A brief survey of Church History from Acts to Medieval times.
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A podcast with 3 actionable takeaways in every 30-minute episode because you are a busy mom with a full schedule and an even fuller brain. Listen in to feel encouraged and inspired, as we learn together how to overcome overwhelm and find more peace and magic in motherhood. Hosted by Rachel Nielson, a mother, teacher, and writer.
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375: 3 Ways Voicing Your Values will Help Lighten your Mental Load // Rachel Nielson on the Happy Mom Summit
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The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and I am always on the lookout for ways to lighten it. Can you relate? A surprising discovery I’ve made throughout the years is how dramatic a difference knowing and voicing our values can make in lightening our mental load as moms. When we know ourselves well enough to know our core values, we are able to de…
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374: Using Values to Guide Your Spending // Jen Smith of Frugal Friends Podcast
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Values-based budgeting is the key to approaching personal finances without shame and guilt. Did you even think that was possible?! 🤯 Money is one of those topics that brings up a lot of emotion - usually negative. Guilt, shame, stress, anxiety, frustration… It’s exhausting! We feel guilt and anxiety if we spend. We feel shame if we’re “too stingy.”…
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373: Teaching Children to Work Without Being a Drill Sergeant // Danielle Porter
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Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to teach your kids to work? If you’re like me, you bounce around between different systems that are “going to work this time” and feel exasperated when they don’t. I don’t want to be a drill sergeant, but I also know it’s important that my kids grow up with a good work ethic! How do I find the right balan…
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372: How to Have a Creative Hobby (Even if You Think You're Not Creative) // Lisa Funk of Hand Lettered Design
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Do you like the idea of having a creative hobby but don't feel like you'd be good at it? I don’t consider myself to be an artistic person, but the truth is, I never even attempt art, so how would I know? We live in a society that is obsessed with productivity and excellence, so we often don’t give ourselves permission to try a new creative hobby ju…
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371: 3 Spaces to Organize for the Most Summer Fun // Jen Martin from Reset Your Nest
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It’s about that time of year when I start to look for home-organizing hacks for the summer. Are you like me and you feel like clothes are multiplying? 🫨 My kids (and even my husband and I!) are changing clothes multiple times a day between swimming, working, and playing out in the hot sun chasing our dog, Petra. I am definitely feeling like it's ti…
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370: How to Adventure As a Family // Chamaine Wollenzein
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Do you love the idea of family adventures but struggle with the actual execution? Daily life with children is an adventure in and of itself, and sometimes, that's all we can manage. But sometimes, we are in seasons where we want to get out into the world more together. That's why I'm so excited about this special encore episode, so I can share this…
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369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman
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Are you struggling to know how to teach your kids about money? Financial literacy for kids is so critical - we all know that. But it can also be overwhelming! That’s why many parents (myself included!) have questions about (and maybe even some guilt over 🫣) how to teach their kids about money. I have often felt like I'm not doing enough in this are…
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368: Using the Enneagram to Improve Relationships // Kelsey Lincoln
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Have you ever thought about using the Enneagram in relationships? If you don’t know what the Enneagram is or haven’t used it much in your relationships, you are in for a real treat! It is an incredible tool for improving relationships, and I am so thrilled to share it with you today! Now, a little backstory: For as long as I can remember, I've been…
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367: 3 Ways to Create Lasting Bonds with Your Kids // Mike Westover (Rachel's Dad!)
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A strong parent-child relationship is so important, but it can sometimes be hard to know how to build one. It’s my honor to share an interview with my Dad, Mike Westover. He has had, without a doubt, the biggest impact on my life, my mothering journey, and how I am trying to build bonds with my kids. My dad is and always has been a rock in my life,…
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366: Tips for Work-at-Home Moms in the Summertime // Amy Whipple
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Today, I have a special bonus episode for the moms out there who are trying to work from home this summer, like I am. It can get so intense! It often feels like you’re not doing any of it well, especially with the kids home 24/7. As I was trying to prepare myself to manage this reality these next few months, I reached out to one of my Self-Assured …
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My relationship with my dad is really special. I know firsthand how intentional fatherhood can impact a child’s life. With Father's Day coming up this week in the United States, I've been thinking a lot about my Dad, so I invited a dad I admire to interview on the podcast. Now, this podcast is for moms, so why feature an episode about dads? Well, a…
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364: BONUS: A Few More Travel Tips // Meesha Slade
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Hi friends! Today’s episode is a bonus episode! It continues my conversation with Meesha Slade in our main episode this past Monday. Meesha and I talked all about travel tips and tricks for families; however, she had some additional thoughts on family travel that didn't fit into our main episode. They were so awesome, that I had to share them with …
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363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade
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Do you have some fun trips coming up? Are you looking for travel tips for families? Summer is here, which means that millions of moms - literally! - will be taking trips with their families in the next few months. There will be road trips, family reunions, bucket-list trips, and even day trips. This season can be so much fun, but it can also be str…
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362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy”// Joey Mascio
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Figuring out how to parent teenagers can be … murky. It can often feel like we’re the bad guy no matter what we do! If you’ve been feeling at a loss for how to parent your teenager, and if you love Star Wars, Harry Potter, or The Hunger Games, you'll love the interview I did with Joey Mascio. Joey is a life coach who loves stories and helping teens…
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361: How to Make Reading Fun This Summer// Janssen Bradshaw
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Knowing how to make reading fun for our kids can be exasperating! As a kid, I spent hours every day reading in the summer. I'd come home from the library with stacks of books. I was so jazzed when I got my "personal pan pizza" from Pizza Hut after I completed the Summer Reading Program. Do you remember those days? My kids are not quite as easily mo…
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360: A Secret Tool to Keep Your Kids Entertained this Summer// Andi Smiley
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Are you stressed about how to entertain your kids this summer? The long, hot summer days can be, well, long (womp, womp). That is why I’m so excited to share my interview with Andi Smiley about her secret for entertaining kids this summer. And what, might you ask, is Andi’s awesome secret for entertaining your kids this summer? (drumroll…) It’s pod…
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359: A Simple Reframe to Help You Journal Consistently
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Does positive journaling feel disingenuous to you? After all, there are really hard days when you’re a mom. Sitting down at the end of a rough day and writing down something positive can feel dishonest. Hop on to this week's episode and listen as I share an email I received from a listener who struggled with this. Hear how she navigates the balance…
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358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli
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Do you struggle to know how to connect with your teenager? Man, oh, man. The hormones, attitudes, busy schedules, still underdeveloped brains coupled with the overdeveloped longing for independence - sheesh! If you are going through a rocky time with your teenager, you are going to love what I learned from my mentor of almost 15 years, Saren Eyre L…
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357: Tips for Staying Calm During Your Big Kid's Big Meltdowns // Cheryl Cardall
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Do you struggle to stay calm during your big kid’s big meltdowns? You’re not alone! As a parent of spirited, intense children, I have plenty of experience with big meltdowns and "bad" behaviors. It can be especially frustrating when the kid losing it is a big kid! If you can relate, you will love this interview with Cheryl Cardall! For full show no…
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356: Parenting Anxious Kids and Teens: Advice from a Psychologist Mom// Dr. Terri Bacow
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Parenting anxious kids can be stressful! It's hard to watch our kids struggle. If you have a child who worries a lot, avoids certain social situations, or even shows physical signs of panic when facing their fears, you might start to wonder, "Does my child have diagnosable anxiety? Or is this just part of growing up? And what am I supposed to do to…
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Introducing…The Fertility Chick with Abbe Feder
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Do you or someone you know struggle with infertility? This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a series we do occasionally where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life. These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am a part of, Cloud10 Media. Today's feature is a podcast called …
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355: Building a Resilient Community as a Busy Mom//Jen Banks
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How strong would you say your sense of community is right now? With my increasing work commitments and the ages of my kids, I’m not finding the natural opportunities to meet up with other moms that I did when my kids were younger and going to playdates and parks and preschool. Building a community has become an increasingly difficult thing for me! …
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354: Letting Go of Heavy Expectations of Yourself // Sneak Peek of the Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course
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Letting go of your expectations of yourself can seem like an impossible ask. As moms, we want to do our best job! We want to be good moms! And yet, this so often leads to heavy, unrealistic expectations that leave us anxious, guilt-ridden, and completely exhausted. In this episode, I will share a sneak peek into one of the lessons of my Declutter Y…
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353: How to Declutter Your Busy Schedule// Miranda Anderson
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Today I have a special treat for you. I am re-airing the audio of a class that my dear friend Miranda Anderson, taught for a group of 3 in 30 listeners back at the end of 2019. Although it was awhile ago, the wisdom that Miranda shares in this class about decluttering our busy schedules is timeless, and I knew we all needed a refresher! For full sh…
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352: What's Going On with 3 in 30 Behind-the-Scenes?
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I have received feedback from listeners saying they'd love more insight into the background of 3 in 30: what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the business, what it's like being a working mom, how my family's doing… all of the ins and outs. And I love sharing! I'm grateful that some of you care. So today, I thought I’d give a little 3 in 30 update. E…
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