Don't Mom Alone Podcast

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Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".... more

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July 10, 2017 Summer of Mentorship [Week Two] :: Bonni Greiner
Wouldn't it be nice to have a parenting manual? A plan you could follow with an outcome of awesome adult children AND no regrets about how you raised them?
Well, in my opinion, today's guest, Bonni Greiner, has practically done that for us.

Bonni is the mom to eight children. Yep, that's some street cred right there. After all her experience, she's written down 21 ways to lovingly parent your children without regrets. Through her words you find perspective on what's important and what's not. How to clear away the clutter of parenting advice and focus in on what has the biggest impact.
Most days I think, "there's got to be an easier way!" Bonni refocused my eyes to see what extra burdens I've been carrying and what important moments I've been missing.

In this episode, Bonni shares her own struggles with overwhelm and lack of contentment in her motherhood. She also shares a pattern of angry parenting. But then she gives us practical ideas to connect with the hearts of our children. And a super practical way to help us stop yelling at our children. She also lays out their discipline strategy, a positive approach to developing men and women of Biblical character. Lastly, Bonni reminds us how to laugh more. And be the best mom by doing what we love and inviting our children to join us.

Since this episode originally aired in May of 2016, Bonni has released a new project. Helping parents train Godly character.

Check out Bonni's newest book/series (click pic for more info):

AND they have an 8-week private Facebook group running to help support you in training your child in Godly character. The group started in Mid-June and runs to mid-August. But all past videos of Bonni's wisdom are still available.
Connect with Bonni:

What we chat about:

* Bonni's transition from a Jewish home to being wife to a Christian, pig farmer with four boys under the age of 5.
* The damage of comparing ourselves to what we think other moms are like.
* Bonni's challenge of being an angry mom and strategies to help her yell less.
* Embracing the children God gave us.
* Basing love on who are children are in Christ Jesus not their performance.
* The Greiner Family "Six Non-negotiables" that led discipline decisions.
* Using positive affirmation to train family in the non-negotiables.
* Intentionally planning one-on-one time with each of your kiddos during the day and over the course of the year.
* When hugging and talking to your child you can hear their heart.
* Bonni's system of "goaling backwards" in helping shape her child's character and calling.
* Finding the humor in our day, accepting the fact that our children are childish at times ('Let's see the humor').
* Doing what you love so that you are enjoying motherhood and your family is happier.

Podcast Club Discussion Questions:

Bonni describes being and “angry mom.” Do you struggle with anger? Have you tried her solution of leaving the situation when you feel your anger rising and taking a moment to pray? Partner with another mom to check in on your progress of letting God take your anger.
Think about your child(ren). In what ways can you love them based on the fact they are created in God’s image vs. their performance?
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July 07, 2017 Summer of Mentorship Week 3 Jeannie Cunnion
Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him.
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July 05, 2017 Summer of Mentorship Wk 2 Bonni Greiner
Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him.
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40min
July 03, 2017 Summer of Mentorship [Week One] :: Vickie Kraft
What a slam dunk way to start off the Summer of Mentorship!

In May of 2015, author, speaker & mentor, Vickie Kraft, invited me into her home to record this conversation. Vickie was the first women's minister at our church and has mentored many of my mentors. She attended seminary. . .in her 50s. . .and started her own Titus 2:4 ministry.

Y'all. I didn't want to stop chatting with her. What a holy experience!

Every word and Scripture and truth Vickie spoke gave me a little more confidence, courage and peace.

A few months after the show aired, Vickie went home to be with her Savior. Making this episode even more of a treasure than it already was.

My hope is you can really allow her wisdom to sink deeply and hold on. We focus on God's Word, His Faithfulness, our longing for significance, family dynamics, gratitude, and the reality of suffering.
What we chat about:

* How God's Word is the only sure foundation for life
* Vickie's tips for being in God's Word, studying & applying.
* The necessity of obedience to grow in faith, not to earn salvation.
* Vickie's story of growing up with a single mom & knowing God is faithful
* The longing we all have for significance & why God put that desire in us
* Fathers, family structure, and submission
* Learning to be content in every situation & the role of gratitude
* How to get right in the middle of God's will.
* How suffering is guaranteed in this life
* The "but if not" prayer

Discussion Questions:

Vickie shares that God’s Word needs to be our anchor. Think of a time you applied God’s truth to your life. How did obedience to God’s Word change your perspective or reaction to that situation?
Vickie shares about her mother’s faith that God would provide for her family when her father died. What are some places in your life you need to have more faith in God? Take a moment to surrender those places, people or needs to God in prayer. Declare his faithfulness.
Anything (besides God) that we need to have to feel significant or to have purpose is an idol, even good things. What things in your life make you feel significant? Reflect on whether any of those things fills a place meant for God to fill.
Thankfulness leads to contentment in all situations. Take a moment to write down 5 things you are thankful for right now. How can you stay in the attitude of gratitude throughout your day?
Suffering is guaranteed in this life. Have you prayed for something that you did not see God change? Are you holding on to any bitterness toward him in your heart? Take a moment to re-surrender an area of unanswered prayer to God.

Vickie's Books:

* Women Mentoring Women: Ways to Start, Maintain, and Expand a Biblical Women's Ministry**
* Facing Your Feelings: Moving from Emotional Bondage to Spiritual Freedom**

**Amazon Affiliate Links
Links Mentioned:

* Leslie Johnson (Sursee Gal)--Ep 1 ; Ep 20
* Nancy Williams--The Best Ever Life (Ep 11)
* Kris Habashy-- Ex...
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July 02, 2017 Summer of Mentorship 1 Vickie Kraft
Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him.
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40min
June 26, 2017 Motherhood, Career, & Identity :: Kat Armstrong [Ep 171]
Balancing motherhood, career and identity through various seasons in our life may be one of the biggest challenges we face as women. This week's podcast guest, Kat Armstrong, guides us through a biblical framework for answering some of the key questions surrounding our calling in Christ and our assignments in life.

Whether you are a career mom, a stay-at-home mom or somewhere in the middle like me, I hope this episode encourages and equips you for your current season and those to come.
What we chat about:

Navigating the challenges of motherhood, career and identity
The difference between calling and assignment
We have different limitations and constraints on our lives and that’s healthy
Evaluating whether your family is flourishing in your current assignments
Focusing on our strengths and finding an outlet for them instead of working on our weaknesses
Is there a biblical imperative to stay home with your kids?
The importance of investing in the local church and pouring our lives out for others
Kat’s non-profit, Polished, a community of professional women navigating career and exploring faith together
Answering listener questions about careers and motherhood

Connect with Kat:

Links Mentioned:

Wonder Women Book by Kate Harris (and Barna Group)**
Jill Briscoe at IF:Gathering on calling/assignment
Polished: http://www.polishedonline.org/
"Staying Home with Kids vs. Second Income"

**Amazon affiliate link: small percentage of your purchase goes to supporting this podcast, at no additional cost to you.
How to listen to the podcast:
1.Listen on the blog. Click through to GodCenteredMom.com and click the play button at the beginning of this post.

2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch – There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a free one (that I mentioned) in the app store, there is also one called Downcast. It allows you to search for shows, subscribe to them and even speed up the audio. If you don’t have an iDevice, you can listen via Stitcher.

3. Subscribe to the Podcast – access the podcast in iTunes (Click here to access via iTunes). You can also search for it on your smartphone app (like the ones listed above) and subscribe.
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1h 9min
June 26, 2017 Motherhood, Career & Identity Kat Armstrong Ep 171
Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him.
...more
1h 9min
June 19, 2017 Help When You Feel Weak :: Lisa Whittle [Ep 170]
Jesus himself says that in this world we will have trouble. So why are we so surprised when the world seems crazy? We will all go through tough circumstances where we feel weak and unable to go on, but my guest Lisa Whittle shares how we can prepare for life’s storms by speaking God’s truths over our lives and positioning our hearts to hear his voice.

Instead of looking out over the rocky terrain of life and choosing impractical flip flops (winging our Christian walk), we can put on our warrior boots and make a spiritual plan to be Jesus Strong and teach our kids to do the same.
What we chat about:

Advice for the new mom to give herself grace and parent through hard places.
Losing both our dads this past year
Strong personalities don’t equal inner strength in the face of life’s storms
Our human brave has an expiration date -- it’s always going to run out.
We need to be Jesus strong and use the Bible as a book of preparation
It’s not about feeling ready, but being ready for anything in Jesus
Making a spiritual plan for our life instead of just “winging it”
Choice and commitment over feelings is everything
God’s word is our vehicle to survive. It has all of the answers for our life.
Speaking declaration over our lives is powerful, it strengthens us.
Changing negative thought patterns to faith-based thought patterns
How we can choose to “put on our warrior boots” and be emboldened by God’s word

Connect with Lisa:

Links Mentioned:

Put Your Warrior Boots On **
Eight Declarations for our lives
Jesus Strong FREE Bible Study
Bible Study Videos

How to listen to the podcast:
1.Listen on the blog. Click through to GodCenteredMom.com and click the play button at the beginning of this post.

2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch – There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a free one (that I mentioned) in the app store, there is also one called Downcast. It allows you to search for shows, subscribe to them and even speed up the audio. If you don’t have an iDevice, you can listen via Stitcher.

3. Subscribe to the Podcast – access the podcast in iTunes (Click here to access via iTunes). You can also search for it on your smartphone app (like the ones listed above) and subscribe.
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48min
June 19, 2017 Help When You Feel Weak Lisa Whittle Ep 170
Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, interviews guests discussing the topic of staying God-centered...both replacing "me" with "He" and remembering we are centered in Him.
...more
48min
June 12, 2017 Power of a Father’s Blessing :: Jeff Henderson [Ep 169]
How do you stop the cycle of generational pain and hurt?

Jeff Henderson, a pastor of Gwinnett Church in Atlanta, teamed up with a few other dads to create a coming-of-age program for their 12-year-old sons. What started as a personal project is now a reproducible model for other fathers to connect with their sons and restart a line of generational blessings. Jeff shares the far reaching impacts of this program for both fathers and sons.

What we chat about:

The story behind Champion Tribe, a rite-of-passage experience for 11 to 14-year-old boys
The importance of a father’s affirmation and blessing for sons
The stewardship responsibility of having had a great dad
Ideas for single moms on finding male mentors for sons
The long lasting impact of fathers taking the time to teach values and engage their sons
Why a tribe or group dynamic is important in a mentoring capacity
How dads are impacted through the process of Champion Tribes
The practicals of the Champion Tribes program (time commitment, types of sessions and kit)

Connect with Champion Tribes:

Links Mentioned:

* Champion Tribes Chest & Leader Kit

How to listen to the podcast:
1.Listen on the blog. Click through to GodCenteredMom.com and click the play button at the beginning of this post.

2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch – There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a free one (that I mentioned) in the app store, there is also one called Downcast. It allows you to search for shows, subscribe to them and even speed up the audio. If you don’t have an iDevice, you can listen via Stitcher.

3. Subscribe to the Podcast – access the podcast in iTunes (Click here to access via iTunes). You can also search for it on your smartphone app (like the ones listed above) and subscribe.
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40min

FAQs about Don't Mom Alone Podcast:

How many episodes does Don't Mom Alone Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 943 episodes available.

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