Moms Unscripted

Bonnie empowers thousands of women to lower anxiety and flourish in emotional and spiritual wellness. This episode is full of practical wisdom, scientific data, and personal experience, all to help you prioritize your own wellness so you can be there for those you love.

Show Notes:
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.
MOMCON 2023 in Chicago tickets are on sale here.

Guest: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie's books:

• Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm
• Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness Kindle Edition
• Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul

@thebonniegray
www.soulcarequiz.com
www.thebonniegray.com
www.thebreathebook.com 

1 Thessalonians 4:11 "Make it your ambition to lead a restful, quiet life."

At the point when she felt most disqualified from ministry and life itself, Scripture finally came alive for Karrie Scott Garcia to reveal God’s purpose and plan. This is the truth that continues to transform her life, and now she is on a mission to redefine freedom for others. 

Show Notes:
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.
MOMCON 2023 in Chicago tickets are on sale here.

Guest: Karrie Scott Garcia

You can connect with Karrie through her website: https://www.karriegarcia.com/ or through her socials.  Instagram: @karriescottgarcia, Facebook: Karrie Scott Garcia.
Check out her podcast: The Honest Pod (Also available on Apple Podcasts).
Karrie's 3-day Training, Freedom Academy: https://www.karriegarcia.com/freedomacademy
Karrie's new book (June 2023): https://www.amazon.com/Free-Fully-Alive-Reclaiming-Created-ebook/dp/B0BN19L5C8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=J6NQ20BURJHN&keywords=karrie+garcia&qid=1669832638&s=books&sprefix=karrie+garci%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-2  

The Allender Center -- https://theallendercenter.org/

Dr. Townsend's 21 relational needs list -- https://drtownsend.com/relational-nutrients/

Artist and author, Ruth Chou Simons, talks to our cohosts about her long journey with striving and what it takes to actually surrender our lives and let go of producing as a means of securing our value. This is a vulnerable conversation about the temptations of success, the realities of content creation, and the role that humility plays in Ruth's life.

Show Notes:
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.
MOMCON 2023 in Chicago tickets are on sale here.

Guest: Ruth Chou Simons
Websites: www.gracelaced.com, https://ruthchousimons.com/, www.emmanuelbook.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracelaced

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthchousimons/, https://www.instagram.com/gracelaced/

Simi John never saw women doing anything in ministry other than taking care of kids or cleaning. But from an early age, she felt called to speak. As an Indian-American Christian, there wasn't a paradigm for this calling. In this episode, Simi talks about how she has found her voice and her calling. This conversation will help you define who you are and who you are not.
 
Show Notes:
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.
MOMCON 2023 in Chicago tickets are on sale here.

Website: simijohn.tv
Instagram: @simijohn

I AM NOT: Break Free From Stereotypes And Become The Woman God Made You To Be
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084T37Q3K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_FWQsEbEBWNAMK 

Are you tired of these messages as a mother: you must either hustle and strive to overcome the idea that you are more than "just a mom" OR forsake your own skills and gifts to be present with your kids in the home? This conversation with coach, writer, and podcaster Tori Hein is both inspiring and practical, and helps us honor the tension inside each of us who feel deeply ambitious and also deeply committed to our home life. Her primary message is all about finding a worth we can never lose.  

Show Notes
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.
MOMCON 2023 in Chicago tickets are on sale here.

Guest: Tori Hein

"How to Fail as a Mom" Episode from Tori Hein's podcast, For Eternity and Until

Tori Hein's husband, Matt Hein's, band: www.iamthey.com

 Website: www.foreternityanduntil.com
Social Media: @torimaehein / @foreternityanduntil 

Karrie Scott Garcia's work: www.karriegarcia.com

"5 Day Time Finder" resource: https://workfromworth.mykajabi.com/  

After a life-shifting move from the Midwest to Manhattan with their two sons, Shauna and her husband Aaron, had to learn a whole new way of living. Not just because of a new city but because of a new perspective: learning to be a beginner, letting go of being experts, and allowing themselves to be shaped by the detour. "What if I just try?" became a central question, and "I guess I haven't learned that yet" became their family motto.

Show Notes:
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.

Guest: Shawna Niequist
I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist

Learn more about Shauna's husband's work: www.aaronniequist.com 

"Dancing on My Own" by Callum Scott

https://www.shaunaniequist.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sniequist/

Do you have that friend that always makes you laugh, has worked obscure professions and sent their husband off into space? Yeah, we only know of one of those and that is our guest today. Stacey is one of our very own staff members who never seems to have a dull moment in her life. We dig into the other side of the curtain for astronauts. What is the countdown to launch like? How do you live a life when your husband is in space? Stacey shines a light on her experience and what a true community looks like.

SHOW NOTES: 

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.

Guest:  Stacey Morgan 

Follow Stacey on Instagram: @staceymorgan2000
www.StaceyMorgan2000.com 

You can pre-order Stacey's upcoming book, The Astronaut's Wife.
www.theastronautswife.com

We take a deep dive into Kathleen's long standing work around the way we communicate with one another. If you are wondering why your husband is getting frustrated or your child is struggling to listen, this podcast is for you. You will have actionable steps the moment you finish this much needed episode!

SHOW NOTES: 

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.

Guest: Kathleen Edelman
Follow Kathleen on Instagram: @ISaidYouHeard and @KathleenEdelman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/isaidyouheard and www.facebook.com/KathleenEdelman429 

Kathleen is the author of A Grown-Up's Guide to Kids' Wiring.  

You can purchase it on Amazon, cbd.com, northpointstore.com 

Leadership looks different today. The pandemic changed everything about the way we do life. Maybe more than anything else, how we work. We talk with Meredith about what new expectations we should have and how can we lead employees into a healthy future.

SHOW NOTES: 

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php 
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/ 

Guest:  Meredith King
Follow Meredith on Instagram: @meredith_a_king  
Website: http://meredithkingblog.com 

Meredith is the executive director of Integrus Leadership, founder and board member of True to Life Ministries, www.integrus.org, on Instagram: @integrusleadership 

She is the author of Immovable: Reflections to Build Your Life and Leadership on Solid Ground.  

You can find Meredith's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1945304529/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XS13HB38WFQ2A8V1Z96H 

There is a terrible trend happening in marriage that has only gotten worse since the pandemic. It's not infidelity or porn. It's the act of giving up on your marriage, but continuing to stick around. We talk with Casey and Meygan about all of it. Why are you and your spouse doing this? Can you mend your relationship? Can you find pleasure in your spouse again? So much of this starts with communication and we drop as many tools as possible in this episode. Please do not skip this one if your marriage is struggling!

SHOW NOTES:
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
If you need additional support in your marriage or in your mothering, consider subscribing to our quarterly magazine, a publication full of inspiration, practical information, and lots of beauty(!) to help you experience meaningful connections in your closest relationships. For more information and to subscribe to our magazine, go to www.mops.org/magazine.

Guests:  Casey and Meygan Caston, Marriage365
You can follow Marriage365 on Facebook: @marriage365 and Instagram: @marriage365
You can visit www.marriage365.com to learn more about Casey and Meygan. 

Resources mentioned in the interview:
Casey mentions the book, 365 Connecting Questions for Couples. You can find all their books at https://marriage365.com/books/.