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The Connected Mom

Form a deeper connection with God, more empathetically connection with other Moms, and more intentional connection with your child.

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32:44

Helping Your Tween Cultivate Strong Friendships

The Connected Mom ·

2024/01/25

Such a sweet episode! Daughter-Mom team, Calyn and Blythe Daniel, join us to talk about friendships...specifically with tween girls. Tween relationships can be a little sticky--yikes--so listen in! Together they wrote a book "Let's Be Friends: A Tween Devotional on Finding and Keeping Friendships." We enjoy conversation around being brave to make new friends, standing up for ourselves in friendships, knowing one's worth, reaching out to new people, and being a light in friendships. They

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34:33

Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe

The Connected Mom ·

2024/01/18

Need some fresh ideas on how to best pray for your child? Listen in! Becky and Sarah talk with Sharon Jaynes about "Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe"--a book Sharon wrote that is a 30-day guide to "powerful and effective Scripture-based prayers." Sharon shares insights on praying for different areas of a child's life, starting with the mind and going down to the feet. She also encourages moms to pray for other children and reminds them that God is always at work, even when it seems

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39:20

Hope After Heartache in Parenting

The Connected Mom ·

2024/01/11

In this episode, we discuss some heavy topics that affected mom, Keri Spring, and her teenage son. We discuss the impact of bullying, loss of a child, and the importance of forgiveness and faith in her healing journey. Keri also shares how her family has testablished a scholarship fund in her son's memory. The conversation highlights the need for open discussions about mental health and the importance of supportive, connected friendships. Becky's new book "Tethered Trust" is dedicated to

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37:32

Strength for All Seasons of Motherhood

The Connected Mom ·

2024/01/04

Mom burnout. Weariness in parenting. Can you relate?In this episode, we interview Julie Lavender, author of the book ''Strength for All Seasons." We discuss the challenges of motherhood and the importance of relying on God's strength. Julie shares her personal experiences of burnout and how she learned to lean on God in different seasons of motherhood. She also emphasizes the need for a support system and the power of prayer. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing warning

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34:48

Finding Courage When It's All Falling Apart

The Connected Mom ·

2023/12/21

Sometimes life is so heavy that it seems hard to hold onto our faith. Have you been there? You're not alone. Our guest Michele Cushatt has been through THREE cancer episodes and the many complications that come with that--both physically and spiritually. She reminds us that having questions about what you believe is not a lack of faith.About Our Guest: Michele CushattWith a unique blend of storytelling, Bible teaching, and humor, Michele Cushatt speaks inter- nationally to a wide variety of

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33:48

Trusting God in a World That’s Gone Wonky

The Connected Mom ·

2023/12/14

Trusting in God can't happen without knowing that He is trustworthy. On today's episode, Becky unpacks several powerful names of God: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Let the truth about who God is refresh your perspective and confidence to trust God...even when life is wonky!ABOUT OUR GUEST:Authentic, passionate, funny and Biblical all describe, Becky Harling. A best-selling author, Becky is a popular speaker at conferences, retreats and other events

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36:19

How to Find Work-Life Balance

The Connected Mom ·

2023/12/07

Balance sounds good...but is it really possible to achieve as a busy mom? We talk with Lisa Grimes, a CEO with experience juggling all the balls of life as a working mom, wife, executive, and friend. She takes time to show us different kinds of "balls" that are in our lives and how we can keep balance...which means knowing the value of each ball and what can drop.ABOUT OUR GUESTLisa T. Grimes is a business leader, coach and speaker. She has spent most of the last 30 years in healthcare and

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31:30

Filling Your Heart and Home with Joy

The Connected Mom ·

2023/11/30

You make time for so many tasks as a mom. But we're here to remind you that finding time to have JOY in your life is critical. Our guest, Linda Evans Shepherd, shares her personal story of finding joy even when she found herself in several tornados--both physical and figurative. You'll want to hear how she finds joy! ABOUT OUR GUESTLinda Evans Shepherd is an award-winning author, a successful speaker, and a media personality. The president of Right to the Heart Ministries, she is the author

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35:12

Making Gratitude FUN

The Connected Mom ·

2023/11/23

How can you help your kids be filled with gratitude . . . and how can you make that fun? Gratitude is something God honors, and according to the research, it actually makes people more happy in their adult life. Who knew? Today Becky shares lots of ideas to make gratitude fun at any age--from toddlers to high schoolers. We even throw in a few tips for grandparents!Mentioned:Thank You Bear book suggestion for toddlersMission trip opportunitiesABOUT OUR GUEST:Authentic, passionate, funny and

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35:35

Putting the Fun in Parenting

The Connected Mom ·

2023/11/16

Motherhood is a journey filled with ups an downs…so how can we keep the journey fun? Join Becky and Sarah as they talk with Victoria Lydon about how she kept FUN in her family...despite single parenting, homeschooling, and living on a tight budget. She is the perfect example of making the best of your situation with God's help...and making sure that it includes fun! ABOUT OUR GUESTVictoria Lyon is a Christian Author, Certified Christian Life Coach, Host of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational

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35:07

Taking Care of You: Tips for Soul Care

The Connected Mom ·

2023/11/09

There's a lot of talk about "Self Care" but we want to lean in on care for your soul. Join us as we talk with Edie Melson as she talks about how we can use creativity to connect with God.Buy the Book: Soul Care When You're WearyDescription: Edie Melson helps you find Soul Care solutions using devotions and prayers and opportunities for creative expression. She has learned that sensory involvement deepens our relationship with the Father and gives rest to our weary souls. She will teach you

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31:38

Survival Skills for Single Parents

The Connected Mom ·

2023/11/02

If you're a single mom...or you're the friend of a single mom, listen in for practical encouragement from a mom who knows that road. Our guest, PeggySue Wells, is the bestselling author or coauthor of nearly 30 books, including The Slave across the Street with Theresa L. Flores. A history buff and lover of tropical islands, she parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. Living and writing in Indiana, PeggySue helps people implement the

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34:46

Do You Need Wisdom in Your Parenting Journey?

The Connected Mom ·

2023/10/26

It takes so much wisdom to be a mom…even when your kids are adults. SO many decisions and interactions in motherhood require big time wisdom! Becky and Sarah talk about how to practically obtain wisdom in motherhood with our guest, Pam Farrel. Hint, hint...we're talking about wisdom in Proverbs. ABOUT OUR GUESTPam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of 59 books including Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti (more than 350,000 copies sold) and Red-Hot Monogamy. In

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34:01

How Good Stories Help Us Heal

The Connected Mom ·

2023/10/19

Most mamas are really good at reading stories to their kids. But what about you? Have you read a good book lately? Something that isn't mom-related? Here's your nudge to treat yourself to a good story! Novelist Nicole Deese joins us and talks about how she writes her fictional characters to overcome life's real challenges.ABOUT OUR GUESTNicole Deese is a Christy and Carol Award-winning, bestselling author of hope-filled, humorous, and heartfelt contemporary romance novels. When she's not

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34:36

Finding Resiliency in Motherhood

The Connected Mom ·

2023/10/12

The tragedy and heartbreak that have hit our guest, Janet Perez Eckles, is just devastating. But you've never heard a more joy-filled, resilient person. Listen in as Janet tells her story...with the JOY only God can bring.ABOUT OUR GUESTBlindness nor tragedy has stopped Janet Perez Eckles from becoming an author of five inspirational books, an international speaker, radio host, and founder of JC Empowerment Ministries. Her writings have appeared in thirty-two Chicken Soup for the Soul

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38:30

Practical Tips to Help Your Child Through Fear

The Connected Mom ·

2023/10/05

According to the statistics, anxiety and fear are at an all-time high, and many of our kids are struggling! Our guest, Michelle Nietert, is with Becky and Sarah to discuss ways that we can help our kids through fear (and sometimes that means handling our own fear, first). Strong, practical insights on helping your child through fear.ABOUT OUR GUESTMichelle Nietert has been a licensed professional counselor for over 25 years and the coauthor of the award-winning book Loved and Cherished: 100

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33:01

The Power of Praying for Your Family

The Connected Mom ·

2023/09/28

We know praying for our families is important. But how do we do that? Join us as Becky and Sarah talk with Tara Furman about the importance of being a praying mom and find encouragement to fight for your family...with prayer!ABOUT OUR GUESTTara Furman founded Knowing God Ministries (KGM) in 2007. A dynamic leader who inspires women to make a difference, Tara has spent more than a decade speaking to women of all ages and across denominations. She equips women through speaking events, books,

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38:35

Helping Your Daughter Through Middle School Drama

The Connected Mom ·

2023/09/21

Middle School + Girls. Wow, there can be a lot there! Becky and Sarah talk with author Heather Holleman about her book, "This Seat's Saved." Her book deals with middle school issues in fiction form...perfect for daughters and moms to discuss tricky situations...including rejection at the lunch table. Listen in--we believe connecting with your middle school daughter is SO worth it...and this could be a tool to help. Parenting middle schoolers is not easy...we're cheering you on!ABOUT OUR

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38:35

How to Remain You While Raising Them

The Connected Mom ·

2023/09/14

So. Much. Pressure. is out there to be an amazing mom. From the moment we find out we're pregnant, we start thinking about our child's needs...and all too often forget that we have real needs, too! Join us for a conversation that is sure to lighten the pressure and bring refreshment. We talk with author Alli Worthington about her newest book "Remaining You While Raising Them" and her insights are sheer gold!ABOUT OUR GUESTAlli Worthington's goal is to help women live the life they were

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37:16

The Power of Self-Discovery Through Journaling

The Connected Mom ·

2023/09/07

Moms can get so caught up in parenting that we lose who we are in the process. How can journaling along the way help moms know God more deeply and themselves more completely? How can it bring healing? Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee with thoughts behind her super creative journaling book, "Stuff I'd Only Tell God." You need this in your life!ABOUT JENNIFERJennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops,

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