S3 Ep. 18 Books. In another life, I was a total bookworm. I am so excited to share today because some books change my life, impact my daily routine and give me a fresh perspective. In the spirit of iron sharpening iron, here is a list of all the books I have been reading lately: 

Believe for It: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation by CeCe Winans

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara

Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion by Allie Beth Stuckey

The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma

Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: The Perspective Shift That Could Completely Change the Way You Mother by Abbie Halberstadt

Something I’m Loving: Our new Sunday lunch routine, pot roast and potatoes with my small (4 kids at home) family! Jason’s Deli used to be our ritual, but times have changed. 

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S3 Ep. 17 Welcome back to Dr. Angela Deulen! She is a Christian nonfiction author with a passion for exploring the intersection of faith and neuroscience. Dr. Deulen bridges the gap between cutting-edge brain science and timeless Biblical truth: Which is so needed in our cultural and church conversations.

If you didn’t hear our conversation last week about brain science and faith, make sure to take a listen! In this episode, we talk about:

• The stages of bonding

• The science of what happens during early bonding

• How men and women bond differently

• How stress and conflict affects the brain, body and mind 

• Mirror neurons and healing from stress in relationship

• How to stay in love from a scientific point of view

• What the Lord commands us to do during the slide into romance and conflict

The Lord designed us with specific brains, chemicals, pathways and hormones and we must understand those for our relationships to be harmonious and stable.

Dr. Angela is writing a book on long term marital intimacy. Stay tuned for when the book drops!

Something I’m Loving: I am about to go to Europe! My obsession has been studying different packing techniques. It has been a lot more fun than I ever imagined it would be. I will let you know which techniques worked and which ones didn’t!

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S3 Ep. 16 I have a very special guest today, Dr. Angela Deulen! She is a Christian nonfiction author with a passion for exploring the intersection of faith and neuroscience. Dr. Deulen bridges the gap between cutting-edge brain science and timeless Biblical truth: Which is so needed in our cultural and church conversations!

Science used to say that “What you are born with, is what you have!” But now, with our understanding of science, we know that neural plasticity can rework our thoughts - that’s where faith comes in. Our faith can heal and help our brains develop and change. In this episode, you will learn how our brains rely on relationships and how we are wired for connection, just like our Father in heaven!

Science says that praying, worshipping and meditating on God’s Word quiets the emotional centers of our brains and nourishes the frontal lobe. There is so much that will bless your mind and spirit in this episode. Come back next week to hear more from Dr. Angela!

Check out Dr. Angela’s information: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAngelaDeulen, https://www.angeladeulen.com/about-me

Something I’m Loving: Journaling! Having the right type of journal makes a huge difference for me. I use the Rifle Paper Company Journals. Each completed journal represents different memories, emotions and seasons. It also makes a fabulous gift. I highly recommend it!

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S3 Ep. 15 We don’t focus on money much on this podcast, but let’s talk about it: David Nassief has an incredible story to share with us. Right before his retirement, he got FIRED! This is the story about how he rebuilt his personal wealth in just a few years. At 69, he achieved true financial freedom!

His blueprint for how to create true wealth and freedom: https://onepagewealthcompass.com/

I hope you are as encouraged at the end of this, as I was. Money can be such a taboo topic, but financial freedom by building wealth should be a goal for everyone!

Something I’m Loving: Getting my strength back, for my back! I have been isolating my back and arms, with the addition of a pull up bar! I love feeling strong, because it makes me feel capable. 

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S3 Ep. 14 Last week, we had Scott LaPierre, father of eleven (with six daughters and five sons), on the show. Today, we have his lovely wife, Katie LaPierre! Katie opens up about her daily routine, as she still has littles at home. She is starting a book group and ministering her children in the way they should go! 

What an incredible mama!

Learn more about her here: 

https://eternallymindedmamas.org/about-katie/

https://www.facebook.com/eternallymindedmamas

Homeschooling allows parents to have the freedom to choose what their education for their kids looks like. Katie focuses on critical thinking, asking questions, communication, conflict resolution - not only for her children, but for her books! Holiness in the household begins with the mom! Katie gives us encouragement to keep our eyes on things of eternity!

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Something I’m Loving: Pickleball! I know everyone is doing the trend, but my husband and I are truly having a great time with it!

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S3 Ep. 13 Scott LaPierre is a pastor, author, father of eleven, and Christian speaker committed to helping people know Christ, love God’s Word, and live it out with joy and faithfulness. He is the founder of the nonprofit Your Marriage God’s Way, which provides biblical guidance and practical resources to strengthen marriages and equip couples to honor God in their homes. Learn more at his website: https://yourmarriagegodsway.org/

Our children always need us, but if the marriage is not prioritized and intact, the house will be off its axis. As Christians, our first obligation is to the Lord, but our earthly obligation is to our spouse - they are our immediate ministry. In second place, though it may be unpopular to say, are our kids. 

Scott’s wisdom is not only spiritual, but it is practical. Check out Scott’s ministry: https://www.scottlapierre.org/. You have heard it before, Ephesians 5 speaks of a wife respecting her husband, and a husband loving his wife in return: But Scott takes it deeper. He goes to the root of marital conflict, showcases how mutual love alone isn’t enough to fulfill the marriage vows and intense conflict will happen, but how the Bible encourages and instructs believers to operate through these times.

Learn more about Scott: https://www.scottlapierre.org/about-scott-lapierre/

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Something I’m Loving: The Green Ember. It is a children’s book series! Lucky for me, I had many years of children and teenage education, so I could always be listening to great works for children and teens! I highly recommend this book series, there are so many moral teachings and life lessons that have enriched my soul!

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We’re busy raising babies, homeschooling, building our homes… and then suddenly, life doesn’t pause—but it does shift. A parent or grandparent begins to decline, and now we’re trying to figure out how to care for them while still caring for everyone else under our roof.

It’s a lot.

Today, I’m sitting down with Amy Shaw—she’s a physician assistant, dementia clinician, author, and the founder of Better Dementia™—and she brings so much clarity to something that can feel overwhelming and confusing.

She explains that dementia isn’t just “forgetfulness.” It actually changes how the brain works… which means the way we naturally respond—explaining, correcting, reasoning—can actually make things harder instead of better.

And that hit me deep.

Because I remember walking through this with my mother-in-law… loving her, wanting to do it right, but not always understanding what was really happening.

Amy helps us bridge that gap.

She teaches us how to truly love well in this season—not just with good intentions, but with understanding.

So whether you’re in this season now, or you know it may come one day… this is a conversation worth listening to.

And if someone you love is walking this road right now—please send this episode to them. It could truly change the way they care for their loved one.

Visit https://www.betterdementia.com/

Something I’m Loving: Apparently, we are supposed to change our walking shoes frequently… But it really does make a difference. My off-brand Hokas are just as good as the originals, let me tell you!

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S3 Ep. 11 Today, our special guest is Michelle Choairy. She is a mentor, speaker, advocate and proud mom of a neurodivergent child with a rare genetic disorder.

She is the creator and host of the Complex Kids, Simple Solutions podcast and co-host of The Mom Panel, where she blends expert guidance with heartfelt conversations to support parents raising neurodivergent, apraxic, and complex kids. Check her out here: https://specialeducationconcierge.com/

Her ministry has deeply impacted my daughter, Alexis, who has a special needs child! In this episode, we discuss small struggles that turn into big life changing struggles that moms of special needs kids experience, how it changes family dynamics and what moms can do to calm themselves in the midst of overwhelm.

If you have someone in your life who is in need of advocacy, teaching and support for their special needs cases, specifically in the areas of dealing with school districts or insurance companies, please share this episode with them! They may receive so much relief by knowing there are tools out there to support them.

Send them right here: https://specialeducationconcierge.com/

Something I’m Loving: BNI. My Business Network International! We meet in a local chapter and I hold the “health and wellness” chair in my chapter! Since I am part of this chapter, I am enriching my life in incredible ways: Practically, socially, network wise. I am so thankful for BNI!

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S3 Ep. 10 This is a special interview with  Barbara Ann Mojica. Barbara holds a B.A. in History from Hunter College and an M.A. from Queens College, along with graduate certifications in school supervision and administration. As a lifelong educator in early childhood and special education, she served as a teacher, principal, and district administrator before returning to her love of history in retirement.

She is the author of Forest Park, Queens, Past, Present and Future and currently writes historical articles under her “Passages” banner for The Columbia Insider.

Barbara is also the creator of the award-winning children’s series Little Miss HISTORY Travels to. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and is the proud mother of two and grandmother of six.

Learn more about Barbra here: https://www.littlemisshistory.com/

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S3 Ep. 9 Over the last two weeks, we have discussed naming disappointment and combating it with a heart of gratitude: So, what is the next step? 

Let’s begin with our Savior. Did He receive everything His heart desired on this earth? Did He experience disappointment? He sure did. As a parent, is it good to give your child everything they desire? Likely, not! When pain comes our way, we can rejoice, if we have enough faith to believe and know that God is working all things out for good. Joy is not pushing through the happiness and pushing down your emotions: Joy is a deep knowing of the assured goodness of your Savior.

When you experience disappointment, shrink the timeline of that present struggle and ask yourself “when will this end?” You will be forced to see that it isn’t forever!

Joy grows in daily obedience to the Lord, not in dramatic breakthroughs and our responses to disappointment is shaping and discipling those in our homes. It is so important to respond with grace and thankfulness to the Lord, as the home is our first ministry!

Something I’m Loving: THE. WEATHER! Its clear, cool, windy and just beyond beautiful. The winter was exceptionally mild and the sun has been brilliant!

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