For Parents

Kari and her husband are parents of six children.  Three of her children are biological and 3 of her children are adopted from Costa Rica.  She very honestly talks about the journey of adoption, the challenges they are facing, the places of redemption and how she has seen God work through all of it. Her faith and perseverance are remarkable and there’s a lot we can learn from her experience.  God used her adoption experience and medical background to create Healing Casa where her heart is to create a safe space that brings hope and healing through neurobehavioral support coaching.

Courtney is a mom of 3 and has a small business called All the Best Days. She loves going places and in this episode she talks about making a trip happen, how to think about planning your trip and why it matters. Here is her instagram and website.

Brooke became a widow right before her son's first birthday. In this episode she shares her story and how she has experienced Jesus' redeeming power through her grief. Through her own experience she began Songs in the Night, a ministry for widows.Warning: you might cry a little, but you will definitely leave this episode feeling spiritually full!

Erin found out she had breast cancer when her daughter was little. She shares what it was like finding out, the treatment she endured and how she moves forward today as a survivor. She is also an elementary school counselor and she gives some thoughts on how, as parent,s we can partner with our child's teacher.

Christy and Chris are both in high school education and have incredible perspective on what is happening in the lives of high schoolers these days. In addition, they are parents of 3 - a son in junior high and a set of twins in elementary school. Their son was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome as a 2 year old, and they share the highs and lows of that experience. They talk honestly about what it was like having 3 kids under the age of 3. While it was a lot there is a very helpful viewpoint they share - it goes by fast and don't spend so much time worrying!

Jenny and Wade are grandparents and do an extraordinary job of creating memorable moments with their grandkids. In this episode they talk about practical ways to plan out time with kids that makes it fun, life-giving and super special. Wade has experience in recreational ministry and currently works for Upwards. Jenny is a natural creative type and has a gift for finding the fun activity!Here is a guide to help create your own meaningful time with the kids in your life!!

Amy and Andrew have a teenager and a set of twins in elementary school. They talk about what it was like managing twins and helping their oldest child navigate the newness of having new siblings. They talk about how knowing their kids personalities helps them navigate how to best parent their kids. They shared their most helpful resource has been the people that are a few seasons ahead who provided perspective and insight.

Valerie is a prayer warrior, an entrepreneur, a mom of two girls and a make it happen kind of person. She shares her journey of starting her business, writing her books and how in the middle of all of that her and her family prioritize rest.Her books are all here.Purchase her Val Marie prayer journal here.She mentioned a great organizing and goal setting resource called Power Sheets from Cultivate.Valerie mentioned the book she was reading called The 12 Week Year and here is her Good Reads account.

In this episode Ivy tells a story that helps you think about the times that cause you to slow down. Maybe those slow times are preparing you to actually run your best race.

Georgia and her husband, Scott, are raising 3 boys in the Atlanta area. In this episode, she shares about a traumatic experience that ultimately led her and her family to trust God even more. While this will be a painful story to hear, it is one that is full of redemption and beauty. The passage Georgia mentions is Daniel 3:17-18. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”