I'm Janet Quinlan, a Catholic life coach, and this is Finding Joy in Marriage and Motherhood - a podcast for women who want peace and joy in their marriage and motherhood. I'll help you create mindset shifts that change the way you discipline your children, love your husband, and enjoy your day. This podcast is about coaching women to be the best woman God is calling her to be. I'm a former elementary school teacher and homeschooler, a wife of 39 years, mother of 7, and "Grandma Jan" to 18 g ...
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WNLOW With Namma & Jo | WNLOW, Christian Grandma, Nurturing Kingdom Kids, Legacy, Christian Parenting, Training Grandchildren
Krista & Josiah Lenon - WNLOW With Namma & Jo | Evangelist & Learning Coach for Christian Grandmas
WNLOW* Christian Grandma* Nurturing Kingdom Kids* Are you a Christian grandma searching for biblical strategies to train your Kingdom kid? Are you seeking to connect spiritually and emotionally with your child? Do you have barriers inside the family structure hindering the teaching process? Perhaps you need a battle plan to disciple your kid to become God’s warrior? Well, you’re definitely in the right place! Welcome to WNLOW with Namma & Jo! Our mission is to help the Christian grandma nurt ...
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Are You Contributing to Your Marriage Issues?
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10:37It's so easy to find faults in our spouse and blame them for any and all our marriage issues. But, the truth is, we each have strengths and weaknesses that we bring to the marriage. Rather than blaming our spouse for our troubles, let's look (bravely) at where we contribute to our marriage issues. Once we see where we contribute, we can begin to ma…
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As we begin Lent, here are six steps that you can use to grow closer to God as you live your vocation to marriage and motherhood. We don't need to do extraordinary things in life to have a deep faith and love in Jesus Christ. We simply need to connect daily in a few different ways. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management…
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Building Lasting Relationships with Your Children
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38:49Listen in as I'm interviewed by my daughter, Mary Grace, for the Fairest Love Podcast Show. We talk about what's really important in building a lasting relationship with your children. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching…
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Listen is as I'm interviewed by Jordan Langdon for the "Families of Character" podcast show. Jordan and I talk about essential skills to create a strong marriage which creates the foundation for a happy family life. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram…
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10 Reasons Your Children Don't Listen to You
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16:22Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoachingBy Janet Quinlan
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Thoughts on the Midwest Motherhood Conference
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9:12I was in Chicago last week-end speaking at the Midwest Motherhood Conference - it was amazing! We laughed and cried and connected with so many friends and made new friends – the atmosphere was electric and I was so honored to speak to all these women. At this conference we had young women – some pregnant with their first, some pregnant with their 3…
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83 | WNLOW is Expanding! Our YouTube Launch + A 6-Week Break to Regroup & Refocus
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6:54Hey there Grandma, 🚀 Big news! WNLOW with Namma & Jo is expanding to YouTube! We’re bringing our private audio episodes to a wider audience, sharing faith, wisdom, and powerful conversations in a brand-new way. 📢 Our Release Plan: We’ll be rolling out our private podcast episodes on YouTube a few at a time, giving you fresh content to enjoy and ref…
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82 | Be A Faith Builder: 3 Practical Ways to Introduce Children to the Bible
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4:45Hey there Grandma, In this preview episode, we'll introduce you to National Bible Sunday as we prepare to produce our first video recording!! Join us on Sunday, January 26, 2025 and come prepared to read the Bible! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or mentor, you'll discover practical tips to make Bible reading engaging, devotionals meaningful,…
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Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoachingBy Janet Quinlan
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81 | ENDURE: The Faith to Keep Going When You Want to Quit
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11:39Hey there Grandma, Ever feel like giving up when the journey gets tough? In this episode of WNLOW with Namma & Jo, we explore what it means to endure with faith, even when life’s challenges feel overwhelming. Drawing from scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom, Namma and Jo discuss how to tap into God’s strength to persevere through tria…
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Faith & Family - What is God Asking of You?
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16:52We get so busy in our lives that we forget we're here to do God's will. We should periodically ask ourselves, "What is God asking of me?" This episode is a replay of an episode I recorded 1 1/2 yrs. ago. I think we should revisit this episode every 6 months or so. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/m…
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80 | SYSTAH SYSTAH | The Josephine Riley Story of Loss and Faith
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44:29Hey there Grandma, How do you find hope and purpose after unimaginable loss? In this powerful episode of WNLOW with Namma & Jo, Mrs. Josephine Riley courageously shares her journey of losing her two children to murder and how her faith became her anchor through the storm. Josephine opens up about the heartbreak, the healing, and the mission that em…
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So, what do you really want to achieve in 2025? Lose 10 lbs ( or 20?)? Workout 3 times a week? Read a book each month? While all those New Year's resolutions are important, what if 2025 could be the year you create that family life you really want? More connection and a deepening friendship with your husband Children who are happy and cooperative A…
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Happy New Year Grandma!! What if your New Year’s resolution could transform your year and deepen your faith? In this episode of WNLOW with Namma & Jo, we’re turning to Philippians 4:6 to craft a resolution that anchors us in prayer, peace, and gratitude. Discover how the verse, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer an…
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78 | Merry Christmas: Happy Birthday Jesus!
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13:10Hey there Grandma, What a day to celebrate Jesus! Merry Christmas as we glorify God, share our stories, and end the last WNLOW for 2024. Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6-7 bring us great joy knowing Emmanuel is with us! Thank you for sharing with us for 78 episodes! With love and child-like faith, Namma & Jo Join the WNLOW crew: Join our GRAND Community in the …
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When you're a mom or grandma there are so many "things" we think we need to do to celebrate Christmas. In this episode I'm reminding myself and you what the most important and cherished gift is that we can give ourselves and our family. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com F…
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Hey there Grandma, Do you have prayer partners who walk alongside you in faith? In this episode of WNLOW with Namma & Jo, we uncover the incredible power of partnering with others in prayer to strengthen your spiritual life. As we exit 2024 into 2025, discover how prayer partnerships can deepen your relationship with God, foster accountability, and…
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Finding Peace in the Chaos of Family Life
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11:38And in learning how to nurture my interior life, I learned how to find peace – peace when life and relationships were good and peace when chaos was the order of the day. In the Gospel of Matthew we read, "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” I wasn’t going to God – I was carrying all the labor and burden of my …
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76 | Spiritual Warfare with our Youth: A Conversation with Apostle Phyllis Arrington Part 2
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36:45Are there noticeable differences in your Kingdom kid's behavior? Do you struggle to understand or to help navigate the path of your youth? Do you desire to learn tactical ways to train your kid to learn the voice of God? Hey there Grandma, In today's episode, our special guest Apostle Phyllis Arrington and I continue the conversation as she shares …
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We need to teach our children to have clear values of what’s really important in life and satisfying their desires all the time is not it. We need to help our children see that we’re not here in this world to think constantly about what will make us happy and satisfy all our whims. Let’s teach our kids that things of the world are here to enhance o…
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75 | Youth Accountability: A Conversation with Apostle Phyllis Arrington Part 1
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41:45Have you ever questioned if your Kingdom Kid is learning enough Biblical truth for his age? Do you desire to learn tactical ways to train your kid to learn the voice of God? Are you discerning a deep spirit of faith in your child? Hey there Grandma, In today's episode, our special guest Apostle Phyllis Arrington and I discuss Accountability in our …
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The mind finds what it seeks. When we’re focused on all the contradictions or negative parts of our life it is impossible to feel joy. But when we’re focused on all that we’re thankful for, our heart softens, and we can find the joy. Living in gratitude is a habit to embrace. It’s not just one day on Thanksgiving or when special happy events happen…
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74 | How to Be Protected from Identity Theft
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16:42Hey there Grandma, In today's episode, we provide valuable information on how to protect yourself from identity theft. We know the Holidays bring many online shopping experiences where we can let our guard down. We want to give you the “411” on this ever-increasing crime of identity theft. Don’t be caught off guard. We know you'll be enlightened, s…
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Family traditions strengthen family bonds and create a sense of belonging. They also create a sense of predictability which heightens the anticipation of the experience. In creating family traditions we can pass on our cultural heritage as well as our values and our faith. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and fai…
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73 | Wealth Accumulation | An Interview with Financial Advisor Angelea Caffey
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27:46Hey there Grandma, In today's episode, we interview a grandmother of ten who is making a difference in the community: Angelea Caffey! As a financial advisor, Angelea is passionate about educating our future generation on wealth accumulation. We know you'll be enlightened, so grab your pen, and paper and meet us inside the WNLOW Studio. The wealth o…
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To begin preparing for the holidays, first ask yourself, "How do I want to feel during and after the holidays?" Once you decide how you want to feel, then identify the actions you'll need to take in order to feel that feelings. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me …
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72 | How to Overcome Affliction | An Encouraging and Comforting Testimony
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9:10Hey there Grandma, Are you feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps afflicted in your body or battling persecution? In today's episode, Namma shares her testimony of enduring and overcoming affliction. Revelation 12:11 reminds us, they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto death. Be bless…
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Essential Skills for a Better Mother-in-law / Daughter-in-Law Relationship
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19:00Through the years, I have coached, interviewed, and reached out to people to ask for their experiences with their daughter-in-law or mother-in-law and, quite frankly, it makes me sad. The responses I have gotten are 99% negative about their relationship with their in-law. Why is that? Why are there such issues between two women who love the same ma…
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Hey there Grandma, For the first time EVER, Josiah flies solo and hosts this week's episode! Tune in as he shares "This Day in History - November 6." So Godly proud to know he's been honing his craft and mastering the gift God has given him to be a legendary and phenomenal leader! For God is raising a generation that will worship Him in Spirit and …
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"Love means never having to say you're sorry." Really? In this episode I talk about the power of saying, "I'm sorry" - how it can change the course of a relationship AND change you as a person. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching…
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70 | A Monumental Moment in WNLOW History
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16:41Hey there Grandma, The first month in Q4 is coming to an end along with our 1-year Anniversary celebration. Namma & Jo take the time to recall memorable moments, statistics and current events of 2024. We invite you inside the WNLOW Community to celebrate with us and to share your most memorable and/or impactful episode. Looking forward to another y…
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The #1 block for so many women I speak with in attaining joy and fulfillment in their marriage and their motherhood is that they aren’t consistent. They aren’t consistent in their faith life, showing up in their marriage or in the way they want to parent or in the creating and maintaining of their home. This episode explains why consistency is so i…
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69 | Our WNLOW Wonder - Warren Schlichting | Ministry in the Marketplace
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11:24Hey there Grandma, As we continue our first-anniversary celebration, we're both overly excited about our WNLOW Wonder this week - Mr. Warren Schlichting, the CEO of LegalShield! Mr. Schlichting graciously blessed us and poured great nuggets into the Midwest team. Many thanks to Mr. Mel Roberson, our Regional Vice President & LegalShield Millionaire…
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Moms and Emotional Regulation and Executive Function Skills
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33:49Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoachingBy Janet Quinlan
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68 | Celebrating The Journey: A 1st Anniversary Prophetic Word
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8:34Hey there Grandma, Namma shares a profound and timely message from Exodus 14-15. October 11, 2024 - one year later - God whispers a life-changing Word to celebrate and commemorate our journey. Happy 1st Anniversary to us!!! We invite you inside the WNLOW Community to celebrate with us and to share your most memorable and/or impactful episode. With …
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67 | God Calls Abraham | 1st Anniversary Lesson Taught by Levi
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14:26Hey there Grandma, Happy 1st Anniversary to us!!! This is the week we launched WNLOW with Namma & Jo just one year ago! We can't begin to express our gratitude to God for this platform and His strength and favor that caused us to endure. As we continue from week one, today's episode features Levi reading the lesson from Genesis 12 and 13 as God cal…
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So many of us think we don't have time to have order. But the opposite is actually true. The more we have order in our home, our schedule, and our family life, the less overwhelmed and stressed we feel and have more time to actually enjoy our family life! Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at…
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66 | God, The Ultimate Creator | 1st Anniversary Lesson Taught by Josiah
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14:56Hey there Grandma, Can you believe October is our Anniversary month? As we approach a year old, the WNLOW Crew will be expressing what we learned over the past year. This week, rightfully so begins with Josiah’s point of view of the Creation Story (Genesis 1-2) and how other theories compare. We invite you inside the WNLOW Community to celebrate wi…
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Teaching Your Children How to Find Good Friends and How to Be a Good Friend
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28:29Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoachingBy Janet Quinlan
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65 | Prayer Box Legacy: Evangelizing Grandkids Through Prayer
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22:23Hey there Grandma, Today’s episode is by far the most impactful ever! Our Prayer Box Legacy - simply journaling our prayers - led my other grandchildren (Levi and Olivia) to accept the Lord Jesus into their hearts. A simple yet profound first step! Deuteronomy 6:7 tells us to diligently teach the Word of God to our children: “Repeat them again and …
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Our self-image affects the the way we show up in our marriage, the way we parent our children, the way we keep our home, and ultimately, how happy and confident we are in our life. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching…
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64 | Cast Your Cares: Trusting God with 1 Peter 5:7 | WNLOW Edition
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15:38Hey there Grandma, Episode 64 continues the conversation surrounding 1 Peter 5:7 - biblical reference from the movie: The Forge. Apostle Peter's first letter encourages Believers to become like Christ, to live a holy life in the midst of an idolatrous society, and patiently enduring suffering - that would inevitably come. Come join the WNLOW Crew..…
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Habits and routines help us define the day and move through it smoothly – without added stress of what to do next. On the flip side, it can be a drawback if we’re so bound to the habit or routine that we make life unpleasant when it isn’t achieved. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetq…
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63 | Matriarchs of Faith: Nurturing Disciples Across Generations - A Review of the movie: The Forge
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23:08Hey there Grandma, Episode 63 is a fun review of the new movie: The Forge starring Priscilla Shrier. If you haven't seen it yet, no worries; we didn’t spoil it for ya! Join us, along with Koya as we highlight major themes that resonated greatly, including being a single mom to a young male. By the way, please wish my eldest grandson Levi a “Happy B…
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62 | Grandparents of Grace: The History and Heart of National Grandparents Day
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13:52Hey there Grandma, Join us in "Grandparents of Grace" as we delve into the rich history of National Grandparents Day! This episode is tailored specifically for Christian grandparents as it's the bedrock for our podcast This episode also features heartfelt Christian poems, a thoughtful exploration of Deuteronomy 4, and a meaningful prayer to honor a…
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Many new parenting styles create an imbalance in the child/parent relationship. When we adopt a parenting style that is child-led and emotion driven, we do a disservice to our children by hyper focusing on how they feel and what they want rather than teaching them how to think and how to feel and express their feelings in an appropriate way while l…
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61| Legacy: Will It Be Done? | FAQs for a 7-Day Will Completion
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9:33Hey there Grandma, As we prepare to end August as National Make-A-Will Month, we'll leave you with no more excuses to procrastinate. In this episode, Namma will answer FAQs and provide a quick, easy, and affordable way to complete your will in 7 days or less. This is your legacy! Will it be done? With love and child-like faith, Namma & Jo NEXT STEP…
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New crayons, new backpacks, a special breakfast for the first day of school - these often accompany a new year as our children go back to school. But…whether you see it or not, whether your children say it or not – and they probably won’t – here’s what they really want and need for success in school and in life. Check out my free resources on marri…
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60 | Generations of Love Celebrating Koya!
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17:54Hey there Grandma, In today's episode Josiah and I celebrate his mom together as she turns (Jesus' age)! It's a beautiful time of reflection and "giving flowers" as we share memories and discuss life lessons learned from a phenomenal woman of Faith - Koya Lenon. Let Jo tell it, "that's not her real name anyway." We pray this episode inspires you to…
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This episode airs on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, the Mother of Jesus – when Mary was taken up into heaven to be with her son. And so while so many moms in my audience are going through the chaos of back-to-school, I thought I’d record this episode as a reminder to all of us, that we have in Mary, the mother of Jesus, the perfect role model…
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