What do Moms' need most?  Mother's Day flowers? Or chocolate? Or beautiful jewelry perhaps!? 

Katie Lewis of the much-loved brand, Dear Mushka, is with us to talk about what moms truly need most! Katie shares some of the difficult story of tragically losing her mother, and through that finding God's Word to be her lifeline.

Her brand, Dear Mushka, grew out of this experience.  

Katie shares about her story and we agree that more than all the other stuff (as good as it is) what us moms need most is Truth from God's Word!  

And... visit dearmushka.com and use code: Monica for 15% off everything on the site!

Show notes: monicaswanson.com/dear-mushka

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

Tricia Goyer, author of a lot of books :), and Mom to ten (!!) is with me today to talk about her new book (co-written with Robin Jones Gunn) called “Before You Meet Your Future Husband: 30 Questions to Ask Yourself and 30 Heartfelt Prayers” Tricia shares from her own experience facing a teenage pregnancy, and how that shaped her heart to raise her own children. 

Though the book we are drawing from is for girls/young women, (12 and up, approximately) we are applying this conversation to topics important to talk to our sons and daughters about. This may be a great episode to invite your teenager to join you for!  Notes and links found over on my website:

www.monicaswanson.com/Tricia-Goyer

Thank you to Artza Box for sponsoring this episode!  Use this link and CODE: BOYMOM25 for 25% off your Holy Land Subscription box (thinking Mother's Day gift idea!) 

Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

I am so excited to be diving into the new monthly podcast feature where I am sharing highlights from my book, Raising Amazing: Bringing up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes Without Being Asked! Today we get to cover Chapter One: All-In! – Fully Embrace Your Role as Parent. 

This chapter opens with my scary experience of nearly losing my first son right after birth, as well as my honest experience with mommy-burnout. I talk about perspective, and how being all-in is a decision we make, not just a feeling we experience.  At the end I share 4 things being an all-in parent is not, and then I offer a long list of how we can show our kids that we are ALL-IN!  Find a link to get the full downloadable list of 25 ways to be all-in, over in my website show notes:

Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

This episode's Sponsor:  ARTZA BOX!  The quarterly subscription box from the HOLY LAND!!  You'll love it -- and it makes a great (Mother's Day!) gift! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Hopefully you caught last week’s episode where Megan Hyatt Miller gave us a little “Brain Science 101”.  We talked about what it means to “Mind Your Mindset” (from her book with that title!) and the three steps to embrace a better mindset. Understanding this process can be an absolute game changer for your business, family, and every area of life.

Find show notes and links at: www.monicaswanson.com/megan-hyatt-miller-2

Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

Find Megan’s free gifts and downloads at www.mindyourmindsetbook.com/monica

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

If you feel stuck in just about any area of life -- from parenting, to business or finances, to your health, this interview may be just what you need! Today I am talking with Megan Hyatt Miller  --  President and CEO of Full Focus, a best-selling author, and mom to 5 kids! Through challenges she faced after adopting two of her sons, Megan discovered life-changing truths about the power of our thoughts...and our ability to change our thoughts -- and therefore, our lives!

Megan and her Father, Michael Hyatt, co-authored a book on this topic, titled: “Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking." Today Megan shares with us three simple, proven steps to rewire your brain for better thinking and the results you are looking for! I love how this topic aligns with the Biblical call to be "transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). 

Good news!!  -- Next week Megan will be back to apply these concepts specifically to parenting!  I hope you enjoy this episode, and you can find links to everything we talk about over in show notes:

www.monicaswanson.com/megan-hyatt-miller

Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

Tickets are available now for this weekend’s Christian Parenting Digital Event: “EVERY PARENT WANTS TO KNOW” !  Link here or go to www.perfectlyimperfect.org/monica

Find Megan’s free gifts and downloads at www.mindyourmindsetbook.com/monica

Family life is busy, and parenting can be downright overwhelming. Oh how we need the sound wisdom of successful parents who are a step ahead of us to encourage us along the way. Today's guest, Miles Mettler is exactly that! Miles is an ambassador with Focus on the Family, and he has raised 4 amazing kids into adulthood. He has so much wisdom to share!  Miles is the author of 52 Parenting Principles: How to bring out the BEST in your kids which we are drawing from in this episode!

In today’s conversation Miles talks about the importance being intentional about listening to our kids, avoiding the lectures, (so hard!) being “disciplined in your discipline” and more. I found so many nuggets to hold on to in this episode, and I think you will too!  Find show notes with links over at: 

Raising Amazing book page: www.monicasawanson.com/raisingamazing

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Will I see you at the Perfectly Imperfect “Every Parent Wants to Know” digital event on April 14th?  I hope so!  Sign up’s are open and it is going to be SO GOOD! Use my link to get your tickets now:

Welcome to the FIRST episode of my new monthly podcast feature where I’ll be sharing highlights, nuggets, and free downloads and resources from my book, Raising Amazing: Bringing up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes Without Being Asked. I am so excited to walk through these chapters with you on the last Wednesday of each month of 2023! 

This might be a good time to gather some friends to meet up with each month for coffee + podcast listen to chat through the chapters of Raising Amazing!

Today’s episode is brief as I am sharing simply from the “note to readers” at the beginning of the book. This is about the heart of the book, including the title, subtitle, and what to expect. Also, I take a moment to speak directly to the Dads…as this book is for them as well! ☺  

www.monicaswanson.com/Raising-Amazing-introduction

CHARACTER TRAINING COURSE doors are open this week! 

Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

the Perfectly Imperfect "Every Parent Wants to Know" Digital Event Tickets are now available at www.perfectlyimperfect.org/monica

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

We all want our kids to have good character, but we don’t always consider how crucial character is to our kids’ future success.  In today’s interview, former multi-billion-dollar investment manager, Dennis Trittin, helps us connect the dots and find even more motivation for raising kids of character. 

After over 30 years managing investments and studying successful leaders all over the world, Dennis shifted his focus to sharing what he had learned with the next generation.  Writing books and speaking to students, parents, and educators, Dennis is passionate about inspiring the next generation to embrace the kind of character that will help them get jobs, (and not get fired from them!) nurture healthy relationships, and live happy, fulfilling lives. Today we draw from his chapter on Character from his book, What I Wish I Knew at 18: Life Lessons for the Road Ahead.

It is great timing for the conversation because next week, (Monday, March 27th- Friday, March 31st) the doors to my Character Training Course will be once again open!  See more and grab links below!

Raising Amazing book page: www.monicasawanson.com/raisingamazing

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

If you are like 100% of the parents I know, 😉, your kids' relationship with screens causes you some amount of stress (and likely a good amount!) This is a difficult issue and one we might feel we will never catch up on. (and we're right.)

Arlene Pellicane is a great help on this topic! She has done a lot of research and written a number of books to support parents raising kids in this screen-driven world. Two of her books were co-written with Gary Chapman (of the 5-Love Languages!) and in today’s conversation we are touching on some of the most practical and helpful topics they share!

Arlene and I talk about the decision of whether or not to give a child a smart phone, (Arlene has a great solution to that one!) time limits on screens for kids, and how we can set better examples as parents in our own relationship to screens!  I think you’ll find this conversation super practical and encouraging!

Find some of the notes I took for you and links in show notes:

www.monicaswanson.com/arlene-pellicane

www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Raising Amazing book page: www.monicasawanson.com/raisingamazing

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org