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Embrace Your Everyday podcast

177 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratings

Although life is full of highs and lows, more time is spent in those in-between moments. Determining how to spend your time on any day takes intentionality. This podcast is about doing the small everyday things which enable you to do the grand things in your marriage, home and family. Live a life you will remember. Invest your days in things that will last longer than you. Remember, your life is not a dress rehearsal. If you delay doing what is important, you might never have the chance to really do what you want to do.

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Ep. 140 Talking to Your Children About Dating

April 23, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

Parenting is hard work. The stages of childhood change rapidly. Before you realize it, it will be time to talk about dating. Approaching this subject with your child can be downright intimidating. Before you begin, know that today's dating culture is radically different from when you were a teen and young adult. Sexual promiscuity is rampant. Sexual identity, date rape, binge drinking, emotional cheating, sexting and a host of new and more shocking behavior is the normal for today's teens. B...

Ep. 139 Dehumanizing Our Daughters - Choose Beauty

April 16, 2024 13:11 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

As the mom of two beautiful daughters the topic of beauty materializes often. This conversation is intended to validate the beauty in your daughter and mine. It is imperative that we speak to the dehumanizing of our daughters by the culture that they live in daily. What are the messages that they hear about beauty? What do they hear about their beauty? Dehumanizing deprives a woman of dignity, respect, human qualities, personality and self-worth. 

Ep. 138 When the Game is Over

April 02, 2024 15:18 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

As a rough water lifeguard and an eager health enthusiast, I completely support physical exercise being part of raising a whole child. However, I struggle with the emphasis on sports in today's youth culture. While sports is about fun and exercise, it's benefit can be much greater. More importantly, I think that playing recreational sports offers a platform to talk about how to respond when winning and losing. Self-control, hard work ethic, determination, stamina and a never-give-up attitude...

Ep. 137 Saving Without Scissors - Saving on Food

March 27, 2024 19:23 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

Due to the financial strain people feel in the current economy, discussions about food cost occur more frequently than ever. Many rising costs offer us little options for keeping our funds in line with our earnings. However, food is one of those more flexible categories. Discover easy-to-implement ideas on saving without scissors on food costs.  More on FOOD: Meal Planning for One 5 Easy Ideas to Cut Food Costs Breadmaking 101 Bulk Cooking With 10 Easy Ideas Hum of the Home Boo...

Ep. 136 Need More Time?

March 20, 2024 15:13 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Need more time? Looking for ideas to boost efficiency in your daily routines? Scrutinizing your everyday with the goal of more play time, more learning time or just more rest? Would you like less housework? Less time in the kitchen? Consider a few of these 10 hacks to gain more time in your everyday. More time management ideas: Morning Habits That Might Sabotage Your Day Speedy Kitchen Cleanup in 5 Easy Steps Cleaning Your Home with Weekly Contributions Laundry Simplified 6 I...

Ep. 135 Women's Refuge of Vero Beach

March 12, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

If you're looking to be restored, renewed or refreshed the Women's Refuge at Vero Beach is a place of hope and healing. This refuge offers solutions for those desparate with emotional, physical, mental and spiritual woundedness through Biblical counseling and a live-in environment where hurting women can find healing. For women who feel trapped or stuck, they learn freedom through Christ at the Refuge. Some women stay two weeks while others stay for three to nine months. Discover a place of ...

Ep. 134 A Passionate Advocate for Women's Mental Health: Donna Robart

March 05, 2024 14:53 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Psychiatric nurse Donna Robart responded to the overwhelming invitation to be God's daughter.  For over 25 years her experience as a registered psychiatric nurse exposed her to the great need for the spiritual component of mental health healing. As a co-founder of the Women's Refuge in Vero Beach, Florida, Donna has made a measurable impact over the last 23 years as a passionate advocate for those afflicted with and suffering from emotional, mental and spiritual tragedies. Donna offers a bea...

Ep. 133 Team Cleaning as a Couple

February 27, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Let's be honest, keeping a clean living space is hard. It is just plain work. Some of us love the process of cleaning just as much as the results. Others struggle to create the routines and rhythms to maintain their space daily and weekly and seasonally. In order to live this life well, we must determine easy, workable patterns to maintain our space. If you are married with a teammate, here are some ideas to efficiently complete this work together.  More ideas on cleaning: Expect and In...

Ep. 132 Nurturing My Nest book

February 20, 2024 15:50 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

This book offers inspiration for intentional homebuilding and custom built education. Discover easy, practical hacks for saving time and money in domestic ways. Identify the uniqueness in your child and create a custom plan that maximizes his or her potential. If you are in the trenches of parenting, this resource infuses courage as well as encouragement. Embrace intentional living in your home. Find this book and Hum of the Home book on Amazon. More ideas about HOME: Emotional Intelli...

Ep. 131 The Strength of Influence

February 07, 2024 14:33 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

Who will be influenced by my life? Who will be influenced by your life? Who will be influenced by those you influence? Consider the roles that you play. Are you living as a strong influence in these roles? What might be preventing you from having the influence you desire? Woundedness? Fear? Insecurity? Habits? Selfishness? Jealousy? Need for apologies? Need for forgiveness? Explore the ways you might intentionally lean into your roles with influence!! Our conversation offers five ways to str...

Ep. 130 Lies Women Believe

January 30, 2024 12:06 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

Women are inundated with lies about God, about ourselves, about our marriage and about children. What are some of these lies? What are the truths needed to combat some of these lies? My beliefs represent my worldview. It is critical that I renew my mind with the truths that God reveals in His Word. Continually, I must identify toxic thinking and pursue healthy, truthful thinking. It is the every day habits that make up my life. More inspiration:  Private Worship The Audible Voice of ...

Ep. 129 Identity Amnesia

January 24, 2024 18:52 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

Because I know God as my Father, I am confident in who I am in Him. His fondness of me is unfathomable, reliable and true. On any day when the vortex of the world threatens to vomit fear, despondency and panic, I still. Grabbing a front row somewhere in nature allows me to breathe deeply and remember my identity as a deeply loved child of God. These three lies and four truths offer deep insight.  More on this conversation at www.nurturingmynest.com  More on FAITH: Who Am I? What is My...

Ep. 128 The Audible Voice of God

January 16, 2024 14:56 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

The audible word of God is available for you and me anytime we desire to hear it. Truthfully, I read my Bible out loud even when I am by myself so that I can use more of my senses to fully take in His truths. So often when I read I am overwhelmed by God's love for me as well as His power as creator of the physical world I live in daily. Our Father God designed you and me for relationship with Him. The great void in our spirit when we are not connected to Him is filled when hear the audible w...

Ep. 127 No Resolutions - Just Sweet Intentions

January 09, 2024 22:28 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

As I thought of the renewing season at the beginning of the year, I thought it best to consider sweet intentions. Considering areas of physical, spiritual and relational health offered delightful ways to practice gratitude and motivate new habits. Live the life you dream. More on this topic in the companion blog at www.nurturingmynest.com  This material is taken from the book Hum of the Home: Routines and Rhythms of Homemaking and Nurturing My Nest: Intentional Home Building and Custo...

Ep. 126 Soul Keeping

January 02, 2024 16:22 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

How much of life is lived in the shallows? Suddenly, life becomes deep as a tragedy, death or even a birth sharpen our awareness. When my interests only go as deep as myself, I am shallow. A deep soul empathizes and sees others. When we ignore our interior life, it is impossible to have the exterior life that we desire. Clarity and authenticity are impossible. How do we keep our soul? The stream is your soul. You are the keeper. Explore this conversation with us. Read more of this conversa...

Ep. 125 The Story Behind "What Child is This?"

December 18, 2023 14:37 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

Our gift to you is this dramatized reading by Tim Simpson telling the history behind "What Child is This?" Tim is a professional narrator who shares his gifts with all of this season. Gather a friend or your children to hear this fascinating story. Knowing the background behind this well-loved song will change your understanding as you sing it. The tune of Greensleeves is most familiar when joined with the poetry of William Dix. The author was an insurance salesperson for money, but a poet a...

Ep. 124 Rethinking GIFTS

December 14, 2023 16:36 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

As an enthusiastic gift giver, I have recently reevaluated my gift giving patterns. Gifting should not be a burden. Push back from this response. Buying gifts should be an expression of friendship and love. See if these five ideas offer a fresh way for you to think about gifts. Find new ways to gift. Think of ways to do things differently. Remember happiness is self-made. Be creative as you rethink gifts. More on this conversation at www.nurturingmynest.com Find inspiration on HOME and F...

Ep. 123 How to Get the Stress Out When You are Stressed Out

December 06, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

Nobody is immune to the virus of stress. All of us are vulnerable to the bacteria of stress. All of us have to deal with things that just come with life and they all cause stress. The boundaries between work and leisure, private and public, are dissolving so that we have no rest. We are overwhelmed by how we have to do and we struggle with priorities to remember and agendas to keep under control. Check out these ideas to get the stress out if you get stressed out! More inspiration on FAITH...

Ep. 122 A Christmas Checklist for Busy Moms

November 27, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

Take charge of this Christmas by planning to enjoy it thoroughly. This Christmas checklist offers ideas for more choices encouraging you to create an intentional Christmas for your family. Enjoy more. Do less. Embrace preparedness.  More on this topic at www.nurturingmynest.com. More podcasts on Christmas: More Presence than Presents at Christmas The Little Known Story of Christmas Christmas Stovetop Potpourri What I LOVE About Christmas! Christmas Musings with Ronnie Ste...

Ep. 121 10 Ideas for Letting Go of Expectations this Holiday Season

November 20, 2023 15:11 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB

While traditions certainly hold value, they also can involve stress. Holding too tightly to unreachable expectations can evaporate all the joy out of the holidays. Letting go of expectations can eliminate stress and make room to create happy new memories. Check out these 10 Ideas for letting go of expectations this holiday season. For more on this topic, check out the blog on www.nurturingmynest.com More podcasts on Christmas: More Presence Than Presents this Christmas Christmas S...

Ep. 120 Grit - 5 Characteristics of GRIT

August 22, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

People with grit are some of my favorite people. When I am building a team, finishing a project or just need encouragement, I look for my gritty friends. Over the years I have determined that grit is essential to academic and career success. Grit is the inner power to stick with something or someone when it is hard. Let's dig into the nitty gritty of what it takes to recognize a person of grit, or better yet, to be a person of grit. Check out these five characteristics of GRIT! More on bei...

Ep. 119 What NOT to Do When Making New Friends

August 17, 2023 13:30 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

Perhaps you have been thinking about making new friends. Perhaps you need to find better healthy friends. Perhaps you need to be a better friend? Friendship with family and others is the most meaningful ways to spend your life. Vunerability, honesty and loyalty are all features of a quality friend. Success in friend making is partially determined by your discretion in knowing what NOT to do when making friends.   Read more on this topic @ www.nurturingmynest.com More on FRIENDSHIP:  ...

Ep. 118 How to Make Friends and Keep Them

August 10, 2023 14:27 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

Friendship has always been important to me. I believe that the relationships that we have in our  family and friends are our real legacy. The experiences and life energy of friendship create our most meaningful life. Nothing is more important than the investment we make in the people in our lives. To maximize our everyday life, it is imperative that we know how to make friends and how to keep them. Listen for 10 ideas to make quality friends and 10 ideas to keep those friends.    Read th...

Ep. 117 Car School

August 01, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

One of the easiest and most productive habits that a mom or dad can cultivate for noticeable success is implementing car school. Whether you homeschool or choose traditional school, you likely realize how difficult it is for your child to sit still to read, memorize or listen. Because I have succeeded wildly with this idea over my twenty plus years of parenting, I vouch for it enthusiastically! More on FAMILY:  The Value of a Mom 10 Secrets from 35 Years of Marriage Loving on Moms...

Ep. 116 Keep a Clean Home with Easy Weekly Routine

July 26, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

Keeping a clean home is hard work, but not impossible. Over the years as the oldest of four siblings and mother of five kids. I have collected some ideas on efficiency. In college I cleaned houses for my college money. One of the secrets of keeping a clean home is to contemplate what needs to be done weekly and placing it on a workable schedule. Being consistent and thorough will really promote a happy result. Here are some of my best ideas for a weekly cleaning ideas. More ideas on HOME a...

Ep. 115 10 Morning Habits that Might Sabotage Your Day

July 19, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

Your morning habits set the tone for the day ahead. Establishing a morning routine can propel you to a successful, productive day. Unfortunately, many people allow unhealthy habits to wreck their potential for the best outcome. Check out these 10 helpful habits that could sidetrack you from having your best day. More on GOOD LIVING: 10 Minute Face Who Am I? What is My True Identity? Nighttime Routines More on HOME and FAMILY @ www.nurturingmynest.com   

Ep. 114 Private Worship

July 12, 2023 18:07 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

From the time I was a little girl, I would pray and talk to God throughout the day. Then I would listen. I would listen all day every day. Prayer and worship with my Father God were like an ongoing conversation. Worship can be words or music. Let's explore the types of worship and how to engage in private worship in our every day. More on FAITH: What is a Christ Follower? 7 Ideas for to a Supernatural Prayer Life Teaching Your Child to Serve: Spiritual Formation @ Home Book on H...

Ep. 113 Nighttime Routines

July 04, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Routines create high achievers. There, I said it. This content, properly applied, increases your productivity and success. Creating a nighttime routine customized to your needs helps you unwind from the day and prepare for tomorrow. Set yourself up for success! More on a healthy YOU: 10 Minute Face Ready for REST Things I Have Learned So Far Books available on Amazon on HOME and FAMILY: Hum of the Home: Routines and Rhythms of Homemaking Nurturing My Nest: Intentional Homemak...

Ep. 112 A 10 Minute Face

June 20, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

So, what is a 10 minute face? What other kind of faces are there? What can you actually do with your face in 10 minutes? Why is it important to "embrace your everyday?" More on being the best version of yourself: Invest in the Long Game Nighttime Routines I See You: The Epidemic of Loneliness 20 Social Skills to Increase Your Socialbility Things I Have Learned So Far   Lots of Ideas on Home and Family @ www.nurturingmyname.com

Ep. 111 The Value of a Good Father

June 14, 2023 22:51 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

Fatherhood on earth actually comes from the fatherhood of God. Fathers play an oversized role in our lives. It is truely impossible to understand the meaning of life and the truth of Christianity without understanding the center of the whole story is one of eternal love and glory between the Father God and His only son, Jesus Christ. God created fatherhood on earth as an introduction to who he is. More on HOME and FAMILY @www.nurturingmynest.com Watch the movie Show Me the Father by the...

Ep. 110 Ready for Rest

June 08, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Rest is an important part of living an intentional life. While I am intentional about work, I am equally intentional about rest. Currently, I am working at being better at rest. Are you ready for more rest? More on HOME and FAMILY @ www.nurturingmynest.com More podcasts you might like: 7 Simple Ideas to a Supernatural Prayer Life Emotional Intelligence  Breadmaking 101  

Ep. 109 Be Ridiculously Happy in Your Marriage

May 31, 2023 15:43 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

Even after 35 years of marriage, I feel that Tim and I are still working to make this friendship, this marriage, even better. Although we have been together for a long time, we are still learning and growing on this journey. While we are not perfect, I think we are happy. Here are five things we know about marriage. More on HOME and FAMILY @ www.nurturingmynest.com  Other podcasts on MARRIAGE: Hedges: Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It Marriage With Benefits In-Laws: Are ...

Ep. 108 10 Ways to Save Money on Homeschooling

May 23, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

Whether you are just beginning your homeschool journey or are somewhere down the line, the cost of homeschooling is not a small concern. Discover new ways to eliminate costs in one or more of these ten ways to save money on homeschooling. Read more on this topic at www.nurturingmynest.com More on HOMESCHOOLING: Considering Homeschooling? Start HERE! Raising a Writer Expect and Inspect Method: Teaching Children to Clean 

Ep. 107 Considering Homeschooling: Start Here!!

May 17, 2023 02:01 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

If you are considering homeschooling, here are eight things to begin evaluating. From accessing your strengths and weaknesses along with your child's to gaining the support of your spouse, intentional thinking can really pave the way to a successful homeschool journey.   For more on HOMESCHOOLING, check out this book available on Amazon: Nurturing My Nest: Intentional Home Building and Custom Built Education  More on HOME and FAMILY @ www.nurturingmynest.com

Ep. 106 The Value of a Mom

May 10, 2023 13:47 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

Motherhood is not an entry job with part time hours. Being a mom is hard work every day. To be entrusted with the life, health and development of a tiny human being takes commitment and prayer. If you are a mom, I would encourage you to look beyond the daily busyness. Being a good mom deserves a standing ovation!! Check out the long list of some of the jobs a mom does daily @ www.nurturingmynest.com More on FAMILY on these podcasts: Loving on Moms with New Babies Birth Order Mo...

Ep. 105 Literature Rich Classical Education

May 02, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Coming into the summer months, or Christmas break or even just a regular weekend, prioritize some free time to indulge in literature rich material for your child. Invest in your child by regularly buying books for them to read.  For more podcasts on the children in your life: Teaching Your Child to Serve: Spiritual Formation @ Home Loving on Moms with New Babies Raising a Writer

Ep. 104 Contributions: Teamwork in Cleaning Your Home

April 25, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

When functioning as a domestic engineer for a family of seven, research, charts and new motivations are a must for success. The on-going need for all things related to cleaning and cooking forced me to find routines and rhythms that led me to some of these formulas. Look for the FREE downloads for weekly contributions, age appropriate contributions and contribution charts @www.nurturingmynest.com More podcasts on cleaning: Purging: Making More Space Speedy Kitchen Cleanup in 5 Easy S...

Ep. 103 Purging: Making More Space

April 19, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

One of the most important concepts to living in an orderly home is to consider the space that is available to you and plan how you use that space. If it is too crowded, consider purging. Reclaim your living space. Live in the space you own. More on cleaning and cleaning @ www.nurturingmynest.com Other podcasts on cleaning: Speedy Kitchen Cleanup in 5 Easy Steps Expect and Inspect: Teaching Your Children to Clean Cleaning Your Home With Weekly Contributions

Ep. 102 7 Simple Ideas to a Supernatural Prayer Life

April 12, 2023 16:54 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

God has given us prayer as a means of supernatural power. Prayer is engaging in conversation with God, not robotic rhetoric. Prayer is not words repeated out of obligation or tradition. If you are new to being a Christ follower, or like me, if you are eager to grow in your maturity as a Christ follower, here are seven simple ideas to a supernatural prayer life.  FREE downloads: Prayers for Your Child Prayer for Generational Sin For more on HOME and FAMILY: www.nurturingmynest.com ...

Ep. 102 Names of God in Spoken Word

April 04, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

The names of God throughout scripture reveal the nature of our Father God. This spoken word identifies God throughout the books of the Bible. Settle in for this profound reading. Play it on repeat. Find a beautiful, quiet place and let it soak into your deepest part.  For more on FAITH, check out these podcasts: When God Calls a Woman: Conversation with Shirley Davis Who am I? What is My True Identity? What is a Christ Follower?   Books on Amazon: Nurturing My Nest: Intentio...

Ep. 101 Easter: The Essence of the Gospel

March 28, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Long before dawn on Easter morning, about 100 believers gathered on Coconut Island with eager hearts. Many new worshippers of Christ anticipated this day. Easter Sunrise Service in Hawaii was an annual celebration with baptisms, a distinctly local breakfast and Easter service. Let me share my memories of spiritual Easters, ideas for celebrating a spiritual Easter, thoughts for Easter baskets, a fun inspiration on "egging," and some suggestions for books to read this season. More on this to...

Ep. 100 Celebrating 100 Podcasts - Sharing Our Stories

March 21, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

Thank you to all of our listeners who have been listening weekly to our conversation. Thank you for sharing with friends and family, for giving us five stars and writing a review. Tim & Leah share their life story and along with the their spiritual formation journey. Hear how being a Christ follower guides their everyday. If you love a good story, this podcast will be one of your favorites!! More inspiration @www.nurturingmynest.com More on HOME and FAMILY in Leah's books which are avail...

Ep. 99 Our Gifts to YOU!

March 14, 2023 15:56 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Our gifts to you include 100 podcasts, over 100 blogs @nurturingmynest.com and two books on Amazon: Hum of the Home: Routines and Rhythms of Homemaking, Nurturing My Nest: Intentional Homemaking and Custom Built Education. Look for easy to use ideas on parenting, discipline, marriage, home, family, miscarriage, infertility, infidelity, spiritual formation, social skills, toxic thinking, radical monogamy and more. Let us know what you have loved hearing about in these first 100 episodes. ...

Ep. 98 10 Secrets from 35 Years of Marriage

March 07, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

This April Tim and I will be celebrating 35 years of marriage. While this number seems overwhelming, we strongly believe that we are better versions of ourselves in this season than we were in the beginning. This conversation invited Tim to share his favorite five secrets along with my five secrets. Marriage is hard work! As we enthusiastically embrace this new season, we don't take it for granted. None of us are promised tomorrow. Forever is not a thing. Today is a gift. For more on MARRI...

Ep. 97 Emotional Intelligence

February 28, 2023 14:28 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Many believe that emotional intelligence (EI) is more important to success in life than a high IQ. Intuitiveness is a natural gift for some, but it can also be learned and practiced. Check out the signs of EI along with the value of EI. Explore ways to use EI and key actions steps to increase your EI. More on this topic on the companion blog @www.nurturingmynest.com More podcasts on RELATIONSHIPS:  Radical Monogamy Vance Vacation: Building Family Community Investing in the Long ...

Ep. 96 Photo Books - 10 Ideas to Legacy Building

February 21, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

Creating memories and legacy with our photos and videos is one of the most important, yet daunting, tasks. Just beginning my seem so overwhelming that paralysis sets in permanently. Creating a photo book is not as hard as it seems. Whether you are creating a board book for a little one in your life or compiling a lifetime of stories for your family, these same 10 ideas will guide you to the finish line. Read the blog on these ideas @ www.nurturingmynest.com More ideas on HOME and FAMILY...

Ep. 95 Neighboring

February 14, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

Neighboring is not a new concept. Some might call this hospitality, friendliness or welcoming. Neighboring is not simple, but it is easy. It is an intentional mindset of togetherness, of congeniality, of amicability, of peacefulness and just warmth. It is really touching others physically, emotionally and spiritually. More on Neighboring @ www.nurturingmynest.com  More content on Relationships:  Who am I? What is My True Identity? Radical Monogamy Investing in the Long Game I...

Ep. 94 Teaching Your Child to Serve: Spiritual Formation @ Home

February 08, 2023 18:08 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

Raising a child well requires consistent thinking, planning and intentional actualization. Ideation of purposeful values succeeds with consistency, diligence and established routines. Part of the practical application of spiritual formation at home is teaching a child to serve. Careful thought offers ideas for daily, weekly, monthly, annually and occasional opportunities. Here are 10 practical ideas for teaching children to serve. Read this same content @ www.nurturingmynest More inspir...

Ep. 93 Radical Monogamy

January 31, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Radical Monogamy is a concept that is electrifying the world of relationship choices. When I first heard about this idea, I smiled. I wondered if this was supposed to be funny. What could be radical about monogamy? Wasn't this the same ideas as another word that started with "m" - marriage? Join me as we explore the obvious question, "What is radical monogamy?" Bonus content is 10 Ideas to create a happy, successful monogamous marriage!!!! More on marriage on these podcasts: Keeping You...

Ep. 92 Loving on Moms with New Babies

January 24, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Moms with new babies need extra love and care. No matter your age, you likely know someone who has a new baby. Being prepared to show practical kindness to a new mom is seriously so important. Here are 10 things that new moms need. More inspiration on HOME and FAMILY @www.nurturingmynest.com Other podcasts on Family: Songs for Life: Music for Spiritual Formation for Children Training Your Child NOT to Interrupt Expect and Inspect Method: Teaching Children to Clean