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From the Archives: 194: How to Raise Your Littles in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #41)

  On today’s re-release of a previous solo show, we are tackling the topic of how to raise your littles in the nurture and admonition…

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217: Raising Our Kids with a Biblical Worldview with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

  Elizabeth Urbanowicz is the  founder of Foundation Worldview, where her passion is on display for creating resources to equip parents to be able to…

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215: Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation with Hannah Anderson

  Hannah Anderson is a wife, mom, and author of several books, most recently a children’s book entitled “The World God Made”, based on Psalm…

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213: Parenting in Hard Seasons with Caroline Saunders

  Caroline Saunders is a pastor’s wife, mom of 3, and author, most recently of the new children’s books, The Story of Home and The…

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209: Every Season Sacred with Kayla Craig

    Kayla Craig is a pastor’s wife, mom of 4, writer, podcaster, and author, most recently of the new book, “Every Season Sacred: Reflections,…

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Book Review: “God’s Word for Families” Family Devotional Study

I was recently sent a copy of  “God’s Word for Families: 365 Devotional Activities to Engage Kids in Daily Discipleship” from the Penecostal Publishing House…

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204: Women, Ministry, and the Kingdom of God with Sarah Jane Ho

  Sarah Jane Ho is a wife, mom of 5, pastor, and mental health therapist. She leads the Nations of Change Church in Pakistan via…

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HandH 200: Women on Mission with Mischelle Manis

  Mischelle Manis works for Reaching Souls International, an organization which supports national, indigenous missionaries, and as the director of women’s ministries with the organization,…

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194: How to Raise Your Littles in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #41)

On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of how to raise your littles in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. My prayer…

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188: Embracing Who You are Now in Christ with Scarlet Hiltibidal

Scarlet Hiltibidal is a pastor’s wife, mom of three, and author of several books including her newest one, “You’re the Worst Person in the World:…

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187: Crafting a Life That Serves Mama Well with Rachel Norman

  Rachel Norman is a wife, mom of 5, certified baby and toddler sleep coach, blogger at A Mother Far From Home, and author of…

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184: Celebrating a “Brown Baby Jesus” Part 2 with Dorena Williamson

  Dorena Williamson is a pastor’s wife, mom, Ever Eve stylist, and author of several childrens’ books, including the newest one, Brown Baby Jesus. She…

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182: Celebrating a “Brown Baby Jesus” Part 1 with Dorena Williamson

  Dorena Williamson is a pastor’s wife, mom, Ever Eve stylist, and author of several childrens’ books, including the newest one, Brown Baby Jesus. She…

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171: Expecting Beauty in Motherhood with Laura Booz

  Laura Booz is a wife, mom, gardener and chicken keeper, and author of the book, “Expect Something Beautiful: Finding God’s Good Gifts in Motherhood”.…

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Book Review: “The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party Storybook: A True Story about Heaven, Jesus, and the Best Invitation of All” by Joni Eareckson Tada

In partnership with the Good Book Company, I was recently given the opportunity to review Joni Eareckson Tada’s new children’s book, “The Awesome Super Fantastic…

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Debunking the “Men as Providers” Myth

  There is a common belief held by many today in complementarian circles which states that God created men to be the providers. At first…

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161: “Mothering by the Book” (Lies Moms Believe Series #13) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 27)

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am finishing out the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them)…

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159: Rules,”Experts”, and Your Mothering (Lies Moms Believe Series #12) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 26)

  On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with…

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157: Children, Finances, and Your Marriage (Lies Moms Believe Series #11) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 25)

  On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with…

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156: Hope and Help for the Homeschool Mama with Durenda Wilson

  Durenda Wilson is a wife, homeschooling mom of 8, podcaster, and author who is passionate about seeing homeschooling moms be encouraged and equipped. She…

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154: Cultivating a Peaceful Holiday Season with Tama Fortner

Tama Fortner is a wife, mom, writer, and author of the new book, “Simply Christmas: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Reclaiming the Peace of the…

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The Order of Events in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (And What it Means for Your Mothering)

  “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them…

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150: Liturgies for a Parent’s Heart with Kayla Craig

    Kayla Craig is a wife, mama of 4, former journalist, and writer who just released a brand new book entitled, “To Light Their…

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146: Success in Motherhood (Lies Moms Believe Series #8) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 22)

  On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with…

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137: How God Equips us for His Call with Jess Connolly

  Jess Connolly is a church planter’s wife, mom of 4, ministry leader, author, speaker, and a woman determined to encourage and inspire fellow women…

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134: An Introduction to Early Church Mothers (Part 2) with Emilie Cubino

Emilie Cubino is a wife, mom, graduate student, business owner, and writer who is passionate about church history. Today she comes back on the show…

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131: Motherhood, Identity, and a Woman’s Highest Calling (Lies Moms Believe Series #1) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 15)

 On today’s solo podcast episode, I am kicking off a series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with…

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130: Help and Hope for Those Walking Through Eating Disorders with Amber Durgan

Amber Durgan is a wife, mama of two, blogger, and co-author author of two books. Her heart is for encouraging and equipping women to build…

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129: Men as Providers and Women Workers with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 14)

  On today’s solo podcast episode, I am taking to the show to talk all about the common idea that only men are created by…

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128: Myths, Stereotypes, and Truths about Biblical Womanhood with Bethany Beal

Bethany Beal is a wife, mom, author, speaker, YouTuber, and podcaster, with a passion to reach out to women with truth and encouragement for their…

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Advent Mommy Guilt and the Gospel
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REPOST: Advent, Mommy Guilt, and the Gospel

  What follows is a repost of an article I wrote here on the blog during Advent 2017. ~~~~   Special Advent readings and devotionals.…

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This Is War: Battling the Idol of Technology, A Guest Post  By Chelsey DeMatteis 

I’m thrilled to have my friend Chelsey DeMatteis guest posting for me here on the blog today. You may remember her as a guest on…

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Book Review: “Modern Parents, Vintage Values: Instilling Character in Today’s Kids” by Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan

    I’ve already read many a parenting book in my going-on six years of parenting, but not one have I found to be as…

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115: God’s Ezer Design for Women with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 7)

  Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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109: “What is Biblical Womanhood?” with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 4)

  Rebekah Hargraves is the host of the Home and Hearth Podcast, which, up until recently, has always been mostly an interview-style podcast. Now, however,…

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106: Walking Through Doubt and Growing in Your Faith (Part 2) with Robin Dance

  Robin Dance is a wife, mother, longtime blogger for In(courage) and other sites, and author of the new book For All Who Wander: Why…

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104: Raising Dreamers for the Glory of God with Shelia Erwin

  Shelia Erwin is a wife, Bible study teacher, mom to the Erwin Brothers, and author of the brand new book, “Raising Up Dreamers: Find…

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102: Growing in Biblical Literacy with Teresa Swanstrom Anderson

  Teresa Swanstrom Anderson is a wife, mom of 6 (two biological and 4 from Ethiopia), blogger, and Bible study author of the new “Get…

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099: Living our Legacy One Day at a Time with Trudy Cathy White

  Trudy Cathy White is a wife, mother, grandmother, ambassador for Chick-fil-A, and daughter of the late  Truett S. and Jeannette M. Cathy, founders of…

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