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Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".

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Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".

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English


Episodes

Emotional Maturity, Teamwork, and 25 years of Marriage :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 458]

3/25/2024
Bruce joins me today to discuss 25 years of marriage and answer listener questions like- What did you learn in year 25 that you wish you knew in year 1? How do you make time for intimacy? How to handle times when your significant other is having a struggle with faith? And, What are you looking forward to when your kids are grown and flown? I discuss how I’ve grown in emotional maturity while Bruce talks about how to get out of the ruts and routines of work and family life. We also tackle different personality types and how we handle those when parenting our boys. Teen parenting is hard y’all, there are no formulas but we have learned that teamwork is essential. God had been so good and faithful through 25 years of marriage and parenting. Join us today as we share the vulnerable, hard, and good parts of the journey. Connect with Bruce: zello.com/about-uswww.linkedin.com/in/bruce-macfadyen/ Links Mentioned: Drama TriangleLocus of ControlAlexander Hamilton Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age: by Melissa B. KrugerShōgun: The Complete Novel: by James ClavellThe Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany: by William Shirer Related Episodes: Bruce Learns to Label His Feelings :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 316]Talking, Teens, and Twenty-four Years :: Bruce + Heather [Ep 399]Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456]Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451] Featured Sponsors: Better Help- BetterHelp.com/DMAGreenlight- GREENLIGHT.com/DMATotal Gym-TotalGymDirect.com/dmadontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:44:10

Three Faith Pillars for Parenting Teens :: Melissa Kruger [Ep 457]

3/18/2024
Do you feel like you are on the hamster wheel of expectations this culture throws at your teen? Do you feel the pressure and pull of having them in every sport, activity, and tutor to excel? Is church becoming a point of struggle every Sunday? Melissa Kruger joins me to talk about all things teen and how to raise them in this culture that is pointing to everything but Jesus. Melissa is an author and Bible teacher who encourages women as they walk through life and motherhood. We talk about how to enjoy our teens instead of curating their lives and how to allow them space to fail. Melissa shares the three pillars that are the foundation of a home focused on Christ- God’s word, prayer, and the Church. We dive into each of these and how to practically walk them out in our homes and with our teens. Melissa ultimately reminds us that as recipients of God’s unfailing grace, we get to share that identity with our kids as we guide them through these challenging years. Connect with Melissa Kruger Melissa Kruger (melissabkruger.com)Melissa B. KrugerMelissa Kruger (@melissabryankruger) Links Mentioned: “Parenting with Hope”Books – Melissa KrugerRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David EpsteinWherever You Go, I Want You to Know by Melissa B KrugerThe Gospel Coalition (TGC)Now’s the Time! Resources for Family Devotions Related Episodes: “What is My Responsibility in My Child’s Salvation?” :: Vela Tomba [Ep 431]Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood – Ages and Stages – Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382]Doubt, Questions and Your Teen’s Growing Faith :: Mary Jo Sharp [Ep 375] Featured Sponsors: Caraway-Carawayhome.com/DMAThrive Market- ThriveMarket.com/DMAVegamour-VEGAMOUR.com/DMA Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.

Duration:00:50:24

Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456]

3/11/2024
Is your home a place of peace or one of anger and frustration? Do you feel exhausted from the arguing and bickering between kids? Does the bedtime struggle make most evenings end in overwhelm? Ralphie Jacobs is here to help us understand the science and tactics behind Positive Parenting. She started her career in early childhood education and soon realized through her own parenting struggles that there was a lack of resources for behavior change through Positive Parenting. She teaches parents how to change their own behaviors to change home environments and the practical steps to get there. Shifting the atmosphere of our home can feel like turning the Titanic, but Ralphie gives us hope that we can walk a path of gratitude instead of a path of scarcity. Connect with Ralphie Jacobs: Simply On Purpose - HomeRalphie• Positive Parenting (@simplyonpurpose) Links Mentioned: Calm in the Chaos Webinar50+ ideas for spending one-on-one time with your kid Related Episodes: Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280]How to Stop Yelling, Lecturing and Power Struggles :: Kirk Martin {Ep 62}The Window of Tolerance :: Charissa Fry [Ep 260] Featured Sponsors: Honeylove–honeylove.com/DMAThrive Causemetics–thrivecausemetics.com/DMAdontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:39:13

Secure Borders and the Compassionate Christian :: Bri Stensrud [Ep 455]

3/4/2024
Do you feel the pull between protecting your family and kids while having compassion on the orphan and the widow who are crossing our borders? Do you feel confused about immigration laws and sustainable immigration practices? Today Bri Stensrud, author, human dignity advocate, and the Director at Women of Welcome shares her heart on immigration. She began her career as a pro-life advocate and after going to Mexico and seeing the reality of so many women and children, compassionate care quickly became her mission. Bri tells us that we can advocate for secure, safe, and legal borders and also the dignity of those arriving here in America. Fear and confusion can often cause us not to engage in the conversation or the communities around us but the Lord has called us to be salt and light. Stick around for the end where she gives practical ideas on how to reach out to those who have fled from desperate situations to bring friendship and hope. Connect with Bri Stensrud: Bri Stensrud - Women of WelcomeWomen of Welcome | FacebookWomen of Welcome (@womenofwelcome) Links Mentioned: Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation: by Bri StensrudWorld Relief Compassion InternationalShow Me the Way by Henri NouwenPrivate Refugee Settlement Program Related Episodes: The Ministry of Presence in a Broken World :: Tess Clarke [Ep. 252]Compassion Changes Everything :: Jonathan Almonte [Ep 264]Many Hues, One Humanity :: Dr. Lucretia Berry [Ep 282] Featured Sponsors: betterhelp.com/dmadontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:55:44

Sidetracked by Throat Gurgles, Unlikely Friendships and Trash Can Valentines :: special guest Rachel Green [Ep 454]

3/1/2024
Today’s show starts with a small hiccup and then really gets going with our guest and listener Rachel Green (but not that one ;)). We discussed what we had for breakfast and it was everything from a frittata, to coconut milk yogurt with all the toppings, to a Diet Dr. Pepper with saltines. Can you guess who ate what? Rachel admits to being sidetracked by ruminating over her busy calendar, and how Cynthia’s book is helping her, “get comfortable with being uncomfortable so she can bring others in”. We share what the Lord is teaching us lately including Kingdom success vs. the world’s success and how to prioritize relationships over tasks. All while Cynthia starts a new segment called, “How are we even friends?”. Lastly, don’t forget to tag us on socials with your amazing dog names (Heather promises not to judge). Connect with Cynthia Yanof: https://cynthiayanof.com/https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof@cynthiayanofEpisodes – Cynthia Yanof Links Mentioned: Life Is Messy, God Is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life: by Yanof, CynthiaJordan's Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Coffee Syrup, VanillaLife Is Beautiful (English Subtitled)Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space: by Heather MacFadyenWomen, Food and HormonesJesus cookiesLume deodorantClothes Steamer Related Episodes: “Plump it Up”:: Sidetracked by 10 years of Podcasting [Ep 437]Balancing Work and Family Life :: Tricia Goyer [Ep 7]Strengthening Our Friendships :: Susan Seay [Ep 289] Featured Sponsors: GreenlightGREENLIGHT.com/dma.LumeLumeDeodorant.comTrust and Willtrustandwill.com/DMAdontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:48:56

Hope for the Hopeless Marriage :: Kathy Bush [Ep 453]

2/26/2024
If you need a reminder that God can redeem and restore a broken marriage, this week’s guest, Kathy Bush shares her powerful restoration testimony. Kathy and Tim have been married for 42 years, many of those years filled with hurt, pain and infidelity. Their story centers around a primary marriage challenge —bringing two stories, backgrounds, and expectations together. It took Kathy and Tim hitting rock bottom to begin a two-year process of counseling where they found a place of healing. Kathy reminds us that God designed marriage before He designed the church and that it can be a powerful tool against the enemy if we can walk in step together. Today Kathy and Tim run War Room Ministries to serve men, marriages, families, and churches across the country and help families find healing. Connect with Kathy Bush: Home - War Room MinistriesWar Room Ministries (@warroomministry) Links Mentioned: Sex on The First Date by Tim and Kathy BushThe Bible RecapFamily Life –Weekend to Remember ConferencesGenesis Women's Shelterresources if you are in an abusive relationship Related Episodes: Building Strong Marriages :: Kimberly Beam Holmes [Ep 374]Finding the Courage to Speak Up When You’re Not Ok :: Kristen Glass [Ep 427]Rebuilding from an Abusive Marriage :: Jeni B [Ep 246] Infidelity, Divorce and Redeeming Love :: Rebekah Greer [Ep 8]Walking Through Divorce :: Lara Williams [Ep 324] Sinners Married to Sinners–How God Refines Us :: Cheryl Scruggs and Jae Carpenter [Ep 195] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:55:24

The What, Why and Work-through of Panic Attacks :: Kasey Van Norman [Ep 452]

2/19/2024
Did you know panic attacks can happen even when everything around you looks “perfect”? They can sneak up seemingly out of nowhere and be frightening. But a panic attack is a warning light to slow down and see what is happening in our bodies and emotions. Panic is a behavioral and physical response to anxiety locked in our bodies. So many of us can feel alone and isolated even when surrounded by people. My guest today, Kasey Van Norman, an author, counselor, and teacher, shares the neurological and physical science behind panic attacks and anxiety. She gives us insight into why they happen and reminds us that the key to living a life free of anxiety is a present relationship with Jesus. Kasey dives into Luke 10 where Mary and Martha show the pull between anxiety and peace. She reminds us that sitting at the feet of Jesus is the way to peace and always available to us. Connect with Kasey Van Norman: Kasey Van NormanThe Made Well HouseKasey Van Norman, LPC | Therapy + Theology (@kaseyvannorman)The Made Well House Counseling and Wellness Links Freedom Prayer MinistriesPeople Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership by John TownsendUltimate Leadership ConferencesSoul of Shame by Dr. Curt ThompsonDon't Mom Alone: Growing the Relationships You Need to Be the Mom You Want to Be: by Heather MacFadyen Related Episodes: Freedom from Anxiety :: Ashley Willis [Ep 180] Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311]Panic Attacks and Growing Trust :: JJ Heller [Ep 238] Featured Sponsors: Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.

Duration:00:55:05

Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451]

2/12/2024
Boys today are struggling more than ever with social anxiety. They feel hesitant, anxious, and struggle to take healthy risks. How do we know when to push them into uncomfortable places? Many boys are even struggling with life milestones like getting their driver's license, asking a girl to the school dance, or applying to college. OCD and ADHD are on the rise and we want to understand when to step in and get them any help that is needed. My guest David Thomas, a licensed professional counselor, is back to bring wisdom, advice, and tools to navigate life with our boys. He tells us the top three reasons why these issues are on the rise. David helps us learn how to support, challenge, and help boys be more outward moving and have more purpose. He reminds us that our sons are first a child of God and we can anchor them in that truth as we parent and guide them through life. Connect with David Thomas: Raising Boys and Girls (raisingboysandgirls.com)Raising Boys and Girls | FacebookRaising Boys and Girls (@raisingboysandgirls) • Instagram photos and videos Links Mentioned: Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan DavidThe Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy GoffFeeding the Mouth That Bites You: A Complete Guide to Parenting Adolescents and Launching Them Into the World by Kenneth Wilgus Legacy Changer Life 360 App Your Enneagram Coach Related Episodes: David Thomas EpisodesFreeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood – Ages and Stages – Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382] The Enneagram and Motherhood :: Suzanne Stabile [Ep 232] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:52:20

Feeding Your Kids Without Mom Guilt :: Kacie Barnes [Ep 450]

2/5/2024
Kids plus nutrition often equals a storm of thoughts and emotions. What should I serve my child? How do I get them to eat it? Is what I heard on the internet true? We don’t come to these questions with blank slates either. Words spoken to us or ideas we’ve internalized can make this area of life rife with trouble. But my guest this week is mom and registered dietician Kacie Barnes and she is here to help! She’s got broad guidelines and specific tips to help us through snacks and mealtimes. The one thing she made sure to say in our interview? “Give yourself some credit because I know that you work really hard to feed your kids and it is not an easy job.” Connect with Kacie Barnes: https://mamaknowsnutrition.com/https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnutrition/@mamaknowsnutrition Links Mentioned: Renzo’s Pick Eater Multivitamin with Iron Related Episodes: Fed is Best || New Baby Series Pt 2 :: Dr. Bridget YoungHealthy Habit Building :: Kat Lee [Ep 300] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:51:32

Life is Messy, God is Good :: Sidetracked with Cynthia and Heather [Ep 449]

2/2/2024
Where do you turn when life gets messy? Cynthia said it best, “98% of life is the messy part.” But that sentence doesn’t have to end there, with us shaking our fists at the sky. Instead, get Sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we dive right into life’s messy parts, clinging to the brilliant hope that God is still good to us, and for us. Pre-order Cynthia’s new book, Life is Messy, God is Good and enter our contest to be on a future episode of Sidetracked! Connect with Cynthia Yanof: https://cynthiayanof.com/https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof@cynthiayanofMESSmerized Links Mentioned: Life is Messy, God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life by Cynthia YanofEnter our Sidetracked Giveaway Featured Sponsors: Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.

Duration:00:42:59

She’s Not Your Enemy :: Jenn Schultz [Ep 448]

1/21/2024
How do you measure yourself? How do you decide if you’re succeeding or failing in life? One ruler we often reach for is comparison. Sometimes comparisons are helpful tools we can use to evaluate our processes or methods. But we’ve all seen comparisons go wrong. Who hasn’t thought, “I’m not like her. I must be less than”? Comparison isolates. It causes us to withdraw from our community or to put up perfect-looking walls that keep people out. My guest this week is recovering comparison-chaser, Jenn Schultz. Her new book, She’s Not Your Enemy, shows us the root of the problem isn’t how we are different from one another, it’s that we don’t truly know who we are. Armed with the knowledge of who God made us to be, we are free to celebrate other women and build God’s kingdom together. Connect with Jenn Schultz: https://jennschultzauthor.com/https://www.facebook.com/jennschultzauthor@jennschultzauthorCalled Into Being@calledintobeing Links Mentioned: She’s Not Your Enemy: Conquering Our Insecurities So We Can Build God’s Kingdom Together Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323]Psalm 103Romans 8Ephesians 1 Related Episodes: Be Vulnerable, Find Your People :: Jennie Allen [Ep 354]Move From Comparison to Compassion :: Karen Ehman [SOM Wk 5]Sidetracked with Fall, Homecoming and Sibling Conflict :: Cynthia & Heather [Ep 432] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:45:37

Is This Normal? A Women’s Health Conversation :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 447]

1/15/2024
Have you ever asked yourself, “Is what’s going on with my body normal?” So often as women, we are quiet about what’s going on with our bodies. Our concerns have been dismissed before. We’re worried about what will have to change in our lives to fix this nagging symptom. The doctor is busy. We have to leave this appointment soon to make it on time to the next thing on our lists. So we just deal. But my guest this week, Dr. Kamilia Smith, says that “quality of life issues should not be extra credit for women.” Our conversation covers a gamut of topics from menopause to sexual health to supplements. Dr. Smith is the Founder and Director of Charleston House Gynecology in Dallas. Her practice is geared toward caring for all of a woman on the zig-zag road through midlife healthcare. Connect with Dr. Kamilia Smith: https://charlestonhousegyn.com/https://www.facebook.com/charlestonhousegyn@charlestonhousegyn Links Mentioned: Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women’s Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives – Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris https://behavioralhealthdallas.com/dr-katie-sardone-psychologist-therapisthttps://www.mend-counseling.com/NY Times article on Menopause Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:46:19

Gathering a Mentor Circle :: Ben Bevis [Ep 446]

1/8/2024
What would you do to make sure your child’s faith life is growing strong? Is this something you’re taking on yourself or getting help with? Join us this week as Ben Bevis, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment through faith, shares insights on gathering Mentor Circles around our young people. As the founder of Encircled, Ben is dedicated to helping to launch the Next Generation with sustained faith. Ben and Encircled do this by helping to equip parents, grandparents and mentors by grounding youth in their identity in Christ, discover their God-given gifts and create a vision for their lives. Listen in about how you as a parent can gather a Mentor Circle around your child! Connect with Ben Bevis: https://encircled.org/encircled.officialben.bevis@encircled.org Links Mentioned: FREE Encircled Parenting Resourcehttps://encircled.org/parents/Fuller Youth Institutehttps://fulleryouthinstitute.org/Connected Familieshttps://connectedfamilies.org/The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson Related Episodes: Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids :: Dr. Kara Powell [Ep 290]Equipping Your Kids for Difficulty :: Kim Sorgius [Ep 356]Relationships you Need to Be the Mom you Want to Be :: Heather Macfadyen [Ep 341]Exchanging False Beliefs for True Identity :: Jamie Winship [Ep 433] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:47:32

Out with the Old Cherry Bomb Exhaust and In with the New :: Sidetracked by the New Year feat. Laurel Denise [Ep 445]

1/5/2024
Happy New Year! We’re starting the year off right with mile-long to-do lists and a complex highlighting system so we don’t forget to wash the dog in the midst of crocheting that giant bow. JK! But we are thinking about what went well in 2023 and what we’re focusing in on 2024. Whether you make resolutions or not, evaluating how things are going is helpful and the flip of the calendar is a natural time to do just that. But because we’ve been victimized by the to-do list just as often as we’ve been helped by it, we brought in professional help. Laurel Denise, better known as Lolly, from Laurel Denise Planners joins us to talk about planning and to help us make sense of all those task-thoughts running around our brains. Getting Sidetracked may be a little more productive than usual this month! (but still with plenty of laughs!) Connect with Cynthia Yanof: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Messmerizedhttps://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof@cynthiayanof Connect with Laurel Denise: https://laureldenise.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/laureldeniseloves@laureldenise@_laureldenise Links Mentioned: Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space by Heather MacFadyenCultivate What Matters PowerSheetsLife is Messy God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life by Cynthia YanofENTER to be a guest on our March Sidetracked episode (giveaway ends Feb 9th)Laurel Denise Planners Pilot Frixion Erasable Pens Related Episodes: Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]Cultivate What Matters :: Lara Casey [Ep 146] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:51:29

Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]

12/11/2023
How are you handling your mental load? Are you a well-packed Sherpa able to take on any terrain or Sisyphus rolling the ball up the hill only to watch it roll back down? This is the time of year when it feels natural to look back and look forward. We can evaluate what worked and what didn’t, but more importantly we can listen to what space the Lord is asking us to occupy. Maybe things need to drop off our list. Maybe God isn’t saying “let go” but is tasking you with bringing order to your every day. My guest this week is mom and planner creator Laurel Denise. Laurel shares her journey thus far through motherhood and owning a small business and how she made sense of it all. Connect with Laurel Denise: https://laureldenise.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/laureldeniseloves@laureldenise@_laureldenise Related Episodes: Sunday Planning :: Retha Nichole [Ep 349]Listening for God’s Leading :: Caroline Cobb [Ep 405] RWYB Week 4Cultivate What Matters :: Lara Casey [Ep 146] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:56:35

Nobody’s Mother :: Dr. Sandra Glahn [Ep 443]

12/4/2023
Have you heard the Bible verse “Women will be saved through childbearing”? (It’s part of 1 Timothy 2:15) What do you think that verse means? What do you think it means for the woman facing infertility, or singleness? My guest this week, Dr. Sandra Glahn, wants to dispel some iffy interpretations of this verse many of us grew up hearing. Dr. Glahn is Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary and has spent over 20 years trying to better understand what Paul meant in these verses in 1 Timothy, and what they mean for us today. Join me for this fascinating conversation that delves into the role of women and the cultural context of Paul’s letter, 1 Timothy. Connect with Dr. Sandra Glahn: https://sandraglahn.com/@sandraglahnauthor Links Mentioned: Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament by Sandra L. Glahn Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting the Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible by Sandra L. Glahn Related Episodes: On the Role of Women :: Joel Muddamalle [Ep 397]Every Mom a Theologian :: Phylicia Masonheimer [Ep 389] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:53:20

Sidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent Fails :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 442]

12/1/2023
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us! What are your favorite holiday traditions? What are the ones you could leave behind? Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we discuss everything from trees (real, fake, and Jesse) to gift giving philosophies (more or less presents than Jesus?) to elves and shepherds and the awful name your pie might get if it doesn’t come out just right. There’s even help for the mom who just wants to help her kids see Jesus in the midst of all the holiday stuff! Connect with Cynthia Yanof: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Messmerizedhttps://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof@cynthiayanof Links Mentioned: The Jesse TreePioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Pioneer Woman Chocolate Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie Courtney DeFeo’s Light ‘Em Up Cultivate What Matters Powersheets Christmas Eve Service Printable Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by Paul David Tripp“Pilgrim Rick” Season 1 Episode 8 of This Is Us Related Episodes: Truth in the Tinsel with Amanda White (Ohamanda) :: [Ep 3] Celebrating Advent :: Tsh Oxenreider [Ep 305]Christmas Traditions with Little Ones :: Jacki Rucksdashel [Ep 142] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:47:56

How to Get Real and Savor More (Replay) :: Shauna Niequist [Ep 441]

11/27/2023
How are you doing? Honestly. What is the pace of your day? What do you long for and feel you are missing out on? What activities have you crammed in your life out of a “should” mentality? When do you focus on your spiritual life? Today we are getting honest about our lives. And discussing ways to deepen relationships, simplify schedules, and connect spiritually. This week’s podcast guest is the talented, Shauna Niequist. Author of several books (“Cold Tangerines”, “Bread and Wine”, etc), she has a new devotional available called, “Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are”. If you are longing for friends you can share vulnerably with, Shauna offers a simple plan. If you struggle with the concept of slowing down and “savoring”, we discuss our own struggle and practical ways to start. If you want to expand your spiritual life beyond time alone with your Bible, then Shauna paints a beautiful picture of what that can look like. Shauna dishes out oodles of wise words. Enjoy! Connect with Shauna Niequist: https://www.shaunaniequist.com/https://www.facebook.com/sniequist/@sniequist Links Mentioned: Savor: Living Abundantly, Where You Are, As You Are by Shauna NiequistCheddar Sage Shepherd’s PieGuiness Chocolate CakeDaring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and LeadA Life of Being, Having, and Doing EnoughConcentric Circles of Care Related Episodes: Soulful Over Frantic :: Shauna Niequist [Ep 127]Walking Through Seasons of Unbelonging :: Shauna Niequist [Ep 362]Recovering from Mom Burnout :: Nicole Zasowski [Ep 257] Featured Sponsors: dontmomalone.com/sponsors

Duration:00:40:04

Demystifying Financial Aid :: Kristi Steele [Ep 440]

11/20/2023
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “college tuition”? Does your heart rate speed up? Sending a child to college is the culmination of a lot of effort. It’s emotional and there are a lot of logistics to manage. In this hands-on, information-packed conversation Kristi and I cover the basics of applying for financial aid for college. We talk through deadlines and how-to’s to help relieve some of the logistical stress of sending a child to college. Connect with Kristi Steele: https://www.kc360.co/ Links Mentioned: FAFSAFederal Student AidCSS ProfileMyCap College Funding Services Kristi’s The College ProjectLunch and Learn: Related Episodes: Work of Worth :: Kristi Griem [Ep 39] Featured Sponsors: Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.

Duration:00:58:13

Bedtime Rituals to End Worry Spirals :: Emily Ley [Ep 439]

11/13/2023
What are two words to describe your mind when your head hits the pillow most nights? The quiet space before sleep can be our most vulnerable moments. Whether it’s to-do’s or dredging up memories from the past, our thoughts can feel overwhelming. If we let our mind spiral we’re sacrificing the rest God intends us to enjoy. But my guest this week, Emily Ley has some bedtime rituals that can help us stop the spiraling. Crafted to help herself with the nighttime barrage of thoughts, Emily’s simple routines and reminders can set you on a path to the peace that comes, not from an easy life, but from an abiding trust in God. Emily is a mom of three, a best-selling author, and the founder of organizational products and tools company, Simplified. Connect with Emily Ley: https://emilyleybooks.com/https://www.facebook.com/simplified@simplified Links Mentioned: The Simplified PlannerRaising Them Ready: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own by Jonathan and Erica Catherman How to Be a Person Camp - Emily Ley on Substack Near in the Night: 100 Evening Meditations on God’s Peace and Rest by Emily LeySure as the Sunrise: 100 Morning Meditations on God’s Mercy and Delight by Emily LeyGrowing Boldy: Dare to Build a Life You Love by Emily LeyA Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living by Emily Ley Related Episodes: Fighting Toxic Thoughts :: Jennie Allen [Ep 272]Freedom From Anxiety :: Ashley Willis [Ep 180]Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311] Featured Sponsors: Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.

Duration:00:47:08