But God Period Podcast

In the Lord we are overly and abundantly provided for. We are daughters of a protective, gracious, loving Father. And yet, we so often live like we are on our own and have no provision for what we need which creates anxiety. Find Rebecca at: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.grant.abundance/ and her and her husband at: https://www.facebook.com/steveandrebeccagrant/  

Photo of my Mudroom with circles of problem areas: LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: Part 1 - Spring Clean Your Mind Podcast Room To-Do/Purchase/Discuss List Intentional Mom's Toolbox Anti-Resolution Challenge  

Spring Cleaning isn't just about decluttering your home.  It's also about spring cleaning your mind and schedule.  Let's set ourselves up to succeed together on today's podcast!  Links Mentioned: Intentional Mom's Toolbox Anti-Resolution Challenge  

We are in the middle of a series on how to structure your schedule so you stop feeling like you are putting out fires, desperately trying to keep plates spinning and balls from dropping.  You can listen to or read the introduction to this series here, and find the show notes for this episode here.    

Do you want to stop feeling like you're never moving forward on anything that matters to you because you're constantly putting out fires keeping plates spinning and preventing balls from dropping?   Me too.   This is the introduction to the series we will be doing called How to Structure Your Schedule So You Don't Go Crazy   Even if you're like me and a disorganized person by nature, this series will help break down a system that I've compiled off amazing productivity gurus.  I've done the research, meshed some things together and have found a way for this naturally irresponsible person to be on top of her game!   LINKS REFERENCED:   LINK TO THE INTRODUCTION  OF THIS SERIES   Anti-Resolution Challenge: 3 Step Process Move from Goal Grump to Goal Getter   Intentional Mom Toolbox  

If you ever feel stuck like you can't change, or all of your efforts to change are fruitless, you will enjoy this podcast.   GET FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE.   LINKS MENTIONED: Beginner to Bible Study Boss Course  

When aspects of our lives unravel, God is ultimately the One who can clean up and tie up the loose ends.   I am thankful for Cristina's willingness to share her journey of faith in the face of divorce.  God proved to be the One upholding her, guiding her, and preparing her heart to be a wife and mother to 7 amazing children.  This is a message of hope and reconciliation. LINKS MENTIONED: Beginner to Bible Study Boss Course

**  KEEP IN MIND: While Allison is a Christian, the book she collaborated in is not distinctly Christian.  This podcast is not necessarily an endorsement of the book, nor its philosophies.  This is a podcast about another mom in the trenches who has a bit of extraordinary in her ordinary life. "Allison Marschean is a 17-year Army Veteran and contributing author to the Women's Wellness book On Her Plate.  On Her Plate reveals the intimate stories of real women sharing their health crises and what they've done to either manage or overcome them.  On Her Plate will no doubt hit home with so many! Allison's story is both encouraging and uplifting and is certain to help anyone who picks up a copy.  On Her Plate introduces a conscious way of thinking about the human and earth connection. For instance, what properties can be found in nature and how closely does the human body interact with them? The book also explores everything from what vitamin and mineral deficiencies look and feel like and how to properly replenish them, to autoimmune disorders and fertility struggles.   Packed with true stories of embracing womanhood, accompanied with food science, approachable mindfulness and fitness practices, and super yummy recipes, it's no wonder that it's getting terrific reviews internationally! With recipes, nutritional science, and advice, learn from many perspectives. The contributing authors are retired nurses, nutritionists, biology majors, personal trainers, and every day women (www.allisonmarschean.com)." In this interview, you will meet a woman who has suffered from an autoimmune disease and has used food to help regulate it.   Some resources Allison recommends are (these are affiliate links, please read my full Disclosures Page for more information):  In Defense Of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman

This is my story. This is my song. Praising my Savior all the day long. My story has a past, and this is my slow beginning in sharing it to others. God has always been in control of my life, and he continues to. He has control over our lives. With this knowledge we know we are important to this world, and our stories should be told to show his great power, plan, and love.   Full Podcast Transcript Here: My Beginning: A Very Slow Start to My Testimony

Have you ever felt the tug of life's problems constantly nagging at your side? The struggle of never being able to take your time and be the best you can be in all aspects of your life? Have you ever just need someone or something to guide you? God will. Come and listen! Full Podcast Transcript Here: Untitled   Come Download the words that helped me: Exodus 33:12-15, 17 NIV  

Have you ever felt like an over powering Mama bear? At the slightest possibility of danger do you throw yourself in front and protect your cubs from the possible harm? I have been there!! I get it!! Come hear how I learned to control my fears to allow my kids to grow into bolder Christ-followers.  Full Podcast Transcript Here:  4 Practical Steps to Allow Your Kids to Live Boldly When You're Afraid   Other Links:  Manage Your Time Like A Boss Course Bible Study

At But.God.Period, we are all about helping women gain control, shatter shame, vanquish mommy guilt, and regret nothing.  When we heard about Ronda Everett and her new venture, the UNAshamed Magazine, we knew we just had to interview her. UNAshamed Magazine is for the fearless urban woman.  The magazine's mission is to help women in real life trenches to release their shame, rise in freedom, and rejoice in Christ. Launching the first week of August 2018, UNAshamed Magazine will post articles that will appeal to many women.  The various categories will help women who just want something light, or women desiring to dig deeper, and even women who want complete freedom. You can read the magazine at www.readunashamed.com. Be the first to know when it launches: Request Access to the official Un A Shamed Magazine Group on Facebook. Got questions?  Contact Ronda at ronda@unashamedministries.net     

I have to confess. I need to Release. My story in front of you is not complete. I have to embrace my past and show you how God has created a mess into a wonderful creation of his.  Full Podcast Transcript Here: My Admission   Other Links My book: Release My Biological Mother's (Joni Stanchfield) Book: Hazel’s Adventures: Living with Grandma

Do you feel like you play catch up during the day too much? No need to stress over this! Here are 4 possible daily activities that can get you out of the slump and become the mom you want to be! The Full Podcast Transcript Here: 4 Ways to Turn Mom Stress Into Mom Success   Associated Links: SPELL Fitness

Have you ever felt as if you had no time to study your Bible? Even when you did, you felt as if you never got anything out of it? Never fear! I have been through this same problem! Come listen to how I got through my verse mapping drag and became a master!  Question to think about: What soil are you? Full Podcast Transcript Here: The Number One Secret to Effective Bible Study When Life Presses In and You Have No Time   Associated Links: My Blog: Thoughts on Parable of the Sower Become a Verse Mapping Master in Less Than a Week – the Busy Beginner’s Simple Solution to Bible Study on a Strict Time Budget.

* This post contains affiliate links.  Please view my full disclosure here.  Links are below* Have you ever had the sudden realization that its been a while since you have read your Bible? And after you feel the guilt, you see the long list of passages you need to catch up on and push the task to "tomorrow." I understand! And I am here to help! Here are 3 easy steps I found to get back on track!  Full Podcast Transcript Here: 3 Easy Steps to Start Reading Your Bible After Being Delinquent   Affiliate Links: Crystal Pain  - Make Over Your Mornings Claire Diaz Ortiz  - Her Morning Routine  - Her PRESENT Principle  - Her DO LESS Method But.God.Period.  - Become a Verse Mapping Master in Less Than a Week: The Busy Beginner’s Simple Solution to Bible Study on a Strict Time Budget

* This post contains affiliate links.  Please view my full disclosure here.  *  WOW! This podcast was such a treat!  I got to interview three teens about a book we've been working through, Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations (affiliate link).  We give an overview of the book and then ask questions that probe the issues contained within it, cover to cover! You can also read about Do Hard Things in this post by my daughter. It was such a joy to work with the girls from the Engage{d} group!  These ladies give me great hope for our next generation!  You can check out their new podcast site: Engage{d} for Life 5 The girls talk a lot about how they wanted to be in God's Word more.  If you're unsure how to teach your kids how to study the Bible, you can enroll in our course and feel fully empowered and equipped to do so.    Grab the Non-Committal Girl's Guide to Teaching Your Kids How to Study the Bible: Take the Terror Out of Training the Next Generation of Disciples today! If you are feeling like you'd like to get your own Bible study practices under your belt first, enroll in our Beginner to Bible Study Boss Course that includes a portion of the Non-Committal Girl's Guide to Teaching Your Kids How to Study the Bible as a free bonus!    

Hear how my kids have taught me that they are more capable then many adults, or todays society for that matter, tend to believe! Full Podcast Transcript Here: Number 1 Thing I Learn This Summer

Access the entire transcript here. Be a part of the conversation on our Facebook Page. {Day 6} I feel like I constantly repeat myself.    {Day 7} I need a physical reminder to choose life-giving words.  I recently read an ingenious idea.  One mom was in a dark parenting rut, as she describes it.  She realized that she was actually bullying her kids.  She started to give physical reminders that kindness, patience, and gentleness are what she's aiming for.   {Day 8} My Prayer today for my kids: Ephesians 1:16-23 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,  and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,  far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way (NIV).   {Day 9} Some friends and I were discussing how we, as moms, take our children's misbehavior personally.  We internalize it.  Do you do that? Do you feel like your children's misbehavior is a reflection of you and your parenting?    {DAY 10}   How often have you said, "JUST DO IT!" to your kids?   Whether they're dilly-dallying, outright defying you, or getting distracted (that happens A LOT in our home!), you need something done either for your good or theirs, and yet, they just can't seem to get it done.   "Just do it!" we say exasperatedly.   "How hard is it?" we ask because we just can't understand how they can't finish something SO SIMPLE.  Normally, it would take them a fraction of the time it is taking them.     Do we forget that we do the exact same thing?     Access the Non-Committal Girl's Guide to Teaching Your Kids How to Study the Bible: Take the Terror out of Training the Next Generation of Disciples.  

Access the entire transcript here. Be a part of the conversation on our Facebook Page. {DAY 1} You can read about the battle plan and 30 verses you can use to bless your children instead of yelling here.  If you'd prefer to listen to the podcast, you can click here. {Day 2} Am I enough? Do I have what it takes to help my kids?  Do I have the knowledge, energy level, or desire? Did God know what He was doing when He gave me my children?  Would another mother have suited them better? Have you ever felt any of those things?  Be honest! {Day 3} If God is enough, am I desperate enough for Him? {DAY 4} Today I want to focus on one verse and look at a bunch of translations.  These are taken from Bible Gateway.  I want the words that come out of my mouth to be fitly spoken, spoken at the right time, and appropriately spoken.  Today I'm focusing on Proverbs 25:11. ASV A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver. AMP Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken at the right time. AMPC A word fitly spoken and in due season is like apples of gold in settings of silver. BRG A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. CSB A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings. CEB Words spoken at the right time are like gold apples in a silver setting. CJB Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word appropriately spoken. CEV The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver. DARBY [As] apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season. DRA To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver. ERV Saying the right thing at the right time is like a golden apple in a silver setting. ESV A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. GNV A word spoken in his place, is like apples of gold with pictures of silver. GW Like golden apples in silver settings, so is a word spoken at the right time. GNT An idea well-expressed is like a design of gold, set in silver. JUB A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold inscribed with silver. KJV A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. MSG The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, And a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger. NASB Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. NCV The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl. NET Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken. NIV Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. NKJV A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver. NLT Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket. NRSV A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. TPT Winsome words spoken at just the right time are as appealing as apples gilded in gold and surrounded with silver. RSV A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. VOICE A well-spoken word at just the right moment is like golden apples in settings of silver. YLT Apples of gold in imagery of silver, [Is] the word spoken at its fit times.   {DAY 5} Psalms 19:14 says "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer (NIV)." What I think about my kids will be reflected in how I treat them. I reference the book, "The Blessing," You can get the link to it in the Intentional Mom Toolbox along with all the links to all the books, podcasts, radio programs, and resources that have impacted our family.   Access the Non-Committal Girl's Guide to Teaching Your Kids How to Study the Bible: Take the Terror out of Training the Next Generation of Disciples.  

How do you react when things aren't going as planned? Learn some new ideas on how to approach the curve balls life throws at us! Full podcast transcript here: Can You Handle a Curve Ball Life Throws at You?    

Find the condensed transcript here: 30 Blessings to Use in Place of Yelling Join the conversation on our Facebook Page.   What will this 40-Day Undisciplined Challenge look like? 1.  QUOTE SCRIPTURES Instead of being quick to dish out a discipline, I will quote Scriptures.  You can scroll down for a rough list of some Blessing Verses. 2.   BUY TIME The other thing I will do is use our Disciplined Thinking Sheet.  While my kids are filling it out, I will be looking up blessing verses so I can calm down, and come together with them again more joyfully. You can grab it here if you want: 3.  CREATE AFFIRMATION STATEMENTS We'll chat more about how to create affirmation statements in another blog post as this 40-Day Challenge continues, but if you're itching to get started, I go into great detail in our free course, Manage Your Time Like a Boss.   List of Blessing Verses: You can access these on the blog by clicking HERE.

Come and listen to what God really said to Adam and Eve in the garden and the importance of keeping the Sabbath day holy.  Entire Transcript of the podcast here! Did God REALLY Say?  

Adoptive parent, author, speaker, and former educator, Shanda Sprick, tells us what adoptive parents wish teachers knew and understood about their children.  Shanda grew from a single teacher into the mom of biological and adopted children. Come and listen to how her children have taught her how to grow into a stronger mother and better teacher. - How can your language help your adopted child embrace themselves and feel accepted as they are? - What can teachers do to make all students feel accepted? - Where do you feel God calling you to act?    Visit Shanda's Blog: https://shandasprick.com/    SUGGESTION: Read the blog post What to do When Racism Touches Your Family.    

"What would you do if your estranged, homeless, alcoholic father suddenly showed up at your door? What if you knew in three weeks you would be saying good-bye to him forever? One daughter knows deep down that her only choice, for the sake of Christ, is forgiveness—but how? Adult children of alcoholics and addicts live caged in guilt, shame, depression, and other self-destructive thought patterns. In Three Weeks to Forgiveness, author Kimberly Dewberry addresses distinctive ways to identify forgiveness and create a healthy life through Jesus Christ. With real and raw reflection to empower those dealing with addicted parents, the author encourages readers to overcome the familial cycle of substance abuse and its devastating effects."   WOW!  The above excerpt was taken from Kimberly Dewberry's unbelievable book on finding forgiveness in the midst of turbulence.  You are in for a treat in this podcast as we talk to author and speaker, Kimberly Dewberry about her award-winning book (affiliate link), Three Weeks to Forgiveness: God's Redemption in the Dark Places of Addiction Find Kimberly Here: WEBSITE:  Transforming Normal FACEBOOK: Kimberly Dewberry Author One of her many amazing blog posts:  What is Recovery?   * Please note, the audio quality is not 100% due to the system I was using.  Please try to tune it out and listen to the amazing story of redemption by Kimberly.  It is riveting! *

Transcript: 40-Day Child Discipline Challenge   Perfectionism - the right way: “‘Make no mistake,’ He says, ‘if you let me, I will make you perfect.  The moment you put yourself in My hands, that is what you are in for.  Nothing less, or other than that.  You have free will, and if you choose, you can push Me away.  But if you do not push Me away, understand that I am going to see this job through.  Whatever suffering it may cost you in your earthly life, whatever inconceivable purification it may cost you after death, whatever it costs Me, I will never rest, nor let you rest, until you are literally perfect – until my Father can say without reservation that He is well pleased with you, as He said He was well pleased with me.  This I can do and will do.  But I will not do anything less’…And He knows perfectly well that your own efforts are never going to bring you anywhere near perfection.  On the other hand, you must realize from the outset that the goal towards which he is beginning to guide you is absolute perfection; and no power in the whole universe, except you yourself, can prevent Him from taking you to that goal.” — C.S. Lewis  Mere Christianity (affiliate link)  Smart Money, Smart Kids (affiliate link) Love and Logic (affiliate link) How does one practice godly discipline? I was expecting Him to provide some strategy for discipline that would finally work wonders for all three children.  I needed new tips. God didn't provide new tips.  He provided a new way of thinking. SUGGESTION: Read 4 Things Women Do to Tear Down Their Homes and Strategies to Build Them Back up.   For the next 40 days, I am taking a break from passive discipline. By passive discipline, I mean the quick, easy discipline I’m used to: yelling, time-outs…etc.  This isn’t forever.  But instead of lecturing about why my son is acting disobediently, I will hand them a sheet (see the TRANSCRIPT to grab yours)  while I go find a verse that will speak life to them.     Join the conversation on the Facebook Page.

Transcript:  The Importance of Keeping Your Word With Your Children   Have you ever said any of these phrases to your kids? Just a minute. I'll be right there. Give me five minutes. I'll be there in a sec. Just let me finish this one thing. Then what happens? Inevitably, time gets away from you and you are much later in getting back with them than the minute, five minutes, second, or "1-task-completion" you've promised. What does this communicate to my kids? They're not a priority. They're unimportant. I am not a woman of integrity. My word is untrustworthy. I care more about tasks than people. I am selfish. I don't care about what they have to say. I could go on, but it just makes me sadder, so I'll stop. SUGGESTION: Check out the blog post, 4 Ways Women Tear Down Their Homes and Strategies to Build Them Back Up. SUGGESTION: Read Charles Wesley Naylor's full article, What is Your Word Worth? SUGGESTION: If you are wondering how you can find all the different translations in one spot so as to compare them, you can grab our course Beginner to Bible Study Boss: 6 Proven Techniques to Add More Time to Your Day, and Fully Equip You to Understand the Bible Even if You've Never Cracked it Open / Your Eyes Cross When You Do THE CALL IS UNMISTAKABLE: Our integrity is required for our kids to trust us.  We lose influence with them if we are not women of our word.  They will choose to listen to someone else, and sadly, most listen to culture and peers who aren't the "iron sharpening iron" type.  If we want to impact our children we have to realize that the impact is related to the influence, and the influence is based on trust, and all of it is directly related to what comes out of our mouths. SUGGESTION: Read this brief article by Michael Hyatt, Keeping Your Word.   If you liked this podcast or others, please hop on over to iTunes and leave us a review.  We would really appreciate it!!  It will only take 30 seconds of your time.  Click HERE to leave a review.

The full transcript of this podcast can be viewed at:  4 Things Women Do to Tear Down Their Homes and Strategies to Build Them Back Up   1. Let it stand vulnerable. SUGGESTIONS:  Verse Mapping Master Course: The Busy Beginner’s Simple Solution to Bible Study on a Strict Time Budget, Beginner to Bible Study Boss Course: 6 Proven Techniques to Add More Time to Your Day, and Fully Equip You to Understand the Bible Even if You’ve Never Cracked it Open or Your Eyes Cross When You Do. START BUILDING: Go room to room declaring the power of Jesus’ name over the people who use each room.  Ask for God’s protection.  Cover every corner of your home in prayer. Devote time during your day to Biblical study. 2.  Act out of worry and fear. SUGGESTION:  4 Practical Steps to Allow Your Kids to Live Boldly When You’re Afraid START BUILDING: When fears creep up, immediately tell the Lord what you’re afraid of and list three ways He has shown Himself to be trustworthy. 3.  Refuse to rest. START BUILDING: Carve out time each week to unplug and disconnect from distractions.  Enjoy family, friends, and time with the Lord. 4.  Forsake discipline. SUGGESTIONS (Links to these can be found in the ORIGINAL BLOG POST):  Instructing a Child’s Heart Shepherding a Child’s Heart both by Tedd Tripp Don’t Make Me Count to Three  by Ginger Plowman   START BUILDING: Use the Disciplined Thinking Worksheet to try to tap into the heart issue of the misbehavior.  Grab it HERE.   Do you want to live a life categorized by intention and purpose?  Grab the Intentional Mom Toolbox. Get the Toolbox Here  

Leah is a mom of all trades: bio, adoptive, and foster.  Listen to her tips and tricks for navigating difficult supervised visits, inconsistent biological mothers, and life with lots of kids in and out.   Do you have kids that are being raised by another caregiver?  Check out Joni Stanchfield's latest book, Hazel's Adventures: Living With Grandma!  

Taken from the blog post, The Number One Secret to Effective Bible Study When Life Presses in and You Have No Time. Look at 3 different ways to look at the soil of our hearts.  Questions to consider: Does the Word of God actually take root in my life or am I so superficial that when I read Scriptures, I never give it the time or attention to cultivate it and let it bury deep down within my soul? Is the Word of God choked out by the worries and distractions of this life? Do you convey by your actions that you desire other things outside of reading the Bible? Is your heart well-guarded from Satan's lies?   Is my heart protected from the myths culture would have me believe? Explore these topics on the podcast and be sure to check out the blog post: The Number One Secret to Effective Bible Study When Life Presses in and You Have No Time. Need help with your own Bible Study?  Try our FREE course, Become a Verse Mapping Master in Less Than a Week: The Busy Beginner's Simple Solution to Bible Study on a Strict Time Budget.  

Do you wonder if God is actually seeing what is playing out in your life? During a dark time in her life, running from her abuser, Joni wondered that exact same thing.  She didn't realize it until decades later that God had sent people into her life that would minister to her as Jesus did.  When she finally chronicled her life, she was able to see where God showed up. This episode will give you two ways you can be proactive and start to get early glimpses of God being there with you.   SUGGESTION: Wrestling With Hearing My Bio Mom's Back Story Joni's Full Testimony