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136 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 495 ratingsFull of practical wisdom and inspiring encouragement for moms. You’re a mom. You’re kind of a big deal. This podcast is for you!
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Creating a Lifegiving Table with Sally Clarkson :: ITA136
October 17, 2017 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBI’m not much of a cook, but I’m always amazed at the power of a good meal to pull everyone away from what they are doing and spend time together talking and eating. Today we’re talking about building and strengthening our family around the dinner table with the ever-inspiring Sally... Read more
Families Impacting the Global Water Crisis — with Laura Blank :: ITA #135
September 22, 2017 15:47 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBThere is good news about the global water crisis. In 1990, 76 percent of the world had access to improved drinking water. Today, that number is nearly 91 percent and growing. Unfortunately, nearly 1,000 children under age 5 still die every day from diarrhea caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation,... Read more
Freedom From Frustrating Finances with Erin Odom :: ITA #134
September 05, 2017 14:35 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBWith an upside down mortgage, growing family and a too-small income, Erin Odom and her husband were frustrated with their finances. She shares their powerful story of getting to the roots of their financial problems, making a plan to address them and keeping their marriage intact in the process. “We... Read more
Israel: Where Faith Meets Place with Heather MacFadyen :: ITA #133
August 25, 2017 19:17 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBThrough some miraculous circumstances, my guest Heather MacFadyen took a powerful trip to Israel this past spring. She shares how that trip impacted her life, her walk with Jesus and changed her understanding of the Holy Land and the people who live there. “If Christians want to really know God,... Read more
Faith-Based Decision Making with Carey Bailey :: ITA #132
August 18, 2017 13:52 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBWe all search for peace and clarity in life’s big decisions. Life coach Carey Bailey shares how to build up faith-based decision-making processes in your life. “It’s not my job to try and be in control, instead it’s my job to trust God in the little things and the big... Read more
More than Motherhood, Rediscovering You with Chrystal Evans Hurst :: ITA #131
August 08, 2017 05:36 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBBestselling author, speaker and homeschooling mother of five, Chrystal Evans Hurst shares her rich wisdom on how to live the life God has called you to even when our dreams don’t match our current reality. “Our life is a journey and God wastes nothing. Everything about you, your experiences, your... Read more
Strong Parenting & Hero Dads with Dr. Meg Meeker :: ITA #130
July 28, 2017 00:45 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBMom and pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker shares wisdom and rich insight on parenting, teens, and fatherhood. You’ll want to bookmark this one to listen to again and again! Highlights… “You pursue your children, enter their world and stay there.” “A parent helps develop the identity of a child” “Being in... Read more
Training Boys to be Modern-Day Knights with Heather Haupt :: ITA #129
July 14, 2017 13:34 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWhen stories about knights, battles and medieval heroism caught her boys’ imaginations, Heather Haupt used it as an opportunity to teach them about the code of chivalry. Drawing from real accounts in the middle ages, she challenged her boys to become modern-day knights in training. “This has so shaped the... Read more
Make God Famous with Lisa Lloyd :: ITA #128
June 13, 2017 05:30 - 37 minutes - 35 MBActress and mom Lisa Lloyd shares how God brought her to a deep place of surrender after a painful experience in her life. Through that experience, she felt called by God to make his name famous and invite others to do the same. “Wherever we’re at in life, God... Read more
The Power of Summer Reading (Aloud) with Sarah Mackenzie :: ITA # 127
May 30, 2017 06:23 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWith the beginning of summer right around the corner, keeping our kids occupied and enjoying family activities are typically high on everyone’s list. What if you could accomplish both by adding the simple activity of reading aloud together? Sarah Mackenzie, homeschooling mom of 6 and founder of the Read Aloud... Read more
Worshipping God in the Midst of Pain with Kari Jobe :: ITA 126
May 16, 2017 06:27 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBChristian music singer and songwriter Kari Jobe shares about her motherhood journey and the story behind her new album The Garden. After a tragedy in her family, Jobe wrote worship songs about finding hope in the midst of loss, peace in the midst of uncertainty and God’s presence in the... Read more
Craving Jesus More Than Netflix with Jennie Allen :: ITA #125
May 10, 2017 14:04 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJennie Allen is a recovering achiever who is passionate about Jesus. She is the author of the new book, Nothing to Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard, and is the founder of IF: Gathering, which exists to gather, equip, and unleash the next generation to live out their... Read more
Stories of Adoption, Hope and Purposeful Family Life with Tricia Goyer :: ITA 124
April 26, 2017 11:56 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBTricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to her husband John. She shares her family’s story about adopting seven children ranging in age from 2 to 16 after her three biological children were older. In and around the hustle and bustle of family... Read more
Saying Yes, Finding Beauty in God’s Plans: with Heather Avis :: ITA 123
April 20, 2017 16:03 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBMother of three adopted children—two with Down syndrome—Heather Avis has learned that it’s the lucky few that recognize God’s plans are best, even when they seem radically different than our own. “I had no clue that by saying yes to adoption and yes to Down Syndrome, the ripple effect would... Read more
Intentional Friendships with Lisa-Jo Baker :: ITA122
April 10, 2017 18:11 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBMom and author Lisa-Jo Baker has served as a community manager at www.incourage.me for seven years talking with women about what makes Godly friendships work. She shares what she’s learned about finding and fostering friendships that are more like sweatpants than skinny jeans and how to avoid potential friendship roadblocks.... Read more
Plan Life Around Your Passions with Christy Wright :: ITA121
March 21, 2017 05:59 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBMom, entrepreneur and business coach Christy Wright shares her heart for helping moms create their own businesses and plan their lives around what matters to them most. “You have permission to create a schedule and a life that looks exactly what you want it to look like. At the end... Read more
Using Our Fighting Words with Ellie Holcomb :: ITA#120
February 28, 2017 06:01 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWhen we realize we’re believing lies about who we are and God’s purpose for our life, we have a choice — admit defeat OR fight back with the truth of God’s word. In this podcast, singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb shares how she memorizes scriptures to use as ‘fighting words’ against lies.... Read more
Trusting God with Your Outside-the-Box Kids with Sally Clarkson :: ITA119
January 24, 2017 06:01 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAuthor Sally Clarkson shares her journey with her outside-the-box son Nathan, and how God is able to do miracles we can’t even imagine when we trust His voice instead of the loud voices of the world. From his early childhood, Sally Clarkson’s son Nathan was bursting with creativity and uncontainable... Read more
Motherhood, Redemption & Good Stories with Beth Moore :: ITA118
January 17, 2017 12:29 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBEvangelist, author, and Bible teacher Beth Moore chats with us about her new novel The Undoing of Saint Silvanus, her love of good stories and how God can redeem all things. In her debut novel, New York Times best-selling author Beth Moore tackles themes of brokenness and redemption all wrapped up... Read more
Dancing Free of Expectations with Jess Connolly :: ITA117
January 12, 2017 08:09 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWe can get trapped by other’s expectations of who we should be and what we should do, but that isn’t God’s best for us. Jess Connolly shares how she stopped living her life by other people’s expectations and learned to walk, run and even dance in the freedom God’s approval.... Read more
Life-Coaching 101 :: Carey Bailey :: ITA116
December 13, 2016 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBDo you feel stuck in your current life situation? Or maybe you know where you want to go, but need help figuring out how to get there? Life Coach Carey Bailey breaks down what life-coaching is, how it can help you, and how to fit it into your life. In... Read more
Money Habits for Living the Life You Want :: Rachel Cruze :: ITA114
November 29, 2016 12:03 - 28 minutes - 26 MBTalking about money can be hard. My guest, Rachel Cruze, shares some money habits for living the life you want, and the first one has nothing to do with budgets or spreadsheets. Expenses and debt can add stress and worry to your marriage and your family life. Rachel Cruz,... Read more
Others-Centered Living in a Self-Centered World :: The Kit-Kat Show! :: Karen Ehman :: ITA115
November 15, 2016 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBDo you feel overwhelmed by the self-centered, social-media-consumed culture we live in? Do you want to learn (and teach your kids!) how to become more others-focused? Karen Ehman joins us today with some super inspiring stories and ideas of how to listen well and offer small gestures that can have... Read more
Loss, Miracles, and Hope :: Sarah Rodriguez :: ITA113
October 21, 2016 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBWhat do you do when your life looks like one tragedy after another? Do you believe that God will take your most devastating moment, and make your story triumphant? I’m truly honored to get to talk with Sarah Rodriguez today. Sarah’s difficult journey started with infertility. But that was only... Read more
The Truth about Work Life Balance with Jessica Turner :: ITA112
October 10, 2016 15:34 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHow can you balance a career and family and feel satisfied and successful in both roles? What does work life balance really look like? Is it possible? These are some of the questions Jessica Turner and I discuss in today’s episode of the Inspired to Action Podcast. Whether you work... Read more
The Power of Proactive Parenting with Jim and Lynne Jackson :: ITA#111
September 21, 2016 06:34 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBToday we’re chatting with Jim and Lynne Jackson about the power of proactive parenting. How we can be proactive and learn IN ADVANCE of the seasons and situations our kids go through (as much as possible) so that when the moment comes, we are ready? And what if your spouse... Read more
Seeing Grace in the Unfolding Constellation of Life and Motherhood :: Mandy Arioto :: ITA110
September 06, 2016 06:40 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBDo find yourself frazzled, lonely, and just generally not living a life full of joy? You are not alone. Mandy Arioto, the President and CEO of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers), normalizes the darkness that mothers often face. She recognizes how the rhythms of creation speak to the rhythms of... Read more
Practicing Presence :: Shauna Niequist :: ITA 109
August 14, 2016 03:04 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBShauna Niequist joins us today with some amazing insight on how to be more present in the areas of life that matter most. Do you find yourself filling up your days with all the things you should do, and consequently running around feeling disconnected from God, from your family, and... Read more
Loving Your Actual Life :: Alexandra Kuykendall :: ITA108
August 09, 2016 06:01 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBDo you find yourself always longing for the next phase of life? This is for you… Alexandra Kuykendall joins us today with insight on how to love and relish the life you’re already living. In This Episode You’ll Hear… Alexandra’s journey to start loving her actual, current life. About the... Read more
Parenting in the Midst of Pain :: Christa Black Gifford :: ITA107
July 28, 2016 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBDo you ever feel unsure about how to handle the pain in your life? How much should you share with your children? What do we do with the pain? Where is God in the midst of our pain? Author Christa Black Gifford opens up about her own painful story and... Read more
Developing a Love of Reading in Your Kids :: Jamie Martin :: ITA106
June 21, 2016 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDo you dream of your kids loving to read, but just don’t know how to force that to become a reality? Jamie Martin is with us today with insight, ideas, and resources on how to raise children that love to read and are more globally-minded because of books. In This... Read more
Stop Fixing Behavior and Start Building Belief :: Jim and Lynne Jackson :: ITA105
June 14, 2016 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDo you ever feel like all those consequences you’re doling out for bad behavior are only causing a rift in your relationship with your child? Jim and Lynne Jackson are Parenting Coaches (can a get a “Hallelujah?!”) who are sharing about turning your focus from “fixing” your child’s behavior to... Read more
Conquering Kid Clutter with Ruth Soukup :: ITA104
May 31, 2016 06:41 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBDo you feel overwhelmed by the clutter of “kid stuff” in your home? Tune in to hear Ruth Soukup give us some helpful tips and ideas on living in a peaceful space. In This Episode You’ll Hear… How to declutter your kids’ toys without the drama. How to shift the... Read more
Mompreneurs: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business with Christy Wright : ITA 103
May 17, 2016 06:45 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBSo often as moms, we put our hobbies, dreams, ideas, and skills on the back-burner. Maybe you think no one would want what you’re offering. Or maybe the logistics of starting a business are just too intimidating. Entrepreneur Christy Wright is inspiring us today with great ideas on how to... Read more
Fighting Insecurity :: Annie Downs :: ITA102
April 26, 2016 06:33 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBAnnie Downs has a way with words. She is one of my (and my daughters’) favorite story tellers and wisdom slingers. And as engaging as she is on paper, she may be even more so live. Today we’re chatting with Annie about a topic that moms fight more often than... Read more
Fighting Motherhood Myths with Ruth Schwenk :: ITA101
April 12, 2016 19:38 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThere are so many motherhood myths out there we start to believe once we become moms. They can hold us back from living out our mission as moms. When we believe those myths about ourselves, they change how we can best parent and love our children. My guest on this... Read more
Parenting without Regret :: Laura Seibert :: ITA100
March 29, 2016 06:49 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOf all the people that I’ve ever interviewed, there are few people I could recommend with more integrity and wisdom than Laura. Her words as a mom and a wife hold such weight and I was greatly encouraged by what she said about owning motherhood. I know you’ll be inspired by... Read more
Simple Bible Study Tips for Busy Moms :: Katie Orr :: ITA99
March 15, 2016 06:52 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAs moms, it can be challenging to find time to go as deep as we want into Scripture. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Katie Orr, a pastor’s wife and the author of a new bible study series that you will love. Katie’s tips and ideas for how... Read more
Embrace Life, Live Curiously :: Logan Wolfram :: ITA96
March 01, 2016 15:44 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBAs moms who are raising the next generation, something that is so important is reigniting our faith. As we teach and model this for our children, they watch and pick up on how we live out our faith. Logan Wolfram, my guest on this episode of the podcast, is the... Read more
Preparing for the Teen Years :: Elisa Pulliam :: ITA95
February 20, 2016 07:12 - 1 hour - 58 MBEvery time Elisa shares with us on the podcast, she offers so much wisdom and insight. Today’s episode is no exception! We chat about parenting tweens and teens differently but fairly, paying attention to the state of our child’s heart, having transparent conversations and preparing for the teen years. I loved... Read more
Building a Beautiful Home from the Inside Out :: Sally Clarkson :: ITA98
February 03, 2016 08:05 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBSally Clarkson has changed the way I look at my home. It’s not just a house to decorate. Building a beautiful home is about creating a family culture, fun traditions and an environment that gives life to everyone who enters. Join me today as we talk with Sally Clarkson about... Read more
Breaking Busy :: Alli Worthington :: ITA97
January 22, 2016 15:07 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBHow to we get off the hamster wheel of busyness? This is the question Alli Worthington and I chat about in today’s episode. You’ll be inspired by Alli’s story and the wisdom she learned along the way. In This Episode You’ll Hear… The importance of taking time for yourself to avoid... Read more
Rest Easy Moms, We Are Not the Rescuers :: Sally Lloyd-Jones :: ITA94
December 08, 2015 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBI can’t tell you how much I enjoyed talking with Sally Lloyd-Jones! She has such encouraging words for us, particularly about how we as moms are not called to be the rescuers of our children. You won’t want to miss the episode as Sally reminds us that we aren’t called... Read more
Learning Differences and What Is Most Important :: Jenni Eastin :: ITA93
November 30, 2015 17:45 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBToday I’m talking with Jenni Eastin about raising children with learning challenges. We discuss everything from educational opportunities to managing our own expectations as mothers. Whether your child has a learning challenge or not, Jenni has so much wisdom to share with all mothers as we choose to celebrate progress... Read more
Open Arms :: Foster Parenting :: Elizabeth Oates :: ITA92
October 20, 2015 19:46 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBToday I’m chatting about foster parenting and adoption with my friend Elizabeth Oates. Elizabeth’s powerful story will inspire you to examine your own limits and find ways to be the Church to those who need a family and to those families who have chosen to foster parent or adopt. In... Read more
The Hard Road To Becoming :: Jenny Simmons :: ITA91
October 06, 2015 16:38 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBShe’s literally a rock star mama. Today we’re chatting with Jenny Simmons, the former lead singer of the band Addison Road. We talk about what unconventional motherhood looks like, what she did when her tour bus blew up (!) and how to recover when our dreams die. And I have to tell... Read more
To Look After Orphans :: Bethany Haley Williams :: ITA90
September 29, 2015 18:41 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” – James 1:27 When I read the raving recommendations from Bob Goff, Katie Davis and Esther Havens, I knew I had to... Read more
The Great School Debate – Our Story and Questions to Consider – ITA89
September 22, 2015 16:46 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredtoaction/ITA89-The_Great_School_Debate.mp3″ social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] There are so many different ways to educate our children. There may be even more opinions on what’s best. Today I’m not bringing you answers, but instead offering some criteria to use when asking questions. As you look at figuring out... Read more
Creating Space for Your Soul to Breathe with Emily Freeman :: ITA 88
September 08, 2015 15:15 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIf your soul needs room to breathe or if you’re swept up in expectations and hustle, Emily offers an invitation to slow down and live in the small moments. And surprisingly enough, it circles back to Tuesday, an ordinary day in our week. If you’re wondering how to celebrate your... Read more
Battling the Entitlement Epidemic with Amy McCready – ITA87
September 04, 2015 15:59 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIf we’re honest, we as adults struggle feeling entitled as much as our children do. Amy McCready has been working with parents of toddlers to teens for years and she continues to see recurring themes of kids not taking responsibility, not feeling motivated, and struggling to handle disappointment – but... Read more