The things that come our of our mouths are hard to control. Teaching our kids how to control what comes out of theirs feels impossible. So what can we do about lying and whining? Do we ignore it and hope for the best? Today Ginger addresses the heart issues behind lying and whining and helps give some practical steps on what to do.

You can find Ginger Hubbard and her books on her website. You can also find her on Instagram!

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If you're like me you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get it all done. It's so easy to lay awake stressing about everything we have to get done, or to stay up until 1 am working on everything we missed during the day! Today Crystal Paine is teaching me the methods she uses to get what she needs to do done in the number of hours she has in the day.

You can find Crystal here on her website, or follow her on Instagram! This is the Eco-friendly cleaner she mentioned is her favorite.

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Do you find yourself overwhelmed with bustle and noise in life? It can be so hard to put the first things first. Today Courtney Tracy and I talk about how to keep God's Word front and center in the middle of the busyness of life. Courtney is a young mom and a lifestyle influencer. She talks about how she balances everything she does while maintaining her relationship with Jesus!

You can find Courtney Tracy on INSTAGRAM and her new book Putting Jesus First HERE!

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Do you wonder if what you're doing now will make the teen years easier or harder? Today Kristen Hatton and I talk about how your parenting now impacts what life looks like when your kids are teens. If you already have a teen this grace-filled approach will be sure to encourage you and lift you up. Nothing is wasted and it's never "too late".

You can find Kristen Hatton at Redemptive Parenting on Instagram. We talked about her book for teens "Facetime" and also the new one "Parenting Ahead".

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If you're married, don't skip this episode! The words we all use can either build up or tear down singles in the church! Deborah Smith shares with us today what her service to the body of Christ has looked like as a single woman. She shares things that tear down single women in the church, and words and thoughts that can build them up and encourage them. More than anything she points us to the fact that single women are called to be sanctified to Christ himself and Titus 2 mentors to the church!

You can find Deborah HERE on Instagram!

You can find Elizabeth:

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We all have days when we need a good cup of tea and a friend to share our burdens. Our kids have that need too. Sally talks to us today about how to create relationship-building rituals in your home so that you have built friendship and trust with your children into their teen years and adulthood. She reminds us of the way Jesus made disciples and the way he calls us to make disciples even in our own families.

You can find more information about Sally's new book HERE, or click the link to go straight to order it HERE!

You can find Elizabeth:

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Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

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Do you have a dream that God gave you but it's been sitting on a shelf gathering dust. Today Rebecca and I talk about how to take the first steps of faith to make those callings active in your life. If you have some time come over and tell me about what you want to do, it helps to say it out loud sometime.

You can find Rebecca George's HERE and her book "Do the Thing". 

You can find Elizabeth:

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Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

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Did you know humans had limits even in the Garden of Eden? Chris and I talk about what it looks like to embrace our limits as beautiful even when they don't feel that way. Coupled with delighting in God Christine will help walk us through practically how to keep growing even when you struggle with chronic illness, small kids, caring for elderly parents, and more. 

You can find Christine Gordon and At His Feet Studies on Instagram. The study we talk about in this interview is HERE

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Heidi was diagnosed with cancer at 23, as she walked through the worst-case scenario she found a hope-filled response to the questions of doubt that plagued her. Heidi reminds us that when we walk straight into the heart of God’s Word we will experience His peace, find confidence in His good plans, and be set free to meet the future we were made for.

You can find Heidi on Instagram and her book "PS it's Going to be Good"

You can find Elizabeth:

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Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

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Some of us adore staying at home. Some of us have kids that do and we just don't understand that. Today Caroline and I talk about the deeper picture that home is for Christians. Our houses are important to us, but it's more than just cleaning, and cooking. In them we find, even in the brokenness, we find glimpses of home lost and home that will come again. 

You can find Caroline Saunder's HERE and her book "Story of Home". 

Another book we talk about is "Same Here Sisterfriend" 

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! 

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