Going back to school can be exciting but also extremely stressful. In this episode Shelby takes a deep dive into the practical tools that can help kick your school year off to a great start! Perfect for new and experienced moms alike. Plus a special bonus section for homeschooling mom. For more resources go to shelbyleppin.com or equippedmother.com

In these episodes Shelby reviews one of the Psalms and walks you through a guided prayer. The goal of these episodes is that you will have an opportunity to meet God for yourself. Whether you know God well or not this is a chance to connect with him on a personal level. Imaginative prayer is different from daydreaming in two ways:

1. It is fueled not just by our imagination, but by the Holy Spirit working through our imagination.
2. It is grounded in scripture.

In imaginative prayer, the same Holy Spirit inspires (literally “breathes into”) our imaginations in a way that draws us closer to Christ. Prayer is a conversation with God; imaginative prayer creates a space for that encounter.

The heart of imaginative prayer, then, is to “meet” God, usually in the person of Jesus, in a personal way.

For more resources and support go to shelbyleppin.com

I'd also like to give credit to the creator of the music at this link. 

This meditation will hopefully offer you some encouragement if you find yourself grieving or dealing with a time of loss. In these episodes Shelby is teaching practical skills that will help you improve your mental health. It's recommended to do these exercises in a comfortable space where you can focus. More resources available shelbyleppin.com and equippedmother.com. 

Link to It is Well with My Soul

It is so easy to lose yourself in motherhood. We get so busy doing all the tasks and just frankly surviving that we lose sight of who we are as people. Integrating motherhood into your identity without letting it consume you can be really challenging. In this episode Shelby deep dives how to embrace the challenges of motherhood without letting it define you. For more resources go to shelbyleppin.com or equippedmother.com

In these episodes Shelby reviews one of the Psalms and walks you through a guided prayer. The goal of these episodes is that you will have an opportunity to meet God for yourself. Whether you know God well or not this is a chance to connect with him on a personal level. Imaginative prayer is different from daydreaming in two ways:

1. It is fueled not just by our imagination, but by the Holy Spirit working through our imagination.
2. It is grounded in scripture.

In imaginative prayer, the same Holy Spirit inspires (literally “breathes into”) our imaginations in a way that draws us closer to Christ. Prayer is a conversation with God; imaginative prayer creates a space for that encounter.

The heart of imaginative prayer, then, is to “meet” God, usually in the person of Jesus, in a personal way.

For more resources and support go to shelbyleppin.com

I'd also like to give credit to the creator of the music at this link. 

This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you heal from religious trauma. Often this topic brings up immense guilt and shame as the people who were supposed to be there for us let us down. Meeting God for yourself allows you to forgive and walk through the pain. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities. In these episodes Shelby is teaching practical skills that will help you improve your mental health. It's recommended to do these exercises in a comfortable space where you can focus. More resources available shelbyleppin.com and equippedmother.com. 

The meditation music used in this episode is downloaded from Pixabay. I'd like to give credit to the author at this link. 

Relationships are hard. Whether it's raising kids, navigating in-laws, making time for friends, or communicating with family, relationships can take a toll on us mentally and physically. In this episode Shelby discusses how to understand what a healthy relationship looks like. Boundaries, communication, and unconditional love all have to balanced in order for the relationship to thrive. For more resources go to shelbyleppin.com or equippedmother.com

In these episodes Shelby reviews one of the Psalms and walks you through a guided prayer. The goal of these episodes is that you will have an opportunity to meet God for yourself. Whether you know God well or not this is a chance to connect with him on a personal level. Imaginative prayer is different from daydreaming in two ways:

1. It is fueled not just by our imagination, but by the Holy Spirit working through our imagination.
2. It is grounded in scripture.

In imaginative prayer, the same Holy Spirit inspires (literally “breathes into”) our imaginations in a way that draws us closer to Christ. Prayer is a conversation with God; imaginative prayer creates a space for that encounter.

The heart of imaginative prayer, then, is to “meet” God, usually in the person of Jesus, in a personal way.

For more resources and support go to shelbyleppin.com

I'd also like to give credit to the creator of the music at this link. 

This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you rediscover hope. Often when we are discouraged our brains try to convince us that it will never get better and this problem will go on forever. Allowing yourself to grieve and process will enable you to move through the emotions instead of spiraling in them. In these episodes Shelby is teaching practical skills that will help you improve your mental health. It's recommended to do these exercises in a comfortable space where you can focus. More resources available shelbyleppin.com and equippedmother.com. 

The meditation music used in this episode is downloaded from Pixabay. I'd like to give credit to the author at this link. 

Summer can be challenging. However, it doesn't have to be. Creating an intentional summer routine can bring peace and joy admist the chaos. Struggling what to prioritize this summer? Check out this latest episode of the Rooted Mama podcast. Learn how to prioritize activities that will help your kids thrive. Check out the show notes at shelbyleppin.com to learn more!