our love and appreciation for others.

Every been like me and wondered what catechisms are and how would you use them with your kids?

Well listen no further, this is the interview for you.

In todays episode, I interview Kira from Alongside Them where we unpack what catechisms are, how they can be used in the home with our kids, their benefits and a whole lot more.

I hope you learn as much as I did from this episode, and you use the code mamasmission from 23 November - 23 December to get $5 off any purchase from Alongside Them

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Family Worship Bible Guide

We all want our kids to know and love Christ, and a huge part of that is teaching them how to pray.

But how do we teach our kids how to pray?

It's not as complicated as we sometimes make it out to be.

In todays episode I unpack the 3 easy steps we've implemented to get our 5 year old daughter more confident praying for herself.

Discipling our kids can be a huge thing. But it doesn't have to be in the day to day.

In todays episode, I share how finding and using one thing to disciple your children is going to make this journey a bit simpler.

I give tips and tricks on how to find your one thing, how to use it and what I believe is key when you implement it.

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Episode #8

Motherhood is tricky. There is no denying that. And it's something where we are often inundated with advice.

In todays episode, I go over the top 3 tips I have that make motherhood easier for me.

They are simple, don't cost anything and save me a few grey hairs.

I hope you enjoy the episode. I would love it if you gave me a review or wanted to reach out to me on Instagram @a dash of deb

Homeschooling is becoming a more common thing these days.

In todays episode, I unpack what homeschooling looks like for us.

I share why I homeschool, the pros and cons of homeschooling, the planning side of things, a typical day for us and what the next steps are for us.

If you are interested in hearing about what homeschooling looks like in the beginning stages, take a listen.

Mentioned in the episode:

Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons by Siegfried Engelmann

Art for Kids Hub

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Recently my husband and I celebrated 13 years of marriage.

When we didn't know if we would celebrate 5 years, we were pretty happy with our achievement.

In todays episode I unpack the rough patch we had in year 3 of our marriage and how we got through it.

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Episode #10 - Quiet time as a couple

If you are wanting some practical tips on how to disciple your kids, this is the episode for you!

In this episode I interview Michelle Remington where she shares what discipleship means to her and what it looks like to her and her husband.

I hope you get as much from this episode as I did.

Mentioned in the episode:

Michelle's podcast: Worth it Show

Michelleremington.com

Keen to find out what an intentional living and purpose coach is and how it relates to the way you can disciple your kids?

In this episode I interview Sasha Star Roberston who shares what she does, what she believes is key in discipling our kids and what that looks like for her and her family.

I got so much from our conversation, and I hope you do too.

Here are the links for Sasha:

Facebook

Instagram @SashaStarRobertson

Tik Tok @SashaStarRobertson

FB Group

FB Professional

Website

Podcast

Instagram @adashofdeb

Are you wanting to be able to spend a time in the word with your other half, but don't have a clue how to go about it?

Look no further! This is the episode for you.

My hubby and I have not done this well for our 13 years of marriage. But I finally think we are onto something.

In this episode, I share our quiet time together. It's super simple and super effective,

Mentioned in the podcast:

Episode #2 - Morning time with God 101 - Well my way anyway

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This week, God challenged me to be really intentional about discipling my daughter for the week.

So join me as we go through the week, and how God reveals how He wanted me to disciple my daughter.

In this episode you will pick up a range of tips on how to disciple your children. And how it doesn't need to take hours to do so. It simply takes asking God, and then doing it.

Mentioned in the episode:

Praying Mom by Brooke McGlothlin

Bible reading journal template

Freebie - Simple scripture journal prompt for kids

Without Words by Bethel

Praying Mom: Making Prayer the First and Best Response to Motherhood

Are you wanting simple, effective ways to disciple your child that won't take a huge chunk out of your day?

This is the episode for you!

In todays episode I talk to Christie Thomas from Little Shoots Deep Roots where she unpacks tiny habits and how you can implement these when discipling your kids.

This episode is full of practical, easy to apply tips that I know you are going to love.

Mentioned in the podcast episode:

The Power of Habits by Charles Duhigg
www.littleshootsdeeproots.com

Are you stuck this Fathers Day on what you and the kids can get for your hubby?

In todays episode, I unpack the 5 love languages and what gifts you could give or the things you could do according to your husbands love language.

Mentioned in the episode:

LoveLanguageQuiz

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Keen to find out the four ways to really show your child you love them?

Join me in todays episode where I unpack the book 'How to Really Love Your Child' by Dr Ross Campbell.

In the episode I give you real life examples of how knowing these four ways to love your child has impacted on my parenting, and how it will also impact on the way you disciple your children.

Keen to see more?

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Hey everyone. In todays episode we look at how to spend time with God in a busy day.

I used a working day I had recently and showed you how I included God in my day from when I woke to when I went to bed.

I hope you enjoy the episode and get some tips on how to spend more time with God in your busy days.

Mentioned in the podcast:

Episode 2: Morning Time with God 101

In todays episode I unpack a few secrets on how to make reading the bible to your little ones fun for them (and for you).

I unpack the various bibles we have used throughout the years, and what reading the bible has looked like for us over the years.

My heart is to inspire you to get in the word with your kids. It doesn't have to be a huge thing, it can be a matter of a simple reading, a prayer and you're done.

Things mentioned:

The Toddlers Bible
ABC Jesus Loves Me https://www.abcjesuslovesme.com/
Bible Builds https://www.biblebuilds.com/
The Lion Read and Know Bible
The Jesus Storybook Bible

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In this episode I go into detail on how I received my calling.

For years I knew I was created for a purpose, but only after setting time aside with God did I really get intentional about finding out what that calling/ purpose was.

I also share how you can find your calling if you are stuck.

Course mentioned: 'Called' on Messenger x app

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In this episode I unpack what my morning time looks like. From when I wake, to how I actually spend time with the Lord.

I go into specifics on tools I use to make this as easy as possible and how I manage to spend my time with God while doing this thing we call mamahood.

Spoiler alert, I get up earlier than my daughter.

Bible mentioned: She Reads Truth Bible

Book mentioned: The Papa Prayer by Larry Crabb

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In todays episode I unpack what discipleship is and give you 5 reasons as to why we as parents need to be thinking about this.

My heart is for you to get a fresh revelation that this is something you are called to do as a Mama of your child.

Book mentioned: The Papa Prayer by Larry Crabb

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Hey awesome Mama!

Welcome to Mama's Mission. Here the aim is to inspire you and equip you with tools to disciple your kids. We also chat about things that come up on this crazy thing we call mama hood and how we can make this journey dare I say - fun!

So excited to be in your ears.

XO

Deb