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Moms Grab Coffee - Christian Motherhood, Faith-based Parenting, Biblical Wisdom, and Intentional Living for Christian Moms Podcast
Hanna Lapsansky - Christian Podcaster, Working Mom, Mom of Three and Wife
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A faith-based podcast for tired, stressed out and overwhelmed Christian moms! Motherhood is hard, and we don’t have to carry the weight alone. Through faith-filled wisdom, gospel hope and practical advice shared by moms who are in it too, you’ll learn to see God’s goodness everyday and withstand life’s unexpected messes with more joy and peace than you ever thought possible. This is the place where motherhood and faith intersect.
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Are Your Kid's Tantrums Actually a Sign of God's Grace? - Seeing Irritating Moments Differently
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text It's quite often that moms feel like we are a broken record, constantly pleading our kids to do or not do something. Or we are just trying to survive through periods of endless tantrums! But could our entire perspective and attitude change if we saw those moments, as hard as they are, as displays of God's gra…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text James 5:17 gives us reassurance that Elijah, one of the greatest heroes of faith, was just as human as we are. God can do incredible things through you, just like He did with Elijah. Plus, the power of an earnest prayer and where to start. ----- Episodes Mentioned: A Different Spin on “Quiet Time”: https://ww…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Ok, so you’ve had a “bad mom” moment. First of all, you are not alone. We’ve all been there, and it doesn't make you a bad mom or disqualify everything else you are doing. You are a good mom! On today’s episode I share a verse that can shift and redirect our thoughts to what’s actually good and true so you ca…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Rumination can take you to dangerous places if you let it. Redirect your mind to truth and live each day with a little more joy. ----- More Episodes on Battling "Bad Mom" Vibes - Embracing Imperfections: https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/67 - 40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood: https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/58 - Is…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text For the mom who feels like she can never find time to pray, this episode will encourage you to embrace the power of short prayers. ----- Mentioned: A Spin on "Quiet Time" with God: Episode 78 https://momsgrabcoffee.com/78 - Rate or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen -- (https://podcasts.apple.com…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text I’ve always interpreted “Quiet time” with God as just that - a solitary, silent place for me to connect with and wait on the Lord. Hands clasped, eyes closed, ssshhh…. but I’ll be honest - that has always been very hard for me. My body becomes restless, and my mind starts to wander. One day I just started pra…
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The Key to Get Through Anything - Trust the "Who" More Than the "Why" [Guest: Author Cody Andras]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text When you trust who He is, you can stop obsessing over trying to understand why something is happening. Author Cody Andras of Jesus By Her Side talks about how a faith led by trust is the key to get through anything. ----- More with Cody: Are you an Ice Pack Queen? Episode 75: https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/75…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text How do you see God clearly? Train yourself every day. Author Cody Andras of Jesus By Her Side shares why our daily, mundane tasks are the key to building a rock solid faith. ----- More with Cody: Are you an Ice Pack Queen? Episode 75: https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/75 Connect with Cody: https://www.codyandras…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Author Cody Andras of Jesus By Her Side shares why we need to stop filtering the needs we take to Jesus and melt away our ice pack queen status. ----- Episode Timestamps: [1:29] The most profound insight Cody found from studying the women of the gospels [4:40] Avoiding a Jesus filter [7:10] What it means to b…
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Get Your Kids to Open Up: Tactics and The 3 Words You Need to Use [Guest: Amy Lowe of Winshape Camps]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text In this episode, we dive into mom tactics that nurture open, honest, and vulnerable conversations with kids. Amy Lowe, a mom of two and director of Winshape Camps shares her top strategies and the 3 words you need to use to break down barriers and encourage kids to open up. ----- Connect with Amy and learn mo…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today we’re talking about Christ-centered daily rituals for moms and kids. Our guest, a passionate mother, wife and director of faith-based Winshape Camps, shares her insights and experiences on maintaining spiritual connection amidst the challenges of parenting. We delve into effective methods to guide child…
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The Santa Claus and Jesus Dilemma: This Mom's Solution [Guest: 'The Top Secret Truth About Santa Claus' Author C.C. Bloom]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text How do you talk about Santa Claus with your kids? That’s the question we’re answering today! Author of The Top Secret Truth About Santa Claus, C.C. Bloom joins me to share the book and experience she’s created that thoughtfully bridges the magic and true story of Santa Claus and the birth of Jesus Christ. ---…
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Hope in Hard Seasons: A Christian Mom's Journey Through Suffering [Guest: Founder of Near, Jane Butler]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today Jane Butler, founder of Near and mom of 3, shares her testimony of faith after her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer. We delve into understanding why God allows suffering and how to find strength and hope in the midst of it. ----- Episode Breakdown: (1:17) Segment 1: Finding Fullness in Difficult …
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Juggling Heavy Callings Well: Motherhood, Work and Loving the Vulnerable, Especially This Holiday [Guest: Executive Director Elli Oswald of Faith to Action]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today we start with a working mom tip: how to handle the heavy responsibility of being a mom against the heavy responsibility of other callings, like working. Ellie Oswald, mom of two boys and executive director of Faith to Action, shares her wisdom and what she does when she feels inadequate. You know, that …
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Redefining Balance: This Working Mom’s Secret to Finding Joy in Work and Mothering [Guest: Dr. Sarah Visser]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Bid farewell to the myth of work/life balance as Dr. Sarah Visser guides us through the enriching concept of "Integrated Living." In this episode, we peel back the layers of bringing our whole selves to every calling without burnout, discerning and prioritizing what truly matters, and nurturing a flourishing …
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Embracing Imperfections: When Being a Fully Present Mom Seems Out of Reach [Guest: Mell Hashey of The Strong Family Project]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today, I am delighted to have Mell Hashey from the Strong Family Project back on Moms Grab Coffee. She dives into what it means to be a fully present and intentional mom, how to tackle the inevitable mom guilt, and shares valuable tips on self-care to help moms be their best for themselves and their families.…
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Unshakeable and Unbreakable: Building a Strong Family [Guest: Mell Hashey of The Strong Family Project]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of what it means to be a "strong family." Mell Hashey of the Strong Family Project joins me to share the 7 key elements to establish a family foundation that can withstand any storm. Whether you're a new mom or have years of parenting under your belt, this episode …
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Welcome back to Moms Grab Coffee, where we explore the depths and joys of Christian motherhood. In today's episode, we delve into spiritual disciplines - why we need them, where to start, and why we really can’t do it without the Holy Spirit. I’m sharing: (0:20) Segment 1: Why Spiritual Disciplines Are Even M…
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Guarding Young Hearts: Two Moms' Guide to Tackling Children's Books and Inappropriate Reads [Guest: Redeemed Reader Team]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today we dive into the world of children's literature with the experts from Redeemed Reader, Janie Cheaney and Betsy Farquhar. Discover their faith-based approach to book reviews and how they're helping Christian moms make informed choices. From tips on staying updated with your child's reading to fostering d…
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Body Strong: Another Mom Drops the Timeline and the Guilt To Reach Her Health Goals [Guest: Fitness Expert Rebecca Schadel]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today I’m joined by fitness expert, founder of The Solid Mom and mom of 4, Rebecca Schadel. Learn the easy things we can do to get stronger and healthier, devoid of guilt and full of grace. If you’re a new mom, this episode is especially for you! Episode Breakdown: Introduction: (2:05) Introducing Rebecca Sch…
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We're back! Smart Budgeting Tips and Financial Freedom [Guests: Shana Roberson and Vanessa Porten of Ideal Balance]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Do you sometimes feel like your finances are running you, instead of the other way around? Same, mama, same! Here to help are the masters of budgeting and finance management: Shana Roberson and Vanessa Porten of Ideal Balance, who help women learn how to budget, get out of debt and save money. What you can lo…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Hey friend! It has always been my goal to make sure every episode on this podcast is super valuable and helps grow your faith a little more with every listen. With the transition to summer schedules and family vacations, I find the necessary time needed to produce the show will be limited. So I’ll be taking a…
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Navigating the World of Children's Media & Content: This Mom's Approach [Guest: Sight & Sound Theatre Executive Katie Miller]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today I’m delighted to have Katie Miller, an executive at Sight and Sound Theaters and a member of the organization’s founding family. As an entertainment industry veteran and a mom to 3 children, she shares her perspective on what’s going on in children’s entertainment programming. She also opens up about th…
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40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood - Part 2 [Guests: Author Sarah Humphrey and Artist Emily Little]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Win a copy of 40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood book! - https://joyful.momsgrabcoffee.com Welcome back to part two of our fun and honest conversation with author Sarah Humphrey and artist Emily Little about motherhood. Here's what you can expect from today's episode: Navigating Doubts and Faith Crises: Picking u…
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40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood - Part 1 [Guests: Author Sarah Humphrey and Artist Emily Little]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Win a copy of 40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood book! -https://joyful.momsgrabcoffee.com In this heartening episode, join me in conversation with esteemed author Sarah Humphrey and gifted artist Emily Little, as we delve into the inspiring highlights from their book, '40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood'. We discuss …
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Discover the power of the 3 Big Anchor points for your day and more ways to physically surround yourself with scripture to create a firm foundation of faith that supports and guides you all day long. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a review! I appreciate your support and would love to hear your t…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Just launched! The Joy Daily Planner: combined prayer journal + task planning notebook TODAY'S SHOW I share a powerful way to bring peace and renewal into your afternoons by taking time to meet with God in the middle of your busy day. We’ve all heard that morning and evening reflections are critical to succes…
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Drop the Guilt and the Timeline! How This Mom Finally Reached Her Health Goals - Part 4 of Energy Series [Guest: De Bolton of Faith Fueled Mom]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text In this last episode of the energy series, certified personal trainer and wellness educator De Bolton of Faith Fueled Mom reminds us that it’s often the simple and small things we can do to get more energy and wellness into our days. She also guides us in breaking unhealthy habits and establishing routines th…
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The Tremendous Energy Source That God Designed In Every Cell of Our Body - Part 3 of Energy Series [Guest: Christian Nutritionist Chelsea Blackbird]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text As a mom, it's tough to maintain your energy levels when you're constantly on the go. With all the responsibilities of having a family and managing a household, it's no surprise that energy levels take a hit. But, what if there was a way to boost your energy levels without having to rely on caffeine or other …
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Mood Boosting Foods For More Excellent Days. Part 2 of Energy Series [Guest: Nutritional Psychology Expert Rekishia McMillan]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text This is part 2 of the energy series. Follow the Moms Grab Coffee podcast wherever you’re listening as we dig into energy inducing nutrition and more wellness tactics over the next few weeks. On today's episode --- It’s a no brainer that the food we eat impacts our physical body, but what about our mental heal…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text This is part 1 of the energy series. Follow the Moms Grab Coffee podcast wherever you’re listening as we dig into energy inducing nutrition and more wellness tactics over the next few weeks. On today's episode --- Finding time to exercise is tough as a busy mom! It felt impossible for me to get a workout rout…
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What Does It Mean To Be "Good" in Motherhood? Look to the Heart of God For Christian Moms [Guest: Faith Mamas Founder & President Dominique Young]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text What does it actually mean to be “good”? Dominique Young, founder and president of Faith Mamas, grounds us in God’s ultimate mission in motherhood by comparing what the world says is good vs. what God says is good. She tells us how God’s “good” applies to the daily routines of motherhood, and that wisdom will…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Having trouble finding time to connect with God? While disciplines like quiet time and studying the Bible are critical to building a relationship with the Lord, I get it. A lot of times it can be really hard to find the time or energy to put those into practice. Good news, mama! Even when you’re overworked, o…
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Did I Do the Right Thing? Tackling Self-Doubt in Parenting and and Other Mom Fears [Guest: Women Confidence Coach Amy Debrucque]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Confidence coach Amy Debrucque gives us expert advice on how we overcome self-doubt, overthinking and other mom fears that threaten to debilitate us into believing we're not good moms. Amy is the author of Embolden, host of the Life on Purpose podcast, cancer survivor and a certified life coach specializing i…
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Household Systems That Lighten Mama's Load & Reduce Stress - Overwhelm Management for Burned Out Christian Moms Part 2 [Guest: Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Reminder: Time’s almost up to enter the God is Still Good giveaway! Go to katie.momsgrabcoffee.com. Inspiring you to be the best mama to your people and the best manager of your home, Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems and mom to ten kids is sharing the systems we can implement to create and sustain an atmospher…
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Under-schedule & Overestimate - Overwhelm Management Tips for Burned Out Christian Moms Part 1
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Feel more accomplished, integrate more faith and be less overwhelmed with your day with these 5 daily time management tips. I’ll go through each one in more detail in this short episode. Prep your heart and anchor yourself to God’s truthBrain dump your tasksUse the Time Block methodGive yourself creditMake it…
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I Don't Want This Guy Anymore! Entrusting God with Our Unhappy Marriage [Guest: Fruitfully Living Founder Luisa Rodriguez]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text It’s that time of year, friends. Love is in the air……….. Or is it not? It’s the week before Valentine’s Day, and I’m throwing back to one of my most popular episodes about marriage. You'll walk away understanding the small but powerful internal shift we can make on how we see our husband and our relationship …
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The Struggle is Real! So is the Gift of Biblical Lament For Today's Christian Mom [Guest: 'God Is Still Good' Author Katie Faris]
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Katie Faris is back on the show! In her new book, God is Still Good, she speaks directly to moms, and her wisdom couldn’t be more relatable. Katie encourages us to recognize the tough realities of being a mother, find comfort in practicing biblical lament, and discover hope in how God intended for us to live …
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Negativity bias - we all suffer from it! It’s the psychological phenomenon that means we as humans put more weight and emphasis on negative things over positive things. Read the news lately? They’re playing to the bias! Find yourself consumed by a remark someone made about you or something you read on social …
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Author, speaker and coach, Niki Hardy is all about loving the life we have by growing the faith we long for, and she is here to help us do exactly that. Through her cancer testimony, she shares how she went from merely surviving to thriving and how we can do the same. No matter if it’s a scary health diagnosi…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Duck Dynasty Star Lisa Robertson stirs us to ROAR as sisters in Christ and the amazing, uplifting effect it can have on our lives and those around us. You’ll hear: Lisa’s story of abortion, an extramarital affair and child sexual abuse, and how God’s redemptive power ushered in healing and forgiveness How Lis…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Happy new year, mama! Ahhh…. Can you smell the air of new beginnings, hopes, dreams, and do-overs? To boost that fresh new year feeling and maybe even your resolutions, I’m sharing 3 simple things you can do each morning that will strengthen your heart and mind to withstand the test of life’s unexpected messe…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Oh Martha. How we may have underestimated you! Many of us might have heard a phrase like “Have a Mary heart in a Martha world” or some variation of that. It comes from Luke 10:38-42, and it is a wonderful example of stopping the hustle and bustle of life to worship Jesus. But what if I told you there is a str…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text What is more inspiring than the heart-tugging, victory-rising scenes in sports drama shows? They reach in and grab our hearts until they burst with the kind of parental pride that spills out of our eye holes. Well, when I was on maternity leave many years ago I watched one of these very shows: Friday Night Li…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Who here gets frustrated with unanswered prayers?! I’ll be the first to raise my hand. If you do too, you must listen to this testimony! Mom of 3 and writer at Looking to the Harvest, Gospel-Centered Discipleship and many other faith publications, Brianna Lambert dives into her journey and how she was repeate…
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Hey friend! As we approach the Christmas season and our days get even more filled to the brim, things including our hearts and minds can get overwhelming very quickly. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 practical ways to slow down and decompress. I’ll also share my morning method that puts me in a posture of peac…
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Write It Down, Unfiltered - Mental Health Tips and Testimony From Mental Health Advocate Kelley Spencer | Episode 37
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text For all moms struggling with mental health and feeling like you’re failing to meet the expectations of what it means to be a mom, listen in. Hailing from Minneapolis, Kelley Spencer is a mom to 2 boys, a mental health advocate and a writer whose work was published in Dayspring’s book, Sweet Tea for the Soul: …
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God at the Gas Pump - Inviting His Wonders Into Your Life During Everyday Moments with Author and Worship Pastor Tara Banks | Episode 36
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Pumping gas, folding laundry, cleaning, changing diapers even! These normal moments can be the most powerful times to invite God in and hear what He has to say to you. From the author of the upcoming book Waiting on Wonders, Tara Banks tells us how God can use everyday, normal activities to refresh our hearts…
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Mama, It’s Time to Play! Relieving Stress and Finding Your Play Personality with Youth, Family and Culture Expert Joy Wendling | Episode 35
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text If you’re looking for ways to decompress and relieve your stress, it’s time to go play! Kids play. That’s what they innately do, and their bodies respond with joy. But what about adults? At some point in our transition to adulthood, did we stop playing? Joy Wendling, youth, family and culture expert and host …
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Being Still as a Workout? How This Exercise Can Release Anxiety with Fitness and Nutrition Expert Monica Norcross | Episode 34
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Is the show helping you? Send me a text Today we’re talking about the body and doing an actual exercise to release your anxiety. I did it, and I felt so much more at peace, so I hope you’ll feel the same after trying it out! Monica Norcross, a Christian fitness and nutrition expert with over a decade of experience in the health industry, founded Th…
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