You make time for so many tasks as a mom. But we're here to remind you that finding time to have JOY in your life is critical. Our guest, Linda Evans Shepherd, shares her personal story of finding joy even when she found herself in several tornados–both physical and figurative. You'll want to hear how she finds joy! ABOUT OUR GUESTLinda Evans Shepherd is an award-winning author, a successful speaker, and a media personality. The […]

How can you help your kids be filled with gratitude . . . and how can you make that fun? Gratitude is something God honors, and according to the research, it actually makes people more happy in their adult life. Who knew? Today Becky shares lots of ideas to make gratitude fun at any age–from toddlers to high schoolers. We even throw in a few tips for grandparents!Mentioned: Thank You Bear book suggestion for toddlers […]

Motherhood is a journey filled with ups an downs…so how can we keep the journey fun? Join Becky and Sarah as they talk with Victoria Lydon about how she kept FUN in her family…despite single parenting, homeschooling, and living on a tight budget. She is the perfect example of making the best of your situation with God's help…and making sure that it includes fun! ABOUT OUR GUESTVictoria Lyon is a Christian Author, Certified Christian Life […]

There's a lot of talk about "Self Care" but we want to lean in on care for your soul. Join us as we talk with Edie Melson as she talks about how we can use creativity to connect with God.Buy the Book: Soul Care When You're WearyDescription: Edie Melson helps you find Soul Care solutions using devotions and prayers and opportunities for creative expression. She has learned that sensory involvement deepens our relationship with the […]

If you're a single mom…or you're the friend of a single mom, listen in for practical encouragement from a mom who knows that road. Our guest, PeggySue Wells, is the bestselling author or coauthor of nearly 30 books, including The Slave across the Street with Theresa L. Flores. A history buff and lover of tropical islands, she parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. Living and writing in Indiana, […]

It takes so much wisdom to be a mom…even when your kids are adults. SO many decisions and interactions in motherhood require big time wisdom! Becky and Sarah talk about how to practically obtain wisdom in motherhood with our guest, Pam Farrel. Hint, hint…we're talking about wisdom in Proverbs. ABOUT OUR GUESTPam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of 59 books including Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti (more than 350,000 copies […]

Most mamas are really good at reading stories to their kids. But what about you? Have you read a good book lately? Something that isn't mom-related? Here's your nudge to treat yourself to a good story! Novelist Nicole Deese joins us and talks about how she writes her fictional characters to overcome life's real challenges.ABOUT OUR GUESTNicole Deese is a Christy and Carol Award-winning, bestselling author of hope-filled, humorous, and heartfelt contemporary romance novels. When […]

The tragedy and heartbreak that have hit our guest, Janet Perez Eckles, is just devastating. But you've never heard a more joy-filled, resilient person. Listen in as Janet tells her story…with the JOY only God can bring.ABOUT OUR GUESTBlindness nor tragedy has stopped Janet Perez Eckles from becoming an author of five inspirational books, an international speaker, radio host, and founder of JC Empowerment Ministries. Her writings have appeared in thirty-two Chicken Soup for the […]

According to the statistics, anxiety and fear are at an all-time high, and many of our kids are struggling! Our guest, Michelle Nietert, is with Becky and Sarah to discuss ways that we can help our kids through fear (and sometimes that means handling our own fear, first). Strong, practical insights on helping your child through fear.ABOUT OUR GUESTMichelle Nietert has been a licensed professional counselor for over 25 years and the coauthor of the […]

We know praying for our families is important. But how do we do that? Join us as Becky and Sarah talk with Tara Furman about the importance of being a praying mom and find encouragement to fight for your family…with prayer!ABOUT OUR GUESTTara Furman founded Knowing God Ministries (KGM) in 2007. A dynamic leader who inspires women to make a difference, Tara has spent more than a decade speaking to women of all ages and […]

Middle School + Girls. Wow, there can be a lot there! Becky and Sarah talk with author Heather Holleman about her book, "This Seat's Saved." Her book deals with middle school issues in fiction form…perfect for daughters and moms to discuss tricky situations…including rejection at the lunch table. Listen in–we believe connecting with your middle school daughter is SO worth it…and this could be a tool to help. Parenting middle schoolers is not easy…we're cheering […]

So. Much. Pressure. is out there to be an amazing mom. From the moment we find out we're pregnant, we start thinking about our child's needs…and all too often forget that we have real needs, too! Join us for a conversation that is sure to lighten the pressure and bring refreshment. We talk with author Alli Worthington about her newest book "Remaining You While Raising Them" and her insights are sheer gold!ABOUT OUR GUESTAlli Worthington's […]

Moms can get so caught up in parenting that we lose who we are in the process. How can journaling along the way help moms know God more deeply and themselves more completely? How can it bring healing? Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee with thoughts behind her super creative journaling book, "Stuff I'd Only Tell God." You need this in your life!ABOUT JENNIFERJennifer Dukes Lee lives on the fifth-generation Lee family […]

We're thrilled to be in SEASON 2 of The Connected Mom podcast! We kick off this season chatting with Caris Snider about how moms (and grandmas!) can use time in the CAR LINE (of all places) to deepen our relationship with God. Be sure to listen in and find encouragement … even if you're on the go as you listen!ABOUT CARISCARIS SNIDER loves to share the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading […]