Before You Go - with Chaeli Ackerman: Recent Episodes
Chaeli Ackerman
Before you Go is a weekly podcast with Chaeli Ackerman all about life lessons we want our kids to learn before they leave the house. We'll dive into topics like friendship, identity, finances, ownership, marriage and more! This podcast is our fight of resistance against our Adversary who is actively working to tear apart families. Our weapon is a microphone. We are so glad you're here!
We're wrapping up Season 1 today! In this episode, we dive into 3 things to do when you aren't sure what decision to make.
Show notes:
The Bible Recap
I'd love your feedback!
You're going to find yourself in conflict with others- it's apart of life. In this episode, we touch on what to do when disagreements occur. We hope it's helpful!
What I'm Loving:
Local raw milk
In this episode, we dive into the hot topic of money. We discuss how to view money, why it's a tool and not a master and we share our story on becoming debt free. We also share a huge financial mistake we've made and how a wedding gift changed our lives.
What I'm Loving:
Dave Ramsey Financial Peace
Financial Peace University- find a class
Today Jon and I talk about the circumstances surrounding our wedding. It was a bit chaotic. . . to say the least. But, it's the marriage that counts, not the wedding.
We have many thoughts and feelings throughout our day. How do we know what to do with them? Which ones should we act on? Are we stuck forever in a rut of bad feelings? We touch on all this in today's episode. We hope it's helpful!
You can view the show notes here.
It happens to all of us, it's a part of life. . . messing up. Today we discuss what to do when a mistake is made.
- Own up to it
- Ask for forgiveness
- Tell a parent or trusted adult
- Live with the consequences (the part that is out of your control)
What we're loving: Strava app
Thanks for listening!
Today starts a new series called "What to do when. . . "
We'll cover all sorts of topics from practical to emotional to relational. Today we discuss what to do when your car breaks down AND what to do when you get into a car accident. We hope it's helpful!
What I Love:
- Travel cubes
- Osprey UL Packing Cube Set
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Today’s episode is for parents. It’s a call to fight to the new drug.
Show notes:
- Yo, give me some feedback!
- God Made All of Me children’s book
- Gabb Phones- use Promo code SAFETECH
- Be Tech Ready: Curriculum to teach your students and parents how to honor God with tech
- Collin Kartchner’s podcast
- Gryphon router
Today I sit down with Mark and Erin Zubert to discuss the importance of emotional resilience. We touch on:
- How difficulties can glorify God
- How important perspective and gratitude are when going through tough things
- Jesus modeled walking through/processing emotions instead of ignoring them.
- The importance of not walking alone (i.e. isolation is bad for every one of us)
- Encouraging our kids to talk to us about hard things so we can process together
- Our conclusion: it's all about Trust
Things We Love: Shane & Shane: Worship and the Word
View Show Notes here!
This episode is a short story about your Dad. ❤️
What I love: Primally Pure Oil Cleanser (Dry Skin).
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Today’s episode is a personal story that I hope resonates with you. Check out this great podcast on prayer (and what to do when it doesn’t work).
What I Love: Psalm 107
Show Notes Here
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Today we dive into the importance of a healthy brain. We talk about areas in your life that could negatively affect your brain and things to do daily to build a healthy brain. Live your BEST life with a healthy brain!
- A great book on how screens affect our brains: Glow Kids
- To deep dive into social media and how it’s designed, check out: The Social Dilemma documentary
- Favorite instagram account on protecting yourself and your family from internet dangers: Protect Young Eyes
- Use the promo code: SAFETECH for a discount on a safe cell phone for kid- the Gabb Phone
- If you want to check out Azure Standard- use my link! I may get a small affiliate commission if you do use it. Thank you!
View show notes here!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, we're covering how friends make the world go 'round. We dive into:
- How to be a good friend
- How to find friends
- Seasons of friendships
Click here for show notes!
Shout out to Katie and Laine- I'm so glad we had each other to grow up with- and now! You guys made my childhood so much richer. Also, Laine, I'm still sorry about backing my car into your mailboxes.
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In this episode, we're covering our parental responsibility to teach our children what's important to us. We parents are striving to be intentional about teaching you beautiful children life skills, academics and spiritual formation. While we are still working on the show notes (we promise, they'll be up soon!), heres a few links we mentioned in the episode:
Life Skills:
Modern Manners For Teens
Spiritual Formation:
Christian Heroes Then & Now Books
Sally Michael's God's Names Book
Lee Strobel's Case for Christ for Kids
Academics:
Gather Round Homeschool Curriculum (we do a unit study every summer!)
Good and the Beautiful Homeschool Curriculum
Enjoy!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, Jon and I dive into a weekly practice that has been a game changer for us: 6 questions! While we are still working on the show notes (we promise, they'll be up soon!), here's a few links that we mentioned in the episode:
Nancy Ray's Podcast Work & Play
Clear glass snap on containers
6 weekly questions:
What brought you joy last week?
What was hard for you last week?
What's one thing I can do for you?
How can I pray for you?
What's a hope/dream/desire that you have?
Is there anything left unsaid?
Monthly questions:
How are our finances?
How's our sex life?
Enjoy!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A quick description of the "Before you Go with Chaeli Ackerman" podcast. We're so glad you're here!
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