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LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living

Jennifer Flanders: Bible-believing wife and homeschooling mother of 12

Do you want a peaceful, orderly home where your family can thrive? Would you like to cultivate stronger family bonds with your husband and kids? Do you long for a joy-filled, purposeful life free from fear and anxiety? Have you ever longed for a seasoned mentor who’d provide practical pointers? Fortunately for us, the Bible speaks to every one of these goals. God’s Word will help you cut through all the confusion caused by popular but conflicting marriage and parenting advice. Welcome, friend

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EP 68: That Time My Husband Almost Got a Vasectomy

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2024/11/25

It's Thanksgiving week, so I'm counting my blessings, and my 12 children are right up there at the top of the list.Another thing I'm grateful for? The fact my husband didn't cut my childbearing years short by getting a vasectomy, though he definitely considered it at one point. Listen to this week's episode to hear why, and to learn what stopped him from going through with it. Show Notes: VERSES CITED: - Colossians 1:16-17 - "...all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before

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EP 67: Early Education Ideas for Preschoolers

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2024/11/21

This week on Loving Life at Home, I'm tackling a question about early education for preschoolers: What can a mom of multiple toddlers do to make sure her little ones are getting what they need? Those were pressing thoughts on my mind, too, when I was a young mom, and in today's episode, I'm sharing the advice a wise mentor gave me at the time. It served me and my children well and will hopefully do the same for you and yours!Show Notes RELATED LINKS: - Laying the Foundation for a LIfetime of

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EP 66: Marriage to a Difficult Man

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2024/11/14

Several years ago, I read a book entitled Marriage to a Difficult Man. I felt a little self-conscious toting it around with me at the time, lest anyone assume it was a how-to book rather than recognizing it for what it was: a biography of the famous 18th-century revivalist preacher Jonathan Edwards in relation to his very patient and supportive wife.I have a similar concern in publishing this week's episode, in which I offer advice to a reader who is looking for help in dealing with what she calls

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EP65: How to Overcome Bad Thoughts

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2024/11/04

Nearly everyone has to wrestle with negative or sinful or intrusive thoughts at one time or other, so in today's episode, we're talking strategies for overcoming bad thoughts and taking them captive to the obedience of Christ. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - 2 Cor. 10:5 - “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God….” - Psalm 19:14 - “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight...” - Romans 12:2 - “And do not be

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EP 64: 8 Crucial Things My Mom Got Right

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2024/10/22

Today is my mom's 87th birthday, and this episode is in her honor. I'm immeasurably blessed to have the mother God gave me, and have learned so much from her over the years. Today I'm sharing 8 crucial things my mom did right, so you can benefit from her good example, too.Show Notes: VERSES CITED: - Proverbs 31:15 - “She rises while yet it is night....” - Proverbs 31:17 - “She sets about her work vigorously....” - Proverbs 31:25 - "She is clothed with strength and dignity...." - Proverbs 31:26 -

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EP 63: Get Ready for Stress-Free Holidays

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2024/10/17

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Does getting ready for the holidays feel burdensome or overwhelming to you? In Episode 63 of Loving Life at Home, we're discussing strategies to steer clear of stress, side-step the hustle-bustle, and enjoy a merry, meaningful, and blissfully peaceful advent season. Show Notes RELATED VERSES: - Philippians 4:6 - "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." -

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EP 60: Smart Ideas for Connecting Grandparents and...

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2024/09/05

Grandparent's Day is coming up, so this week we're discussing how to cultivate a closer relationship between grandkids and grandparents, including things parents can do to facilitate the connection.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - James 5:16 - “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” - Philippians 4:6 - “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” - Proverbs 17:6 - "Children's children are the

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EP 59: On Deciding If and When to Have Children

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2024/08/28

To be or not to be a parent... that is the question. Given the dark times in which we live, how are Christian couples to view the prospect of having children? What considerations should they take into account as they try to decide when--or whether--to start a family.I hope you'll listen in today as we examine many of the most common objections couples give regarding the prospect of having children. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - 1 Corinthians 12:14 - “…the body does not consist of one part, but

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EP 56: How to Make a Good Apology

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2024/08/06

My topic this week is something that is very basic but is also extremely important. The sooner you master it, the sooner you’ll start reaping the benefits in each and every relationship you have. It will improve your interactions with your spouse, your children, your parents, your siblings, your coworkers, your neighbors, cashiers, waiters, customer service reps--the list goes on and on.What is this vital life skill, you may wonder? It is learning how to give a genuine, heartfelt apology. Listen in

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EP 53: Microsystems for Managing Your Home

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2024/07/16

This week, I'm tackling a question from one of my most faithful listeners of all time (who also happens to be my daughter-in-law): Rebekah Joy. She asked me to cover some of the microsystems for managing our home that my husband and I put in place to keep everything running smoothly.Once she explained the kind of microsystems she was talking about (including several her husband/our son implemented in their home with great success) I began compiling a list and realized there are probably too many

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EP 51: Waiting in a Way that Honors God

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2024/07/01

So much of life is spent in limbo. Waiting for a baby, a ride, or a test result. Waiting for a paycheck, a court date, or summer vacation. We wait… and wait… and wait some more. Is there a way we can do it to the glory of God? How can we wait in a way that honors Him?Show Notes VERSES CITED: - “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” (Colossians 4:2) - "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." (1 Peter

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EP 48: The Surest Way to Get Where You're Going

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2024/06/10

Our family is on the road again this week our way to North Carolina (at least the ones who aren’t taking college classes this summer).As usual, we prayed in the driveway before we left home, asking God to watch over us while we’re traveling and to get us safely to our destination. But a couple of other practices help make sure we get where we're going -- and that's what I want to talk about in this week's episode. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Mark 13:33 - “Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do

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EP 47: 6 Tips for Dealing with Change

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2024/06/03

Sooner or later, we will all face change of some sort. Change is an inevitable part of life. The question is, how will we deal with change when it comes. Today, I'm sharing six strategies I use to keep my wits when my world is turning upside down. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Philippians 3:13-14 - "...forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead..." - James 1:2-3 - "My brethren, consider it all joy when you encounter various trials...." - Romans 12:2- "Do not conform to the

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EP 45: Don't Waste the Crust (the Tough Part's...

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2024/05/20

Show NotesVERSES CITED: - “Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18) - “These things I have spoken unto you that in Me ye might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) and… - “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect

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EP44: Cultivating Friendship Between Siblings

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2024/05/13

One of the first things people usually notice about our children is how well they get along. Sure, they have occasional squabbles, but that is the exception rather than the rule. For the most part, they really love and admire one another and enjoy being in each other's company. They are friends. And cultivating friendship between siblings is the topic of this week's episode of Loving Life at Home. I hope you'll listen in! Show Notes VERSES CITED: - “All Scripture is inspired by God and

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EP 43: 6 Surefire Strategies to Wipe Out Whining

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2024/05/06

If you’ve ever had a child who is given to whining, you know how grating it can get on the nerves of every member of the household. But thankfully, there is an effective way to help your little one break this bad habit. Listen to this week's episode of Loving Life at Home to learn six surefire strategies to wipe out whining. Show Notes RELATED VERSES: - Philippians 2:14-15 - "Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a

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EP 40 - Setting Worthwhile Goals

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2024/04/15

Goals are important because they provide a sense of purpose and direction. Proverbs 16:9 assures us “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.”So even when you aren’t 100% sure what the LORD would have you do with your time, I recommend prayerfully setting a worthwhile goal and working toward it. As long as you hold your plans lightly, you can trust God to redirect you if that is what needs to happen. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - "Do you not know that those

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EP 38: Making the Most of Your Child's Learning Style

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2024/04/02

Modern lists of learning styles are much lengthier than the one I learned in school. And after raising 12 children, I can think of a few learning styles I've never seen on any chart. So in this episode of Loving Life at Home, we are discussing how to make the most of your child's learning style -- and what to do if you can't figure it out.SCRIPTURES CITED: - Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” - James 1:5 - “But if

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EP 37: Favorite Easter Traditions

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2024/03/25

In honor of holy week, I 'm sharing a few of our family’s favorite Easter traditions today.Although I love baskets and bunnies and colorful candy as much as anyone, we’ve always tried to place the main emphasis of this season on the sacrificial death and bodily resurrection of Jesus – and on what Christ’s finished work means to those who put their faith in Him. For specific ways to do this, listen in this week's episode in full. Show Notes RELATED LINKS: - Scripture Chain for Lent (free

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EP 35: How to Disagree Respectfully

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2024/03/11

I worked a 14-hour shift at the polls last week for Super Tuesday. And every passing week takes us deeper into an election season that is looking more and more like a repeat of 2020. Which makes me think now would be a great time to review an important concept that seems to have been lost in our current cultural climate:And that is the ability to discuss differing opinions in a civil manner. We've forgotten how to respectfully disagree. This skill is of vital importance, not only in discussing

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