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Age Gracefully With The Woman Code It’s a “woman code” for aging gracefully and living successfully. New book by TV commentator, Sophia Nelson, called The Woman Code could be the inspiration you need.  Improve your thoughts AND your behavior! Help For Moms To Feel Comfortable In Their Own Skin If you want to age gracefully and value yourself as a woman, Sophia Nelson has some answers for you in The Woman Code.  Her new book can help inspire you to be more and believe more in the life God has for you as a woman AND a mom. More On How To Age Gracefully And The Woman Code More at Iamsophianelson.com

Expert Questions New Birth Control For Girls You decide.  Could this be a popular new way to keep teen girls from getting pregnant?  One industry insider says “yes” and questions what it might be doing to the girls.  Joneen MacKenzie, The Center For Relationship Education, offers training for parents, teachers & kids on healthy relationships and more.  PLUS, hear “Keeping Parents Out Of Kids’ Medical Exams?” Long-acting Reversible Contraception With Hormones? Sources say this is a popular new way to keep teen girls from getting pregnant, but is it safe?  How does it affect the emotional well-being of teenage girls? You can be the judge. More On Controversial New Birth Control Approach More on this topic at myrelationshipcenter.org.  Hope this information helps.

Channelmom Radio Host Jenny Dean Schmidt Shares We’ve all got a past and we’ve all pressed through some problems.  Jenny reveals a few of her own, in hopes of helping other moms, dads, kids and… well… anybody.  Jenny shares some surprising events and several harrowing trials. Danger And Depression Doesn’t Have To Stop Us Jenny recounts one very dangerous moment and a bout with postpartum depression… in order to inspire other moms going through tough times. More Of Jenny’s Story On Podcast More of this story uploading to CM Podcasts or visit About Jenny Dean Schmidt

Daddy Issues: How They Look & How To Help Do they play a role in your life… your daughter’s… or a friend’s life?  What those “issues” look like and a new way to fix them from Dr. Michelle Watson.  Get help from her new book, Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You. New Hope For Daughters & Dads There is help for daughters who are acting out their “daddy issues!”  Girls and women, alike, may have either been hurt by something there dad DID or DIDN’T do.  That’s why Dr. Michelle Watson steps in with her new book, “Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You”  Get this help now… or pass it along. More On Daddy Issues More of this interview uploading to CM Podcasts and more from Dr. Michelle and The Abba Project at drmichellewatson.com.

Single Mom Blogger Erin Szczerba Explains How Breakup Text Teaches Lessons For Single Parents Is this allowed?  Single mom shares hurtful breakup text, but also reveals a new hopeful outlook.  Advice and inspiration for other single moms and dads who have experienced dating struggles. Is There Such A Thing As Bad Texting Etiquette? Single parenting is tough, but sometimes dating makes it harder. In Channelmom’s regular segment with Single Mom Blogger, Erin Szczerba, we hear how Erin came to personally experience the “breakup text,” as a 30-something mom!  What should the etiquette be and other advice for single moms & dads.  Hope this helps you avoid some pain… More On This Interview More of this interview uploads soon to CM Podcasts and more from Erin at inhotpursuitofgod.blogspot.com.

Stephanie Shott's Story Of Rape & Sexual Abuse Could Help Others This story could help someone out there.  Hear mom’s story of being conceived through rape, suffering sexual abuse, divorce and single motherhood.  How she found redemption and hope that now helps her minister to other moms. Redemption Led Her To Help Other Moms How one mom lived through brutal past to help other moms.  Stephanie Shott tells her story of emerging from an abusive past to find redemption and true motherhood in her new book, The Making Of A Mom; Shott shares in a way that ministers to other moms. More On Stephanie And Mentoring Moms Share with others… in hopes of healing.  More at stephanieshottt.com and themominitiative.com

Not All NFL Families Are Like This One The moment changed his life forever.  NFL Sports Agent tells incredible story of how he learned his purpose and discovered who he would marry.  Very touching story.  Drew Pittman is an NFL Sports Agent and the author of First Team Dad: Your Playbook For A Winning Family.  He is married to the daughter of former Baylor University Coach, Grant Teaff. Drew Pittman Gives Families Winning Game Plan Pittman shares lessons he has learned from his life in the NFL and at home with his family.  This story will inspire you for your family and your future. More On First Team Dad More of this interview uploading to CM Podcasts and find out more about Drew Pittman at: twitter.com/DPFootballAgent

3 Tips When Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith OK, so you’re a ‘believer” and your spouse isn’t…. or vice versa.  What do you do?  Bestselling author Lee Strobel offers 3 Quick Tips to help you survive and thrive in a “spiritual mismatch.” Strobel On Spiritual Mismatch With His Wife Strobel wrote Surviving A Spiritual Mismatch In Marriage with his wife, Leslie, to help folks struggling with “unbelieving” spouses.  [Strobel was once an atheist journalist, while Leslie was a devoted Christian.]  Their book and suggested tips are designed to help relationships that are stuck, due to disagreements over God.  Offers great hope & help, plus a little grace, for your spouse! More From Bestselling Author Lee Strobel On Spiritual Mismatch More of this interview uploads soon to CM Podcasts.  More at leestrobel.com

Kerri Pomarolli Says NO To 50 Shades Of Grey Movie... Here’s WhyComedienne reveals why this movie makes her angry.  She claims those who bought the Fifty Shades Of Grey book should boycott the movie… and she points the finger at Christian women. Christian Hypocrisy on Fifty Shades Of Grey? Kerri Pomarolli is known as a “clean” comedienne, whose appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central and more.  Open about her Christian faith, she takes aim at other Christians when it comes to compromising on their entertainment choices. More Of This Interview More of this interview uploads soon to CM Podcasts or you can catch up with Kerri on kerripom.com

Leslie Ludy Part 1 For moms who need some peace in their homes —- try this plan to make your home into a peaceful sanctuary for you AND your family.  Leslie Ludy, author of Set-Apart Motherhood,  When God Writes Your Love Story and Authentic Beauty shares EASY tips to help you create a sanctuary within your home environment.  Tips are economical and efficient for moms on a budget! Create A New Family Routine That Works Ludy has a heart for helping moms and families to enjoy their home life.  Learn her simple approaches and easy-to-apply ideas to create a better family life and create a peaceful sanctuary in your house. More From Leslie Ludy This interview uploads soon to CM Podcasts or find out more about Leslie Ludy and her books at setapartmotherhood.com

Dramatic change described by Hoarders TV Show Host His touching story… Matt Paxton gets personal, while discussing his former stint on Hoarders TV show on A&E.   This well-known TV host shares WHAT changed and how it affected his financial life PLUS what happened when he was left to care for his kids for a weekend and how it made him appreciate his wife. 14 Million Hoarders Need Help! Beyond his inspiring “fatherhood changed my life” story…Matt shares the incredible reasons behind hoarding and how addressing those reasons can help end the hoarding.  If you know a “hoarder” or struggle with the issue, Matt can help!  Matt helps train folks to understand hoarding with ServiceMaster.

Why Is Jen Hatmaker Challenging Christians? More to the point, she’s challenging “comfortable” Christianity… author Jen Hatmaker may rock your world if you’re a typical Westernized Christian (some atheists may even be challenged).  Hear what the challenge is and if it applies to you. Tough Questions For Christians Are we blessing the blessed and saving the saved?”  Hear why Jen believes God challenged her to do more in her Christian walk… by getting out of her comfortable Christian life and feeding His sheep. More From Jen Hatmaker Hear more of this interview, uploading soon to CM Podcasts or go to jenhatmaker.com  Hatmaker is the author of Interrupted and 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess Or, see Jen on a new HGTV program “My Big Family Renovation” and it airs on HGTV on Thursdays starting August 7th at 10:00 & 10:30pm CT.

A  Life Makeover Or A Faith Challenge? If you’re a Christian who feels empty or a non-Christian who judges Christians for being “empty,” there is THIS.  A Life Makeover? A Faith Walk Do Over? Take Jen Hatmaker’s Challenge It’s a unique, honest approach for what’s wrong with the Western, daily Christian walk… and considering Jesus anew. Jen Hatmaker, author of Interrupted and 7 might just rock your world with her approach… and watch as she submits to a Home Makeover during her life makeover on HGTV. More From Jen Hatmaker Find out more at jenhatmaker.com.

Anne Wiggins Behavior Makeover Admits Facebook Addiction To Help Other Moms What did her Facebook addiction look like and how many hours a day did this devoted mom spend on Facebook? Find out the answers… including advice for how to reduce social media & digital addictions to protect you and your kids!  Anne Wiggins is Channelmom’s Behavior Makeover expert and co-author of Parenting From The Heights. Steps To Protect Your Family From Too Much Technology Anne Wiggins discusses her past Facebook addiction in order to help other parents.  Will one of your child’s strongest memories be of the top of your head?  Anne warns not to let your face be so glued to a screen that your kids’ most common view is the top of your head!  Too much technology can threaten your parenting skills and your child’s upbringing. More On This Topic Get more great advice and insights from Anne Wiggins and Linda Williams in their book, Parenting From The Heights and DVD, How-to Parenting.

Kasey Johnson on Key Word To Get Organized Craving order?  Need some balance?  Offering up Mom Essentials: 10 Words Successful Mothers Live By, author Kasey Johnson explains how one word can literally help you get your life organized. Step-by-Step Plan To Get Order Back In Your Home If you’re a mom who needs more order in your life and in your home, try this key word!  Kasey offers up one of the 10 key words to help you with a step-by-step plan to get some order in your household. More From Kasey Johnson & Mom Essentials Find more about Kasey’s new books, 7 Ways To Be A S.M.A.R.T.E.R Mom and her new Mom Essentials, at smartermoms.wordpress.com

Single Moms Too Needy For Their Friends? Which single moms admit to feeling like the “needy” ones? Find out why it’s OK to be needy! Plus, good tips for figuring out who to ask for help and how often. Our Single Mom Blogger, Erin Szczerba, tackles this sensitive issue to REALLY help single moms feelingl ashamed of asking for help. Why Single Mom Needs Are OK How to stop feeling like the “needy” single mom and to get help from people when you really need it!  One mom calls into Channelmom Radio and admits her particular struggle on-air.  Hear Erin’s helpful advice for the caller’s single mom needs. More For Single Moms & More Of This Interview Visit Erin’s single mom blog HERE and hear the rest of this interview uploading to CM Podcasts soon!

Addiction Stories: This Story Could Change A Life - Rich, Successful & Addicted Unbelievable story of couple’s journey toward wealth, success and struggle with addiction to alcohol, food & career.  Hear the candid tale of this couple who nearly lost their marriage and more.  Stu & Trish Fuhlendorf on recovery and help for others… Nothing Satisfied In Midst Of Addiction They were successful millionaires, but addiction nearly ruined it all.  Story of hope and recovery that anyone can be inspired by…. how notable success, big homes and fancy cares weren’t enough…. and the one thing that saved them.  Addiction stories should be told, in in order to give others hope and help. One Thing That Changed Everything More on Addiction Stories uploads soon to CM Podcasts.  You can also contact Stu Fuhlendorf at Stu@L2today.com

Stu & Trish Fuhlendorf With The Story That Could Change A Life Unbelievable story of couple’s journey toward wealth, success and struggle with addiction to alcohol, food & career.  Hear the candid tale of this couple who nearly lost their marriage and more.  Stu & Trish Fuhlendorf on recovery and help for others… Nothing Satisfied In Midst Of Addiction They were successful millionaires, but addiction nearly ruined it all.  Story of hope and recovery that anyone can be inspired by…. how notable success, big homes and fancy cares weren’t enough…. and the one thing that saved them.  Addiction stories should be told, in in order to give others hope and help. One Thing That Changed Everything More on Addiction Stories uploads soon to CM Podcasts.  You can also contact Stu Fuhlendorf at Stu@L2today.com

Jill Pt. 2 Why She Fell In Love, Rules Of Courtship And More In Growing Up Duggar Jill Duggar Dating Without The Big Kiss Fresh from kickoff of a new season of 19 Kids & Counting on TLC, Jill Duggar talks about courting the Duggar way.  Duggar courting involves saving that 1st kiss for the wedding day.   Jill’s wedding day is fast approaching, with the nuptials planned for June of 2014. Jill’s Advice To Other Teen GirlsAlso, Jill talks about how she fell in love with her soon-to-be husband, Derick Dillard, and offers up stories from her new book, Growing Up Duggar. More From Jill Duggar on Family, Faith & Upcoming Wedding Jill Duggar’s interview on Channelmom uploads soon to CM Podcasts or find out more at The Duggar Family blog.

Part 1 of Channelmom Interview with Jill Duggar of TV's 19 Kids & Counting... on her courtship & engagement to Derick Dillard, her family, faith and new book, Growing Up Duggar. Jill’s Advice To Other Teen Girls Whether one agrees with the Duggars’ courting rules or not, many girls can benefit from Jill Duggar’s advice.  Also, Jill talks about how she fell in love with her soon-to-be husband, Derick Dillard, and offers up stories from her new book, Growing Up Duggar. More From Jill Duggar on Family, Faith & Upcoming Wedding Jill Duggar’s interview on Channelmom uploads soon to CM Podcasts or find out more at The Duggar Family blog.