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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 109: Does Your Marriage Need a Miracle?

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2026/03/10

The topic for this episode is something that is absolutely essential to building a strong and happy marriage. In fact, I have never seen a marriage truly thrive without this thing, but I’ve seen many a marriage crumble in its absence. Tune in to find what this important ingredient is, and how it can miraculously transform a not-so-happily-ever-after marriage.Show Notes VERSES CITED: Ephesians 4:15 -“...speaking the truth in love.” 2 Timothy 3:1-6 - "...in the last days difficult times will

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28:20

EP 108: How Can You Tell When You Need a Break?

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2026/02/13

In today's episode, I share what my family has been doing lately and answer a fellow homeschooler's question about how you can tell when you need a break.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Mark 2:27 - "The Sabbath was created for man, not man for the Sabbath." - Matthew 12:11 - “What man is there among you who, if he has only one sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out?" RELATED LINKS: - EP 14: Is Date Night Essential - is it possible for your marriage to

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EP 106: 10 New Year Resolutions We All Should Make

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2025/12/31

I love the fresh start January represents, so I normally kick it off with a list of New Year’s resolutions as long as my arm.Some of my goals are specific and easily quantifiable: Walk a mile a day. Read a book a week. Get 7 hours of sleep a night. That way, even if I only walk 5-6 miles a week, read 3 books a month, or occasionally stay up late, I’ll still be better off than if I didn’t try to do those things at all. But some of my goals – the really challenging ones – take the form of more

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24:00

EP 104: Giving Thanks through Hardships

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2025/11/26

I took a longer break from podcasting than planned, thanks to all that must be done for my daughter's upcoming wedding. But I didn't want to let Thanksgiving pass without encouraging you to count your blessings and to discuss the importance of giving thanks, even through hardship.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Proverbs 30:8-9 - "Keep deception and lies far from me, God. Give me neither...." - James 4:8 - "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." - James 1:2-3 - "Count it all joy when you

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17:44

EP 102: My Daughter Just Eloped (& Why That Makes Me...

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2025/10/24

My daughter eloped last week, and my husband and I couldn't be more delighted. Yet some of our friends are baffled by our reaction. So I'm unpacking the reasons we think it was a smart move on this week's episode of Loving Life at Home.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Ephesians 3:20 - "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think...." - Proverbs 18:22 - “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.” - 1 Corinthians 7:9 - “…it is better to

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10:55

EP 101: Surprising Benefits from Family Storytelling

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2025/10/16

Researchers from Emory University have found that the #1 predictor of a child’s emotional well-being is how well that kid knows his family history. So this week, I’d like to talk to you about storytelling, about how important stories are for the growth and development and emotional wellbeing of our children, and about what kinds of stories we as parents need to make sure we are passing down to our kids. I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Deuteronomy 11:19 - Psalm

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29:59

EP 99: How to Live a Yielded Life

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2025/09/25

Jesus calls believers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. But what does a life wholly yielded to God even look like in this day and age? It's marked by a willingness to:- Die to yourself - Trust God completely - Know His Word - Submit to His will - Point others to Jesus - Suffer for His name - Follow Christ alone - Love others selflessly We are unpacking all this and more this week on the Loving Life at Home Podcast. I hope you'll listen in and be encouraged. Show

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EP 98: 9 Ways to Defuse a Disagreement

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2025/09/17

Romans 12:18 tells us, “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” How does that play out in real life? Is there a place for meaningful debate on important topics? And, if so, how can we keep such discussions calm and civil and God-honoring? What steps can we take to defuse a disagreement and keep it from escalating into a full-blown fight? That's the topic of this week's episode. Listen in and let me know what you think.Show Notes VERSES CITED: Romans 8:28 – “And

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EP 95: Our Family Shark Tank Challenge

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2025/08/29

We have an uber-competitive family who loves any kind of contest, physical or mental, especially when prizes are involved. We recently gathered to compete in a Family Shark Tank Challenge. And in Episode 95 of Loving Life at Home, I'm dishing up all the details as to how it went down.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - 1 Corinthians 9:24 - “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to win the prize.” - Hebrews 10:24 - "And let us consider

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EP 89: The Art of Making Memories

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2025/07/02

I read a book last week called The Art of Making Memories. It was fascinating, though nothing like I expected. In this week's episode, I share what I learned and what I think of this work.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - John 16:21 - "A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world." - Deuteronomy 11:19 - "Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and

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19:50

EP 88: On Accepting Unchangeables

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2025/06/19

Each and every one of us has been born with qualities that cannot be altered and into circumstances beyond our control. The question is, how will you approach the unchangeables in your life? Will you learn to accept and live with them (and maybe even appreciate them)? Or will you allow bitterness and resentment over those unchangeables fester in the depths of your heart? The choice you make will have a profound impact on the purpose and contentment you find in life.Show Notes VERSES CITED: 1 Peter

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EP 86: Two Key Ways to Help Your Kids Flourish

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2025/06/04

Our oldest son just celebrated his 37th birthday and told us over dinner what he considers the two most important and impactful things his dad and I did for him growing up, so I'm unpacking both this week's episode. I hope you'll listen in.Show Notes VERSES CITED James 1:23-25 -“For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who ....” Psalms 1:3 - “...his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Matthew 5:20 - “Unless your righteousness surpasses

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EP 85: Memorize Proverbs 3 with Me

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2025/05/26

The best way I know to "meditate day and night" on the Word of God is to commit large portions of Scripture to memory. Then you'll always have it with you. Want an easier way to do that? Listen in to Loving Life at Home for a simple, straightforward way to memorize Proverbs 3 with me -- the entire chapter.Show Notes VERSES CITED: Proverbs 3 Psalm 119:97 RELATED LINKS: EP 28: Bible Memory Tips Memorization Toolbox by Abigail Martin Pretty Printable Copy of Proverbs 3 STAY

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25:02

EP 84: How Not to Diet

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2025/05/14

Several months ago, a reader named Donna sent me the following request: “I’d love to hear your summary or take away of how not to diet but lose weight."So on this week's episode, I'm discussing Dr. Michael Greger's book, How Not to Diet, and the amazing effects implementing his suggestions have had on my health, weight, and energy levels. Show Notes VERSES CITED: Psalm 139:16 - "Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Thy book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me,

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EP 80: Our Family's Favorite Easter Traditions

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2025/04/17

We're right in the middle of holy week, which makes this a great time to discuss some of our family's favorite Easter traditions -- especially those that keep our focus on the finished work of Christ on the cross.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Matthew 13:44 - “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” - 1 John 4:10 - “God loved us and sent His Son.” - Matthew 28:6 - “He

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EP 77: Good Timing for Big Decisions

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2025/03/03

This week on Loving Life at Home I'm answering a couple of questions about starting a family during medical school, but the principles also apply to other decisions people put off while waiting for perfect timing.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." - Psalm 127:3 - "Children are a blessing and a gift from the LORD." - Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will supply all your needs

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EP 75: Emphasize Your Spouse's Good Points

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2025/02/06

Pop quiz: Which would you prefer?(a) That your husband focus his thoughts on your loveliest, most noble and praiseworthy characteristics? (b) That he ignore your good points completely and concentrate instead on your most annoying and bothersome flaws? That's an easy answer, as far as I'm concerned. So shouldn't you make every effort to treat your spouse the way you'd want to be treated yourself by emphasizing your husband's good points? Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Philippians 4:8 - "Finally,

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20:01

EP 74: Standing in the TRUTH

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2025/01/30

My youngest daughter and I just got home from a fun-filled mother-daughter retreat our homeschool co-op sponsors every January. The theme of this year's retreat was "Standing in the Truth," and in this week's episode, I'm sharing the major points of a talk I gave at the retreat on that same topic. I hope you'll listen in and let me know what you think in the comment section below.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - John 14:6 - ""I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except

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EP 73 - How to Get Your Kids to Stop Fighting

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2025/01/23

Are sibling squabbles driving you crazy? Do you crave a respite from all your kids' bickering? Then listen in today as I answer another reader's question: "How can I get my kids to stop fighting?"Show Notes VERSES CITED: -1 John 4:20-21 - "...the one who loves God should love his brother also." - Luke 6:31 - "Do to others as you would have them do to you." - Galatians 5:13 - "...do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." - Proverbs 6:16-19 - "... things

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11:50

EP 62: I Am NOT Enough (& Why It's Liberating to...

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2024/09/30

Despite the fact the world proclaims with one loud voice, “You are enough!” that has never been the way it has played out in my life. And do you know what? It’s liberating to admit that fact. Join me today as we discuss why we should reject that self-affirmation for the lie it is.Show Notes VERSES CITED: - John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life...." - Romans 3:23 - “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." - 2

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