The Pros and Cons of Sleepovers – ETB #157
Do you allow your kids to participate in sleepovers? I'm personally not a fan of blanket directives because each family is unique. You have to make a decision about what is best for your family based on the pros and cons of having sleepovers. I was recently on Fox 35...
Guide Your Prodigal Home with Laine Lawson Craft – ETB #156
Do you have a prodigal child? Are you desperate to guide your prodigal home? Laine Lawson Craft has lived this story with her three children. Now she's committed to sharing their testimony and showing parents how to fight the spiritual battle to guide their prodigals...
Extraordinary Forgiveness in the Life of Corrie ten Boom with Larry Loftis – ETB #155
New York Times Bestselling author Larry Loftis is back on the show to talk about the story behind his newest novel. In this spy thriller, Larry tells the story of the life of Corrie ten Boom. Many of us are familiar with the story from The Hiding Place but that is...
Why Children Resist Instructions – ETB #154
Do you have kids who resist your instructions? You tell them to do something and they don't do it. You beg. You lecture. You try to explain why. But, they don't do what you say or they simply ignore you. Why do children resist instructions? 5 Reasons Why Children...
Season 3: A Look Back at God’s Faithfulness – ETB #153
I want to take a moment to talk about God's faithfulness. The Equipped To Be Podcast has reached a major milestone. With this episode and the transition to Season 3, we have marked three years of episodes! There were ups and downs along the way, but I'm so excited to...
How to Deal with Mom Guilt – ETB #152
Do you feel like you're not doing enough for your kids? Does it seem like everyone is doing this mom life better than you? This is mom guilt! Let's talk today about how to deal with mom guilt. Defining Mom Guilt I want to let you know that mom guilt isn't a new thing....
How to Help Kids Manage Boredom – ETB #151
How do you manage boredom? Boredom plagues us all at one time or another. No one is immune to it. Boredom is often a sign that you're tired of the same things over and over, even if you like routine. But, boredom is actually a good thing. It means that you have time...
Feasting on Truth with Erin Warren – ETB #150
I've known Erin Warren from Feasting on Truth for many years online. I recently had a chance to finally meet her in person at a women's conference. Erin has a passion for God's word that I think you'll hear in this conversation about life, ministry, and the work she's...
How to Curb Cheating with OpenAI – ETB #149
Have you heard about OpenAI? It's all over the news right now and kids are learning to use this platform to their advantage. It is so easy to use OpenAI to cheat. As parents, we need to look at how to curb cheating with OpenAI. What is OpenAI? OpenAI is a software...
Mending Fractured Sibling Relationships – ETB #148
When members of the family live in close proximity and spend a lot of time together, there is bound to be tension in relationships at times. As a parent, you can see those nudges, unkind words, and rolled eyes. You can feel that tension between siblings. You can feel...