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During his more than 20 years as a homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace investigated several “no-body, missing person cases.” He successfully helped identify and convict killers, even without evidence from the scene. He utilizes these same detective skills and techniques to investigate the historical life and actions of Jesus – using the evidence of history...
Dave and Ashley Willis explain the importance of having shalom in your home, and define the word shalom as “breaking the hold of chaos.” They encourage couples to manage conflict deliberately and carefully. They also explain why it’s important to break any “stranglehold relationships” – friends that become too needy — that might impact your...
Attend the Circle with Sarah Online Retreat on August 7-8, and Sarah will help you become the peace-filled, joyful mom you’re called to be. Books are so much more than just a collection of words. They are lanterns that illuminate our lives in so many incredible ways. Today, I want to share a story with...
Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They’ll share advice for parents navigating their children’s transition to middle school. Hear advice for communicating with middle schoolers, dealing with their doubts and questions about God, and adapting as they grow.Receive a copy of the Helping Kids...
Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They’ll share advice for parents navigating their children’s transition to middle school. Hear advice for communicating with middle schoolers, dealing with their doubts and questions about God, and adapting as they grow.Receive a copy of the Helping Kids...
As believers in Christ, we’re called to share our faith—but many of us struggle with how to do that. And yet, sharing what the Lord has done in your life should be as natural as breathing. Ashley and Heather Holleman equip you to stand strong in your faith and help others come to a saving...
As adults, we can navigate change pretty well, but younger kids are much more likely to struggle with it. As parents, we need to patiently listen to our children, answer their questions honestly, and shepherd them through the upheaval of change — and ultimately point them to the unchanging love and security of God.Receive a...
What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. Sheila shares why what we believe about heaven shapes how you live today! If you’re looking for encouragement, or a fresh glimpse...
Jim Daly continues his conversation with television host Sheila Walsh, sharing from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. If you’re looking for encouragement or a fresh glimpse of God’s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ. Get your...
What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. Sheila shares why what we believe about heaven shapes how you live today! If you’re looking for encouragement, or a fresh glimpse...
Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife Erin explain that 70% of marital conflict is about ongoing problems, like personality differences, that will never be “solved.” They encourage couples to live with one another in an understanding way by being humble and sharing from the heart.Receive a copy of Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage...
Connecting with another person is a unique and special blessing. And when you come to know that person and rely on them, you place trust in them. So what do you do when that trust is shattered? Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal stories of her divorce and friendships lost due to broken trust. She’ll help...
People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature.Receive a...
People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature.Receive a...
Most Christian parents want their children to grow up with a strong faith—but it can be hard to know how to nurture that faith in everyday life. Tim Shoemaker shares creative and practical ways parents can make family devotions engaging, memorable, and meaningful for kids of all ages. You’ll discover how simple, intentional moments at...
Teen moms face tremendous challenges – from difficulties finding housing, education, and childcare to dysfunctional families and generational poverty. Lisa Steven shares her story of becoming a mom at 17. After becoming involved with MOPS, Lisa realized there were no resources for parenting teen moms who needed a place to live. She started Hope House....
What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a...
The Tender & Fierce cohort is coming up again this fall! In this interview, Christi talks about how Tender & Fierce got started and answers questions about the Tender & Fierce cohort. She also shares how to awaken the tender and fierce...
What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a...
British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ – The Truth and an audio download of “How to...
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Listen in to find out how they shared and processed their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other more deeply. Receive a copy of “The Fight for Us” and an audio download...
A major new study just dropped on faith transmission across generations — and Josh breaks it down. Drawing from Passing the Torch (Institute for Family Studies), decades of research by Vern Bengston on relational warmth, and John Gottman's data on...
The Christmas season often comes along with high expectations and chaos.But Julie and David Lavender want to help families slow down and contemplate the greatest gift that God gave mankind — the birth of His son, Jesus Christ.The Lavenders share stories and fun memories from their family. Receive a copy of Children’s Advent Stories for...
When you feel overwhelmed by others this holiday season there are things you can do to find hope. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory talk about how to quiet the chaos and find peace. They share what being overwhelmed by others feels like, how we can “pre-decide” and set boundaries before we interact with family, how...
Have you ever felt stuck in knowing how to disciple your kids? Or perhaps even where to begin? We’ve got some answers! In this episode, biblical scholar and founder of Walking the Text, Brad Gray joins the podcast to talk about his new book Bringing...
When you feel overwhelmed by others this holiday season there are things you can do to find hope. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory talk about how to quiet the chaos and find peace. They share what being overwhelmed by others feels like, how we can “pre-decide” and set boundaries before we interact with family, how...
As a believer in Christ, you want to effectively communicate and spread God’s love. And that starts with a spirit of hospitality. Annie McCune shares amazing stories to give you some great ideas on how to show hospitality towards neighbors and strangers as a way of loving like Christ. You’ll be inspired to open your...
Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to...
Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to...
One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left...
Advent season is about “waiting in anticipation” for Jesus’ coming. In the Western world, we wait by throwing Christmas parties, buying presents, and trying to avoid the hustle and bustle. But instead of trying to avoid, what if we tried to embrace?...
One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left...
Whether you’re the mother of a toddler or an angsty teenager, one thing we all have in common is the need for regular prayer. Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos developed a habit of journaling prayers early on in their lives, which became the foundation for their prayer habit with their families. They share how raw,...
As a young woman, Camille Cates carried immense grief over the murder of her infant daughter and her abortion. For years, she spiraled into darkness, guilt, and shame. But God rescued her. Now, Camille shares her tragic story in light of God’s Word and His redemptive love for each of us. Receive a copy of...
Have you ever worried that youâre not meeting all of your childâs needsâacademically, emotionally, spiritually, or even socially? Pretty much every day, right? Youâre not alone. Most of us have asked ourselves if we are giving our kids everything they need at one time or another. In this episode, Iâm sharing a replay from one...
Is a co-worker driving you crazy? Learning styles expert Cynthia Tobias explains that the way we process information impacts us both at home and at work, and illustrates how our friends and family may perceive the world very differently than we do. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Cynthia Tobias’ book The Way They Learn or...
Is a co-worker driving you crazy? Learning styles expert Cynthia Tobias explains that the way we process information impacts us both at home and at work, and illustrates how our friends and family may perceive the world very differently than we do. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Cynthia Tobias’ book The Way They Learn or...
A shift in your mindset could strengthen or even transform your marriage! Rhonda Stoppe reminds women about God’s purpose for marriage: that they would get to know God better and offer grace to their husbands. Receive a copy of If My Husband Would Change, I’d be Happy and an audio download of “How Reframing Your...
John Smoltz is a World Series champion, former Cy Young award-winner and hall of fame pitcher. He shares his inspiring story about the twists and turns in his career, finding faith in Christ, and rebuilding his life after experiencing hardship. He reveals how God taught him to surrender control and trust Him, while growing in...
John Smoltz is a World Series champion, former Cy Young award-winner and hall of fame pitcher. He shares his inspiring story about the twists and turns in his career, finding faith in Christ, and rebuilding his life after experiencing hardship. He reveals how God taught him to surrender control and trust Him, while growing in...
Dr. John Townsend, bestselling author and psychologist, offers tips for married couples to set healthy boundaries. Hear his insight into the steps to experience freedom in your marriage and develop a mutually fulfilling relationship. Receive a copy of Boundaries in Marriage– or a bundle of two — and an audio download of “How to Set...
Dr. John Townsend, bestselling author and psychologist, offers tips for married couples to set healthy boundaries. Hear his insight into the steps to experience freedom in your marriage and develop a mutually fulfilling relationship. Receive a copy of Boundaries in Marriage– or a bundle of two — and an audio download of “How to Set...
Licensed counselor Debra Fileta offers practical, biblical advice for assessing your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Helping you walk toward healing and wholeness for the entire family! Receive the Nourish Your Families Mental Health bundle plus a free audio download of “How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family” for your donation of any amount!...
In his best-selling book, One Minute After You Die, Dr. Lutzer answers the all-important question: Where will you spend eternity? He discusses what the Bible teaches about death, heaven, God’s divine justice, and the assurance of salvation believers have in Jesus Christ. Receive the book One Minute After You Die plus a free audio download...
Knowing when and how to speak up can be challenging. Emerson Eggerichs gives insight on how to have healthy conversations with others confidently. By asking ourselves, “Is it true, kind, necessary, and clear?” we may find ourselves engaging in more genuine and effective conversations. Get Emerson Eggerichs’ book “Speak Your Mind” for your donation of...
As the father of a prodigal child, Rob Parsons understands your pain.In this heartfelt message, he encourages parents of prodigals to always “leave a light on” for their wayward child.He notes that sometimes parents carry too much guilt over the prodigal child’s circumstances, and also encourages us to not be overly critical of our children....
As the father of a prodigal child, Rob Parsons understands your pain. In this heartfelt message, he encourages parents of prodigals to always “leave a light on” for their wayward child. He notes that sometimes parents carry too much guilt over the prodigal child’s circumstances, and also encourages us to not be overly critical of...
Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee shares stories about some of the tragedies his family has endured, describing how God sustained them and redeemed their brokenness. Gov. Lee encourages listeners to depend fully upon God and describes how they can experience His wholeness, joy, and peace amidst the storms of life. Receive Gov. Lee’s book “This...
Jason Jimenez is a pastor, Christian apologist and the founder of STAND STRONG Ministries. He is a widely recognized worldview expert who specializes in cultural, philosophical, theological and religious issues, and as a national speaker, he addresses numerous topics including religious freedom, Islam, same-sex marriage and the reliability of the Bible. (Part 2 of 2)...
Astrid Sheckels continues the wit and whimsy of childhood through her marvelous and magnificent illustrations and storytelling. You might recognize her from the Hector Fox and Friends series or Sea Dog and Sea Dog Rescue, and she created the gorgeous cover and interior illustrations for Beyond Mulberry Glen by Millie Florence. Today weâre chatting about...
Jason Jimenez is a pastor, Christian apologist and the founder of STAND STRONG Ministries. He is a widely recognized worldview expert who specializes in cultural, philosophical, theological and religious issues, and as a national speaker, he addresses numerous topics including religious freedom, Islam, same-sex marriage and the reliability of the Bible. (Part 1 of 2)...
Marriage is a unique gift of God, but sometimes it can be hard to navigate. That’s why George and Tondra Gregory are dedicated to helping couples build a successful game plan within their marriage. When you work with your spouse and adopt a winning mindset, you can create a strong and healthy marriage. Receive a...
Have you ever taken a device from your child only to have them lose their ever-loving mind? According to social researcher Dr. Jean Twenge, “That’s a good thing.”Dr. Twenge graciously joins us in season 6 to talk about raising kids in a high-tech...
Marriage is a unique gift of God, but sometimes it can be hard to navigate. That’s why George and Tondra Gregory are dedicated to helping couples build a successful game plan within their marriage. When you work with your spouse and adopt a winning mindset, you can create a strong and healthy marriage. Receive a...
Mother and son Lisa and Tyler Sexton discuss their amazing story of parenting a child with special needs and how – through God’s work and faithfulness – Tyler was able to overcome limitations and pursue a medical degree. Receive the book No Such Thing as Can’t and a free audio download of “Overcoming the Obstacles...
Mother and son Lisa and Tyler Sexton discuss their amazing story of parenting a child with special needs and how – through God’s work and faithfulness – Tyler was able to overcome limitations and pursue a medical degree. Receive the book No Such Thing as Can’t and a free audio download of “Overcoming the Obstacles...
Have you ever read a book and thought, âWow, how did the author do that?!â Or maybe youâd love to sit down with your favorite author and pick their brain about their writing process or tips and tricks for when you get stuck. Today, the Read-Aloud Revival team has compiled some of our favorite advice...
Marriage coaches Les and Leslie Parrott offer practical advice on how spouses can avoid destructive conflict and learn to “fight a good fight” that will strengthen, rather than damage, their relationship. Receive the Parrotts’ book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” for your donation of any amount! Plus,...
Sam Jolman says, “Talking to your children about sex should be likened to having 100 one-minute conversations.” As we continue season 5 on relational intelligence, therapist and author Sam Jolman joins us once again, this time to talk about how to...
Marriage coaches Les and Leslie Parrott offer practical advice on how spouses can avoid destructive conflict and learn to “fight a good fight” that will strengthen, rather than damage, their relationship. Receive the Parrotts’ book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” for your donation of any amount! Plus,...
Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, encourages listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage, while inspiring us to influence the culture with faith and optimism. He’ll share about the vision, faith, and hopes of America’s Founding Fathers and the importance of understanding our history and preserving our...
Sometimes, life can knock you upside the head and send you spiraling. Levi Lusko shares the story of his midlife crisis, filled with panic attacks, doubt, worry, and exhaustion. In the midst of these struggles, he drew closer to God and actually discovered joy. You’ll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message. Receive the...
Sometimes, life can knock you upside the head and send you spiraling. Levi Lusko shares the story of his midlife crisis, filled with panic attacks, doubt, worry, and exhaustion. In the midst of these struggles, he drew closer to God and actually discovered joy. You’ll be encouraged and comforted by this powerful message. Receive the...
Sam Jolman says, “The realm of evil hates your sexuality… [and] tries to, as quickly and as early as possible, join shame to your sexual story.”As we continue season 5 on relational intelligence, therapist and author Sam Jolman joins us to talk...
With full fall schedules just around the corner, now's the best time to get into a good meal-planning rhythm. We've gathered up our best tricks and tips for putting dinner on the table with ease and have put them all in this jam-packed episode. By just putting a few systems in place, you can not only save your sanity, but also your time, your budget, and in some ways, your waistline and health because a plan will help you eliminate the need to eat out or eat easy.
This episode originally aired in Season 1 of our show. Be sure to head to https://momtomompodcast.com/12 for the show notes.
We all know a great and godly marriage takes work. And it’s also fair to say that motherhood is a full-time job of its own as well. It’s a delicate balance. How DO we find the time, the space, the energy, and the focus to keep both relationships healthy and strong? Is it possible?
This episode originally aired in Season 1 of our show. Be sure to head to https://momtomompodcast.com/11 for the show notes.
Today we’re chatting about the overwhelm of motherhood. Between the three of us, we have 16 children and have experienced more than our share of overwhelm in our mothering journeys.
This episode originally aired in Season 1 of our show. Be sure to head to https://momtomompodcast.com/5 for the show notes.
We are mothers but we aren’t superwomen and we’re not supposed to be. When we are recharged, we're better able to cope with the issues that are bound to come up during the summer. In this episode, Kate, September, and Jamie share their best tips for using summer to refuel.
This episode originally aired in Season 1 of our show. Be sure to head to https://momtomompodcast.com/9-2/ for the show notes.
There are plenty of issues that can divide Christian moms, with well-meaning and Jesus loving women on both sides of any argument. Yet the debate runs deeper than the typical "mommy wars" because at the heart of the division is our commitment to God and His Word. Today, we’re going to be talking about the differences between personal convictions (sometimes called freedoms) and Biblical commands. As we chat, we’re not necessarily going to share our individual beliefs about specific issues, but rather how to put our convictions in their rightful place.
This episode will conclude season 5 of the Mom to Mom podcast. In the coming months, Kate, September, and Jamie will be taking a hiatus to enjoy some rest. They'll be back in September with new episodes, eager to join the conversation around the long and wide table of motherhood. In the meantime, we all hope you’ll still tune in as we rewind through some of the most popular episodes of the first four years.
Recently, Kate, September, and Jamie had the privilege of hosting a Q&A panel at the Teach Them Diligently convention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The room was packed with moms eager to ask them some hard questions about mothering, faith, homeschooling, discipleship, and so much more. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to get to all of the questions and there were several that were quite universal, so they thought it would be beneficial to discuss them on the podcast.
In this episode, they return to that stack of questions and do their best to answer them as if we were still sitting down with mothers in real-time. Just as in the live Q&A, they do "shoot from the hip" with no preparation or background, not knowing all the nuances behind the question or your specific set of circumstances. Take their thoughts as a gentle invitation to explore further on your own.
Thank you so much for listening. We are winding down season 5 of the show and are in process of planning season 6, so if these or any other topics piqued your interest and you’d like to hear more, please shoot us a message on Instagram or Facebook and let us know what topics you’d like for us to discuss next season!
In the American church, there's been a growing, gaping hole between the generations. Older women often feel disconnected and irrelevant to younger women, easily intimidated by modern technology and navigating social media and it’s easy for many to feel out of touch. Many younger women feel like they’re doing just fine on their own and don’t see the need for biblical mentorship. Others find that when they do ask an older woman to mentor them, they get turned down and they wind up navigating as best they can but desperate for help from someone who’s been there and done that.
Our goal in this episode is to encourage the hearts of both older and younger women and give strategies to help you connect and share creative ways to bridge the massive gap between the generations. You can also find us on Instagram, on Facebook, or at our website at www.momtomompodcast.com. We would love to hear from you, so reach out and we will reach back to you.
Jordan Whitmer and HowToLife Southeast Asia leaders Kathryn B and Noella S talk about how life is better with Jesus.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Our culture in general seems obsessed with the idea of "hustle." But for some of us, a side hustle can make all the difference in meeting our desire to stay-at-home with our kids as well as providing additional income or bringing personal satisfaction in an area of interest outside of motherhood.
Listen as Jamie, Kate and September delve into the topic of side-hustles (specifically for stay-at-home moms) and share insights and practical tips on how to balance family life and side-hustles, as well as how to identify profitable opportunities that may be better suited than others to you and your family.
As always, we’d love to connect with you! Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook.
Jordan Whitmer interviews HowToLife Singapore leaders Evangeline Beulah and Faith Ing about how to trust in God.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
We live in a crazy, mixed-up world, vastly different from the world 20 years ago. Back then, there were no cell phones, only very rudimentary computers, no internet or social media and the world seemed much calmer as we all had more time to spend in face-to-face communication. We weren’t looking more at our phones and less at the world around us, the way many of us do today. Just stand in line at a restaurant or sit at your gate in the airport: ninety percent of people are staring at their phones rather than interacting with the ones around them!
But even 20 years ago, parents still needed to impart basic life skills to children, skills all kids need to learn before they move into life as an adult. There are several critical ones that Kate, Jamie, and September are going to chat about today. Listen as they hit on some of the major topics for the current culture we are living in right now.
For more information and resources mentioned in this episode, see the show notes at our Mom to Mom Podcast website.
Months after Jamie wrote her first book, Homeschool Bravely, she was being interviewed on a podcast. And while she doesn’t remember much about that particular show, she does remember one particular question the host lobbed her way. She was asked, do you still have fears when it comes to your mothering? The podcaster was specifically referring to fears about homeschooling, and so Jamie's answer took the conversation in a different direction than she was shooting for. Jamie answered, “Yep, I fear what will happen when everything I have poured into them over the years is now theirs to do with as they will. I pray they will hold fast to their faith and the truth of God’s Word. I pray 2 Timothy 3:14 for them, “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it.” But then we have to let those fears go, give them to the Holy Spirit and trust that in God’s great love for them, He’ll continue to chase after them even when our role in their lives shifts. That interview was nearly 4 years ago. Jamie now has a grown adult child, and yet she still nurses some of those same fears.
Today, Jamie hopes that Kate and September, in their hard-won wisdom, can calm not just her fears about parenting adult children, but all of our fears. We can use all the advice we can get! So, let's turn to our mentor moms and come expecting lots of answers!
Jordan Whitmer and HowToLife South Africa leaders Kyle Rigney and Chloe Grieve talk about the importance of having unity through Christ.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
For Christian families, discipleship that goes to a child’s heart will give them a passion for Jesus like nothing else. We mamas do our utmost to raise our children according to biblical principles and standards as we do our best to model Christ’s love to them and everyone in our lives.
To chat all about how to focus on discipleship and why it’s so critical for our kids, we’re welcoming Leslie Nunnery, an author and mom of four who along with her husband, David, founded Teach Them Diligently, the nation's premier source for gospel-centered homeschool events. Leslie has been on our podcast before, on Episode 53 which is all about finding your parenting vision and is well worth listening to. She’s the author of two books and she’s written multiple homeschool courses. But whether you homeschool or not, Leslie is full of wisdom about how we can focus on discipleship and why it’s absolutely critical to Christian families, especially in the times we live in.
Visit Teach Them Diligently, for resources and experiences to strengthen Christian families, at teachthemdiligently.net. You can also register for Teach Them Diligently Conferences, by clicking here. If you do attend, please come to our Mom to Mom panel presentation and say Hi! We’d love to meet you!
Ep. 53: Find Your Parenting Vision with Leslie Nunnery
Ep. 55: Discipline that Connects to the Heart with Jim & Lynne Jackson
As always, we’d love to connect with you on Instagram and Facebook.
A few years into her mothering, Jamie decided that she wanted to put more emphasis on Easter in her home. It bothered her that Christmas–the day set aside to remember the birth of Christ--had become an entire season of celebration and yet Easter–the day honoring His ultimate sacrifice on the cross and His miraculous resurrection was just defined by most of the evangelical church, herself included, with a few lilies at the front of the sanctuary, maybe some new dress clothes most kids didn’t want to wear, and a basket of candy. She wanted her kids to see that both moments of Christ’s life–His birth and His death–were equally important in their faith.
In this episode, Kate, September, and Jamie chat about Easter and how they’ve found ways to center the season on Christ. We’d love to know how you mark the sacredness of Easter in the ordinary of your days. Find us on Facebook or Instagram and tell us all about it!
Jordan Whitmer interviews Reyna Gonzalez about the significance of being created by God.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Today we’re welcoming Jess Ronne to the podcast. Jess is the author of Sunlight Burning at Midnight, founder of a non-profit, and mom of 8 including her son, Lucas, born with profound disabilities. Jess became a widow and single mom at 33, after losing her husband to a brain tumor. She had 4 children under 6, and after several years, she met Ryan Ronne, a widower with 3 children. They married and had a child together in 2015.
At that point, her son Lucas was entering puberty, and raising him became more challenging every day. She and Ryan sought out resources and support for caregivers, but, try as they might, they couldn’t find any community for caregivers desperate for a break. So she founded her own non-profit, The Lucas Project, to help families with special needs. She realized early on, her efforts needed to include respite care for the caregivers, advice to help all of us to recognize their needs, and practical ways we can help. Not only do disabled individuals need lifelong care, but their caregivers do as well.
Resources & Links:
Sunlight Burning at Midnight, the new book by Jess Ronne
Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers and Why it Matters, an unfiltered, honest documentary that takes a glimpse into the lives of the Ronnes, to enable a change for millions of caregivers and their families.
The Lucas Project, providing recognition, respite and resources to family caregivers of those with special needs.
Jess Ronne's blog, jessplusthemess.com
The Ostrich and Other Lost Things by Beth Hautala
“But so-and-so has one.” “It’s all your fault.” “That’s not fair.” As moms, we’ve all heard these dramatic declarations on occasion–often at full volume and packaged in tears. But while in their immaturity, kids can be prone to selfishness, if left unchecked these self-seeking desires can morph into an unholy trinity of Me, Myself, and I.
Today, Kate, September, and Jamie chat about curbing this “self” epidemic prevalent in our culture in adults and kids alike. Some folks would call this me-first attitude "privileged." Others might use the word “spoiled.” But for the sake of this conversation, they'll use the word "entitled."
We’d love to meet you on Instagram or Facebook, so feel free to follow us there. And, we’d be deeply grateful if you left us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, and shared our podcast with other moms who’d love to join us.
Jordan Whitmer, David Latting, and Elijah Lamb continue their conversation, discussing the difference between passion and performance when it comes to our walk with Christ.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today!
Our team here at Read-Aloud Revival has been hard at work on a brand new booklist for you and Iâve invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team back to this side of the podcast to tell you all about it.
Nature study can be an intimidating subject that carries a lot of expectations in the homeschooling world. Itâs something we want to do, but it can get pushed to the side because we donât always have the energy to tramp around the woods with a watercolor set.
So this project started with our team asking, how can we simplify nature study and make it more likely to happen? Could it really be as simple as reading a book and doing an activity?
We think so! And thatâs where our brand new booklist and activity guide comes in.
In this episode, youâll hear:
- Why we chose 12 books per season, and why you donât have to read them all
- How we paired books and activities to make them as accessible as we could
- How the guide brings know, do, and love to nature study
Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:
- Read Aloud Revival
- Waxwing Books
- Subscribe to the Newsletter
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Get the Nature Study Booklist and Activity Guide
- RAR #220: Essentialism for Homeschoolers
- RAR #177: Teach Your Kids to Think Like a Scientist (with Books You Already Have)
- RAR #62: Inspiring a Love of Nature Through Books, Greta Eskridge
Mamas, God designed sex and it is a great gift to us in marriage, but sometimes it can also lead to frustrations and hurt feelings. The world has such a fractured view of sex, but we think part of the reason sex has become so distorted in our culture is that we’re not having these kinds of conversations.
We're sure you can tell by the title of this episode that this is not going to be a G-rated discussion! Now would be a great time to hit pause if there are kids around and find a way to listen privately, perhaps even alone with your spouse.
We’re talking about sex today with our friend Francie Winslow, the host of the Heaven in Your Home podcast and an outspoken advocate for Biblical intimacy between husbands and wives.
Join us for this hard, yet importantly honest, discussion. Find more from Francie at her website, www.franciewinslow.com and as always, join the conversation with us on Instagram at @momtomompodcast.
Jordan Whitmer interviews David Latting and Elijah Lamb about the importance of standing firm in the faith.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies, J. Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith. (Part 2 of 2)
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Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies, J. Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith. (Part 1 of 2)
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What do you do if you notice that your child isnât finishing books?
How can you get your kids to widen their reading taste outside of a single genre?
How can you describe what you do for literature on a high school transcript when you take a more relaxed Read-Aloud Revival approach to the subject?
And what can you do to help boost your childâs emotional intelligence and reading comprehension while reading?
Today, Iâm answering listenersâ questions about their kidsâ reading habits, from bouncing from book to book to getting stuck in a genre rut, and more.
In this episode, youâll hear:
- Is it okay if your child is reading from rather than through?
- How can we expand our childâs reading repertoire (without assigning them books)?
- How to describe literature on a high school transcript
- How picture books can help a child having difficulty with social and emotional cues
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- Read Aloud Revival
- Waxwing Books
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Mentioned in This Episode:
- RAR #215: Whimsy and the Power of Childhood Reading
- RAR #141: Why Re-Reading is Possibly the Best Reading
- Homeschooling for College by Design - Heather Woodie
The Bulmans’ marriage almost shattered when Rick discovered his wife Tiffany, was having an affair. The day after the revelation, Rick remembered a conversation from their premarital counseling where the minister said if adultery necessitates divorce, then God is not big enough to fix a broken relationship. In this interview, Rick and Tiffany will share how their marriage was restored and offer hope to other couples.
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Every family has something that brings them alive. Whether it's an activity, adventure, or destination--it brings the family together and it's life-giving. What is it for your family? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to find purpose and foster deep relationships in 2023.
Josh and Christi talk about:
- The Straubs' rally cry as a family and practical ways they live it out daily
- Simplicity on the other side of complexity
- The correlation between simplifying your life and going deeper in your relationships
Show Notes:
Watch this episode on YouTube
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Famous at Home coaching
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Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta help couples understand and experience mutually fulfilling sexual intimacy in marriage. Our guests describe God’s design for sex and how many couples don’t recognize its great value within marriage. (Part 1 of 2)
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Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive yourself, and how to lovingly confront others. (Part 2 of 2)
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Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive yourself, and how to lovingly confront others. (Part 1 of 2)
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When the Christmas season rolls around, we often place expectations that it will be “the best Christmas ever,” but we end up disappointed, stressed out and exhausted. Josh and Christi Straub urge us all to remember the true meaning of the Advent season, offering ways to sidestep the stress by being fully present with family and reflecting on the joy of the season.
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Chaplain Bill Goodrich of God Cares Ministry describes the vibrant opportunity to befriend and share Christ with the elderly in your community. He shares his heart for this forgotten generation of precious people who deserve our love and attention.
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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings God has given us and express our gratitude for His bountiful grace and mercy. Becky Kopitzke, will share fun ideas to incorporate gratitude into your family’s Thanksgiving traditions.
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When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to removing any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord.
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Dr. Mike Bechtle wants to help people communicate better, especially in our social media world where everybody is talking all at once and nobody is listening. Mike explains we need “more weight” or value to our communication in order to be heard, and he talked about how we can use emotion in positive ways to energize our conversations. (Part 2 of 2)
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Dr. Mike Bechtle wants to help people communicate better, especially in our social media world where everybody is talking all at once and nobody is listening. Mike explains we need “more weight” or value to our communication in order to be heard, and he talked about how we can use emotion in positive ways to energize our conversations. (Part 1 of 2)
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Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife, Jennie, describe how you and your spouse can experience a miraculous, God-blessed marriage through several intentional practices, including fulfilling your God-assigned roles, sacrificing for one another, celebrating your victories, and more. Jim Daly's wife, Jean, joins the conversation, offering her insights from their marriage of over 30 years.
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Growing up, Greg’s life revolved around his violent, alcoholic mother and equally dysfunctional extended family, and he felt shame about who he was beginning at a young age. Eventually, the Lord intervened in his life. He went on to found Dare 2 Share, a ministry that helps the Church activate Christian teens to share the gospel within their sphere of influence. (Part 2 of 2)
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Growing up, Greg’s life revolved around his violent, alcoholic mother and equally dysfunctional extended family, and he felt shame about who he was beginning at a young age. Eventually, the Lord intervened in his life. He went on to found Dare 2 Share, a ministry that helps the Church activate Christian teens to share the gospel within their sphere of influence. (Part 1 of 2)
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Dr. Randy Schroeder discusses the “perfect” parent, why appropriate physical and emotional love with your children is vital, and the attitude of gratitude you can create in your child’s environment. (Part 2 of 2)
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Dr. Randy Schroeder discusses the “perfect” parent, why appropriate physical and emotional love with your children is vital, and the attitude of gratitude you can create in your child’s environment. (Part 1 of 2)
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Jim Daly and John Fuller highlight personal stories of veterans and their experiences in war in recognition of Veterans' Day. Topics considered are the death of comrades in battle, the role of the military chaplain, and an in-depth look at the members of our military.
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Brandon and Analyn Miller believe that the focus on fixing your weaknesses is a waste of time. Instead embrace your strengths as a parent, which will energize you and help you find creative ways to overcome weaknesses.
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Lysa TerKeurst reflects on the death of her marriage and how she had to place boundaries in her life to protect her own mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She offers insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to those needing to establish boundaries with others. (Part 2 of 2)
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Lysa TerKeurst reflects on the death of her marriage and how she had to place boundaries in her life to protect her own mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She offers insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to those needing to establish boundaries with others. (Part 1 of 2)
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Tis the season. Or at least ‘tis almost the season. Now is the time to start making a Christmas list for all the special people in your life. We don’t know about you, but we don’t want the marketing gurus of Target and Walmart to determine what to put under our trees! Instead of just searching the sales ads or the store shelves for some random something, we find it more helpful to mull over the recommendations of trusted friends – folks who have used and enjoyed certain things and can vouch for their value.
So, that’s what we do in today's episode – we'll be the friends that share what we’ve enjoyed, what our people have enjoyed – in case... like us... you find it helpful to have a few recommendations to get you started as you plan gifts for your people.
For links to all the gift ideas mentioned, please visit the show notes for this episode on The Mom to Mom Podcast website!
Natasha Crain outlines the four pillars of secularism that are pervasive in the culture and challenges the church to recommit to a biblical foundation so we can effectively reach hearts and minds for Christ.
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Patrick Linnell explains how serving and loving others is not a small thing in God’s kingdom. Through the “Grace Bomb” movement, acts of kindness to strangers have had far-reaching results—even bringing people to a relationship with Christ.
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Dr. Kevin Leman gives advice to two dozen moms who join Jim Daly and John Fuller for this fast-paced, humorous-but-practical look at how you can regain control in your home by disengaging from fights with your child. You’ll discover how to overcome your child’s desire for power and control in your home. (Part 2 of 2)
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Dr. Kevin Leman gives advice to two dozen moms who join Jim Daly and John Fuller for this fast-paced, humorous-but-practical look at how you can regain control in your home by disengaging from fights with your child. You’ll discover how to overcome your child’s desire for power and control in your home. (Part 1 of 2)
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Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foundation, reveals important research on abortion, dispels myths about adoption, and explains why more people should explore adoption from foster care. The discussion also promotes ways to support other adoptive families.
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Pastor Kevin Thompson believes couples can have happy marriages, if they are intentional about maintaining a healthy, godly relationship. He shared a great story about the 70-year marriage of his grandparents, who lived hard lives but had an enduring love.
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Greg and Erin Smalley describe how married couples can quickly get into a rut because of unmet expectations, poor conflict management, and personal baggage that interferes with their marriage relationship. They emphasize the value of honoring your spouse, learning how to nourish your marriage, and focusing on your relationship with God instead of expecting too much from your imperfect spouse. (Part 2 of 2)
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Greg and Erin Smalley describe how married couples can quickly get into a rut because of unmet expectations, poor conflict management, and personal baggage that interferes with their marriage relationship. They emphasize the value of honoring your spouse, learning how to nourish your marriage, and focusing on your relationship with God instead of expecting too much from your imperfect spouse. (Part 1 of 2)
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Brant Hansen makes brilliant observations about what women need men to be - and six key decisions men can make to set themselves apart. Alluding to the creation story, Brant encourages men to be “Keepers of the Garden” – secure, confident protectors chasing after Christ. (Part 2 of 2)
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Brant Hansen makes brilliant observations about what women need men to be - and six key decisions men can make to set themselves apart. Alluding to the creation story, Brant encourages men to be “Keepers of the Garden” – secure, confident protectors chasing after Christ. (Part 1 of 2)
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Dr. Elizabeth Stevens was a high-achieving psychiatrist in the U.S. Air Force. Her work came to an abrupt halt when she was debilitated by a traumatic brain injury and a series of other traumatic events which caused PTSD. In this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Stevens offers hope to those who are bound by the pain of trauma and describes how spiritual healing was the turning point in her recovery.
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“I have cerebral palsy-what's your problem?” Whatever difficulties you face, you can't help but be encouraged as you hear David Ring describe how God's strength helps him overcome the limitations of his severe disability. (Part 2 of 2)
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“I have cerebral palsy-what's your problem?” Whatever difficulties you face, you can't help but be encouraged as you hear David Ring describe how God's strength helps him overcome the limitations of his severe disability. (Part 1 of 2)
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Dr. Al Mohler motivates Christians to become more involved in the election process to stand up for godly values. Especially in light of current ballot measures in several states, he encourages Christians to advocate for and vote to protect preborn babies from abortion.
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Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson have a passion to help marriages thrive. The Thompsons offer practical marital advice about “embracing the mess” of life, how a “reset button” can change your communication and create a legacy relationship for your kids and family.
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Cynthia Tobias explains the positive and negative characteristics of strong-willed adults, and provides tips for healthy communication at home and in the workplace.
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One of the hardest things about life on this side of eternity is the unexpected. Accidents or unforeseen circumstances can shake our faith and bring up the question of why bad things happen when we serve a good God. In this broadcast, Jonathan Pitts, shares that struggle.
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Before God fully captured his heart, Joe Dallas identified as a homosexual and tried to integrate his sexuality with his Christian beliefs, actively promoting a pro-gay theology. In this broadcast, Dallas addresses major controversies in today’s increasingly hostile cancel culture, helping believers to cultivate respectful discussions and share Christ’s love and truth with others who don’t share our faith. (Part 2 of 2)
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Jordan Whitmer and Douglas Maddox talk about how to be the hands and feet of Jesus.Douglas is a Gen Z student at Wheaton College in Illinois! Douglas can be found at @douglasjr623 on Instagram.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Before God fully captured his heart, Joe Dallas identified as a homosexual and tried to integrate his sexuality with his Christian beliefs, actively promoting a pro-gay theology. In this broadcast, Dallas addresses major controversies in today’s increasingly hostile cancel culture, helping believers to cultivate respectful discussions and share Christ’s love and truth with others who don’t share our faith. (Part 1 of 2)
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Are you curious about the lifestyle called hygge? According to co-host Jamie Erickson, the word comes from the British and Norwegian words for hug, and it's a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality from fostering a life of comfort, contentment and rest.
In today's episode, Jamie discusses her newly released book, Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow, with Mom to Mom co-hosts, Kate Battistelli and September McCarthy. While the book breaks down each of the tenets of hygge and examines them in light of the Gospel, the ladies discuss what hygge is and how it can be a versatile tool in demonstrating the Gospel to the world as well as within our homes.
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Pastor Dan Seaborn shares heartfelt family stories to illustrate the importance of passing along our faith to the next generation. He encourages parents to teach their children Godly principles through modeling, good communication, and generational influence. (Part 2 of 2)
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Pastor Dan Seaborn shares heartfelt family stories to illustrate the importance of passing along our faith to the next generation. He encourages parents to teach their children Godly principles through modeling, good communication, and generational influence. (Part 1 of 2)
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Gary Thomas offers practical help for couples about dealing with fear, overcoming anger in conflict, staying connected with your spouse, the importance of community for your marriage, and taking your marital concerns to the Holy Spirit first instead of complaining to your spouse. (Part 2 of 2)
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Gary Thomas offeres practical help for couples about dealing with fear, overcoming anger in conflict, staying connected with your spouse, the importance of community for your marriage, and taking your marital concerns to the Holy Spirit first instead of complaining to your spouse. (Part 1 of 2)
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Rebekah Buell Hagan shares her powerful story of pursuing a chemically-induced abortion and then experiencing a change of heart which led to saving her baby's life. Dr. Bill Lile, a pro-life OB/GYN, explains how the abortion pill works, how its effects may be reversed, and how this option is being provided to women and teen girls who have second thoughts about having an abortion.
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Karen Ehman’s journey as a recovering people-pleaser began when she realized she was seeking others’ approval more than God’s. In this conversation, Karen shares practical guidance on healthy boundaries and encourages you to serve God intentionally in the areas he’s called you to serve. (Part 2 of 2)
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Karen Ehman’s journey as a recovering people-pleaser began when she realized she was seeking others’ approval more than God’s. In this conversation, Karen shares practical guidance on healthy boundaries and encourages you to serve God intentionally in the areas he’s called you to serve. (Part 1 of 2)
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Describing some of the challenges young girls face, Dannah Gresh exposes the lies girls are being told about their friendships, themselves, and God. She shares how parents can help their daughters combat these lies with the truth and discusses the importance of falling in love with God as their true source of fulfillment.
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Jonathan Catherman believes today’s parents need to be more intentional about teaching boys basic life-skills, like cooking, dressing well, changing a tire, treating a woman well, and more — so that they can behave in a manner worthy of respect and not embarrass themselves. Jonathan also addressed the important responsibility fathers have to engage with their sons.
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Author Kathi Lipp offers practical, fun ideas for couples to improve their relationship and make time together a high priority.
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Dr. Randy Schroeder returns once more to Focus on the Family to discuss habits you can integrate into your marriage! Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage, promoting emotional closeness, and leaving and cleaving properly. (Part 2 of 2)
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Tom Wright answers listener questions on how to teach children about new creation, where our loved ones go after they die, and responds to a critique from William Lane Craig in a replay of an early edition of the show from 2018.
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Dr. Randy Schroeder returns once more to Focus on the Family to discuss habits you can integrate into your marriage! Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage, promoting emotional closeness, and leaving and cleaving properly. (Part 1 of 2)
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Crystal Evans Hurst shares fun stories about her family to make a serious point: only God has the right perspective on our life, especially when times are hard. We need to understand how being a child of God also makes us His responsibility, and what that really means in daily life. (Part 2 of 2)
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Founders of the popular comedic group The Skit Guys, Eddie and Tommy’s 30-year friendship didn’t start out as one might expect. Eddie and Tommy met in high school when Tommy stole Eddie’s girlfriend, and the Lord worked from there to spark in both of the men a love for friendship and Jesus! They describe the importance of friendships among men, transparency and vulnerability in relationships, working through conflict, and when marriages come into the mix. They are a fun group that you won’t want to miss!
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Shauna Pilgreen, author of Love Where You Live, discusses her family's experiences with church planting and describes how listeners can become missionaries right where they are, while teaching their kids to do the same.
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According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-34. And even though suicide is pervasive, the stigma around depression causes many to suffer silently. Tune in to learn key warning signs and find out how you can offer hope to loved ones battling despair.
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Ron Deal describes some of the unique challenges that couples experience through remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily. He discusses the importance of drawing a “family map,” to identify the complex web of relationships with kids, stepkids, ex-spouses and their partners, and extended family. (Part 2 of 2)
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Ron Deal describes some of the unique challenges that couples experience through remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily. He discusses the importance of drawing a “family map,” to identify the complex web of relationships with kids, stepkids, ex-spouses and their partners, and extended family. (Part 1 of 2)
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Deborah Pegues offers the tools you need to keep those emotions in check so that your relationships can remain healthy. From keeping God in the mix to managing your schedule and stress level to dealing with demanding people, you’ll learn how to keep your emotions in check and abide in God’s peace.
In this ‘classic’ Promise Keepers message, Dan & Jane Seaborn take the stage together to provide a fun look at the differences between men and women. Then Dan delivers a serious, passionate message encouraging men to nurture their wives, avoid the dangers of pornography, and commit to staying married for life.
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Ashley Willis aims to encourage moms to hold tight to the peace of God through every moment of parenting. She introduces four “peace pirates” that steal joy and how to effectively combat them. (Part 2 of 2)
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Jordan Whitmer interviews Aaron Barnett about how to let the Lord use your pain for the purpose He has for you.Aaron is a Millennial ministry leader from Chicago! He can be found at @aaronrbarnett_ on Instagram and TikTok.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Ashley Willis aims to encourage moms to hold tight to the peace of God through every moment of parenting. She introduces four “peace pirates” that steal joy and how to effectively combat them. (Part 1 of 2)
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One of the most countercultural things you can do as a Christian is to invite someone over for dinner. Karen Ehman helps busy families find opportunities for hospitality in everyday life
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Senator Tim Scott shares how all things are possible with hard work, a willing attitude, and a focus on our Creator. He encourages listeners to avoid a victim mentality on racial issues, focusing rather on the positive strides that America has made in the past two hundred years.
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Brenda Garrison shares her personal parenting journey with her oldest daughter, Katie. She offers some great keys to building relationships with older children and encourages parents to build bridges of love rather than walls of resentment.
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Have you ever REALLY worried about one of your kids?
What should you do if you don’t feel like you read aloud well?
What’s the point of poetry memorization?
What would you tell a mom who is confused about all the different homeschooling philosophies and methods?
How do I know that I’m doing enough?
What about homeschooling high school?
These are all questions you might have…
I’ve had them too.
Andrew Pudewa and I answered questions just like these at all five Great Homeschool Conventions in 2022. Today on the podcast, we’re sharing a recording of that session with you.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why the right homeschool philosophy is the one that works for you and your kids
- How poetry memorization expands active vocabulary
- Why showing up with what you have is enough
- But what about homeschooling high school???
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You’re not alone.
That’s what I most want you to know after listening to this podcast episode.
This past year I had the privilege of speaking alongside Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing at all 5 Great Homeschool Conventions throughout the US.
We decided to pitch each other some of the best questions we’ve ever gotten about books, reading aloud, homeschooling, homeschooling high school– it’s all in here.
Since it’s the start of a new school year for many of us, we thought it would be a great time to share our session here on the podcast to give you a little boost of encouragement.
You’re not alone. There are a lot of us starting a new school year alongside you, and we’re all pretty much jumping in unprepared because…well, that’s how homeschooling works.
Books and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Institute for Excellence in Writing
- Nurturing Competent Communicators [Andrew Pudewa]
- Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families
- Redeemed Reader
- Great Homeschool Conventions
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Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundamental truth from scripture to teach kids about their bodies. And, they share practical implications of viewing others as people made in God’s image.
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Author Kathi Lipp explains how too much clutter can cause family stress and conflict, and offers practical strategies to get rid of what you don’t need so that you can have the space and resources to serve God as He intended.
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Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating. (Part 2 of 2)
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Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating. (Part 1 of 2)
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Pastor David Gudgel offers insight and wisdom into things you’ll want to consider before making a lifelong commitment to your future spouse. From communication styles to spiritual beliefs, Dave encourages you to examine your own heart before giving it to someone else.
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When Pastor John Goodale turned age 60, he realized he wanted to make the most of his remaining years of life. In this broadcast, he recalls how many leaders in the Bible started out strong in their faith but failed to stay true to God by the end of their lives (eg. the kings of Israel, King Solomon, King David, etc.). Pastor Goodale explains how to leave behind a godly legacy through everyday kindness, rather than trying to become famous.
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Bill and Pam Farrel describe how you can strengthen your marriage by affirming your spouse, cultivating healthy habits, and planning time for romance.
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Last time on the Read-Aloud Revival, I told you about the inspiration for the creation of Waxwing Books and our first book, A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden.
In this episode, I’ll take you on the rest of the adventure, from connecting with illustrator Breezy Brookshire to bringing on editor Michael Green, and finding art director Cara Llewellyn.
I’ll tell you all about the process of getting the book illustrated, edited, and finally, almost on its way to you.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Breezy honed her craft and found her voice as a self-taught illustrator
- Why Michael’s experience and approach to editing made him my dream editor
- How Cara’s work as the art director shaped the book you’ll have in your hands
- The elements we added to make the book feel even more special
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Pre-orders Available Now!
Pre-orders have officially launched 🥳 and you can guarantee your copy in the first print run of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden on Kickstarter.
Do it by September 1st, and you’ll get some Kickstarter exclusive bonuses, including a beautiful new book bag, prints by the illustrator, and more.
Get your copy of A Little More Beautiful
Books and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Breezy Brookshire
- GreenHouse Editorial
- Cara Llewellyn
- Miss Rumphius: Story and Pictures, Barbara Cooney
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Raised in Hollywood, California, Sheri Rose Shepherd grew up in the five blended families created by her oft-divorced parents. Despite finding success on the beauty pageant circuit, she struggled with bulimia and suicidal thoughts. An ex-drug dealer’s prayers helped Sheri Rose find a relationship with Jesus Christ, where she found healing for her emotional wounds, and a way to minister to other women with similar pain. (Part 2 of 2)
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Raised in Hollywood, California, Sheri Rose Shepherd grew up in the five blended families created by her oft-divorced parents. Despite finding success on the beauty pageant circuit, she struggled with bulimia and suicidal thoughts. An ex-drug dealer’s prayers helped Sheri Rose find a relationship with Jesus Christ, where she found healing for her emotional wounds, and a way to minister to other women with similar pain. (Part 1 of 2)
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Josh Glaser and Daniel Weiss describe why “the talk” about abstinence isn’t enough to guide your kids in our pornographic world. They offer wise habits and guidelines for technology use.
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Psychologist and author Dr. Henry Cloud describes how parents can strengthen their children's character by teaching them to take responsibility for themselves. (Part 2 of 2)
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Psychologist and author Dr. Henry Cloud describes how parents can strengthen their children's character by teaching them to take responsibility for themselves. (Part 1 of 2)
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It’s time! It’s time! It’s time! 🥳
We are SO excited toopen pre-orders for our first release at Waxwing Books.
It’s a story about seeing and being seen for readers who loveMiss Rumphiusby Barbara Cooney orThe Libraryby Sarah Stewart and David Small.
Every book comes with an audiobook, narrated by me and including those page turn cues that we used to love in our books on tape. (Remember those?)
Oh! And book bags. And such. 😍
Head here to check out the Kickstarter and to guarantee your own copy of A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden in the first print run.
By the way, Kickstarter will give us a lot more publicity love if we have a surge of backers in the first few hours of the campaign.
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Military veteran Chad Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, discuss his former struggles with PTSD, which led to the couple's separation, and how God helped Chad overcome PTSD and restored their marriage. (Part 2 of 2)
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Military veteran Chad Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, discuss his former struggles with PTSD, which led to the couple's separation, and how God helped Chad overcome PTSD and restored their marriage. (Part 1 of 2)
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John Burke encourages you to model Christ’s heart for others rather than the heart of the Pharisees. You’ll learn how unfair perceptions and judgments creep into the way you see and treat people.
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Brian and Cherie Lowe discuss their lackadaisical attitude toward finances during their first nine years of marriage and the moment they realized with horror that they were in over $127,000 in debt. They share the sacrifices they made, the determination they developed, and the challenges they faced when paying off their debt. (Part 2 of 2)
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Brian and Cherie Lowe discuss their lackadaisical attitude toward finances during their first nine years of marriage and the moment they realized with horror that they were in over $127,000 in debt. They share the sacrifices they made, the determination they developed, and the challenges they faced when paying off their debt. (Part 1 of 2)
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Way back in August 2018, I was fortunate to spend a morning with the author of The Penderwicks, Jeanne Birdsall. It was a glorious morning, truly, and something surprising came of it. A little idea popped into my head, and it just sort of… rooted itself.
Actually… the idea that popped into my head didn’t just stay an idea.
It became something much bigger resulting in our biggest, newest project here at Read-aloud Revival: we’re launching a boutique publishing house.
Today, I’m telling you all about it.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Jeanne Birdsall’s gardening and life philosophy inspired A Little More Beautiful
- What Kate DiCamillo said to me casually that really stuck with me
- Why we’ve started Waxwing Books, our own boutique children’s publishing house
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Reading Aloud: A Parenting Power Move
If you’ve been around here long, you already know that reading aloud is a parenting power move. There’s no single better way to set our kids up for academic success while also forming warm, rich relationships with them, and helping them grow in both empathy and fortitude.
When we read a story, we’re rooting for the same heroes, fearing the same villains, crying, laughing, and seeing the world with fresh eyes together.
Here at Read-Aloud Revival, I’ve spent the past 8 years diving into the best picture books I could find. I’ve interviewed some of today’s finest authors and illustrators, and have traveled all over the country meeting thousands of families with the singular aim of helping them have the best read-aloud experience possible.
I’ve maxed out my library card again and again in my effort to find the most beautiful, best-made read-alouds for you. It follows, then, doesn’t it, that we’d start making those kinds of books ourselves?
Introducing: Waxwing Books
It is my enormous pleasure to introduce you to Waxwing Books, our brand new boutique children’s publishing house. I wrote our first picture book, A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden, and today I’m going to tell you all about it.
Books and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Pre-order A Little More Beautiful on Kickstarter
- Tomie dePaola
- Kate DiCamillo
- Caroline Starr Rose
- Breezy Brookshire
- GreenHouse Editorial
- Cara Llewellyn
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Dr. Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children. As a parent, you are the key to your child’s resilience! Through intentional modeling, ongoing conversation and observation, and encouragement, you can help them learn to bounce back from struggles, get unstuck, and move forward with courage and confidence. (Part 2 of 2)
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Jordan Whitmer, host of Gen Z Today, talks about the importance of having Christ as the center of our life.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Dr. Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children. As a parent, you are the key to your child’s resilience! Through intentional modeling, ongoing conversation and observation, and encouragement, you can help them learn to bounce back from struggles, get unstuck, and move forward with courage and confidence. (Part 1 of 2)
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Julie Hornok discusses the tendencies of someone who has been diagnosed, dealing with grief and feelings of disappointment as a parent, and eventually realizing the hope that is found in Christ’s purpose for you and your child. Julie encourages parents to seek support for both themselves and their children, surrender their plans for their family, and believe that God has given their child a beautiful purpose.
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As the daughter of Jewish holocaust survivors, Lily Isaacs was not interested in religion. But a tragedy in her husband’s family brought Lily to her knees in a little country church, and she discovered that Jesus Christ was her Messiah, much to the dismay of her parents. Hear how Lily coped with her parents’ rejection while rising in the music world as the matriarch of the multi-award winning group THE ISAACS.
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Were Adam and Eve's pre-fall bodies like the resurrected Jesus? Was marriage a post-fall accomodation? Why does Genesis say God made childbirth more difficult after the fall? NT Wright answers more questions on the Garden of Eden and the Creation story.
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Co-founders of Grace Marriage, Brad Rhoads and his wife, Marilyn, offer insight to couples as they describe how they've learned to love and serve each other well. Our guests discuss the importance of modeling a good marriage to our culture, and the work of their ministry, which assists local churches in strengthening marriages. (Part 2 of 2)
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Co-founders of Grace Marriage, Brad Rhoads and his wife, Marilyn, offer insight to couples as they describe how they've learned to love and serve each other well. Our guests discuss the importance of modeling a good marriage to our culture, and the work of their ministry, which assists local churches in strengthening marriages. (Part 1 of 2)
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When I ask experienced homeschool parents what they wish they had done more often or focused more on, they never–not ever–say anything academic.
Nope. Reminiscing homeschool parents tell me something else entirely. And do you know what they say? Relationships. They always, always talk about something related to the relationships nurtured during their homeschooling years.
Relationships & Reading Aloud
In fact, their favorite memories very often revolve around the memories they made and the books they shared.
Reading aloud is not only the best tool for helping our kids academically succeed across the curriculum, it also helps them:
- Grow in empathy and compassion
- Bear witness to people overcoming obstacles, facing struggles, and pressing onward
- Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
- Connect ideas and think more clearly about the world around them and their role in it
We know reading does all of this. That’s why we all want our kids to fall in love with books, right?
We want them to be readers.
Here’s some good news:
You are the best person to help your kids learn and grow. And home is the best place to fall in love with books.
I’m Sarah Mackenzie, a homeschooling mama of 6, author of Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace and The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids through Books.
I’m also the Publisher at Waxwing Books, a new boutique publishing imprint that makes books your kids will love to read, and that you’ll love to read aloud.
In our upcoming episodes, you’ll hear our best tips and practical ideas to help you
- Read aloud
- Discuss books with your kids
- Share experiences that will draw you closer as a family
We’ll also give behind-the-scenes peeks at the books we’re making for you at Waxwing.
It’s time to make meaningful and lasting connections with our kids. Let’s do it. Together.
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Marriage is God-ordained. It’s God’s gift to mankind, as He initiated the very first marriage in Genesis. Its purpose is to bring joy to us, bring glory to Him, and raise Godly families. He gave marriage to us to make our lives more fulfilling and richer, ultimately drawing us closer to God.
As soon as two become one through marriage, their relationship changes, and they are unified in a mysterious way, different from any other human relationship, with eternal significance. God’s design for marriage is companionship, purpose, and passion.
And although every marriage comes with pitfalls, there are steps we can take to strengthen our relationship with our spouse even after physical or emotional infidelity and model what Christ taught us about loving and forgiving others.
Mark Hancock described how Trail Life USA (was founded in response to the Boy Scouts decision to step away from their moral and spiritual foundation). He described how many young boys don’t have godly male role models today, and how Christian Men can step up to help fatherless boys.
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Patti Garibay describes how American Heritage Girls (AHG) was founded in response to the Girl Scout's decision to step away from their moral and spiritual foundation. She discusses the issues many young girls face with gender confusion today and cultural backlash about teaching young girls about God.
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In this episode (on divorce part 2), Tim and Des talk with Matt Prater about divorce, the process, the impacts, and how to navigate outcomes. Matt was divorced prior to becoming a full-time pastor.
Courtney Ellis knows the struggle of finding time to connect with God in the midst of motherhood duties like diapers, dishes, laundry and countless to-do lists. In this interview, Courtney will encourage moms in their faith journey by sharing her tips for creating spiritual growth, intimacy, and renewal. (Part 2 of 2)
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Courtney Ellis knows the struggle of finding time to connect with God in the midst of motherhood duties like diapers, dishes, laundry and countless to-do lists. In this interview, Courtney will encourage moms in their faith journey by sharing her tips for creating spiritual growth, intimacy, and renewal. (Part 1 of 2)
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Here at Read-Aloud Revival, we’re in the thick of getting a huge project together for you. We are launching our own publishing imprint, Waxwing Books.
Our first release is a picture book, written by me, and illustrated by none other than the gorgeously talented artist, Breezy Brookshire.
It’s calledA Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden. August 10th is the big day. That’s the day you’ll be able to pre-order the book on Kickstarter and get some pre-order exclusives, like a brand new book bag and some other goodies.
Make sure you’re on our email list so you don’t miss it!
While we get those pre-orders ready for you, we’re revisiting some Special Edition podcasts. These are my all-time favorites.
This one is fabulous to listen to as a family, so if you happen to be road tripping together, play it in the car. Enjoy!
Meet Robert McCloskey
In today’s Special Edition of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, you’ll meet the man behind Make Way for Ducklings. Robert McCloskey was the first to win two Caldecott Awards, and his books are arguably among the most celebrated picture books of all time.
His most popular picture book wouldn’t stay on the page, either. His ducks became permanent sculptures fixed in Boston Public Garden, and even made a way for international diplomacy as part of the START Treaty between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. in 1991.
A picture book is a powerful piece of art.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- what it was like having Robert McCloskey for a Dad
- one of the hardest parts of his life as a successful artist
- what his picture books gave the world
Think you love Make Way for Ducklings? Just wait till you meet the man who wrote them onto the page.
Sal McCloskey and Paul Zelinksy at Boston Public Garden
Duckling Day Parade! (That’s Paul Zelinsky in the hat, and Sal McCloskey in the overalls)
Sarah’s daughter, Allison, paying a visit to the ducks in Boston Public Garden, June 2021
Sarah with the ducklings, June 2021
Sarah and daughter, Allison, with sculptor Nancy Schön, June 2021
Listener Guide
Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast:
02:52Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey08:01Let’s meet Robert McCloskey12:48Bob goes to New York17:14The fame was hard for him. So hard.21:40Jane McCloskey remembers her dad23:02Nancy Schön’s sculptures in Boston Public Garden30:46What was he like?32:54‘I just forgot to fill it in.’35:57The affirmation of home38:57Take a farewell look…
Links from this episode:
- The biography about Robert McCloskey by Gary D. Schmidt
- Weston Woods video about Robert McCloskey (20 min)
- Robert McCloskey: A Private Life in Words and Pictures by Jane McCloskey
- The website of Nancy Schön, sculptor
- Make Way for Nancy, by Nancy Schön
- Ducks on Parade! edited by Nancy Schön
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Phil Callaway is certain that laughter and a sense of gratitude are the keys to overcoming the stresses of everyday life. He shares how the Lord reminded him of that lesson through the extreme stress of his wife’s serious illness and subsequent remarkable recovery.
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Jordan Whitmer interviews George Berry and Josie Galopin about the importance of vulnerability in our relationship with the Lord.George and Josie are from Southeast England! George can be found at @georgeeberryy on Instagram and TikTok, and Josie at @josiegalopin on Instagram.Make sure to subscribe and review to join the Gen Z Today community!
Last week, we held an RAR Premium Preview on Zoom. The Preview is our (very fun 😆) announcement of what’s coming next.
I’m so glad so many of you were able to join us!
For those who missed it, you can watch the replay or listen to it as a podcast below:
Would you rather listen?
(Yep, I get that!) Here’s the audio—you can also find it in your favorite podcast player:
So… what is RAR Premium?
Here’s the deal: if you want to help your kids fall in love with books, while also falling more in love with homeschooling, you belong at RAR Premium, Read-Aloud Revival’s one-of-a-kind online community.
What we do at RAR Premium:
- Coaching for homeschool moms (everyone’s favorite)
- Family book clubs for all ages
- WOW: Writers on Writing workshops
- Mama Book Club that helps us fall back in love with our own reading lives
Coaching for Homeschool Moms
Every month, members get to join Sarah Mackenzie for a coaching session on Zoom.
Think of it like Teaching from Rest live, every month, with Sarah by your side to help you figure out what works for your own homeschool.
This fall we’re deep-diving into Teaching from Rest, and Sarah will walk you through how Teaching from Rest can look when homeschooling:
- Grades K-3
- Grades 4-8
- High School
Each age/stage gets its own coaching session, and you’ll come away both inspired and armed with practical ways to find more joy, more peace, and less stress in your homeschool life.
(You don’t actually need to have read Teaching from Rest to benefit from these coaching sessions!)
The Coaching Library
You should also know that inside RAR Premium is a library of coaching replays, guides, and classes that will help you with various topics, from how to choose books for your kids to Sarah’s preferred methods for memorizing poetry and scripture and everything in between.
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Coaching sessions are live on the first Friday evening of each month, and replays are always available at any time for RAR Premium Members.
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Family Book Clubs
Our family book clubs are excellent for all ages—preschoolers to teens. RAR Premium members get a family book club guide that walks you through a feast of ideas:
- discussion prompts for kids of all ages
- meals or snacks related to the book
- drawing/art lessons
- nature study and/or history tie-ins
- poetry
- and more!
Each season in RAR Premium we offer book clubs for a novel and three picture books.
It’s a feast of ideas that you can use based around the book, depending on your kids’ ages and interest levels.
Fall Family Book Club Guides
Each Family Book Club (for both novels and picture books) comes with a Family Book Club Guide to help you dig into the book with your kids, notice what you might have missed on a first reading, and share an experience you (and your kids!) won’t soon forget.
We’ve lost track of how many authors/illustrators have told us that these Family Book Club Guides are the best they’ve ever seen (and they see a lot!). 🥰
Meeting the Author/Illustrator
The crowning event at RAR Premium’s Family Book Clubs are live Zooms with the author or illustrator (or sometimes both!). Your kids will get to submit questions and hear from the author or illustrator themselves.
Kids often feel as though the authors/illustrators are their friends after these events. They’re… fabulous.
What We’re Reading this Fall
These are the books we’ll be reading through the fall:
WOW: Writers on Writing
RAR WOW: Writers on Writing workshops are our writing workshops for kids taught by published authors.
This fall, Julie Berry (author of Lovely War, one of Sarah’s tippy-top favorite recommendations for teens and adults) is coming to RAR Premium to teach our 10-17 year-olds how to generate story ideas.
This isn’t just a random exercise, either—it’s really the process Julie uses when she’s coming up with a new story for a picture book, middle grade novel, or YA novel!
At WOW: Writers on Writing, your kids get to learn from the pros. We love that.
Just like all of our WOW Workshops, kids will get a WOW Guide to walk them through exercises to practice what they’ve learned, and can revisit the workshop as often as they like on replay.
Mama Book Club
Some of the best feedback we hear at Read-Aloud Revival is “not only are my kids reading all the time and loving it… so am I!”
We help you find more time for your own reading life, and fall back in love with it.
This fall we’re reading together from Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakeable Peace.
This will dovetail nicely with our Coaching with Sarah program. If you’ve ever wanted to really dive in to the idea of Teaching from Rest, RAR Premium is the place to be this fall.
Join Us!
Check out the Fall RAR Premium printable calendar, so you can see this all at a glance! And remember, everything in RAR Premium is recorded and available on replay to watch at any time.
RAR Premium works around your schedule, so you can get the most from it no matter how busy you are, or what season of parenting you’re in.
There’s no commitment, and we have a 30-day money back guarantee so you can give it a spin and see if it’s a good fit without any risk.
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Well-known psychologists and authors, Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry Cloud share broadcast advice on how to relate with your in-laws. (Part 2 of 2)
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Welcome to a brand new season of the Famous at Home podcast! Josh and Christi are back in full swing and officially making their YouTube debut for this upcoming podcast season. Do you watch podcasts on YouTube? Be sure to subscribe to their channel. In this episode, they provide a bit of a life update (see show notes for links), what they’ve been doing as a family this summer, and even more importantly, the lessons they’re learning (this episode). They also give a sneak peak into what’s ahead for season 12!
Here are some highlights from the lessons they’re learning:
- The power of presence over productivity in your home
- Giving yourself grace as a parent and only focusing on one step a day
- Explaining the “why” and the logic of what you do with your kids
- Effective ways to manage complaints in your home
Show Notes:
Watch this episode on Youtube.
Pre-order What Do I Do With Anger?
Order the Famous at Home book.
Apply now for the Leader’s Heart Cohort.
Catch up on the Joshua Becker interview.
Go back and listen to the Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki interview.
Listen to Laura Dugger’s episode.
Well-known psychologists and authors, Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry Cloud share broadcast advice on how to relate with your in-laws. (Part 1 of 2)
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Dr. Juli Slattery recognizes that many couples a poor foundation for understanding God’s design for intimacy — that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us. (Part 2 of 2)
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The late Steve Farrar encourages men to invest time and energy into the lives of their sons, in spite of the fact that our culture emphasizes the importance of a man’s career. Steve reminds men that God wants them to love His Word deeply and teach Scriptural truths to their children and grandchildren. (Part 1 of 2)
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Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears shares her incredible story of faith and freedom – detailing how God’s hand has been in her life every step of the way. She also shares about overcoming racial division, education issues, and the value of every human life.
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Chap Bettis encourages parents to be more intentional about sharing the Gospel with their children. Chap also addresses “pharisee parenting” where moms and dads need to be sure their own walk with the Lord is solid before preaching to their kids.
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During his more than 20 years as a homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace successfully helped identify and convict killers, even without evidence from the scene. He utilizes these same detective skills and techniques to investigate the historical life and actions of Jesus – using the evidence of history alone to confirm the historicity and deity of Jesus. In this interview, Wallace discusses his faith journey and his fascinating detective research proving the claims and historical authenticity of Jesus. (Part 2 of 2)
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Here at Read-Aloud Revival, we’re in the thick of getting a huge project together for you. We are launching our own publishing imprint, Waxwing Books.
Our first release is a picture book, written by me, and illustrated by none other than the gorgeously talented artist, Breezy Brookshire.
It’s called A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden. August 10th is the big day. That’s the day you’ll be able to pre-order the book on Kickstarter and get some pre-order exclusives, like a brand new book bag and some other goodies.
Make sure you’re on our email list so you don’t miss it!
While we get those pre-orders ready for you, we’re revisiting some Special Edition podcasts. These are my all-time favorites.
This one is fabulous to listen to as a family, so if you happen to be road tripping together, play it in the car.
Enjoy!
I want to introduce you to a remarkable woman.
She won two Caldecott Awards, illustrated more than 100 books during her career, raised four children, and lived life with unique zest and liveliness.
You may recognize her illustrations in any of the following books, including my own favorite, Miss Rumphius, and one of her Caldecott winners, The Ox-Cart Man.
Barbara Cooney was a gift to the world, and in this special edition podcast, I want to introduce you to the woman behind these magnificent books.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- how this mother of four managed to illustrate over 100 books
- stories about what it was like growing up with Barbara as a mother (listen in for roosters in the kitchen and mice in the car!)
- how Barbara made sure her legacy and love for books would continue after her death in 2000
Think you love Miss Rumphius? Just wait till you meet the woman who wrote her onto the page.
You’ll love these books even more after you meet the one and only Barbara Cooney.
Listener Guide
Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast:
6:19Claire Danes reads Miss Rumphius9:25Knowing beauty, sharing beauty13:03The Ox-Cart Man – ‘so exquisite’14:01 Roosters and mice16:20The Blue Hornet19:08‘An astoundingly good mother’20:58A turquoise tunic and hot pink silk pants22:40‘She opened my eyes to beauty in this world’23:48 Doing something meaningful – a new library25:36Barbara Cooney’s legacy lives on …
Links from this episode:
- What Would Miss Rumphius Do? (an article from The Atlantic about Barbara Cooney)
- The Skidompha Library in Damariscotta, Maine
- Many thanks to Weston Woods for permission to air a portion of the audio book, Miss Rumphius. You can listen to the whole thing here.
Quotes to remember:
“Barbara vowed never to talk down to children, and she achieved that. Her books respect children as full persons with a wide range of emotions and dreams and troubles. ” – Sarah Mackenzie
“I looked at it and said to her … you better think where to put the medal, because it was so exquisite. I thought, Oh my goodness, this is going to blow everything else out of the water. And it did.” – Regina Hayes, Editor at Large, Viking
“She opened my eyes to beauty in this world.” – Barnaby Porter (Barbara’s oldest son)
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