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The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama
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"The Lord said to her in reply, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things... Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.'" Luke 10:41-42 How do we choose "the better part" in the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic days of motherhood? How do we know when God is calling us to set down the laundry so that we can pray, and when we need to set down our Bibles to love the crying child right in front of us? This podcast delves into all aspects of Christian motherhood, trying at its core to point all listeners to Jesus and His loving plan for us.
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"The Lord said to her in reply, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things... Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.'" Luke 10:41-42 How do we choose "the better part" in the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic days of motherhood? How do we know when God is calling us to set down the laundry so that we can pray, and when we need to set down our Bibles to love the crying child right in front of us? This podcast delves into all aspects of Christian motherhood, trying at its core to point all listeners to Jesus and His loving plan for us.
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The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama

Join Stef Blackwell and I again for another conversation about sticky topics we have to uncover with our kids. Today we talk about teaching our kids about disabilities, whether they be obvious, physical disabilities or not-so-obvious mental ones. This can be difficult because kids can often not know how to handle seeing someone with a big disability and be unwittingly unkind. They can also be difficult as we teach our kids about boundaries we (or they) may want to set for our children's protection. We pray this episode does not offend or that we do not share something that leads anyone astray. If you have further insight into this topic, please email me at thebetterpartpod@gmail.com. Some resources mentioned in the episode are: Book: Let's Go Play by Shelby McCarthy Expert in autism: Dr. Amanda Blackwell Game: Concept…
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1 Sticky Conversations: Technology 40:26
Episode Four of the Sticky Conversations series is all about technology including TV, video games, phones, social media, etc. Stephani Blackwell, and I discuss the necessity of first examining our own relationship with technology--especially phone usage and social media, and letting that be the first thing we work on before trying to influence our children's relationship with technology. We discuss specific ideas for limiting technology, but focus mainly on how parents need to determine their own personal philosophies about technology and then let their examples and rules be based on that. Technology, though it can lead to many temptations and trouble, is not itself evil, and using it as a tool is not a bad thing. But we do not want technology to rule us. Follow along to hear more thoughts! Check out The Tech Exit by Clare Morell to hear more insights about how technology can influence children (and their parents!) Listen to Episode 157 of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast for more thoughts and ideas.…
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Though talking about friendships doesn't seem like the "stickiest" topic, we have found in experience that there can be many sticky conversations surrounding friendships (especially with girls). Hurt feelings, bad influences, and handling fights or bad behavior are all examples of things that parents have to help their kids navigate with friends, and Stef shares from an abundance of wisdom and experience about how she handles friendships with her kids. As with sex, we find that starting conversations with your kids early about how to be a good friend (sharing, not hitting, etc.) is the best way to open the door to future conversations about deeper issues. We also find that examining your own relationships (with God, your husband, and friends) helps us to be able to teach our children honestly and vulnerably. Listen in for examples, ideas, and thoughts on godly friendship and how to teach it to our kids! The book that Steph refers to is called Growing Friendships by Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin.…
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1 Sticky Conversations: Feminism 38:05
Back again with Steph Blackwell to discuss another sticky conversation. This topic was given to us by a listener who wanted to teach her daughter about feminism without bringing down men or pretending that men and women are made the same. Steph and I discuss how to honor both sexes through the concepts of theology of the body, historical contexts, and living examples in our marriages. We believe that God made both men and women equal in dignity, but very different in form and purpose. We try to portray that to both our sons and daughters in both word and deed and discuss practical ways we can do that in front of our kids. Please reach out @thebetterpartpod or thebetterpartpod@gmail.com with any specific topics you would like to hear about!…
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1 Sticky Conversations: Sex 37:00
Probably one of the most common topics for parents to DREAD talking to their kids about: SEX. This can be hard because it's a sensitive, private topic that we would like to keep private! We don't want to scar our kids with too many details, but we don't want them to learn the complete wrong things either. How do we share the right things about sex at the right time and how do we do that without 1) freaking our kids out or 2) accidentally "telling" the whole neighborhood about sex via our children? Stefani Blackwell and I begin this Sticky Conversations series by sharing about The Birds and the Bees organization, how we've implemented our own family philosophies about sex, and how starting the conversation earlier helps a lot when you are talking about the "pains and pleasures" of sex later on in your kids' lives. Listen in to hear our experiences and check out The Birds and the Bees for more content!…
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This prompt is brought to you by a friend and listener, and I thought it was so great! How do we get through the summer without all driving each other totally crazy?? As a homeschool mom, I have had to learn how to make life work even when everyone is home together all the time and have put together a few thoughts for you to consider as you try to make your house just a little more peaceful this summer. I hit on: Structure & routines Food planning & boundaries Cleanliness of the house Preventing over-stimulation Obedience If your family is driving each other crazy this summer, consider making a small move in ONE of these areas at a time to see if it can help bring a little more peace into your days.…
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Scripture memory is one of the best ways for you to help keep Christ in your child's heart even as they grow. My family growing up memorized a few pieces of scripture that I STILL REMEMBER from childhood, and I have seen how God can draw the words back into my mind right at the moment when I need them most. I hope to hide Bible verses in my children's hearts that God may bring back up to them one day when they need it the most. In this episode, I share a Charlotte Mason system for memorizing scripture with your kids that we have implemented for a couple of years, and I can tell you from experience, it is so effective! Listen in to learn more, and I will post some pictures on Instagram (@thebetterpartpod) for more some visuals! If you would like more resources for memorizing scripture, check out my friend's amazing resources: Podcast : Memorize Scripture by Jackie Angel Book : Memorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word by Jackie Angel…
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Keeping seven kids clothed in things that fit them is NO SMALL TASK. So I've had to come up with some systems for how to make sure all the kids have clothing they need and that we are being good stewards of the clothing God has provided for us. In this episode, I share my tips on keeping all the kids' clothing in their size and in season. It isn't perfect, but I'll take you through the process including things that I have just let go of because you can't do everything! I also share some encouragement that helps me re-frame my brain when doing the chore of going through kids' clothing and helps me do it lovingly and with thanksgiving rather than begrudgingly! Happy clothing storage-ing, everyone!…
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Have you ever heard that as a family vacation is not really a vacation, but it is a trip? I wholeheartedly believe that, and I have totally embraced it! Even though it's not gonna be all spas and relaxation, a family trip is still something so special, and I love them too! Embrace the trip, and enjoy the trip, knowing that you are creating memories for your kids, spurring on bonding between siblings, and exposing them to new environments that can be meaningful to them later on! In this episode, I go through some of the things we try to do when planning trips with our family like where we stay, how we plan our itinerary, and how we help even adult-focused environments be very fun for our kids. I also share about our lightbulb moment of discovering "vacation mode" when we were on a trip to Hawaii with four little kids and just trying to survive it all! Stay tuned for a couple more practical episodes before we start our "sticky conversations" series with Stefani Blackwell!…
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Join me for a few announcements and LOTS of tips. Our family has done so much travel through the years, and we have learned what works for us in the car and airplane. Hear about what works for us for entertaining different aged kids, organizing your stuff, keeping babies happy and more. Next week I will share about overall travel tips for when you are away from home. Talk to you then!…
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Alleluia alleluia! He is risen! Happy Easter, friends! I hope you're enjoying an octave of celebrating and rejoicing in our risen savior! Tune in for an announcement about what is to come in the podcast!
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As we continue through Lent, we ask God to shine a light on the ways He wants us to grow, and a big way is letting go of the sins that weigh us down. As we journey through Holy Week, we ponder in particular the way the fact that Jesus wants to take our sins from us and bear them Himself. It is so humbling to realize that we cannot fix them ourselves, but when we give our sins over to the one who loves us, we are able to find freedom, peace, and salvation. In this episode, we focus in on glutton and lust. What it is, how it shows up in our lives, what virtue we can run to in response to this sin, and practical tips to help us shed this sin from our lives. Practical tips from this episode for combatting gluttony: Taking note of what we eat every day in a non-judgemental way, then evaluating afterwards what habits are healthy and which are not Slowly breaking down unhealthy habits through small steps Looking to Bl Carlo Acutis as an example of moderation Practical tips from this episode for combatting lust: Immediately turning to prayer during times of temptation--specifically the rosary Removing environmental factors that may lead to temptation like not sleeping with the phone next to your bed Looking to St. Joseph as an example of chastity…
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1 Seven Deadly Sins: Greed 26:07
As we continue through Lent, we ask God to shine a light on the ways He wants us to grow, and a big way is letting go of the sins that weigh us down. This episode focuses in on greed. We focus in on what this sin is, how it shows up in our lives, what virtue we can run to in response to this sin, and practical tips to help us shed this sin from our lives. Practical tips from this episode include: For the last part of Lent, find something you can say no to buying and instead give the money away Look at your expenditures and notice the purchases you have made that have been unnecessary Look to soon-to-be-Saint Pier Giorgio for inspiration…
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1 Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth 24:28
As we continue through Lent, we ask God to shine a light on the ways He wants us to grow, and a big way is letting go of the sins that weigh us down. This episode focuses in on sloth. We focus in on what this sin is, how it shows up in our lives, what virtue we can run to in response to this sin, and practical tips to help us shed this sin from our lives. Practical tips from this episode include: Start small building in daily habits of self-denial and discipline every day Read Atomic Habits Consider Proverbs 31 and imagine yourself as the woman described Look toward St. Paul as an example of diligence toward God's mission…
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1 Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath 26:00
As we continue through Lent, we ask God to shine a light on the ways He wants us to grow, and a big way is letting go of the sins that weigh us down. This episode focuses in on envy. We focus in on what this sin is, how it shows up in our lives, what virtue we can run to in response to this sin, and practical tips to help us shed this sin from our lives. Practical tips from this episode include: Pray lectio divina on Romans 12:9-21 Pray for the ability to forgive! A phrase to repeat daily is "I forgive ________ for ________. God please bless him/her." Look toward St. Patrick as an example of forgiveness…
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