Becoming Disciples

Today, we're tackling the next episode in our friendship series and discussing both how to prepare your heart for deeper friendships as well as how to keep the bonds of those friendships strong. We women long for friendships but in so many seasons of life they seem beyond our grasp. 

1. Preparing your heart
   • You won't be close to everyone; some people won't even like you
   • You are made for friendship but friendships can't validate you
   • Deeper friendships take time to develop
   • Peel yourself off in layers as relationships develop; don't dump on someone all at once
   • Point each other to Jesus; be able to point out sin or problem areas with love
   • Pray: for good friends, to be a good friend, for your friends
2. Strengthening friendships
   • Find ways to relate even when you are different
   • Be open to new ideas and recommendations
   • Ask for advice
   • Listen
   • Spend time in person/Facetime regularly (it helps to hear her voice)
   • Only speak well of each other

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This week we are answering a question from Sarah who wants to know how she can learn to at least tolerate, if not enjoy, cooking. Listen for a few tips from two women who do love cooking (and think you might can to!). 

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Based on feedback we received at the podcast meetup last December, we are starting a series on friendship. This week we are discussing what Biblical friendship looks like, why we need friends of different ages, and using technology to stay in touch. Plus, you'll get a brief glance into the life of our friendship. 

1. The Titus 2 model of friendship
2. What's the point of friendship? 
3. What Biblical friendship does
   • supports God's call on lives
   • pushes one another to Christ
   • cheers on other person
   • handles the difficult circumstances of life
4. What Biblical friendship does not
   • encourages you to be flippant with life
   • sees life as comparison
   • born of gossip or jealousy
   • not propelled by insecurity

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This week, we are discussing a topic brought up at the podcast meetup we hosted in December. How do you acclimate to a new life after you move? Moving changes your whole life and it can take a while to find your footing. 

Also, we had some sound issues with this recording and while we edited out as much as we could, this episode has a lower sound quality than our typical podcast. Thanks for your understanding and for listening!

1. Restore rhythms- ease back into new routines slowly
2. Find friends- put yourself where the people are
3. Help your kids with the adjustment

We also add a few thoughts on moving back to the same town as your family since that can hold its own difficulties.

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This week, we are answering a commonly asked questions: how did we meet? It's a fun story that didn't involve meeting in person until December of 2016. The internet can be a lovely place, friends! 

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Inspired by this article, we are discussing how to enjoy being a mom. Motherhood is hard and it's a gift from God and that dichotomy often needs an attack plan in our daily lives.

1. Have the right perspective. Motherhood is work.
   • Sally Clarkson
   • Heidi St. John
2. Have systems.
   • How I teach my babies to sit on my lap 
3. Learn from other moms.
   • Hands Free Mama- Rachel Macy Stafford
   • Glimpses of Grace- Gloria Furman
   • Give Them Grace- Elyse Fitzpatrick 
   • Ministry of Motherhood- Sally Clarkson
   • Educating the Whole-Hearted Child- Clay and Sally Clarkson
4. Be confident.

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This week we are talking about dealing with postpartum hormones. We include some ideas for weathering the baby blues and dealing with hormonal changes as well as resources if you struggle with postpartum depression. Don't walk this part of life alone!

Kristen LaValley

The Humbled Homemaker

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Because there's nothing magical about January 1st, this week we are discussing our goals and words of the year. We also talk about how we arrived at our words and how we break down our goals into practical steps.

1. Words of the year: Phylicia chose Settle and Lisa picked Make.
2. How we arrived at our goals.
3. How we make goals happen.
   • Visual reminders
   • Make to-do lists from goals

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This week we are answering a listener question from Sarah. She asks how we can let people into our lives when we have been hurt in the past or know that we could be hurt.

If you have a question, send us an email at [email protected].

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To start off the New Year we are discussing how to deal with personal insecurities when interacting with other females. There's nothing like a talented, beautiful acquaintance to remind us of all the things that we aren't. But we don't have to live there. Listen in for four tips on interacting with other women.

1. Be a "there you are" person.
2. Don't worry if other people like you; concern yourself only with honoring God.
3. Other people don't think about you as often as you think.
4. Be interested, not interesting.

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