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The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women’s wellness

Monica Swanson and Christian Parenting

Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom and Raising Amazing , and blogger at monicaswanson.com, shares encouragement and inspiration for raising amazing kids and building strong families. Monica shares practical advice and biblical wisdom through honest conversations, interviews with experts, and light-hearted humor. The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit

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Raising Amazing Kids with Korie Robertson

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2023/02/15

Korie Robertson, author of Strong and Kind, and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, joins us as we count down the final days to the release of my new book, Raising Amazing! Korie was so kind and generous to team up with me as the Foreward writer for the book, and I love sharing her heart for the message of Raising Amazing with all of you. Korie has raised 6 children and is now entering the grandparent stage of life, and she has so much experience, wisdom, and healthy perspectives to share with parents

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37:43

How to Anchor Kids in Truth on Cultural Issues, with...

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2023/02/08

Sean McDowell is an author, speaker, seminary professor, and father to teenagers! He has a heart to educate and empower students to think Biblically, communicate effectively, and stand strong in the midst of the noise of our world. Today we are chatting about Sean’s most recent book: A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today’s World. This book is written for teens but I think parents will benefit from it greatly as well! I have followed Sean for years, and

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47:32

Helping Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest...

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2023/02/01

Teens today are growing up in a confusing world, and they are facing things we couldn’t have imagined when we were young. From mental health issues, to the internet (cyberbullying, access to pornography, and social media to name a few,) to vaping, increased suicide rates and more, it is not an easy time to navigate the teenage years. Or to parent a teenager! Enter Jessica Peck! Jessica has a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, she is a professor at Baylor, and she is a mom to FOUR teenagers! In

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46:47

A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood, with Abbie...

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2023/01/25

I am so excited to share this encouraging (and perhaps a bit convicting – in the best sort of way) – conversation with you! Abbie Halberstadt believes that Christ has so much more to offer you and your family than the empty validation of fist bumps for surviving another day that worldly culture bring to the table. Her book, M is for Mama, resonated with me deeply, and I am so glad I get to share her with all of you! Raising and homeschooling her ten kids (including two sets of identical

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38:25

An Intentionally Amazing Year for Your Family, with...

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2023/01/18

If you want your family to have an amazing year ahead, this episode will give you some practical tools to help make that happen! Emily Ley -- owner of Simplified Planners, best-selling author, and dedicated mom -- is with us to offer 5 ways to kick-start an amazing year ahead. (Personally,) I am a fan of starting off the new year slowly – taking my time to set goals and develop a vision for the new year. Whether you catch this episode in January or later in the year, the good news is, God’s mercies

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41:18

It’s Time for Bible Believers to become Bible...

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2023/01/11

Happy New Year and Welcome to the Monica Swanson podcast! If you missed last week’s episode, I hope you can go back and have a listen (it’s SHORT!) In this new year I am rebranding the podcast with a new name and a broader scope, but the heart of the podcast has not changed. I am SO excited to dive into some great topics and interviews ahead. (Also: Welcome to the girl moms joining us!) Today’s interview is special for so many reasons. First, Wendy Speake was my very first guest over 3.5 years ago

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Welcome to the Monica Swanson Podcast {Trailer!}

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2023/01/04

A New Season with Monica! Happy New Year and Welcome to the Monica Swanson podcast! For over 3.5 years I have been sharing episodes on the Boy Mom Podcast, and you can still revisit all 190 episodes any time. (I recommend you do! – there’s some good stuff in there!) But in this new year and new season, we are broadening our scope (and welcoming our girl moms – and all of the dads!) as we rebrand as the Monica Swanson Podcast!! (imagine the confetti!) Today’s very short episode is a quick intro to

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Episode 190: The Last Chapter of Boy Mom and the Last...

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2022/12/28

Welcome to the FINAL episode of the Boy Mom Podcast! Wait! Let me explain. Beginning next week (New Year's, 2023) this podcast will be called The Monica Swanson Podcast! In this very special, final episode of the Boy Mom Podcast, I am sharing highlights from the final TWO chapters of Boy Mom! This wraps up my monthly series which began in January of 2022! If you’ve missed any of the previous book highlights, be sure to go back and catch previous episodes from the last Wednesday of each month

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Episode 189: A Merry Christmas catch-up with Luke and...

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2022/12/21

Merry Christmas! Join Luke (18), Levi (12), and I for a Merry Christmas chat…and also catch up on Luke's world travels since he was last with us back in June. If you’re busy you can skip to 20 minutes for a brief Christmas greeting, but if you have the time/enjoy surf stories or listening to Luke (☺) then grab some cocoa and enjoy this conversation! (Your kids might enjoy it too!) Sending hugs and love to all of you and praying you have a most wonderful Christmas week ahead

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Ep. 188: Loving Your Actual Christmas, With Alexandra...

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2022/12/14

True confession: This is about the exact week when I typically find myself morphing from the happy, care-free, "I love Christmas everything!!!!" Mom, to the stressed out, feeling behind, "I just want to get Christmas over with" Mom. Yep. Anyone with me? As much as I love (truly, adore!) this season, I have learned that Christmas can bring up all kinds of hard emotions and dashed expectations, leaving us moms weary and worn. If you relate to this a little or a lot, today's

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Ep. 187: Tell Your Kids Your Story! with Asheritah...

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2022/12/07

I am so excited to share this special conversation with my (now, in-real-life) friend, Asheritah Ciuciu. Asheritah has been on the podcast before as we talked about her amazing Advent devotional, Unwrapping the Names of Jesus. Now, with a beautiful Children’s Book newly released, Asheritah joins me to talk about the power of sharing our own stories with our kids, as we point to what Jesus has done in our lives. I loved learning a bit more about Asheritah and her husband (both Romanian) and the

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Episode 186: Preparing our boys for dating and future...

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2022/11/30

In this episode we are talking about how we can approach the topic of dating and relationships as our sons grow up. I talk about how we have handled things with our sons, focusing on Biblical values and wisdom principles, not a set of rules. I share some resources we use for teaching our kids about sexuality, and the importance of having many conversations about even the awkward topics as our kids grow up. Many more highlights found in this episode and in Chapter 12 of Boy Mom. Be sure to get the

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Ep. 185: Practicing Presence during the Holidays (and...

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2022/11/23

Today I am sharing a podcast episode that could transform your holiday season…maybe even your whole life. Seriously, that’s a big claim, but have a listen and I think you’ll agree — it’s that powerful. I’m so happy to bring back this conversation I had with Kate Merrick in 2019. If you aren’t familiar with Kate yet, you’ll fall in love with her quickly. In this episode I get to tell the funny story of how Kate and I met, and all of the wild ways our lives now intersect. Kate shares her story of

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Ep. 184: Holidays with Boys, and More - with Ruth...

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2022/11/16

If you're like me, you always intend to keep the holidays Christ-centered, but in reality it isn't easy. In the busyness of the holidays, we often finish the Christmas season feeling defeated and depleted. Today’s guest, Ruth Chou Simons knows the hectic nature of the holidays; raising 6 sons and running a retail business that is thriving over the holidays, the Simons family has to be intentional to keep Christ at the center. Pour a cup of coffee (or some holidays cider!) and join Ruth and

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Ep. 183: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes with Lysa...

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2022/11/09

Come join this conversation about setting healthy boundaries, which seems especially timely as we head into the holiday season. Boundaries can be challenging – in marriage, in family, work, church, and all relationships. Lysa Terkeurst, best-selling author and founder of Proverbs 31 ministries, joins us to talk about a biblical understanding of boundaries. She offers helpful guidelines for recognizing when and where we need to set boundaries, and she shares a bit of her own difficult story that led

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45:23

Ep. 182: Preparing for a Grace-Filled Holiday Season,...

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2022/11/02

This week's guest ushers us into the holidays with wisdom, grace, and laughter. Grab a cup of coffee and join Lana Stenner and I for a fun chat about raising goats and chickens, the joy of grown kids who still gather around the table, and perspectives that will lead us into the holidays embracing a slower, simpler rhythm. (How good does that sound!?) Lana Stenner is a homesteading, goat-and-chicken raising, garden-growing mom who doesn’t take herself too seriously. Her new book, The

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Ep. 181: Give Your Son an Emotionally Healthy Foundation

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2022/10/26

This is the 10th part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 11 – A Lot Going On. In this chapter I focus on the things we can do as parents to prepare our sons for an emotionally healthy future. I talk about the importance of an emotional vocabulary, how to communicate with our sons about their feelings, and the surprising value of family togetherness. I talk about how

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Ep. 180 Live Your Truth and Other Lies we Need to...

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2022/10/19

“Live your truth,” “Follow your heart”, “God wants you to be happy”…the list goes on of popular cultural messages that sound so good…but do not line up with Scripture. As harmless as these memes and messages may seem, they have great potential to lead our kids down a very dangerous path. These cultural messages are not only all over on social media and the world of entertainment, but many of them have found their way into Christian communities. Alisa Childers, once known for her role in the

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Ep. 179 Big announcements + Parenting Q & A!

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2022/10/12

This is an episode I have been so excited to share! I begin with a few announcements, one of which is about a big decision I am asking for your help with (see link to a short survey in show notes!) With my new book, Raising Amazing, coming out in February, I will also be making some changes in the podcast. I can’t wait to share them with you! Next I dive into as many questions from podcast listeners as I can. I cover everything from helping a tween/teen to take responsibility for things to working

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Ep. 178: Take Back Your Joy, with Nicole Jacobsmeyer

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2022/10/05

Life can be incredibly challenging, and pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. (I wish they were not.) We will all face difficult times, and when you are a parent, the way you respond to difficulties has an impact on the generations that follow you. Today’s guest, Nicole Jacobsmeyer has faced her fair share of difficulties. From being a medical residency spouse (that’s hard, I know from experience!) to miscarriage, to cancer – all in a short time frame with three little boys in her

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