During the Christmas season, joy can feel like something we *should* have, even while we struggle to stay afloat with everyday life plus the responsibilities of making magical memories for our children. But what if joy were so much more than a feeling—were instead an assurance of something weighty and eternal that can never be taken away? I wrote The Joyfulness Challenge to explore these exact themes, and we’re chatting about both the particulars of the challenge and practical, daily ways we can choose joy, even when our circumstances don’t seem like they warrant it on the show today.May this episode and this challenge be a blessing to you this Christmas season and beyond.Mentions:The Joyfulness Challenge The Gentleness ChallengeSponsor Info:Voetberg Music AcademyVoetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle.Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled!King's Ridge ElderberriesKing’s Ridge, works hard to grow and harvest high quality fresh frozen elderberries and elderberry products from their family to yours. When you buy from the King's Ridge you are supporting small American business and sustainable agriculture.Use Code: MAMA10 For 10% Off Of Your OrderBible References:2 Corinthians 12:9Matthew 22:36-402 Corinthians 5:17Psalm 27:13Philippians 42 Timothy 3:16Philippians 1:21Hebrews 12:1-2Psalm 110:11 Corinthians 15:54-57Hebrews 11:1Revelation 21:4Matthew 28:20John 16:332 Peter 2:8Luke 1:46-551 Corinthians 10:311 Thessalonians 5:16Psalm 30Links:The Gentleness ChallengePenny Reward SystemPaint & ProseM Is for MamaPenny Reward System
Join in as I answer your burning questions about everything from my favorite Thanksgiving foods to how to handle snarky comments about your family size to how I deal with exhausted days to what I think of all of the speculation swirling around Charlie Kirk’s death. As always, it’s a mix of fun, lighthearted topics, and deeper cultural issues. And as always, my goal is to answer in a way that aligns with God’s Word and brings glory to Him. Mentions: Amare Happy JuiceCode: BF2025 for the biggest sale of the year! The Mama Who’s Embarrassed to Announce Her PregnancyJust Asking Questions - Allie Beth Stuckey Podcast EpisodeM is For Mama Christmas Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, & Episode 4Sponsor Info:Voetberg Music AcademyVoetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle.Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled!Bible References:1 Corinthians 10:31Isaiah 40:11Psalm 46:1Matthew 28:20Romans 8:1Deuteronomy 6:6-9Psalm 119:105Romans 13:1-21 Peter 5:81 Thessalonians 5:16-18Matthew 10:26-28Philippians 1:27Matthew 5:16Romans 8:28Proverbs 6:19Psalm 101:5Ephesians 4:31-32Links:The Gentleness ChallengePenny Reward SystemPaint & ProseM Is for Mama
--------
53:35
--------
53:35
Ep. 124: Walking Through Grief with Kids (a Chat with Wit)
Join us as we tackle the tricky topic of grief and children. A few weeks ago, a reader whose husband had died under tragic circumstances asked for resources on how to navigate grief with her four children.So I invited my pastor Wit (Rick Witmer) on to share from the perspective of a biblical counselor. In this episode, he introduces the idea of “trellissing” grief in a way that helps our kids make sense of it biblically. We also chat about more practical tools (like using the acronym GRIEFS) to guide our interactions with our kids as they are mourning. The biblical principles we discuss in this episode are helpful for any parent navigating grief with their children, but they also apply to numerous other aspects of parenting. So even if you’re not dealing with this exact topic, I encourage you to listen in. Guest Info:Rick Witmer: Sylvania Church PastorGo Buy His Book: Walking With God When I'm AfraidDon't Forget to Use the Code: ABBIE25 For 25% Off At Checkout!Mentions:Caring For the Souls of Children - A biblical counselor's manual for walking with children through struggles.Sponsor Info:Voetberg Music AcademyVoetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle.Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled!Bible References:Matthew 5:171 Corinthians 15:54-55Revelation 211 Thessalonians 4:13Hebrews 6:19Matthew 20:18Hebrews 13:52 Corinthians 2Romans 5:3-51 Peter 1:3-92 Timothy 3:16-172 Corinthians 12:9Psalm 112:6-7Matthew 6:33John 16:33Psalm 34:18Romans 8:28Psalm 56:3Psalm 42:5Psalm 742 Corinthians 11 Corinthians 15:262 Corinthians 4:17Psalm 46:1Romans 15:141 Thessalonians 5:17Galatians 6:2Links:The Gentleness ChallengePenny Reward SystemPaint & ProseM Is for MamaPenny Reward System
--------
1:07:07
--------
1:07:07
Ep. 123: Raising Gender-Confident Kids (with Dr. Jeff Meyers)
Whether you have personal experience with a child asking questions about gender or are nervous about how to address issues that might arise from exposure to media or peers, this episode is for you!Dr. Jeff Meyers breaks down the importance of emphasizing God’s good design for gender and why it matters that male and female remain distinct. We also dive into the science behind gender as well as the devastating consequences of going against God’s plan for boys and girls. Be confident that, with Christ’s help, you can raise gender-confident kids who know their worth and their identity are rooted in who God says they are, not what the world says. Guest Info:Dr. Jeff MyersJeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries and teaches apologetics at Summit's conferences.Get His New Book For Free HereSponsor Info:Summit MinistriesGive your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and learn to navigate complex topics, such as abortion, doubts, evolution, gender identity, God’s existence, homosexuality, marriage and family, pornography, reliability of scripture, and much more.Use Code: MAMA26 For $250 Off Of Early Bird PricingKing's Ridge ElderberriesKing’s Ridge, works hard to grow and harvest high quality fresh frozen elderberries and elderberry products from their family to yours. When you buy from the King's Ridge you are supporting small American business and sustainable agriculture.Use Code: MAMA10 For 10% Off Of Your OrderVoetberg Music AcademyVoetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle.Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled!Bible References:Ephesians 6:4Psalm 139:13-14John 8:44Genesis 11 Peter 4:13Romans 5:3-5Proverbs 27:17Links:The Gentleness ChallengePenny Reward SystemPaint & ProseM Is for MamaPenny Reward System
--------
47:25
--------
47:25
Ep. 122: The Lies of Progressive Christianity and the Next Generation (with Alisa Childers)
My friend, Alisa Childers, is back on the podcast to talk about how we can help the next generation—middle schoolers through young adults—to spot and refute the lies of progressive Christianity. We talk about how politics and culture are always downstream from theology and ways we can prepare ourselves and our children to stand on historical Christianity in the face of an onslaught of secular ideologies. Share this resource with every parent you know! Guest Info:Alisa ChildersCheck out Her Site HereGo Listen To the Unshaken Faith Podcast HereGo Listen To the Alisa Childers Podcast HereCheck Alisa Out On YouTube And InstagramSponsor Info:Summit MinistriesGive your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and learn to navigate complex topics, such as abortion, doubts, evolution, gender identity, God’s existence, homosexuality, marriage and family, pornography, reliability of scripture, and much more.Use Code: MAMA26 For $250 Off Of EnrollmentBible References:James 1:81 Corinthians 9:22Philippians 1:181 Corinthians 12:23-27Philippians 2:6Matthew 22:36-401 Peter 4:13Philippians 2Ephesians 2:8-9John 8:44Links:The Gentleness ChallengePenny Reward SystemPaint & ProseM Is for MamaPenny Reward System
On the M is for Mama Podcast, you’ll hear encouragement for all things motherhood, practical helps and systems to help you thrive in your home from day to day, funny, relatable kid-stories, examinations of what the Bible has to say about cultural issues, and so much more!
España