The Connected Mom

You may feel anxious about sending your child out into a world that too often feels dark and scary. But you can prepare your kids to live in the real world by equipping them with a sound mind and strategies for establishing a foundation of faith. Join Becky and Lauren Gaines as they discuss raising resilient children.

Lauren Gaines – Unshakeable Kids

Lauren Gaines is a writer, teacher, mother, and creator of Inspired Motherhood, a thriving online community for moms to find practical tools to raise spiritually and emotionally healthy kids. While Lauren has a master's degree in school psychology and experience teaching undergraduate psychology, she currently stays busy as a mother of three. She and her husband, Darryl, live in Pennsylvania with their three children.

https://laurenkgaines.com/

https://inspired-motherhood.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspired.motherhood/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspiredmotherhoodhome

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Join Becky and Lisa Steven as they discuss the journey from becoming a teen mom to the co-founder of a life-changing organization. 

Lisa’s Book: A Place To Belong: The True Story of a Teen Mom

In 1986, a 17-year-old Lisa Steven faced a life-altering decision. Pregnant and uncertain, Lisa and her then-boyfriend, John, chose to keep their baby and marry. Fast forward 38 years, Lisa and John are still married, with three children and three granddaughters. Drawing from this experience, Lisa has dedicated her life to helping teen moms, which led to the creation of Hope House Colorado.

Do your prayers resemble last-minute cries more than first-response chats? Join Becky and guest Rachel Wojo as they discuss the power of prayer.

Rachel’s Book: Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments

The call to action link: https://desperateprayers.com or https://rachelwojo.com/prayer-warrior-class

Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, public speaker, and podcaster known for her popular blog, rachelwojo.com. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, adult special needs daughter, and father, Rachel remains resilient. She has authored the uplifting book, One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up, and is set to release her new work, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments (10/08/2024). Rachel is crazy in love with her husband, Matt, and cherishes her motherhood with six children on earth and two in heaven.

In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling and guest Kim Sorrelle discuss the practical application of love in parenting, based on 1 Corinthians 13. They explore themes such as patience, avoiding boasting, honoring others, and the balance of protection in parenting. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being present, celebrating others, and fostering resilience in children while navigating the challenges of motherhood.

Kim’s book – Love Is: A Yearlong Experiment in Living Out 1 Corinthians 13 Love

Kim dedicated years to searching for the real meaning of love. While crossing borders and cultures. she found love's true, transformational meaning. These discoveries changed her life and are changing the lives of thousands around the world. 

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"Everything starts with love. It is everywhere, always. Understanding love changes everything from relationships to workplace environments, church cultures, and life fulfillment. It is love that will change the world." - Kim Sorrelle

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As a writer, TV show host, podcast host, and speaker, Kim lives her message as she shares it worldwide.  

Website - https://www.kimsorrelle.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ksorrelle/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle

Twitter - https://twitter.com/kim_sorrelle

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa097sxQXqa9Oafbay9FCiw

So how can we effectively share the Gospel with our children? Join Becky and BJ Jenkins as they talk about effective ways to share the Gospel with your kids. BJ has a new Believer’s Series that helps children understand their royal inheritance and unique destiny God has designed for them. This enlightening rhyming series is designed for new little believers to help them understand what they can do with God working in and through them.

BJ’s Book – Calling God’s Champions

BJ Jenkins is a 5-time Christian Recording Artist, Worship Leader, songwriter, and Children's Author. She surrendered to the ministry in college and now teaches and encourages children as an ordained minister. BJ's husband Lane, is retired from the Mississippi Highway Patrol and they have been married 40 years, have two daughters and six grandkids. They have recently moved from Mississippi to Kings Mountain, NC, USA. www.bjjenkinsministries.com

Website - www.bjjenkinsministries.com & www.DeeperThingsofGod.com     

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DeeperThingsofGod4Kids

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bjjenkinsministries/

Do you want to become a more confident and wiser mom? Join Becky and Jessie Seneca today as they discuss parenting with intention and loving in view of eternity. This episode will encourage you and help you realize you are not alone in the journey of motherhood!

Jessie’s book: Mama, You Be the Difference

JESSIE SENECA is a national speaker, author, and leadership trainer. She founded More of Him Ministries in 2010 with the desire to help others experience God's touch on their lives. The author of ten books, Jessie offers online seminars and Bible studies and is also a popular conference and retreat speaker. She and her husband live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Most days you'll find her walking her two furry friends, Murphy and Baxter, and enjoying her role as Mimi.

Website: https://moreofhimministries.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moreofhimmministries/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieseneca

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-seneca-5a699426/

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Kids are part of God's special plan! Join Becky and Caroline as they talk about kids in the Bible and how to share those stories with your children. Caroline’s new book is a great resource where readers will see that kids like them are part of God’s special plan to bless the world!

Caroline’s new book: Kids in the Bible - A Storybook Bible About God's Children

Caroline Saunders is a writer and Bible teacher who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. Caroline lives with her husband, Luke, and their three kids in north Mississippi. She loves to help others know and enjoy God and His Word, and she hopes the children in this book point you to your good Father and the wonder of being a child of God!

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writercaroline

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/writercaroline/

Website - http://www.writercaroline.com

Tune in to this special episode as Becky and Jennifer discuss moving beyond fear in motherhood. 

Jennifer’s New Release – Christmas on the Ranch

Jennifer Slattery is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She writes and blogs for Crosswalk and is a multi-published author. She speaks to women's groups, at conferences, retreats, and to Bible study groups across the nation and encourages women to discover and live out who they are in Christ. When not writing or reading, you'll likely find her sharing coffee with friends or laughing with her hilariously fun husband.

website - https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com

facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Jennifer-Slattery-Author-and-Speaker/100083247680572/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdp9pAKmQbOb_KEHa_69V9A

Does weekly meal planning leave you overwhelmed and unable to take a true day off? Discover a simple system for meal planning, including easy-to-follow menus and delicious, hearty recipes your family will enjoy. Join Becky and Kathi as they talk about making your Sabbath possible. 

Kathi’s new book: Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest

Kathi Lipp is the Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of 20 books, including An Abundant Place: Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can’t Get Away, Overwhelmed, and Clutter Free.  Along with being a part of the InCourage at Dayspring writing team, she is the host of Clutter Free Academy the Podcast! with Kathi Lipp, Facebook group Clutter Free Academy, and Clutter Free for Life.

Website - https://www.kathilipp.com

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

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathilipp/?hl=en

Join Becky and Suzanne as they discuss the parenting a rebellious teenager. Suzanne shares her personal journey of parenting her rebellious teenage son – and how she fought to save him from self-destruction. Learn how her greatest resource was God’s Word and prayer for her son.

Suzanne’s New Book - Unconditional: How A Mother’s Love Rescued Her Rebellious Son

Suzanne J. Roragen, Texas born and raised, went on a blind date with her future husband that opened her eyes to all the places yet to be explored. Twenty years traveling and writing around the globe as a military spouse created opportunities for Suzanne to expand her world view and share her vision through words. Her degree from UNLV in journalism and communications honed her wordsmith talent that she pressed into service over the various Air Force assignments as editor of several newsletters, a wellness blog, and an adjunct position with a large global policy think tank, proofing research documents. But through all the adventure and movement, full-time job number one was raising her son, Nicholas. Suzanne’s roots are now loosely planted in the desert Southwest, where she presses keys to laptop when she isn’t joining her husband in all facets of operating their Chick-fil-A restaurant. Learn more at suzannejroragen.com. 

Connect with Suzanne:

https://www.suzannejroragen.com

https://www.instagram.com/unconditionalsuzanne/

https://www.facebook.com/suzannejroragen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-j-roragen-0b437426/