All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles Carr

Note: This episode might be a good one to put in those ear buds if you have little ears around. Whether you're navigating a new relationship and adding step kids to the mix, or if you're family is growing through your children getting married and in-laws coming on the scene, becoming a blended family brings its own challenges and perspectives. Inés Franklin joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr with important tools, perspective, and experience about the blended family experience, helping you move to blended AND blessed. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4tMxt2e

Baylor professor Dr. Allison Alford joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a fascinating discussion about the role of adult daughters, how we underestimate what it takes on the part of daughters to keep the extended family engine going, what healthy boundaries and frank conversations have to do with caring for aging parents, and so much more! Show Notes: In this episode: https://bit.ly/4caov7N Timestamps:

What are the things that work with our kids when it comes to, not just telling them about God, but helping them develop their own relationship with Him? Amanda Jass is a former educator and faith curriculum writer who helps parents and kids connect in a fresh way in faith conversations. She joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr to look at what hasn't worked in kids' ministry, what kinds of resources and approaches are helpful, and why simply letting us kids ask the hard questions while we don't feel like we have all the answers is actually really important. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3PHoIrA Takeaways: Amanda Jass shares her journey in children's ministry. The importance of intentional curriculum development for children. Parents should be the primary spiritual educators of their children. Encouraging questions in faith is vital for children's understanding. There are gaps in current children's ministry resources that need addressing. Storytelling is an effective way to teach biblical principles. Parents can use devotionals to facilitate spiritual conversations. Children learn best when they see faith modeled in their parents. It's okay for parents to not have all the answers to their children's questions. The new book 'Adventures in the Friendly Forest' offers a unique approach to teaching faith Sound Bites: "Asking questions can be a good thing." "Kids are watching us closely." "God is the one who makes things grow." Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:50 Amanda's Journey in Children's Ministry 05:40 The Importance of Intentional Curriculum Development 08:31 Addressing Gaps in Children's Ministry Resources 11:05 Encouraging Questions and Conversations in Faith 14:02 The Role of Parents in Spiritual Education 16:57 Introducing 'Adventures in the Friendly Forest' 19:57 The Structure and Purpose of the Devotional 22:30 Conclusion and Resources for Parents Keywords: children's ministry, parenting, faith formation, spiritual education, curriculum development, family resources, children's books, intentional parenting, devotional resources, spiritual conversations

Many of the stories of the women in the Bible often live in the shadows. René Echevarria, screenwriter and producer, has helped bring their lives into the spotlight with the new series from Fox, The Faithful. He joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a fascinating conversation about his own journey to faith, what the lives of women found in the book of Genesis have taught him, and why their stories matter more than ever today. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40RPkZe

It's an exciting first! TedX speaker, company founder, and teen (yes, teenager!) Sonia Suthar reached out to AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr about being on the podcast! You're going to love this conversation about how to help your teen be ready for communicating with their university professor or their boss, how to be both thoughtful about the anxiety your teen may feel in those situations and also how to help them be ready ~ it's an episode you don't want to miss! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4uxxhFe Takeaways: Sound Bites: "Agency is key for self-advocacy." "You're always gonna be judged." "Reframing failure is valuable." Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Communication Gaps in Teens 03:01 Sonia's Journey into Life Skills Coaching 05:54 Understanding the Roots of Communication Anxiety 08:45 The Role of Parents in Supporting Communication Skills 11:37 The Importance of Soft Skills in Today's World 14:37 Impact of COVID-19 on Social Skills Development 17:34 Building a Baseline for Communication Skills 20:40 Reframing Fear of Rejection and Judgment 23:15 Navigating Generational Communication Gaps 26:12 Sonia's TED Talk Experience and Initiation in Teens Keywords: communication, teens, life skills, parenting, anxiety, soft skills, COVID-19, emotional intelligence, rejection, generational gaps

Ash Ruddy had no reason to think that this would be the day she would go into labor. After all, she was barely past the halfway mark in her pregnancy. But she soon found herself in a world of early labor, NICU, diagnosis, and more. Ash joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr to talk about miracles in hard places and how faith held her family together. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rWtDmL

Our culture, our content feeds have a lot to say about what our houses should look like and what we should own. But is there a better way to look at how we live life in our homes? Decluttering expert Katy Wells joins Julie Lyles Carr on the AllMomDoes podcast for an insightful conversation about why healthy homes have expected messes, what your clutter personality style is, and how to embrace space in your life. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ZVmtTp Takeaways:Sound Bites: “I was not born organized.” “Identity drives behavior.” “Thrifting is a spiritual experience.” Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Decluttering and Organization 02:47 – Understanding Clutter and Expected Mess 05:48 – Cultural Pressures and Expectations on Women 08:57 – Defining a Good Enough Home 11:39 – The Connection Between Clutter and Mental Health 14:34 – The Role of Identity in Clutter Management 17:27 – Navigating Clutter in Shared Spaces 20:20 – Maximized Minimalism: Finding Balance 23:06 – The Emotional Weight of Clutter 26:03 – Creating a Personal Stuff Story 28:53 – Conclusion and Resources Keywords: clutter, organization, mental health, minimalism, motherhood, home management, cultural expectations, decluttering, wellness, parenting

She's a popular content creator and Bible teacher. And she's also encouraging you to ask the hard questions about your faith and to embrace the friction. Kendall Mariah joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a refreshing conversation about spiritual questions, fighting for your faith, and how Christians sometimes behave badly in the comment section! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aVS6lW Takeaways: Sound Bites: "We want a frictionless faith." "I think I'm finding my faith." "Consistency bodes to integrity."Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:58 - Cultural Differences in Faith Experiences 05:59 - The Importance of Autonomous Faith 08:51 - Understanding Friction in Faith 14:52 - The Dangers of Performative Christianity 21:53 - Online Behavior vs. Real-Life Interactions 28:49 - Conclusion and Resources Keywords: faith, Christianity, cultural differences, performative Christianity, online behavior, friction in faith, autonomous faith, personal growth, spiritual journey, community

AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr welcomes Christy Osborne back to the podcast! Christy was on the show a few years ago, early in her sobriety journey. Today, she returns to talk about the latest research on alcohol dependence, why women struggle to talk about their alcohol use in church settings, and much more! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rIbTe5 Takeaways: Sound Bites: "I had this actual come Jesus moment." "Alcohol is a class one carcinogen." "We are not meant to live life alone."Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back 02:12 - Christy's Journey to Sobriety 04:43 - The Sober Curious Movement 08:43 - Understanding Alcohol's Impact on Health 14:06 - Socializing Without Alcohol 17:10 - Nootropics and Alternatives to Alcohol 18:53 - Avoidance and Alcohol 20:53 - Cortisol and Alcohol's Effects 22:54 - Non-Alcoholic Alternatives 24:33 - The Power of Community 27:07 - Upcoming Events and Closing Thoughts Keywords: sobriety, alcohol, health, community, women, coaching, sober curious, mental health, non-alcoholic, support

Clean, tidy, and organized didn't come easy to Dana K. White. So she decided to go public with it! Dana joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an insightful conversation about decluttering and organizing for the messy among us, with great tips for easily getting your kids in on the decluttering game! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46zOZNV Takeaways: Dana K. White is a decluttering expert and author. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's clutter threshold. The container concept is about setting limits on what can be kept. Teaching kids to declutter can be fun and engaging. One-in-one-out rule helps maintain organization. Shared spaces should reflect the lowest clutter threshold. Gifts should be viewed as love, not just items. Winnie's Pile of Pillows introduces decluttering to children. Decluttering is a process that requires patience and practice. It's important to communicate the value of space to children. Sound Bites: "I teach decluttering for a living" "Shared spaces need to be decluttered down" "One in one out is how you maintain progress" Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Technical Challenges 01:13 - Meet Dana K. White: The Decluttering Expert 02:29 - The Journey from Chaos to Clarity 05:17 - Understanding the Container Concept 12:31 - Teaching Kids to Declutter 18:04 - Managing Clutter Thresholds in Shared Spaces 24:00 - Navigating Gifts and Sentimentality 25:06 - Introducing 'Winnie's Pile of Pillows' Keywords: decluttering, organization, parenting, home management, container concept, kids, gifts, clutter threshold, home, podcast

His early life reads like a Tom Clancy novel...and then he encountered Jesus. Discover how coach JT Tapias thought he had outrun his past with achievement and athletic success only to learn that there was something more in this powerful two-part episode with AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4bmDY5T

Maybe you're trying to get pregnant with your next baby. Maybe you're trying to figure out how to make perimenopause not so...awful. Wherever you're at in your reproductive arc, you need real answers. Rachel Swanson joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an eye-opening conversation about the simple changes that make a big difference on this week's episode. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49xwPyp

You're offended, I'm offended, we're all offended and trying to get the world to operate in a way in which we don't get offended. But the reality is, life and people just don't work that way. What does it mean to live 'unoffendable'? Author and Bible teacher Alexandra is today's guest on the AllMomDoes podcast with Julie Lyles Carr and she reveals how to build resilience, grace, and realistic boundaries, not just for ourselves, but to also show our kids how to walk in emotional health in a complicated world. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4byvVTy Takeaways: We are raising people who are watching how we handle these things. Our past does not define us, it only gets to shape us. Healing takes work and intention. A prayerful mom is a mom who can move mountains. We have to trust God to parent them. Letting go is an invitation to live in freedom. The work you are doing now will leave a legacy. Modeling forgiveness is crucial for emotional health. Navigating personal stories helps in parenting. Resilience is built through facing challenges. Sound Bites: "Healing takes work and intention." "I am not the Holy Spirit." "We have to trust God to parent them." "We are the ones holding ourselves hostage." "Letting go is an invitation to live in freedom." "The work you are doing now will leave a legacy." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Health in Parenting 02:53 The Genesis of Emotional Health Conversations 06:02 Navigating Personal Stories and Identity 08:58 Healing and Parenting from a Place of Humility 12:01 The Role of Resilience in Parenting 14:58 Boundaries and Letting Go 18:09 Repairing Relationships and Modeling Forgiveness 21:02 Navigating Consequences and Comfort in Parenting 23:55 The Balance of Letting Go and Holding Boundaries 26:47 Living Beyond Offense and Embracing Healing 30:06 Conclusion and Encouragement for Mothers Keywords: emotional health, parenting, resilience, forgiveness, boundaries, personal stories, healing, motherhood, identity, relationships

We're all looking for those big moments with God, those times when He calls us to step out of our comfort zone, reach for something impossible, have the deepest impact. But what do we miss when we're only looking for big? Podcaster and author Cynthia Yanof joins allmomdoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an insightful (and hilarious) conversation about how our lives are most often built in the small moments and microdecisions that all too often we can miss if we don't know what to look for. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4brSWaG

He's a dedicated physician in the growing area of sleep medicine, and he also sees that there's a whole lot about our spiritual lives that has to do with what our slumber looks like. Dr. Benjamin Long joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a fascinating look at the connection between sleep and our relationship with God. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3NgINUd

It would be great if our kids were naturally buddies, if there were never times of conflict, bullying, and general unlikability. But that's not real life. AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr tackles your question about how to help our kids (and ourselves) with our sibling relationships. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4adZYiQ Takeaways: Sound Bites: Chapters: 00:00 - The Foundation of Sibling Relationships 07:07 - Fairness in Parenting 11:30 - Conflict Resolution and Communication 19:34 - Navigating Adult Sibling Relationships 30:00 - The Importance of Repairing Relationships Keywords: sibling relationships, parenting, conflict resolution, family dynamics, fairness, communication, adult siblings, family therapy, sibling rivalry, childhood development

It's not just in your head. Anxiety impacts your body, your energy levels, your focus, your outlook, and your spiritual life. Becky Keife is our guest on the AllMomDoes podcast, and she and host Julie Lyles Carr dig into the ways that anxiety impacts our lives as women, and how we can use God's word and His wisdom for moving our bodies, prayer, and more to combat the effects of anxiety in our lives. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rM9sIn Takeaways Sound Bites Chapters00:00 Introduction to the All Mom Does Podcast 00:48 Meet Becky Keife: Ministering to Women 01:31 The Role of Anxiety in Modern Life 04:42 Understanding Modern Anxiety Among Women 07:23 Defining Anxiety: Symptoms and Signals 09:41 When Anxiety Becomes Debilitating 11:30 Self-Compassion and Seeking Help 12:59 Hormonal Influences on Anxiety 14:54 Anxiety in Marriage: Communication Challenges 19:23 Understanding Triggers: The Lemon Bar Analogy 23:43 The Gift and Burden of Anxiety 25:34 Moving Beyond Naming Anxiety 29:30 Practical Steps to Manage Anxiety 30:38 Introducing A Versa Day for the Anxious Soul 34:01 Conclusion and Resources Keywords anxiety, mental health, women, motherhood, self-compassion, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, Becky Keife, All Mom Does, podcast

Prepare your heart for Christmas by walking through the Gospel of Luke — one chapter each day. We're already a few days in, but it isn't too late to join us on this journey... We're giving you the gift of the first episode to give you a little taste of what's to come. If you'd like to continue the journey, find and follow our "Luke: A 24-Day Journey to Christmas" podcast mini-series on Purposely.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Merry Christmas from Purposely! Podcast Info: Luke: A 24 Day Journey to Christmas Follow on AppleFollow on SpotifyFollow on YouTubeFollow on Amazon/AudibleFollow on iHeart

Listener note: This episode might be a good one to pop on those headphones or earbuds if you have little ears nearby. Part of our conversation includes a suicide and a cancer diagnosis. She's known for her laughter, wit, and upbeat outlook on life. But the last five years have taken a toll on Scarlet Hiltibidal and she's ready to talk about it. Scarlet joins AllMomDoes podcast host Julie Lyles Carr for a vulnerable conversation about what it takes to face life challenges with honesty while still remaining hopeful-ish. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48wWPYS Takeaways: Sound Bites: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:51 The Creative Process Behind 'Hopeful-ish' 05:31 Processing Grief and Loss Post-COVID 08:48 Wrestling with Hope and Personal Struggles 11:34 Balancing Humor and Heaviness in Life 14:16 The Donkey Attack and Farming Adventures 17:13 The Journey of Becoming a Farmer 19:08 Tending to the Farm of Your Soul 21:13 Navigating Jadedness and Hope 23:04 The Gift of Hope in Difficult Times 28:43 Parenting Through Faith and Challenges Keywords: Scarlet Hiltibidal, Hopeful-ish, grief, faith, motherhood, creativity, COVID-19, personal growth, humor, parenting

What did Julie do when her daughter grabbed a tweezer to pluck the chin hair of Grammie during Thanksgiving? Sometimes there is no contingency plan when things happen that you don't expect. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/44oO9m5