Brave Moms

Empowering and Revitalizing Weary Moms

Overcoming Weariness at Christmastime (EP 29)

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In this episode, we are discussing ways to set ourselves up for a Christmastime full of joy and hope without becoming weary moms. If you’ve ever felt like you are worn out, overworked and too tired to enjoy this time of year this episode is for you. Let’s chat about some simple ways to make memories with our kids, keep Jesus at the center of Christmas and enjoy this typically busy time of year. Don’t miss this episode!

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Ask God for a gift for you each day of His voice and His presence in your life
  • Ask God what should be on your list of to-dos before you pack it full
  • Remember to take your thoughts captive
  • Create memories but they can be simple
  • Operate out of your own gifts and stay in your own lane
  • Leave margin in your days

LINKS MENTIONED:

EP 1 You are a Good Mom

EP 10 Margin and Keeping it All Together

The Christmas Star From Afar Nativity Set

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Getting Your Hopes Up in the Hardest Seasons (EP 28)

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How do you have any hope in the hardest times in life? What about when the hard season just keeps going and going? Does it mean you are doing something wrong and God is punishing you? What if you have a real enemy that is out to get you but God is going to use this season to change everything for you, to anoint you for your calling and to give you lasting hope? Don’t miss this episode if life has ever been hard.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • We may think that when we are being obedience we are not going to have hard times
  • Isaiah 43:1-2
  • I want to share with you 3 things that I want you to remember in times of suffering
    • God is betting on you
    • God is anointing you for your calling
    • God is changing your perspective to give you lasting hope
  • Job 1:6-12
    Romans 8:31
  • ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭16:9‬ ‭NLT
  • Job 38:1-11
  • God didn’t tell Job why he was suffering.
  • God didn’t tell Job what he needed to do to end the suffering
  • What God did was shift Job’s perspective. He told Job where to put his hope.
  • Job 42:5-6
  • Job loved God and served Him before. Remember, God called him blameless and upright. Job wasn’t doing something to deserve suffering but this encounter changed his whole perspective.
  • The way that you defeat the enemy in this is that you rest in Who God is. You become steadfast and you set your hope on God instead of your circumstances.
  • Ephesians 6 – The Armor of God

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What Moms of Teens Need To Know (EP 27)

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What do you need to know as a mom to a teenager? How can you set yourself up for success and have the right expectations? Today we are sharing helpful ways to be a Brave Mom during the teen years.  

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Ask God for wisdom
  • Ask God to help your kids see that their friends are not the greatest source of information
  • Teach them to ask you the tough questions
  • Ask for forgiveness and model humility
  • Hug them often
  • Give them space when they need it and don’t be offended by their need for space
  • Let them question their faith when they need to and be in it with them
  • Pray with them about the things they are concerned about
  • Help them learn to deal with stress
  • Teach them about taking their thoughts captive and that overwhelmed is a lie
  • These are great years to discuss dating relationships, standards and how to treat each other
  • Keep cultivating a sense of family identity
  • Continue to comfort them, teach them how to comfort others, listen and to wait for times of non-conflict

LINKS MENTIONED:

How We Love Book by Milan and Kay Yerkovich

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What Moms of Middle Schoolers Need to Know (EP 26)

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What do you need to know as a mom to a middle schooler? How can you set yourself up for success and have the right expectations? Today we are sharing helpful ways to be a Brave Mom in the middle school years.  

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Rest Up! They are going to want to have deep conversations with you during this time and they can happen at all hours
  • No guilt allowed! Set boundaries
  • Learn how to comfort your kids and listen well
  • God will give you wisdom and you don’t have to know everything upfront
  • You kids may go through rough times and that is ok
  • Dealing with Mean Girls
  • Don’t pressure them to be a light
  • What to do when your kids are struggling with their beliefs
  • Invest in what lights them up and what they are called to
  • Do things with your kids that they like to do

LINKS MENTIONED:

How We Love Book by Milan and Kay Yerkovich

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What Moms of Elementary Age Kids Need To Know (EP 25)

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What do you need to know as a mom to an elementary-age kid? How can you set yourself up for success and have the right expectations? Today we are sharing helpful ways to be a Brave Mom in the elementary age years.  

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Give them more and more freedom as they grow. Allow them to feel accomplishment and achievement.
  • Help them learn to do work to help the family out and have a sense of ownership and belonging.
  • Cultivate a sense of importance around reading God’s Word and asking Him for wisdom and revelation as they hear it or read it.
  • Begin to develop your family culture – our family does… our family doesn’t…
  • Teach them about what’s in their food.
  • Start paying attention to what they enjoy doing and what they are good at.
  • Call out the good and speak truth over them if you see them believing any lies.
  • Help them put names to their feelings and work through expressing them properly.
  • Teach them about self-control and forgiveness. Walk them through these often.
  • Pray with them and let them pray when they have issues. Help them learn to give thanks and ask God for what the need and want.
  • Teach them to value others and be kind. Teach them how to handle it when others are not kind to them.
  • Talk to them about sex early and often. Establish yourself as the expert in their life. Let them know they can ask any questions they have and that you can be trusted
  • Keep teaching them about appropriate and inappropriate touching and equip them to speak up if anyone touches them inappropriately.
  • Tell them all the things about them that are unique and special. Help them build confidence in who God made them to be. Teach them to take their thoughts captive.
  • Keep making time for your own relationships to model healthy friendships for them.
  • Continue to work on your marriage and enjoy each other.
  • Pray for wisdom often.

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