Best Candace Larson Christian Mother Of 8 Podcasts (2024)

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E93: Creating Your Elevator Pitch//Stacy Goulding 17:27

2M ago17:27

17:27

Have you ever considered that moms need an "elevator pitch"? This is an intentional way of introducing ourselves to others. The purpose is not to impress, but to share and connect with someone. As licensed health educator Stacy Goulding points out, at times it’s easy for us to say “nothing” when someone asks “What’s new?”. But we need to be confide…

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E92: Do Something to Make the Sun Shine// Jodi Orgill Brown 28:15

2M ago28:15

28:15

Jodi Orgill Brown prayed that her children would learn to serve others, see people at their heart for who they are, and have compassion. But she had no idea how those prayers would be answered. Jodi and her family have learned on a very personal level what it means to be served, as well as the joy that comes from serving others. What makes the jour…

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E91: The Sun Still Shines// Jodi Orgill Brown 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

Jodi Orgill Brown was living the perfect "white picket fence life" when the dizziness and headaches first began. Life quickly changed when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Jodi has learned through many hard trials including multiple surgeries, hospital stays, and a variety of health challenges that thriving looks different at different stages …

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E90: Reminders for a Thriving Marriage// Julia Woods 21:00

5M ago21:00

21:00

A thriving marriage doesn't just magically happen! Just like motherhood, marriage is an arena for growth. We must be intentional if we want to become the best spouse we can be. It is a process of becoming. Perfection is the lie that can discourage us from trying. In this conversation with couples coach and podcaster, Julia Woods, she teaches 5 tips…

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E89: Momivate// Regan Barnes 31:23

5M ago31:23

31:23

What motivates you to be the best mom possible? Listen to Regan Barnes, Chairmom of the nonprofit Momivate, to learn more about what it means for moms to RAISE UP society and her vision to empower and support moms. Being a full-time mom encompasses SO much so give yourself a pat on the back for all you are doing! You’re developing relationships, cr…

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E88: Thriving Intentionally 12:59

6M ago12:59

12:59

Happy New Year! Do you have a word or phrase for the year? What will you focus on? Are you going to let the year happen to you or are you going to be intentional in your thriving? The choice is up to you! First of all, give yourself credit for the progress you have made this past year. Second, set yourself up for success, even if your progression c…

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E87: Seeking Christ in Motherhood//Neill Marriott 36:23

7M ago36:23

36:23

Motherhood is not a solo job. We need Christ by our side in our motherhood journey. It's our ressponsibility to seek Him. As we courageously lean into this relationship and partnership with God, we will receive spiritual guidance that blesses us and our children. Listen to Neill Marriott, mother of 11 and spiritual giant, as she shares stories and …

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Bonus Episode: Grief & Loss During the Holidays//Tiffany Papageorge 5:40

7M ago5:40

5:40

The holiday season is such a joyful time...for most people. But for many the holidays are a time of grief and loss. They can trigger memories of losing a loved one. They can be a hard time for single parents or for those without funds to provide Christmas for their children. In this short bonus episode, Tiffany Papageorge, our guest from Thriving W…

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E86: Helping Our Kids Acknowledge, Feel & Heal From Grief & Loss//Tiffany Papageorge 40:56

8M ago40:56

40:56

When we hear about loss and grief our thoughts tend to think of something big like death. However, there are many other ways that children experience loss including divorce, a friend moving, or losing a championship game. All of these things cause a sense of grief. Author Tiffany Papageorge was a grieving child. As a Junior High student she wrote a…

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E85: We Are All Student Humans//Meghan Mitchell 26:20

9M ago26:20

26:20

We've all seen them. The "Please Be Patient Student Driver" bumper stickers. When Meghan Mitchell of The Little Lessons Podcast saw this sticker one day, it changed her. She realized that we are all "Student Humans". This has led to greater compassion, grace, and patience with others, especially her own children. So how do we remember that our chil…

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E84: Becoming the Next Version of Yourself//Jody Moore 24:04

9M ago24:04

24:04

Do you ever "pretend" that you are a patient, organized, or fun mom? There are times in our lives when we try characteristics on for size to see how they fit. In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, Life Coach Jody Moore helps us embrace who we are as moms as we strive to become the next version of ourselves. We gain true confidence and authent…

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E83: Don't Settle for the New Normal//McKenna Rose Brown 20:56

10M ago20:56

20:56

After McKenna's 4th child was born she found herself caught in a dark cloud of survival. She wondered if this was just a "new normal". But when the darkness was too much to bear she found herself wondering if her kids would be better off without her. In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, McKenna Rose Brown shares her healing journey and the i…

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E82:Becoming Unstuck in Motherhood through Professional Development 12:24

11M ago12:24

12:24

Do you ever feel stuck in motherhood- like every day is stuck on "repeat"? No mom guilt necessary. We have all been there! Many times this is caused by a lack of personal progression. Since motherhood is the best job in the world, we need to participate in "professional development" and be intentional about what we are learning and the skills we ar…

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E81: Stewardship vs. Ownership in Motherhood//Ganel-Lyn Condie 38:54

1y ago38:54

38:54

As parents, we are in the business of building relationships with our children. We're in it for the long game. What will help us most is approaching parenthood with a stewardship mindset rather than one of ownership. Ganel-Lyn Condie explains the difference beautifully in this episode of Thriving With 8. An ownership mindset can destroy relationshi…

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E80: Let's Struggle Together// Erin Stewart 26:10

1y ago26:10

26:10

As humans, we want to keep our struggles to ourselves. But what if we all choose to struggle together instead? After all, being vulnerable with others often leads to connection. Erin Stewart was inspired to write her incredible book ,"The Words We Keep", because of her own struggles wth mental health, specifically perfectionism anxiety. So how can …

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E79:Virtual Autism & Your Kids//Nicole Rawson 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

24:36

Is screen time keeping your kids from being participants in life? Do they suffer from "virtual autism"? In this episode with Nicole Rawson from Screen Time Clinic we discuss how our children's behavior and feelings are being affected by their relationship with screens, particularly gaming. Because children's brains aren't fully developed until age …

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E78: Strengthening Families Through Game Playing//Grandpa & Grandma Beck 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

I don't know about you, but our family loves playing games together! It is a source of fun and strengthens our relationship as a family, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Beck family feels the same way! That's what led them to creating Grandpa Beck's Games (some of which games our family has spent MANY hours playing). Grandpa and Gra…

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E77: Raising Grateful Children By Instilling a Positive Sense of Indebtedness//Jenae Nelson 23:00

1+ y ago23:00

23:00

At Thanksgiving time it is common practice to make lists of the many blessings that we have. This is a wonderful place to start as we teach gratitude to our children. As they grow older however, it is important to help our children develop a positive sense of indebtedness. This understanding helps them not only be thankful for what they have, but a…

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E76: Get Off the Fence & Talk With Your Kids//Marilyn Evans 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

Talking about all of the dangers our kids can encounter online often feels scary and overwhelming. In this episode, Marilyn Evans of Parents Aware reminds parents of the importance of getting off the fence and talking to our kids about the dangers of pornography. These conversations need to be layered and age apporpriate, but we cannot wait. We wan…

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E75: Parenting Adult Children//Bonnie Lyman 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

23:58

There's a lot of talk about mothering infants, toddlers, kids, and teens. But what about parenting adult children? It can be challenging making the transition from being mom to a teen to being mom to an adult. Their needs are different and our role as mother changes. In this episode Bonnie Lyman teaches how we can approach this phase of motherhood …

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E74: Teaching Teens Manners//Brooke Romney 22:09

2y ago22:09

22:09

Most children learn to say "please" and "thank you" at a young age. But what does it mean to have good manners as a teenager and why is that important? Having good manners such as pitching in, introducing yourself, and being a good passenger have long-reaching effects. Teens with manners have more confidence and others enjoy being around them. So h…

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E73: How to Plan a Week You Can Win//Jessica Jackson 20:32

2y ago20:32

20:32

Planning for your week is much more than to-do lists and putting dates on your calendar. It's about having a vision of the mom you want to become and creating pockets of time to achieve your goals for you, your family, and beyond. If you find yourself feeling bored or discouraged with motherhood or how you spend your time, listen to this episode wi…

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E72: Teaching Our Kids to Honor & Remember Those Who Pay the Price For Our Freedom//Jennie Taylor 37:51

2y ago37:51

37:51

In November 2018, Jennie and her family received the devestating news that her husband Brett had been killed in Afghanistan by friendly fire. That was the beginning of her family's change, but not the beginning of their American service and sacrifice. So what are we doing to teach our kids to remember those who sacrifice their lives and time for ou…

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E71: Creating Your Life Story With An "I Can" Attitude//Miriam Laundry 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

As we work towards our goals and dreams in motherhood and life, we need to overcome our biggest obstacle- ourself! We can calm our inner bully by replacing it with an "I Can" attitude. Award-winning author Miriam Laundry shares her experience of developing this attitude and how she is teaching it to her own children and others through her books and…

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E70: Creating & Maintaining a Thriving Marriage//Mike and Candace Larson 18:37

2+ y ago18:37

18:37

As parents of young children it's hard to imagine the future when your kids will be grown and gone. But as important as parenthood is, someday all your kids will move out (hopefully) and you will be left home with your spouse. Are you making your marriage relationship a priority? Is your marriage being dominated by the kids or are you taking time t…

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E69: Re-Defining Blurry Boundaries//Deborah Porter 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

24:45

How many of you moms have seen little fingers poking under the door while you use the restroom? Or have had a child climb into bed with you in the middle of the night? In this episode we are addressing boundaries, something all parents need! Boundaries can get blurry so it's important to re-define them regularly so that your needs are being met and…

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E68: Parenting in the Present 11:14

2+ y ago11:14

11:14

It's a new year and the present is NOW! This year my theme is "present"- live in the present, appreciate the present, be a present to others, and remember that God is always present. Life is too precious to be distracted by our phones while our kids are needing our attention now. It's too short to worry about what happened in the past or what the f…

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E67: Counting Down to a Christ-Centered Christmas//Angie Chandler 20:53

2+ y ago20:53

20:53

The countdown to Christmas is on! What do you do to focus on Christ during the holiday season? In this episode, Angie from Come Follow Me FHE shares how her family uses Christmas books to bring the Spirit of Christ into their home, strengthen relationships, and have fun as a family. She also shares her top 4 favorite books to help you start this wo…

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E66: Providing Families Hope When Facing Self-Harm & Suicide//Greg Hudnall 39:29

2+ y ago39:29

39:29

Suicide is not a topic parents generally avoid with their kids. It can be scary! But we need to be courageous and talk to our kids about mental health and topics such as self-harm and suicide. In this episode Greg Hudnall, the founder of Hope Squad, provides hope to families as he discusses how kids can support one another, signs of mental health p…

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E65: Mothering With Confidence//Deborah Porter 22:39

2+ y ago22:39

22:39

How do we mother with confidence amid constant mom shaming and judgement? As Deborah Porter teaches, we can feel confident in our mothering as we do what is right for our household/family and not worry about everyone else. If we aim for perfection, rather than progression, we set ourselves up for failure. Parenting out of fear is insatiable and nev…

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E64: Working Smarter, Not Harder//Ceri Payne 22:57

3y ago22:57

22:57

Is finding balance a myth for moms or can it be a reality? Let's face it, moms cannot work harder! However, sometimes we can work smarter. Whether or not you find scheduling and management as fascinating as mom and life coach Ceri Payne does, you are bound to learn something new to save time and mental energy from her empowering tips. The best plan…

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E63: Gaining Momentum Through Your Morning Routine//Chanelle Neilson 19:13

3y ago19:13

19:13

Do you look forward to mornings? They can be rough, especially if you don't have a solid routine. In this episode Chanelle Neilson shares the many benefits of establishing a good morning routine including alone time and building a reservoir that will last through the day. Give it a try and find what works for you so that you look forward to getting…

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E62: Raising an UPSTANDER//Amber Robbins 20:09

3y ago20:09

20:09

When it comes to bullying, we can all be part of the solution! As parents, we have a responsibility to raise upstanders. When bullying happens there are usually bystanders. An upstander is someone who takes a stand to help stop the bullying. This can be done in many ways including calmly confronting the bully or removing the target from the situati…

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E61: Defining & Recognizing Bullying //Amber Robbins 27:01

3y ago27:01

27:01

Amber Robbins and her family have experienced bullying first hand. It lasted for years and even led to her family moving. As a result, she is passionate about this topic and on a crusade to educate others. Bullying is more than a fight on the playground. It is unwanted, aggressive, repeated, and includes an imbalance of power. Listen to hear more a…

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E60: Screen-Free Rituals, Routines, & Recharging//Andrea Davis 26:30

3y ago26:30

26:30

When it comes to media, you can have too much of a good thing! Andrea Davis of Better Screen Time shares some great tips to establish screen-free rituals, routines, and recharging in your home. This applies not only to our kids, but to us as parents too! Take time to be mindful and intentional in creating a tech-healthy family and make sure your te…

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E59: Approaching Technology with a Values-First Attitude//Jason & Lisa Frost 34:36

3y ago34:36

34:36

We are the greatest generation of parents raising the greatest generation of kids! But it can be a challenge parenting in this digital age. Jason and Lisa Frost, authors of "The Glass Between Us", offer great insight and advice into the importance of relationship and understanding as we teach our kids to translate offline values into online behavio…

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E58: Raising A Child With Special Needs//Mom Panel 32:00

3y ago32:00

32:00

What a privilege to visit with parents who are raising children with special needs! Although their lives have taken a turn down an unexpected path, they handle it with love, joy, and acceptance. Their child is a light in their life and gives life new meaning and vision. Listen to incredible stories and experiences as these 3 moms describe what they…

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E57: Best Mom Advice From Thriving Mom "Co-Workers" (Part 2) 15:49

3y ago15:49

15:49

We can learn so much from other moms, our "co-workers" in this motherhood journey. In this episode some special moms in my life share what they have learned and their best mom advice. Some of the great advice includes enjoying each stage of motherhood and don't wish years away, be the mom first and friendship will follow, and love and listen to you…

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E56: Best Mom Advice from Thriving Mom "Co-Workers" (Part 1) 12:05

3y ago12:05

12:05

We can learn so much from other moms, our "co-workers" in this motherhood journey. In this episode some special moms in my life share what they have learned and their best mom advice. A recurring piece of advice was not to compare yourself with other moms. While we can and should learn from the moms around us we don't need to be them! Be yourself a…

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E55: Start CHATting With Your Kids// Vanessa Quigley 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

One of the most important jobs as a mom is to become a master story teller and create a strong family narrative. There is strength in stories! Children who know family stories feel more connected and confident. Photos, especially printed, are a great way to relive past events & prompt story sharing. As Vanessa says, "done is better than perfect and…

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E53: Holy As You Are//Christie Gardiner 21:57

3y ago21:57

21:57

The word "holy" is defined as, "set apart for a sacred purpose". Doesn't that define motherhood? Friends, you are holy as you are. As Christie Gardiner explains, holiness isn't something outside ourselves, it's something within. We may not have a lot of time to study our scriptures or meditate, but we can look for holy moments with our children as …

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E52: Pushing Through When You Hit the Mommy Wall//Noelle Nicolai 39:04

3y ago39:04

39:04

Every mom hits the mommy wall every now and then! Whether it's health issues, depression/anxiety, postpartum, loneliness, or just plain exhaustion, we all reach points in motherhood when it's difficult to face the day. Noelle Nicolai knows this feeling! Her life turned upside down when she started having health issues out of the blue. Three years h…

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E51: I Prayed For Angels//Katie Garner 21:18

3+ y ago21:18

21:18

Katie felt helpless as she drove her 2-year old daughter to the ER! How could this have happened and how could she console her crying daughter in the backseat? Katie prayed silently and specifically for the help of angels. She knew unseen help was in the car when her daughter stopped crying and said, "thank you". This was one of many times she and …

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E50: Ditching Parenting Perfectionism & Striving for Wholeness//Valerie Hamaker 20:01

3+ y ago20:01

20:01

We all want to be the perfect parent for our kids. But being perfect doesn't mean we won't make mistakes! As family counselor Valerie Hamaker reminds us, "It's the process that counts." We need to ditch parenting perfectionism & strive for wholeness. We need to recognize that with in order to become better at something, we need to be bad first. Whe…

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E49: Bringing Literacy to Life: Melissa Friedman @Storytime_Mama 14:08

3+ y ago14:08

14:08

One of my favorite places to be is snuggled on the couch with one (or two, or three,...) of my kids reading a good book! There are so many benefits to reading with your kids such as bonding, increasing vocabulary, and making connections with the world. Storytime Mama takes reading to the next level by bringing literacy to life! In this episode Meli…

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E48: Difficult Conversations//Barb Winters 24:00

3+ y ago24:00

24:00

It was a day that Barb Winters will never forget, the moment her mom life changed! It was the day she found out that her teenage boy was addicted to pornography and in trouble. Thankfully, she was able to tell her son "we are on your side" as she helped him through this trial. But who was on her side? What really struck her during this hard time wa…

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E47: Behavior is Communication 21:18

3+ y ago21:18

21:18

Contrary to what it may seem, our kids are not out to get us. In this interview with Cheryl Cardall of Fight Like a Mother Podcast she reminds us that behavior is communication. Kids do well when they can and when they can't then there's something going on and we need to dig a little deeper. Instead of asking, "Why is my child acting like this?" we…

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E46: Flecks of Gold//Rachel Nielson 18:04

3+ y ago18:04

18:04

Flecks of gold. We all have them in our lives, but do we recognize them? As moms, we want big nuggets of gold-perfect days without crying children or dirty dishes. Sometimes we are too busy surviving the day to recognize the magic mom moments. But they are there when we look for them-the sticky kisses, sweet prayers, and small victories. Rachel Nie…

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E45: Five Steps to Trust God//Niki Hardy 18:21

3+ y ago18:21

18:21

Trusting God. It's an ongoing, lifelong process. How do you demonstrate trust in God as you tell your children you have cancer- only a short time after losing your mom and sister to the same diagnosis? In this episode Niki Hardy-author, speaker, and thriver-shares 5 steps she takes to build trust in God and we can take them too. It's never been mor…

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E44: The Profession of Motherhood 13:08

3+ y ago13:08

13:08

Although motherhood is a divine calling, it is also a lot of work. I believe that motherhood is a profession, not just a job. It is something to which we dedicate our life-once a mom, always a mom! We will thrive as moms as we invest in "professional" development and communicate with our "co-workers" and "team members". Most importantly, stay in tu…

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