Be the Light: A Mom on a Mission

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A podcast where you can learn to be the light of Jesus to those around you.

Kala Mowery


    • Oct 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    • 71 EPISODES


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    Cast It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 4:37


    Talking about 1 Peter 5:7 today. Cast all your anxiety on him....

    Assurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 8:21


    If you were asked if you are sure things will be ok what would you think? What would you say? How would this change your outlook on our world? This happened to me during a conversation and made me think about why I am assured.

    The Secret to Fun: Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 12:34


    This is Part Four of The Secret to Fun Series. Today I will share with you 2 more ways that we can have fun according to God's Word. Remember this is not how the world looks at fun. :)

    The Secret to Fun: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 13:36


    This is Part Three of The Secret to Fun Series. Today I will share with you 2 more ways that we can have fun according to God's Word. Remember this is not how the world looks at fun. :)

    The Secret to Fun: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 11:14


    This is Part Two of The Secret to Fun Series.  Today I will share with you 2 more ways that we can have fun according to God's Word.  Remember this is not how the world looks at fun. :)

    The Secret to Fun-Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 11:03


    This is Part One of The Secret to Fun Series. Today I will share with you 2 ways that we can have fun according to God's Word. Remember this is not how the world looks at fun. :)

    A Remnant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 14:40


    Remnants in the world's eyes are known to be a worthless part of something; but as God's remnants, we are set aside for a Holy and very important purpose. There is nothing about being included in the Body of Christ that is worthless.

    A Mom on a Mission Interview: A Wise Mom-Suzanne Curtis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 13:31


    Today I will be sharing with you my next Mom on a Mission Interview.  Mrs. Suzanne Curtis will be sharing with us today about how God's Word has guided her in all areas of her life. By praying for God's Wisdom each day, she has been able to be the light to so many people in her life.  You don't want to miss this very special conversation we had.  I feel so blessed to gain wisdom from her as she has walked with God for many years. 

    Your Refrigerator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 12:54


    Have you ever compared your body to a refrigerator? Well....my fridge helped me make this comparison.  Curious as to what I'm talking about?  Check out what God showed me today.

    Rules of the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 13:19


    Today I am sharing with you a few rules of the road I learned from a sermon recently.   Please click on the attached link if you are interested in listening to the whole sermon. https://northpoint.org/messages/rules-for-the-road

    A Mom on a Mission Interview: A Strong Mom-Barb Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 26:38


    You are not going to want to miss this interview.  Today I am sharing with you the interview I did with my aunt, Barb Phillips.  She will be sharing with us today where her strength comes from and how she shines her light.  If you are moved by this interview or would like to speak with my aunt about any of the things she shared, please email me at bethelightmoms@gmail.com.  

    New Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 6:06


    Do you ever hold onto things when it's time to lay them down? Are there things God is calling you to do differently? Trimming my nibbled up shrubs helped me remember that sometimes we have to get rid of the dead branches to see new growth.

    Martha, Martha

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 15:54


    Hearing these words over and over in my head led me to God's Word. Why do we run like crazy people, why to we put unneeded pressure on ourselves, our children, and those around us? I know I might step on some toes but do we want to be a Martha or a Mary? Where do we want to be? At our Lord's feet or constantly trying to outwork, outdo, and outrun the world's expectation when only one person needs to be pleased.....

    The Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 7:32


    A story about a teacher and her creative way to teach her students about appreciating the freedoms they have to sit and learn at their desk prompted me to be reminded of the appreciation we should have that we can sit at God's Table.

    Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 4:14


    Today I get to interview my little boy and little girl about Easter. :) Check it out!

    Fully Charged

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 10:31


    When should you be fully charged?  When do you not want to be fully charged?  I share with you today both sides of this coin.

    Moms on a Mission Interview: Like a Mom-Wilda Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 19:13


    Today my interview showcases my aunt, Wilda Perkins. She shares with us about how even though she never had children of her own, she was still able to be like a mom to many people over the years, including my brother and me.

    A Foundation and A Banner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 5:37


    Talking with my son about his plans to build his roof first in a game he was playing brought to mind two scriptures that show yes...your foundation comes first but I believe God did start with a roof. :). Listen and see why.

    A Game to Remember or Forget?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 13:03


    After attending my brother's sectional game last night I felt led to record a podcast for my brother's team! This is dedicated to the 2020-2021 Monroe Central Seminoles.

    Moms on a Mission Interview: My "Step" Mom-Lisa Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 16:31


    Today my step-mom and I share with you how God can work in any situation and how blended families aren't always easy; however, there is always hope when God's love is in the middle of it all.

    Love One Another

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 6:03


    Just a reminder of the new command Jesus gave.

    Eternal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 10:14


    It's hard when you are in it to say that the troubles we have on Earth are light and momentary; however, God's Word tells us that's exactly what they are. They are achieving for us an eternal glory. 2 Cor. 4:16-18

    Be Prudent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 3:59


    Don't be simple......be prudent? Not sure what that means. I wasn't either, but God is teaching me.

    Take Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 5:44


    Take courage my heart, stay steadfast my soul, he's in the waiting.  Waiting is never wasted as long as you don't let it be.  Even in all of the waiting our God is there!  Just a thought a song brought to mind and comfort to my heart.

    Mom's on a Mission Interview-"Mr. Mom" My Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 24:27


    Today I am truly blessed to share a very special interview with you. My dad and I sat down to talk about how things might not always go as we plan, parenting is tough, but we can still be the light through our struggles and sharing our story.

    Moms on a Mission Interview-My Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 15:44


    I'm excited to share with you my first Moms on a Mission Interview-My Mom.  This is the first of many I have planned for this year.  Today, my mom, Bonnie Johnson and I share with you how forgiveness is key in being the light.  We also talk about how God has worked in our lives to restore brokenness.

    Step by Step into 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 10:03


    Moving into this new year can seem a bit overwhelming but we have promises in the Word of God to show us and guide us step by step and in the right direction on the correct path.  It doesn't mean the steps will be easy or the path will be smooth, but the Lord will direct it and make it straight.

    A Look at 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 8:59


    Today I am sharing with you a few ideas I have for next year and some great resources to check out. Also, I will no longer be posting on Facebook or Instagram so if you would like to be notified of upcoming podcasts, please click the link below to sign up for email notifications. The Be the Light Landing Page (Click to access and then sign up for email notifications.) The 40 Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake https://www.wendyspeake.com/sugar The 21 Day Sugar Fast with Revelation Wellness https://www.revelationwellness.org/challenges/sugarfast/ Revelation Wellness https://www.revelationwellness.org

    How Do You Smell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 11:56


    When you think of yourself, do you think someone would say that you are a pleasing aroma? Well guess what? God calls us a pleasing aroma.

    Anticipation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 6:23


    Today I am asking the question... What am I anticipating? What are you anticipating this holiday season? In life?

    Distraction to Destruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 13:53


    Today I am sharing with you how when we let the distractions rob us destruction can follow; however, we can be present and transformed when we position our hearts and our minds in the proper direction. Click here to learn more about 7 Days to Phone Freedom https://www.revelationwellness.org/challenges/phone-freedom/

    Wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 7:52


    In this world of instant everything....I share with you today why it is important to learn to wait.

    Attitude of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 21:01


    Shandyn is back with us today and she's sharing with us about her November scripture writing plan and how God has changed her heart from wanting 2020 to be over (which meant even skipping the holidays) to seeing how when we take time to find things we are thankful for can change our perspective. Check out Shandyn's Posts on her blog! Cultivating a Heart of Thanksgiving https://theanchoredmama.wordpress.com/2020/11/01/cultivating-a-heart-of-thanksgiving/ Cultivating a Heart of Thanksgiving 2 https://theanchoredmama.wordpress.com/2020/11/07/cultivating-a-heart-of-thanksgiving-part-2/ Cultivating a Heart of Thanksgiving 3 https://theanchoredmama.wordpress.com/2020/11/14/cultivating-a-heart-of-thanksgiving-part-3/ Cultivating a Heart of Thanksgiving 4 https://theanchoredmama.wordpress.com/2020/11/21/cultivating-a-heart-of-thanksgiving-part-3-2/ Here is the Scripture Writing Plan https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/0e/34/d60e344629e89133b69ef093dff126eb.png

    Into the Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 10:35


    After listening to a song over and over with my little girl from a popular movie, I couldn't help but be reminded of a truth about the battle within that we all face.  The amazing thing is.....we already have won the battle just as long as we venture into the unknown.  The truth though about it all is that it really isn't the unknown.

    Proximity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 7:45


    After hiking in the woods, I was reminded of how our proximity to a situation and our proximity to the Lord are both important.

    Nursery Rhyme Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 3:31


    Today, one of the sweetest girls I know is sharing with us how God brought to mind a truth for her about a popular nursery rhyme we all know.

    Be the Light by Shining Your Light Interview with Coach Jon Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 32:15


    Tune in today for another Be the Light by Shining Your Light Interview with my brother and Head Basketball Coach Jon Perkins. Jon coaches and teaches at Monroe Central High School in Woodsfield, Ohio. Today he is sharing with you why he became a coach, why coaching is important to him, how he can be the light as a coach, and why what he does is so much more than winning games. Please help out by clicking the link below to access the Monroe Central Boys Basketball YouTube Channel and click SUBSCRIBE. This would be a huge blessing to many people who won't be able to go to see the basketball games due to COVID restrictions. If the channel can receive 1,000 subscriptions they can broadcast the games for all to see! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxDm-8sGau82x97VIqikXQ

    Parenting with Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 11:26


    Part 3 of my 3 part series on parenting today. Grace....Dazzle our kids with the love of Jesus. I will be sharing how I learned so many things from the book Give them Grace. https://www.amazon.com/Give-Them-Grace-Dazzling-Jesus-ebook/dp/B0050C86CW

    Parenting: Facing and Fighting Your Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 23:05


    Today I will be sharing part 2 of my 3 part series on parenting.  Remember, these are not just for parents.  I will be sharing about how the book Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses changed me and how I parent my children. Here is the link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Triggers-Exchanging-Reactions-Biblical-Responses/dp/0692620753/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503464673&sr=1-1&keywords=triggers&linkCode=sl1&tag=wendspea0d-20&linkId=4bd7ca1ef7d8de2155ab340b3a6be9b7 Here is the link for Parenting Scripts: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Scripts-Saying-Working-Something/dp/0692972552/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=parenting+scripts&qid=1602548028&s=books&sr=1-1

    Parenting with Purpose, Confidence, & Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 13:14


    Today I am embarking upon a 3 part parenting series based on 3 of my favorite parenting books I've read over the past few years. This first episode focuses on things I learned from the the book Strong and Kind by Korie Robertson. No matter where you are in life, even if you aren't a parent, the things I was reminded of and learned can be applicable to anything in life. Use the following link to access information about the book. http://www.strongandkindbook.com/

    Run THEIR Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 8:27


    Do you ever wish someone in your life was different, do you ever wonder why they can't just compete with others or do things like other people? Well after last weeks podcast, God gently reminded me about how we not only need to run our race but we need to let others run theirs.

    Run YOUR Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 9:25


    Today I'm sharing with you how running and walking a 5K with my 14 1/2 year old dog reminded me of Hebrews 12:1-3.

    And

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 9:24


    I'm so excited to finally have time to write and record again.  Today I am sharing with you how you can have trials AND joy, tension AND refinement, be uncomfortable AND comfortable.  This is possible and God's word tells us how and why.

    Sometimes You Have to Take a Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 1:55


    With school starting and things picking up, Shandyn and I are going to take a couple weeks off to get in the groove. We will be back with more episodes and a new interview towards the end of September.

    Remind Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 10:49


    After an injury my son received during a baseball game, God reminded me of truths from His Word that I need to remember in times when I have a choice to make of how I will act, believe, and begin again.

    Be the Light by Shining Your Light with Rev Well Ohio Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 33:09


    Today Shandyn and I are talking with Tamara Gregg and Alicia McKeever. They are Fitness Teachers/Gospel Preachers with the ministry Revelation Wellness: Ohio Valley. They will be talking with us today about what Rev Well is, how it has transformed them, and how it can free you. **Change to original class date** The new classes will begin September 20. Please follow the link below that will take you to their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/rwohiovalley/ Here is the link to the Revelation Wellness page: https://www.revelationwellness.org/ Check out the Revelation Wellness Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revelation-wellness-healthy-whole/id671958238?mt=2

    Food, Faith, and Fitness-Running in Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 7:48


    Today Shandyn will be sharing her Food, Faith, and Fitness episode with you.

    Food, Faith, and Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 13:22


    Do you hate to exercise? Do you love to exercise? Do you struggle with food or are you a healthy eater? Today I am sharing with you about my struggles with food and fitness. A few of the things I talk about I will eventually share more on in upcoming podcasts, but today I let you in on how God has used a book and a fitness ministry to transform me and my thinking in regards to both. Please follow the link below to sign up for weekly email updates about newly released podcast episodes. :) https://mailchi.mp/73e57bb4f259/be-the-light-moms-on-a-mission

    Be the Light: We are Messengers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 7:50


    Today Shandyn is sharing the last podcast in her Living Surrendered Series.  In this episode she shares about how we can be messengers of the Good News each day and some practical ways to carry out the Great Commission.

    Be the Light For Such a Time as This

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 32:39


    *****We had planned to release this the last week of August, but we felt now was the time to hear these truths.***** Today Shandyn and I are having a heart-to-heart conversation with each other about the unknowns of the school year, how God's Word and Spirit will be our strength, and the truths we have been reminded of. This is for everyone...no matter if you are in school, out of school, a teacher, a student, a parent, or you have no involvement with school at all. Please click on the link below to access the School Prayer Calendar. It will take you to our landing page and then you will be able to click on it and print. My friend Christian helped create this a few years ago. They come with 2 on a sheet. Cut it in half and share with a friend. https://mailchi.mp/73e57bb4f259/be-the-light-moms-on-a-mission Check out Shandyn's blog about "Holding Up" this school year. https://theanchoredmama.wordpress.com/2020/07/16/holding-up/

    Be the Light by Serving Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 10:45


    Today Shandyn will be sharing more in-depth with you of how you can live surrendered by serving others with an obedient and willing heart. She will also speak on how service can look different for everyone and the seasons of our lives bring forth different types of service.

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