Fun Grandma

Val Byrd serves alongside her husband Ian, who is the Apostolic Team Leader of Life Links International. Val encourages leaders all over the world in Christian ministry. She is also a grandparent to 10 grandkids! We discuss navigating change, learning new things & we get insight on how to build family connections. #grandparenting #leadershipcoaching #fungrandma #LifeLinksInternational

Reach Val Here for Leadership Coaching: https://lifelinks.org/pro-val-byrd/

Susanne Maynes is an author, blogger, seminary graduate, and of course a fun grandma! This conversation is rich because of Susanne's generosity in sharing about her books, her journey of being a non-traditional student in her 60's and also from the benefits of learning to be yourself in Jesus.

Susanne’s website: https://www.susannemaynes.com

Susanne’s Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemaynes?utm_source=top-search

#grandparenting #devotionals #biblestudy #prophesy

Regular listeners would know the star of our podcast, Parker Sue from past discussions. Parker is Sue’s great grand daughter and she is darling!! [really, really darling!!] In honor of Mother’s Day we had the privilege of having a multi-generational discussion with several of Parker’s people! Her mom Lexi Wimer, her grandmas Kim Bramlet & Angie Wimer and of course Great Grandma Susan! So many great pieces of wisdom are shared and some insight on how a new baby brings new dynamics to a family. #greatgrandchildren #grandparenting #multigeneration #newmom #supportingnewparents #mother’s day

We have a moving conversation with our two friends, April West & Jessica Movius who both have survived breast cancer. They open up about their journeys, coach us up on how to be a good friend to those going through trials and we also fit in some insights on grand parenting of course!! #Cancer survivors, #faith in Jesus, #strength in faith, #healing journey, #support system, cancer recovery, prayer, #overcoming adversity, #spiritual growth, #cancer faith stories, #cancer survival, life after cancer, Christian podcast, #inspirational podcast, hope and healing, faith-based wisdom.

Easter ideas that are fun and meaningful for grandkids or any kids in your life. #Easter #Grandparents #Minno #Yoto

To watch us demonstrate these ideas check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/IfskDCma3wU

For more info check out the blog: https://www.fun-grandma.com

We brought Shelleigh's mom back to talk about losing your spouse, being a widow and how to best support our friends who lose a spouse. We learn the importance of staying positive, keeping memories alive and to respect that we all grieve differently.

Susan has a "go to" author for encouragement. It isn't mentioned in the podcast but you can find out by checking out the Fun Grandma blog here: https://www.fun-grandma.com

#fundgrandma, #widow, #memories, #grandparent, #grief

Terry Cox & Susan Mann have spent their lives together. They’ve supported each other as moms, served together and had a mad amount of fun together. Take a listen and you will notice they have gathered a lot of wisdom over the years. They also represent some great organizations your might want to check out…

PEO International: https://www.peointernational.org/

100+ Women Who Care Confluence:

https://100womenconfluence.org/

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center:

https://www.sjrmc.org/volunteers

Check out the blog for links to a lot of the ideas shared in this episode:

https://fun-grandma.com

#Fungrandma, #grandparenting, #PEO, #bestfriends

Join us in our final “health series” installment where we get to interview Ange Movius. Both of us have admired Ange’s take on many things; Creativity, Productivity, and of course Health - we think she has some pretty great daily habits and ways of navigating life. We also cover some fun ways to connect with kids!

Ange is a mom, ministry leader, seminary student along with being a content creator.

She hosts two Youtube Channels:

“Crunchy Bible”

https://www.youtube.com/@CrunchyBible

“Encyclopedia Ange" https://www.youtube.com/@EncyclopediaAnge

- we hope you’d take a moment, check them out and subscribe. She's got interesting stuff over there!

#FunGrandma #Grandparenting #Crunchy Bible, #Encyclopedia Ange, #Bible Study, #Health, #Crunchy Christians

In this episode we have a conversation on relational health with Pastor & Coach Brad Bramlet. Brad loves well by giving others his time - but with an understanding that we receive love in different ways. He applies the wisdom of Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages in creative and effective ways with his family. We are certain you will enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

5 Love Languages

https://5lovelanguages.com/

Axis.Org / Cultural Translator

https://axis.org/resource-category/culture-translator/

#FunGrandma #grandparents #FiveLoveLanguages #CulturalTranslator

Sue shares a couple of great ideas for connecting with grandkids over Valentines Day. We'd love to hear any ideas you have! How do you make Valentines special for your grands?? Share your ideas with us; in the comments, email [email protected] or record your idea for free on speak pipe:

https://www.speakpipe.com/FunGrandma

We were honored to talk with guest Keri Rinard. Keri is a great example of someone pursuing a passion so open heartedly it benefits others. Keri Rinard leads "Plugged In Ministry" which represents multiple groups of ladies who gather to read the Bible in a year.

They Utilize the One Year Bible:

https://www.tyndale.com/sites/oneyearbible/?srsltid=AfmBOooKVrGJq-eQHmO7WLEBXylX5IIWs9W8NDsqKJOk2T4dgyNVPHHK

And the Bible Recap:

https://www.thebiblerecap.com

Would you like to get involved? Contact Keri:

[email protected]

or on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100021206565704

#OneYearBible, #BibleRe-Cap, #Valentines Day, #Valentines for grandkids