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Do you have a child who struggles with low-joy? Do you find yourself in the same boat? As Christians we know that JOY is a fruit of the Spirit--but why do so many of us still struggle with it? You'll be amazed at the brain science behind joy and the hope there is in practical ways to increase and grow joy in yourself and your family.

For over 30 years Chris has been developing and practicing brain-based solutions to train people, families and communities to make relationships work. Chris started out his career specializing in severe trauma and abuse and also pastored a small congregation in Michigan for a number of years. Chris is a published author with over ten books in print,including “The Joy Switch.” He co-authored his most recent book, “The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People”.

Resources Mentioned

Visit https://thrivetoday.org for FREE resources

Enjoy 20% off the book, The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, for the month of December 2024 with coupon code "JoyFilledDecember" at https://humble-shack.myshopify.com/products/the-4-habits-of-raising-joy-filled-kids?_pos=2&_sid=e49c784f9&_ss=r

Book: The Joy Switch, by Chris M. Coursey https://thrivetoday.org/joyswitch/

Interview Outline With Time Stamps

[00:00] Welcome

[04:00] The Science of Joy and Relationships 

[07:30] Why Don’t I Have Joy as a Christian? 

[14:20] The Importance of Joy in Parenting

[19:00] Creating a Joyful Home Environment

[25:53] Understanding 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids

[24:50] A is for The Importance of Attunement

[25:00 B] is for Building Bounce and Resiliency in Children

[27:37] The Role of Validation of Comfort

[29:03] Navigating Emotional Challenges as Parents

[30:45] The Power of Connection in Parenting

[32:30] The Science of Joy and Depression

[33:30] C is for Correcting With Care

[36:00] Healthy Shame Vs. Toxic Shame

[40:00] D is for Developing Relational Disciplines

[43:20] Practical Steps to Cultivate Joy

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Grab the tissues for this one. (I ugly cried after we finished recording, because today's testimony is so heavy but also super full of wisdom!) We never think it will happen to us, but often it does. An unexpected trial, conflict, or loss. For Syndie, it was the swift loss of her sweet husband, Kevin, to a heart attack in their home. Syndie is a young mom of four who is passionate about pursuing Christ and leaning on Him for all of her identity and worth. She shares how God has been closer to her than ever before, how she's learning to trust Him, as well as lead her children in a compassionate and faithful way after losing their father. We have hope in Christ! Be sure to listen to the end!

You can find Syndie Yarbrough online via Facebook

If you’d like to support Syndie with a financial gift please reach out to me for her Venmo

Outline of the Show:

Faith and Resilience in Grief

Life After Loss: A New Normal

Preparing for the Unexpected

Navigating Financial Changes

Lessons in Preparedness

Caring for Children Through Grief

Moving Forward with New Responsibilities

Navigating Grief and Daily Life

Deepening Faith Through Loss

The Role of Community in Healing

Practical Support for Widows and Single Moms

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Mental health is not a spa day or a "treat yourself" day. Everyone is often talking about mental health these days, but are they really talking about it in the way that God intended for us to take care of ourselves?

Join in on this interview with Jenny Hedrick, a mental health therapist, to hear how God's Word is sufficient and when we do what He's asked us to do, we can bring healing to our minds, bodies, and souls.

Jenny Hedrick is a homeschool mom who works as a mental health therapist and relationship intelligence coach. Jenny also has a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and their 3 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 axolotls, chickens and honeybees.  Jenny started the Super Simple Homeschool podcast and website in 2024 to help inspire moms to homeschool simply and purposefully.

(Note: this conversation was not geared toward individuals who have experienced trauma or mental illness. Please reach out to your local church for recommendations on finding a licensed and trusted Christian therapist near you. )

People and Resources Mentioned:

Places to find Jenny Hedrick:

https://www.supersimplehomeschool.net

Facebook: Super Simple Homeschool

Instagram: @mysupersimplehomeschool

YouTube: Super Simple Homeschool

Book Mentioned by Megan:

Raising Worry-Free Girls, By Sissy Goff

Book Mentioned by Jenny:

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, By John Mark Comer

If you've ever come to a "dead end" in the medical world when searching for serious help with your health, our guest Leah Rohlf can feel your pain! She's a mom of five who found herself writing goodbye letters to her children in the ER because she was in so much pain for so long she thought she was going to die. Her body had completely shut down, and there was no help in sight--even after discovering she had markers of Lyme Disease. After three years on antibiotics and chronic pain and numbness she decided to quit everything and look for alternative methods of healing. Fast forward to now--she's a thriving entrepreneur, business owner, ministry leader, and homeschool mom that is serving Northern Colorado by bringing families natural health options at a viable price point. God is using her testimony to bring hope, encouragement, and support to families in need of alternative methods of healing in Loveland, CO. You'll love her grace-filled approach, practical advice, faith story, and sustainable lifestyle tips.

(She helped me combat serious health concerns during my last pregnancy with whole food supplements, and even guided us in providing our new baby with what he needed to heal from significant gut issues without the use of antibiotics).

Leah's Business: Restorative Wellness

Visit www.restorative-wellness.org to schedule a FREE 20 minute phone consultation, sign up for her FREE workshops, and access FREE resources and a list of trusted products.

Outline of Show

-Navigation Health Challenges

-Near Death With Lyme

-The Journey of Healing

-Faith and Wellness

-Understanding Lyme Disease

-Building A Strong Immune System

-Small Practical Steps for Nutritional Health

-Creating A Sustainable Lifestyle

Resources Mentioned:

Earthley on Facebook

Book: Nourishing Traditions

Weston A. Price on Instagram

Have you ever wanted to learn more about adoption and/or foster care? What if this is something your family is being called to do? Courtney Williams is a mom who's been called to "look like love" by serving as a foster mom, as well as adopting kiddos from around the world. She works for America's Kids Belong as the recruitment manager because she loves inspiring families to become involved in foster care--and there's lots of ways to serve besides fostering children! If you're wondering how you should involve your children in this process be sure to check out her support guide for Navigating Foster Care with Your Children on Amazon.

(I apologize for the audio being so rough on this one!)

Show Notes:

The Foster Friendly App-An app that allows foster families to receive discounts, as well as connecting foster families with faith communities that support foster care.

The Foster Friendly Podcast-stories from the front lines and discussions of how to improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care

Colorado Kids Belong- an organization that is committed to raising awareness of the foster care crisis, inspiring more families to foster, adopt, and equipping communities to support the local families as they work to care for our most vulnerable kids

Foster Con Webinars-learn how to SUPPORT foster families in practical ways, as well as become more supportive through trauma sensitivity training

Is your church actually supportive of foster care? Are you doing these three things? Click here to learn how your faith community can truly be supportive.

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Are you tired of comparing your motherhood journey with other mom's journeys? Are you ready to stop shaming and judging yourself with the mom you thought you'd be and ready to accept the mom that God intended you to be with newfound "Godfidence?" Check out this episode with Jill Savage, author of No More Perfect Moms.

Jill Savage is an author, speaker, and relationship coach who is passionate about faith and family. Jill is the host of the No More Perfect Podcast, the creator of five online courses, and the author of eighteen books including Empty Nest, Full Life, Real Moms ... Real Jesus, the best-selling No More Perfect Moms, No More Perfect Kids, and No More Perfect Marriages. Jill and her husband, Mark, live in Illinois and have five children and six grandchildren. You can find Jill online at www.markandjill.org.

Today's episode discussed several quotes from her book, No More Perfect Moms

To be a part of their upcoming LIVE Webinar for marriages this October visit:

https://jillsavage.org/no-more-perfect-marriages-live-oct-2024/

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Have you ever wondered why communism and socialism are so toxic? Join me in this interview with Kinga Phillips, a Polish friend of mine, who can testify to communism's harmful affects on society. Kinga was born and raised in Poland. She then moved to America where she later received her master's degree in international relations and diplomacy. Kinga also served as an intern at the United Nations! She's lived it, she's studied it, and she has a lot of wisdom to share on the problem with this type of government. This topic is important for us to understand as moms so that we can teach our children how to stand up for our freedoms now, and in the generations to come.

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Do you want to stay home as a mom but simply can't afford to financially? This episode is for you! About half way through this podcast is where you'll hear Steph's testimony of stepping into digital marketing. (She recently had a video of her son leading worship go viral with over one million views!)

Steph Crynes is a pastor's wife and homeschool mom who has learned how to make $3-$5k/month through a couple hours of digital marketing a day! She no longer has to work multiple side jobs just to make ends meet. In fact, God has opened this door for her to minister to 16,000+ moms around the world through digital marketing AND she now has the freedom to focus on her main calling--her family.

Episode Links:

Follow Steph on instragram: @homeschoolinghomemakermom

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Join us for round two with Barbara Frasco! Barbara shares her testimony of growing up in the cult of scientology and how God brought her out of it by His miraculous grace. We also cover the transforming power of homeschooling and how God uses it to continue to grow us as mom's to look more like Him.

✨ If you're a mom seeking clarity in your God-given calling, don’t miss this!🎁 Take the FREE Spiritual Gifts Quiz to discover how God uniquely created you to lead and love your family:

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Barbara Frasco is part of the founding team of Olive Tree, a homeschool support center in Northern Colorado that launched over 20 years ago and has impacted thousands of kids. During that time she and her husband were also in the middle of church planting and navigating parenthood. She's one of the homeschooling pioneers of our time and has such a great sense of humor, contagious joy, and inspiring spirit. Join me to listen as Barbara shares how God used her leadership and management skills to launch a homeschool support center that is still making an impact in Colorado today.

Episode Links:

www.olivetreeschool.org