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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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Ep. 157: What if it’s Wonderful? With Nicole Zasowski

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2022/05/11

Are you quick to celebrate the big and small things in life? Or do you hesitate – feeling like celebration must be earned, or like the minute you celebrate, things might take a turn for the worst? Nicole Zasowski, marriage and family therapist, and author of newly released book, What if it’s Wonderful, joins us to talk about the gift, and discipline of celebration! Sharing from a research perspective, as well as personal experience, Nicole’s voice is honest, relatable, and endearing! After walking

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Ep. 156: Sis, Take a Breath this Mothers’ Day, with...

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2022/05/04

I’m so excited to share this special Mothers’ Day episode with Kirsten Watson! As a mom to seven kids, wife to NFL veteran - Benjamin Watson, and cohost of a popular podcast, Kirsten Watson knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. She has also learned what it takes to thrive, even in the busiest seasons; it all begins with taking a breath. Taking a breath is about inhaling the Word of God so we can exhale peace. Taking a breath is about recognizing our gifts and our limits…it is

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Ep. 155: Helping Your Son Develop a Secure Identity

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2022/04/27

This is the fourth part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 5, “Secure Foundations: Affirming Significance and Identity.” This topic is so relevant to all the things are kids face today. How can we help our sons develop a self-worth that is not dependent on their performance or other people’s opinions? How can we help our sons know that while many things will describe them, none

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Ep. 154: The Unexpected Journey of Raising a Son with...

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2022/04/20

Today’s guest, Kate Swenson, shares her honest, difficult, but inspiring journey of raising a son with severe autism. We can learn a lot about autism through her story, and I think we can all relate to facing unexpected challenges in parenting. Approximately 1/54 kids in America are diagnosed with autism, and I know many of you are affected in one way or another by this diagnosis. Kate shares candidly about the pain and isolation she has experienced, her divorce -- and remarriage (a story of its

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Ep. 153: An Easter/Anniversary Chat with Monica and Dave

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2022/04/13

Hey Friends! Happy Holy Week! This week I have my husband, Dr. Dave, with me to celebrate our 26th anniversary, answer some questions, chat about parenting and marriage, and offer some Easter reflections. Though he is a much more behind-the-scenes type of guy, Dave has so much wisdom to offer, and I love getting to share him with all of you! Invite your men to join us for this fun and encouraging chat! Have a wonderful Easter and thank you for being a part of this podcast community. *Reminder:

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Ep. 152: Raising Kids to be Strong and Kind, with...

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2022/04/06

I am so excited to be bringing back the most-downloaded episode of 2021 this week! I loved this chat with Duck Dynasty star, Korie Robertson, who has raised a number of amazing kids (her daughter, Sadie Robertson, is one of my top-recommendations for role models for young women!) I have admired Korie and her entire family for years, so this interview with a special honor! Korie shares stories about ways she focused on character in her kids when they were growing up, and she also answers questions

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Ep. 151: Raising Boys to Know and Love God

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2022/03/30

This is the third part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 4 – “The Beginning of Wisdom: Nurturing Faith.” This chapter is what I would consider the heart of the book! It’s the best I have to give! I get a lot of questions from people about what we did to raise sons who all love God and choose to follow Him, even as they launch and live independently. While I would never suggest

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Ep. 150: Foster the Family, with Jamie Finn

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2022/03/23

Whether or not you've ever considered being a foster family, this conversation with Jamie Finn will inspire you. Her heart for children and family is contagious and her message is for all of us. After reading Jamie’s book, Foster the Family, I was so inspired to learn more. In today’s conversation we cover Jamie's story of becoming a foster parent and starting a super creative and brilliant ministry. I ask some total beginner questions, and Jamie so humbly answers! She is so real and

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Ep. 149: Let’s Talk About Youth Sports, with Carla Hanes

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2022/03/16

Do you love youth sports, or dread them? Are you an enthusiastic fan, or would you rather avoid every gym, field, and court possible? Do you get excited to see your kids growing in strength and character through sports, or do you see competition bringing out their dark side? Let’s face it – If your kids play sports, they will likely be a big part of your life! There is a lot we can talk about on this topic! After I shared a series of Instagram Stories asking for your experience and feedback about

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Ep. 148: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness,...

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2022/03/09

Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray has a story that will capture your attention and win your heart. In her Memoir, Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie shares her grown-up journey of revisiting her childhood memories, uncovering family secrets, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful. (She’s such a good writer!) In today’s interview, Bonnie and I talk about her amazing story, how she has shared the hard parts of her

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Ep. 147: Habits of the Household, with Justin Whitmel...

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2022/03/02

We all have habits that fill our parenting, but are they the ones we choose? Justin Whitmel Earley says that “Our routines become who we are, good or bad, and over time they become the story and culture of our families.” If we do not carefully choose our habits, we end up falling back on rhythms that are forming us to be distracted, overstimulated, too busy, and lonely. Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, speaker, and father to four boys! I have quickily become a huge fan of his new book,

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Ep. 146: Raising Boys with Boundaries and Freedoms

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2022/02/23

This is the second part of my new 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 3 -- Training Grounds: Boundaries, freedoms and discipline. This chapter has been a reader favorite and a most-requested topic for radio and podcast interviews. I love this topic so much and I hope it offers you some helpful perspective on: setting limits and saying no, giving kids a chance to stretch their

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Ep. 145: What parents should know about adolescent...

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2022/02/16

Parenting a child through substance abuse is one of the most difficult experiences imaginable; something none of us could have fathomed when our kids were young. Yet the statistics on teens and substance abuse is startling. The percentage of teens vaping (nicotine or marijuana) has increased in recent years, and many parents are either totally unaware or don’t realize the extent of the problem. Today’s guest, Richard Capriola, spent years working as an addiction counselor at the Menninger Clinic in

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Ep. 144: Intimacy in Marriage, with Debra Fileta

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2022/02/09

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better time to have a counselor, relationship expert, and author of “Married Sex” join us to talk about the importance of intimacy in marriage. Debra Fileta is so much fun to talk to, and even if I’m blushing throughout this interview, she totally is not! Debra talks about why women need to see sex as a gift for them as well as for their husbands as well as the importance of communicating about our sex lives. We also talk about how we can talk

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Ep. 143: Redeeming Your Time, with Jordan Raynor

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2022/02/02

If you're starting off the new year feeling just as hurried and hectic as you ended last year. (um, 🙋🏼‍♀️) then this episode is for you and me both. Today we get to talk to Jordan Raynor, serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author. Jordan offers a refreshing, biblical antidote to swamped to-do lists and hurried schedules. Jordan’s energy is contagious and I love that he focuses on meaningful and lasting lifestyle changes which we can practically implement right away! Small changes

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Ep. 142: 4 Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship...

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2022/01/26

This is the first of a new monthly feature I plan to do covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 2: A Connection that Lasts, and expanding on the topic of growing a strong and healthy relationship with our sons. Though all relationships go through challenging seasons, I believe that a focus on these four building blocks will be very helpful. In show notes find a link to a (free!) download "20 Ways to Make Your

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Ep. 141: Finding Goodness Right Where You Are, with...

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2022/01/19

While the past few years have put a spotlight on the divisive, contentious, darkness of our world, it is good to remember that God has not changed. And, His goodness and light are still there. The question is: Do we see it? Alexandra Kuykendall joins us today to point us to the practical truth of Philippians 4:8 – and a reminder that we can choose to shift our focus from the messy, hard things of our current culture, to all that is true, noble, and good right now. (hint: There’s a lot.) Alex

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Ep. 140: Moms, we Need Each other! With Heather...

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2022/01/12

There is so much pressure on moms to do everything right, and asking for help along the way often feels like defeat. Heather MacFadyen, host of the popular “Don’t Mom Alone” podcast, joins us today with a refreshing reminder that we were never meant to do this on our own! We need community. And community is available to all of us – if we look for it! Heather and I talk about how to find and foster the key relationships you need to be the mom you want to be. I think you’re going to love Heather

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Ep. 139: 30 Days to Make or Break any Habit, with...

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2022/01/05

As we kick off 2022, Mark Batterson offers us practical ways to make habits, break habits, and get serious about reaching our dreams. Mark says that “Destiny is not a mystery…Destiny is daily habits”. He believes that our lives are built on our patterns of behavior: both constructive and counterproductive habits. He also tells us the good news that “Each person is just one habit away from a totally different life!” I love this topic, especially as we kick off a new year. These are all ideas to

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Ep. 138: Building Family Culture and Habits for the...

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2021/12/29

Kimberly Amici is a Family Culture Coach and the host of the Build Your Best Family Podcast. She is passionate about relationships and family life. Today Kimberly shares some ways we might shift our focus from short-term goals to lifestyle habits that will shape our destiny. As we go into the new year we could all use some inspiration for setting an intentional family culture, with habits and routines that support our truest values. I hope you enjoy this topic as much as I do! Find show notes

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