Be Light Podcast

Today we will be discussing body image.  Anyone else have moments of struggling with how you look, wanting to be different, and just not satisfied overall with where you are physically?  We have all been there!  Today we are going to discuss how God sees us and who He says we are in Him.  The world tells us one thing, but God tells us a different story.

Join us today as we jump into these topics:
-Body image as we age and after big life transitions
-Where we find our true identity
-How God defines beauty


While we have included this in the "Biggest Struggles for Mom" series, it really applies to everyone.  We hope you enjoy today's podcast and be sure to subscribe so you are updated when new podcast episodes are released!

Today we are continuing our "Biggest Struggles for Mom" series where we will be discussing the challenges we encounter when it comes to listening to our kids.  We LOVE our kids.  They are our world!  So why is it so hard to listen (I mean truly listen!) to them at times?  Do you feel guilt that you don't listen enough?  You're not alone! 

Join us today as we jump into these topics:
-Why is it so hard to stop and listen sometimes?
-What kind of lasting impact does it have on our kids when we listen? How about during the times when we don't?
-How can we limit these times and how can we listen more?

We hope you enjoy today's podcast as we continue our "Biggest Struggles for Mom" series. Be on the lookout for future episodes as we biblically discuss the obstacles many of us face on a daily basis!

Today we are excited to be kicking off our "Biggest Struggles for Mom" series!  In this episode we will be discussing one of the struggles most moms listed as one of their greatest, making their spouse a priority. 

Topics we will jump into:
-Why is it so hard to make your spouse a priority?
-What are some practical ways that we can shift our priorities?
-What does the Bible say about our relationship with our spouse?

We hope you enjoy today's podcast as we kick off our "Biggest Struggles for Mom" series. Be on the lookout for future episodes as we biblically discuss the obstacles many of us face on a daily basis!

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart! I have overcome the world.” 
-John 16:33-

It is easy to feel a bit frazzled and even completely down and out in this world.  It can be challenging.  Often, when it gets tough, we find ourselves feeling out of step with God too and outside of His presence.  Today we are discussing how we sometimes feel disconnect from God, what can cause it, and what can help us draw nearer to Him.

We hope you leave feeling encouraged :)

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Today we are digging in and discussing what thankfulness and gratitude can look like and God’s calling on our lives when it comes to these things.  So, what holds us back from being more grateful or more thankful and how would it transform our lives if we practiced thankfulness in all circumstances like the scriptures say?

We hope you leave feeling encouraged!

Can you believe we are already into 2022?  Many of you may be writing down or in the midst of carrying out your New Year's resolutions.  Today we are kicking off a new season as we  chat about the origins of New Year's resolutions, what many resolutions look like, why they often don't work, and how to filter your resolutions through the lens of God's will and not your own.

We thank you for joining us today and hope your year is off to an amazing start!

Things are continually changing.  We watch the news, we tune into our social media feeds, and we talk to our friends.  Things are continually shifting.  We experience job loss, a move, a diagnosis, and here we are again.  Change, transition, and movement.  Often times, with change comes doubt, fear, and insecurity.  How should we react when we are faced with changes and how can we have peace in the midst of it all?

Today we are discussing how to find peace in the midst of change and trials.  If you are not experiencing it now, it will happen, so it's important to be prepared.  You may wonder how you can be prepared when you have no idea what is ahead.  The truth is, we aren't capable, but He is.  

Join us today as we chat about life changes and how God is often just asking us to "get up and walk" through it and in it with Him.

I recently read the book Adventuring Together:  How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids and I was so incredibly inspired.  I felt encouraged and with every flip of the page I became more and more motivated to jump up and start creating new adventures with our girls.  I am so excited to have the author, Greta Eskridge, on our podcast today!

Greta, a Native Californian and mom of four kids, has such wisdom and experience when it comes to adventuring with her family and friends.  I found myself laughing while reading her book and while listening to her stories during our interview.  Her passion for creating bonds with her children, allowing them to have experiences outside of the norm, and spending quality time with them was contagious.  

I know you will enjoy this interview just as much as I did.  This lady is a true joy and shines such a bright light for the Lord!

Today I am excited to share part 2 of our interview with S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series.  He is one of my family's favorite authors and we absolutely love this series. 

S. D. Smith is the author ofThe Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga.The Green Emberhas reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Enthusiastic families can’t get enough of these tales.

Vintage adventure. Moral imagination. Classic virtue.

Finally, stories we all love. Just one more chapter, please!  When he’s not writing adventurous tales of #RabbitsWithSwords in his writing shed, dubbed The Forge, Smith loves to speak to audiences about storytelling, imagination, and seeing yourself as a character in the story.  S. D. Smith lives in West Virginia with his wife and four kids.

Today I am so excited to have S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series, on our podcast for part 1 of our interview.  He is truly one of my family's most favorite authors and we love this series.  Join us today as we discuss where he came up with the idea and motivation behind this series that has captured the hearts and minds of young and old alike.  Be sure to check out part 2 to hear the rest of this interview!