Determined to Disciple: A Working Mom’s Mission to Raise Disciples of Jesus

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On the Determined to Disciple podcast, Erin, a Special Education Teacher and Mom of three explores ways to intentionally disciple the precious children in our lives while navigating the unique challenges of being a full-time working parent. After listenin

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    • Jun 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 28 EPISODES


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    Discipling Athletes: Interview with Tiffany Ravedutti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 51:38


    Y'all!! I learned so much during my conversation with Tiffany Ravedutti. She and her husband own Leaders for Life- a local Martial Arts School. She has SUCH a passion for athletes and she was kind enough to talk with me about how we as parents can best disciple our athletes.

    Parenting Through The Unexpected Part 2: Interview with Tara Horn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 28:29


    Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Tara Horn. In episode one Tara shared her family's journey with parenting a child with special needs. In the final part of our interview, Tara gets super practical and shares some tips for preparing for school IEP meetings, how to find a church that supports children with special needs, and so much more!

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    Parenting Through The Unexpected Part 1: Interview with Tara Horn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 52:25


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with her good friend Tara Horn. Tara shares her experiences with having a child with special needs. She gives such great advice to parents of children with special needs as well as any parent who is navigating the unexpected.

    For His Glory: Interview with Portia Mejia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 49:15


    In this week's episode Erin talks with Portia Mejia from For His Glory Earrings. Portia reminds us that we are created for God's glory. We are all uniquely created in his image.

    Don't Let Parenting Get in the Way (Part 2): Interview with Sonia Rajaji

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 30:10


    In part two of my conversation with Sonia, she talks about the importance of not letting parenting get in the way of our spiritual growth.  She also talks about the importance of having a healthy work/life balance.  

    Don't Let Parenting Get in the Way (Part 1): Interview with Sonia Rajaji

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 28:00


    In the first part of my conversation with Sonia Rajaji, we talk about marriage. Sonia reminds us that we can't let parenting get in the way of our marriage. Our kids are watching and our marriage is worth it.

    Discipleship Resources: Interview with Little Seeds Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 25:59


    In this week's episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Emily from Little Seeds Company. Emily owns an Etsy shop that hand-makes heirloom sensory kits that teach children stories from the bible. You will LOVE her stuff. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleSeedsCompany

    Boy Mom Episode 2: Interview with Christi and Ethan Speights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 46:24


    In this week's episode I talk with Christi Speights and her son Ethan. I asked a friend for suggestions of who to interview for this series and this friend said that Christi was a must. Her two boys have the most amazing friendship with each other, they both love the Lord, and are incredibly kind. Watching the dynamic between Ethan and his mom was a blast. He literally completes her sentences and he even prayed at the end for all the moms listening. You don't want to miss this!

    Boy Mom Episode 1: Interview with Peggy Trout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 67:04


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Peggy Trout about being a Mom of boys. Peggy has FIVE boys, so she's basically an expert. Peggy is an amazing women who loves the Lord and I could have soaked in her wisdom for days.

    Postpartum Mental Health: Interview with Natalie Bland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 47:14


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Natalie Bland about Postpartum Anxiety.  Natalie shares how God carried her through one of the darkest times of her life.  If you have been through, or are currently experiencing mental health issues postpartum, we pray this episode blesses you.  You aren't alone. 

    All Things Money: Interview with Lisa Carden and Marisa Pittman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 47:53


    In this week's episode Erin sits down with Lisa Carden and her daughter Marisa Pittman to talk all things money. Lisa shares how she intentionally taught her kids to understand the importance of budgeting, the heart behind tithing, and how to be generous. Marisa shares her perspective and how she has adopted some of the same practices with her own children. Money can be such a hard topic, but man, its so important. 

    Boundaries not Balance- Interview with Alana Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 33:44


    Welcome back to Determined to Disciple. In this week's episode Erin sits down with Alana Little. Alana is the owner of Make Pie Not War where she hand makes beautiful jewelry in California. Alana was kind enough to share how she navigates owning her own business while also discipling the hearts of her three children.  She has an amazing testimony! https://www.etsy.com/shop/makepienotwar

    Have Fun and Keep it Simple: Interview with Kay Poore and Sarah Southard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 53:09


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with her friends Kay Poore and her daughter Sarah Southard.  We talk about how to keep parenting fun and simple.  Kay and Sarah have a dreamy Lorelai and Rory Gilmore type relationship.  This episode is full of laughter, tears, and sweet memories.   Keep up to date on all things Determined to Disciple!  https://linktr.ee/determinedtodisciple 

    Raising Kingdom Workers- Interview with Kristin Booth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 32:55


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Kristin Booth.  Kristin discusses how she intentionally raises her 4 children in loving Jesus.  She shares about her family prayer jar, and that we have to be realistic when it comes to our kids and their prayer life.  You're going to love this episode!    

    So...What About Lent? -Interview with Erin Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 30:28


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Erin Moon about Lent. Erin has been a Bible studies writer and editor for over ten years. She's currently the host of the Faith Adjacent podcast, Resident Bible Scholar on The Bible Binge podcast, and is the Senior Creative of The Popcast Media Group. Her work includes O Heavy Lightness, The Comfortable Words, Every Broken Thing, and other various freelance projects. She is wife of one, mother of three, and cares deeply about chips and salsa. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama. If you are interested in joining Erin's Lenten Experience & Community, you can click the link below to sign up! Determined to Disciple listeners can use the code ERIN to receive 15% off! https://erin-hicks-moon.myshopify.com/products/pre-register-memento-mori-a-lenten-experience-community?variant=37704810791072 Additional Resources: https://learn.edibletheology.com/bake-with-the-bible-kids https://www.littlewaychapel.com/

    Friendship Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 50:37


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with her friends Sarah Southard, Alexis Brubaker, Bethany Lutz, Marisa Pittman, and Abby Willis about the importance of friendship.  We discuss HOW to find biblical community, the importance of physically showing up for each other, and what it looks like to point each other to Christ in a way that impacts our children.  

    Influential Conversations With Our Kids- Interview with Marisa Pittman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 38:22


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Marisa Pittman.  Marisa is the pre-school director at Clear Creek Community Church in League City, Texas.  She also helps to write the Children Ministry curriculum.  Marisa recently attended the CPC 21 Children's Ministry Conference and was kind enough to share some of her big takeaways.  

    Borrowed Faith- Allyson, Hannah, and Ella Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 37:23


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Allyson and her daughters Hannah and Ella discuss spiritual disciplines and the importance of starting young.  

    New Mom- New Joys- New Struggles (Interview with Savannah Cheatham)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 40:44


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Savannah Cheatham about being a new mom.  Savannah shares the joys and struggles of her first year of Motherhood.   Resources Discussed in Today's Podcast: Jesus Storybook Bible The Beginners Gospel Story Bible The Big Picture Story Bible 

    Mini Moments- Interview with Amy Winstead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 47:41


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Amy Winstead.  Amy currently works full time as a Chaplin for COVID-19 patients.  Amy was kind enough to share how she intentionally disciples her daughter in all of life's mini moments.   Resources Discussed In Today's Podcast:  Jesus Storybook Bible  God's Design for Sex Series  Sticky Faith Book

    Resolve to Fight Hurry with Sabbath

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 14:24


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks about one of her favorite books The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and how we can resolve to fight hurry with Sabbath.   https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07NCJB86S&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_w2p6FbH0KBYBR

    Personal Discipleship- Interview with Bethany Lutz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 42:55


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Bethany Lutz talks with us about personal discipleship. We can't possibly disciple the hearts of our children before first being a disciple ourselves. It starts with us. Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ccy3wJc4szzgoqT8OcCqi?si=mI_hc1MeQbmZOBPuU2QqZQ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Bywk7V8eOM4KlPoqqP2Co?si=GYfKvc6NTiqMBPqkPPKM7A https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FBOoIDypr5qU3YcCTE0sh?si=hmA9G0bzS62SJSdbrqihlQ Women of the Word Book: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Word-Study-Bible-Hearts/dp/1433541769

    Meaningful Mentorship- Interview with Jenifer Milligan (Bowman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 15:56


    In this episode of Determined to Disciple, Erin talks with Jenifer Milligan about how mentorship has impacted her life.  

    The Importance of Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 16:38


    Traditions are powerful. In this episode, Erin talks with her Mom and daughters about the importance of traditions.

    It's Not What We Do, It's Who We Are: Denise Ward and Meredith Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 38:39


    In this episode Erin talks with Denise Ward and her daughter Meredith. Denise worked full time when her children were younger and was kind enough to share her wisdom with us. Meredith was able to share the perspective she had as a child. They are both amazing women who love the Lord.

    Out of the Mouth of Babes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 9:44


    In this episode, Erin interviews two very special guests. Her daughters Ivy (5) and Indie (3) join us to share some of their favorite ways to learn about Jesus as well as offer a prayer for all the Moms listening. Below are links to some great resources!   The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible   https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Gospel-Story-Bible/dp/1945270047 The Big Picture Story Bible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433543117/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WbfSFbX54HSEN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Jesus Story Book Bible:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310708257/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_kdfSFbW109JTX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 THESE ARE AMAZING!  https://www.thegoodbook.com/series/tales-that-tell-the-truth/ Jesus Story Book Coloring Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310769302/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3ffSFb2FWABPW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    5 Things to Pray For Your Kids By: Melissa B. Kruger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 7:47


    In the intimacy of prayer, God reminds us that our precious babies are his. In this episode, Erin shares a book by Melissa B. Kruger called 5 Things to Pray For Your Kids. This little 93 page book is full of scripture verses and prayers to pray over our children. You can find the link to purchase the book below. https://www.thegoodbook.com/5-things-to-pray-for-your-kids

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 2:28


    Welcome to the Determined to Disciple podcast. This podcast is designed to explore ways to intentionally disciple the precious children in our lives to love the Lord while navigating the unique challenges of being a full time working mom.

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