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 maybe about ten percent of the...
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 Resist Instruction In this...
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 have shared this journey with...
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. When my kids were young, we...
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 and margin in your day to stop...
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 doing. In this episode, Erin...
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 platform that uses data scraped...
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 the distance that is growing...
When you set goals, do you set goals for and with your kids? In this episode, I want to talk with you about how you can help your kids set and keep goals. I have gathered together some general goal-setting advice as well as ways to support your kids in their goals. I also have some examples of...
I spend time every year journaling and reflecting on the previous year. I have mixed feelings going into 2023, but I want to see this new year in the way that God wants me to see it. What if we chose to ask God to change us when we encounter challenges and struggles? The holidays are not always...
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