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August 07, 2024TMV Episode 85- Back to the Basics: The Value of Life Skills Pt. 1
TMV Episode 85 – Back to Basics: The Value of Life Skills Pt. 1
The life skills we are sharing in this series are so fundamental to our lives as moms, that we have created a four-part series to make sure we cover them all. Today we discuss the importance of Christ-centred parenting and its role in teaching our children essential life skills. Join us as we define life skills that we as Christian mothers should possess and teach to our children, and hear from Kristin, Jismarie, and Kirra about the house rules that form the foundation for life in their homes. We touch on teaching manners, implementing rules, and more. We also share parenting goals and what it really looks like to teach our children to honor the Lord and be a blessing to others.
Key Points From This Episode:
Life skills Christian mothers should possess and teach to our children.
Kristin and Jimmy’s three house rules for their eight children: honor authority, tell the truth, and think of others.
The importance of kids having other voices in their lives.
Our responsibility to train our children to honor the Lord and be a blessing to others.
The power of consistency.
Parenting with the end in mind.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Jismarie Ramos
Kristin Scroggins
32 min
July 24, 2024TMV Episode 84- Biblical Principles Pt. 2
TMV Episode 84 – Biblical Principles – Part 2
Welcome back to part two of our two-part series on Biblical Principles through books, with the amazing Dr. Kelly Rhodes. In this episode we cover how the Awana program incorporates biblical teachings to support literacy development, Kelly’s recommendations and best practices for fostering literacy skills at home, how to use secular resources to teach biblical principles, and so much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
How the Awana program incorporates biblical teachings to support literacy development through the skill of memorization.
Her recommendations for best practices for fostering literacy skills at home.
Using secular books and resources to teach biblical principles.
Recommended resources for middle-schoolers and older kids.
Her thoughts on incorporating biblical principles in readying infants and toddlers for school (including reading readiness)..
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Awana Program
I Don’t Want To Be A Frog
Daily Bible Experience for Preteen Kids App
Ted Decker
Who Would Win Series
National Park Mystery Series
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Jismarie Ramos
Kristin Scroggins
28 min
July 10, 2024TMV Episode 83- Biblical Principles Pt. 1
TMV Episode 83 – Biblical Principles – Part 1
As moms, we are often our children’s first teachers, guiding them from crawling to brushing their teeth and even learning to read. We are thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Mrs. Kelly Rhodes. Kelly is a reading specialist with a wealth of experience and insight, here to share valuable tips and strategies for nurturing a love for reading through the lens of Biblical principles. Join us as we dive into part one of our two-part series with Kelly and explore how you can foster a passion for literature in your home and family with a Biblical worldview.
Key Points From This Episode:
The Biblical principles Kelly incorporates to maintain a literature-rich home.
How she’s fostered a love for reading and literature in her family.
Tips and tricks to help kids learn to read.
Her thoughts on audible books versus reading in hand.
Kelly unpacks how biblical teachings can guide parents in supporting educators and teachers in the classroom and at home.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Who Would Win Book Series
I Survived Book Series
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on Twitter
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on Twitter
Kristin Scroggins
30 min
June 26, 2024TMV Episode 82- Our Testimonies Pt. 2
TMV Episode 82 – Our Testimonies – Part 2
Today, we’re diving into part two of our mini-series, Our Testimonies. Join us as we explore the challenges we’ve faced and conquered in our faith. We delve into the profound impact our relationships with our families have had on all of our lives and our connection with our Heavenly Father. We share our insights on navigating moments of doubt, finding them as positive motivations, and how our multicultural backgrounds and encounters have enriched our walks with Jesus.
Key Points From This Episode:
Kristin unpacks the challenges she has encountered on her faith journey and discusses how she has overcome them.
Kirra begins our discussion on how our relationships with our fathers impact our lives; including our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Navigating moments of doubt and uncertainty in our faith.
Why having doubt can be a good thing to help us draw near to God.
We share stories of how our multicultural backgrounds (and encounters) have enriched our faith journeys.
The importance of building your life within your community (your village!)
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on Twitter
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on Twitter
Kristin Scroggins
35 min
June 12, 2024TMV Episode 81 – Our Testimonies Pt. 1
TMV Episode 81 – Our Testimonies – Part 1
Today we are recognizing the importance of sharing our personal journeys about how we’ve grown in Christ, we decided to launch a special mini-series called Our Testimonies. We are diving into the details of our unique upbringings and discuss what inspired our faith journeys. We also reflect on pivotal moments where we encountered the truth of Jesus’s identity, explore how our multicultural backgrounds have shaped our understanding of Jesus and our faith, and even share our middle names!
Key Points From This Episode:
Jismarie, Kirra, and Kristin share their testimonies.
Special moments from our journeys that made us realize Jesus truly is who He says He is.
How our multicultural backgrounds have influenced our understanding of Jesus and our faith.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on Twitter
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on Twitter
Kristin Scroggins
37 min
May 29, 2024TMV Episode 80 – Childlike Prayer Part 2
TMV Episode 80 – Childlike Prayer – Part 2
Welcome to part two of our first episode of season five of The Mom Village where we welcome Jed and Melanie Coppenger back to the show. In this episode, we continue our conversation on childlike prayer as we discuss how they incorporate prayer into their house, figuring out what to pray for, and how they encourage their older children to prioritize personal prayer time. Hear all about their prioritizing and modeling prayer for their children. Finally, the Coppengers share their favorite scriptures and resources they’ve used that encourages childlike prayer.
Key Points From This Episode:
What Jed and Melanie do to incorporate prayer into the fabric of their home.
The beauty of the Psalms and how to pray through the scriptures.
How they impart the importance of having personal prayer time with their older children.
Why they prioritize going to church on Sunday.
Their favorite resources to help inspire childlike prayer.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jed Coppenger
Jed Coppenger on LinkedIn
Jed Coppenger on X
Jed Coppenger on Instagram
Melanie Coppenger on X
Melanie Coppenger on Instagram
21 Days to Childlike Prayer
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on Twitter
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on Twitter
33 min
May 15, 2024TMV Episode 79 – Childlike Prayer Part 1
TMV Episode 79 – Childlike Prayer – Part 1
Welcome to the first episode of season five of The Mom Village! Today we welcome the wonderful Jed and Melanie Coppenger to discuss Jed’s book, 21 Days to Childlike Prayer, and why it’s important. You’ll hear about our guests, how they met, and about their family. Jed tells us about his book and what some common prayer misconceptions are. Jed describes what childlike prayer is, the four principles of it, how it can be achieved, and how Melanie contributed to the writing of the book. Melanie then goes on to tell us how she prioritizes prayer as a busy mom and what principles of the book she applies to motherhood. The couple even discusses what their children have taught them about childlike prayer. Don’t forget to stay tuned for part two of this episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
Jed tells us about his book and shares some common prayer misconceptions.
What Jed means by ‘childlike prayer’ and how you can achieve it.
The four principles of childlike prayer.
What principles of the book have been most beneficial to Melanie as a mom.
How to prioritize prayer as a parent.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jed Coppenger
Jed Coppenger on LinkedIn
Jed Coppenger on X
Jed Coppenger on Instagram
Melanie Coppenger on X
Melanie Coppenger on Instagram
21 Days to Childlike Prayer
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on X
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on X
Kristin Scroggins
31 min
October 25, 2023TMV Episode 78 – Budgeting Part 2
TMV Episode 78 – Budgeting Part 2
God owns everything and we are called to be His stewards. By instilling God’s financial principles in our families, we help develop a lifelong understanding of stewardship and discipline. In the second part of our discussion about budgeting, our special guest Dr. Art Rainer, is back to explain God’s design for our finances. He shares practical wisdom that you can apply to your family’s finances. Art highlights how to help our kids learn about the biblical principles of handling money, why you shouldn’t catch your kids before they fall, four guiding principles about charitable giving, and tips on making giving practical. Tune in and listen!
Key Points From This Episode:
How to help kids learn about the biblical principles of handling money.
Why letting your children make bad or unwise purchases is a great financial lesson.
Charitable giving and how it is incorporated into biblical finances – four guiding principles.
Tips on how to make giving (as a principle) practical.
How to navigate the four different money personalities with biblical principles: the spender, the saver, the investor, and the ignorer.
What happens when you start to align yourself with God’s design for money.
How to go about creating a will.
Tax benefits and how to navigate that through God’s design.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Art Rainer
Art on LinkedIn
Art on Instagram
Art on X
Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose
Free Resources
The Emergency Binder
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on Twitter
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on Twitter
35 min
October 18, 2023TMV Episode 77 – Budgeting Part 1
TMV Episode 77 – Budgeting – Part 1
We have been placed on earth and entrusted with the resources God has given us, so it’s critical to learn to be good stewards of those resources. In this episode, we learn how to incorporate principles like stewardship, generosity, and trusting in God’s provision in the financial management of our family budget. Our guest is Art Rainer, a devoted father, and husband to our favorite psychologist, Sarah Rainer. He is a financial advisor and the author of a book called Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose. He’s going to discuss how to create a family budget that aligns with your long-term financial goals, his thoughts on preparing for unexpected expenses, and the importance of having cushion (or margin) in your budget. Tune in to hear from Art and more about his passion for helping people discover and pursue God’s purpose for money.
Key Points From This Episode:
Creating a family budget that aligns with long-term financial goals while accounting for unexpected expenses.
What to do to prepare for unexpected expenses.
The importance of establishing a cushion (or margin) in your budget.
Getting rid of expenses that are unnecessary.
Biblically grounded principles for saving and retirement.
Biblical perspective when choosing insurance and recommendations on the policies to get.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Art Rainer
Art Rainer on Instagram
Art Rainer on X
Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose
More Than Money Podcast
Free Resources from Christian Money Solutions
8 Money Milestones
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on Twitter
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on Twitter
28 min
September 27, 2023TMV Episode 76 – Entrepreneur Part 2
TMV Episode 76 – Entrepreneur – Part 2
In this episode, we continue the conversation with Leny Fralicker, a beloved friend of the show, an entrepreneur, and the owner and CEO of Elderberry Elixir Co., an herbal supplement that supports immunity health. Check out part one, in case you missed it! In this episode, part two, we discover what Leny has learned about finding balance as an entrepreneur, a mom, and a Christian. Why you shouldn’t let society define your idea of success and why all your achievements ultimately belong to God. Leny shares how she and her husband stay grounded in their relationship and why checking in is so important. We also learn about the verses that ground her perspective in the midst of the busy day-to-day activities of being a mom, a wife, and a businesswoman. She shares that she’s continuing to learn to follow God’s lead, even when things feel random and disconnected. Tune in for part two!
Key Points From This Episode:
How faith in Jesus guides business practices.
Setting yourself free from the need to be perfect.
Finding balance as an entrepreneur, a mom, and a Christian.
Leny’s idea of success and why we shouldn’t let society define it for us.
How the Lord uses our marriage relationship to ground us.
How Leny balances her marriage with her work.
Changes Leny would like to see to further Christian entrepreneurs.
Leny shares what’s coming up next for her.
How she is learning to follow God’s lead.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Mom Village Ep. 75 – Entrepreneur Part 1
Elderberry Elixir Co.
Elderberry Elixir Co. on Facebook
Elderberry Elixir Co. on Instagram
Family Church
The Mom Village Email
The Mom Village on Instagram
Kirra Kelly
Kirra Kelly on Twitter
Jismarie Ramos
Jismarie Ramos on Twitter
22 min

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Welcome to The Mom Village! The Mom Village is a Christ-centered podcast led by three multicultural moms. We tackle tough topics, worldview challenges, and difficult questions from a biblical…