As we prepare for the holidays, I’m excited to share part 2 of a conversation with Betty Detweiler.  She offers years of wisdom and experience as a wife, mother, mother in law and grandmother.

If you have any questions, you can contact Betty via her Facebook page.

Enjoy the following sources that Betty referenced during our talk:

The Peaceful Wife

The Mother-in-Law Dance

Haven Homes of Detroit
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S2 E7 - Practical Advice for Hosting and the Holidays Part 2

One of the greatest blessings in my life are the women who I can look up to and learn from. Today, I am going to introduce you to one who has been a mentor a friend, a teacher, and an encourager. 
Betty Detweiler came into my life when I was about 30 years old. I had just had my fourth child and life was coming at me fast. Betty was a friend who had already walked down that road and was a person who I could watch and learn from. 

She comes at life with energy and love and an exuberance for life. She inspires me to be intentional as a mother... to be creative, to color outside the lines, to create beauty and moments for those around us, and to embrace our role as women, wives and mothers. 
So today, and next week, I am going to give you the opportunity to listen in as Betty tells me all about what she has learned in life and motherhood through the holidays and with hospitality.

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S2 E6 - Practical Advice for Hosting and the Holidays Part 1

Continuing my conversation with Tim today about all things
 marriage.

Here is the Love Language Test we referenced in the show.

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S2 E5 - All Things Marriage - A Tim Talk Part 2

Today, I'm talking with my handsome husband, Tim Carpenter, about marriage! He doesn't have a clue what questions are coming his way, so join in and hear what he has to say about all things marriage.

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S2 E4 - All Things Marriage - A Tim Talk Part 1

Motherhood is an invitation into a world that is, among many things, largely uncomfortable.
For many, discomfort comes knocking early in pregnancy - and generally refuses to leave.
Our mistake as mothers is that we often expect the unwanted aches and pains to leave once our baby has exited the womb.  And, in part, this is true.
However, it isn’t long after the stirrups are folded and put away that a new kind of discomfort comes knocking at your door.  I’ve been a mother now for 24 years.  I don’t have it all figured out - but there are some things I’ve learned along the way, and today, we’re going to talk about it.
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S2 E3 - Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Whether you are a student, a wife, a mother and anything in between, it is likely that there are times when you have struggled with feeling overwhelmed.
Life comes at us at a rapid fire pace and we can sometimes feel like we are trying to drink from a fire hose.
Ever feel that way?  Like you barely have time to catch your breath?
That’s our subject today - I hope you’ll hang around as we look at ways to deal with overwhelm.
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S2 E2 Dealing with Overwhelm

Today's episode is one I never wanted to create. Words I never wanted to say, pain we never wanted to feel.
But this is our new reality and before diving in to a new season, I wanted to take some time to celebrate and remember our friend Jon.
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Watch Jon's Funeral

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S2 E1 Experiencing Loss

God created us for friendships.  He wants to see us in community with others.  It is where we mutually find strength and encouragement.  It is where we find those who speak life over us - and us over them.  And we miss out on this beautiful gift when we are unwilling to do what it takes to cultivate these types of relationships. 
 
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S1 E20 Building Friendships and Creating Community

Today, it’s all about getting unstuck.  It’s about real, practical solutions that we can put into practice in order to untangle our lives from this energy wasting, joy taking thief that we were never intended to carry.

Are you ready for freedom?  Are you ready for joy?  

Pull on your armor, girl, cause I’m not promising it will be painless, but I promise the pain will be worth the joy and freedom waiting for you.

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S1 E19 The Victim Mentality Part 2

Colossians 2:8 says “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.”
We are surrounded by deceiving thoughts and ideas - and sometimes it’s hard to decipher truth.
One area that has captured the minds of many Believers is called the Victim Mentality.  So today, we’re going to identify this mentality and take a look at our own lives to see if perhaps, this is an area where we have allowed ourselves to fall prey to this destructive mindset.
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S1 E18 Identifying the Victim Mentality Part 1

Have you ever stopped to consider the long lasting effects in our lives brought on by choices we’ve made? Some decisions have little effect while others cause a ripple effect that can be felt for years… even generations.  It’s kind of a heavy thought.  Today, I’m going to tell you about a time a split decision I made left me with a huge mess to clean up.  A mess I was reminded of for years to come.

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S1 E17 Quick Decisions... with Long Lasting Results

Sending our kids off into the world can feel overwhelming and scary.   We can feel like Jochebed - placing our babies among the bulrushes of the Nile and praying to God that a crocodile doesn’t find them.  

But I’ve been challenged by God over the past weeks to do all that I can to raise my children for the world they live in.  To both guide and correct them while knowing when to take my hands off the controls.  To empower them.  To spend time teaching them the tools they will need to be salt and light in their communities.  To remember that I am mothering by the power of the Holy Spirit and my prayers for my children carry weight!

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S1 E16 - Letting Go

Listen in on part two of a conversation I had with my friend, Ann Renee Aquino, to discuss her life as a wife, mother and worship leader. 

In part two, Ann Renee shares insights and wisdom she has gained through the years in the areas of marriage and motherhood. 

You can connect with Ann Renee through her ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ or via ⁠email⁠. 

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S1 E15 - Worshiping Through Pain - A Conversation with Worship Leader Ann Renee Aquino Part 2

Today, I had the privilege to sit down with my friend, Ann Renee Aquino, to discuss her life as a wife, mother and worship leader. In our conversation, you will hear the passion that drives her to continually pursue a relationship with God - even as she battles constant pain in her body.

I know you will be challenged and encouraged by this powerful, faith-filled woman of God!

You can connect with Ann Renee through her Facebook, Instagram or via email. 

Hit that follow button so you don't miss next week's episode where we will conclude our conversation with a look at marriage and parenting.

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S1 E14 - Worshiping Through Pain - A Conversation with Worship Leader Ann Renee Aquino Part 1

We live in a world filled with crushing despair, brokenness and pain.  Each day, we are bombarded with troubling news from around the world and the worries reach their ugly claws deep into our minds intent on robbing us of all joy.
How is one expected to stay in a place of hope when life is just so hard?  Is it even possible?
I’m here to tell you that it is!
Friend, if you are needing a fresh infusion of hope, you’ve come to the right place.  Grab a cup of coffee, your Bible and a notepad.  Cause hope is about to come calling, and this is a visit you won’t want to miss!

Scripture:
Lamentations 3:19-32
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S1 E13 - How to Have Hope

15 Steps to building a marriage that lasts.

Marriage is both complex and beautiful.  It requires work to maintain and can be both a source of our greatest joy or deepest pain.  And it’s up to both parties to do their part in making it successful.
Many of us could give a list of reasons why our marriage shouldn’t work.  I know Tim and I could.  But with God, hard work and humility, we have now enjoyed twenty five years of marriage.  And you can too.
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S1 E12 - Building a Marriage that Lasts

Talking today about how to make home a place of peace and joy for our husband and kids.

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S1 E11 Coffee Talk Part 2

Answering questions from my listeners.

Last week’s episode struck a chord with many of you, so today I’m going to dive in a little deeper into the subject of mom life and marriage.  No matter your age, I think you’ll find some encouragement on how to walk with success in whatever stage of life you’re in.

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S1 E 10 Coffee Talk Part 1

I’ve been a mom now for over twenty three years.  I’ve been a working mom, stay at home mom and work from home mom.  And there’s one tool I wouldn’t want to do without - even if I wasn’t a mom - and that’s my routine.
Today, I’m going to share with you some tips I’ve learned along the way on how to manage a home as well as the power of a routine and how something so simple will help you become the better, calmer, less stressed, more productive version of you.  
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S1 E9 Creating Routine - Practical Tips for Everyday Life

Our thoughts can make or break a day… and a life. 

It’s easy to fall into a pattern of negative thinking and choosing to take control of our thoughts isn’t… well… it isn’t always our first thought. 

So today, we’re going to discuss some practical reminders of the importance of managing our mindset well. 

Thanks for joining!

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