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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November 23, 2015 That’s Me. . .dealing with change (again) :: Jenny & Kristen {Ep 97}
Well.
From what I can tell, y’all are fans of the “That’s Me” concept!
Many of you reached out to me with great ideas for future shows. And I’ve conducted several interviews already.
My goal is to publish one new “That’s Me” episode a month. But given the initial enthusiasm, I have another episode for you this week!
I did something a little different this time around. Instead of sharing one interview in it’s entirety and then the next. . .I’ve mashed and mingled the two together.

Our guests today are Jenny from Chicago and Kristen Strong from ChasingBlueSkies.net. We talk about overcoming the challenges of recurring change.
Both come from small town, close extended family backgrounds. And both ladies, as adults, have moved several times.
We chat a lot about how change can impact our kids–for good and bad. How to provide stability and a firm foundation in the midst of transitions.
Love the conversation I had with each of them about making new friends. Because Jenny is an extrovert and Kristen is an introvert, they provide unique tips and perspective.
Even if you aren’t moving or haven’t moved. . .I think you will love this episode. Both ladies share info/insight for anyone going through a life change or transition.
And Jenny and Kristen are precious. I’d be thrilled if either one moved to Dallas!
(If you are in the midst of a new season, definitely check out Kristen’s new book: Girl Meets Change).

Connect with Kristen Strong:
Site :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram
This week’s episode sponsor:
Picturing Scripture— an elegant hardbound book full of Bible art and inspiring devotionals that is perfect for holiday gifts or your very own coffee table.

Each piece of art was created by the design team at Faithlife Corporation, and paired with a devotional. The result is a stunning collection of art and inspiration that illuminates the words of Scripture.
Reserve your copy today, and a few more for holiday gifts, on Kickstarter by searching for Picturing Scripture. These books will arrive on your doorstep in time for Christmas.
What we chat about:
Jenny’s Questions:

* How can I embrace that tension of not giving my children the life I grew up with?
* What are some ways to create a sense of home and stability?
* What does it look like to give your kids a solid foundation when you are the midst of transition?

Kristen’s Answers:

* The unique benefits of growing up in a place where you don’t know everyone.
* The empathy and larger worldview children gain from being outside comfort zone.
* Having a deep gratitude for family can be expressed in different ways.
* Traditions can travel. Traditions ease transitions.
* Great ideas for daily and seasonal traditions (LOVE what they do for birthdays).
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1h 3min
November 21, 2015 That's Me Dealing with Change Jenny and Kristen Ep 97
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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1h 3min
November 16, 2015 Parenting Mashup Episode :: Two Years of the GodCenteredMom Podcast {Ep 96}
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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52min
November 16, 2015 Parenting Mashup Episode :: Two Years of the GodCenteredMom Podcast {Ep 96}
When enough wise people share something with me, I believe it must be true.
One of those statements is: “The years go quickly.”
I mean. Have I really been parenting for a decade?
And have I been publishing podcasts for two years? Wowzers.
In honor of time flying and wise mentors, I’ve created a gift for you. . .
A Parenting Mashup Episode!!!

What does that mean exactly?
Well, I listened to hours of past parenting podcast episodes and pulled out clips with great words of wisdom. Then I mashed them together in one episode!!
So now when you need a quick word of grace and truth you can head over to episode 96 and be filled.
Thank you for celebrating God’s great work and giving Him all thanks and glory!!
What we chat about:

* The common emotion of anger and struggle with yelling.
* The idea of controlling ourselves first and how to do that practically
* The false comfort of formulas and ever achieving “perfect” parenting
* The grace we have been extended and can give to our children
* The practical weaving of grace into discipline
* The true identity we need to discover in Christ before dealing with children’s behavior
* The lessons learned from those who have older children. . .what really matters
* The ways to connect with God in the midst of mundane and busy mothering
* The need we have for others and reaching out for help
* The hope and joy we can experience when we see our children with heaven’s perspective

Who was on this episode (in order of appearance):

* Sally Clarkson–Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram
* Leslie Johnson–Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram
* September McCarthy–Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter
* Kirk Martin–Site :: Twitter :: Facebook :: Podcast
* Jeannie Cunnion–Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Pinterest :: Instagram
* Jim & Lynne Jackson–Connected Families Site :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Pinterest
* Vickie Kraft–Books :: Obituary

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52min
November 09, 2015 That's Me Struggling with Work-Life Balance Annette & Rachel Ep 95
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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1h 2min
November 09, 2015 That’s Me. . .struggling with work-life balance :: Annette & Rachel {Ep 95}
You’ve heard me talk about it for the past few weeks. And it’s finally here!!!
My new idea to invite you, the listener, on the show. To share your story, your specific struggle to stay God-centered.
We can all echo “that’s me”. . .identifying with you and coming alongside one another.
And as a bonus, I’ve called on a mentor/author/expert to share advice, coming from a place of “that was me!” or “that’s me, too!”
This week our ‘guinea pig’ guests are Annette and Rachel.
In this episode, Annette and I chat for the first half of the show. She had emailed me about balancing working part-time with raising three very young girls. She also felt disconnected from her husband who is self-employed and has to work a lot as a result.
With Annette’s permission, I reached out to my friend, Rachel Anne Ridge. Rachel is a mom to three grown children. She and her husband have experienced many years of self-employment. Rachel found herself going back to work when she really wanted to stay home and homeschool her children. She also has a super practical blog with great housekeeping tips for those of us “less organized” folks.
Rachel’s reassuring, calming voice and wise perspective is good for us all. No matter what your work-life balance looks like, who doesn’t need some good tips on handling laundry and clutter?
(Rachel also owns a donkey. It’s true. She wrote about it in her book, “Flash: The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances“**)

I’m super duper excited to share this new feature episode with you. There are more “that’s me” episodes in the works. Please, please let me know if you enjoy this one and if it helps you in any way.
Connect with Rachel Anne Ridge:
Site :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram
What we chat about:
Annette’s Questions:

* Are you the kind of mom who needs a “something else”?
* Is staying home for a season an option?
* How do we handle frustration when husband is home but working/occupied?
* Is investment only a term we can use for finances?
* What are some ways to connect with a husband who works a lot?
* How can we stop operating from a place of fear and self-reliance?
* When moms who work outside the home have “free time” how do they choose between house work and work-work?

Rachel’s Answers:

* Committing to pray for the situation
* Compromising to come to a solution
* Writing out the specifics to determine your ROI (return on investment)
* Considering the emotional needs of each spouse
* Lowering your standards when life is full
* Creating a simple housekeeping schedule and basket/drawer in each room
* Prioritizing your alone time to regroup
* Finding common interests as a couple

Links Mentioned:

* Sabbath post
* Kathi Lipp and her organization book
* Previous Interview with Rachel Anne Ridge (Ep 13)
* What happens to our minds when we get distracted by email —
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1h 2min
November 02, 2015 The Story of God’s Love For You :: Sally Lloyd-Jones {Ep 94}
Our copy is duct-taped and well-loved. . .
My oldest son beamed telling me how he’s read the whole Bible in a couple weeks. . .
It’s sold almost 2 million copies. . .
Children (and adults) have been wooed by the story of their Great Rescuer. Of His ‘Never-Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.’
And now “The Jesus Storybook Bible” is even more accessible.
This week’s podcast guest, author Sally Lloyd-Jones, chats with me about her newest project. . .

Same great content, new design, new title. . .for a new audience. “The Story of God’s Love for You” is now available. For the person you never would have thought to give a children’s Bible. The person who needs to hear:
“It’s not about rules, so keeping them God will love us. Or heroes we’re supposed to copy so God will love us. It’s about a God who loved us before we even knew Him. A God who will move heaven and earth to be with His children.” –Sally Lloyd-Jones
In this episode, Sally shares a little of her background and the inspiration behind “The Jesus Storybook Bible”. We also spend time talking about how God uses stories to reach our hearts.
Sally knows how to speak grace and the gospel message. Her words will feel like a deep cleansing breath. Her books are daily reminders of grace. The grace we long to show ourselves and our children.

Connect with Sally:
Story of God’s Love for You :: Site :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram
What we chat about:

* How Sally got to NYC from Uganda and how she discovered the gift of writing
* Trusting God to bring about His plans even in challenging circumstances
* Being faithful with the unseen, important task in front of us
* How the “Jesus Story Book Bible” makes the gospel accessible
* What’s new in the version “The Story of God’s Love for You”
* How God’s love melts our hearts
* Sally’s personal childhood experience with Sunday School and how it guided her writing
* Reconciling the God in the Old Testament and New Testament

Links Mentioned:

* The Story of God’s Love for You **
* The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name**
* Other books by Sally

**Amazon Affiliate Link

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 (
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42min
November 01, 2015 The Story of God's Love for You Sally Lloyd-Jones Ep 94
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
42min
October 26, 2015 I Am Restored Stacy Reaves Ep 93
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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43min
October 26, 2015 I Am Restored :: Stacy Reaves {Ep 93}
All have sinned. . .and all have been offered mercy.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. . . we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” Romans 5:8 & 11
The last couple podcast episodes there has been a bit of a theme developing. None of us can achieve perfection in our efforts. But we have hope because we have been given a perfect Savior.
Jesus longs to restore us to wholeness. To heal the wounds. To bind the brokenness.
Today, my dear friend, Stacy Reaves, shares her own restoration story. Her story includes an abortion as a teenager, a striving to “live perfectly” and a healing of her soul. Now she and her mom lead Restore Ministry for post-abortive women.
Even if your story doesn’t resonate with Stacy’s, I encourage you to listen because she clearly explains the freedom journey.
No matter what shame you are carrying, Stacy and I hope you find the confidence of a safe friend. That you allow Truth to remove whatever lies you are believing. And that you hear God’s voice clearly saying who you are in Him.
Connect with Stacy:
Restored Ministry Site :: Facebook
What we chat about:

* The story of Stacy’s teenage pregnancy and then abortion.
* The weight and struggle of the pain after she became a Christian.
* The invitation by a mentor to attend a recovery Bible study.
* The freedom she (and her mom) received and wanted for others.
* The life we are called to live–a purpose to live out once healed.
* The multitude of women not reaching out for help and healing.
* The healing and groups for men affected by abortion.

Links Mentioned:

* Restore Ministry
* True self vs. False self video
*
“Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help. You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” Psalm 30:10-12

* Surrendering the Secret: Healing the Heartbreak of Abortion (Picking Up the Pieces Series)

by Patricia Layton**
*
Operation Outcry

**Amazon Affiliate Link

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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43min

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