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MomVision with Elise Daly Parker

74 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Welcome to MomVision! Feel like motherhood isn't quite what you expected? Join Elise Daly Parker for inspiring talks on navigating the chaos and finding joy in mom life. From connecting with your spouse to managing careers and kids, discover practical tips to thrive in this wild journey. With Elise's coaching, shed the weight of expectations and embrace your unique journey. It's time to savor, not just survive, motherhood!

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E30 How to Have Peace on Purpose - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World – Part 5

May 19, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Hello mom who just might feel frustrated and guilty for feeling that way…  Today I’m talking to Jodi Kinasewitz about her story “Peace on Purpose” in our devotional book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World. Jodi is one of four co-authors, along with Jess Carey, Michelle Wilbert, and myself. Jodi lives in Mason, Ohio, with her husband of 20 years Matt, their four children, and their yellow lab, Max. She is a reading specialist and certified yoga instructor, passionate about leading Christ...

Episode 30 -How to Have Peace on Purpose - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World – Part 5

May 10, 2022 13:14 - 27.5 MB

Hello mom who just might feel frustrated and guilty for feeling that way…  Today I’m talking to Jodi Kinasewitz about her story “Peace on Purpose” in our devotional book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World. Jodi is one of four co-authors, along with Jess Carey, Michelle Wilbert, and myself. Jodi lives in Mason, Ohio, with her husband of 20 years Matt, their four children, and their yellow lab, Max. She is a reading specialist and certified yoga instructor, passionate about leading Christ...

E29 Disarming Discontent – Why and How to Diffuse Mom Anger - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World – Part 4

May 05, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Hello mama who just might feel like she's a little sick of not getting help around the house.  I've written the devotional book called Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with three other co-authors. Jess Carey, Michelle Wilbert, and Jodi Kinasewitz. Today, Jess is with me. Jess Carey is an author. The book we co-wrote together is her second book. The first one is Chart a Course - Taking a Journey with God at the Helm. Jess is a wife of almost 16 years and has two middle schoolers - a 14...

Episode 29 - Disarming Discontent – Why and How to Diffuse Mom Anger - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World – Part 4

May 03, 2022 13:09 - 28.5 MB

Hello mama who just might feel like she's a little sick of not getting help around the house.  I've written the devotional book called Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady Worldwith three other co-authors. Jess Carey, Michelle Wilbert, and Jodi Kinasewitz. Today, Jess is with me. Jess Carey is an author. The book we co-wrote together is her second book. The first one is Chart a Course - Taking a Journey with God at the Helm. Jess is a wife of almost 16 years and has two middle schoolers - a 14-...

E28 What’s Stealing Your Peace? Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World – Part 3

April 28, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Hello mama - today I'm going to be talking about our new devotional Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with my friend and co-author Michelle Wilbert. Each story in our devotional journal starts with an anchor verse. Then we have the actual devotional story, reflection questions, a prayer, some journal pages, and some coloring pages, too.  Michele Wilbert has been married for almost 15 years to Brad. They have one son, live in California, and Michele and her husband run a business togeth...

Episode 28 -What’s Stealing Your Peace? Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World – Part 3

April 26, 2022 13:00 - 16.3 MB

Hello mama - today I'm going to be talking about our new devotional Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with my friend and co-author Michelle Wilbert. Each story in our devotional journal starts with an anchor verse. Then we have the actual devotional story, reflection questions, a prayer, some journal pages, and some coloring pages, too.  Michele Wilbert has been married for almost 15 years to Brad. They have one son, live in California, and Michele and her husband run a business togeth...

Episode 27 - Why You Need to Say No to Experience More Peace - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World Part 2

April 19, 2022 12:52 - 7.87 MB

Hello mama who just might feel like you're overwhelmed with all the things on your to do list.  I've just recently written a devotional book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with three co-authors, Michelle Wilbert, Jodi Kinasewitz, and Jess Carey.  I’m sharing with you one of my devotional stories about finding peace that as a mom, I think you're really going to relate to. Each devotional includes a Scripture, story, reflection questions, prayer, along with journaling and coloring pag...

E27: Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World Part 2

April 19, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MB

Hello mama who just might feel like you're overwhelmed with all the things on your to do list.  I've just recently written a devotional book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with three co-authors, Michelle Wilbert, Jodi Kinasewitz, and Jess Carey.  I’m sharing with you one of my devotional stories about finding peace that as a mom, I think you're really going to relate to. Each devotional includes a Scripture, story, reflection questions, prayer, along with journaling and coloring pag...

E27 Why You Need to Say No to Experience More Peace - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World Part 2

April 19, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MB

Hello mama who just might feel like you're overwhelmed with all the things on your to do list.  I've just recently written a devotional book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with three co-authors, Michelle Wilbert, Jodi Kinasewitz, and Jess Carey.  I’m sharing with you one of my devotional stories about finding peace that as a mom, I think you're really going to relate to. Each devotional includes a Scripture, story, reflection questions, prayer, along with journaling and coloring pag...

E27 Why You Need to Say No to Experience More Peace - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World Part 2

April 19, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MB

Hello mama who just might feel like you're overwhelmed with all the things on your to do list.  I've just recently written a devotional book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with three co-authors, Michelle Wilbert, Jodi Kinasewitz, and Jess Carey.  I’m sharing with you one of my devotional stories about finding peace that as a mom, I think you're really going to relate to. Each devotional includes a Scripture, story, reflection questions, prayer, along with journaling and coloring pag...

E27: Why You Need to Say No to Experience More Peace - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World Part 2 -

April 19, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MB

Hello mama who just might feel like you're overwhelmed with all the things on your to do list.  I've just recently written a devotional book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World with three co-authors, Michelle Wilbert, Jodi Kinasewitz, and Jess Carey.  I’m sharing with you one of my devotional stories about finding peace that as a mom, I think you're really going to relate to. Each devotional includes a Scripture, story, reflection questions, prayer, along with journaling and coloring pag...

Episode 26 - Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World Part 1– Meet the Authors

April 12, 2022 12:49 - 36.4 MB

Hey Mom who may not use the word peace to define family life… The first word that comes to my mind when thinking about the momlife is definitely not peace. Maybe chaos is a better word to describe momming. I was a bit surprised. I now know, it's okay. It's a fact of life with children and with family life.  On this episode of MomVision, I’m introducing you to my three co-authors on our recently released book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World.  Through this interview, we’re going to sh...

E26 Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World – Meet the Authors

April 12, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Hey Mom who may not use the word peace to define family life… The first word that comes to my mind when thinking about the momlife is definitely not peace. Maybe chaos is a better word to describe momming. I was a bit surprised. I now know, it's okay. It's a fact of life with children and with family life.  On this episode of MomVision, I’m introducing you to my three co-authors on our recently released book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World.  Through this interview, we’re going to sh...

E26 Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World Part 1– Meet the Authors

April 12, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Hey Mom who may not use the word peace to define family life… The first word that comes to my mind when thinking about the momlife is definitely not peace. Maybe chaos is a better word to describe momming. I was a bit surprised. I now know, it's okay. It's a fact of life with children and with family life.  On this episode of MomVision, I’m introducing you to my three co-authors on our recently released book Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World.  Through this interview, we’re going to sh...

E25 Why Mom Guilt is a Waste of Time and 5 Ways to Get Rid of It

March 30, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MB

Do you ever think you’re not a good enough as a mom? Or maybe you even think you’re messing up your kids?  There’s a name for this – it’s called Mom Guilt.  Pretty much every mom suffers from this to some degree. How could we not? There is no playbook. Maybe as the kids have gotten older you sometimes lose it, yelling and screaming… Or your five-year-old’s separation anxiety has you thinking there is some kind of bonding issue you’ve caused. Or maybe you get overwhelmed by all the things ...

Episode 25 - Why Mom Guilt is a Waste of Time and 5 Ways to Get Rid of It

March 29, 2022 12:46 - 7.97 MB

Do you ever think you’re not a good enough as a mom? Or maybe you even think you’re messing up your kids?  There’s a name for this – it’s called Mom Guilt.  Pretty much every mom suffers from this to some degree. How could we not? There is no playbook. Maybe as the kids have gotten older you sometimes lose it, yelling and screaming… Or your five-year-old’s separation anxiety has you thinking there is some kind of bonding issue you’ve caused. Or maybe you get overwhelmed by all the things ...

E24 A Vision for Your Friendships Part 4-Great Ideas for Finding Mom Friends

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MB

Hey Mama who wants to grow her friendships but doesn’t quite know how… Welcome to Part 4 of a Vision for Your Friendships. Today I’m sharing with you some of the ways I’ve been able to cultivate the relationships I truly want.  Friendship begins in the mind.  When I first became a stay-at-home mom, I imagined I would be automatically connected to all those moms I saw out for a stroll with each other and their kids. But it wasn’t that easy.  Even back then, before I knew what mindfulness ...

Episode 24 - A Vision for Your Friendships Part 4-Great Ideas for Finding Mom Friends

March 22, 2022 12:40 - 9.13 MB

Hey Mama who wants to grow her friendships but doesn’t quite know how… Welcome to Part 4 of a Vision for Your Friendships. Today I’m sharing with you some of the ways I’ve been able to cultivate the relationships I truly want.  Friendship begins in the mind.  When I first became a stay-at-home mom, I imagined I would be automatically connected to all those moms I saw out for a stroll with each other and their kids. But it wasn’t that easy.  Even back then, before I knew what mindfulness ...

Episode 23 - A Vision for Your Friendships Part 3 – Why you don’t have the friendships you want and what to do about it

March 15, 2022 08:41 - 8.85 MB

Hey Mama who desires to have more friends…or deeper, richer friendships…but is having a hard time with this right now.  What’s stopping you? Well, of course, COVID, and the patterns of life that have changed as a result have been stopping us, right? It’s been two years – that’s significant! We’ve lived differently than we were accustomed to. That’s over 730 days to adopt new habits, including NOT making plans with friends, NOT getting dressed, NOT putting on lipstick, and NOT feeling good w...

E23 A Vision for Friendship – Why you don’t have the friendships you want and what to do about it

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

Hey Mama who desires to have more friends…or deeper, richer friendships…but is having a hard time with this right now.  What’s stopping you? Well, of course, COVID, and the patterns of life that have changed as a result have been stopping us, right? It’s been two years – that’s significant! We’ve lived differently than we were accustomed to. That’s over 730 days to adopt new habits, including NOT making plans with friends, NOT getting dressed, NOT putting on lipstick, and NOT feeling good w...

E23 A Vision for Your Friendships Part 3 – Why you don’t have the friendships you want and what to do about it

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MB

Hey Mama who desires to have more friends…or deeper, richer friendships…but is having a hard time with this right now.  What’s stopping you? Well, of course, COVID, and the patterns of life that have changed as a result have been stopping us, right? It’s been two years – that’s significant! We’ve lived differently than we were accustomed to. That’s over 730 days to adopt new habits, including NOT making plans with friends, NOT getting dressed, NOT putting on lipstick, and NOT feeling good w...

Episode 22 - A Vision for Your Friendships Part 2 - Here's How You Can Make Mom Friends

March 08, 2022 09:36 - 10.6 MB

Hey Mama who may believe you’re the only lonely mom on the planet. If you’re a lonely mom, you’re not alone. 51% of moms report feeling lonely. The truth is, you have lots of company. Many moms feel just like you.  Before we dig into what you can do about Mom Loneliness, let’s explore Why you need mom friends. Your “why” will help you make adjustments in your life. Your why will help you take action steps even when you’ve got more than enough on your mom plate and might just feel like givi...

E22 Mom Loneliness Is No Fun - Here's How You Can Make Mom Friends

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hey Mama who may believe you’re the only lonely mom on the planet. If you’re a lonely mom, you’re not alone. 51% of moms report feeling lonely. The truth is, you have lots of company. Many moms feel just like you.  Before we dig into what you can do about Mom Loneliness, let’s explore Why you need mom friends. Your “why” will help you make adjustments in your life. Your why will help you take action steps even when you’ve got more than enough on your mom plate and might just feel like givi...

E22 A Vision for Your Friendships Part 2 - Here's How You Can Make Mom Friends

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hey Mama who may believe you’re the only lonely mom on the planet. If you’re a lonely mom, you’re not alone. 51% of moms report feeling lonely. The truth is, you have lots of company. Many moms feel just like you.  Before we dig into what you can do about Mom Loneliness, let’s explore Why you need mom friends. Your “why” will help you make adjustments in your life. Your why will help you take action steps even when you’ve got more than enough on your mom plate and might just feel like givi...

Episode 21 -A Vision for Your Friendships Part 1- How to Solve Mom Loneliness

March 01, 2022 09:32 - 8.48 MB

Hey Mama who is tired of feeling lonely… One Harvard study reports 51% of moms with young children feel lonely. Because I was a young mom once and regularly talk to moms of young children, I know this season can be a lonely one.  Moms feel lonely for lots of valid reasons They are consumed with their children, which takes a lot of time and energy.  It can feel awkward, scary, shameful, exhausting, embarrassing, needy - the list goes on – to be the one looking for friends. Developing rel...

E21 How to Solve Motherhood Loneliness - A Vision for Friendships

March 01, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MB

Hey Mama who is tired of feeling lonely… One Harvard study reports 51% of moms with young children feel lonely. Because I was a young mom once and regularly talk to moms of young children, I know this season can be a lonely one.  Moms feel lonely for lots of valid reasons They are consumed with their children, which takes a lot of time and energy.  It can feel awkward, scary, shameful, exhausting, embarrassing, needy - the list goes on – to be the one looking for friends. Developing rel...

E21 A Vision for Your Friendships Part 1- How to Solve Mom Loneliness

March 01, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MB

Hey Mama who is tired of feeling lonely… One Harvard study reports 51% of moms with young children feel lonely. Because I was a young mom once and regularly talk to moms of young children, I know this season can be a lonely one.  Moms feel lonely for lots of valid reasons They are consumed with their children, which takes a lot of time and energy.  It can feel awkward, scary, shameful, exhausting, embarrassing, needy - the list goes on – to be the one looking for friends. Developing rel...

Episode 20 -How to Have a Vision for Your Sex Life – Part 4

February 22, 2022 09:26 - 8.07 MB

Want to dramatically change your marriage for good? It takes just one word... Hey Mama who just may find this one word has miraculous powers… There is tremendous power in our words. The Bible has plenty to say about this. Here is just one example.  Proverbs 18:21 in The Message says, “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” In my 37 years of marriage, I have used my words to build up my husband, to express my love, to soothe, understand, clarify, build o...

E20 How to Have a Vision for Your Sex Life – Part 4

February 22, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MB

Want to dramatically change your marriage for good? It takes just one word... Hey Mama who just may find this one word has miraculous powers… There is tremendous power in our words. The Bible has plenty to say about this. Here is just one example.  Proverbs 18:21 in The Message says, “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” In my 37 years of marriage, I have used my words to build up my husband, to express my love, to soothe, understand, clarify, build o...

E19 How to Have a Vision for Your Sex Life - Part 3

February 17, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

Hey Mama who may be delighted that we’re going to talk about sex…or may want to avoid the topic entirely… Happy Month of Love continues. We’ve been talking about love, romance, and sex – I suppose we could refer to these as spicy topics as my dear friend calls them!! Episode 17 was about Why Accepting, Knowing, and Loving Yourself Is the Place to Start.  Then in Episode 18, we talked about what it means to have an intentional marriage.  Having a vision for our sex life stems from having ...

Episode 19 -How to Have a Vision for Your Sex Life - Part 3

February 14, 2022 09:22 - 6.44 MB

Hey Mama who may be delighted that we’re going to talk about sex…or may want to avoid the topic entirely… Happy Month of Love continues. We’ve been talking about love, romance, and sex – I suppose we could refer to these as spicy topics as my dear friend calls them!! Episode 17 was about Why Accepting, Knowing, and Loving Yourself Is the Place to Start.  Then in Episode 18, we talked about what it means to have an intentional marriage.  Having a vision for our sex life stems from having ...

Episode 18- How to Have a Vision for Your Sex Life – Part 2

February 08, 2022 09:19 - 10.2 MB

Hey Mama who has a hard time being intentional about anything these days… This week, I’m talking about what it means to have an intentional marriage.  Remember, having a vision for our sex life stems from having an idea, a mental picture, clarity about what it is we desire for our relationship with our spouse. You cannot move towards something if you haven’t defined what that something is. However, if you have a picture of your ideal love, romance, and sex life (the three are intertwined),...

E18 How to Have a Vision for Your Sex Life – Part 2

February 07, 2022 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Hey Mama who has a hard time being intentional about anything these days… This week, I’m talking about what it means to have an intentional marriage.  Remember, having a vision for our sex life stems from having an idea, a mental picture, clarity about what it is we desire for our relationship with our spouse. You cannot move towards something if you haven’t defined what that something is. However, if you have a picture of your ideal love, romance, and sex life (the three are intertwined),...

Episode 17- How To Have a Vision for Your Sex Life – Part 1

February 01, 2022 09:12 - 9.7 MB

Hey mama who may not actually be thinking much about sex these days… Did you know that The Hallmark Channel refers to February as Loveuary?  That’s because February is also known as the month of love! No huge surprise if you consider what a big holiday Valentine’s Day has become.  And so I’m joining the crowd this month and celebrating “the month of love” by talking about Love, Romance, and Sex in Marriage.  Today, I’m going to hone in on Why Accepting, Knowing, and Loving Yourself Is th...

E17 How To Have a Vision for Your Sex Life – Part 1

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

Hey mama who may not actually be thinking much about sex these days… Did you know that The Hallmark Channel refers to February as Loveuary?  That’s because February is also known as the month of love! No huge surprise if you consider what a big holiday Valentine’s Day has become.  And so I’m joining the crowd this month and celebrating “the month of love” by talking about Love, Romance, and Sex in Marriage.  Today, I’m going to hone in on Why Accepting, Knowing, and Loving Yourself Is th...

Episode 16 - How The Powerful Serenity Prayer Can Bring More Peace to a Busy Mom’s Life

January 25, 2022 06:59 - 8.83 MB

How The Powerful Serenity Prayer Can Bring More Peace to a Busy Mom’s Life  Hey Mama who right about now just might need to post the Serenity Prayer in several places around her home… How would you like to experience more peace, more serenity in your day-to-day MomLife?  You may be familiar with the words to the Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. I wa...

E16 How The Powerful Serenity Prayer Can Bring More Peace to a Busy Mom’s Life

January 25, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MB

How The Powerful Serenity Prayer Can Bring More Peace to a Busy Mom’s Life  Hey Mama who right about now just might need to post the Serenity Prayer in several places around her home… How would you like to experience more peace, more serenity in your day-to-day MomLife?  You may be familiar with the words to the Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. I wa...

E16 How The Powerful Serenity Prayer Can Bring More Peace to a Busy Mom’s Life

January 25, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MB

How The Powerful Serenity Prayer Can Bring More Peace to a Busy Mom’s Life  Hey Mama who right about now just might need to post the Serenity Prayer in several places around her home… How would you like to experience more peace, more serenity in your day-to-day MomLife?  You may be familiar with the words to the Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. I wa...

E15 5 Steps to Train and Not Just Try to Be a Better Mom

January 13, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MB

Hey mom who may not be getting back into the swing of things after Christmas as quickly as she had hoped.  For many of us savoring motherhood requires us to make changes. And change is always challenging because our brains are wired to resist change. But it can be done.  It takes training not just trying.  Think of yourself as an athlete. If you wanted to participate in a 5K walk or run, you’d likely train. You wouldn’t try to walk or run in order to prepare. You’d train. You’d be intenti...

Episode 15 -5 Steps to Train and Not Just Try to Be a Better Mom

January 11, 2022 06:56 - 8.01 MB

Hey mom who may not be getting back into the swing of things after Christmas as quickly as she had hoped.  For many of us savoring motherhood requires us to make changes. And change is always challenging because our brains are wired to resist change. But it can be done.  It takes training not just trying.  Think of yourself as an athlete. If you wanted to participate in a 5K walk or run, you’d likely train. You wouldn’t try to walk or run in order to prepare. You’d train.You’d be intentio...

Episode 14 - Why You Need One Word for the New Year and a Vision Board

January 04, 2022 06:51 - 7.54 MB

Hey Mama who is possibly still knee deep in the messiness of the holidays, but ready for a New Year…Just in case there is any question about it, I want to firmly state here and now I LOVE VISION BOARDS! Along the lines of One Word for the New Year, Vision Boards have been a life-changer for me.  This little journey of mine started back in 2011, which I can hardly believe. It started with the discovery of One Word for the New Year.  If you’d like to know more about One Word for the New Yea...

E14 Why You Need One Word for the New Year and a Vision Board

January 04, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

Hey Mama who is possibly still knee deep in the messiness of the holidays, but ready for a New Year…Just in case there is any question about it, I want to firmly state here and now I LOVE VISION BOARDS! Along the lines of One Word for the New Year, Vision Boards have been a life-changer for me.  This little journey of mine started back in 2011, which I can hardly believe. It started with the discovery of One Word for the New Year.  If you’d like to know more about One Word for the New Yea...

E14 Why You Need One Word for the New Year and a Vision Board

January 04, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

Hey Mama who is possibly still knee deep in the messiness of the holidays, but ready for a New Year…Just in case there is any question about it, I want to firmly state here and now I LOVE VISION BOARDS! Along the lines of One Word for the New Year, Vision Boards have been a life-changer for me.  This little journey of mine started back in 2011, which I can hardly believe. It started with the discovery of One Word for the New Year.  If you’d like to know more about One Word for the New Yea...

Episode 13- Why a Mama Needs a Vision for Community and How to Grow One

December 28, 2021 06:35 - 7.63 MB

Hey Mama who after a whole lot of restrictions and a very-family Christmas just may be needing a sense of community connection… Have you ever heard the phrase, “We were made for community?” This is actually based on Biblical truths The Creation story of Adam and Eve The Second Commandment to love others as we love ourselves The list goes on. Regardless of how we prefer to engage in community - whether one-on-one relationships, group settings, or lots of time alone – we all share a need ...

E13 Why a Mama Needs a Vision for Community and How to Grow One

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

Hey Mama who after a whole lot of restrictions and a very-family Christmas just may be needing a sense of community connection… Have you ever heard the phrase, “We were made for community?” This is actually based on Biblical truths The Creation story of Adam and Eve The Second Commandment to love others as we love ourselves The list goes on. Regardless of how we prefer to engage in community - whether one-on-one relationships, group settings, or lots of time alone – we all share a need ...

E13: Why a Mama Needs a Vision for Community and How to Grow One

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MB

Hey Mama who after a whole lot of restrictions and a very-family Christmas just may be needing a sense of community connection… Have you ever heard the phrase, “We were made for community?” This is actually based on Biblical truths The Creation story of Adam and Eve The Second Commandment to love others as we love ourselves The list goes on. Regardless of how we prefer to engage in community - whether one-on-one relationships, group settings, or lots of time alone – we all share a need ...

Episode 12 -Why You Mama Need a Vision for Your Parenting

December 21, 2021 06:26 - 5.81 MB

Hey Mama who is likely putting all the finishing touches on Christmas right now…and maybe wondering how on earth you’ll pull it all off… Can I just assure you…Christmas will come and you’ll be ready enough. If you’re like most of us, it will likely not be perfect. Oh well! Things that feel like mess-ups, they’re actually just real life. Real life is full of mistakes, forgets, miscommunication, oopsies, and oh nos!!! The big problem lies in setting ourselves up with perfect imaginings ...

E12: Why You Mama Need a Vision for Your Parenting

December 21, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

Hey Mama who is likely putting all the finishing touches on Christmas right now…and maybe wondering how on earth you’ll pull it all off… Can I just assure you…Christmas will come and you’ll be ready enough.  If you’re like most of us, it will likely not be perfect.  Oh well!  Things that feel like mess-ups, they’re actually just real life. Real life is full of mistakes, forgets, miscommunication, oopsies, and oh nos!!! The big problem lies in setting ourselves up with perfect imaginings ...

E12 Why You Mama Need a Vision for Your Parenting

December 21, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MB

Hey Mama who is likely putting all the finishing touches on Christmas right now…and maybe wondering how on earth you’ll pull it all off… Can I just assure you…Christmas will come and you’ll be ready enough.  If you’re like most of us, it will likely not be perfect.  Oh well!  Things that feel like mess-ups, they’re actually just real life. Real life is full of mistakes, forgets, miscommunication, oopsies, and oh nos!!! The big problem lies in setting ourselves up with perfect imaginings ...

Episode 11-Why You Need a Vision for Your Marriage

December 14, 2021 06:20 - 8.25 MB

Hey Mama who just might be feeling disconnected from her husband during this busy holiday season…or even this busy season of life.  I have said and thought many times in my life, “This is just not how I pictured it.” I’ve said this in moments of utmost joy, confusion, and even disappointment about Momming, my career, friendships, and ministry work. They’ve all been different than I imagined. And how about MARRIAGE!! This was an area where I had wild imaginings of perfection. Name who you ...