Don't Mom Alone Podcast

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Interviews with wise women, Lysa TerKeurst, Sally Clarkson, & Lisa-Jo Baker, help moms stayed centered in a shaky world.

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You are Qualified in Christ...

05.20.2019

Jada Edwards is a Bible teacher and truth speaker. She brings the word with fire and conviction. Her words encourage and gently convict as she points others to God. But, her story hasn’t always been pretty and her platform hasn’t ...

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05.20.2019 You are Qualified in Christ :: Jada Edwards [Ep 248] Jada Edwards is a Bible teacher and truth speaker. She brings the word with fire and conviction. Her words encourage and gently convict as she points others to God. But, her story hasn’t always been pretty and her platform hasn’t ...
05.13.2019 Abuse Happens Every Nine Seconds :: Jan Langbein [Ep 247] Every nine seconds a woman is assaulted in America. It’s the kind of staggering statistic that shocks you into silence. It can make you feel powerless to help. When Jan Langbein first heard that statistic, it rocked her. She found ...
05.06.2019 Rebuilding from an Abusive Marriage :: Jeni B [Ep 246] Jeni B is a single mom raising and homeschooling her four children. It was not the life she expected when she married as a young grad student and not the life she worked hard to create as she struggled for ...
04.29.2019 Thriving as an Introverted Mom :: Erin Morgan [Ep 245] I’m so excited to share my dear friend Erin Morgan with you in this episode! We go way back in friendship and in motherhood. She is the introvert to my extrovert and in this chat we’re diving into how to ...
04.22.2019 Budget Isn’t a Dirty Word :: Ericka Young [Ep 244] When Ericka Young and her husband made the choice to get out of debt, they had two small kids and $90,000 to pay off. In the midst of the expensive, hard season of raising their daughters they worked hard for ...
04.15.2019 Preparing Now for Future Puberty & Masturbation Questions :: Megan Michelson & Mary Flo Ridley [Ep 243] Depending on your personal background with puberty, sex and the often avoided topic of masturbation, having open conversations with your kids on these topics may feel daunting. You may want to avoid it or get “the talk” over and done ...
04.08.2019 20th Anniversary Q & A :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 242] To celebrate our 20-year wedding anniversary, Bruce and I are answering your questions! We have a fun time reminiscing on our wedding, the early years of parenting and all the twists and turns our lives have taken since we joined ...
04.01.2019 Beating 50 Percent :: Audrey Roloff [Ep 241] Though millions tuned in to TLC’s hit show 'Little People, Big World' to watch their wedding, the entirety of Jeremy and Audrey Roloff’s love story is significantly less known. Audrey joins me to talk about her marriage, motherhood, and how ...
03.25.2019 The School of Dependency on Christ :: Wendy Speake [Ep 240] Choosing a school for your kids can be hot-button issue. There are more school and educational model choices now than ever before and there can be a lot of emotions tied up in those choices. In this episode, Wendy Speake, ...
03.18.2019 Must Have Conversations :: Vicki Courtney [Ep 239] Our kids are growing up in a culture that is less friendly to the Christian faith than ever before. As moms we have a choice to parent from fear or to bravely engage with our kids and make time and ...
03.11.2019 Panic Attacks and Growing Trust :: JJ Heller [Ep 238] God often uses our areas of weakness to bring blessing to others. The things we long to keep in the dark can actually bring light and life when we say, “Yes.” to God. That is JJ Heller’s story. As an ...
03.04.2019 Grace Based Discipline for Kids with Unique Needs :: Karis Murray [Ep 237] If you’ve been parenting for more than a day or so, you know that there is no one-size-fits all way to raise and discipline children. There are so many experts with great resources for parents (a lot of them have ...
02.25.2019 Preparing Our Hearts for Easter :: Erin Moon [Ep 236] Depending on your church and faith background, you may of heard of Lent or even observed it in the past. Similar to the Advent period which leads up to Christmas, Lent is a season of prayer and fasting before Easter. ...
02.18.2019 Supporting a Friend with Cancer :: Marissa Henley [Ep 235] When a friend or loved one receives a heartbreaking diagnosis, it’s hard to find the words to say or know what to do to love and support them. Today’s guest, Marissa Henley, has a unique perspective to share with us ...
02.11.2019 Habits of a Healthy Marriage :: Paul David Tripp [Ep 234] Whether you’ve been married for a short time or you’re nearing a milestone anniversary, a healthy marriage takes a lot of work. A marriage is made up of thousands of small moments and habits that over time result in God-honoring, ...
02.04.2019 Cultivating Friendships in a World of Isolation :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 233] Even though it seems like you are never alone, motherhood can feel like a place of deep isolation. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. My guest Sally Clarkson shares her insight on how she learned to invite others ...
01.28.2019 The Enneagram & Motherhood :: Suzanne Stabile [Ep 232] You’ve definitely heard about it. You’ve probably talked about it with girlfriends or you’ve read books or articles discussing the nine types, but what is the Enneagram all about and what does it mean for your motherhood? Suzanne Stabile joins ...
01.21.2019 Praising Through the Pain of Physical Limitations :: Karen Harmon [Ep 231] When Karen Harmon found out she was unexpectedly pregnant at 40 with her third child, she had a lot of mixed emotions. With a history of autoimmune disease, her doctor advised her against her having more children. In the midst ...
01.14.2019 Shepherding Healthy Sleep Habits :: Jenn & Robin of Sleepy Cues [Ep 230] As parents, we want more of it, our children desperately need it, and oftentimes it feel like a mystery we can’t solve… it’s SLEEP. Getting children to have a consistent sleep pattern for night time and naps is one of ...
01.07.2019 Victory in Ministry and Motherhood :: Priscilla Shirer [Ep 229] Priscilla Shirer has authored many books and Bible studies. She is a motivational speaker and evangelist and she founded Going Beyond Ministries with her husband Jerry. But in addition to the amazing opportunities God has opened for her in ministry, ...
12.17.2018 Not Alone in Shame :: Sheila Walsh [Bonus Episode] In this clip (from a previously recorded video) we go beyond the fact that you are 'not alone in shame'. Sheila offers hope and Truth to remind you that Christ took the shame so you can walk in freedom. 'Mercy' ...
12.10.2018 Not Alone in Overwhelm :: Kay Wyma [Bonus Episode] Back in October I recorded a video chat with my good friend, Kay Wyma, on the topic of overwhelm. I've decided to share some of it with y'all in the midst of the holiday crazy. Get ready for some fabulous ...
12.03.2018 Reconciled Reconcilers :: Andi Andrew [Ep 228] The holidays are here and often that means family gatherings. While it can be a joyful time, it can also be a place of pain as we fall into unintended conflict or feel the sting of old woundings from those ...
11.26.2018 Family Transformation Starts with Personal Revival :: KJ Perdomo [Ep 227] KJ Perdomo isn’t a mom (yet). But as a daughter, she has experienced a what seems like a lifetime’s worth of pain and rejection. She shares her story of loss and brokenness and about the bullying she experienced growing up. ...
11.19.2018 The Anxious or Depressed Spouse :: Tommy Nelson [Ep 226] Tommy Nelson serves as the pastor of Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas. He's a husband, father, best-selling author, and well-known speaker. But not too long ago he walked through an unexpected journey of depression and anxiety that stemmed from ...
11.12.2018 New Mom Q & A :: Janay Wilborn [Ep 225] This week’s guest Janay Wilborn is a mom of two kiddos who are just 20 months apart. She shares a lot of hope for moms of multiple children and moms who are transitioning from one kid to two. You have ...
11.05.2018 Finding Your Voice :: Sandi Patty [Ep 224] Sandi Patty is Christian music icon who provided the soundtrack to a lot of my youth. She’s an inspiration on and off the stage. In our interview, she opens up about a lot of struggles she’s had in her past ...
10.29.2018 How to be Calm and Kind Under Pressure :: Candace Cameron Bure [Ep 223] Candace Cameron Bure is an actress, producer, New York Times bestselling author, beloved by millions worldwide from her role as D.J. Tanner on the iconic family sitcoms Full House and Fuller House and of course Hallmark Channel movies. (Christmas is ...
10.22.2018 Connected Relationships (LIVE Event) :: Jim & Lynne Jackson [Ep 222] For day two of Don’t Mom Alone Live, Jim and Lynne Jackson are back to talk all about relationships and answer listener questions. If you’ve ever felt like a bad parent because of your child’s disobedience or struggle to referee ...
10.15.2018 Discipline 101 (LIVE Event–Friday Night) :: Jim & Lynne Jackson [Ep 221] For the first part of our 2018 Don’t Mom Alone live event, Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, joined me & my husband Bruce to answer listener questions about discipline and how to use their framework for biblically-based ...
10.08.2018 Calming Angry Kids :: Tricia Goyer [Ep 220] Tricia Goyer is an author, speaker and homeschooling mom of ten. She also knows what it's like to parent children with chronic anger. If you've ever felt alone in how to calm your "angry kid(s)," Tricia has a lot of ...
10.01.2018 Idols of Motherhood :: Elyse Fitzpatrick [Ep 219] We’ve all been there. Your kid throws a fit in public and you feel the sting of embarrassment and the subtle lie that you aren’t a good enough mom. You fear what others will say and feel like the entire ...
09.24.2018 Become Fully Alive–Mind, Body, & Spirit :: Susie Larson [Ep 218] It's all too easy slip into believing lies over God’s truth. My guest today shares that healing is possible and opens up about her personal healing journey from both physical and emotional abuse and chronic illness. An author, radio host, ...
09.17.2018 The Gift of Celebrating the Biblical Feasts :: Amber Lee [Ep 217] So much of the Old Testament in the Bible is devoted to the traditions and celebrations of the Jewish faith. It is all a part of the rich heritage that Jesus was born into and the prophecies he fulfills. As ...
09.10.2018 Help Your Children Embrace Differences :: Dorena Williamson [Ep 216] Many of us avoid and struggle with conversations about race or disabilities because it’s uncomfortable. When our children ask innocent questions about someone who is different than they are, it can make us feel tongue tied or embarrassed. Author Dorena ...
09.04.2018 Hands Up, Worries Down :: Chris & Jodi (Love & The Outcome) Ep 215 Contemporary Christian musicians Chris Rademaker and Jodi King followed God’s call to pursue a musical adventure as the husband-wife duo Love & The Outcome. They share their experiences of selling their home, walking through grief, newlywed life on the road ...
08.27.2018 Gay Girl, Good God :: Jackie Hill Perry [Ep 214] It’s an uncomfortable and often controversial subject, especially in the church, but homosexuality and same sex attraction is something we all need to understand from a Biblical perspective. This week’s guest Jackie Hill Perry shares how the power of the ...
08.20.2018 Adopting Special Needs :: Alice & Candace [Ep 213] Often the hardest assignments in our lives bring us the greatest good. I've seen it to be true in my own life. And have walked this Truth with friends on their journeys. In this episode I’ve invited my friends Alice ...
08.13.2018 Opportunity vs. Disruption :: Paul David Tripp [Ep 212] In the thick of parenting it is easy to get our perspective skewed or react to our children from a place of emotion or our own sin. My guest Dr. Paul David Tripp gives a course-correcting pep talk reminding parents ...
08.06.2018 Help to Read Truth Every Day :: Raechel Myers [Ep 211] In a time when biblical truth is often narrowed down to a greeting card slogan or a small subset of feel-good encouragements, the She Reads Truth community takes a different approach. The bible studies and reading plans from She Reads ...
07.30.2018 Bonus Mentor Episode–Resolving Sibling Conflict :: Jim & Lynne Jackson Live Event Details in this Episode--Don't miss the intro & middle (31:20) for details about the upcoming "Don't Mom Alone" Live Event!! "They just keep fighting!" Summer, for us, means lots of unstructured time together as a family. Which ...
07.23.2018 Summer of Mentorship 2018 :: Jen Wilkin [Week Six] You desire your children to walk with God. But how do you lead them to that place? Is that only your husband's job? What if you are a single mom or functionally single mom? What about your role as a ...
07.16.2018 Summer of Mentorship 2018 :: Dr. Peggy Banks [Week Five] "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Pain is inevitable. In James we are told to "consider it all joy" when we encounter trials. James also wrote to ask God ...
07.09.2018 Summer of Mentorship 2018 :: Kristen Hatton [Week Four] Teens. Toddlers. Moms. No matter the age. We all struggle to remember (or know) the truth about who God says we are. And our position in Christ. When we forget, we let friends, circumstances, or lies feed our souls with ...
07.02.2018 Summer of Mentorship 2018 :: Jan Greenwood [Week 3] No matter the battleground . . . Marriage challenges. Child struggles. Health trials. Overwhelming circumstances. How do you maneuver the daily attacks that rob your joy and peace? This week's mentor is Jan Greenwood, author and pastor of equipping at ...
06.25.2018 Summer of Mentorship 2018 [Week Two] :: Chrystal Evans Hurst Chrystal is a real life friend. And one wise woman. Since this episode went live three years ago, she's become. . .a grandmother to two adorable kiddos! But I'll give you a tip. . .before you call her Granny. . ...
06.18.2018 Summer of Mentorship 2018 [Week One] :: Sheila Walsh Just like last year we'll be republishing older episodes for the next six weeks. I'll be enjoying a much needed Sabbath and y'all will get a chance to hear episodes you may not have heard yet (or reminded of ones ...
06.11.2018 The Legacy of a Calm Father :: Kirk Martin [Ep 210] We’ve talked a lot about calm parenting techniques on GCM in the past. It’s something many of us moms have seen work. But this episode is one you may want to listen to and invite your hubby to as well! ...
06.04.2018 Which Type of Rest Do You Need? :: Saundra Dalton-Smith [Ep 209] As moms, we know we need rest. We usually equate rest with sleep or with a vacation, but this week’s guest shares a broader picture of our need for rest in multiple areas of our lives. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a ...
05.29.2018 Time & Space for Flourishing in a Tech World :: Andy Crouch [Ep 208] In a world where devices, video games and screen-based entertainment dominate our time and space, we can choose to make our family culture different. It isn’t easy and it isn’t always fun, but there are huge benefits for us and ...

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