Faithful and Fruitful: Daily Summaries Delivered

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True Stories of Keeping the Faith Through Unbearable Loss and Grief

Megan, Jessie and Brandee are joined by Shari McMinn for a tender and transparent conversation about the griefs they have faced in their lives… - Brandee’s heartwrenching experiences with the deaths of her sister, friend, father-in-law, and toddler - How Shari’s idyllic life was shattered by the sudden death of her baby, and then her husband, and then the murder of her adopted daughter - How these events affected their walk with God, both emotionally and practically – and how they started to...

Ep. 19: - Homeschooling & Biblical Discipleship – Here’s How To Do It

It’s a battle, it’s a challenge – but it’s a fight worth fighting. Megan, Jessie and Brandee talk about homeschooling under the grace of God. They share the obstacles they’ve faced, and tools, tips, and strategies for overcoming them… - How to respond to people who say, “Homeschooling? Bless, but I don’t have the patience for that!” - Why the answer to “what is learning?” must include more than just academics – and what else it should include - Managing your schedule well, and the advantages...

Ep. 18: - Modeling a Good Attitude for Your Kids (Especially When It’s Hard)

The ladies tackle one of the most painful topics to any mom: how our own heart attitudes set the atmosphere of our homes. The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down. So how can we ensure we are building, not tearing? The ladies discuss the daily struggle of choosing to overcome evil with good, and serve Christ rather than self… - How children pick up on our attitudes and mirror our own sins…plus how to correct them when you feel like a hypocrite because...

Ep. 17: - Cultivating Healthy Sibling Relationships

Sibling relationships are the longest we’ll have in our lives – and they shape a child’s approach to all future relationships. So how do we move from sibling rivalry to sibling peace? The ladies discuss guiding children toward humility, patience, and maturity…cultivating a daily habit of choosing love and kindness…balancing forgiveness with healthy sibling boundaries…and forging relationships that last after leaving home. You’ll be encouraged with practical strategies to more intentionally he...

Ep. 16: - Raising Spiritually and Emotionally Healthy Kids

What does it look like for kids to be spiritually and emotionally healthy – and how do you guide their hearts to that goal? The ladies discuss starting kids off well when they’re young, and helping them maintain a good heading into adulthood. They talk about avoiding helicopter parenting, the danger of being happy with the status quo, and how to expand a child’s horizons so they can fail safely – plus managing emotions, motivation, and walking with kids through seasons of spiritual lethargy. ...

Ep. 15: - Raising Boys and Girls: the Differences are Real!

Are boys really made of snips and snails and puppy-dogs’ tails…and girls of sugar and spice and all that’s nice? The ladies discuss the unique challenges of raising boys and raising girls. They share their biggest surprises…how they tackled things like cooking and repairing vehicles…what it looks like to cultivate strength in boys vs girls…the hardest things for moms with parenting boys…and how to get through the teenage years. You’ll be encouraged with navigating these issues – and staying g...

Ep. 14: - Recovering the Dying Art of Homemaking

Modern culture does not cherish the home, but God does. In Titus 2, He commands women to be keepers of their homes. The ladies discuss how seeking to obey this command looks in their own lives. They share their favorite – and least favorite – things…along with the tools they use to help them manage their homes…the goals and ideals they orient homemaking around…and tips, tricks, and tactics to breathe extra life into chores, meals, and general family life. You’ll be encouraged in working at st...