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Practical Family Podcast

123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings

The Practical Family Podcast is hosted by Jennifer Bryant and Tom and Jen Catanzaro. As former teachers and homeschool parents, Tom and the Jens offer practical guidance and faith-based approaches to family life and communication. The Practical Family Podcast is a show by parents, for parents, a collaborative team from different family structures, bringing you diverse voices and experiences from a Christian perspective.

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Episode 071 | Using the Enneagram to Build Thriving Relationships - Part 1 - Jeff & Beth McCord

October 01, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Explore how the Enneagram can help build your relationships with Enneagram coaches, authors, and spouses, Beth and Jeff McCord. Connect with the McCords Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode  Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage  YourEnneagramCoach.com Free Enneagram Type Assessment  The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types - Don Ris...

Episode 071 | Using the Enneagram to Build Thriving Relationships - Part 1

October 01, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Explore how the Enneagram can help build your relationships with Enneagram coaches, authors, and spouses, Beth and Jeff McCord. Connect with the McCords Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode  Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage  YourEnneagramCoach.com Free Enneagram Type Assessment  The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types - Don Ris...

Episode 070 | Hitting Hard Topics with Teens - Cheri Fletcher

September 20, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

  Cheri Fletcher helps parents to prepare parents for hard topics with teens. Here are the things your kids want to know, and how to address them. Connect with Cheri  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube Resources Mentioned in this Episode CheriFletcher.com Join The Game PlanCommunicator Academy Communicator Academy Podcast

Episode 070 | Hitting Hard Topics with Teens

September 20, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

  Cheri Fletcher helps parents to prepare parents for hard topics with teens. Here are the things your kids want to know, and how to address them. Connect with Cheri  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube Resources Mentioned in this Episode CheriFletcher.com Join The Game PlanCommunicator Academy Communicator Academy Podcast

Episode 069 | Home on Purpose 2.0

August 23, 2019 20:31 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

Home on Purpose, a comprehensive video series taught by Trisha Childers helps you to live a simpler and more functional home life. Sign up for Home On Purpose 2.0 Today!   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Find a MOPS Group Noom.com Also by Trisha Original Home on Purpose Episode Part 1 Original Home on Purpose Episode Part 2 How to Win the Battle over a Home Full of Stuff

Episode 068 | Real Talk for Moms on Purity and Intimacy

August 15, 2019 06:10 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Award-winning author of 7 books, Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about helping women to keep the passion alive in their marriage. Connect with Shelia Facebook | Twitter | Website  Resources Mentioned in this Episode  Good Girls Guide to Great Sex (and you thought bad girls have all the fun) To Love, Honor, and Vacuum: When You Feel More Like a Maid Than a Wife and Mother  31 Days to Great Sex The Honeymoon Course  Pelvic Floor Therapy Pornography: Covenant Eyes Screen Ac...

Episode 067 | How Connected Wives Build Stronger Marriages

July 23, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MB

Many wives feel a longing to be more connected with their husbands. Begin to build a stronger marriage with author and speaker Amanda Davison. Connect with Amanda Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode A Wife Like Me Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband A Wife Like Me Gathering She Speaks Conference Proverbs 31 Ministries

Episode 066 | When Your Career Takes a Detour for Family

July 09, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MB

    Detouring for motherhood, the prospect of being a SAHM can be scary. Jen Babakhan encourages us that motherhood can be the best detour you'll ever take.    Connect with Jen Instagram | Twitter | Facebook     Resources Mentioned in this Episode Jen's Website   Order Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey from Working Professional to Stay At Home Mom   Practical Family Etsy Shop

Episode 065 | Becoming Brave Women: Creating a Connected Community

June 18, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

How can women find real, genuine friendships with other women? Beloved author Robin Jones Gunn shares her new book and the life transitions women go through to become their true selves.   Connect With Robin Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Becoming Us Episode 023 | Using Your Story for God's Glory Christy Miller Series Sister Chicks Series Favorite Things Party Young Woman's Guide to Personal Hygiene

Episode 064 | Exhale to Find the Real You

June 04, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

Are you a recovering perfectionist? Our guests today have just the encouragement you need to exhale and lose who you're not, love who you are, to live your one life well. Connect with Amy Carroll Facebook | Instagram | Website   Connect with Cheri Gregory Facebook | Instagram | Website   NEW: EXHALE BOOK Exhale: Lose Who You're Not, Love Who You Are, Live Your One Life Well Share how you’re learning to lose who you’re NOT, love who you ARE, and live your ONE life well! Go...

Episode 063 | Parenting Beyond the Rules

May 31, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Parenting teens with joy is possible when we seek to understand and guide them. Let go of the rules long enough to love them well.   Connect with Connie Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Website   Resources Mentioned in this Episode The 5 Love Languages for Teenagers Strengths Explorer (ages 10-14) Meyer’s Briggs Clifton Strengths Practical Family Etsy Shop

Episode 062 | Motherhood By Design

May 30, 2019 02:34 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

Hettie Brittz helps us to understand how our natural temperament is just motherhood by design: God's design.   Connect with Hettie Facebook | Twitter | Website   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Celebration Church, Eastern Tennessee (Un)Natural Mom: Why You are the Best Mom for Your Kids Growing Kids with Character: Nurturing Your Child's Potential, Purpose, and Passion Proverbs 31 Post: Mom's Advice for Finding a Wise Woman Galatians 5 (The Message Version) Blog Pos...

Episode 061 | Moving from Transactional to Transformational Education - Janet Newberry

May 23, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Janet Newberry shows us the model for transformational relationships where children grow in maturity when they get the love that they need.  Connect with Janet Facebook | Instagram www.janetnewberry.com John 15 Academy Brave Love Podcast   Resources Mentioned in This Episode Education by Design, Not Default: How Brave Love Creates Fearless Learning Communicator Academy with Kathi Lipp The Leverage Conference 

Episode 060 | How to Prepare for the Sex Talk

April 30, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

The Sex Talk… Probably one of the most awkward conversations a parent can prepare for… but it doesn’t have to be. Luke and Trisha Gilkerson are no strangers to answering necessary questions about development, puberty, pornography, and sex.   Connect with Luke and Trisha Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest    Resources Mentioned in this Episode The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality Changes: 7 Biblical Lessons to Make Sense of Puberty

Episode 059 | How to Give Birth to Big Dreams

April 17, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

This mama knows about birthing dreams. As a 3x surrogate, Tiffany Jo Baker is in the business of helping families to realize the dreams God has put on their heart.  Join us as we discuss how to maintain the proper perspective while chasing realistic goals in every day life.    Connect with Tiffany Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Don't Quit Survival Kit

Episode 058 | Real Moms Get Honest About Anger - Part 2

April 09, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

Amber and Wendy are back for part 2 of this series on mom anger. Recovering angry moms address what happens to our reactions when we feel out of control.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses  Triggers Study Guide Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New  MotherofKnights.com Wendyspeake.com Storehouse Media Group   Study Buddy Devotionals Proverbs Psalms Ja...

Episode 057 | Real Moms Get Honest About Anger - Part 1

April 02, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Parenting today has its special set of challenges, but how we react to those challenges is a tale as old as time.  Join me and two other recovering angry moms for a special two part series on learning more gentle responses to foster a loving home environment.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses  Triggers Study Guide Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New  MotherofKnig...

Episode 056 | The Extraordinary Value of Ordinary Motherhood - Courtney Reissig

March 22, 2019 17:12 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

Join me as I interview Courtney Reissig as we address the issues of identity in motherhood and the value of their work in the home. Learn how to serve God with your natural gifts in this stage of motherhood. Find your extraordinary value in ordinary motherhood.   Connect with Courtney  Facebook | Twitter | Website   Mentioned in this Episode YouAreMoreThanMom.com Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God Accidental Feminist: Restoring Our Delight in God'...

Episode 055 | When Loss Comes in Many Forms

March 05, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

Did you ever try to plan out how your life was going to be when you grew up? Rachel did. She wanted a husband, 4 kids, a white picket fence, and a dog that never barked. Through her experiences as a foster, adoptive, and birth mother, Rachel Lewis shares how to process grief and cope with unexpected loss. Connect with Rachel Facebook | Blog   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Feelings Flashcards by Todd Parr Mama One, Mama Two by Patricia MacLachlan Grief Coloring Book (Wat...

Episode 054 | Why We Need Mom Mentors

February 13, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

Women put lots of pressure on themselves to handle every responsibility with ease. We need mom mentors to help us navigate the waters of home life, connection with God, and with our kids.  Sarah Mae shares how difficult it was for her to care for her home without the guidance of an older woman, and the grace she learned to have for herself through it all.    Connect with Sarah Mae Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website   Mentioned in this Episode Having a Martha Home the Mary...

Episode 053 | When You Don't Feel Like a Natural Pregnant Mom

February 04, 2019 16:27 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Pregnant women go through plenty of changes, but what if those changes are not only unexpected, but exhausting and even scary? Jaclyn Flores shares her first pregnancy experience that knocked her off her feet and onto her knees. Hear about how she learned how to trust God when she could not control what was happening to her body.  About Our Guest Jaclyn Flores loves Jesus and family time. She holds a degree in psychology, biomolecular science and is a registered nurse. She loves to sin...

Episode 052 | Getting Control Under Control - Jennifer Dukes Lee

January 21, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

In this episode, Jennifer Dukes Lee shares the natural inclinations of a woman who longs to live a life of security. When we can overcome our need to unnecessarily control things, we can find the peace we long for. Connect with Jennifer Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Website   Resources Mentioned in this Episode 6 Week Bible Study I Need You to Struggle Age Appropriate Chore Charts Enneagram Join the PF Intern Team

Episode 051 | Telling the Greatest Story Through Music

November 24, 2018 19:11 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Give your kids the chance to learn the Biblical message through music! Check out my conversation with Vince Pierri and download his album The Greatest Story Ever Told to sing through the hiSTORY of the Bible with your family. Connect with Vince High Point Church, Madison, WI Resources Mentioned in this Episode The Greatest Story Ever Told The Musical! (Youtube video) Download the Devotional Office Depot Printing / Binding Services Classical Conversations (Timeline song)  

Episode 050 | Loving My Actual Christmas - Alexandra Kuykendall

November 21, 2018 04:36 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a different Christmas? Does Christmas usually come with mixed feelings of joy, regret, and maybe even anxiety? Expectations surrounding the Christmas season seem to have turned from hope to entitlement, and from love to loathing all the stress that is heaped upon families during this otherwise festive time of year.  But there is hope, friend. Let's take peek through those crummy curtains of condemnation and lay false expectations to rest. Listen t...

Episode 049 | Becoming Less Than Perfect Parents

November 10, 2018 17:19 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Raising little people doesn't mean producing perfect little Christ followers. But instilling a love for the real Jesus will transform the sacred ground of our home.  Jami Amerine shares how her perspective as a mother was transformed when she gave her home life back to a God who stays even when life gets sticky.   Connect with Jami https://sacredgroundstickyfloors.com Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter   Mentioned in this Episode Sacred Grounds, Sticky Floors: How Les...

Episode 048 | Homegrown Learners

November 06, 2018 23:41 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

Meet a former public school teacher who fell in love with homeschooling and developed her own music appreciation curriculum. This seasoned mama has many nuggets of wisdom to share for families considering the homeschool lifestyle.  Mary Prather, founder of HomeGrownLearners.com and the S.Q.U.I.L.T program talks about her homeschool misconceptions and how their family made intentional decisions to find freedom in educating at home.    Connect with Mary HomegrownLearners.com Facebook...

Episode 047 | How We Handle Halloween

October 31, 2018 01:31 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Have you wondered how to handle Halloween as a Christian family? Is it okay to dress up your kids and "celebrate" this holiday?  In this episode, Jenn Bryant shares her take on Halloween, options for safe practices as a Christian family, and how to redeem this holiday for Christ and be a light to your community.  Connect with Jenn Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest   Mentioned in this Episode Episode 021 | Where Did That Come From? The History of Christmas Traditions - Pa...

Episode 046 | Why Do You Homeschool?

October 27, 2018 23:30 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Every family who chooses homeschooling is asked this question, and there is almost always a different answer. In today's episode, Jenn Bryant tells her story about deciding to come home after years of working full-time and the intentional process of making the decision to homeschool.    Jenn's story about transitioning home from full-time work Losing Myself: How One Working Mom Finally Came Home Finding Myself: How One Working Mom Found Her Purpose at Home   Resources Mentioned i...

Episode 045 | Raising Courageously Creative Kids

October 24, 2018 06:29 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

Guide your kids in their own creativity by tapping into your own! There are many ways to express creatively because we were made by a creative God.  Join me and Jenny Randle as we discuss our own creative processes, with our kids, and how to develop a self-awareness that opens up doors for God's light to shine through you.    Connect with Jenny  https://www.jennyrandle.com/ Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Mentioned in this Episode Courageous Creative: a 31-day interactive de...

Episode 044 | Understanding Single Motherhood

August 23, 2018 03:11 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

Jenn Buell shares her story of loss, loneliness, and longing, but lovingly guides us on the road to understanding single motherhood.   Connect with Jenn www.jennbuell.com Podcast: Right There With You Radio Station DJ: KSLT 107.1 Rapid City, SD   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Kathi Lipp | Communicator Academy Grit n Grace Podcast Brene Brown (not accepting help is prideful) Blog Post: “And This is Why I Feel Like I Can’t Have Nice Things” Blog Post: “No One Brin...

Episode 043 | The Truth Behind Parenting Littles

July 30, 2018 08:15 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Parenting is about learning to go with the flow, especially in the early years when these tiny humans seem to be running the show. Listen in on my convo with author McKinley Rich and find freedom in this busy season of life. Connect with McKinley www.McKinleyRich.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Parenting Littles is Fun and Easy: Dispelling the Myths of Motherhood One Devotion at a Time Group Resources | Discussion Guide | Rec...

Episode 042 | Grace for the Woman Who Gets Things Done

July 06, 2018 06:38 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

Do you ever feel guilty for being the one that gets things done? Do people expect you to make plans and make sure everything goes well, but also poke fun at you for being organized or a bit of a control freak? Katie Reid shares her experience as a modern day “Martha” and how she has learned to put on grace when the desire to do it all has left her tired and striving. Learn how to live as God's daughter and accept help so you can sit at the feet of Jesus guilt-free.   Bio Katie has be...

Episode 041 | Resources and Wisdom for Classical Homeschooling

June 28, 2018 01:33 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

Our guests today are two homeschooling mamas of five children each who have collaborated to create a wonderful resource for parents who homeschool the classical way.  Amy Atkins and Sara Burns of Sunshine and Oranges bring hope for overwhelmed mamas just trying to figure out this homeschooling thing, and are an example of finding mom friendship in community.  Join us as we talk about cultivating friendship, asking for help, and what they've created to equip themselves and other families ...

Episode 040 | How to Accept and Enjoy Sabbath Rest

June 08, 2018 04:50 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Family life can become so busy that we forget to stop and enjoy the blessings of God's provision. Listen to my conversation with Sarah Koontz from Living By Design Ministries and discover the beauty of God's rhythm of rest as we learn what it means to take a sabbath.  Register for her FREE Bible study here! Reclaim the Sabbath   Connect with Sarah LivingbyDesign.org Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest   Free Online Bible Studies Psalm 119: Study It. Live It. Love It....

Episode 039 | Becoming a Courageous Creative

May 24, 2018 08:24 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

How many things have we not attempted and told ourselves, "I'm just not that creative." The truth is, we all have creativity inside of us, and getting beyond our of fears will open those doors to the awe and wonder of our unique and incredible gifts.  Listen to this fun and inspiring conversation I had with Emmy award-winning editor Jenny Randle, discover the beauty in exploring creativity from God's eyes, and how you can bring beautiful things out in your kids...and yourself.  Connect w...

Episode 038 | Why Planning Can Be Your Best Friend and Your Worst Enemy

May 15, 2018 22:20 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

Planning and goal-setting can propel us productive mamas toward our goals in extraordinary ways, but left unchecked, even the best planner can get wrapped up in "doing," and forget to rest. Listen in on how planning can work for or against you, and the one thing you really need to schedule into your day. Articles Mentioned in this Episode I Need You to Struggle: Practicing Perseverance Home on Purpose: Becoming More Intentional With Our Stuff How to Read a Book When You're Already ...

Episode 037 | Raising Strong Parents in a Child-Centered Culture

May 06, 2018 03:21 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Arlene returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Parents Rising, a candid and honest look at why parents of this generation seem to have given up authority. We'll talk about practical steps to influence your child in God's ways and how we can fight this culture of entertainment.    Connect with Arlene Website: Arlene Pellicane, The Happy Home Podcast: The Happy Home Podcast   Mentioned in this Episode Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Aut...

Episode 036 | How to Be Present in Your Childs Day

April 28, 2018 00:10 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB

Author, speaker, and homeschool mama of ten, Tricia Goyer encourages us to be present and available for our children. She gives practical tips on how to be intentional with every sweet moment of motherhood while pursuing our God-given callings.  Connect with Tricia www.TriciaGoyer.com Tricia's Podcast: Walk It Out Mentioned in this Episode 40 Ways to Be Present in Your Child's Day | Blog Post Dawn of a Thousand Nights, Tricia's novel Walk It Out: The Radical Result of Living Go...

Episode 035 | Laughter Out of Suffering

April 26, 2018 03:44 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

Kate Merrick shares her journey of pain through the loss of her daughter Daisy Love, and the amazing grace of God through loss, grief, and finding laughter again.  Kate and her husband Britt started the Reality Family of Churches out of Carpenteria, California, and now oversee a growing ministry across two countries, three states and two oceans. Listen in on our conversation about choosing a simple life and loving the people right in front of you.    Connect with Kate http://kmerrick...

Episode 034 | Home on Purpose - Part 2

April 06, 2018 23:41 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Continued from Part 1 of the same series, Trisha Childers give us practical ideas for being more intentional with our stuff and explains how simple baby steps can get us going in the right direction.  Sign up for the FREE Home on Purpose Video Course by clicking here ---> https://practicalfamily.org/home-on-purpose. Releasing to all inboxes on April 20th.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Dave Ramsey - Financial Peace University 

Episode 033 | Home on Purpose - Part 1

April 02, 2018 01:43 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

You don't have to be an "organized" person to be intentional with things in your home. Messy drawers, jumbled closets & piled possessions don't have to be a source of contention in your family. Trisha Childers encourages us to think differently about our stuff because when everything has a purpose, home life can be easier to manage.  Part one of a two part series, hang out with me and Trisha as we discuss some home hangups and how to change our mindset to be happier at home.  Resources M...

Episode 032 | Valentines for the Family

February 13, 2018 22:04 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Valentines Day doesn't have to be commercialized in your home. Use this celebration of love to bless your family with love notes of appreciation and memories. Take the time to teach about the love of God in your lives.    [Blog Post] Family Love Notes Real life examples of how I turned Valentines Day into a time to appreciate my kids.  Click here to read    Free Valentines Day Cards! Click here to download   Join the February Giveaway! Leave a review for the Practical Fam...

Episode 031 | The Secret Idols of Parenting

February 08, 2018 20:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

We all want well-behaved children, but to what lengths will we go to make that happen? Should good behavior even be the goal of good parenting?  Author and blogger Jennifer Phillips discusses how we can hold up four particular "idols" that can get in the way of extending grace and truth when our children need it most, and how to break that shame, guilt, control cycle in our parenting.  Connect with Jennifer http://www.jenniferphillipsblog.com/   Books Unhitching from the Crazy Tr...

Episode 030 | Technology & the Senior Population

January 29, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Keeping our aging loved ones connected through technology is often easier said than done. What they need from us is patience, love, and support as they navigate new systems and avenues of communication. Janet Grace Hochberg is a long-time care provider, ministry & community leader on the island of Oahu. Her insight into the lives of families who care for aging loved ones will encourage you to turn teaching moments into opportunities for love, honor, & support  Janet is the founder of Hau...

Episode 029 | Embracing a Simpler Life

January 23, 2018 00:13 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Embracing simplicity has more to do with perspective than just stuff. Join me and author Katie Bennet to explore some ways we can gain a healthier home life by just switching our perspective.  Connect with Katie here: EmbracingaSimplerLife.com 30 Day Scripture Writing Plan    5 Days to a Simpler Life    Help for the Hopeless Homemaker Online Course    Embracing a Simpler Life Membership Waitlist    Embracing a Simpler Life Podcast   Get Her Book! Heavenly Minded Mo...

Episode 028 | Give Each Other a Break

January 20, 2018 01:27 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Spending time apart can be just as healing as spending time together. Sharing my own experience in our 11-year marriage of what happened when my husband took his own getaway trip.  Mentioned in this episode: My Husband is Not My Best Friend

Episode 027 | Back to the Book Nutrition - Part 2

January 17, 2018 06:35 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Food is important, but more critically is sleep and stress. Unless you address these consistently, you will not get everything out of the perfect diet. Join me for the second part of my conversation with Dena Norton, registered dietician, as she shares practical tips for recognizing the root causes of our eating patterns and how to break free to make healthier choices.  Back to the Book Nutrition Get 20% off your first coaching appointment with Dena when you mention the Practical Famil...

Episode 026 | Back to the Book Nutrition - Part 1

January 08, 2018 20:11 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Has proper nutrition been a difficult thing to control in your life? Do you find yourself reaching for snacks, even if you're not hungry? When we look at nutrition through a lens of God's purpose and order, we can learn to nourish & strengthen our body instead of responding emotionally to food. Join me and Dena Norton, registered dietician as she shares her own story of overcoming the guilt cycle that emotional eating can bring, and she gives practical tips for using God's Word as the ulti...

Episode 025 | Faithful Workouts

December 30, 2017 02:01 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

What if you could strengthen your relationship with God while you strengthened your body and mind? Meet Michelle Spadafora, founder of Faithful Workouts and author of faith-based fitness curriculum for adults and teens.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode FaithfulWorkouts.com Half Time Institute Reignite | 12 week study Faithful Workouts | Youth Edition Fingerprint of God | Steven Curtis Chapman   Physical Education & Nutrition (for homeschool credit!) AGES 5th grade + 1...

Episode 024 | How to Recycle Christmas Cards

December 15, 2017 21:33 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Not sure what to do with all those cards after Christmas? Here are some simple and practical ideas for recycling decorative and photo cards, and tips to plan ahead for next season! Craft Resources Metal Binder Rings Glue Stick Glue Dots Glue Gun Hole Punch Cellophane Bags & Ribbon to resell Magnets Cinch Machine   Featured Crafter Jen Young | Little C's Creations   Blog Post How to Recycle Christmas Cards

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