For Parents

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.”

Shelby and Drew are six weeks into raising their baby! The further away we get from having a new baby there are some things we just forget. In this conversation Shelby and Drew talk about their birth experience and the joys and challenges of being in the newborn phase. At the end of the day this episode is meant to remind you that you aren't alone in the journey.

Carlos is a dad to three, a preacher, a former NFL players and full of a wisdom. He talks about growing up as a foster child and then being adopted. He talks about his dad and what he learned from him. This episode gives an incredible perspective.

Jenny and Kevin have 3 girls - 2 are in college and their youngest is in kindergarten. They talk about their journey to adopt their third and how they experienced God through it. They also are the owners of Haystack!

Kim and her husband, Randy have raised 3 girls. She talks about all sorts of girl things - clothes, friends, school and most importantly, how prayer was the most valuable thing she did with her girls. It's a great conversation!Kim talked about how important Moms in Prayer was to her.A couple of other great prayer resources for you:Every Moment HolyVal Marie Paper JournalBook of Common PrayerPraying God's Word

Ivy recently reflected on the incredibly impactful life of Jeanette Hilley, and shares some lessons she learned from her example. While this story has nothing to do with organization here's the episode on organization she mentions.