
Listen and Trust God’s Leading with Misty Phillip (Part II) – ETB #41
Misty Phillip joins me for part II of our conversation on how to listen and trust God's leading in your life. Today we focus on the steps she's learned about waiting that will help you learn how God is working in your life as you wait for his lead. In this...

Listen and Trust God’s Leading with Misty Phillip (Part I) – ETB #40
Learning to listen and trust God's leading takes intentionality and practice. These are disciplines Misty Phillip put into practice early in her life. She joins me to discuss how God led her from corporate work to homeschooling to writing and speaking and then to...

My Child Would Not Do THAT – ETB #39
When I saw other children publicly act up or act out, I thought my child would not do THAT. My children knew right from wrong. Have you thought that, too? While it is true that children do the darndest things, we never expect our children to disobey, be unkind,...

Hurt and Heartbreak Over the Holidays – ETB #38
Tis the holiday season to be jolly! A season full of thanksgiving and joy and family. While many people are welcoming this season with great anticipation, there are an awful lot of people experiencing hurt and heartbreak over the holidays—an empty seat at the table, a...

Turn Heaviness to Hopefulness – ETB #37
Heaviness is not an uncommon feeling these days. But what if we could turn heaviness into hopefulness? Well, we can! In today's episode, we are going to unpack specific steps you can take to rid yourself of the heaviness that is robbing you of the hope God wants you...

Raising Kids Amid Cultural Chaos – ETB #36
How do we raise children in a culture of chaos when confusion and strife surround us? And how do we remain steadfast while adjusting along the way? While the culture is in chaos, you can tune out the turmoil and provide the stability in your home. Parenting has...

Fast from Social Media Feed to Feast on God’s Word with Wendy Speake – ETB #35
Today, I'm joined by author and speaker Wendy Speake to discuss her new book The 40 Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distractions for Real-Life Devotion. Wendy shares how our spiritual lives are impacted when we trun to social media or sugar or anything...

How to Discuss Post-Election Results with Children – ETB #34
It's time to exhale; the election is over! You've prayed and voted. Now it's time to discuss the winners and losers with your children in a constructive way so they learn how to express their views with clarity and conviction. How to discuss post-election results...

7 Election Week Tips to Talk with Children – ETB #33
Elections can create tension between family members. But we can discuss politics, share our positions, and engage in dynamic conversations with our children without blow-ups and slammed doors! Here are some election-week tips! Election Week...

Wisely Choose Who You Listen To – ETB #32
Do you know people who believe they know the right way to parent children? I sure do. Over the years, I've encountered many well-meaning people eager to help me get it right! Some of the advice I've been given has been good, but some haven't! That is why you must...