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  • #120: Hope After Betrayal with Stacey Parker

    What we chat about: Defining your family's culture How to respond to warranted criticism from your children The story of Stacey's husband's financial betrayal  Stacey's walk through the healing and grieving process   How God has used her husband's mistakes to change her  Links mentioned: Stacey's husband's testimony Ep. 92 - Sibling Conflict: From Bickering to Bonding with Jim and Lynne Jackson Native deodorant Ep. 70 - Rebuilding a Marriage after Betrayal with Lynn Cherry Keep Walking: 40 Days To Hope And Freedom After Betrayal

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    Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

    56 min
  • #119: Redefining Rest with Alex Hoover

    Alexandra Hoover is a wife, mother of three, daughter, friend, dreamer, reader & writer. She works as a full-time Ministry Assistant, and spends the rest of her time, loving her crew, her friends, and pouring her everything into being present. Her story is a story of redemption by Grace. Ransomed, Rescued and Redeemed. She loves to share Gods continuous faithfulness in her life, and how He has an abundant life waiting for us right now, in it all. She is for the women of this generation, and the next. Empowering and Encouraging them in Christ Jesus, and the truth of who they are, and who's they are.

    What we chat about: The difference between self-care and resting in Christ Responding when God's answer to a prayer is "not now" The blessing of walking in obedience, even when that means saying no to people How changing her "heart posture" changed her life The on-going restoration of Alex's relationship with her parents The difference between needing space from a person vs. withdrawing from them How extending love to others has helped her better understand God's unfailing love Links mentioned: GT's (Synergy) kombucha tea - Lavender Love
    Where to find Alex: website // instagram // facebook
    Episode Sponsors: Rebecca Renfrow - Tell Rebecca you heard about her on the show and get 10% off Wearthy Anchor of Hope Box - Use coupon code MSW at checkout for 15% off
    Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link
    Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

    59 min
  • Just Em #3: Expectations and Invitations

    This passage messed me up in a good way this week.  We get caught up in lies about whether or not we are invited and start putting our expectations on the wrong people.  At least I do! I learned so much from this passage and I pray you do too!

    24 min
  • #118: Getting Real with Alison Stooksbury

    Alison Stooksbury lives in Knoxville, TN and is a stay-at-home mom to two. Her husband Brandon builds houses and at the time of this interview, he was over a year into building their dream house - by himself. 

    Find out more about my visit to Glamour Shots and see some of my favorite shots from our family photo session now at GlamourShots.com.
    What we chat about: How her husband working on their dream home affected their marriage and what they've done to stay connected Struggling through the adjustment of becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom Battling the lies that can pull her into depression How God has worked in her life as she has become increasingly honest with Him A practical way she's made reading the Bible a priority in her life Links mentioned: YouVersion Bible App Yeti Rambler None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)
    Where to find Alison: instagram // twitter
    Episode Sponsors:  Canvas People  Get an 11x14 canvas FREE + shipping by using the promo code MSW at checkout (for a limited time)! Bark Box Get an extra month free when you visit BarkBox.com/MSW! Queen Bee Market Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link
    Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

    50 min
  • #117 Unshakeable with Christine Caine

    Christine Caine is an Australian-born, Greek-blooded lover of Jesus. She's an activist, author and international speaker with an incredible ability to speak hard truths in a disarming way. In a culture that is compromising in all directions, Christine stands firm and powerfully proclaims the Gospel in word and in deed.

    What we chat about: Her new devotional, Unshakeable Her work with A21, an anti-human trafficking organization Christine's intensely broken backstory Strategies for opening doors to minister The truth about the hard road to recovery A practical solution for moms overwhelmed with their kid's sports schedules Non-negotiable connecting points with her family Being selective about the things we allow into our brains  Links mentioned: A21 Unshakeable: 365 Devotions for Finding Unwavering Strength in God’s Word
    Where to find Christine: website // facebook // twitter // youtube // instagram // pinterest
    Episode Sponsors:  PreluviUse coupon code MSW for free shipping on all orders of $15 or more Canvas PeopleGet an 11x14 canvas FREE + shipping by using the promo code MSW at checkout (for a limited time) RX BarGet 25% off your first order using the promo code MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link
    Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

    52 min
  • Just Em #1: John 1: 1-34

    In this short little segment I start going through the beginning of the book of John.  It would be great if you could read the short passage before you start.  Hope you love it!

    18 min
  • #116 A Mom on Mission with Kate Moala

    Kate works with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in the Cook Islands alongside her husband and 3 children. She is a mom on mission, training young adults to share the gospel as well as having her own unique mission field (her children). Kate is passionate about knowing God and pointing her children toward Him. She also encourages other moms to do the same on her blog missionmumma.com.

    What we chat about: Communicating your specific needs and concerns to your husband Keeping expectations realistic when working with your spouse How constant reassessment helps make sure your family remains your top priority The value of consistently praying and reading the Bible with your children Creating a prayer journal for your kids The struggle of disciplining a child who is your mini-me Staying present with a transition ahead Links mentioned: The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Grammarly
    Where to find Kate: website // facebook // instagram // pinterest
    Episode Sponsors: Rebecca Renfrow - Tell Rebecca you heard about her on the show and get 10% off Lovepop - Unlock special pricing on 5 Lovepops plus free shipping by visiting LovepopCards.com/MSW  CanvasPeople - Get an 11x14 canvas FREE + shipping by using the promo code MSW at checkout (for a limited time) Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link
    Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

    51 min
  • Problem Solved: Top Ten Favorite Things

    In this riveting episode Rebecca and I start off by sharing what we've been up to lately.  I shared a little about my experience at Revelation Wellness Instructor Training and how I recently went to Glamour Shots with my family for family portraits.  

    Rebecca shared that she's been struggling with being a homeschool mom and me and everyone else on the live Instagram video gave our hearty agreement that being a mom of any kind can be a stinking beating at points.
    So here are our favorite things for this year:
    Clothed in Victory: Promo Code MOMSTRUGGLINGWELL for 20% off your order of $50 or more!
    Revelation Wellness Instructor Training
    Glamour Shots
    Write the Word Journals
    Powersheets 
    Lidded Jar Container Candle 
    Trader Joes Cedar Balsam Candle
    Mercy Candle Company 
    ESV Single Column Journaling Bible
    ESV Single Column Journaling Bible Large Print 
    A Gracious Space: Fall: Daily Reflections to Sustain Your Homeschooling Commitment (Volume 1)
    New Morning Mercies
    Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
    Teleties
    Rad Joy "Quiet Time" Box
    Armed with Truth Temporary Scripture Tattoos 
    Qalo Men's Functional Silicone Wedding Rings, Athletics Collection
    Montessori Toys
    @thehomeedit instagram account 
    Seinfeld Documentary
    Long Story Short
    Old Story New
    Sticky Situations
    Instant Pot
    Macarons

    42 min

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The podcast that helps you love your actual life so you don’t need to run away from home. Join your friend Emily each week to practice thought work guaranteed to yield perspective shifts which will move you from struggling to struggling WELL.