21. September McCarthy - WHY Motherhood Matters

In this episode, September gives encouragement through some of your most difficult parenting moments and also challenges me to set a high standard in the home. You can buy September's book here: http://amzn.to/2AOYrfX 1:00 You will be disappointed if you're not intentional 3:00 Family Mission Statement 4:00 Calling up! 10:00 A Woman’s and Mother’s heart 11:00 Overwhelmed does not have to be your middle name 17:00 Behavior is a symptom of you heart, stopping behavior vs changing the heart 19:40 Asking questions 24:00 Family Devotionals 27:00 Hide God’s word in your heart 30:00 The Tired Mom can be the most influencial mom 33:00 No More counting to three. (Ps, we've already instituted the “I’d like to make an appeal” approach) 37:30 Permission to not do it all 40:00 God multiplies your moments 43:00 When were you most proud

Asheritah's book "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional" is a GREAT way to reorient your family back to Jesus this Christmas. I especially love her balance between Jesus and Santa during Christmas. 2:00 Who do you want you girls to become? "God is my happiness" 4:00: Being strong in the Lord as opposed to allowing culture to define your strength. 14:00 Overcoming Christmas tension 12:00 The different names of Jesus 15:00 Jesus vs Santa 20:00 Why out kids need to see desperation 22:00 Ask God to make you brave 26:00 What “Fills my mama heart with joy”. 27:00 Quiet times for busy moms

Jill Savage if back! Last episode we talked about parenting, this episode was focused on marriage. 3:00 Been married 33 years, 25 happily 14:00 The 7 slow fades 18:00 The strength of showing emotion 21:00 The Inch vs a Mile 24:00 God tools 26:00 Does this hurt me or just Irritate me 29:00 Hedges, Be careful what you feed your mind 32:00 Infadelity, Romans 9:12-21 Here is Jill's book: http://amzn.to/2gngZLy

Jennifer is the author of "When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love". She explains the importance of and how to apologize. 3:00 How to eliminate old scripts 5:00 Different apology languages 10:30 Assuming the worst 13:00 Don't let offenses build up. Apologizing is a muscle 15:00 Forgive vs Forget 17:00 What is forbearance? 23:00 Apology body language 27:00 Treating like a pagan or a tax collector? 29:00 Write out apologies?

John is the father of 6 and has been host of the Focus on the Family Broadcast for decades. His book is First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know: http://amzn.to/2xajcD9 5:00 The proper vision for your kids, Jeremiah 9:23 8:00 Motivating by heart or fear 11:00 How to not teach kids to perform, parable of the talents 13:00 Are you a dad of law of grace?  17:00 ABC your baggage 19:00 Pop culture of dads and how to beat it 23:00 Protecting vs engaging with the culture 25:00 How to teach cause and effect and consequences to your kids 28:00 Lions, Otters, Retrievers and Beavers (It'll make sense) 40:00 Bagel and a Bible

This episode is specifically for single moms and for everyone who has a heart for single moms. 2:00 We Parent on purpose or by default. 5:00 Being brought to nothing 10:00 Playing the role of mom and dad 14:30 Longing for a home 16:00 The enemy has a 2 pronged strategy 19:00 How to find rest 25:30 Still waiting for Proverbs 22:6 34:00 Why her daughter felt the need to be adopted at 22 Please buy Michelle's book for your self or as a gift for a single mom. Is it full of scripture and truth: http://amzn.to/2yfDOYS

And these really are 8 simple rules.  11:00 Don't blow out the bridge 14:00 Listening is like cheating on the test 18:00 The importance of physical touch for your kids 24:00 How to raise your kids to be flexible/what to do if your kids don't want to go to bed 33:00 God designed you to be a great parent 38:00 The two keys to regular family times Here's a link to Dr. Cartmell's books: http://amzn.to/2wluu3R

This episode is mostly for parents of girls. It's about teaching girls why they should dress modestly. Her book and matching devo book (for daughter and mom) highlights scripture's definition of beauty, which is contrary to modern culture's definition. It's a must read for parents of girls. 5:00 Why eating disorder patients are getting younger 7:00 How the self-esteem movement has missed the mark for girls and actually made things worse (and what to replace it with). 15:00 How what you wear is a reflection of your heart 17:00 "Look at me" vs "Look at God" 18:00 How western culture and Muslim culture both over-sexualize women, and neither are right 20:00 How to teach boys to be protective of a girl's heart Here is the link to Dannah's books: http://amzn.to/2xtrhEm    

5:00 Other people make your screen addiction as addictive as possible 6:00 Why boys play video games 14:00 The A+ Social Skills: Affection, Appreciation, Anger Management, Apology and Attention 22:00 This addiction kills gatitude 27:00 What a Social Media world does to girls 35:00 How to get kids to love real life vs fake life 39:00 How to break your kids addiction and get them present again Here are Arlene's books: http://amzn.to/2gPmZjA

9:00 The importance of grandparents fostering an identity for kids and grandkids 16:00 The challenges of being an empty nester and how to aways live a life of adventure 20:00 Why your kids should not be the center of your universe 22:00 Mutual Submission vs Mutual Empowerment 29:30 Who is going to be first like Jesus? 33:30 Being "quick to brag" about your spouse 38:00 How to speak love into someone. Here is a link to Harold's books: http://amzn.to/2eQredY