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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling discusses the importance of friendships in parenting with guest Kristen Strong, author of 'Desperate Woman Seeks Friends.' They explore Kristen's personal journey of finding friends, the challenges of busyness in modern life, and the significance of embracing awkward moments in building connections. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in cultivating friendships and the value of community support in the parenting journey. In this conversation, Kristen and Becky discuss the importance of investing time in friendships, the growth that comes from adversity, practical skills for cultivating friendships, and the significance of setting boundaries in relationships. They emphasize the need for connection, understanding, and support among friends, especially for mothers navigating the challenges of parenting.

Kristen’s Book: Desperate Woman Seeks Friends

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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling and guest Jenni Lord discuss the critical importance of connection in parenting. They explore Jenni's personal journey into child advocacy, the impact of trauma on children, and the shift from control-based parenting to connection-focused strategies. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-regulation in parents, the significance of repair in relationships, and practical techniques for fostering connection with children, especially during conflicts.

Connect with Jenni - https://chosen.care

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In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling welcomes Trillia Newbell, author of 'Celebrating Around the Table.' They discuss the importance of family traditions, cultural heritage, and the role of food in connecting with loved ones. Trillia shares stories from her book, including the significance of Elizabeth Freeman and Sojourner Truth, emphasizing the need to pass down these narratives to future generations. The conversation highlights the power of storytelling, the importance of celebrating diverse cultures, and how these practices can strengthen faith and family bonds.

Trillia's book: Celebrating Around The Table

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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, Becky Harling and Laine Lawson Craft discuss the concept of Warfare Parenting, emphasizing the importance of prayer, scripture, and connection in the journey of parenting, especially when dealing with prodigal children. They explore the challenges parents face, the significance of forgiveness, and the power of declaring victory over their children's lives. The conversation is filled with encouragement and practical advice for mothers navigating the complexities of raising children in today's world.

Laine's Book: Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child – Comfort for the Parent of a Rebellious Child

What sets Laine Lawson Craft apart isn’t just her best-selling, award-winning books or top 10% global podcast. It’s her intimate understanding of the struggles you’re facing. Laine has been where you are — in the trenches of life’s hardest battles. Her mission isn’t born out of theory but from triumph over trials. Her own three children, once lost to the world’s dark lures, have returned home whole, healed, and free.

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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Brooke McLaughlin, founder of A Million Praying Moms, about the importance of prayer in parenting, especially for mothers of teenage sons. They discuss the challenges of navigating the teenage years, the significance of prayer as a primary tool in parenting, and specific areas where moms can focus their prayers. Brooke shares personal experiences and insights on how prayer can transform both mothers and their children, emphasizing that it is never too late to start praying for one's kids.

Brooke's book: Praying for Teen Boys: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Son

Brooke McGlothlin is the Founder of Million Praying Moms, Host of the Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms podcast, and author of eight books, several of which hit the ECPA bestseller list. Her latest, Everyday Prayers for Patience, Everyday Prayers for Peace, and Praying Mom: Making Prayer the First and Best Response to Motherhood speak to the power of a life partnered with God in prayer. She’s Client Service Director at Blue Ridge Women’s Center, a wife of 20+ years, and mom to two teenage boys who make their home in the mountains of Appalachia, calling southwestern Virginia home.

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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Rachel Faulkner Brown, a widow who has experienced the loss of two husbands and has since founded the Never Alone Widows ministry. Rachel shares her journey of grief, healing, and finding love again, emphasizing the importance of emotional health and therapy. She discusses the challenges of blending families and offers advice for widows seeking to remarry, highlighting the significance of personal healing and faith in the process. Rachel also introduces her book, The Widow's Might, a devotional aimed at supporting widows through their grief.

Rachel’s book – Widow’s Might: A 365-Day Devotional

Twice widowed, Rachel uses her story to inspire women to find joy, purpose, and freedom.

As the founder and leader of Never Alone Widows, the largest Christian widows' ministry in the U.S., Rachel equips women to rediscover joy, embrace their identity in Christ, and live with renewed hope and freedom.

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In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling welcomes Trisha Goyer, a prolific author and mother of ten, to discuss the challenges and joys of parenting, particularly during the preteen years. Trisha shares her experiences with homeschooling, the importance of reading the Bible, prayer, and engaging in meaningful conversations with children. She emphasizes the significance of serving others and building relationships based on shared interests. The conversation also highlights the vital role of family support, particularly from grandparents, in nurturing faith and character in children.

Tricia's book: Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen

Tricia Goyer dared to follow her dream of writing books. She’s penned over seventy titles: fiction, non-fiction, books for children and teens, and teens, too. But more than that, Tricia strives to empower women to dream what’s possible, whether it’s in their families, their homes, or their work.

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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Eryn Lynum about the importance of rest for mothers, the concept of Sabbath, and how to incorporate rest into family life. They discuss Eryn's personal journey with Addison's disease and how it has shaped her understanding of rest. The conversation emphasizes the need for boundaries, the example of Jesus in finding rest, and the metaphor of the hummingbird to illustrate the balance between work and rest. Listeners are encouraged to find their own rhythms of rest and to abide in God's presence amidst the chaos of motherhood.

Eryn's Book: The Nature of Rest

Eryn Lynum is a certified Master Naturalist, educator, and national speaker. Eryn hosts the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. She is author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, and 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children whom they homeschool. Eryn has been featured on broadcasts including Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Christian Parenting, and Raising Christian Kids. Every opportunity she gets, she is out exploring God’s creation with her family and sharing the adventures at ErynLynum.com.

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