It's me, Sam.

www.conversationstarters.com/generator produced some great random questions. I'm certain you're going to really enjoy the (mostly) useless information. Clara joined me to wrap up the episode with tales of her Beyonce encounter and her love of pizza. Enjoy and thanks for listening. I love ya'all more than the smell of tomato plants in the summer.

For this episode we're talking about knowing and believing that God gave you a voice and the confidence to speak up for yourself and to trust in His power and timing. He's a great story weaver and I believe He wants us to be an active (not passive) member in our story. Thank you for listening. I love ya'all more than Frisch's ice.

You ever have some days where you feel heavy? Not like "ate too much at the buffet" heavy, but like worn out and worn down emotionally to the point that your heart is just heavy? I started out Monday feeling like a real rockstar, and then it pretty much fell apart from there. But isn't that the way life goes? How do we react when things don't go our way or when our lives are disrupted? This episode is all about practicing self-control when you really just want to punch somebody, and also taking advantage of opportunities that God gives us to live our lives in a way that honors Him. It gets a little church-y, but my hope is that the take-away is there for anyone who listens. Spoiler alert: My attorney fired me 6 weeks ago and I represented myself Law & Order style in my final divorce trial. I love ya'all more than almond butter. Thanks for listening!

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Just a few public service announcements to start off this episode. The more you know. 🌠 Next, we're talking about teaching our kids to have their own boundaries and also respect others boundaries. Lastly, I had an ugly cry melt-down Monday night and had to really seek forgiveness after acknowledging that I was not being content in my circumstances and was not opening my eyes to all the blessings around me. Big shout out to my mom, Deb, for always being there for me when I throw a tantrum and for helping me to pull it together.🙌 Also, to my Grandma whose legacy and example continues to challenge me to be a better person. I love ya'all more than sleeping in on Saturdays! Thanks for listening 💗

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Do you know what it's like to have a fellow Christian mama tell you that she's afraid for the future of her children solely because of the color of their skin and the current unrest in our country? Can you imagine if you lived every day with anxiety that one wrong move by your children could mean the end of their life? I'm so grateful to be able to talk with Natasha in this episode as she shares a raw and honest perspective on her life as a black woman in America. More than anything I hope you'll listen and that you'll really take inventory of what you're teaching your children and how you are interacting with your black community. I'm talking to you church. Jill asks a few times in this interview "Where does the change start?" I say it starts in our homes and in our churches as we show the world the way that Jesus would love and promote peace without abandon. Posted below are links to the 'I am Second' videos that Jill mentions. Listening back through this episode gave me chills and made my heart ache for the state of this nation. I hope you'll listen with an open mind and practice even more love, peace, understanding, and empathy after listening.

https://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/an-innocent-man-a-crooked-cop/

https://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/unlikely-friends/

I'm proposing coupons for a free box of wine for anyone who practices the correct procedure in the school drop-off line. There has to be some incentive to do it right! I'm making even more changes to my daily habits and eating style. Specifically and tragically, I'm ending a 10 year relationship with diet soda. If you're a parent, you know the issue of 'screens' is a real hot topic and so I'm passing on some thoughts and practices on how I've tried to protect my kids in the technology world. Look below for all my contact information and get in touch with me! And as always, thanks for listening. Send me an email! [email protected] Send me a tweet on the Twitter! @itsmesampodcast Look up the group page on Facebook, 'It's me, Sam.'

I'm so thankful for anyone who listens! Dont be mad, but I broke down and got my 11 year old a smart phone. There's a good explanation. Promise. A PSA to myself, all parents, and watchers of children, STAY PARANOID. at all times. And, as the title implies, I'm accepting that I have a major problem with food. You're the best. Thanks for listening.

Meet my oldest two kiddos and hear about beans, mean bus drivers, and all kinds of grade skipping. Thanks for listening!

I'm taking on a full house purge and invite you to join me on a 'donate a trunk-full of your junk weekly' challenge. Also, my pastor kicked my tail (figuratively, not literally) with a message Sunday on forgiveness and I wanted to pass on a quick recap and my honest reaction. I hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for listening.

30 episodes! Thank you so much to anyone who has listened thus far. I appreciate you all and welcome your feedback. Episode thirty is a personal reprimand to myself to be more hospitable and to stop thinking so much about things that are outside of my control.