Switching things up and doing something fun this week- Kate and I share some pretty unfiltered entertaining confessions about us. Bring your sense of humor and hopefully you relate with us on at least *some* of these (pretty embarrassing) confessions about us! You'll have to let us know if you can relate to any in particular!

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We’re curious - have you focused on the Advent season in the past? Do you feel like the chaos of to do lists and schedules of the month take away from your focus on the reason for the season? In this episode we shared some tangible tips to be more present during advent, helping our own hearts and the hearts of those around us to be tuned in on the birth of Jesus amidst the chaos. 

Meaning Over Money Podcast - budgeting for Christmas released 11/23

Heidi's Kids Devotional 

Kate and I chat through how BUSY life can be, especially in these little years, and how often times the unending to-do lists and dishes, paired with mom-guilt and everything in between, can cause us to not be present exactly where we are in that moment. Our goal is to encourage you (and let's be honest, a solid reminder for ourselves) to be all in wherever you are, whatever you're doing. And as always, all for His glory. 

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Kate and I chat (and laugh) through our experience thus far in motherhood with sleep depravation, unwarranted advice, and different parenting trends- and what our top encouragement is for other mamas wading through these beautiful, exhausting, unique little years. 

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We polled our IG stories asking what holds you back *MOST* from getting into your bible daily. Here’s what you said: 40% said you're in a busy season, 40% said you're in a sleep deprived season, 9% said they don’t know where to start, 11% said they don’t understand what you are reading. Kate & Kal have experienced each of these at different times and we feel like it needs to be said that we aren’t here to shame you into reading your Bible daily or to make your feel guilty if you aren't but speaking from our heart's desire for a generation of women and mamas who are Biblically literate, who are passionate about knowing TRUTH so we can pass that on to our babies and the people we do life with. And combat our own struggles and thoughts on a daily basis. Listen to dive into each of these four things and seek encouragement alongside us. 

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We polled our instagram community and asked them some of their fears in motherhood because I think if there’s ONE thing we can agree on in motherhood- it’s that we all have had nights we lie awake worrying about something for our babies. We’re going to dive into the top five answers you gave collectively in hopes to share some truth and encouragement for you in those fears.

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Taking your thoughts captive printable

Ginger Hubbard's Wise Words for Moms

One of our FAVORITE things about our online accountability group of gals is that once a month we get together for a virtual Bible study. And each week we do so, we begin our time together with one of the gals on the call (pre-planned, of course, nothing on-the-spot happening!) shares her testimony, or a piece of it, with us! Kate and I share about WHY we think sharing our testimony is so important, how we would actually define our testimony, and some encouragement for those of you unsure of how to begin doing so. 

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We put up a question box in our Instagram stories asking what situations you are currently facing that could use some encouragement from scripture. In this episode we broke down several of your answers, gave a few thoughts, and prayerfully thought through verses to share with you. We could relate to SO many of these which means many of you will likely feel the same. We hope this conversation encourages you and empowers you no matter what you are facing by pointing you straight to the gospel. 

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Kate and I dive into talking through anxiety, feeling trapped in your thoughts, and some ways we combat it, both physically and scripturally. 

Acronym mentioned: HALT (Hungry Angry Lonely Tired)

Links mentioned:

Psalm 28:7

Psalm 62:5-8

Colossians 3:12

Isaiah 54:10

1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 4-5

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Colossians 3:1-2

Philippians 4:8

Romans 12:2

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We were grateful for the opportunity to interview founder and author of Mama Bear Apologetics, Hillary Ferrer. As Christians we want nothing more than to equip our kiddos to know and love God & his word. We worry about the cultural lies they'll inevitably be exposed to. We want to know how to equip them with a solid foundation for their faith. Mama Bear Apologetics is an answered prayer to thousands of mamas around the world wanting to do just that. Listen in as we get an exclusive chat with Hilary, answering what apologetics are, why they are important, and tons of nuggets and resources us mamas can start implementing TODAY with our kiddos. This episode isn't just for mamas though, but rather for anyone with influence over the next generation or even anyone just wanting to dig deeper in the foundation of their faith. We learned so much and it made the important job of leading our kids in the way of the Lord a little less overwhelming.

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Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast

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Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies

Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies Study Guide

Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality

Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality Discipleship Workbook Pre-order

Hilary's recs from show:

- Good Pictures Bad Pictures

- Foundation World View Curriculum

- Cold Case Christianity

- Cold Case Christianity for Kids