The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith

When tragedy hits we can't always make sense of it but we know that God is with us and that we can trust Him. Today Kim shares of the sudden loss of her 14 year old daughter, Naomi in a drowning accident. Though her story is difficult, Kim's faith amidst tragedy will be a blessing to you. 

  The facebook group mentioned in this episode: Christian Moms of Large Families that Homeschool  

Book recommendation from this episode: Angel Unaware by Dale Evans Rogers

Join Pam at my Blog Tending Fields

Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas Facebook group (now called Tending Fields Mom's Group)

Please also check out these episodes on The Mom Next Door; Stories of Faith

Hope After Child Loss an interview with Jill Sullivan from While We're Waiting Ministries

Grief, Loss and Community an interview with Kim Mendoza from Heart of the Cumberland ministries

This episode will be a gift to you as you ponder the work of motherhood. Meredith's testimony of ministry life in harmony with raising children will be a blessing to you. A few resources shared in this episode are: 

Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman (affiliate link)

The River Community Church   

And as always, you can find me at: 

My Blog: TendingFields.net on Instagram @TendingFields

Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas Facebook group (now called, Tending Fields Mom's Group)

#missionalmotherhood #momsonmission #raisingchildren #motherhood #momlife #titus2women #christianparenting #christianmom #momsinministry #pastorswife #missionaryfamily #servinginthehome #servethelordwithgladness

My friends Celeste walks us through her journey of hope. Though she had recently given birth and would assume she had complete health, Celeste received a cancer diagnosis. But it is through this trial she learned more of the hope available in Christ. 

Tending Fields.net

Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas (NOW Tending Fields Mom's Group) on Facebook

Like many young women, Heather desired to grow in her walk with the Lord as she entered into motherhood. Today we chat about battling the world's expectations for pregnancy and aligning them instead with the truths of God's Word. 

You can find more about Heather at: 

Website: HeatherCofer.com

Check out the book (affiliate link)

And you can find me at my website TendingFields or on Instagram @TendingFields

Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas Facebook group (now called, Tending Fields Mom's Group)

#christcenteredpregnancy #christianparenting #Christianmom #focusonjesus #growinginthelord #pregnancy #preparingyourheart #motherhood

God reaches us where we are and can use our story for His glory. Nancy shares about her past history of abortion and her current ministry to women facing the same decisions of her youth. You will be inspired to live for Jesus as you join us today. 

You can find Nancy at Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic

For more encouragement: Deeper Still

Other podcasts on this topic:

#125 Heart for the Unborn - Melissa Heiland

#118 Unconditional Love for Women In Crisis - Suzanne Burns

#90 Healing the Abortion Wounded Heart - Lisa Mackie

#79 Recycled and Redeemed - Goldie Winn

Join me at Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas Facebook group (now called, Tending Fields Mom's Group)

Check out the website @ TendingFields.net

#crisispregnancy #unplanned #unplannedpregnancy #anotherabortion #abortioninthechurch #abortionregrets #godcanstilluseme #servingthelord #testimonytime #pregnancyclinic #cookevillepregnancyclinic

Olesya's marriage was crumbling and her faith was being challenged. But God worked to turn that around for her good and for His glory. Some resources mentioned today in this episode are:

Mission Minded Families ( Ann Dunagan)

Ministry donations- tax deductable                  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/eastsalemfellowship (make sure to note for Maddox Family Missions)   https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/olesyamaddox

Pam's Blog: Tending Fields

Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas Facebook group (Now called Tending Fields Mom's Group)

FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) affects many more families than we realize. Though not a medical provider, Natalie Vecchione shares so much from her 18 years of lived experience parenting a child with a diagnosis of FASD. She will offer you hope and resources as you listen.

Visit her online at:   Instagram @FASDHOPE  She is also on Pinterest and Facebook at  FASD HOPE

Make sure you look for her podcast, http://www.fasdhope.com/podcast/

Natalie now has a book out, you can find it on Amazon (affiliate link)

Connect with Pam on Instagram@TendingFields you can also join an encouraging community for moms on Facebook at Tending Fields Mom's Group

TendingFields.net

#FASD #fetalalcohol #fetalalcoholspectrumdisorder #specialneedsmom #specialneedshomeshooling #specialneedsadults #adaptiveliving #accomodationstosucceed #christianparenting #hopeforspecialneeds #Christianmom #titus2 #developmentaldisabilities

As Jennifer battled depression and multiple health challenges within her family, she looked to the Lord and what she knew to be true. It was there that God met her and led her in a better way.  * Jennifer is not a doctor, this episode should not constitute medical advice, just a few moms talking over coffee. 

You can find Jennifer at: www.jennifergreene.org

mentioned in the podcast today: https://www.westonaprice.org/

Pam's Blog: TendingFields.net

Less Than Perfect Christian Mamas Facebook group: (now called, Tending Fields Mom's Group)

On Instagram @TendingFields

#depression #healthchoices #foodfreedom #healingfoods #healthfood #westonprice #foodforlife #healthychoices #betterhealth

When our sons each joined the Army we understood that it would bring new things. What we didn't know at that time is that God was preparing for each of us, as special friend for our own journey as a military mom! We hope that you are encouraged by our conversation today. Please share this podcast with those who are embarking on a similar path. 

Some resources we mentioned:

The Power of Praying for your Adult Children by Stormie O'Martian

Volunteer for the USO  

Check out Pam's blogpost "Boot Camp for Military Moms"

Also check out Be Safe, Love Mom by Elaine Brye and my interview with Elaine #91 Be Safe, Love Mom

Sometimes our thoughts can get us into trouble. Robyn was in the depths of despair but she has overcome! Robyn ministers to women in her Facebook group, Catch Your Thoughts with Robyn Mulder    and also on her website on Focus Friday. You can find her at RobynMulder.com

Robyn was a contributing author in

Also,  the book, "Companions in the Darkness" by Diana Gruver   (Affiliate link)

If you are looking for a community of women to encourage your heart, please join Pam and her friends on Facebook in Tending Fields Mom's Group

And join Pam over on Instagram @TendingFields

#depression #anxiety #overwhelm #takingthoughtscaptive #suicidalthoughts #restored #emotionalhealing #overcoming #overcomer