The Connected Mom

Find yourself being angry or responding harshly...even when it's the last thing you want to do? Today's episode with guest Amber Lia is a conversation about triggers and anger in parenthood...and practical advice on what you can do to change. We're here to help you make sure that connection with your child is the strongest, healthiest bond it can be!
 
ABOUT OUR GUEST
A former high school English teacher, Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom of four little boys ages 5 to 15. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Chattanooga, TN. A certified independent health coach, Amber offers insight for all things health and wellness for anyone looking to live life to the full! When she's not building sand castles with her boys on the beach, or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you can find Amber writing to encourage families on her blog.

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ABOUT HER BOOK
Triggers: Exchanging Parent’s Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses examines common parenting issues that cause us to explode inappropriately at our children. Moving beyond simple parenting tips on how to change your child’s behavior, authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer biblical insight and practical tools to equip and encourage you on the journey away from anger-filled reactions toward gentle, biblical responses.

How do we best talk about race and cultural differences with our kids? We should...but sometimes we avoid it because we aren't sure what to say. Listen in! We're thankful to discuss this important topic with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.
 
Website mentioned: https://colorfulconnectionsbook.com
BONUS RESOURCES as free downloads: "Pre-Prayered" Journal and Questions Pack

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an award-winning author, speaker, wellbeing thought-leader and host of I Choose My Best Life podcast. She spent over 20 years in clinical practice as an internal medicine physician. Dr. Saundra speaks internationally to audiences on topics of faith, wellness, and healing. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at IChooseMyBestLife.com

ABOUT THE BOOK
Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations

Many conversations are happening at home and in church about difficult and timely topics--but when it comes to race, too many Christians are silent. It's time to speak up. But where do we start?

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld enter a transparent and open dialogue about race, privilege, bias, and discrimination.

As you witness the real-time provess of meaningful discussion, you'll see how these women model healthy conersations--giving voice to pain without blame, expressing anger without ridicule, and asking questions without guilt.

These pages are filled with vulnerable personal stories, biblical teaching, conversation starters, and practical next steps. By the end, you too will be equipped to have your own colorful conversations, and find your place in healing the racial divide and bringing together the body of Christ.

We're all about connection at The Connected Mom--and today we're jumping into why connection with our kids is SO important. We glean some amazing tips and encouragement from our guest, Dr. Gregory Jantz. Dr. Jantz has written extensively and even has a book on this topic The Power of Connection: Maximize Your Health and Happiness with Close Relationships.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Gregory Jantz is a best-selling author of over 45 books. He is a go-to media authority on behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN. As an innovator in the treatment of mental health, Dr. Jantz educates on a variety of therapies including nutrition, sleep therapy, spiritual counseling, and advanced DBT techniques. With a passion for helping people, he is committed to sharing his vision of balanced health and Whole Person Care. He is the founder of The Center - A Place of Hope.

The word "theology" can freak people out. But don't run away! As a mama, we want to help you understand "theology"--the study of God and why it's so important as we parent. That's why we have two amazing guests on today who wrote a book to equip parents with theology in a visually engaging way.

"I'm going to say this simply, moms. After you're done here in this conversation, you're going to know that you are a theologian, providing some of the most important work in your kids' lives and setting a theological foundation. So here's to you!" - Brayden Brooksheir, co-author of Flash Theology

ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Brayden Rockne Brookshier and Jenny Randle are friends as well as family who love discussing theological concepts. For over ten years, they’ve both served in ministry leadership, developing resources that merge gospel-centered truths with practical application. Their conversations and collective strengths have led to the development of theology resources that help their global church family thrive. For more info visit flashtheology.com.

Brayden Brookshier serves on the teaching team at Newbreak Church, San Diego. With a master’s in New Testament and a bachelor’s in Biblical Studies, Brayden is the author of A Resurrected Cosmos and teaches biblical Greek at Horizon University. Although he is a pastor and theologian, Brayden’s favorite titles are husband and “Dada.”

From Hollywood to a small island in Florida, Jenny Randle's creative ventures over the last twenty years have reached millions. She is the cohost of a top-ranked podcast, the author of numerous books, and a wife, mom, Emmy®-award-winning editor, speaker, and ministry leader. Jenny is currently working toward a master's in theology at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Brayden's Podcast: Adventures in Theology
Jenny's Podcast: Shut the Should Up

ABOUT THEIR BOOK (available 3/7)
Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More
This is an invitation to the curious, those who want to know God and interact with their faith in a new way.  
Grow in awe of God as you discover the beauty and depth of him through 31 bite-sized truths of theology. Flash Theology offers you stability in your faith so you can endure whatever life (or wrong thinking) throws at you. 
 
Jenny Randle and Brayden Brookshier believe Christians are missing out if they leave theology to pastors and scholars. In this highly accessible book, Jenny and Brayden help you:

• Understand theology through compelling visual aids.
• See the connection between God’s character and your identity.
• Internalize truths about God’s heart for you.
• Find encouragement in life’s purpose through a greater understanding of who God is.

God invites every Christian to know and enjoy him forever. Through illustrations, Scripture, and approachable teaching, Flash Theology shares 31 bite-sized truths of Christianity in a way that inspires both gratitude and awe.

Today we're talking about weight and dieting and *all* the things involved with body image. Becky and our guest, Laura Acuña, share their stories of battling body image and yo-yo dieting that left them feeling defeated...and even impacted their families. Listen in as we dive into this important topic of understanding the roots of disordered eating and turn to the hope found in God's Word. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Laura Acuña is a speaker, author, bible teacher, and coach. She has served as a women's ministry leader for over 22 years. She's a graduate of Liberty University. She earned a degree in Christian counseling and a minor in Biblical studies. She's the co-founder of Sisters in Faith Ministries, a nonprofit ministry to women in the Damascus, Maryland area. Married to Pat, the two are parents of three sons and one daughter in love and they're first time grandparents. Laura has written a wonderful devotional called Still Becoming Hope and Healing for the Diet Weary Soul. 

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Marriage! Here’s the thing, in the thick of parenting challenges, it’s easy to let things slide in your marriage. However, In God’s design husband and wife are to function as one. Their relationship is to be growing and thriving, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. So it’s important that we talk about our marriages and how to cultivate those in the thick of parenting challenges. This week we're talking about marriage and why it’s so important to keep your marriage alive in the parenting journey.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Our guest today, is a marriage expert. Pam Farrel and her husband Bill have been working together to help couples and families for more than 40 years. The Farrels are popular speakers, best-selling authors and the co-founders of Love Wise, a ministry dedicated to helping people build successful relationships. The couple has co-authored numerous books including Red Hot Monogamy and Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. They have three children (+ three beautiful daughter-in-laws) and seven grandchildren.

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Today we’re continuing our series on mental health issues . . . and specifically when it affects your spouse. We’re talking to Becky's dear friend Tracy Arntzen about finding hope when mental health issues enter your marriage. We chat about how to stay connected with God, and your husband, and also help your kids through that battle.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tracy Arntzen is a passionate wife, mother of 3 sons, and longtime student of the Bible who runs a non–profit called Saving Susan Ministry. She and her husband, Jay, own a thriving business. Tracy has served on the North Georgia Autism Board, and she has helped found the Georgia Bridge Academy, which helps kids with disabilities find a pathway toward a career track. She is a speaker and is in the process of writing her first book. Every week Tracy writes encouraging devotionals through her blog on We Pray Through. She and her husband love to golf, hike and go on mission trips together. Tracy is passionate about God’s Word and prayer.

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If you're a parent to a teen or have teens you love, listen in. Today we're talking about teen depression--what to look for and what to do when you identify that a teen you love may be depressed. With all that is going on in our world it's so important to recognize the warning signs and have a plan when depression enters the picture. Dr. Jim Coil joins us and shares a lot of very helpful information and wisdom.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Jim Coil, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has provided counseling services in the San Diego area for more than 25 years. Dr. Coil has worked extensively with adolescents, young adults, professional athletes, musicians and artists, collegiate athletes, and adults with struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addictions including chemical dependency and sexual addictions, family dynamics associated with addiction, and individuals post-treatment and in recovery. "My approach to counseling is to develop a respectful and meaningful connection with each client through compassion and understanding. I provide a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to nurture self-understanding and support. I combine insight and guidance to equip you to have the skills to better manage your life, and in the process, obtain overall wellness, greater peace and joy."

Mentioned in the episode:

• Article by Dr. Jim Coil: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression and Suicide
• Research by Dr. Jean Twenge regarding social media.

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Did you know that at least 1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression or anxiety? Postpartum depression is considered the number one complication of childbirth. Listen in as we dive into these very real issues and how they can affect us and those we love. Ashley Hudson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, joins us for a very real, practical episode. "You deserve to feel better." Please share!

Links Ashley mentions in the show:
https://psidirectory.com/ 
www.postpartum.net

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, go to your nearest Emergency Room immediately.
Suicide hotline: Call 988
Text this Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ashley Hudson is a lover of Jesus and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She lives in Denver Colorado with her high school sweetheart and two beautiful children. Through her practice, Pearl in Process, Ashley treats Trauma and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Using a web of storytelling and practical teaching, Ashley strives to equip parents and their support systems to properly detect and respond to mood and anxiety disorders with confidence and compassion. Ashley teaches courses through her online platform, provides both virtual and in-person therapy, and has written several books available through Amazon.

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Our guest Jenny Randle is here to remind us that creativity comes in all forms . . . and our kids may express creativity in a variety of ways. Join us as we identify creative “killers” and glean a few ideas on how you can foster creativity in your child(ren). Find creative ways to connect . . . you won't regret it!

Free download mentioned in the episode: 31 FUN AND EASY WAYS TO GROW your kids’ God-given creativity!

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jenny Randle is an Emmy®-award-winning editor who went on a journey to discover what it really means to live on purpose.

Her search for meaning in life's everyday moments led her to create resources that merge profound gospel-centered truths with practical application. From Hollywood to a small island in Florida, Jenny’s creative ventures have reached millions.

Jenny has been in vocational ministry for over a decade, creating content for local churches to international ministries. She currently leads a ministry organization that provides prayer, classes, and community where leaders are empowered with the truth of God's word and transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jenny is the author of Courageous Creative, Getting to Know God's Voice and her newest book Dream Come True (Harvest House Publishers). She also co-wrote the forthcoming book Flash Theology releasing Spring 2023 (David C Cook). Jenny ministers around the nation preaching and teaching about the theology of creativity, calling, and the Holy Spirit. 

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