This is an episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, hosted by Becky Harling, kicking off a new series on managing anxiety as a mom. Her guest is Grace Fox, an author and speaker, whose newest book is The Names of God: Growing Strong. Key points: No guilt allowed. Becky opens by rejecting the “you shouldn’t…
Scripture is filled with vivid word pictures that describe God’s care for us. These pictures bring comfort when we’re battling fear, discouragement, or shame. We have an enemy who is constantly looking for ways to attack, and when you feel like you’re in a battle, it helps to remind yourself of the word pictures the…
Connected Mom Podcast — Becky Harling interviews Dr. Gary Chapman on the Five Love Languages Dr. Gary Chapman shares the origin of his famous concept, which grew out of marriage counseling — specifically a couple where the husband did countless acts of service for his wife, yet she felt completely unloved because her actual love…
Every now and then, Steve and I pull out the Scrabble board. Yup! We’re an exciting couple. (Ha-ha!) We both love words, and it’s relaxing to enjoy a game of Scrabble on a quiet evening. Beyond being a fun game, your words matter. I’ve been reading through the Old Testament book of Job for the…
In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, Becky Harling and Erin Davis engage in a heartfelt discussion about the concept of over-functioning in parenting and friendships. They explore the challenges of wanting to do too much for others, the importance of allowing children and friends to experience their own struggles, and the necessity of…
At a recent leadership retreat I hosted in my home for a group of women I coach, we had a discussion about flourishing. I asked them to consider this question: What does it look like for you to flourish? I’d like to ask you the same question. How would you answer? Are you thriving or…