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Welcome to Cynthia Yanof’s newest podcast, MESSmerized. Each week you’ll hear funny, authentic, and vulnerable conversations around everyday life, parenting, and following Jesus. A variety of guests will challenge us to pursue a life filled with the things that really do matter. Cynthia Yanof is the host as well as an author, speaker, wife, and mother. She’s relatable, funny, and dead-set on never taking herself too seriously. Whatever mess you’re walking through, odds are she’s right there ...
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Bethany Kimsey welcomes you for a quick cup of coffee, some laughs and maybe a few tears as we talk about the realities of motherhood. As a mother of 8 children ranging in age from 5-21, Bethany has learned the freedom of applying gospel truths to the daily details with children. Together we will learn how to take spiritual truths into the micro and macro moments of motherhood. How do we make this fuzzy intersection of real life mothering and the gospel clearly defined for vision and confide ...
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Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and Terra

Terra & Jeff Mattson - Living Wholehearted

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Join the Mattsons, a dynamic husband-wife team, who are helping leaders live and lead with integrity at home, at work, and in the community. Whether you are a parent, a pastor, a CEO, or all three, the Living Wholehearted Podcast inspires and helps you shrink the gap between what you preach and how you live. Authors, speakers, business owners, social entrepreneurs, parents, and co-founders of Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls, Jeff is a seasoned Executive Coach and Terra is a Licensed ...
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Got sibling conflict? Find out how to turn that conflict into a positive opportunity. The home is the relationship lab of life. It's the place where our children have their first hands-on experience of the gospel in action. Sibling conflict doesn't have to sink your home. Let's talk about it!
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Happy Home

Arlene Pellicane

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This show is for people who want more joy at home. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don't have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 24 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you'll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to mar ...
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Growing Connected with Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick

Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick and Christian Parenting

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On each Growing Connected podcast, husband and wife team Dr. Jeffrey Olrick and Amy Olrick discuss a listener-submitted question, exploring what the intersection of child development science and faith teach us about issues families are facing. Growing Connected is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann Bentley

Chuck and Ann Bentley and Christian Parenting

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Understanding our own finances is hard enough, let alone knowing how to teach our children. Chuck & Ann Bentley have been teaching biblical financial principles and practical application for 20+ years. They break down mistakes they have made, present practical tools & principles, and ultimately equip you as a family to thrive as faithful stewards. Family & Finances hopes to take you from a place of stress, worry, and tension to a place of freedom, peace, and unity. If you are looking for pea ...
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Liturgies for Parents with Kayla Craig

Kayla Craig and Christian Parenting

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If you're like most parents, you're exhausted. Prayer feels out of reach. But you're not alone. With short, welcoming episodes, Liturgies for Parents invites parents like you to take a breath and find comfort in the prayers of another. Each week, you'll hear some scripture, a short prayer, and a gentle reminder of God's presence in your life from Kayla Craig, a mom of four and author of Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family Th ...
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First of all, look at all the amazing guests coming our way this fall on MESSmerized! Seriously, the Lord has been so good to provide opportunities to talk with so many of my personal heroes of our faith and hear their words of encouragement. So, if you’re not subscribed to MESSmerized, will you do so today? Also, will you consider sharing your fav…
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A Prayer of Salvation Romans 10:9 Book Link: https://amzn.to/47HgbIN Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying Moms keep th…
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A Prayer for Acceptance Ephesians 2:8-9 Book Link: https://amzn.to/3tMBEhh Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying Moms k…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we walk through the inspection phase of gospel-centered conversations with our children, scripture provides us with truths that anchor our hearts and guide us in love and wisdom. Proverbs 16:2 reminds us that while we can observe actions, God is the one who truly sees and weighs the heart. Our role as parents i…
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A Prayer to Respond to God's Invitation Matthew 25:34 Book Link: https://amzn.to/3AGQ3SY Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million …
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it's easy to get caught up in correcting behavior, but we are called to go deeper, to create a space where our children can unpack their hearts before God. We want to be intentional about setting the stage for these meaningful conversations. Our goal is for our children to think, "She is here to learn …
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A Prayer for When You Need God to Work in Spite of You Numbers 6:24-26 Book Link: https://amzn.to/3MuSg7R Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your suppo…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany is diving into the second part of our Jesus-centered discipline conversation: inspection. Inspection is about looking deeper into our children’s hearts to understand the "why" behind their actions. It’s not enough to correct behavior—we have to ask the right questions to unpack it. It's not just…
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A Prayer to be Gentle Matthew 12:18-20 Book Link: https://amzn.to/46P5WD3 Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying Moms ke…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. In John 20, the story of Thomas gives us a beautiful example of how God approaches correction. When Thomas doubted Jesus' resurrection, Jesus didn’t respond with frustration or rebuke. Instead, he led with a question. Bethany encourages listeners that this method of leading correction with a question is something …
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A Prayer to Have Patience with Your Children Proverbs 16:32 Book Link: https://amzn.to/449VQL1 Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Mi…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is frequently asked, “Can gospel-centered conversations be done with little ones, too?” In this episode, she invites listeners to join her in exploring how even with very young children, meaningful, faith-based discussions can take place. With younger children, it is essential to lead the conversation, as …
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I know, I know. You’ve read the title of today’s show, and you’re thinking there ain’t a one of us who really wants to think about how much time we are spending on our various forms of technology. Myself included. True story, recently I was considering ways I could spend more time in prayer, and I literally convinced myself that I had not one spare…
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A Prayer for Releasing Guilt Romans 8:1-2 Book Link: https://amzn.to/3tMBEhh Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying Moms…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. In moments of correction with our children, anchoring our conversations in prayer can bring clarity and peace. Bethany encourages us to bring everything before God and seek His wisdom through scripture. Where can we anchor in the Bible during these moments? Jeremiah 33:3 reminds us to call to God, and he will answ…
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When leaders can see themselves and how they are wired, from the most accurate lens possible, they are able to learn to live within their limits. Today we are throwing it back to the beginning and discussing the Core Values Index (CVI) tool that we have been using for 13+ years. This tool has been an integral piece of the work we do here at Living …
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A Prayer to Believe God is Good Matthew 4:4 Book Link: https://amzn.to/2YJOJLC Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying Mo…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. In gospel-centered conversations during correction, Bethany reminds us that the goal is to seek clarity—both for ourselves and our children. Rather than diving into a lecture, we should start by simply asking, “What happened? Why are you here with me?” This approach helps ensure that we see all parts of the situat…
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A Prayer for Letting God of MY Kingdom Luke 22:42 Book Link: https://amzn.to/2JeIQPO Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Pray…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, navigating correction with a gospel-centered heart can feel challenging. In today's world, correction is often misunderstood as harsh or mean. However, Bethany reminds us that God’s model of correction throughout scripture, particularly in Genesis 3, shows a different approach—one rooted in love and un…
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Today you're listening to a bonus episode of the podcast where I'm interviewing Derek England of Family ID. His voice, and the ministry of Family ID, is a breath of fresh air in a culture that has identity all wrong. Tune in and learn how we can lay an intentional foundation of identity for our children, so they never have to wonder who they really…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany, drawing from her own experiences raising daughters, knows how challenging the teenage years can be for both moms and their daughters. The transition from middle school to high school often brings a whirlwind of emotions, from excitement to apprehension. Understanding these dynamics, Sandra Stanley and her…
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A Prayer to Not be Judgmental Romans 14:17 Book Link: https://amzn.to/3ogDd42 Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying Mom…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Many moms carry a deep hope that if they raise their children in faith, those children will naturally follow God as they grow older. But when a child begins to reject that faith, it can lead to heartbreak and confusion. In these moments, many turn to Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and wh…
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A Prayer for Godly Friendships Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Links: https://amzn.to/44HoyTi Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it’s easy to fall into the routine of correction—pointing out what’s wrong and what needs to change. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 reminds us to come alongside our children with the heart of a loving parent, speaking the unique language of each child. It’s about seeing them as individuals, not just correctin…
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It was hard to figure out how to title today’s show because we cover so much ground. If you are not yet familiar with Pastor Matt Chandler, today is going to be a good day for you! Matt Chandler is the Pastor of The Village Church in Dallas, and today he’s bringing the much-needed reminder that we were created for this exact time in human history. …
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A Prayer for When You Have More Than You Can Handle John 14:16-17 Book Link: https://amzn.to/47HgbIN Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support he…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Correcting our children is never easy, and it can be especially challenging to keep these moments centered on the gospel. It’s easy to let frustration take over, but 1 Thessalonians 2:7 reminds us, "We were gentle among you." Spiritually, our children are still growing, we are called to be mindful of how we speak …
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A Prayer for Serving Others Simply Acts 2:42 Book Link: https://amzn.to/3AGQ3SY Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Praying M…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, we deeply desire for our children to follow Christ—not because it’s our family tradition, but because they genuinely understand their need for Him. In 1 Corinthians 2:5, Paul reminds us that our faith should rest "not on human wisdom, but on God’s power." This is the foundation we want to lay for our c…
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A Prayer for When You Need to Feel Kept Jude 1:1-2 Book Link: https://amzn.to/3MuSg7R Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority! Your support helps Million Pra…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany invites listeners into an important conversation: How do we have Jesus-centered conversations with our children effectively? And how do these conversations impact their understanding of who God is and how He sees them? The truth is, the only way to make Jesus come alive in your children is if He…
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A prayer based on 1 Timothy 1:18-19. It can be hard to live out your faith, especially when people are constantly breaking you down, and it feels like God isn't on your side. While we may not know why bad things happen to us, it is important to stay true to our faith through it all. Regardless of his reasons, we can always rest in the knowledge tha…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. In the final part of 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we are urged to "be patient with them all." This verse reminds us that each of our children require different approaches. We go through various seasons with them, each one bringing its own challenges. Being patient is sourced in the Holy Spirit. It’s not about deciding to…
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A prayer based on Matthew 16:13-17. I recently heard a story about a little boy who, because of abuse and neglect at the hands of his own parents, went to live in a foster home. His foster parents were loving people who longed to give him a stable home. On the first day of school, his foster dad drove him to the front of the school and told him, “I…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we’re instructed to "help the weak," a calling that takes on special meaning in the context of motherhood. As mothers, we are not tasked with making our children strong in their faith. That strength comes from God alone. Our role isn’t to demand or push them beyond what they’re ready for. …
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With all the kids heading back to school, there’s always the anxiety that goes with unknowns and new beginnings. And that’s just for us as parents! Joking. Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling are with me today, and they are bringing the heat. They are literally the wisest, kindest, and dearest people you’ll ever meet. I could go on …
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A prayer based on Mark 1:27. When was the last time you were amazed? Truly, think about it. It's tricky isn't it? I know I've been amazed by how quickly my house can get messy or how the dryer shrinks my jeans. I've been amazed by the resources it takes to keep a family thriving or amazed by how long it takes to get through a grocery store checkout…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany as she continues to unpack 1 Thessalonians 5:14. We are called to "encourage the faint-hearted." As mothers, this verse serves as a reminder of the significant role we play in our children’s lives. Our calling is to come alongside them, to relate closely, and to provide the encouragement they need whe…
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When someone asks you how you are doing, do you typically respond with "fine", "busy" or "tired"? These responses seem to be the norm these days as the treadmill of life never ends, especially for leader types. Today we want to talk about the importance of practicing rhythms of rest with a special guest who understands what it’s like to be tired of…
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A prayer based on Mark 14:66-68. Have you ever looked for something, afraid you'd actually find it? Maybe a job you worried you'd fail miserably at, so you never applied. Maybe friendship at a moms group, but you doubted anybody would talk to you, so you didn't go. We want Jesus. We know we need to seek him. But when it comes to actually seeking Je…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we are commanded to admonish the idle, to caution those who are unruly. As a mother, this can feel like a never-ending task—correcting, guiding, and redirecting. It’s easy to become discouraged, feeling as if all we do is point out where our children fall short. But this verse reminds us t…
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A prayer based on Psalm 51:1-2. A strange tickling sensation on my face woke me with a start. Then I yelped and leaped off the couch as I realized my toddler had been doodling on both the couch and my face and arms, with a black permanent marker! I frantically ripped covers off the cushions and fled to the basement to scrub away my son's artistry b…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Imagine the impact if every day we chose to root our lives in God's truth instead of the world's ever-changing messages. What if our words, actions, and decisions all pointed our children toward Jesus? As mothers, we have the sacred role of shepherding our children, but it can feel overwhelming to guide them in a …
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A prayer based on Psalm 23:1-2. My son shared how grateful he was that a shepherd would not forget his sheep even when it was lost. His vivid explanation of the shepherd's relentless search, care, and comfort for his sheep touched a soft place in my son's heart as he was struggling with his own recent behavior issues and felt like he kept getting s…
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. There are days when we feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities that come with motherhood. We may find ourselves struggling, not wanting to cook another meal or face the endless tasks that demand our attention. 1 Peter 5:2-4 offers a powerful reminder of what motherhood is truly about In those moments, it’s easy t…
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A prayer based on 1 Thessalonians 2:4. When we realize the goodness of God, we get a glimpse of how human we are. Knowing our humanity, it's hard to imagine ourselves as able to please God. This verse is encouraging, though, because it reminds us that we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel! What areas of your life are you not …
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. In moments of struggle and uncertainty, it's comforting to know that God is always near, ready to listen. Psalm 116:1-2 reminds us of this truth and this is where Bethany is anchoring listeners today. God's desire is simple—he wants us to run to him. It’s not about saying the perfect prayer or finding the right fo…
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It’s August, and Heather and I are still on our summer quest to surprise each other with cool guests on Sidetracked. Today is no exception as Heather comes in hot, surprising me with the one and the only Jess Connolly. Let’s be honest, it’s the end of summer and I’m guessing there’s some portion of you that’s tired physically, spiritually, or emoti…
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