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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December 18, 2014 Focused Instead of Frustrated :: Susan Seay {Ep. 52}
** Winner of Caroline Boykin’s “Well-Versed Family, 2nd edition” (delivered in Jan. 2015) is …Debi Schuhow! Congrats Debi! Merry Christmas!**
Do y’all feel like you’ve lost your mind a wee bit lately?
I drove to my boys’ school 4 times yesterday for various Christmas events. That’s just school commitments. Throw in all the other “be here” and “do that”s . . .one may very likely call the whole thing off.
And then. . .
You see “her” speaking in a sweet singing voice to her children. Or “her” perfectly decorated, should-be-in-a-magazine, home. Or “her” children in matching holiday attire, hands to themselves and smiling beautifully.
And frustration turns to anger when you compare your reality to “her” fantasy.
But there’s hope.
It comes from today’s podcast guest, Susan Seay.

Susan’s goal is to help families live intentionally. As a homeschooling mom to 7 children (1 boy, 6 girls) between the ages of 5 and 18, she’s had lots of experience working towards that goal.
Thankfully Susan is real. She shares her own struggles and hard places. She offers encouragement and tangible help.
A few years ago Susan began helping authors and speakers create online courses/webinars to connect with audience (www.apowerfulmoment.com). Now she is hosting her own webinars for moms, called “Moms Night Out Online” . In fact. . .
On Thursday, December 18th, Susan is hosted a free webinar:
Tame the C.H.A.O.S.- The 5 core areas busy moms need to manage. Watch it here!
I loved talking with Susan. We only scratched the surface of all her wisdom. Hope you are blessed by her insight.
What we talk about:

* How Susan started hosting webinars (and why she’s a great friend)
* “If God gives you an idea He will equip you and show you how to do it.”
* How being a mother is the ultimate refiner’s fire.
* The time of day Susan was most aware of her anger & the personal rule she implemented.
* How our frustrations are often rooted in expectations &/or comparison
* Importance of pinpointing the trigger of frustration and the response
* How to reframe your parenting approach. . .picking your top 3 core values (not another author’s expectation of how you should parent).
* The “ah ha” moment when Susan helps bring clarity to my own struggle with intentionality.
* The need to choose core values that honor who you are & not pick what you “think” you should be
* An illustration God showed Susan for His perspective on how her friendships were changing.
* What one thing Susan wants moms to know.
* What one mothering mistake Susan made & how she changed.
* The breaking point she reached and the discovery she and her husband made—the idols they had made out of the things God had called them.

Show notes:

* Alecia Baptiste
* Moms night out online-Nov 2014–When More Equals Less
* StrengthsFinder

Connect with Susan:
Site :: Facebook :: Twitter
What 3 values would you pick for your family? (Do you struggle with focus, like I do?)

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December 11, 2014 The Well-Versed Family Caroline Boykin Ep 51
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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December 11, 2014 The Well-Versed Family :: Caroline Boykin {Ep. 51}…and giveaway!
A harsh word thrown across the table by one brother led to an all-out verbal war in the midst of the mashed potatoes. Not quite the family dinner I pictured. So I jumped in with the lecture (and a side of guilt). . .blank stares greeted me.
If you missed it, don’t worry, tomorrow night we’ll be back again for the next performance of “life around the table” (don’t forget to tip your waitress).
anyone else relate?
I love and care and serve my children. My heart longs for them to live their best lives. To stay on the path of life and pursue God whole-heartedly.
But my lectures and my training can only go so far.

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)

Ultimately, they need to be led by the Holy Spirit, to hunger and thirst for righteousness, and to be called sons of God.
All of these things made possible through a knowledge of God’s Word & the way of salvation.
Today’s guest, Caroline Boykin, guides us on how to help plant seeds of Truth in our children’s hearts. Through fun activities and a foolproof way to get your kids to ask YOU to work on memorizing Scripture, this podcast could change the course of your children’s lives and your family dynamics.

Right after I recorded this episode there was another ‘opportunity’ to use the first verse she mentions. . .”harsh words stir up anger, but a gentle answer turns away wrath”.
After re-training the older boys and teaching my 5 year old, I saw improvements in their interactions that afternoon (not “fixed” by any means. . . . but better). When the harshness started flying again it only took a quick reminder to readjust their attitudes & words.
Maybe our dinner tonight will look a little different. Thank you, Caroline!
AND in honor of Christmas, we are giving away a copy of the newest edition of her book, “The Well-Versed Family”. . .to be released January 2015.
Just comment below to be entered to win. Giveaway ends December 16th. Winner announced December 17th. Book to be delivered once it is released.
What we chat about:

* Why Caroline loves her newest hobby of bee keeping.
* Who first introduced Caroline to God’s Word.
* The Barbie Battle that led Caroline to teaching her own daughters Scripture memory
* “A harsh word stirs up anger, a gentle word turns away wrath.” Proverbs 15:1
* Letting God’s Word train, instead of lecturing.
* Learn, Link & Live method.
* “Early Scripture memory is the single most effective life shaping tool in a parent’s toolbox.” -Joe White (Kanakuk Camps)
* How Caroline picked the verses she included in her book, Well-Versed Family
* How do you decide which verses to teach your children first
* Foolproof approach to Bible Memory!! (SUCH a great idea)
* “If you take care of the minutes, the years take care of themselves”- Benjamin Franklin
* Dawson Trotman’s “last thought, first thought” theory of the power of the last thing you hear before falling asleep.
* Three fun Scripture memory activities you can do with your kids

Connect with Caroline:
Blog :: Book (new edition – Jan 2015) :: Twitter
Show Notes:

* Scott Turansky, on Internal vs. External Motivation-Ep #2-podcast
* Clay Clarkson, Heartfelt Discipline: Following God’s Path of Life...
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December 02, 2014 Light Em Up Courtney DeFeo Ep 50
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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December 02, 2014 Light ‘Em Up :: Courtney DeFeo {Ep 50} . . .and a giveaway
A couple of years ago my son recited John 1:1-5 for the school Christmas chapel and I’ll never forget how dramatically he spoke these lines:
“In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:4-5)
The light shines in the darkness.
“Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.'” John 18:12
Following Jesus is not just walking in the light but having the Light.
“You are the light of the world. . . Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14a & 16)
More than anything I long for my boys to know the Source of the Light and shine for His glory.
Thankfully, my podcast guest today, Courtney DeFeo, helps make my desire a reality.
In this episode she shares three different ways to help our kids grasp God’s heart, walk in the Light and shine for Him.
AND she is giving away a copy of her new book, “In This House We will Giggle”. . .enter to win one of two ways:

* Encourage Courtney in the work she is doing OR
* Leave a review on iTunes so more moms can find the podcast and be lifted up

Either way, comment below (click here if reading via email). GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED.
What we chat about:

* How a Christmas rant blog post led to the Light ‘Em Up movement
* Her goal to create something easy for moms to add into a busy season and simply enough for young children to participate
* Who her family decided to display generosity
* Heather’s personal story of doing Light Em Up with her kids (her husband wasn’t in London. . .he was duck hunting. same thing, right?)
* An idea to involve your kids in the planning process
* The story behind her ABC Scripture Cards

* What motivated the verses she chose
* The heart behind her new book, “In This House We will Giggle”.
* How the book is structured to help moms creatively show kids Godly virtues–who Jesus really is.
* Why Courtney got so dressed up for our phone interview
* This verse of encouragement:

Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails.

Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:7-8

Connect with Courtney:
Website :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram :: Pinterest
Show Notes:

* Light Em Up 2014
* Light Em Up planning guide–download here
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November 24, 2014 Mockingjay Big Hero 6 Family Movie Moms Ep 49
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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November 24, 2014 Mockingjay & Big Hero 6 :: Family Movie Moms {Ep 49}
We’re baaackkk!
Amanda White and I, aka the duo of “Family Movie Moms”, finally made it out of our houses to watch some new movies.
We even took the time to record our conversation about them to help y’all decide if either movie is a fit for your families.
AND just in time for the holiday break, we are reviewing the top two movies last weekend. Are you planning to see either one?
(Here are the IMDB summaries. . .Mockingjay & Big Hero 6.)

On today’s episode, we share insights, warnings and discussion points for a couple of movies–Amanda on “Mockingjay: Part 1” and Heather on “Big Hero 6”.
As a bonus, we share some oldie-but-goodie movies we each watched at home (thanks to sick kids, family movie nights and the church library).
What we talk about:

* Old movies we’ve watched lately–

* Amanda’s Family. . .Lady & the Trump, Peter Pan, Beauty & the Beast.
* Heather’s Family. . .Cheaper by the Dozen (Steve Martin) & The Absent-Minded Professor (old version).

* Imagined what it would be like to make a living as a full-time movie critic.
* What age should kids be to see Mockingjay? (and a tangent about various family movie viewing guidelines).
* Compared the Capit0l in Hunger Games to America.
* Main message of Mockingjay: Are you willing to die for a cause? To stand up against evil.
* Asking your kids, what would they sacrifice? What do they feel God’s asking them to give up and cause some discomfort for a greater good?
* The results from Amanda’s Facebook poll on the age kids are seeing Hunger Games movies.
* How modest Katniss dressed in the movie.
* The trickiness of exposing preteens to Young Adult book series.
* Encouraging families to have a value mission statement, engage in conversation about movies, and filter movies through that worldview.
* Talking to your child about sacrificial love. . .slow growing love for another.
* How depressing Mockingjay is and the need for redemption.
* The travesty of how Hollywood separates books into two movies. (A comparison to if we only read one Testament instead of the whole Bible.)
* How Katniss’ hair got on Amanda’s nerves.
* The low down on Big Hero 6. . .the appropriateness for children.
* A slightly terrifying (and funny) first scene, but the sweet rescue from the older brother.
* The themes of death/grief, using gifts for good, positive side of science (and benefits of college), & emptiness of revenge .
* Reminding your kids that hurt people, hurt people.
* My favorite character–Baymax–the personal health care provider.
* Loving your friends through the grief process.
* What could scare your kids from this movie. . .but how Heather’s boys did not get nightmares.
* The teamwork element of the Big Hero 6 characters–importance of having a plan.
* Thinking your way out of a problem, not just feeling your way out.
* May be a good movie to watch when it comes out on DVD if your young child is sensitive.

Show Notes:

* Just Jilly
* Amy J Bennett’s post–“A Girl on Fire”
* Liz Griffin
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November 17, 2014 For the Love of God :: Jenny Lee Sulpizio {Ep 48}
“Each one of us knows someone who is in desperate need of the grace and freedom found in a real, growing relationship with Jesus.
Someone who needs her fears recognized, her questions answered, and her disbelief turned on it’s head in light of the Truth.
Is God bringing someone to mind right now? What about your neighbor from across the street, or that other tired mama in your yoga class? Could it be your tender-hearted daughter, or your crazy-fun-but-oh-so-broken mother? Maybe it’s the under-tipped barista you see every morning on your way to work, or the hairdresser who is in the middle of some dark circumstances.”

These words were written by today’s podcast guest, Jenny Sulpizio. Having claimed Christ as her Savior as an adult, she knows both sides–life with God & life without.
The trouble is what happens once a woman has decided to walk by faith? Who will guide her on the next steps in the journey? What is a ‘prayer life’? And is God’s Word real? How is one “sanctified” and made “righteous” (and who will navigate her through a billion other confusing Christian words?).
Jenny has written a discipleship guide, of sorts, called, “For the Love of God: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Faith and Getting Grace”.
A book that helps women learn the nuts & bolts of faith. Jenny admits her own seasons of doubt, shares others’ faith stories and encourages women to continue to pursue God.
Her desire is to start a #GodsGirl movement. To lead those in our lives to the hope of the gospel. She wants to know. . .

Are you willing to stand in the gap and minister to those who have yet to truly discover God, or experience His grace? His forgiveness? His love? Together, we can impact this world for Him.

In this episode we talk about:

* Preteen girls, active boys, and middle children’s behavior management.
* The audience for Jenny’s new book, “For the Love of God”.
* Jenny’s personal story of choosing to live a life for God. . .at age 30.
* How a counselor directed she and her husband to go to church.
* What happens after you’ve decided to follow Jesus. . .next steps.
* The challenge of ministering to those we interact with regularly–hair dresser, garbage man, friend at the park, etc.
* Jenny’s personal “next step”– attending classes & small group through church–realizing she was not alone in sin & doubt.
* The contents of the book–nuts & bolts of faith (e.g.–prayer life explained).
* The appendix of the book–proof of authenticity of God’s Word, Scripture based prayers, Christianese words explained. . .
* The faith-commitment mentality–“in it” for the long haul.
* How do we invite people along in this faith journey. . .without shame & with confidence.
* Leaving a copy of the book on a doorstep (or in a bathroom).
* How we don’t save people. . .God does.

Connect with Jenny:
Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram :: Pinterest :: #Godsgirl movement
Show Notes:

* Get a copy of For the Love of God: A Woman’s Guide to Finding ...
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November 10, 2014 The Zimzum of Love Kristen Bell Ep 47
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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November 10, 2014 The Zimzum of Love :: Kristen Bell {Ep. 47}
Falling in love is the most glorious feeling ever.
The thrill of wanting to spend every waking moment with that special someone. The tingle rushing up your arm when he holds your hand for the first time.
And for Bruce and I the joy didn’t end at the altar (praise the Lord!). We were married for six years before we had children. In those years we moved five times, visited three different continents, started a new company and fell more and more in love.
We believed strongly in the “synergy” of marriage. How two individuals combined for greater impact than they could make separately.
One impact/goal we shared was having a family. So began the Mac boy factory in 2005 with the last boy being born in 2012.
Having lots of children had it’s impact, alright. Add a demanding job. . .and let’s just say “thrilling” and “synergistic” wouldn’t be words we’d use to describe our marriage anymore.
We shared some of our story a few weeks ago on the podcast (Episode 38).
One part of the story we didn’t share involves today’s podcast guest, Kristen Bell, our cousin.
A year after our last son was born our marriage wasn’t in the best place it’s been. We hadn’t been on a trip alone in years. When we got invited to a wedding in California the weekend Bruce turned 40, we saw it as a permission slip to get away together.
Part of our trip we decided to visit cousins, Rob & Kristen Bell (Rob’s mom and Bruce’s mom are sisters).
I wish we had taken before & after pics from our short time together. We arrived to their home like wounded, little birds. They took us in and reminded us how to live a good life. We ate delicious food, walked the beach, enjoyed conversation and encouragement.
It was the positive momentum our marriage needed. A reverse in the current cycle.

Last week Rob & Kristen’s new book, The Zimzum of Love: A New Way of Understanding Marriage* released.
I feel like this book put into words what we had experienced the last few years of our marriage. Even this past weekend, after both reading it, we used language from the book to communicate and heal some broken places in our marriage.
Of course, given the fact when Rob & Kristen share stories about their own life, times we remember them going through, we relate on an even deeper level to this book. Rob shares some sweet memories of Bruce’s grandmother. . .which is a gift.
I will say if you are looking for an in-depth theological marriage book, then I would suggest, The Meaning of Marriage* by Tim Keller.
But if you need a quick, easy read to remind you of your first love, to reverse the negative cycle of your marriage, give you language to communicate, to see the spiritual impact your relationship can have or as a resource to hand to a unbelieving friend. . .this is the book for you.
*Amazon affiliate links
What we chat about:

* The book writing process
* What is zimzum?
* When life happens and you’ve lost the spark between you.
* Remembering to go back to your original intention–“I’m here for your best”.
* Our deep need to have someone for us.
* How a disruption can be the best thing for your marriage.
* The art of fighting/disagreeing well–cooperative state of mind.
* Strengthening the bond of your marriage with shared experiences.
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