Ep 45. 2024 Recap

Ok, I know this title will be controversial. In this episode I explain why we can't always depend on family but we can always depend on Christ. Stick with me, it's a good one!Ephesians 4:31-32You can reach me on Instagram or The Pennington PointBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes!

Having estranged kids means a lot of silence. So as a mom do you try to send messages, even simple ones that seem harmless? It's not an easy decision, but in this episode I share why we have decided to stop reaching out for a while. And I also share about not making assumptions about people, such an easy thing to do unless we are very intentional. James 1:2-4You can reach me on Instagram or at The Pennington Point.Please consider leaving a 5 star review and subscribing, that helps other moms who need encourage to find us!

This week I share an issue that came up with one of my big kids that was challenging. You're just going along living your life when out of nowhere comes a message or communication that knocks you off your feet. Why do we let it do that to us? How do we navigate things that aren't so clearly black and white? What is our responsibility to our adult children according to the Bible? 1 Corinthians 13:4Be sure to subscribe and leave a five star review! And you can reach out to me on Instagram or The Pennington Point.

This is the second of a 2 episode series breaking down the older woman described in Titus 2:3-5. I break down each verse and share why we should aim for the goal of these qualities.You can reach me onInstagram orThe Pennington Point.And thanks for leaving a 5 star review so other moms can find this episode and be encouraged!

Let's start 2025 with a reminder of what it means to be an older woman who is ready to mentor and support the next generation! In this episode I cover the first part of the verses from Titus 2:3-5. This year we will use this as a foundation for knowing how to handle the challenges of being an older woman in today's world. Be sure to leave me a five star review so other moms can find us. You can message me at The Pennington Point or on Instagram. See you next week!

I'm so happy to wrap up 2024 and looking forward to 2025. What a year it's been! Join me as I share a bit about my favorites from the past year and a little about what's coming up for Radiance. Hebrews 1:3 Be sure to reach out! You can find me on Instagram or at The Pennington Point. And leave me 5 stars to help other moms find us!

Thanksgiving was a week ago and mine wasn't as peaceful as I would have hoped. If you struggle with relatives being rude or mean to you then this might help you handle that. It's not easy, but it's a great way to grown! You can reach me on Instagram or at The Pennington Point. Please share this episode with a mom who might need some encouragement!

Last week I shared from the perspective of being excluded from family events. This week I am focusing on when you do attend, or host, family gatherings and its stressful. There are so many angles and issues with families! 1 Peter 4:7-9 Be sure to share this episode with a mom who is hurting, so she can find some Christ centered encouragement! You can reach me on Instagram or at The Pennington Point

This week I share about my personal experience with being excluded from family holidays. While it's painful, God uses it for my good and I have been able to find strength through the trials. Colossians 3:13 Be sure to share this episode with a mom who needs some encouragement! You can reach me on ⁠⁠Instagram or at The Pennington Point

With the 2024 presidential elections just wrapping up the world is abuzz with politics. How do we manage to have conversations with people who vote differently than we do? How can we manage difficult, sometimes heated, discussions with our adult kids? 2 Timothy 2:23-25 You can reach me on Instagram or The Pennington Point. Be sure to share this with a mom who needs some encouragement. And a five star review makes it easier for other moms to find us.