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In this final episode in our Advent âMake Roomâ Series, we are focusing on the greatest virtue of all: LOVE.
Jamie Finn, author, advocate, and speaker joins us to discuss her ever evolving definition of love. We explore the sacrificial nature of love, the complexity of love, and what it mean to first receive love from God so we are enabled to truly love others, even when itâs hard.
The conversation culminates in a reminder of the essence of Christmas: Godâs sacrificial love for humanity. This is a great episode to listen to as you prepare your heart for Christmas week. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDJamie's Books
Foster the Family Filled- Devotional QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Who feels inconvenient for you to love this Christmas season, and how can you ask God to join you in loving them? How can you receive love from God this season? How will this better prepare you to love others? Where do you need to embrace humility? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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As we consider joy during Advent we ask why don't we experience it more here on earth. Our guest this week, Paul Robie, says Christians should be the most joyful people on the planet. We have the Good News to direct our steps and our spirits.
This wrestling with joy is likely why joy is an Advent theme since the beginning of Advent themes. We can collectively consider what it means to hold joy in our lives. We can also encourage each other in the practical ways we can cultivate it. Paul is a lifelong pastor, current church consultant, and mentor to seminary students. Practices of faith and how they form us are what he talks about all day long and we get the benefit of his wisdom in this series.
Whether you are wondering why others aren't more joyful, or wanting to experience joy this Advent and in the new year, this episode is for you.
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED-One Thousand Gifts- Ann Voskamp
-Happiness- Randy Alcorn
-Happiness Is a Serious Problem- Dennis Prager
-The Road Less Traveled- Scott Peck
-Psalms 1
-John 15
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How have you separated happiness and holiness? Do you agree that Christians should be the happiest people in the world? Who or what am I allowing to steal my joy? What expectations can you let go of in order to make room to be surprised by joy? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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December is starting to move quickly, who could use some peace right about now? We are in an Advent series and today we are making room for PEACE.
Joining us is pastor, seminary professor, and coach Jim Singleton. In this insightful and compelling interview, Jim helps us explore the concept of peace in a chaotic world, focusing on the need for both external and internal peace.
We dive into the historical context of peace, the impact of digital distractions, and the importance of spiritual practices. Jim highlights the cost of true peace, the concept of holy indifference, and the deeper meaning of SHALOM as peace amidst conflict.
If you want practical steps to access shalom, hear about the role of community in finding peace, and discover the connection between creativity and spiritual well-being, this rich conversation is for you.
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED- Joshua 3
-Mark 1
-Philippians 4
-Acts 16
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What distraction are keeping you from following the Ark? What high reward are you looking for at a low cost? Does your peace feel more like broth or stew? Whether you are having broth or stew, where is the connection in your daily practices to that, how does the feeling that you are either eating broth or stew how are your daily practices supporting that or not supporting that? How can you use Godly community to encourage and grow the shalom of God in your life? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Advent is the season anticipating Christmas. This first week of Advent we kick off a four-week series covering the timeless themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.
We start this week with hope.
Hope is the anticipation that good can happen. And when we know God is good, we can believe he can make good happen. Hope is also believing Christ will return. This is why we focus in on hope during Advent.
Whether you light an Advent candle on a wreath, read a special devotion, or simply consider the miracle that is God coming as a human baby, we hope you will take a moment to consider what it means to anticipate the coming of Christ. Then and again.
SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOWKrista's Advent EBOOK you can download and use with your friends or family
-Matthew 1:18-21 NIV
-Abigail Luxury Travel Advisory
-Loving My Actual Christmas
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How would you like to celebrate Advent this season? What are you hoping for that is out of your control? Are you trusting in God's larger plan? If so, how? And if not, why? What can you do today to articulate your expectations for the next few weeks to yourself, to God and to a friend? How can you right size those expectations? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Let's get ahead of the holiday season this year rather than feeling stressed all the way through it. We want to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas as much as the people around us!
In this episode, we share five practical and helpful tips for navigating the Christmas season with joy and intention. We dive into the importance of embracing the true meaning of Christmas while managing the chaos that often accompanies the holidays.
Join us as we discuss setting boundaries, effective communication, meal prep strategies, decorating tips, and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset throughout the festive season.
Join us holiday magic makers!
SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOWAmish Cinnamon Rolls
Holiday 3 Ring Binder
Definition of Metacognition: awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
Colossians 3:12-15
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Are there boundaries you need to set for this holiday season? Who do you need to communicate with around plans, how can you communicate with them today? What cooking can you do now to save time in the heavy Christmas weeks? Is there a mindset change you need to make about how you're going to think about coming events, how can you decide now to think differently? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Marriage in midlife is no joke! We have often spent exhausting years caring for kids and have given each other the left over time and attention. We also are being introduced to new stressors and need to figure out how to navigate this together. It's hard. It's also worth the work.
We invited Dave and Ann Wilson back to the podcast to talk specifically about cultivating love during this changing and often challenging time. Thank goodness we aren't alone in this journey. Dave and Ann are honest about their challenges, about the changes happening now and offer hope that midlife can be a time of deep love and connection for couples. A refreshing take for those of us that need hope or healing in our marriage.
FIND MORE ABOUT DAVE AND ANN WILSONDave & Ann'sâ Website and Instagram
A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDRomans 15:5-6
Episode 180 with Dave and Ann Wilson
James Davis Book-Doing Life with Your Adult Children
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How has marriage in midlife been for you, how are you and your spouse connecting? What topics are difficult for you to navigate? How has parenting adult children surprised you, and how has this phase of parenting impacted your marriage? How can you get to a level five deeper conversation with your spouse? What are a few questions that you can ask? Where would you like to be running hard together, what steps do you need to take? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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We're headed into the cozy season of the year and there is nothing better than soup on the stove when the weather turns chilly. It's also a time when we get out the soft blankets and curl up on the sofa to take a breath, read a book, or sit by the fire.
In today's episode we are talking all about SOUP and SABBATH - nourishing our bodies and our souls with author and speaker Kathi Lipp.
We talk about the importance of meal planning (and the best free meal planning tool there is), the significance of the table, Kathi's favorite soup recipes, involving family in the preparation of a meal, and the value of making meals ahead of time so we can rest.
Kathi helps us grow in our understanding of sabbath, and the need for self care. You are going to love this well-timed episode!
FIND MORE ABOUT KATHI LIPPKathi Lipp's â Website and Instagram
Kathi Lipp's Book- Sabbath Soup
A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDGin -Tomato Soup
From Overwhelmed to Organized: A Step-by-Step Guide to Clutter-Free Meal Planning
Motion App- To stay organized
Chatgpt- Meal plan
Sam's Club- Order App
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Accidental Homesteader
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE In what ways can you set yourself up for success in this season? What do you need to launch, leverage and let go off to have that success What can you do to meal plan more efficiently to save some stress in your life? How can you be looking ahead to the holiday season and prepare so that you can rest and enjoy when you are with your people? In what ways do you need to pay attention to your balance of peace and joy? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Grief is something we don't choose. It arrives and we have to decide how we are going to deal with it. In midlife we can be faced with new types of grief. We want to live with it and move through it with health. The question is how?
Our guest, Mattie Jackson understands deep grief. The loss of her husband in an accident less than one year after they were married took her to her deepest pain. She talks us through her own healing and how her friends supported her. The wisdom she shares is valuable for anyone who wants to stand with those they love.
If you are experiencing grief, know someone who is, or want to be prepared when the unexpected happens, this conversation is for you. Truly, you don't want to miss Mattie's insights. You will be better for it.
FIND MORE ABOUT MATTIE JACKSONMattie Jackson - Website and Instagram
Mattie Jackson's Book- Through the Valley of Grief
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
"When grief opens a door it yells out to all the past griefs to come and get through that door with it" Dr Curt Thompson
Happiness co-exists with unhappiness.
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How can you lean into God with your grief, rather than avoiding it? When have you felt grief's door open and all of the past griefs come running? When have you been given an identity that fear said would define you the rest of your life? What is the one most important takeaway for you in the interview today? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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The mother-daughter relationship can be one of the richest and most rewarding bonds we get to experience here on earth. It can also be one of the most complicated, especially in the teen and young adult years.
Today we are thrilled to have Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney, authors of Meet Me in the Middle, discussing the importance of foundations in the mother-daughter relationship. They emphasize the need to root our identity in faith and how it affects every aspect of life.
We also discuss the significance of pursuing and valuing the relationship a mother has with her daughter, even during times of tension and conflict, and what it looks like to become students of our daughters. We also cover forgiveness, and the importance of allowing time for healing, not dictating when forgiveness should occur.
This episode is unique because we get to hear from a mother's AND a daughter's perspective. If you are looking to improve your relationship with your daughter, this episode is for you!
FIND MORE ABOUT SANDRA STANLEY & ALLIE STANLEYSandra Stanley's- Website and Instagram
Allie Stanley's - Instagram
Sandra & Allie's book- Meet Me in the Middle
A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDGalatians 6:7-9
3 Superpowers
-Forgiveness
-Gentleness
-Appreciation
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Was there anything from the interview you really want to adopt or take with you, maybe it was a phrase, a prayer, or a concept? What is one way you can get healthier as a mom? In the interview Sandra & Allie talked about appreciation, forgiveness and gentleness as a superpower, which one do you most need in your relationship with your daughter right now? How can you continue to pursue your daughter in this stage of your relationship? How could you incorporate more fun into your time with your daughter? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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The final episode in our ELECTION READY series, today Krista Gilbert is interviewing Alexandra Kuykendall about how we love our neighbor in the midst of an election season.
Seeking out goodness when life is great is easy, but when we have political disagreements or challenges that come our way, this is when it becomes really hard. In today's episode, Alex explores how to maintain a positive outlook, the role of prayer, and the significance of self-awareness and emotional regulation.
She also emphasizes the need for intentionality in finding goodness in others and the importance of loving neighbors, regardless of political differences.
We can feel so helpless when it comes to election season. This is one thing we can control: focusing on God's goodness and drawing close to others as a result. Listen in and be encouraged!
QUESTION TO HELP YOU RISE Who has seen the best in you and made you feel loved, and what did they do to make you feel that way, and how can you mirror those behaviors? What is one thing you can pre-decide about how you want to have election related conversations or just political conversation? How can you pray for the presidential candidates that we have this year and local leaders? Who is one neighbor you can care for this month? In what area do you mostly need a reframe to seek out goodness? A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDEpisode 299 Original Episode on Seeking Out Goodness
Philippians 4:8
James 1:27
Colossians 1:16-17
Fruits of the spirit
Love joy peace Patience kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Continuing our âElection Readyâ series, we are talking today about the importance of bridge building and having conversations around faith and politics - especially during an election year. If this idea seems impossible to you, itâs even more important to listen in on our discussion.
Joining us is Lindsey Medenwaldt. Lindsey is the Director of Operations at Mama Bear Apologetics, holds a masters in apologetics from Denver Seminary, a JD from St. Maryâs School of Law, and another masterâs degree in public administration. Her varied background gives her a unique lens for political conversations.
In this episode we talk about why itâs important for Christians to articulate their beliefs and engage in conversations with gentleness and respect. We also highlight the importance of keeping the gospel as the anchor, and focusing on Christ amidst political disagreements.
Lindsey shares insights on bridge building, including the importance of truth and genuine friendship. But we donât just talk about these ideas, we also offer practical tips for navigating challenging political conversations.
In the heat of this election season, youâll be so glad you turned in!
FIND MORE ABOUT LINDSEY MEDENWALDTLindsey Medenwaldt- Website and Instagram
Lindsey Medenwaldt- Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to Get Along Even When We Disagree
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED-1 Peter 3:15
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Is there an area of my life where I want people to think like me, if so why is this so important to me? What is God prompting me to let go? In what relationship can I work on listening for understanding? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Have you noticed? There is an election coming up.
For this reason we are going to be talking about how to get through the election season with intention and grace the next few weeks. We are kicking off this little mini series with the best of the best: Kaitlyn Scheiss. She has her MDiv from Dallas Theological Seminary, is now getting her doctorate from Duke Divinity School and has written two books on how to engage with political life as a Christian.
This is not a conversation about who to vote for. This is a conversation about how to approach the election: the questions we can ask to be informed, the questions we can ask that shape the posture of our hearts, and the questions we can ask of each other to learn from one another.
Likely you are ready for this election season to be over. Here is a little motivation to stay in the conversations (especially the local ones!) and consider how to love your neighbors and honor God with your vote.
FIND MORE ABOUT KAITLYN SCHEISSKaitlyn Scheiss- Website and Instagram
Kaitlyn Books- The Ballot and the Bible & The Liturgy of Politics
A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDVote411
League of Women Voters
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What issues are you caring the most about this election, how can you inform yourself about these issues from multiple sources? How can you look to the expertise of others on issues you don't know much about? How can you be a good winner this election? How about a good loser? What work can you do locally that will contribute to the flourishing of your community? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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If youâve ever been on the other side of divorce, or if someone close to you is navigating divorce, you know the âlife quakeâ that follows. In todayâs episode, we are diving into enabling behaviors, financial fears, loneliness, and the ripple effect divorce has on relationships.
Joining us for this conversation is writer and speaker, Tracie Miles, who founded the Living Unbroken Divorce Recovery Program. Tracie shares her personal journey through divorce and how she overcame shame, shifted her mindset, and embraced support from family and friends.
If divorce has become a part of your story, this episode is for you.
FIND MORE ABOUT TRACIE MILESTracie's- Website and Instagram
Tracie's Book- Godâs Got You
A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDLiving Unbrokenâ Tracieâs other book
Tracie's Mantras that helped her navigate her situation
-You've got this.
-The end of your marriage is not the end of you.
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How has divorce intersected with your life? If you've been through a divorce are there thoughts that are not serving you? How can you reframe those thoughts? If you are walking alongside someone who is experiencing divorce, how can you intentionally reach out to them this week? Is there a mantra you can adopt that would help navigate this situation? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Jesus is the bread of life. But what about the bread at our table? Is there any connection?
Kendall Vanderslice, baker and theologian, sees a direct connection between the making and consuming of bread with the good news that God is present and working. A conversation like no other - Kendall walks us through the value of eating together, the bread making process, and how we can love our neighbors through simple acts like offering some homemade bread.
You may be surprised how much this conversation brings you to some deeper spiritual longings and reminds you that the tangible of today can be a great metaphor for the intangible hope of heaven.
FIND MORE ABOUT KENDALL VANDERSLICEKendall's -Website and Instagram
Kendall's Book- Bake & Pray
A FEW THINGS MENTIONEDAlex's book- Loving My Actual Neighbor
Types of bread mentioned:
Moravian sugar cake
Stollen Bread
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What rhythm of food prep can you incorporate into your routine that will help you slow down? How can prayer be part of this rhythm? How has food helped you feel more connected to others in the past? What cultural bread would you like to learn to make this year? How can you love your neighbors through baking this fall and holiday season? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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We all hit life seasons or situations that strip us of an identity or reality we once had, and we find ourselves asking, âWho am I if ________________?â Fill in the blank.
Who am I if I donât look the way I used to?
Who am I if my kids are leaving home?
Who am I if I have limitations?
Who am I if my relationship failed?In this episode we talk about these questions and much more. Leading with scripture, we turn to God to discover what He has to say about each of the âWhat ifâ statements. We also get real about change, transition, and struggle.
If youâve ever said, âItâs not supposed to be this way,â this episode is for you!
SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Ecclesiastes 3:1-5 2 Corinthians 4:16 Isaiah 46:4 1 Peter 3:4 Romans 12:1 Philippians 1:20 Psalms 32:8 Isaiah 30:21 Isaiah 43:19 Psalms 28:2 Philippians 4:6-7 Isaiah 40:29-31 Psalms 23:4 Isaiah 46:4 Isaiah 54:5-6 Psalms 34:18 Jeremiah 29:11 John 14:17-The AndyStanley Leadership Podcast
-Hidden Potential Book
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Which Who am I question resonated with you, have you been wrestling with it lately? Do you feel untethered or disoriented in any part of you life, how is God meeting you there? What can you reframe today? Is there an arrow God is offering that is pointing you in a given direction? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Sometimes a story comes to us that we know will offer our podcast listeners an important perspective on the world - that will help us all rise - to meet life's challenges. Ben's story of mental health struggles and sexual abuse is one of those. We invited him on to share so we as parents of young adults can gain insights, empathy, and better understand what it is to live through these specific challenges as a young person today.
Ben Locke graduated early from high school to start his college soccer career, but was quickly injured and unable to play. He found himself at the mercy of a school trainer who sexually abused him while he was in a vulnerable position desperate to get back on the field. Ben's story highlights how power differentials can fog decision making and influence behaviors in ways we wouldn't choose. Ben's opportunity to transfer schools was his eventual ticket out.
But from there the disbelief, anger, and eventually grief were challenging. Ben's ability to articulate his experience, including his feelings at every step of the process, is helpful for those of us who want to care for victims, prevent abuse, and understand depression. This is an episode worth listening to as you care for young people around you.
FIND MORE ABOUT BEN LOCKEBen Locke's -Website and Instagram
Ben Locke's Book- In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: Prayers of Hope for the Hurting
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED-On Fire- Book
-Helplessness produces rage
-Anger is Sad's bodyguard
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Think about a part of Ben's story that moved you, consider why that Part of his story resonated so deeply. How can you respond differently to other peoples behavior or anger knowing there may be some deeper issues underneath? How can you invite God to be with you or your child in the suffering in this moment? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Do you have a college student who could use a care package from home right about now? In this Back to School series we are talking about practical ways to support our teens and young adults, and care packages are a fantastic way to do that.
Krisi Monsiviaz is joining us to talk about why college care packages matter, what to put in them, and what the favorite item is every time (according to her kids). Krista Gilbert shares her approach to putting together these boxes of love from home and some of her favorite go-to items.
Staying connected to our college students while they are away from home matters. This episode will inspire you to get something in the mail!
FIND MORE ABOUT KRISI MONSIVIAZKrisi Monsiviaz- Website and Instagram
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED-Krista's College Care Package Group Blog Post with pictures and ideas
âSilly String
âHand Slap Game
-INFO for Families
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE In thinking about college care packages, what scaffolding can you implement for yourself to make sure they happen this year? Who can you involve in this process with you? Who else can you encourage through a care package this year? Is there another college student who could use some care package love from you? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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We are in a back to school series for moms in midlife. Gone are the days of crayons and kid-sized scissors, and on are the days of cheering for our high schoolers and their friends with creativity and intentionality. There is no better mom to lead us in this conversation than Krisi Monsiviaz. Her creative flare combined with her organized execution gives her ideas that can be scaled up to serve an entire team, plus families, and friends.
Perhaps you are planning to be Team Mom and carry an official role in organized support. Or maybe you have a few free hours in your schedule and want to use them with purpose to support your high school student and his teammates or cast mates. Maybe your daughter wants to host a dinner at your house or make gift bags for her squad. The principles laid out in this conversation can be applied and tweaked to meet the needs of the kids right around you.
We know the high school years are busy. Let's not let the busy of practices, homework, and jobs get in the way of intentional gathering, gifts, and grub. Teenagers like all three of those.
FIND MORE ABOUT KRISI MONSIVIAZKrisi Monsiviaz- Website and Instagram
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED-Team spirit bags
-Team Breakfast
-Post game pizza with the team
-Create Lyniads
-Bring speakers to talk to the teams
-Parents pray for the team young adults
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What team or community group can you bless this year? What was your favorite idea from the episode? What do you need to make your idea for your group or team a reality? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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High school senior year is a special time for teens and for their parents. For many moms, the beginning of senior year means the beginning of the lasts. There is some grief there. How do we balance the end of one phase of a young person's life with the celebration of this transition? Both Krista and Alex just finished a senior year and they invited their friend Courtney DeFeo to talk about her experience facing her first senior year as a mom.
This episode touches on topics like college deadlines, getting a job, and navigating parties and substances. From prom to graduation, there are so many special markers of transitioning out of the childhood school years and into adulthood. We cover how each one of us tries to be open with ongoing communication with our children, setting boundaries, and being realistic about the challenges they may face. They also highlight the need to tailor experiences and celebrations to each child's preferences and personality.
Courtney DeFeo is the host of the Pardon the Mess podcast and lives in the Dallas area with her husband Ron and their two high school-aged daughters. We know you'll appreciate her honesty and sense of humor as she approaches what can be a scary time for a mom.
FIND MORE ABOUT COURTNEY DEFEOCourtney Defeo's - Website and Instagram
Podcast: Pardon the Mess
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Pay attention to where the child gravitates Tailor the party to the child QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is a conversations or what are some multiple conversations you need to have with your senior? In what way can you offer more independence to your child this year? What needs to go on your calendar now to make sure you make the most of your child's senior year? How can you encourage your senior and call out all of the good things you see in him or her? What skills or experience can you help your child with in order to set him or her up for the next season of their life? LETâS CONNECT!Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.
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Do you have a milestone birthday coming up? Or does your child? Milestone birthdays are an opportunity to celebrate and mark significant moments and we want to make the most of them.
Sometimes these special occasions spark joy and excitement, other times they signal grief or loss. In this episode we talk about learning to embrace both ends of the spectrum. We also discuss why it's important to pause and make space for celebrating well in the midst of busy and full lives.
But you know us, we also go practical. Grab a pen because we offer many ideas you can implement with yourself, your family, or your friends for their special day. From text bombs to concerts to lottery tickets to cooking classes, we will get your creative juices flowing as you come up with your best idea for the celebration.
This is part of what a full life is made of... join us!
Some Things You Heard On The ShowLeavenworth, Washington
The Post Hotel
Turning 13: A meaningful way to celebrate your child
16 surprises for a sweet sixteen
Psalms 139
Questions to Help You Rise1. What milestone birthday is coming up that you can celebrate well?
2. Are there any grief points that you anticipate as a part of this milestone birthday?
3. What is the opportunity in this milestone birthday?
4. How would you or the birthday person most like to be celebrated?
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