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Sally Clarkson has changed the way I look at my home. It’s not just a house to decorate. Building a beautiful home is about creating a family culture, fun traditions and an environment that gives life to everyone who enters. Join me today as we talk with Sally Clarkson about... Read more

How to we get off the hamster wheel of busyness? This is the question Alli Worthington and I chat about in today’s episode. You’ll be inspired by Alli’s story and the wisdom she learned along the way. In This Episode You’ll Hear… The importance of taking  time for yourself to avoid... Read more

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed talking with Sally Lloyd-Jones! She has such encouraging words for us, particularly about how we as moms are not called to be the rescuers of our children. You won’t want to miss the episode as Sally reminds us that we aren’t called... Read more

Today I’m talking with Jenni Eastin about raising children with learning challenges. We discuss everything from educational opportunities to managing our own expectations as mothers. Whether your child has a learning challenge or not, Jenni has so much wisdom to share with all mothers as we choose to celebrate progress... Read more

Today I’m chatting about foster parenting and adoption with my friend Elizabeth Oates. Elizabeth’s powerful story will inspire you to examine your own limits and find ways to be the Church to those who need a family and to those families who have chosen to foster parent or adopt. In... Read more

She’s literally a rock star mama. Today we’re chatting with Jenny Simmons, the former lead singer of the band Addison Road. We talk about what unconventional motherhood looks like, what she did when her tour bus blew up (!) and how to recover when our dreams die. And I have to tell... Read more

 “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” – James 1:27 When I read the raving recommendations from Bob Goff, Katie Davis and Esther Havens, I knew I had to... Read more

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredtoaction/ITA89-The_Great_School_Debate.mp3″ social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] There are so many different ways to educate our children. There may be even more opinions on what’s best. Today I’m not bringing you answers, but instead offering some criteria to use when asking questions. As you look at figuring out... Read more

If your soul needs room to breathe or if you’re swept up in expectations and hustle, Emily offers an invitation to slow down and live in the small moments.  And surprisingly enough, it circles back to Tuesday, an ordinary day in our week. If you’re wondering how to celebrate your... Read more

If we’re honest, we as adults struggle feeling entitled as much as our children do.  Amy McCready has been working with parents of toddlers to teens for years and she continues to see recurring themes of kids not taking responsibility, not feeling motivated, and struggling to handle disappointment – but... Read more

What do you do with the fire in your bones to chase your dreams? Sarah Mae shares her story of struggling with her longings and her reality. It’s this struggle that birthed her newest book, Longing for Paris. Join us as we chat about being fully alive and awake women while living in... Read more

Kayla Aimee faced every mother’s greatest fear. She spent nearly a year in the hospital with her newborn daughter. Join us as she shares her journey and the lessons she learned about faith, hope and the road to fear-less motherhood. “Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was... Read more

From a fatherless home in the inner city of Baltimore, Wynter Pitts has risen above her circumstances through her faith and the powerful influence of her mother. Listen to her story and how she is passing on that influence to her four girls. Eliminate the Overwhelm of Meal Planning Get... Read more

What is it like to raise kids in a new culture? Today we get the inside scoop from my friend Alina, an American mother of four, who is raising her children in Thailand. Overseas moms face unique challenges and experience unique joys. Join us today for a look inside the... Read more

If you’ve ever wondered about essential oils or other natural remedies, join me for a chat with Stephanie Langford, found of KeeperOfTheHome.net. In This Episode You’ll Hear… Why we should consider natural remedies. Natural remedy options for stomachaches, headaches and fever. Where to learn more about natural remedies. Eliminate the... Read more

Summer can be rough on a mom’s self image. Constance Rhodes shares how we can have a healthy self image so we can soak up all the fun summer has to offer with our kids. In This Episode You’ll Hear… Ways to deal with self image struggles. How we can... Read more

Like mothers, like daughters. Meet two moms who are teaching their kids that they can change the world. Liz Griffin and Luci Hoppe have a passion for social justice and so do their kids. Their second grade daughters started an organization called the Glow Campaign and have raised money for... Read more

Today we are chatting with New York Times Best Selling Author Melanie Shankle about finding, keeping and nurturing friendships. In This Episode You’ll Hear… How to maintain lifelong friendships. How to fight for our friendships in this busy era. Our conspiracy theory about candy makers and the educational system Eliminate... Read more

Rest. It’s not something moms often give themselves permission to enjoy. Today we are chatting with Bonnie Gray about our need for and the impact of rest on our lives. Join us as we talk about: What is spiritual whitespace and why do we need it? Why it’s ok to... Read more

How we start matters. It matters in sports, relationships, school and even our mornings. Today we are talking about how to start our days well. In This Episode You’ll Hear… Why mornings matter. How “tiny habits” can have a big impact. Tips for getting started. How HelloMornings.org can help you... Read more